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The Yale expositor., 1913-08-28

Governor Ferris has appointed
James p Langley, of Detroit, as Off
cial stenographer of the court of de-
nestle relations OF Wayne county. o.
j. Howard, of Coloma. has been
named as member of the state yeter-
mary board for the term ending Au-
gust 10, 1915
In accordance with an act passed
during the last session of the legisla-
ture the governor has appointed Chas.
H. Whitcomb, of St Joseph, as chief
probation officer for the second judi
cial circuit.
Following are the members OF the
state board Of accountancy re-appoint
ed by Governor Ferris: Archibald
Bloomfield, of Big Rapids, for the
term ending January 1, 1915; Fred
erick A. Tilden, of Detroit, for the
term ending January 1, 1914; ID. w.
Springer, of Ann Ar5or for the term
ending January l, 1916.
w. A. Reynolds, of Big Rapids, has
been appointed as a delegate to the
Third American Road Congress to be
held at Detroii, September 20.
State Bacteriologist NJ L. Holm,
has compiled statistics showing that
there is more diphtherla in Michigan
during August than any other month
in the year, but at this season Of
the year it is a very mild form and
the mortality is very low.
During the past FIVE years the tests
made by Or. Holm during The month
of August have shown 70 positive and
&C negative. At no other time of the
year has the positives exceeded the
negatives. DR. Tolm says that most
CT the cases are in adults at this sea
son OF the year There seems TO be
general belief that most diph,herla
lses occur during the winter months,
mt this theory Is dlsproved accord
! ~ to DR.. Holm's figures.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
FOR THE CHILDREN
Animals Cure Themselves.

The great majority Of wild animals
instinctively know and hunt for them
selves certain herbs or soils or plants
which they know will have good effect
upon their aiment
The mongoose. for instance. when he
has been bitten by the deadly cobra.
eats as soon as he can find 1t certain
medicinal plant Other animals use
dust. mud. clay. etc, to rid themselves
of infection and parasites. 1t has been
noticed that animals in a district where
fever Is raging eat little, drink much
water and seek out quiet and dark
places in which to rest Cats eat catnip,
grass, etc, when they become run down,
just as dogs eat grass when they are
In need of tonic. Sheep and cows eat
certain herbs If they feel Illness creep
Ing upon them. An animal known to
be suffering with rheumatism will keep
In the sun as much as possible
When an animals leg is partly cut
off it will turn surgeon for itself and
complete the operation with its own
teeth.
Elephants, deer, birds and even ants
are known to bathe regularly and seek
instinctively the proper remedies when
they fall ill.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
SheriR'S Sale
NO. 17.O62-In the First Judicial Dis


NO. 17.O62-In the First Judicial Dis
trlct Court of Caddo Parish, La:
Succession of Nora Robinson...f
by virtue OF commission to sell
10 me directed from the Honorable
FIRST Judicial District Court of Cad
90 Parish, La, in the above num-
Dered and entitled cause, wifi offer
1or sale at public auction for cash
and according to law, at the yprinci-
pal front door of the court house of
Caddo Parish, La, during the deeal
hours for sales, on
SATURDAY, JUNE Ii, 1913,
Lots three and four, block five, of
the ). N. Howell subdivision of the
lily OF Shreveport, La, belonging to
lhe community existing between
jerry Robinson and his deceased
wife, Nora Robinson, and the. re-
half interest to the success
sion OF Nora Robinson. Said sale 10
De made for cash TO the highest bid
DER as whole, and with the Benefit
OF appraisement. "a
J. P. FLOURNOY,
Sheriff, ex-OfIicio Auctimeer
caucasian, May 6, 1913.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22

court house of Caddo Parish, La,
during The legal hours of sales, on
SATURDAY, JUNE 81, 1913,
Lot twenty-five, 1O-acre lot twenty
four, and lot one of iO-acre lot
thirty-four of the Land subdivision
OF the City of Shreveport, Caddo
Parish, La, together with all build
ings and improvements thereon.
Salr property seized as belonging to
The above named. parties and to be
sold to pay and satisfy the debt as
specified in said writ, say in the sim
OF five hundred and forty-two and
3S-fOO ($542.38) dollars, together
with eight per cent per annum in
terest thereon from the 9th dav of
May 1912 until paid, and all costs of
this suit. p.FTOTTRNOy
Sheriff, ex-Officio Auctioneer.
Caucasian, May 8, 1913. :
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Constable Sale.
NO. fS-In First Justice Court, Ward
One of Cadda papish To,lisiana.

No. fS-In First Justice Court, Ward
One of Caddo Parish, Louisiana:
s. Osteen VS.. A. r. Campbell.
BY virtue of writ of fieri facias
issued in the above entitled and
numbered suit by the Hon. Lon M.
Winston, Justice of the Peace, Ward
One of Caddo Parish, La, and to me
directed, / have seized and will sell
at public auction at the front door
OF ]. w. Dixon's store in the town
OF Belcher, Caddo Parish. La, be-
tween the legal hours for sales on
SATURDAY, MAY 81, 1913,
One lot of fancy groceries, ETC., and
also one lot of store fixtures. Above
property seized as belonging to de-
fendant and to be sold to pay and
satisfy the debt specified in said
writ, say the sum Of forty-one and
i0-iO0 dollars, and all costs Of suit.
Terms Of sale cash.
w B. CULPEppER,
Constable Ward One.
Caucasian, May IS, 1913.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
SheriH'S Sale.


No. t,709-In the First Judicial Dis
trict Court of CaddO Parish, La. {:
James A. Magnus & Co. VS.. w. S.
Riggs.
By virtue of writ of seizure and
sale to me directed from the Honor
able First Judicial District Court of
Caddo Parish, La, in the above
numbered and entitled suit, | have
seized and will offer for sale at pub
lie auction, for cash and without the
benefit of appraisement, at the prin-
cipal front door of the court house
of Caddo Parish, Louisiana, during
the legal hours of sales, on
SATURDAY,, JUNE 81, 1913,
Lot twenty-seven of block SC" of
the Ingersoll Heights subdivision of
the City of Shreveport, La, as per
map recorded in conveyance book
SO, page 6, of the records of Caddo
Parish, La, with the buildings and
improvements thereon. Said prop
erty seized as belonging to the above
named defendant and TO be sold to
pay and satisfy the debt as specified
in said writ, say in the sum of two
hundred and fifty-nine and ii-tOO
dollars, with interest at the rate of
eight per cent from December 1908
until paid, and all costs of this suit.
as well as ten per cent on said sum
and interest as attorneys fees.
j. P. FLOURNOY.
Sheriff, eX-Of1iciO AuctiOneer.
Caucasian, May t3, 1913.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22

accounts. In this capacity he investi-
gated the offices Of John f. Ahearn,
president of the borough of Manhat-
tan, and Louis r. Haffen. borough
president of the Bronx Both Of these
omcials were removed by the governor
as result Of Mr.. Mitcheps fnvestiga-
lions.
When Mayor Gaynor was shot In the
summer of 1910 and was incapacitated
Tor several months Mr.. Mitchell be-
came acting mayor and busted himself
In cleaning the city of gambling and
vice
Mr.. Mitchell was born in New
York city about thirty-three years ago
and graduated from Colum bia univer-
Ety. where he studied the science of
government and political history. He
u also lawyer. Although his family
has been prominent In Tammany poH-
tics. Mr.. Mitchell has always been an
independent Democrat. He is not Z
0emher Of Tammany Hall.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22

While people of less direct methods
have been devising various stands for
fatirons an Illinois man has gone
ahead and invented an iron that needs
no stand. or, rather. that carries its
own stand with it. Along the back of
the iron is crosspiece with two pro-
jecting legs. and there is third leg at
the back of the handle The heat does
not communicate itself to these. II
the laundress wants to put this iron
down for few seconds without
scorching the cloth Of the ironing
board she need not look about for q
separate support. but can simply rest
1t on these legs.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Oriuin of Terms.

Kings in the earliest days were mere
ly the fathers Of families" and the
word Is derived from the same source
as ''kin." @
A VILLAIN" before the stigma of dis.
grace was attached to him, was q la
borer on the villa of Roman country
gentleman.
Pope is the same as "papa," and czar
and kaiser are both Caesar"
Queen at first meant wife" or
mother" and a survival of its early
signiacatien exists in "quean." used
now only in a bad sense.
"Hussy" was once a respectable
housewife; a "knave" was simply a
boy.
Queiquechose we have jumbled into
"kickshaws," and our "gewgaws" rep
resent the jouxjoux or playthings Of
former French children.
"Jiminy'' is a reminiscence Of the
classical adjuration, o gemini. used by
the Romans when they called up the
twins. Castor and Pollux. to help them.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Fish That Take Cold.

Fish are not equipped to combat rap
Id changes in temperature because the
temperature Of the water in the ocean.
lakes and rivers beneath the surface
remains virtually stable Some fish.
such as carp. when taken from warm
water and placed in water several de-
grees colder take cold.
The cold attacks the skin and the
fins and various portions of the skin
present cracked. ridgelike appearance
II returned to warm water the fish
usually recover, but sometimes the dis
ease. which seems to be a sort Of ecze-
ma, eats into the muscles of the fish
and proves mortal.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22

All records for simultaneous chess In
this country were outdone lately by
Frank ]. Marshall Of New York, the
United States champion, in the exhibi-
ton given by him under the auspices
Of the Pittsburgh Chess club at the
Hotel Henry in Pittsburgh.
As many as fifty-seven players were
arrayed against the master, who went
from board to board. making alternate
moves around large hollow square. on
the inside Of which he paced back and
forth. Marshall finally wound up with
total Of forty-six wins and eleven
drawn games. not one Of his opponents
being able to wrest game from him.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
SheriH'S Sale.

No. 16,489-In the First Judicial Dis
trIct Court of Caddo Parish. La.
City OF Shreveport VS.. Mrs. Ma
mie Bell Harman, ct al.
By virtue of writ of fieri facias
to me directed from the Honorable
First Judicial District Court of Cad
do Parish, La, in the above num-
bered and entitled suit, have seized
and will offer for sale at public auc-
ton for cash and according to law
at the principal front door of the
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
German Mustard.

Three tablespoonfuls Slightly round
ing, of dry mustard. one-half cupful
vinegar. one level tablespoonful Of sug-
ar, one egg. Beat mustard. sugar and
egg well together. then add vinegar.
Set in double boiler and let cook three
or four minutes, stirring constantly.
When cold drop in one tablespoonful
best olive oil. Mix well and strain.
Put away In covered crock.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Cream Omeiet of ASPARAGUS,

Stir together one large tablespoonful
of -four and butter Put the saucepan
over the fire and when well blended
add one cupful of milk. Stir till
smooth. add teaspoonful Of chopped
parsley. take from fire and cool. Beat
three eggs separately. add the yolks
to the cold sauce, with little salt and
cayenne; then stir in one cupful of
cooked asparagus tips and the stiff1y
beaten whites Of the eggs. Put a tn
blespoonful of butter in a hot frying
pan. When brown pour in the mix
ture and break 1t In places with knife
SO as to let the uncooked part run
down. When it is set place in hot
oven for five minutes. double over and
serve.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22

Keep an eye on Derrill Pratt, the
Browns second baseman, say the St
Louis American league baseball crit
ics. Several diamond experts have
proclaimed him the best man in the
position In the junior baseball organ
ization today. Last year Pratt was one
Of the finds Of the year. So far this
season he has shown up in rare form.
The experts declare no man has i'm
proved more than the Browns young
ster and that he will dethrone Collins
rs the king Of second sackers in the
American league. Pratt covers as
much ground as any man in the posi-
ton today and is an expert tagger. He
possesses a splendid throwing arm and
is fairly good man with the willow.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Grand Prjx Auto Raee,

The Grand Prix auto race will be run
in Savannah. Ca. Nov. q. The total
prizes this year amount to $1,000. di-
vided as follows: First prize $4,000.
second prize $1,000. third prize $1,000
and fourth prize $500.
The length Of the course will be ap-
proxinateiy 11.44 miles, which must
be covered thirty-five times. making
the total distance Of the race about
1904 miles.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Try. on Your Friends,

Which Is the more. six dozen dozen
or half dozen dozen?
Six dozen dozen are seventy-two doz-
en-. but a half dozen dozen are six
dozen.
A farmer had duck In front of two
ducks. duck behind two ducks and
duck between two ducks. How many
ducks we're there?
Three.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Patchwork,

TdtCHW0fks
A patchwork quilt Is my delight.
I love to sit and sew
And match the pretty colors bright
Into an even row.
Good fun It Is to stitch away.
I mean to do 1t nice,
Cos II DO. my mamma says,
I'll grow up good and wise.
I'll mend my papa's socks 90 good
And make my bestest dress
And be a sewing teacher too.
Then IN be great. guess.
gan Franchise Cnll
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Dandelion Wine.

Gather four quarts Of blossoms and
a handful of leaves. Put them in a
stone crock with four quarts Of boil
ing water and four sliced lemons, with
pits removed. Put weight on top to
keep all under water, tie a cloth over
the top and let stand In warm place
for two days. Then strain and add
three and one-half pounds Of sugar.
Put it all back in the crock and let
stand for ten days in warm place.
covered with thin cloth. After this
you can bottle 1t, put the corks in
loosely and stand away in cool place.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Balls Of Youna Spinach.

Press every drop Of liquid possible
from a cupful Of cooked and chopped
spinach. Reheat 1t with two table
spoonfuls each Of butter and -four and
tablespoonful of cream. Season with
salt, pepper. sugar and mace Take
from the fire and add two well beaten
eggs. Cool and shape into balls with
buttered spoons. Simmer In boiling
water five or six minutes. drain and
add bot cream sauce IN which are a
few tapers.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22

Vegetables should not be cooked in
an iron kettle.
Dandelions. spinach. green peas, eau
Hfower, cabbage and brussels sprouts
should be cooked uncovered.
When olive oil refuses to thicken
after being stirred the usual time add
little cornstarch. This will not be
detected.
Place butter which you wish to mix
with sugar in a double boiler and let
it warm slowly. Then 1t will beat up
very easily with the sugar and will not
cause the cake to be heavy.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
EQUALIZATION OF Assessments.


tt is not deniable that the equali-
cation of assessments is imperative,
and, as has been demonstrated in
publications in the Caucasian. the
inequalities and the unfairness of
assessments have been radical and
due to the old system Of assess
ment.
In view of this fact number of
citizens, having for their purpose
the revision and the equalization of
assessments on a basis that would
operate fairly in general sense,
had prepared from the authorita-
tive records comparison of assess
ment values which, in their in
equality, were surprisingly start
ling.
In this effort at the equalization
of assessments there has been no
reflection at discredit direct or in
direct of the assessor. The single
and the only aim of these citizens
was and is to urge the equalization
of assessments on the up-to-date
plan of the front foot system, as it
is and has been in effect in a num-
Der of towns and cities, with the
most satisfactory results.
From the record of the assessor it
is disclosed that there has been
beginning in the equalization of as
sessments from which, as a result,
has created an enhancement in tax
able valuations of probably more
than three million dollars.
It would seem that from this en-
hancement of taxable valuations
there has arisen a controversy be-
tween the assessor and the mayor.
The assessor has suggested that
there should be a reduction of the
tax rate for the city, to which the
mayor has replied courteously but
directly and emphatically that the
city business and interests will be |
fully safeguarded by the mayor and
the commissioners.
IL t1lo lCply tICs dSStSSOI
in communication reproduced in
this issue of the Caucasian, in
which he declares, referring to the |
mayor, therefore, taking your re-
fnsal as final, l shall deem it my
duty before the date of the Police
Jury meeting as board of review
ers on June to apply such a per-
centage of reduction to every as
sessment which has been increased
as it stands at present that will be
equivalent to material decrease in
the rate which you refuse to allow"
To say the least, such proceed
ing would be not only extraordi-
nary and without parallel, but
would provoke a general inquiry
into the assessment as filed for in
spection and for reviewing by the
Police Jury.
From our view the rate of taxa
tion is to be determined by the po-
lice Jury and the City Comissioners
respectively, as it may be predi-
Gated on the returns of the asses
sor.
The issue is not the rate of taxa
ton as it is suggested by the asses
sor, but is plainly: Are the assess
ments equitable, at least as for as it
has been possible to equalize them
fairly for this year9 +
This being conceded as fact,
and the duty of the assessor having
been completed, in his connection
with the present assessment which
Is to be reviewed by the Police Jury,
The authority TO determine the rate
Of taxation must rest with the Police
Jury Representing the Parish of Cad
30, and the Mayor and Commission
ers representing the City of Shreve-
port.
If there is law contrary to this
view, we would be delighted to
read it.
COncf ahIn Sale =
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22


Elaborate plans for celebrating the
centenary of the signing of the treaty
OF Client. which brought to a close the
war of 1872. were prepared by the in
ternational peace conference at the
meetings held In the city hall, New
York. The conference is composed of
delegates from Great Britain. Aus
tralia. Canada. the United States and
the city Of Ghent If the suggestions
Of the conference are carried out a
memorial bridge will be built across
the Niagara river, memorial arches
will be erected where the proposed
Quebec-Miami and Los Angeles-van-
couver highways cross the border, and
many granite shafts bearing suitable
tablets will mark historic places. The
treaty Of Client as signed on Dec. "a,
1914. was little more than an agree
more than year later. Feb. IS. 1915.
that disputed points were settled and
the treaty ratified 1t was promulgat-
ed three days later.
Lord Weardale, chairman of the Brit
ish delegation. is sixty-six years old
and in 1905 was created first Baron
OF Weardale. He Is the youngest son
Of the fifth Earl of Stanhope. and his
name is Philip James Stanhope. In
his youth he was lieutenant in the
navy. His services as a member Of
parliament cover a period of fifteen
years.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Rowing at Georgetown.

Georgetown may revive rowing as a
varsity sport In 1914. If the present
plans materialize it is probable that
Pat Dempsey. who coached the crews
in former years, will again be employ
ed to look after the development of
the men. Dempsey has had great sue
cess with the crew men at the hilltop
in former years. and it is the belief Of
all those in charge of this matter that
he would be the most capable man that
could be secured by Georgetown au-
thorities
For the past three years Georgetown
has not been represented by crew.
The athletic association was forced to
drop the sport on account of the lack
Of funds. Recently the association at
Georgetown has been placed in a much
better condition financially and is in
n position to finance rowing as a per
manent athletic feature of the southern
university.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Lajoie Kills Same Old canard.

Larry Lajoie. now the grand old man
Of the American league. has denied
once more a report that he is planning
to retire from the game The latest
rumor was that he would quit the
game for good at the end Of the pres
ent season. "I'll quit baseball when
they cut my uniform from me-" -
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Liquid Glue.

To make good glue, always ready
for use without previous heating.
break up the glue into small pieces and
put 1t with some alcohol in an air
tight bottle Leave 1t for four days.
shaking the bottle occasionally, then
cork down. As much glue should be
used as the alcohol win dissolve. Glue
prepared in this way will keep for
years and always remain liquid.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Runner koIehmainen a Brieklayer.

Runner koIehmainen q Bricklayer.
Hans KOlehmainen, the worlds long
distance running champion from Fin
land, can do other things besides break
worlds running records. For one thing.
he is an expert bricklayer. and union
bricklayer at that.
He may be seen almost any day toll
ing away on one of a number Of rows
Of houses that are springing up like
mushrooms In the suburban districts
Of Brooklyn. He attributes his success
as runner to the fact that his work
is all done in the open and that his
lungs have never been tainted by the
impure air in which those who work
indoors are compelled to remain for
eight or more hours day.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Eaqs In Neet.

Boil as many potatoes as needed.
then mash. Season well with butter.
pepper and salt Moisten well with
cream. Press into buttered pudding
pan. Make nests in top by pressing
down with back Of spoon. Drop egg
In each. Season with salt and pepper.
pour over each with about spoonful
Of cream Bake until co = 1T
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22


Sand sums is nice, cool game fol
playing on the beach. Each player
draws square on the sand to repre-
sent a slate on which to note down his
score, and marks it with his name. A
circle is then described on the sand.
A line Is drawn across it. then another
dividing it into four sections, and SO
on. making as many divisions as de-
sired. and numbering each. A trench
is dug all round to enable a blindfold-
ed child to make a tour Of the circle.
Each player is brought from a little
distance 80 that he may be unaware
Of the point at which he starts. He
creeps along the track. and when the
spirit moves him thrusts his spade into
the circle. The number Of the division
Is then recorded on his ''slate." and the
next player goes in After a given
number Of turns the sums are finally
added up and prize goes to the high
est scorer.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Conundrums.

Conundrums. %
Why is a dirty child like flannel?
Because It shrinks from washing.
What is the only pain Of which every
one makes light? Windowpane. ,
What man had no father? Joshua.
the son of Nun. !
Why does a miller wear white haiti
To keep his head warm.
Why is avarice like a bad memory?
Because it is always for getting.
Why is it vulgar to sing and play by
yourself? Because it Is solo ESQ low.)
What is that which touches one, but
unites two? A wedding ring.
What is the difference between a
and the whooping cough?
The one makes facsimiles. the other
sick families.
When is an altered dress like a Sc
cret? When it's let out
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22

Published three times week, Sun
day morning, Tuesday and Thurs
day afternoon, at 203 Milan street,
by The Caucasian Printing Co.
Ltd. V. Grosiean editor.
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
New York's Collector Of Customs

John Purroy Mitchell. who succeeds
William Loeb as collector of customs
for the port OF New York. has for near
ly four years been president of the
board of aldermen of New York city.
The Office Of collector of the port of
New York carries with It the largest
quota Of patronage of any Office in the
gift of the president
The new collector first came into
public notice. when Mayor Mcclellan
In 1907 appointed him commissioner of
The Caucasian., 1913-05-22
Official journal OF CaddO Parish.

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