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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

were going dirt cheap. Two ladies beside him com
miserated because they wouldn't have enough
Gentlemen and ladies'" the auctioneer went on
solemny. IF had this article in Chicago or New
York it would bring one hundred dollars one hun
dred dollars. You couldn't duplicate it at retail
for less than two hundred 1t is the finest piece OF
art glass shown in your city
"Can get one hundred dollars? Ninety? Eighty?
seventy-1ve dollars? Can get sixty? Fifty? Give
me forty; thirtyline: thirty"
Fifteen dollars!" came hating voice from
beside Jones'
Jones was interested. He sensed bargain
Had he. known that when the auctioneer said
'thrty-line" 1t signal to the shill beside
Jones to bid $50 with line through It, or fifteen
actual dollars he would not have been 80 enthu
siastic.
SIXTEEN" "Seventeen!" Half" Eighteen"
staccato offers punctuated the atmosphere after the
auctioneers encouragement.
The little man beside Jones shook his head
sadly.
Gee, it's gone beyond me-" he sighed turning
to Jones; it'll go dir cheap, too. II you could buy
that for $50 it'd be bargain, sure enough"
Twenty eight is the last bid" walled the auc.
tioneer. why you could take 1t out and pawn
1t for more than that"
Jones thrilled as the auctioneer turned to look
squarely at him.
You'd give thirty, wouldn't your" no cried
Jones gulped and nodded.
The auctioneer skfuy led up to the grand
landing by taking offers of "thrtysix" and thirty
seven" from members of his troupe He had fell
out his man carefully and knew that $40 would bs
Jones's limit.
"Will you give me forty?" he said simply, In ,
level tone, leaning far over the showcase
Jones hestated, guped and then nodded hi
head abruptly.
Jones was pleased with his bargains until h
got home and his wife told him he could get tn
same punch bowl for $40 anywhere and that tn
other stuff was worthless
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

Alfalfa in various forms is to be
served at banquet in Colorado.
Now who is brother to the oxY
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

Western farmers are returning 10
the effete east to buy up the deserted
farms Of that section.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

Goose-bone prophets are Of the
opinion that this winter will stretch
out as long asa British election,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

When women are required TO Sit
on juries they should be permitteo 10
bring their knitting,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

Another thing. that will make NIL
yankee famous is a woman police
man"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

So Stocking has been on the
street, has he? What is he speculat
ing on?"
Just at present believe. he Is
specializing on how much longer he
will be on the street"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

Why worry over good roads Wheh
we are all on the verge. of taking to
wings?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

When doctors graft it is folly. to
be sick.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03
THE PROPRIETOR

rom line to line, We find
In nearly every state
from one to forty cities
supporting temporary
auction swindles. Few
are permanent; it is a
mushroom bus!ne S 8
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03
Letter 20
nr. kilne- & Co |
BinghRmtou, \. Y. |
Prove What Swamp,Root WIN Do For zoe

Prove What Swamp-Root WiIl Do For ZOE
Send to Dr. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, n. Y, for q sample bottle. 1t wiz
convince anyone. You viii also receive
booklet Of valuable information, telling
all about the kidneys and bladder When
writing, be sure and mention this paper.
For sale at all drug stores. Price fifty
cents and one-dollar,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

Led by the Nose. 80
"Pa, what is a leading woman
ANY woman, my son. - oos'o'
Transcript.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

ono in his pccket: so his eyes continually
roved toward the cut glass in little Japanese
cabinet.
He didn't know 1t, but before he was IN the
place two minutes, while the auctioneer was
irving to feel him out" with the watch. one
of the shils had noticed Joness interest in cut
glass. and had called the auctioneers attention
to the fact by touching the cabinet sgnif,
cantly
The auctioneer, on his perch above them
all had control OF the situation. He noted
the signal from the shill. jotted down mentally
that Jones wanted cut glass and knocked
down the watch he had been experimenting
with to one of the shils for ruinous price
which was all helpful in showing Jones that
a shrewd man could pick up bargain If he
laid low attracted no attention and bided his
time
Sold for six ninety. Put 1t with the other
goods for Mr.. A. Deposit sufficient" the auc
tioneer cried to the pretty cashier
glass The auctioneer did not look toward him
once to give him a chance. The piece was
knocked down for $3.50 1t was frightful bar
gain. Jones would have given SIS for 1t him
self But the auctioneer passed abruptly to thu
next article.
Jones pressed forward this time as a gor
geous punch bowl was put up. He heard var1
Gus EXPLANATIONS around him, all tending t
give him confidence in the fact that thing
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

The word "shill," or "shtl-
liver" in full, Is Of indie
terminate origin. 1t is
synonymous with cap
per-" booster" ringer"
dummy" STOOL" stool
pigeon" and Outside
man." all technical slang
titles for the shabby crea-
ture, the human buzzard.
who picks UP his foul liv-
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

a misrepresented article. These bogus HuFt1o'1
are more harmful to us as a nation than all the o!".
line lotteries, policy games, maoTder takes al"
circus gratis including gold bricks and Shei! games
combined.
They are not honest. They play "heads we WILL
tails you lose" Uncle Sam doesn't want 10 oIlns Wy
his boys in the business; yet he countenahceS IT,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

sor,t believe YOU gentlemen would give s25'
% aoo st,tue Of liberty do a SaIome daDceS TWO
dollars hid oh. shill TWO dollars"
ZONES, your outof.town friend is nndecldeo
ubathar to GO IN or not; but at that moment a
follow near the door shakes his head to seem
ing stranger beside him and says in low voice
ITS a shame. Things are going for nothlns
Wish T had the price to buy some or that cut
glass It'll sell for a song.
Jones overhears and is interested He 'hlhhs
the mind of everybody in that store Is centereo
m the opera glasses, going so cheap he smiles
at their rapt attention and the auctioneers marc
,nck complaints. The smile would disappear IN
stantlv If he knew that he himself was the sole
concern of the eight minds in that audience, and
the auctioneer. He would be furious If he kne"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1911-02-03

whole sale of the opera glasses was ohoi' ''"'
onaer saw Jonesey looking in he Immediately transmitted
t to the shl nearest the door by saying on sh casu
bs sneech Jones had heard the word so natura
an select it with suspicion from the auconeers arsoh anu
nothing when the the door remarked about cut
glass bargains, ,.., = 49,. o,oss
Az matter of fact Jones Interested In cut glass
His wife liked and occasionally he invested IN some
being the nearest he could get to diamonds
So he sauntered in casually and watched with an
rsed smile the frantic auctioneer trying to sell watch
Jones wasn't interested in watches He had
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
NORTHWESTERN MEMS PART
Nearly All Cast Their Votes Auslns
Agreement.

Washington. April 22.-Represents.
tive Hammond of Minnesota was oDs
Of the eleven Democrats who yots
against the Canadian reciproctt
agreement in the house. The Mime
sotan resisted all the demands mad
upon him by the Democratic leader
to stand in line for the bill repora
favorably by the committee on wan
and means, of which he is a membs
Representatives Davis, VolsteMl
STEVENSON and Lindbergh vota
against the Canadian bill. as they did
in the last congress. Representative
Stevens, Miller and Nye, consisted
with the record they made on the sub
ject few months ago, voted for al
madam reciprocity.
Representative Sydney Andersen Il
the First district, the raw recruit d
the delegation, voted against u
agreement.
representatives Martin and Burl|
of South Dakota and Hanna an|
Helgesen of North Dakota VOID
against the bill.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
Sweetness That Never Pals.

During a sIeepless night the Vizier
Mujjeduddin Kumija dispatched his
slave, Bedruddin Ejas, to bring him
sweets. The slave procured a copper
Kettle heaped with many kinds Of
fruits and sweets, and Mujjeduddin
began to eat.
You relish them. my master?" asked
the slave.
The viZier shrugged his shoulders.
these fruits are sweet-for the mo-
ment," he said. but show me "A fruit
the sweetness of which will endure
even unto the judgment day"
"Such fruits there are, my MASTER"
cried the slave and FASTENED toward
the Mesched Husa, where he awoke
the starving orphans In the house of
Alvin and led them forth into the
room Of his master. Overjoyed, the
famished children devoured the fruits.
Look. oh, my MASTER" said the
slave. Here you see fruits the sweet
ness of which endures unto the judg-
ment day"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
A c.rtoar.phie Curiosity.

Catherine de- Medici once entertained
the ambition Of acquiring both North
and South America as appendages 10
her crown, and with that object in
view she dispatched couple Of her
representatives to the scene of opera.
'tions. The northern section of the en-
,terprise was committed to the charge
of the queens favorite, Troilus de
Mesgonez, who was adorned with the
title OF viceroy of France and sailed
from Havre with large feet, only to
be wrecked In the Atlantic. Another
Strozzi, was commissioned to
capture South America, but he was
no more fortunate than Mesgonez, for
he was killed at the Azores. These
happenings, however, took a long time
TO reach the ears Of Queen Catherine,
and In the meantime she nursed her
dreams and prepared map on which
'the new world of the north" and .the
new world Of the south" figured as
colonies OF France. This photographic
Is among the map treasures
Of the National library In Paris.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
TMo Little Bills

Robert was in the habit of expecting
reward for every little service At the
end OF the week he made out a "bill''
to his mother and carefully laid it
where her eyes would fall upon it.
The items were as follows:
Mother Owes to Robert.
Five cents for running errands.
Five cents for being good"
That evening there appeared beside
Roberts plate paper upon which was
written:
Robert owes mother, for years of
happiness, nothing; for nursing him
through long illnesses, nothing; for do
ing good to him, nothing"
Thoroughly ashamed of himself.
Robert ran TO mother, threw his arms
around her and sobbed:
Mother, will do everything 1 can
for you after this. and I'll never ask
you to give me anything but just
love."-ORaha World-H Herald.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
TWENTY-FIVE MEN
ENT0MBED IN Mine
Little Hope Of Rescue Of Work.
ers in West Virginia Pit

Elk Garden, w. Va, April 25.-
Twenty-Five miners are entombed in
OFT mine No. of the Davis Coal and
Coke company here, the result OF an
explosion, and little chance is held
out for the rescue of any Of them
alive, because of the tons of debris
that have thus far impeded the prog
ress of the rescuers. 1t cannot be
learned yet whether the explosion was
caused by dust or gas. Officials of the
company say they never have known
their mines to be gaseous.
AS soon as the accident became
known Superintendent Robert Grant
organized rescue corps of the miners
on duty.
The party had not advanced far into
the workings before it discovered il
would take several days to dig through
the heaps Of roof coal and slate that
had been loosened by the explosion
II then was decided to effect an en-
trance near the probable point of the
explosion by cutting through the wall
Of an adjoining mine owned by the
same company.
In striking contrast to the usual
mine explosions tae victims in this
case. with one exception, are Ameri-
cans
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
Easy 10 Please.

49," said his girls papa furiously,
'you think you could make my little
girl Arethusa happyT'
The young man considered his pro-
spective pa-in-law. who had govt and a
face like a fire engine and an eighty
horsepower temper.
"She's been happy with you, sir,
hasn't she?" the young man asked.
II think so, my boy-I think So" re-
piled his girls papa. II certainly
think so. / think SO certainly. I'm
certain think SOL
WELL" chimed in the young man
sweetly, IF she's been happy with
you l certainly think 1 can make her
happy. / think so. / think so GER
tainly. I'm certain i think so.r
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27

do anything In his power to relieve Mr..
Craven Of his share. But" he added,
II fear no denial will avail as to the
principal character. though. IL you like,
think he can deny your part in 1t in
way that will be believed"
LET the matter stand as it is" said
Craven. "Since have been his lord
ships secretary thus far will remain
in his service during the rest of the
voyage"
From that time until after the ship
left the Hawaiian Islands 1t was OBJ
served by those who noticed Mr.. Cra-
ven's attentions TO Miss Cunningham
that he was not with her as much as
before. This was not the lady's fault.
Mr.. Craven, from the day she showed
disappointment in having learned that
he was the secretary Of very unat-
tractive nobleman. was very chary Of
her attentions. Moreover, he made no
further denial of the story. But as
time wore on and Miss Cunningham
found the days very long and the voy-
age very tedious without his society,
she encouraged him to return to her
side when she was on deck and showed
by her manner that If she had not for
gotten his position she ignored ii.
Some time before the ship reached
San Francisco it was evident to the
passengers that If the earl was going
to America for a wife his secretary
need not look for one there. having
found one on shipboard. Then all Of
sudden there was a noticeable flut-
ter In the Cunningham family. and
Mr.. Craven and Mr.. Cunningham were
seen in conference on the after deck.
where there was no one to hear them
From that time till the end of the voy-
age. which was but few days. there
were unmistakable signs that Mr.. Cra-
ven had. or would. become a part of
the Cunningham family.
Whats the matter with your lord
Ship" said Peterson. slapping Sully on
the back. You're going to America
for wife. and your secretary has got
one right under your nose aboard
ship"
my dear fellow" replied the earl.
my secretary costs but a few thou
sands Any woman who gets me must
come down with Millions"
They both laughed merrily and went
into the smoking room for refresh
ments.
The day before reaching port the
captain. as is usual on liners, gave a
dinner to the passengers. When coffee
was brought on he rose and said:
Ladies and gentlemen. there has
been joke perpetrated by some good
fellows among you for amusement.
Not wishing you to go ashore deceived.
they desire me to say that the Earl Of
Camberwell is really Mr.. Sully, and
Mr.. Sully has given me his word Of
honor TO that effect.
Nevertheless we have had real
nobleman aboard. From the first /
have been aware that Mr.. Craven is
Baron Craven. distinguished British
traveller. He is not going to the States
! for a rich wife. for he is very rich
himself Besides, from appearances he
has found one aboard this ship. In
deed. am authorized to make the an
nouncement to you"
All looked for Craven and the Cum
ninghams. Then 1t was noticed for
the first time that they were not in
their accustomed seats.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
SleepwaIking.

Somnambulism has been a mystery
and a matter of discussion to the med
ical profession since the days Of the
ancients. They knew as well as we
all now know that there is such u
thing as somnambulism, or walking In
the sleep. They attempted to explain
1t just as modern medical science has
been endeavoring to explain 1t ever
since. But as 1t was then SO it is now.
There are so many explanations that
even the physician is puzzled to decide
which to accept.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27

The elevator was waiting for pas
sengers on the ground floor Of the sky
scraper when an excited woman fut-
tered over to the man running 1t.
docs this car go up?" she inquired.
breathless.
mo. madam" said the elevator man,
unperturbed, this is a crosstown car"
New York Times.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
TeIephona Limo.

$50 Miss Hayo. the telephone
orator, has broken her engagems
with your"
yep. After she got my number
handed the presents back. put out
little white, shapely hand
"Well?"
"And said Ring OFF, st. Paul y
patch.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
MARTIAL LAW At MUsCATINE
Streets Deserted and Places Of Amuss.
ment Closed.

Muscatine, Ia, April 25.--Muscatine
experienced the most quiet night in
its history. At o'clock, pursuant to
the military orders, the streets were
deserted. All places of amusement
were closed and the downtown streets
were almost in darkness. Announce
ment has been made at headquarters
that Company B Of Davenport and
Company M of Fairfield will be or
dered here and the local company will
DO relieved.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
No Trust Decisions Yet.

Washington, April 25.--The supreme
court Of the United States concluded
its weekly duty Of handing down de-
cisions without announcing opinions
In either the Standard Oil or tobacco
suits under the Sherman antitrust acs.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
Tn. Turkish Soldier. Fatalism.

Inc turkish soldiers Fatailsm'
The lethargy Of mind which Is
mental habit Of the Turkish soldS
the personal expression Of fatalisn
a most valuable quality In its way
1t means that its possessor Is alvj
COO. and collected. grumbles little
has marvellous endurance. II Is
to all forms of panic. just as 1t Is .
to a conspicuous elan. II the TurI
soldier never goes very fast. be
goes very slow. Except by the
trained or most dashing troops
bad to London Spectator.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
SCORE OF PEOPLE KILLED
Passenger Train PIunges Down Gorge
In South Africa.

Cape Town April ga passenger
train on the Kooeira railroad plunged
TO destruction in rocky gorge $50
feet deep through the collapse of the
Blaaukrantz bridge, thirteen miles
from Grahamstown.
Twenty-one passengers were carried
down with the coaches and killed.
Their bodies were torn to pieces
and inextricably mixed with the de
bris OF the cars which were ground to
splinters.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
Minneapolis Wheat.

Minneapolis, April 24.-wheat--
May, s6Ac; July. s7x0s7Nc; Sept.
Ssxc. On track--No. hard, $1.O0H;
No. Northern, ssA @ssAc; No. 2
Northern. s60ssAc; No.~a Northern.
9309exc.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
IRON WORKERS RETAIN
Have Three Arrested on char9s
kidnapping MeNamara.

Indianapolis, April 25.-W'
Drew, counsel for the Building
tors association; w. J. Ford, .
ant district attorney OF Los AnsI
and Frank Fox, chauffeur, wss|
rested on afiidavits charging ]
with having kidnapped ]. j. Mcsj
N. secretary treasurer Of the
national Association OF Bridge
Structural Iron Workers.
The men were arrested on
issued In the court OF Justice
Peace Manning after afidayits ~
them had been made by an au'
for Mcnamara.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
Reciprocity Bill In Senate.

Washington, April 25.-The Cam
dian reciprocity bill was conveys
from the house to the senate and Wit
out comment was referred to the con
mittee on finance. 1t cannot be taxa
up until the organization of the CO.
mittee is completed.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27

st. Paul. April 24.--Cattle Good to
choice steers. $5.5006.O0; fair to good,
&6.0006.b0: good to choice cows and
heifers. $4.5095.25; veals. $4.2505.75.
ogs-$5.7005.90. Sheep-wethers
@l.x604.65; ysarlings. $l.2505.0o;
lambs, ,5.000575.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
GRAIN AND PROVISION PRICES


Duluth, April 24.--wheat-To arrive
! and on track-No. hard. ssMc; No.
- vNorthern. 95Hc; No. 2 Northern,
: se6ssc: May. s7ssc; July. sshc; Sept.
s 903c. Flax. Sass.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
jam.

"Oh, isn't this an awful jam?"
Said Annabel to me
When we were crowding on the ira
In close proximity.
I looked at her and said, mo. ma,
It's not the awful kind,
But just the sweetest kind OF jarf
That ever l could find!"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
A Purist.

visitor--Isn't either of your pare
home, Martha?
Martha-No. ma'am. Ma has g
for an hours sitting at the photog
piers. and pa has gone for an af1
moons straddle on his horse.-Judgd
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27

Chicago, April 24.--wheat-May.
oo3k0 soxc; July. s7hc; Sept. sssk
0oeAc' Corn--May, 51kc; July. 52,s
0S1xc; Sept, 53kc. 0ats--May,
11x O31xc: July, 313kc; Sept. S1xc.
ctIpMay, $685.; July. $14.S7. but
- Creameries. 15021c; dairies. rs
01oa NGgs-1lo17c Poultry--Tur-
k1yn, 1<c: Chicken. 14c.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27

Cntcoco. April 2l-- Cattle -Beeves,
- ~ e.6o; TEXAS steers. 3l.so05.55:
F1ou11ro e(eers. 34.s005.75: stockers
- foo1efn, $4,000 SIS; cows and
&oslo ~ .680k75 calves. el.750e.-
5 Horu Light. }5.8506. 30: mixed.
q a = a.; heavy. }5E506 Is; rough.
q ~ r %; 6oqd 70 choice heavy. S.
- 81; pfrs, @5,000s.16 sheep-
!. ~ (2.o as; yearlings, e<.soG
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27
Reminders.

Mrs. Meek-Sausages are so q
cious. Have you ever tried that
kind?
Mrs. Cleek-Only once. My husDa
is such a golf fiend he won't eat 4
find but the links.-Boston Transcr'
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27

Gushing Lady-I hear you've been
away for your health, professor. Mu-
sical Lion-Yes. I've been at Marien-
bad taking the baths. Cushing Lady
Reallyi That must have been change
Tor youi-London Opinion.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1911-04-27

Pure
sofa Nd
Contest
the cou
local ba |
age of
test.