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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17
UNCLE SAM
DEFENDS HIS HONOR.

1t begins to look like Uncle Sans
patience in the Mexican situation is
going to be worn threadbare at last.
One thing you can say about Uncle
Sam is that he is mighty touchous on
any matter pertaining to his personal
dignity and honor. That's one thing
he is crank about.
One day last week he had a few of
his war craft lying along the Mexican
shore down about Tampico and two or
three blue jackets were sent over to
the shore to get some gasoline and
while away they were taken in tow by
a Mexican officer. The officer even
presumed to order two blue Jackets
from the little vessel that came up to
the shore and which floated Uncle
Sans flag, explaining that they had
landed at the wrong place. He was
hiking the boys down to Jail but was
met by another Mexican officer who
took another view of the matter and
marched them back to the landing and
released them.
Admiral Mayo was in command of
Uncle Sans craft down there and he
figured that this conduct on the part of
the Mexicans constituted a very great
breach of courtesy to Uncle Sam and
therefore by way of reparation prompt.
ly required an apology and a punish.
ment OF the Mexican officer that made
the arrest and also in addition required
the Mexican feet to present salute of
twenty one guns to the colors.
Huerta didn't see why all this was
necessary and thought Uncle Sam was
all together too particular about the
matter anyway and baked at the sug.
geStion But as said above Uncle Sam
is mighty particular about having his
dignity respected, and so promptly in.
formed Huerta that the time for delay
and evasion in the matter had passed
and within the last two days he has set
in motion more than half of the war
craft of the entire American Navy
toward Tampico.
Unless Huerta promptly complies
with Admiral Mayos demand Admiral
Badger who is in command of the fleet
is instructed to seize Tampico and Vera
Cruz and cut off all commercial inter.
course with the United States. 1t will
be Monday or Tuesday before these
vessels reach the Mexican waters and
Huerta has until that time to make
amends. But things seem to be com.
ing to a focus anyway.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17
Secretary.

SECTION 8. Be it further resolved,
ETC., that the proceeds from the sale of
said bonds shall be devoted to the pur-
pose OF establishing aud constructing a
system of Electric Lights, in the Town
of Welsh, Louisiana, and for none
other.
SECTION4. Be it further resolved,
ETC., that in accordance with the vote
of the property taxpayers of the Town
of Welsh a tax OF Five 81 mills on the
dollar of the assessed valuation of all
the property subject to State taxation
within the limits OF the Town of Welsh
is hereby levied for the year 1914, and
subsequent years up to and including
the year 1923, for the purpose of paying
the principal and interest Of the bonds
herein authorized to be issued.
SECTION S. Be it further resolved
that, Ordinance 1853, providing for the
issuance of negotiable bonds of the
ten (10) years, bearing interest at the
rate of Five Isl per centum per annum
interest payable semi-annually, for the
purpose of establishing and construct
ing a system of electric lights in the
said town of Welsh, title to which shall
vest in the public which Ordinance was
adopted by the BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF THE TOWN OF WELSH, Louisiana,
October 7, 1913, be and is hereby re.
pealed.
SECTION 6. Be it further resolved.
etc, that this Resolution shall become
effective from and after its first publ.
cation.
Upon roll call. the following mem.
bers voted YES"
MesSrs. Charles Dautel,
E. E. Kimball,
AR. ArceneanX,
w. E. Taught,
p. FL. Goodreau.
Total-FiVe.
The following voted mo-:
Messrs.-None CO., Total t0)
Absent-None (0)
The resolution was declared adopted
and was approved and signed by the
Mayor.
Upon motion seconded and unaE.
mously carried, the meeting adjourned.
(Signed) r. S. GREER,
Attest: Mayor.
(Signed) A. E. LOGNION,
Secretary.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17
GOLDEN WEDDING,

!. event of rare occurrence was
= ...tad Tuesday in the home OF Mr..
m,s. J.. W. Bower in the Northern
4 welsh. This event was the
l...tion of the fiftieth wedding
'rorsary Of this couple. The affair
w. mo of the happiest in the lives of
Vanity V and to all that were present.
Dp we're present seven of the nine
l satreu as follows; Mr. and Mrs,
= Bower and son and Ed. Bower, all
W. e.n,o Anna, Cal; Mr.. and Mrs.
~, Power and daughter of near
'.ss Arthur; Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. F.
49, and two children; Mr.. and Mrs.
! = Powell and three children; Mr..
u Mrs.. D. H. Kelly and son; and MIR.
- Bower. Besides these were present
4. ah Mrs. Howard Willard and Mrs.
: : willard aid two children. Two
s1phters, one living in Guthrie, Okla,
,,daue living in Bakersfield, CAL, and
g candChildren were not present.
nall there were twenty.eight guests
~ down to the anniversary din.
s The large number of nice pres.
i, and many cards from distance as
ttsns Of love expressed in a high de.
10 the love and esteem in which
abouple is held. One of the richest
gmesslons of esteem was the nice
arse Of solid gold pieces under each
,steat dinner.
Mr. and Mrs, Bower were married in
Indianapolis, Ind, on April 14th, 1854,
slnTnc the hottest part of the Civil
Vsr. while Mr.'BoWer was home on a
lRbugh from the front. Mrs. Bower
More her marriage was Miss Sara C.
lass, Of Indianapolis. The two were
sdrd ia the same neighborho0d and
gas sweet.beartS from childhood.
liter their marriage they continued
d live in Indiana until 1886, during
which time Mr.. Bower was engaged in
hrning and saw milling and single
manufacturing. In 1885 they moved to
I hestate Of Kansas where they resided
until 1873. BY this time some of the
Children had grown up and had come to
sheSOuth and Mr.. Bower at this time
Fas suffering from rheumatism and
i Hg decided to move to the South both
70 b near the children and also in the
Interest Of Mr.. Bowers health. They
lived first at Lakeside, about rs miles
South Of this place, and in 1900 moved to
4aa where they have resided since.
VI Bower has regained his perfect
halih and the two have prospects of
nhl years yet Of health and happi.
rsIn this life.
g
AdYertise in the Journal,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17
To NV Patrons.

On account of my Wife's condition
and my own need of rest, / have given
up my work for thirty days, after which
time | shall be at my office ready for
business.
Thanking every one for their courtes-
les am
Truly and respectfully,
w. L. STEWART.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17
Baptist Church Notice

There will be services in the Baptist
Church Sunday morning and evening.
Sunday school meets at ten o'clock,
preaching at eleven o'clock. In the
evening the B. Y. P. U. meets at seven
and preaching at 7:45. All are cordially
invited.
j. w. Mount Pastor.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17

We learn today that Hurerta has
taken an entirely different view of the
matter and has deciced to comply with
implicit obedience to Uncle Sans de-
mand. He evidently didn't know how
particular Uncle Sam was over the
matter.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17
Mayor.
Secretary.
(FORM OF COUPON

On the first day of November, Ia,
the Town of Welsh in Jefferson Davis
Parish, State of Louisiana, promises to
pay to bearer. Twelve and $4,000 ($12.5O)
Dollars, at the Hanover National Bank
in the City Of New York State of New
York, or at the CalcaSieu Trust & Saw.
ings Bank in the Town of Welsh, State
OF Louisiana, for interest due that day
on its Electric Light Bond No.
dated November /, 1918.
Attest; Mayor.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

EXTRACT FROM THE MINUTES OF
THE TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN
OF WELSH IN REGULAR SEES
SION. TUESDAY, APRIL 7th, 1914,
AT ITS OFFICE IN THE TOWN OF
WELSH, LOUISIANA.
On the above date the TRUSTEES
OF THE TOWN OF WELSH, State of
Louisiana; met in regular session with
K. S. Greer, Mayor, presiding and the
following other members present
Charles Dautel E. e. Kimball, A. r.
Arceneaux. w. E. Taught, P. H. Good
reau.
Total present, 6.
Absent, none.
On motion of w. E. Taught, seconded
by A. r. Arceneaux, the following
Resolution was offered:
RESOLUTION,
Providing for the issue of Electric
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17
Total .S15.O0O.

The interest on said bonds shall be
evidenced by proper coupons attached
to each bond, and both principal and
interest shall be payable in gold coin OF
the United States Of America of the
standard weight and fineness; said
coupons, however may be executed by
the fac-simile signature of said Mayor
and Secretary.
SECTION 2. Be it further resolved
etc., that each of said bonds, and each
of the interest coupons to be thereto
attached shall be in forms substantially
as follows:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
STATE OF LOUISIANA
TOWN OF WELSH
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17
LIST OF PETIT JUROR

List of Petit Jurors drawn to appear
and answer in open court at the Court
House in Jefferson Davis Parish, La. at
II o'clock a. m, on Monday May 18th,
A. D., 1914 and to serve as petit jurors
for the balance of that week, which
drawing is as follows:
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17

Get baby new ALUMINIUM plate al
the journal Book Store.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-04-17

lAdyertise in the Journal.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
$4,000 FOR 100 WORDS

Tho "MiIIion Dollar Mystery" stery
Will run for twenty-five co1seru-
tive weeks in the Newark Evcntng
Star. BY an arrangements with the
been m:d de possible not only TO read
the story in the Newark Evening Star,
but also TO sec IL each week In the
various moving picture theatres.
CONDITIONS GOVERNING THE
CONTEST
Tho prize Of $4,000 will be won By
the man, woman or child who writes
the most acceptable solution OF the
mystery, from which tie last two
reels Of motion picture drama will be
made and the last two chapters 81
the story written by Harold Mac
Grath.
soiutIons may be sent to the Than
houser Film Corporation, at New
York. any time mp TO midnight. Dee
cember IA. They must Desr postoffice
mark not later than that date.
A board OF three judges Will deter
mine which Of the many solutions
-eceiyed Ii the most accountable. The
Judgment Of this board VII be sb-
soIuse and Anal. Nothing Of Hter-
e-T nature will be considered In the
iecisfon. nor given any preference In
the selection OF the winner OF the
10000 prize. The last two reels
which win give the most scceptssIe
tented in The theatres. The story GER
responding to these melton pictures
viii appear in this newspaper CO.
Incidentally.
Solutions to the mystery must met
be more than 100 words long. Here
arc some questions ito be kept In
mind IN connection with the mystery
as an aid to O solution;
No. whist becomes Of the MIL
iionaires
No. e-wbst becomes Of the a.
000 DOOR
No. s-whom does FloFenee marry
Ne. 4-whst becomes Of the hus-
sian counfeasf
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30

full. They could take his license
number hundred times for all he
cared. So they had got her? They
could wait till their enemy's vigil
lance Stacked and then would strike.
But Susani The next time he saw
Susan he was going to take her in
his arms and kiss her. 1t might be
new sensation to kiss Susan, al
ways so prim and offish. Corey
street--that had been her direction.
They had put Florence In a motor
boat at the foot of Corey street. He
was perhaps half an hour behind.
Florence never opened her lips.
She stared ahead proudly. She
would show these scoundre1s that
she was her fathers daughter. They
piled her with questions, but she pre-
tended not to hear.
"Well, pretty bird, we'il make you
speak when the time comes. We've
got you this trip where we want you.
There won't be any jumping over
board this session, believe me. We've
-'asted enough time. We've got you
and we're going to keep you"
Let her be-" said Vroon morosely.
We'll put all the questions we wish
when we're at our destination" And
he nodded significantly toward the
ships riding at anchor.
Florence felt her heart sink In
spite of her abundant courage. We're
they going~to take her to sea again
She had acquired a horror Of the
sea, so big, so terrible, so strong.
She had had an experience with it's
sullen power They had gone about
four miles down when she looked
back longingly toward shore. Some
thing white seemed to be spinning
over the water far behind. At first
she scould not discern what 1t was
AS she watched it 1t grew and grew.
1t finally emerged from the Illusion
of gigantic bird into the actually
of an everyday hydroplane. Her
heart gave great bound. This fly
ing machine was coming directly
toward the launch; 1t did not deviate
a hairs breadth from the line. For
tunately the men were looking
toward a huge freighter quarter Of
mile farther on. and from their
talk It was evident that that
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Pert Paragraphs

Before she is married she regards
"Vogner" and the tango as the two
most important things in life: but
after she has a few children she talks
more about castor oil and paregorlc
than anything else.
When collector calls at the house
next door and the woman next door
let's On that she is out and doesn't an
swer the bell, 1t Is all the neighbor
women can do to keep from screaming
at the collector and putting him wise.
They are all white rags to a man
when they are hanging on clothes
line: but to a woman they represent
$3.50, $1.9S, $1.19. 80 cents and 10 cents.
The woman who played joke on
her husband and took her picture out
Of the back of his watchcase and re-
placed it with picture of the colored
cook. was somewhat surprised when
her husband wrote her after he had
been out of town for a week and told
her that he kissed her picture every
day.
The old fashioned wife who got out
of the house about once every six
months now has a married daughter
who goes home so seldom that she
forgets her address.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
Dream OF ORIENT
! REALIZED AT LYRIC

Rarely is SO exquisitely sweet a So
prano voice heard outside the Metro
politan Opera House as that of Nine.
Makarenka, prima donna, of "A
Dirt q of the Orient" company,
whk.a is appearing at the Lyric.
Like the notes of a nightingale, her
songs actually keep the audiences
.epenbound. Moreover, Nine. Maka-
TFnka dances with a grace which car
rles the beholder, in mind, to the per-
fqme-laden gardens of Gull, where
lux e dance for sultans.
OF the fourteen persons in this
company, twelve are young women.
Among the latter. next to Nine.
Makarenka in point of interest, Is
Miss Fiji Boyer, toe dancer.
Abide from the beauty of her dane
ing. Misc Boyer, who is not quite sew
4 enteeiA lf'cn, especial interest to those
who lSr&aaSz lat beneath the seeming
joy ankz piness expressed in her
8 srni Emotions, she harbors n
brit. She is an Austrian,
kks, she has not heard
ther, who is in the dam
he war.
found her weeping in
kroom, after the dance.
4arenlxa conducts the or
lSsS Y lHIring the performance, and
liaibnafly sings with an exception
and5 husical baritone voice.
al u of the most amazing acts Of
yschoB that of Max Frank, a young
4 was Ter, who assumes postures and
heenks which, although seeming to
AN counter to the law of gravitation,
= Jextremely graceful
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
THEATRES HERE

SHUBERT-'Peg O. My Heart
Comedy.
NEWARK--"The Yellow Ticket
sensational melodrama).
ORPHEUM-"At Bay" (drama).
KEENEY'S -Vaudeville
LYRIC-Vaudeville.
MAJESTIC-Vaudev
MINER S-Burlesque
ODEON-Burlesque.
PROCTOR'S PARK PLACE-Photo-
drama and vaudeville.
N-Photodrama.
PARAMOUNT--Ph otodrama.
STRAND--Photodra
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CONTINUED from Mondays Evening
Starr

In the midst of his violent harangue
the bell sounded. In his bones he
knew what was going to be found
there. IT was letter on the back of
which was drawn the fatal black
mask. With shaking fingers he tore
open the envelope and read the con-
tents: Florence is now in our power.
Only the surrender of the million will
save her. Our agent will call in an
hour for an answer.
THE BLACK HUNDRED"
As a matter Of fact, they had
wanted Jones almost as badly as
Florence, but her desire for a book
some popular story of the day-had
saved him from the net. The letter
had been written against this posi-
bility.
Jones became cool now that he
knew Just what danger to face. The
Queen Hotel meant nothing. Flor
ence would not be taken there. He
called up Norton. 1t took all the but
ler's patience, however, ms 1t required
seven different calls to locate the re-
porter.
Meantime the taxicab containing
Florence and Susan spun madly to-
ward the water front. Here the two
were separated by an effective threat.
Florence recognized the man Vroon
and knew that to plead for mercy
would be waste of time. She per-
mitted herself to be led to waiting
launch. Always when she disobeyed
Jones something like this happened.
But this time they had cunningly
struck at her heart, and all thought OF
her personal safety became as moth
ing. For the present she knew that
she was In no actual physical danger.
She was merely to be held as a hos
tage. Would Susan have mentality
enough to tell Jones where the taxi
cab had stopped? She doubted. In
an emergency Susan had proved her
self a nonentity, a bundle OF hyster-
zeal thrills.
AS a matter OF fact for once Flor
ence's deductions we're happily wrong.
When the chauffeur peremptorily de-
posted Susan IN the lonely country
road several miles from home she
ran hot-foot to the nearest telephone
and sent q very concise message
home. Susan was becoming accli-
mated to this strange exciting OK
istence.
Norton arrived in due time and he
and Jones were mapping out a plan
when Susans message came.
"Good GIRL" said Jones, shes
learning. Can you handle this alone.
Norton? They want me out of the
house again, for believe they were
after me as we'll as Florence. Half
an hour gone
Trust me-" cried Norton.
And he ran out to his auto. 1t was
wild ride. Several policemen shout
cd after him, but he went on unmind-
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
SYNOPSIS.

Hargreave, millionaire. after a
escape from the den OF the gang
ut thieves known as the Black
lives the NE Of reclnse Tor o.,
4nhfne, leader Of the Black Hundred.
wing Braine win try to get him. he
les from his own home by balloon
escaping he writes letter to the
school, where eighteen years before
3steriousiy left on the doorstep his
daughter, Florence Gray That day
leave also draws one million dollars
the bank, but II In reported that this
I'd into the sea when tho balloon he
ed In was punctured.
orence arrives from the girls school.
|atess Olga. Braine's companion. visits
and claims to be relative. Two bogus
'ctives call, but their plot is folled by
ph, a newspaper man.
bribing the captain of the Orient
pn laws a trap for Braine and his gang
tess Olga also visits the Orient's cap
and she easily falls into the reporters
The plan proves abortive through
be's good luck. and only hireiings fall
the hands OF the police.
er falling In their first attempt the
Hundred trap Florence. They ask
or money, but she escapes. again foil
bn and the countess call on Florence
It day. once more safe at home. The
r. having gone, Jones removes sec
of flooring. and from cavity taxes
Pursued by members Of the Black
I'd, he PUSHES to the water front and
5 IN dropping the box into the sea.
ksss Olga. schemins to break the en-
ut existing between Florence Har-
and Norton, invites them both to
tments and pretends to faint In the
arms. Florence appears In the
Just at the planned moment, ana
Bdit gives Norton back his ring.
of Braine succeed In kidnap-
z FLORENCE while she Is shopping and
~ her of to sea. Norton receives wire
later Informing him that the girl had
ped into the sea and been drowned.
florence lis picked up in dazed condition
a party of fishermen. The Black Hundred
,te her and Braine. disguised as her
ier. succeeds In taking her back to sea
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
Music Notes

The directors of the Schola Can
forum, of New York, announce that
during the absence of Kurt Schlinder,
musical director, on military duty in
Europe, no rehearsals of the chorus
will be held. Definite announcement
will be made upon Mr. Schlinder's re-
turn as to when the concert and the
public performances of the society
will be given
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
Street Dust Blamed for
Epidemic of Throat Trouble
Special to the EVENING Star.

CFOCfhf 70 tHo Evening HIHF'
ELIZABETH, Sept 3o.-An cpl
demic Of throat trouble. which, ac-
cording to physicians has already de-
veloped into pneumonia, in several
instances, is sweeping through the
South Elizabeth section of this city.
1T was stated today on the authority
of physicians that most, IL not all OF
the cases, are directly due to the dust
from the streets.
Two Of the latest victims Of pneu-
monia, which, 1t is said. is indirectly
due to the dust are James McGlynn,
young son of Democratic County
Committeeman John McG1ynn, of
South and Race streets, and Bud
dy" Hemstein, Of 92s South street The
latter is recovering from slight at
tack, while the McGlynn boy is still
in serious condition.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
B y HA ROLD
M a C G r A T H
Copyright, 1914, by
Harold MacGrath).

Give you a million. knowing you all
to be a pack of liars? Bring Miss
Florence back and the money is
yours. We are tired of fighting" AS
indeed Jones really was The strain
had been terrific for weeks.
THE money first. We don't lie any
better than you do. Fork over. You'll
have to trust us. We have no use
for the girl once we get the cash."
And you'll never touch a penny
of II, you blackguard!" cried Norton
from the doorway.
The agent turned TO behold the re-
porter and the girl. He did not stop
to ask questions, but bolted. He
never got beyond the door, however.
Always the small fry" sighed
Jones, "and IL could have put my
hands on the money I'd have given
1t to him All, girl. it doesn't do
any good to talk to you, does it?''
But they told me he was dyingl"
Jones shrugged.
(To be continued in Friday Evenings
Star1
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-09-30
New York Theatres

ASTOR-"The Miracle Man.
CANDLER-"On Trial (drama).
G ASINO-"Pretty Mrs. Smith (com-
LAY with music).
AN'S-'Tt Pays to ADVERTISE
4 Comedy.
EoMEDY-"Consequences" comedy.
Beginning Thursday night.
nST- Under Cover (melodrama)
NNGE--"I Innocent (drama).
SRT,-"The Prodigal Husband
ElGHTH STREET - "The
Of the La7d." Beginning We'd
Gay night
ON-"Twin Beds" Comedy.
NAY-"Daddy Long Legs (com-
9 OPERA HOUSE-"The Mis-
ILady' (melodramatic COM
sROME-"The Wars of the
81 (spectacular production).
-"The Dummy" detective
ERBOCKER-"T 1.-THE Girl from
EKsS tmusical comedy.
4ERTY--"He Comes Up Smiling
(comedy).
EpNGACRE-'Tipping the Winner
N {comedy). Beginning Wednesday
Knight.
Beautiful Adven-
Atlr4nu( Comedy.
- Miss Daisy" Cmusical COM
kTTAN OPERA HOUSE
Story of the Rosary" (melo-
EE ELLIOT'S--"What Is
|bS (eonedvl