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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
LARGEST JUDGMENT IN H|STORY;
A $1,200,oo0 JUDGMENT AGAINST
A. S. BlGELOW.
The Fine Will Total Up $4,000, 600.
Victor in Suit Is Old Dominion
Copper Company

Neutrality-suspicious. of the largest
Judgments against an individual ever
decreed by the supreme court of the
United States was announced Tues
day against Albert S. Bigelow of Bos-
ton, He will be called upon to pay a
Judgment of $1,2O0,0O0, together with
the interest, which probably will bring
the total to $2,500,000
The victor on the suit is the Old
Dominion Copper and Smelling Com
pany. BigeloW and Leonard Lewiston
of New York promoted the company,
and while owning its stock sold it Ger,
tain properties at an enormous profit
Then they sold their stock to the in,
n0cent public" and the company, un
der the control of the innocent
stockholders, then sued Lewiston, in
New York, for the profits The com
pany lost.
Then Bigelow was sued by the com
| pany in Massachusetts and the courts
| of that state laid down the far-reaCh
/ ing principle that the company, NJ
longer controlled by its promoters
could rescind its contract to purchase
the property. from them and max,
Bigelow accountable Consequent.
Bigelow was directed to pay the com
pany $1,200,900.
Corporation lawyers are in a guam
Diary as to the law. The court in 1870
affirmed the New York decision
which held the company could no
thus recover, while Tuesday it like
wise affirmed the Massachusetts de
cisi0n, which allowed it to recover.
The decision dealt exclusively wit
the question whether the MassS
chusetts court was controlled by tn
New York decision under the "fu
faith and credit clause" of the const
tuition. The Massachusetts courts wi
be called upon to enforce the JUDI
ment
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
"siIent Actors" Not Silent.

Ten.cent grand opera is fast near
ing reality.
A patent was granted last week to
G., Milton of London, Eng, for COM
bfning a photograph and moving
picture machine, so that they will op-
crate in absolute harmony.
AS soon as this patent Is placed
on the market, it will in all probable
ity mean that moving picture shows
will soon have monographs in their
houses, and will reproduce the words
or songs of the now silent actors
Of the same time that the film Is be
ing projected on the screen.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
balloon Forced to Land.

ST Louis, Mo.-Van Hoffman anu
cant.;n FOREMAN were forced to land
a. Poseville on account of storm
They left San Antonio, Tex SUNDAY
IN balloon. The Lahm Cup Is now
Mold nv A, R. Hawley, Rosevilie Is
in warren County, 1877 miles nor'h -,
e. e. Io,is. It is about 900 miles on
~ Nv dir line from San Antonio HaW'
low, a record is 1,17ls miles. Neither
balloonist was injured.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
Ghost T ak.

Aunt Caroline came running into
the dining room, her kinky hair on
end
Misses" she gasped, Il done met
a ghost out dar by de WELL
You must have been mistaken
Caroline" said the lady of the house
There aren't any such things as
ghosts"
Aunt Carolina drew herself VI
haughtily.
"Dey amt, amt dey? Well, wha'
would you say if l tole you this 'ur
done spoke to me? Yessum, heeret
him"
Why. what did he say" I
Say" shifted the dusky mistress
of the meals, how you specs | know
neber learned desc here daid Ian
gwiches."
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
To Revive House Plants.

Charcoal and a small quantity OF
potash mixed to fine powder and
fed to the roots twice week for a
few weeks will revive a dropping or
dying house plant. This seems to act
as tonic and has been tried several
times with good effect. In less than
a months time the plant will take on
new life and flourish vigorously if al
the necessary elements are not out Of
the soil.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
A Quarter Century

Before the public Over five million free
samples given. away each year. The con-
slant and increasing sales from samples
proves the genuine merit of Aliens Foot.
Ease, the antiseptic powder to be shak ken
into the shoes for Corns, Bunions, Aching,
ewollen,- Moist, Tender feet. Sold every
where Csc. Don't accept any substitute.
Sample free. Address, Allen S. Olmsted,
lie Roy, N. Y.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
e.hoo, Bond Election Carries.

odam Tex-In the bond electio oa
j. a1d recently the issue carried by ~
votes. Eighty-five votes, or aooae ~ "
nss cent, were polled. The bonds 70
~ ~ issued are for a $4,000 schooi
building for this district. me pu ll,;,,
uui mi11 he located at Odem, and VIII
,,'' tfa second high school in the
county.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
In Pompeii.

Look at all this smashed earthen'
ware!" exclaimed the tourist.
Things were pretty generally shat
tered" replied the guide.
81 should say So A volcanic erup
ton Is worse than hired girl
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
When Caesar Crossed the Rubcon.

julius Caesar was about to cross the
Rubicon.
"In an extreme case like this" he
said. blithely, Il wouldn't mind going
through the Hudson River Tube, even
II I had to pay seven cents for the
privilege"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
WOMEN SHOULD
Be Protected
Against So Many Surgical OPP.
erations. How Mrs. Bethune
and Mrs. Moore Escaped.
For seven years I suf-

or five days at a time
every month, and SO
weak l could hardly
walk. l cramped and
had backache a n d
headache, and was
so nervous and weak
that / dreaded to see
anyone or have any
onemovein thc room.
The doctors gave me
medicine to ease me
~
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
important 70 Mothers
.Iudoed bv the Wires.

Hostess Ito her little guesD-So
you don't burn gas up at your house
at all?
Dorothy-Oh, no, indeed; every bit
of light we use is sent by telegraph.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31

Ms Wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softens the gums. reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c oottie'
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
On the Train.

Mercy, Laura, what do you mean
by beginning to write just as soon as
the train pulls out?"
"Oh, I'm just writing a post card to
my husband, telling him we arrived
safely"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
Paw Knows Everything.

Willie-Paw, what is a family CT
Gle?
Paw-A wedding ring, my son.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31

Beware of Springs sudden changes; keep
Garfield Tea at hand. Drink hot on retiring
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31

Fourteen per cent of the egg is al
humen.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31

There is very little fighting done Ia
the world, considering the number of
men who 60 around with chips on
their shoulders.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
Taught by Experience.

Okes-Is there a green grocer neal
here?
Owens-No; they're all wise
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
no DhIVE CHn Mi mhiH a H HIS THE SYSTEM

Take the Old Standard GROVES TAsTELHss
CHILL TONIC You know what you are taking
The formula is plainly printed on every bottle
showing IL is simply Ouinlne and Iron in tasteless
form, and the most etfectual form. For grown
people and children, 50 centa
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31

The term reverend was first ap
piled to a clergyman in 1857.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31
president of Peru Dies.

lima Peru.-Alejandro Lopez o az
Romana, president OF Peru ifonn i'''
- 1a05. died Monday
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31

Cholly Shallowpate-Dogs are a
good deal like human beings, don't
cherknow.
Miss Cutting Hintz-Yes, they are.
Now, that dog Of yours is stupid
enough to have a pedigree two yards
long.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31

A North Dakota man has an 11-foot
beard.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-05-31

More important than the choice Of Presi-
dent is the selection of Garfield Tea as the
remedy for constipation and biliousness.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

Hale was addressing himself to the young Indy.
 Wood, who secured his appointment. is addressing himself to the voters of Montgomery county
 Donaghey. who made the appoint ment, is addressing himself to the voters Of the state.
 What Hot Springs and Garland county now wants. now demands. is sons good officer as sheriff, whose chief address win De directed to the peace Of the community; who will be capable and efficient nnder all condi. tions and who will not hire country deputies for poker rooms; and non residents 10 spy out the clubs; but who will carry out the usual ordinary peace obligations of the sherifts of flee in sane and satisfactory man. ner, in return for the many fees he receives from the people
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24
New West House
Under Jewish Management of
 
R. E. WESTERN. Prop.

AMERICAN AND EUROPEAN.
 A Nice Hotel for Nice People. Three blocks from Iron Mountain Depot One and 6 half blocks from Bath House. Nice furniture. Running water In each room. Steam heat. Home cooking, meals served family styie. Comfortable, cor venlent and home-Iike
 RATEs-s7 to sto. Special by month. $40 Ouachta Ave. Phone 2074.
 Take cooper's Bus direct to the New West Hotel and have fare refunded.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24
THE EMpnRlnM
DEMOCRATIC CITY TICKET.

Election Tuesday, April 10, 1912. For City Attorney--Leo Mclaughlin For City Clerk-Jas R. Housley.
 FOR ALDERMEN. First Ward -Dr L. R. Ellis. Second Ward-Wnl Mclaughlin. Third Ward-A ]. Gunther. Fourth Ward-J. B. Rigsbee Fifth ward-H. Welmar. Sixth Ward-Chris J. Ledwidgs
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

The sympathy that belongs to a fathers wounded feelings will always De placed there. but it does not les sen the criticism of those who might, If alert, have prevented tragedy that brings equal sorrow to other hearts.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

Governor Donaghey isn't strength ening himself materially with the dem ocrats of Arkansas by asking third term, and his senatorial aspirations will some day prove this fact
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24
cOZY INN

t2f CHAPEL ST. PHONE t1ot
 4 Modern Brick BuIidIno. One-half Block from Business Center
 Two Blocks te Bath House High Location. Quiet. Homelike Table supplied from OUR FARM. Every
 thing Fresh eLd Wholesome. Take Bus te Hotel-Fare Refunded RAT Es--Reom and Board $f0 per weet and up.
 Beware Of Drummers at Depot.
 R. q. WILLIAMS, Prop. Better Known as Pes" formerly Of At. lanta and Memphis. ks Railway Agent Furnished Cottage, Light Housekeeping Those on diet specially cared for. Have cooper's Agent check your baggage
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

However. it is said that the damp weather in Montgomery county les sened the enthusiasm of at least two of the candidates for prosecuting at torney.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

Centrally located. First.class and Strictly Modern in every department and conducted on American Plan. Electric Elevator, Steam Heat, Hot and Gold Water in every room. cozy, comforta ble. Reasonable In Price. Fire Proof and hiome-Like. In the heart of the Business District away from the noise and dust.
 RATES-s14 per Week and up Opp. Federal Hospital and Bath House
 Row
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

Also don't lose sight of the fact that the early worm catchesfthe fish
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

Capability is the first point that should be inquired into when public officials are selected.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

Bthoes from Montgomery are in ef. feet that patriotism for the home man IS epidemic.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24
I he Fergus so II

Beautiful house New Furniture
 MRS. c. N. FERGUSON, Prop. First-ciass beard s1 per day up. Spe- cki rates by month
 Near Bath Houses and pepots., fC9 Central Ave. Phone ssT. Have cooper's Agent check your pessAss
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

good rule of action is don't cross your bridge till you come to it.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

It isn't always a sign a woman is losing her memory when she forgets her age
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

The season was officially proclaim ed on. after an officer shot and killed citizen.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

Never too late to blend" says the rectifler.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

Hall the flattery is expended on women; the other half on tombstones.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

Now 1t Is about time for some more peace
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine Tablets Druggists refund money if it fails to cure. R. w. GROVES sig. nature is on each box. 25c.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24
KINNEY HOuS E
NOW oPEN.

Un6er New Management Everything strictly up- to-date; all out side rooms; fresh country produce home milk and hutter
 Board and room s4 and s5; also rooms for light housekeeping. Call and see. Phone l4a5 Crown street
 c. M. HAckETT, Prop.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

Cus:.EI THAT IS THE WAY OduSilCu YOU FEEL AT HOME The same feeling prevails among the
 guests at
 kNlckERBoCkER HOTEL
 Steam Heat. Hot and cold running water in each room. Gath rooms on each floor. Meals patronized by Hot Springs most excu- sive people. Located four blocks from depot, three blocks from U. s. Bath Houses.
 Absolutely Modern Fire Proof
 American Plan. 225 PROSPECT AVE. PHONE 1s Have cooper's Agent check your baggage
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24
NOTICE.

The Emporium was the first to put in machinery for French dry cleaning, in 1908, and 1t was expected to prove financial failure. Instead it has enlarged and imitators have risen up Remember the first old re liable
 THE EMPORIUM, Cleaners. Dyers, Pressers and Repair ears. Phone ll47. No 209 Centra avenue. 2-I-1mC
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24
Furnished Rooms
The Browning

s15 Park Avenue, near Majestic. Hot and cold water and baths. En- tire New Furnishings. Warm as Toast. Absolute Cleanliness Sanitation and Free.
 Rooms s2.5o single. s4.oo double. gentle
 nen only.
The Sentinel=record., 1912-02-24

POO Rooins with Hot and Cold running water, and Telephone. Fifty Rooms with Private Baths and Toilets
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-24
FOREMAN IS MOBBED
AVID SERIOUSLY HURT
Laborer Insists on
Remaining at Work and
Riot Follows.

Special 10 Tho Tribune.
PENNINGTON April 2S.--Angercd by a
dismissal 81 one OF their number, sixteen
Greeks employed by the Oregon short
Line iu the double TRACKING operations
near hero get upon their for.mau j. H..
Bowen carly this morning and boat him
unconscious. But for the arrival Of aid
Bowen would have been Killed, 1t ~
said The Greeks arc IN the county Jail
here. charged with assault with deadly
weapons.
Eowcu discharged onr Of the Greeks
Monday night This morning the dis
charged man appeared on the track ana
started 10 work again Bowen ordered
workings. The Greek refused, and, as
Bowen started towards him. he raised
the shovel over his head and brought "
down with great force on Bowen. head.
Another Creek standing by threw rock,
which struck Bowen on the nose. Then
tho entire gang sWarmed upon their pros
trato foreman and were beating him with
picks and shovcls when half dozen
teamsters working nearby came TO the
rescue
Sheriff Fred Hsr rris was notified and the
arrest OF tho Greeks WAS accomplished
quickly. They were taken to the county
Jail and placed under extra guard.
Bowen was taken 10 KaHsville, where
Or. A. u. Tanner dressed his injuries
No bones were broken. though three teeth
had been knocked out and he was COW
cred with bruises.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-24
SHOPMEN
APPEAL TO PRESIDENT

KANSAS CITY. April 2S.-3t Louis
today was chosen hcadquarters for two
years oil the Federation Of Federations.
organizs ton Of which was completed here
Yesterday bv rcprcScn tatVes OF shop
crafts railroads west Of tie Aissls-
sippi river, II was announced that ST.
Louis has been selected because OF geo
graphical location. IT, being the purpose
cC the federation eventually To interest
the railway craftsmen OF the east and
obtain their sifiiatiop.
Delegates representing the 10000 mrn
included In tho federatio marked time
sage To President TAFT yesterday asking
his ssaistancc toward the settlement Of
the strike on the Hartman lines. II
celved today tho convention Will adjourn
strike ballot iu the event the pres-
A strike. II called. fedora tion officials
say. will involve 27o.ooo men in addition
la 10000 already out on the Hartman
hneE.
Al a session witch lasted late into last
night officers were elected for the cnsu-
ing year, They are:
President, ". o. Wharton machinlst.
ST. Louis: vice president George w.
Pring, boiler maker, Dss Moines, Ia
secretary aud treasurer. John Scott.
brotherhood Of Railway Carmen san
Francisco. The executive council VIII b.
composed OF all the International Dresi-
dents OF the affiliated organizations.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-24
BUILD GOOD ROADS N
WASHINGTON COUNTY

Special TO The Tribune.
ST. GEORGE, April 2S.-Yesterday the
state conylcts left this county with their
teams and wagons for Lund, thence to
Salt Lake City to prepare to 30 TO
Davis county, where three camps Will
be established.
The convcts have been working here
for three months between this city and
Washington Five miles OF first-class
road has been made. The road was first
turnpiked and then surfaced with clay
and gravel This made the road as
smooth and hard as paved road,
The way the convicts conducted them
selves was very gratifying to the guards
and Engineer Evans. They We're invited
TO thcaters and motion picture shows
several times Every Sunday they would
play baseball with some local team,
There is at present eleven miles OF
state highway in the county and this
fall the $4,000 that the state has for
each county Will be spent, together with
a five-mi tax on the county. which
viii amount 10 $4,000, this making $4,000
TO be expended on the county roads. The
governor has promised TO send sixty
convlcts down to this county in October
to remain until next April and thus the
people win have one OF their greatest
hopes realized, a state highway through
the county.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-24
EV. DIR. SHEPARD
IT METHODIST CHURCH

|"Rclieious Education" was the subject
an eloquent address which was de-
tcred in the First Methodist church
|st evening. The speaker the Rev.
|r James e. Shepard. (colored) presi-
mi OF the National Religious Training
chool and Chautaudua III Durham. y. c.,
lowed that lie had made deep study
the question and thoroughly under
|ood his subject.
The Rev. Dr. Shepard told Of the foun-
ation Of the school and OF the aim when
i was founded Il believe" he said
|hat the colored people arc not YET ready
n great financial undertakings and the
andlnr OF great wealth. Under present
onditions. II some OF us do reach great
lights, VIC are prone 10 forget the mass
8. Our race is said Ia be all emotional
ne and IL is emotional, II self-control
learned and cmotlonalis.n turned in
ne righi direction however IL will prove
great asset 10 religion, instead of drag
ing the race down 10 degradation. Young
esroes of today depend on their own
pHeis, where the older generation de-
fitded on God, and for this reason I be-
@Fe lEey are not so true and reliable
weTc The older generation. They viii
pt be until they get the moral training
11t comes with religious education"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-24
PAYMENT OF FEES
CAUSE Of DISPUTE
Question Of Who Shall
Recompense City for Spur
Franchises Up.

The Commercial club committee on
Yesterday 10 discuss the question of
spur tracks and the city commission 5
stand IN requiring license fec or
privilege fec TO be paid where grant
is made.
The city commission has enacted an
ordinance that exscts fee for the
granting Of franchises for spur tracks.
The Bcttilyon Home Building company
and others who have made application
or desire TO make application for spur
track franchises hold that such fec
should not be exactcd.
At Yesterdays meeting letters from
local railroad companies were read,
showing that the railroads do not con
slider themselves affected bv the ordi-
nance In the communications It was
SET forth that the building of spur
tracks was an accommodation TO firms.
Applicants and railroads are indis-
posed to pay the fee required.
The corporation counsel in written
opinion, declares that the law demands
the fee, and can only be changed when
the commissioners modify the ordinance
governing. The commissioners hold
that tho required fec is protective ne
cessitv. The club committee Yesterday
continued the subcommittee on investi-
CATION.
A. McF. McSweenoy, inventor Of 4
new auto truck, marine and aerial en-
gine, appeared before the committee
aud asked the support Of the club in
his efforts to establish a manufacturing
plant here. This was referred to a
subcommittee for investigation and re-
port.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-04-24
USE UTAH RATES FOR
BASIS OF COMPROMISE

SPOKANE. Wash, April 2S.-1n an ef-
fort TO come to an agreement with The
shippers on rates pending tine rehearing
OF the Spokane rate case by the United
states supreme court next October. rep
resentatlvcs OF all the transcontinental
railroads operating in the northwest Of
fered series of compromise tariffs
lower than the rates now in effect, but
higher than the rates found reasonable
by the Interstate commerce commission
in its tentative decision of 1910.
The offer was made at conference
between the railroad representatives and
about thirty leading Spokane shippers
The shippers have made no answer to
the offer yet. The interstate commerce
commission will hold hearing May s
on tho proposal TO install tho rates found
reasonable in the tentative decision OF
1910,
II is said the rates proposed today are
based the rates found reasonable in
the Utah rate case The rates proposed
would average from five TO eight per
cent higher than the rates of the tentn-
tive decision of 1910 from New York
points. eight per cent higher from Chi
cago points and four per cent higher
from st. Paul and Mississippi river
pnIutS.