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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05
Clabby and Smith Rouse Gibbons Ire
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Both Claim the Middleweight 1OnOrs
BY RINGsTDE.

soon as Jimmy RECEIVERS his land legs he
viii be asked 70 III a November aats WIKI
Both After Clabby.
Jim Coffroth. representing san Francisco.
and Tom AfcCarey, who keeps shop In Los
Angeles. are both a-ter a match between
pressed his willingness 20 be party 20 sucn
a fight, but has not as yet named MS price
A derby contest beween these two could
come close 10 unraveling the complex mid
hind Gibbons in the matter OF boxing; but
Gibbons IS conceded 10 have heavier wall
Top Another reason Clabby IS anxious 10
opinion that he is a boxer with a feather
buster punch. II Clahbys punching power
were the equal o. that OF Gibbons he wolld
nave an excellent chance OF lowering Nike
col1rs-
Money in sight.
Did someone remark that these were
parIous times in the boxing game2 without
delFlnE further back than a week ago, We
100000 that has been mentioned In counec-
ton with some proposed matches
First some individual on the coast CT
Of $4,000 for his participation in three
matches The lightweight champion spurned
the offer Next an enterprisiug Milwaukee
Whites eyes TO be had II he would agree
10 box three rivals. White snapped his fin
syndicate offering Jack Johnson $4,000
FOR his end 20 battle Jess willard any num-
llL Va -Nl-llsAa -lAe Il-AAAll'laA Ae-4Ee4L A-e
tltleholder is embroiied on the other side
so his answer Is withheld
Insists on same Guarantee.
Welsh and White advanced novel excuses
for turning down such huge offers. Welsh's
reason for giving the go by 20 $4,000 for
three bouts was because he feared that
Willie Richie might be included among his
three opponents Not that Welsh is afraid
to fight Eitchie.
The lightweight champions explanation
ls that he would never battle Richie again.
unless the e1clanpion could guarantee BIN
$4,000 for his end, the amount Welsh had
20 guarantee Hltchie before he got him into
the ring and sheared him Of his utle- II he
must mix With Richie 90 get the money.
Welsh figures that he VIII be paid only
Sl2.5on for each Of his two other fiElts-
This would never do. Welsh admitted that
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05
Britt Whipped Admiral, Became Fighter
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Is Now Making Money In Vaudeville
BY GRAVY"

TT BE hadn't lost his temper and
whipped an admiral Of the Chllean
navy James Edward Britt might cele-
brate his 35th birthday today as a plu-
tocratic plumber instead Of being mere
vaudeville actor James Edward was born
IN san Francisco on October .. 1873 lie
was bright lad ambitious TO get along IN
plumbing the shortest ROAD 10 Wea4ln- y
the time he had reached his majority jim
my was vel started in his chosen calling In
his hours OF ease and relaxation ne was able
10 sport the SWEETEST and nolslesL aBgrega-
ton OF glad rags 10 be seen IN san Fran
cisco. It was this fondness for satorlal en-
belIishueuts which led TO his undOing. Most
people viewed his getup with respect and
awe. and even the rah-rah boys tOOE 10 the
side streets when they heard Jimmy coming.
one evening Britt burst In upon a cafe,
where as usual. gasps Of envy and admiration
greeted him. save for one discordant note
Among those lined up at the mahogany
was a rude fellow. some six feet In alti-
tude. who answered TO the name OF Mike.
The giant wore the insignia Of an admiral
OF the Chilean navy. and was some gaudy
made him look like a piller. So the Irish
admiral af the Chilean navy busted right
out a-laffin'. ard IL was evident that James
Edward was the object OF his unseeuIy
mirth-
Busted the Admiral.
Now James stood only five feet and a half.
and weighed around $50 pounds but that
didn't deter him from seeking a redress Of
his righteous grievance Just one punch
from the Infatuated plumber wiped the grin
of the tar's face and sent him down for
the count The Chilean-H lbe-nian was not
only a heavyweight, but he had the repu-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05
By James
J. Corbett
Former heavyweight ChamQioa
OF the World

he stacked up more Ike a coming CHAM
pion than any OF his rivals among the
younger boxers sHe put up two corklns
good contests VITA Leach cross ana nae
decisions been given would have been named
the winner in both matches Australian
sports evidently know good boy when
they see one
Promoters Favor Decisions
Local promoters are falling in line with
the proposed plan TO permit referees decis-
ions in bouts in this state For seEerAl
years the leading match makers have been
Iaborine under the mistaken idea that ON
ciaI decisions would be a knock 20 the
sport but they have different views on the
subject just at present 1t must De Ln-L
the big falling off in patronage has at last
ava kened promoters 70 a realization OF
what the public wants. and what it wants
in the sport line it generally gets In the
mat Old stan about no decisions" stop
ping crooked work in matches and oiscour-
aging gambling has been worked 10 Qealh
It would be impossible TO have as much dis
honesty IN the matter Of decisions with ca
pable referees as there Is under the present
--ster1 OF socaued popular or newspaper de-
cisions At present there Is hardly a bout
that takes place where the critics agree on
a winner.
Let Authorities Name Referees.
However. believe it would be a good
idea for the commissions 20 appoint the
referees for all important bouts This thing
OF allowing a club owner TO name the reL-
cree could be improved upon naturally
enough a referee who IS employed regu-
INV bv a club. is almost sure 20 be guided
10 considerable extent by the wishes o. his
employers IL IS case Of bread and butter
with him and he is, unless MADE OF pretly
roo5 stuff bound TO protect his JOB. II
Inc state commissioners were 10 take charge
of the matter. however, the sport would be
greatly benefited. as any thing tnaL SAVIOR e4
81 unfafrness by the referees could be in
vestiEated by the authorities and the
yrronrdoers made 70 pay the penalty BY
losing their licenses This metnol Wolid
holm n,aterIalIv 10 keep the sport clean by
protecting not only the public but the box
- promoters and everyone interested
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

he would snap Up the offer II Rite.zs we're
not 10 be considered
White thus enIightens a breathless sport
ing public for his lack Of concern W1zl &
fered SIS. 900 for three exhibitors q ne
meets Welsh first. and knocks him OIL thus
acquiring the lightweight championship re
could I'll afford 70 daily with two c-hs- op-
ponents for the baaaucs OF the money Fe-T
logical. but White evidently does no- recall
the time that he would have welcomed an
opportunity 20 fight champion Tor c1lg
a crack at the title
johnson Is Barred
WIZARDS hackers have posted a cz--t-iec
check for $4,000 TO 90 as part OF ths r-1-ss
for the Johnson match But It Is hzrllg
likely that this bout VIII ever matzrial-z7.
as practically every country has lar-a-
johnson from frh-luE In us donna BIS
s-fake" with Frank Moran has settled -o-l-
son for al time. 10 appears
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

NJ Whom Ias5rali5as consider ne e5sz
TO the Antipodes is back with US
once more So IS JEFF smith, VINO IouEnt
some e9ll-i.l.li -.----- J7g..5gf.,--
who is credited there with a popular decision
me appearance OF these two mitt wielders
in the United States Is the elementary cause
OF strange cultural noises from Michael CID
There is substantial reason for Gib5ons's
sudden outburst and renewed interest in the
boxing game. For over a year Michael has
~ IN ardent advocate OF peace and good
WILL He was generally regarded here as the
best ruiddleweight eNtlnt. and Nike was
willing 10 let IL 20 at that He bore ms
IaureIs modestly. and fought once every lit
still the best in his division
Now come two utter strangers to disturb
Gibbons's peace or mind Each VIGOROUSLY
insists that he Is the only undisputed r'iid-
dleweight champion OF this world Is IL
any wonder that Michael Gibbonss pom
I-ish IS thorouEhIy aroused. and he threat
ems dire things TO the pretenders TO his
smith Anxious for Fight.
Jeff Smith has been in this country FOR
several weeks. He VIII not hnger ulcu
longer. as he has several important engage
ments 20 fulfill Tor SNOWY BaAeF; me
boxing Croesus Of Australia smith VIII de-
part Tor the other side OF the universe
shortly but before bidding US adleu ne
would like nothing better than a chance 10
meet Gibbons I'm actual ring combat Mike
holds q local newspaper decision over smith,
and IL Is to obIIterate this smirch on his
record that Smith evinces such a strong
desire 70 mingle again with this Gibbons
person
CIabby also has score 80 settle with the
St Paul boy. The prototype Of Jim Cor
bett IS in a predicament similar to that OF
jefferson Smith. Clabby points with feel
ing OF shame to an unsuccessful muss with
Gibbons and ever since that evening he has
had a penchant 20 wipe out the defeat, FOR
he feels confident IA his ability TO reverse
the decision II he ever gets Gibbons into
the ring again
CIabby viii not have to walt long for ac-
uou-if Gibbons is not too unreasonable I'm
his demands Two promoters are already
camping on CIabhys trail with 1llur-
ing offer Tor him 10 tackle Gibbons Just Is
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05
PHOENIX WINS FINAL
GAME WITH SILVER CITY

Phoenix. Ariz. oct 5--Phoenir nogad
OUT SILVER City Sunday In the ninth inning
OF me final game OF the series. winning
70 4 The visitors played err0rless ball.
smiley out Of the box in the sixth Hall
ings
made three errors &c p5-rbJs 80 gr,-,-+-
SOP Iogneri. OF Phoenix. star players. left
suddenly for California Sunday night The
le-nl then cisintesrated. Efforts are being
mace 10 persuade Silver City to stay over
LoI a series with the Honolulu university
s Sllhese team next Friday. Saturday and
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

tation Of being an expert boxer, and BIRTHS
feat made him a hero.
His friends pestered him TO 90 into the
ring until at last he yielded to their en-
treaties In 1902 he defeated Frank Erne
who had just lost the lightweight title 70
Joe Cans. The native son CHALLENGED the ne
gro. but Joe refused TO make the weight
and Britt claimed the lightweight title In
1903 he defeated Battling Nelson and Young
Corbett but lost on q foul TO Cans. The next
year he met the Dane again and was
knocked out. and in 1907 Cans put the XII
bosh on Jimmy's' aspirations
Lost to Mcfarland.
Later he was knocked out by Packey
Mcfarland. Jimmy-s last important bout
was fought IN London five years ago. when
Johnny Summers put him 20 sleep. After
that Britt took to the stage. and he has got
away with It. Like that other distinguished
Californian. Jim Corbett Britt has real tai
ent as an actor He has travelled all over
the world, and IS said to have added quite
a bunch Of kaIe &C the mangled remains OF
the $4,000 he accumulated during his ring
career.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

DISEASES
OF Men.

occupy a field for study and re-
search peculiar to itself and not
every sO-called doctor (whO has,
perhaps, made a failure IN every
thing else he has undertaken) can,
by mere assertion. establish himself
as a successful practitioner IN this
line. We say this because so many
make the mistake of going to an
unknown or untried man and be-
come disheartened at the poor re-
suits. The careful selection Of a
Specialist to intrust your case Is
very important. Investigate his
standing and secure proof Of his
ability. The thorOughness of our
methods IS well known. We give
personal. individual examination
and diagnosis IN all cases of Varieo-
cele, HydrOcele. Nervous Decline,
Blood Poison and all special dis
eases of men.
You can profit by a prompt visit
Advice honest and candid. Exam
nation free and strictly-confden-
dal. IF out of town. write. Prices
moderate. including medicine.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05
MANDOT DEFEATS JOE
RIVERS IN 20 ROUNDS

New Orleans. La, Oct. B.-After 20 rounds
OF slow boxing here Sunday Joe Mandot,
Of New Orleans, was awarded the decision
over Joe Rivers. During the first 10 rounds
Rivers did not extend himself. apparently
awaiting a chance for a knockout. and from
the 18th round. when he attempted to meet
Mandot at boxing. ne was outclassed The
men are ughtweishts.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

I Bankers romped TO a victory over
wv the Company L club at Washing
ton park Sunday afternoon BY the
score OF 10 3. The Bankers hit the BAL
apparently at viii. scoring four runs IN the
second inning, two in the third two IN the
fourth and one in the fifth Fourteen hits
were pounded out by the Bank club while
lust half that number was nlcked OF the
twirling Of Kane by the soldier club
Company L was eliminated from the pen
nant race unless IL scores victory over
the Purity Colts next Sunday afternoon,
when the Gas and Bank teams clash IN the
crucial game OF the schedule Randall
pitcher. started the game for Company /.
but was compelled 20 retire in the third
inning his place being taken by EulWlider'
q recent acquisition Of the soldier club.
Graham's Hitting a Feature
Three base hits were made by Booker
was the feature Of the game. the big second
sacker getting four safe blows out OF an
equal number Of times at bat Wagner and
Pearson pulled on a 1ast double play Wnlcn
materially aided the soldier team Kane
struck out two men, while Fulwilder famed
equal number.
Nagle, Graham. Schuck and Dutch" Nagle
all were credited with pilfered sacks The
Bank club got its first run in the second
inning. when three safe hits counted Tor
four taIlies. Three more hits in the sue
ceeding inning counted for two runs while
five safeties in the fourth stanza promoted
two mSrs markers for the Bank bunch The
soldiers got their first run in the fourth.
the result OF two well placed hits
Two more hits promoted an equal nuLnDeE
OF runs in the ninth inning.
Gas Club Wins
Both the Gas and Purity teams fattened
their batting averages IN the second game,
which was won by the former. score IS to
u Fourteen hits were pounded out by the
Gallagher nine. while just one less was
slammed out by the Colts Schuck slammed
out three-bagger, the longest hit Of the
game
Red Brennan who in the past, has always
proved a jinx to the Gas club was the
mound for the Purity team Both pitchers
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

hard right uppercut giving visible effect
A one-two the only blow outside OF the
straight left that Albert occasionally land
ed bounced lightly of the chin OF the east
err boxer. IN the Majority or instances II
caught the Philadelphia boy going away
however which dirninished the force be
hind it. From the 10tn TO the l5th rouhu
Albert rarely tried his right preterring 10
lead repeatedly with the left either IN q
cbo1 or {ab the majority Of which were
blocked in the making
Honors Nearly Even to Thirteenth.
IT., 10 the 18th. with one exception. in the
ninth rounds were either draws or belonged
TO Hayes In the hoodoo stanza AlDert
seemed 10 take advantage OF the holllns
back Of Hayes. who was contented 20 iest
a trile. and got in quite number or
straight let's. and short snappy blows
which won the round for him by a sha9e-
-The IAN and 18th also belonged to the
westerner by his aggressive tactics; me 49ln
Louie also won a shade in the 18th
In the 18th. while going away, hayes
slipped TO the floor That the Westerner
slipped and was not knocked down as II ap p
peared. was evidenced When IN uylhs 70
get up. his ankle slightly turned the PAIN
showing in his face
In the goth honors were even. Albert as
suuirg the offensive. while Hayes, content
ed himself with slightly outboNing MS ep-
Donent Albert was in the better condition Of
the two boxers being IN perfect trim and
good condition at the finish The decision
OF referee Ed Stewart met with the ap-
the entire contest he showed his ability as
a third man in the ring. the principals
obeyfng his slightest command
Promoter Roy Martin stated that the de-
cision met with his approval. and that he
was satisfied that It was delivered conscl-
entiously and came from man who knew
the finer points OF the game. The fight was
remarkably clean throughout.
Martin Wins Curtain Raiser.
Kid Duncan. OF Los Angeles, was. knocked
out in the first round OF the curtain raiser,
at the hands OF Eddie Martin Martin
showed a big improvement over his form
Of several weeks ago when he fought the
clever little Kid Curley- Duncan is a clever,
fast boy. but lacks a punch He is extremely
weak for a boxer also. being unable TO
block the repeated swings Of the aggressive
Mexican A series OF rights 10 the stom-
ach and a left hook to the jaw knocked MIN
completely out.
The Free For All.
The curtain raiser in which five negro
boys clashed in a battle royal was one OF
the best seen here in some time Robert
Harris a yellow boy. finally won out,
through sheer fighting ability and game
ness II was q hard fought affair the boys
going iu from the initial gong
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDINGS.
FEDERAL LEAGUE STANDINGS.

Where They Play Tuesday.
Philadelphia at New York
Brooklyn at Boston.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05
COAST LEAGUE STANDINGS

Where They Play Tuesday.
San Francisco at Sacramento.
Los. Angeles at Oakland.
Portland at Venice.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

Where They Play Tuesday.
St. Louis at Indianapolis.
Kansas City at Chicago.
Pittsburg at Baltimore
Brooklyn at Buffalo.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

Where They Play Tuesday.
New York at Philadelphia
Washington at Boston
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

were hit freely. Arthur Weiss. who sup
planted Brennan on the mound, was hit
nearly as hard as his predecessor.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05
CLEVER TACTICS WIN DECISION
FOR HiIESIN JUAREZ BATTLE

Albert Shows Gameness and Comes Out After 20 Rounds
in Good Condition; Opini on Over Decision Is Di-
vided; Los Angeles B oy Is Knocked Out in
the Curtain Raiser by Eddie Martin.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Sundays Games

At Chicago. r H z.
St Louis ..-.-.........0O0 100 000-I 3
chicago uuL 4uL D-L-1
Batteries St Louis. Leverenz and AEnew;
Chicago. Faber and Mayer.
At Detroit r. H I.
Cleveland 49, ......-O02 202 900 s
Detroit 800 .----..--.OO1 101 SOx-11 20 4
Batteries Cleveland Mitchell and Egan;
Detroit, DubuC and Stanage.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05
BASEBALL
- RESULTS
AMERICAN LEAGUE STANDINGS

Standing Of Clubs. and Schedule Of Games
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

At Denver p IT. =.
Denver CWestern) 40 O1s O1O-I1 Is 3
Indianapolis "a A-).-.202 POI 001- 10 &
Batteries. Denver. Morgan. Schneider and
Block indianapolis. Burke. Schardt and
GOssett
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05
account OF darkness
FEDERAL LEAGUE
SUNDAYS Games


PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE
Sundays Games
At Oakland Oakland. o: san Francisco. .
Second game san Francisco. /: Oakland, -
At Los Angeles Mission. o. Venice. B.
At Portland Portland. 5; Los Angeles. ..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05
INTERLEAGUE SERIES.
NmnnaNla Enma.

~.
Birmingham Southern)-1O0 200 OOO-8 .
Milwaukee "a A-)-...-01o 900 DO
Birmingham (Southarn 100 200 OO0-3
Tragressor; Milwaukee DouEherty. Slap
nicHa and McGraw and Hughes
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

? 9TH Harry Kane on the mound, the
\ ! Bankers romped to a victory over
" the Company L club al Washing
ton park Sunday afternoon by. the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

NATIONAL LEAGUE
Sundays Games.

batteries PITTS burg larualL and STIll
Cincinnati. Benton and Gonzales
Called on account Of darkness.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-10-05

TEW YORK. oct Sim Clabby.
n | whom Australians consider the clev-
crest boxer America has ever sent
to the Antipodes. is back with US
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-08-04

Miss Cora Miller went to Jen
nlngs this morning to visit relatives
and friends.
Mr.. CIarphy Ptre of Jennings is
a business visitor in our city TODAY
Goods at less than one half cost at
the closing out sale at Southern Mer.
camille Co.
Miss Euphie Medley went to
Lake Charles this morning to be
the guest of her sister, Miss Carrie
for couple of days.
1t will pay you to buy now your
supply OF fall and winter goods at the
Southern Mercantile Co.'S closing out
sale less than one half price.
Mrs c. NJ. Shoemaker and child
rem leave today for a visit to her
parents at SheIbyviIIe, I'll to be
gone several months. Mr. Sheu-
maker will join them a little later
as soon as the harvest is a little re
moved.
We would like to ask our read
ers to patronize our advertisers.
Miss Normal Robert of Crowley
is the guest of Miss Elsie Reeve
this week.
Buy your fall and winter goods at the
Southern Mercantile Co.'S closing out
sale.
Miss Daphena Taught who has
been the guest of friends in Lin
coin, Neb. for several weeks, return.
ed Sunday night.
DR.. L. G. Lewis was ira nsact
ing business in Lake Charles Sat
urday.
Buy your supply of shoes and cloth
ing now at less than one half price at
Southern Mercantile Co.
Moderation.
The boundary of man is moderation.
When once we pass that pale, our
guardian angel quits his charge of US
-Feltham.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-08-04

Mrs Nixon and children spent
Monday in Lake Charles, to con-
suit specialist for the childreu's
eyes,
DR. J. K. Thrower OF Lake
Charles was professional visitor
in Welsh, Monday.
Mrs T. P. Russell Who has been
in Tuscon, Ariz. for about four
months, for her health. returned
Saturday noon, much improved.
She was accompanied by friend.
Mrs Hampshire of Texas who is
here for an extended visit
Mrs. George CorbeIlo and little
son Of Lake Charles are the guest
at the home of her brother Mr.. P.
E. Louviere of this city.
Or .Prevaricator.
Inc person who insists That he pre-
fers the drumstick of fowl is either
FAMILY martyr or poor Judge OF
food.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-08-04

Mr. S, 0. Scogeings was busi-
ness Visitor in Crowley, Monday.
Miss Etna Ellsworth has return.
ed from Hayes La. to meet Miss
Norton from Houston, The two
will 90 to Shreveport where Miss
Eastworth expects to take up the
study for a trained nurse.
Mr.. Chas, LAM. Jr. of Lake
Charles, has accedtpd a position
with the Welsh Carriage and I'M
plement Co and will be connected
with this popular concern in the
future.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-08-04

LOCAL
LACONICS

Mr. and Mrs. O. Layne we're
guests of her parents Mr.. and Mrs
G. E. st. Clair of Lake Charles
from Saturday until Monday.
Mrs. Chas. Bradbury returned
Monday from Lake Arthur where
she had baen attending camp meet
ing and guest of relatives and
friends,
See the economy Silo at Welsh Car.
riatie & Implement Co, home product
o. S. Carr will give you figures.
Miss Jeanne Fuselier of Eunice
who has been the guest at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs A. 0 F0ntenot for
several days, returned home Sun
day
FOR SALE:-One good second hand
refrigerator, used one Season-C. B.
Moore.
Miss Trudie Newton went to
Lake Charles Monday to spend
several weeks the guest of Miss
Fronie Jackson.
Car of Golden Sheaf
Flour just received.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1914-08-04
Car of Golden Sheaf
Flour just received.
r1odeI Grocery.

The last summons to the bar
above was served Sunday night on
Miechell Moultry (coIored) and mis-
spirit passed out to answer the
call.
Mlechell and his wheelbarrow
we're we'll known in Welsh, and his
passing is worthy of note in these
columns.
Dnring his life there was not
much of any Importance that ME-
chell could not give information on
He was prophet of some note
among the colored population and
says he predicted exactly the fire
in Welsh three months before it
came. He could also tell when the
next rain was due and many other
secrets of nature and art were re
vealed to Michel in a manner en-
tlrely beyond that revealed to
other folk. Peace be to his ashes,
Mr.. L. f. Giggar of Roanoke, has
our genuine thanks for one of the
largest watermelons we have seen
this season.