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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08

SYNOPSIS.

The Escapade opens, not IN me TO-
nance preceding the marriage or Ellen
Slocum, Puritan miss. ana LoIu Lal-
rington of England, but in their he alIer
settling in England. The scene IS plaSeu'
lust following the revolution in CARING
ION castle in England. The Caningtons,
after a house party, engaged in a famlly
tilt Gcaused by jealousy. The attentions
of Lord Darlington to Lady tecllS anu
Lord Strathgate to Lady Carrlngton CON-
PEELED the latter to vow that s,e WIZ LAY,
leave the castle. Preparing to Tee, Lazy
Darlington and her chum Deporah, an
American girl, met Lord Strathgate at
two a. M, he agreeing to see them saleiy
away He attempted to take her 10 ms
castle, but she left him stunned IN the
road when the carriage met with an ac-
cident She and Debbie then struck out
for Portsmouth, where she intended TO
sail for America. Hearing news OF
Ellen's fight, Lords Darlington and seton
set out in pursuit. Seton rented lasl
vessel and started in pursuit. stra'nsate'
mouth. for which Darlington, Ellen and
Seton were also headed by different
routes. Strathgate arrived in Portsmouth
in advance of the others, finding mat
Ellens ship had sailed before her.
Strathgate and Darlington each hired a
small Yacht to pursue the wrong vessel.
upon which each supposed Ellen nad
sailed Seton overlook the fugitives near
Portsmouth, but his craft ran aground
inst as capture was imminent. Ellen won
the chase by boarding American Vessei
and foiling her pursuers. Carrlnstoh ali "a
Strathgate, thrown together by former
wrecking of latter's vessel. engaged In an
| impromptu duel, neither being hurt a
| 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 fugtives during tne
| night The two women escaped by agar
taking to the sea in small boat Lore
| Darlington is ordered to sea with his shll
but refuses to so until after meetins
Strathgate in a duel They fight in TN
grounds of Lord Blythedale's castle
Encounter is watched by, Ellen and Deb
bic, who have reached land and are II
| hiding. Darlington won bloody con
test at swords from Strathgate, Debbl
| and Ellen looking on and praying. for IN
latter's husband Darlington, immedl
ately following the duel, was placed un
der arrest for refusing to obey his ad
miral's orders and Ellen, who ha
swooned during the duel. awoke to mn
him gone Sir Charles Seton found Tn
fugitiyes, proposed to Debbie and wa
accepted. Dehbie, Ellen and Sir Charlie
made a plea to the king to spare Cai
rington. The king decides to grant a pal
don after promising Lady Carringto
that he would brighten the lord.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08

Farmers. and others, for that matter,
as we'll. must breed to type. They
must know what kind of horses they
wish to produce and strive to that
end, declares John Gilmer Speed In
Century magazine. To do this, they
should know what kind Of material Is
at hand, and how it can be used Here
is something that the United States
department of agriculture should 90.
And the war department might also
assist, for proper cavalry remounts are
difficult to secure. In European coun-
tries. where great standing armies are
maintained, there are not only govern
mental breeding farms, but the farm
ers are encouraged to breed army
horses by the giving Of prizes, and by
permitting goyernment-owned stations
of proper breeding to stand 10 ap'
proved stock at merely nominal 1ees'
IN Austria | have seen "nole losr'
ment of cavalry mounted on horses so
true to type that it would take study
and acquaintance to tell one morse
from another. In Germany the govern
ment has been breeding for the cav
airy since the time of Frederick the
Great, and with most satisfactory re-
suits. In these continental countries
much enterprise is shown in securing
the best blood that may be mad IL
other countries, not emitting the Des
ert Of Arabia, whence comes the best
and purest equine blood in all the
world. In this matter Of horse-breed
ing the Italians are not the least enter
prising, nor, by the way, are the tia
lians by any means inferior In tnell
Craftsmanship.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
PREPARED for the Worst.

Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota,
who had many supporters for the Dem.
ocratic nomination for president, was
asked what his attitude on the matter
was.
Why" he said, Il can best explain
nv attitude by telling you about
man | knew out west who went to
town one night and imbibed very free
" at the various bars.
He was weaving an uncertain way
homeward along the road when he al
most ran into large rattlesRafse that
was coiled in the road and rattfes ON
inously. He looked at the snake for
a moment and then drew himself up
as well as he could. II you are going
to strike, strike, drat ye,' he said. You
will never find me better prepared. "
Saturday Evening Post.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
Good Indication of Oil.

Eunice, Lr.-Manager S. A. Courtney
of the Wilfert Developing Company
reports work an the oil we'll near I'M
ice as progressing well. Monday, az
ter going through an eight-foot STRAIT
NV of rock at a depth of ESQ feet the
drill went a foot through blue gumbo,
when the drill dropped down several
feet in bed of quicksand and struck
a strong pressure of gas, which MADE
the thick, muddy water in the pipes
boil briskly. Mr.. Courtney thinks 1t is
good indication of Oil.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
The Best Razor Strop.

1.-THE best razor strop l ever had
was a piece of glass" said the club
barber. IAN old barber gave it tc
me. Unfortunately let it fall and it
broke, and l have never been able to
get one like it. There's some kink
in the grinding which l can't seem
to figure out. In these days good
razor strop is mighty hard thing tc
find and | would give good deal il
I could only get that piece of GROUND
glass back again. 1t sure did put q
cutting edge on the razor"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
THEN AND NOW
Complete Recovery from Coffee HIS

"About nine years ago my daagAter'
from coffee drinking, was on the verge
OF nervous prostration," writes Louis
Vile lady. she was confined fer the
most part to her home.
when she attempted trip aoWh
town she was often brought home IN
cab and would be Frustrated Tor Gays
afterwards.
con the advice Of her physician she
gave up coffee and tea, drank fes'uh'
and ate Grape-Nuts for breakfast
"she liked Postum from the very
beginning and we soon saw improve
ment. To-day she is in perfect heai'h.
the mother of five children, all OIL
whom are fond of Postum.
"She has recovered, is a memser Oh
three charity organizations and eiup'
holding an office in each. we give
Postum and Grape-Nuts the ereu' i0'
her recovery"
There's Reason"
Name given by Postum Co, ba'u0
Creek, Mich. Read, THE Reaa "
Wellville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. ~.
| one appears from time to time 80
sre genuine, true, and fusi OF n"As@-
interest
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
~ Reserve to Myself the Pleasure OF
Telling Her."

with every evidence of appreciation
of the kings ineffable condescension.
"How do you find yourself this morn
ing?' continued his majesty.
Very well, your majesty" said KEEP
hard.
"And you, Captain Beatty, and you,
sir?"
The gentlemen addressed bowed pro-
foundly.
I'VE are all fit for service against
any of your majestys enemies now,
as always" returned Kephard, with
another salute.
81 know that" said the king, kindly.
you have had pleasant voyage"
yes, your majesty
you brought with you on your ship
a prisoner"
Subject to your majestys pleasure,
of course" returned Admiral Kephard.
And what are the charges against
Lord Carrington?' asked the king.
| DlSOUCulclCS Vi oiuClO, ~
! turned the admiral.
Hath he been tried YETI"
mot yet, sir. A court-martial Is
ordered for tomorrow On the Brit
annia."
"And what will be the result O
their deliberations"
HE is sure to be found guilty, sir,
answered Kephard, gloomily.
Hum" said the king. "And tn
punishment"
Suspension, degradation, dismissa
) unless your majesty should be please
to mitigate the sentence"
"And what were the circumstance
: of the disobedience?"
, Admiral Kephard coughed an
2 looked embarrassed.
t "Out with it." said the king, blunt,
"He stayed from his ship to-ah-
|. fight duel
g How does he bear himself now
r continued the king, to Admiral Ke
II hard's surprise.
e He had expected violent outbur
O from his majesty. who thoroughly d1
s. approved of dueling.
It "Gloomily, your majesty, In shol
sir" the admiral burst forth, The
IS been damned beg your majesty
pardon, and yours, madam. 'Tis
in old sailors habit" he stammered
great confusion.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
EIectricity's Beginnings.

The term electricity" was defiVeu
from the Greek word meaning amber.
Electricity itself is earliest descrloeu
nv Theophrastus 1921 B. c. and Phny
60 A. d., who mention the power oi
amber to attract straw and dry feaves.
Dr. Gilbert of Colchester, physician 10
Queen Elizabeth (154O-16OS) may Do
considered the founder of the science
as he appears to have been the mrs.
philosopher who carefully repeated the
observations of the ancients ana APP
piled to them the principles Oh PM"
sophical investigation.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
LOUISIANA Ne VS..
Crescent City News Notes.

PRESBYTERIAN churches held annual
Joint communion at the FIRST church.
Prof. Lombard estimated that halt
of the grammar-grade children par
ticipated in school athletics.
viii Valnado may survive deadly
duel with Amacker
Rabbi Samuel Sale preached at First
Unitarian church.
Picayune Italian relief fund reached
$1,479.
Young Mems Hebrew Association
held annual meeting and election, with
Harold w. Newman again president.
Large turf delegation arrived from
San Antonio for Suburban Park race
meeting.
Music was stopped in restaurants
with bars attached.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
Gen. Grant says that his father dit

Gen. Grant says that his father did
not smoke to great excess until after
the capture of Tort Donelson. The
story went through the nation that
Grant had fought the battle with
cigar in his mouth. Friends congratu
lating him ON this, the first great vic
tory in his life, accompanied their
messages with boxes of cigars. The
hero was thus encouraged to smoke
more than was good for him. 1t is ar
extreme case Of the damaging effect O
the American treating habit.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08

AS II to supply want before 1t ex-
lists, Paris is already supplied with
roof station for aeroplanes in the very
center OF the city. The house is stu
ated at the corner of the Boulevard
Bonnie Nouvelle and belongs to a
wealthy architect, M. MORN, who has
taken time by the forelock. No flying
machines are, of course, in the habit
of landing on the top of this six-story
house as yet, but the tenants are
warned beforehand by clause in their
lease that they will not be entitled to
any compensation If, in the near fu'
ture, the roof is used as station OR
garage for "aerial vehicles" Mean
while the tenants are entitled to the
use Of the "terrasse" as roof garden
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
The UNEXPECTED.

The Judge was about to pass SEN
tence upon the condemned man.
In view of certain contingent cir
cumstances," he said, I'm inclined 10
treat you with leniency."
A yelled woman who was sitting at
a little distance suddenly burst into
tears.
Are you the prisoners wife," his
honor inquired.
The woman could only nod.
II think that in view of all these
mitigating influences" the Judge re-
sumed. Il will fix three years"
The yelled woman suddenly gasped.
1T amt half enough, judge; II ain :
half enough" she wildly shriehed
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08

That old adage, "The more haste the
less speed" finds exemplification in
the disaster in the Panama canal
zone. The dynamite explosion is at.
tributed to the desire On the part Of
some of the men to make the dirt
fly" which led to neglect of proper
precautions in handling the explosive.
Zeal is right and praiseworthy, but
when dealing with deadly materials il
should be properly tempered with pru
dence.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
Two Telephone Companies Merged.

Winfield LATHE consolidated
North Louisiana and Southwestern
Telephone Companies are chartered
under the name of the Southern Tel
ephone Company The Southwestern
has a line from Shreveport to Beau
mont The North Louisiana lines run
between Minden and Jena, Eldorado
and Winfield, Magnolia and Natchlto-
cbes. and Winfield and ColfaX.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
CHAPTER xxl.-Continued.

Eyes, your majesty" answered Ell
len, enough to last me all my life
why, here's promise of a pretty
reconciliation" said the king, with
rising infection in his voice, turning
to his wife.
The old woman nodded.
Forgive him your majesty she
said kindly. Il will warrant ne Will
not forget the experience"
King George was not very brilliant
man. Even Ellen, anxious to view him
in the most favorable light because
of her petition, could see that, but
he had a brilliant idea at that mo-
ment. He stood thinking, his plain
face Frightening with a smile, and
when he smiled he was really quite
winning. He looked so honest, so
true, and so good, if he were stupid,
that Sir Charles and Deborah could
not help smiling with him; beside,
it's etiquette to smile and to froWn
with the king, whether he be wise or
foolish.
Ellen did not smile. She had too
much at stake. She waited in lovely
appeal, tears trembling in her eyes.
color wavering in her cheeks, her
bosom heaving, her hands out
| stretched
Il have it," said the king, at last.
Rise, madam; your husband shall suf-
fer nothing worse than reprimand
and a fright"
Lord Darlington is brave man,
said Ellen, you couldn't brighten him
sir"
Not even with the prospect of los
ing your returned the king, rather
shrewdly.
But, sir, that would break my heart
want him pardoned that may have
him again." exclaimed the poor wife
piteously.
The king threw back his head an,
laughed a truly royal laugh.
so you shall, my DEAR he cried
reaching his hand up and patting he
on the shoulder, for she was tale
than he. Leave it to me. My lor
shall be frightened out of his wit
: and yet have you in the ent
! | shall arrange it. Sir Charlie
take the ladies to Windsor Mi
tress Deborah, when you MARI
: this young soldier here, you becom
t my subject. How likes your hi
G American blood that. mistress?"
l. Your majesty" answered Debora
n rising to the occasion and puttir
9 for the nonce her Americanism in h
pocket, utterly reckless of what Ed
Brewster might think, since you ha
;. acted with such royal generosity
- Ellen-Lady Darlington and her h,
10 band ! mean, can view the prospe
10 with equanimity"
D. She courtesied deeply before him
ID she spoke.
The king laughed again. He was
high good humor
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
LYONS Killed His Wife.

Morgan City, La.-Crazed by jeal-
ousy, Alexander Lyons Monday night
shot his wife six times, killed her in
stantly with 32-caliber revolver. De-
tective Stafford arrested Lyons and
conveyed him to the county Jail to
await the action of the grand jury.
Lyons was employed by grocery firm.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
proceed, Kephard," said the king,

smiling, "but no more or that.
"Carrington has been fool re-
sumed the old warrior flushing deeply |
under his tan. he had the sweetest |
wife on earth and was ashamed OF !
her and flirted with another woman
who couldn't hold a candle to her.
and she ran away. in her innocence
getting Lord Strathgate to assist her
Strathgates motives were-Well, your
majesty will understand. She es-
capped from him. Darlington pur-
sued him. They fought
so | have been informed said the
king.
Very we'll, your majesty. then
there's nothing for me to do but to
beg YOU to be merciful to the young
man. | think he's heartily sick and
sorry of it now, and only wants his
wife. He's one of the best officers
in the service, 1t would be pity to
degrade him, and to tell the truth, |
love the lad dearly. Won't your ma
iestv be a little easy with him--a
nominal punishment? We can't al
ford to overlook the affair entirely.
"Hark ye," admiral said the king.
"Gentlemen-' he turned to the other
two sailors-"I commit her majesty
to your tender Offices. Admiral Keep
hard and | will have word or two
alone. Come, admiral.
The king turned as he spoke and
walked out of ear. shot, the admiral
numbering along in his wake. They con-
suited together animatedly for few
moments, the king smiling, not to say
grinnng, if so unroyal word may be
used about majesty. Suddenly the Old
| admiral burst into a roar OF laughter.
He lifted his hand and slapped 1t
down on his leg. For a moment the
king had thought in his enthusiasm ne
meant to clap him on the shoulder.
The admiral beloved out IN a
voice that could have been heard a
half mile away in gale OF wind:
"'Fore God, your majesty, tbs
noble idea, a royal JEST"
Think you it will work. said the
king as he walked back to the other
group.
Excellent, in faith
and you will carry it QUIZ
ITO the very letter, sir. To-morro"
your majesty
And let no inkling of your purpose
come to the prisoner"
None. sir, and the lady, your ma
iesty, what of herr
~ reserve to myself the pleasure o
, telling her." returned the king.
And have we leave to WITHDRAW
, now. your majesty" asked the ac
: miral, as they approached the othe
/ group.
GO and go quickly, Kephard. sal
r the king, extending his hand again.
: would that | could be there and Sc
. the denouement."
Y But your majesty can see some c
it at least said Kephard, IF you wi
board the Britannia any time to-moI
row. and indeed you would vastl
honor us; the men would be like
die for JOY at such a visit You coul
at least watch the prisoner take HI
departure
I'll do it," said the king. AT wha
time?"
"At your majesty's convenience,
course: but the tide GIBBS at ii ocloc
and that would be a suitable TIN
for"
The king raised his hand.
4 AT II o'clock, six bells, you call
\ don't you?"
7 Eyes, your majesty
y 81 shall be there. Don't betray me
: "By no means, your majesty, 7
z turned the admiral.
), And making their salutations al
< obeisances to their majesties, the HUI
. party withdrew, leaving the king
high glee as he explained to his gr'
little consort the details of his spo
OF i've plan.
mo DIT C,ONTJNJJED.)
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
supportino the Aristocraey.

Senator Tillman, discussing Rterna'
tional marriages the other day, said
pertinently:
What are we coming to? A frieh'
NJ mine. an arrant foe to monafcnies
roared out in speech last week:
Downtrodden as they are Abroad l
still fail to understand how they can
endure to be taxed to support hse, eA.
trayagant and dissolute royal families.
Then my friend wiped his heatea
brow, and, hurrying home. sent ID d
stock assessment of $4,000 in oroer
to help the president of the DASH rail-
road purchase a titled son-in-law.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
Grand jury for Lake Charles.

Lake Charles, La.-Judge Overton
has appointed ]. C. Lebleu, I. A
Hawaii. w. G. Moeling, Tom Escobas
and A. B. Derouen jury commissioners
and directed them to summon grand
Jury for Feb. Is, and petit jury for the
weeks beginning March l, S and 10,
and fixing regular terms of court here
after for the third Monday of January
and the second Monday of June OF
each year.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
Prohibition in VermiIIion Parish.

Abbeviile, La.-Prohibition went in
to effect in Vermilion parish at mid
night on Dec. 81, and so far as known
is being strictly observed. Eight So
looms went out of business in Able
Vile, two in Gueydan and Kaplan and
one each in Erath and Mauriceyllle,
fourteen in all.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08

1.-THE cheapest houses at Bournville,
England, rent for only $3.50 a month,
which includes taxes and water rates.
Such a house contains five rooms and
a wonderful folding bath, which stands
up like cabinet when not in use.
Clerks and artisans, however, general.
ly pay about $3.50 a month for seven
rooms and an eighth of an acre."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08

Take care of her, Sir Charles.
These Americans are OF rebelllous
breed. you know
your majesty" said Ellen, i think
This will be peaceful couple. The
affair began by the reading together
by the two of BaXter's Saints Rest
IT'S a goodly volume, we'll writ
and by a learned and godly man,
said the king, gravely, land It's a good
omen. You may kiss the queen
hand, if you will" he continued, and
this was the sign manual of Georges
approval of the two women, for nal
he believed Ellen other than she was
he had never allowed her to approach
his homely but beloved little WIFE
Now. Sir Charles he resumed, attei
the obeisances had been performed,
take the ladies to the castle ana
await my return. Send one OF my
gentlemen-in-waiting to me by the
way. after you reach the castle.
Ladies. wish you good morning.
The king, like the little gentleman
he was. dotted his hat CALAMITY to the
two ladies as Sir Charles, saluting pro-
foundly, led them away.
A great weight was taken from Ell
lens heart. The king, who possessed
the power of life and death over his
soldiers and sailors, had promised to
free her husband and restore him to
her arms. Punishment, trouble, dit
ficulty, were to intervene, but the end
was certain and Ellen was content tc
wait.
The gentleman-in-w waiting presented
himself to the king, who had stood
quietly under the trees talking AMI
matedly with his wife and chucklins
with pleasure at the idea that hac
come to him.
The Britannia arrived in the
Thames last night, did she not?'
Yes, your majesty"
And my message directing Admira
Kephard to present himself was trans
mitted?"
Yes, your majesty"
"The admiral is at Windsor?'
"He is, your majesty
bid him to come to me here unde
the trees. / have something to sa
to him."
Yes, your majesty" returned tn
euuerry, bowling and withdrawn
rapidly.
And presently old Admiral keI
hard, in full uniform, attended b
Captain Beatty and Lieutenant Co
lier, came rolling along the walk. A
the admiral and his subordinates S;
! luted and prepared to kneel, the kin
l motioned to them to rise. If were
cruelty to make a fat old man llk
: Kephard, trussed up like a turke
\ cock in tight uniform, kneel down
d the ground out in the open air.
2 "You need not kneel, admiral, NJ
e you. gentlemen" said the king, e
:. tending his hand to kephard, WI
n bent over it and kissed it heart.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
Lake Charles Trustee Resigned.

Lake Charles, La. j. Nelson,
member of the city school board, has
sent his registration to Gov. Sanders,
owing to his removal to Bogalusa. The
city school board at meeting Monday
arranged to carry on the city schools
for the full nine months term.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
Status of the School Fund.

Napoleonville, La.-Superlntendent
s. A. Alleman has finished his report
covering the receipts and expenditures
of the public schools of the parish for
the wear 1908. The report shows that
the public fund started with a balance
of s1.7O7.29 Jan. !, 1908, and that the
receipts from all sources for the year
1908 amounted to $29,O71.4S.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1909-01-08
Louisiana Rice Growers.

Crowley, La.-President w. B. Cab
bert of the Louisiana Rice Growers
Association has called meeting Of
the rice farmers of Louisiana to be
held at the city hall in Crowley at 2
D. m. Saturday, Jan. 16.