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The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Pruned Fruit Twigs for Bloom.

Spring is often in florists windows
several weeks before her time by the
sprays Of apple, cherry, peach and
pear arrayed attraetively in jars. After
the late pruning in the orchard is done
sort out the punches which are to be
forced into bloom. Select well budded
twigs and symmetrical branches from
each variety Of tree. Take the twigs
you desire to force into the house, af-
ter slicing off the bark with a sharp
knife on opposite sides Of the stem at
the outer bark and to bear the white
wood underneath, but do not mar the
surface. This is a trick of Japanese
flower wixardry and causes the buds
to swell and sprout much earlier than
if the twigs were left in their natural
state. The wood fibre soaks up the wa
ter by capillary attraction. Put the
sprays into stone jar, partly filled
with cool water and set in cool dark
place. After ten days bring. the twlgs
to the light and remove the water from
the jars. The twigs should apepar very
plump and almost ready to burst. Re
fill the Jars with warm water, adding
to each a tablespoon full of household
ammonia. Set in a warm room in a
sunny window.
Three weeks from the date that the
branches were brought in they should
begin to bloom. The period Of their
bloom may sometimes be heightened
by keeping the stems in shade as much
as possible. Jars of undecorated Amer
lean pottery are suitable receptacles
for these blossom laden branches.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
An Interesting Talk.

The pupils and teachers of the
high school were greatly Entertained
last Wednesday afternoon by Mr.
Farrar Zerbe in his tai kon coins,
their size, value and antiquity. Mr..
Zerbe is a scholar, well versed on
the subject, his travels and investi-
cations, gave strong personal in
terest to his discussions. Mr.. Zerbe
was also ready with answers to all
questions asked.
AS president for several years of
the American Numismatic AssOcia-
ton, he is able to establish the au-
thenticity of every coin in his large
and valuable collection. Through
the courtesy of the directors of the
First National Bank, Mr.. Zerbe's
cases of coin were displayed in the
bank the part of the week and
proved a most interesting and in
structive means of getting an intel
ligent idea Of the money of the
world, in ancient and modern times.
Mr.. Zerbe gave the origin of money
and told how the standard coin of
dierenfft nations, can not to be of
different metals.
1t is said that a study of Roman
coins alone would be a complete
study of the Roman Empire.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
A Noble Woman Honcred.

The Fort Meyers (Fla.) Press gives
full account Of the Z. D. C. chapters
organized March 6 in Fort Meyers.
The point of special interest to those
Of us who hold in affectionate remem-
brance the family of Col. L. NJ. Mutt
and treasure the memory of his gallant
services to his country and splendid
record of citizenship. is that his wife
was made sponsor to the company and
her name given to it. The press notice
taken from Fort Meyer papers follows:
1.-THE organization Of the Daughters
of the Confederaey in this city select
ed wisely in choosing the name Of Mrs.
Of the society here, and paid honor to
one to whom honor is due Mrs
Mutt is woman of large heart and
brain and has lived an active, help
full life wherever her lot has been cast.
She was constant companion to her
husband who was an officer in the Con-
federate service, and rendered aid and
comfort to many who were sufferers in
that struggle. Since coming to this
country where she located on Sanibel
with her family quarter of GEN.
fury ago, she has ever been helpful in
all good works.
More than twenty eyars ago Mrs.
Mutt and her three talented daughters,
with Mrs. Mutt brother, Mr.. J. K.
Ashmore, left Shreveport for Florida.
They made home on the island, San
ibe1, near the Florida coast. News of
the death Of Mr.. Ashmore a year ago
was received with sorrow by his old
friends in this city. Mrs. Mutt and her
daughters still make their home in
Florida. Misses Mamie and Lettie
Mutt are teachers and hold response
BILE positions in the schools of Alva and
Fort Meyers. Friends of the family
here will be glad to know that Mrs.
Nuts health is good and that she is
enjoying the evening Of her days in
the companionship Of her devoted
daughters and many warm apprecia
tive friends. Miss Cordy Mutt is tai
ented writer, and is occupied with lit
erary work and the domestic duties of
their pleasant island home.
Their friends in Shreveport will not
forget them.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
The Florida State President.

Active in the organization Of the
Letitia Ashmore Mutt Chapter U. D.
c., was the State president, of whom
the Fort Myers Press makes the fol
lowing complimentary mention:
"That Sister Esther Carlotta, the
State president Of the United Daugh-
tiers of the Confederacy, is appreciated
in personality as well as a speaker,
was demonstrated yesterday afternoon
at the public reception in her honor
at the Gwynne residence on Fowler
street. All the so ladies who were pres
emit the day before returned and helped
swell the number of those who at
tended to something close on to $50
interested and enthusiastic admirers of
the charming guest, who is so lovely in
appearance, so charming in manner and
so entertaining in speech that those
who meet her at once fall in love. The
old Confederate Veterans in body
and separately paid their respects dur
ing the day to the distinguished hon
orary members Of their body, who at
their last State reunion in Lake City
received from them a special resolu-
ton of thanks and appreciation of her
service
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Personals.

Captain Crawford has returned
from Washington, where he attend
ed the Inauguration with Mrs. Craw-
ford, and his daughter, Miss Lola
Crawford, Master Edward Crawford,
Misses Fay Alcocke and Myrtle
Hamilton. The ladies will not return
until Thursday.
Mrs. M. C. Hambrick, who has
been visiting her daughter, MRS. w.
M. Ledbetter, has returned to her
home in Brookhaven, Miss.
Mrs. Allen Kendall and little son
Collie have returned from Oklahoma.
Mrs. w. I. Ingersoll is at home
from pleasant visit to relatives in
Houston.
Mrs. John Orme's pleasant guest,
Mrs. T. D. Allen, has returned to her
home in Chicago.
Mrs. E. A. Welsh, is still at the
North Louisiana Sanitarium and is
progressing rapidly toward recov-
cry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Whe!ess and
children will soon become members
of the household of their mother,
Mrs. H. H. Wheless on Jordan street,
giving possession of their own home
to Mr.. and Mrs. Roger Whe1ess.
Miss Grace Jones, the charming
guest of Miss Lurline Graham, left
during the week for New Orleans,
where she will make visit Before
returning to her home in Virginia.
Mrs. w. X. Miller and children Of
Vicksburg, who have been visiting
Mrs. S. R. Jennings, left during the
week for their home.
Mrs. Will Hutchinson is entertain
ing her niece, Mrs. VIM. Johnson of
Fort Worth.
Mrs. C. R. Webster has returned
from Dallas, where she visited rel
atives.
Friends of Mrs. Peter Youree are
glad to know that she has entirely
recovered from a recent sharp at
tack of grippe.
Mrs. Charles Randall, who is a pa
tient at the North Louisiana SANTA
rum, is improving and will soon be
removed to her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert A. Steele have
returned from their wedding trip
and are at home with Mr.. and Mrs.
Stephenson on Creswell street.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Notes and News
Of Interest
$3.50 By m. +. ". $3.50

Easter, the great festival of the
Christian year, observed in COM
memoration of the resurrection of
our blessed Lord, is near at hand.
From Greenland's icy mountains to
India's coral strand, on the sea and
on the land, wherever there are
Christians, praise and prayer will
ascend to heaven on Easter pro-
claiming Christ our Lord is risen to-
day! 1t is the most beautiful festi-
val of the year. Nature is bursting
into bud and blossom and leaf; and
we feel joy and renewed hope in this
resurrection Of the plant world.
Winters sleep is over, and the time
Of the singing of birds has come.
Easter is named from the Teuton
goddess of spring, Austro. The
Christians of Jerusalem and after
them those of the Asiatic churches
generally were accustomed to hold
the feast of Easter on the same day
with the Jewish Passover, which
was held on the f4th day of Nissan
(March) then reckoned the first
month of the year. This was changed
by the Council of Nice A.. D. 325,
which fixed the date for Easter on
the first Sunday after the first full
moon that occurs after the 2ist of
March, the time of the vernal equi-
nox, called the paschal full moon.
Easter thus always occurs be-
tween March % and April 25, and it
is the great movable feast of the
Christian year.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Annual Convention.

Plans for the entertainment of the
State Federation of Womens Clubs,
which will meet here the second week
in April, have been completed. Re
ports of various committees fere made
to the general chairman, Mrs NJ. R.
Purnell, at the meeting last week. Mrs.
Percy Pennybaker, president of the
General Federation, will speak on Mon
day evening. Tuesday afternoon the
Chamber of Commerce will give an
auto ride to the ladies. Monday after
noon reception will be given.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Where Cats Are Wanted.

The sacred city of Fee was so IN
tested with rats that the Sultan issued
an order for thousands of cats to be
brought to Morocco. In Hong Kong
there is law making it compulsory to
keep eats in every home, and in the
German colony Of Togo theogovernor
issued an order for cats to be kept In
all hospitals, schools and prisons.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
An Ordinance

Granting to the Southwestern Gas
and Electric Company the right
to build and construct and main
tain gas lines and gas mains, to-
gether with electric lines and
poles and transformers, over and
across and under the roads IN
Caddo Parish as follows:
Section 4. Be it ordained by the
Police Jury Of the Parish of Caddo,
in legal and regular session con-
vened, that the right is hereby
granted to the Southwestern Gas
and Electric Company, it's success
ors and assigns, to build, construct
and maintain over and across and
under the public roads in the Parish
of Caddo, as given in section 4, gas
lines and mains and also electric
lines, poles, transformers, ETC., for
the purpose of conveying and dis
tributing either artificial or natural
gas and electric lights and electric
current, for time equal to the cor
porate existence of said company.
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, that
in constructing said gas lines, gas
mains, electric lines and electric
light poles. said Southwestern Gas
and Electric. Company shall do so in
a manner so as not to obstruct or
interfere with the free use of said
roads, and in laying its gas mains
and gas lines said company shall
bury same beneath the surface not
less than two and one-half feet, and
shall fill up all excavations made by
it and lamp the same so as to leave
the road in as good condition as be-
fore said work was done; and in the
erection of its poles for its electric
light line and wires, it shall erect
the same in such a manner as not to
Obstruct the roads or interfere with
the drainage of the roads.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, that
the said Southwestern Gas and Elec-
trio Company shall have the right
at all times to go in and upon said
roads for the purpose of changing
or repairing its said poles, lines or
electric lines, and may alter and
change the same at ito pleasure, but
always subject to the obligation not
to impede or interfere with traffic,
and to leave the saidor roads in as
good condition as at the present
time, and should ever the grade of
said roads be changed it shall be
the duty of said company to take
up and remove its said pipes, poles
and lines at its own expense, and to
reconstruct the same in accordance
with this ordinance without any
charge to the Parish of Caddo.
All of its work to be done under
the supervision of the parish en-
gineer and subject to his approval.
Sec 4. Be it further ordained, that
the said Southwestern Gas and Flee
trio Company be given the above
right on the following roads:
Public road running north and
south through Lake View Subdivis-
ion in the east half of the northwest
quarter of section 3, township Il
north, range IL west, Caddo Parish.
Road on north and south center
line of section 81, township 10 north,
range IA west, from the western
terminus of Hotchkiss street of the
City of Shreveport into the Rocky
Bridge road, which extends from
Shreveport to Blanchard.
Sec. 5. Be it further ordained, that
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16

Fiction, from this dear and only
daughter.
Miss Hooker holds the responsible
position of principal of the Grand
Cane High School and having so re-
Gently returned from Massachusetts,
she is unable to again leave, without
serious inconvenience to the school,
The deepest sympathy of friends
here and in Grand Cane is extended
to Miss Hooker.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Shower for Miss Walters

The young ladies of the First
Baptist Church gave a miscellaneous
shower, Tuesday afternoon, in COM
pliment to the beloved young girl
of the congregation, Miss Eunice
Walters, whose marriage to Mr.
Moseley is to be celebrated in the
church Wednesday 18th inst, at II
o'clock. Friends are cordially in
vited by Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Walters to attend the marriage OF
their daughter.
The Walter oseley briday party
will be entertained at dinner Mon
day evening by Mrs. Blower and
Miss Eta Blower at their home ID
Park Place.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Colonel Swami iii.

The serious illness Of Col. ]. S.
Swami at his plantation home in
Bossier is matter Of deep concern
to Col. and Mrs. Swann's friends in
Shreveport. Colonel Swann's failing
health for the past year makes the
matter of his recovery doubtful, and
his family and friends most anxious.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Advent of SDrinU.

10, the winter is past, the rain is
over and gone, and the flowers ap-
pear on the earth; the time of the
singing of birds is come, and tn.
voice of the turtle is heard in our
land; the fig tree putteth forth her
green figs, and the vines with the
tender grapes give a good smell
Song of Solomon.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
FREE BOOK

On the treatment of Horses, Cattle.
Sheep. Dogs, Hogs, Poultry, Birds ane
Trained Animals, mailed free.
For Every Living Thing on the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifies.
a. A. For FEvERs. Milk Fever. Lung Fever.
b. b. For sPRAINs. Lameness. Rheumatism.
G. C. For SORE Throat. Epizootic. Distemper.
u. u. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
Il. e. For COUGHS. Colds. Influenza.
r. r. For collie. Bellyache. Diarrhea.
G. g, Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
IL II. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders.
I. 1. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango. Eruptions.
J. x. For BAD CONDITION. Indigestion.
so cts. each bottle.
Veterinary Oil for Hoofs &c. $1.00.
Stable Case, full outfit 500.
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt
eprice.
nnphreys' Homeo. Medicine Co.. Cor. wuua1
- Ann Streets. New York. q
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Meeting of Stockholders.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the Guarantee
Oil Company Iimited will be held
on the 18th day of April, 1918, at the
office of ]. D. Wilkinson, in Shreve-
port, for the purpose of considering
such business as may be submitted
J.F. ROCHELL, President.
Shreveport, La, March IL, 1913.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
The Homing Pigeon.

When Senator Foraker lived in
Washington he had flock of pigeons.
To test the homing instinct he one day
caught a pigeon. marked it with blue
ribbon, put it in basket and took it
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16

with him to Arlington Heights where
it was liberated. In the evening when
he returned home he was greatly inter
ested and delighted to find that the
blue ribbon pigeon was there feeding
with the flock.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Recital

Circle Two, Noel Memorial Church
Mrs. R. d. Shumate, leader, will give
a recital at the church, Monday
evening 18th inst, for the benefit
Of the parsonage.
A charming musical program has
been arranged The public is cor
daily invited.
Free will offering.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Succession Notice

No. i7.OOi.- First District Court 0l
Louisiana: Succession Of Robert
J. Alexander.
Notice is hereby given that VIII
liam |. IngersoIl has this day applied
to be appointed administrator OF
said succession, and unles sopposl-
ton be made thereto within the time
specified by law he will be appoint
ed as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. T. f. Bell, judge
of said court, this 18th day of March
1913. S. .. WILLIAMS
Caucasian, March 16. by. Clerk.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
ANNOUNCEMENT,

| hereby announce myself as d
candidate for District Judge at the
special election to be held for the
election of a successor to Judge +.
w. Sutherlin, resigned.
JOHN R. LAND.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Lost.

Miss Helen Taft lost rer pet poodle,
"Caruso," valued at $4,000, during the
Wilson inaugural ceremonies, about the
same time her father lost his grip on
the presidential chair, says a facetious
reporter.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Uraent Call

Mrs. Andrew Currie, treasurer OF
Shreveport Chapter U. D. C. urgent
ly requests the members who have
not paid the past years annual dues
to do so at once, as she is compelled
to make the years report before
May 1st.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Noel Memorial Market

Circle No. 3, of Noel Memorial
Church with Mrs. Kimel, chairman,
held their first market yesterday
afternoon, in front of Dreyfuss'
store.
Everything good for Sundays din
her onhand and found ready sale.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
DR. T.. C.. Allen.

Office in the Cooper Building. DR..
Allen is a graduate of both schools
and carries full line OF homeOpa-
THO remedies. Special attention to
chronic diseases.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16

If it is a question of quality and
price when it comes to stationery.
we would like to show you what we
have to offer. Phone 1000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Saturday Market

Mrs. w. C. Marshall was chairman
Of the Saturday Market, held yester-
day afternoon in the Kidd-Russ
building.
Cakes, beaten biscuits, Charlotte
Russo and other good things formed
ready sale.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Coffee.

COFFEE-Per h.: Fair II i-2c;
medium Tic; better grades 20c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Notice of Removal.

DR.. George A. Harper, Dentist, has
removed to the Hutchinson building,
on Texas street, opposite the court
house. Old phone 623.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Flour and Meal.

FLOUR-High patent $3.50; sec
Ond patent 1925; extra fancy $500.
common $500; sacks i0c less.
MEAL-Standard 24-lb sacks 35c;;
cream 24-lb sacks 4Oc; cream meal
in wood $3.50.
GRITS-Per Dbl. $4.40.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
FeedStuHS,

FeedStuHS.
OATS-Per bushel SOC.
CORN-Per bushel zoe.
BRAN-Per 90-lb. sack $t.15.
CHOPS-Per 90-lb. sack $1.20.
HAY-Per ton: Arkansas $3.50;
timothy $1,000, alfalfa $3.50, Mexi-
can native alfalca $500.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Sugar and MOlaSSeS.

SUGAR-Standard granulated per
43-4c; choice Y. C. 5-8c.
MOLASSES-Choice Soc; prime
SIC; common Csc; pure sugar ho"se
45c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
PROVISION MARKET
Quotations Carefully Revised and
Corrected.
Hoo Products.

BACON-Clear rib sides 13c; dry
sale t2c.
HAMS-Per Id. TIC.
LARD-Per lib: Tierce compound
Sc; pure lard t4t-2c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16

J
i5c; fancy creamery Csc; lib bricks
38c. --------
CHEESE-Per lb.: Daisy 10 i-2c.
~ Chickens and Eggs.
CHTCKENS-Per dOz.: Hens S4.50a
500; fryers $3.50; broiIers $3.50.
TURKEYS-Per Id, t5c.
COCKS, guineas and cuIls $500.
*DUCKS-Per dozen $500.
EGGS-Per dozen t5c.
Esculents.
CABBAGE-Fancy Northern per
III. i3-4c; Texas and La. 1-2c.
per box s325a3.75.
ONIONS Per bu.: Fancy Csc.
POTATOES-Per bushel 75a80c.
NAVY BEANS-Per lb. &c.
RUTABAGAS-Per Il. SAC.
Fruits and Nuts.
APPLES Green Si.4O; red Si.5Oa
ITS; none in barrels.
ORANGES California Valencias
per box S2.5Oa3.OOn
LEMONS-Per box S7.50a7.75.
WALNUTS.Per Id. 8i-2c
PEANUTS-Raw hand picked per
b. 7a8c; roasted fc higher.
RAISNS-Per box S1.75.
ALMONDS-Per Id. 21c.
COCOANUTS-Per 100 S5.00a6.00.
BRAZIL NUTS-Per Id. 13c.
PECANS-Per lib. 20c
CURRANTS-Per ptckage &c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
River Forecast

A fall will occur at Fulton and
Shreveport during next 49 hours.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16

this ordinance shall take effect from
and after its passage.
Introduced February 10, 1913.
WILLIAM WINTER,
President Pro Tenn.
Al. DURINGER, Clerk.
Adopted March Is, 1913.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16

Business sessions will be held in the
mornings Of the 18th, Sth and 9th, at 10
clock.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-03-16
Dairy Products.

BUTTER-Country, good to choice
i5c; fancy creamery Csc; lib bricks
2Rc -y
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-13
COMMON LAW MARRIAGE
Such Is Statement Now Attri-
buted To Tower Suit Plain
tiff.

In what purports to be an inter-
view with Miss Georgiana Burdick,
who claims to be the wife of Charlie
magne flower, Jr., in Philadelphia,
where she has lived since she, left
New Haven, the plaintiff, in the alien
alton suit against former Ambassador
Tower, claims that she and the young
Yale law student We're united in a
common law marriage. She claims
that before marrying she secured a
divorce from Herman w. Allen, a
young business man, then looked up
the law and found that a common law
marriage is legal in Connecticut. She
claims witnesses were ealded in, the
contract signed and that they never
had any question of the legality of the
marriage.
She says she was introduced to Tow
err by Charles Black, of Seattle, Wash.
in October, 1910, and that he persisted
in his attentions to her, and the fol-
lowingJanuary proposed marriage. She
declares she knew that one of the most
important things in a young mans ca
reer is his diploma and that if he mar
ried her and that fact became known
he would be expelled. so she did ev-
erything in her power, even to snub-
bling him and refusing to talk with
him or see him.
The Bridgeport evening farmer. [volume] (Bridgeport, Conn.) 1866-1917, 1913-10-13
FIRE HITS. ANSONIA
WITH $4,000 DAMAGE

Ansonia, Oct. 13-This city was
visited by the largest fire it has suf-
fered in years, yesterday and as a
result five stores, and several offices
and apartm e11ts in the heart of the
business section on Main street, are
completely wrecked, the property loss
being. roughly estimated at $50, 1000.
The fire, which it lis believed started
in the cellar of the SchoItz clothing
store in the Stewart block, was dis
covered by a man who roomed up
stairs and he fastened to send in an
alarm from box Al at the corner of
Main and Water streets. The fire
men quickly responded, but the fire
seemed to spread with lightning rapid
ity, and it twas with difficulty that
many of the. occupants of apartments
on the upper floor of the block gain
ed the street.