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The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-05
Bears the
Gallant Blind Man.

"Ah, you're pretty lady"
What's that? I thought you were
blind"
I'm sense only. l never see the
ugly women. n."-Journal Amusant
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-05
knew His Weakness.

Benham-I like to linger over q
bath.
Mrs. Benham-Yes, an internal one
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-05

Malice is more easily disarmed by
Indifference than by conflict OF retalia-
tion.-Mrs. Slgourney.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-05

PILES CURED IN TO IL DAYS
Your druggist will refund money IL PAZO ONT
MBNr falls to cure any, case of Itching. blind.
Hleeding or Protrudng Files in 10 IL days. Too
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-05

The commanding intellect should
have the command and be king
Schiller
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-05

An optimist is a man who knows
that his troubles might be worse.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-05
Imnor,anf 10 Mo,hers

Examine carefully every bottle of
CAST0RIA, safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that II
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-05
INTERNATIONAL.
SUNMSCHOOL
LESSON

CBy E. o. SELLERS. Director OF Even
ing Department. The Moody Bible In
stitute of Chicago.)
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-05

Color more goods brighter md faster colon
dye my garment without Hoping apart.
The Elbert County tribune., 1912-04-05

thsn my other dye One 1Qc psckaae colors AL
writs for free booklet-fcw to Dye. bleach
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
SELECT CULLINCS
The COLLEGE Professor,

The university instructor was for
merry considered Il recluSe. Whether
he is today. let Harvard answer. Pro
lessor OF Geology ". NJ. Davis is in
France representing exchange of lee
lures with the French ministry of pub
lie instruction. Professor of History
Edward Charming, on leave of alb
scnre. is ut work upon his history OF
the United States. Professor of His
tory r. NJ. Johnston is in London work
ing on a book. Professor of Pedagogy
Paul II. Hunus is engaged in an inves-
tigatiOn of the New York public school
system for the city authorities. Pro
fess0r of Greek c.. B. Gulick is at the
American school at Athens. Professor
of Mathematics e. B. Huntington 10
studying English methods of teaching
mathematics as applied to engineering
in technical schools. Professor of
Landscape Architecture James S. Pray
is investigating municipal planning in
Europe. Professor of Law A. W. Scott
!; elping to establish a law school at
the University of Iowa. Makers of our
dictionaries in using the phrase "aca-
demic leisure" might almost mark it
"obSolete ''-Collier's Weekly.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Motion Pictures as Detectives.

Through Paris contemporary we
learn of a novel method adopted by
the Prague police authorities to detect
the perpetrators of high crimes and
misdemeanors. But whether the prof.
ect will prove a success remains to be
seen. When a person of distinction in
the annals of crime is being sought
and the police experience difficulty in
laying hands on the suspect. in future
they will send to every cinematograph
exhibition in Bohemia a photograph of
the person wanted" During the en-
tertainment the picture will be shown
with some little explanatory note, and
at the conclusion each member of the
audience will be free to act as an anna
teur detective. 1t seems very likely
that this method will be fruitful in &C
tons for damages.-London Globe.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
TIMELY HINTS
FOR FARMERS
Needs Iniure the Farmer.


They withdraw trOm the GROWING
crops more or less Of the fertility Of
the soil and retard their full GeVei"t'
ment by crowding and OverShadoWlnE
them.
Weeds such as bndwoed, thiStI"S
Digwepd. lambs quarters, dock. &C,
make harvesting Il heavier job by IN
croaSing the draft and cause extra wt35
on the binder and mower.
Weeds delay the curing of grain ana
hay.
They make thrashinE more difficult
and the cleansing of grain and see"
more tedious
Very few Of them have any f""
value for stock. while some. such aS
squirrel tail grass. wild oats and P"T-
curine grass, which have barbed aWnS
are injurious to animals.
Many of the more serious weeds. such
as D; rtnl ia >~JW thistle, "ften'i: NJ !
terfere with a proper rotation ri crops,
and the presence of weeds on Il farm
detracts from its appearance and re
duces its value in the eyes OF an in
tending purchaser.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Succession Sale.

No. 497-In Third Judicial District
Court, Bienville Parish, Louis
lana: Succession of Mrs. Mary E
Reville, deceased.
By virtue of an order and judg-
ment of the Third District Court of
Louisiana, in and for Bienville Par
ish, will sell at bubble auction to
the last and highest bidder at the
front door OF the Purt house in the
City of Arcadia, La, during the legal
hours for public sales ,on
SATURDAY, FEB. "a, 1912,
The following described property in
the City of Shreveport, La, to-wit:
Lots % and "a in block C, Gladstone
subdivision, Shreveport, La. Terms
of sale cash, subject to appraise-
ment. This January Is, 1912.
J. NJ. MANLEY,
Jan. Is. Administrator.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
GOOD ROADS

On Tuesday, February 81, there
will be held in Caddo Parish and in
Guiding Shreveport, a special elect
ion at which majority of the pro-
perry tax payers are expected to
vote the tax as provided by the
police jury for.-ihe- building, con-
and maintaining of hard
surfaced roads and bridges through
out the parish.
This election is all important and
should enlist the hearty co-opera-
ton of the citizens of 'Caddo Par
ish, not excepting Shreveport
To create fund for the purpose
designed the taxpayers must vote a
tax of five mills for five years on
the assessment valuation and with
this tax there vii be constructed in
a fe wyears roads that will prove of
the greatest benefit to all the public.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Aerial Taxicabs,

One of the great French aeroplane
builders has constructed a veritable
aerial taxicab. The machine has body
which looks like that of any taxicab.
The passengers enter by side door
and view the landscape below through
mica windows. Pneumatic cushions
protect the passengers in rough land
ings. The pilot sits in front of the ma
chine. like chauffeur. There is even
a speaking tube to facilitate communi-
cation between the passengers within
the taxi and the chauffeur. A 100 horse
power engine is mounted on top of the
cab and with it the fuel tanks. The
spread of wing is forty three feet from
tip to tip and the over all length is
forty-six feet. Ready for flight. with
out passengers. the aeroplane weighs
1910 pounds.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Craftinu Wax.

A standard grating wax calls for
rosin. four parts by weight; beeswax,
two parts by weight; tallow, rendered,
one part by weight. Melt ali carefully
together, but do not let it boil. Pour
the hot liquid quickly into pail OF
cold water and with creased hands
f1atten the wax under the water so
that it will cool evenly. Let it get
cold and tough. but not brittle. then
remove from the water and pull like
taffy until it is ductile and fine in
grain. If lumpy remelt and pull again
Make into balls or small skeins ana
put away in a cool place. When want
ed soften with heat of hand or in hot
water This is an excellent wax for
all purposes 1t may be made softer
by using little more tallow or tough
er by a rather larger proportion of
beesWaX
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Succession Sale

No. 2764. Succession of S. B. Perot
Pursuant to an order from tn,
Honorable Judge of the Eleventh
Judicial District Court, parish o
Natchitoches, Louisiana, of date Jan
81, 1912. issued in above entitled anC
numbered succession to me directed
and to that effect, I, j. P. Flournoy
sheriff of Caddo Parish, Louisiana
will offer for sale, to the last and
highest bidder at the principal front
door of the Court House in Caddo
Parish, City of Shreveport, on
SATURDAY, MARCH is, 1912
at IL o'clock The following describ-
ed property, to pay the debts of
the succession, to-wit:
4 Lot No. of the Bowman Lane
Nubdivision, Shreveport, La.
Lot No. 6 of Block is of the Fair
field Heights subdivision in Caddo
Parish, La.
Terms of sale. Cash, for not less
than twe-thirds of the inventoried
appraisement. J. p. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, Ex-0fficio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, Feb. 8, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Density of Formulation.

In spite of its rapid growth in recent
years. the United States is still but
sparsely settled from the Europeans
standpoint. The density Of population
in the United Kingdom, using the lat
est figures available, is 1872 persons to
the square mile. an increase of "a per
cent since 1900. The density of Fran"
is 100 persons per square mile. II q
crease of d per cent. while Prussia
Hesse has 297 to the square mile, an
increase of Is per cent. In comparison
with these figures the density of pop
ulation in this country, which had but
thirty persons to the mite ut the last
report, seems very small. Naturally the
rate of increase is greater. having been
10 per cent in the period from 1900 TO
1909.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Tight Collars and Gray Hair.

Wear loose collar and live long In
the enjoyment of Iuxuriant ana unfad
ing locks. This is the prospect that DR.
Walter G. Walferd holds out In the
British Medical journal. Answering a
correspondents inquiry as to the cause
of his hair changing color. the doctor
says: The probable cause is that the
inquirer has not very long since en-
larged his neckwear and thus improved
the communication between his heart
and brain and the Emphatic circula-
ton. This is what l happened to do
when | had just reached seventy.
when. in addition to greatly improved
health. my hair not only became dark
ser. but grew so profusely where had
previously been bald as to become
quite noticeable" ..-. .
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Notice of Election.

Notice is hereby given that under
an ordinance of the Police Jury of
the Parish of Caddo, passed at the
regular meeting on Thursday, jan
uary II, 1912, that a special election
shall be held in the Parish of CaddO
on Tuesday, February q, 1912, for
the purpose of submitting to the
property taxpayers of the Parish of
Caddo, who are entitled to vote I'M
der the general election laws of the
State, a proposition to assess and
levy tax of five mills per annum
for the five consecutive years Of
1912, 1913, 1914, 1915 and 1916, on the
taxable property of the parish, for
the purpose of building, construct
ing and maintaining hard surfaced
roads and bridges throughout the
parish, in accordance with the pro-
visions of Article 29i of the Constl-
tuition.
Notice is hereby further given
that the full text of the ordinance of
the Police Jury ordering said cleo
ton and providing for the method of
holding same is published in the
same issue of the Caucasian in
which this notice appears.
Notice is hereby further given
that the Police Jury of the Parish of
Caddo will in open session at ~
O'Clock on Thursday, March IA, 1912,
at their usual meeting place in the
court house at Shreveport, Louis
lana, proceed to open the ballot box
es, examine and count the ballots in
number and amount, examine and
canvass the returns, and declare the
result of the election.
w. T. CRAWFORD,
President of Police Jury Caddo Par
ish, Louisiana.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Sherif'S Sale.

IL, 7S6-In the First Judicial District
Court of Caddo Parish, La. Nc
Cullough-W Weaver Lumber Co.
Ltd. vs.. d. C. Richardson.
By virtue of writ of Fieri Facias
to me directed fro mthe Honorable
the First Judicial District Court of
CaddO Parish, Louisiana, in the
above numbered and entitled suit,
| I have seized and will offer for sale
for cash and according to law,
at the principal front door of the
Court House of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana, during the legal hours for
sales, on,
SATURDAY, MARCH 2nd. 1912
The northwest quarter Of section
one, township nineteen, range six
teen, and twelve and one half acres
(121a) of land off of the north side
of Southwest quarter section one,
township nineteen, range sixteen;
also fractional south half section
twenty one, township eighteen,
range fifteen, all in CaddO Parish,
Louisiana. with buildings and i'm
prOvements thereon, and also par
eel or tract of land near the City
of Shreveport in section twelve,
township seventeen, range fourteen,
in CaddO Parish, Louisiana, describ-
ed as follows: Commencing at the
southwest corner of the lot of
ground 4.95 acres allotted by parti-
ton to C. w. Lewis of date May 81,
1872 recorded in Conveyance Book
T, page 259 of the recorders office
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana. thence
run east along the south line of said
lot allotted to C. w. Lewis, 1915
chains to the range line between
sections ~ and II, thence south
along said range line 1924 chains,
thence west t9.S6-t0O chains to the
Norris Ferry road, thence along said
road to the place of beginning, the
course being north 8 and 81 degrees
east and containing 1O.239-1OO0 acres,
and being the same property acquir-
ed by William Shields, November 2,
1872 by partition with Lewis ano
Strauss as per act recorded in Con-
veyance Book T, page 235 and by D.
C. Richardson from E. E. Harkey by
deed recorded November %, 1906 re-
corded in COnN eyance Book 43, page
SIC, records of Caddo Parish, Louis
lana, with the buildings and i'm
provements thereon, said property
seized as belonging to the above
named defendant and to be sold to
pay and satisfy the debt as speci-
fled in said writ, say in the sum of
S3.500.00 with eight per cent interest
thereon from the 18th day of Aug
ust 1907, until paid and ten per cent
attorneys fees, less credit of 1916.
81 paid August 80, 1908 and also less
credit of s2980, with all costs of this
suit. J. P. FLOURNOY.
Sheriff, ex-Officio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, Jan. 25, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Notice to Levee Contractors

Office Board of Commissioners O
Caddo Levee District, Shreveport
La, Jan. 26, 1912.
Sealed proposals will be received
at the office of the Board Of Com
missioners of the Caddo Levee Dis
trict, at Shreveport, La, up to 1:
o'clock noon, Wednesday, Februar,
IA, 1912 for the construction of the
tollowin new levees in the Parish O
Caddo, Red River, left bank.
: Twelve Mile Bayou to Gross Bay
gu length of line, about 1850 feet
contents about 225,OOO cubic yards
deposit required $4,000; bond re,
quired sti, 10000.
Cash or certified check to the
amount named as deposit must ac-
company each poropsal.
Terms of payment cash.
The right to reject any or all pro-
posals is reserved.
Other information as to location
character of work, manner of sub
proposals, execution of con-
tract and bond and time of begin
ming and completing work, as we'll
as blank forms for submitting pro-
posals, may be had on application
to the Board of State Engineers, at
New Orleans, La, or to the under
signed. S. A. DICKSON Pres.
5. N. kERLEY, Secretary.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Water For Fowls,

One thing which can be given the
fowls and which they lack very often
is pure drinking water Cn;esS the
poultry house is Warmly built the
water will freeze very quickly when
the thermometer is way below zero.
1t then behooves the poultryman to see
that bis hens are supplied with fresh
water several times day If the
water is warmed it will remain drink
able quite awhile longer than when it
is given cold. Remember that all egg
contains so per cent of water and that.
no matter how much you feed the
hens. unless you give them water there
can be no eggs.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
MUCH EXPECTED

Judge Hall will be inaugurated on
the goth day of May under such con-
ditions that will embarrass and en-
cumber him throughout his admin
istration. He stands pledged 10 re
form and was indeed elected on that
distinct issue. And the people ma
turally expect a radical change in
the methods of government. But ii
would be impossible to accomplish
what the masses of the people eX-
pect even had every officer nomi-
mated at the late primary been iE
thorough accord with the policy
and platform of the Governor. As it
is the Lieutenant Governor is Op-
posed to the policies of Judge Hall
The Guardian-Journal
The Guardian-Journal, which is
published in Homer, Claiborne Par
ish, is unfair to Hon. T. C. Bar
ret who has been nominated, as Of
ficially announced by majority Of
1903, for the lieutenant-gov
ship.
The Caucasian's editor will ven
ture the assertion that Mr.. Barrett
whom he has known since he was
a boy, will be found aligned in the
advocacy of the most substantial re-
forms, and with his experience of
sixteen years, as representative
OF Caddo Parish in the State Sen
ate, he will as lieutenant governor
preside over the State Senate, not
as bulldozer nor a Boss, but as a
gentleman.
1t is equally certain that Mr.. Bar
ret will not misinterpret the plain
wishes of tn epeople as expressed
at the recent primary election. He
will contribute his best efforts in
promoting the welfare of the State
and all its citizens.
Tt is the Caueasian's opinion that
Judge Hall as Governor will receive
the fullest cooperation and encour-
agement of every official of the
State and that his administration
will be ranked with the most sue
cessful and progressive in the rec
erds of the State.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
DURABILITY OF
FENCE TIMBERS
Effect Of Moisture and Soil on
Life Of Posts.

In tests to determine the durability of
farm timber it was found that large
posts usually last longer than small
ones of the same wood 1t makes no
difference, says a report received by
the department of agriculture. which
end Of the post is put in the ground.
except that preference should be given
to the sounder or larger end. In stiff
clay soil the posts generally rot just
beneath the surface of the ground.
whereas in porous. sandy or gravelly
soil they usually rot throughout the
buried portion. Posts standing in con
stantly wet soils last longer than in
soils which are alternately wet and
dry.
Seasoning does not seem to have any
marked effect on durability Timber
growing rapidly and in the open is not
SO good as the same variety growing
In the woods. The evidence appears to
show that 1t is not good time to cut
posts just as the tree begins to grow in
early spring The wood at the center
or the tree Is not SO good as that just
inside the sap wood. In an average lot
OF so called first class posts on the
market number can usually be select
ed that are defective. though they may
appear sound and firm. The defective
ness is usually indicated by some
what darker color than normal. espe-
cially near the center of the tree.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
A Judgment.

No. t5,686-In District Court First
Judicial District State of Louis
lana: Laura A. Dyer VS.. J.E
Dyer.
In this cause by reason of the law
and the evidence being in favor of
plaintiff and against defendant. it is
ordered, adjudged and decreed that
the plaintiff, Laura A. Dyer, that
there be judgment dissolving the
community of acquets and gains ex-
lstlng between herself and her hus-
band, J. E. Dyer, and that the plain
Tiff, Laura A. Dyer do have and re-
cover from J. E. Dyer, defendant. the
full sum of one hundred and thir-
teen dollars, with all cost of suit.
1t is further ordered, adiudged
and decreed that the plaintiff, Laura
A. Dyer, have the free administra-
ton of her estate. and be invested
with full control of the same.
Done, read and signed in omen
oouiI this lotii ddy OF January 1912.
E. w. SUTHERLIN.
District Judge.
Endorsed Flied January 10, 1912.
R. B. COOK, Deputy Clerk.
A true copy.
F. A. LEONARD,
ian. 10. isaz. Clerk
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Salt For Poultry.

Many people labor under the impress
sion that no salt should ever be put
into poultry food. simply because high
ly sailed food. such as salt fish or
picked meat, has sometimes killed
chickens. AS matter of fact, no
living thing can get along entirely
without salt in some form. Chickens
can always get salt in summer by eat
ing grass, which absorbs certain
amount from the soil. But in winter
1t is different. During cold weather
all prepared chicken food. such as
mashes and boiled vegetables, should
be sailed in about the same proportion
as for human food. If this be done the
poultry will be healthier and more
observation-disclosures Farmer
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Succession Sale

NO. 10, 75f-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court. Succession of E. j
Pollard.
BY virtue of a commission and
writ OF sale to me directed from the
Honorable First Judicial District
Court in the above entitled success
sion, / will sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash subject
to appraisement at the front door
OF the Court House in the city of
Shreveport, Louisiana, between the
legal hours of sales, on,
SATURDAY, MARCH 9, 1912
The following described property
belonging to said succession to-wit:
House and lot, being lot No. 6 of
Block No. 9 of Parkview addition to
the city of Shreveport, Louisiana,
with buildings and improvements
thereon. One lot household and
kitchen furniture. Four shares of
stock in the Williams & Orion Man
ufacturing Co., $4,000 each. An open
account against Union Pacific R. R.
90. $4,000. Said property to be sold
TO pay debts of the succession.
MRS. MARY A. POLLARD
Administering Succession of
E. j. Pollard.
Feb. 6, 1912.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Literary Predictions.

Among Oscar Blumentha's "Predic.
tons For 1912" published in the Ber-
liner 1agebiatt. is this: THE Nobel
prize for literature will be awarded
the man most unknown in literary
circles who can prove that he has left
unwritten more bad plays than any 9th
er living author" He predicts a lso that
In the year two Vienna librettists will
evolve book which will contain sew
eral sensible sentences and that l,e-
cause of that distinction the work will
be produced on a Berlin stage on
literary evening.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Chaplains For French Navy.

1t will be news to most persons that
the French navy has no chaplains
af1oat. although moments considera-
ton would bring to remembrance the
fact of the complete divorce between
church and state in France The SUBJ
ject is brought prominently into notice
by petition signed by great num-
Der of the mothers or widows of the
sailors who were victims of the. acct
dent on the Gloire or the I.iberte. The
petitioners are to be found in the
Midi. Brittany, Var and Finisterre,
and they pray the senate for the re-
appointment Of chaplains on warships.
London Globe.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08

No. 39i-Hicks Company Ltd. VS.. v.
SARDINIA.
Under writ of Fl Fa issued by F..
b. Haynes, Justice of the Peace of
Ward One, Caddo Parish, Louisiana
in the above named and numbered
suif, have seized and will offer
FIR sale, with the benefit of APP
praisement the following described
property te-wit:: Stock of merchan-
disc consisting Of groceries, dry
goods, ready made clothing, one
wagon the property of Y. SARDINIA,
will be s3ss ilt nj ie, Ca re, Parish.
February, 1912. NOAH TYSON.
Feb. 8. 1872 Constable
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1912-02-08
Poor combinatien For Profit.

A good cow in the hands of poor
dairyman Is poorer proposition THAI
q poor COW In the hands of Il goct.
dairyman. Both are very poor conabi,
nations. and Il good d',iryrnan will nos
keep poor W more than one sensoa