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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15
Earlx Autumn Goats.

The coats of all the costumes de-
signed for early autumn are made long
enough to come more than half way
down the skirt, and the short jacket
of last year and the year before is
quite out of date. And yet, to snow
now capricious is fashion, an I'M
mensely smart little coat is on the old
fashioned REFER style, double-breast-
ed, and curved in at the sides. After
all, the fashion which remains as
many styles come and go, as to pay
more and more attention to the ques-
ton of which style is becoming to the
especial individual who is to wear it,;
and from all present indications the
autumn and winter will not show any
more definitely marked lines than did
last year.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15
For seashore or Yachting.

All the costumes intended for sea-
side and yachting wear bear some dis
tinctively nautical device, from the
conventional sailor dress and REFER,
with "buzzard" on sleeve and anchors
on collar and shield, to the more elab-
crate frocks which follow the fancy
tabernacle models. In the accompany
ing illustration is shown i very pretty
type of these frocks, not too severe.
nor over ornamented. The material
is dark blue mohair, OF a very coarse
grain. The gored skirt is very close
fitting from belt to knee, and from
there to the edge very f1aring, al
seams being finished with several rows
of stitching done with Corticelli silk
in self color. The border is of striped
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

kept planning all the morning. In
just went.
1t was a glorious day and glorious
game. The rain had let up. Every
body was there. The grand stand
was damned. The bleachers groaned.
The entire field was shut in by black
parentheses of humanity.
The visitors began to score brisk1y
in the first inning. They made four
runs in succession, with out a man
out. At the end OF the fifth inning
the score stood six to two in favor
of the champions.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15
A Chiid'S Faith.

One of Philadelphia's politicians
who was a looker-on in Harrisburg
during the recent convention told a
group of friends an incident that il
Illustrated his wee daughters firm
faith in his all-around ability The
crescent moon had excited her amaze
ment and wonder for the reason that
heretofore she had always associ-
ated Luna with a round and cheese
like fulness. So, she rushed into the
house and informed her mother that
the moon was "all broken up" and
that only a very small piece of it re-
NAMED. The mother, not thinking
the child old enough for an explana-
ton of the lunar phenomena, simply
muttered:
TOO bad, dearie-too bad!"
The child seemed downcast for Il
moment; then, her face illumined
with joy, she leaped up and ex-
claimed:
90! it will be all right when papa
comes home, mamma-hell mend it
again
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15
House Decorations.

An idea which has gained much
favor among exclusive decorators is
to oil pine floors, instead of painting
them, then allow them to darken with
time. Built-out seats continue to be.
one of the most popular of house decs
orative features. The latest have 7 tl
tie railing arms, one %of--which sfs:Softenss
arranged with a pocket to hold a hook
or magazine or fancy work and a ton
shelt on which cup of tea may be-
served.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15
A Unique Procession.

A correspondent of the London
Graphic writes: The Church of the
Madonna del Rosario at Vale di Pom
pei, or as it is called, the Madonna di
Pompeii, is the best known shrine of
the Madonna in the south of Italy, on
account of the wonderful miracles
which are supposed to be performed
there. People from all parts. far and
near, come on pilgrimage from the
far distant mountains, and even from
Sardinia. Some most wonderful cos
tunes are seen in and about the
church. I he contadini come on foot,
or in carts often drawn by white oxen.
singing ana playing on musical instrl1-
ments, tambourines, pipes, etc. Often
in a case of illness, girls with their
hair down and barefooted go in pro.
cessPn1tatne CHURCH to intercede with
thy Ha7onn4foE tRe siclf9person. -
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

Then it was that an eager face was
upturned to E, Wilbert Marsh from
the tier of seats below. Three to
+ one. that the Chicagos win,"
"Tll take you," replied Marsh, with
fierce, desperate thrill of pride and
confidence in the home team. They
would win yet! Anyway, it would be
cowardly to go back on them in tlAeir
extremity He would try to turn
their luck by betting beyond his usual
figure. Let it be Xs!' he exclaimed.
''All right" responded the eager
voice below.
The Chicagos won.
I'll trouble you for that X'' said
the young man sitting at Marsh's feet
as the bleachers rose with a howl. at
the completion of the last inning. The
champion of the home team be-
gan to search in his pockets in
dazed way. He finally gathered to-
gether handful of coins and two
bills. I'm stuck at $4.75," he said,
ruefully. Didn't suppose l was so
short. Ought not to have bet. But
say" He looked desperately at the
resplendent overcoat lying across his
arm. You'll take this coat in pledge,
won't you? I'll meet you here to-mor-
row afternoon-right here on the
bleachers-with the cash to redeem
it."
The other young man hesitated.
Then he took the garment which E.
Wilbert Marsh tragically handed to
him, and disappeared in the crowd.
A few hours later, the temporary
owner of the new overcoat pulled a
letter out of a pocket of the garment,
and stared at the envelope with
startled and flashing eyes. I'D know
her writing anywhere!" he muttered.
And addressed to my rival. Sam Me
baum. Confound it! I'll open it,"
He impetuously tore open the en-.
velope and read:
Dearest Sam-What a shame that
your invitation to the theater, to-
night, came just after l had accepted
as dernier resort, one from that
odtous Fred Crombie, who has been
prosecuting me with attentions of
latei l should not have accepted his
invitation, anyway, if l had not been
just dying to hear that particular
play. And then came your welcome
but tantalizing note. What con-
tretemps! But, Sam, 1 will go with
you, and I will tell you how we will
outwit Fred and give him the slip.
Do you be at, or near, the head of the
stairway at the Brooklyn entrance of
the bridge at 7:&O sharp. tonight
WHY drop my fan over the stairway,
as Fred and l are going up. He will,
of course, run back to get it. l will
then seem to be pushed UPWARD by
the crowd. Meet me at the head of
the stairs. Then. adieu, Mr. Fred
Lovingly yours,
OLLIE.
Mr.. Fred Crombie did. indeed run
dutifully back for theHfans that even !
ing when Miss Ollie dropped it from
he bridge, stairs Bqt instead of. re7
.urning h4S'butseped-aisEqpa4 Iatsed |
Mss Umbrella against The drizzfing |
ain which had begun to fall, and
yalkedt away eto. "a street car. OF
curse, Miss Ollie found no dearest
Sam" awaiting her at the head of the |
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

william N. Guthrie. the Chicago
university lecturer who declares that
modern newspapers are more shock
ing than Byron's Don Juan, evident
iv has been reading the beauty hints
IN 4he magazine sections.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15
stylish Wraps and Gowns.

Cloth trimming upon wraps and,
gowns OF natural color pongee is rich
and effective. One Of the stylish new
three-quarter coaCs seen the other dav
Is finished with narrow bands of his.
cult-colored cloth, a double row of i
outlining the seams. Then, on tbg
sleeves is more of the cloth, two
bands being put on in deep points iust
below the shoulder, 'NSs
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15
An Effective Turbar,

A stunning black. turbap In ro,arb
prald showed an arrangement of vSf-
vet ribbon filling up the space in froTtt
between CROWN andR hrim.ss, A. IA
sides were two sets Of VINES 49, 49,
t0rward ones being white spotted VII
I e e these further toward az
back we're entirely black f'tN ing
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

viii, if you can go, you want to- It's
going 20 be great ball Hutchins will
play us, and are only Just. a nStchS
ahead, you know: "a. EEEFE, 1
By the time Sc. Wfibert Marsh 1efs
the car his head was completely full
of the great. game which was>fto
come OF that afternoon. He was
planning how he could get away. He
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

The Boston man who wants di-
vorce because his wife is under the
control. of certain evil-minded per-
sons has established valuable pre-
cedent for the total abolition Of dress
makers.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

EtDis repotted that the Egyptian
spBlpx israpidly dseay1fig 10Y" e ~, 70
aItSxing climatic conditions aue 20 tue
atiop. of recent year 4; tsaS sAl as,
erst 81 the sphinX~be- OUT ae.issts- y. mas a.
II all these centuries been uyinS
Gasp the single word ATrlsSoe
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

A president of the United States
fe at a great disadvantage when re-
siding in small town. His official
position loses all of it's dignity when
he is brought into comparison with
the town constable.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15
The Ransom of an 0VerCOat.
BY JAMES BUCHANAN

| Copyright, 1902, by Daily Story Pub Coz
Mr.. e. Wilbert Marsh sailed forth
one morning, with a brand new light
oyercoat thrown .jauntily over his left
arm. About half way between his
| lodging house and the station where
he was wont to climb up to that
ahominable inconvenience, the "ele-
vated," he observed a young lady
dart down the front steps of one of
the most imposing and least faxed
OF the veneered brown-fronts. She
carried letter in her hand. On her
head was nothing but great glo-
riouS mass of piled-up saffron hair.
She was strikfngiy pretty and strfk-
! ingly conscious of the fact, if one
might Judge from her makeup and
manner. 1t was evident that she was
bound for the nearest letter-boX.
Hardly, however had the little kid
slippers of this pleasing damsel trip
ped along the pavement a dozen
yards when, with the eXasperating I'M
eXpectedness which nature sometimes
displays in her most perverse moods,
1t began to rain. The attractive fig
ure stopped short, wavered a mo-
ment and then turned back--just in
time to meet young Marsh, struggling
to raise his umbrella over his $25
overcoat
With silvery laugh and. apparent
ly the most perfect Inconsistencies
of any improperly in thus accosting
stranger, the girl exclaimed:
How student"
e. Wilbert Marsh smiled, and rails
ed his hat with a gratified blush
"WOuld Won have tho Eipdnacc 70
drop my letter in the first box you
pass?" asked the girl, putting the
little square missive into the young
mans hand, and gathering her skirts
preparatory to flight. The next in
slant she fed, rustling and laughing,
back to the shelter of the brown stone
front, and e. Wilbert Marsh found
himself saying with pleasure!' to
the empty air. The young lady look
ed back as she was vanishing and
nodded. Il wonder if she would rec
ognize me, if she met me AGAIN."
unused Marsh. Then he walked brisk
ly on.
The rattle of an approaching train
fell on his ear. He had just time to
reach the station and catch it. There
would not be another train for five
lhihuISS' anu IL udppeHeu IudL he was
somewhat late that morning. With an
inward vow that he would mail the
young lady's letter Immediately on ,
leaving the car, he made wild dash
for the stairway and rushed upon the
platform of the nearest car just as
The guard was closing the gate. Then |
he slipped the letter into his over
coat pocket, and straightway did what J
Ill men do under such circumstances
forgot it.
Presently another young man left
lis seat came up the aisle, and stood
smiling down upon Marsh. Going to
he ball game, this afternoon" he
lsked.
why, hello!" replied Marsh, recog- |
lizing chum in whose company he
lad aforetime done his part toward
oarsely eulogizing the national
;ame. Yes, l want to go. Shall, if
can get away. You going?"
mot much chance of it. Two hun
red and fifty pieces in last nights
nail! Don't know how much larger
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

SNhgsn w, K. Vanderbilt was told
that. Gates thought OF executing a
coup. to gain control OF the new for E,,
Central Railroad he said room:
VIII Mr. Vanderbilt please explain
whether that is his idea OF Gates OF
Of The proposed coupY
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

Piemakers in. New York. have
struck. Just here is where the public
calls halt. We can get along with
out coal or meat, we can manage to
have our freight, undelivered. but we
must have pie.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

Francis A. Palmer of New York, an
other rich man, has started in to
build colleges. 1t will presently come
to pass that college building will be
smother of the overcrowded profes.
sions.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

The Governor of Yucatan reports
tnat his country has neither a war
nor revolution on hand. Well. by
gum! Another miracle.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

America has the best guns" says
German annual. 1t is lucky for the
editor OF the annual that Herr Krupp
z Is not empowered to punish people for
leze majesty.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15
rorted with white corticelli emSr0'o'
cry silk.
IS liberty Satin.

T pfs..y is greater latitude in the . cut
Ihe aeo 20 than that of any other por-
Of. Of sle af the . feminine costume They hey
range in style from the PEREZ set larger
coat sleeve, made somewns s',rrished
than formerly and usually lut anwing
witt, a cuff. to the immense n Il. the.
sleeve. comparatively small a at 'a as.
shoulders steuSI and increasing in size as
s 81 %escands' nearly or quite covering :,
~ tha hand The latter type is tounU
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

A boy who rocked boat at Peoria
was drowned by the boy he wished to
brighten clinging to him. The lament
able part of this is that the scared
youth was drowned also.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

Pfng-pong has been introduced in
the British lunatic asylums, but it is
announced the game is not response
BILE for the presence in those institu-
tons of quite all the inmates who play
it.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

The prisoner who preferred to go
back to his cell rather than marry
should not be censured hastily. A
great many persons nots$fn durance
have shown far less wisdom.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

King Edward is getting SO robust
tnat ne may insist on juggling a few
cannon balls while being crowned.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

~ may not be according to rule,
pue King Edwards head will lie un-
easy until he wears q crown.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

IN spite of the growing use of ex-
travagant expressions, talk still re-
mains cheap.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

Mary MacLane is writing another
heart romance, compared to which her
maiden effort will seem like a cold.
storage tamale.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

venice proposes to replace the old
Campanile with a steel structure, one
containing elevators. Shades of BY.
ron and Ruskin!
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

another Fourth of July vfcum is
ueao. Our great national holiday
Keeps gathering them in.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

Young Mr.. Rockefeller and his wife
can afford to take their wedding trip
a year late, as no one will suspect
that it was the expense that kept
them from going sooner.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

1t is the unexpected that happens in
the ordinary affairs of life, and in the
matter of weather it is the unprotected
that occurs.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

President Castro of Venezuela has
tackled the following notice on his
once door: "Out. Will return when
the revolution is oyer-if 1 have good
luck"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

me name of the new sultan of Fan.
-ioar is Seyyid Acct His poet laur.
cate Is up against a tough Job.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

the king keeps on getting better
ne should be at his best very soon.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

See Venice and die has a new mean
ing now, when historic structures in
that city are tumbling about the heads
or residents and tourists.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

me coronation charity bazaars gave
wealthy Americans a chance to see
society and at the same time to pay
q high price for the privilege.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

AN Ohio preacher has declined a
san 10 Boston. He probably has po-
dtical aspirations.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

A man has started to ride a horse
from Dayton, Ohio, to San Francisco,
but 1t is quite safe to say that this will
not become fad.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

If there be want of concord
among members, of the same family.
other people will take advantage Of
it 10 in1ure them.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

allowed to escape at the elbow, form.
ing a puff which is gathered into a.,
small close cuff. The blouse is made
o. Liberty satin, laid in tucks and
stitched with Corticelli silk in such
way as to produce the effect OF puffs.
These are mounted upon a yoke of
plain material which is defined by
straps, embroidered in CorticelH flo
SILK to Initiate the gay Bulgarian en-
broidery now so fashionable.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15
IN FASHIONS REALM
MODES OF THE DAY DICTATED BY
SOCIETY LEADERS.

Pretty Blouse of Liberty Satin, with
Medium Sleeves-EarIy Autumn
Coats Are Made Longer Than Those
of Last Year-House Decorations.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

taf4ta, china blue and white, cut .on
the-bfas, and finished with three rows
and one through the middle. The
same trimming borders the collarless
Elton, finishing the bloused front and
being prolonged to form little tabs be-
low the belt in a vest effect, and at
the shoulders to give the required
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

1t doesn't take a dynamite bomb TO.
blast our hopes.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

The odd bolero is of folded black
and white striped silk, with a large
rosette at one side of the front. The
gown edges are piped with this silk
The large sleeves have two under
rutt1es of plated black silk muslin,
with ruched edges. The under-cuffs
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-08-15

are black velvet strapped on white
taffeta like the stock. Large hat Of
shaggy felt, trimmed with leather
pOmpons.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-22
COURT OF APPEALS DECISIONS.
Nine Opinions Handed Down in the
Federal Tribunal.

The United States Court of Appeals yes
terday handed down nine decisions. In the
case of the County of Keith VS.. the Citizens
Savings and Loan Association the de-
cision OF the United States Circuit Court Of
Nebraska was affirmed.
The Phoenix Insurance Company Of New
York VS.. the Guarantee Company Of North
America, decision of United States Circuit
Court Of Nebraska reversed.
L. A. Mcdonald VS.. The First National
Bank Of Kansas City. ct Adhesion Of
United States Circuit Court of Missouri at
firmed.
Stearns. Roger Manufac turing Company
VS.. Horace +. Brown-decision of the United
states Circuit Court of Colorado affirmed.
Portland Geld Mining Company against
Martin Neal VS.. NJ. E. Smith & Co.; de-
cision of the United States Circuit Court Of
same-decision of lower court dismissing
Adam Huenengardt VS.. John 8. Britain
Dry Goods Company ct al; decision of the
United States District Court Of Kansas re-
United States Fidelity and Guarantee
Company VS.. Omaha Building and Construc-
ton Company ct al; decision OF the United
states Circuit Court of Nebraska affirmed.
Addie +: Roy, W. and Francis +. Ide, ex-
ecutors OF the estate of Albert L. Ide, vs..
Trorlicht, Duncker and Renard Carpet
company ct al: decision OF the United
states Circuit Court of Missouri reversed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-04-22
CHINA AND CUT-GLASS WARE.
Attractive Anniversary Display at
Simmons Hardware Company's
Retail Store.

Yesterday was the first anniversary of the
Inauguration OF Simmons Hardware Com
pany's big retail store on Broadway and st
Charles street. All the departments were
thoroughly renovated and o~verhauled. and
the result is one of the most extensive and
attractive displays of seasonable goods ever
exhibited in this city.
The chinaware exhibit on the fourth foor
was a magnet that attracted the women and
held them in rapturous admiration. There
pottery that dazzles the eye with its
splendor and maSnificence, embracing all
grades of ware from the cheapest table sets
to the richest designs turned out by the
most famous potteries of Europe and Amer
lea. There are magnificent designs in rare
old Haviland. Savres, Guerin, Pouyat, Rock
wood and W~edgwood that cannot be ex.
celled in any city In the United States. and
at prices cheaper than they sell for in the
East. There are dinner sets to suit the
purse of the mechanic, Of modern design
artistic design and costly material for the
: miilionaire's diniDg-room.
On the second floor Is shown one of the
largest and most complete lines Of kitchen
ware ever exhibited. Everything that the
careful housewife and cook can desire is
attractively displayed. OF kitchen utensils
there is a bewildering array of tin. iron,
granite. enamel and earthen ware. the latter
of which Is coming rapidly into favor with
housewives. a full line of gas ranges is
shown and in order to demonstrate that
gas ranges are SCOnOIIllC6l anu at Cne same
time saving of the housewives strength.
lectures are given daily by a competent
demonstrator. giving a practical Illustration
of this fact.
A novelty recently added to this depart
ment Is the Silko renovator and iroEeT. a
little c~ontrivance which can be attached to
the spout of IN ordinary kettle and which
cleanses and irons ribbons. pushes. feath-
ers, boaS and the daintiest fabrics in a few
minutes as good as new.
This house is headquarters for baby car
riages, and there is a full line of the latest
styles and designs shown. Rubber bath tubs
for the seashore, which can be folded into
small size when Debated. are shown here.
Automobile lunch baskets. the latest thing
out. are carried in three sizes-for four, six
and eight persons. A complete. line Of
leather goods and trunks. : valises and
dress-suit cases. in leather. straw and can
vas. is a feature of this department.
On the first floor the suburbanite or the
urbanite with a hack garden can find any
thing he desires in the way of lawn nov
ers. garden hose and garden tools, fly
screens, etc, the lines being the most COM
plete and extensive carried by any house
in the city. Seasonable goods in the sport
ing department are exhibited in an attrac-
tive way calculated to arouse the admira-
ton of the angler. the hunter, the golfer.
the tennis expert, the baseball enthusiast.