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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
WEATHER AND CROPS.
Favorable Conditions Have Pre-
vailed-Encouraging Prospects.

The past week has developed a
continuation of the favorable
weather conditions which have pre-
vailed during the entire month of
August. There have been frequent
showers, and even those districts
which have so far complained of
insufficient moisture have expert
enced fair to good rains. In fact, at
no time during the season has the
character of weather and crop re-
ports been so unanimously favor
able. The complaints of insects and
destructive pests have been few and
the boil weevil appears to have de-
Veloped little activity anywhere.
In Texas the crop has moved
freely during the past week, the
daily arrivals at southern accumu-
latlng points in that State exceed
lnS even the big daily receipts of
last year. New bales are turning up
III almost every portion of the cot
ION Dell ana IN most eases these
new bales are only a few days be-
hind the dates on which new bales
were reported last year. These facts
would seem to indicate that the
complaints Of the backwardness or
the crop over a great part of the
belt has been much exaggerated.
lhe rice crop is now moving more
freely, and so far the weather has
been fairly favorable for harvest
ing. 1t IS yet too early to figure on
the extent of the yield, but a fairly
good crop is expected by most peo-
pie. The corn crop in the South is
practically made and promises to DE-
fairly large yield.
The weather in the sugar district
has continued very favorable,
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
WilIino to Work.

The Democratic members of the
house of Representatives have been be
sieged ever by a horde of Office seek
ers willing to serve their country.
1T is refreshing" said one represent
alive In discussing the Office question
Ito hear of an aspirant for public Office
who frankly admits his ambition. yet
disdains to seek a position in which he
will have nothing to do but draw his
salary.
Two wayside pilgrims were talking
over things when one of them asked:
"'Dick. you amt a-hankerin' after no
government place, are We?
~ don't mind sayin' I'd take one Of
'em eff I could git it. responded the
other. but l don't want no job that's
all fat. I'm willin' to earn my wages.
IAN what sort O. Job would be
a bout your size?'
well, I'd like to fill fountain pens
fur some assistant secretary Of the
treasury Judge.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
Constable Sale.
II W. O. Owens Justice Court First
Ward, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
G Stnuart 1,c D Diol,

In W. O. Owens Justice Court First
Ward, Caddo Parish, Louisiana.
A. C. Stewart vs.. l.. R. Dick.
By virtue of a writ of fieri facias
issued in the above entitled suit by
W. 0. Owens, Justice of the Peace,
and to me directed, l have seized
and will sell at public auction at
ROdessa, CaddO Parish, Louisiana,
between the legal hours for sales on
SATURDAY. SEPT. %, 1912,
The following described property,
to-wit: The undivided one-fifth
90 interest in the southeast quar-
ter 90 of southeast quarter 90
of section six (6), township twenty
three (23) north, range fifteen (15l
west Louisiana meridian. Said prop
erty seized as belonging to defend
ant, L. R. Dick, and to be sold to
satisfy the debt specified in said
writ, say the sum of thirty nine and
95-tOO dollars, and all costs. Terms
of sale cash with benefit of ap-
praisement. NOAH TYSON,
Caucasian Aug. n. Constable.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
SheriR's Sale.

No. f6,i75-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
John Fossett VS.. Antoinette Bell
ct al. -
By virtue Of q commission to sell
to me directed from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court Of Cad
do Parish, La, in the above num-
bered and entitled cause, / will Of
fer for sale at public auction for
cash according to law, at the prin-
cipal front door of the court house
of Gaddo Parish, Louisiana, during
the legal hours of sales, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. 81, 1912,
Lot thirteen of t0-acre lot seven of
the City of Shreveport, Caddo Par
ish, La, fronting 40 feet on West
ern avenue and extending back t25
feet as per Hall map Of the west
half of the west half of section 36,
township Is, range IL, Caddo Par
ish, La. Said property to be sold
for cash according to law as be-
longing to parties litigant for the
purpose of effecting partition.
]. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, exc fiicio Auctioneer.
Caucasian. August Is, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
Election Proclamation.

By virtue of Act 10 of 1906 ane
amendments thereto, l hereby pro
claim that a Democratic primary
election will be held in the Parish
of Caddo, Louisiana, on
TUESDAY, SEPT. 3, 1912,
for the purpose of nominating {
congressman, judge of the Supreme
Court, and district, parochial ane
ward officers; that said election will
be held at the polling places estab
lished by law and by the following
commissioners and clerks:
WARD ONE.
Rodessa: J. H. M. Thomas, J. w
Glass, w. L. Gerald, commissioners
w. L. McMichael, T. F. Sexton
clerks; A. C. Stewart, w. C. Nose.
ley, watchers.
Ida: Homer Eubanks, D. J. Sum
ner, w. B. Means, commissioners; ]
H. Westmoreland, T. H. Perry
clerks; J. r. Chandler, A. L. Byram
watchers.
Mira: S. G. Roby, J. L. Roberts, R
F. Lawton, commissioners; w. w
Wynee, E. w. Hawthorne, clerks
F. R. Lawton, A. C. Dominick
watchers.
Hosston: J. B. Newly, w. w. Wor-
ley, J. B. Odds, commissioners; Geo
Adams, John S. jolly, clerks; A. J,
Robertson, J. Nj. Hoss, watchers.
William: j. H. Godfrey, ]. ]. Lay
+. M. Borden, commissioners; P. C.
Worley, H. c. Vaughn, clerks; r. T.
Douglas, VIM. Mercer, watchers.
Belcher: E. R. Waters, D. P. Hol-
lis, r. T. Douglas commissioners;
]. w Dixon, J, X. Sheppard, clerks;
Julius Gamm, L. J. Pitts, watchers,
Dixie: J.. S. Douglas, NJ. A. Dick
son.. r. A. Grounds, commissioners;
J. C. Dickson, ]. NJ. SenteII, clerks +;
]. H. Burt, S. s. Pitman, watchers.
5.-.-. WARD TWO.
Myrtis: w. M. Terry. C. C.. Carroll,
[. A. Walton, commissioners; ]. h.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
Poetry and Punctuation.

Punctuation. as the writer afflicted
by proofreaders must come In time to
know, is the power that makes all the
difference between poetry and prose. be-
tween sense and nonsense. This has
been proved and illustrated before. but
let us here present a remarkable dem
onstration- We dictated a poem to a
green stenographer the other day. Be-
low is printed the copy. as taken by the
typewriting person. followed by the
verses as we had conceived them:
a. AS typewritten:
"In the church. the bride is standing
on her head The orange blooms in her
heart. And in her spirit are dozen
sweet perfumes.
Down the aisle the groom comes,
walking on his hands. There was her
ring in his ear! The organ music made
him think. His soul must sing through
an alley. Sweet with flowers, the band
is on the march blowing bugles with
their noses! They inhale the scent,
the arch and the flagstones in the floor.
Echo forth the happy day! Then the
groom cuts off her head.
Zone small tress to wear for ayet"
e. As dictated:
In the church the bride was standing
on her head, the orange blooms;
In her heart and in her spirit are a dozen
sweet perfumes;
Down the aisle. the groom comes walking
on his hands there was her ring
"a = tvv.
think his soul must sing!
Through an alley, sweet with flowers, the
band is ON the march,
Blowing bugles! With their noses they
inhale the scent! The arch
And the flagstones on the floor echo forth
the happy day
Then the groom cuts. OF her head. one
small tress to wear for ayeI'
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
SheriR'S Sale.

No. i6,O46-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
City Of Shreveport VS.. |. J. Rudy.
By virtue of writ of fieri facias
to me directed from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Cad
do Parish, La, in the above entitled
and numbered cause, | have seized
and will offer for sale at public auc-
ton for cash according to law, at
the principal front door of the court
house of Caddo Parish, Louisiana,
during the legal hours of sales, on
SATURDAY,, SEPT. 81, 1912,
Lot ten of, block four of the West
End Subdivision of the City of
Shreveport, La, with all the build
ings and improvements thereon.
Said property seized as belonging to
the above named defendant, and TO
be sold for cash according to law to
pay and satisfy the debt as specified
in said writ, say in the sum of one
hundred and thirty-nine and 33-toO
dollars, with eight per cent per an
mum interest thereon from the 23rd
day of February 1912, until paid,
and all costs of this suit.
J.p. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, Officio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, August 20, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
SheriH'S Sale.

Nc. i6.280-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La.
Carl Svarva VS.. Charles Oh
sen ct al.
By virtue of writ of fieri facias
to me directed from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Cad
do Parish, Louisiana, in the above
numbered and entitled suit, I have
seized and will sellfor cash accord
ing to law, at the principal front
door of the court house of Caddo
Parish, Louisiana, during the legal
hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, SEPT. %, 1912,
Four acres of land, more OF less, be-
ing in the southwest quarter of sec
ton eleven, township seventeen,
range fourteen west, lying east of
the right of way of the Houston,
East and West Texas Railway, i'll
Caddo Parish, Louisiana. Said prop
erty seized as belonging to the above
named defendants, and to be sold
for cash according to law to pay and
satisfy the debt as specified in said
writ, say in the sum of eight hun
dred eighty-six and 90-i00 dollars,
with eight per cent per annum in
terest thereon from the 23rd day of
February 1910, until paid. and ten
per cent additional as attorneys
fees, as we'll as all costs of this suit.
J. P. FL0URNOY,
Sheriff. -Officio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, August q, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
No Mail i'm Lock Boxes on Sundays

A Washington telegram states
that all first and second class post
offices will be closed On Sundays as
the result of the provisions of the
new postal operation bill passed by
Congress and signed by the Presi-
dent. Every important city in the
United States is affected. Hereafter
only special delivery letters will
pass through on that day and no
mail will be placed in lock boxes.
Through. this rule there will be
given some recreation to the clerks
of the postoffice who must toll on
Sundays and during the days of the
week. This Sunday rule may be in
convenient, but in time it will be
accepted as other reforms demand
ed for the greatest numbers. This
rule will apply throughout the
United States.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27

The Caucasian has been author
lied to announce that Hon. w. A.
Mabry is candidate for the office
of District Attorney TO rthe First
Judicial District Of louisiana, Cad
do Parish. Subject to the action OF
the Democratic primary.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
Meeting Emergencies.

Senator Dixon was condemHing a
piece Of political deception.
''The thing was as fragrant" he said.
"as the railway case.
1.-Two men. one of them very short,
were passing through station toward
the train gates when the bigger one
was heard to say:
"Tve took a half ticket fur ye.
George. Yer 50 little ye'li pass all
right
But protested George. how about
my bear1T And he twiddled his chin
beard nervously.
"'Oh.' rejoined the other. tell 'em
it's a mole Minneapolis Journal.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
For Supreme Court.

We are authorized to announce
Judge Alfred D. Land as candidate
to succeed himself as Associate JUS
tice of the Supreme Court from the
Second Supreme Court District, SUD-
ject to the approval of the Demo
cratic voters at the primary to be
held on September 3, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
River Staue.

Denison IL, rise of OF; Arthur
City so: White Cliffs 20; Fulton 10,
fall of o.; Finley 90, fall of 10:
Spring Bank 81, fall of o.: Shreve-
port 2.i, fall of Oh.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
For District Attorney

The Caucasian has been auhor-
Eed to announce that Hon. John II.
Land is a candidate for the office OF
District Attorney for the First Ju-
dcial District of Louisiana, Caddo
Parish. Subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
Weather Forecast.

Local forecast for Shreveport and
vicinity: Generally fair tonight and
Wednesday; slightly warmer to-
night.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
DIR. e. G. Alien.

Office in the Cooper Building. DR..
Allen is a graduate of both schools
and carries full line of homeopa-
thic remedies. Special attention to
chronic diseases.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
Notice Of Removal.

DR.. George A. Harper. Dentist. has
removed to the Hutchinson building
on Texas street, opposite the court
house. Old phone ga.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
For District Judge.

The Caucasian has been author
lied to announce Hon. T. F. Bell as
a candidate for reelection to the
Office of Judge Of the District court
of which Caddo Parish is the First
Judicial District, subject to the &C
ton of the Democracy of Caddo.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27

The Caucasian is authorized to
announce Hon. Frank J. Looney as
a candidate for the Democratic
nomination for Congress from TINS
district, now the Fourth, subject to
the will of the voters at a Demo-
cratic primary.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
ANNOUNCEMENTS
For Congress.

The Caucasian has been author
lied to announce Judge John T.
Watkins as a candidate to succeed
himself as Congressman from the
Fourth Congressional District OF
Louisiana, subject to the approval
of the Democratic voters at the prl'
mary election to be held on Tues,
day, September 3, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
Over lf-Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the peopla with
satisfaction for more than 90
years. Medical Book sent free.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27

Wheg quality end prsce are the
we believe it IL -
your interest to LED us figure on your
print that kind for you.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
River Forecast,

An unimportant change or fall
will occur at Fulton and Shreveport
during the next is hours.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
st. Vincent's Academy
SHREVEPORT, LA.

This Boarding and Day School for
young ladies and misses will be re-
opened September 8.
The course of studies is thorough,
embracing all branches requisite for
solid and refined education.
For particulars address
MOTHER SUPERIOR.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
NAUGHTY GEO. WASHINGTON.
to the &ecord He Actual
ID SWOre as a Common Man.

1t has been admitted with reluc-
lance and more or less chagrin that
George Washington swore as a com
mon man. Unfortunately he was not
angelic and had no wing8 This dis
covery is 9rom Washington, ID. Z.
The report is as follows and is not
deaiable:
George Washington actually
swore. 1t must be true, because
SenatQg Lodge told the Senate so in
the course of little lesson in
Amerraa history recently, and pro
duced the documents to prove it.
Senator Lodge was Discussing a
proposition by Senator Newlands to
send a cOmsnittee to the President
to confer on the tariff. PrecedentS
had been cited.
YES" Senator Lodge said, ''Presi-
dent Washington once did visit the
Senate TO confer about a pending
Indian treaty. But the discussion on
the floor was hardly satisfactory to
him John Quincy Adams in his
diary says: AS the President left
the Senate chamber he said: It'll be
damned if I'll ever go there again. y
and he never did.
Senator Lodge produced the Ad-
ans diary to prove the incident
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-08-27
The Saloon and the Free Lunch.


The question of whether the sa-
looms of Los Angeles. Cal. will be
permitted to serve a free lunch to
their patrons is to be submitted to
the qualified voters of the city.
From this editors point of view
there should be no question about
permitting them to do so, but it
would seem that if they refused, the
initiative referendum and even the
recall should be invoked.-Monroe
News-Star.
If submitted 1.-The free lunch will
be carried unanimously. That is
whats the matter with Hanna in
Shreveport" It's 1.-The free lunch"
with free beer. Why should the
poor old-man be deprived of 'the
free lunch and the free beer. 1t is
a burning shame. 1t is about time
that the poor old man were getting
together for their free lunch and
their free beer. AS suggested, the
initiative, the referendum and the
recall may be invoked jointly TO Sc
cure the poor old man his free beer
and free lunch. What is a mans lib
erty worth, when he is denied his
free lunch and his free beer. Any
saloon that would not serve free
lunch and free beer to their pa
irons should be closed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-05
SANE FOURTH A GREAT
SUCCESS ALL OVER CITY
PIenteous Enthusiastic Patriot,
ism, but Few Burned Fingers
and Shattered Ear Drums.
: MAYOR FATHERS THE FETE
Reviews Military, Civic and His
torical parade-Forgets to
Kiss rappoose-City Beau
tiful at Night.

Mayor Cayno- fathe-od the oent-a! cc!c-
bratloa Of the safe and sare" Fourth az
the city Eau yesterday ard kept all his
children who attended well IN order. There
we've 70 burned fingers or other casualties
to DO regretted.
No suffering Of frec-acEe-s o. heavier
!nto2ations Jared upon the peaceful acclaim
Of young voices lifted in sons. The young
herald Of the parade, clad in the costume
Of the Father Of his Country. proclaimed II
clarion blasts from his gi!ded trumpet The
spirit Of Independence. There was plenty
Of enthusiasm. patriotism, music and song.
I but no mere noise and rattle 20 suggest the
Insane" celebrations Of former years.
The day Was celebrated generally through
out al the city with appropriate exercises
Band concerts, flag ra!sines and patriotic
exercises by the schoo! children took place
in all the parks, in many instances both
morning and afternoon. Clear skies erd a
gentle, cooling breeze from the west helped
10 make all these occasions q success
One OF the more pretent!ous celebrations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-05
FIREWORKS START BLAZES
Flames Soon Out, However, and
Damage Small.

In spite 81 the safe and sane" character
Of the Fourth this year. there were q few
!res caused by fireworks. During the first
twelve hours Of the day twenty-one alarms
were sounded. AS usual on the Fourth
when most people are keeping an eye out
for fires, mono Of them got enough OF a
etayt TO amount TO much. Five hundred
dollars was tho greatest damage done by
any Of them UP 20 halfpast ore IN the
afternoon.
Two blazes directly traceab!e TO the snail
boy and his old-fash!oned celebration were
raported from The Bronx The grass IN 4
vacant lot ct 10th street and River avenue
caught fire from Arec-ackers. The flames
which. under the impetus o. q brisk
breeze. were giving a good ir:itatcn of a
miniature prairie fire, didn't last long after
the eremen arrived.
A fence II front Of No. 100 Loagwood
avenue got a sco-ch!ng when pile Of
rubbish was ignited from: arec!acSers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-05

The tribe had with - smiling squaw
with bouncing papoose strapped 20 her
back Great Fire delivered few well
chosen. aboriginal remarks 70 the Mayor
/ and then offered the city father pipe CT
peace The Mayor took q single put and
handed II back. Tho squaw handed the
Mayor the baby He didn't seem 20 know
what 10 DO with II and HANDED !, back
without kissing g. 10 the squa"'s great
disappointment
There were young Greeks IN their show
native costumes. and representatives % the
! Chinese Republic. IN Oriental robes. bearing
their fve-colored Gags. The last Of tho
paraders was 4 large company Of yonnG
| girls dressed n Greek costumes. the mem
bers Of the Young Peoples League for II
! transitional Federation They presented the
Mayor with a silk peace t2g-an American
flag On field y white
! At the exercises which followed Bishop
Charles s Burch invoked blessing. Colo-
ne! william D. Il Washington read the
! Declaration % Independence. and Colonel
sackett read Mayor Gayno-'s letter 20 tho
! school children Jacob 4. Cantor deliveredd
the orauon, and Borough President Nc
Aneny and Controller Prendergast spoke
Twenty Swedish singers and the school
children IN the stands sang patriotic songs
in the mean time.
Borough President McAneny commended
the Mayor for bringing about Z safe and
cane celebration Of the Fourth. Controller
Prendereast almost drew the new third
party into the celebration. Referring 70
Mayor Gaynors remarks on despot!sn IN
Once In the letter to tho school Children
be said:
There is 50 cause for fear IN that 70
gard. There are those who to-day ere say
ing 20 the people Go back, but the slogan
Of the people Is forwardness and progress
The spirit is so well organized that IL has
assumed certain terra 10 describe =, but
I will not mention IL now, for this is the
day when we forget political Affiliations
! and Join in being plain Americana"
The days celebration opened with a. I'm
press!ve tag raising at the old block house
In Central Park, which served az a fort
In tho line Of defence in Revolutionary
| days. Tho exercises were held at sunr!se
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-07-05
SECRET ANGL0-AMER|CAN
DEAL AS TO CHINA DENIED
London Report Was That Anglo
Saxon Powers Would With
draw from 6-PoWer Group.
UNDER A DUAL AGREEMENT
Britair's Position Regarding
LolI Negotiations Detailed in
Statement Sent to Five
Chancelleries Interested.
Igy Cable TO TIE Tribune. J


London, July 4.-Authoritative denia!
was made to-day Of two ruraors ~ con-
nection with the proposed S3o0,OOooo
Chinese loan, both Of which have been
repeated with great persistence during
the last fortnight. One Of the runHors
and perhaps the more important. has
been that Great Britain and America
were preparing to withdraw from the
six-power agreement, and. under a Qua!
agreement were about 20 enter into
negotiations with China for the rehabil!-
tat!on Of the finances Of that country.
The true situation, It is learned, g
that England, which took the lead N
forming the six-power group has, - the
present uncertain state Of the loan
NEGOTIATIONS. again taken the lead
marking the limits to which she IS will
ing 10 go IN dealing with China
= detailed it4to:nent Of Great Brit
aims position teen forwarded to al!
the other he Of the s!x-power
group ard t., -..- -., Of the State De-
partnnert n Washington is now awaited
here
As for any alliance however, between
Great Britain and the United States
Ignoring the other powers, it IS definitely
stated that II is not to be considered
even as q possibility. England has her
alliance with Japan, her entente with
France ard her entente with Russia
and II is not reasonable TO think that she
would throw over these alliances and
friendships for the purpose Of forming a
new alliance which at the least would be
Of doubtful utility.
The position is simply that with China
constantly changing her demands and
shifting her position. the powers are Ar
irving at an understanding as TO the alb
solute limits to which they will go.
The other runor has It's source IL
Picking and is repeated daily IN dis
patches from the Chinese capital. Il Is
that the powers are trying to force the