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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

brlcs ar" liked unlined, but when wool
is used Spe fitted body lining is in ev
cry way desirable and the friIls can
be made from the material quite as
well as from embroidery whenever
liked.
The frock consists of waist and
skirt. The waist is made with front
and backs that are full and arranged
over the foundation when that is used
Joined to the yoke when 1t is omitted,
The sleeves are full and ample with
straight cuffs and the yoke-coliar falls
we'll over the sleeves, giving the
broad shoulder line of the season.
The skirt is five gored, gathered at
its upper edge and joined to the waist,
and the closing is made invisibly at
the back
The quantity of material required
for the medium size az years. is 6
yards q inches wide, 81 yards SO
inches wide or 31A yards A inches
wide, with 8 yards of insertion and
S12 yards of embroidery to trim as il
Illustrated
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
QUAY GAVE UP STAKES.
Joe" Cannon's Singing Voice Too
Much Fer PENNSYLVANIA Senator.

joe Cannon's Singing Voice Too
Much For Pennsylvania Senator.
The late Senator Quay circulated a
story wherein Speaker Cannon is
represented as a singer. The occa-
sion was a political banquet where a
discussion arose over the song. THE
OLD Oaken Bucket" Senator Quay re-
marked: Il never heard it sung
through in my life" Il will bet Won a
dollar that | can sing it through, as.
serted Mr.. Cannon. Take YOU" said
the senator. And the POSTMASTER
will hold the stakes and be referee"
Mr.. Cannon cleared his throat and at
tackled the famous old melody with
grim earnestness. At the end of the
first stanza Senator Quay got upon his
feet and interrupted the song "(
wish to say, if may be pardoned, he
commenced, that l dislike to lose
dollar, but am willing to concede the
stakes to my adversary and take his
word for the accuracy of his knowl.
edge if he will stop singing right
where he is"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

simply dried up. standing up stiff
in all the pride of life" and the sweep,
ing sand carried on an unceasing as.
sault upon every visible object. With
one side of the picture thus revealed,
hopes Of reclamation would die, and
it would seem incredible that any one
should attempt to maintain the dis
courasing fight against such odds.
1t is a fact, however, to which this
very witness testifies in the Los An
Seles Times, that the battle continues,
and that, too, with prospects of ulti.
mate success. Human intelligence
finds a way to combat all the enemies
that are supplied in nature and to
derive aid from natures gilt of rich
soil. There can be no doubt that
many vast tracts which now seem con-
demned to eternal barrenness VIII
yield heavy crops in time and support
large population. The Inducements
for extensive irrigation schemes are
sufficient to justify the efforts that are
being made by individuals and state
to bring these waste areas under cul-
tivation.
Nor are the comforts of the desert
life all summed up in the driving
winds and sandstormS. One, comes to
enjoy the dry heat. when it reaches
105 degrees you will hardly know or
care when it goes five or ten more,
and even another five or ten will not
bother you very much. This is large
ly Offset by the ease of sleeping out
doors, by the absence of fog, almost
total absence Of rain and the great
number of lovely days in fall and win
ter" 1t is a subject for congratuIa-
ton also that there are no feas. no
no bedbugs. If alfalfa has
Its trials, flies and gnats have theirs,
too, and preferably seek other eli.
mates.
In fine, what appears uninhabitable
to those who pass on in ignorant re-
pulsiOn and amazement is attractive,
even fascinating, to those who under
stand all the conditions and who are
doing the pioneer work. And if some
81 the latter may be carried too far
oy their optimism the country will de-
rive its profit from their struggles. -.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Authority on Penolocy.

Major R. W. McClaughry, warden
of the United States penitentiary at
Leavenworth, has just celebrated the
thirtieth anniversary Of his manage.
ment of prisons. He was first ap,
pointed warden of a penitentiary in
August, 1874. In the last thirty years
ne has been warden of three different
penitentiaries and two reformatories
He was warden Of the Joliet, ILL.,. pen
itentiary longer than any other In
the thirty years service he has had
about $4,000 prisoners under him
Major McClaughry has aided in the
building of two prisons, and the work
on the big new United States peni.
Tertiary at Leavenworth is being done
under his supervision.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

pretty simple silks, so much in vogue,
are appropriate, while the yoke can be
made of all-ovcr or of the material
trimmed in any way that may be pre-
feTred.
The waist consists of the fitted lin
ing, that can be used or omitted as
may be desirable, front, backs and
yoke collar with the full sleeves. Both
waist and sleeves are tucked in
groups for a portion Of their length
and between these groups the trim
ming is applied. The yoke is care
fully fitted and can be rendered trans
parent by cutting the lining away be-
meath.
The quantity of material required
fer The medium size is 35s yards q
inches wide, 31a yards q inches wide
or rs yards Al inches wide with s
yards of insertion to make as illus
trated.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

pointed yoke-collar
that is eminently
graceful and be-
coming and is
adapted to a va
riety Of materials,
but, as illustrated,
is made of white
lawn with frills
of openwork en-
brOidery and yoke
Of insertion held
by fancy braid.
The lawn and sim
liar washable fs-
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

Baron Rothschild in the peerage of
Great Britain and head of the English
branch of the celebrated family of
bankers, has incurred the displeasure
OF the present ministry by transferring
his political allegiance to the liberal
party While the great flnancier has
not much influence over votes BY
means of his territorial possessions
which are small when compared with
a number of his fellow members of the
house of lords, he commands a large
amount of political influence not only
IN the city OF London, but throughout
the United Kingdom.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
WARS COST 100000 LIVES.
Prof. Charles Richet Recounts Marital
Tragedies of Nineteenth Century.

Tragedies of Nineteenth Century.
Prof. Charles Richct, the noted
French apostle Of peace. is quoted as
saying that during the nineteenth cen
fury 100000 human beings died in
consequence Of war.
Napoleon" he said, "s usually
credited with having caused the death
of 100000 men. AS a matter of fact,
100000 men died for his glory. The
war Of the Crimea cost 100000 lives,
the American civil war 100000 Prus-
sia doomed 100000 men to death be-
tween 1SGo and 1871, the RusSO-Turk.
ish wGr 100000.
The wars in the South American
republics are generally laughed at"
continued the professor, but as d mat
ter Of fact they are far from riQicu-
IOuS. In the nineteenth century they
cost, all told, 100000 lives. and the
South American republics are not
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
THE WORLDS WHEAT CROP.
Estimates Show a Reduction in AL
most All Countries.

TlOSl All NOGillIlCo'
Estimates of the wheat crop put the
total yield of this country at $4,000,
600 bushels. This would Indicate a
reduction from the yield of last year
Of about 1OO000,C00 bushels. while the
figures are more than 200,O00,000 be-
low those of 1901 and more than $780,
100000 below those Of 1902. 1t should
be noted. however, that they come
pretty close to those of 1900 and 1899,
being slightly in excess Of the one
and slightly below the other, and that
only twice before 1899 did the crop
amount to as much as 600,000,0C0
bushels.
But again, while this is true, it is
to be noted also that there is not a
falling off merely. but very serious
loss owing to unfayOrable weather
conditions. Earlier expectations have
been disappointed and, furthermore,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

represe lace. The box plated effect
at the lower edge is a special feature
and one that is much to be desired,
while the shirrings confne the full.
ness over the hips and produce a
yoke effect without undue bulk. mas
much as fashionable fabrics are all
soft.
The skirt is circular, cut in one
piece, and is arranged over a founda-
tion yoke to which the shirrings are
attached.
The quantity of material required
for the medium size is 91s yards p
inches wide, TX yards q inches wide
or AZ yards A inches wide, with 5K
yards OF applique to trim as illus.
trated;
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

IN Cairo, Egypt. He was born about
1884, his father having been a shiek
OF the Cairo tentmakers. Until a few
years ago he could describe with every
appearance Of accuracy many of the
stirring scenes he witnessed when
Bonaparte was in Egypt with his
army. Now, at the age of about 12O,
he Is confined to his bed with extreme
feebleness, having lost feeling in his
extremities. Aged Arabs remember
him as an old man when they were
children. A great.granddaughter, her.
self getting along in years, looks after
him.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
RECLAMATION OF DESERT.
Good Work Goes on with Certainty of
Ultimate Success.


The desert is commonly considered
a fOrbidding place, and numerous diff
fculties are encountered in the en-.
Geayor to make it blossom as the
rose" A dweller on the Molave says
that with plenty of lard ready for
the pillow, it took three Of us sixteen
months to raise enough to feed two
horses continuously" The alkali was
death to almost everything, and even
liberal irrigation would not cause
the bloom to come. Wherever a sprig
OF green appeared the rabbits would
appear also and sweep the board.
While this was the industrial s,tua-
ton, the comforts of life were illus
trated by the winds. which blew siren
uously for days at a time. and. Of
course, the heat was intense. uYdaI
the influence Of the searching atmos-
phere the melons Of sickIy garden
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
On Simmer Costumes.

On many of the elaborate summer
costumes mousseline de sole flower
trimming is used. This adornment is
dainty Sand extremely easy to make.
All one has to do is to cut the mate
rial on the cross about four inches
wide, fold it double. and twist round
and round to simulate full-blown
rose. Limp stems of different lengths
are supplied by thin silk cord.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
For a Hot Dav.

An unusual but refreshing desert
for a warm night is composed of
sliced bananas, oranges and shredded
pineapple. These should he well pow
dered with soft sugar thoroughly
mixed and kept in the refrigerator all
day to become thoroughly chilled.
Serve with whipped cream and the re.
suit is invariably pleasing.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Laundering Lace Curtains at Home

Laundering Lace Curtains at Home,
A practical housekeeper says that
a clean 81 IS plot is very good sub
stitute for curtain stretchers. After
the curtains are clcansed, pin them
10 the ground with nOnrust hairpins.
They will dry in half an hour in the
sun to look like new. Curtains of a
very delicate fabric, or those tender
from long use, should be inclosed in
pillow slips to wash successfully
without tearing.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

OF butter rubbed up with one of flour,
and a tablespoonful Of finely chopped
parsley.
Have ready in another saucepan a
pint Of milk heated and seasoned
with white Depl@.r and salt. While
the milk is boiling hot stir into it a
"ei!'beaten egg. Pour this mixture
INTO the turecn, then the lettuce soup,
give a few whirls Of your egg beater
to combine all, and serve.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Picturesque Menu Cards

Some picturesque dinner and menu
cards for out-of-town dinner-giving
take the form of small English hunt.
ing prints, after the manner of Calde.
colt. The deep reds and greens of
theSe cards make a brilliant color
touch for the country house table, and
the erect, as a whole, is distinctly
novel.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Green Stones Ponular

The general revival Of green as a
color has brought into favor a nun.
Der Of green stones of which little has
been heard OF late. Many of the pref.
test of these are inexpensive. They
make lovely chains, pendants,
brooches and stickpins.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Novelty in Circular.

One OF the latest novelties is a huge
circular cloak of linen in creamy tone
similar to those worn by the Arabs
1t Is draped at the back to form q
hood. The hood and front are
trimmed with white linen galloon. Il
makes an admirable evening wrap for
summer.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Lettuce Cream sn,rn.

The outer leaves of lettuce may be
utilized for this excellent soup. Put
. generous pint Of them over the fire
in pint of weak broth and cook ten.
der. Rub broth and lettuce through
q eOlander or vegetable press and re-
turn to the fire. Stir into it a boiled
Onion minced fine, a great spoonful
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
The Reader.

Rieder--I suppose I'm a bIockhead,
but must confess | don't like Henry
James's novels.
CrittOCk-You may not be a block.
head at that. The people who don't
like his novels are divided into two
classes-thOse who don't understand
him and those who dO.-Philadelphia
Press.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Cross Stitches on Shoes.

Cross stitch has invaded even the
new bathing shoes, and some very at.
traCtiye sandals seen at the shore are
finished in this way. The canvas shoe
IS, OF course, the best subject for the
work, and stitchery must be in fast
colorS. White canvas can have decor.
alton in black or red or blue, blue in
white or red, etc.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Pretty Pin Cushions.

Pretty pin cushions are made to
hang on the wall. A particularly pleas
ing device shows a pair Of Cinderella
slippers, which may be made from kid
or silk and stuffed with cotton or
bran. For the pins the cover is Of
silk and on the side devoted to hair.
pins the cover is crocheted in fine
zephyr.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Wicker Handles for n.....,.

Wicker is new note in connection
with parasols. 1t is employed for the
handles, and some of the smartest
ones of the summer are finished IN
this way. Wicker handles are nart,c
ularly attractive on pongee parasols
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
His Secret.

Raphael was explaining his fame.
1T was easy" he confessed. 81 sin.
ply told every woman on the block
that | had painted my cherubs from
hers"
Bitterly he regretted he had wasted
his talents on art instead of shining
in politics.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Natural neductinn

AttOrney-What do you do during
the week?
WitneSs-NOthing.
Attorney-And on Sunday?
Witness--l take a day off.
Attorney-How long have you had .
political job?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

adapted to all ma
terials soft enough
to allow of shir-
ring and suits
both the costume
and the odd skirt.
AS shown, howev-
err, it is made OF
bleached Shantung
pongee with ap-
Dliuue or prna n,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Hard Work Ahead.

where are you bound now?" asked
Psyche Of Cupid.
THE Atlantic coast resorts" replied
Cupid.
But where are your bow and ar.
rows?"
ooh, l have to use a machine gun
there. It's gone on ahead of me.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Equal to Emergency.

The Collector-What! Mr.. Owing
not in! Why, there he is, before nv
very eyes,
The Office Kid-Aw-wot! That
amt the old man. He's out! That,
only his shadOw!-Jester.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Blouse Waist.

lingerie waists made with lace in
Bertion are among the smartest Of all
smart things and are charming for
wear with the jacket suit in cool
weather as well as during the warmer
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
His Title There

MY wife and are going to spend
the summer with her people at
StrOngs Corners" said the meek. lii.
tie man, land | want you to mail You,
paper to me-"
Yes said the clerk; what's you,
name"
"Well-cr-tO make sure, guess
you'd better address it Mary StrOngs
Husband, Strong's Corners"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Girls Costume.

FrOcks that are pretty and simple
at the same time are always in de-.
mand for young girls and are much
to be desired for school and everyday
wear. This one includes a deem
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Arab Is 12o Years Old.

Perhaps the oldest man in the
world is Sid Ahmed Salim, a wonder.
full relic of the eighteenth century.
who has long been one of the sights
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
shirred WALKING Skirt.

The skirt that just clears the
ground is welLdeserved favorite and
is emtnently fashionable in all its
variations. The model Illustrated is
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

season. mis- one
Is dainty in the OK
treme and com
bines Persian lawn
with ValenCienueS
insertion and flag
goting, but the de-
sign is admirable
for many other thin
materials as well.
Lace and embrOi-
derry both are used
with washable fab
ripS and all the
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Not Quite Certain

Gilroy-ParsOns is a liberal sort Of
fellow. He offered me a cigar lust
now"
Butman-You didn't take it?
GilrOy-NO.
Butman-Then how do you know
whether it was liberality or merely
malice?-BOstOn Transcript.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

oVerburdened with citizens are they?
l am sorry to say that the TWEEN
tleth century bids fair to rival the
nineteenth century in the killing line"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Why Ne Tarriefi.

Harold-You shouldn't wait for
something to turn up, old chap; you
should pitch right in and turn it UP
yourself.
Rupert--But it's my rich uncle's
toes, old chap, that I'm waiting fo-.--
New York News.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02
Landlord Well SUPPLIED

LANDLORD We'll Supplied.
me young man suffering from ovo.
o,ooy arrived at the resort in tbs
"Ioncly mountains"
Ten dollars per day." he gasped
reading the rates over the desk
certainly, sir" responded tbo
Soa'e proprietor. 81 hope you will
understand that this is a nerve sana
forum" 4''
! should say it is, and You have II.
most nerve OF all
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

Mistah Jackson lat the cakewalk)
Look heah, niggah, doan' yo' laugh
at me; doan' yo laugh at me!
Mistah JOhnson-I amt laughin;
my face jes' slipped!
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-02

Baron RothschiId Changes Politics,
Nathan Meyer Rothschild, first
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-11-25
NoRTHsIDE LOCALS.

Miss Minnie Dudley, of Mckenzie
has been visiting her cousin, Miss
Lou HARRISON.
Mrs. Maggie Moss and daughter
Miss Irene, left Tuesday morning
for Thompson Station, where they
will spend the winter with Mrs
Moss daughter and son, Mrs. Fons
Gibbs and Mr.. Will Moss. We re,
greet very much to give our neigh.
bors up even for this short time.
Mr.. James Moss left Wednesday
morning for Lebanon to again enter
school, taking his second course at
law.
Messrs. Jim Hale and Robert Ca
ruthers spent Saturday night and
Sunday in Hickman.
Mr.. r. P. Whitesell made BUSH
ness trip to his farm in Missouri
last week.
Mr.. Jeff Moore spent Thanksgiv-
ing in Nashville.
Mr.. and Mrs. "a. w. Harpoie and
Mr.. and Mrs. John Potter, of Bes-
sic. are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Mollie Hamilton and little
granddaughter spent very pleas
ant day at the home of their old
neighbor, Mrs. Mary Callicott.
Miss Phoebe Porter, of Mt Zion.
vicinity, visited in Northside last
week.
Mr.. Edd Mansfield made a flying
trip to Hickman Sunday.
A number of our young people
attended the society at Oak Grove
Saturday night, reporting the pros
pect of future debate good. We
hope all who took such an active
part in recognizing this society
may ere long feel that success will
crown their efforts.
Tppcv
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-11-25

COMMERCIAL BANK OF OBIoN CouN-
TY ET AL. VS.. j. e. GARRISON IN AL.
CHANcERY CoURT OF OBIoN COUN-
TY, Tenn
In this cause, 1t appearing to Clerk
& Master from the bill of complaint,
which Is sworn to, that j.. H. Garri-
son one OF the defendants herein, Is a
nonresident Of the State of Tennes-
see, so that the ordinary process OF
law cannot be served on him, the
said defendant, j. II. Garrison, is
therefore commanded to appear before
the Clerk & Master at his Office In the
courthouse in Union City, Tenn. and
plead, answer or demur to said bill on
or before
the First Monday il January, 1905.
that being regular rule day Of said
court, or said court will be taken as
confessed by him and said cause set
for hearing ex parte. 1t is further
ordered that publication Of this no.
tice be made for four consecutive
weeks In The Commercial, weekly
newspaper published at Union City,
Tenn
This Nov. 10, 1904.
g Al. GIBBS, g. e M.
Moore & Cochran. Waddell & Wad-
dell, Solicitors for Complainants.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1904-11-25
Married at Martin.

Mr.. Homer P. Hale, of this city
and Miss Willie Noble White
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B.
White at Martin, were united in
marriage at the Baptist church in
Martin on Thursday evening, No
vember II, at $50. Mr. Hale is a
son of Mrs. Bama Hale, and clerk
in the Office of the Union City Real
Estate and Insurance Co. and a
member of the Cox-Hale Advertise
ing Company. He is a first-rate
young man in every way and from
what we can learn has captured a
very worthy, attractive and accom-
plished young lady as his compan-
ion. The groomsman and partner
we're Mr.. Rufus Phipps and Miss
Grace White.
1t was the occasion of a double
wedding, the other parties being
Mr.. Bosom Isbell, of this county,
and Miss Penick, daughter Of Rev.
/. N. Penick at Martin. Other at
tendants of the weddings were
Miss Lellie Penick and Mr.. Ellis
Oliver, Mr.. Geo. Farmer, Mr..
Woody Whitson, Miss Nilwon Now
lin, Miss Genevieve Young, Miss
Eva Jones, and Miss Matte Hehey
of Woodland Mills.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. A. S. Hall, of this city, after
which the bridal parties embarked
for weeks stay at the Worlds
Fair