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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-09-19

Jbe 8ire 8elt gOurnal.
J. Il. WALKER, Publisher.
WELSH, LOUISIANA
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There is sweeping movement on
DOT to organize broom trust.
The sultan has again promised to
be good. It's way the sultan has.
Think as kindly as you can of the
They work while you
sleep.
Germany is beginning to think the
auto invasion worse than the Ameri-
can invasion.
Lucky is the Chinese diplomat who
comes to this country. 1t is not only
more sociable, but safer.
AS the late Horace Biglow would
say, the underpinning of Venice is
purity consid bile out of jint.
Some persons might think that eat
ing fifty ears of green corn was about
as pleasant way to die as any.
Prof. Schenk will always be remem-
bered as the man who thought he was
posted on the whims of the stork.
A noiseless mosquito is no i'm
provement on the other kind. 1t leaves
him too much time for actual business
How many loving wives will envy
Mrs. John r. Drexel her birthday gift
of check for 100000 from her hus-
band.
King Edward has COMPOUNDED the
soothsayers, and that's not small
job. even for man who weighs $50
pounds.
The Chicago discovery that the color
yellow scares away mosquitoes won't
help women to whom yellow is not be-
coming.
Grand Duke Boris says Chicago is
big and ugly, but good-hearted. The
same thing may be said of John l..
Sullivan.
j. Pierpont Morgan, it is said, re-
fuses to tip hotel walters. This
is another of the advantages of being
all-powerful
The work of amassing fortune OF
$1S.0o0,000. cost Mr.. Schwab his
health, and it was not very hard
work either.
When last heard from the crown
prince of Germany was beginning to
eat solids and cast shy glances at
other girls again.
- w. c.. Mead refused a drink and
was shot by the genial gentleman
who offered to treat him. This die
not happen in Texas.
AS the Chinese rebels are being ex
ecuted at the rate of 1000 day, II
is predicted that the rebellion will moi
last more than a year.
The world at large hangs very little
Grape on it's door for the scorchobo
list who parts company with life a
an S0-miles an hour gait.
The man who tied dynamite to hi:
sick dog and lost his house when thu
animal wagged his tail has by Thu
time learned that cruelty does no
pay.
There are 100000 Jews in New
York, according to The Jewisl
world. That city can now present
pretty strong claim to being the NeN
Jerusalem.
If the United States mail is detei
mined to suppress lotteries, the
should suppress the mail. The aver
age mans mail is whole lot of 10
terry to him.
A Boston landlord who tried to co
1ect his rent in kisses from prett
widow was fined $25. There are som
freakish landlords and peculiar wiz
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
CIGARS GOT SEASICK.
Affected by Their Ocean
Journey.

Since our troops have been in the
Philippines my friends among the of
ticers stationed there have a frequent
intervals been remembered with boxes
of Manila cigars" remarked a mem
Der of Uncle Sans fighting force, who
was severely wounded at Ell Caney and
is now on the retired list, to a Washing
ton Star reporter. 81 have learned to
prefer the tobacco of the far east to the
domestic brand, and do not see how
could now get along without the fra
grant Manilas.
Recently | received a shipment of
cigars" he continued, but they proved
sad disappointment. In fact, they
seemed to me to be entirely worthless.
| pulled at one after another, but they
simply could not be smoked. In de-
spair l finally consulted a well-known
tobacconist. The situation was no
problem to him. He promptly told me
to lay the cigars aside for few weeks,
after which would find them all right
He was correct. When l sought an
explanation the tObacconist assured
me in all seriousness that the cigars
had been seasick from the voyage
across the Pacific and needed rest
Il have since learned added the Of
ficer, that wines and liquors are af-
fected in a similar manner by ocean
SHIPMENT"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

was the bravest fool | ever saw.
suppose they buried him with the
rest"
After the war Harner did not re-
turn to his paper. The editors who
had mutilated his copy and against
whom he had an accumulated an
tipathy equal to that which Gen.
Sherman had expressed against the
war correspondents, whose useful
ness Harner could prove, was first
pointed out by Gen. George Washing
ton, was still in charge and he did
not feel like coming directly
under their orders. So he tried
other things, but as the years went
by and the other things did not make
him rich he succumbed to the inevi-
table and entered journalism again.
TO him was given a rowing commits
sion to visit and write up the places
where the conquests of industry were
making the wealth that was to pay
the debts of war.
In the course of time his duties
took him to Spring Falls, a village
which had become a city, with its
splendid water power utilized, with
great manufactures on every side.
He saw it all, and finally he saw upon
the side of a large mill: william H
Monsoon" The name seemed strange
ly familiar, and yet he could not
place it. 1t was gone amid all the
thousands of forgotten things in the
crowded years.
But the next morning it came like
a flash.
And then the story. Col. Monson
told it at his own fireside after Har-
ner had been presented to his wife as
the man who had refused to report
him dead.
But 1 did report you dead" in
sisted Harner.
Eyes, but it was all a mistake.
They thought l was, but 1 wasn't.
In fact, it was almost as untrue as
the report which reached me the day
before the battle that certain young
lady had thrown me over"
And after that came the expert
ences so interesting to hear in times
of peace that were so hard to know
in the days of war.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
PRETTY THINGS TO WEAR.
Fresh Finery for Feminine Fancfers
of the Latest in
Dress.

Large rhinestone buttons are now
to be seen on some of the dinner
dresses made with the Louis XIV. vests
For this purpose a set of six is required,
three on each side of the bodice, and in
some instances three are fastened to
each sleeve. Buttons of all descrip-
tions to meet the wearer's fancy are
also used to trim such costumes, says
the New York Tribune.
Plain rich silks are now becoming
fashiona BILE. These are said to be espe-
cially we'll adapted to the prevailing
styles of costumes, and those in touch
with the spring styles claim that
while the material used will be new the
styles in the cut of costumes will re-
main almost the same.
Never before have velvet. corduroy
and velveteen dresses been so fashion
able for afternoon functions and even
ing use. New York dressmakers state
that these materials will soon be the
favorites for street and general wear
throughout the country.
Many long boas are now made of
marabou instead of fur. They are in
long straight band, having ends fin
ished with imitation tails of the same
maeerial. They can be dyed to match
any costume.
The latest designs in fancy under
skirts flare more than ever at the low
err edge, while the upper part fits as
closely as possible. Accordion plating
is much used to obtain the flare The
finest of these skirts are fastened with
buttons, but the majority are finished
with draw strings.
The latest imported robes are Of
fered for sale ready for the lining to
be put in, and the designs are so care
fully set that the shaping of skirts and
trimmings has been done for the buy
err. In these robes the novel effects in
clude lace, embroideries and spangles.
In the most elaborate are ieweled eff
fects in little sprays of berries formed
of turquoises, rubiss or pearls.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

joyed in reason, hobby is the best
safeguard imaginable against mental
i'll health, but when followed up with
undue persistence it only too often
acts as short route to the ASYLUM.
Witness, for instance. the case of the
brilliant French novelist, Guy de Maui
PEASANT. This famous writer, toward
middle life, took up, merely as a hob
by, the study of occult science and
spiritualistic phenomena. Gradually
the absorbing nature of the weird re-
search fascinated him so deeply that
he could not speak, think or dream
of aught else. Sleep deserted him. ap-
petite failed him, and finally his ac-
ton became so erratic that for the
sake of his own safety his frieuds
We're compelled to place the unfortu-
nate author under mild restraint. He
ended his days shortly afterwards
within the walls of the sanitarium to
which he had been convened.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

plants from alleged editors, who sit
the country with a headline or q
double-leaded screed and who know
more than all the generals and CORE
spondents in both armies you would
understand things better. It's hard
enough to persuade these omnipotents
to recognize real news when they see
it much less to send them statements
which are not true"
Harner's sarcasm went for naught.
The soldier did not comprehend it, and
apparently did not care to. His only
reply was vaguely put. 81 suppose
would" he said, but you'll do this for
me, won't you?"
'Of course not"
"Why won't you?"
Simply because I WON'T said
Harner, with emphasis.
The soldier stood as if undeter-
mined what to do. Then he looked up
and said: ''Well, never mind, for
you'll have to do it, anyhow"
81 hope not" replied Harner, and
more seriously, you're too young to
die. Your country needs you even
if your sweetheart doesn't"
Blushing deeply and stammering
something which Harner did not I'M
derstand the soldier turned and
walked rapidly away.
The battle was fought Through
out the conflict Harner was here,
there and everywhere getting facts
and names and details. There was
no time in that awful slaughter to
notice trifles. Human lives were as
cheap as grass and were moved
down as mercilessly. So it happened
that it was not until several days
later when the papers containing the
reports reached the moving army
that Harner observed his own re-
port:
'Monson, William H.-Private, com
pany c. Enlisted from Spring Falls
Shot through shoulder while saving
company's colors."
In the next issue was a dispatch
from Spring Falls saying that Mon.
son was one of the best young men
of Spring Falls and that his death
was universally deplored.
''Well, that beats me-" said Har.
ner, Il wonder if my memory served
me trick. I'll see" The command
had moved many miles but the com.
pany was still with it and he immedi-
ately sought out the captain and
asked him about Private Monsoon.
Poor feliow!" was the reply. He
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
WAYS OF CATCHING RATS.
Luring Them by scents and Entrap-
ping Them by n Barrel
COntriVance.

Rats are very susceptible to the
odor of certain drugs, and any ordi-
nary trap set in their haunts is
likely to succeed if dressed with these
scents, the attractions of which, rat
catchers affirm they cannot resist
An example is: Powdered asafoetida,
eight grains; oil of rhoduim, two
drains; oil of aniseed, one dram; oil of
lavender, one-half dram. Shake to-
gether in a bottle and use a very small
quantity to dress the bait, says the
Baltimore American.
To catch rats cover a common bar
rel with stiff, stout paper, tying the
edge round the barrel. Place a board
so that the rats may have easy access
to the top. Sprinkle cheese parings
or other food for the rats on the paper
for several days, until they begin to
think they hare a right to their daily
rations from this source. Then place
in the bottom of the barrel a piece of
rock about six or seven inches high,
filing with water until only enough
of it projects above water for the rat
to lodge upon. Now replace the paper,
first cutting a cross in the middle,
and the first rat that comes on the bar
rel top goes through into the. water
and climbs on the rock. The paper
comes back into its original position,
and the second rat follows the first
Then begins a fight for'the possession
of the dry place on the stone, the noise
of which attracts the others, who
share the same fate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
SOME DOMESTIC LORE.
Odds and Ends of Information In
tended for the House
wife.

In serving the turkey or chicken hash
the day after the feast, try boiling two
or three green peppers and chopping
them up with the meat before it is put
in the hot sauce.
Candied mint leaves are an appre-
ciated addition to a luncheon or din
ner menu. They are sent around at
the end of the meal in lieu of mint
bonbons or the cordial. A few added
to d lemon ice before freezing gives
delicious flavor.
Something to remember in regard to
the cooking of greens, spinach, dande-
lions, beet-tops, etc, is that crust of
dry bread put into the water while
they are boiling will prevent the heavy,
unsavory odor that often goes through
the house. The bread will increase the
delicacy of the dish, as it will absorb
the strong flavor.
A japanese sandwich is sure to be
made of fish. The latter is boiled in
slightly sailed water, then drained,
and all bones and bits of skin carefully
removed. Put into saucepan, with
milk or cream to soften it, add a bit
of butter and a dust of pepper; work
to paste while it is heating, and when
cool spread on thin slices of buttered
bread.
Where a sewing-room is not avail
able, the seamstress will find a rug
of linen crash perhaps two yards
square a great convenience. This may
be put under the machine, sewing
chair and cutting table, and will keep
scraps and bits of thread from the
carpet, and in turn protect delicate fab
RIGS from the dust of the floor. 1t can
be Numbered spring and fall, and kept
in service indefinitely.
Pianos are so often made to order to
match the decorations of a MUSHROOM
that the replacing of the makers name,
over the keyboard, with the monogram
or crest of the owner, is not, per-
haps, wholly offensive - the instru-
ment becoming. in a way, possess
sion representing individual taste.
Still, the custom does not commend
itself, and savers too much of the
H7N' nov h"Ppliy II oNllCu upOll' VI
dinner sets so heavily monogrammed
or crested that every tiniest piece
f1aunts its ownership.
The mystery of the many lamps
seen in homes but never duplicated
in shops is explained when it is
realized that made-to-order lamps
are very simple and very common.
Any cherished bowl or jar may be
converted into a lamp by the mere
mounting with metal oil vessel,
burner and globe support. A rare
piece of Satsuma lent itself in this
way and the lamp was the envy of
all who saw it. A large umbrella
stand of terra Gotta was converted
into a useful light producer with
equal ease, the assortment of globes
and shades in any lamp shop offer
ing choice to fit any standard. In
this way it is possible to have lamps
correspond and harmonic with
"ooms, a fact of which artists have
been quick to take advantage. 1t
s rare indeed that a studio lamp
is other than unique and original,
and it is to this class indeed that in
debtedness for clamps to order" be-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
LARGER SCHOOL BUILDINGS RE-
OUIRED.

Owing to the recent large influx Of
population into Western Canada it
has become absolutely necessary in
many parts of Manitoba, Assiniboia,
Saskatchewan and Alberta to in
crease the school accommodation. In
many places buildings have been
erected that are only half-occupied.
This is perhaps as good evidence as
will be found not only of their salts
faction with their present school sys-
tenn and their confidence that it Will
remain as it is, but also of their firm
belief in the future expansion of the
country, in increased immigration,
and it further indicates that they,
have little fear that the well estab-;
hshed rate of births in civilized COM
munities will not be maintained
there.
The free homestead laws and the
cheap railway lands offer great in
ducements, which are opening up the,
new settlements. Agents of the Gov
eminent of Canada are actively at
work in different portions of the
States for the purpose of giving in
formation to possible settlers, and
advertisements are now appearing in,
a large number of papers, giving the
names and locations of these Agents.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
Telephone Business.

The Electrical Review gives data on
the telephone business i'm the United
States, showing that including all
companies there are 4,311 Exchanges
in operation with 2,27S,717 telephones
in use. The total capital invested is
nearly $500, 100000. One company en-
ploys $4,000 persons, and handles a
total of 2,OOO,OOO,OOO calls per year.
The manufacturing side, says the
electrical Review, is estimated to
produce total of 5000 telephones per
day, this annual output of instru-
ments with their accessory apparatus
being valued at between $4,000, 600
and 100000 The telephone in-
dustry, which is only % years old, has
become one of the most important
i'm this country and the authority
quoted states that it is now at the
beginning of an extended growth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
A MOdernist.

81 don't believe" said the very
thoughtful person, that the states
men of the present day are as far
seeing as those of generation ago"
"You are making a grave, but com
mon mistake" answered Senator Sor-
ghum. at is wrong to assume that the
modern intelligence Is inferior. Those
old-timers could make good speeches,
but as l read history, can see lots of
chances to get rich that they over
looked. Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
Wide Use of Quinine

In numerous localities throughout
the world, quinine is eaten as regu-
larry as food. Men and women pour
it into the palm of the hand and
toss it down their throats. Quinine
is sold at every rural post office in
India at the rate of five grains for a
farthing. That is ten grains for a
cent, or 4s cents an ounce. retail.
In Bengal alone 100000 five-grain
packets are sold annually.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

invention of an Italian artillery of
ficer named COrnara. For a long
time it has, of course, been known
to scientists that water electrically
decomposed possesses, under certain
conditions, violent explosive quail
ties; but it has been left for Col.
Cornara to make practical use of the
said knowledge. The colonel in
closes the doctored water in her
metically sealed steel bomb, and,
when exploded, it is said to develop
a destructive energy So times great
er than that of the best gunpowder,
and rs times greater than that of dy-
Mantle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
Liked the Crock.

An English soldiers wife once took
her little girl to see her father, who
was on sentry duty. The soldier, who
was in Scottish regiment, wore the
orthodox tartan and kilt. The little
girl, not having seen her father before
in such garb, could not understand it,
and looking up at her mother, ex-
claimed: Mother, when father has
found the man who stole his trousers
may l have that little ock?'-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

No matter what ails you, headache to
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature,
cure you without a grippe or pain, produce
easy, natural movements, cost you Just 10
cents to start getting your, health back.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put
up in metal boxes, every tablet has C. c. G.
stamped on it. Beware of limitations.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

Bakers Chocolate or Bakers Cocoa ex-
anime the package you receive and make
sure that it bears the well-known trade
mark of the chocolate girl.
There are many limitations of these choice
goods on the market.
A copy of Miss Parloa's choice recipes
will be sent free to any housekeeper.
Address Walter Baker & Co., Limited,
Dorchester, Mass.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
1t WASN'T SInalIpOx.

One of the colored porters on the Harni-
bal 4 st. Joe who was quarantined in Kan
sas City because of the smallpox was telling
his experience to some acquaintance: ''Dey
it wasn't smallpox at all 1t was muffin
but celluloid Chicago Chronicle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
Force of Habit.

He had worked for many years in dry.
counter in a coal office, and that was the
cause of his undoing. A lady entered the.
coal office one day and said she needed two
tons of coal at once.
''All right" said the clerk, tipping the
ashes from a cigarette in dreamy fashion :.
twill you take it with you or have it sent,
madam ?"-Yonkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
The abandonment Calendar

Of the season I'm ten coIors) SIX beautiful
heads ION six sheets, l0xl2 lnches), repro
auctions of paintings by Moran, issued by
General Passenger Department, Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway, will be sent
on receipt of twenty-five cents. Address F.
A. Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chi.
cago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

Among the warm things for winter
there is nothing in which there is more
comfort than in the knitted petticoat.
These are to be found in all the deli
cate shades as well as dark red, navy
blue and black, and they will wash.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

That well-nigh every hobby can, if
overridden, bear its rider toward in
sanity is proved by the lamentable
number of cases of people who have
succumbed to the fatal influence of
too keen!y fixed leading idea. En-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
King Edward a Cobbler.

The king of England is an excel
lent bootmaker, the trade which he
was taught by the wish of the prince
consort, who had all his children
taught some trade.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

She-Really, my husband is quite philos.
opher.
Her Aunt-Well, a man might as well
bow to the evitable-when he's married
to it!-Chicago Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

When young lover figures on whether
he can support a wife, he counts in every
thing except the rent, butcher and grocer,
clothes, and incidentals-N Y. Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

l do not believe Piso's Cure for Consumn.
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
John +. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb.
Is. 1900.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

Sweat or fruit acids will not dscolor
DYES. Sold by druggists, l0c. package.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

Can you call thermometer good one
that registers low and mean tempera-
ture?-Indianapolis News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

When the sun has ceased its watch to
keep, the earth turns over and goes to
sleep.-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

Taxes come high, but we must have them.
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggistsrefundm money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-06
Water in Warfare,

Explosive water is the very latest
thing in modern warfare. 1t is the
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1902-01-04

Seven o'clock dinner was served
at the residence Of Mr.. aud Mrs.
Monroe on Wednesday and Thurs.
day. Three commodious rooms
were thrown together and tables
arranged each evening for fifty
guests. Plnce cards were decora,-
ed with white ribbon inscribed
with name OF host aud hostess and
New Year greeting "Wednesday
evening WAS devoted 10 cards and
Thnrsday 10 crokinole.