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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18
BELONG TO TEMPERATE ZONE.
Four-Fifths of the Horses of the World
Are Found There.

OF the 100,000,00O horses known to
exist in the world, S0,000,00O or four.
fifths of the entire number are found
in the temperate zone and nearly all
among the occidental people.
According to the National Geogra-
phical Magazine, the remaining TO-
100000 scattered through the tropics
are largely employed in the service
of temperate zone visitors or resi-.
dents and are but feeble representa-.
tives of that animal as he Is known
to the people of Europe or America.
In the United States and Canada we
have l horse for every 372 persons; in
South America, for every Z; in Mexi-
co, l for every ~; in Japan, for
every 30; to 40 In Turkey, for so in
the Philippines, for about $50 in AT.
RIGA and 200 in India and Southern
China.
The llama will carry from so to 200
pounds; man from rs to $50 pounds;
the donkey 100 to 200 pounds; an OK
$50 to 200 pounds; a horse from 200
to ESQ pounds; the elephant from
1900 to $500 pounds; the camel from
$50 to 500 pounds.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18
ILLUSTRATIONS BY
RAY WALTERS
Copyright, 1905, by W. o. Chapman.)
SYNOPSIS.

The EsCapade opens, not In the ro-
nance preceding the marriage of Ellen
SlOcum, a Puritan miss, and Lord Car
ringtOn of England. but in their life after
settling in England. The scene is placed,
just following the revolution, in CARING
ton castle in England. The Carringtons,
after house party, engaged in family
tilt, caused by jealousy. The attentions
OF Lord Darlington to Lady Cecily and
Lord Strathgate to Lady Darlington COM
PEELED the latter to VOW that she would
leave the castle. Preparing to flee, Lady
Darlington and her chum Deborah, an
American girl, met Lord Strathgate at
two a. m, he agreeing to see them safely
away. He attempted to take her to his
castle, but she left him stunned in the
cident She and Debbie then struck out
for Portsmouth, where she intended to
sail for America Hearing news of
Ellen's flight, Lords Darlington and Seton
set out in pursuit. Seton rented fast
vessel and started in pursuit Strathgate,
mouth, for which Darlington, Ellen and
Seton were also headed by different
routes. Strathgate arrived in Portsmouth
in advance of the others, finding that
Ellen's ship had sailed before her.
Strathgate and Darlington each hired
small yacht to pursue the wrong vessel.
upon which each supposed Ellen had
sailed. Seton overlook the fugitives near
Portsmouth, but his craft ran aground
just as capture was imminent. Ellen won
the chase by boarding American vessel
and foiing her pursuers. Darlington and
Strathgate, thrown together by formers
wrecking of latters vessel. engaged in an
impromptu duel, neither being hurt.
war vessel, commanded by an admiral
friend of Seton, then started out in pur-
suit of the women fugitives, Seton con-
Tossing love for Debbie. Flagship Britain
MIA overlook the fugitives during the
night. The two women escaped by again
taking to the sea in a small boat. Lord
Darlington is ordered to sea with his ship
but refuses to go until after meeting
Strathgate in a duel. They fight in the
grounds of Lord Blythedale's castle.
Encounter is watched by Ellen and Deb
bic. who have reached land and are in
hiding. Darlington won a bloody con-
test at swords from Strathgate. Debbie
and Ellen looking on and praying for the
latters husband.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18
CHAPTER XIX.-Continued,

II was his master because he was a
villain" answered my Lord Caring
ton. He nearly had me undone at
first, but | knew he couldn't go the
pace, and clean life and an honest
heart wore him down at last; and yet
l don't know which is much the worse,
the damned scoundrel or the damned
fool! l hope he'll live. Somehow,
when saw him there helpless on the
grass, my sword through his breast,
a good deal of the enmity went out of
me. If | could get my wife now, I'd
be satisfied. A damned fool" my lord
laughed nervously as he turned away.
Yes, if he could have gotten his
wife then, he would have been salts
fed, and his wife would have been
satisfied, too. But Ellen lay in the
bushes in dead faint. The relief of
the denouement had been too much
for her. And there was horror at he
picture of Strathgate, blood squirting
about the blade of the sword where it
entered and where it left his body,
Keeling, his hands in the air, white
faced, desperate, crashing down at her
husbands feet.
Debbie, in a like state of collapse.
but not quite insensible, not knowing
what to do, not daring to do what she
knew, if she had known.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18
Sad-CoIored Food,

Now that it has been discovered, or
rediscovered, by an eminent physician
that the colors of food have much to
do with the appetite, a woman in town
who is known for her novel entertain.
ments is going to give a luncheon
where all the dishes will be bright
and cheerful in tone" There will be
no overdone roasts at this repast. A
London gastronomic expert, preach.
ing along the Pittsburg doctors lines,
says: Persons naturally avoid
sombre-colored food. AS an instance,
man will come home to dinner and
see grayish-colored, overdone leg Of
mutton before him. He won't touch 1t.
1t is not the meat, but the color, which
has turned him against the food. The
same man will see a piece of red, I'M.
derdone beef, and he fancies it at once.
He is attracted by the color"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18

Lord Roberts can talk as well as
Kaiser Wilhelm, another fighting man.
And Lord Roberts talks in the house
OF lords and not to a newspaper inter.
viewer. "Bobs'" call for an army of
a million men to defend England from
German army Of invasion was a sur
prisingly frank expression. Great
Britain and all Europe will sit up and
take notice on being told that the in.
comparable British navy must stay at
home to keep German army from
swooping down upon London and die.
tating terms. Between the kaiser and
Lord Roberts The Hague will have to
work overtime to bring about that re-
duction of ornaments. Everybody is
waiting TO- the other fellow to unload
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18

perate at the situation in which he
found himself. Il take it that you
have no interest in this quarrel unless
it is to perform a friends office for
Sir Charles Seton with whom you
came"
Have l not?" said McLear sharply.
Nay, never menace me with your
blade, Lord Darlington. Ill take
charge Of it."
He stepped closer and extended his
hand for my lords sword.
And on what grounds, pray?" asked
Darlington in high voice.
"On these" answered McLear,
equally determined. AS he spoke he
hauled out from his pocket folded
paper. 'Tis an order of arrest from
Admiral Kephard for disobedience of
orders, failure to rejoin your ship,
insulting language to your command.
Ing officer. Admiral Kephard's sign
and seal, sir" He shook the paper
forth as he spoke. Now, your sword
AS a gentleman and | make no
doubt a man of honor yourself, Lieu
tenant McLear," continued Caring
ton, glancing at the single epaulet on
the officers shoulder, you will, am
persuaded, grant me few moments
respite in which this gentleman and
| may continue our debate"
What, and run the chance of hav-
ing to carry back dead body to the
admiral? No, sir" returned McLear
peremptorily. Il have orders to bring
you to the Britannia in your proper
person"
And If l refuse?'
Sergeant" McLear turned to the
marine, "if Lieutenant Lord Caring
ton does not hand me his sword be-
fore count ten, you will advance your
men and take it from him by force"
"Parkman, will you see this thing
done?" cried my lord as McLear, who
was man of great determination, be.
gan to count.
You're in the wrong. Bernard" an
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18

Three groups Of men in modern life
challenge attention and admiration for
their ubiquity and their audacity, says
the Boston Herald. They are the ex-
plorer, the pioneer trader and advance
agent Of commerce and the religious
propaganda. Science, commerce and
religion are fundamental facts in con.
temporary life, as the the motives Of
truth-seeking, gain-getting and altru-
ism, which are back Of them. OF the
three great missionary faiths of the
world, Buddhism, Mahommedanism
and Christianity, the Christian reli.
gion has planted Its outpost on the
a9st continents and has developed the
~ etrective propaganda machine,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18
Inauguration Expenses.

The District of Columbia is once
more agitating for an appropriation by
congress to pay the expenses of the
inauguration on the fourth of March
next. Probably many persons imagine
that the nation does pay for this
pageant, but it does not give a penny.
The entire expense is assumed by the
residents of the District of Columbia,
and 1t is big sum for a community
that has little commerce. All the
money for the parades, etc, is fur
nished by the citizens through sub.
scriptions, save what can be secured
by selling seats on grandstands and
tickets to the so-called inaugural
ball." OF course, the states which send
military organizations to participate
pay their way, but at the same time
the District committee has to do some
thing toward entertaining them. The
cost has become a burden and really
1t ought to be made a national affair,
says the Philadelphia Inquirer. The
District needs no advertising, and it
gets mighty little business out of the
affair 1t is national function and
congress ought to be willing to stand
for the necessary expenses.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18
CHAPTER Xxx.
My Lord Is Arrested,

But Lord Darlington was not to 90
very far in his present path. for two
carriages which had galloped rapidly
across the park toward the one which
had brought him thither stopped sud.
denly before Darlington and Parkman.
The door was thrown open and Sir
Charles Seton and a naval officer in
full uniform alighted from the first
From second a sergeant and four
marines, completely armed, descended
to the sward.
The marines instantly fell in ranks
anG stood at attention. The naval of.
f1cer looked back toward them. The
sergeant saluted and declared him.
self ready for the business on which
ne had come. Seton had taken a stem
toward his friend, when the latter, his
pale face suddenly flushing, darted at
him.
Seton" he said in a low, fierce
voice, where's my wife,"
IN the intensity of his passion he
seized Seton by the shoulders and
shook him slightly.
Now, Sir Charles had come there
with great pity for Darlington in his
heart and a willingness to forget and
forgive the others insults and threats
but the soldier was as quick temnered
as the sailor, and his own face an.
sWered the ruddy flag in Darlington s
cheek.
Take your hand off me. Lord Car
f1ngton,' he cried, wrenching himself
free and springing backward. his own
hand upon his sword.
I've had one mans blood on INV
hands this morning" returned raw
lord, savagely, and l don't want to
have anothers, but, by heaven, if you
do not instantly declare to me what
you did with my wife, I'll strike Won
where you standr"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18

From London comes a story Of the
good old-fashioned stamp, a real life
romance, in which two WOrkhOuse
f0undlings have been translated to a
mansion of wealth and made heirs of
rich West End couple 1t seems al
most too good to be true, yet the
MarylebOne board of guardians have
given it publicity. About five weeks
ago letter was received by the work
house committee. 1t was evident the
writer was a cultured and wealthy
woman. I'VE have no children" said
the writer, and we are anxious to
adopt baby boy and girl Have you
any foundlings in your workhouse?"
in reply to a letter the writer called
She was handsome and fashionably-
dressed woman. They took her to the
children's ward and showed her two
little foundlingS, babies about fifteen
months old. They were plump, we'll
nourished, extremely pretty and
healthy children. How sweet they
are!" exclaimed the woman, fondling
the babies. What are their names?"
William Seymour and Mary Oxford"
was the answer, but the explanation
OF these aristocratic names was the
little ones had been found abandoned
in Seymour and Oxford streets. ave
shall have to change them," said the
woman, and she was prepared to take
them away then and there until it was
pointed out to her that certain legal
formalities must be complied with. A
member Of the board Of guardians
then paid visit to Kent, where is the
country seat Of the couple who wished
to adopt the children. Both made
stipulation that their name should not
be divulged. They offered to enter a
$500 bond for the care and mainte-
nance and education of the children.
The children shall be as our own
children" they said. The deed has
been drawn up and the babies adopt.
i've mother and father have signed the
papers by which two little waits ulti-
mately will become inheritors of a
large fortune. Such is destiny!
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18
farmers Educational
AND
cooperative Union
Of America
Farmers Who Farm,

The San Antonio Express believes
that farmers organizations should be
only for farmers who farm, as will
be seen by the following:
An organization of farmers has been
formed at Indianapolis of representa-
tlves of several states, which en-
bodies practically all of the basic
principles of the American society O:
equity. A prime requirement is that
every member of the association shall
be producing farmer and this means
that the association will exclude the
political farmer who has a purpose
to serve that has no relation to the
farming interests.
In the old days of the farmers
alliance the controlling factors in that
organization were not of the farming
class. Men who did not know whether
tomatoes were to be clasSed as fruit
or vegetables were active in the coun.
ellis Of the alliance, and particularly
loud in their denunciation of the
wrongs done to the farmer, without
an idea of practical suggestion as to
the remedy for any of the real ills
of which he complained. And so it
happened that the farmers alliance
quickly developed into a purely politi-
cal association in which the greed for
office OVershadoWed every other con-
slderation, and not long thereafter it
went to pieces.
The Farmers Union, which now
boasts large membership in Texas,
distinctly disavows any political char
acter and is neither putting forward
any candidates for office of it's own
nor giving the support of the organ.
lzatlon to any political propaganda
now pending. 1t is seeking to aid the
cotton grower in the matter of secur.
ing better returns for his labor through
concert and cooperation. Whether
its plan of operation appeals to the
Judgment of the conservative business
man or may be regarded as visionary
and ineffective, there is no question
as to the sincerity of purpose and the
ultimate good that may be accomplish
ed through persistent effort and
growing understanding of the prob
lens of production and distribution.
The ethics of equity suggest wis
dom and moderation along lines which
the night rider or the spirit of grasp
ing commercialism could never under
stand. Agriculture is largely the basis
or all prosperity, therefore the mer-
chant and the business man, the pro-
fessional man and the citizen gener-
ally must feel a keen interest in the
welfare of the farmer, but only the
practical farmer or the student of
agriculture knows the farmers needs,
as the farmer does or can be in close
sympathy with his efforts for such
Improvement in farm life and farmer
aspirations as pertain to the every
day problems which confront him
on the farm.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18

And I swear to you" cried Seton
whipping out his blade, that if you
come near me again I'll run you
through without benefit of clergy"
Sir Charles Seton began my lord
evidently mastering his feelings with
great difficulty, little do | care fol-
your threats, but | must have an an
sWer to my question. Lady earring
ton is known to have boarded that
merchant ship which was overhauled
| have no doubt, by the Britannia
knowing our navy as | do, have nc
hesitancy in believing that Lady Car
rington was taken from that ship;
that she was brought back to Ports
mouth on the Britannia, and has been
or Is now, under your care. Where is
she?"
Lord Darlington" returned Sir
Charles, standing upon a punctilio, 81
recognize no right in you to question
me and | decline to give you any reply
in your present condition."
"Will you reply to my sword S
point?' exclaimed my lord, passion
ately.
with pleasure said Sir Charles,
proudly, but perhaps | may say this
much. | don't know where your wife
is, or Mistress Slocum either. | wish
to God | did. She isn't under my pro-
lection as you insinuate."
That's lie." burst out my lord.
fiercely.
Good God" cried Sir Charles, step
ping forward menacingly.
"Charles,' said Darlington with a
sudden change of manner, you were
once my best friend, for Gods sake,
tell me where my wife isl"
you've insulted me publicly" cried
Seton, a man of slower temper, but of
quite as hot a disposition, once
aroused, as his former friend He
rocked nothing of my lords appeal.
He saw only the fearful insult that
had been hurled upon him. Draw
your weapon he exclaimed, extend
Ing his own blade so that the point
almost touched Carrington's breast.
My lord suddenly seized Seton's
sword by the blade with his naked
hand, and although the sharp edge bit
into his palm, with a quick jerk he
tore it from the surprised baronet,
who was naturally not expecting an
act Of that kind.
Tell me, tell me!' he cried. you
may kill me after that, or | you If
needs must be, but where is my
wife,"
Bernard, you're beside yourself
said Parkman, picking up Sir Charles
sword, "let me apologize to you, Sir
for my principal"
He bowed gravely and extended the
hilt toward Sir Charles. But Sir
Charles would not be pacified.
Tell your principal to make ready
at once" he continued, "or l shall
feel justified in cutting him down"
This can go no further, gentlemen"
now interpOsed the naval officer who
had come with Seton.
"And what business Is it of yours,
cried my lord, laying his
hand on his sword hilt and quite des-
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18

Inc employees Of the British shin.
building firm, the president of which
offered to take them into the business
on q profit-sharing basis if thew would
agree not to strike, have accepted the
offer. and will try the arrangement for
q year They evidently did not think
that the labor leaders who advised
them to reject the proposition were
safe guides.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18

If your county has no warehouse
rest not until one is built The cotton
warehouses of the South have paid
for themselves several times over a..
ready and this is only the beginning.
The business world realizes this, even
if some farmers do not.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18

SWe1ed Parkman, you must obey Or
ders. I've no doubt you can get Gle ,
but now the admirals word goes.
And did you, Sir Charles, provoh4
this quarrel knowing that | was bouLd
and fettered?"
"Damnation." cried Seton. "You
insult and insult and insult me. Give
him five minutes. Mr. McLear?"
"Nine!" said McLear with especial
emphasis.
Squad, attention." cried the ser.
geant
Darlington knew that the game was
up. Without another word. he seized
his sword by the blade and rendered
the hilt to McLear
That's we'll" said the lieutenant,
quickly, now, if you will enter the
carriage with me. And you, Sir
Charles"
Il wouldn't ride in the same car.
riage with him, curse him" returned
the baronet hOtly. Leave me here.
| shall get away. have some &C.
quaintance with Blythedale. and"
Very good said the officer turning
away.
Tell me one thing" said my Lord
Darlington as McLear approached the
carriage which my lord had already
entered, lis my wife-are there any
women aboard the Britanniao"
She is not there, she hasn't been
there"
Was there anyone taken from that
merchant ship"
mo one was aboard of her | heard
Collier say that those they sought
to seize from her had escaped"
Carrington's face lighted and then
fell, lighted at the thought that his
wife was not with Seton, fell that her
whereabouts was as much a mystery
to him as ever. He had wrOnged Sc
ton dreadfully. He was a proud man,
my lord, but something must be done.
Sir Charles Seton" he cried and
Seton turned and stepped toward him,
his face black with passion, but his
manner cold and composed. Il did
you an injustice I'm ready to atone
for it in any way you may decide If
ever | get free from this cursed ar
rest, but l cannot go away easy in
my mind without any apology"
mo apologies cried Sir Charles,
ARE adequate to such situation"
II suppose not returned my lord.
I've just done for Strathgate yonder,
perhaps fate'll get even by giving you
a chance at me- You know what
Strathgate said to me?" he continued
with one Of those quick changes of
manner to which he was subject. "As
he lay on the grass with half a fathom
of my blade in his breast, he cried out:
Darlington, you're damned foOi.'
It's true, Charles. Drive on, McLear."
he said, sinking back in the cushions
and turning his face away.
The two carriages rolled out of the
park rapidly leaving Seton staring in
amazement at the remarkable and
contradictory remarks of his former
friend.
When he recovered his equanimity
in some measure at least, the baronet
turned and walked toward the two
still busted about Strathgate. His
situation was so critical and there was
SO much to do that they had paid no
attention whatsoever to the exciting
incident which had just taken place
within earshot.
(TO BE CONTINUED.)
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18
Question Still Undecided,

Writers in magazines are still de.
batting the question as to whether
women are more responsible than
men for the low tone of modern liter
ature, not only as the writer's of books,
but as the readers. One writer sug.
gests that novelists should be licensed
and that they should give evidence OF
wholesomeness and purity of thought
before the coveted privilege to pub
lish could be obtained.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18
Cruel. Cruel.

The conductor on the surface car
was busily engaged in looking for
something on the floor under The graf.
ing of wood. A woman sat by, gazing
lntently at him. By and by he looked
up at her
Did you drop this quarter, madam"
he asked.
Yes she said quickly.
He handed it to her and walked
away and the watching passengers
tried not to laugh.
1t was a piece of in,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18
Try Il Once,

There is more actual misery and less
real danger in case of itching. skin
disease than any other ailment. Hunts
cure IS manufactured especially for
'hose cases. 1t relieves instantly and.
cures promptly. Absolutely guaran.
tee6
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18

Keep those coops we'll ventilated,
or perhaps we should say, get them
ventilated, but do not leave them
open for cats, skunks, weasels, etc.
Use little screen and You will be
sata.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18
Not She.

He-lf l kissed you. would you give
1t away to your mother?
She-Oh, no. ! don't think mamma
would want it.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18
For Headache Try Hicks Capudina

Whether from Colds. Heat Stomach or
Nervous troubles, the aches are speedily
relieved by Capudine. It's Liuuid-pleas-
ant to take-Ehects Immediately. 10, %
and SOC at Drug Stores
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1908-12-18

You may have observed that the
man who boasts that he can drink or
let it alone usually drinks.