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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01

Mr.. John New. Ford has returl".
from Mansfield. here she ATTENDED
| the wedding Of Miss Gibbs.
Mrs. Seymour FIurShrim ami lit
tie daughter Elizabeth have gon" =
Little Rock on visit Of stNcre
weeks.
9r>. samr> Singleton Swami Wa,
in toWG last Weel; to attend Tho
marriage of Miss N'hlthtd. Mrs
| Swami and daughter are in k"achlt
Visiting their MOTHER Mrs. DaVen-
port.
Miss Bessie Luckett of Alexandra
the guest Of Mrs y. e.. Blanchard
has returned home.
The many friends Of Mrs. Jack
&uIlilOvr regret to know THAI s,l,
is i'll at the Schunprrt Memorial.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Hudson have
taken possession of their pretty
bungalow. 2O3o Elizabeth street.
The friends of Mrs. W. H. Barth
regret to hear of her continued ILL.,
hess.
a.. and Dr.. .. y. Eichelbcreer
have moved to SunGalov Village
from white street.
Mrs. ]. g.. Abel is doing we'll fol
lowing an operation for appendi-
ritiS at the Schulnpert Memorial.
Vr. and Mrs. VIM. Douglas Chew
ere entertaining their sister, Mrs.
Ii. z. Cunningham of Camden, Ark.
Col. and Mrs. r. q. Pleasant new
returned to New Orleans
Mrs. C.. ID. Htbert of Douglas, Arr
iona, who was at the bedside of her
father. Mr.. +. l.. Williams. in his
last illness. left during the week for
her home accompanied by her
mother.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. C.. Marshall and
their sisters. the Misses Marshall.
are enjoying the good company of
their cousins, Mrs. William Snyder
of Winfield, and Miss Mary Hodges
Of Elm Grove
Miss Mary Belle Mcclellan, accom-
panied by, her friend, Mrs. Herbert
Weeks of Chicago, will arrive. on
December and have a charming
visit to Mr.. and Mrs Reuben Ne
kellar.
Friends Of Miss Maui Holbert are
rcjoiced to hear of her improve
ment. Miss Ho!bert is i'll of fever
at the Normal School
Miss Dorothy BiIlieter made a liz
tie visit to the home folks for
Thanksgiving, coming from Chris
ian College, where she is pupil.
Mr.. Judson Baker, the son of MI
md Mrs. B. F. Baker. who has been
Iuite i'll, is improving rapidly
Pugh Wilkinson, who was with
he victorious l.. S. U. foot ball team
1t NeNw Orleans, made run home
or Thanksgiving. His brother Scott
vas unfortunately sick and unable
o leave Baton Rouge.
Miss Agnes Bryson spent Thanks
giving in Greenwood with her par
mis-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01
Christmas Box for the Old Soldiers

DO not forget that the Christmas
ok for the old soldiers Will be
packed at the home of Mrs. NJ H.
Williams. III Cotton street. A
Christmas card accompanying each
donation will carry the Christmas
spirit in pretty way, and be mucn
appreciated by those who haV"
known brighter and happier days.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01
THANKSGIVING Donations.

The united Thanksgiving dona-
tons were taken charge Of by the
Home Charitable Association and
distributed during the day with a.
little delay as possible. In addition
10 clothing there We're many bas-
kets packed with everything for
dinner ready for cooking. The dOna-
tiOns were abundant.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01
THANKSGIVING.

The private blessipgs-the bless
ings of immunity, safeguard, liberty
and integrity-which we enjoy de-
serve the thanksgiving of whole
life.-Jeremy Taylor. ..E.=-
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01
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.
Mooringsport, La.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01
purcr life,

purcr life,
Stepping behind the curtain. sct'in,
clearer sight,
The Mothers Union mOse> stead,
lily on in its good work from day t(
lay, nothing within its scope is neg
lected. In addition to this it IA:
launched two great enterprises tina
stand for everlasting good. tn
Training School for Girls and tn
Cooperative Protective Association
Miss Hattie Schuster is the founder
Of the Mothers Union.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01
Personal Mention.

The many friends of Mrs. b. +.
Baker sympathize with her in her
anxiety about her husband, who has
been seriously i'll for several days.
Mrs. Baker has not been able to
leave his bedside. but the depot
work has been carefully looked at
ter by her assistant, Mrs. Ricke"-
son.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01

. A big basket filled with good
things was sent to our faithful de
pot matron, Mrs. B. i. Baker. On
the full hamper was card which
lead: Thanksgiving greetings from
the kindergarten of the central
school, the Mothers Union and Sun
shine Circle"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01

br. O''OIs'' \. iiarpCr, Dt4itiSt, mas
removed 70 Tie ttutCiiliioUu Uuiluiug.
Oh Texas street, opposite the court
uuuoc. Old phone 623.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01
s5r. T.. T.. Alien.

OiECr IN tie cooper Building. DR..
len Is d graduate OF both schools
d carries u full line of homeopa-
ic remedies. Special attention to
hronlc diseases.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01
FREE BOOK

On the treatment of Horses, Cattle,
Sheep, Dogs, Hogs, Poultry, Birds and
Trained Animals, mailed free.
For Every Living Thing on the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifies.
A. For FEvERs. MINK Fever. Lung Fever:
b. h. For sPRAINs. Lameness. Rheumatism.
C. c. For SORE Throat. Epirootie.t Distemper
u. D. For WORMS, Bots. Grabs.
u. f. For C@UGHs. Colds. Inluenza.
r. r. Fog collie. BeIIyachc. Diarreea.
G. G. Prevents MIsCARRIAGE.
III. III. For KIDNEY and bladder disorders.
I. I, orsKIN DISEASES. Mango. Erupsioas.
,. x. For BAD CONDITION. Adiss sier.
60 ces. each bottle.
Veterinary Oil foA Hoofs &c. $f.0o.
Stable Case, full outfit 500.
As druggists Or sent prepa1 on receipt
fpsice.
vnpAreys' Horneo, Msdiclns o.. or. WllnAal
Ann Stseets New Yosk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-12-01

We>wouId like chance TO figure
on your next order of printing.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
ANOTHER MuRpER7

Carlsbad, N. NJ. July 16.-Another
murder mystery is developing in he
Mexican settlement west of Loving.
The old well near which the body
Of Candelario Ramon was found two
weeks ago smells to high heaven. 1t
is thought that it possibly hides the
body of a Mexican who disappeared
month ago, short time before RIA
mon was killed. This Mexican was
together with Ramon ana Climanta
Cardines, who is charged with killing
Ramon. The officers are looking
into the matter but so far have found
nothing tangible. Arrangements are
being made to pump out the old well
to see what it contains. The water
is deep and it will require bigger
pump than is now at hand. Cardines
is still in Jail and Ramon's wife has
also been placed under arrest. 1t is
suspected that she had a nand In the
killing of her husband Two old men
lived with Cardines. One of them
died suddenly few days ago, pre-
sumabiy from the excitement
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
no lives REPORTED LOST
WATERMAN HAS MARROW Es-
CAPE WHEN CARRIED OFF
HIS FEET BY WATER
FARMERS CROPS ARE RUINED
FINANCIAL LOSS, INCLUDING IN.
JuRIEs TO DAM, WILL BE
MANY THOUSANDS.

Santa Fe, N. NJ, July 16.-The low
er dam of the Hondo irrigation pro
ject, in which eastern capital is heav-
lily interested, was swept out by a
terrific cloudburst shortly before mid.
might last night, a twenty foot wall
of water sweeping down the narrow
canyon and out ON to the mesa, de-
stroying all crops. wiping out farms,
fences, corrals and small buildings.
Five miles below the dam, q, bridge
on the New Mexican Central railroad
was swept out John Davis, watch
man at the dam, was swept from his
feet, but swan to safety. A man
named Gonzales was driving in a
wagon and was hurleo srom his seat
on the crest Of the wave. He seized
a log and swan down the flood sew
eeral miles, being tossed to safety
high on the side of hill.
The damage to the dam was esti-
mated at $4,000 1t was not complete
and had cost to date $4,000 Damage
in the flood-swept district cannot be
estimated at this time. So far as
search has progressed, no lives We're
lost
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
SHERMAN ALIEN WILL
REPLACE A. P. ANDREW
THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY AT
WHITE HOUSE TO ENTER
TREASURY DEPARTMENT


Washington, July 16.-President
Taft will appoint Sherman p Allen,
assistant secretary at the White
House, to be assistant secretary of
the treasury, succeeding A. Platt An
drew. who recently resigned after a
row with Secretary MacVeagh. Mr..
Allen was formerly a newspaper man
here. 1t was said unoffcially at the
White House that Carmi Thompson
of Ohio, assistant secretary of the in
terror. will become secretary of the
president, succeeding Charles D. Hill
les, chairman Of the republican ma
tional committee.
L. G. Laylin of Ohio is to succeed
Mr. Thompson in the interior depart
ment and Granville w. Mooney, former
speaker of the Ohio assembly, is slat-
ed to succeed Mr.. Allen as assistant
secretary. Former Representative
Ralph Cole of Ohio is slated for legal
advisor to the comptroller of the cur
rency.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
FRANKLIN ExONERATED HIM
1T is STATED He SAID THE AT
ToRNEY KNEW NOTHING or
BRlsE GIVING.
A MYSTERIOUS STRANGER
GEORGE HOOD TELLS ABOUT
(, STRANGE MAN FURNISH
ING MONEY.

Los Angeles. Cal, July 1e.-More
witnesses testified today at the brib-
cry trial Of Clarence ). Darrow. that
Bert H. Franklin, in conversation
with them. had exonerated Darrow
from any completely in the alleged
Jury bribery. Franklin, when on the
stand, had denied making such state
ments.
The mysterious man whom the de-
Tense probably will attempt to show
furnished the bribe money, was again
brought into record by George w.
Hood. He testified that Franklin had
told him the unknown was within a
few feet Of him when the money was
passed to Juror Lockwood. Franklin
the witness said, told him he believ-
ed the mysterious stranger came from
San Francisco. Hood was not cross
examined.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
wool pEMANp BRISK.

Boston, July 16.-The demand for
domestic wool continues along well
distributed lines, while values hold
steady with a higher tendency Ohio
wools from washed Delaine to one
quarter blood, are moving satisfac-
torily, while the territory stock is
also claiming attention. New wash
ed delaine brings "a cents while fine
territory, staples sell for SO to IS
cents clean. Considerable Iexas wool
has been sold, in eighth month, bring
ing IS cents and twelve month 60
cents on clean basis Trading in
California remains quiet.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
JAcoe sAFFoRp DEAD.

Many Las Vegas people win Be
panied to learn Of the DEAN OF Jacob
Stafford. which occurred in Santa Fe
early yesterday morning. Mr.. Stafford
was here last summer as an officer
of one Of the Santa Fe companies OF
the New Mexico National Guard. He
made large number of friends, es-
peciaIly among the young society
crowd. OF his death the Santa Fe
New Mexican says:
Jacob Stafford. just entering man
hoods estate, died early this morning
at St. vincent's sanitarium from gan
creme resulting from a severe attack
Of appendicitis. An eleventh hour op-
GRAFTON performed last Friday, in an
effort to save his life. proved futile
and death followed after a few days
of intense suffering.
Mrs. Stafford. the mother, is pros
'trated today. The father, C. v. Saf.
ford. who is private secretary to Sen
ator A. B. Fall is in washington and
was notified by wire today. the mes
sage being sent by Edward Stafford.
an elder brother who is deputy clerk
of the district court.
Jacob Stafford was one of the most
popular young men in Santa Fe. He
was generally admired and respected
for those manful. fearless and honest
qualities Of heart and mind that made
him a good son, a gdbu citizen and a
true friend.
He had been employed at the San
Pedro mines where he became i'll but
did not realize the seriousness Of his
condition until too late. He came to
the sanitarium here and after an ex-
animation. an operation was decided
upon. 1t was too late, however. to
save his life as the poison had al
ready circulated through his system
Jake" Stafford, as he was known to
his many friends, was second lieu
tenant in the First infantry N. M. N.
G., and full military honors will be
accorded. The funeral arrangements
have not as yet been made.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
MURDERER KILLS SELF

New York, July 16.-Samuel Swartz
father of Nathan Swartz, the young
man wanted by the police in connee
tion with the murder of the child
Julia Connors, in the Bronx last week.
acknowledged today in a statement
made to Assistant District Attorney
Mott, that his son had confessed to
him that he had killed the child. He
said he had told his son to go out
and commit suicide. The father, in
his statement, said he believed the
boy had done as he was told.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
AIRMAN KILLED BY
WINGLESS ANIMAL
HUBERT LATHAM is GoRED TO
DEATH IN CONGO BY A
WILD BUFFALO,.

Paris, July 16.-Hubert Latham. the
famous Anglo-French airman, one OF
the pioneers of heavierthan air avia-
tion, was killed by a wild buffalo
yesterday during a hunt In the French
Congo. The governor genera. Of
French Equatorial Africa. says 1-ath-
am was out with natives in the forest
when he shot and wounded buffalo,
which Immediately charged and
gored and trampled him TO leath.
Latham's death occurred in the Chari
river near the Bahres Salanlat. prac-
tically in the center Of the French
Sudan in the direction Of Lake Chad.
The date of the fatality was I"ne q
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
AUGUST BELMONT WAS
A LIBERAL SPENDER
SAYS HE GAVE OVER QUARTER
OF MILLION TO DEMO-
Gratis IN 1904.

Washington, July ia quarter of
a million dollars was the estimate
which August Belmont, testifying to-
day before the senate committee
investigating campaign contributions,
placed upon his contributions to the
democratic national fund Of 1904. lie
was not sure that was the sum, but
was satisfied to let it go at that"
''My habit has been that if feel
responsible for anything, my obliga-
tion is not measured by dollars and
cents" said Mr.. Belmont when Sena-
tor Paynter asked if his large con-
tributions embarrassed him. Mr.
Belmont was member o. the cam
paign executive committee that year
"Do you care to give any rea-
sons why you gave so large an
amount as $25OOOO?" asked Senator
Jones.
II was very active in the nominal
ton said Mr.. Belmont, "and had
been selected to serve on the COM
mittee, so when funds did not come
in I Just contributed. ] never intend
ed to make any suchccontribution, but
when deficits arose i contributed"
Mr. Belmont was asked if he mad
anv understanding in regard to a
reward from Judge Parker, the presi-
dental candidate
prom the very outset Judge Par
Ier was a free and independent man
and remained so, he said.
When asked If he could remember
contributions from individuals or cor
porations, Mr.. Belmont replied there
were none from corporations.
ANY from individuals for corpora
tions?' asked Senator Clapp.
"No-Yes," replied the witness
eFrom whomg insisted Senator
Clapp.
Henry Hayemeyert but it was re-
turned. 1t was seeufed-I won't say
who secured it-any way, it came in
Later it was rejected and the contri-
button returned i remember a dis
cussion in Mr.. Taggart's room to the
effect that the contribution was re
garded as undesirable"
Mr. Belmont estimated the Have
meyer contribution as $4,000. After
telling the committee he was unable
to give any information Of the where
abouts of Charles Hall, assistant treas
urer Of the democratic committee in
1904, Mr.. Belmont was excused.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
TODAY in CONGRESS


Washington, July 16.-SeDate: Con
wened at II O'Clock. Passed Senator
TflIman's resolution for a Terror
Warship."
Senator Asharst spoke % his biz
to strengthen rights of desert lands
settlers.
August Belmont testified before
campaign funds investigating com
mittee. He contributed $25O,OOO to
the 1904 democratic campaign.
An attempt to pass a resolution fol
the purchase of Monticello was
blocked by Senator Hepburn.
The agricultural committee author
lied favorable report on the bill tc
create horticultural commission.
House: Convened at noon.
Resumed consideration of Beal
cotton anti-option bill.
Military affairs committee favor
ably reported bill to transfer For
Thomas, KY. to navy for marine gar
rison.
Judiciary committee considered
program to determine when the in
vestigation of beef trust shall begin
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
No Combinations

Chicago. July 16.--All plans for
avoiding the use of a third presiden-
tial ticket in Illinois by placing the
names of both President Taft ano
Colonel. Roosevelt at the head OF the
republican ticket were declared By
Medill Mccormick. head of the Roose-
velt forces today. to have been aban-
doned. William M. Allen former mayor
of Peoria and George Fitch of Peoria
said emphatically they were opposed
to any Roosevelt-Taft combination.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
Hay nEALERs HOLD MEETlNe,

Kansas City, Mo, July 16.-The an.
nual convention Of the National Hay
Dealers Association began in this
city today, and win continue until
Thursday night. More than one thou
sand representatives Of the trade
from all parts of the United States
are in attendance. The initial session
was given over to the exchange OF
greetings, the annual reports and 9th
er routine business.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
BRAVE OLD MAN.

Seattle, Wash, July 16-After John
T. Whitlock, an aged lawyer, had tes-
titled before the house judiciary sub
committee this morning that he had
seen Judge Hanford drunk on a
crowded street of Seattle one after
noon, Whitlock was followed into the
saloon by Ned Hanford, son of the
Judge, who called Whitlock an Of
fensive man. Whitlock struck the
young man in the face, returned to
the court room, went on the stand
and told his experience.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
ROMERO IS NOMINATED
FOR MARSHAL BY TAFT
PRESIDENT SENDS TO SENATE
APPOINTMENT OF LAS We
GAS MAN

Washington. July 16, President
Taft sent to the senate today the
nomination of secundino Romero to
be United States marshal for New
Mexico to succeed Creighton Foraker,
a brother of former enator John B.
Foraker of Ohio.
Published reports have declared
Foraker resigned for political rea4
sons. The White House today made
Ino explanation.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
TURKEY HAS NOT had
ENOUGH, SAYS VIZIER
THE PORTE WILL NOT GIVE UP
RIGHT TO TRlPoLl TO
ITALY

Constantinople, July 16.-The grand
vizier today announced that the Turk
ish government refused the proposed
conditions of peace as unacceptable.
Turkey he said, intended to maintain
her sovereignty in Tripoli and the
war would continue until conditions
of peace agreeable to Turkish dignity
had been submitted.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
AIsERNIANs BEGIN CONVENTION

Chicago. July 16.-The annual ma
tional convention of the Ancient Or
der of Hibernians was called to order
in Emmett Memorial hall at noon to-
day by President James J. Regan Of
st. Paul. Previops to the opening Of
the convention the delegates march
ed to the Cathedral Of the Holy Name
where a special pontifical high mass
was celebrated by Archbishop Quig-
ley.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
QUEEN ALExANpRAs PARTY

London, July 16.-Much interest was
manifest in the garden party given
by Queen Alexandra this afternoon at
Marlborough House, the function be-
ing the first of social nature given
by the Dowager Queen since
her widowhood. The party was given
for the members of the Red Cross
society. Of which Jueen Alexandra is
president
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
TAFT CAMPAIGN IS
TO Be BEGUN SOON
SECRETARY HILLEs GOES TO
NEW YORK TO SET BALL
ROLLING

Washington. July 16. Charles D.
Hilles, chairman of the republican ma
tional committee, left Washington to-
day for New York to organize the cam
paign for the reelection of President
Taft. Mr.. Hilles, it was said. has not
severed his connection with the White
House and It is believed he will re-
sumo his post as secretary to the
president next November.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16

received respectful treatment TAs
situation should adjust itself"
Mr.. wins declared thar the ki5flng
Of William Adams recently at Colo
mia Diaz was aue to Adams ineiscre-
cretion, as he quarreled with rebel
soldier.
Bishop o P. Brown retusnHd here
today from Colonia Morelos and the
Mormon colonies in Sonora. He de
clared the stories Of mistreatment OF
colonists by the government troops
have been exaggerated
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
TWELVE MILLS CLOSE

New Bedford Mass, July 16.-The
gates of 12 cotton cloth manufactur-
AZ plants in New Bedford were clos
ed today and $4,000 operatives were
idle as result of the strike of weav-
ers and loom fixers for the abolition
of the grading system of payment
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16

Salt Lake City. July 1B.-Ccmment-
ing ON q statement in the news dis
patches that the Mormons in Arizona
and New Mexico were expected to
go to the assistance Of the colonista
in Mexico in an emergency, state
ment from the headquarters Of the
Mormon church dsnies that such a
movement is contemplated,
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
DALEY RoAsrs 1AEr

Washington, July 49, Senator
Bailey attacked President Taft on the
floor Of the senate for his attitude in
the Lorimer case, which the Texas
senator characterized as "offcious and
meddIesomes He was referring to
the presidents expression on the case
in pre-convention speeches and let
ters to Colonel Roosevelt.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
aATrLEsHlp IS SAFE.

Philadelphia, July 1.-THE new
battleship, wyoming, which left here
yesterday for her official trip of the
MaiIie coast, anchored during the
night at Deep Water Point, z6 miil
south of here and steamed down tlE
Delaware river. It was reported the
warship was aground but this was
denied.
Las Vegas optic., 1912-07-16
NEW PLANTING STATION

Washington, July Ex-senator Cul-
berson's bill for an agricultural plant
ing experimental station at Plainview,
Texas, was urdered favorably report
ed today Toin the senate committee
on agriculture. It carries an appro-
preparation of $4,000.