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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-01-04
The South is the Place.

F,ftv acres of land in the South viii |
at The farmer as much profit as 100
! acres in the North. This statement
! vssrnsde by a northern man to a New
Orleans newspaper reporter, James b.
Graves, of Grand Forks, South Da-
lOta, who has been on visit to seY-
eral Louisiana points, makes the OBJ
spryation, He cites the fact that for
several months in the year farming in
the northwest is Improbable because
It is so cold no farm work can be
done. He says a farmers horses eat
their heads off in the stable unless
lAey are engaged in other work, some
thing not possible at all times
furthermore big hole is made IN
profits because of the fact that north
eru farmers must wait until the frost
Is out Of the ground before they may
proceed to place it in condition to
earn something. In the South things
are different. 1t is not cold enough
along the gulf coast TO require warm
J barns, stock being left out on good
s pasture practically all the year
j Months before the northern man can
think of such a thing the soil down
here has been pIowed, the crops have
been planted and are growing, some
times before the northwest farmer can
begin to turn the soil.
One startling observation made by
Mr. Graves is that !, comparatively
small space of ground in this country
planted in fruit and vegetables will
produce as much revenue as a whole
section planted in wheat in the
DskOtas.
Another interesting observation
made by Graves relates to the reason
WY some of the northern men who
come down here become dissatisfied.
w this point he says:
The only reason | can see why
more southern land is not settled by
farmers from the North is that, after
hey live here for a few years, they
md that the farmer here does no
YORK his farm like he has been uSet
W The next thing is that he canno
secure the labor to do 1t for him as h
wants it done. This causes many o
heln to get into a dissatisfied state
salch prevents them feeling at home
while this is small thing, however
Als certain that the man VINO owns
xeod farm in the South is much bette
W tnan the man who owns bigge
Rrm in the North"
his man will go home and sprea
.ue gospel OF opportunity to be foun
mS southern country. He ha
seen some of it but not all. Had b
eOue TO this section he could hav
s'sl other things which would hay
suOWn to greater degree the wonder
tDl nat,,o,
- ua1ufal resources of this part {
NC south, He would have observe
NC rice heldS and would have becom
Impressed with the fact that as goo
sO'On as that grown any place can
stVuuced In the next field. He woul
ssse found that corn is grown an
a' much more of it could be prt
Su 70 advantage. In short /
aSalO have found that from an agr
sna . standpoint Southwest Louis
As onefs exceptional opportunitie
=. proof viii be forthcoming
: y !. doubling Ii pas and especial
M : desired to demonstrate it to
ern man with little money ar
S iSnu., Drains and hustle -Crowle
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-01-04

1t would pay you to see us before
you buy your work or buggy harness.
We have full line and our prices are
close. Calcasieu Implement Co.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-01-04
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Welsh, La, Jan. |, 1907.

C,o,,,,,il ooIl,a .o o,,ao,, =, ,,oc,,,lo,
" TT
Co.. Non,ho.. 81 10 Doaua 90
Trrstoos oroson,. r. l. Gov, y n
h,;IIon1 ~ ,osaa Dill ,I;I,on
,,,.o..r TT Dit.
M;nntos 90 ,,noriors ,,oo,;,c rood
ond or,rorod Mo,tor of bilIs toLop
ond disnosod 90.
coho CoIIion a. "a
NJ p vorNocs o. M
Leo y Robinson re- 90
NJ T, FarIow . IN
SA Cromipr q M
RI, Graves 1s5
lanes Ketcb IN 10
LR lee marshal 10 -
Charles p vder snec no,ice > ~
Homer Boucher, ianitor Il 90
Thomas Gov ,rorsbol II IN
A. Riemaiden. school fund. 800 90
Moved that all bills o. KID. by
finance committee be allowed and or
dered paid.
Moved and seconded that tha Nayor
l,o o,.,ania,a o. 90 - Lon,.
W ""'''"' 'N'" " P"s oi iio'0 III '"'iN'
Moved ana seconded that the secfe-
tary be authorized 10 draw warrant of
S5OO an the treasurer in favor of \.
n!.o;1.. ,,,.i.,L .,,,.. :.
'i' III" i'e'i' p"' 1911 ''o"''l0'' " "P'
ply on school fund. Carried.
\ petition for Il sidewalk ON west
side of Polk street nm motion nm roll
60 .-,-..,.,l -, ii.
Gail pe'lVioh "coePVe" al" VAIN VI
/ dered.
The matter of electing a marshal
wos talon mn ballot taken. Thomas
y, - ',s''..- u,e,o.,i,,o,. ... e
NoA SECURING V"o unanimous 'o'o Vi
the council was declared duly elected.
| Moved and seconded that We ad-
io,rn carried
onrr>,,>,or Mo 1o2
! oNi'i, A>Oh ave- i-''
In regard 10 size walk on west Siue ol
Polk street.
poi.ondoi,od he .bo ,1ou
oeD, 4 % rs ,rnustoo', - tho -,
vi avn VIZ DO"'T VI ,hat ~ VI non ,J .U
vi Ne.a ntii,;an ", nn Sm% siGUnd hr t6o
WIN d peIi1loll prDpeiiy Situ 0 W . .he
reslueaV ommooS " hnttimg Ivy iho " s+r 1m
pro opos Ss 4 ~ NO imnroya5 nv the bniId'
p n1 81 Side s Said ne,ition bay-
inT boon nronnrIv siTnpd and nrosent.
cd ed- at the regular meeting of the
Roard Of Trustees on the lst day of
January. 1907 and by them approved:
, therefore, in accordance with the au-
80, it is hereby ordered that a side
walk be built according to the speci-
fication adopted August Ith, 1900, on
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-21
candIeIiaht.

Commenting ON the difficulties en-
countered in the lighting of old build
ings, due to the circumstance that
there are certain fixed points. often I'M
favorable ones, at which the lights
must be placed. the Electrical Record
calls attention to a quantity interesting
passage in DR.. Louis Bells Art of IL
Elimination"
Or. Bell says that if electric lights
had been In use for centuries and the
candle had Just been invented 1t would
be hailed as one Of the greatest bless
ings of the century on the ground that
II is absolutely self contained, always
ready for use and perfectly mobile, and
this last named admirable quality Is
one with which 1t solves one of the
most difficult problems OF illumination.
of course. be adds. II would hardly be
reasonable to recommend at this day
and date the adoption OF candles or
lamps for any areas where gas lighting
and electric wiring can be done. and
they would prove wholly inadequate
In large areas. but even these crude
types of radiants still possess some ad-
vantages over the more modern ones
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-21

The term bakers dozen" is much
older than the seventeenth century. II
took its origin, doubtless in medieval
London, when bakers sold their bread
solely or largely through hucksters, or
as we should say today, hawkers. II
was the custom of the baker in deal
ing with the huckster to count thirteen
loaves of bread to the dozen. The odd
loaf was apparently the huckster's sole
profit.
How ancient was this practice may
be gathered from the "Liber Albus,'
or white book Of the city Of London,
that minute code for the regulation OF
commercial morality in medieval Lon.
don. Here is laid down: That no bak,
er of the town shall give unto regrat.
resses the sixpence on Monday morn.
ing by way Of hansel-money; but after
the ancient manner, let him give thir.
teen articles of bread for twelve"
The practice Of giving thirteen to the
dozen has since invaded many other
calllngs, such as the book and news
paper trade, but the ancient trade OF
the baker may justly claim to have
coined phrase which will live as long
as the English language.-London Mall
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-21
MEASURING BY HAND.
> Way 70 Tell Time or to Find t,s
Helaht Of a Mountnin.

VI 10 EtH0 WFNH
freight Of q Mountain.
Two strangers In New York from Tia
rural regions were strolllng along the
Battery wall one day. A policeman
toyed gayly with his tasseIed billy.
one OF the farmers remarked: "Cobe.
amt 1t bout time we-uns wuz absouat.
ulatin'? 1t must be nigh on 10 8
O'Clock. Train leaves at half past. /"
Cobe approached the policeman. "say.
Mr.. Cop, kin you tell me when the
sun set?'' he asked. "'Tain't set yet. y
the officer replied. when do II set7'
Whut2 JerthInk I'm er almanacY'
Nav, but Jer-ort ter know sump'u'. -
See that gun over there on the il.
iandF When she fires the sun have
set"
The farmers were much annoyed
They did not intend to wait for the dis.
charge OF the cannon. A gentleman in
specs came along. He looked like 0
professor Of something. mister, kin
you tell us when the sun do set today ?"
"Ah! The going down of the samei
Certainly. Today-today-let me cal.
culate. Yes, yes! The sun sets today
at exactly four minutes after T."
Thanky, sir. Cobe"-to his partner
"cali 1t Z. Now, whut's the timer
CODE extended his arm at full length
on a straight line from the shoulder,
bent his hand at right angles, the four
fingers close together, and began to
measure strips of sky from the horl.
zon heavenward. In sighting, the out.
side Of the little finger was at the hori.
zon and the outside Of the forehnger
was just one hour above. Each "hand''
meant one hour. "Whut 1t be?" asked
Cole. Two hands an er half" replied
his companion. "Waal, tibet means two
an er half less'n Z. It's half pas l."
In measuring the height Of a horse
we strike a vertical line from the with.
ers and say so many hands, as 15, 16,
IL, etc, allowing four inches to the
hand. A horse of fifteen hands is six.
ty inches, or FIVE feet high The four
fingers of the hand held at right angles
to the arm and at arms length from
the eye cover about seven degrees.
And an angle of seven degrees CORE
spends to about IL feet 21s inches in
100 feet, or to 361a feet in 100 yards,
or to 645 feet in one mile, etc. With
a little experience one can soon tell
with tolerable accuracy the height OF
mountains without the use of expensive
Instruments. In telling the time it is
necessary of course to have a pretty
definite idea of the hour the sun SETS
New York Press.
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-21
Mon.x and aE.,n MONEY

This is a hard world in business. II
always has been and always win be.
There are many good and generous
men in Il. There are many who VIII
lend a helping hand 70 you In your ad-
yerstty. but IN the time OF need you
will not find them among the men who
tried to get you to embark In specula-
ton with your little surplus and to sell
ron something which would help you 10
.4easy money.- Be self reliant. Make
your own fnvestiga ton In investments
When you cannot. put your money In
good savings bank Distrust the hnAn-
claI demagogue as you dlstrust the po-
utical demagogue. Keep your hand on
your pocketbook as you travel through
life. first. 70 give always In proportion
TO your means to those who are poorer
second. to bold from those who would
take through force OF fraud what you
need for yourself and yours You
WIN then. writes Charles G. Dawes in
the Saturday Evening Pest. have your
hand where most OF the other fellows
have only their eyes In this alone yu1
vim have the advantage Of tbs@
The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1906-1907, 1907-06-21
SUMNER SUGGESTIONS
Valuable Aids for the Summer
Home.


Home.
just about this time Of the year,
everyone commences dFeadIng the bot
days to come.
1t seems that society 10 at a stand
still-no parties, dsnces, musieales,
etc.
Last summer Brown got to think
ing the summer question over
thoroughly. he could not afford to
go to summer resort. What could
be done TO make the long summer
days and evenings bearabIe?
At last he hit upon a scheme.
Eilers Piano House sold the Victor
Talking Machine. made In different
sizes, costing from $40 to $500. He
was little short; but noticed that
he did not need to pay all cash but
could enjoy 1t while paying for il.
So he ordered one and a nice lot Of
records some old home songs ever
sweet like Annie Laurie, Old Ken
lucky Home, also some comic recita-
tions and coon songs, then some OF
Sousa's Band selections. This 10
how Brown solved the summer quea.
tion.
You can do the same. We will tell
you all aboLt 1t and send you a cat
alogue Of machines, also one of rec
ords, showing how many thousand
pieces you may hear at home. Write
to Eilers Piano House, Spokane,
Wash, and say you read this. Piano
and Organ bargains for a few days.
Free catalogues if you write.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-21
Happenings at Herndon.
[sl Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star
HERNDON, Va. September 81. 1907.
Farmers Club No. 4, held its last meet
ing at the farm of w. N. McNair, the COM
parative merits Of stone lime and gas lime
being discussed. DR.. B. NJ Bolton OF the
Department Of Agriculture. Washington, d.
c.. addressed the club on Water Supply of
Farms" Those present were Mr. and Mrs.
McNair Mr. and Mrs. J. d. Groh. Mr.. and
Mrs. H. D. Haines. Mr.. and Mrs. A. H.
Kirk. Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Buell.. Mr.. and
Mrs. D'jureen. Mr.. Dby Of Illinois. DR.. Boil
ton of Washington, and E. L. Howard Of
Herndon.
Mr. Cummins has arrived from New York
and taken possession of the Kirk farm.
which he recently purchased.
DIR. B. B. Detweiler has purchased the
Leonhardt lot at the corner Of Eden and
Grace streets.
r. C. Mahoney and daughter, Mrs. Middle
ton. have returned from jamestown, Nor
folk and Cape Charles City.
Allen Bradley of Herndon has been elected
vice president of the Maryland, Virginia and
District of Columbia Milk Producers AS
ISOLATION.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-21
POLISH, NATIONAL ALLIANCE.
LOCO Delegates Expected at Biennial
Convention in Baltimore,

BALTIMORE, September 21-Elaborate
preparations have been made by the local
societies Of the Polish National Alliance for
its biennial convention. which convenes in
this city Monday next. and the affair
promises to be one of the most successful
ever held by the organization. All that sec
ton of East Baltimore known as Little
Poland" has in honor of the occasion taken
on holiday appearance. The houses and
stores have been attractiyely decorated
with both the American and Polish flags,
while a profusion of varicolored electric
lights make a brilliant electric display at
night.
All plans and preparations for the con-
vent1on and the entertainment Of the large
number of guests and delegates that are
ance Is one of the strongest foreign organi-
cations in this country. having more than
$1,000 members. and it Is expected that
there will be over 1000 delegates here, with
as many more guests.
The convention. which will convene
Monday morning will be opened with an
address by Censor Anton Schneider of Buff
falo. N. Y. Later the convention will ad-
journ to ST. Stanislaus' Polish Catholic
Church. where mass will be said by the
Franciscan Fathers. A parade will be one
of the features Of the convention.
After the parade the delegates will reas-
semble and the convention will be called to
order by George w. Siwinski, vice presi-
dent Of the alliance, who will introduce
Mayor Mahool. The mayor will deliver a
short address. welcoming the delegates to
Baltimore Gov. Warfleld will alse be pres
emit and will be one Of the speakers At
the close of the speechmaking an election
OF officers will be held. after which the con-
vention will adjourn until Tuesday morning.
Three sessions will be held each day
throughout the week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-21
ROW OVER MEAT ADVANCE.
Increase in Prices at Chicago Stirs Up
Governments Agents.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHICAGO. Ill.,, September .21.-Uniform
increases in the prices of meats have
stirred the governments legal forces
Whether the big packers are responsible
for the advance is a question in which
District Attorney Sims Is interested.
Rumors were heard about the federal build
ing today of a possible grand jury investi-
cation or action by the district attorney.
in which, If the reports were found to be
true, Judge Grosscup would be asked to
punish certain packers for violation OF an
Injunction issued May g. 1903.
While retail butchers admit there was
sudden and unexplained advance in the
price Of frst-class meats last Saturday, the
packers deny that such was the case.
1t was declared by q government ofncfal
today that no matter what the conditions
Of the market might be- the packers, under
the terms of Judge Grosscup's injunction.
have not the right to make uniform raise
in the price Of meat. II 1t should develop
that this was done, District Attorney Sims
has two courses OF action. He may pro-
coed before a grand jury on the theory OF
a violation of the antitrust laws or he
may cause the Issuance of subpoenas for
those who may have violated the present
Injunction The injunction affects the seven
big packing firms in Chicago and has long
since been made permanent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-21
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News Of Nom
gomery County, Md.

gomery County, Md.
Special Correspondents Of The Star
ROCKVILLE, Md, September q, 1907.
Miss NJ. Ardean Purdum. daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Columbus F. Purdum of Da-
mascus, this county, and Rev. N. Casper
Clough of Clayton, Del, were married last
Wednesday afternoon at the home of the
bride. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. DR.. Newlin
public meeting of the citizens Of Be-
thesda district will be held in Masonic Hall,
Bethesda, next Thursday evening to protest
against the recent action Of the county
school board in dlsmissng Dr. John L.
Lewis and Messrs. Alfred Wilson and
Adolph Reubsam as trustees and Miss Ida
8. Dove as principal, of the Bethesda
school. The meeting will be held under
the auspices Of the Bethesda Citizens AS
ISOLATION.
James Jackson, employed on the farm
Of William Graft. near here had one of
his ears torn nearly off by being kicked by a
horse q few days ago.
Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Bogley have re-
turned from a visit 10 the jamestown ex-
position.
The republican state central committee for
Montgomery county held meeting YES
terday afternoon to discuss matters affect
ing the welfare of the party and to make
preparations to look after the registration
George r. Gather republican candidate
for governor, and his associates on the
state ticket will visit this county October
and address the voters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-21
RUSSIA TO PERSIA.
Former Ready to Take Steps to Sup
press Anarchy.

= ST. PETERSBURG. September 21.-Rus-
STA has made immediate use Of the free
hand given her under the terms OF the
Anglo-Russan treaty. The Rossfa has
printed an official note confirming the re-
ports that M. DeHartwig, the Russian min
lister at Teheran. has not only drawn the
attention Of the Persian government to the
increase Of anarchy In the districts adjoin-
ing Russian territory. but has conveyed
direct threat to the national assembly OF
a Russian occupation of north Persia
In this communication the Russian min
lister stated that his government had fol-
lowed with friendly interest the labors of
the assembly in endeavoring to bring about
reforms In Persia, but had observed with
regret that under the new regime disorders
had occurred affecting Russian interests.
and added that II the Persian authorities
were unable to put down the disturbances
with their own resources 1t might become
necessary for Russia to take steps in the
direction Of military Intervention on her
own account.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-21
Social Events at Marlboro.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
MARLBORO. September 81 1907.
The Woodville Dramatic Club rendered a
reception to Rev DIR. c. Ernest Smith and
Mrs Smith OF Washington. at the residence
of DR.. Harry NJ. Bowen, at Aquasco, on
the Patuxent. Prince George county. last
Wednesday. z. A. Bowen of Washington
presented DR.. and Mrs. Smith with a cut
glass bowl. the gift of the club, and ex-
pressed the organizations appreciation of
the hospitality extended by them during
their three years stay at Whitehall near
WoOdville, when Dr. Smith was rector of
the WoodvilIe parish.
At the old clubhouse of the South River
club Anne Arundel county last Thursday,
fourteen members and three invited guests
assembled to enjoy the third quarterly din
Her of 1907 W. Meade HOlladay of An
IapOlis was the host. The special feature
the ceremony OF hanging a facsimile
Of the Declaration OF Independence on the
wall. II was presented by Judge Alexander
Hagner of Washington, president of the
club.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-21

increase the membership in the Sunday
school. Each scholar has been requested
to bring at least one prospective scholar
with hims
General and Personal.
AS forecasted in The Star the case
against W Avery Henderson. charged with
violating the United States civil service
laws. was dismissed after a hearing before
United States Commissioner R. P. w. Gar
nett yesterday afternoon. The prosecu-
ton was conducted by Mr.. Ridgely of the
Department of Justice.
In the police court this morning Mamie
Farrell. charged with disorderly conduct,
forfeited IS collateral by not appearing.
The case of a youth named Raymond SUIT
ton, charged with assaulting children Of
Mrs. Button. was dismissed.
Rev. ]. E. 'Phipps. coiored missionary
from Africa. will deliver an address at the
prayer meeting at the Second Presbyterian
Church Wednesday evening next, and will
also exhibit number Of curioS.
M. D. Hall Of Fairfax county. Va, will.
It is said. be appointed secretary to G: G.
Carlin in the event Of the latter.s election
next November to Congress from the
eighth congressional district.
Rev. Dr. w. F. Fisher. pastor OF the
First Baptist Church. has just returned
from a visit to Concord. Campbell county.
Va. and will occupy his pulpit at both
services at his church tomorrow. While
away Dr. Fisher conducted a very success
the Jamestown exposition on his return
home
The funeral Of Lawrence Gerald, the
young son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter T.
Cline. took place this morning from his par
ents residence, 405 Wilkes street. Rev.
Father L. F. Kelly. assistant pastor Of
st. Mary's Catholic Church, conducted the
services
Mr.. P. P. Patterson of Johnstown. Pa.
was the guest Of his son-in-law. Mr.. P. F.
Downey, yesterday.
Alvin. the little son of Mr. Herman
Frtedlander, was operated on at the Epis-
copal Eye and Ear Hospital in Washington
several days ago for throat trouble. His
condition Is considered very satisfactory.
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Hulhsh who
have been visiting relatives at Haymarket,
Loudoun county. Va. have returned to
their home In this city
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-21
JUDGE REBUKED DOCTOR.
Singing Remarks Over Prescribing
Brandy for Drinking Man.

CHICAGO. September 21.-'-Should you
ever again prescribe liquor for a man on
my parole list you will go to the county
Jail" vas the singing rebuke Judge Nc
Kenzie Clelland last night administered
from the bench to DIR. NJ. A. Weisskopf OF
this city.
1t came about through the doctor pre-
scribng a teaspoonful Of brandy for Joseph
Hajek. who loses control over himself when
In liquor, and who as a result went on a
prolonged spree, the first in many months.
Judge Clelland, after asking the physician
how long he had been practicing medicine.
admonished him for not making careful in
quiry into the history of the case.
Its men like you that overturn the work
of good many friends of man. You
ought to find out all about man before
you advise him to take LIQUOR"
The court followed this up with the refer
ence to Jail cell and continued: This ap-
plies to all other physicians as we'll
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-09-21
Held Prisoner in Baltimore.

George Mcdonald. colored. who says his
l'me i IL this city, was given a hearing
before Justice Packard, in Baltimore yes
terday on a charge Of having selonously
entered two dwelling houses in that city.
Il was charged that no was found in the
house of Mrs. Amanda Unger. 127 West
street. yesterday afternoon, a small child
of Mrs. Unger having been frightened by
him. At the hearing the prisoner was
identified as being the man who had been
seen III two other houses recently. Justice
Packard held him for the action of the
criminal count