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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-02
C. {. SMITH DIES SUDDENLY.

Mr.. c. E, Smith of. Port Arthur, who
,is welrknown throughout this parish
died suddenly of heart disease in his
room in the Jefferson Hotel in Port
Arthur, at three o'clock Thursday
morning.
Mr.. Smith was So years of age and
was a native of Kansas. He came to
Port Arthur several years ago in the
pioneer days of the city. He had faith
in that section of Texas and invested
heavily in real estate and at the time of
his death ne was probably the largest
property holder in the city. Besides
his property in Port Arthur.he owned
considerable property in Jefferson
Davis parish and CalCasieu.
He is survived by a widow who is the
daughter of Mr.. j. S. DeWolf of Wood.
lawn and two nephews. Other relatives
live in other states.
The funeral ceremonies will be held
this afternoon at 8 O'Clock safter which
his body will be shipped to New London
Ohio, for interment.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-02
STATE AND FEDERAL
GAME LAWS.

The following bulletin has been re-
ceived from the Conservation Commits
sion Of Louisiana which may be OF
value to many of our readers:
!. Finding that there is considerable
misunderstanding among hunters in
regard to the open seasons. the kinds
of game protected by the state and
Federal laws, and the licences required
by those hunting for profit and pleas.
ure in Louisiana, the Conservation
Commission has prepared the following
statement covering the above points;
State law applies to all resident game
birds and all non.game birds except
migratory insectivorous species.
Federal law applies to all migratory
game and inSectivorouS birds.
Resident game birds (under protec.
ton of State) and the open seasons
thereon are as follows.
Quail, Nov. 15.Mar.1.
Wild turkey tgobblers only Nov. Is.
Apr. 1.
Dove, Sept. MAR. l.
Wood duck, Sept 1.Mar. 1.
Summer mallard, Aug. 1.Nlar. /.
Prairie chicken protected until 1879
All, other resident birds, such as field
lark, mockingbird, cardinal, etc, come
under the non. game classification and
are not to be be killed at any time, with
the exception Of Cooper's hawk, sharp.
Skinned hawk, duck hawk and great.
horned owl and crows, crow blackbirdS
and red.winged bIaCkbirdS when de.
structive to crops.
Migratory game birds (under pro.
lection of U. S. Government) and the
open seasons, on same are as follows:
Ducks migratory species) and geese
NOV. l-feD. /.
Coots (poul d'eaus) rails (marsh
hensl and gallinules, Nov. 1.Feb.1 1.
Snipe,> golden and black.breasted
plovers, greater and lesser yellow legs,
Nov. IFeb. 1.
Woodcock, Nov. 15.Jan. I.
On all other migratory game birds,
such as upland plover, or papabotte,
curleWs, kildeers, sandpipers, ETC., there
is continuous closed season until 1918.
All migratory birds feeding chiefly or
entirely on insects, such as. the circle,
bobolink, or true ricehird, kingbird, or
bee martin, cedarbird, swallow, robin,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-02
APPOINTMENT TO WEST POINT

The 7th. Congressional District of
Louisiana isisiana is entitled to a
cadetship at West Point, beginning
March, 1914. In order to. give all
young men between the ages of II and
q, inclusive, who are interested in this
appointment chance to win it, it has
been decided to hold a competitive ex.
animation in the City of Opelousas, on
January Is, 1914, to be conducted by
Superintendent C. j. Thompson. :
The young man making the highest
average will be recommended by me as
principal the one making the second
highest average as first alternate; the
one making the third highest average
as second alternate, and the one max.
ing the fourth highest average as
third alternate Then if the man
recommended as principal fails before
the military authorities the first al.
ternate will be considered, and if the
first alternate fails the second alter.
nate will be considered.
Those wishing to apply to take this
examination should report to Superin.
tendent C. j. Thompson at OpelousaS,
as soon as possible. Those seeking
information as to rules and regulations
of the Military Academy Of West Point
can secure the same by writing Mr..
Thompson.
This is a great opportunity for a
young man who is interested in the
military service.
Sincerely,
L. LAZARO.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-02

displayed by the management, of the
Busy Bee Restaurant in preparing and
serving this game. While it may be
true that the splendid genial manager
OF the Busy Bee Restaurant may need
the gentle influence and sweet com.
panionship of womanhood to carol
away the cares and smooth down the
rough places Of life. yet so far as her
services are. concerned ID the care,
supervision and preparation of those
viands incident to the culinary needs
of home life she may be wholly dis.
penSed with in his case, as evidenced
by his skill in the preparation of this
game.
There were present at the banquet
about $50 members of the lodge with
their families and invited guests.
Following is a list of the various
officers of the different orders installed
to serve during the ensuing year:
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-02
catbird, thrush, etc. are not TO b..
at any tine.
HUNTING LICENSES.

A good many hunters are under the
impression that parish license costing
fifty cents may be taken out by them in
any parish into which they happen to
go, but this is a mistake. No hunter
can use more than one parish license,
which must be taken out and used in
the parish OF his residence. If he
hunts outside of the parish of his resi~
dence, he must have state license
costing $500.
All non'reSidents OF the state and ALI
unnaturahzed foreign born residents
must pay $500 for license.
All market hunters and trappeps
must pay $1,000 for a license, which may
be used either for hunting or trapping
or both. This license under a decision
OF the Supreme court of Louisiana, is
required of all market hunters and
trappers whether hunting or trapping
within or without their ward or on
public or private property.
No nonresident n0f unnaturalzed
foreign.born resident allowed to hunt
OF trap for profit,
All shipments Of game and furS mnSt
be tagged. Tags can be had on apple
cation from commission free OF charge.
The open season on fur.bearing animals
is Nov. Feb. /.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-02
Bodice.
INSTALL OFFICERS,

anal occasion for the INSTALL
ofhcerS for sthe various
nodes of Welsh was duly
i The Masonic Han Friday
Il the ancient custom of that
I'll fraternaI bodies
d the state has a stronger
ioyal membership than the
SKA iraternities Of Welsh, Each
x Masonic orders-..the Eastern
IL. Blue Lodge, the Lodge OF
s,ch Masohs and the Com
.,g # knights Templar"'all have
stsrship of earnest and loyal
With the very highest ideals
(. orler. According to ancient
this installation ceremony is
I'D Observed on st. Johns Day
N sories on December 9th. This
s.t date fell on Saturday and the
decided to celebrate the date on
pigat before because this date
s more convenient than Satur'
ceremonies began with the in.
Of the officers elect Of the
# the Eastern Star, then fol.
sa ceremonies of installing the
elecs Of the Blue Lodge, after
\ ana the installation of the new
elect Of the lodge OF Royal
asons, and lastly followed the
sndry Of Knights TemplarS who
Iedtheir officers elect after their
aincely manner.
ceremonies consumed the eve.
midway along toward midnight,
# the conclusion of these install.
ceremonies the long looked for
hanquet royalty spread in the
Ian was announced and then all
ncy dreams of baked duck, quail
stsr cocktail played on their
vision, a moment later the
vss broken, the dream came true,
il ead vas before them only in
ated reality.
ls gf the committee in charge OF
ltHFeo Of the occasion decided up.
fture from the usual custom
natteF Of banquet and provided
Of game. The bill of fare in.
an aggregation of duck, quail,
squirrel and oysters.
{ lhis iuneture we pause to pay
tribute to the culinary skill
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-02
Baptist Church Calls Pastor

The Baptist Church here met in con.
ference Sunday last and extended I'm.
animouS call to Rev. j. w. Mount OF
Vinton for the paStorate here, His call
is for two Sundays in each month. The
call was made known to Rev, Mr..
Mount and has accepted. The
services will be held on each second
and fourth Sundays, morning and even.
ing.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-02
CHAPTER NO. 50 R. A. NJ.

Officers of Welsh Chapter No. so R.
A. NJ. installed for the ensuing Masonic
year.
R. NJ. Gray, Eminent High Priest.
D. c. Bottorff, King.
A. T, Jones, Scnibe.
Samuel Blackford, Capt. Of the Host.
Jno. H. Cooper, Principal Sojourner.
L. H. Dautel. Royal Arch Captain.
Ell. Boiling, Treasurer.
Jno. W. Armstrong, Secretary.
E. NJ. Stewart, Chaplain.
&C. Yantis, Master of the 3rd Veil.
W.D. Jones, Master of the End Veil.
C.B. Moore, Master of the 1St Veil.
Vim. Fear, Sentinel.
COMMANDRY NO. 10 X. 7.
Officers of Welsh Commandry No. 10
X. T. installed for the ensuing Masonic
year;
ChaS. E. Carr, Emminent Commander
D. C. Bottorf, GeneraliSSimo.
w. E, Taught, Capt. General.
E. H, Boiling, ST.. Warden.
r. S. Greer, Jr. Warden.
Jno. H Cooper, Prelate.
VIM. B. Gabbert, Treasurer.
Jno. W. Armstrong, Recorder.
L. E. Robinson, Standard Bearer.
L. H. Dautel, Sword Bearer.
Samuel Blackford, Warbler.
JAS Johnston, Guard.
j. NJ. Booze, Guard.
Ut. Boiling, Guard.
Oscar Fulton, Sentinel.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-02
Oak Trees By Civic League.

The Forestry Committee of the
Civic League wishes to announce that
by securing a certain number of orders
they will be able to furnish and plant
good oak lreeS at rs cents per tree.
These trees will not be likely to grow
if planted later than this month, so the
committee would like to receive the
orders as soon as possible.
PRESS COMMITTEE.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-02

REBECCA CHAPTER NO.2 O. e. S.
Worthy Matron, Mrs. Olive Boiling.
Worthy Patron, C. B. Moore.
Associate Matron, Mrs. Nora Gray.
Secretary, Mrs. Nora Armstrong.
Treasurer, Mrs. TudeIla Gabbert.
Conductress, Mrs. Pearl Greer.
Associate ConduetreSS, Mrs. Nellie
Jones.
Chaplain, Mrs. Elizabeth Robinson.
Marshall, Mrs. Dale YantiS.
Organist, Mrs. Rena Cooper.
Adah, Miss lone Robinson.
Ruth, Mrs. Cora Jones.
Esther, Miss Emma Culver.
Martha, Miss Lucille Anderson.
Electa, Miss Mabel Gabbert.
Warder, Mrs. Mary Fear.
Sentinel, w. B. Gabbert.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-02
WELSH LODGE 232 F. & A.. M.

officers of Welsh Lodge No. 232 F.
and A. M. Installed for the ensuing
Masonic year:
VIM. B. Gabbert, Worshipful Master.
C. B. Moore, Senior Warden.
A. T. Jones, Junior Warden.
Jno. H. Cooper, Treasurer.
Jno. w. Armstrong, Secretary.
L. H. Dautel, Senior Deacon.
C. F. Jeter, Junior Deacon.
E. M. Stewart, Chaplain.
S. E. Carroll, Master of Ceremonies.
F. G. Seward, Senior Steward.
H. G. Patterson, Junior Steward.
Tim Todd, Tyler.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-01-02

the surface of the Va, sEvHNA,
stopped and turned hgSSS
to observe the moment VIII
ter laid hold of the bucket t.
towards him, because he tb
just one more turn to make to,
the rope to the top. 1t was plea
to observe with what steadfness Z
regularity the poor animal perform
his labor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20
JAIL IS POPULAR
PLACE TO BOARD
Axel Nelson Tells Judge G. j.
Smith He Would Rather Go
There Than to His Home.

Axel Nelson, well known police
character, was arrested by Officer
Kirsch on the charge of being drunk
and disorderly. Nelson told Magis-
! trate Smith he would rather board at
the county bastile than live at home
and asked the judge to give him 90
or 80 days. He also told the court he
was the strongest man in the universe
and emphasized the remark by bounc-
ing a perfectly good stiff hat on the
floor "I'll fine you just $3.50 and
costs for that remark" said the magis-
trate, and being unable to pay, Nelson
was sent to the county Jail for so
days.
David Kimmel and Nick Bergamus
were fined 10 and costs this morning
in police court on the charge of as
sault and battery Kimmell and Berg
anus staged first-class fstic en-
counter at the round house of the
Rock Island lines, where they are en-
ployed.
John King was fined 81 and costs
for being disorderly. He was arrest
ed by Officer HolShammer.
Dan Shean was arrested on the COM
plant OF Theodore Seidler on the
charge. of assault. His case was dis
missed
Arthur and Charles Mecum,. broth
ers, both of Davenport, journeyed
across the river last evening with
their pockets stuffed with kale, and
imbibed too freely. Arthur paid the
court costs this morning and both
were ordered to cross the bridge with
all possible speed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20
MAN ARRESTEDON
SERIOUS CHARGE
William Solberg Bound Over to
Grand Jury on Strength
of Girls Story.

William Solberg was arrested last
evening by Detective Cox and Officer
Ginnane on the charge of rape. The
girl in the case is Caroline Liet5en-
RIM of Amana, Iowa. Solberg is also
from Amana, and it was at this place
he took undue liberties with the girl, it
is alleged. After her parents discov-
cred her wrong doing, she was driven
from home and in company with Sol
berg she came to Rock Island five
weeks ago.
This morning he was bound over to
the grand jury and placed under $1,000
bonds by Judge c. ]. Smith. The girl
is under the care of the police matron
at the present time, and if the parents
refuse to take her back it is probable
that she will be sent to a training
school. The complaint was sworn out
by Mrs. Margaret Schroeder.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20
FIRST BATTLE OF
CONVENTION OVER
SALARY INCREASE
ROYAL Neighbors Put in Morn
ing Session Debating
the Subject.
ELECTION IS POSTPONED
Finally Decided TO Advance compensa.
ton Of Oracle and Recorder
to $500 Each

The harmony which has prevailed in
the supreme camp sessions OF the r
y \. thus far. was threatened this
morning and the initial contest of the
convention took place following the
report OF the committee on salaries OF
the supreme officers. which recon-
nended that Mrs. Nyra 3. Enright. su-
preme oracle. receive $500 per year
and expenses and that Or. Hada NJ.
Burkhart. supreme recorder, of Rock
Island. be rendered $4,000 and ex-
penses for her services. The compen-
sstion has been $500 for both Offices.
After a long debate and several
motions the salaries of both officers
we're fixed at $4,000.
Mrs. Jessie l. Mitchell. Of lonia,
Mich. chairman of the committee. read
the report, as follows: We, the COM
mittee on salaries of the supreme Of
fcers. recommend that the salaries of
the delegates to the suprem camp be
fxed al ST. a day for ten days and
that mileage Of 10 cents per mile be
granted
We further recommend that the sal
ary Of supreme oracle be fixed at So
800 per year and actual expenses and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20
DOES TANGO
REDUCE FLESH?

The violent movements of the mod
ern dances naturally tend to keep
flesh down. but they also tend to put
an extra strain upon the vital organs,
especially the heart. and so may dam
age the health more than assist it. Be
sides. many people do not dance, some
people do not believe in dancing. and
few people can afford the time 10
dance enough 10 really accomplish
much reduction. 4 better way TO dis
solv fatty tissue easily and quickly
without dieting is by taking the par
notis treatment. made at home as fol-
lows: Put ounces parnotis (from
your druggist's) in IL pints hot wa
ter and strain when cool. Take a Ia
biespoonful before meals until weight
is where you want it. No harm re-
suits from the use OF the parnotis treat
ment. and the flesh IS left solid and
$ lie skin soft and smooth Adv.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20
Mrs. EDGAR Owens.

Mrs. Edgar Owens died this morn
ing at o'clock at the home of her
son, John Owens, in 'Des Moines. ul.
ceration of the throat being the cause
of death. The deceased had gone to
Des Moines in April and while there
was taken sick.
Miss Betty Benson was born in this
city Jan. %, 1872, and had lived here
all of her life. She was married 20
years ago last October to Edgar
Owens, who survives in addition to
one son, Arvid. four brothers, A. f.
Benson of Moline; Albert Benson of
Avon, H.; William Benson of Savan-
ma, Ga; John Benson of Des Moines,
and one sister, Mrs. Lewis Kennedy of
Rock Island.
The body will be brought to this city
tonight and interment will take place
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock Serv-
ices are to be held at the A. E. Benson
home, $50 Fifteenth and a half street,
Moline.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20

that the salary OF the supreme record.
er be Increased to $4,000 per year and
actual expenses"
First Part o. X
The first part relative TO the salaries
and mileage OF the delegates was
unanimously adopted. The delegates
were heartily in favor of il. with the
exception of a few who arose and
stated that they thought that the
amount was several dollars more than
the proper compensation.
The portion of the report. however
which dealt with the salaries OF the
supreme oracle and the supreme re-
corder. was the cause for debates.
\ motion was put that the report be
adopted. and the vote was taken by
secret method of the order. However.
the commotion vas too great, and al
though it is said that the motion lost.
a second vote by standing was taken.
but again the result was in doubt. Dur
ing the vote the delegates made
speeches and finally motion to con-
slider the salaries of each of the Off
GERS separately was passed.
The matter of Mrs Enright's salary
was then taken up. When put to vote.
the increase in salary was adopted.
the final count being 1877 in favor of
the increase to % against it cast.
Then the matter of the salary OF DR..
Burkhart was taken up. The Illinois
delegation was strong in advocating
that the recorders salary should be
equal to that of the supreme oracle.
The delegates contended that since
the salaries of the two officers had
BEEN the same heretofore. and that the
work of each was equally trying and
the responsibilities as great, that the
compensation of Mrs. Burkhart
should be the same as that of Mrs. En-
right.
VIII the increase of the salary of
DR.. Burkhart to $4,000 and actual ex-
penses was put to a vote it was unani-
mously passed.
The salaries OF the remainder of the
supreme officers we're fixed the same as
heretofore.
The next matter taken up was the
report of the committee on election |
and ballots, and was adopted. The |
recommended that at the |
election of the supreme officers. which |
was held this afternoon that the Aus |
tralian ballot system be used; that i,
the supreme oracle appoint n commit !
tee of three judges to count the bal |
lots; that the delegates as called pass |
onto the stage. announce their name.
receive a ballot. pass behind a screen,
mark the ticket and deposit it in a
box.
At the conclusion of this report the
delegates took a recess. with instruc-
ions from the supreme officers to be
in their seats at 1 o'clock
The election OF officers was seized
lied to have been taken up this
but owing to the fact that
he vote on the report of the commit
ee on salaries required 20 much time.
I was postponed until this afternoon.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20
TAKES A RECESS
TILL JUNE 18TH
Executive Council of Modern
Woodmen Orders 600 Death
Claims to Be Paid.

The executive council of the Modern
Woodmen of America, which convened
here last week. adjourned yesterday
afternoon. Death claims numbering
sos and aggregating s1,053.350 were
ordered paid.
The council adjourned until June 10
when II will again meet in this city
for the final time before the head camp
meeting in Toledo June Is.
Inquiries were made yesterday by
theinsurgents asking when they were
to receive their credentials for the
head camp meeting. The matter is up
to Major C. W. Halves, head clerk. but
II is not known what he will do in the
case.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20

injured man was taken to the cit.
hospital.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20
OBITUARY
Mrs. Anna Williams.

Mrs. Anna Williams died at the
home of her daughter. Mrs. Victor OIL
son. in Coal Valley yesterday. after
a years illness from consumption. She
was born in Minnesota in 1854.
Left to mourn her death is one
daughter. Mrs. Victor Olson, two sons,
Fred and Edward, one brother and one
sister. Funeral services will be held
at the home tomorrow afternoon at 1
O'Clock, Rev. Mr.. Beard officiating. In
terment will be in the Coal Valley
cemetery.
Funeral of Mrs. Lydia A. 5opes.
The funeral services for Mrs. Lydia
4. Bopes, pioneer resident, was held
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20

An the news all the time-Ths
Argus.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20
PROMPT EFFORT
TO LAND PLANT
Rock Island Organizations In
terested in Securing De-
Kalb Concern.

Prompt action was taken today with
view OF securing the plant of the
Jacob Haisch company, which was
1 burned out at Dekalb Monday night
! for Rock Island. Representatives OF
the Rock Island club, Rock Island Bust
ness Mems association, Rotary club
and Rock Island Clearing House asso
citation met in the directors room OF
the Rock Island National bank with
s. 5. Davis, head of the Rock Island
Plow company, which has been hand.
ling the output of the DeKalb- concern.
Mr.. Davis was questioned in regard to
the conditions which would have to
be met to secure the industry, but said
he would be able to give but little in
formation till representatives of the
company who are at DeKalb return.
1t was decided to hold another meeting
later.
1t is probable that with little well
directed effort Rock Island can now
land the industry of the Jacob Haisch
company at DeKalb, the main plant of
which was destroyed by fire Monday
night, as stated in an Associated Press
uiSpdtch III Inc Argus yesterday, the
loss being 100000. The Rock Island
Plow company has a contract to han
die the main implement manufactured
by the DeKalb concern, which is line
of manure spreaders. In fact the local
concern had $4,000 worth of these
stored in a warehouse at DeKalb which
was destroyed. The loss, however, is
covered by insurance.
The attitude of the Rock Island peo-
pie in the matter of future arrange
ments for selling probably will have
good deal to do with the Haisch
company's determination as to rebuild
ing. and it is also likely that the own
ers would listen to proposition to
remove to this city if it is put to them
at once. The concern employs 100
men.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20

at o'clock this afternoon from the
Baptist church at Andalusia. Inter
ment was in Andalusia cemetery.
Funeral of John Matthew Buckley.
The funeral services of John
Matthew Buckley were held this morn
ing from st. Johns church in Rapids
City. Interment was in Rapids City
cemetery.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20

morning when an iron table top which
he was assisting in lifting, fell upon
him. The leg was broken midway be-
tween the ankle and the knee and the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20
Ascension Day Services.

Ascension day will be observed al
the German Evangelical church with
special services tomorrow evening al
s o'clock. Rev. F. J. Rolf will conduct
he services in German.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20
Moline Man Suffers.

w. Vlenek. an employee of the Moline
Pole & Shaft company. suffered
fracture of his right leg early this
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1914-05-20
Placed in Jail.

viii Hunter. young lad from South
Moline township, was brought to the
county jail this afternoon, and tomor-
row afternoon will be tried for his san
ity.