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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27

: W hite Slave Traffic 5
Especial Correspondence

Inc government is extending its
mighty hand to throttle a npfariOus
business which has been thriving for
some years past under the very noses
OF the authorities. 1t is an old in
CuStTy, revived from time to time,
ana may be described as a system for
utilizing the immigration service for
the virtual enslayement of multitudes
oI Whlte children Of foreign parentage.
Inc scheme in question has long
been known as the "padrone system. ;"
ana, IN simple terms, consists of an
arrangement by which great numbers
Vi HttIe boys are purchased in Italy
and Greece, and imported into. this
country TO work as bOOtbIacks, ped
CIefS, newspaper vendors, beggars, or
what not, under the taskmasters who
take from them all Of their earnings,
giving them only in return a wretChed
subsistence, and often treating them
cruelty. These children, after their
arrival in the land of the free" are
bought and sold with just about as
much regard for their feelings or
WISHES as if they were dogs or cats.
Inc price OF a small boy in southern
Italy or in Greece is from $25 to $50
sometimes they may be obtained for
as little as SO. Children are plentiful
over there. and the poverty stricken
parents are not unwilling to allow
Jhelr young sons to go to Americana
wonderful country, where as they
nave heard, wages are phenomenalIy
hlSh and riches easily acquired. Pass
age on the steamship will be paid, and
the cash received is so much bonus.
so The buyer collects a CONSIGNMENT
OF boys without much trouble. He
prefers that they shall be not more
tlan nine or ten years If age, for
reasons which will presently appear,
The shipment of them is the only diff
hculty. because they cannot be sent
IN punch. lest the suspicious of our
immigration authorities re aroused
Ihey nave to be sent over by ones and
t"os, accompanying adults. to whom
they usually claim relationship, and it
IS necessary to coach them carefully
IN the answers they are to give to
questions which are sure to be asked ;,
when they reach Ellis Island. If they ~
lall IN giving the proper replies, they -
are liable to be sent back, and the p
Spectator loses the money ha hoe +
invested. Ii
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27
!RASCiBLE RULER OF CHINA
Empress Dowager Is Sensitive About
Her Supremacy.

The Chinese empress dowager re.
Gently severely Iectured Yung Luh's
daughter for wearing blue mourning
shoes. The enraged old lady incurred
how she dared to come into her pres
ence in mourning, and particularly
when her birthday was about to be
celebrated. When the bewildered
younS lady explained that she was in
mourning for her father the empress
doWager replied that she was su.
preme, and that the mistake must
never happen again 1t was on the
occasion of this birthday, by the way,
that the American Bible Society pre-
scented to the dowager empress a
Sumptuous edition de luxe of the
Bible. The book had silver covers
embossed with bamboo and bird de-
signs. 1t was printed on the very
hnest paper, Obtainable, with the big
gest type, and a border of gold en-
clrcled every page. It was incased in
casket Of solid silver, the whole
weighing ten and half pounds, and
mere was a gold inscription plate On
ne cover Of the casket.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27
TO Secure Brains of Eminent Men.

An attempt is being made to form
society which shall have for its OBJ
Ject the education of the public to a
realization of the advantages to sci
ence attending the study of the brains
of illustrious personages. A commit
tee, consisting of DR.. Alexander Hrd-
hcka, DR.. E. A. Spitzka and Prof B.
e. Wilder, has been appointed for the
purpose of preparing general form
of brain request, which will hold in
law and not be rendered null by any
action THAI may be taken by relatives
OF the person making the beuuest.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

e ey local applications they canno, reach the dis
cure de Pg[Se OF the ear Tnere only one way to
Dealhcss is caused by an infamed cordt,, &c re-
tubo tn lining OF the Eustachan Tube when this
perfect b eadnsd you have rumbng sound or i'm:
ness ia ,he ana when 1t is entirely closed Deaf
@ out and this tube restored to ts normal conS
on 90 gearing wiz be destroyed forever; nine cases
but an tpa1 are caused by Catarrh which is nothing
we VIII give One Hundred Dollars for anv case q,
bv UaTs C caused by caarrhl that cannot Be cured
~ hai' oatarrh Cure. Send for circulars free
sod by Druggists, 75c. W. ioieuo' W.
luxe Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27
IS YEARS OF TORTURE.
Itching and Painful Sores covs,.a
Head and sody-cured in Week
BY Cuticura.

For fifteen years my scalp and
iorenead was one mass Of scabs, and
my body was covered with sores
WORDS cannot express how | suffered
from the itching and pain. had civ.
en- up nope when friend told me TO
get Cutlcura. After bathing with
Cuucura Soap and applying Curt.
eura ointment for three days, my
mead was as clear as ever, and to nv
surprise and JOY, one cake of soap and
one pox of ointment made a complpte
cure IN one week. (signed) H. B.
franklin III Washington ST., ALE
gheny, Pa"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27
lts a wise industrial stock thai
knows it's own par.
a Rare Cood Tbjp1

Am using ALIENS FOOT-EASE, and
can truly say would not have been without
IL so long, had known the relief it would
give my aching feet think it rare good
tning for anyone having sore or tired feet
Mrs. Matilda Holtwert, Providence. R. l."
Sold oy all Druggists, 25c. Ask to-day.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27
insist on GETTING It,

some some grocers say they don't keep
Lace Starch. This is because thet
nave stock on hand of other brands
uGitainlng only II OF in a package
when they won't be able to sell first
t uhecause Defiance contains Is OF. for
the same money. w. t0'
10 you want 16 OF. instead of y ~
c eVi same money? Then buy Defiance
starch. Requires no cooking.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27

Gallalithe, or milestone" is helm,
much used for decorating, and prom,
lses to take the place of marble
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27

Nhen an unmarried woman dies in
brazil the coffin, hearse and livery OF
the coacnman are all scarlet
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27

Inc favorite pastime OF a lynching
party Is looping the loop.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27

A good reputation is like good
heaitn; 1t is not fully fully appreciated
until it is lost.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27
A GREAT SUFFERER
LAY HELPLESS AND SPEEcE1 70,
FOR HOURS AT A TIME 'DnSS

sinking Spells, Headaches. pho
A'' caused by Poor H!ood-Cured r'
DR.. Williams PM, PIN. ny
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1905-01-27

ending its Where the System Thrives
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-01
The Republican Party and Free
School Books

An able and we'll informed attorney
at-law has sent us the following ln ter.
esting and instructive communication
on the subject of free school books
says last weeks Stanton Spectator:
According to statement in a
pamphlet sent out by G. b. SIemp.
Chairman Of the Republican Commit
tee, there was in the treasury OF VIr-
ginia on Oct, 1905, 1927, 6S5. "a, money
all derived from the franchise tax on
railroads, made possible by the new
constitution which the Republican
abuse so much.
The Republicans promise to use this
money in furnishing free school books.
one-third of which would go to the
negroes, who pay less than one dollar
in twenty i've for their own schools.
The Democrats promise to expend
the same, and to keep on expanding
the money derived from the same
source, In the following manner:
lst-To the public schools, by fur
nishing more money for the pay of
teachers, so that better teachers can be
procured. and the terms prolonged.
2nd-TO the betterment OF public |
roads by giving State aid to the same. |
Srd-By increasing the pensions of
the old Confederate soldiers.
All of which things are strictly in
accord with he platforms and purpos-
rs of the Democratic party. At the
last State convention held In Rich
rond the following plank was insert
I'd: Resolved, That the hope OF De-
nocracy lies in the diffusion of intel.
igence among the masses, and to this
md the Democratic party pledges itself
10 the policy OF giving the children OF
his Commonwealth better facilities
or primary education, and to this end ,
avors the increase Of State appropria-
ions for that purpose"
1t is significant fact that in their
platform adopted by the Republicans +
Roanoke on Aug. 9Th last, not one =
Gord Is said about pensions. This is
ot remarkable considering the his.
Dry Of their party and the record of
ne men controlling it. Out of the Z
bundance Of the surplus Of the State q
hey would give free hooks to the ne
roes, but not another crumb to the n
Id Confederate soldiers. IN
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-01
Fancy Hill Notes
Gazette Co'TeSb0ndence

Gazette Co'reSbOndeAce
Oct. SO-Mr. T. s. Rees passed
through cur village last week with a
herd Of nice fat cattle bought In Craig
and other counties of Southwest Vir.
ginia.
Mr.. j. P. Leokey has just received
his fall and winter goods. His store lie
an up-to-date one.
Miss Linda CLANCY left last week for
her homein Fredericksburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Brinton will
leave shortly for Philadelphia, where
they expect to spend the winter.
Mr. Philip Day left Friday for Chica-
go, to spend several weeks with his
brother, Mr.. Benjamin Day of that
city.
Mr.. W. 7. Macmillan has Just com.
pleted the inside painting on his new
stable, Mr.. Ashby Fainter of Sher-
wood, doing the work.
Mr. waiter Il. Harris, Washington
correspondent of the Richmond Times.
paid his mother and father a
flying visit last week on his way to
Roanoke on business.
The ladies Of the neighborhood met
at the home of Mrs. Poague Leckey
last week and recognized the Book
Club" for the winter. They also wish
10 organize "Wonan's Club"
Miss Frances Herring left last week !
or South Carolina, to take charse Ct !
! school there.
Mrs. Nancy Poague, the mother of
Mrs. N. E. Lackey, is, we are sorry to
tote, still very feeble. She is In her
linetieth year.
Farmers are busy husking and
In their corn.
Wheat and grass are looking fine
fter the much needed rain.
RKsURdAM. II
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-01
Central Kerr's Creek News and
Personals I'D
Gazette Goyy<sbOHdencs

Gazette Co,y<5bOHdencs
Oct. 3O-The Young Ladies' Foreign
Missionary Society Of New Monmouth,
Will give a chysanthemum entertain
ment at the church Friday, November
10th, from II a. m. till 10 IN. Lunch
will be served at very reasonable
price. A musical program has been
prepared. We have every reason to
think it will be an enjoyable and sue
sessful entertainment, undsr the
auspices Of Miss Agnes Penick, presl-
dent OF the society.
Mr.. and Mrs. McDlll, (nee Miss Lula
Hickman) have been the guests OF Mr..
Lewis Hickman. Mr.. McDill has re-
turned to his home In Tennessee, ac-
cOmpauied by Misses Myrtle Hickman
and Ethel Wbitmore who will attend
school Ia Fayetteville, Tenn.
Miss Loretta Hickman has returned
to the hospital in st. Louis, Mo-, to
complete her course as trained nurse.
Mr.. j. A. Keyser, who recently
bought Mr. j. w. Hamilton's farm, is
building new barn.
Mr.. ]. H. Harper and County Super
intendent g. W. Ehlnger have visit
ed the schools In this district.
Mr.. Robert Hall has sold 90 bushels
OF fine pears at the Hot Springs for
$9.25 per busSsl.
Mrs. James II. Harper is visiting
her brother, Mr.. T. L. Moore in James
town, Ohio.
Mrs. Fannie Wilson was on Buffalo
the past two weeks with her sister,
Mrs. Morrison, who is quite i'll.
Miss Sue Lowman. our accommodate
ng and faithful postmistress, is visit
ng friends and relatives In Bath
county.
We are glad to note Mr. Hubert
Snider's governess, Miss Maze of
Raphine, has returned fora second
ERIN. so f@w
Miss Mary Sle1d Of Powatan county,
"a, is teaching for Mrs. John Fitz-
'atrick this session,
Miss Willie McKemy, who has
pent some time In the nelghborhood
listing friends, has returned to her
home at Gastonia, N. G.
Mrs. Charles LOwnan OF Bath coun-
y, is spending several weeks with her
ather, Mr.. Lewis Hickman. X.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-01
RUSSIA'S FREEDOM

The long aud bloody struggle of
the Russian people for freedom
has at last been crowned with
victory. Gar Nicholas II has sur
rendered to the demands of the
masses for popular form Of gov
eminent. The rule of absolutism.
exel cised by the Gar and his Ro-
monof ancestors for three hundred
years,is at an end; apd the people
have been granted constitutions
government, including freedom of
speech and freedom of the press.
Count Sergius Witte is made
the first premier of Russia, with
power to reOrganize the govern
ment. His first act was to dictate
the following message tc the Am
erican people:
II am sure the American people,
who understand what freedom is.
and the American press, which
voices the wishes of the people,
will rejoice with friendly Russian
nation at this moment, when the
Russian people have received from |
his Imperial Majesty the promises
and the guarantees of freedom,
and will join in the hope that the
people will wisely aid in the re.
alization Of those liberties by CO.
operating with the government for
their pesceful introduction. Only
.hus will it be possible to secure
he full benefits Of the freedom
conferred upon the people," II
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-01
Springfield

Gazette Co'1essoad<nee
Oct. 3O-The remains OF Mr.. Claude
j ennings, who was killed Saturday In
the wreck at Mace. were brought to
his home at Rocky Point Sunday
afternoon and laid to rest In High
Bridge cemetery Monday. Services
were conducted at the grave by Rev.
Frank A. Ridout Of the Episcop al
church. Mr.. Jennings was fireman
on the N. & w. Railroad and was
about twenty years OF age. Much
sympathy Is felt for his family
throughout this community.
Miss Matte Armlstead is visiting
relatives in Lynchburg.
Miss Alma Kennedy OF Cambria,
Montgomery county, is the guest of
her uncle. Mr.. w. r. Parson.
Miss Sallie Gillian returned to her
home in Coylngton Saturday, sfter a
pleasant stay OF several weeks with the
Misses Starke.
Mrs. Maria Worthington and Mrs.
Eliza Spindle, who have been the
guests OF their sister, Mrs. s. W.
Arnold, left some days ago for Winch
ester.
Miss Annie Watts has returned
home after spending the summer with
relatives in Buera Vista.
DR.. p. q. Riley left last Thursday
TO spend week in Washington, d. @.
CLOVER BLOSSOM
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-01
The Hicks Almanac for 1905

The Rev. Irl r. Hicks Almanac will
not be published for 1906, but his
Monthly Journal, Word and Works.
has been changed into large and
costly Magazine, and 1t will contain his
storm and weather forecasts and other
astronomical features complete. The
November number, now ready, con.
tains the forecasts from January to
June, 1905. The January number.
ready.December Goth, will contain the
forecasts from July to December,
1906. The price Of this splendid
Magazine is one dollar a year. See II
and you will have it. The November
and January numbers containing the
Rev. lIrl r. Hicks forecasts for the
whole year, and more complete than
ever, can be had by sending at once |
% cents to Word and Works Publish.
Ing Company, 2sOl Locust Street, st. |
Louis, No.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-01
Real Estate and Property Trans
fers Recorded


fers Recorded
The following deeds Of bargain and
sale were ent cred of record in the
clerks office OF Rockbridge county
for the week ending October 91st.
Mrs. Grace E. Vawter to Mrs. Luella
". McGann, one.fifth interest in 80
acres on Valley railroad In South
River district, adj. James Mccormick 8
heirs, $50.
j. w. Gale to Nettie E. Gale, acre
and 90 so. poles, near Davis station, In
South River district.
j. P, Shatzer to Virginia Skater
house and lot in Raphine, adj. Rosea.
Hanna Washington to Chalmer
Early, 1-S acre on @. & o. rail- DAD, near
Goshen. $40.
Frank L. Glasgow, spec'l comlnr,, to
}. Guy Leech, two parcels OF land, 148 !
acres and so acres, respectively, All.
j. X. Bell in Walkers Creek district,
81, $50.
Frank T. Glasgow, special commr.
to Henry G. Leech, 1876 acres Oh Big
Calf Pasture River, in Walkers Creek |
district, adj. j. X. Bell, $500.
Miss Edith McC. Houston to Paul
III. Penick, lot on Jordan street. Lor-
ngton, adj. Mrs. Fannie e. Penick.
I 500.
Mrs. E. j. Adams to Ellis L. Mill er,
g acres and las poles, near base of
Jump Mountain. adj. grantee, SIC.
John NJ. Wilson'S ox'or to Samue
Wilson, 1Ol acres on South River, 81
rs
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-01
NOTICE
TO
Tax-Payers

In accordance with the law prescrlb
ing the manner in which Taxes an
! County Levies shall be collected, tn
treasurer, or one Of his deputies, vii
for this purpose be at
A. w. Morrison's Store, Golfers
town, Tuesday, October 31st.
j. w. Morrison d Cos Store, Gal
Dale, Wednesday, Nov. LIST.
H. L. Monison & Co.'S Store, Mar
mion, Thursday, Nov. end.
p. |. Huffman's Store, Alphin, Fri
day, Nov. Bird.
Anderson Bros. Store, Rockbridge
Baths, Tuesday, Oct. 3lst.
Harper & Cos Store, Kerr's Creek,
Wednesday, Nov. 1st
Wash & Preston's Store, Denmark.
Thursday, Nov. End.
J. T. Mongomery's Store, RaphiGe,
Tuesday, Oct. 31st
w. NJ. Shaw l. Co's Store, Browns.
burg, Wednesday, Nov. 1st
Jno. P. Wiseman, Jr's., Store, lack,
Thursday, Nov. End.
McClintlc & Sniier's Store, eioshen,
Saturday, Nov. 4th.
Rawlings & Mangus' Store, Vesuvius,
Wednesday. Nov. LIST.
Josiah Winners Store, Cornwall.
Thursday, Nov. End.
E. X, Flippo's Store, Fairfield, Fri
day, Nov. 3rd.
J. p. Leckey's Store. Oak
Bank, Tuesday. Oct. 31st.
John w. Burger Il Co.'S Store, Natural
Bridge, Wednesday, Nov. LIST.
Baldwin, Echols & Co.'S Store. CHS
gov, Thursday, Nov. end.
Treasurer's ONCE till evening Of Nov.
seth, 1906.
AS Courtday has been advanced to
End Monday under the new constitu- |
ton, the former custom of holding open |
till CourtdaY will be discontinued.
Tickets cannot be held for payment |
without penalty longer than January |
LIST,
From Nov. 9th to 30th inclusive the
Treasurer's Office will not be closed for
dinner as Is the usual custom. but
will be kept open continuously from 8
q. m. to 3 p. m. when it will be closed
for the day In order to give time to /
close up the days business.
ANY person falling to pay any State
DR. County levies to the Treasurer by
he FIRST OF DECEMBER shall in
'ur penalty thereon Of per centum,
which shall DO added tU the amount of
axes and levies due from such tax. |
payer which, when collected by the
reasurer or his deputies. shall be &C
counted for his settlement, IA part
Il the 18th Sec. OF the Act. referred to. ]
CT Persons owing land not In their
'wn name Will call for such tickets
Then settling their own otherwise they
Pill have the 8 per cent to pay as 1t is
impossible for the Treasurer 10 keep
osted on all land sales In the county.
SIR. MOORE, Treasurer
)ct-is-Oo OF Rockbridge County.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-01
Synod of VIRGINIA

The one hundred and eighteenth
annual session of the Virginia
Synod opened at 8 O'Clock last
Thursday night in the Second
Presbyterian church, Richmond,
with a large attendance. The
opening sermon was preached by
the retiring moderator, Rev. DR..
<. B. McCluer of Norfolk.
The invitation to meet in Staun-
ton next year was accepted with
out discussion. The meeting will
be In October next, the exact date
being left to DR.. A. NJ. Frazer,
pastor OF the First Presbyterian
church of that city, where the
body will assemble. ]
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-01
To Stop Pollution of the James
River Water

The West Virginia Pulp d Paper
Company, Incorporated, Of Cov-
ington, Va, has written letter,
through their attorney, Judge c.
f. Moore, to the Lynchburg au-
thorities stating that a plant is
now under construction at Ccv,
ington for the purpose of reclaim
ing the organic matter from the
efiuent of their mills at that
place, which is said to cause the
discoloration of the river. The
plant is based on a patented
process, which has proven highly
successful in extracting the OBJ
jectionable matter from the effluent.
This step has been taken by the
officers CT the Covington mills in
response to complaints by the
people of Lynchburg, who objected
to the pollution and discoloration
of the waters of James river from
the discharge Of matter from in
dustrial plants situated along
James and North rivers. The two
3 gencies that contributed most
largely to this condition of efairs
were shown to be the pulp mill of
l
yhe West Virginia Pulp & Paper
company at Coyington, and the
iannery at BuenRVista. OF these.
he former was shown to be most
INJURIOUS to the water, causing
he deep brown color which be-
anne 90 striking characteristic
I the water thus polluted. The re-
'resehtatives of the pulp company
insisted that whilst the discolora-
ION OF thewater was Objectionable :,
he agent producing it was not
ljurious.to health. ?
Prof. Jas. Lewis Howe of Wash. q
lgton and Lee University. last u
inter made an exhaustive analysis q
the water and submitted an d
aborate and valuable report on 81
10 same recommending that steps il
taken to prevent the inflow of .
zig Objectionable matter into the d
yer. d.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-01
Daughters of Confederacv

United Daughters of the Confed-
eracy will meet in Richmond, Va,
November Sth-11th, 1905. Chesapeake
and Ohio Will sell round trip tickets
from Lexington for $3.50. Tickets on
sale November eth, 9TH and 9Th, lin.
ted to exp. re November 18th.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1905-11-01
FOR SALE

My blacksmith and wheel wright
shop on Henry Street opposite John
Sheridan's stable. This shop Is we'll
located and has always had a good
share OF public patronage. also
have for sale some blacksmith tools,
and a good parior organ of latest
design. Apply to
JAMES NJ. SENSENEY, or
Paul M. Penick. his attorne y