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Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-09

A New Haven doctor watched an
on himself for appendicitis.
It must have been a cheering specta-
clio.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-09

An Ohio man wants a divorce be-
cause his wife smokes his stogies.
That's not such an expensive habit.
10 1t?
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-09

why don't rich women pay their
btlls?" asks Leslie's Weekly. Probab-
~ because they don't have to.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-09

Mr.. E. S. Peterson gave us a
lift on a job of printing Monday
for which we wish to acknowledge
our appreciation. 1t turns out
that he is an job printer pressman
with a lot of experience in book
binding also.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-09

One of the heaviest rains ever,
visited this part of the state last
Friday, raining for fully twelve
hours. A large quantity of hail
fell ten miles east of town, where
it drifted in piles two or more. feet
deep. The ''lake' at Olaf Ander-
sons was filled to overlooking and
the roof was taken off of his big
barn, causing damage of about
$500 which was covered by insur-
ance in the Merchants Mutual of
Redfield. Other reports are that
the bridge on the Little Cheyenne
near Mr.. VonW aids went out and
considerable damage was done to
M&StL tracks east of Lebeau.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-09

Fred LaPlant, Mr.. Madden.
Will Brehl, Will Garbe, Supt.
King and we understand a few
others left for Aberdeen Monday
to attend the meeting of the fed
eral grand jury.
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-09

How's This?--We offer OneHun-
dred dollars reward for any case
of Catarrh that cannot he cured
by Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. Cheney & Co, Toledo,O
We,the undersigned, haye known
f. j. Cheney for the last Is years
and believe him perfectly honora-
bic in all business transactions and
financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by his firm.
Wu1ding, Kianan Dc Marvin
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,O
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Testimonials free.
Sold by druggists rs cents
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-09
TOWN TALK

~ w ~ lALA
Mrs l.. Oliver visited at Gettys-
burg Tuesday.
} Ed Sutton vas in town y%ester-
day calling on various friends.
II. j. Eidam went to Getlys-
burg today on q business errand.
Rev. DIR. Ashley left for Sioux
Falls Tuesday to visit the new
missionary bishop elect Dean Geo.
Biller.
Charley Taylor of Eales was in
town last Saturday with a five
year old stallion which he sold to
Fred LaPlant.
A number of the carpenters at
the Agency left for the Moreau
river Yesterday where they will
erect a frame residence for Ben
Brock.
Mr.. Burkey has been transferd
to the position of government
farmer for the Agency district.
leaving the position of school
farmer vacant.
The Press is in receipt of a copy
of Coy. Vessey's proclamation
designating Sunday, May IL. as
"Mothers Day" We regret that
we are not able to reprint at least
a portion of it.
Capt Up Kluth left for Chamber
lain Tues. to bring his launch up
the river to Forest CITY. He left
his mate Ralph Mcintyre in his
place in charge of the fe%rryboat
ACMaria with Earl Mosher as
deck hand
A telephone message from Gale
Rosa's today noon says that theU.
S. ~snagboat Mandan was passing
that point ON its way up the river.
LATER-The boat reached the
landing in front of The Press
Office at 2:35, Capt Gould in COM
mand and G. L. Holler, clerk,
but only stopped long enough to
mail some letters
Fred LaPlant, Mr.. Madden.
Will Brehl, Will Garbe, Supt.
King and we understand a few
others left for Aberdeen Monday
to attend the meeting of the fed
eral grand jury.
Mr.. E. S. Peterson gave us a
lift on a job of printing Monday
for which we wish to acknowledge
our appreciation. 1t turns out
that he is an job printer pressman
with a lot of experience in book
binding also.
DR.. Hurley was over today to
meet Mrs Dick Dunn, to prescribe
for her finger again. 1t was found
necessary to amputate the finger
at the middle or knuckle joint.
The pleasant parlors of Mrs. l..
divers rooming house seryed as
49, l-..L -l-..- IT.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
Reduction of Court Costs.
TO the Caucasian)


The crying need of the people OF
this State is the reduction of court
costs and the speedy decision OF
controversies by the courts. The
present condition provides courts
for the rich only. The poor are
barred by cost bills, and even the
rich find it gamble in which even
if they win they are losers by loss
of time and money in attendance at
court. The legislator who can OBJ
viate the expense or even lessen the
cost by cutting down the enormous
stenographer's bills, the ponderous
Transcripts, the appeals to the Su,
preme Court, the burdensome costs
of the justice courts. the poor mans
court, will make himself useful to
the whole people of the State.
VIVIAN.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
Bills for Buncombe.

Homer Guardian Journal: We see
from the papers that quite num-
Der of legislators are going down to
the capital with pockets loaded
down with bills which they propose
to have enacted into laws. Many OF
them bede no good for the people.
Some of them are useless, others
are already on the statute books
that is, there are adequate laws to
cover the proposed legislation now
There is danger of too many laws
The fewer laws we have the better
it is for the people. The custom OF
habit of some members in introduc-
ing bills for buncombe, to let their
constituents know they are doine
something, is a bad one.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
Congressional Reapportionment.

In the reapportionment of the
State in order to provide con-
gressional district to which Louis
lana is entitled in accordance with
its increased population as enumer-
ated by the last census, political
scheming should have no counte-
nance whatever.
To obviate the contention antici-
pated in the General Assembly over
this reapportionment, it has been
suggested as solution that the con-
gresham be elected at-large, but it
is doubtful if this would prove to
be satisfactory, as ain expedient. In
stead of attempting to straddle this
reapportionment, the Legislature
shall be expected to do his full duty
regardless of any advantage politi-
cal which may be devised in the in
terest of some individual.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
ARE IMPROVING.
Automobile Smashup on Nestoss
Avenue and Anna Street.

Wednesday morning at an early
hour DR.. w. M. Ledbetter sustained
serious injuries by being thrown
from an automobile in which he
was riding. In the auto were tWN
women, Mildren WOOten and Lucille
Thornton. The accident is charge
able to the popping of tire on
making the turn at the corner Of
Western avenue and Anna. In the
speeding, which was swift, the auto
struck the curb on Anna street.
DR.. Ledbetter's injuries consist Of
a fractured shoulder and cuts on
the head. 1t was believed that he
had been fatally injured, but he is
improving.
OF the women, Lucille Thornton
had one eye and her face bruised,
and Mildred Wooten besides other
injuries had several ribs broken.
The women are reported as doing
we'll.
The chauffeur, Penn Bickham, was
arrested charged with fast and
reckless driving.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
Referred to Arbitration.

The threatened strike of the en-
gineers of fifty railroads operating
east of Chicago has been averted
This is fortunate. The issue is to
be settled by arbitration. 1t is true
that possibly all the contentious of
the engineers may not be obtained,
but they are secure in an adjust
ment that will prove more profit
able and satisfactory to them and to
all concerned than could be obtained
from strike.
AS announced from New York, the
arbitration committee will consist OF
seven members-one from the rail
roads, one from the engineers and
the other five to be appointed by
the two. If the two fail to agree on
the five umpires, Chief Justice
White, Commissioners of Labor Neill
and Judge Knapp will be asked to
make the appointments.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
The Highest Records.

The people are being told through
the press that the gauge of the Mis-
sissippi at various points along the
river exceeds the highest records OF
the past. In explanation it is stated
that the present flood is the great
est ever experienced, but no proof
of this declaration is submitted be
yond the expressed theories OF en-
gineers and of some individuals. Al
any rates at each recurring flood
the rise overtops the levees which
have been made higher and have
been strengthened, but which are
overtopped as in the present flood
If the stage of the river has exceed
ed the records of the past and new
records must be provided as guides
for the future, will these new re,
cords be of any value when the next
flood may, as now, overtop this
gauge?
It would seem, at least to many OF
the people, that the all-levee theory,
including so-called deepening OF the
channel by the securing of the
river, is a delusion which leads to
disaster and ruin.
1t is self-evident that protection
from floods must be provided be
sides the all-levee system, which
may be solved by and through the
ingenuity of engineers. Under the
all-Ievee system the people are al
the mercy Of the flooded rivers, and
the records showing the highes
stages of past floods are not only
misleading but are of little value.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
THE BREAK AT TORRAS.
The Flood from This CreVaSSe Will
Cover Thousands of Acres of the
Most Fertile Land i'm Louisiana.

From Baton Rouge has been con-
veyed the regrettable announce
ment of the break of the leVee at
Torras situated in the northern por-
tion of Pointe Coupee Parish. AT
last account the crevasse of seven
ty-five feet is widening rapidly as
the water rushes through carrying
the ends of the levee, as it is con-
structed of sand.
The levee at this point has been
viewed as being more or less dan
gerous, but it was believed that with
watchfulness it could be held, but
this was a weak point and when
least expected gave way.
In this break of the levee is re-
peated the experience acquired from
every crevasse. The engineers, as
usual, are confident and reassure
the people, who in fancied security
are startled by the flood which is
upon them.
It is then too late and all that is
left to be done is to flee, in many
instances with a handful of the
most feedful things.
From this crevasse the flood will
extend over several parishes besides
Pointe Coupee, for instance, West
Baton Rouge, Iberville, Assumption,
St. Landry, st. Mary and st. Martin.
Unless checked, which would
seem to be an impossibility, the
break at Torras may be as serious
as was the Monganza crevasse when
the flood spread over the falrest
and the richest section of Louisiana.
Besides the actual losses in dol
lars and cents, thousands will be
homeless and the victims of the
flood will be increased by thous-
ands.
From this break there will be af-
forded relief to the other side of the
river and it will also be an advant-
age to New Orleans, whose protect
ing Ievees have been subjected to
the greatest test.
The flood conditions are harrow
ing. In sense the people of this
section of the State may realize how
great is the disaster and therefore
should be generous in their gifts of
money for the relief of the needy.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
An Interesting Meeting-Land ana
Immiarati0n Discussed.

Tuesday night an interesting
meeting was held in the cOur
house. It was suggested by w. A
Jones, president of the Louisiana
Land and immigration Company. lr
attendance were a number of busl
ness men engaged in the retail
trade. Mr.. Jones stated the purpose
of the meeting. In his presentation
of the facts bearing on land and i'm
migration he was given close atten-
ton. Mr.. Jones advocated the sub,
division of large tracts OF land into
small farms of 40 and 80 acres or
which to settle desirable home
seekers.
The next speaker was Mr.. Clar
idge of Texas, an immigration agent
of two railroads located at Long
view entertained his hearers with
his practical experience as a sue
cessful farmer and as representa-
tive of these railroads which are
developing East Texas. HOmeseek
ers can be secured if the proper in
ducements are offered. The small
tracts in 40 and 0acre farms must
be provided with a neat attractive
dwelling, the cost of which need not
exceed S4OO. Few of the homeseek
ers will stop to talk land except they
be offered some inducements. The
hill lands of East Texas as the hill
land of Caddo and North Louisiana
will respond in abundance to intel
ligent cultivation. There is no bet
ter spot on earth for the homeseek-
er of small means than East Texas
and North louisiana,
In concluding his address Mr.
Claridge announced that the Texas
& Pacific was contemplating a sys-
tenn of farm demonstration in which
the territory comprising Shreveport
would be included.
The Louisiana Land and Immigra-
tion Company is incorporated and
has ample capital, which is being
increased stedily by investors in its
stock. This company has been and
is doing in progressive development
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
HO! for hIacOn!

All Confederate Vet rGns who have
signified their intention of attend
ing the Reunion at Macon, Ga, from
Caddo Parish, are notified to attend
a meeting at General Leroy Stafford
Camp headquarters on Friday, May
3, 1912, promptly at 12 o'clock, for
the distribution of the fund donated
by the Police Jury for transporta-
ton. By order of the camp.
WILL H. TUNNARD,
.Adjutant.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
Dinner for Superintendent Hearn.

Monroe Independent May 1: Su-
perintendent Hearn of the Queen
and Crescent, railroad, his lovely
young wife and Mr.. Bradley Hearn
were guests at a handsome six
course dinner last evening" given by
Judge and Mrs. J. C. Theus at their
hospitable home. The table, whose
center establishment was a tall
crystal vase of Killarney roses, was
resplendent in handsome silver, cut
glass and Haviland china, in white
and gold. Each course was perfectly
served. Judge Theus left with the
party in the superintendent pri
vate car last night for Shreveport
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
Mutiny Trial Stars.

Portsmouth, Eng, April 30.-The
seamen of the White Star liner
Olympic, who left that vessel after
the strike of the firemen, were
brought to court today on a charge
of mutiny. The testimony given was
merely a repetition of the events
connected with the trouble that Oc-
Cured when the vessel was leaving
Southampton. The hearing was ad
journed to May 4.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02

Mrs. D. A.
Thomas Mrs. Howard A.; Thomp-
son Siss EuIa; TricheI Mrs. G. E.;
Turner Mrs. May; Thurman Mrs.
Josie Thompson Mrs. C. P.
UslstOn Mrs. POIlie.
Wise Mrs. N.
Washington Mrs. MOrly; Williams
eIrs. Gilbert; Williams Ada; Viii
lams Mrs w. f.: Watson Miss Ma
bel; Walker Mrs. May: WelIman
sIrs. Mack: Washington Minnie O.;
Wilson Mrs. M. A.; Washington
Gina.
Eoung Serenia: Young Miss Daisy
GentIemen's List
Adams Dock: Arnold Z. c.; Adams
James; Anderson John Henry; Ad-
ans Geo.; Afford Mr.. and Mrs; At
lanta Grocer Co.; Atkins ID. NJ; An
trim Lumber Co; AVerett Walter;
Brown Johnson; Bates Charlie; Bul-
lock F. j.; Belcher II. L.; Belt Rich
ard; Brecht Paul; Brown L. NJ; Barr
L. W.; Burnett w. NJ; Black John:
BanksOn Lee; Burnette w. A. 2,
Blair VIM; Banks Dian; Mantivich
F. c.; Benton Clifton; Bradley Earl;
Brown Tom; Boggs J. G.; Bancroft
Don; Bruner Edgar.
Colman w. B.: Crooks Henry E.:
Carraway Leo; Counts Eugene; Gil
magen Clemis; Carroll Eugene; Gas
tor Will; Cunningham J. r.; ChaIrr
V. H.; Chappell Robert M; COrinth
Wade; Cash John; COPELAND Frank.
Donald C. S. Jr.; Davis Rev. L. w;
Demond G.; Darnell Arthur.
Eizie Charley; Emmons Nathan.
Fuller Henry; Force Houston Fe
liX Geo: Fauruso Pieto: Fannille
Porter; Fuller T. F.; Fletcher Sterl-
ing.
Gorden E. 2: Goodman Geo. H.;
Garrett Ike.
Hendrix Robert; Haynes F. b.;
Harris Charley; HOIbert l.. "; HOff-
pauir Laurence; Hughes James;
Hawkins A. 2; Historical Press Assn
Hall E. d.; Hamilton Harry; Hall
Geo; Harper Prof. NJ. s.; Hicks
OVerton; Hughes w. E.: Hall Geo.
Johnson Tom; jefferson Willie;
Jones P. p; James Matt; Jacob JAS;
Jackson J. C.
Knights Geo; KirkendOlI Chas.
Logan Will
McFarlane A. r.; Morgan Earnest;
Morgan Will; Mcdonald H. X. 2;
Mangel Harry; Marks Rev. Isaacs;
McCurne Henry; McGehce Chillie;
Mcclure F. W.; McHuie Calvin; Me
Donald G. w; McNulty B. F.; My
ers Jas. r.: McGIasthurn Ned; Mil
Ter Richard; Moose A. p; Matthews
Robert; McCay Peter; McDuffy VIM.
Norris Webber; No 7. C. H. R. Go.
Continued on last page
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
Weather Notes.

By the Weather Bureau, J. w
Cronk, local forecaster: Fair wealth
er has been generally reported over
the cotton belt, excepting scattered
light or moderate rainfall in south
ern Texas, and light rainfall at New
Orleans. Moderately high midday
temperatures were recorded in the
western part of the belt.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
Succession Notice.

No. 1859 First District Court, Par
ish of Caddo, State of Louisiana:
Succession of Nelse Chew.
Notice is hereby given that Gus
Hall. administrator, has this day
filed final account in said success
ion. and unless opposition be made
thereto within the time specified by
law the same will be duly homolo-
gated as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. E. w. Sutheriln
;,,dre Of said court, this 10th day OF
April 1912. W. M. Ley !
April 81. Deputy oioi :
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
FOR SALE
Thirty Building Lots at Freewater
Subdivision.

I am offering for sale 80 building
lots at Freewater Subdivision, one
and a half miles from the court
house. On the place there is black
smith shop, good water and several
small buildings. Terms reasonable
For particulars apply to
JAMES COOK,
ShreypDOrt La,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
j. Monroe Wise Arrested.

Yesterday morning when in the
court house on business J. Monroe
Wise was arrested on a warrant is
sued by District Attorney Foster on
information. He is charged with a
violation of the insurance laws Of
the State. He was released on bond.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02

Denison Sc, a rise Of 90; Arthur
City 100, rise of OF; Fulton 10 6, r;,,n
of IL; Ringo Crossing Il, fall of 0.3;
Spring Bark 200, rise of 81; S.ilrvc
port 1928, rise of O.8. White Cl:iIs and
Finley no r"nOrt.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
River Forecast.

Red River: A further rise will oc-
cur at Fulton during the next 48
hours, and more or less further rise
is expected at Arthur City and Deni-
son. A moderate rise will occur at
Shreveport during the next days.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
Ladies' List

Alexander Mrs. C. c.; Adams Miss
COrine; Andrus Miss Ella; Adams
Mrs Julia; Agurs Mrs. J. w.
Brooks Miss Hettie; Brown Miss
Leila; Black Miss Mary; Bradle Mrs
Leaner; Bullock Mrs M. E.; Blufori
Mrs. Hattie B.; Baker Miss Ada j.;
BaiIly Miss Ella; Black Miss Carlin;
Bickham Mrs. AlIene; Belcher Mrs
g.; Blow Mrs. Christiana E.
Christmas Miss Jamie; Colman
Mrs. Emer; Clark Mrs. Jal; Creed
Miss Gladys Curtis; Collins Miss
Mary; Carter Mrs. Panelee.
Dalton Mrs. w. A; Dyson slrs
Henrietta: Douglas Ida; Dillon Mrs
Jack; Daley Mrs. A. c.; Dan Miss
Adah; Daley Mrs. James.
Edwards Mrs. G. +.
Flowers Miss Lille; FilimO
Mary; Fields Mrs. Mary.
Griffin Mrs. Fl. B.; Green Mrs
Nealie.
Hardy Mrs. Lucy; Herman Bette:
Hubbard Jane: Hutchinson Mrs
Minnie; Harning Mrs. Laura; Har
Miss Pearl.
ImhOff Miss B. 2.
Jacobs Mrs. Leta; Johnston Mis-:
Lucy: Jamison Idle; jerks Mis-,
Mae; Johnson Mrs. Rosie; Jones Mrs
Charlotte; Jackson Mrs. Julie; JOIN
Effie; Johnson Mrs. Katie; JudeI
Miss Susie NJ: JaHer Sare.
King Mrs. Emmett; Kate Page Mel
son Seminary; King Mrs. SyNil.
Levy Mrs. Hattie; Latham Mrs
Dora; Landman Mrs. Babette.
Mayer Miss Emma 2; Mcleod Mrs
w. D.; Marshall Miss Virginia; Ma
ther Mrs. Minnie; Miles Miss Mary
Mathews Minnie; Millen Mrs. Haven
Madison Mrs. Annie; Mason Mis-:
+. N.
Newton Mrs. Winnie.
O'Neal Mrs. Laura.
Patrick Mrs. Mamie; Patterson
Mrs. w. E.; Patterson Mrs. L.; Pau
Mrs. M. L.; PreWitt Mrs. L. r.; Perry
Evalena.
Simmons Alice; Smith Mrs. Bet
tie; Smith Annie; Swor Miss Alice
Smith Miss Chalesetta; Stephen
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
Meningitis Report.

No new cases. There are now on
ly four patients under treatment in
the municipal hospital and these
will be discharged in a few days.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02

Local forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Unsettled, local showers
and thunder storms tonight or. Fri
day; cooler Friday.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
PIE LETTER LAST
Remaining Uncalled fos FOR sVee|
Ending May ?, 1912.

The following is a list OF letscss
cemaining uncallCd for in the post
Office at Shreveport. A change os
one cent is made for each piece ai-
vcrIiscd. When calling for these let
tcrs say advertised" and give date
Of advertisement. Free delivery mas
be secured by having your mail aa
dressed to street and number.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02

Let us have a try at your next
order for bill heads.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
THE WEEKLY CAUCASIAN AND
yUEE,,IY TIMES-DEM0CRAT

For In. price OF One Dollar The
weekly Caucasian and the Weekly
Times-ncmocrat will be mailed TO
any address in the United States.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-05-02
COTTON MARKET
Office of The Caucasian,
Shreveport, La, May 2, 1912
Shreveport Market.

The market closed steady.