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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-31
A BADLY Frightened boss.

Morse was already impatiently call
ing central, and knew what reports
he would hear from his men. For the
agents of Hicks in the doubtful dis
tricts had begun reporting suspicious
incidents of ''tailings" and shadow
ings" to their friends the corruption
lists and these cOrruptiOnists them
selves were being watched and fol-
lowed by operatives who were not too
careful to remain unseen. Two We're
even sleuthing after Morse, and one
prominent machine man in the capital
had been worried by finding himself
distanuy accompanied where he had
wished to go alone.
went down to the southern part of
the state overnight to help round Up
a gang Of yeggmen who had been bur
glarizing country banks. 1t wasE not
until the afternoon of the following
day that I returned TO the capital city.
learned that Morse was in his office
(frOm the shadow who was working
on MOrse), and went at once to call.
Morse was not glad to see me. You'd
better not be coming around here" be
said
sYVas I right?" asked, in alarm.
Are they on to me2"
eve don't know who they're on to-
They've been working all over the
state, and we don't know how long
they've been at it. Our boys have been
entertaining one of them down at the
club, without knowing fl. He disap-
peared as soon as they began TO ask
him questions, and we don't know how
much he got. They're all over. You
can't turn around in the dark without
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-31

That's enough I said. I'm off. 7
don't want TO take any chances. I'd
like to leave some of this money,
thought you think you could get it
out safely
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-31

mOt1er1OOd. The sur
feung incident to
child-bearing can be
easily avoided by hay
ing at hand a bottle
of Mothers Friend
This is a penetrat-
ing, external applica-
ton that relieves all
tension upon the mus
H. u --LT--- IL
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-31

5efore you are dIIed
with Mercury and
D { h e r Poisonous
Drugs, see DR.. Che
HOk. the bOtanist
specialist. who cures
the following dis
eases without the
aid Of minerals or
knife: Cancer, Blood
+ o. s on. Kidn eY
Trouble. Rheuma-
tlSm. Heart Disease.
and Liver derange-
nents. Consultation
Tree. SOC san An
GRO St Phone 291O
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-31

Hurns's Money Goes begging.
That's enough" 1 said I'm off I
like to leave some of this money,
I thought you think you could get 1t
out safely"
Well. I thought if turned it over
Morse swore eIoquentIy. IF they
caught one Of those fellows with the
goods on him, they'd let him go if he'd
give up the man above him. And how
Ions do YOU think 1t would take to
reach me? If you're going to hand out
any money It this election, you'll have
TO stand at the polls and do it yourself.
I've warned the boys that they needn'
expect anything from me. You can
give them your money if YOU want TO,
but they're bigger fools than 1 take
them Tor If they pass on it."
on this thing
You can do as YOU please about
that Morse replied, but don't you
come back here I don't want YOU
around. They're watchdog this office
Go on, now, and don't come back. I'm
busy"
I went-with every appearance of re
luctauCe. I interviewed some of the
local cOrrUptionists, by stealth, in the
manner of a hunted man with whom il
was dangerous to be seen, and 1 spread
the alarm diligently.
All over the state my men were doing
the same. They had money to give
away, but they were afraid to give it,
and the political workers We're afraid
20 take it. On the eve of election day
an anonymous report was sent out by
telephone that some of these frightened
brlberS were themselves detectives, and
the panic was complete
The Easiest Man to BLUFF.
Morse on election day, shut himself
up in the Columbia club and denied
himself even to the telephone. The old
crook was so frightened that he didn't
dare to so near enough to the polls to
vote. The money necessary Ito get out
the vote for the cOrruptiOnists was
not forthcoming Theirs was the sort
of vote that does not go to the ballot
box unless it is paid And the reform
ers elected their governor and carried
the state
There was no need to unseat any
body I had attained the successful
conclusion of my Investigation by a
snort cut that avoided the necessity
Of making the Investigation at all.
III was not what l had been retained
TO do but Maj. Walker. when the de-
tails were reported to him. did not
complain He laughed till he was red
In the face How Morse took it-Or
whether he ever learned who William
III. Hicks Was-I do not know.
lou see, there are other ways of kill
ing dog besides choking III with
melted butter. A little guile isn't out
or place even In a good reform cam
palgn- Morse and his machine men
were so used to ''bunkinE" the reform
ers that they never thought the re-
That is what made them so easy. The
easiest man in the game to bluff is the
man who does the most bluffing.
Copyright, 1913, by w J. Burns.) .
Next week detective Burns will tell
ten story of his hunt for THE Mysteri-
Gus COuuterfeiter," one of she notable
cases in the annals Of the secret serv-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-31

Notify The FL PasO Herald circula-
ton department to have The Daily
Herald sent to your summer address,
90 cents per month, in advance
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-31
Men Welcome
Mothers Friend
A Duty that Every Man Owes to Those
who Perpetuate the Race.

It IS just as important that men should
know Of progressive methods in advance Of
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-05-31
Burns.a Money 60 1egEInE.

humping into them We don't know
where were att'
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
Notice Of Stock Holders Annual
Meeting!

The Annual Meeting of the Stock
Holders of the Gulf Coast Oil Company
Ltd, will be held on the second Tuesday
in May, being the 18th of May, 1913, at
three o'clock p. m, at the office of said
company at its domicile in Welsh, La,
as provided by the charter, at which
meeting the capital stock of said
Company will be increased from twenty
thousand dollars to forty thousand
dollars and the charter amended &C.
cordingly, if 1t is the desire of the
majority OF the stock holders present.
A Board of Directors will be elected
for the ensuing year and such other
business transacted as shall properly
come to the stockholders for consider.
alton.
Witness my hand at Welsh, Louisi
ana, on this 23rd day of April, A. d. 1913
j. E. IRVINE, Secretary.
j. E. Ervine & Co,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
Base Ball Notes

The White Sox met the Iowa Tigers
last Saturday evening and the fans not
only saw their team win but saw a
good grade of ball. Chas. Moore heinz
IN good shape dished out the article to
WIN and his support was very GOOD
me White Sox show some class when
they get on the bases, pilferinq at all
times. No need of solicitations tho
the charge is not serious.
We notice an increase in attendance
and hope that it will continue for #
take. interest to make the game 90
come, and when you get there 'root,;,
that is a special featureof the game.
We play the Jennings team Friday
afternoon, so don't miss it for its worth
your time and money. Who said the
stores would not close for the game.
Watch for Gate of game with Chero.
kee Indians.
Press Agent.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
Election Proclamation

WHEREAS, His Excelleney, Luther
E, Hall, Governor of the State OF LOUIS
ana. did on April 18th, A. D, 1918, cana
special election to fill the vacancy ioI|
Constable in Ward Two of the PaIisl4
of Jefferson Davis, to be held on hsi
the 10th, A. D. 1918; 8
NOW, THEREFORE, we the Baml
of Supervisors of Election OF the rafsn
of Jefferson Davis, do issue this Oul
proclamation. hereby calling and ~
ing notice of an election to be neg a =
all of the voting precincts in Waio Ivy
of the Parish of jefferson Davis, Loabr
ana, on May 10th, A. D. 1918. betSesa
the legal hours, to.wit: 6 O'Clock :, =, =
and o'clock p. m.. and do hereby nals s.
the FOLLOWING commissioners anu eeln
to serve at said election:
Ward 2, Precinct 1, Jennings, !,
A. j. Bourgeois, r. X. TWltchen' : :
E. Connally, Commissioners, a :
Derouen, Clerk. s.,,,I,
Thus done and signed by us oms NY
at Jennings, La, this End day Of ha'
A. D., 1913. n,,,m,r
P. F. FONTENOl,
CLARPHY PITRE'
Deputy, !.
Board of Supervisors OF Elecllon,, |,
and for Jefferson Davis parish :
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
RESOLUTION.

Whereas, there has been filed with
this board q petition signed by one.
fourth of the property taxpayers OF
School District No. 10 of the pa ish of
jefferson Davis, eligible to vote at such
election, praying that a special election
be ordered in and for said District No.
10, at which shall be submitted the
following proposition, to.wit:-
/. To levy a special tax OF S mills on
the dollar on all property in said district
No. 10 of the parish Of jefferson Davis.
Louisiana. subject to State Taxation,
annually, for period OF 10 years, for
the purpose of giving additional AID to
public schools in said District No. 10.
And, whereas. in the opinion OF this
board such election is necessary and ad.
visable:
Section /,
Therefore, be it resolved by the
Board of Directors of the Public
Schools of Jefferson Davis Parish.
Louisiana, as follows:
That a special election be and the
same is hereby ordered to be held in
School District No. 10 of the Parish OF
jefferson Davis, Louisiana, on Tues.
day, June srd 1913 at which shall
be submitted the following proposition,
tOwit:
|. To levy special tax of five (5)
mills on the dollar on all property in
School District No. 10 of the parish of
jefferson Davis, subject to State Taxa.
ton, annually, for a periad of 10 years,
beginning with the year 1913. for the
purpose of giving additional aid to pub
lie schools in said district No. 10.
Section 2. That the secretary OF this
board be and he is hereby instructed to
have prepared for use at said election a
sufficient number of ballots, on each of
which shall be printed all the PROPOSE.
tons mentioned in section Of this
resolution, arranged in such manner as
to enable the voters to vote on each
one separately, and in the following
form:
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
Southern Pacific Train Schedule
EAST BOUND
WEST BOUND
Welsh is fortunate this season in hav

Welsh is fortunate this season in hay'
ing Base Ball Team, that so far has
defeated every team with whom they
have crossed bats. Base Ball has come
to be the great National Game OF
America, and a live hustling, winning
base ball team is valuable asset to
any town, and should receive the moral
and financial support of all progressive
citizens. A winning base ball team will
do more to advertise a town, and give
liza name throughout the state than al
most any other organization. The
Welsh team has so far played four
match games, and has won in each in.
stance. They have arranged for game
every Saturday afternoon. and will
with proper support from the citizens
of Welsh continue to win honorS for
themselves and their town.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
Taxable Valuation 5
Signature of Voter.

Notice to Voters:-To vote in favor
of either proposition submitted on this
ballot place cross in the square after
the word YES; and to vote against it
place a similar mark in the square after
the word mo"
And that the secretary of this board
be and he is hereby instructed to have
prepared for use at said special election
all the necessary ballot boxes, tally
sheets. lists of voters, assessed valua.
ton of property, and complied state.
ments of voters in number and amount
Section g. That the polling place for
said election shall be at the Office of
C. E. Carr and A. I. Jones, NJ L. FarloW
and A., L. Hebert are Apo nted com.
misSioners and c. E. Carr clerk of
election to serve at said polling place.
And said election shall be conducted
under the election laws applicable
thereto.
Section The president of this board
is hereby instructed to give notice
Of the special election herein ordered,
by his proclamation to be published &C.
cording to law; and in said proclamation
he shall announce that at $50 o clock a.
M, " ednesday June 4, 1913, this board
will meet at Jennings, La. and in open
session proceed to open the ballot
boxes, examine and count the ballots in
number and amount, examine and can.
vass the returns and declare the result
of the election.
Section 5. Be it further resolved,
that the sum of $4,000 or as much there
of as may be necessary, be and the
same is hereby appropriated out of the
contingent fund OF the board to defray
the expenses OF the said election.
Section 6. Be it further resolved,
that this resolution take effect immedi-
ately upon its passage.
Upon roll call the following members
voted in the affirmative: DR.. V. A.
Miller, R. M. Briggs, Herman Precht
Henry Walton, VIM. Fenton, j. M
Booze. And the Resolution was de-
clared adopted.
j. M. BOOZE,
President.
w. P. ANNETTE,
Secretary
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
Rapid Rise.

The rapid rise of the Tyler Comm.
clal College of Tyler, Texas, in NM
favor is shown by the tremendss
number of students enrolling fss
over half the states in the linz
Graduates of this famous instjtni;s
holding good Salaried positions AM :
celvlng enormous dividends on n
money they paid out only few rpopis
ago for their practical education m
a scholarship for a course Of B0s
keeping, Business Training, ShorthsT
Typewriting or Telegraphy in tss|
institution; it will prove the bestn
vestment of your life. There is ahn
lutely no speculation in buyinc n
scholarship for one or more Of tbss
courses, they are worth over lOOc a
the dollar. The valuble knowld,,
obtained while in this practical scbsl
will be used throuout life. Shsyi
farsighted business men are desirD,
T. c, c. graduates for their oflcs|
they realize their trainining is modem
and thorough.
The famous Byrne Simplifed Short
hand which we teach is as simple +
A, B. C, and complete from A to Z. II
meets the needs for rapid work with
speed to spare, it fits into any bushes
as tho it were made 10 order; there i
nothing but what can be writla
readily and read with ease with In
Byrne Simplifled. It has overturna
all traditions and precedents, broksu
all records in the shorthand world.--se!
up a new standard OF results.
The Byrne Practical Bookkeeping and
Business Training is equally Superii
to other systems as is the shorthanh
Keep your eye On the Famous ByrH
Simplified Shorthand and Practid
Bookkeeping until you master
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and of placing our graduates in then
Our telegraphy department is the ON
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ing which of the courses you are inte
ested in.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
What isDavidson doing?
PROCLAMATION.

Pursuant to a resolution passed by
the Board of Directors of the Public
Schools Of Jefferson Davis Parish,
Louisiana, at its special meeting held
on the 5th day of April, A. D. 1918, for
the purpose of ordering a special
election in District No. 10, /, j.
M. Booze, President of said Board,
hereby give notice that, in compliance
with said resolution, Special Election
will be held in School District No. 10 of
said Parish OF Jefferson Davis, Louisi.
ana, on Tuesday, the 3rd day of June,
1918, for the purpose Of submitting to
the property taxpayers, qualified under
the Constitution and laws of the State
of Louisiana, to vote at said election,
the following proposition, to-wit:
/. To levy special tax of five (5l
mills on all the property in School
District No. 10 of the Parish of Jeffer.
son Davis, Louisiana, subject to State
Taxation, annually for period of Ten
years, beginning with the year 1918,
for the purpose of giving additional aid
to public schools in said District No. 10.
| For the purposes of said election
the polling place will be at the Office OF
&c, E. Carr, and A. 7, Jones, M. L.
Farlow and Austin Hebert have been
appointed commissioners and C. E
Carr clerk of election to serve dt said
polling place. At said special election
the polls will be open at seven O'Clock
a. m. and close at five o'clock p. M.
and the election will be, conducted
under the election laws applicable
thereto.
| Notice is also given that at Jenning.
on Wednesday, the 4th day of june
| 1918, the said Board of Directors of tn.
Public Schools of Jefferson Davi
Parish. will meet in the Office of tn,
School Directors of Jefferson Dav!
Parish Jennings, Louisiana, and in opel
session proceed to open the ballo
boxes. examine and count the ballots il
number and amount, examine ant
canvas the returns and declare The re
suit of the election.
| Signed, this the s0th day of April, 191;
j. M. BOOZE, President.
w. P. ARNETT, Secretary. 4S-4t
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09

Our esteemed contemporary, the
Lake Charles American Press, in EMU
merating the various resources of the
territory formerly comprised within
the parish of calcasieu, states that we
have "18,OCO Edible hogs" Now we
wonder if Col. Krebbs Intentionally
overlooked, the non edible variety, or
if he found the crop in this parish SO
small as compared to other parishes as
to be negligible quantity.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09

The monthly report of the Welsh
Civic League win be found elsewhere
in this issue. We are glad to note from
the reading of the same that the
League has the work that they have
taken up so Well in hand that they are
enabled to carry it on without proving
the burden to the ladies of the League
that it has been in the past. Any good
report that the State Health Inspector
may have to make of the cleanliness of
our town will be very largely the re.
suit of the splendid work done by the
Welsh Civic League.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
Former Welsh EoY Takes a Eride.

Word was received here this week of
the marriage of Mr.. Nat Prentice, the
youngest son of Mr.. and Mrs. Riley
Prentice of this city, to Miss Edith
RAIDER, of Port Arthur. Nat as he
viii always be known to his many
friends and former school mates here,
although he has not yet reached his
majority has a good position with the
Texas Refining Company. Mr.. and Mrs
Prentice will make their home in Port
Arthur, Texas.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
Rock nanethO Stock CO
is now organized and we
are ready to place stock.
If interested see Wade E.
Plauche. 4Stf
Why Not Raise Mules?

The big boned two.year.old Jack
which took First Premium at the
Calcasieu.Louisiana Fair last fall, will
make the season of 1913 at Iowa, La
This is fine animal and will enable
you to raise $4,000 mule. Call on or
address A. JFindley, Iowa, La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09

When a druggist RECOMMENDS s !
remedy for colds, throat ana M. I'm +
troubles, you can feel sure Ina' 4
knows what he is talking about ohi 1
Lower. druggist, of Marion, Uur
writes of DR.. Kings New Dlsco. .s /
II know DR.. Kings New DlScos ,s;ae /
the best throat and lung medlsis II
sell. 1t cured my wife of a severe IT
after all other remedies failed. :, !,
will do the same for you II yus shi,I
suffering with a cold or any bro sostIl
throat OF lung cough. Keep Q uu,j 4
on hand all the time for evers s"esas
the family to use. 1t is a home w. = 4
Price soc and s100. Guarantee Y
Druggists.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09

And now they say, that the fire in
Lafayette last week by which it is
estimated $SO,OOO.OO worth of property
was destroyed was caused by d cigerette
Coffin nails" are sometimes quite ex.
pensiye as well as always deadly.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
RUB-MY-TlSM

Viii cure your Rheumatism
Neuralgia, Headaches, Cramps,
Colo, Sprains, Bruises, Cuts and
Burns, Old Sores, Stings of Insects
Etc. Antiseptic Anodyne, used in
ternally and externally. Price Csc.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
) COL Den SHEAF FLOUR
5 SELF RISING FL0UR--$100 FOR A BAD BISCUIT |
s We Recommend and Guarantee These Goods
|n0del Grocery
seeessssessssssees sec ssessssesseseea..
State of Louisiana:
Parish Of Jefferson Davis.

thereby certify, That the above and
foregoing is true and correct copy OF
Act of Charter, which was filed for
Record on the 10th day of April A. D.
1918, and duly recorded in Record Of
Charters II" pages 1s ct seq. April 18th
A. D. 1913.
In testimony whereof, witness my
official signature and seal of Office. this
IIth day Of April. A. d. 1913, at Jen
nings, La.
Clerk and x.Off1ce Recorder.
!. r. Price.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09

Moved and seconded that all bills al.
lowed by finance committee be ordered
paid as read. Motion carried.
Moved and seconded that the resig.
nation of DR.. w. L. Stewart be accepted
as member of Town Board of Health.
Motion carried.
Moved and seconded that Dr.. Harold
Cooper be elected to fill the vacancy of
DR.. w. L. Stewart as member of Town
Board of Health. Motion carried.
Being no further business moved
and seconded to adjourn. Motion
carried.
A. E. LOGNION,
Secretary.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09

With DR.. Dowling's long expected
visit but a day off, the psychological
moment is surely at hand for every
one who has not done SO, to set his
place in order.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09

DR., bowling plus a dirty place OF
business equals Trouble, is as true an
equation as any ever demonstrated in
mathematics.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
For Sale. Trade or Rent.

Our property in Welsh, La. Place
will be put in repair for reliable tenant.
No other need apply. For particulars,
address A. G. SHIPMAN, Ged. La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
PROPOSITIN No. l.

Proposition to levy an
five (5) mill special tax
on all the property in
School District No. 10
of the Parish of Jeffer.
son Davis, Louisiana,
subject to State tax.
alton, annually, for a
period of Ten (l0) years
beginning with the year
1913, for the purpose of
giving additional aid to
public schools in said
District No. 10.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
DR.. w L Stewart,
A r McBurney,
Wade E Plauche,
Il S GoOdreau,
III Albert Davidson,
Notary Public.

Fl Albert Davidson,
Notary Public.
State of Louisiana,
Parish of Jefferson Davis:
/ hereby certify that the within
act of Charter was this day duly re.
corded in my Current NotariaI Record
"C' on page liz, witness my official
signature and seal at Welsh Jefferson
Davis Parish Louisiana on this 25th,
day of March A. %. 1918
lSeal) II Albert Davidson,
Notary Public
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09

Satur lay Evening Post OF saw
the Journal Book Store.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-05-09
amount was apportioned to tho N.
OF jefferson Davis Parish, and nd c n.y.
out OF Wards 2 and 10 of the p. ~
CalcaSieu as follows: a'Sa
Ward

On motion, seconded and carrisS n
Police Jury adjourned until l.oG = !