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The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
Materially Inclined.

There is no landscape in the world
that is agreeable after two days OF
rusty bacon and slack biscuit. How
lovely this would be-" exclaimed the
professor. 'if 1t had a background OF
beefsteak and offeel"-Charles bud.
ley Warner.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
UndccipherabIe.

do you know anything about Eu-
ripides?" asked the erudite relative.
"A little" replied the young man with
nerve. "And what are your impress
siors?" We'll. what l have seen Of
his stun convinces me that he wrote a
mighty poor hand"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
Would Change sIeepIna PosItIon.

A French doctor. NJ. V. Fischer. adj
vocates a complete reversal of the
present method of making up beds
You must have your head on q level
with. or lower. than your feet. II pill
lows are to be used they must be I'M
der the feet instead of the head. The
result. he claims, will be amazing. be
ing a sure cure for insomnia as well
as a preventive OF nightmare.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
Must Have pIned We'll.

The electric yentilating fan on the
wall OF the restaurant was whizzing
round. A gentleman who had dined
extremely well sat looking at 1t for
some time. waiter" he complained
at last, that clocks fastl"-Punch.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
Remedy for capes.

A small piece of camphor about the
size OF a grain OF rye daily and ten
drops Of camphor or turpentine added
to a pint OF drinking water. is said to
be q good remedy for the gapes.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30

A strange plea for divorce was I'M
successfully put forward in the French
courts recently by a man who COM
planned that his wife had allowed her
photographs to be used on picture
postcards against his win.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
snoks Erom ExperIenee.

SAY, pop, what is meant by letting
well enough alone7" "A good example
OF It is when an unmarried man just
continues to remain single. "-Phia-
delphia Bulletin
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30

-Usin' profanity to a mule said
Uncle Eben. don giner'ly accom-
plish much. 'cep' to give de mule a
chance to show on his superior dig
nffv
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
Ruin horse,s Feet

The ruination OF many horses feet
can be laid to carelessness or penur-
Iousness OF the owner In not getting
their shoes reset often enough.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
C|TY|S SURROUNDED
Rebels Swarm On Hills On All
Sides Of Marking.
Shells Come From All Directions
Defending General KiIied-Jap
Consulate Only Remains.

Shanghai-It is reported that des-
perate fight has taken place between
the revolutionists and bandits in Hwa
Yuan, Anhwei Brovince, and that l.
600 robbers were killed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
Constant supply Of Gas.

Near the Caspian sea there are fis-
sures in the earth from which natural
gas is perpetually emitted In some
cases this gas has been ignited and
has burned for ages.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30

A Rainfall Of 45o Inches,

The rainfall OF village among the
hills OF Assam. during ten weeks this
year. was ESQ inches The village. is
Cherrapunji, the rainiest spot In Asia
and presumably in the world. Its an
nual rainfall is something over 450
inches-ssy. fifteen times as much as
London. Cherrapunji stands on a
plateau. overlooking the plain OF Syl-
het, and It Is 4.455 feet above sea
Observation-Disclosures Gazette.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30

Aviation licenses are being issued to
young women now. but the majority
will. no doubt. continue to prefer the
marriage Observation-Disclosures Her
aid
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
Winter care Of Grape Vines.

Simply laying the grape vines on
the ground win often save them from
winter injury. Throw little earth
or evergreen branches on them to
make sure.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
Our Way of Speaking.

She-"Kate is a lucky woman. She
has married one man out Of thou
sand" Howell how many did you
expect her to marry?"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery

Buggins-My father is over 80
years old and has never used glasses.
Guzzler-Always drinks from the
bottle, eh?-Philadelphia Record.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
Critical Sense.

THAT youngest son OF Bliggins
seems to have the making Of a true
musician in him" Does he sing or
play?" mo. But he cries piteously
when Bliggins tries to-"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30

II was about 1870. at Amsterdam.
that Fahrenheit made his frst Their
mometer. which has served as a model
ever since
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
/ citv Voted pry By Women.

Santa Ana, Cal. = Women voted
Tuesday in the liquor election at Full
lerton and the city was carried for
prohibition by a vote of $40 to $780,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30

Do your feet feel tired, achy and
sore at night? Rub them with little
Hamlins Wizard Oil. They'll be glad
IN the morning and SO will vou
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30
A Lesson.

THE hen. notice. generally man
ages to pick up living"
Eyes, she does come up to the
scratch"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30

Mothers will find Mrs. winslou's Soothing
syrup the best remedy TO use for thar children
during the teething period.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30

In reality anything is good enough
for the man who thinks nothing Is too
good for him
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30

Not only pleasant and refreshing to
the taste. but gently cleansing and sweet
ening to the system. Syrup Of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA IS particularly adapted
to ladies and children. and beneficial IN
all cases IN which wholesome. strength
enng and effective laxative should be
used. 1t is perfectly safe at all times and
dispei colds. headaches and the pains
caused by indigestion and constipation so
promptly and effectively that It IS the one
perfect family laxative which gives salts
faction to all and is recommended BY
millions Of families who have used II and
who have personal knowledge Of its ex-
cellence-
Its wonderful popularity. however. has
led interruptions dealers to offer imita-
hons which act unsatisfactory. There
fore, when buying. to get its beneficial
effects, always note the full name Of the
Company-C California Fig Syrup Co.
plainly printed on the front Of every
package Of the genuine Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir Of SIENNA.
For sale by all leading druggists. Price
so cents per bottle.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30

DR.. Pierce's Pellets, small, sugar
coated, easy to take as candy, regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bow
els and cure constipation.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1911-11-30

"How did that murder trial come
out?' "In the usual way. The de-
PENDANT, two bailiffs and several of
the witnesses are going on the
stage. louisville Courier-Journal-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
IN The REALM
OF FASHION
Rich Jewel Effects.

It is doubtful if there has ever been
Il season in which such attention has
been given to harmony of effects. Usu-
ally precious stones have appeared in
gold settings regardless of what eff
feet they would create with the fash
ionablo gowns, but this season sill
yer jewelry has been designed to har-
monte with the dull and artistic tones
of the modish costume, which is usual
ly trimmed with dark metallic lace.
Ancient and odd designs copied from
original Bohemian ornaments and also
from the barbaric Russian models are
important features of a costume this
winter and give the dash of originality
that makes gown so fascinating.
Stones that are not counted among
the expensive jewels often have Il
brilliGncy of color that makes them
extremely effective as a decorative
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
SPRING STYLES IN
SEPARATE SKIRTS.
New Models Fit Tightly Over
Hips and Flare at Bottom.

While the new models in separate
skirts are not actually wide, they are
much fuller than the skirts that have
been worn during the past season.
The fit is still smooth at the top, but
there is a decided flare about the feet
which the majority Of women will fully
appreciate, for few wear the extremely
narrow skirts gracefully.
Plated separate skirts are not no
ticeable among the new spring models.
The two main features are a smooth
straight up and down effect and a de
cided flare about the feet either by
means of cut or the addition OF
f1ounce. The latter may be circular,
gathered or plated, depending entire,
" upon the kind of material to be de-
ve1oped. Black only is seen In the
more expensive materials. These are
broadeloth and the finer serges. In the
cheaper grades the skirts come In gray,
brown and navy blue as we'll as black.
In the separate skirts of tweed mix
lures of tan and brown prevail.
Among the newest styles one that
will be exceedingly popular because Of
Its good lines Is cut on the circular or
der. but with seams instead of the bias
over the hips.
This makes the model practical for
all around wear, because there can be
no sagging. The average circular skirt
of walking length invariably says, but
he seams over the hips In this new
model prevent dropping. The back is
In habit style, with welt seam. The
seams over the hips are welt also.
The closing is little to the left side
front aud Is made by row of buttons
passed under cords
The pattern for this skirt Is In three
pieces only and is a design that might
easily be copied at home from short
length Of material.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26

motif especially when mounted In sil-
yer. This is particularly noticeable
when they are formed into hatptns,
When worn In fur or velvet hat they
are very effective. 1t is fad this sea
son to have hatpin, brooch and belt
buckle to match in stones and setting.
The eastern and barbaric color ef.
fects have been developed in bead
work, and the metalized nets this sea.
son and often an entire blouse are
made of brilliant net, which III turn Is
covered with q lattice-like effect of
beadwork in the richest colors. A rich
design is shown in the sketch, 1t Is
quite new and illustrates the use OF
beads, braid and Jewels 1t is devel-
oped In crepe de chine, and the lower
part of the bodice and the sleeves are
incrusted with beads and braid The
neck is trimmed with narrow gold
braid and crystal jewels.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
Tri.WeekIy New York World
For SI.5o

The WEEKLY or SUNDAY. eau
CASIAN and the TRI-WEEKLY NEW
YORK WORLD win go to any address
for one year.
The Caucasian is never sensational but
Is always newsy and reliable.
1t has an opinion on every question
or issue of interest to the people.
1t is never abusive, but it fair and
fearless and is free from all entangle-
ments with individuals or cliques.
1t is Democratic and is an unswerv-
ing advocate of law and good govern
ment.
1t stands for progress in all things.
The Caucasian is appreciative of its
Old friends and subscribers, hundreds of
whom have been regular subscribers
since its foundation over twenty-one
years ago.
In no boastful spirit it may be said
that the Caucasian rarely loses sub
scriber. Its growth has been steady,
but while well satisfied it is seeking new
subscribers and believes that no better
combination could be offered for the
price fixed for subscription.
Sample copies on application.
Address all subscriptions to the eau
easian, Shreveport. La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
Frank Richard, cor
poral and q French
horn player In the
Twenty-thi infant
OTHER
TEXAS
EVENTS.

~ band at FolbBl1Ss,
was shot and killed ia the Eastern
Grill restaurant of El paso. He was
In company of Mrs. Henry G. Ber-
nauer at the time. Husband of the
woman, policemen, admitted doug
the shooting. Richard enlisted Of
Columbus, O. His father resides at
Youngstown, that state.
Clarence Cook, a we'll known Har-
ris county farmer, was shot and seri-
ously injured near Houston by Wiley
Stevens, negro milk wagon driver.
Stevens had been held up number OF
times recently in that locality, and see.
Ing man step In front OF his vehicle
IN the road he fired, putting load OF
shot through Cooks breast. Latter
said he was returning home from taxi
Ing hts cows TO pasture at the time of
the shooting, early dawn Stevens
gave bond
j. L. Magner, q Santa Fe railway
engineer and residing at Cieburne, re-
ported at police headquarters in Dal.
las that he had been held up In Santa
Fe railway yards In that city by two
negroes; that while one kept rye
revolver in his face the other toek s105
from his pockets,
Although alone and Ill, Mrs. John
Arnold fought desperately with man
who was masked who invaded her res
idence at Denison. The intruder Mt
tackled the lady, but she held on to him
resolutely and he had to drag her
through several rooms before he could
release her hold, after which he led.
Mrs. Arnold was absentiat the time.
B. ]. McCool, the oldestengineer of
the Cotton Belt railway, died at the
company hospital in Texarkana. He
entered the service of the road in 1882
when Il was narrow gauge line and
remained with 1t up to his death. His
home was at Tyler
Suit for damages for sac, 600 was
iiled at Austin against Professor Il Nj.
Keasby OF the University of Texas by
g. N. Sheppard for alleged injuries
sustained BY being gored last summer
by bull owned BY the professor.
Customs officers raided Chinese
restaurant at III Paso and found sew
eral thousand dollars worth of srn,,g-
gled opium. One arrest was made.
Numerous citizens Of Paris are de-
prived Of their duly milk supply. re.
moved before day light from porches
BY laeteal fluid lovers nepredationS
are not confined n any Que locality,
but extend thrctg hout she residence
alaErlets
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
coRRUpTING THE ELECTORATE

CORRUPTING THE ELECTORATE.
From recent exposures the conclusion
is reached that corrupting the electorate
IN the States Of the North has been
practieed systematically, the voters be-
ing rated on an average at about one
dollar a head
The exposures which are now being
given publicity are from Republicans in
Ohio and Indiana. II may be said that
this bribing of voters has not been CON
fined to the Republicans, but in recent
elections the Democrats scored over the
Republicans by inducing good Republi
cans to become Democrats for a consid-
Grafton greater than that which they had
obtained from candidates of their party.
There Is law sufficient to punish the
vote seller and the vote buyer, but, in
the past, the law has operated as dead
letter
However, these exposures are due and
traceable to The factional differences
arising from disappointment and spleen
experienced by individuals who have
failed to secure the anticipated recogni-
zion from their party,
The exposures may be interpreted in
in a progressive sense, When thieves
fall out honest men may get their dues.
II may be conceded that low stage
oil morality has been reached when in
dividuals claiming 10 be good citizens
and some of them good Christians, bar
ter their votes for money or for any
consideration OF reward, and the dis
iranehisement Of all such offenders, OF
being convicted il courts of legal pro-
ceedure, isill sense penalty rather
mild Such offenses should be requited
BY Acknowledgement and term in
prison for the individual who offers te
buy and who sells his vote.
This corruption Of the electorate is
practieed everywhere, but the demon
strations from Ohio and from Indiana
arc the limit.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
LUCKY LUKE LEA.
Is Elected United States Senator
From Tennessee.

Hon. Luke Lea of Nashville was
elected by the Tennessee legislature on
the eleventh ballot to succeed United
States Senator J. B. Frazier. He re-
ceived on the last ballot So votes; L. d.
Tyson, IL; McMillin, As; J. r. Wool
ridge, 2; G. d. Raine, 2. Raine Is
the publisher of the Mempis News
Scimitar.
Lea is o we'll known young lawyer
and publisher and recognized indie.
pendent Democratic leader who had
been prominently mentioned in con.
nection with-the senatorship,
Luke Lea viii be the ''baby'' SEN
ator, being but thirty-two years old.
He comes from one of the Oldest Ten
nessee families and is wealthy. He is
a prohibitionist and has been active
against the Patterson wing of Democ-
racy. A graduate of the University
of the South lat Sewanee) he began
the practivs of law atNashville. Mr..
Lee and others founded the Nashville
Tennesseean and he is now publisher
of that newspaper.
Physically, he is of imposing APP
pearance. His physique has helped
him in politics, for he first came into
prominence politically when he forci-
bly, wrested the gavel from the hands
of the chairman of the state Demo
cratic convention which nominated
Patterson four years ago. In the ex-
element he ran the convention him.
self
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
PETITION FOR DISCHARGE.

No. POI Iii Bankruptcy United States
of America, Western District of
Louisiana, IS. La the United States
District Court III and for Said Dis
trict, Shreveport Divisior-In the
Matter 81 A. II. Nickel, Bankrupt.
Petition for Discharge,
To Tie Honorable Aleck Boarman,
Judge 81 the District Court Of the Unit
I'd States for the Western District Of
Louisiana: A. II. Nickel, 81 Shreveport,
in the Parish Of caddo and State of
Louisiana, III said District, respectfully
represents that on the 9Th day of De-
ceniher 1900, last past, he was duly adj
judged bankrupt under Acts Of Congress
relating to bankruptcy that he has duly
surrendered III bis property and rights
81 property, and has fully complied with
all requirements Of said acts and Of the
orders of the court touching his bank
ruptey
Wherefore he prays that he may be
decreed b. the court to have a full dis
charge from I'LL debts provable against
his estate under said bankrupt acts, ex-
ccpt such debts as are excepted by law
from such discharge.
Dated this sth day Of January 4. D.
rorl 4. II NICKEL
Bankrupt
ORDER OF NOTICE THEREON.
Western District III Louisiana, ss: On
this a4th day Of january A, .. 1911, on
reading the foregoing petition, il is or
slered BY The court that q hearing be had
npon The same on the zsth day Of Febru-
ary u. 1911, before the Honorable A.
d. Land JF., referee and special master,
ii Shreveport, Louisiana, IN said dis
uict. al o'clock ii the afternoon; and
chat notice thereof be published in the
Shreveport Caucasian, newspaper
printed ii said district. and that all
known creditors and other persons in
interest may appear At the said time and
place and show cause, # any they have,
whx the prayer 81 the said petitioner
sitosild not be granted.
Ana Ii Is further ordered b the court
that iiie clerk shah send BY mail to all
A3ovn creditors copies Of said petition
ana This order. addressed to them at
their places OF residence Is stated,
Witness laie Honorable Aleek Boar
man. Iudee 81 ille said court, and the
seal thereof, ii Shreveport, b said dis
ffict. on he zAsh day of January a D.
1911 Attest
LEROY 3. GULOTTA,
Clerk.
hy Jackson, Deputy Clerk
january a6 iotE-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
Bishop Grant Dead.

Bishop Abraham Grant of the Afri-
can Methodist Episcopal church died
at his home in Kansas City, Kan. His
wife died nine day previously. He had
been Ill several months. Born at ST.
Avery, Fla, an OK cart was the future
prelate's first cradle, for 1t was there
he was born In slavery while his moth
er, who had just been sold. was be
ing taken to her new home by her new
master. Bishop Grant had been tho
president Of Paul Quinn college in
Texas and president of the board OF
trustees of Wilberforce university
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
JUDICIAL SALE.

No. I3o26-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana: Succession of w. R. Nc
Daniel.
BY virtue of commission to sell, to
me directed from the Honorable First
Judicial District Court of Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, in the above numbered and
entitled cause, l will offer for sale at
public auction, for cash and according
to law, at the principal front door of the
court house of Caddo Parish, Louisiana,
during the legal hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, FEB. q, 1917,
Lot eighty-three of the Winbish Sub
division and lot twenty one of ten-acre
lot twenty-seven, all in the City of
Shreveport, Louisiana, together with all
buildings and Improvements thereon.
Said property to be sold for cash and
according to law, to pay debts. II
J. P. FLOURNOY.
Sheriff, ex-OfFcio Auctioneer,
Caucasian, Dec. rs, 1910
Would you be pleased? Then LET 4,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
senate Rulee Amended.

Texas prohibition senators amended
senate rules SO as to provide for COM
mittees on redistricting the state, to
he elected by the senate. Lieutenant
Governmor Davidson said this action
was tantamount to vote of no conf
dence in him and dissolved all com
mittees he had appointed. The senate
voted confidence in him, denied his
right to dissolve committees and con-
firmed all committees he had appoint
ed. Senators will elect all conference
committees unless otherwise ordered
and add to membership committees.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
AGED Ladv.a preadful Fate.

Mrs. Elizabeth Madden, resident
OF Texas eighty years, and who was
closely identified with the early his
tory of the state, met a terrible fate
by falling into a CRATE and being SO
frightfutly burned as to beunrecogniz-
nizable. She was ninety years old.
Her husband died some time ago. No
children are left.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
SURELY SPRINTED.
Two Dallas Darkies Insist They
Ran Ahead OF Bullets.

Meek johnson and John Grtggs, ne
groes, reported to the Dallas police
how fast they ran ahead of couple
of shots fred at them on a street OF
that city. Mounted Officers Robinson
and Harr ansMeped call and made an
investigation, hearing the story Of the
two men. The officers said another
negro fred at them THE offlcers), but
fortunately missed them. The miscre-
vdt escaped.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
cotton Ginning.

Cotton of the 1919 growth ginned up
to Jan. 10, according to the report of
the census bureau, was II, 254, lis bales,
counting round as half bales, com
pared with Q, 7s7, 592 in 1909 and H.
666, 2O3 in 1908. The per cent of the
1909 crop ginned prior to Jan. 16 was
eT.2, while that OF the 1908 crop was
g6.8. Texas ginned 2, 912, "a; Okla
homa, GIG, 1856; Georgia, no, ae6t
South Caro- lima, ], 5rs, sos; Louisiana,
s., GIT.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1911-01-26
ALLEGED BANDITS
ARE CAPTURED
Posse Surrounded Them Near
the State Line.
GANG IS A NOTORIOUS ONE
Haif-EVeed Leader OF the Band
and They Are Accused OF Steal
Ing Horses and Cattle and Hold
Ing Up Rsnchmen. -...

and They Are Accused OF steal
Ing Horses and Cattle and Hold
Ing Up Ranehmen. -..
The capture of two alleged bandits
ends the depredations Of the most no
torious gang which has infested the
Pandle since the days of BILLY the
Kid.
A posse surrounded the men near
Texas. Oklahoma line, and being heav
lily armed fight was expected, but the
number of the posse overawed them, 1t
is claimed, and they surrendered with
out a shot being fred.
A half breed was leader OF the out
laws, whom, 1t is said, had been steal
Ing horses and cattle and holding up
ranchers throughout Roberts, Hemp
hill and Lipseomb counties. A reward
of $500 was placed upon the head OF
each bandit and so desperate became
their deeds that the officers of five OF
the northwest Texas counties took the
trail.
The alleged leader and two of his
companions were not caught when the
other two we're taken into custody, but
the posse stated it was their intention
to secure them, dead or alive.
Il is claimed that the ecent robbery
of bank at Crawford Okla. was the
work of this band