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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
Mexican ssndlts RIunder.

Brownsville, Tex. - The Mexican
bandits who attacked a patrol of
twenty United States infantrymen at
Capote ranch Friday charged the
camp from three directions, evidently
believing the infantrymen to be in
tents. Instead, the infantry were in
trenches out from the camp and open
ed fire on the Mexicans at fifty yards
before the latter realized what had
occurred.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
Babies Born on rroon Train

Douglas, Ariz.-Four babies were
born on troop trains which Monday
brought Carranza reinforcements To
the Aqua Prieta garrison via Eagle
Pass and Laredo, Texas, Two of the
babies were twins. The mothers ac.
companied their husbands into the
trenches.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
The Man fnr a.

He never complains At p'l \.
Just takes his misfortunes VIII ~
aE * keeps plugging along
Fine, he's just the man ,.,,
ing for Let's make him ,h All" I
the entertainment committee !.
him the worst Of it."-De,,'a' Y
Press. 'aui' III
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
Oil Struck in Old Field.

Jennings, La.-Considerable excite.
ment was occasioned in Jennings this
week over the report that J. B. Tierce
driller for the Chicago-Jennings Oil
Company of Jennings, had brought in
a 5,0OO-barrel we'll in the old Jennings
field.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
China Rejects Pronoaals-

Pekin.-The Chinese government
Monday rejected the proposals of Jan.
an, Great Britain and Russia for post.
ponement of the decision whether q
form of government is to
be re-established.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
And Now They Don't Speak.

Annie-It was awfully dark where
we met under the trees, and the first
thing knew, he kissed me.
Fannie wouldn't be angry about
1t, dear. ! don't think he'd have done
1t had it been in the daylight.-Judge.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
Suit to Recover confiscated Cotton.

Houston, Tex.-Four hundred bales
of cotton in the yards of the Shippers'
Compress Company have been iden-
titled by eight Mexican residents of
Ell Paso as part of quantity of cot
ton confiscated by Francisco Villa last
year. The Mexicans have filed suit
to recover the staple.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
Blanche Walsh, the Actress Dad

Cleveland, Ohio-Blanche Walsh.
the actress, died Sunday in a hospital
where she was taken two weeks ago
for an illness which required an on.
Grafton In private life she was Mrs,
William H. Traverse.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
Nathan Strauss Dead

New Decentralization Strauss, wide.
ly known throughout the South for bis
activity in Jewish philanthropic work
died Tuesday after an illness of sew.
eral months.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
New $4,000 School BUILDING

Rio Grande City, Tex.-Work has
been begun on school for Rio Grande
City to cost 100000 1t will occupy an
appropriate and commanding position
on hill near the town.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
Large Order for Rails nlaoaa

Philadelphia, Pa.-Orders for 49,
600 tons OF steel rails were placed by
the Pennsylvania Railroad Companv
this week.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
Bio Saw Mill nap4rouAa

onalaska, Textile destroyed the
pine saw mill of the West Lumber
Company Tuesday. The loss will he
approximately $25O,OO0.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12

STOP THOSE SHARP SHOOTING PAINS
"Femenina" is the wonder worker for all
female disorders. Price $500 and SOC. Adv.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12

Neither beauty, grace nor charm is
absolutely essential. The dill pickle
has many friends.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
Beyond the Critica, a..

Mrs, HOWELL understand ,' y
band is i'll. Is his condition NV ~ J. =
Mrs, Growells = Critical. ~.
Why, he is positively abpsiy. +'s
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1915-11-12
VILLAMANEUVERSARMY
IN A WAY THAT PUZZLES
WITHDRAWS ARMY FROM BE-
FORE AQUA PRIETA SUPPOSED
LY FOR WATER AND FOOD.
REINFORCED REPORT SCOUTS
Plan Of Campaign May Be Shifted 70
Western coast-obregon In Speech
Praises U. s.--Carranza Promises
10 Aid In Bandit Chase.

Naco, AriZ.-Francisco Villa reach
ed the border across from Naco Thurs
day with 1900 of the army defeated
by the Carransa forces Monday at
Aqua Prieta and told American army
officers that Dr. R. H. Tighen, chief
surgeon of the Cananea Consolidated
Copper Company; his assistant, DR..
Miller, and two American chauffeurs,
J. D. Pylant and A. L. Wilson, had
been killed by Gales fire in front
of Aqua Prieta. They were sucooring
wounded at the time and, wandering
into the line OF fire, were all shot
down while under a Red Cross flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
AMERICAN KIDS BUY
 BIBLES FOR SOLDIERS

Petrograd, July Special. )-Mites contributed by American Sunday school children have provided thousands of treatments. printed in Russian, for sol- diers In the field. The first instaIImenr or l2,o00 or more. is now being printed. They are being sent out In the name of the young Czarevitch.
 Through efforts of the Ameriean branch of the Worlds Sunday School association fund has been raised for the purchase of these Testaments. Sun day schools throughout the United states have contributed The associa. ton expects to devote s50.ooO to tbfs work
 The Empress, Alexandra Feodoroyna. mas taken a personal interest In the protect and has authorized the placing or the Following inscription on the ny- lear of each Testament.
 Ills impernal highness, the Heir Ap- parent Czarevitch, and Grand Duks Alexi Nicholaivitch. most graciousIv gives this gospel, which has been sent 10 him by Sunday school scholar of tmerica."
 The holy synod. the governing body or the Russian church, is preparing the books, which consist of four gospels bound in one volume and the Russian government has agreed to transport thcm to the front and to the hundreds or military camps and place them In the hands of the soldiers free of charge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
WARRIOR RIVER BANKS
 LIKE GARDEN OF EDEN

in natures groves, watered by the cold, sparkling water from these springs and illuminated V natural gas. modern motel Tor pleasure seekers will be erected. and in the valley beneath will arise a '''"''""ia' and manufacturing town of strength and importance.
 -.-4~.s~. anu TUSCALOOSA counties have a great opportunity here to encourage de- velopment and should not be slow to seize the opportunity. Good roads are the next in order now. that our people may take hold of the developing force of our open Warrior
 congratulate The Age-Herald on It's auVocacy of good rohus;' also upon its efforts for a transfer of the state con victs to public road service Go on, Mir Editor with the good work.
 It Is gratifying to observe the progress or Jefferson county's road building to this place and l am sure the Tusca sa county authorities will soon join to meet Jefferson at the county line. Then we will have speedway of 30 miles from Ens.ey and from Bessemer to Lock IF. which will prove the most delightful in the state. 1 promise you, too. that when this road is completed we farmers and truck CTS along the way will carry to the mar kets of Birmingham and Bessemer daily loads Of farm products. vegetables, mel ons and fruits of freshest and richest growth. And: by the way, fsh-bass. trout, Dream. shad, cropple. cat and drum, of which the Warrior and it's tributaries here now afford abundantly, add to the wealth of our Eden.
 Come and see us. Respectfully.
 N. B. BURCHFIELD.
 Lock IT, Warrier River. July 24. 1915.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
To the Editor of The Age-Herald.

To the Editor of The Age-Herald
 It is so seldom that we see anything in the newspapers from this neck of the woods and water that I. native of this heath-no. I won't write it heath" for I notice the dictionary defines heath as "a barren country and this corner of Jefferson and Tuscaloosa counties Is not barren. but is rich in gifts of nature. It Is here that Indian creek, beautiful. clear stream. meandering through val- leys twixt hills of green and mountains gorgeousy towering and beautifully bear ing growth of wildwood. vine and shrub, find entrance to the Warrior river which flows on to the sea-
 Should any of your readers wish to see this Eden of Alabama. let them come here and I will show them a peculiar spot in which all Alabamians will take special pride and delight. Here Is seen cry equal to and even surpassing that of any other section of the south: pure mountain air. exhilarating and health af- fording; timber towering and strong, If hard wood, rich in commercial value; building stone easily accessible; soil now
 
 ceivable food product. Beneath lies the Pratt coal seam and other minerals of great value; mineral water of rich medi- cinal qualities gushes forth from noun tain side; flow of natural gas which even now quickly blazss forth at the touch of match and sufficient te illumi- nate and heat vast community.
 Flowing majestically by this treasury of natural wealth is the great Warrior river. navigable every day in the year and ready now to bear the burden of products from along It's banks to the markets of the world.
 do not ciatm to be prophet nor the son of prophet, but predict that before many months pass the developing hand of genius will begin the establishment here of a pleasure resort and an industrial town that will arise like magic. Upon one of these mountains overlooking valleys, creeks and river and gorgeously arrayed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
Turkish Snipers Clever

Athens. July 10.-(Special. )-rrib. utes to the cleverness of Turkish snip err in Gallipoli in concealing them selves from the British sharpshooters are paid in a series of letters received nere from British officer. ".-s urks, he says, "are brave and clev- CT Their snipers frequently place small trees on their backs and so crawl up almost to the trenches. Yesterday I watched bush which appeared to be shaking lot, despite the fact that there was no wind. I fired into it c couple of times with my rife. 10 moved quickly enough then. Some of tho Turks paint themselves and their rifles green and are then practically invisible among the herbage. Snipers operating in sandy or muddy soil daub themselves from head to foot with mud, Among the bare rocks they are like chameleons, half green and half a dull brown. like q piece of sun dried moss"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
Now Using Women on Cars

Hull. England. July 1o.-tSpecial) ) After arguing the pros and cons of the proposal to employ women conductors on the street cars here for month, the unions have been compelled to yield to the pressure of circumstances and admit the new labor. It was found i'm possible to obtain sufficient male labor to operate the necessary cars and the alternative to employing women was the stopping of the cars. The women will receive $675 week. the same as the men. but the war bonuses hereto fore paid to the men conductors will be added to the wages of the motor- men, who will be asked to turn the trolley poles for the women.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
Avoiding Friction With French

British Headquarters. France. July 10.-(Special. )-One of the first con alterations of the British army officials is the avoidance of all friction with the Inhabitants of the occupied districts of France and the maintenance of most cor dial relations with the French sol disrs A principal factor in keeping on good terms wit hthe allied army has been the steadfast insistence on the ccurtesies of discipline. Military eti- qlette, for example. demands that when a party of British officers arc saluted by a British private. only the senior officer acknowledges the salute. When however. the salute is given by a French private, the acknowledgment Is made by all the officers. ''The idea is." a staff officer explained, "that by this act of courtesy we daily show to the French our consciousness that if We are allies. we are also guests in their country. And where the officers give the lead. the men are quick to follow"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25

strument for securing the means of payment. When that country turned itself into an arsenal for the supply of guns, ammunition and military stores and equipment to the enemies of Germany 1t became in effect an active participant in our overthrow. It will appeal to your sense of fitness of things that the United States, which has contributed so largely to our de- feat, should pay the costs of this war and the navy should play the part of collector"
 How easily this may be accomplished is yividly described in America Fallen"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25

by J. Bernard Walker. Do64, Ao0d &
 Co.,, publishers. New York.
 That America should be forced to pay the cost of the present war in Eu- rope seems not at all fanciful or im- possible to Mir. J. Bernard Walker, the author of a new book. "America Fall en: The Sequel to the European War" The book Is an imaginary story of the conclusion of the present war by which Germany has to pay 15 billions indem- nifty to the allies. a financial problem the solution of which furnishes the theme of the story-the capture and ransom of the United Statesi In his council chamber at Pottsdam the Kali ger advises his chiefs of his plan:
 "On wonder side of the Atlantic lies an undefended treasure land, 50 bil- lions of whose 150 billions of wealth ere to be found on the seaboard and within easy reach of an expeditionary force and the guns of hostile fleet It Is my purpose that the German navy on whose behalf have summed the i9demnity shall be made the in-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
"THE GAME OF EMPIRES" A WARNING TO AMERICA


 By Edward S. Van File. With "prefa-
 tory note" by Theodore Roosevelt.
 Moffat Yard Co.,. publishers, New
 York.
 "The Game of Empires--A Warning to America" by Edward s. Van Zille, L. H. D., opens with a ''prefatory note" by ex- President Roosevelt, who warmly ap- proves of the position taken by the au- thor. MT. Van Zile has written much flc- tion during the last 25 years, and this is his first book.
 After the publication of his historical romance, With Sword and Crucifix" sev- eral years ago, his alma mater, Trinity college, Hartford, "gave him the honor- ary degree of Doctor of Letters" -"The Game of Empires is MT. Van Zille's first book outside the field of fic- ton. Though published only very recent ly the author is already in receipt of letters and telegrams from prominent men in various parts of the country ex- pressing approval of his book Among those he has heard from besides Colonel Roosevelt. are ex-Ambassador Straus, Congressman Gardner President Luther of Trinity college. the Rev Karl Rei-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25

"THT CRAYON CLUE" By Minnie J. Reynolds Mitchell Kennerly, publish ers Now York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25
OTHER BOOKS RECEIVED. REVIEWS LATER.)

"The A c of Electricity" By Will liam H. Meadowcraft. Harper Broth CTS, publishers, New York.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25

THE REAL UNITED STATES AND CANADA POCKET GUIDE BOOK" By William Harmon Block. Printed by the Association for New York. No 55 I.ib- erty street New York
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-07-25

'.ONT MAN" By Robert Steele Mitchell Kennerley, publishers. New York.
 '"THT GREAT WAR: THE SECOND PHASE" By Frank H. Simonds Mitch ell Kennerley. publishers, New York.
Evening star., 1915-04-04
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty-four hours:
Mary E. Chiswell, II years, 2711 On
tario road northwest.
George Hendrickson. SO years, Sibley
Hospital.
Mary Kolbine. / year, Providence
Hospital.
John A. Randall. 81 years. 1924
Northampton avenue northwest
Harvey G. Ellis, ~ years, Sibley
Hospital.
Emma Mayturn, 70 years, 5oos 18th
street northwest.
Mary A. Huhn, 72 years. us G street
northwest
Henry d. Hurlburt, 72 years, Govern
ment Hospital for the Insane.
Mary NJ. HUBBARD, 40 years, S02 Mount
Vernon place northwest.
Isabella NJ. H. Ball, SO years, S07
street northeast.
John Lijewski, 35 years. Government
Hospital for the Insane.
John Normoyle. II years, H and Sd
streets northeast.
Mary w. Yinan, As years. 1903 9Th
street northeast.
Albert r. Anders, 30 years. sibley
Hospital
Catherine " Barker. ga years
Georgetown University Hospital.
Ella Mallory, 80 years, 1910 2sth
street northwest.
William G. Barnes. "a years, 9O7 I
street northwest.
Viola Gaskins, IT years. 1O6 Is street
southwest.
Luyane Tate. 81 years. 1oS Seator
place northeast.
Laurt v. Stewart, Al years, 17lO East
Capitol street.
Sarah E. Brown, months, IA u
street southwest
Evening star., 1915-04-04
ASSIGNED TO NEW DUTIES.
Orders to Members of Coast and Geo
detic Survey Force.

Orders in the coast and geodetic sur
yey suryice have been issued recently
as follows:
r. c. Briggs, to report for duty to
commanding officer of steamer Near
thur about April Is.
E. W. Eickelberg, to report to AS
sistant Daniels for duty in wire drag
party No. g.
l.. O. Colbert, to organize wire drag
party for work in Alaska.
Z. f. Smith, to report to commanding g
officer of steamer Explorer for duty as
executive officer.
J. s. s. Jones. to report for duty to
commanding officer of steamer Near
thur.
William X. Doolittle. to report for
duty to commanding officer of steamer
Macarthur
H. A. Seran, to report to commanding
officer of steamer Patterson for duty as
executive officer.
Fl. A. Cotton. to report for duty to
commanding officer of steamer Yukon
ing in vicinity of JeffersonvilIe, Ind, on
way to Seattle.
W. E. Parker, to transfer charge of
Panama Pacific exposition to Assistant
Morse ana report to office.
G. G. Mattison, to report for duty in
chart construction division.
Fremont Morse. to relieve Assistant
Parker of charge Of Panama Pacific
exposition.
II. A. Cotton, to report for duty in
chart construction division.
X. S. Patton, commanding steamer
Explorer, to make arrangements to
leave Seattle for the eeason in Alaska
about May /.
George Olsen, to report, temporarily.
for duty to commanding officer of
steamer Endeavor.
W. .. Sutcliffe. to report for duty to
commanding officer of steamer Near
thur.
c. H. Ober. to report to Assista mt
Daniels for duty in wire drag party
No. 3.
T. F. Benedict, to proceed to New
York and report to n. H. Heck for duty
in wire drag party No. !.
j. y. Powell, to run a line of precise
levels from Roam Mountain railroad
station. Tennessee. to Hughes gravity
station.
c. G. Quillian. commanding steamer
Macarthur. to complete all necessary
preparations in time to leave Seattle
| for Alaska about May /.
C. r. Rude. to make arrangements to
proceed TO Cordova. Alaska, with party
about May l.
A. S. Milliken. to report for duty tc
r. H. Heck.
| Charles Shaw. to report to L. o. Col
| bert for duty in wire drag party No. 4
Evening star., 1915-04-04
Supplies Forwarded.
COLGATE MUSICIANS HERE.
Clubs Will Entertain for Benefit OF
Baptist Orphanage.

Arrangements have been completed
for the musical to be given tomorro"
night for the benefit of the Bap1ls'
Orphanage by the Glee and Musica
Clubs of the Colgate University at the
Raleigh Hotel at S O'Clock The pro-
e,am will he similar to that which vii
he rendered before the veterans at the
soldiers Home this afternoon
There are sixty young men IN the
musical clubs. They will be ENTERTAINED
extensively while in the city, the youne
women of the Martha Washington sem
mary giving a the dansante IN tne.i
honor Monday afternoon and tne pa
rouesses of the entertainment havins
arranged other festvties Of fGr the aal sfsn
IN ~ nirs William Jennings Bryan, Mrs
a a s. Burlcson. Mrs. Justice Hugnes s,l.' 5
Mrs Joseph ] Folk Mrs rs 6, q George Gn,p"ah "tis
Smith Mrs. Charles H. Stockton aho
Mrs Ellis Logan
Evening star., 1915-04-04
Births Reported.

The following births have been re-
ported to the health department in the
last twenty-four hours:
Raymond and Nellie Zell. girl
Charles w and Mary A. Norris, boy
Andrew e. and Mary A. Mullen, girl.
William +. and Marie Lockwood, boy.
John T. and Minnie f. Lipscomb, girl
and boy twins.
Albert L. and Mildred Kley, girl
Frank S. and Pearl l.. Green, girl.
James and Maude Fix, girl
William T. and katherine r. Coulter,
boy.
Donald A. and Elizabeth NJ Craig,
girl.
Percy S. and Lulie I. Anderson, boy.
Churchel and Ellen f. White, boy.
Lawrence and Lenora Pettus, girl
Malichia and Ida Taylor, boy
Sylvester and Louise Cuffey, boy.
James r. and Ida c. Buchanan. girl.
William and Alice Ashton, boy
Evening star., 1915-04-04
! HOW FRENCH PEOPLE
CURE STOMACH TROUBLE

} a household remedy Of the French
peasantry. consisting of pure vege-
table oil. and said to possess won
derful merit in the treatment of
stomach. liver and intestinal trou-
bIes, has been introduced in this
country by George IL. Mayr, who for
twenty years has been one of the
leading downtown druggists of Chi
cago and who himself was cured by
it's use. So quick and effective is its
! action that a single dose is usually
enough to bring pronounced relief in
the most stubborn cases, and many
people who have tried 1t declare
they never heard Of anything to pro-
duce such remarkable results in SO
} short a time. 1t Is known as Mayr's
} Wonderful Remedy and can now be
} had at all leading drug stores. 1t is
sold with the positive understanding
( that your money Will be refunded
( without question or quibble II ONE
bottle fails to give you absolute sat
isfaction.
:
Evening star., 1915-04-04
WILL UNDERGO REPAIRS.
Two Lighters to Be Put in Thorough
Order for Service.

One of the large lighters used by
Capt. George Raum in the transporta-
tion of wood and lumber from river
points to this city Is lying ashore at
the foot of South Capitol street for
general overhauling. New planking
and timbers are being placed in the
vessel where needed, and she is being
calked all over to put her in
good condition for efficient work on
the river in the coming spring and
summer. 1t will be about ten days
before the lighter is ready for service
When the work planned to be done
to the Miller lighter, now on Benefits
railway, is completed the vessel will
be practically new craft. Much of
her hull above the water line will have
to be removed and replaced with new
material.
The lighter will be on the railway
for two or three weeks.
Evening star., 1915-04-04
PENNSYLVANIA FOLK MEET.
Society Holds Entertainment anu
Admits New Members.

Although an elaborate program was
arranged for the entertainment of the
members of the Pennsylvania Society
OF Washington. D. c.. at the regular
meeting of the organization at the
Pythian Temple last night, the inclem
ent weather had a bad effect on the
attendance.
The meeting was opened with the
singing of America" by the entire as
sembiage. The program consisted OF
piano solos by Miss Marjorie MacEI-
wee. Miss Marie Humphreys ana Nor
man Esputa DAILY; vocal solos by b
X Gibson and Mrs. George Bingham
Stambaugh, the latter being accom-
panied on the piano by Harry STAN
baugh and on the violin by c. Mein-
niger. J. Parker Naugle spoke on
The Pennsylvania Society and the OPP
portunity 1t Affords"
President Samuel r. Stratton pre-
sided at the meeting. Edwin A Neiss
was chairman of the entertainment
committee
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Lamberson and
Capt. Cyrus b. Lower were elected to
membership.