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The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1907-12-29
sIx-FooT NEGRO WOMAN
MUST RETURN HOME

Memphis, Dec. a7.-katie Fisher.
six-foot negro woman, wiic sass
her home is in Lake Cormorant. Miss
was dismissed in police court Frsda..
morning. when arraigned on charge
OF disorderly conduct, on condition
that she go back home at once.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-10

| father and mother have lett the
church, and because of what
Because Of bad things. because OF
this doctrine they practice-this wick
edness Of spiritual wives. plural
wives. Think of it, Joel-that if /
were your wife you might take an
other"
Il need not think of it. Surely you
know my love. You know could not
do that. Indeed ! have heard at last
that this doctrSl. SO long gossiped
of is a true one. But | have been
away and am not yet learned in its
mysteries. But this much | know
and 1t is the very cornerstone of my
life: Peter, James and John ordained
Joseph Smith here on this earth, and
Joseph ordained the twelve. All other
churches have been established by
the wisdom or folly OF man. Ours is
the only one on earth established by
direct revelation from God. 1t has a
priesthood, and that priesthood is a
power we muss reverence and obey,
no matter what may be its com.
mands. When the truth is taught me
of this doctrine you speak OF, ThaIl
see 1t to be right for those 70 Thom
it is ordained. And meanti2is, out.
side OF my own little iits--~-a.y love
for you, which would be always sin
gle-I can't measure the revealed will
of God T,,A my little moral foot-rule
Joseph was endowed with the open
vision. He saw God face to face and
heard His voice. Can the standards
of society in it's present corruption
measure and pass upon the reyela-
tons of so whitesouled a man.
II believe he was not white-souled,
she replied, in kind, animated way.
as one who was bent upon saving
him from error. Il told you / knew
why you were sent away on mission.
1t was because you were my accepted
lover-and your white-souled Joseph
Smith wanted me for himself"
y can't believe it-you couicns
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-10

al the very earliest moment that
God and the mob will let us. To-mor.
row morning, | hope"
This has not been agreeable to me,
believe me-"
Far less 50 to us. you may be sure:
but We shall DE content again when
we can get away from all your whig-
gerry, democratiSm, deyilism, mob.
ISM"
He spoke with rising tones. and the
other flushed noticeabIy about the
temples.
Have your wagons ready t0-m0r-
row morning, then, Mr.. Rae-at eight ?
Very well, shall see that YOU are
protected TO the ferry. There has
been so much of that tone Of talk. sir.
that some Of our men have resented
IT,"
He turned pleasantly to Prudence.
and you, Miss Prudence You will
be leaving NauvOo for Springfield, !
suppose. As you go by Carthage. !
shall wish to escort you that far my
self, to make sure of your safety"
The lover turned tiercely, Selling
the girls wrist and drawing her to-
ward him before she could answer.
Her goal is Zion, not Babylon, sir
remember that"
She stepped hastily between them.
we will talk of that tomorrow,
captain" she said, quickly, and add
ed: You may leave US now, for We
have much to do here in making ready
for the start"
Until tomorrow morning, then, al
eight"
He bowed low over the haad she
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-10
CHAPTER ~
A Fair Anostate.

dIT HpoSCates
She stood flushed and Quick.breath.
ing when the door had shut, he bend.
ing toward her with dark inquiry in
his eyes. Before she spoke, he dl-
vined that under her nervousness
some resolution lay stubbornly fixed.
Let US speak alone" she said, in
a low voice. Then, to the old people,
Joel and | will 60 into the garden
awhile to talk. Be patient"
Not for long, dear; our eyes are
aching for him."
Only little while" and she
smiled back at them. She went ahead
through the door by which they had
first entered, and out into the garden
at the back of the house. He remem-
bered, as he followed her, that since
he had arrived that morning she had
always been leading him, directing
him as If to certain end, with the
air of meaning presently to say some
thing of moment to him.
She led him to a rustic douh,a chair
under the heavily fruited boughs of
an apple tree, and made him sit down
She began with vivacious playful
ness, poorly assumed, to hide her real
feeling.
Now, sobersides, it must end
this foolishness of yours"
She stopped, waiting for some cues.
ton OF his to help her. But he said
nothing, though she could feel the
burning of his eyes upon her.
This superstitious folly, you know"
SIZE blurred out. looking up at MIN in
sudden desperation.
Tell me what you meaa-tyou must
know I'm impatient"
She essayed to be playful again,
pouting her dimpled face near to his
that ne might kiss her. But be did
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-10

not seem to see. He only waited.
"Well--this religion-this Mormon
! ism----'
She shot one swift look at him, then
went on quickly.
My people have left the church.
and-l--too-they found things in
Joseph Smiths teachings that seemed
bad to them They went to Spring,
field. | would have gone, too, but (
told them | wanted first to see YOU
and-and see if you would not come
with uS-at least for awhile. not TAX
Ing the poor old father and mother
through all that Indebtedness. They
consented to let me stay with your
parents on condition that Capt. Grin
way would protect them and me. lie
--he-Is very kind-and had known
us since last winter and had seen me
---ns-several times. ! hadn't the
heart to tell Your father: he was so
set on going to the new Zion, but You
VIII come, won't you?"
"Wai+ q ,,,o,,,,,,,,,
nnon ber ,r,, .. . r'N . "'''''
snoooh oWa" o., - ~ d 'eS' h''
,bin,,n c'a I,, ""1' ''' i1S' nc
dorina 80 ,;a INV, W ~ '''"', "ol',
Strona,h ga ,;, "1,' IVA It sno"eu
nocs oil ~ aao 'i i,',,. "N 30, anu sei'''e
ron;na ehS w." "'' nc was SUI
fron, on ,na,ira, ~ manu- upon MS
roonI,od Ill., '''''0' % p''S' 1ue 'olch
..>,
Nv" 'ne beginning lie
r'',, WIZ. "'"''Se" energy niue
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-10
$1,000 Reward will be pala 70 :,
one proving that any statemen' :
this advertisement is not true.
Q. F.. SIMMONS
us Alamo Plaza, San ANTONIO ~
Best Sleep Of Az.

Best Sleep OF Az. u
81 see that an eminent physician
clares that two hours OF sleep Wv
midnight are worth more lnaD r,o
after that hour Nonsense; 80 !
hours of sleep after you're es ~
the morning are worth more
Snything else"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-10
CHAPTER III.-Continued.

one DDultu, caught uIHI ny jHt
!apels Of his coat and prettily tried
to shake him
Now, now, stop it at once, and
come to the house. I've been tending
your father and mother, and I'M go
ing to tend YOU What you need di.
rectly is food. Your look may be
holy, but prefer full checks. Not
another word until YOU have eaten
every crumb | put before you"
With an air of captor, daintily
fierce. she led him toward the house
and up to the door, which she pushed
open before him
Come softly, your mother may be
still aSleep-nO your father is talking
-listen,"
A QueruIous voice. rough with
strong feeling. came from the inner
room.
Here tel Won is the nrophecv
Of Joseph to prove il, awav back in
1S2o-"
He broke off, for the girl came lead
ing in the son, who, as soon as he
saw the whtehaired Old man with
his open book. sitting beside the vast
ed woman on the bed, few to them
with glad cry.
They embraced him and smoothed
and patted him. TREMENDOUSLY, feeblv.
with broken thanks for his safe re.
turn. The mother at last fell back
upon her pillow, her eyes shining with
the ioy of a great relief. while the
father was seized with fit Of cough.
ing that cruelty racked his gaunt
frame and left him weak but smiling,
The girl had been placing food upon
the table.
Come. Joel" she urged. you must
eat-we have all breakfasted, so Won
must sit alone. but We shall watch
you"
She pushed him into the chair and
filed his plate. in spite of his rro.
tests.
And now we must be about Our
preparations for the Journey. The
time is short-who is that"
He sprang to the door, Outside
ouick stems were heard annroachinp
The girl. who had risen in some con.
fusion, stood blushing and embar.
raised before him. The mother rose
feebly on her elbow to reassure him.
""Tis Cant, OsrnWav laddie Have
no alarm-he has befriended lis But
for him We should have heen mt o,,t
two days ago, without shelter and
without care He LET rs ba housed
here until you should come"
There was a knock at the door hit
Joel stood with his back to it. The
words of Seth WRIGHT wnre rurning
roughshod through his mind. He
looked sharply at Prudence,
"A mobocrst--our onomvona won
have taken favors from him-a minion
of the deyilo-shame,"
The girl looked up.
; HE was kind; YOU don't realize
that he has probabIv saved their
lives Indeed vor mnst let him IN
ord +ho,1, ~, -
"Not T."
The mother interposed hurriedlv,
"Yes, yes, laddie, You know not
how high-handed thew have been
They expelled all but us and some
they have maltreated sbamefullv
This one has been kind to rs Omen
the door"
II dare not face him-I NAV rot
contain myself"
The knock was repeated more ,crd.
Iy. The girl went I'm to him and mt
her hands on his shoulders IN dr.w
him away.
BE reasonable" she p,esde6 in
low tones, land above ALL ia no,ito
to him."
She put him gently aside and draw
back the door. On the threshold
smiled the young captain, His can
was dotted, and his left hand rested
easily On the hilt of his sword He
stepped inside as one sure OF his vel
come.
Good morning Mice prrjo,o
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-10

gave him, gracefully saluted the 9TH
ers, and was gone.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-10
Rainfall.

From the Government record. It is
safe to assume that the rainfall on this
property has been fully 80 inches per
year which is more than some of the
old States have had, and is plentiful
for ordinary crops properly cultivated,
and for Grass Growing.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1907-05-10
Climate.

Mild, balmy, healthy, practically
free from malaria, few frosts, no snow,
no hard freezes; continuous sea breeze
moderates extremes of heat and cold,
producing warm winters and cool sum-
mers. Average temperature about 90
degrees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
BITLIS EARTHQUAKE.
Number of Deaths UmlcnoS0m-
american Missionaries Suffer.

C,onstantinople April 1.-The report that
severe earthquake, accompanied by loss Of life.
has occurred at Bitls appears 10 be confirmed
b,,t the number Of deaths is unknown. Beyond
n brief roessaCe from the missionaries at Bitlis
so,.int, that the town has been badly damaged
.tot they are homeless and that their people are
encamped in the snow, which in places is
twenty-five feet deep, no details of the Shock
have reached this city.
London, April 1.-The situation OF Bills
which is built on rocky slope, with houses con-
structed of stone, having fiat. earthen roofs
causes fear here that a great amount Of damage
has been done. 1t is described as picturesque
densaly populated town, having few Europeans
or,ono the population A British vice-consul is
stationed there but he is absent on leave. II,
structions have already been sent to the IocaI
authorities TO afford relief TO the innaDltantS
but there Is no doubt that OUTSIDE help Is Heeueu
According to adviees received in New York from
w W Peet treasurer Of the American Mission
at Constantinople. the Americans ana their enIseS
IN the missions at Btlis have been rendered nome
less Assistance was urgently requested The rec
ords available show that the Rev. Royal NJ Coie'
Mrs Lizzie Cole. DR.. Herbert l.. Underwood CHar-
lotte T. Ely and Mary A. c. Ety. OF the Eastern
Turkey mission are at Bitlis. and Miss Nellie A
Cole who had not been appointed MISSIONARY
was working in cooperation with the missionaries
of the American board.
The station at Bitlis established In 1883 ana
has on the staff as a rule. missionary ana MS
wife three missionary women. twenty-nine native
workers Cmen and women). twelve out stations
nine chapels three Sunday. schools. nineteen VII;
age schools two high schools, industrial school
and two hundred and fifty church members: .
Bitlis is q town of Turkish Armenia. capita! OF
the Vilavet of BtliS, siXtytwO miles west or van,
near Lake Van and over $500 feet above the Level
of the sea The town contains mission station
Of the Americ9n hoard with several missionaries
and a number of mission schools The population
IS about $500 and consists mainly OF NuIus Ar
BuiIt in a ravine. with hills 1900 feet above its
valley the summers at Bitlis cool and the
winters dry but the is so deep that travel
IS impeded for months at time. The town is
said ~ have been founded by Alexander the Great.
II came into the possession of Turkey in 1914 and
for about three centuries has been held as fef
Of a powerful Kurdish family Near Bitlis IN 1904
the army of Solyman the Magnificent was de-
feated by the PeTsians-
The manufactures OF Bitlis include cotton cloths
firearms. gold and silver articles, carpets ana
tobacco.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
THE HAGUE PROGRAMME.
PosUers Exchanging VierS-Discus-
sion of ornaments.

Berlin April 1.-The Russian government has
submitted to the principal powers, confidential
~, revised programme Of the subjects to be
discussed at the Peace Conference at The
Hague. Correspondence between the Russian
Foreign once and the Foreign Offices OF the
powers continues the object being TO reach an
agreement before communicating with the minor
governments.
Great Britain has not formulated precise
plan for the limitation OF ornaments and seems
unwilling TO do so, but It IS considered most
probable that discussion OF the limitation OF
ornaments win find place in the programme
owing 20 Great Britain's, insistence. The pre-
else position OF Germany win not be disclosed
until the programme is complete but assertions
the' Germany VIII withdraw from the confer
ence rather than have the question OF the lin
itation OF ornaments discussed are unfounded
The United States. It IS understood, will re-
serve SIS decision regarding participation in g
discussion OF the question. the general view at
Washington being, e IS asserted here. that the
United States Is not IN position to urge the
Continental powers TO reduce their land forces
while the authorities at Washington appear TO
DO indisposed 10 curtail the development OF
naval armament
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
JAY GOULD IN ENGLAND.
Court Tennis Expert Speaks Highly
of the Young Player.

london, April 2s-All the morning newspapers
show interest in the arrival last night OF young
Jay Gould. who viii compete here for the inter
national court tennis championship. Last year
Mr.. Gould was beaten by Eustace H. Miles, who
has decided not 10 contest his title this year,
owing to business engagements.
The court tennis expert Of the Tribune" says:
Il believe Mr. Gould To be the most remarkable
amateur court tennis player since Alfred Lyttle-
ton came 10 Lords few years after leaving
Cambridge and beat J. n. Heathcote For so
young player Mr.. Gould is almost unique HIS
great reach, his quick eye. and his keen realiza-
ton Of the value OF playing for a winning OPEN
ing make profound impression, and there is a
great probability that the honors OF the courts
win go 10 America"
Mr.. Gould, in an interview said modestly:
z believe have improved my game a good deal
since last year"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
RECIPROCITY REFUSED.
Speech of Canadian Premier at Din
qBer for Wr. Bryce.

Ottawa Ont, April 1.-James Bryce bilusn
Ambassador TO the United States was the guest
OF honor at the Canadian Clubs dinner to-night'
There were present Sir Vvifrid I-aurier ana me
members of his Cabinet Mr. McPhalter' presi-
dent Of the Canadian Club. OF New York. Chief
Justice Fitzpatrick and others
Toasts 20 the King and the President O. the
TJrited States were proposed and hearty re-
sponses were made. Sir wilfrid said in toast
ing the guest Of the evening that Mr.. Bryce had
turned a new leaf IN British diplomacy on this
continent John Bull had not always done ms
duty 10 his Canadian son. If all the treales
from that Of 1873 which had given away the
Ohio River. down TO the treaty Of 1908, when
szave away part Of the Alaskan boundary were
considered .ais fact would be shown. The new
leaf which Mr.. Bryce turned was that he was
the first British Ambassador at Washington VINO
had ever visited Canada.
IT might tell Mr. Bryce" said the Premier,
shat we have no quarrel with our neighbors;
we have nothing but admiration for them. We
want 20 meet them in the spirit of concession.
but we don't want all the concessions TO be on
one side.
'aThe United States newspapers that say we
are yearning for reciprocity are twenty-five
years behind the time We would at one time
have given right arm for ii, but it is now a
thing OF the past"
Canada was now turning its attention to the
mOtheFland, continued the Premier. and added:
s'If, however, Mr.. Bryce is able TO turn new
United States win propose for him monu-
rleDt Parliament HILL"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
IMPORT MANY LUYURIES.
Automobiles in Particular Furnish
Much of Customs Receipts.
IFrOm The Tribune Bureau

Washington. April 1.-The customs receipts OF the
government for tho nine months ended Saturday
have run approximately s23.5OOOOO ahead OF the
figures for the same period OF last year. and after
the importation OF manufacturers materials has
been deducted importation of Injuries makes mp
most Of the increase. Diamonds and automobiles
show remarkable increases. especially the latter
For instance. there have been brought in at the
port OF New York alone during the nine months
ended with March 1000 automobiles. with an
average value OF $4,000 each. making o total valua-
ton OF sS.o00,OOO Automobiles pay duty of as
per cent ad valorem. that the revenue from this
single source has amounted 90 S36e0.OO0 In single
port.
Some of the importers OF foreign automobiles
have complained OK the high duty they have been
compelled to pay and when asked why they did
not buy American machines they have asserted
that automobiles OF American manufacture not
so carefully built and that they preferred to risk
their lives ia foreign machines rather than intrust
them to those OF home manufacture Some AmerI-
automobile manufacturers. when asked why
they could not make q machine which would COM
pete equal terms with those of foreign make
have replied that they could but that it paid them
better 20 turn out machines which they could sell
cheaper and of which they could build more. They
maintain that the man who is willing to pay $500
for an automobile would rather have an imported
machine anyway and that, moreover. they
turn over their money faster and make greater
profits building less expensive machines.
change as 20 lead wealthy mon 20 curtail their
expenses, the tariff revenue, n view OF the present
large importation of luxuries. would be the first
thing 70 suffer,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
SEA FLOODS HAVANA.
The PraGO Under Water Police
and Firemen Make Rescues.

Havana, April Part of this city along the
waterfront is inundated by the sea- Waves are
oashing over the sea wall outside the harbor. and
many streets are flooded. The Prado is a sheet
ot water almost as far as the Central Park. In
some cases horses caught in the flood have had
70 swim out The police are rescuing inhab-
Apln's from buildings OF one story in boats. Il
IS feared that some Of the houses under water
VIII collapse. The Fire Department has been
called out 20 Vedado. where the water is reported
70 - - enosn6erlng hVes. The men are saving
property along the sea front and rescuina those
an danger The water has put a stop TO the
street car traific between Havana and Vedado.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02


Washington. April /
ORDERS IssUED-The following orders have
been issued: .n,,v
80. = ,o,,tenant FRANK r. LANG, 9th Infa,t-,, -
srai hospital Washington Barracks 10 PIats. 49,
S5,rracrs FOR duty with Company b. 9th Infantr,
,z..t 7 te,tenant EDWIN d. FSILBOURNE asssSs....-.
,rGson from general hospital Preside - S
TronciscO, Fort Hracv. ~NA
Ys,-,. lieutenant STAFKEY Y. BRITT artillerv &c.,
beforo board az Fort Monroe for examination Tor 49,
r.,taIJ At BERT z. wALDRoN corps OF a,.,,.
chief OF engineers. 70
Nfator Henry c. Newcomer, OF sepuft
,,.aaier General ALBERT L. MYR. 70 New YC-ts
IT,. lieutenant LANIER CRAvENS artiIerV .Slsy
90 construction 49, ps
otcs C,aDtain William r. Harrison, retired ~Is"eii
TSe,,tenant EDWARD NJ TALBOT
econ 10 Fort Oslethorpe, thence win "a
SSth cavalry TO Jamestown Exposition. e~e4on
NAVY
f.,,.atn w A MARSHALL 20 Navy Yard r7oa.o-
T.. POND. detached Navy Yars
I'm ord ~ command the Buffalo. - ~-@+s ts.-
Commander w. G. CUTLER. 20 Navy Yard Boa,o,
IJeutenant A w. MARSHALL 20 Navy Ysr5s "
lieutenant c. W. COLE 20 tho Denver
Iientenant j. COMFORT. 20 the
IIeutepant J. G. CHURCH. detached Navy Depart,.,, .
Assistant surgeon j. a. 11TSyTER, detached Naval Mad
Assistant Surgeons J. Il. COLIN, T. w. RAIS0I ~ =,
WYNN, J. o. poWNEY ana II BIJlsps Sat ~, n n;
SaYa Medical school, Washington. 10 Asatfe 49,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
BULGARIANs ATTACK sERvIANs.
Seven Men Killed and Thirty Houses Burned
National Irritation Increasing.

Belgrade. April 1T is reported here that
band Of Bulgarans has attacked the old Servian
towns Of Rudnik and Topocha. burning thirty
houses. killing seven men and maltreating a
number of women and children.
Increasing bitterness is being displayed here
toward the Bulgarians, owing TO the belief that
while the powers have called the attention Of
the governments Of Servia and Greece 10 the
atrocities perpetrated by Servian and Greek
bands. they have made no protest to the Bull
gaTian government against the actions of Bull
garian bands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
POPE URGES PATIENCE.
american Appeals for Cardinal To
Be Satisfied Later.

Rome, April 1.-The disappointment Of large
number OF Americans at the fact that there is
not an American among the prelates who are to
be created cardinals at the consistory OF April
10 has been brought to the attention OF the Pope.
who said:
Let them have patience; they will be sats-
fed later The number Of red hats is limited.
while the candidates are many" The PontiR
added that he appreciated the situation in the
United States and the progress which Cathol
icism has made there, and that he soon would
give these circumstances due consideration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02

ass,s.aD. Surgeon j. FLINT. detached Naval Medical
school, washington to Naval h2sg1.ls mn S5,,has
Naval Medical school. washington 70 N"NA Nus
pital Newport.
MOVEMENTS OF WARSHIPS.-The folowins
movements OF vessels have been reported 70 inc
Navy Department:
ARRIVED.
Mares so-The Mayaower at colon; the Cheago at Aea-
March al.-rhe Rocket Norfolk; the Dolphin at
Charleston.
SAILED
March so-The strlnsheln. nom Key West Cor Port
Royals ire DO Long. tho BAkeley inc st1eAtaN s-i-
. THE Wilkes. from Key West for So. Augustine
March 3lIhe Galveston, Kobe Tor AcAonslas TIE
West Virginia. from Kobs Tor olungapo; tho VAL
minxton, from Ningpo FOR foo->ho~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
RUMANIAN REVOLT SUPPRESSED.
Peasants Ceasing Pillage and Order Being
Restored in All Districts

Bucharest, April Am official report, based
on intelligence received from all parts OF the
country. issued to-day. indicates that tran
guilty IS being restored generally throughout
Rumania- Steps are being taken 10 deal with
the bands Of marauding peasants who are still
active, but It is now said that the peasants are
abstaining from pillage and incendiarism.
In onclusion, the report says that the violent
phase Of the agrarian movement may now be
considered over,