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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05
PuiO to Succeed Himself.

The Democratic Congressional Com
mittee for the Seventh District of Lou
iSian8 met at the Courthouse in
Alexandria Saturday, pursuant to a
call, and was called to order by
General D. 7. Stafford, Vice Chair
man. N. J. Cunningham, Jr., Sec
rotary, was present. Congressman
A. P. Puio, being the only candidate
who had complied with the rules adop-
ted at the previous meeting of the
Committee, upon motion of Mr.. Gun
bingham, was unanimously declared
the nominee of the Democratic party
Tor Congress at the ensuing election,
and the Chairman and Secretary were
authorized and did issue his certificate
Of nomination.
Hon J, 7. Bailey, of St. Landry,
announced that he would be a can
uiuate Tor congress, but he afterwards
abandoned the idea and entered the
race for District Judge in St. Landry
Parish.
The Committee adopted resolutions
providing for the election of members
IOr new Congressional committee at
tne same time as the general election
tor congressman, the votes to be cast
IN another box, with the same Commits
siOners.
The new committee is called to meet
IN Lake Charles on the first Monday
IN January next for the purpose of
organizing.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05
New Fast Trains to st. Louis via Mo.
bile and Ohio r. r,

Mobile and Ohio Limited leaves
New Orleans at 1870 p. M, arriving at
st. Louis 5:44 next evening. St. Louis
Express leaves New Orleans $40 a.
m. and arrives st Louis next morn
ing at 1852. Both are solid vestibuled
trains of the very latest pattern, car
rying the finest Pullman Sleepers,
Parlor and Library Observation cars.
New Orleans to st. Louis without
change. Dining cars with large cleo
trio fans, serving all meals a la carte.
Patrons pay only for what they order
and get the best the market affords.
Worlds Fair literature maps and
time cards cheerfully mailed on appli-
cation.
F. E. GUEDRY, D. P. A.,
229St, Charles, New Orleans, La,
Phone Main 3639-L.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05
Lake Arthur Citizens Kick.

The opposition to the creation of
the new Mermentau levee district is
very strong at Lake Arthur, and the
following call for mass meeting has
been issued there:
TO the Taxpayers of the Mermentau
levee Obstructive ask your attend
ance at mass meeting to be held at
Lake Arthur, La, on Friday, August
5, at 10 a. M, to organize in order to
fight the Mermentau levee bill before
the courts. We know said bill to be
unjust, and believe it to be unconsti-
tutiOnal.o
The call is signed by Z. S. Streeter,
N. M. Buchanan, Nick Arend, J. B.
Streeter, c. St. German, S. Mar
quart, J. J. R. Mouton, H. VIM. V.
G. Wall, Limbocker & Sweeney Com
pany, N. N. Limbocker, N. N. Faith
erer, A. S. Fishhr, J. C. Mack and F.
W. Heath.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05

Somebody who wants to explain
what the editorial 1--WE" signifies says
it's meaning varies to suit the circum-
stances. For instance, when you read
that We expected our wife home today,
that eve" refers to the editOr-in-
chief; when it is 1--WE are little late
with our work" Il includes the whole
office force, even the devil and the
towel. If 1--WE are having a boom, -
the town is meant, eve received 7O0,-
900 migrants last year" it embraces
the nations, but eve have hog cholera
in our midst" only refers to the ILL.,
ness of the man who takes the paper
two or three years without paying for
IL
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05
Worlds Fair Excursion.

On every Tuesday in August, the
Mobile and Ohio r. r. will sell tick,
cts from New Orleans to St. Louis and
return for SIS with ten days limit al
fair. On sale every day, u days linn
it at fair $40; 60 day tickets for $24,
return until Oct. 31st, $26 and return
until Dec. 10, $3.50.
For time cards, maps, tickets and
other information, write,
F. E. GUEDRY, D. P. A,
229 st. Charles St.,
Phone 3639-L. New Orleans, La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05
LAKE ARTHUR CAMP MEETING


! I1tNSlUI.
The animal HoIino.. no,nn ,,oo.i,.
which began at Lake Arthur Thursday
of last week, is, in point Of attend
ance, one of the most successful vet
held at that driightfuI natural resort.
Providence has favored the camper,
with ideal weather and all other eIp-
mentS cOmbiu. % make the session OF
1904 one Of extreme low.
Rev. Ferguson. of Kentucky. is con.
Quoting the meeting and preached hi,
initial sermon to large and appreri-
alive audience Saturday night, Rev..
L. h. Robinson, also of Kentucky, is
the choriSter. Mr.. Robinson led the
singing last year aud his services
were SO valuable the board of man
ayers secured him for this wears
meeting. Miss LueIIa Robinson, OF
Rayne, is the organist and the choir
is composed of fifty we'll trained sing
ers.
AS on all previous occasions Sun
days are the banner DAYS in attend.
ance. Last Sunday excursions were
run on the river from Mermentau and
on the railroad from Lake Charles.
bringing in hundreds, besides scores
of buggies and other vehicles filled
the camp grounds to over-howing. In
addition to the country tributary
to Lake Arthur, Lake Charles, Welsh.
Jennings and Gueydan contributed
largely to the crowd.
The sunrise prayer meeting Sunday
was conducted by Rev. Dan Hayes, of
Hayes Station, who read and COM
mented upon several passages of
scripture.
Instead of having the REGULAR Q
O'Clock preaching service. a Sunday
school service was held, cOndnrted bv
Rev. Howell, in which about two him.
dred persons took part.
At II o'clock EVANGELIST Ferpuson
preached holiness sermon to an an.
dience estimated at one thousand ner-
sons, and marked attention was oi Won
His text "WhO rava u;,,,ao1f fo, -.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05
Queen & Crescent Route.

The short line and through Pullman
Falace cars between New Orleans and
New York, via Chattanooga lookout
M0ontain) Bristol, Roanoke, Lynch
ourg' Washington, Baltimore and
F,nladelphia; also through SIeepers
o !. New Orleans, Cincinnati and
St, Louis.
Double Daily Service Dining cars
"a all through trains. For informa-
Iion regarding Worlds Fair trip ap.
by 70 my agent, or c. F. Woods, T.
= Az San Antonio, Texas.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05
Parish Schools to Open September 10

Superintendent Ne Neese stated to
the Lake Charles American Monday
morning that all the schools CT the
parish-city, high and graded schools
would open on September 70. Here
tOtOre the various schools have been
opened at different times according to
convenience, but this year Prof. Nc
NeeSe has decided that all shall open
simultaneously, and all the parish
schools shall start in on the 10Th.
The term will be for eight months.
with an estimated holiday vacation of
two weeks.
The exact length of the Christmas
holiday vacation will have to be de-
| termined by concerted action on the
part of the teachers, and will, accord
ing to Prof. Nc NeeSe's statements.
have to be of uniform duration, com
mencing at the same time and ending
at the same time. This time will be
agreed upon by the teachers, and will
be arranged to suit their convenience,
as indicated by themselves.
The State examinations for teachers
will be held on the 10Th and Goth of
this month, This examination will be
conducted by Superintendent Nc
NeeSe, and will be held at the Central
ward school house.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05
Card Of Thanks,

We take this method of thanking
our neighbors and friends for their
kindness in assisting US during the
illness and death of our babe.
Mr.. AND MRS. S. E. CARROLL,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05

Both the Republicans and Demo
Gratis claim the presidency. 1t will in
all probability be contested November
5 and left to the voters to decide.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05
The japanese and their Government

IHC JdpditSc anu tHcIE government
1t appears now to be assured that
Japan is to occupy a future place of
prominence in the affairs and COun-
sells of the world. Through ignorance
many think that the japanese belong
to the backward races, that it is i'm
possible for an Asiatic to meet on
friendly terms, and that the success
in the present war is due to luck. No
such thing. If people will refresh
their knowledge of history they will
find that some of the strongest strains
in the European races, the alphabet
and other fundamental elements Of our
civilization and the Christian relig-
ion came from Asia. And Japan has
devoted more attention to featS of
strength and skill and to the art of
war than any nation on earth. The
japanese have much to learn before
they reach the standards of the lead
ing nations of Europe and America.
Japan is still a despotic monarchy.
The majority still believe that the en-
peror is divine. But they are quick
to adopt new ideas. They are loyal
and ambitious, and destined to exer-
else large influence in the affairs of
Asia and the world.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05
Council Proceedings.
WELSH, La, August .. 100

council called to order by Mayor
Lee +. Robinson, Members of the
BOARD or trustees present, Martin,
Day and Davidson.
Minutes OF the previous meeting
read and approved.
Matters of bills taken up and dis
posed of.
NJ uoll ,,,orehou - M
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-08-05
Rice Farm School at Crowley.

Senior Emilio CASTILLO, Jr., a young
Brazilian agriculturist and engineer,
arrived in Crowley Saturday evening
from st. Louis, where he has been at
tending the fair, says Crowley dis
patch. The objects of Senior Castel-
los visit to Crowley is of the utmost
Importance to his home country, and
will be of more than passing interest
to every person in the States, either
directly or indirectly connected with
the rice industry. He has come to
this country for the purpose of study
ing American rice culture, and it is
his intention to introduce American
methods of farming, milling and mar
keting in Brazil and the republic of
Argentina. Senior Castillo is one of
the best known agriculturistS in South
America, and comes to this country
with letters from DR.. Charles BOtbelO,
| Brazilian Secretary of Agriculture,
and other prominent officials. His
mode of procedure in ace omplishing
his purpose in this cour Try is both
unique and practical, "a if nothing
interferes with his present plans he
will have farm SCHOOL, near Crow
ley in a few months, where he will To-
cate from twenty to twenty-five native
Brazilian boys and teach them the
American methods of rice raising.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23
Residing In Honolulu.
SATURDAY, JAN. %, 1904.
A way 10 BCONOElZl.

Again we are called upon to reiter.
ate our strenuous young Governors
political war cry and the watchword
of his administration, so to speak-"re-
trenchment". And this was only re.
Gently taken up by the cry of "econo-
my" from Superintendent of Public
Works Holloway with the administra-
tion of his department as regards the
public works to be carried out during
the period. Taking the two together,
they are synonymous. What is re-
trenchment but economy, and economy
retrenchment?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

We wonder whether Treasurer Ke
poikai is heart and soul in the re-
trenchment policy of the Governor? If
he is, then the remedy is within his
grasp to practice retrenchment, and
that right at home within his depart
ment. Surely, it is within easy grasp
and it is up to him to heed our sugges-
tion, if he should so desire to take it
kindly. This suggestion Is in regard
to the appointment of Assessor-in-
Chief in place OF j. w. Pratt, resigned.
There are in the field six applicants,
four haoles and two natives. Of the
latter we have already expressed
very decided opinion against their
competency, deeming both incapable
for the place. We would rather have
MIR. Pratt retained than either of
them. OF the haoles, we have ex.
pressed ourselves favorably of A. V.
Gear, a man of well-known business
acumen, and now bobs up another per-
son in the ever irrepressible T. r. Lam
sing, former business partner of Mr.
Gear and one that has to be maintain
ed at all hazards by the Government,
or rather, the Republican party The
other two are dark horses, one particu-
larly desiring us not to announce his
personal application and candidacy
for the place as yet.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

In this connection, a suggestion has
been made by Mr.. Holloway to merge
the garbage department in under the
road department by having one super
intendent for the two bureaus under
the Public Works Department, and in
doing so, there would be saving in the
salary of one superintendent. Another
suggestion made was by the Star to
have j. w. Pratt, now Land Commits,
sioner chief of distinct bureau di-
rectly responsible to the Governor or
to the Superintendent of Public
Works, take charge of the Tax Office,
his former position as Assessor, a bu-
reau under the Treasury Department
The first suggestion, in our opinion, is
a good one, for the contemplated
charge is directly under the control of
one of the Executive departments; but
with the second suggestion, we think
it to be very unwise and impolitic, in
that the head OF bureau responsible
to other departmental heads should be
subservient. as tax assessor, to the
head of another department, yet all
belong to, are under, and of one Gov
ernment In this latter case, a clash
Of authority is sure to come about
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23
AFTE 9NCl{)N

Eutsrsd at the Pos omos at Honolalu
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23
KID JURORS. ..HOW MADE.

Kid Jurors are getting to be a mat
ter of common repute these days. 1t
was not very long ago when certain
ones picked out for jury duty were ex-
cused for being under age. And 1t hap
pened again recently during the week
before Judges Gear and Robinson. This
frequency is getting to be nuisance,
What's the matter with the jury com
missloners? One is a kamaaina and
the other malihini, but from their
record, do they know whom they want
TO act as jurors? We think not, from
the frequency of their picking out
kids" for such duty. In our opinion,
they are not so much to blame as those
who are responsible for appointing
them-the Circuit Judges A malihini
is of no use whatever, because he does
not know people sufficiently well, and
is only hindrance to the kamaaina;
and even then, the present commits
sioners could be improved upon, if
knowledge Of people, and of the young
Ell generation in particular, is the nee
essary prerequisite. Because the Judges
are themselves malihinis, they there
fore feel that malihinis are the know
it-alls of everybody in this cosmopoli-
tan community In this condition of
we think the designations Of
the present incumbents should be de-
regardless of their recent ap-
pointments, and appoint others more
to cope with the situation,
even if appointed according to and from
the leading National parties. If we
remember correctly, the first commits
sionors were appointed on racial lines,
nne each, and there was no trouble
hen, and why not follow out the same
policy now. We sincerely believe there
you'd be more satisfaction all around.
There could be no harm done to try the
iame rectal scheme again, if the Judges
;ould see their way out of the dilemma
hey have placed the jury system in
he poor method Of having Johnny
'ome-latelies to select jurors. Make a
ry, anyway.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

Our suggestion as candidate, if the
Treasurer will heed us and is sincere
in making drive at practicing the
Governors retrenchment policy, is one
now directly employed under his de.
partment, one of his own deputies, and
is none other than a Hawaiian, one
Geo. e. Smithies, Deputy Insurance
Commissioner. Having grappled with
the new Insurance Law, test case
under the law will no doubt be soon
aired in our Courts. He has hereto
fore made his mark and this other will
also be another mark to his credit. AS
to competency, he is by far the peer
of the other two native applicants. He
will be no stranger to the Tax office,
for he served a year or more in that
office as one of the deputies before be-
ing promoted to his present position.
We believe him to be the man for the
place and the one to grapple with the
tax laws in the same way as he is
handling with the insurance law. And
better still, he is honest and Repub-
lican, the only "open sesame to hold
ing Office during these days of Execu-
tive Committee rule And further
more, he is courteous and would treat
all, rich and poor, alike, regardless of
political affiliations or otherwise
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

Jackie Lucas is reported to have said
that he's done with politics. We doubt
ii. We feel certain that if he should
again be nominated as Supervisor or
any old thing, ne will gladly accept the
honor. But the truth is, he has been
weighed in the scale Of public opinion
and found to be very much wanting.
He will not again be nominated for any
old thing nor will he be voted for any
office, that's certain, and he will re-
main in his saw mill where he should
be.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

Mr.. Smithies is our choice for the
place and we hope that the Treasurer
will grasp the suggestion in the same
spirit as 1t is here given. Merge the
two positions into one under one in
cumbent and we feel that he will be
perfectly competent to fill and hold
both under one salary, and in>such a
manner save one salary to the Terri
tory. The Treasurer himself is, under
the law, the Insurance Commissioner
exofficio, and his deputy need not be
in attendance all day. Besides being
the deputy, he can as well also act as
the assessor. Let the Treasurer first
practice the economy in his depart
ment; when he does it by appointing
Mr., Smithies, then people Of all classes
need never fear or go qualIing up to
him as has been the practice in the
glimmering past,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

some day or another, and there might
be possibility of the one subservient
trying to boss 1t over his chief be-
cause he is also the chief of bureau
not under the control of such a chief
1t may not be probable, but why court
any clash of authority or trouble?
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

In the mutual alliance contracted
and consummated on the 18th inst (Oh,
that unlucky number) at Kapoho, Pu-
na' Hawaii, two elements in our mis-
Sionary hierarchy were united for life
whether for veal or for woe, but of
course we always hope 70 rthe best here
in this life, The union is of more than
passing notice, because the young hus-
band is a direct descendant Grandson,
Of an American missionary and the
equally young wife is the granddauebt-
Ell of a native Hawaiian pastor both
the contracting parties being in rho
thlrd generation, and both Of whose
ancestors have Joined the great ma
Iori'y beyond, All their people be-
ionseo to one denomination with the
exception of the brides father, long
deceased who was Roman ctaholic.
ne being a son of Portugal with an
A"s'icized name We wish the young
couple all happiness in their future
life while here below"
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

We hardly think that the mix-up of
Prince Cupid with Washington hood
lums developed any real sound reason
for resigning. The place he was in is
a Joint and that fact probably caused
the police to doubt his word when he
proclaimed himself to be a Congress
man. He should not have been in such
place But the Prince has another
good reason to resign, and that is the
fact that he is being positively and
pointedly ignored by the President. 1t
is stated on good authority that Roose-
welt goes around the Delegate and con-
suits his friend, Football George, be-
fore acting upon anything Hawaiian.
This Is not as 1t should be and is not
as the people of the Islands intended
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23

and the Advertiser pouring cold water
down the back of the citizen working
man at every opportunity, what else
can be expected? The surest road to
good times in our present condition is
the one that has for its object the pro-
lection Of citizen workingmen, for
when he has money everybody else
has some.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23
By AUTHORITY.
OFFICE OF THE INSURANCE
COMMISSIONER.
Honolulu, Jan 2l, 1904.

Honolulu, Jau Il, 1904.
Notice is this day given that Ger
ti6cste OF Authority No 8, delivered
Octobar 3, 1903. ard dated October
/, 1908. to THE FIDELITY INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITEo, Of Honolulu. to
transact iosurguce Business in the
Territory CT Hawaii, is this day re-
vosed.
O. +, SMITHIES,
Deputy Iusurancs Commissioner.
Approved:
A. N. KEPOIRAI,
Treasurer and Ex Officio Insur.
ance Commissioner.
27l64t
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23
Deprive the working man of employ

Deprive the working man of employ
ment and living wages, and you
slraightway undermine business. 1t
is the most certain road imaginable to
hard times and commercial disaster.
Hard times in Honolulu are not to be
wondered at With our business men
employing Japanese to do their work
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23
NOTICE.

Public notice is hereby given that
the half interest OF Terence Keven
IN and to the Triangle Saloon" At
the Junction OF Beretsnia and King
streets, in Palsma, has this dsy been
sold to James O'R-ily.
Honolulu, Ja- 70, 1904. 27l7.3t
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1904-01-23
TOPICS or THE DAY,

Who wouldn't be a Supervisor?
Don't all answer at once, but Jackie
Lucas is reported to have said that he
wont be one again. Pela paha?
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-09-30
SANTA ISABEL
POR LA UNION

En- Ell pueblo de Santa Isabel,
los veintisiete dias del mes de Sep
tiembre del ano 1904, Sc reunieron en-
la morada de don Agustin Benjamin
los senores que frman la presente, con
Ell fin de nombrar una Junta organiZa-
dora de la <Uni6n de Puerto Rico1 en-
este pueblo para que inicie sus traba-
JOS de propaganda; y al efecto Sc nom
bro la mesa interina resultando para
Presidente don Cleobulino Colon; Vo-
Gales: don Augusta Benjamin don
Angel Monserrate y Secretario don
Leovigildo Colon.
Acto seguido Sc procedi6 por los
concurrentes fOrmalizar la candi-
datura de la expresada Junta provi-
sional y result6 electa por aclamaci6n
la siguiente:
Presidente honorario: don Cleobu-
limo Colon Presidente efectivo: don
Angel Monserrate; Vice: don Angus
to Benz jamfn.
Vocales: don Conrado Dfaz, don
Domingo Miranda, don Luis E. Apon-
GS3 OOAl ASON ~ llCO OOlOl; QOu NIOQOS-
to Blanco, don Luis Bayas.
Suplentes; don Eusebio Marrero,
don Vicente Beiamfn, don Bonifacio
-Secretario, don Juan j.
Monserrate.
De dichos cargos tomaron pose
sion los senOres que Sc hallaban pre-
sentes, fu6 acuerdo notifcarlo los
ausentes don Conrado Diaz, don Luis
L. Aponte, don Luis Iayas don Juan
j. Monserrate.
Tambi6n fue acordado informar q
los peri6dicos de la colectividad la
de este acto. Y no habien-
do por hoy otro objeto de que tratar,
Sc di6 por terminado, fernando de con-
formidad todos los concurrentes.
Es copia fel exacta con el ori-
ginal que envio al peri6dico LA De
LEVIGILDO COLON.
SecretariO.
La democracia. (Ponce, P.R.) 1890-1948, 1904-09-30
BUQUES QUE Sc ESPERAN
7 salidas de este puerto

Goleta americana John 1faTTe0eJI,
salio de Newly Ork Ell del cOrriente
para este puerto.
Matin Sdenz, saldra ell 30 del CO.
corriente del puerto de Barcelona
para este puerto con las escalas de
Mallorca, Torrevieja, Valeria, Nal a.
ga, Cadiz, Tenerife y las Palmas.
Arkadja sali6 de New York ell II
del corriente para Mayaguez, Aqua
dilla, Arecibo, Arroyo, Guanica es-
tie puerto.
Pensacola del puerto de New Or
leans para el nuestro, sali6 el "A del
corriente.
Caracas saldra para New York el
5 del entrante.