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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06
Daring Woman Explorer.

Mrs. French Sheldon, the famous
woman explorer, believes that her
greatest triumph was her descent to
the shores Of Lake Chala in Africa.
The lake lies deep down in the crater
of an extinct volcano. No less author.
ity than Sir Harry Johnson declared
that nobody, unless possessed of the
holding capacity of AN ape or the
wings OF bird, could ever descend the
almost perpendicular and smooth
cliffs to the water far below. But
Mrs. French Sheldon got down to the
lake, and sailed across and around 1t.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06
TRAINS ANNULLED.
The Mississippi Valley Road Suffering
From Floods.

Vicksburg, Miss, Sept. 3O.-The
Steady rains of the past two days have
done considerable damage in this Sec
tionfi though not in the city proper.
The cotton fields are feeling the effects
badly, while the truck farms are also
damaged. Owing to the washout at
Bayou Pierre, near Port Gibson, al!
railroad traffic on the New Orleans d.
vision between New Orleans and
Vicksburg is annulled. There has been
only one passenger train each way ev-
cry day for five or six weeks, and the
washout annuls everything.
Superintendent Porterfeld and Road
master Downs are camped at the scene
of the trouble with large force.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06
Lawyers SkilIful Use of Words.

Ex-Gov. Black of New York, besides
being an accomplished orator, general
1y comes out ahead in a personal ar
gument. Not long ago while he was
pleading for the defendant in a dam
age suit case in the Albany courts he
applied the word impairment" to the
plaintiffs lawyer and was promptly
called to order by the court. Cali re-
marks, your honor" replied Mr.. Black,
with perfect GOODNESS, must be either
pertinent or impertinent, and submit
that the remarks Of the opposing
counsel are most impertinent."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06
An Unstamped Barrel of Gin Found.

Bolton, Texas: In the first raid
Sheriff Burkes made at Temple he
seized a barrel of gin, which was I'M
stamped. The United States officers
were notified, and Immediately inves'
tigated the matter. The liquor was
analysed, and showed so per cent.
This laid the offender liable, unless
he settled with Uncle Sam by taking
out a rectifying license.
1t is reliably reported that it cost
the man who had the liquor $1,000
as O. settlement.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06
Had Poor Opinion Of LAWYER.

One of the quaint characters well
known to old-timers of Portland, Ore,
was Robert E. Bybee, Familiarity
known as Bob" Bybee. He was a
justice Of the peace in Portland for
many years. On one occasion, when
jury was being impaneled, one of the
jurors, a we'll known attorney, asked
to be excused because he was a law
yer. Well" said Bybee. Il guess that
all the law you know isn't going to
disqualify you from serving"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06
Anderson Gets Twelve Years.

hfyan, Texas: Babus Anderson,
eOofed, charged with the murder of
"iu Green, another negro, near Ros-
pun IN this county, about three
weeks ago, was convicted in the dis
4i'' court yesterday and given twelve
vars In the penitentiary. Anderson
s0' TWO Years on a plea of guilty to
as'auit to murder in another case dur
ue tue present term of court.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06
oailas Man Died of Iniunies

DSiiss, Texas; Frank L. Bowel,
Io was a dairy farmer near West
S4ilaS and who two weeks ago fell
NY an elevator shaft, died of his in
'eS last night. Mr.. Powell was a
'.''e Oh Missouri. and an old-time
"spaper man. In 1889 and 1884 he
raOi'Sned the Texas Cowboy of Dial.
~ and in 1885 was commercial re-
sO''eF on the Dallas Morning News.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06
New Bank at Et Paso

~, raSo' Texas: The Rio Grande
10y Bank and Trust Company, with
pa'o capitalization of 100000, has
= organized in Ell Paso. W. W.
a. y' president of the Texas Cat
eI Il nsisers' Association, has been
s'eo president of the institution.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06
LAFAYETTE.
Victim Of Saturday Night Ball Sue
cun,bs to His Wounds.

Lafayette, La, Sept SO.-Young
Theard Baudoin, wounded at a ball
near oungsvilIe, Saturday night, died
today. Earnest Savoy, who Is charged
with the crime, surrendered to Sheriff
Laciste. Coroner Gladu and Drs.
Dung and Comeaux found that death
resulted from conclusion OF the brain,
and the Jury returned a verdict accord.
ingly. y
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06

If the Navy Department consents to
the plan Brooklyn school children
will get an opportunity to raise a
fund for the preservation Of the old
frigate Constitution. Moved by the
news that old Ironsides' was rapid
ly going to pieces in the Navy Yard at
Boston, James Matthews sent the fol
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06
LOUISIANA NEWS.

ll0udi dclt safes 10 those ana1unHrd by
Governor Blanchard yesterday will
doubtless be appointed TO represent
Louisiana al the interstate ,ommrce
Law Convention, to be held in Chica.
go. Oct. 26, for the purpose of taking
steps to impress upon congress the ne
cessty of increasing the powers Of the
Interstate Commerce Commission over
railway transportation. The following
call for the meeting was issued by E.
P. Bacon, of Milwaukee, chairman Of
the executive committee:
"A convention of delegates repre-
Senting the various trades indutrial
and producing interests Of the country
is hereby called to be held at the Audi
forum Hotel in Chicago. to meet at
10 o'clock a. NJ, Oct 2G, the session to
extend probably into the following day
The basis of representation will be one
delegate from every organization of
100 or less members engaged in pur-
suits aforementioned and an addition
al delegate for each additional 200
members or major part in excess
thereof; and also one delegate from
each congressional district in the
United States.
The object Of the convention is to
impress upon congress the extent and
persistence of the demand of the peO.
pie of all parts of the country for legis-
lation outlined in the presidents annu-
al message to congress.
"The result Of the effort to secure
legislation of this character, continued
during the last five years, seems likely
to reach a determination at the coming
session Of congress. The Importance
of such a demonstration Of the public
interest in the legislation at this time
as will be effective in its influence up
on congress cannot be overestimated,
and it is hoped that the opportunity
presented by the convention for this
purpose will be utilized by the send
ing of delegates thereto by every Or
ganization DESTROYS Of enactment OF
such legislation, and from every con-
gressional district
The public schools Of West Baton
Rough parish will open Monday, Oct.
2. At the close of last session there
were twelve schools in the parish. At
the opening Mondy there will be
thirteen, the new school being at
Wilbert. Following are the teachers;
Phoenix, Miss Lille Greene; Port Allen,
Miss Bernice Nesbit; Lobdell, Miss
Mary O'Rourke; Devall Miss Inez Hy1
ans; Woodlawn School, Arbroth, Mrs,
w. S. Wilson; Sardine Point, Miss
Iona Dardenne; Lecert, Miss Lucy
Vaughn; Excelsior, Miss Anna Hebert;
Babin, Mrs. Julia Elder; Eureka, Miss
Margaret Hebert; Wilbert Miss Katie
O'Sullivan. The teachers Of the schools
at Section and Erwinville could not be
announced because the selections have
been interfered with by the quarantine.
The assessment rails of Iberia and
Lafayette parishes were received this
morning at the auditors office, show
ing a total increase of $1010,745. La.
fayette parish shows an assessment
for 1905 of $4,145,9S6, against $685.
1876 last year, an increase of $340,S50.
iberia parish shows an assessment for
1906 of s5,693,630, against $5,O2S,735
last year, an increase of $665,S05.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06
PLAUEMlNES.
New Syrup Pouring In.

Plaquemine, La, Sept. 3O.-The first
hew syrup of the season was received
In town today, being made on the Lit
tie Diamond Plantation of A. T. Miller,
lust across the river from Plaquemine.
Rosh Hashonah was observed here
generally. All places of business were
closed, and services were held at the
synagOgueS.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06
ConMcts for Southern Pacific

ra sssSssunont, Texas: The penitentiary
hst ~ brought in twenty-five canVicts
a 4 sat to work on the main line
irOe e Southern Pacific. They came
= OF the Dallas branch.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06

lowing telegram to the Secretary Of
the Navy:
will you consider an offer to buy
frigate, Old Ironsides, through fund
raised by Brooklyn school children?
Mr. Matthews idea is to have the
historic craft brought to Brooklyn
and preserved in some suitable place.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06

The Norwegian parliament is called
the storthing, that of Sweden the rags
dag, OF Servia the shupshtina, OF
Greece the boule, of Bulgaria the So
branje.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06

The wise worm doesn't crowl out
until the early bird has eaten his
breakfast.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06

Woman was born to love and be
loved-and she fights it out On that
line.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06

Trouble seldom visits those who do
not expect it.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06

Failures SHOULD be used as stepping
stones to future success.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06

Many a man never has any bou-
Duets thrown at him until he Is dead.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06

Perhaps more people would go to
heaven if there were Sunday excur,
sionS.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06

1t doesn't matter if beapty is only
unit il the early bird has eaten his
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-10-06

It's surprising how much a woman
can say about herself without telling
anything.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-09

side by side they walked on the high.
wide pike. "the way you spoke in that
there composition il was something
shameful. 1 didn't think TO hear you
read off such thoughts as them
Och, don't be so dumb. Amaz ziah -
Elviny said. poking him impatiently
with her elbow. "A body don't have TO
mean everything that person writes
off in composition. / had to write off
somepin then. and it was so warm 1
couldn't think what for thoughts TO
write. There for a while / had a mind
TO put down how solemn it was to get
married. But then il came to me-" she
said seriously, how il would be good
deal more solemn not to get married.
So just wrote off them thoughts about
single life. to get through once"
AmaZiah's face lighted up with re-
lief. I'D have thought you meant il,
and 1 was now bothered something
wonderful already"
There had been a tacit engagement
of marriage between these two ever
since four years before. when Elviny
was 13 and Amaziah 16. 1t had hap
pened one summer evening while they
had been swinging together in a ham,
mock by the front gate OF ElViny'S
home. She had suddenly and unex-
pectedly said to Amaziah:
Say. will you be mad il l tell you
somepin', Amaziah?"
"N-a-w!" in a tone of affectionate
scorn at the suggestion. Let it out!"
Say love you,'
'Aw-I knowed that already. You be
mad if l tell you somepin. Elviny?''
No; go on; tell me oncet."
Il love you"
The understanding thus established
had grown clearer every day and hour
of the past four years.
There's just only but one thing, FL
why. that 1 wisht-'
at-you needn' say nothin' about
that" Elviny tried 10 check him. Il
don't wont to hear it,
AmaZiah set his jaw obstinateiy. ITS
time me and you had this here thing
out and done with it, he affirmed. L
like you better'n any girl in Canaan
district, but l amt goin' to waste my
time settin' up Saturday evenings with
a girl that's likely any day TO give
herself up and put on them darned Moo
Mennonite little white caps and gray
dresses with them foolish lookin' capesi
L know them Moo Mennonitesi" he de-
f1antly exclaimed, his resolution to
speak his mind at its highest. Elviny
turned pale at his tone and look of de-
termination.
Your folks is Moo Mennonites from
way back to your eat-grandfather
already, and when it's in body's blood
that there way they're bound 10 give
themselves up sooner or later-unless
they promise they won't Dever. I'm
afraid of it for you, Elviny."
body TO hear you talk, Amaziah,
would think it was the smallpox any
how, Std of relgion!" Elviny almost
sobbed.
Yes, and I'd anyhow as soon il was
the smallpox! Elviny. I'd as soon see
you dead as see your pretty face in
one of them darned-"
'Amaziah. l amt goin' to listen to
no sich talk! You speak something
shameful"
We'll, 1 like you cause you're pretty.
and If you went and made yourself
ugly by wearin' them caps and capes
and dull colors. and if you went and
turned plain and wouldn't never no
more go TO town with me TO see a cir
Gus or a county fair or have our pho
tographs took or whatever, where'd be
any comfort for a feller in bein' mar
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-09
Copyright by the s. s. Mcclure Com
nanUl

IdilyJ
&C M MAzIAH' you dare read off
I'm your composition now,
IN said Eli Darmstetter. ad-
dressing the largest pupli
of the class that sat before hlm IN ms
schoolroom, one warm afternoon III
April.
Amaziah was a stalwart youns indi' ma,
of 20: his sun Drowned face ana nanus
bore evidence that he was a son OF the
soil. and his countenance, though
somewhat heavy, was so open ana non
est. his eyes and mouth so kindly, that
the heart of the comely Elviny warmed
TO him.
were by no means exceptionally old
Dupils in the Canaan district school. the
short winter term of six months giving
so little opportunity for an education
that many of the sons and daughters
of the district farmers ayailed them
selves thereof till even later age.
Amaziah in a loud. though embar-
rassed voice. announced his subject and
read his production.
"The Use of the Study of Geography
THE study of geography which so
many people delight in studying. Is
studied in almost all parts of the earth
and has been studied since the begin
ming of the world already. Without
geography we could not get along just
so very we'll still, for if we wanted to
go to Philadelphia. We might go to
Harrisburg in a mistake not knowing
what direction Philadelphia was from
us. When Columbus sailed from Spain
I'm search of the new world he might
of went in the opposite direction if he
had not of studied geography before he
undertook the expedition. Geography
IS OF great Importance to travellers
that have to travel ali over the world,
for If they did not know where the
places they want to travel WAS they
might of never found the places they
wanted to travel"
Amaziah had often said that he
would rather plow for a week than
write one composition. The above had
been an especially strenuous effort,
made in the hope that Elviny wouldn't
think he was SO wonderful dumb. for
all he couldn't speak off pieces of poet
ry as good as her"
He looked vastly relieved as he sat
down; and he listened and watched
with closest attention as Elyiny. in her
turn, gracefully rose, and, placing the
tips of her fingers on her lips. coughed
eenteelly before commencing to read:
"Singie Life
Single life is the happiest life that
ever was spent when you are single
- N"ii So Hcli you please ana come
When you please and stay as long as
You please. When you are single you
have nothing on your mind still to
bother you. Single life is the sweetest
life that ever was spent. When you
are single you can do as you please
You have nothing to bother your mind
a all"
Without so much as glancing toward
AmaZiah to note the full effect of these
radical sentiments, Elviny complacent-
ly resumed her seat. AS for him, he
found himself so painfully surprised
at learning that such We're the views
of the girl with whom he KEEP steady
comp'ny,' that he had no attention to
give to the remaining compositions of
the class.
On their way home from school in
the April afternoon sunshine he ex-
postulated with her.
"Elviny,'' he said, reproachfully, as
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-09

mean. Elviny." he said tenderly. but
with no relaxation Of his firmness. But
it's for the happiness of both of US in
the coming future before us, Eiviny. |
couldn't be contented married to no
Moo Mennonite. i couldn't like you il
you didn't dress and act fashionable
like me-"
But mebbe I'll never be called to
turn plain" Elviny pleaded. '.Mebbe."
she said hopefully, "the spirit won't
never lead me to see the light"
But then. again. mebbe il, will.
amt takin no sich risks. You pass me
your-here comes your mom."
The sudden appearance at the fence
OF stout woman holding a dishpan
full or lettuce was the occasion of AM
aZiah's sudden depression. The woman
was dressed in the plain" garb OF the
New Mennonites-a straight gathered
skirt. an untrimmed waist extending
below the belt Ito distinguish them
from the Old Mennonites. whose
basques end at the belt). three cor
nered cape Of the same material as the
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-09
nv Trln TO Wisconsin

In the month OF July my mother. sister
and 1 started to my auntie who lived in
Wisconsin. We arrived there in the morn
ing and had 10 go 10 the hotel until the
buggy came for us.
One day / was out I'm the yard OF the
hotel saw a buggy drive up sure enough
II was uncle When We were ready we
started for the house When we arrived
Marion was asleep We took her into the
house
When she woke she went out to the
barn TO find her dog Uncle noticed that
she was not around and went out to look
for her. After walking a few miles he
discovered her. she was UP on a bridge.
He took her down and carried her home.
When he reached home she was sleeping
We asked her she WIS going she told US
home to her dog Mabel Hanrahan.
1899 Ross street; Sibley school. grade B.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-09
The Froq and the Snake

went swimming we used 10 go every day
last summer, We went in the water and
took quite a long swim And we came
out and dressed and was going home when
w heard a frog screaming as if he was in
pals. We looked around and there was
q large snake trying TO swallow the frog.
The poor little frog was screaming as IL
he Was saying save me- save me-
went and killed the snake and let the
frog go. He hopped on my shoe as If he
was very glad then he hoped under some
We went on and We saw a large snake he
came after us and We killed him. Then
when We went little further one OF the
boys got a crab on his foot and he howled
with pain until we came and took il off.
Prank Sweeney.
Hendricks school. grade a sixth; age 13
years.
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-09

night. She Was robed as she had never
been before. A light gray skirt hung
straight from her waist, and a plain.
untrimmed, close fitting basque
brought out the beautiful womauly de-
velopment of her BUST and shoulders
an5 was not concealed by the little
three cornered cape that lay over the
basque.
The letter of her promise to Amaziah
had been that she would never wear
one of them white caps with tieS"-but.
Oh. the subtlety OF the daughters OF
Eve and the faulty of the sons OF
Albanian Indian null cap. not white.
but of the faintest shade of gray and
having no ties. covered her head.
However. her plain" clothes were not
the greatest change he found in her.
What was this new light in her eyes
tnat looked up at him with such deep
happiness shining in their clear beau
ty? A feeling of awe fell upon Amaziah.
Had Elviny indeed got religion?
You see. Amaziah"-he heard her
sort voice speak as though coming from
a distance. for there was a loud singing
in his head that kept him from hearing
ner cieariy-Tm keepin' my promise.
L amt wearin' one of them little white
caps with ties. This here's a tinted
gray cap and amt got no ties. The
scriptures haven't got nothin' about the
color nor the ties, only that woman's
mead shall be covered because her
nalr a pride 10 her and pleasing to
the eye"
Are You turned plain. Elviny:"
AmaZiah managed to ask in half
whisper
I've give myself up, Amaziah." she
replied with pale faced, clear eyed res
oiution- Il amt broke my promise TO
you ana never will. IN always wear
these here tinted caps without ties 10
EN-. NOW You have the dare to take
me or leave me be-"
Are you contented again. Elviny?"
never knowed before what happi-
ness II was to be had in this here life.
It's all in Servfn' the Lord. AmaZiah 7
had such a troubled conscience-it was
now wonderful troubled conscience I
mad this here while back already. And
my fashionable clothes they condemn
ed me something turrible. But it's all
over now, Amaziah, I've give myself
up and I'm dressin' plain. and TN never
world 'A 'N'S
Turn your back around behind Won
ana leave me see how the plain dress
becomes you," was Amaziah's stord
comment upon Elviny's sublime renun-
citation.
Elviny slowly revolved herself for
ANSpCSCOii. w men ner D3Ck to-
ward him, AmaZiah measured her
shapely form with his masculine eye.
tnen suddenly put his arms about her
and held her close to his breast
II becomes you something surpris-
ing, Elviny." he whispered ecstatically
You never looked as pretty before.
And never liked you as good as what
/ do tonight"
She turned in his arms and laid her
mead on his shoulder. with a long, hap
py sigh of relief. He pressed his lips
TO her soft neck and downy cheek.
But we'll have to be married soon.
Amaziah-before l join meeting, YOU
know. For after I'm once joined. [
can't marry in the world no more And
you're In the world, you know. So we'll
have to be married soon"
"All right, Elviny." Amaziah hearth
ly responded. 'Tll make il suit just
= as soon as l otherwise cant Well be
married till the back end of August
already"
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-09

might never. mebbe. Then again. I
ried? Eiviny. tell you now. straight
forward, don't want TO be married to
no Moo Mennonite. And IL I.ain't to
marry you. I don't want to waste my
time sittin' up with you Saturdays"
Then you needn't, 1 guess 1 can
find a-pienty others that wants to set
up with me-"
Amaziah's determined jaw slightly
relaxed. But he held out. And guess
1 can mebbe find others that wants
me to set up with 'em. Elviny. so far
forth as that goes" he retaliated.
You'll be keepin comp'ny. 1 guess.
with Sally Haverstick them" GROSSLY
said Elvinys
IT'S very probably" he relentlessly
acknowledged. unless you pass me
your promise you won't never. as long
as you live. put On one OF them little
white caps with ties
But, Amaziah. how can a body tell
whether or no she'll ever come under
conviction and be led to give herself
up?" Elyiny reasoned with him. Il
The Saint Paul globe., 1905-04-09
A Kind Act is Never Lost

II was cold wintry day when We tod
died on 10 school. / was not alone. for
my brother accompanied me. On the way
We heard a slight noise as the wailing OF
a child. My brother stepped forward and
picked II up and to our surprise we found
IL was little boy shabbily dressed and
huddiing 10 some boxes of matches. IL
did not take long to find the boys cause
Tor he had related to US the poor condi-
tions of the family. We left the boy I'm
mouse nearby where the people were kind
10 him. After this whenever we came to
town We tried to help these poor people
In after years we were well rewarded as
the little boy was now rich. and. also re-
member that "A Kind Act Is Never Lost -
and practice ii whenever you can.
-Cecelia Heinzei
Sauk Rapids. Mimi: Russell school third
grade; age 1e years.