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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
DEMOCRATIC HOUSE.
What II Would Mean for the Repub'I
can Future Plans.

Washington: Representative BAD
cocks admission that the republicans
may lose the house OF representatives
in the coming election has set the
dominant party to hard thinking. A
democratic majority in the house
with a republican president will nave
the same effect that the republican
senate will with a democratic presl-
dent. Nothing could be done by the
administration to insure its success
in 1908. A democratic majority in the
house will mean that John Sharp VII
liams will be speaker, that all the de-
sirabIe committees will be chairmaned
by democrats, and that vast amount
of patronage now controlled By re-
publicans will be gained by the demo
Gratis. All legislation which the re-
publican party hopes to get through
to insure it's success In 1908 Will be
blocked.
The democratic house will employ
every means to prevent the carrying
out of republican campaign pledges
No important legislation can be put
through at short session of the Fifty
eighth congress, which begins next
December and ends March 4, 1905. II
will occasion no surprise if a demo
cratic house will offer to hand the
Philippines back 70 the Filipino, know
ing that such an idea would embar
rass President Roosevelt. 1t is no SO
cret that labor interests will demand
further representation. The demo
Gratis when in power have ever been
imposing immigration restrictions
and a democratic house is expected tt
effectually balk any restrictive legi3
lation set afoot by the senate. Tho
distress call of Representative Bah
cock is aid to be having an excellent
effect.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
Idyl of IdIeness.

When woes unnumbered tear your sou
to bits
And on your brow the blues have
jammed their crown.
When desperation pulls off both it's mitts
And taps your solar pleXus when
you're down,
Buck up.-to sadness never thus kow-
tow!
Sweet Nature smies-enjoy her with
will
Employ a sunbeam to massage your
brOwS.
ASK nightingales to give the standard
trill,
Call tonquils John" and gay carnations
NAT"
Lie down in woods and gently swell
with glee,
Climb belvidcres. as stealthy as a cat,
And stalk the timid bits of scenery.
All. live and laugh throughout the idle
day,
Watch speckled cows, for sunsets lie
in wait.
Converse with brooks and-how's that
does it pay?
Well. don't know-the competitions
great!
Thomas r. Ybarra
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
Why They Do Not Sneak.

Good morning, Miss Sweetleigh!"
cried Cholly Sparkers to the fair dam
sci of his acquaintance whom he had
just met; pray what brings you out
so early in the day."
"Oh, I've just been to the photog-
rapher's with my pet pug Pansy, and
we have had our portraits taken to-
gether, haven't we, dear? Beauty and
the beast, you know" she added with
a saucy little laugh"
And what a little beauty he is, to
be sure" replied Johnson, as he ten
derby stroked poor Pansy's Uranium.
Then he suddenly cOughed, went red,
and tried to explain. But she turned
away, leaving him to become hot and
cold in turn; and thus they parted
strangers for evermore.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09

st. Petersburg. Sept. 1.-THE news
Of tho occupation of Lao Yang and
the withdrawal of the Russian army
to the right bank of the Taitse river
reached only a small section of the
people at st. Petersburg at a late hour
last night, and caused intense excite
ment and disappointment The ma,
jority of the inhabitants had retired,
believing that the Russian arms had
been again successful, and that the
Japanese attacks had bcen repulSed.
Ugly suspicious, however, had been
rife during the day, owing TO the alb,
sence Of press kilograms from Lao
Yang, leading to the belief that the
communications had been cut by Gen.
Kuroki. The following statement
was obtained by the Associated Press
from the war office at 10 o'clock last
night:
Gen. Kuroki's army crossed in
force to the right bank of the Taitse
river, and it therefore became ncccs-
sary for the Russians TO be in position
to repel blow in this direction.
In view of this development In the
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
Ants Disappeared.

Taylor, Texas: The several colo
MES ofGuatemalan ants planted on the
Governments experimental farm on
Washington Heights south Of Taylor
have mysteriously disappeared, wheth,
or from climatic causes or formation
of the soil it is not known. These
doll weevit destroyers" were brought
to Taylor by DR.. ". D. Hunter and
Botanist O. F. Cook OF Victoria. Some
objections were raised by neighboring
farmers at the time concerning thett
introduction in this territory.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09

all his opponents, and the scene close
ly resembles a down" He runs as
far as he can and then tries to throw
the ball. The opposing players balk
at him at every move. They strike
his stick, if they can, and if not they
strike whatever is in reach, often the
head Of the player. The games are
sometimes very bloody, especially
when played between rival towns, and
many a player has been killed in the
game. When women play they are
allowed to use their hands In addi-
ton to the sticks. They can throw
the ball any way they like. They are
as feet as the men, and with the ad'
vantage of their hands, often win. A
game consists Of twenty-one points,
and there is no time limit. They
play until ole side has put the ball
through the goal twenty-one times.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
Boer Colony in Mexico.

City of Mexico: Gen Snyman, head
of the Boer colony in Chihuahua, has
obtained loan of $15O.OOO for the
purpose of paying for the Santa Ro-
saIia Hacienda, where the Boer COLO
ny is now settled. The loan is for
twenty-five years, payable in install
mentS.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
A Pottery Plant.

Cameron, Texas: A deed was filed
in the county clerks Office WedneS.
day from G. H. Buer ct al to the Buer
Pottrey and Mining Company of Dial.
las. conveying 1000 acres of land in
Milan county, near Milano, upon
which vii! soon be erected a pottery
and mining machine. The clay is Of
the finest character and has been
thoroughly tested
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
No Verdict.

Memphis, Tenn: Failing to agree
on verdict, the jury in the case Of
George Honan, charged with killing
two deputy sheriffs during a recent
raid OH a gambling resort, was dis.
charged by Judge Moss Thursday
night The jury has been out nearly
a week and an agreement could not
be reached.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09

IN ball is a peculiar, a fascinat-
Id a bloody game. 1t is played
ground almost like a gridiron,
are two goals $50 yards apart,
,e object is to pass the ball be-
these goals. The ball is a base
he Indians making them them,
with yarn covered with deer.
A stick about two feet long
! spoon shape at the end backed
ong iaces is used, and in this
the Indian must catch the ball.
not allowed to touch it with
ands. He catches and throws
his club. The game is a Skin
all the time, and there are
y players on a side. An Indian
es the ball in his stick, if he is
III. He starts on a run for his
He is Immediately tackled by
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
COVlNGTON.
judiciary Committee for Twenty.Sixth
District Meets.

Coyington, LATHE judiciary com
mittee for the Twenty-siXth judicial
district met at the court house here
Yesterday AS a board of reviewers 10
canvass the returns Of the primary
election of last Wednesday, Hon. B. NJ.
Miller presiding They declared the
nomination of T. NJ. Burns for judge
and J. 3. Lancaster for district attOr
rey. The new judicial committee for
this district will consist of: St. Tam
many parish, Warren Ba1on, H. f
Ellis, w. ]. Mayfield, l.: l.. Morgan
and P. c. Smith; Washington parish
". ". Darlington, W. V. Burch, W. P
Grain and ]. Z. Wood.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
Jsps in Pursuit.

Washington: The Japanese minis
ter has received the following dis
patch from Toxic:
According to telegraphic adviCes
received at headquarters yesterday af-
ternoon. our army corps on the left,
by fierce and desperate assaults, took
possession of the heights which the
enemy's right occupied. Thereupon,
all the enemy south of Lao Yang be-
gan to retreat. The Japanese army
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
London Not Advised.

London; Up to 10 p. m. last night
the japanese legation here has receiy-
ed no confirmation of the reports Of
the occupation Of Lao Yang by the
japanese, and is awaiting official in
formation. The legation says it
thinks the reports are premature
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
Printers Won.

FL Paso, Texas: Two of the daily
papers granted the demands OF the
striking printers Thursday night and
their men returned to work. The
Herald typos and the job Office men
are still out, but an early settlement
is expected.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
A Reminder Of His Wild Oats.

Richard Croker once visited an
ancient English castle, the owner be-
ing absent at the time. The valet in
charge was generous with his informa-
ton, and as a climax to the series
of interesting rooms opened a door
and disclosed large number Of bot.
ties, placed in perfect Symmetry, and
reaching to the lofty ceiling.
"A pyramid Of empty bottles?" ex-
claimed the New Yorker. What does
1t mean?"
"My master comes in here occa'
sionally," said the guide softly, ito
realize what a gigantic ass he has
made of himself "-POrtland Oregon
ian.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
COYlNGToN.
Band Organized and May Join Militia
CompanV

jCCvingtOn, LA number CT must
clans met last night ct he homo OF
Dr. Smith and organized brass band.
They have already secured their in
strumunts, and win begin practicing
immediately.
The band VIII he composed Of C. C.
Kornfeld, mUsica ldirectO; NJ. Plaun-
che, Claude Champagne, Godfrey
Champagne. Mr. Wallis, Theodore Zin-
ger, Harry Smith and PauI dc Labre
ION, all of whom are from the best
families in town. There is a strong
probability CT the band becoming a
Fart Of the militia company being or
ganiZed here.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
Bio Fire at Juarez.

Ell Paso, Texas: Fire at Juarez,
Mexico, destroyed fully half of the
business houses of that city, inCiud
ing the Banco de Minera and Picard
Brothers dry goods house, one of the
largest in Northern Mexico. FL Pa
SOS fire department sent aid. The loss
is estimated at $4,000.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
Acquitted of Murder.

Lake Charles, La: Peter McDan-
iels has been acquitted Of the charge
of killing Leon Strother. McDaniels'
attorneys showed that the killing was
dop0 ia Self-defense.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
School Bonds Approved.

Austin, Texas: The attorney gener'
al has approved $500 of Coolidge in
dependent school district bonds. The
bonds bear 5 per cent interest and
mature in twenty years.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
LAFAYETTE.
Young German Arrested and Also Man
Accused of Assault.

Lafayette. La,-Sherlff Lacoste at
rested today Henry Farringor, young
German, accused of several serious
charges at Bronson, Texas. One nun
bred dollars reward has been offered
fer MIN. but the prisoner refuses to
return without requtsitiOn papers. The
sheriff also arrested J. G. Ryland,
white, of Algicrs, on a charge Of GRIM
nal assault on Two little white girls
a. lafayette a week ago.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
Parker's Successor.

New York: Judge Edgar M. Cullen
Of Brooklyn has been appointed chief
Judge of the court of appeals by Gov.
Odell, succeeding Judge Alton B. Par.
ker, resigned
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
Press Correspondent shot.

Lao Yang: NJ Kiraloff, one Of the
Associated Press correspondents, who
had been following the operations Of
Gen. Zaraoudbtaff's army, was shot
through the lung while on the firing
line South of Lao Yang.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
PLAQUE MINE.
Parish Committee Appoints Delegates
to District Convention.

to District Convention.
Pladnemine, La.--At a meeting Of
the parish executive committee held
at the court house today the follow
irg Delegates were appointed to at
t2nd the district convention to he held
at Donaldsonville in a few days for
the purpose of rominating-a Circuit
jndge; A. a. Browne, judge E. B.
Talbot, Joseph A. Grace, Louis Lozaro,
Fred Booksh, James A. Ware, S. V.
Landry, John Wilbert, r. R. Blonin,
DR. W. A. Holloway, DR.. o. G. Browne
and Fred ]. Grace No proxies are al,
lowed except to a co-deIegate.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
The Russians Strength.

Toxic A telegram from the Japan
csc headquarters in the field says the
Russians at Lao Yang number twelve
or thirteen divisions.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
Russian Steamer Sunk.

Toxic: A Russian steamer engaged
in clearing the channel at Port Ar
thur struck a mine and was destroyed
last Wednesday
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
NATCHITOCHES.
Wards viii Elect District Convention
Delegates Direct.

DOTUJutC3 DTI CCLs
Natchitoches, LATHE parish OK.
erutive committee met here today and
provided for the election of thirteen
delegates from this parish to the dis,
irict circuit court judicial convention
to be held here on the 10Th. by al,
thoriz.ng each ward TO elect delegates
djrec! to tae district convention. No
opposition was offered to this pan.
A parish teachers institute is to
lie held ar Campti, beginning on thu
18th.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
A susnect in the HazIeton Case.

Batson, Texas: A man suspected
of the murder Of Hazleton Monday
night was arrested Wednesday and ia
ken to Kountze.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
Gen. ESarozovsky Wounded.

St. Petersburg: Gen. Marozovsky,
commander of the ninth division, was
among the officers seriously wounded
on Wednesday.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
SHREVEPORT.

Negroes Assault White Girl, and a
Posse in Hot Pursuit.
Shreveport, Lat is reported here
hat three negroes committed an as.
s'r2t upon white girl at a point be.
low Mansfield last night, and that a
nosse is in pursuit. Telephonic com.
m''ni"atior with Mansfield fails to
confirm the story, which, however,
WAS brought to Shreveport by a re.
sponsihle citizen Of that town.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-09-09
duchess, Claim to Fame.

The dowager duchess OF Abercorn
has $40 living descendants, including
Eeyenty-one great.grandchfdren'
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-30

fashionable this season, the question Of
matching silks and velvets, cloth and
trimmings is a very important one They
must in every instance match exactly for
the slightest variation In shade will un-i
doubtedly spoil the appearance of the
gown.
The chiffon cloths come in such re-
markably wide range of tints and shad-
ings that they are comparatively easy.
Velvets and silks. however, are not SO
pliable In colorings, and therefore it were
good thing to get samples only of the
as match your samples. Fortunately.
when braids are chosen for trimmings
there is but little of this trouble, for
Dame Fashion graciously says that the
braids may. and indeed. often must. offer
some little variation of color from that
of the foundation of the gown, so that
the pattern of the braid is thrown into
some relief
When the note of color relief is Inn
peratively demanded by the design-for
the relation between line ana cOiOF Is al
intimate one-then it Is that fur comes
into the scheme. Some of the new velvet
gowns are worn with victorine and muff
of becoming fur, and band of this
same fur is run around the hem. forms
fantastic cuffs on the sleeves, and is often
introduced In the intricate braidings that
so often appear upon the new bodices.
In conjunction with the dashing vel
vet hats, that go so far to make the
success of a toilette. novel and really
economical mode has made its appear
ance. This is the draping of an unmount-
ed sable skin. or some other swell pelt.
just in the natural shape. either around
the crown or fiat along one side of the
brim. The fur and its soft markings show
up beautifully, and when this little ca
price has become passe, there is the orig
inal pelt sall ready to be made up in any
style that Dame Fashion may happen to
approve at the moment
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-30

the pier, and enforce a standard Of dress
that it is a form of penal servitude to
live up to. On the other hand, those that
are inaccessible and unheard of either
starye the visitor or poison him or plunge
him into listless misery. Swanage is
just midway between these extremes 1t
is not yet popularized by the rabble, it has
never had its BOOM" and foolish ira
dition exists in London that it is hot and
relaxing. Also the quickest trains from
town take three and half hours to get
here This, more than anything else, has
helped to preserve IL unspoiled. 1t will
not keep so forever. because more and
more people are getting to hear of it, and
those who come once come again. But at
present it is just right One is free from
the conventions; there is no public opin-
ion; one may do and dress pretty much
as one pleases and have it counted for
Righteousness. | have no idea of how
large the native population may be, but
it can scarcely be much, if at all. more
than 1000; during July and August and
part OF September visitors multiply that
figure three or four fold This means
from a catering point of view that Swan
age in summer time is worth taking into
account.-Sydney Brooks.
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-30

milton in that solemn announcement OF
, the Republican creed, and he moved to
amend the platform by inserting in
certain place the words: That the
maintenance of the principle promulgat-
ed in the Declaration of Independence
and embodied in the Federal Constitu
ton, that all men are created equal; that
they are endowed by their Creator with
certa.l inalienable lights; that among
these are life. liberty and the pursuit
CT happiness essential to the preserva-
ton of our republican institutions" The
convention. impatient. as such assem-
blages are apt to be at any proposition
threatening to delay the despatch Of
business, hcedlessly rejected the amend
ment. Mr.. Giddings, look of distress
upon his face. his white head towering
above the crowd, slowly and sadly walk
ed toward the door of the hall
Suddenly, from among the New York
delegation a young man of strikingly
beautiful feature leaped upon a chair and
demanded to be heard. The same noisy
demonstration of impatience greeted him.
But he would not yield. Gentlemen.
he said n elm tones, this is eonven-
ton of free speech, and ] have been
given the floor. have but few words
to say to you, but / shall say them If
stand here until tomorrow morning.
Anotner luhfhHHouS explosion OF lmpa-
tience, 1T he did not falter At last his
courage won and silence fell upon the
assembly Then his musical voice rang
out like a trumpet call Was this, he
said. the party of freedom met on the
borders cf the free prairies to advance
the cause of liberty and human rights?
After few such sentences of almost de-
.fant appeal Ee renewed the amendment
to the platform moved by Mr.. Giddings,
and with an Overwhelming shout Of en-
thusiasm the convention adopted it-Carl
Schurz On George William Curtis in Oc-
tober McCI ses-
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-30
Frocks for Schoolgirls.

The plain gored skirt with decided
flare. and plain REFER Jacket. either
single or double breasted. is one of the
very best models for school girl this
season. but the same idea-that is, for
a cloth COSTUMES equally fashionable
in a pleated or founced skirt and an
Eton jacket or blouse coat. The great
point in choosing the palmer styles is
that they are inconspicuous and viii re-
main, in style longer than any of the
marked fashions. Furthermore. they may
be remodelled for a second year by using
braid, folds of silk or satin, or velvet
ribbon-and it is absolutely necessary. in
most cases. to think of the second year
for girls costume.
The mixed eheviots are fashionable this
season, and plain colors in rough serge.
also Examines and light clothes These
are to be had in a great variety of color
ing and weave. The collar and cuffs
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-30

~ HERE are some charming conceits
in separate wraps arriving from
Paris these days which require
but little alteration or adaptation
to suit the style and figure of the
American girl The extremely loose or
else semi-itting are probably the best
choice in these; and the lines are de-
hghtfully long, making o.-e look so much
more tall aid slender that their vogue
Is assured at first sight.
The Russian dolman-there are about
twenty varieties of this chic and dash
ing little garment-is really the inspira-
ton for these late comers, and that worn
by the Cossack army officers is, perhaps,
the very best of them ALL This is a very
the hip. with the back so arranged that
the linees of the figure are cleverly hint
ed at Without being at all revealed. The
fronts e loose and the sleeve is caught
into both back and front as well as the
shoulder, being released somewhere in
part flaring wide and filed in with
Cascade-a clever girl called it perfect
Niagara-of lace and chiffon ruffings.
In furs these dolmans are simply raw
ishing. and many of the army officers
wear then. in caracui, astrakhan or Per-
sian lamb. Such a perfectly stunning ap-
pearance do they present, the gold lace
and braids and cords g'istening and gilt
tering in the sun as they dash by in
the Emperor's train on horseback No
wonder indeed that Dame Fashion de-
clares that her followers feminine must
adopt such a fascinating style; It's too
pretty to be worn by only mere men.
For the smaller furs that the first
coming of winter demands, the long and
round boas are tremendously fashionable
abroad. All of the fluffy furs are de-
lightful in these, for they throw up into
conspicuous relief the delicate tints of
the complexion and the bright sparkle
of the eyes above them. Bear is having
"a very light brown. the brown bear
and the black are all right in the fore
front of fashion. Mcuf1on, a soft, steel
gray fur that is exquisitely becoming
TO blondes, is making its appearance
again on fashions catalog, after an abb
sence of quite some time; while the pop
ular fox furs are dyed to resemble the
costliest of Russian sables; so that the
girl who desires the luxurious in her pos
sessions can have it-or its nearest imi-
tation-at a really small cost
The muffs with all of these furs. those
little pieces that the fair Parisienne terms
her incidental" furs. are as many and
as various as can well be imagined.
There are square ones with tassels on
each corner; -ere are huge round ones
like grandmother used to carry; there
are the fiat, pouch kind. and then there
are all sorts of fancy murs in velvet
and silk and chiffon and ribbon and
lace. with little furry animals draped
The Saint Paul globe., 1904-10-30
A TRIUMPH ron FREE SPEECH.

Among the most inspiring recollectons
of my life is scene witnessed in the
Republican National Convention of 1861
which nominated Abraham Lincoln as its
candindate for the presidency of the
United States. The Convention was
about to vote upon the Republican plat
form reported by the Committee on Res
olutions. Then arose th venerable form
of Joshua r. Giddings of Ohio one of the
veteran champions of the anti-slavery
cause. He confessed himself painfully
surprised that the Declaration of Inde-
pencence had not found word of recog-