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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-09-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Shemach of Lafayette
are guests at the latter's sister, Mrs.
A. R. Arceneau this week. Mr.. Shemach
is an experienced engineer of the S. P.
Henry Tyre of Startled, Missouri,
arrived here Thursday noon for an
indefinite visit as the guest of his
friends, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Wilson of
this city.
Born:-A son to Mr.. and Mrs.
Amidis Broussard Of Mayville, on
Wednesday of this week,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Shoemaker and
family, went to Galveston, Texas, Sun.
day for few days With friends, return.
ing the middle of the week.
Miss Cora Carr went to Franklin
Sunday to resume her position as prin.
cipal of the school again this winter.
Mrs. P. E. Robin of Port Barre, La.
arrived here Thursday for a visit with
her son, A. Robin, of this city.
Complete selection of Sheet Music at
the Plezol-15c per copy. With each
copy purchased we give another free.
w. H. Stakelum, Division Freight &
Passenger Agent of the Southern
Pacific with headquarters at Lake
Charles was in Welsh Monday in con.
nection with laying out the spur in the
eastern part of town for the Electric
Light plant.
Dr.. and Mrs. B. j. LaCour are receiV
ing congratulations over the birth of q
son in their home last Thursday
What is Davidson doing?
In all probability Miss Daisy McDowe
of Ruston, will have charge of the
Primary Department of the School
The position has been rendered her, an(
her acceptance of the position is ex
pected today.
Miss Ethel Ling, who will have
charge OF the 6 and Z grades in thu
Welsh Schools, arrived Tuesday from
her vacation and is ready to assume
her work Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. F. Weichert ant
daughter, Miss A. L. Weichert arrived
Monday from Danbury, Conn. to visi
their son and brother, R. F. Weicher
of Welsh. They made the trip from
New York by steam ship and had {
pleasant trip. Mr.. and Mrs. Weicher
will remain during the winter will
their son. Miss Weichert has beer
elected as assistant principal in TIT
high school.
Clopha Benoit left Wednesday evel
ing for Lake Charles and from tina
point down the Watkins road to b.
| gone several days in the interest of hi
stock ranch.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-09-12

Mrs. Eva Mott, Welsh's popular
music teacher, was guest of friends in
Lake Charles, Tuesday.
DR.. j. Harold Cooper left Wednesday
for a two weeks visit among friends
in Kansas City.
Prof. W. P. Annette, Parish Superin.
tendent was pleasant visitor to Welsh
Tuesday shaking hands with old friends
Fresh Rice Bran $3.50
per ton; Polish $500 per
ton, Second hand Rough
Rice Sacks at &C each at
Gulf Coast Till.
| Misses Heneritta Young, Olive and
Hazel McGuffy, who have been visitors
in the home OF Rev. E. M. Stewart, re.
tuIlSu nome / upSudy.
Rev. E. M. Stewart left Tuesday for
Crowley to attend a meeting of the
Presbyterian Workers conference in
session there this week. Rev. Stewart
is On the program for number OF
lectures on the Teachers work. Miss
Elizabeth Stewart accompanied her
father On the trip.
| What Is Davidson doing?
FOR SALE:-TWo good mares, gentle
to work double or single. Inquire OF
Jim West, Welsh, La. 7tfc,
The following officials of the South
ern Pacific were in Welsh Monday after
noon in connection with the unfortun
ate accident at the depot Sunday night
when Mrs. DeBois fell under the train
and had her left foot amputated: j. W
Knightlinger, Supt. L. H. Cecil and w
S. Middlemas, assistant superintend
ents, C. r. Field, Claim Agents. H. D
Hailes, Special Agent, j. R. Fields
Stenographer, all of Lafayette.
Mrs. j: E. Nix and Miss Lizzie Serrer
OF Lake Charles, were the guest of the
formers daughter, Mrs. L. H. Dautel
of this city, Sunday.
Mrs. Felix Lund and children O
Mississippi, arrived here Tuesday ant
expects to make this there home, as
Mr.. Lund is the baker for the Welsh
Bakery & Grocery Co.
Fresh Rice Bran $I7.5e
per ton; Polish $4,000 pet
ton. second hand Rough
! Rice Sacks at &C EACH
at Gulf Coast Mill.
Jas. Wilson returned to Jennings
Monday and resumed work there, after
spending Sunday with his wife, Mrs
Wilson of this office.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20

classes and shades OF politics and from all sec
tions OF the country, McDermott seems to have
been the only person who could be brought I'M
der directly corrupting influences. Whether this
means that the vast majority OF senator's and
are personally honest or that
Mulhall and McMichael were more intent on
robbing their employers the manufacturers, than
on bribing anybody. there Is no means OF know
ing, but they seem to have been unable to ap-
proach any others.
Yet in the hope of destroying Characters and
sending thrills through the public, the World
retained as its secret employe this swearing,
ignorant person at a salary con-
sidered fairly liberal for highly trained. accom-
plished and faithful newspaper workers spending
their entire lives in the business Technically
and legally the arrangement with McMichael was
not bribery. There are such considerations. how
ever, as those OF public policy and personal and
professional ethics newspaper probably is JUS
titled In spending freely money and energy In
efforts to expose vilainy and protect the public.
Whether II has the right to keep special spy
and rascal in Its pay with the view of securing
from him exclusive exposures Of the misconduct
of public men is question for distinct differences
OF opinion and for debate.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20
Should Not Grant
License to Fair
(From the Norfolk virginian-P ilot.)

1t Is not necessary that newspaper should
be an enthusiast on the subject of legislative
prohibition, or should think that In all cases
and under all circumstances Introduction of the
liquor tariff is preferable to its egaltzation under
rigid regulations in order to discern that there
ara places and occasions where and when the
sale of intoXicants should not be licensed. Rec
ogntion of this distinction runs through all
the Virginia statutes referring to the grant
and OF licenses TO deal in ardent spirits.
TT Is required that the courts empowered to
issue such permits shall be first convinced that
the place is suitable, convenient and appropri-
ate for the conduct OF such business. Saloons
are not to be chartered within certain pre-
scribed distances of places of public worship.
schools and colleges, and fntoxicants are not to
be sold on election days within three miles
Of any public meeting for the promotion no %, o,
is to protect the public peace and order as well
as safeguard the morals of the young and pro-
tect legitimate public assemhlages from un-
seemly Interruption, Times and places where
extraordinary crowds of men, women and chill
dren are to be gathered together for purposes
of amusement, instruction., politics or what not
are the very last where the dispensation OF in
toxicants should be allowed. In this view of
the matter 1t seems to us as contrary to the
spirit of the State law that the special prv-
lege of selling liquor on its grounds OF exhib-
ton should be granted an Agricultural Fair
association as that such license should be IS
sued to chautauqua society or circus com
pany to any other concern Offering attrac-
lions for the gathering together temporarily of
and ages of visitors To this extent and for
reasons easily adducible from what has been
said above, we do not think that authority
should have been given to the management OF
the State Fair at Richmond to open bars upon
it's premises, nor that the management should
adhere to the purpose of operating such dis
pensaries in the face of earnest protest from
thousands OF the citizens whose good will
and patronage the success of the fair as an in
tstituton representative of the farmers and farm
ing interests of Virginia so largely depends. We
are by no means that the pecuniary re-
turns of the approaching exhibition will be any
the greater for outraging the sentiment of a
substantial proportion of the farming commun-
tty; hut even II mistaken on this point, and II
the attendance and gate receipts to be
larger than II ardent spirits were not obtain
able the grounds, we are firmly of the judg-
ment that from no defensible point of view
Ia the place suitable or appropriate for the
location of saloons for the sale of intoxicating
beverages. 1t is scarcely necessary to state that
this opinion applies generally and is not in
tended to make an exception of the fair to be
held at Richmond.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20
PRAYER IN KANSAS.

That Is curious position taken by Governor
Hodges, OF Kansas. in regard TO the efficacy of
prayer He says he believes In 1t. but not in the
case of food or drouth" 1t would be interesting
to have the governor define in what cases he does
think prayer is likely TO be rewarded. Those
of us who believe in the Almighty and Supreme
Being and Creator must believe that he has con-
troll of the elements. We cannot question the
wisdom or the mercy of the purposes which work
out sometimes to caiamities for communities and
individuals. but we must hope, at least that ear
nest prayer will be needed. Neither Kansas nor
Missouri the two States threatened by
Idrouth has been conspicuous for religious work,
spirit or impulse In fact. they have been rather
noted for what is called free thinking" in re-
iligion and political matters and have been the
homes of some very errattc opinions and methods
o. thought Yet the pety of the country must
sympathize sincerely with the cry of distress now
going up and with the obedience to the almost
universal human instinct to turn to some higher
power when troubles come beyond our limitations
10 meet or resist
Bishop Hennessy, OF the Roman Catholic do
eese Of wichita gave orders that in all churches
of his faith hour be given yesterday to special
services and fervent prayer for rain. Without
intending any irreverence. cannot avoid the
thought that If rain should come now and the
crops be saved there would be tremendous ad
Idition to the influence OF the Catholic Church In
the two afflicted States. But whoever prays or
does not pray, and however the belief OF Gov
ternor Hodges or anybody else may be on the
much debated question of direct answers to
prayer certainly the entire country will unite In
the fervent hope that the Almighty will see fit
to grant relief and send refreshing showers. 1t
seems specially sorrowful that Kansas now is
threatened with disaster after her long years of
prosperity and progress. following the old mis-
cries which won for her the pity of the world.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20
CURRENT COMMENT
Judges in Politics.

The Nashville. Tennessean calls upon Judge
Meeks to resign from the circuit bench since
he Is an avowed candidate for political office.
The Tennessean is right. No Judge upon the
bench should make a race for political offce
while he tries to hold the scales of Justice. The
constitution should prohibit aIay man from TAX"
ing a course that Is at once inconsistent with
the full independence of the judiciary and the
right of propriety. But unfortunately con-
stitution makes such provision and in the
meantime appeals must be made to the sense of
justice OF the candidate.
Whenever a judge becomes candidate for
a political office he at once is a seeker OF poll
tical favor and it is unjust to the litigants and
to the lawyers for him to remain upon the bench
during the tendency of his contest, We realize
that there are precedents Tor this course in
Tennessee, but they are not presidents that
should be followed. much safer precedent
in the conduct of the eminent Jurist and the one
time Democratic standard bearer for president.
Alton 81 Parker Judge Parker q member
of the highest court Of New York State with
an unexpired term of several years. but he
promptly resigned when he nominated for
the presidency
We have but recently witnessed In Tennessee
the sad spectacle and baleful influence that
comes when a Judge of higher court gives
his power and influence In contest for poll
tical office. The voters of Tennessee declared
in 1910 for a nonpoIiticaJ and nonpartisan ju-
dietary. That they did not get altogether what
they expected in the election will not be de-
MED. but that was not the tult OF the voters
AZ the lack of proper appreciation of the
situation upon the part of OF the candi-
dates. And already there are run,ors that one
Of the members Of the high court of the State
aontemplates the race for governor next year
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20
NORFOLK AND THE CANAL.

Norfolk newspapers beginning to consider
rather anxiously the proposed plans for con-
Meeting canal system within the coast line be-
tween Boston and Beaufort South Carolina. They
are pointing out that a canal twenty-five feet in
depth along the whole coast probably would In
jure their city seriously. depriving 1t of the
$50 miles advantage It has Baltimore in
northern communication. The Ledger-D Dispatch
contends that twelve feet will be ample depth
for all practical purposes, as the canal should be
one for barges and very light draft vessels Yes
sells drawing twenty-five feet could dodge the dan
gerous passage around Hatteras by using the
canal. but the constantly increasing use OF steam
and the diminishing use of sails have abolished
the perils of Hatteras and make the internal line
OF communication unnecessary.
We fear our Norfolk contemporaries are TAX
ing a view somewhat narrow and restricted. AS
a matter OF fact. would not the proposed canal
from North to South, give us safe interior line
of communication In case of blockade or a hos
tile fleet on the coast and make new competi-
tion7 While the terrors of Hatteras have been
lessened by modern improvements. they have not
been removed, and the cape yet Is known an
ocean graveyard On general principle. whatever
adds to the safety of water transportation and
expedites It is good for the entire country, and
In the end to the advantage of every city and
community. tits for our Norfolk friends to con-
slider whether any small temporary injury that
might be caused their city by the canal would
not be much more than repaid by the resulting
general advantages
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20
SUBSIDIZING INFORMATION.

In the frantic struggle for news, sensations ana
beats some Of our newspaper contemporaries
OF rne variety known as yellow 20 pretty far
The latest development on this line comes with
the revelation Of the relations between the New
York World and McMichael formerly head page
In the house OF representatives. According to
McMichael's sworn evidence before a house COM
mittee, the World undertook to pay him salary
OF $T6 week, az a kind of subsidy to make sure
that he win give II exclusive Information OF the
inside workings Of the so-called lobby" SO far
tion seems to have consisted OF three men-Mul-
hall. the head page and single member of the
house named McDermott, from one of the con
Gested districts OF the city Of Chicago. 1t is a
remarkable fact that Of naariy hnn men Of all
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20
Slow Election Returns.

The returns of primary elections ike tnat
last week were generally sent to the county
chairman AS some construe the Byrd primary
law they should more properly be sent dlrect
to the State Democratic committee. In many
cases the county chairman after RECEIVING the
returns sent them to Richmond without open
ing them believing that they were carrying out
the law and also causing additional delay All
Of this sufficiently explains the delay in get
ting the returns without charging fraud or any
thing improper very justly says the Harrison
burg News Record in discussing the matter ana
then adds: Just because the vote between
Williams and Pollard happens to be close is
not sufficient to cast reflection on any
bodv's honesty. Judges of election canvass the
returns seal them and forward them to the
state committee to the county chairman, as
they may construe the defective primary law
Then they straightway forget do not report
the figures, not calling how important the vote
in single precinct may he. This rs especially
trne where local contests also exist claiming the
center of interest Then the vote on the local
fight Is reported and the State ticket left unac-
counted for."-Page News and Courier.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20
With the State Press


The Montgomery Advertiser points out that
Of the seven governors, not counting the pend
ing New York case, who have been impeached
in this country since the establishment or the
Union. Ave were carpet bag governors OK SOUTH
ern states during the unhappy days of recon
struction: Harrison Reed of Florida; William
II. Holden, of North Carolina; Powell Clayton,
Of Arkansas II. c. Yarmouth of Louisiana,
and Adelbert Ames, of Mississippi. son-in- W
of Beast" Butler, of Massachusetts. The other
two hailed from couple of Western states
ranking high as producers of political freaks:
Charles ROBINSON. of Kansas and David But
ler of Nebraska. This statement of the his
torical facts Is passed along matter not
only of public interest, but of justice to the
men who have served chief executives OF
American Commonweaths-Norf Virginian-
Pilot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20

LesHe's Weekly through a special writer.
tries hard to prove that the Democratic plan OF
tariff revision will bring disaster to the country,
but reminds those who are kicking that Wilson
is doing just what he promised to do and that II
they opposed Democratic tariff revision they
should have voted against his election. II, Is
true that many who supported the Democratic
ticket are now making the loudest noise In oppo-
sition TO the Underwood BILL which is nothing
more nor less than redemption Of campaign
promises. II Wilson's election has done moth
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20

which would be a most unseemly, improper and
outrageous course to take. in view OF the poll
teal question that should be legally and judi
cialiy determined by the court of which The
aspirant is a member. But IL he should forsake
the ermine and seek political favors, he should
at least have the decency to resign from the
bench.
1t lis to be hoped that The Tennessean will
continue to insist upon the resignation of judi
cial politicians 1t should have the support OF
all the other opponents of good government in
the State.-Columbia Herald
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20

ing else 1t has demonstrated that there are peo-
pie in this country who believe in keeping their
political promises to the people. As for the
impending destruction of American industries 30
wildly pictured by Leslie's and other stand
patters no one is worrying. That kind Of whin-
ing is now known whining and for that the
world has no patience
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20

Who can blame man for stealing Newport
News girl?-Newport News Press.
No one a man reduced to that extremity
can certainly claim the excuse of desperation,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20

Anarchy as an argument for the right to
govern has so far proved unsuccessful in Eng
land When Emmaline gets to the land Of the
free and the home of the brave will she give
her experiment another try?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20

They can't do anything to Charlie Murphy for
killing Sulzer. 1t will be easy for him to prove
selfdefense.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20

Harry Thaw's escape should help the box Of
fce receipts at Evelyn's theater.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20

Norfolk is considering the Punishment of
chickens from the CITY, probably with the idea
of lessening the negro population.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20

In spite of Congressman Henry, President
Huerta and Senator Penrose, President Wilson
Is said to be gaining in weight Physically,
we mean. Intellectually he needs no gain.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20

One way to reduce the high cost of living
Is to experiment with the plan of seeking hap
pness through the medium of things the
pocketbook will afford.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20

But where will they find enough Republicans
to organize?
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20
Tickle Foss.

How wisely as we'll as fortunately, the Demo-
Gratis of the country acted IN refusing to con-
slider seriously the ambition of Governor Foss
to have his the national ticket. Is
proved by the fact that already he is not only
antagonizing the leading policies of President
Wilson's administration but has offered him
self as candidate before the Republican pri-
mary for denomination to the office he now
holds the gift of the Massachusetts Demo-
cracy. Such swift recantation of the recanta-
ton Of Republicanism which he made scarcely
two years ago gives persuasive evidence that his
raiment from season to The guiding
star of such Ia whatever appears at the
moment to he his personal interest. Unstable
water. venture to predict that in the
coming elections Governor Foss will ommand
the support of neither Of the parties with which
he TO think he play fast loose
at his pleasure. Because he blows hot and cold
by turns with Republicanism and Democracy
he will be spewed out OF the mouths of the
consistent followers of both political creeds.--
Norfolk Virginian-P Pilot.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-20
Courage.

In the normal man there exists both fear
and courage, and as vast majority 0, men
ri normal. fear md courage are practlcaliy UNI
yersal If fear predominates in an individual,
he is cowardly: If courage predominates, ne is
exceptionally brave; II evenly balanced he is
cautious in both judgment and action NO"
nd then we find a man absolutely stranger to
fear, and now and then We find man equaiiy
a stranger TO courage. Variations between these
extremes are infinite. but the rule established
by nature for the wise control OF humanity.
is that both characteristics must exist In every
heart. Otherwise the individual will he out OF
balance and his footsteps often may go astray,
numerous than Rockefser's dollars, and the
Is true of fear,
There are physical courage and moral courage:
physical fear and moral fear. and each of these
can change and vary as suddenly ana as oiteh
as the colors of sunrise.
The highest form OF courage Is that which
partakes of a spirit of self sacrifice: that which
suppresses the natural impulses of the flesh and
the indignant swellings of the heart and bows
in submission. 1t is the courage. II we may
50 express it, shown by Jesus Christ. without
a shadow OF fear cloud the vision Of His mind.
He accepted torment and insult. He did this
for the good of others And there are millions
Of men today who bend their heads to the yoke
of indgnities because of the woman and child at
and rebellious reflection, they yield to the tender
ties of family and accept with patience the blows
and tragedies of injustice.
On the other hand, there Is a courage norm
1 nthe body. courage of the carnal mind. ex-
nplifed in its highest form In prize fighters and
wresters II is seen too in the rugged ana
dominating disposition OF track boss or
In the brow beating insolence of the Bowery
tough. 1t is infinitely remote from the courage
of gentleman the expression OF which Is
found in the acceptance Of the call of duty and
in . faithful discharge of honest obligations.
Fear Is quality Of the human disposition
which need give an earnest man but little trou-
bla For him Its chief It Its development
OF right discretion. In the defense of honor 1t
never interferes.-Roanoke World News.