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months go by will remain one of the most
conspicuous of our summer stars, reach
ing its highest position in the southern
heavens early in June.
This wonderful star is one of the most
remarkable objects in the great cloud OF
stars around us. It's great brilliance does
not arise from its nearness to us; in fact,
it is so very far away that its distance
cannot be directly measured by any in
strument which we at present possess
and 1t is therefore evident that its in
trinsic light and heat must be many thou
sands of times as great as those of our
own sun. And yet in spite of its incon-
oeivably great distance away from us,
this great sun is rushing along through
the depths of space with such remarkable
speed that in only a very few years Its
change of position upon the celestial
sphere can easily be observed, even in
very small telescope. The drift of Arctu-
rus among the stars is so great that in
only 800 years its position is changed an
amount as great as the apparent dis
tance across the full moon. But very
few even of the stars nearest to us have
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23

Whale. will reach its greatest brightness
this year on April II. At this time it is
expected that this usually very faint star
will shine out with somewhat greater
brightness than that of Polaris Unfor-
tunately, during April the sun will be
so near this part of the sky that the va
riable can hardly be observed During
March, however, it may be seen in the
southwest for more than two hours after
sunset, and the observer who Is familiar
with it's usual appearance cannot fall to
be struck by its sudden and wonderful In.
crease IN brightness.
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an apparent motion so large as this, and
when the great distance away of ATctu-
rus is considered, it is evident that so
great a displacement must arise from
a real motion of hundreds of miles
second.
Between Arcturus and the Lion there
is the delicate little group known as
Coma Berenices, among whose faint stars
are many remarkable though faint nebu-
las and which is remarkable also for the
large number of double stars of con-
trasting colors which it contains. To the
Arabians this family shining area of sky
was the Pond, into which their Gazelle
was springing to escape from the Lion,
the group of stars called by them the
Gazelle being those faint stars lying be-
tween the Great Bear and Leo, and
known to us as the Lesser Lion.
This continual change in the face of
the heavens, the consultations seeming
to draw ever westward toward the sun,
is due in reality to the fact that as seen
from our moving earth the sun appears
to pass steadily across the sky, compet-
ing the circuit in exactly one year. Dur
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23
Still Another
Week of Silks

Five extra good values in fine silks for
Monday only.
satin Foulards, in stripes dots and
neat figures. good line of colors. q
inches wide; s1.00 values. Yard -. SOC
Ratine POngee, all silk. in all colors,
81 inches wide; s1.00 values. Yard SOC
SILK Messaline, black and all colors, has
beautiful charmeuse finish, 36 inches
wide; $1.25 value. Yard ......... .S9c
Japonika SILK, all colors. with dots and
self stripes; 29c value. Yard -.....1 13c
Brocade Crepe de Chime, in all colors for
dresses and trimmings. A inches wide;
1926 values. Yard ........- :. :. s2.45
asiik sale, 1st Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23

ing the coming months the center of the
sun will move along the path Vek of
Figure /, reaching it's greatest distance
above the celestial equator while In the
constellation Gemini on June 21 and cross
ing to below the equator at the point f.
on September 23. The sun>in its eastern
motion has now nearly reached the point
of the heavens which is exactly opposite
to E this is the point occupied by the
center of the sun as it crosses the equa-
tor in passing from the southern to the
northern hemisphere. The sun will reach
this point at IS minutes past midnight on
March u eastern standard time); this
night and the following day will hence be
Of equal lengths, and at this instant win
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23

~ THE COTTON WAISTS, where the new deli
NJ O1F1 voiles and fancy crepes are holding cam
- wv val. Where coors peep in at odd places,
deep and vivid hues of the east mnge in lovely
broderes trimmings of silk There bright little but
tons gering some and simple little frils that wash
dainty while hand embroidery makes fit for
the choicest suits Spend hour among these and
yourself how like the long sleeves the French yoe
the new and the vestees Prices from S125
to $685. '2nd Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23
King Philip
Mills" NainsOOk

Sold in this city at Burgers only.
These are the finest and softest nain-
cooks made. All II yard boxes.
Family Nainsook, 36 inches wide, $1.75
bolt.
Baby Nainsook, IL yard piece, $t.75.
Bridal Wreath, 3s inches, IL yards
$3.50. ed Floor
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ter Will end and spring will begin.
The Total Eclipse of the Moon
Six hours after the sun has passed the
Vernal Equinox the moon will enter the
earth's shadow and total eclipse Of our
satellite will begin. As may be seen from
Figure ., the moon win pass through al
most the center of the earths great
shadow cone the eclipse will therefore
not only be a total one but 1t will las.
an unusually long time. The moon will
reach the point and the eclipse begin
on March p at hours 13 minutes a. M;
1t will reach the point B and the eclipse
become total at hours II minutes a. M
1t will reach the position c and begin to
emerge from the shadow at hours A
minutes a. m, and it will finally wholly
emerge from the shadow and the eclipse
will end at 8 hours AZ minutes a. m.
eastern standard time). The eclipse
will therefore last no less than three and
e-half hours the moon remaining who'll
ly within the shadow for l hour and 3S
minutes.
Observers in the eastern states will
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Just a few instances:

For Jc-Ladies sheer shamrock
handkerehiefs, with small initial in
the corner. Prettiest we ever had.
For 10c-sheer Shamrock, plain
linen or initial handkerchiefs, all of
the very best material, 15c values.
For 15c-Pure linen, hand embroid-
cred handkerchiefs, Shamrock and
Swiss embroidered handkerchiefs,
lace edged and embroidery handker-
chiefs, some embroidered in one cor
ner, others embroidered on the side,
very sheer and pretty. Regular 25c
values.
Embroidered Swiss handl<erchiefs,
in box, 40c values, zoe box.
Embroidered Swiss handkerchiefs,
8 in a OK, 5b9c values. SOC box.
Embroidered linen handkerchiefs,
assorted in a box, 75c values, soc
box.
Corner embroidered Swiss hand
kerchiefs, 6 in a box, 81 values zoe
box.
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Infants and Cbildren's Dresses 35c and
4Jc
Made of white lawn and nainsook, all
neatly trimmed. This lot Is slightly
soiled and mussed 59c and 75c value.
Infants Dresses G5c
Infants Dresses. of good quality, dotted
Swiss and lawn, beautifully trimmed
with fine laces and embroidery; $1.0O
and s1.25 values.
Infants Dresses OJc
Magnificent little Dresses, of sheer
lawn, several dainty little styles to Sc
lect from, trimmed with lace and en-
broidery; $50 and s1.S9 values
Infants Dept, 3rd Floor
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Merceri zed
Popli11 21c Yard

Plenty of black and white and all the
light and dark shades that will be most
wanted for women's and childrens
street. school and house dresses.
A special purchase makes the price so
low. list FloorD
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23
.e1O Ripp1ette

This strong fabric. similar to seer
sucker. is made in fast color and
washes perfect. Genuine 2S inch Ripp-
lette now in stock. Yard ......... lie
Gsf EIOOrl
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Ne,u Hemp Shapes, Blacks and
CO1Ors, $2.95 taa Floor,
Special Values
IN the Store on
The Third Floor

Gsuse vests-Fun sizes. good shade
and we'll taped. Special .....sc
Crepe Gowns-White or colors, slip over
style, empire or plain. Prices are sec
500, xf.2J.
Gowns aud Petticoats-hIade of fine
nainsook. slightly soiled from display
and handling; $3.50 and $500 values 75c
Gowns-Both low and high neck, OF
best quality nainsook; values up to
sz'@o, at ..'.'... ......s....... S1.25
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Nev Habutai Silk Shirts. Stripes
and White, $3.50 2a F'eoo
The Ne,u Tailored Hats Haze Come
Castle. Brgesser, Knox, Fisk


fashions this kind of millinery
n
of weather.
small fitting showing style and
peculiarly their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23
Eager for Spring Suits

~ And girlish fancy could beyond the
~ O1H graceful lines and charming styles of these
- ~ Just arrived SPRING SUITS.
the auny short jacket with its taperng back for the
rounded youthful maid Here the Empire back, shred
belted for the slender Here the Bulgarian blouse
side with the tailored Suits of mannsh All
with the draped skirts in styles of equal graceuness.
Materials include the fashionable Bedords popn, eponge,
Shepherd and club che novelty cloths diagonals,
and weaves; navy, white soft gray,
black Copenhagen blue, brown sand color and ans$1495
to $780, end Floor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23
THE HEAVENS IN MARCH
by PROF. ERIC DOOLITTLE
OF the University of Pcnnsylvania

Mars Still in the Morning Sky
Reache Its estB BRIGHTNESS April II
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-23

Corner embroidered Swiss hand
kerchiefs, in a box, s1.5o value, 8Sc
box.
Mems pure linen initial handker-
chiefs, extrS values, IL 1-2c each.
For 1se-Hand embroidered pure
linen handkerchiefs, scalloped edge
and lace edge handkerchiefs and
embroidered Swiss handkerchiefs on
the sheerest of material, also imita-
tion Madeira handkerchiefs, regular
25c and 35c values.
For 25c-Extra fine quality hand
embroidered linen handkerchiefs,
dainty patterns on fine grade of lin
en-. also hand made Armenian hand
kerchiefs. Regular soc values.
For 39c-Finest grade of linen hand
kerchiefs, with beautiful hand-em-
broidery, pure linen. also some real
Madeira embroidery and Armenian
lace handkerchiefs. Regular 59c and
75c values.
handkerchief Sale, list Floor
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Dress Ginghan1s
Monday DC Yard

Monday Dc Yard
Choice of 60 patterns of real Amoskeag e
Dress Ginghams, 27 and 32 inches wide
stripes, checks or plaids; 12 1-2c grade
Gst Floor
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Ne1U Crepes

Crepe will lead all novelties this spring
for dresses and waists. Assorted styles
In splendid colors. Yard ....... 25c
Qst Floor
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ter will end and spring will begin
The Total Eclipse of the Moon
The Caucasian., 1913-11-04
HORSES ON EXHIBITION.
New Concrete Building Erected at
Louisiana State Fair Grounds for
Horses.

In recognition of the steady growth
Of interest in the horse industry as
manifested by the exhibits at the Louis
lana State Fair the Fair Association
has erected a brand new and handsome
building for use in the horse division
this year. The building is thoroughly
modern concrete structure. IT has box
stalls to accommodate fifty head Of
show horses. and is arranged especially
for display of the animals to advant-
age, there being plenty of room in the
walks for spectators. The building rep
resents an investment of $500. It is
near the big coliseum The old barns
~ heretofore. will be used in accommo-
dating the several hundred horses that
are expected to be brought to this years
Louieciana State Fair, which opens No
vember 5 and continues eight days.
through November 12
Experts have been selected to have
charge Of this divisions: Chas. Elmer
Railey Of Lexington KY. will do the
judging. Nose Kaufman of Shreveport,
one Of the best known horsemen of the
Southwest. will serve as superinten
dent.
There will be unuSialy attractive
premiums awarded the exhibitors Of the
finest horses. The Fair Association will
give approximately $4,000. while a mum
Der, Of special prizes will also be given
by the American Saddle Horse Breed
ers' Association and others. Several
medals are also promised. The contest
10 open to the world. Catalogues and
| premium lists will be mailed free by
i Secretary Louis N. Brueggerhofr Of
Shreveport. for the asking.
The Caucasian., 1913-11-04
DISPLAY oF POULTRY.
Lsuisisna State Fair Exhibit Contest
Open to the World--Many Prs-
miums.

With accommodations for $500 birds
and numerous other inducements, in
cludlng $1,000 offered in cash premiums
for the winning exhibits, this years
poultry display at the Louisiana State
Fair promises to eclipse all previous
records in this division. The contests arc
open to the world and hundreds of full
bloOded fowls from out -of- the state are
expected, as well as many from inside
interest has been stirred up as a result
of the State Fair exhibitions.
In addition to a large quantity Of
equipment placed in the poultry build !
ing last year, the management this
year has bought 500 new Empire coops,
SO as TO be in position to fully accom- :
modate every exhibit. The building is
large and spacious, with an abundance
of ventilation and light. Electricity Is
used for the illumination III the even
1ngS and on cloudy days. The windows
are screened and various other I'M
Brovement have been made with view
OF giving comfort and convenience.
Resides the regular State Fair pre-
miums and ribbons. there will be a
number of trophiaa awarded by the
American Poultry Association The
Fair at Shreveport has been designated
the official A. P. A. show this year.
which accounts for these specials"
The judging will = done by f. /. Nc
Cord of Danvile, Ills. Sam NJ. Watson
will again be superintendent of the
poultry division. He has held the posi-
tion ever since the Fair began
Don't forget the dates of the. 1913
Fair-Nov. 5-12. inclusive, giving eight
Gays. Don't hesitate to write to Secre
tary L. N. Brueggerhoff for free cata-
logue and premium list
The Caucasian., 1913-11-04
Notice Cor RuIjlicat0n-IDt0a.s

Department of the enteriSr, Omitted
States Land Office at Baton Rouge
La, Oct. 22, i9i3.-Sotice is hereby
given that Elvira James, widow Ol
Dan James, deceased. Of Eorblns,
Louisiana, who on Sept. %, 5000
made Homestead 1ntry No. 0s)9i
for lot 1, section 22, township IL
north, range l3 west, Gouisiana me-
ridian, has filed notice of intention
to make five-year proof to establish
claim to the land above described,
before the United states Com
missioner, at Shreveport, iouls-
lana, on the Goth day of November
1913. Claimant names as witnesse
Charles Jones of Forbing. pa; u.
Shapley of Forbing, la; Andrew
Jackson of Forbing, IA; BIN StadeH
of Forbing, La.
JOHNV. NUTTALL,
Register
Caucasian, Oct. %, 1913.
The Caucasian., 1913-11-04
Low AAtl6oAa AA1Ge
Lines ttsip the Lsusti
ana Fair by Mskins Tickets
Cheap.

The Louisiana State Fair has no
better friends than the railway compa-
MES and their various officials and
agents. This is shown plainly by the
low rates authorized each year for
tickets to persons visiting the big fair
at Shreveport. Each year has seen
inducements greater than the year be-
fore. and next Nov. to II inclusive
there will be the usual reductions. only
they promise to be lower than ever
before In Baking these reductions the
railways prove tbeir loyalty to the Fair
Association and the patrons along their
lines. They give evidence that they
appreciate the Fair as a great developer
doing good for railroads and ether lines
of business, as well as for the resources
of the territory in which II is held, and
for the people residing in that territory.
The exact figures showing the Nar'-
Gus reductions are not yet scheduled.
but great inducements are assured,
The rates will apply on all roads en-
tering Shreveport. The same advan-
tages will be enjoyed by all sections.
The rates win apply throughout the
state of Louisiana, and will cover por-
tons of Texas and Arkansas. embrac-
ing radius 170 miles Of Shreveport. In
addition to reduced rates, daily the
railways will operate excursions on
certain days. granting still lower rates
for these occasions.
Besides selling tickets cheaper, the
railways will help the crowds by put
ting on extra rolling stock in order
to handle the people conveniently and
comfortably. Everything within rea-
son to accommodate those attending
the fair will be done by the roads.
\ Owing to the interest taken in this
way by the railroad men. great throngs
are expecfed to visit the fair The in
kdications point to more people than
Sovor hofnro
The Caucasian., 1913-11-04
STATE FAIR ADMISSIONS.
PThs Prices Have Been Made Very Rsa
sonabis by the Fair Associ iation.

That the Louisiana State Fair is not
intended as a money making institu
ton, but as an educational movement,
is indicated by the reasonableness OF
the prices Of admission. The manage
ment has made these prices unusually
low, charging just enough to cover ex
penses. The reduced rates have been
made with a view Of enlarging the
crowds, so as to give everybody op-
portunity to see the many wonderful
sights on exhibition and enjoy the va
rious entertainments.
The prices Of admission are an
nounced as follows:
General day admission To the fair
grounds, for adults. so cents.
General day admission to fair
grounds. for children. 25. cents.
General admission to all after s
o'clock in evening, 10 cents.
After o'clock p. m. children five
years old and under, admitted free.
Admission to coliseum. to horse show,
Is cents.
Admission to coliseum. to Thaviu's
band concert. 26 cents.
General admission TO grand stand
for the races 25 cents.
Admission to grand stand at night
Tor fireworks. free to all.
Secretary L. N. Brueggeroff upon re-
quest will mail catalogue. premium
| list and other information free. The
fair dates are: Nov. s to sl2 inclusive.
The Caucasian., 1913-11-04
AGRICULTURAL SCHOOLS
Will Have Their Best Specimens on
Exhibition at the State Fair.

y Ii the prediction of the agricultural
high school officials is not greatly ex-
aEgerated. there will be a magnificent
representation of these schools in the
agricultural building at the Louisiana
state Fair this year There are twen-
ty- eight agricultural high schools in
the State. At least twenty Of them.
maybe more. are expected to take part
In the competition for $3.50 in premi- :
ums offered for the best exhibits by
members of these schools.
The same amount Of space will be
allowed each school for it's exhibits The
products shown must come from the ex
pertinent farms operated in connection
with the respective agricultural high
schools. Prof. E. S. Richardson of
Baton Rouge will be the superintend-
ent Visitors to this department. to
DO shown in the agricultural hall, will
have their eyes opened to wonderful
accomplishments in farming at the high
schools In the various rural sections.
The fair will run eight days, start
ing November and continuing
through November IL. For catalogue
and premium lists write to Secretary
Il N. Brueggerhoff at Shreveport
The Caucasian., 1913-11-04
TOMATO clVs EXHIBITS.
Cash .'remimurns Offered the Girls ss
Inducements to Send Specimen.
To Fair.

AS an inducement to the members OF
the girls tomato clubs and canning
clubs TO place specimens of the work
on exhibition at the State Fair, the
management offers $3.50 in premiums.
The cost of expressing The EXHIBITS TO
the Fair will also be met by the as
soCIation. and the clubs are invited
10 send their goods collect, care of the
State Fair Association, at Shreveport
They are requested to send the pack
ages by clubs. instead OF individuals,
SO THE handling may be dispatched as
In nearly every parish in Louisiana
there are ctlbs of this nature. con-
Quoted lor the purpose OF teachlng the
young women. especially the future
lousekeepers and wives OF the tuturS
citizens of the state. how to can to-
natoeS and other vegetables and KIN
dred products used on the table. lhere
is Keen interest in the State Fair con-
test, and Il large collection of the girls
best samples will no doubt be on eNhl-
bition. Space for this purpose mas
been set aside in the main agricultural
hall II the members wish TO sell any
of their goods. they will have permis-
sion to do SO as was the case last
year, when these clubs made their first
exhibit at the State Fair and won great
comnendation.
Miss Elizabeth Kelley, organizer -
the clubs. viii be superintendent OF THIS
department. Prof. +. w. Jones of Cad
do Will serve as manager.
The Fair begins November ana con-
tinues through November II, as shown
by the catalogue and premium lists.
which are sent free to any one upon
application to Secretary l.. N. Bruee-
gerhOff
The Caucasian., 1913-11-04
Notice for Publication-1i,2li.


United States Land Office at Baton
Rouge, La, Oct. 4, i9i3.-Notice is
hereby given that Ananias Brooks
OF Hosston, La, who, on May 25
1908, made Homestead Entry No
ii,24i, for the southeast quarter Of
southeast quarter of section 2, and
the east half OF northeast quarter
and southwest quarter Of northeast
quarter OF section II, township q
north, range is west, Louisiana me-
ridian, has filed notice Of intention
to make five-year proof to establish
claim to the land above described
before the United States ComRlis-
sioner at Shreveport, La, on the
i2th day OF November 1913. Claim
ant names as witnesses ]. B. Brow
der of Hosston, La; Jack Wilson Of
Hosston, La; Luke Wade of Hosston
La; Simon Samuels Of Hosston, La
JOHN +. NUTTALL, Register
Caucasian, Oct. 5, 1913.
The Caucasian., 1913-11-04
GENERAL SWINE EXHialt.
New Concrete Building to Accomnc
date the Exhibits at Louisiana Fair.

No effort has been left undone by
the Louisiana States Fair anagement
in its endeavor to make the general
swine division thoroughly popular ana
profitable. This is shown by the splen-
lid accommodations provided and largo
number of premiums offered.
There is brand new concrete swine
barn, containing 240 pens, with accom-
modations for 1000 head of swnie. The
floors, as well as all other portions or
the structure, are concrete. Flowing
EARNS for caring for the swim, which
always are brought to the Louisiana
water is also provided to MAKE the
building absolutely clean and sanitary
and pleasing to spectators as well as
comfortable and convenient Tor exhib-
itors and exhibits. There are also other
Fair in large numbers
AS a safeguard, the management re-
quires the immuniZing of all swine eX-
hibits. They must be Vaccinated be-
fore going into the exhibit department.
A veterinarian to look after this phase
Of the business is on hand constantly.
There will be $500 in premiums
awarded. The judging will be done by
j. Il. Dodge of Lowell, Mass F. ).
Hamilton of Natchtoches, La, will be
uperintendent. only four breeds are
invited in this contest. namely: Berk-
shire, Poland Chinas Tamworths and
Duroc Jerseys.
Catalogues and premium lists are
free Apply to l.. N. Brueggerhoff.
Shreveport, Secretary. o
The Caucasian., 1913-11-04
LOUISIANA JERSEY CATTLE
win Ee on Exhibition at the State Fair
of Louisiana at Shreveport.

Prizes aggregating $500 will be
awarded the winners in the Louisiana
Jersey Cattle Division of the Louisiana
State Fair this year. The prizes, which
promise to draw a splendid lot of fine
blooded animals TO the cattle barns en-
the Fair grounds. have been offered by
the state Fair Association for the dou-
BILE purpose Of inducing exhibitors to
participate in this department and also
to lend encouragement to the raising of
Jerseys in Louisiana. Besides the gen.
eral premiums, the Jersey Breeders
Association. product of the State, will
also offer trophies
Indications are that there will be
Gloss. to 200 Jerseys on exhibition this
year. The first contest held last year.
resulted in an exhibition Of seventy
nine head The enthusiasm was great,
and it has been freely predicted that
the second contest will be very much
larger.
The judging will be by H. c. Van
Pelt of Waterloo, Iowa. 1t promises to
be a hard task, owing to the close rival
ry and fine exhibits that are prom
Used
The catalogue and premium list are
free. Write to Secretary l.. N. Brueg-
gerhoff for copies The Fair opens NO
vember 8 and runs through November