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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Water and Drainage Bonds.

Hammond, La: The town council
has ordered a special election to be
held on June &c, at which will be sub
mitted h the voters the question of
issuing bonds to the amount of $40
GOO for the purpose Of constructing
system CT water works and drainage
for the tGHn and leyying a special
5-mill tax to pay the same. A year
ago the town issued and sold bonds 20
the amount of 100000 for this same
purpose, and the water works are now
being constructed. but it has been
found that this sum will not be suffi.
cient, and the object OF the new bond
isue is to redeem and retire the old
bonds. and the additional $4,000 will
be added to the amount already set
aside as a drainage fund.
The liquor question has been agi-
tating the public mind here to a great
extent since the murder of Mack
Welch last Saturday night, as many
people are inclined to lay the blame
for that deplorable affair at the door
of the blind tigers which have infested
the town for years, and all are agreed
that the thing to do is to stop the it,
legal sale Of whisky, but the best
method of securing this end is causing
much discussion among citizens.
Penitentiary Term for Negroes.
Donaldsonville, La: Yesterday was
the last of the criminal term of the
Twenty-seventh Judicial district court,
and Judge Paul Leche imposed the
following sentences on prisoners con-
victed at the present term: Henry
West, who killed his father, man.
slaughter, ten years: Armstead Smith,
murder, life: Joseph Haynes, one
year; John Reed and Gus Baggage.
six months each. These negroes were
convicted of resisting an officer dur
ing the quarantine last year between
the east and west banks of the Mis-
sissippi river in this parish. Bentley
Carter, breaking and entering in the
nighttime and assault with intent to
murder, five years; Elmost Williams
cutting and stabbing with intent to
kill six months.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Christian Endeavorers,

Houston, Tex: Christian Endeav-
orers of TeXas:-From one town of
less than 500 people comes word that
twenty delegates will attend from one
society.
At that rate we expect 200 from
towns of less than 5000 people and
many more from the cities in Texas.
We have good news from many So
cieties but have not heard from all of
you. Advise Miss Edith Bradley, 1909
Capitol Avenue, how many you will
send to Houston '06 C. E. convention.
Yours for the Convention, Houston 'O6
Committee, Bernard Brown, chairman.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
TERRIBLE ITCHING SCALP
Eczema Broke Cut Also on Hands ,.s
LIm5s-An Old So der Declares:
"Cuticura is a BIessinc,"

AT all times and to all people
am willing TO testify to the merits Q.
CutiCura. 1t saved me from WORE
than the tortures of hades, about lie
year 1900, with itching on my gsb
and temples, and afterwards II COZ
menced TO break out on my hnds
Then 1t broke out on my limbs !
then went to a Surgeon whose treat
ment did ne 70 good, but rather q
gravated the disease. | then told bin
| would go and see a physician h
Erie. The reply was that could o
anywhere, but a case OF eczema lis
mine could not be cured; that Wi
too old tS0). | went to an eminent
doctor in the city of Erie and treata
with him for six months, with Ike
results. had read of the CuticuE
Remedies, and so | sent for the Cut
cura Soap. Ointment and Resovenl
and continued taking the Resolves
until | had taken six bottles, stopping
it TO take the Pills. was now ges
ting better. | took two baths df
and at night let the lather Of Tie
Soap dry on. | used the 0intmsl!
with great effect after washing u
warm water, to stop the itching q
once. | am now cured. The Cuticur'
treatment is a blessing, and should
be used by every one who has itching
of the skin. | can't say any more
and thank God that He has given l'
world such a curative. VIM. H. Graz,
1903 Mount Vernon ST., PhiladelpnA
Pa, August 2, 1905"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
CONGRESSIONAL NOTES.

After IS days of almost continuous
deliberation the senate by vote OF
Il to 3 passed the railroad rate DI"'
which now goes back to the mouse
for concurrence in the senate amend
menJS.
The house passed the bill, which
has been reported fayorably in nine
congresses-six times by republicans
and three times by democrats TO
pay the estate OF Samuel Lee, OF
South Carolina, $l0,4S2 for allowance
made by reason OF the election OF Lee,
a negro contestant for seat IN the
Forty seventh congress. The minority
attempted TO filibuster the bill down
but were outgeneraled.
After two weeks discussion the
house finally passed the naval approprl-
alton bill, carrying $99, 764 900. and then
took up the so-called naturalization
bill.
Senator Bailey presented in the SEN
ate documentary evidence in his pos
session tending to discredit the pub
lished statements that he had acted
treacherOusly to his party and had at
tempted to prevent effective railroad
rate legislation.
The Consideration Of the naval appro-
prIatiOn bill, carrying 500, 900, in
Guiding a provision for the construction
Of a battleship TO rival the BRUSH
Dreadnaught, has been concluded.
The house committee on insular al
fairs has authorized a favorable report
on the bill extending United States cit
i2enship to the inhabitants Of Porto
Rico.
The house committee on military al
fairs has authorized favorable report
on bill for the purchase of PSI acres TO
add to the Gettysburg reservation. 1t
will include the ground covered by
Pickett's famous charge.
The house, working on District of
Columbia legislation, competed the
bills recognizing the Washington pub
lie school system.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
High School Commercement-AbeI to
Testify Against Gourdain.

Winfield, La, The Winfield High
School closed an eight months SEES
sion Friday with an outdoor picnic,
public speaking and a ball game be.
tween the Jena nine and the High
School boys. The score was 9 to in
favor of Jena Several speeches were
made along educational lines, the
opening address being delivered by
W. r. Jones, of Rayville. Prof G. A.
Dutton and his five assistants will
take months vacation, and then at
tend the Summer Normal School at
this place, Prof. DuttOn as one of the
instructors.
Deputy Clerk OF Court S. NJ. Abal
left yesterday for Chicago to attend
United States court as a witness for
the Government in its case against
l.. A. GoUrdain, charged with using
the mails for fraudulent purposes.
GCurdain purchased a small tract Of
worthless land in this parish. divided
it into lots and established mail
order business in town lots.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Postmaster Pleaded Guilty.

Lake Charles, La: Judge Aleck
BOarman convened the regular term
of the United States District Court
here yesterday. A grand jury was i'm.
paneled and began its deliberations
Horace S. Ferree, former postmaster
at Jennings, was arraigned on two in,
dictments for embezzlement and plead.
ed guilty to both. Sentence was de.
ferred.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
ADVERTISE FOR GOODS.
State Purchasing Agent VIII Soon Ask
for Bids for Supplies.

Austin, Tex, May 22.-The State
purchasing agent will soon insert his
regular annual advertisement for bids
TO furnish supplies 10 the State
eleomosynary institutions for the
twelve months beginning Sept. | next
The acquisitions from the various
State institutions under his jurisdic-
ton have been received and are being
tabulated preparatory to publication
in pamphlet form for the convenience
of bidders.
At this time about $Go0,00o of sup
plies are bought annually by the pur.
chasing agent for the institutions,
which includes everything used al the
institutions. except rhe strictly per
ishabIes. AL staples are purchased
by the State Department. . ."'
The advertising for bids will com
mence early next month and the bids
will be opened on June Is, and award
made as soon thereafter as possible in
order that contractors may cover in
the markets on their figures submitted
and so as to make early deliveries in
September.
tc 70 bo ovnpctaJ TIM DurchaCiOo
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Shot Fighting NEGRO.

Timpson, Tex; City Marshal f, A.
Booth shot and killed a negro named
Davis, from LOngview, while resisting
arrest at negro festival Davis be-
came rude from drinking and had
taken possession of the house. Booth
was sent for and arrested Davis in
the house. After passing out of the
house the negro jumped on Booth.
knocking him down. Booth drew his
pistol, shooting Davis dead. Booth
had a purse in his pocket containing
$50. In the scuffe this was lost.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
BOYS Head Shot OF.

Call, Tex; The 9-year-old boy OF
Early SamuelS, colored, was killed by
the accidental discharge of a shotgun
loaded with buckshot.
The boy had taken his gun with him
to work Friday morning, thinking he
might get a chance to shoot a deed
that had been visiting the field When
he started to dinner in lifting his gun
upon his horse the hammer struck
rail and discharged a load of buck
shot, shooting the top of the boys
head off.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
No Change of Venue.

Cameron. Tex: The case of the
State VS.. Writ Terry. was called this
morning and both sides announced
ready for trial A venire OF 80 men
was in attendance ard three jurors
will be selected from the veniremen.
While numerous witnesses were in at
tendance to testify on the motion for
change of venue it WIS not filed. and
defendant announced ready. The de-
PENDANT is charged with killing Hon.
o. F. McAnally.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Old Family Feud Results.

Lafayette, La: AS result of an
old family feud Andre Babineam shot
and probably fatally wounded Leonce
Duplessin at Coulacroche. ST. Landry
Parish. this morning. The men en-.
gagged in a duel with shotguns and a
Winchester rifle. Duplessin received
severe and probably fatal wounds. Ba-
bineam escaped unhurt. Both are men
or family, and are well.known in La
fayette, living just on the boundary
line, and having friends and relatives
here.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Left Fortune to Servant.

Lexington, Ky: Maj. B. G.. Thomas,
nestor of the American Turf who died
here last week, has LETT practically his
entire estate, amounting to 100000, to
Aunt Margaret Pryor, 4 negrass, aged
&C years, a faithful servant Of the not
ed turfman. Othef requests were prin-
cipally to negro employees who served
him during is racing career.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Cree Died SATURDAY. Niuht.

Fort Worth, Tex: Joseph S. Cree,
the boiler maker who was shot through
the back about $50 o'clock Saturday
night in his home, 93S Humboldt
street, died Sunday evening between 7
and S'oclock at the infrmary, where
the wounded man was removed for op-
GRAFTON.
No arrests have been made of the
party accused of having fired the shot
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
For San Francisco Lahorers.

Laredo, Tex: The local union OF
American Federation of Labor at La.
redo assessed the amount Of one DAYS
wages on each member for the relief
of their bretren officers in San Fran.
cisco and yesterday RENTED the
amount thus raised, S3lS.65, to the
general secretary of the order at
Washington City.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
GENERAL NEWS ITEMS.

James Theodore Walker, a young
millionaire clubman, son Of the late
David D. Walker the st. Louis whole
sale dry goods merchant, died at his
home THE Farm" near GAINESVILLE,
Mo-, as the result Of burns received
in an explosion Of gasoline in his
automobile garage.
The navy department at Washing.
ton has been advised that % Ameri-
can sailors were mobbed by natives
at Guantanamo, Cuba, and that all
were more or less severely wounded.
One was shot, the rest being dubbed,
stabbed or hacked with machetes.
Upwards of 100 dwellings and a doz,
en- business houses at Stanley, Wis,
were destroyed by a fire that at one
time threatened to sweep the entire
town. The loss is estimated at $780,.
900
The association Of German metal.
working establishments has voted to
lock out 60 per cent. of the workmen,
June 2, in order to counteract the
strikes in various cities.
A platform on which over 500 Pres
oyterian assemblymen were gathered
10 be photographed, at Des Moines,
Ia, collapsed and a half dozen min
listers were injured. Geo. Wills, of
MENDOZA, Ill.,, was rendered uncon.
sclous, his back and legs being seri
ously hurt.
William H. Kuhn, aged 70, who
helped lay out the city of Denver COL
died at his home near Council Bluffs
Ia.
1t transpires that the records in
over 100000 cases of citizenship were
destroyed by fire in San Francisco
the political Importance of which can
hardly be overestimated.
Fierce forest fires are reported
from the upper peninsula of Michigan
and portions of Wisconsin. Several
villages, including Talbot, Mich.
place of 800 inhabitants are said tn
nave been deStoyed, and it is feared
there has been loss of human life
AT last accounts 200 square miles had
been swept over.
Col. F. NJ. Kerth, who organized
the hrst company in Ohio to serve in
the civil war, died at Enid Okla aged
81 years, following succession of
strokes of apoplexy.
Complaint is made in San Francisco
that contractors in and about the civ
are not treating their employees fairly
in some cases placing their pay day 50
far ahead as to render their work val
ueless to men with families unless the
pay checks are discounted (by them
selves at extortionate rates.
Emperor Nicholas, it is shid, is de-
termined to avoid a breach with the
parliament, if possible, and will make
concessions to that end, including par
tion amnesty to political offenders.
II has been decided that all San
Francisco commercial banks will re-
open for business on May %.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Death from Assimilation.

Sherman. Tex: Tom D. Rogers, the
young man found unconscious in his
room at the Krauz lodging house, died
last night, never having regained con-
scousness. The attending physician
states that in his Judgment death was
due to gas asphyxiation, and the indi-
cations are that it was oversight in the
use of the turmoil at the jet. Rela-
tives from Bonham are here, and the
body will be taken there for interment.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Crescent City Notes.

New Orleans: Cadet Edward L.
Webb, OF Rugby, was appointed to
Annapolis.
Progressive Union held its first
membership dinner.
Supernumerary Walter Richardson
was dropped from rolls for hitting
prisoners.
Two of the jurors in Potter and
Doyle case lost their jobs. There was
general Indignation on account of the
verdict.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Buried in Storm Cellar.

San Angelo, Tex: Robert Fields,
his daughter, aged 5, and son, aged 2
were buried by the falling in of the
dirt roof of storm cellar Thursday
afternoon. Fields is badly bruised,
and the daughter, who was buried for
fifteen minutes, is not expected to re.
cover. The boy escaped with slight
injuries.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Charles House Killed.

Han ton, Tex: Charles House tf
the Bear Creek l.eightorhood was shot
and killed Sunday. w. w. Hill, q
prominent farmer or Bear Creek. five
miles west of town, came to Hamilton
and surrendered to Deputy Sheriff
Beck.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Flatonia Progressive Club.

Flatoaia, Tex: The Progressive
Club had an important meeting last
week. Several business propositions
were discussed and will no doubt get
in shape soon. Quite few applica-
tons were presented at this meeting.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Counter Attractions.

Warrensburg, which has the usps'
habit worse than any other tosh !
the state, recently let two Mi''VS
Pacific trains go through withou. ~
attendance of more than two-thlfo'
the population, says the Lllls :,
(Mo.) Bulletin. An investigator
the phenomenon by the railroau ~ -,
disclosed that the counter atlls'"
was an imported team CT fire horse
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Revival at Bay CITY.

Bay City, Tex; The ladies OF the
Colorado Baptist Tent Association
gave a dinner Friday which was large.
ly patronized. The revival meeting
begins Sunday at II o'clock. Rev. NJ
NJ. Wolf of San Antonio will do the
preaching.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Der Reason Wv.

"Then, Mr.. Dingendiefer, the Wls'''
man is the one who always says Sas'
is already in the peoples minds, su,
mo sir. | dink dot ISIS SO not. "
might dink he iss der yisest man. W.
dot vouldn'd make it so. Der VIZ
man ISIS der Won vot say der real VIZ
dings, vedder der peoples appiau
him or not. Dots der goot boiilica-
dhough, vot says der dinSs VOL W.
peoples alreatty drinks"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Quail Families Increased,

Taylor, Tex: The good effects of
the Texas game law is perceptible here
by an increase in numbers of the quail
family on the prairies and in the
hedges of Williamson county. Numer.
Gus pairs of this toothsome bird are
now seen on every side.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25

Wanted $500 an assistant mast,
strong in English and good at sno-,
Pay Rs. GO per month. Anyone rts
a proud look and a high stomach Ne
wanted. Apply to Principal. Cburs
Mission High School, Srinagar, E,,l
ir."-Lahore Undia) Tribune,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25

Sour Lake, Tex: A rain that was
badly medley commenced falling here
yesterday afternoon and continued
throughout the night. Garden truck
and crops alike were benefited.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
East Texas District Meetinn.

Tlmpson, Tex: The East Texas dis.
trict meeting at the Christian church
closed Monday the LIST. A number Of
visiting preachers and delegates were
present. Quite an interesting pro-
gram was carried out.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Much Travelled Sailor.

Capt. Alexander Simpson, an Ensn1
master mariner, recently compleleu = :.
seventy-frst voyage from London
Australia and back, having been III W.
trade for over 40 years. Altoge'hsi
has covered 100000 miles withouts'''
Gus mishap.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Not Altogether.

The motor car acC0sted the ho,u
Get off the pavement" it said =
am going to supplant YOU entire1'
Neigh, neigh responded the stAe,
with horse laugh; they cant mails
corned beef and sausage of YOU"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Shot Two; Killed Himself.

Coalgate, |. T.: In fit of passion
this morning Joe Tuschi shot a fel.
low boarder, Pho Campano, killing him
instantly, and shot his lanllady, Mrs.
Polls Cornetti, through the kidneys
inflicting fatal wound. He then killed
himself. All are Italians and live in
North COalgate.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Laredo Money Order Business.

Laredo. Tex: The international
money order business at Laredo has
increased to such an extent that Post.
master Gray has found it necessary to
apply to the department for an addi-
tional clerk.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
No Balm in Gilead.

All the perfume of Arabia cana :.
avail to sweeten the temper Oh -
girl who discovers in another
album the features of the YOUNG n'
who runs up her fathers COAL phl
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Does Not Follow.

Constant Reader-No, it oOe',
follow that all Of the dogs al +,
bench show are water dogs ne'ss
because they brought theft W
with them.-Pittsburg Pressf
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
Negro Woman Assaulted.

jacksonville, Tex: John Hall and
brother were jailed here last night
charged with criminal assault by a ne
sro woman.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1906-05-25
THE WEEKS NEWS
TERSELY OUTLINED
An Epitome Of the Most Important
Events at Home and Abroad
the Past Week.
NORTH, EAST, WEST, SOUTH

A Glimpse at What Congress Is DO
ing Together With a Carefully
Digeated and Condensed Compll"-
ton of Current News Items, Both
Domestic and Foreign.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-30
EASE BALL NOTES.

Pitcher Irving Young III the Boston
Nationals allowed Brooklyn hut one hit
SATURDAY. and Registered his fourth vic
tery over fhat team.
Garrison. who has had indifferent luck
since entering league base bali FROM
Harvard. i now pitching splendidly for
tie Nsw York ffsghlsnders.
Duhse, vhe pitched for 81. MiebaeFs
college sxsinss Goddard seminary sat
nFday. il the waang fellow who was
given a brief trying out BY the later
eity team.
Manager tRiar Of the Intercisy team
has -four signed contracts and Ne pFnm-
ises fine base hslI the coming SUM
aer
Goddard plays HaFdwick academy this
afternoon on the Local campus.
The popular Barre Montpelier pitcher.
Feosnhs. pitched for Colbyss college sat.
nraay against Anlhers. and has team
lost. to ,, although Jack pitched
better game than either one Of the
opposing pitchers. Amherst getting hut
three hits. C.seEnhs gave two bases on
balls and struck eat eight mas.
It il likely thst the Intereity fans
wiz hear some good news within q
week
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1906-04-30


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