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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
TEXAS M|DCOkST HpS1aA !
Dairy Improvement, Bow,
Clubs, sj'os, Experlm.,, /
Education, Etc, Revl.

Cuero, Textile Ter,
Industrial Congress Conn,
work of its second quarts,''
and adjourned "Wednesday, l
portant subjects connected \
cultural and industrial nj,''
sources and developments y
and Interestingly presents
cussed.
Arba Johnson, formerly \
but now of Collegeport, Ts,..
ed dairyjng and Holstein N
SAD IN Canada there was ~
ing CT the COWS; that mora !
obtained in the winter th.,
summer, and that better nj.
obtained for it in that Sea-,
stated that if the dairy bush
pursued with success tha 4
portant essentials of breedi,'
ing and wedding had to be- !,
observed.
Professor H. A. Willianso.
lege Station delivered an as,J
which he fully outlined III.
lance of organizing and favo'
boys and girls clubs in all
communities. In this worn n
eral department of agricultn,
operating with the Agricultp,|
Mechanical College and throa.
operative system of giving !.
turai and domestic science -,
valuable results are being sco,|
ed for the boys and girls Of Ts,]
stated there were 1921 Terra
and girls enrolled in this vrI
in the boys clubs and 1,7s /
girls clubs, representing IN I
ton 4,751 acres in corn, a,M'
in cotton, 1915 acres in Mn
Kaffir, PIG acres in tomatoes !,
acres in other crops.
Professor H. L. Mcknight, j,
College Station, presented /,
practical manner the yalue d
Professor Connolly of the III,
partment of agriculture and
Smith of Cuero, all fayorinr
participated in the discussion 4
subject.
United States experimental
was the subject assigned to pn
T. O. Walton, who presented 4
manner that was both pleaslnI
instructive.
DR.. c. A. Ellis of the State d
sity discussed the relation Of 4
Education to the States Ind
Congress-" He not only show
necessity, but he made a strol
peal for higher education.
R. C. Gaines of Angleton
Freeport in nomination as the
for holding the next meeting
congress. Freeport won easilI
A batch of resolutions were
indorsing, among other things,
tercoastal canal celebration d
weston, the baby beef clubs, tha
corn clubs, the girls canning
and deploring irregularities /
road transportation and ineQI
that exist in the system Of IA
The citizens of Cuero were siI
and heartily thanked for the az
manner in which the congrea
entertained.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
Three Veterans Die.

Chattanooga, Tenn-Death stalked
in the midst ct the cheering throng
which Wednesday participated in the
impressive veterans parade. Three
aged soldiers who came to renew
campaign friendships made during the
war between the States responded for
the last time to their regimental calls.
They were Robert Nolen of Houston
and B. F. Moore of Fuqua, Texas, and
g. w. Mullenix of Londale, Ga.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
French Victory Over the Moors.

Paris.-A decisive French victory
over large body of Moors, believed
to have been composed of the entire
hostile Moroccan forces, was reported
Thursday by Brigadier General
Caesar G. Alix, commanding the
French army in Morocco.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
For Roads at smlthville.

Bastrop, Textile citizens COM
mittee of Smithville road district and
the commissioners court met Satur-
day to receive bids for building the
roads in the Smithville road district,
which recently voted 100000 bonds
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
Suit AGAINST Katy.

Greenville, Textile Empire Ex-
press Company filed suit Thursday
against the Missouri, Kansas and
Texas railroad to compel the railroad
to transport the express messengers
of the plaintiff and its merchandise
and generally to give it the same
rights other companies have over that
line.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
orozco to Engage Zapsta|

Ell Paso, Tex.-Generals
Rabago and Pascual 0roaco,
met as enemies in the MaderO
ton, have been chosen by =
Huerta to conduct the ca
against the zapata rebels OF .
Mexico.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
Federal Colonel Is DegraSl

Washington. Colonel CamOI
Mexican federal officer, has
rested at Hermosillo. Sonora,
graded for having assisted ID
ing an aeroplane across the =
frontier from the United Stas
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
Railroad Notes Will Be Paid.

New neutrality-suspicious. by the
Mexican government of a foreign loan
of approximately $l00,000,00 for gov.
eminent purposes and on account of
the National Railways of Mexico have
been completed.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

Texan Commissioner of indian
Washington. - President
Thursday sent to the senate W
nation of Cato Sells of ClebulD|
as, for commissioner OF Indian
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

DR.. Josiah oldfeld of London is of
the opinion that those incapable of
falling In love should be drowned. But
then there are those who fall in and
swim out
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
BuIqarians Clash With Greeks.

Saloniki. - Although Greek head.
quarters have strictly enjoined all
commanders to avoid engagements,
the Bulgarians are trying to push back
the Greek forces and several encouD.
tiers have ensued.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

Virginia young man drove two miles
before discovering that his best girl
had fallen out of the buggy. Maybe
he was driving with rein in each
hand
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
Roosevelt Awarded 6 Cents Damages

Roosevelt Awarded Cents Damages.
Marquette, Mich.-Colonel Theodore
Roosevelt Saturday won his libel suit
against George A. Newett, who
charged the colonel with drunkenness,
and having waived damages, after the
defendant had uttered retraction,
the jury awarded the nominal dam
ages of &c provided in such cases by
the laws of Michigan.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
Texan Is Shot to Death.

Chicago, Ill.-Herbert Won Blanden.
stein, rs years old, of Cuero, Texas,
died from revolver wound Thursday
on the farm of G. X. van Hagen, two
miles west Of Darlington, Ill.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

Anyway those women whose babies
do not win prize at a baby
show, have the satisfaction of enter
tanning distinct opinion about the
judges.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
First Lavaca County siIo,

Yoakum, Textile first silo erect
ed in Lavaca County has been COM
pleted by T. ]. Allen, who resides on
the Sinner road about two miles north
of Yoakum. 1t is of Aston capacity.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
Corn Crop a Total Failure,

Berclair, Textile corn crop for
the first time in years will be a total
failure in this county. Farmers are
harvesting the same for forage. No
rain has fallen for two months.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

Newest skirts for women have peck
cts in them just like a mans. Well.
anyway, they will never contain plugs
of chewing tobacco.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

1t has frequently been said that the
wife Is the better half. but assuredly,
hubby clasps the honor when the base
ball season opens.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

Some one has told us that girl
with painted cheeks is like a stale
glass of beer-nice to look upon but
very disagreeable to the taste.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

In France lately the top fell of OF
q mountain, destroying gardens and
orchards. This seems very careless.
They should have better land laws
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

IT'S no wonder that Paris IL regard.
ed as a city Of high flyers. 1t is re.
ported there are nearly a thousand
registered aviators living within its
confines.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

The largest courthouse in the
world is being built down In New
York, and it would be difficult TO think
Of place where 1t is needed more.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

The man who tries to hide behind
womans skirts In this year OF grace
must be thinner than his own yellow
streak.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
Palestine Tomatoes Move.

Palestine, Textile first carload of
tomatoes was shipped Saturday from
Elkhart and Palestine to British Co
lumbia. The car netted local growers
SLIP
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

/ shot at sunrise" continues popu.
lar pastime In Mexico. but there's lots
OF regular fellows who are half shot
long before midnight.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

Come. live In my heart. and pay
no rent" warhled the inspired poet
More easily arranged. we dare saw
than meeting the monthly install.
ments of the bungalow.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

This country consumes $4,000 600
worth of breakfast food annually. and
yet some people kick at the idea Of
putting wood pulp on the free list.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

That young woman who plays the
piano with her feet must be able
to put her whole sole into her selec-
tons.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

II the neighbors keep feather min
strels in their poultry yards you will
find no difficulty In waking up early
every morning about daybreak.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06
cutti,S Oats and Alfalfa.

Junction, / 1x-Around Junction tn
farmers are pretty busy. Some are
cutting and baling their oats and put
ting up alfalfa.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

Are the high steps on street cars
an argument against hobble skirts or
are hobble skirts an argument
egainst the high steps On street cars?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

And now Chicago is censoring the
modern song-and properly SO, per.
haps. Anyhow, they can't censor a
whistle.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

Automobiles have been with use for
fifteen years. What means of Joy
riding will be provided for use fifteen
years hence?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

There is no sense in littering the
streets in the fond expectation that
the school children will clean them
up some time.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

A large number of our American
girls have married rich men. only to
find that they have poor husbands on
their hands
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

In the National league they are
passing the pennant hopes around for
general inspection.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

To the mind of the rough neck.
there's no doubt that there is more
than one simp In simplified spelling.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

Here's hoping the home team can
let all the goose eggs remain in cold
storage.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

That Chicago man whose goat
chewed up his $1,000 wad should feel
at least, that there is money in goats.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

While swatting the fly it's well to
remember to cover the sugar and but
ter bowls.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

One complicated way of being un.
happy is envying the man who has to
worry about the income tax.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

Yes. he's in again. The pest ap-
peared in our office yesterday with
that eternal question, rs it hot"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

You will have to do your own swat
ting. The regular fly cops have other
duties.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

Monte Carlo is reported to have
cleared nearly $40,000,000 last year.
So, what's the use?
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

New Jersey has barred the sharp
tipped hatpin. Thus 1t will be no joke,
even if the cops see the point.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

1t is time to teach Towser that all
really fashionable dogs wear muzzles.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1913-06-06

Loaf1ng as a steady job seems to be
inculcated by this brand of weather.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
NEW HAND WIPER
IS INVENTED HERE
Man Has Latest
Appliance Installed in Wash
room At District Building. =

Now it's the electric hand wiper. This
is the last word in sanitary devices for
public buildings, and promises to rele-
gate the paper towel to the sane junk
heap with the roller towel.
The electric hand wiper is the inven-
ton of ]. II. Ward. superintendent of
the District building, and one has just
been installed in the wash room in the
basement floor of the building. - -
The electric hand wiper resembles a
large box with an opening in the top.
over which wet hands are neid. BY
pushing down a foot lever tho zach Ie
IS put in operation and a strong cur
rent of warm air comes out through the
opening. and presto! the hands are dry
The air is driven through the opening
with powerful electric blower. first
passing over two miniature electric fun
naces, which warns 1t to a temperature
that does not chill the hands.
The only objection that has developed
so far" said Mr.. Ward today, 'is that
IL takes too long for q person to dry
his hands. AS a matter of fact. it takes
just thirty seconds. but because one
stands at the machine holding ones
hands still 1t seems like five minutes
The machine is much more economical
than paper towels. The cost of wiping
i0o pairs of hands Is just / cent.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Canine Tango Tea Is
In Vogue With Elite

A canine tango tea. with Trixie bark
ing an enthusiastic approval Of canter-
inc couples, and Fido wagging his tall
IN harmony with the syncopated meas
ures, probably will be the next thing to
set Washington society agog.
Mrs. Richard Johnston. a prominent
member of the local Kennel Club. is
sponsor for the idea and the plan has
been heartily indorsed by those who di-
vide their affections between teas, tan
gos and terriers. Each guest will bring
his or her favor!te dog, the pet to be
do.Ied up in accordance with the latest
canine sartorial fashion. The dogs will
be the special guests Of hcnor. and win
have prominent places In the receiving
Hne
When the dancing begins Fido. Trixie.
and the rest will bo placed on q balcony
or elevated platform to watch the glid-
frg couples, and when refreshments are
served, a buftet luncheon of dog biscuit.
chicken bones and cream will be set out
for the tiny guests.
The necessity of the Kennel Club for
an increase of its finances Ii the mother
of the invention Of the canine tango
tea. and the club members feel sure that
the club treasury will be swelled all out
of shape II the fad Is once started.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Ask Funds to Build T..
Army Medical School

Efforts have becE made by army
autht rites to obtain grant of $780,
600 from Congress for the erection OF
an army medical school on the Gov
ernment reservation at the Walter
Reed Hospital
The building would take over the
functions of the present army medi-
cal school in this city on a more
elaborate scale. Students of medi-
cine who had obtained a medical de-
gree would be qualified TO matricu-
late in the school. from which they
would graduate In eight months and be
established as members of the United
States army medical corps.
The request, which was forwarded
through the War Department. IL granted
in future, will realize one of the mos
modern and scientifically equipped
structures of its kind in the country
Plans will be waived pending action by
Congress.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
No Graft Discovered
In Supply Committee

Although holding as baseless charges
oe graft and favoritisn in the General
Government Supply Committee. which
awards millions Of dollars in contracts
yearly, Assistant Secretary of the
Treasury Newton today admitted his in
vestigation of the committee brought to
light evidence that some dealers have
sought to gain favor with members of
he committee by buying dinners, CIV
nS automobile rides, and buying cigars.
He declared, however. that these acts
had never Influenced contract awards.
lie Will recommend. however, the crea-
ion Of a permanine supply board, paid
or its services, and governed by rules
which would make graft or favoritism
impossible.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Y. w. c. A. Is In Need
OF a victroIa Now

Here's another opportunity for some
body Of generous impulses. The Y. w.
q. A. needs victrola for use in its
gymnasium, according to officials OF
tina, organization.
I'VE have so many clubs that a VIC
trola. would be the means of affording
pleasure to many young women who
use the gymnasium and partake Of the
club benefits at various times" said one
of the secretaries today.
There are more than 1000 young
women who would be benefited by the
gift" she said, land I am sure that the
oonor would pe well repaid II he or she
realized just how much entertainment
the instrument would afford"
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Motorcyclist Hit
By Motor Truck

Thrown from his motorcycle in a
collision with q motor truck at Fifth
and r streets northeast, this morning,
Leon Fowler, twenty-eight years old. OF
621 Twelfth street northeast, was in
jured about the head and body. The
truck was driven by Lewis Mortfeld, of
2541 Sixth street northwest
Fowler was riding through F street
and attempted to cross IN front OF the
truck, which was going south In Fifth
street The front OF the truck struck
the motorcycle and Fowler was thrown
20 the apvement. but the wheels of the
automobile did not pass over him.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Would Aid Santa Claus
By Tightening Mails

Denial OF all except urgent emer-
gency use Of the mails to public Off
ciais and Government departments to
aid Santa Claus during the holiday
mail rush was the unique proposal in a
resolution introduced today by Con-
gressman smith Of Minnesota. He said
the parcel post would so burden the
mail service that all Federal officials
and departments should cease using the
'mails unless absolutely necessary dur
ing the last two weeks of each year.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Two Thousand Sing
In Rehearsal Tonight

The grand chorus Of 1000 voices for
the Community Christmas Tree celebra-
ton Christmas Eve on the plaza Of the
Capitol will rehearse tonight at West
ern High School
The directors of the affair wish to en-
phasize the fact that this is COM
munity celebration In every sense, and
a general invitation is issued toall who
have voice and a heart to sing"
The last grand rehearsal will be held
Sunday afternoon at the National Thea
ter at o'clock.
The Boy Scouts will rehearse at Elks'
Hall Friday evening. Two rehearsals
will be held Saturday evening. one at
Central High School for the students of
High Schools, and also one at the House
of Play, 49s NJ street southwest, at 7:so
n'clnck
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Washington Man Is
Killed in Arkansas

William A Potter, twenty-five years
old, said to have been a resident Of this
city was shot and killed in Gurdon.
Ark, according to a dispatch received
at Police Headquarters today from
Frank Edmonds, chief of police at
Gurdon-
The message stated that Potters rela-
tives live in this city, but their names
were not given, and the police as yet
have failed to locate them It was
stated that Potter left Washington
several months ago With a theatrical
troupe. No details of the tragedy were
contained in the telegram.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Thirty-Five Bodies
Recovered From Mine

NEW CASTLE. Col. DC. Is.-Ia11ss
DaIrymple, state mine Inspector. to-
day began an investigation of the ex-
plosion in the Vulcan mine which killed
thirty eight miners. His preliminary
examination indicated there were two
separate explosions.
The coroner's inquest also opened to-
day and probably will ba completed by
night. The funerals Of the victims
against him, Burke stated. THE Canal
VIII be held tomorrow. Thirty-five
bodies have been recovered so far and
1t is expected the remaining three viii
be brought UP today.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Escape Of Perugia
Arouses Paris Police

FARis Dec. ls.-Chagrined at the easy
escape OF Vlncenzo Perugia, thief Of the
MONA Lisa" when the Paris police
knew an about him and his finger
prints, Prefect OF Police Hennion has
askeo lore 'gn police heads for data on
tnelr sysfem of checking up criminals
henry Marcel. director of the Louvre,
WIN o.ner officials, today is on his way
da Vinci masterpiece. The painfinS Win
a special car. e1' - :
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Albert liesch Sues
For Absolute Divorce

A suit for an absolute divorce was
filed by Albert Liesch against Hattie
c. Lesch. in the District Supreme
Court. today. Liesch claims that his
wife deserted him several times since
their marriage, on September .. 1909
II Is alleged by Liesch that his wife
would make remarks and embrace and
kiss other men for the sole purpose OF
annoying and harass!ng HIM" He also
charges that Ids wife had him arrested
twice without proyocation. and in other
ways annoyed him.
The Washington times., 1913-12-18
Talk Of Figs Taking
Harem Stikrts' Place

Will fig leaves Ultimately displace
harem skirts as the bon ton apparel for
Dame fashion?
This question was solemnly and jocu-
larly. debated today before the II ouse
Agriculture Committee. A Government
scientist assured the committee that so
far as the Department of Agriculture
Is concerned, II frowns upon fig leaves
as rival of diaphonous and harem SIX 'rts.
'T hope the fig leaf fad is not going
TO be revived" Congressman Hawley Of
Oregon declared