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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-31
(First Publication April rs, 19O4-6w)
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, United
States Land Office, L~ewistown, Mon
tana, April 10, 1904.-Notice is hereby
given that James w. Richardson OF
Lavina, Fergus county, Montana, has
filed notice of his intention to make
proof in support of his desert-land
claim No. 1871, for the NJ SEA OF
section 80, township Z north, range
"a east, NJ. NJ, before clerk OF dis
trict court at Billings, Montana, on
Thursday, the End day of June, 1904.
He names the following witnesses
to prove the complete irrigation and
reclamation of said land: Edward
C.. Roberts of Elso, Montana; John
+. Conway of Elso, Montana; Smith
S. Hood of Lavina, Montana; Alex.
M. Voolfolk of Lavina, Montana.
EDWARD BRASSEY, Register.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-31
Derby Nicotine Solution.

Derby Nicotine Solution contains 40
per cent nicotine. A sure remedy for
scab. Derby Nicotine Solution con
tains 40 per cent nicotine; tobacco
extracts contain from 2h to 5 per
cent nicotine; therefore, Derby Nico-
tine Solution is from eight to 16 times
stronger in actual nicotine, and costs
one-sixteenth to one-eighth ais much
for transportation charges; don't pay
freight on water. It is the best para
siticide known. Accepted by bureau
of animal industry for use by govern
ment inspectors. Put up in one
pound cans. F. D. DERBY, Agent,
gal Billings, Montana.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-31

Elastic Carbon paint is serviceable,
protective; is ready mixed, flows free
ly, dries with a perfect lustre; is fire.
proof and waterproof; prevents zorro
sion, elastic and will not crack or
scale off; will stop leaks, will not run
O blister. 1t will cover anything, is
easily applied, and is the cheapest
and most durable paint on the mar
ket. Made i'm black only.
ka1 F. D. DERBY, Agent.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-31
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''This picture" said the artist, indi-
eating an exquisite marine view, sis
valued at $5O,OOO."
'H'mv' remarked the stockbroker,
there's a lot of water in it, isn't
there ?"-Catholic Standard and Times.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-31
Important-Do 1t Now!

For the next go days l will contract
to paint amy roof in this city with the
~ive-year guarantee grade of the At
lantic Refining company's Elastic Car
bon paint. Satisfaction guaranteed
or no pay. F. D. DERBY, Agent.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-31

Hygeno will keep your f1ocks heal
thy, which e more wool and bet
ter wool. ka1
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-31
Hay Contract to Let.

Hay Contract to Let.
To the right party | will let a con-
tract for harvesting 1000 tons OF
hay at my Hunt4ey ranch. Address
Billings postoffice.
To THOS. M'GIRL.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-31

Elastic Carbon paint makes a roof,
be it metal, canvas, wood, felt or
shingle, impervious to- water. ka1
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-31

You can patch any leak or hole
from the size of a pin head to two feet
square with Elastic Carbon paint.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-31
THERE is MONEY IN 1T.
Nicotine Solution and Elastic Roof
Paint.

Woolgrowers, now is the time to
place your orders for sheep dip. Hy-
geno is guaranteed to you as the best
disinfectant, and sure tick killer on
the market. F. D. DERBY, Agent,
ka1 Billings, Montana.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-31

Those who have used Hygeno in
the past will use no other dip. En-
dorsed by leading wool growers OF the
state. ka1
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1904-05-31

Elastic Carbon paint will make an
old leaky roof practically as good as
new. ka1
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
FRLEND HOPP:

FRIEND HoPP:
 Nv promise to let you know how this region appears, is not forgot ten.
 We arrived in Rampant on June 26th after most interesting trip, mixed with plenty of excitement and some danger. McKenney began to shoot rabbits that were just as good as chickens, the day we left Whitehorse.
 Had a storm on Lebarge that made us think of home. Thirty Mile was very low and full of threatening rocks but just above Five Fingers flood struck us, and for several days we made splendid time, once running lO6 ,niIes in IT hours, and would have en- joyed it greatly if the overhanging trees along the bank had let us alone. Near Fort Yukon we saw the sun con stantIy for T hours which we'll repaid us for all the dangers of the trip.
 GoIdensmith went to work on hy- draulic plant the week we arrived, at $500 per day and board. Mchenney and I have done some prospecting and are well pleased with the outlook.
 Rampant is steadily gaining in every way. About 700 tons of machinery are being brought here this summer in cluding boilers, pipe, monitors etc.
 Men are coming in from the creeks all the time with dust, some with but few ounces, one with S22,OO0 and others ranging all the way between.
 Dust is the chief currency here. That from Minook Creeks is taken by dealers at SIS dollars an ounce, and from the T mana side of the Divide at 515.50. This is m uch better than Dawson gold which generally averages sl3.5o.
 The chief excitement now, is about the Quail Creek country, about 30 miles away. Two men there are said to be averaging over 3 ounces a day with pick and shovel. The whole region is being staked.
 News from the Panama is very con- flicting. They have lowered their esti- mate of this years output from three millions to one tenth that amount and this includs much of the dust that is taken out just across the Divide, less than 40 miles from Rampant and more than three times that far from Fair banks. But the boomers are doing
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
c. H. GIBBONS

The Canadian government has made a difference in the salaries of married men and single men in the civil service of Yukon territory. Married men are allowed $500 per year greater salary than single men, it being held that the difference in the cost of living is that much greater where there are two to provide for than it is where there is but one. The new regulation went into effect July 1, when the salaries of all the single men in the civil service were cut $500 per year. The result of this inoYation has been a stampede for brides. Many of the young men who have been content to endure the hard ships of northern winters in single bIessedness, while their sweethearts in eastern provinces awaited in patience their return with the profits of toll, have concluded that after all Dawson is a place where it is not good for man to live alone. Nearly every mail that goes to Dawsonis now freighted with the cards that tell of wedding ceremon- ies in which government employees who are spending annual vacations are in- terested participants.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24

some grand work for that camp, lots of people are going in there with money, which makes lively times. No doubt there is a great deal of pay dirt in that district and in time it will be good camp, but nothing yet has been shown to be as rich as Little Minook Creek, s miles from Rampant where more than s3OOOOO has been taken from one claim, or Glenn Gulch on the Divide 30 miles from here which has given up several comfortable fortunes. This whole country is in it's infancy and will con- tinue to develop for many years.
 Supplies are not as dear as one might expect, averaging about twice as much as in Douglas with from to p cents a pound added when packed to the creeks.
 It is fearfully healthy here but change is sure to come by and by.
 We have plenty of fresh vegetables, moose and caribou, grayling and sal mon, blueberries and entrants, with cranberries soon to follow. The great est privation is lack of newspapers, but we get the main items after time. All agree that the "News" is the most cor rectly named paper that comes tc Ram part. Yours truly,
 c. H. GIBBONS.
Douglas Island news., 1904-08-24
From Rampant.

RAMPANT, ALASKA Aug. 1st, 1904.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24

Louisiana democrats held an enthu-
slastic convention at Baton Rouge
Tuesday and instructed for Judge AL
ton B. Parker by unanimous vote.
The delegates at large are Governor
Newton c. Blanchard, B. B. Kru.t-
Schnitt, chairman of the State central
committee, and Senators S. D. Nc
Emery and NJ. j. Foster. Aside from
the Instructions for Judge Parker,
the resolutions adopted by the conven-
uon contained no declaration on
National issues.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24

The Calcasieu shrievalty case seems
10 oe as complicated as ever and poIi.
tlcisns are yet at sea as to the proba.
Ole outcome. Gov. Blanchard failed
to appoint a provisional sheriff Tues
day as had been previously announc.
3D. and up to the hour of going To
press Thursday evening no word hid
been received to that effect. Kinney
Reid's opponents have Withdraw
their opposition to the issuance Of bis
commission by the governor and it is
thought by many that the chief execn-
tive OF the State will now sign the
commission and end the souabb,e
Many applicants have been in BATON
Rouge pressing their claims for the
temporary appointment, but it is be.
lieved the governor will exercise his
own discretion in the matter,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24

We know that you are here, and in
every town as.far is that is concerned
You have knocked, and we lave
heard you, but it amounts to nothing.
Yea, no more than the kick of a Guev-
dan "Skeeter" on a marsh alligator,
when it comes to convincing US that
the prosperity of the Rice Belt is
doomed on account of low prices on
rice We tell you most emphstically
That the prosperity of the Rice Belt
Is not dependent upon the rice indus.
try alone.-Gueydsn News.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24
Frozen Dainty Social.

The Ladies Auxiliary of the Bap.
fist church will give a Frozen Dain.
ty' festival in the warehouse south OF
the First Rational Bank this (Fridav)
evening, beginning at 5 o'clock. Ev-
erybody Invited. Here is where YOU
will meet your friends and an enioya-
BILE time will be spent socially and
otherwise.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24
Notice Of Annual Elentinn

Notice is hereby given to the stock
holders that a meeting for the election
OF officers of the Merchants Oil Com
pany and for the transaction of such
other business as may come before
them, will be held in the office of said
company in Welsh. La, on Tuesday
evening, July u, 1904.
JOHN c. LEE, Pres. Mer. Oil Co,
By MAURICE LEE, Atty in fact,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24

At the anti-Parker meeting in New
York Tuesday night William J. Bry-
an was the principal speaker, and as
usual, denounced every public man
but himself, and opposed the views of
every leading Democrat except those
advocated by himself.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24

The great Republican national
convention is in session in Chicago
this week and at the hour of going to
press it seemed certain that Senator
Fairbanks Of Indiana would be placed
on the ticket as Roosevelt's running
mate.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24

The Lake Arthur Herald last week
contained an interesting write-up of
That town and gave a sketch of the
towns various industries. Lake Ar
thur is a progressive little city AMI
EDITOR Paxton is giving her people a
teESy paper,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24

Welsh needs electric lights, water
works, an ice factory and another
railroad She is going to have
new school house, college and rice
mill and with a good rice crop and an
OIL boom the former will be forthcom-
ing.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24
Roanoke News Items.

: II. j. Marine returned from Grow
Icy Saturday.
! The Booze & Wainwright Well Co
, is at work Of Joplin.
D. Is. Ellis will preach next Sunday
At the United Brethren church.
Ed Miller, Of the MayyilIe plant,
was visitoc to Roanoke Thursday
MT' W. s. Fey left last week for an
extended visit with relatives in Illi-
nois. " -1'1
airs. H. =. slptze, Of Crowley, is
visiting her daughter, Mrs. 3. J,
Thompson.
Miss lido Bronderick OF JENNINGS.
spent Sunday end Monday wish Miss
Feagl Minniy.
Wm' Robinson Left last Thursday
ior one months visit to his old
at Harrodsburg, Kg.
hr and Mrs. J. II. Lewis, OF Grow
Icy are spending soue time On ;beig !
farm near Roanoke.
" Fl. Jones and Il. 4. Wgrrel
spent last Sunday at she Franklin
farm north Of Roanoke
The school house being painted and
is nearly finished. There will he q
town hall IN the building.
There were three candidates ban.
i5zed by immersion by Rev. J Il, Pat !
.erson in Che canal at Mr.. Dieper,s
June 1T. There was O fair crowd 10 =
F5tnesS the ceremony.
3 social gathering vas held 3as1,
saturday as the S. s. Nicholson nome y
lorth OF Roanoke. Che humber oq
''HS'S were many and not even one 3.
Of having sail flower time.
The forty days Of rain, supposed to
N00 "heli ~ rams On the Sth day of 0
Une, Is not drenching US the least I
no we are having dust and mosoni. b
oeS galore; and the rice is not what L
might be: we are hopeful however, =
~ Parsons and J. D. Sargent 6
ere visitors 70 Roanoke Tuesday F
hey vii! remain several days visit. L,
lS relatives. Press is an old friend s.
your scribe and is looking hand r,
'me as ever, while Jake is keeping
IS statue well-it being something i
he six feet two inches. -
Both we'll rigs of the Scrogyirs Ii
roS' are engaged in sinking wells. Ma
sro Scroggins' rig will be On. Il ~
.ged at Joplin to sink several wells, Biii
ID B. .. ScrOggins' crew ia at
DIX on well at the Cooper farm
ar Welsh. Your scribe was told
a. they have several wells to puf
Wn. p"V'
Kew j. H. Patterson and wife left TEy}
the early morning train. on June Pre-
II to visit their parental home in Rec
'rthWestern Ohio, and will attend a G pa!
nlly reunion on June Is. The rev.
ma gentleman expects to attend the Il
mona convention ofthe Y. p. CT
his church which is in session now Gap
ey expect to return via St. Louis T Sat
1 be at home in Roanoke Aug. |. DeP
1. D; Sutherlin, of China, and Mrs. l''''
ry E. Thompson, of JENNINGS Tc
e married at the United Brethren ST,r
'Sonage in Roanoke on Monday T.
le 10th, 1904, Rev. j. H. Patterson nam
2iating. Mr.. SoutherIin is an on STATE
'rIsing business man of China and " anu
}. Thompson is a lady we'll and 0orF
orably known in Jennings. Thew
make their future home in China
re they own a home. They have (Sr
best wishes Of many friends in -
new life. ~ =.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24
Notice TO. Contractors.

By authority of the
Board of Trustees of the
Town of Welsh, La. i will
recelev sealed bids, until
friday evening, July rst,
at eight o'clock p. M, for
the furnishing of all ma
terlal and the building of
an eight room, frame
Public School building in
the Town of Welsh, la.
according to the plans and
Specifications now on file
~ my office. All bids
must be accompanied bv
certified check as reouir-
ed ed in the specifications
Inc right is reserved to
reject any or all bids.
LEE E. ROBINSON.
,,,o, Mayor.
Welsh, La, June 2r, 1904,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24
Charlton Menacing Live Stock.

Dr paul 0,iltv n rot,u;oor. c,,,
- ceon Of Lake CharIas was boro Tros.
dav doctorino stool, o~;otoa WITH
Charlton and also doino oonsidoroh1o
vaccinatinp for tho ,,nrroso of ,uo
venting q fnrtbar snrood - .ho d;a
ease.
Several fornors ooo. U-o,.h 2,ou.
suffered onita loos .s Che .osrIt 80
charbon amonr tbeir s.oc. m
GUILTY. informed tho Jopcne1 that 4o,,
caftIn and ono ,,r1o bo1aor;aouo ~.
Donbam near town. civ mnIas b.
longing to several nIan>orc IN tho
keystone nIant. mo aocb y. q p
Flrcstope and 4 Reove and Two o..
w. r. Cline had diod and +ao .,:oo
horse of PhiIiD CoyerdaIe drive, NV
DR.. Arceneaux was afflicted brt t
"ouIo recover. an etors is being |
made to check tho disease By burning I
all dead caTcasses and yaccinatipg |
all animals that may become exposed. !
Inc doctor S brother has also bean
ouSy IN this section according to. che
following taken from Lake Charles
Press: Dr.. NJ. A. Guilty, veterinary
~ Soon' Fe1"'ne" FRIDAY night from
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24

LOOK through our stock of fancy
sdibies before preparing your swell
Ioncheons or dinners. We have ey-
erything that is desired. "
PRENTICE & Prentice.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24

II. E. Head arrived Saturday, a.
Yer spending two or three days in
Texas attending G meeting OF the
Ktce Association OF America and in
yyestiga'ing she outlook for rice IN Che
Lone Star state. He says chat The
prospects TOR a coed crop is much BET
yer 20 Louisiana thaQ Texas.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24
Letter to Martin Bros,
WELSH, La.

Dear Sirs: Would you rather have
your customers speak OF your shoes
as wearing well, as not running down
at Che heel, as turning water, and tax.
ing shine; or wag their heads aotb-
ing?
We'd rather have ours, at loag in
tervals say: eve want some more
paint, and We want Devoe." We
know it isn't in human nature 20 paint
very often; we don't expect them to
come very often; don't wanS 'em to.
All we want is to paint what they have
70 palrt, Whenever they paint ii: the
longer the time, the surer they are 20
comeback. There's business enough
in the "orid; there are houses enough
to paint; tet .'em take their time.
If We we're shoemaker, we'd make!
shoes to last lifetime, and shoe the |
whole town.
Yours truly
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24
No. $3.50.
8epogt OF the Condition OF
The First National Bank
"' N9i'h IN fne State OF Louisiana, at The close
o. business June 9, 1904.
RESOURCES.

6 leans ana 2. discounts 539,456 81
+ 6 y R 5%ItS Secured ana unsecured Sill ~
Droy,i DUiIoS W SECURE circulation $3.50 90
RomEim 1'lii1 I vi - .. bonds 492 IL
Due from National Banks mot re- '0'' W
serve agents 2o5 81
Due from State Banks and Bankers 3SfS 81 -!
CTecLlS0 tI approved reserve agents 2.3S3 10
No. oN - "i ntt oaLeI CaSh items ID 80
fractional paper currency, nichel3
, ana cents II ne
LAWFUL money reserve in bank, viz:
Ipecle S2,Sll 10
Reie @n 5[Ioef f notes l,o7O 90 1851 80
''TS'T ,inI o 1HhI with Y. 5. treasurer
" PEI cent Oh clrcuIatloW 312 30
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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24
LIABILITIES.

TTIa "a ,. stock paid in ao5 600 m
Undivided profits, less expense go 'OC "
NS ana taYe s. paid 1924 81
TE%d5iOlSt bank notes outstanding 6,950 90
lime bie certificates Of deposit 2S8% 90 90
DIS payable, including certificates Of %
deposit for money borrowed - 1900 nm
Total ---------~-
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24

Capt. B. 7. WaIshe returned to
Welsh Wednesday morning, after an
absence of ten days spent with his
family in New Orleans and in Nash.
vile attending the Confederate re-
union. During his absence the brick
work about the furnace at his irriga-
ting plant collapsed, causing some
delay.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24

The reception at the Congregation
al church on Tuesday evening was a
aeIlghttuI affair. The Marys and
Marthas are to be congratulated for
tne success of the evening. Owing to
sickness among the members and
friends the attendance was notas large
as 1t otherwise would have been, but
nearly 100 were present enjoying in
formal fellowship and the splendid ice
cream and the songs by Shirley Da-
wilson and others.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24

T. j. Griffin, Of Beaumont, mechan-
zeal engineer for the Rio Bravo Oil
Company, was here Monday looking
after that company's interests. After
inspecting the Southern Pacifc's bic
storage tankhe decidedto do consider
able repairing and place a shell
roof over it. Mr.. Griffin saws accord
lngto tests made oil from the Welsh
held has thus far proven superior to
any oil yet discovered.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1904-06-24
Yours truly

I W DEVOE & co
- New York
LEWIS LUMBER CO., Sell Dur Pafnf.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-25

The policy of the Russo-Japanese war
prevails at the headquarters OF the Repub-
lican national committee in Madison Square
People walk about on tibtoes and when
they meet converse with caution. One
involuntarily looks around for sign read"
ing, mo Talking for Publication.
Even he tanks Of ice water. scattered
about with rnunifcent disregard OF cost,
have painted on them the words AStDl
Water" and whenever any Of the party
leaders feels the undesired thrill OF ap-
preaching speech he hurries toward one
Of them and imbibes copiously.
The interviewer and the artist for THE
SUNDAY Sun started in to spend an hour
at Headquarters The hour was designed
to be filled with little items Of news handed
out with the same lavishness that marks
the distribution of ice water. The artist
took an extra large sketch book 10 that
no feature of the party should be lost and
the inter, lever added an inch of white cuff
TO her equipment.
The hour heightened into a day. The
reason for this was apologized for and
explained number Of times. All the
passages that led into Chairman Cor
telyou's room, where the principal ma
chinery revolved. were sealed up at that
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1904-09-25
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particular time, while he talked to Gov.
Odell.
Meanwhile the visitors looked about the
rooms trying to find out where the rumor
starte ed in regard to the magnificent furnish
ing of the rooms devoted to the national
committee. If unlimited bunting, gilt
eagles built as to their extremities like
dachshunds and an uncountable number
OF President Roosevelt's photographs con-
stitute a magnificent interior then the
rurnor is properly based,
Secretary Coolidge displayed the pho
tographs with pride, There were large
ones and small ones; photographs in
ebonized frames and posters, portraits
full face, half and three-quarters. pictures
showing him hobnobbing with Uncle Sam
and without Uncle Sam
"The President" he said. is hard man
to photograph. 1t is almost impossible to
get satisfactory picture-as you see,
waving expansively at the art gallery.
These samples furnished conclusive evil
dence, If any were needed of President
Roosevelt's determination. Another and
weaker man might have given up the
struggle. but not the President. Fall to
rise, baffled to fight on, he must have said
and boldly faced another camera There