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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1916-08-17
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Reasoning Ability

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The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-08-11
To The Public.

The publisher Of this paper
having returned to his old home
to stay for a while at least, re-
specially asks his old tine friends
and acquaintance to call when
in town, as he has returned to
this Parish to help keep her
name on the map, and boost a
little bit, if we can. Call and
see us any time you are in town
and give US a few news items.
This is the home Of our boyhood,
and we claim the people of this
Parish as our friends. Come to
see us, give US the news, help US,
and in turn we promis to give
the people a good, wide awake
newspaper. Publisher
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-08-11
Louisiana Live Stock
Breeders Association

The Second Annual Convention
of the La, Livestock Breeders
Association will be heldin Shreve
port, Tuesday 18th Of August.
On the next three days Aug. 10th
to 18th, inclusive, the Southern
Cattlemen's Convention will be
held.
There will be two Sales Of Dairy
Cattle on Tuesday, Aug. 18th,
and three Sales of Beef Cattle on
Friday, Aug. 18th. These sales
ase going to be held under the
auspices of the various Breeders
Association and opportunities for
buying good stock will be given
all who attend.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-08-11
-ICignature Of Voter.

NOTEE TO VOTERS: To
vote infavor Of the proposition
submitted on this BALLOT, place a
cross E) mark in the square
after tie word YES; to vote
againstit. place a similar mark
after tie word Mo-.
Sec. 3.-BE IT FURTHER Or
DAINlD, etc., that the follow
ing commissioners be, and they
are. heeby appointed to serve as
election officers at SAID election,
to- wit. B. E. Erskins, ". A.
Davis, and S. A, Myers, Com
n9is5iorrs, and Il. A. Lively,
Clerk, and that the said commits
sionersand clerk Shall receive
81. so pr day as follows: One
commissioner for three days and
two commissioners for one day
each, nd $3.50 per day for one
clerk Fl one day,
BE 4 FURTHER 0RDAlN-
ED. et., that the Clerk Of the
PoliceIury be instructed to have
prepaid for use at said election o
all necessary ballot boxes, tally
sheetsand lists Of property tax
payerselegible TO vote at said
electid, and to give notice OF the
eleetiB, which notice shall be
signeby The President and Clerk
and pblished as required by
Law
Bet FURTHER 0RDAIN-
I'D. &C., that this ordinance take
.effectrom aud after its adoption.
AdQted this July 10th, 1916.
3. A. Werner, Pres. ?. }.
R, RRedditt, Clerk, protein P.J.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-08-11
Signature Of Voter.

NOTICE TO VOTERS: To vote
in favor of this proposition SUBJ
mitted upon this ballot, place a
cross (X) mark in the square
after the word YES; to vote
against ii, place a similar mark
after the word mo-.
Sec. 3. BE IT FURTHER OR
DAlNED, etc, that the compen-
sation of the election commits
sioners at said election shall be
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-08-11

one dollar and fifty cents Isl, so
per day. for three commissioners
to-Wit: One commissioner for
thee days, and two commits
sionnrs for one day each, and
SAID election shall be held at
Kelly in said ward Or road dis
triet, and by the officials here
named, each being a registered
voter, t0-Wit: r. G.Cruse. Hugh
Mcdaniel, Carey CIaunch, Com
nj. sioners and II. Dunn, Clerk.
Sec. 4. BE 1T FURTHER Or
DAMNED, etc, that notice Of
this election, containing the pro-
position herein submitted to the
voters, shall be prepared and
signed by the President and clerk
Of the Police Jury, and shall be
published by the Clerk in the
TH.f Do" +ha J Gy AofF +T MefKlt
Insertion 70 ~ bo l ,bir+1 i iI - bo ~
forn tho dato ~ tho o,,oi;o ,,
~ ~ " s''o '"'o - VIC I''C :,
reclte that, On Monday, the 9TH
day Of September. 1916, at II
O'Clock, NJ, the Police Jury will
z meet at the Court y House e at
IVY, S ~ III Salu I aF$H oil Oald-
o "v' t tho b t.G[t' IN h pno'c session,
o oyJ on1 o az G3AeS' EXAMINE
nnu,S or. ~, cI'o o".ot9' o5'n s'S 70
;nn ,', 49, s',iu olilo ~ auo eAalii,
d lIc1 e, t T",''" @ ne ts'urn5' ana
t;on ". ond 1'io 1871 VI ~, o"lu elec-
500 CIV x IN = o TT IT ~ St5g 2a w
DAIT an = Di4 a - 1 ~ y ~ ll III VI
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Son,n wv ''I h Oe, aha Inc
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Q; ms ordnance snail take
euec' from and after Its adop-
Ilon'
Adopted this July 10, 1916.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-08-11

The parish wide school tax was
defeated on last Tuesday by a
majority of 155 votes and a ma
jority in property Of $76.545.OO.
Following is the vote by ward:
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-08-11

0EnlNANCE No. 4-W

ORDINANCE No. /"
Whereas. one-tourth Of the
,r2nrrry-tqx-paycrs Of Ward or
Poad district No 3 Of the Parish
81 caldwell, eligible to vote in a
tav election. in said ward. have
" S'' this body to order an
pla,i3n in the said Ward to de-
tormiap The
PROPOSITION Of levying q
fvn-nrjl' tax for a period Of i've
~l2r> in said ward. beginning
With the wear 1915. t. construct.
and maintain public roads in said
ward or Read District three and
ona-half mills Of said tax to be
for the purpose Of mourning in
deb-edncss and issuing bonds,
which shall not bear interest
greater than five per cent, per.
annnm, the proceeds Of said bonds
t. hn used exclusively for the
nnrYose of constructing public
roods in said ward or Road Dis
+r;rt ard
Tr,~r-AQ o,;9o fror, so;d
'; i1I.Ln "a T. t f2,' vo1nrtarv will
p e .b:, ha ~ ~ ~ colI tho oioction
VI .li,o ' 4to,s ,' W. Ia for and
he ITiI1B }f' t ts'f' ~t;o1o 2%1 If tho
" u tL>iA2 e. 7o} I.S'o onJ A W 25G
Nen .3 J5''s S'o,. ;, 10 1 81 e. 1o10 60
Ol lHG IL - -, =, 80 5G = 1of2 AVID
aNIe'' +5 - - 19+ ~ S :, V tbn
poI;nn Iu,'v ~ ha the governing
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-08-11

The good news Of a fine crop
prospects comes from nearly
every part of the State. With a
heavy HARVEST this Fall, the good
farmers of this country aught to
be happy.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-08-11

Proposition to incur debt
and issue bonds Of Ward or
Road District No. 3, Parish W.
OF Caldwell, to the amount te'
of --.-------to run fox
five 81 years, bearing in.
terest at the rate of five
per cent per annum, pay
able annually, for the pur-
pose of constructing and NJ
maintaining public roads in t'o
said ward or road district
No. 8.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-08-11

Without exception the metropolitan critics pronounced Neph-
tunes Daughter the most wonderful photodraa ever con-
coved and executed,
Neptanes Daughter was produced at cost Of $50 002 and
was three in preparation The wonrous beauty the
Bermuda Islands, with their coral reefs Submarine 0tto5aaI
somi-tropc vardure such you will elsewhere
Miss Kaerman heads company of 200 actors and in this
uhOt0 play she has many opportunities 10 display her marvel
os aquatic ability at time diving from l0-to)t cI e.
She also proves herself splendid actres graceful dancer
expert sWor5Woman and mistress OF hundred arts which
contribute to the success Of the production
As movie fan you can't afford to MISS this II was shown
movie house in New O1leanstwo months and the house
was crowded every night. - 49,
Remember the picture the time ashap place. as the opportu
rity VIII not pass this way again.
ADMISSION 10 and IS
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-08-11

Total $50 344 ll8, $40 194, S85
The defeat of the parish wide
tax does not interfere with the
operation of the Columbia High
School, as this district voted a
tax of ten mills on August lst,
which will Yield ample money for
the continuance Of this school on
it's same high standard.
The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-08-11
Adopted this July 10, 1916.

}. A. WARNER, Pres. P. J..
IT, Il. REDDITT, Clerk, protein P.J,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18

rock and earth, movements of the sur
face will continue. The real problem is
to prevent these movements from be-
ing spasmodic and heavy. to regulate
them. Various remedies are suggested,
notably the control of the water flow
after rainfall. Recently the rainfall
has been exceptionally heavy, the aver
age being about seven feet a year. By
sluicing and by reservoirs and other de-
vices it may be possible to prevent the
furious rushing of the waters down the
slopes to gully them and thus weaken
the consistency of the material and the
grip of strata. This work may be ex-
pensive, but it will be an economy. The
canal must be brought to the point of
reliable, continued use at all times for
the vessels of maximum draft.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
HomeWard Bound.

Mr.. Roosevelt is on the blue water
homeward bound. Refreshed, he is re-
turning from his visit to the West In
dies to take charge of his presidential
| boom. It needs his attention. His
friends are devoted, and have been busy
in his absence, but the eye of the mas
ter is essential to real progress. From
the day he lands everybody Will increase
speed, and everything done will be ac-
cording to his orders.
When Mr.. Roosevelt returned from
Africa his future was the subject OF
much speculation. To what would he
address himself' Writing history, some
thought. Others thought he might be-
come the head of some institution of
learning. All agreed that his compare
tive youth, and his Astounding energy
and vitality, warranted the expecta-
ton of further distinguished services of
some kind from him. A man of his
age so thoroughly alive must exercise
When politics was suggested, seat
in one house or the other of Congress
was thought to be about the right thing.
Noobdy suggested return to the
White House, because at that time Mr..
Roosevelt was under volunteered
pledge never to stand for the presi-
dency again. In fine moment on cleo
ton night in 1904. when full of thank
fulncss for the Endorsement the coun-
try had given him that day, he had
lifted his hand and said, "Never again
And the country had believed him.
At the time of his return had he al
ready decided to repudiate that pledge
There is strong belief now that he
had. The fever of Office and power had
not left him. He jumped right into the
game again, put himself into commu-
nieation with a number of his former
lieutenants-who had not scored with
Mr. Taft-and in a jiffy was back on
the front page of the newspapers and
at the head of Roosevelt procession.
And continuously then until two years
later when he bolted at Chicago he
pulled every wire he could reach in an
effort to displace Mr.. Taft as the leader
of the republican party.
Although he names conditions, Mr.
Roosevelt is in reality an unconditional
candidate for the Chicago nomination
He will stand on any platform the con-
vention cares to adopt, and then in
case of election he will be his own plat
form. He will be his own judge of
what is "heroic." and will play the hero
to his own taste. If he fails in con-
vcntion again will he bolt again!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
English Recruiting Troubles.

Prime Minister Asquith has got "in
BAD with the married men of England
by allowing it to he understood that
he had pledged that the recruiting
would be carried through the ranks OF
the single men to the limit before call
ing upon the husbands of England to
offer their services. A recent move was
made to enlist the married men who
have claimed at public meetings that
there still remain 100000 unmarried
men available who have not been draft
ed. In consequence of this feeling of
bad faith the premier is under severe
fire that may give him considerable
trouble, if, indeed. it does not force him
either to change the governments pol
icy or retire. At one of the meetings
held in London the prime minister was
roundly denounced and a demand was
voiced for the reception of delega-
ton. These manifestations of unwill-
ingness to serve at the front are. of
course, most welcome in Germany
There have been no similar reports from
that country since the war started
though whether this is due to a more
rigid censorship cannot be known. The
British enlistment troubles have been
very frankly made known to the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
The Canal Slides.

To those who have followed the prog
rcss of Panama canal construction at
hiI closely from the inception of the
project there has been no serious fear
rs 70 the ultimate control of the slides
"hiciI have lately caused the temporary
stoppage of the channel. Throughout
the work of construction the possibil-
lty Of these slides, which occurred from
tine 10 time, was fully recognized by
the engineers in charge, and it was off.
cially announced early in the work that
there would probably be trouble from
this cause for some time after the com.
ple'ion Of the cut. The slides were a
natural phenomenon. a mountain range
having been cut through to a consider
able depth. leaving walls or banks Of
earth and rocks on the sides, dependent
for foundation upon the disturbed sub
strata. Had this range been of solid
rock TO be cut down by sheer blasting,
as in the case of the Corinth canal in
Greece, no such problem would have
presented itself. But at Culebra and
at Cucaracha cuts the sides are Of com
posite materials, earth, stone, clay. With
an excessive rainfall there il q con
slant state of disturbance and the slides
are the logical result.
Assurances are now given by the
scientific commission appointed by the
President that the slides are susccpti
BILE of control and final prevention
Plainly, when the "angle of repose" ha,
been reached there will be no furthe,
tendency toward dislodgment Of ma
terial, but meanwhile, unless the gov
eminent deliberately cuts away b,
dredging and blasting the remaining
material II that angle, Involving III
removal ~ an enormous amount 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
New Styles in Wash
Gloves for Women.

This spring will probably see
more Wash Gloves used than
ever before. One thing we can
say, that the Wash Gloves now
shown are of superior quality,
more attractive style and better
made. consequently more desira-
bic than ever before.
+ Women's one-clasp Washable Kid
Gloves. in white, putty. pearl and gray,
with self or black embroidery.
$3.50 pair.
Women's One clasp W a h a e
Chamois Gloves, in white and natural
color.
$1.00 pair.
Women's 6-button-length Pull
Leatherette Gloves, with strap and
pearl clasp at wrist; in sand. gray,
black and white.
S1.25 pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
Obsolete Battleships.

An illustration of the fact that
battleship is of comparatively short life
as regards its rating and effectiveness
is afforded by the announcement that
the Alabama, Ohio and Georgia are
about to be taken from the active list
Of the navy and assigned as training
ships for naval militia These vessels
are in excellent condition, having been
kept up to mark in point of repairs,
but they are now regarded as obsolete
They are not fast enough or powerful
enough TO steam in the first rank, and
they must be displaced. The Alabama
was authorized twenty years ago, was
launched eighteen years ago and has
been about seventeen years in service
The Ohio has been in service only about
eleven or twelve years. The Georgia
has been in commission less than ten
years. Since these ships were laid down
battleship developments have been such
as to outclass them in almost every re-
spect, in amor, in armament and in
speed. The new dreadnaught type has
come into existence, and since the
dreadnaught the superdreadnaught The
modern battleship must be capable of
speed of well over twenty knots and
must carry guns of at least 12-inch
eaiiber, II not greater. Indeed, some
hold that the 16-ineh gun is the proper
standard for battleship armament to-
day, IS against the 10 and IL inch gun
Of few years ago. OF the three ships
about to be taken from the active list
the Georgia was the speediest, having
developed nineteen knots in her trials
She was the fastest battleship of the
American navy in her day, yet now in
a pursuit or flight she would be dis
tanced by newer ships Of much heavier
armament. No longer is it held that
the heavy fighter Of the first line il
necessarily slow ship. She is per
hsps slower than scout vessels, but she
must b capable Of Twenty-Five or TWEEN
Ity.thsee knots, or even more, TO hold
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
If War Should Come,

In his speech in the Hous, yesterday
explaining the army bill, Mr.. Hay said
"Of course, if it came to war, Con
gress would go to any extent The
sentiment was loudly applauded on both
sides of the chamber.
The millennialists emphasize the
financial feature Of preparedness. They
groan about the cost. AS they contend
VIC are already spending far too much
money ON our army and navy estab-
1ishments. Instead of increasing the
figures. they would lower them.
Nothing is palmer, however, than the
truth of Mr.. Hays statement. War
and particularly with a great power
would bring the whole of. America up
with demand for the most vigorous
action. regardless of money or any other
cost. Pacifcism, then, would spell
pusillanimity; and the millennialists
are not pusillanimous. They would sup
port measures for exercising all the
To them, as to those now urging pre-
paredness, Inundated America rest.
ing contentedly under humiliation
would be abhorrent.
Mr. Bryan is chief of the millennial-
lists, but his record shows that if war
came he would not be a shirk. He Of
fered himself promptly, and went for
a soldier in 1898. The war with Spain
found him full of the fighting spirit.
He did not succeed in reaching the fir
ing line. but the failure was not his
fault. He started. and was eager to do
his duty. And so it would be now. The
eighteen years that have passed have
not deadened his pride or quenched his
FIRE
Paeificism as at present expressed is
dangerous, and even rcprehensibie, be-
cause it runs counter to the advice of
those best qualified to interpret the ma
tional duty in the light of war which
has lighted up the world. Our soldiers
and sailors, educated at the national
expense and entirely competent to pass
upon the question, tell US, with the ut
most earnestness, and even anxiety
that We have practically no national de-
Tense; that our army. for size, scarcely
deserves the name, and that our navy
should at least be doubled. Can we af-
ford at such time to brush such ad-
vice away' Is the preparedness rec
commended more than en- insurance pol
icy; more than basatelle By COMPARE
soa with what We may have to provide
If we make no provision now!
Government is still matter of force /;
and ours is government on so large
a scale, and force is at present so ram
pant everywhere, it is most imperative
that we qualify thoroughly to hold our
place among the nations
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
Brigands.

l used to think brigand was a person
picturesque,
Like what an artist draws when he il
sittin' at desk.
A breathin' grim defiance while a-threat.
enin' the health
Of them who put on airs because Of
their ill-gotten wealth.
l pictured him in fancy like an operate
star,
Who robbed with grace and ease while
he was plunking a guitar.
A man who scorned oppression and to
humble folks was kind.
But I've had some information an I've
sort O. changed my mind.
The last l heard of any brigand hangin
round the place
Was of a man who didn't shave or even
wash his face.
A man who was CRATER, but who
didn't have the sand
To graft except when he was armed an
had the upper hand.
He was fat an his expression was sug
gestive of the mood
In which pampered porker moves to
ward his breakfast food.
Oh, once thought brigand bold and
dashing, but refined,
But since readin' up about 'em, l have
sort O. changed my mind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
Speed Up, Congress

From the New York Tribune.
Why. then, delay? Why let tasks of
trifiing Importance interfere with tho
main task? This Is no time. as Mr..
Mann well said, for Chicken feed
legislation. Congress must speed up.
Every day wasted in the House and
Senate prolongs our periious condition
of unpreparedness And every addi-
tionaI day of unpreparedness may cost
its superhuous toll in wasted lives and
in treasure and in bitter national hu-
initiation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
WOMENS BLACK SATIN GLORIA
UMBRELLAS, SPECIAL AT $500.

NE of the best liked moderately priced Umbrellas have
M ever offered of black satin gloria CLOTH with ebonine
" mission handles finished with sword asse W.
do not believe possible offer better quality at $500
Womens 25-nch Silk Umbrellas in navy, myrtle purple
and black finished with ebonne handles, S4O
Womens 25-inch Silk Umbrellas, in navy, myrtle and
black with mission natural wood handles, $285
The and Sun Proof Parasols, made OF hne quality
silk the popular spring colors-myrtle. hunters green,
sailor blue navy blue and black finished with
trastine border and ebonine handles, $3.50.
C entrance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18

New York reports slight enthusiasm
in recruiting. The gun gentry appar-
emily have no taste for legitimate ac-
quaintance with firearms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18

Apprehensions on the part of Sena-
tor j. Hamilton Lewis that something
may be said to infame Mexican citi-
Gems against the United States bcspeak
q cautious and kindly nature. A re.
eiproeal forbearance developed in Mex
leo would be valuable al. around
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18

Sentiment rebels against changing
the name of the Bowery in New York.
Preserving the name will not restore
the old thoroughfare's pieturesquencss
which was lost years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON
In Doubt.

"Your boy Josh gets very excited and
uses harsh language"
YES" replied Farmer Corntossel.
"He's got me guessin' whether he's goin'
to get into trouble or turn out to be
one of these reform orators"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18

Carranza should be given such en-
enlargement as may be needed to pre-
vent him from lapsing into the pose of
the disinterested spectator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18

A Mexican general has difficulty oc-
casionally with troops whose patriotism
keeps one eye constantly on pay day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18
Embarrassment.

"How does Crimson Gulch stand on
the question of local optioni"
ave got little confused" replied
Gopher Joe. The boys voted fur at
least three saloons to every block, but
there amt enough money ON hand to
carry out the will Of the people"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18

Those old-time remarks about France
being a decadent nation should be ia
bled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18

her rating. Naval construction is un-
deniab;y expensive in view of the COM
paratively short life of vessels costing
several millions apiece.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18

At the outset, Germany did not think
Verdun has proved to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-03-18

Events may show the fallacy of Col.
Bryan's peace logic. But a similar ex-
perience with l6 to should fortify him
against undue intellectual remorse.