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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Whose Ok Is GOred.

Louisiana Democrat: THE New
sOrleans ringsters are making the air
sulphurous with their blasphemous
Pexplctives because the Governor
separated the Hon. A. Dumser from
his job on the Dock Board. They af-
fleet to find large amount of pol
Ii'ics' in the removal Of this hench-
man, which will initiate against the
interests, financially, industrially
and commercially, of New Orleans.
But no 'squear is heard, when an
appointee of the Governor, appar-
emily an acceptable manfi is re-
moved as recorder of one of the
courts by Behrman and his col
leagues, under plenary legislative
authority, to make room for one of
de gang Of course, he ringsters
have often heard that consistency
is jewel but somehow or other
the verify of the adage has failed
to impress them very forcibly.
But it is simply case with them
Of whose OK is goeed. That is the
question which makes all the differ
ence in the world. When one of
these henchmen is forcibly pulled
from the public fodder rack, the air
is always rent with imprecations.
We make the admission reluctantly
and regretfully, that we do not
know the Hon. A. Dumser, in fact
we never even heard of the honor
ablegentleman till his removal has
forced him into the limelight of
journalistic publicity
The Hon. A. Dumser is connected
with one of the banks of New Or
leans. He is regular" Is it sur
prising that he is resisting the de-
position of his political pull? But
he can not escape the inevitable. He
must step down and out. Let him 20.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
KILLED N 4 YEAR
BY Railroads in United States Due
10 Bad Track and High Speed.

Washington. Dec. l6. go ~Safets
first is the paramount rule OF train
operation suggested by she Inter-
State Commerce Commission in ITS
.tNentv-siXth annual report submit-
ted Monday 10 Congress- Discussion
of disaster. ON American railroads
during ehp sas' gear constitutes ali
feature OF the report
II IS eointed out that many of She
accidents ersulting n fatalities
might ba.e been assgted by che ex.
evcsSe of propes precautioA o. che
consignment OF suitable devices and
GOOD equipmeuse Figures given
s'oN thae % Che sotaS OF s,2is de.
rasGnents during the year 1917 wesc
caused By defects OF eoadwaY and
3,S4S were due 20 defective equfp~
menso This Indicates an increase
cseP the previous year OF 652 IN the
derai'mens due Go bad eoadway.
and 1929 H1se 90 bad equipment
The investigation by the commise
sioR tssef Of Sai'road accidents IN
soIsing Noss Of Sife. Che sepor says,
@has proceeded faP enough Do mdi-
cate The necd 6 more effective
measures chan thus Far Gave been
taken o. srcuIe safety of railroad
Goa, While Che previous sug-
gostions OF She commission as to
the adoption hy the railroads of all
stc'S " stsea Nndcrframe cars are
N"iNg adop'c& "as rapidly as con-
ditioNs will VermN" and "thc dan
gee from the use. Of Nnsound cars
is sradualiy disappearing" the Sc.
Ei0us dangers of defective roadway
and he slsc of unsoun6 rails still,
remain, as a tesuR ~ which deraiI-
ments arc hkelS az any ti@e 20
occur.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
FireDrOOf Santa Claus

The fire commissioners of New
York have decided to bar Santa
Claus from that city unless he is
fireproof, and they have visited all
the stores to make sure that his
Whiskers and costume are month";
fammable. This is as it should be
Nothing is so we'll calculated to
throw damper on the Christmas
festivities than for Santa Claus to
set himself and the house afire.-
New Orleans States.
IT is only the make-believe Santa
who is compelled to wear firepro0f
and nOn-inflammable
costume. Old Santa the original,
and the onl y zone on earth comes
trooping along in his sled with his
RENDERS regardless of the wealth
er. On Christmas eve night neither
chlmneys, nor windows, nor doors
are. barred against his entrance.
Bless old Santa 1t is he who loves
the little boys and girls everywhere
in the world. s.r..
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
We would like a chance to figure
on your next order of printing.
An Ordinance

Granting to the Commercial Gas &
Oil Company the right to build
and construct and maintain gas
lines and gas mains under the
streets and alleys in the follow
ing additions in the Parish OF
Caddo:
Section /. Be it ordained by the
Police Jury of the Parish Of Caddo.
in legal session convened, that the
right is hereby granted to the Com
mercial Gas & Oil Company, its sue
cessors and assigns, to build, con-
struct and maintain under the
streets and alleys of the subdivis-
ions laid out in the Parish of Caddo,
as given in section 4, gas lines and
mains, for the purpose of conveying
and distributing either artificial or
natural gas to the inhabitants Of
said subdivisions, for a time equal
to the corporate existence of said
company.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, etc,
That in constructing said gas lines
and gas mains, said Commercial Gas
|& Oil Company shall do so in a
manner so as not to obstruct the
free use of said streets and alleys
|of said subdivisions, and, in laying
their gas mains or gas lines, the
said company shall bury the same
beneath the surface not less than
two and one-half feet and shall fill
UP all excavations made by it and
lamp the same so as to leave the
streets and alleys in as good condi-
ton as before said work was done.
Sec. g. Be it further ordained, etc,
That the said Commercial Gas & Oil
Company shall have the right al ali
times to go in and upon said streets
and alleys, for the purpose of
changing or repairing its gas lines
or mains, and may alter or change
the same at their pleasure, but al
ways subject to the obligation not
to impede or interfere with traffic
on said streets or alleys, and to
leave the said streets and alleys in
as good condition as at the present
time; and, should ever the grade Of
said streets and alleys be re-estab-
lished, it shall be the duty Of said
company to take up and remove its
said pipes or lines at its own cx-
pense and to reconstruct the same
in accordance with this ordinance,
without any charge to the Parish of
Caddo or TO any city to which the
said subdivisions may hereafter be-
come annexed or form a part.
Sec. 1. Be it further ordained.
That the said Commercial Gas & Oil
Company shall construct its mains
not later than within one month
from the date of passage Of this
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
A Juddnlent.

No. f6,652-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Louisiana: Mrs.
Gussie Abrams Hochbereer VS..
Simon H. Hochberger.
In this case by reason of the law
and the evidence being in favor Of
the plaintiff, Mrs. Gussie Abrams
Hochberger, wife, and against the
defendant, Simon H. Hochberger,
husband, il is ordered, adjudged and
decreed that the plaintiff do have
and recover judgment against the
defendant, decreeing a separation
of property between them, and dis
solving the community of acquets
and gains, and plaintiff herein is
authorized and empowered to carry
on business in her own name, and
acquire real and personal property
for her own separate benefit and
account, separate and apart from
her said husband.
This done, read and signed in
open court, on this the i4th day of
December 1912.
E.. W. SUTHERLIN, Judge.
Endorsed: Filed December IL.
1912. R. B. COOK,
Deputy Clerk.
A true copy-Attest:
A. s. HARDIN,
Caucasian. Dee. II. Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Fruits and Nuts.

AppLES-Green $3.50; red Silica
200; bills. Sa00a4.50
ORANGES California Valencias
per box S275a3.00.
LEMONS--per box $5.75. =
WALNUTs-Gal. per ID. zoe
pEANUTS--RaW hand picked per
lib. 7aec:: roasted fc higher.
RAISTNS-pe box si65ai75.
ALMONDS-Per lib. Bic.
C0COANUTS-per 100 s5.00a6.00.
BRAZIL NUTS-per lb. i3c.
pECANS-Per lb. zoe.
CuRnANTS-Per ptekage &c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Succession Notice.

No. 16,650-First District Court OF
Louisiana: Succession of ElleI
NeaNes.
Notice is hereby given that Geo
L. Woodward has this day applied
to be appointed administrator of
said succession, and unless opposi-
ton be made thereto within The
time specified by law he will be ap-
pointed as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. f. w. Sutherlin.
judge of said court. this goth day of
November 1912. w. M. LEVY,
Caucasian Dec. II. Deputy Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17

No. 16,02i-In First District Court
Parish of Caddo, State of La.
Succession Of Amanda Hender-
son.
Notice is hereby given that s. II.
kerley, administrator, has this day
filed tableau of debts and final &C
count in said succession, and unless
opposition be made thereto within
the time specified by law the same
will be duly homologated as prayed
Tor.
Witness the Hon. E. w. Sutherlin,
judge of said court, this 10th day of
December 1912. so. WILLIAMS,
Caucasian Dec. II. Deputy Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Seriously Injured.

Sunday morning when in front of
The office Of Dir. H. S. Dennis near
Shreveport, Mrs. Tom Burton was
thrown from her buggy and sus-
tanned a compound fracture of the
left lower leg and a dislocation Of
her left shoulder. DR.. Dennis and
his son gave Mrs. Burton all the as
sistance in their power and con-
yeyed her to the North Louisiana
sanitarium where she is reported
to be doing as well as could be ex-
peeted.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
MISS HELEN GOULD
Is Engaged to Be Married to Finley
J. Shepard, Assistant to the Pres
sdent Of khs Missouri Pacific

Lakewood. j. J. Dec. 15.-An-
nouncement of the engagement OF
Miss Helen Miller Gould of New
York TO Finley J. Shepard. promie
nent gailroad man of st. Louis, was
made this afternoon al the resi-.
dence Of NJ. and Nc& George J,
Gould here.
It was said that announcement Of
the time and place Of the wedding
would be withheld for the present.
and this statement was confirmed
upon inquiry at the residence Of
MISS Gould rs New York.
Mr.. Could made known hfs SIS.
ter's engagement IN 4 formal state.
meme which reads "Mrs and Mrs.
George ]. Gould announced the en-.
gagemens Of sheir sister, Miss Helen
Mi9lcP Gould. 10 Mr.. Finley J. Shep>
ard OF ST Louis"
Asked whethes he desired % say
anything additional concerning the
engagement Mr.. Gould laughed and
remarked that there will. be MOTH
ing More, except that this engage
ment is most pleasing to Mrs. Gould
and myself"
Ma Shepard has long been prom
inently identified with railroad and
financial affairs in the West. He is
at present assistant to the presiden
of the Missouri Pacific railroad with
headquarters in St. Louis.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17

ordinance, la the following subdi-
Visions, viz: Ingleside, Claiborne,
East Ineesidr. All of its work to
be done under The supervision of
parish engineer and subject to his
approval.
Srr ). Be il further ordained.
That This ordinance shall take eff
feet from and after its passage.
w. I. CRAWFORD, Pres.
\. L. DURINGER, Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17

Bids are hereby invited for ope-
rating Mooringsport and Twelve
Mile ferries for the ensuing year
Bids TO be opened at meeting of the
Police Jury the second Thursday in
January 1913.
w. T. CRAWFORD, Pres.
A. l.. DuR1NGER, Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
ron

IA ron Price
FNsara Congestions. fnt1amnations. 25
Worms. Worm Fever. or Worm Disease .2S
= Collie Crying and Wakefulness Of Infants 20
Dsarrhea OF Children and Adults 2S
Coushs Colds Bronchitis -. 25
D rooehachc. Faceache Neuralgia 25
. Headache. Sick Headache, Vertigo. -
10 DYspepsia Indigestion. Weak Stomach. D
II Group Hoarse Cough Laryngttis rs
II sala Rheam Erupfious Erysipelas. .xb
a uh~umn dam or Rheumatic Palma -. 10
III Fever and AEue. Malaria %
II Psies. BIND Of Bleeding External. Internal %
10 Caaerrh. Infucnzas Cold IN Head %
- whooplns Cough. spssmodlc Cough. .-.,.1S
a ksthma. Oppressed. pinacull Breathing 20
~ Aitssy Disease. g
81 nsrssas Debility vital Weakness 90
- UrIAary lneontinence Wsstins bed e
- sore Throat Qutnsy ia
~ Cfp. Hay Fsser and 3usaaef Colds Is
- d <ruessss d sent % receapt g pfiee
nrntaaxYas Hunso ME1<IcfN1 80 ccs1ea
NH5fof6 ata - nxfeetas EsM xoeks
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Succession Notice,
No. i6,723>First District Court Of

NJ. 10, I-0-~=I TT 81 otIItt t'7UI u
louisiana: Succession of Abe
katz.
Notice is hereby 2slen that Moses
P. Jacobson has this day applied to
be appointed curator of said Nacans
succession, and unless opposition be
made thereto within the time spec
flied by law he will be appointed as
prayed for
Witness the Hon. E. w. Sutherlin
judge of said court, this 10th day Of
December 1912. s. O. WILLIAMS,
Caucasian Dec Il. Deputy Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Found.

!. An abandoned gasoline launch on
Caddo lake. Owner can have same
by proving property and paying
liberal reward; also cost of this ad-
vertisement. Apply to C, A. PARROT,
Meoringsport, La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Over Half Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for more than 30
years. Medical Book sent free.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
I)r. +. G., Alien.

Office in the Cooper Building. Dr.
allen is a graduate of both schools
end carries a full line Of homeopa-
t,.ic remedies. Special attention TO
chronic diseases.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Chickens and Eaos.

CHICKENS doz.: Hens S5.50a
600: fryers $500; broilers s350ai0o.
TURKEYS-per lib. i5c.
COCKS, guineas and culis $500
J DUCKS--per dozen $500.
EGGS Per dozen 30c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17

If ii is a question of quality and
price when it comes to stationery,
we would like to show you what we.
have to offer. Phone 1000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Flour and Meal.

FLOUR-High patent $3.50; sec
ond patent 1925; extra fancy 5000.
common $500; sacks f0c less.
MEAL-Standard 24-lb. sacks 4oc;
cream 24-lb. sacks i5e; cream meal
la wood $4.40.
gRITS-Per Dbl. $3.50.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Coffee.

COFFEE-per h.: Fair II i-2ei
medium lie; better grades 2or.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17

An unimportant change or fall
will occur at Fulton and Shreveport
during the next 48 hours.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
PROVISION MARKET
Quotations Carefully Revised and
Corrected.
Hoo Products.

BACON-Clear rib sides Is 1-2c;
dry salt IL 5-8c.
HAMS-per lib. lie.
LARD-per lib: Tierce compound
8 i-2s; pure lard IA Lee.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Dairy Products.

BUTTER-Country, good to choice
f5c; fancy creamery 35c; lib bricks
$50.
CHEESE Per h.: Daisy zoe.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Notice OF Removal.

DIR. George A. Harper, Dentist, has
removed to the Hutchinson building,
On Texas street, opposite the court
mouse. Old phone 623.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
FeedstuRS.

OATS-Per bushel soc.
GORN-Per bushel Csc.
HAY-Per ton: Arkansas $1,000;
timothy $1,000, alfalfa $3.50, Mexl-
can native alfalfa $3.50. H.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17
Sugar and M0lasses.

SUGAR-Standard granulated per
ID. 5 lac; choice Y. C. sc. r.
MOLASSES- Soc; prime
32c; common 25e; pure sugar house
S5c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-17

Not Known .low President Eject Vile
SON stands-Littls interest ~ Aree
bald !raI--5eysng 70 Amend the
Patent 1aws>Wants - populae'1e
Washinqtop's esreweR Aadeesay
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26

1t would SEEM Gov. Sanders lost prestige.
At any rate. here he is struggling against
odds for what year ago he had in his
hands and relinquished.
The contest. as narrowed by the result
of the first primary. is between two
capable men. Gov. Sanders Is stranger
to national life. but has shown ability
both at the bar and In politics, and
measures up to the Office to which he now
aspires.
Mr.. BrOusard has been a member of the
House since the Fifty-fifth Congress- and
prominent in that body. As a champion
Of the sugar interests Of his state he has
provoked criticism of some of the low
tariff leaders of his party, but that may
in part account for the strength he is
showing In his effort to reach the Senate.
The tariff is again in evidence, and the
sugar schedule Is under discussion,
though not as yet in hand for action.
1t is of interest to note that one Of the
brayest of the democratic senators on the
tariff question was MFR. McEnery Of
Louisiana, whose death produced the
present contest. He believed in protec-
ton for sugar, and In asking that for the
leading industry of his people frankly
voted for protection for the industries Of
other sections of the country. And his
people applauded every vote he cast of
that character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
The Herdic Line.

So many complaints have been made
against the service Of the so-called Zine"
of herdics running from odd and F streets
to 18th and T. streets that the Board of
Trade is about to make an inquiry with
the hope Of improving this service. which
is to a.large number of people living be-
tween the Connecticut avenue and 14th
street car lines the only convenient means
Of north and south transportation. Owing
to the opposition to the installation of
car tracks on 18th street these motor
buses are the only practicable method of
rapid transit through populous section
of the city. and ii is a reflection upon
Washingtons pr0sressiveness that the
service should be Supplied so wretchedly.
Motor omnibuses are used in other cities
to good advantage and most satisfac-
torily supplement the fixed traction lines
London is now remarkably well served
by means of them, the last Of the old
horse buses having been withdrawn dur
ing the past summer, There is no good
reason why first-class equipment could
not be Installed in Washington to serve
the sections not traversed by car lines
and to link up the various traction routes
Certainly the 18th street outfit is all tina.
it should not be. With only two vehicles
in operation. and they SMALL slow, de-
cidedly insanitary. badly lighted and
noisy, it is quite in order to move for
their elimination or replacement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
Another P. o. Suggestion.

The postal service is indeed an institution
great,
Supplying worthy people with employ
ment:
And likewise useful in suppressing sun
dry rogues who wait
With get-rich schemes to hinder life's
enjoyment.
1t supervises letters with grave and
kindly air
To keep unwary folk from being bitten
But it hasn't yet arranged to exercise q
proper care
Ger the letter that you wish you hadn'
written.
The missives marked dead letter. that
are coldly laid aside
Would do no harm if sent to Their
addresses.
The post cards and the magazines tina,
somehow have gone wide
If sent would scarcely add to our
distresses.
And when so many little things have
gone astray
You wonder, with resentment sorely
smitten.
Why they could not have sidetracked
from its wild. impetuous way,
The letter that you wish you hadn',
written.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
Louisiana.

The democrats of Louisiana will have
~ make second attempt 10 nominate a
candidate for governor and a candidate
10 succeed Mr.. Thornton in the Senate.
4 democratic nomination in that state Is
equivalent TO an election. An organiza-
ZION of the republicans exists. but IL
without force a. to numbers or Oppor-
tunity. Everything is democratic on
regular election days. without hindrance
or chance OF slip.
The first attempt was made last Tues
day. A thorough canvass of the state had
taken place. and a good-sized vote was
polled. But no decision was reached as
To the two places mentioned. and the as
pirants must square of for another go. :
February % is the day-a month away.
An interesting case Is that OF Gov
Sanders, who desires to succeed Senator
Thornton. In the poll just closed he rar
ten thousand votes behind the leading
contestant. which would appear to render
mis- prospects at the next poll dark. but
the play now will be to divide the vote oil
the third. the hindmost. man In the first
contest. who drops out.
Gov Sanders was elected to the seal
now occupied by Mr.. Thornton. but de.
clined New Orleans was then contendins
with San Francisco for the Panama cana
show. and the governor, who was at the
head OF the city's movement. thought hs
might, better serve his people In tha
matter by remaining where he was. So
he declined the senatorship, and his
friend. Mi Thornton. was chosen.
Sut New Orleans lost her fight, and, al
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-01-26
Commissioners and Gas Company.

The correspondence between the Com
missioners and the gas company regard
ing the question of further reduction
in the price of gas has reached the point
at which there is no real issue except as
to the means of procedure. The eas
company suggests that the Commission
ers. through an auditor, examine its ac-
counts for the purpose of satisfying the
municipal authority las to their correct
ness as a first step toward carrying out
the understanding relative to a further
reduction. The company then UNDER
takes to incorporate in a report to the
Commissioners 1.-THE basis Of valuation
established by the examination made at
the instance of the Department of Com
merce and Labor upon which the pres
ent dividend rate is based. This would
seem to be a declaration that the gas
company believes it can justify the pres
ent dividend rate and the present gas
price by reference to the basis of valua-
tion.' and seeks to rest the valuation
upon a federal authority. The Commits
sioners decline to audit the gas COM
pany's books, but prefer to accept the
statements already furnished, showing a
larger net earning in 1911 with gas sell
ing at s. cents a thousand than in 1910
with gas selling at 90 cents. They renew
their request for facts and figures relat-
ing to the value of the property in order
themselves to review the whole question.
In other words, the Commissioners de-
cline to start the proceedings by making
their own audit and also decline to accept
the gas company's previous return of pi D.
erty value made ''at the instance of the
Department of. Commerce and Labor.
The Commissioners, in short want the
latest possible figures. supplied in the
first instance by the gas company.
1t will make no difference whatever to
the gas-consuming public whether the
rate-reduction process starts through an
official audit Of the gas company's books
or the submission by the company OF
figures for analysis by the Commission
ers. To the average consumer of gas
this question would seem to be one OF
difference between tweedledee AM
tweedledum. 1t is practically imma; eria1
whether the Commissioners get at the
facts by means of a representative sent
to the gas Office or through the scrutiny
of information sent to the District build
ing. 1t may make difference, of cours e.
whether the gas company is permitted to
cite as an authoritative basis of dividend
reasonableness its own return to the De-
partment of Commerce and Labor. Tat
return, while in sense ofYicial. has nc
particular bearing upon the present ques-
ton. The whole point is whether the
gas company can now make fair rate
of profit with gas selling at 50 cents a
thousand. and If so whether it will vol
unfairly reduce the rate in accordance
with the agreement entered into between
1T and the Commissioners.