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The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
TIMELY HINTS.
FOR FARMERS
Keepinu Geese on the Farm.

On most every farm it is possible to
keep some geese. even though there be
no water for them to swim In. for.
while it is true that they would proba-
bIy be benefited by having access to
nond or stream, it is not absolutely nee
essary that they be provided with wa
fer except for drinking purposes. The
most profitable breeds to keep are the
Embden, the African and the Toulouse.
The White and Brown Chinas are pro
life layers. but, being small and per-
sistent settlers, are not so desirable. An
excellent cross can be obtained by mat
ing an African gander with Embden
geese. This not only produces better
LAYERS. but improves the color of the
flesh. Toulouse geese are fair layers,
but they cannot be depended upon to
sit, and the quality of their flesh is not
up to that of the Embdens.
The Toulouse is grand breed never
tbeless, and if a quiet one is wanted
it is the kind to keep. 1t is also the
smallest feeder of any Of the large
breeds.-American Cultivator.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
Proclamation.

Pursuant to a resolution passed
by the Parish School Directors of
the Parish of CaddO, Louisiana, at
its regular meeting held on the 10th
day of April 1912, |, Isaac Barron,
president of said board, hereby give
notice that, in compliance with said
resolution, special election will be
held in School District No. Is of said
Parish of CaddO, Louisiana, on Sat
urday, May 18, 1912, for the purpose
Of submitting to the property tax
payers, qualified under the Consti-
tuition and laws of the State Of
Louisiana, to vote at said election,
the proposition, tO-Wit:
TO levy a special tax of five mills
mills on the dollar on all property
in said School District No. IS of the
Parish of CaddO, Louisiana, subject
to State taxation, annually, for a
period Of ten years, or until the
amount of ten thousand dollars
(S1O,O00.0O) shall have been raised,
said tax to begin with and include
the fiscal year 1912, for the purpose
Of
Purchasing, if necessary, a site,
erecting public school building
thereon, title to which shall vest in
the public and the location of
which shall be determined by the
school board; to equip the same and
for maintenance.
2.-For giving additional aid to
the public schools of said district.
For the purpose of said special
election, the polling place will be
Hosston, and w. w. Worley, Sam
Hoss and J. B. Newby have been ap-
pointed commissioners, and Hugh
Mckinney has been appointed clerk.
At said special election the polls
will open at seven o'clock am. and
close at five o'clock pm, and the
election will be conducted in ac-
cOrdance with the laws of Louis
lana applicable thereto.
Notice is also given that at 1 80
pm. on the 22nd day of May 1912,
the said Parish Board of School Di-
rectors of the Parish of Caddo,
Louisiana, will meet in its office in
the court house, and in open session
proceed to open the ballot boxes,
examine and count the ballots in
number and amount, examine and
canvass the returns and declare the
result of said special election.
This 11th day of April 1912.
ISAAC BARRON,
April ii. President.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
SELECT CljL.....A.(65t;,
Tie Cloud Snottar-

among the new jobs that$modern
life has originated" said a statisti-
clan. that of the cloud spotter is in
teresting and odd. The cloud spotter
doesn't, of course, make spots on
clouds. No, no! He stands on a high
roof with a costly fieldglGss, and he
continually notifies his employer. a
moving picture maker, of'the condition
of the heavens. You see, for an elab-
crate moving picture play a steady,
uniform light is essential. The pic
lures must be taken all i'll sunshine or
all in clear gray light; otherwise they
differ. Some are weak and sone
strong. They don't match on the
screen. SO the cloud spotter on the
roof, searching the heavens with his
glass. studying the course and veloc-
ity of the wind, assures his boss Of
a good half hour or hour for photo
graphing L moving picture play and
thus saves waste of films that would
otherwise be many times larger than
his frugal salary."-New York Press.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
SURPRISING THE FACTS.

Is there any sense in attempting
to mislead the public by suppress
ing or by misstating the facts?
Recently when General Grant was
seriously i'll the people were misled
by the statement that he was I'M
proving. These misstatements given
authoritatively had scarcely beer
given publicity when his death was
announced.
When the steamer Titanic was re
ported in distress The assurance was
given by the company that there
would be no loss of life, and that the
steamer was proceeding slowly or
its way 10 New York.
It has developed that when this
misstatement of fact had been given
the public, the officials Of the com
pany had been apprised of the dis
aster.
Why were the facts suppressed?
The public should resent sucf
misstatements and suppression o1
facts, especially in disasters involv-
ing the loss of life. There should be
enacted a general law providing q
penalty for the suppression and the
misstatement of facts in all cases in
which the public are concerned
such as the illness of General Grant
and the recent tragedy of the sea.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
Military Uniforms In Berlin.

Old Beriiners are lamenting the grad
ual disappearance of military uniforms
from the streets. A quarter of a cen
tury ago more officers and soldiers in
uniform were to be met with in the
principal thoroughfares than civilians,
while now, though the Berlin garrison
is far larger, the presence of the uni
form Is hardly noticeable. The main
cause of the change is the increased
cost of living. Tradition and custom
require that the officer in uniform shall
frequent only the best restaurants, sit
in parquet seats in the theater and i'll
general spend money freely. Few Of
ticers possess private means, while the
pay Of all ranks is small. and the re-
suit is that if the officer or soldier is
to have any enjoyment or recreation
in the capital he can have it only by
clothing himself like the ordinary citi-
zen who can suit his expenditure to
his means.-New York Sun.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
April ii.
Succession Sale,

No.----ln First District Court, Cad
do Parish, Louisiana: Succession
of Jim McQuarters.
By virtue of a commission to sell
to me directed from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Cad
do Parish, Louisiana, in the above
numbered and entitled cause, | will
offer for sale at public auction in
the town or village of Gillian, with
the benefit of appraisement, during
the legal hours of sale, on
SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 1912,
the following described property,
to-wit: Eight hundred bushels of
corn, 81 hogs, 6 bales cotton, 2 mules,
1 wagon, 4 cow and calf, 1 yearling,
1 No. 2 plow (turn), No. 1 plow, 1
shotgun, 1 watch, as is more clearly
shown by inventory on file herein,
the said property to be sold for cash
with the benefit of appraisement, as
belonging to the above succession.
d. w. WOODSON,
April 9. Administrator.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
Relative Freedom From War.

1t must be remembered that the year
1915 will be the hundredth anniversary
not only of peace between Great Brit
ain and the United States, but of the
end OF the Napoleonic wars. Despite
the conflicts which have marked the
last 100 years, these are as nothing in
comparison with the almost unbroken
series of bloody wars beginning away
back in the middle ages and coming to
an end at Waterloo. AS compared
with the centuries that precede it the
100 years ending in 1915 constitute a
century of peace, Of the steady advance
Of justice. This great dominant fact
should be celebrated at San Francisco
in order that men may turn to the fu-
ture with even greater hope and prom
ise.-Nicholas Murray Butler in Re
view of Reviews.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
Handlino Manure For Full Value.

In order to retain the full amount
and get all of the value out Of the farm
manure it should be hauled directly
from the stall or feeding sheds and
spread upon the land. The sooner it
can be incorporated with the soil after
spree ding the better. but this practice
must be gagged or modified by other
conditions Where the practice of haul
ing direct to the field is followed the
manure is handled but once, thus econ
omizing labor as well as saving the i'm,
portant elements Of fertility. The ma
nure should be loaded directly into the
wagon as taken from the stalls or
barns. If as much as two or three
loads a week are produced this will re-
quire a spreader or special wagon for
the purpose. The saving in labor. how
ever. will justify the expense.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
Eattenina Cockerels.

AS soon as the Matching season is
over all male birds should be market
ed. they having no influence whatever
on the number Of eggs laid. AS soon
as the cockerels weigh three-quarters
of pound they should be penned for
ten or twelve days and fed all they
will eat of corn chopped or wet mash
composed of two. parts cornmeai, one
part bran and one part low grade -four.
If this mixture can be dampened with
skimmilk it will add much to its fat
tening and bleaching qualities. Birds
that are being fattened should be fed
in troughs rather than in litter, as ex-
ercise at this time is not conducive to
rapid gains in weight. The birds
should be kept as quiet as possible
United States Department of Agrleul-
ture.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
SI,eriff's Sale.

No. i5.837-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of Caddo Parish, La:
Mrs. Hettie Waggaman VS.. James
A. Hill.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale to me directed from the Honor
able First Judicial District Court of
Caddo Parish, Louisiana, in the
above numbered and entitled suit, !
have seized and will offer for sale,
at public auction, for cash, without
The benefit Of appraisement, at the
principal front door Of the court
house of caddo Parish, Louisiana,
during the legal hours OF sales, on
SATURDAY, MAY is, 1912,
The west half of southwest quarter
OF section three, township twenty
two north, range sixteen west, Cad
do Parish, Louisiana, together with
all the buildings and improvements
thereon, said property seized as be-
longing to The above named defend
ant and to be sold TO pay and satisfy
the debt as specified in said writ,
say IN the sum of three hundred and
sixty dollars, with s per cent inter-
est from May 5, 1903, until paid. less
q credit Of $4,000 paid May 20, 1910,
and al costs of this suit. as wei as
ten per cent on said principal and
interest as attorneys fees.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
Sheriff'S Sale

No. 5,0e9-In the City Court of the
City of Shreveport, Louisiana. Drey-
fus Dry Goods Company VS.. A
Benoit.
By virtue of a writ of fieri fac
las to me directed from the Honor
able the City Court of the City of
Shreveport, Louisiana, in the above
Numbered and entitled cause, have
seized and will offer for sale at pub
Ilic auction, for cash according to
law, at the principal front door of
the Court House of Caddo Parish,
Louisiana, during the legal hours of
Isales, On
SATURDAY, MAY 4th, 1912
Lot twelve, block thirty three, lot
'seven, block twenty-five, of Caddo
lCity, Louisiana; also lot forty of the
Bowman Lane Subdivision of the
City of Shreveport, Louisiana, with
the buildings and improvements
thereon. Said property seized as be
longing to the above named defend
ant and to be sold for cash accord
ing to law, to pay and satisfy the
debt as specified in said writ, say
in the sum of S54.i7, with $50 per
|annum interest thereon from April
80, 1908 until paid and all costs of
this suit. ]. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, ex-Officio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, March 81, 1912.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
THE, PENSION LAW.

The laws of this State i'll regard
to pensioning Confederate soldiers
are faulty in many respects.
The amount appropriated for de
pendent worthy eX-COnfederates has
been increased some, but it is a
mere pittance now and the methods
prescribed by which the soldiers
procure this small bounty are such
as humiIiate some who prefer 10
continue in need than to acknoWl~
edge themselves paupers al the mef-
cy of the State.
There should be no technical req
tape process necessary for the Sol
der to observe in order to get his
name enrolled on the list. We do not
think the amount paid the pension
board too high, it is only $500 an
nually, and some kind of regulations
are necessary to distribute this
small bounty. But the board should
treat every applicant civilly anG
consider the merits of his case
Then, too, we. believe there should
be a fixed uniform sum to be paid
each applicant, requiring no proof
save the fact that he was regularly
enlisted and was honorably dis
charged.-Guardian-Journal.
The proof of a regular enlistment
and an honorable discharge should
be sufficient to establish and tC
maintain the recognition and the
claim of any Confederate soldier OF
his widow.
To receive a pension in Louisiana
the applicant must have served in a
company from Louisiana. The pres
ent law is weighted with technicali-
ties and ''rep tape" which in sense
require the applicant to abase him
self as if he were mendicant.
At best the pension, se-called, al
l0tted is but a pittance. Indeed, the
present law should be superseded
by an enactment that will be faiI
and more in keeping with the spirit
of recognition of the gallantry oil
the men who imperiled their lives
in defense of their country.
The Confederate soldier is no beg
gar. He is "a hero, whose achieve
ments will endure to the end OF
time.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
Amundsen's Name.

Although Amundsen has been a IA
nous man ever since he discovered the
Northwest passage. his name is still
pronounced wrong as often as right.
The correct pronunciation is with a
strong stress on the first syllable,
which Is made rather long-"Ah-
moond-sen." The "oo'' is not quite so
close and positive as in moon, and the
"e'' is somewhat slighted. The last two
syllables, being ciuttered up with con-
sonants, take each about the same time
as the long ''ah," so that the rhythm is
much like that of Edmonton" or 'ex-
cellent" emphatically spoken. 1t is a
resonant name, worthy of a modern
viking. g.-Springfield Republican.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
ONE BREED OF
HENS ENOUGH.
Advantages Of Keeping FlOcks
OF One Variety.

One breed Of fowls is enough for any
one, fancier or farmer, and especially
for the latter. Sometimes a fancier
wishes to have more than one breed.
thinking he can make more money by
having several breeds, though we think
he is mistaken. But in the case of the
farmer it is different, for, as a rule, he
raises his poultry for market and for
eggs and not to sell them as fancy
poultry.
If one has large number Of fowls.
all of one breed, there is great saw
ing of fences and space, as there will
be no danger of contamination should
they be allowed to run at large. The
| uniformity of the flock in color, size
and general characteristics lessons the
labor required, as one can more easily
understand how to manage one breed.
for breeds differ. and the best mode
for one may not be suitable for the
other. Better prices can be secured
when coop Of chickens is sent to
market containing uniform lot, and
the eggs from one breed will also be
more uniform When two breeds are
kept they will soon become mixed and
crossbred, as 1t takes quite some care
to keep them separated. The result is
that the breeds degenerate into scrubs
There is no necessity for crossing or
keeping two breeds A single breed
kept up in vigor by careful selection
will remain pure and uncontaminated
and will not only give more satisfac
tory results, but also more pleasure to
the proprietor kansas Farmer.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
The New stsamshin.

Without tunnels. coal. firemen and
smoke the forerunner of the new
steamship has arrived The Danish
East Asiatie company has made prac
tical test with new boat of 10000
tons displacement The ship is an oil
burner and Is. in fact, an immense mo-
forboat driven by engines somewhat
similar to those in use upon .notorcars.
The engine room has the advantage of
plenty of light. no oppressive heat and
but little noise. It's oil tanks, at the
keel. carry sufficient fuel fo. cruise
around the world Argonaut.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
Women Run the Town.

There is rot Il job worth having in
the little city of Froissy, sixty miles
north of Paris, that isn't occupied by
woman, from the mayor down to
Mother Lafarge. who tends The gate
at the main street railway crossing.
The conductor on the local train IS a
woman. Mile. Duroc The letter ear
rier is woman. Nine Dauboin Tha
town crier is an old lady named Nine.
Deuhon, and the chief of police is a
woman. The men are engaged in
farming and fruit raising and leave
municipal Offices to spinsters and old
women
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
The stock Barn.

Where horses and cattle are Kept in
the same barn 1t should be planned 50
as to make it impossible for horse
to get among the cattle If it should
happen to get loose. 1t is, of course.
just as important to keep the cattle
from running among the horses. In
either case he loss that is pretty sure
to result wi be more than enough to
pay for the extra lumber that is need
ed to completely inciose the part that
Is intended for horses
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
Notice..

All stockholders are hereby mott
fled that the meeting of the stock
holders of the Humason Rail Join
Company, to be held in room "a
First National Bank Building, il
Shreveport, La, April 2i, 1912, at
p.m., will consider the liquidation o.
the company.
J. G.. WILLIS, Pres.
C. P. MUNDAY, Secretary.
Shreveport, La, April IS, 1912
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18
Roup we.kens Fowl Permanently.

Fowls cured of roup must not be
ased as breeders however well they
look They will do for market or for
market eggs. but never breed from
them as they will transmit the disease
to their offspring.
The Caucasian., 1912-04-18

II it is question of quality and
price when it comes to stationery,
you are looking for us. Phone 1000
Bisbee daily review., 1912-10-17
CAMP Is
 BROKEN IN DOUGLAS
Mormons Have Departed for Various Sections and
 Into Other States

Within the next week the Mormon refugee camp in Douglas will be com pletely deserted and the tents down. according to a statement made today by Bishop Lillywhite today
 Most Of our people have gone from Douglas" he said. Some went to the Tucson district, some to Utah col onies, some into the Gila valley and those who have remained have se- cured dwelling places in various parts of Douglas, where they will remain this winter. Most of them have sue ceeded in fixing themselves so they can provide for themselves in pretty good shape this winter and send their children 10 school, thanks to the good people who so kindly aided us in Douglas. I do not apprehend many of us will go back to COlonia Morelos to live-we certainly will not so long as the present form of government Is in vogue. We have lest faith in Mex ico. and see but little chance o2 ever regaining our property, even having but little faith that the government will pay reasonable amount of dam. ages when the claims are presented. %
 Bringing Stuff Out.
 There will be a few Mormons in the camp all winter Many Of them are now bringing out some of the house hold goods left. and some of the wheat which was left in the mill is being hauled to Agua Prieta where 1t will be ground for them.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-10-17
REBEL LEADER UNDER
 ARREST IN ANGEL CITY
Provisional Governor of So nora Is Held at Coast
 City

Manuel Mascaranas, a rebel leader and ex-provisional governor of Son ora, who recently crossed the inter national line and went 10 Los Angeles was arrested yesterday in the coast city, and is being held pending orders from the department Of justice at Washington.
 The information that led to his ar rest was furnished by an attache Of the Mexican consul's office at Douglas who was on his trail ever since he crossed into the United States and followed him to Los Angeles.
 He crossed suTreptitiously near Niggerhead mountain at about six o'clock in the evening and was met by an automobile and brought to this city where a number of his friends Cashed several checks and a draft on his father in Nogales. The draft was returned unpaid with the report that his father had stated he was tired of honoring drafts from him. It could not be learned whether or not the draft was later paid.
 Mascaranas was then taken in an automobile 10 Forest station where he boarded a train for Los Angeles. He was disguised in a heavy beard and a rough looking suit Of clothes and was not recognized here by those that know him. The report that he went to Canada WIS afterward circu- lated in town.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-10-17
sound Aaviee for EmIarants.

Writing in the British News of Canada" an Edinburgh man, who went out to the Dominion six years sgo and in that time has been in ev- sry province, says by way of advice Co intending emigrsnts: Come out .o Canada. by all means; there is work for you if you are not too proud tmy first job was the pick and sbovei), but don't by any means come put here and think yon are just as good as the man who hired you. Do your work, hold your tongue. and don't s-srays be telling us how you do things at home; we are tired of hear Ing about it. Finally remember that the maa who pays you wages is the boss. ir. spite of the yarns of the emi- grafton aaanfs
Bisbee daily review., 1912-10-17
Vital Question.

Elmer F. Brown. the new chancellor If New York University. tells the fol- owing anecdote: Near the approach If the final examinations a professor Tas cau;ioning his class against neg ecting a thorough review of the se- nester's work and was pointing out in a general way what the examination Eould cover. '1'u pause now to an fwer any questions the professor add d, and then I must go and prepare he examination papers and hurry them the printer. There was moment of dIence. I'm ready 10 answer any Iuestions.' the professor repeated. milling around encouragingly. Then n the back of the room a thoughtful looking student with solemn face lrose. Said he. IT I may ask, who Is
 he printer?"
Bisbee daily review., 1912-10-17
Want Substantial Read

lt is the desire of the people of Courtland and Gleeson to have a new and substantial road constructed be tween the two places. J. J. Benton, county road superintendent, was in terviewed on the subject yesterday at Douglas by Judge ". D. Monmonier and w. H. Holmes, of Courtland. who came to Douglas on this business. The work to make tlls road first class nas been ordered by the board of supervisors, and it is understood Mir. Benton told bis interviewers he would soon commence the same. On account of the present stringency in the county road fund, the Great West ern Mining company. of Courtland, will advance the funds, and it will take between $500 and s1,000.
Bisbee daily review., 1912-10-17
erlnaina Sud out
Smoking to Cure peafness.

Harriet 3iartineau suffered from deafness. One who knew her writes: "The degree of deafness varied, and she tried all sorts of remedies. Un- der the advice of some scientific per. son she tried smoking. had the privilege of providing her privately with some very mild cigars. and many and many a summer night have we sat together for haf an hour or so in her porch at the knoll, smoking. She tried this remedy for only flew
 months but she faneied it had a ben efcial. effect upon her hearing "alo