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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
THE EDITORS ELECT OFFICERS
Omar D. Gray Is Unanimously Chosen
for President.

ST Louis.-Omar D. Gray. editor OF
the Sturgeon Leader, was unani-
hously elected president Of the
Missouri Press association at the con
Guiding session OF the 4lst annual
meeting Of that organization. held at
the Laclede hotel. The other Off
GERS are:
First vice president, c. NJ. Harrison,
Gallatin; second vice president, J. Z.
Lowell, MobcrIy; third vice presf-
dent, II. J. Simmons, Clarence: record
ing secretary, j. V. Bumbarger. Mem.
prls; corresponding secretary. r. NJ.
White, Mexico; treasurer. II. A. Gass
Jefferson City
The three last named were re.elect-
ed The absence of f. X. Lyles. of
houston, first vice president was prob
ably the cause for the election of Mr..
Gray to the presidency together with
the popularity of the latter. 1t is Gus.
tomary with the association to ad-
vance the vice presidents in line. but
the withdrawal of Mr. Lyles left
gap which the Sturgeon Leader man
was elected to fill.
The annual meeting came to a con-
clusion with the reading of paper
prepared by Ovid Bell of the Fulton
Gazette on Suggestions for Making
the Association of Greater Benefit to
Its Members" After the close of the
meeting the members visited the Mu.
scum of Fine Arts upon invitation of
the officers Of that body. j West
Goodwin, of Sedalia, and w. l. Thorn
as, of st. Louis, were elected mem
bers OF the association for life. S.
W. Jurden, president of the First Ma.
tl0nal bank Of Wellston. and Joseph
kassler, president of the State bank
of Wellston, were elected honorary
members of the association for one |
year
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
KEEP WITH YOUR OWN KIND. j
by sentiment, will prove a failure

-, "0'iOiLlent' VIII prove a failure.
mere is one thing that is perfectly
pam 10 u.s. and that is that oil and
wafer VIII not mix. You NAV norr
,neih N the same vessel, but stiD thew
uo not mix, and so it is with the farm
er ana the business man" the bank
er' the merchant, and the manufactnr.
er' All have their business organIza.
CIohS. They do not seek membership
among the farmers, they do not need
MN IN their business organization
ana they are not to be blamed for
'nlS mongrel organization using ovorv
eHort to discourage the farmers in
Cnelr efforts to organize a pureIy
farmers organization.
we have no disposition wbatova~ 70
'e quarrelSome, but We can not afford
- remain mum while these servants
III wall Street fill the press ami tho
oJ'nILy with their deceptive ideas Of
w. nat lhe farmers should do to protect
,Hcr own interests, and from fine to
'IIiIe we expect to expose their nattv
ScHehes.-Falmers' Union News
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

If there is any confusion about the
objects of the Farmers Union, it is
owing to a confusion of the ambitions
of the would be leaders tantrums with
the things that are practicable to do
for the real helping of the farmer to
a more prosperous, more happy and
more righteous life. Turn down the
ambitious leader who wants to ride
into a soft snap" or into notoriety
on the strength of his being "a lead
ing spirit" in the Farmers Union.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Sailed for the PhiIinninee

san Francisco CaI-The United
states army transport Thomas sailed
Tor Manila via Honolulu and Guam.
She carries the officers and men of
ne IWenty-siXth infantry, two troops
OF the Tenth cavalry, IL recruits for
the Tenth cavalry and more than 1O0
moon passengers. including Col. Dan.
lei H. Brush Of the Twenty,fourtb in.
lan'Iy and Maj z. W. Aorrey, in.
spector general
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

There is not thing in the Farmers
Union doctrine and creed that tells
you to tear down anything" The
whole plan is to uphold. 1t may be
that in some measure there is an ar.
raignment of class against class, but
If so, it is but a child of necessity
that the big class should stop the i'm.
positions of the smaller number
against the larger number of people.
This is the age of men, not brute
force.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Nebraskans to the Northwest.

Omaha, Neb.-One hundred mem.
bers of the Omaha Commercial
club, accompanied by Gov. George L.
Sheldon as their guest, started on a
sixteen days excursion to the north.
west. They will take in the principal
towns of Idaho, Montana, Washington
and Oregon. They have an especially
equipped train of eight cars.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Lease the Laruest Theatr.

chicago, Ill.-The Auditorium
theater' largest in the world. was So.
cured by Messrs. Klaw & Erlanger for
term OF ten years at a yearly rental
OF $4,000. The negotiations for con.
troll OF the noted playhouse, which
nave been in progress for several
weeks, were completed Wednesday
afternoon and the new management
VIII take possession of and open the
theater Sept. /.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Questioning Entrants

Naples, ltaly-The members O,
the American immigration commits.
sion. who are making tour of the
Mediterranean countries 10 assist
them in their recommendations to
congress for the Improvement of
American emigration laws, questioned
closely the emigrants on board the
steamer Florida before she cleared for
rev York, asking them particularly
why they were going to America
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Mutlny of Sultan's Troons

Tangier, MoroccO.-A serious mut.ny
of the sultan's troops at Casa Blanca
has broken out. The trouble arose
out of the non-payment of the men.
The mutineers attempted to seize mer-
chandise lying in the custom house,
but the authorities succeeded in pre-
venting this by paying the men half
the amount due them.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Shot the Wronu Woman

Freeport, Ill.-Mrs. Edna Humelha-
gen, nineteen years old, was shot
to death by Herbert E. Springer IS
years old, of Rockford ILL.,, who chased
Mrs. Hume.hagen through crowded
street, thinking she was another WON
an. Springer revived from an alco-
holic stupor and rayed over the fatal
mistake.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Railroad BUILDINGS Burn

Kansas City, MO.-Fire destroyed
the repair shops of the Atchi-
son, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway Co.
in Argentine, Kas., causing a loss of
$4,000. The blacksmith shop and the
storeroom, containing much valuable
were destroyed, but the
roundhOuse was saved. The buildings
were frame structures and they will
be rebuilt Immediately of brick.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Prevents Ereinht Reduction

tlanta, Ga.-Judge Pardee, in the
United States court of appeals,
granted a temporary injunction, re-
straining the Georgia railroad commits.
sion from putting into effect reduc-
tlon OF 10 per cent in the freight rates
OF the Seaboard Air Line under a final
hearing on June q.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Gambling at Ridinu Institute

hanover, Prussia-Owing to the
recent gambling revelations sir
olncerS' who were attending the mill,
.dry riding institute have been sent
back to their regiments. a number of
otherS nave been ordered to their
rooms under arrest and an the officers
attending the institute. which is the
most famous riding academy of the
German army, have been forbidden to
go to the best known hotels
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Gernan.American Theater clna.s

Berlin-The German-American the.
ater here, the property of Paul
and Adolf Philippe, who was devoted
10 the presentation of the plays Dor
traying comically the adventures Of
German emigrants in America and
stories of their success, has turned out
failure and was voluntarily closed,
after four fairly successful years, the
last OF which was less fortunate than
the others.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

Just can't help urging on the fight
against the implement trust. The way
to do this is to take care of all the
tools and implements you have, and
cut down the buying till the factories
and the dealers howl for trade. Then
you will be in position to say, 81
will give you so much for that wag.
on" and not, What will you take fol-
that wagon?"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

There is no sense in having any
words about the ginning question. 1t
taxes very little to build a gin. If
you have gin that is crushing you,
get busy and build you one. Original
y every plantation had a gin of it's
own with mules and negroes to run
Il A gin will cost no more now than
then, and if the negroes are too lazy
% work, you have the cheap, simple
ana economical gasoline engine that
viii take care of the ordinary gin like
q dream.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Celebrate Their Golden Wsdd;nc

Stockholm-The golden wedding of
King Oscar and Queen Sophia was
Joyfully celebrated throughout Sweden
Their majesties drove through the
galy-decorated streets and were ev.
eryWhere acclaimed. Congratulations
are being received from all parts of
the world.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Oklahoma Constitution in Court.

Guthrie, Okla.-Litigation growing
out of the constitutional conyen-
ton and having direct bearing on
the special election to be held for the
ratification or rejection of the constitu.
ton for the state of Oklahoma will
be taken up by the Oklahoma supreme
court, which convenes here on June 4.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
To Try ALLEGED Marcun Assassin.

Lexington, Ky-The case of B.
Fulton French, charged with the
assassination of James B. Marcm, will
De called at special term of the Lee
circuit court at Beattyville, Monday
June H. French was tried at Beatty
vile last August, but the jury disa
greed.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Fireman Killed in Collision.

Shawnee, Okla.-A head-on collision
between northbound passenger
train and a southbound freight OIL
the Santa Fe railway, one mile north
of Sewell, resulted in the death of
Fireman John Downey OF Gainesville.
Tex, and the injury of ten passen-
gers.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Imprisoned for GIVING Information

Berlin-Herr Peoplau, formerly an
ofhcial OF the foreign office, has
been sentenced to three months
Imprisonment for giving information
concerning the colonial administration
to Herr Erzberger, a member of the
reichstag.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Arrested for smuqoIino cbInam.,

Ell Paso, Tex.-John Seamans a
conductor on the Mexican Central is
IN jail charged with smuggling China.
men into this country. With Sea.
mans at the time he was arrested
were three Chinese, who say thew
accompanied him across the line
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Grandson of Gen. Grant Weds

Washington, Pa.--Miss Helen Dent.
wrenshall Of this city ami Chaffee
Grant OF San Diegot. Cal, grandson
OF Gen. L. S. Grant, were married
heer at the home of the brides moth,
er. Following an eastern trip, they
will reside in California.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

ne Farmers Union does not seek
ueip any man eyade any duty that
- citizen owes his country, and it
VEG not undertake to help any man
80 sort job. It's sole purpose is to
" ehe farmer, and the farmer alone
better life and better living;
,ai recompense for his exertions,
tne maximum of happiness in
IS state whatever that may be, with
u, ambition to help himself and his
's''oM man to higher and purer life.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
$50 Statesmen Strike.

Ell Paso TeXas-Seven of the
eight furnaces of the Ell Paso smelter,
one of the properties of the American
Smelling and Refining Co., are shut
down on account of strike by $50
statesmen, who demand an increase
of wages.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

me outlook for the cotton crop,
ssAen as whole, is rather gloomy.
Z may prove that the increased acre
sse. and this is tremendous in the
west and in Oklahoma and the In
uian Territory, will pile up the aggre-
sass TO the surplus" figures.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
NAV Identify Brownsville NEGRO.

Washington-Mrs. Emma Leahy,
proprietor of Leahy hotel In Browns.
vile, Tex, told the senate committee
on military affairs that she believed
she could identify one of the former
negro soldiers as a member of the
group that had shot up the town.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

Don't get confused on the meaning
OF Investigation. DiyersifcatiOn does
not mean the mere changing from
one crop to another, as some seem
to think, but it means the changing
from Improbable exclusive crops to a
diversity of crops, which both insures
return for the investment and the
labor, and which removes the farmer
from the foolish class of men who
carry all their eggs in one basket"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

The ladies-God bless 'em-should
be enlisted in the Union work, and
they should have so important a part
that they will maintain an interest.
They are just as essential to the pros
perity of the Union as they are to the
welfare of society. Do you get the
full import of that, Bud?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

Don't think that the Union can and
VIII take care of itself The whole
fabric is a man created institution,
and it must have that same sort of
support as that which created it. Stay
behind the Union, and it will prove a
blessing; desert it, and those who
nave ridden the farmer through all
the ages of the world will have an
other stone in the way of the son of
the soil ever coming into his own"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Shocks in Ecuador.

Guayaquil, Ecuador-Two earth
shocks were felt here at about 10
o'clock Tuesday night. The first was
slight and the second, which lasted
20 seconds, was violent and made
many families abandon their houses
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

Every individual farmer needs the
cooperation of his brothers in the
matter OF planting, raising and mar
Aetlng the products of the farm. 1t
y inc lack of union of effort that has
MADE the farmer the victim of every
organized body that came along.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Japanese PAPER on Frisco rrpubIas

Tokio-The -1ochi, who is support
ing Count Okuma in his position on
the American question, says: THE
San Francisco outrages are worse
IMAM the murder of a missionary in
CHINA, which resulted in the occupa-
,tion of Kiao Chow"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Knox Is Willinn-

New York-United States Senator
PhlIander c. Knox of Pennsylvania an.
hounced his willingness to Become q
candidate for the presidency in 1905
should the republican party see fit to
nominate him.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Doubt Dynastic RevoI,tjo,

Lisbon-The rumors of a dynastic
revolution, with the object of plac
Ing Don Miguel of Braganza on the
tnrone, are not taken seriously here
The new elections have been fixea 70,
November. r.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Japan Mines Sold for 81 .ooo mn

Denver, Colby a deal closed in
this city, the Japan group of mines
near Telluride, Col, was transferred
to the Consolidated Mines Section
Co., limited, of England, the consid-
Grafton being S1,C00,OOO
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Wine Growers Demonstration

Mines, France.-A gigantic demon.
stration of wine growers was held
here as protest against the adul-
teration of wine. Two hundred thou.
sand persons marched in the process.
sion.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

It is not the business of the Farm
ers Union to vote the gang" and it
never will be, but there is much need
for education along the lines of COM
mon sense in voting, and the Union
can do some of this teaching.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Separate After Thirtv-Six yeare

hankakee, lll.-After thirty-six years
or married life, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
harness living near Bonfield, separat-
ed Thursday Harness called where
MS wife was staying and shot her. She
is not expected to live.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

great factor in the failure of most
- On the farm is in the fact that
81 90 not work at the business. You
nave to look long way for a
s'saef who is diligent in his business
. not making good" This does
IN, 81 mean that he should be patient
OK, going on to arduous duty
oae intelligent direction. 1t is for
&, s0ucation and the cooperation of
n sarmlng majority that the Farm
onion was thought into existence.
Union was THOUGHT OUT aft
much labor.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Famous Confederate Dies.

La Plata, Md.-Captain William
Fendley Dement,, commander OF
Dement'S battery, famous in the con-
federate army. died at his home near
Pomfret, Charles county, aged so.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

1t is always the time of the year to
plant a tree. There are better and
worse times, but if properly set out
they will grow planted at any old
time. The time they ought to be
plar1ad is right now, and all the time.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Bread Higher in Paris.

Parls-The increase in the price of
*aread from &c to &c per pound due to
the rise in the price of wheat. is al
ready general in Paris and extending
to the interior cities.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Warships Salute Duke in New York

Warships Salute Duke in New York.
New York-In honor of the presence
here of the duke of Abrl zzi, warships
in the harbor here fired the national
salute, this being the 25th anniversary
of the death of Garibaldi Rain pre-
vented further demonstrations which
had been planned
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

4 Is all stuff to pretend to be a
sOou Union man, or any other sort of
GOOD man, and still hang around
s sas saloon every time you go to town.
lns is a day when gentlemen have
= part in helping to keep alive the
e.satest curse to humanity that the
g, Sssla has ever been oppressed with.
Falverize the rum power"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14
Chile Strike Ended

Buenos Ayres.-The strike o. rail.
way employees has ended and the men
will return to work Disputed cues.
tons will J e arbitrated.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

Cable Connection with the canarys.
Madrid-King Alfonso has signed
the decree authorizing the new Ger
man Transatlantic cable from Emden
to New York to touch at Teneriffe,
Canary Islands.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

Planting trees, making good roads
and improving the country schools
ought to receive large part of the
Unien's attention for the next twelve
months. By that time the ball will
be started to rolling that will end in
the farmers having as good schools as
anybody. Plant trees Build roads!
Consolidate schools!
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-06-14

London Exchange Man Kills Himself.
London-Frank Boyd May, a mem.
Der of the stock exchange, was de-
clared insolyent and committed sui.
eide. Mr. May was cricket player
and a well-known sportsman.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-07
GIERDING TO MOVE.

Fire Commissioner Will Abandon
 Twelfth Ward.
 Fire Commissioner Thomas N. Gierd- ing, who has been leader in the re- publican party in the twelfth ward, where he has resided for about fifteen years, intends 1t is stated to leave that ward next Monday for good and it is stated that along with this removal will come his retirement from active political eneavor Last spring the com missioner was defeated by the Dwyer MdGovern faction and 1t is believed that his proposed withdrawal is con- nected with this. Mir Gierding is to rove next Monday Into the tenth ward where he will make his home in the future.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-07
GRACE METHODIST EPISCOPAL
 CHURCH.

Corner Howard avenue and Portsea street. "The Two Great Questions of the Ages" will be the subjects present. ed from the pulpit by the pastor, Rev. w. w. W. Wilson, D.D., tomorrow morning and night. The services of the entire day will be as follows; Class meeting at 9;SO a. m.; preaching by the pastor at 1O:3O a. m. and 7:S0 p. m.; Sunday school at 12 m; Epworth League vesper service at 6;45. Week. day services: Prayer meeting Tuesday at 7:45 p. m., subject, 'The Result of Prayer" All who have had answers to prayer invited to come and speak of them. Ladies' prayer meeting Thurs day at 2;45 p. m. Class and Proba- tioners' meetings, Friday, at 7:9e p. m. To all of these services the public is most cordially invited.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-07
RABBI BEGINS PAsToRArE.
Rev. Mir. 1T. B. Leibovitz of New York
 Succeeds l.. Yasgour.

Rabbi H. B. Leibovitz of New York has been unanimously elected for one year from September i by the official board of the Congregation B'nai scho- lom of Olive street, this city, as sue cessor to Rabbi L, Yasgour.
 Rev. MT. Leibevitz off1ciated at the regular 6 o'clock services last evening He came here last week for the first time and conducted the services in the absence of former pastor, Rev. MT. Yasgour, and so we'll pleased were the congregation with his abilities that they at once decided to offer him the vacant charge.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-07
TO DISCUSS SCHOOL MATyrERs

Superintendent of Schools Beede stated yesterday that there seems to be much misunderstanding as to just when the public schools are to open again. It is on next Tuesday, Sep tember 10. Dr. Cushing, of the high school, and Principal s. l. Graves of the Strong school district, and super- visor J. c. Knowiton of the Winchas- ter school district. announce that they will be in their offices Monday morn ing to meet the parents of all pupils. or pupils themselves, who care to visit them to discuss school plans.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-07
WRECK IN THE GUT.

The wrecking train of the New Ha- ven road was called at noon yester- day to a wreck of two steel laden freight cars in the cut just south of the East street crossing.
 These cars were laden with rails and were in train proceeding down through the cut. The coupling be- tween the two cars parted and when they came together the ends were smashed in and the trucks knocked from under tie bodies.
 No one was injured, and the wreck was cleared by 1 o'clock.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1907-09-07
DWIGHT pLAcE. oHrRCH.

Rev Dr Leete, pastor of Dwight Plaee church, has returned with his family from vacation in New Hamp- shire. He will preach in connection with public worship Sunday morning. The Bible school will resume it's ses- sions in all departments and the Young Peoples conduct meeting at 6:S0 D. m, to which all are invited. The evening preaching service will be omitted this week.