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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-01

Noticeable among the improvements
to local institutions during the year
Just closed are the strides made by
the Marshalltown School Of Fine Arts,
which has shown growth that is quite
remarkable. Since The school was
founded three years ago it has grown
from one teaching pianoforte only to
one that gives instruction in several of
the finer arts.
That many people from outside
towns are brought to Marshal!town
every week during the school year is
shown from the enrolment records.
which contain the names of from TWEEN
ty to fifty pupils who spend one day a
week in the city taking lessons in one
branch or another. The enrolment
runs from 100 to $50, with the winter
term usually the heavier. Minnesota,
Missouri, and WASHINGTON are included
in the residence states of pupils, aside
from Iowa. from which the school
draws its largest patronage.
Beginning Was Modest.
The origin Of what is now the Mar
sha!ltown School Of Fine Arts was
very modest, the school having been
started by Misses Bessie W. Parker
ard Catherine Sutphen for the teach
inf Of pianofCrte. Voice was added
later, as were also violin and elocu-
ton.
On March l Of the year just closed
the school was taken over by w. II.
Gilbert as manager and company
formed tC finance it.
This company was incorporated I'M
der the name of the MarshalltoWn
School Of Fine Arts The home of the
school is on the fourth floor of the Ma
sonic temple, where elegant studios
have been established. The school now
has in its faculty four teachers of pl-
ano, one of pipe organ, one OF voice
one Of elocution, and two Of manual
arts.
Has Wholesome Influence.
A side from it's value to the city com
mercially, in attracting students to the
city, the school also has a wholesome
influence on the community in a must
cal way, and tends to create a musical
environment that in encouraging
especially to younger people 1t will
provide to many who may be gifted
musically, but are not able to go away
for study, an opportunity to gain the
best instruction possible without leav-
ing home.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1913-01-01
RN[ ARTS SCHOOL
DRAWS PEOPLE HERE.
FROM TWENTY TO FIFTY STU.
DENTS VISIT CITY EVERY
WEEK FOR LESSONS.
SCHOOL HAS GROWN
DURING PAST YEAR

Enrolment runs From 100 to 200 =
HAS Grown From Schoo. Of Music to
Cne Teaching Many Fine Arts Dur
ing Three Years Time Influence
OF Community Good.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Mothers Day.

Mothers Day, about which there
seems to be some doubt as to the
date, is always the second Sunday In
May, the date this year is the nth
Of May. This day has been approved
by the governors of 40 States. This
tender recognition of the love and
devotion of mothers, by public
celebration in the churches, was es-
tablished by Miss Anna Jarvis OF
Philadelphia, whose address is 203t
North 18th street. The white carna-
ton, whose emblem is love, is the
chosen flower. All interested are
asked to wear the flower and send
one to any mother who is unable to
be out and enjoy the exercises OF
the day.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
The Parcel POSt-Efficiency and
Safety.

Monroe News-Star: To test the eff
ficiency and safety of the parcel
post a silver dollar fastened to a
card by two strips of paper was sent
to member of the ST. Paul Dis
patch staff, and it reached its des-
tination in good time. The fact that
money can be sent through the mail
in this way may force the govern
ment to make some new regulations
Or stand the chance of losing on its
money order business. For instance,
the cost Of sending $50 by postal
money order is zoe. By sending it
through the parcel post and having
it insured the charge is only 12c. In
other words, almost any amount of
long as it doesn't weigh
too much-can be sent by parcel
post for trivial sum and insured
for 10c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04

lished today, of whichhe IS reputed
to be the author, exhibits himself
the future German Emperor, as an
unbeliever in the possibility of ever
abolishing war.
He declares that dir!oma0y., may
delay and occasionally aveftN pom
ficts, but THE sword Will remain
The final and decisive fpctor until
the worlds end
In another passage he Pys: 4Sliy
with the support Of our pod sword
can we maintain that plafe IN the
sun which is due to us bufSwhich is
not willingly accorded to u{.
The author points out Germany
unfortunate geographical position
and warns his countrymen that the
German army and navy must De
kept continually at The highest
point Of efficiency. He says that IN
creasing commerclalism and ne de-
sire for riches threaten to destroy
the old ideals since for the hndls-
turbed earning of money on needs
peace at any price. History SHOWS
that the nations in which comimer-
cia] interests have decided their
policy have ended ingloriously. 49,
He appeals to all Germans to be
ready to sacrifice their blood and
their possessions, and continues:
Then the world may be full of
devils arrayed in arms against US,
but we shall conquer"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
The Far Port.

Down the time Of drifting years,
Under sun and moon and star,
Guided by our hopes and fears
Life's frail boat drifts on afar.
Many ports where we would stay
Seem SO peaceful, fair and still;
But they hold us for a day,
And we go nor know our will.
Fairy isles ahead we see,
Sun-kissed set in wondrous blue,
When near their entertainments fee,
And we seek for regions new.
But the new so soon is old,
Old desires so soon are gone;
We lay waste the moments gold
Some fresh hope to follow on.
So the far port calls and calls
With its waters still untried;
This fair port when twilight falls
We shall reach on life'e far tide.
Geo. Lawrence Andrews.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
the month. This is a much needed
and greatly appreciated generosity.
Personal Mention.

Mrs. Felix Williams left Thursday
for Nashville to attend the produc-
ton Of the Greek play to be given
in that city in which her sister, Mrs.
Benton McMillin, has the leading
part The lovely little daughter,
Miss Elinor NcMilIin, will dance IN
certain striking scenes Of the play.
The Nashville press is enthusiastic
in praise of the May festival and
prediction of its great success in
photo play production. In that case
the reels are sure soon to be in the
possession of Shrvport's up-to-date
managers.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Parents Celebration,

Delegates from the Mothers I'm
ion and the mothers of the Central
kindergarten Club met on Monday
to arrange for parents celebration
to be held Tuesday evening, May 6,
at o'clock, in the central school
kindergarten. An interesting pro-
gramme has been arranged. Mrs,
Schuster is general chairman of ar
engagements. Other chairmen and
committees are as follows: Refresh
ments, Mrs. /. Holland, J. Groner, A.
B. Kelly; serving committee, Mrs. ].
D. Lee; decorations, Mrs. F. A.
Wolfe; lights, Mrs. w. B. Love; re-
ception, Mrs. C. L. Wheeler.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
u. D. G.. Work.

A new chapter U. D. C. is in sight
at Minden. This is the good news
brought back by Mrs. Youree and
Mrs. Young who visited Minden the
past week for the purpose of arous-
ing a real interest in u. ID. C. work.
Mrs. Youree and Mrs. Young were
entertained at the home of Mrs.
TRULY Chaffe Miller, where twenty
five ladies met and welcomed them.
Literature was distributed in regard
to the work of the Daughters of the
Confederacy, and a most inspiring
little talk was given by Mrs. Youree.
The chapter in Minden is assured.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
To the Teachers of Louisiana.

4
The Louisiana State Library As
ISOLATION has ready for circulation a
collection of books to be sent out
into the rural communities in the
form of travelling Libraries. Each
library contains about forty vol
umes, one-half the books being
adult fiction, one-f0urth juvenile
books, and the remaining fourth
adult non-fiction. Each library will
be sent in a shipping case in which
the books can be kept and from
which they can be circulated. Any
school, any store, any study club, or
collection of individuals, desiring to
receive these books, are asked to-
send application to the secretary OF
the association, Miss Helen Wells
Dodd, Tulane University Library,
New Orleans. The only requirement
made Of those borrowing the library
is simply signed agreement Of two
persons to circulate the books, make
good unnecessary loss or damage
and pay drayage and freight charge
both ways. A library may be kept
for three months and renewed for.
three months longer if necessary.
Free books for all the people, this
is movement in which all eua-
Gators are alike interested.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Patriotic Meetings d. A. r.

Pelican Chapters meeting for May
will be held with Mrs. Geo. R. Will
son at her home on Oakland street
Shreveport Chapter will hold it,
meeting with Mrs C. S. Chapman on
Louisiana street.
Annual election of officers will
take place.
Mrs. Robert Hinton and children
of Mississippi, who have been the
pleasant guests of Hrs. H. S. Hinton
and Mrs. Ellen Stacey, have re-
turned home.
Mrs. R. ]. Ellington is visiting hel
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. S. Pres
fridge.
Mrs. Harry Undertake and little
daughter, who were on a visit t6
their mother, Mrs. Donna Timber
lake, was called back to Dallas by
the death of Mrs. Undertakes aunt
Miss Cornelia Vile has returned
to her home in Henderson, KY, after
a pleasant visit to friends in this
city.
Miss Ottie Powell, who was a pa
tient for several days at the North
Louisiana Sanitarium, has returned
to her home at Pelican.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leon r. Smith anC
little son Blanchard made delight
full few days visit to New Orleans
the past week, reaching home Sat
urday morning.
Mrs. Ben Gray with her little
daughter Helen left Saturday fol
Salisbury, Nd, to visit her aunt
Miss Fish and her sister Miss Car
RE Fish.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Florsheim
Miss Lolita Florsheim, and Mr.. Ber-
nard Florsheim, will leave soon fol-
Atlantic City for the summer.
Mrs. Ettienne Bourgeois of New
Orleans, sister of Mrs. Allen Rem
dali, and Mrs. w. G. Dalzell, is il
at the Schumpert Sanitarium.
The friends of Mrs. H. P. Well:
are grieved to know that she is il
at her home on Jordan street.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of Oakland
Cemetery Association was held lasI
Wednesday at the sections lodge
Full report of the years work was
made by the secretary, Mrs. Richard
Furman, and treasurer's report by
Mrs. F. H. Gosman. Both reports
were received with expression OF
thanks for the excellent showing
and the careful attention given to
the keeping of these reports.
Report of grounds committee was
submitted by the chairman, Mrs
Richard Furman. Mrs. Furman> is
ably assisted by Miss Nettie P. Bois-
seau and Mrs. Ada Delay. This is 9
standing committee and a most i'm
portant one, as entire supervision of
the work at the cemetery is made
weekly by the members of the COM.
mittee. Lots taken care of by the
association, which is separate ano
apart from the general work of the
cemetery, are inspected before the
work is paid for, which insures care
and proper attention.
The association is fortunate in
having two very capable and indus
trious negro men, regularly en-
ployed, who take a special pride iI
their work, having been in the SER
vice of the association for severa
years.
At the close of the business meet
ing election of officers followed
President, Mrs. Matte H Williams
first vice president, Miss Nettie P
Boisseau; second vice president
Mrs. Ada Delay; recording secre-
tary, Mrs. Richard Furman; CORE
spending secretary, Mrs. Walter ia
cobs; treasurer, Mrs. F. H. Gosman
Grounds committee appointed; Mrs
Richard Furman chairman, Miss
Nettie Boisseau, Mrs. Ada Delay
Mrs. Bryan Ards, Mrs. Mabel Nor
wood.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04

Mrs. Johnston, is a very accom-
plished musician, and was cOmpli-
mented with the presidency of the
State Teachers Music Association
for two years. At the recent con-
yention of the association in New
Orleans, Mr.. Maxwell, director OF
music in Sophie Newcomb College,
was elected to succeed Mrs. John
ston. Mr.. Maxwell finds the associa-
lion in good working condition, and
fine spirit of musical enthusiasm,
which he says was aroused by the
first president Of the association,
Mrs Rebekah Elliston Johnston
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Fruits and Nuts.

APPLES Green $i.40; red $i.50a
i.75; none in barrels.
ORANGES California Valencias
per box S3.75a400.
LEMONS-Per box B.5Oa6.75.
WALNUTS-Per lib. Is i-2c.
PEANUTS Raw hand picked per
b. 7a8c; roasted fc higher.
RAISNS- box $i.75.
ALMONDS-per Id. i9c.
COCOANUTS-Per 100 $5.00a6.00.
BRAZIL NUTS Per lb. 13c.
pEGANS-Per lb. f8c.
GURRANTS-per ptckage &c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Succession Notice.

No.. i6, 535-First District Court, Par
ish of Caddo, State of Louisiana:
Succession of M. C. Elstner.
Notice is hereby given that Aleck
Boarman has this day filed final ac-
count and tableau of distribution in
said succession, and unless oppose
lion be made thereto within the
time pecified by law the same will
be duly homologated as prayed for.
Witness the Hon. T. F. Bell. judge
Of said court, this 10th day of April
1913. A. S. HARDIN,
Deputy Clerk.
Caucasian, April %, 1913.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
rotary is Miss Mamie Blake Lindsay

rotary is Miss Mamie Blake Lindsay
Persons wanting assistance of any
kind are requested to register with
the secretary. Any family or bust
ness firm wanting capable help are
asked to communicate with the Sec
rotary. Any member Of the council
having given aid will please notify
the secretary, so that the charity
will not be duplicated. Office hours
Of secretary from $3.50 to 1890 am.
and from 1 to 2 o'clock pm. Street
address 40 Travis street. Old phone
728. New phone 22S.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
State Officers of Kings Daughters.

Those interested in the splendid
work of the Kings Daughters that
was consecrated by the lifetime
devotion Of the beloved Sophie
Wright, now gone to her heavenly
reward, will rejoice to know that
the work is being carried only ably
and devotedly by Mrs. w. B. Somer-
vile, president, with Miss Kate
Eastman, one of New Orleans prom
inent public school teachers assist
ant president. The other State Off
GERS are Mrs. Alfred Beers, record
ing secretary; Mrs. G. A. Williams,
corresponding secretary; Mrs. D. M.
Hodgson, treasurer.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
ThinUS Good to Know.

A pinch of salt added to the
flour used for thickening gravy, be-
fore mixing with water, helps to
keep it from being lumpy. Stir with
fork.
To keep fresh, raisins and lemons
should be kept in glass jar with
top, to prevent getting hard and dry.
To remove stains: Raw potato will
remove stains from white oil cloth
Dustless dustcloth: Soak squares
Of old flannel or cheese cloth in
paraf1ine over night and wiring out
tightly. Wash in lukeWarm water.
Will last indefinitely.
How to treat a broom: Never Sc
lect a thick heavy broom. When it
gets short and stubby zip out the
lower line of thread and your broom
will be good for another three
months. To make it dustless, satu-
rate with kerosene and rub it into
the straws.
Boiling milk will destroy the I'M
pleasant taste of garlic or wild
onion.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Silver Tea.

The Alumni Society of the Daugh-
tiers of the Cross will give silver
tea on Thursday, May 8, from to 6
o'clock, at the Elks Club rooms. A
delightful short programme will be
given. Members and friends are cor
daily invited to attend.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Studio ODened.

Mrs. Rebekah Ellisten Johnston of
Centenary College will take pupils
TWO afternoons and two evenings
during the week at her studio cor
ner of Marshall and Stoner.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Appreciated Donation.

The association of Federated
Charities is indebted to the indie
pendent Ice Company for a gener-
Gus donation of ice for the month of
May. Five ice books have been sent
to the president with the privilege
Of using ten pounds day during
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
It's May.

The sky is blue above us,
The blossoms at our feet
Are starred with yellow buttercups,
The spring-time air is sweet.
The trees are white with blossoms
That scent the early morn
And the farmer and his helpers
Are busy planting corn.
And pretty Robin Redbreast
Sings carols all the day,
And early. every morning
He sings Wake up, It's May"
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Flour and Meal.

Flour and Meal.
FLOUR-High patent $3.50; sec
Ond patent 1925; extra fancy $500.
common $500; sacks 10c less.
MEAL-Standard 24-lb sacks 38c /;
cream 24-lb SACKS 42c; cream meal
in wood 1856.
GRITS-Per Dbl. $685..
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
DR.. L. G. Allen.

Office in the Cooper Building. DR..
Allen is a graduate of both schools
and carries a full line of homeopa-
thic remedies. Special attention to,
chronic diseases.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
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?, 1913-05-04
The Sword the Final Arbiter.

1t has been reported from Berlin
that Crown Prince Frederick Will
liam in writing the preface to a
book on Germany in Arms" pub
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
FeedStuHS.

FeedStuflS.
OATS-Per bushel SOC.
CORN-Per bushel SOC. s
BRAN-Per 90-lb. sack $f.i5.
CHOPS-Per sack $i.30.
HAY-Per ton: Arkansas $3.50;
timothy $1,000, alfalfa $3.50, Mexi-
can native alfalca $1,000.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Making a Good Cake.

1t takes careful, intelligent per-
son to make good cake.
First: 1t is necessary to cream the
sugar and butter to a froth, before
adding anything else. If properly
creamedl it will look like whipped
cream. Take the chill off the milk
and the flour to which you have
added the baking powder; so you
can add little flour and a little
milk, beating smoothly until all the
flour and milk are used. When
about half the flour is used, begin
adding the beaten eggs, flour and
milk and soon there will be no
Jumps but light fluffy cake, it
baked carefully in a moderately hot
oven. Use good pulverized sugar,
which shows a grain when rubbed
between the fingers. Use good grade
of pastry flour.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Over Half-C Century.

Humphreys Specifies have
been used by tho people with
satisfaction for more than 30
ysars. Medical Book sent free.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
PROVISION MARKET

Quotations Carefully Revised and
Corrected.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Chickens and Eags

CHICKENS-Per d0z.: Hens 35.50a
600; fryers $50; br0ilers $3.50.
TURKEYS-Per ID. i5c.
COCKS, guineas and culls 500.
DUCKS-Per dozen 800.
EGGS-Per dozen i5c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
note$ and News
Of Interest
ssas By IN. +. u. .**s*

A very timely article on "A New
Idea in State Schools" written by
Raymond Reordan, appears III the
Craftsman Magazine.
He says: "The great difficulty with
public education is that we take it
lOr granted the State owes US as
much and more than it gives. We
are wards of the State; that is true,
but no one deserves from the State
more than he can repay to the
State. The pupils who flock to our
agricultural courses, which the gov
eminent is now furnishing in its ex-
perimental stations and farming
demonstrations, study mainly to
enable themselves to better their
financial condition. The idea that
they owe the government in return
at least good citizenship does not
occur to them.
A farming community should not
send its boys to college to learn
scientific farming; the public school
can teach the laboratory principles
just as we'll. The government should
give each community the help it
needs in instructing boys and girls
along scientific lines. Each commu-
nifty should have its quarter section,
the land to be farmed by the boys
and girls.
Boys who attend the average pub
lie or high school do not often re-
turn to the farm and when they do
are usually useless. A farm school
should be possible in every COM
munity and properly managed
would afford revenue for the public
school of the district
1t is a waste to give more to IN
stitutions for higher learning. The
college graduate is not always a de-
sirable attachment to a working
community.
Expert knowledge we must have,
but the expert who has not learned
through doing, lacks balance.
The so-called new education is
but revival of the old, called to
life by earnest men who feel the
failure of the schools in many sub
jects.
If you would put the, seed of hon
est toll in the youth of the land,
then center your thought, your
finances, your strength on the child
when he starts to school.
Waste no time with any school
effort dealing with pupils beyond
the adolescent age. Vocational work
will never put stock into race, if
industry of mind and muscle has
not been instilled in the boy or girl
before sixteen.
Our common schools teach pupils
from books, but not the dignity OF
toll. Our children do not labor
enough and thus are restless and
dissatisfied.
Our schools do too much in GER
tain lines for the children, and as a
result the child can do little for
himself.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Coffee,

COFFEE-Per h.: Fair II i-2c;
medium tic; better grades 20c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Hog Products.

BACON-Clear rib sides i4c; dry
salt i3c.
HAMS-Per lib. f7c.
LARD-Per Id: Tierce compound
lie; pure lard IL t-2c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Dairy Products,

BUTTER Country, good to choice
15c; fancy creamery SIC; lib bricks
Sc.
CHEESE-Per h.: Daisy i8c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
SUGAR and MOlaSses.

Standard granulated per
1880, choice Y. c. 4f-2c.
MOLASSES-Choice Soc; prime
SIC; common Csc; pure sugar horse
45c.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Work Of the Library Committee.

The State Library Association is
beginning an active campaign with
the object of obtaining from the
next General Assembly State LII
brary Commission for Louisiana and
an appropriation for the sending
out of travelling Libraries by such
a commission.
But before this is done the asso-
citation will itself put the movement
on foot At the recent convention at
Donaldsonville a travelling library
committee was appointed, of which
Mr.. VIM. Beer of the Howard Me-
mortal Library is chairman. The
other members are Miss Minnie M.
Bell, Tulane University library, and
Mrs. Matte H Williams, Public
School library, Shreveport.
The Caucasian. (Shreveport, La.) 1900-192?, 1913-05-04
Sunday School Teachers Meet.

The graded Union of Elementary
Sunday School teachers of Shreve-
port held the regular. business
meeting Wednesday afternoon in
the council chamber, City Hall. The
president, Mrs. E. G. Cameron had
charge of the meeting and Mrs,
Claude L. Jones led the devotional
exercises.
Mrs. L. Grain led in prayer.
Mrs. Edgar Peppler, accompanied
by Mrs. P. M. Welsh sang the beau
tiful sacred song 1.-THE Ways OF Man
are Narrow, but the Ways of God
are Wide" Mrs. w. H. Strube gave
an interesting account of the Sun
day School Convention recently held
in Alexandria.
Mrs. Cameron conducted an in
structive round table of questions
and answers-the same she had
used at the convention.
Mrs. j. D. Wilkinson was elected
junior vice president.
Six new members were enrolled.
A cluster of violets was added to
the streamers of white and green
ribbons.
A pretty incident of every meeting
is giving flowers to each member
who attends, and these are attached
to the streamers.
There are no dues-but free will
offering at each meeting.
Mrs. Victor Hardy was selected as
press reporter.