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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

The board of directors of the Welsh
Oil and Land Development company at
recent meeting decided to put On sale
at par $4,000 more of their capital stock.
Saturday party from Lake Charles Of
fered to take the entire amount, but the
board refused to dispose of only por-
ton of the stock as it is the intention of
the officers of the company to have as
large representation as possible. As
there is no question as to the existence
of oil on the property owned by this cor
poration the remainder of the shares will
only be on the market a short time.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

N. L. Kelly, L. E. Robinson, Fl. A. Da-
wilson and Mark Prentice have sold
twelve tracts of land of five acres each
near the oil wells. Lake Charles parties
secured eight tracts and Jennings CAPT
talists the remainder. Tt is said the par
ties purchased early to avoid having %
pay higher prices later, and if the well
tions will be begun on the newly
quired tracts soon after. Should ST
ing well be brought in, as every one con
ftdently expects, there will be much doing
in the neighborhood of the E. s. Woods
farm within the next few months.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

The tenth annual Christian Endeavor
of the State of Louisiana was held in Jen-
nings Saturday and Sunday and was re-
ported to have been the most successful
one ever held. There were many dele
gotes presen5 trr1n ali portions sDd =
very interesting program was rendered.
The next convention will be held at Bun
kie. At the annual election of officers
Mrs. L. Bertrand, of this city, was elected
recording secretary.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Many farmers on the various plants
near town claim that they are threat
ened with salt water, and a heavy rain
is necessary for the assurance of good
rice crop. At the Illinois plant crabs
are being pumped up, which are said to
be forerunners of salt water. From otter
points comes the report that pumping
plants are furnishing an abun1t'.t SIP
ply of fresh water and the rice is thor
oughly flooded and looks well.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

The Southern Pacific has completed a
switch on the south side of the main
line, extending from near the depot TO
the trestle east of town, and is about a
mile in length Tt is the opinion of
many that the passenger depot, long
since promised, will be built soon now
that the south side switch is in. A new
depot is almost necessity for the safety
of the travelling public
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

E. 8. Woods, on whose farm prospectors
are now trying for oil, returned to his
home in McGregor, Texas, last Thursday
evening, after spending few days look
ing after his business interests here
Mr.. Woods is elated over the present
prospects of finding oil at his place and
is hopeful of the field developing into a
very profitable one.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Miss Mary McNaspy, who taught
in the Welsh public school during the
year just closed, left Tuesday to spend
the summer at her home in Kansas. she
will return in the fall to resume her
school work, as she has been re-employed
to teach the coming term.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Frederick G. Hubell, a capitalist of Des
Moines, Iowa, was here last Friday and
purchased thirty ceres of land adjacent
to the Welsh bid 1ield He also went to
Jennings and bought $4,000 worth Of
stock in the Southern Oil CO. at $1lU.
Mr.. Hubbell thinks this section is the
Golconda of America.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Last weeks storm did considerable dam
age to the pumping plants east of here.
At the Keystone plant two large smoke
stacks were blown down and much other
damage was done to the buildings and
pumping engines. At New Iberia the
roof of the opera house was blown off and
many smaller buildings were unroofed.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

J. 4. and G. p. Martin went to Lafay-
cite Sunday to see their brother, William,
who was taken ill with fever while Wis
iting relatives there. The former re-
turned Sunday evening, but the latter
remained until Monday. Mr.. Martins
condition is reported no better, we regret
to saw
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

J. S. Lyles, of Crowley, has accepted
the position of general manager of DR..
j. Fl. Cooper's drug store and assumed
his new duties Monday. He comes well
recommended as a druggist and pharma-
cist, and will doubtless prove good man
for the position.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

As the building now occupied by the
Calcasieu Implement company will soon
be vacated for the First National Bank
of Welsh, the Calcasieu company VIII
utilize the present warehouse in which
to conduct the business until the first OF
the year, when Mr.. Daniels expects to
erect a new building.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Mrs. w. E. Floyd and Miss Maggie Glib
son, of Houston, Texas, who have been
visiting relatives in Lafayette, stopped
off here Sunday evening on their return
home, to remain few days with Welsh
kindred and friends
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

When you get your house ready for
papering, don't forget that A. E. Bell
& Co. have splendid line of wall paper
and their prices are right, too.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ingram spent
Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives in
Orange, Texas.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

See Davidson-Wesson Implement Co
for your buggies. They handle the fl
nous Enterprise"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

T. D. Calkins, of the banking firm of
Calkins, Spalding & company, which was
last week merged into the Welsh Nat
ional Bank, has located and organized a
bank in Canada, Texas, to be known as
Calllins, Silliman & Co., bankers.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Three carloads of piping and casing ar
rived here Friday from Beaumont, Texas,
to be used in the oil well now being
put down by the Jones Development COM
pany.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Misses Nellie Moore, Mary McNapsy,
Goidia McCarty, Myrtle Stewart, Marie
Robertson and Nettie Radeskey, who had
been attending the Calcasieu Summer
Normal Institute in Lake Charles for the
past two weeks, returned home Satur-
day.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Headquarters for fine rubber tire bug
gies is at Davidson Wesson Implement
CO., Welsh. La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

.. ]. Arceneaux returned last Thurs
wards College in Austin, Texas.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

l have just unloaded a car of doors
and windows from st. Louis, and can
sell them at low prices. FL. LEWIS.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

See that elegant drop head, ball bear
ing, rotary shuttle Wheeler & Wilson
machine at Daniels.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Rev. Turner, of Lake Arthur, preached
over Martin Bros. store Sunday evening
to the NJ. E. Church, South, congrega
ton
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Mrs. w. w. Welsh and baby, of Lake
Charles, came over Tuesday afternoon to
visit relatives and to be with her hus-
band, who is assisting in the bank here.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Everyone purchasing q buggy from
the Davidson-W esson Implement 20. Will
be given a Large umbrella.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Virgil Holeombe, local manager of the
Cumberland Telephone company at Jen-
nings, was in Welsh Friday looking af-
ter the interests Of the company
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

H. E. Post, who has been bookkeePer
at the Illinois plant for some months,
left Sunday afternoon for Springfield, ILL.,.
in response to a message informing him
of the illness of his mother.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Miss Claudia Gordon, of Brentwood,
Texas, arrived last Thursday on a two
months visit to friends here.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

The Masons had their regular monthly
communication at the Masonic Hall Sat
urday evening
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

w. W. Welsh came over from Lake
Charles Sunday and will assist in the
bank here for two or three weeks, or
until a cashier has been selected.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

E. F. Rowson and George A. Courtney
of Jennings, were here Saturday attend
ing to business matters
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Anything in the clothing and dry goods
lines can be had at Bell & Co.'s at the
lowest prices.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

The largest line of general merchan
dist to select from at
A. E. BELL & Co.'S.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

A number from this city attended the
burial of William NJ Martin at Crowley
Tuesday afternoon.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

See the Champion Rice Binder, TIN
king of the rice fields, at
ROBINSON & DAYS.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Van Ness oil burner is recommended
by the best people of the country for
economy, etc. It is the only one of four
recently tried that stood perfect test.
See him.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Daniel Jacobs went to Gauada, Texas.
Thursday evening of last week to spend
several days looking after his business
affairs
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Rev. Harrison, of this city, is assisting
in protracted meeting of the Methodist
congregation at Iowa station.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Mrs. Mary Cockrell and little daughter
visited in Lake Charles Saturday at
ternoon and Sunday.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Ed Theodore, colored, was arrested
Sunday by Deputy Sheriff Fontenot and
taken to Lake Charles and lodged in Jail,
charged with carrying concealed weapons
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

They are beauties-those rubber tire
buggies-sold only by Davidson-W esson
Implement Co.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

The names OF L. W. Archer, Adel, Ia !;
+. M. Sherry, Houston, Texas; j. G. Sher-
fly, J. r. Smith and P. Miller, Welsh, were
added to our subscription list Satur-
day
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

We have received our famous Cham
pion Rice Binder, and invite the farmers
to call at our warehouse and examine
the same.
ROBINSON & DAY
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Mrs. A. E. Bell left for Centerville,
Miss, Tuesday noon to be at the bed
side of her mother who, according to a
telegram, is dangerously ill.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Mr.. and Mrs. P. W. Daniels visite
the latter's parents in Jennings Sunday
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

George Jordan, of Orange, Texas, was
in the city on business Friday.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Mrs Thomas Mcmillan and children,
of Lafayette, came over Sunday to spend
a few days visiting with Welsh rela-
tiyes.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Albert Loguion, who had been attend
ing school in Austin, Texas, for the past
nine months, returned home Friday morn
ing.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

The Champion is considered one of the
best binders made. Robinson & Day,
Welsh, La, are the agents.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Miss Mary Simpson, VINO teaches in
the Unkel district, near town.. returned
Sunday from attending the Normal In
stitute in Lake Charles.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

N E. North, cashier of the First Nat
ional Bank of Lake Charles, was in Welsh
several days last and this week.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

For wall paper call on A. E. Bell
Co. They are just in receipt of an ele-
CANT line.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Leon Chavanne, the popular insurance
agent of Lake Charles. was in Welsh
Friday and paid this Office call.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

A new line of the latest designs in
wall paper just received at A. E. Bell
& Co.'S
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Stamped linen corticello embroidery,
floss sofa pillow, Gibson pictures, pillow
cords, in all colors at
PAUL w. DANIELS.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Don't forget that Robinson & Day are
agents for the celebrated Champion Rice
Binder. Call at their warehouse and
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Lionel Bertrand and wife were Jen
nings visitors Sunday.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20
Bell & Co. have cool goods for warm
weather. Their prices are low.

Mrs. Riley Prentice has been confined
to her bed for several days with fever.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Calcasieu Implement Company, Ltd.
headquarters for nice buggies and har-
ness.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Go to Bell & Co.'s for everything need
ed in the general merchandise line.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

NJ L. Prentice and E. Fl. Boiling were
in Lake Charles Saturday evening.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Call on A. E. Bell & Co. and price those
New Home Sewing Machines.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Wheeler d Wilson sewing machine
best on the market. RACKET. .
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

w. s. Case went to Port Arthur, Texas
last week to spend several days attend
ing to business matters.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

The elegant new residence of A. e. Bell
has been completed and he expects to
move into it some time this week.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

BORN-.Saturday June II, to the wife
of Clarphy Pitre, a daughter.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

The New Home Sewing Machine at
A. E. Bell & Co.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Philip Miller was visitor in Jennings
Sunday.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

If you are in need of good rubber
betting see Al Davidson.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Calcasieu Implement Company, Ltd,
headquarters for lubricating oils.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

The only gasoline sotve, "The Quick
Meal" at Daniels.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

"Odorless," Leonard" Blue Ridge re
frigerators at Daniels.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Philip Coverdale was Jennings bust
ness visitor Friday.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Paul w. Daniels was in Lake Charles
Friday on business.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Don't forget that the Davidson Wesson
Implement Co., Ltd, have all kinds of
buggiss.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Good but cheap rubber betting at
Davidson's.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Davidson will sell you betting cheaper
than anyone else. See him.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Cypress lumber for walks at Lewis
yard for less money than pine.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Charles J. Rauch, of Lake Charles, was
in Welsh Sunday.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20
Try the Racket for wall paper.

H. E. Wesson spent Thursday night in
Lake Charles.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Brick and sand, also lime and cement,
at Lewis.
L. p. Moss was here from Lake Charles
Saturday.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

J. V. Kelly has been employed as book
keeper by the Welsh National Bank.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Several carloads of goods have been re-
ceived by our merchants the past week.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

See AL Davidson for your rubber belt
ing. He has a quantity of it on hand
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Trunks!! A complete line full iro
bound canvass covered, at Daniels.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Ladies sailor hats at tie Racket.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

New line Sweet-Orr "Union" mad
clothing just in at Daniels.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

Ell. d. Davidson was in Crowley Tues
day.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

For groceries call on Bell & Co.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

| For a dandy pair of lace curtains cali
at the Racket Store.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

G. j. Huskey was over from Jennings
Sunday.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1902-06-20

SooSAe1u RACINE lime CARD.
EAST BOUND.
MOO que .................... 9:50a. m.
No.lO due 1901 am.
NO oue ................. 1885 am.
WEST BOUND.
no. que ................. 1928 pm.
W ~ '''''........... o:ol pm.
Nos. and night trains.
Phone "a for further information.
j. T. TUBBs, Agt.
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.
Ladies sailor hats at tie Racket.
For groceries call on Bell & Co.
H. d. Davidson was in Crowley Tues
day.
Philip Miller was a visitor in Jennings |
Sunday.
Brick and sand, also lime and cement, |
at Lewis.
L. p. Moss was here from Lake Charles
Saturday.
Good but cheap rubber betting at
Davidson's.
Philip Coverdale was Jennings bust
ness visitor Friday.
Paul w. Daniels was in Lake Charles
Friday on business.
@odorless," '"Leonard," Blue Ridge re-
frigerators at Daniels.
If you are in need of good rubber
betting see AL Davidson.
BORN-.Saturday, June IT, to the wife
of Clarphy Pitre, a daughter.
Call on A. E. Bell & Co. and price those
New Home Sewing Machines.
George Jordan, of Orange, Texas, was
in the city on business Friday.
Wheeler d Wilson sewing machine
best on the market. RACKET.
Mr. and Mrs. P W. Daniels visited
the latter's parents in Jennings Sunday.
Lionel Bertrand and wife were Jen-
nings visitors Sunday.
Anything in the clothing and dry goods
lines can be had at Bell & Co.'s at the
lowest prices.
The Masons had their regular monthly
communication at the Masonic Hall Sat
urday evening.
See the Champion Rice Binder, the
king of the rice fields. at
ROBINSON & Days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Ingram spent
Saturday and Sunday visiting relatives in
Orange, Texas.
Headquarters for fine rubber tire bug
Co., Welsh. La.
E. F. Rowson and George A Courtney,
of Jennings, were here Saturday attend
ing to business matters.
See that elegant drop head, ball bear
ing, rotary shuttle Wheeler & Wilson
machine at Daniels.
A number from this city attended the
burial of William M. Martin at Crowley
Tuesday afternoon.
See Davidson-Wesson Implement Co.
for your buggies. They handle the ia
nous Enterprise"
Miss Claudia Gordon, of Brentwood,
Texas, arrived last Thursday on a two
months visit to friends here.
The largest line of general merchan-
dist to select from at J.
A E. BELL & Co.'S.
.. j. Arceneaux returned last Thurs
day night from attending the st. Ed
wards College in Austin, Texas.
We have received our famous Cham
pion Rice Binder, and invite the farmers
to call at our warehouse and examine
ROBINSON & DAY
Miss Mary Simpson, VINO teaches in
the Unkel district, near town., returned
Sunday from attending the Normal In
stitute in Lake Charles.
Van Ness oil burner is recommended
by the best people of the country for
economy, etc. It is the only one of four
recently tried that stood perfect test.
See him. ,
Mrs. w. E. Floyd and Miss Maggie Glib {
son, of Houston, Texas, who have been
visiting relatives in Lafayette, stopped
off here Sunday evening on their return /
home to remain few daVs with Welsh j
Bisbee daily review., 1902-09-13
HE INTRODUCED MORE ATTRAc.
 TONS TO DRAW CROWDS.
Travels About the State of Ohio In a Circus Tent.-SpeciaI Trains at
 His Disposal.

| Lorain, O.. Sept. 11.-Tom L. John son began here last night the novel i campaign which he. as the recognized
 leader of the Ohio democracy. is to conduct throughout the state. Never
 before, perhaps, has a state political
 campaign been attended with all the attractive features of a tented circus. Yet Johnson is nothing if not novel and tonight he spoke in a tent which he had brought from Cleveland. with all the other equipment of an old-time cirucs in caravan of wagons
 There were ten big covered vans in the procession. which wound it's way into Lorain last night. and early this morning the circus tent with its side tents for the uniformed attaches of the show. stood in a big vacant lor in the center of the city. The tent will be moved daily from town to town along the route that has been marked out for Mayor Johnson, and in it night ly he will talk to the voters about home rule and just taxation.
 The tent tonight was packed to the doors in spite of the efforts of the republicans to keep the people away by telling them they would have to pay an admission fee of cents. All the seats around the tent were occupied and men stood in the space usually oc-
Bisbee daily review., 1902-09-13

cupied by the ring of a circus, and under the fiaring gasoline lights they listened to the speech of the Mayor and few local orators. A special train was run from Cleveland and special cars on the trolley line from that city brought other voters to swell the crowd.
 The Mayor had sympathetic and interested audience. He formerly lived in Lorain, having been the protector of the big steel works, which gave the city its first impetus as a manufactur- ing town.