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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
PERSONAL

Mrs James Jeffries had the great
pleasure Of visit from her friends.
Senator and Mrs. Thornton Of Alexan-
dria during the week
Mrs. w. r. Wise, much to the regret
Of her large circle of devoted friends,
has returned to St Louis where she will
make her home with her daughter, Mrs.
Sloan
Mrs John Rogers and children of
Mansfield who have been visiting their
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Goslnan,
have returned home
Mrs. Gerard tngerson was apprised
by wire Thursday of the sudden death
Of her father, Mr.. King of Omaha. Mrs.
Engersoll has the deep sympathy of her
friends in her distress.
Mrs. Bryan Ards has had slight re-
lapse which delays the time of her sit
ting up looked for SO eagerly by her
friends, who have greatly missed her
genial company.
Mrs. Walter Marburg. who has been
suffering for ten days from a painful
earbuncle is much better.
Mrs. B. r. Ratcliff was the guest last
week of Mrs. E. 3. Ratcliff at her home
on Jordan street
The many friends of Mrs. J. c. Hes
ter are still deeply concerned about her
condition. Though slightly improved she
is still seriously i'll
Mrs. John Langley and little daugh-
ter have returned from a visit TO rela-
tives in Ru3ton.
Mr.. E. M. Hoyer has entirely recov-
cred from his recent attack of fever.
Miss Mamie Bateman, who was called
home by the sad news of the death of
her little brother, returned to Logans-
port Friday where she fills the position
of stenographer i'll the Logansport Lum-
Der Company.
Miss Pawnee Butler is the welcome
guest Of Mrs w c. Vance and Mrs.
Mcfarland.
Mrs. Beulah Meyer has returned from
delightful visit to Mrs. Walter Cur
rey of New Orleans
Mr.. and Mrs. William Winter left
during the week for Abbeville, where
they will visit their daughter, Mrs. sok-
olosky.
After an absence Of nearly a year Mrs.
w. c. Dunlap has returned to her old
home in Shreveport, where she is the
welcome guest Of her niece, Mrs. Rob
ert Hume Lindsey
Mrs J. w, Norton Is entertaining her
sister, Mrs. Van Altman Of Cucro, Tex.
Mrs. II. NJ. McGin of Ardmore, who
was called here by the serious illness Of
her sister, Mrs. Hester, is the guest Of
Mrs Henry Enders
The early departure Of Mr. D. Z.
Roach aud family for their new home
at Biloxi IS much regretted by their
friends. Mr. Roach. will be in business
at Gulfport in easy reach of his family.
The best wishes Of friends for their
health and happiness are extended.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02

mate on printing same. With a few
slight changes changes proof was APP
proved and ordered printed, The pur-
pose of the association being to give
protection, aid and information to the
unprotected women and girls i'll our ciyt.
its entire work will be planned and Ell
larged to meet that end. Each organi-
cation that is a member of the associa-
ton will be allowed three copies of the
constitution and bylaws. Efforts are
now being made to secure a suitable and
experienced woman as depot nratron
Reports were made on correspondence.
Two new officers were elected Vice
president, Mrs, w. A. Baltic; second
vice president. Mrs. A. B. Avery. Tea
and waters were served during the
meeting.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02

Miss Fairfax was attired becomingIy ii
a robe of yellow crepe dc chine; Mrs
Wade wore a stylish toilette of lace
over blue messaline. Mrs. Palfrey's cos
tune was modish lingerie gown and
Mrs. Blackman's was a lustrous white
satin with jewel trimmings
Delicious refreshments were served
by trio of lovely young girls, Miss
Bernie Palfrey, Ruth Flower and Ethel
Alexander. Fragrant amber punch was
passed by Misses Mary Dismukcs and
Laura Scheen. Misses Bernie Hayes and
Vera Huie poured the CUPS of steaming
coffee.
The Overton home is one of the hand
honest i'll this city Of lovely homes and
he reception was characterized by that
elegance and grace for which Alcxan-
lria's charming social life is noted
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs d. B. Hamilton, who is still in
Sewanee attending her son William
Hamilton in his illness, sends back the
cheering news of the patients GONZALES
cence and a shange from the liquid diet
on which lie has been nourished to good
solid food. A most welcome concession
to the starved appetite of boy who
knows how TO enjoy a square meal
The illness of Mr.. John L. Hodges of
Bossier parish is causing his friends
and family much anxiety. Mr.. Hodges
is a patient at the North Louisian San
itarium where he is receiving constant
and sllilful attention. News of his i'm
provenent will be eagerly welcomed
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
DEATH o Mr.. WELLS.

The death of Mr.. G. A. Wells, which
occurred at his home in this city Friday,
records the passing away of another
valued and esteemed citizen, and the sad
reflection that IMAM cometh up as a
flower and soon passeth away Mr..
Wells illness had extended over a year
resulting from a painful accident of a
broken limb which gave him great suf-
fering and almost helplessness. Compli-
cations from i'll health followed The
untiring care of his devoted wife
soothed and frightened the long months
of illness. Mr. Wells was good and
upright citizen. His death is greatly de-
plored. To the bercaved wife and sis
ter the deepest sympathy is extended.
Funeral services were held at his home
on Travis street Saturday at 3 80
o'clock conducted BY Rev Luke White
of St Marks church Interinent at Oak
land cemetery.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
THE TREES.

Rodney Smith; The trees arc wonder
ful poems in root, in trunk, i'll branch,
i'll limb, in flower, in fruit What a Won
derfuE throng! A crystal palace in win
ter, and beautiful bouquet in the love
ly days of June. A city full of birds, a
shelter for man and beast. A bunch of
flowers i'll spring and 4 basket of fruit
iii autumn If you listen gently it will
sing of a cradle, it will sing of a cot
fin, if you listen again it will sing of a
cross.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
THE PENNSYLVANIA DEMOC-

Monroe News-Star: The action of the
Pennsylvania Democracy in ousting Jas.
M Guffey from the party leadership has
been received with great rejoicing in ali
parts OF the country. This leprous old
traitor has been a milestone about the
neck of the Pennsylvania Democracy for
years. He worked like Catalina To
prevent James H. Berry, a grand old
Democrat, from being nominated by the
Democrats last fall. whose nomination
would have meant Democratic victory
and governor. Berry was afterwards
Nounnated by the independents and
sesame within few votes of overturning
ahat great Republican majority. He will
be the ed Governor Of the Keystone
State without a doubt if he lives.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
RESOLUTION

AT the last meeting Of the Co-opcrat
i've Protective Association the follow
ing resolution was adopted
Delegates be instructed to obtain the
cooperation of all the members Of their
respective organizations not to shop
after 5 o'clock any cvenin gof the week
from June to September 1, each mem
Der plcdging herself to personally make
the cndcavor to observe this act. ,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
ROLL OSBORN, UNDERTAKEN
TIA Texas Street
Day and Night Phones 892
NOTICE 10 CONTRACTORS.

Bids will be received by the clerk OF
she Catdo Parish Police Jury up to
Thursday, April rs, IotL for grading
aud road work between Pickett and
Cash Point, La, and just south of Cash
Poin, said work to be done under SUI
prrvision of parish engineer Plans and
specifications at Office of clerk Of Police
jury, Shreveport, La Estimate $4,000
Guhic yards enlbankment
MRS. A. l.. DURINGER,
April q Clerk Police Jury
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
CHEERING NEWS.

Mrs. T. H. Scovell is still at the SAM
tarium clccrcd by the news that she viii
soon be allowed to return home.
Mrs. Mary Field is a sick patient yet
though improving some daily, we are
glad to report.
The many friends of Mrs. c. C.
Hardman will rejoice to know that she
is doing as we'll as could be expected,
since undergoing a critical operation on
Friday.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
STATE CONVENTION.

The annual convention of the United
Daughters Of the Confederaey viii be
held in Shreveport May ESD At the
meeting Of the ehaptes on Wednesday
arrangements for the convention was
the absorbing topic. A letter was read
by Mrs Youree from the State presi-
dent, Mrs. CottschaEl Of New Orleans,
outlining the work Of the convention.
Committees were appointed to make ar
engagements for the three days conven-
ton and entertainment Of half a hun
bred visiting y. D. c. Papers of appli-
cation for three new members were ac-
cepted ~ the president and signed by
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
A MORNING OF PLEASURE.


The children and teachers of the CEN
trail kindergarten have been specially
favored. They are indebted to Super
ntendent Sullivan of the Traction Com
pany for Il complimentary car ride down
town. where they visited the home of
their friend Henry Ktrsch OH Edwards
street, and admired his pretty little veg
etable garden, all green and growing
with radishes. lettuce, peas and beans
They found Henry an industrious, young
gardener. who does not LET the weeds
get ahead of his plants. At Texas street
the kindergarten party again took the
car, leaving it at Stohet avenue where
they visited Captain Sawyer of engine
house Go. 5. With his usual eordiality
and Kindness the genial captain vel
coined his young visitors and ebligingly
gave them practical demonstration Of
how the department answered a fire
alarm A bonfire was t<indted in the
yard. the alarm sounded horses and
men rushed 10. their places and in mo-
ment they were out and at work. The
teachers, Miss Sct1uster, and Misses
Donnellg and Stringfellow, were as
much Interested as the children and feel
greatly indebted to Captain Sawyer as
well as to Superintendent Sullivan and
his obliging assistant superintendent,
Mr.. McDuf. for the pleasure afforded
them
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
SYM PATHN-

The deepest sympathy is felt for the
devoted family of Mrs. John Sandlin of
Dlinden. who arc SO sorely bereaved by
her death. In our city there is broken
hearted brother, Mr. Ernest Reans. to
whom this. beloved sister was devotedly
attached. May Our heavenly Father
comfort the stricken family.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
ROLL OSBORN, UNDERTAKEN
TIA Texas Street
Day and Night Phones 892
no THE VOTERS OF CADDO
PARISH.


While admitting this notice may be
by some considered premature. yet in
eiew Of the fact that several parties are
eanvassing the parish, soliciting votes
nor sheriff and tax collector, viii ask
she voters to withhold their promises
dor support until they ascertain who viii
be the candidates for this position.
There may be several. ! think it is too
early TO worry the people about a mat
ae1 that is nearly year off will be
a candidate for this Office at the proper
ifssrse and will endeavor to sec the voters
personally. ! would advise that you see
who the candidates wifi be before prom
aang your support Very respectfully,
r. p. FLQURNOY,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
A LITTLE BABE.

On Thursday Mr. and Mrs. Bateman
laid under the sod their precious hoy,
a lovely little babe seven months old
A little lamb safe in the Shepherds
fold, May this comfort the aching
hearts of the sorrowing parents. And
remember the loving words: Suffer lit
tie children to come unto me, for of
such is the kingdom of heaven"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
FROM THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

FROM THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The convention of the State Public
School Teachers Association at Lake
Charles viii have a fine delegation from
the cit yschools. Supt Byrd accompan-
led by Miss Howell, vice principal OF
the central school, Miss Soape and Miss
Spearing of the high school, Miss Gold
enburg, SUI crgisor of primary denart-
mont, Miss Scofeld, instructor of draw
ing i'll the central school, Mrs. Hicks OF
the annex school, and representatives
from the other city schools will leave
Thursday evening
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02

the membership committee. The new
members are Miss Lula Soape, Miss
Lena Hughes and Mrs. George Wilson
Committees and programme will be an
nounced early in the month.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
ELECTION OF OFFICERS.

The following State officers were
elected: Miss Virginia Fairfax of Spirit
.of 10 chapter, New Orleans. reelected
State regent; Mrs Matte II. Williams
Of Pelican chapter, Shreveport vice
State regent; Mrs Stem of Spirit of 70
chapter, New Orleans, recording secre-
tary; Mrs. Cooper Nelson of Pelican
chapter, Shreveport corresponding sec
rotary; Mrs 7. II. Scovell of Shreve-
port chapter. State treasurer; Mrs
Charles NJ Flower of Loyalty chapter
Alexandria, State registrar; DR. Helen
Flint of Prairie Mamon chapter. Jen-
nings. State historian; Mrs. B. L. Price
of Loyalty chapter, Alexandria. State
chaplain
Handsome cluster bouquets of KiIIar-
ncy roses and carnations were presented
the regent and vice regent on their cleo
ton TO the highest Offices tn State OF
ganization
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
HYPATIA'S DELEGATES.

Mrs. w. K. Henderson, president OF
FIypatia, and Mrs Howard Prescott.
president, elect, with Mrs. B. F. Boyd
stun, parliamcntarian, will attend the
State Federation meeting. The other
federated clubs of Shreveport will send
delegates.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
INSURANCE.

When you want money, fire insurance,
bonds, life insurance, real estate, acct
sdent insurance or building and loan
stock. see w. c. Agurs, in the Cooper
anIilding.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
DR.. E., G.. ALLEN

Office in the Cooper building. DR.
Alien is graduate of both schools and
carries a full line of homeopathic RENE
dies. Special attention given chronic
diseases.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
ALWAYS SOMETHING SINGS.

ALWAYS SOMETHING SINGS.
Let the go where | will,
[ hear a sky born music still
1t sounds from all things Old
It sounds from all things young;
From all that's fair, from all that's fond
Peals out a cheerful song.
1t rs not only i'll the rose.
1t is not only in the bud,
Not only where the rainbow glows,
Nor tn the song of woman heard;
But iii the darkest, meanest thing
There's always, always something sings
lis not i'll the high stars alone,
Nor i'll the cups of budding flowers.
Nor III the red breasts mellow tone,
Nor in the bough that smiles in showers,
But in the mud and scum of things
There's always. always something sings.
Emerson.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
AZ TIE RAPlDEs CLUE.

A charming musicale at the Rapides
Club complimentarylto the Daughters of
the American Revolution was the de-
1ightful social event of Friday evening.
The spacious club rooms bright with
festive decorations were animated by
the presence of the elite of Alexandria
and their guests. Musical numbers, vo-
cal and instrumental, were given with
musical taste and brilliancy Among
those participating were Miss Katherine
Blackman, Miss Tfinble, Mrs Mach
man and Mrs. Hanna Sterkz
Refreshments of coffee and sand
witches were served by a bevy Of lovely
young girls
Mr.. and Mrs Charles Flowers, Mr..
and Mrs. Wallace Alexander, DR.. and
Mrs Dapre, Me- and Mrs. Doe Flower,
the reception committee
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
A. !. MURFF,

Having resigned as District Judge has
resumed the practice of law with Offices
Fn Randall-FiliQuier building. $40 Mar
Szet street. Old phone 700.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02

RECEPTION At MRS. OVERTON's
A brilliant reception at the handsome
home of Mrs. .Tohn Overton was a fit
ting close 10 the festivities that c1ds-
tered around tile assembling Of The d.
IA & At Alexandria The spacious re-
.eeption hall with rooms en suite were
nrofase1y decorated with bloossoming
boughs end festoons Of southern sf1ilax,
stndards Of crimson lilies and crystal
vases Of yellow daffodils gave a rich
oriental beauty to the handsome adorn-
tnents Standing with Mr.. and Mrs.
|Overton in the receiving line were Miss
Nirgiia Fairfax, Mr.. and Mrs. e NJ.
Warle, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Palfrey.
Mr. and Mrs. j G. BIaeknan. Mrs.
Overton wore 4 handsome gown Of
banana tissue trimmed with rich lace.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
COOPERATIVE PROTECTIVE AS.
SOCIATTON

The meeting held last week at the
home Of Mrs Ives was well attended,
Mrs. Randell Hunt, president, in the
chair. Copy Of the constitution and by
laws vas presented and printers esti-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
LIST 81 epEolFssas.

= 4, For FHyERa, H9Hh Fever. Lung Fever.
-. ~ Ser eEsEs 4 sass. E4rasnoss. fsseumatian,.
e. 9. For a0szE 1hfoas, Epssounc. pissemper,
y. y. Scr W0rMas Bets. Grabs.
=. R.sEeF C0uGus. Colds. Influenza.
y. ". Eas coETa, Raigpacfe. Dzarshea.
81 q. Prevents HElscHRRTAGE.
W. II. ser EsEDNkY and EIadder 1laoraers.
Ii. ForsKHN nEsnAGEs aEanss, Rruptleu..
j. s. ros BAD CONDITION. Indigestion.
&c druggists on ssz1s prepaid On reeaips
* eeiea. 60 ata. eaea.
naaEo. npEcgsn o., cernsl
ID Azd Ana STREETS tias yszs.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-04-02
70 CHARGE FOR EXAMINATION
OR CONSULTATION.

Permanently located. No incnrab1e
cases accepted, No glittering impossible
guarantees given. No mail order treat
n!eat instituted. Practice limited Il
NERVOUS. CHRONIC and PELVIC
DISEASES, DISEASES or TIE
EAR, NOSE and THROAT and sns.i9l
diseases peculiar to men and wot3s,,
Il you can not call. write for infas4n.-
lion and appointment, address Postof-
nee Box 700, Old Phone sz3. Separate
reception rooms for ladies and aentIs-
men and eolored patients
Rheumatism, Catarfh, Diseases - a,s
VET L,sel' hld4eys' Stomach, Bladder and
Private Contracted Diseases,
successfully treated and cured.
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-03-24

w ASHlNGTON.-Who are the main
w support of the capital city Of our
nation? What class contribute most
70 the general prosperity of Washing.
ton? The first city of the United
States, unlike most other cities, has
no industries that are furnishing a
revenue to its citizens n for this
reason the question of maintenance
naturally arises. Many towns are kept
in a flOurishing condition by the in
come which its citizens derive from
working in mills, factories and vari-
Gus other forms of manufacturing in
dustries, but Washington has no
source of his nature from which to
draw its support. Our capital de
ponds on the government clerk. The
government itself is the big mill that
fills the envelopes of Washingtonians
every week and the ducats that flow
into the purses of the grocer baker,
plumber, lawyer, doctor and clergy
mar come from the envelopes Of the
40, 900 clerks that keep Washington
alive.
The members of the legislature re
ally take more money out OF Washing
ton thar they bring in. When the
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-03-24
Capital Society Women Hope to Fly

daring of her princess Alice" days,
and Miss Gladys Hinckley, by many
considered the handsomest unmarried
gil. in society, who is in" for all that
which makes for good, thrilling sport,
be it hunting or c~areening around the
Washington monument in an eirsh1p.
Many others are interested in the
movement, and the school promises to
be a genuine success.
Even now the question of proper
dress for aeronautics is engaging the
minds of maids and matrons who plan
to take the course of instruction. Each
woman will be a law unto herself, for
a time at least, until fashion pre-
scribes a costume which all will adopt.
None Of the sponsors of the new
school is yet prepared to answer what
the dress will be; they prefer in
stead to dilate on the pleasure in store
for those who learn to operate their
own machines.
Far more serious, even to women
kind, than dress, is the style OF ma
chine to be used. No definite plans
have yet been made in this regard.
Next in order comes the question OF
a corps of instructors, a sort Of fac
ulty of the new school. Men instruc'
tors will be engaged at first. Yet
when women become thoroughly prof
cient who knows what may happen?
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-03-24

THE federal bureau of labor, after de-
voting a years study to work
mems insurance and compensation sys-
TENS in Europe has put out a report IN
which it presents a study OF the IN
rurance and compensation systems for
the benefit of workmen in case Of ac-
cident, sickness, old age, invalidity and
unemployment in II European coun-
tries. Charles P. Neill, commissioner
of labor, believes the report will be
of peculiar interest to working men
in the United states at this time, in
view of the fact that the subject of
workmen's insurance is a live subject
and one discussed in the legisla-
ture of nearly very state. He points
out tina within recent years eight
states. Connecticut, Illinois, Massachu-
sets, Minnesota, New Jersey, New
York, Ohio and Wisconsin, as well as
the federal government, have appoint,
ed commissions to study methods OF
compensating workmen for disability
incurred in the course Of their EN-,
ployment. AS a result Of these activ
tiles one state, New York, has al
ready enacted compensation laws Of
general application, while W states
Montana and Maryland, have made
provisions for state systems of CO
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1911-03-24

that did not melt. know of a GER
ain ~regimental officer who carried in
the headquarters wagon silver plate
that was gotten from the same build
ing, and it was sent to his home.
We were camped in the yard at a
private house. There were no men
about, only two women, and they were
very thankful for the protection we
gave. as SO many soldiers became
drunk and disorderly. | well remem-
Der the night of the burning. Towards
morning a most weird and solemn
sight presented itself-the Catholic
sisters tramping alone in charge Of
many orphans driven from their home
by the fire. After the fire we moved
to another part of the city, and again
camped in the yard Of a private
house. We got feather beds out Of
the houses and used them. We also
look a piano into the yard and played
upon It for awhile; then broke 1t up
to burn for cooking. Most of those
houses were deserted by their own
ers. and, of course, what was there
belonged to us. 1t will never be known
how many Of our soldiers were burned
with the buildings during the fire. I
saw one body, all burned to cinders.
I knew 1t was a soldier, for beside
the trunk was the barrel Of his gun.
Where the fire started, or when, or
by whom, Is a question that no one
can answer correctly. We all have our
surmises. But | guess the city did
not get any more than she was en-
titled to.