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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-09-29
NEW SHIP ARRIVED.

MIS-. T. D. Shipp nee Smith is the
proud mother of a fine baby girl, who
was born last Saturday at 8 o'clock
Mrs. Ship is at the home OF her
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. a. G. Smith
south of Welsh, while Mr.. Ship is al
present at Annapolis. Nd, an instruc.
tor in the Naval Academy. A tele
gram to him announced the happy
event.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-09-29
NEWS ITEMS FROM
LAYNE & BOWLER

Mr.. S. 0. Scoggins, manager
Louisiana branch for Layne & b
company, returned from MenpiAI
day morning. Mr.. Scoggin fWl
absent from home the greater Es
two months, assisting in The i
tory work. On this inventor
Mr.. Scoggins travelled thrOrghlF
many states, but reports that y
ana, and especially the WelAs
is good enough for him.
1t is possible that Nj, Ss
will soon return to Menptf J
short stay to meet the ottsI
GERS of the company and 9 z
number of matters Of INTEREST,"
concern. We believe that o Z
turn he will have something
than ever in the way Of ing
machinery to offer to the t'iia
the rice belt.
Communications from aeaH
IL. Harris and Fergus Ronas
working for the company I'll
Ohio, state that they arrived y
and are progressing niftll
work, although it Is q dliles4
tenn of we'll digging.
Mr.. P. L. Scoggins arrived !
night from Alexandra, l.
has has been employed as g
the Missouri Pacific R. < =
work.
Mr.. L. G. Flower nlo'en'
from Crowley Saturday % e'l''
Mr.. Scoggins on matters e Y
to the irrigation business p !
! ritory. q.
Although it is rather eais
i, season, several prOspeci''e q
have made inquiries aO0a' !
the coming season, and ! Y.
. the large wells will be in ~
:. Ask for Automobile J, Y
!. every purchase made q y !,
r.on,. Rrns, Nv
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-09-29
How to Give Good Advice.

The best way to give good advice
is to set a good example. When 9TH
ers see how quickly you get over your
cold by taking Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy they are likely to follow
your example. This remedy has been
in use for many years and enjoys an
ercellent reputation. Obtainable ev-
eryhere.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-09-29
Notice.!

The Goldsmith & Smith stores will
be closed all day Thursday, Sept. 18th,
and Friday, September 29th, on account
of holidays.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-09-29
For Rice Insurance see
e. c. Willard.

MIR. and Mrs. P. H. Goodreau left
Tuesday in their car for Texas points,
where they will spend a we'll earned
vacation pleasantly, visiting relatives
and friends. Tuesday night they
spent in Beaumont and Wednesday
night in Houston, FROM where they
went directly to Blessing, Texas,
They expect to be absent from Welsh
some two or three weeks.
1000 Automobile votes with ev-
cry S1.O0 due bill, good in making any
purchase at the Journal Book Store,
Welsh Printing Company or Greer
Bros. Jewelry.
Mrs. c. T. Moreau and Mrs. M.
A. LaCour and daughter, Miss Mercie,
who have been visiting DR.. and Mrs.
B. j. LaCOur for some time, returned
to their home in Moreauville, La,
Monday.
Best bundle forks made at Miller's
store.
The Civic League will meet with
Mrs. S. 0. Scoggins, October 9Th.
-Messrs. G. W. Cosner and Zim
Todd were passengers to New Orleans
Wednesday night.
| Fourteen Rhode Island Cockerels
for sale at 5000. R, Boiling, Welsh
La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-09-29
MODEL GROCERY
p. II. GOOdreau, Prop.
For Rent

My store building formerly occupied
by J. A. Fontenot'S feed store.
MRS. BEATRICE PECK.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-09-29

Good, heavy Ear Corn,
in car lots, subject to in
spectiOn upon delivery
See R. A. Estes phone E62
Mr.. James L. Barnett, one of Kin
der's most prominent business men,
was in Welsh last Saturday. !
Fourteen Rhode Island COckerels |
for sale at $2.OO-G. R. Boiling, Welsh,
La.
For Rice Insurance see
E. c. Willard.
Erwin and Helen Lewis were over
from Lake Charles Monday night to
attend the regular meeting of the Or
der of Eastern Star.
Gulf Coast Mill is now
prepared to furnish fresh
Bran and Polish to their
patrOns. Bran at $500
per ton, SI.5O single sack;
Polish $4,000 per ton or
$3.50 single sack.
Mrs. J. 3. Simpson returned Sun
day from San Antonio, Texas, where
she has been for some time visiting
with the family of Sidney Hubencr.
Anything you need in Blankets,
| Comforts and Bed Spreads, at Miller's
store.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. S. Streator were
over from Lake Arthur Monday night
to receive the Eastern Star degrees
at the regular meeting of Rebecca
Chapter No. 2. Mr.. Streator is con-
nected with the Lake Arthur Dredging
Co.. and with Mrsr. Streator is prom
inent in the social circles of Lake Ar
thur.
1000 Automobile votes with ev
> cry S1.00 due bill, good in making an!
e purchase at the Journal Book Store
Welsh Printing Company or Gree
, Bros. Jewelry.
? Misses Irma and Elizabeth Rob
inson spent Sunday with friends i
Lake Charles.
For insurance on you
Rice any warehouse il
the Parish, Phone c. E
f Carr. Policy will be de
y Iiyered to you.
Tom Todd, prosperous farme
e from the Oberlin neighborhood, We
in Welsh Tuesday visiting relative
and looking after some business ma
7 tiers. Tom seems very we'll please
4 with his farming operations this yea
Best bundle forks made at Miller
store.
Attorney John J. Robira was ov,
from Jennings Tuesday on profe
sional business.
FOR SALE OR TRADE-Nine {!
high, dry lots with plenty of fri
trees.-Fred ]. Johnson, Welsh, La.
Mrs. ]. r. Mouton, Mrs. F.
Jaenke, Mrs. H. F. Jaenke and daug
ter, Miss Bernice, and Miss Mau
Coffin, all of Jennings, were the CUES
of Mrs. W. C. Peters on Tuesday q
ternoon.
For Rice Insurance ST
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-09-29

Ask for Automobile Y
every purchase made 7 f J
Book Store or Greer Dl0A i
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-09-29
For Rice Insurance see
E. c. Willard.

Erwin and Helen Lewis were over
from Lake Charles Monday night to
attend the regular meeting of the Or
der of Eastern Star.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-09-29

Mr.. James L. Barnett, one OF Kim
der's most prominent business men,
was in Welsh last Saturday.
Fourteen Rhode Island COckcrelS
for sale at $2.OO-G. R. Boiling, Welsh,
| La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-09-29

DIR. J. K. Thrower Of Lake
Charles was in Welsh last Friday
looking after the life insurance bust
ness. Mr.. Thrower is connected with
the Lake Charles Mutual Life lnsur-
ance company.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
Maximum STRENGTH
for the First Blow at
the Mexican Forces
Determination of President and His Advisers
Should War Come with Southern Neighbors-
Receives Communication from the De Facto
Government

said an interpreter employed as a
guide by the American force declared
that the American commander was
responsible for the encounter
From the tone as we'll as the con-
tents of this communication, officials
drew the impression trat Carranza de-
sired to disclaim responsibility for the
affair and make it plain that no at
tempt has been made to carry out his
threat to undertake expulsion Of the
American expedition by force of arms
Further information regarding the
activities for peace of foreign diplo-
mats at Mexico City reached the State
Department during the day. From the
same source it was learned that Car
rama was exerting every effort to
avoid a break with the United States
and at the same time restrain belliger-
ent demands of some Of his own ad-
ViSers.
War Department officials believe
that if Il American soldiers actually
are in the hands of the Mexicans they
will be surrendered at the first oppor-
tunity. A demand for their immediate
release would be one of the first steps
taken by the United States govern
menL
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
Progressive and Repub-
lican Leaders Meet
ing Hughes at Tempo
rary Headquarters
Authoritative Information That
Roosevelt Position Will Be
Stated at Meeting of Progress.
: sive National Committee Next
Monday

New York, June 2o-Prosressive and
republican leaders working for harmony
between the parties continued their con-
ferences today with Charles E. Hughes
at his temporary headquarters here Two
Of the nominees callers, James r. Gar
field of Ohio, a Progressive leader, and
Frank b. kellogg of Minnesota, special
deputy attorney general for the prosscu.
tion OF antitrust cases in Roosevelts
administration, called on Col Roosevelt
Immediately after seeing Mr. Hughes.
No official word was forthcoming as to
what, If any. progress had been made
COL Roosevelts attitude, Mr.. Hughes was
told. will be stated to the Progressive
national committee next Monday and in
dications were there would be no public
development before that time The or
ganization subcommittee of the Replb-
lican national committee which will an
point national chairman probably will
meet soon thereafter Chairman W. Muir
ray Crane of the subcommittee was the
first Of Mr.. Hughes callers today 1t
was later announced that no definite date
ldu beel set LOT tHe subcommittee 70
meet again.
Major General Leonard Wood spent Il
minutes with Mr.. Hughes.
Mr.. Hughes devoted tonight largely %
answering some of the thousands Of let
tiers that have accumulated here. SatuY-
day afternoon he will leave for his tempo
rary summer home at Bridghampton. N
Y. The nominee will meet Chairman
Harding of the Republican national con-
vention Saturday morning and will con.
fer with him as to the time and place Of
the formal notification ceremony.
Authoritative information was received
at Mr. Hughes headquarters today that
Theodore Roosevelt has prepared a full
statement as to his attitude toward har-
mony with the Republican party which
will be submitted, 1t was asserted. at a
meeting of the Progressive national COM
mittee at Chicago on Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
Contradictory Reports

In these encounters the Russian war
Office says the Germans and Austrians
have been repulsed while Berlin de-
clares that on both sides of the Tu-
ria river and southwark from Svini-
aukhi to Grochow the Russians have
been driven farther back, and that
northwest of Lutsk the Russian at
tempts to dispute German successes
were without result.
On the Stripa in Galicia, the Rus
slams have taken portions of the
trenches of the Teutonic Allies near
Galvoronka, and further south in Blu
kowina have driven their forces for
ward southwark and captured Radauts
about 80 miles below Czernowitz, and
taken more officers. men and guns.
From north of the Pripet marshes to
the region of Riga the Germans again
have opened what apparently is a
general offensive, heavily bombarding
Russian positions or throwing violent
infantry attacks against them. While
Berlin reports nothing except success
full German patrol !ncursions. Petro-
grad says the Germans are violently
hombarding the lkskull bridgehead and
have driven their infantry against
Russian positions around Dvinsk. near
Dubatowka south of krevou, and on
the Ognski canal. All the attacks
are declared to have failed. except
near krevo, where the Germans cross
ed the river but later were driven
back to the west bank.
On both sides of the river Meuse, in
the region of Eerdun and east of the
Fortress in the Woevre at the foot of
the Meuse hills, the Germans are
heavily bombarding the French Es-
pecially heavy are the attacks against
Hill 304 and LIE Mort Homme. north
west of Nerdun and northeast of the
fortress around Thlaumont. the Vaux
wood. Chapitre and Fort Laufee.
In a counter attack the French have re-
taken from the Germans most Of the
trenches the Germans captured wednes-
day night between the Fuminwood and
Chenois. northeast Of Verdun.
The Germans near Givenchy captured
British trenches, but later were driven
out. suffering heavy losses in the counter
attack
Considerable aerial activity against
German towns has taken place. French
machines having dropped bombs on Ire
YES. Karlsruhe and Mulheim In air bat
ties four German aeroplanes were brought
down by the French. who in turn lost one
machine through motor trouble.
No important changes in the situation
on the Austro-Italian theatre or in Ash
attic Turkey have been reported. The ul-
timatum Of the Entente Powers to Greece
has been yielded to by the Hellenic king
dom. The demands are complete demob-
ilization Of the Greek, army. the forma-
ton Of cabinet benevolently neutral to
the Entente Allies. the holding Of new
elections and the reconstruction of the
gendarmiere. The Greek cabinet has al
ready resigned and another Is in process
OF formation. 4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
Of the
10th Negro Cavalry
Are at Headquarters
Tell of Engagement at Carrizal ~ Declare At
tack Was Opened by Gen. Gomez's Forces with
out PrOvOcatiOn

regarding the casualties or even the later
phases of the engagement. They retreat
ed during the fight, became separated
from their commands, making their way
back to the American lines. Two troop.
of the 10th Cavalry. commanded by Capt
Charles T. Boyd. and K Co., comma nde1
by Capt. Lewis Morey, comprised the
detachment that arrived within a mile OF
Carrazil at A. NJ. on June Il From
commander of the detachment. believed
by Gen. Pershing to have been Capt
Boyd since he was senior in rank to
Capt. Morey. sent forward Mexican
guide to secure from the commander Of
the garrison there permission to pass
through the town.
Gen. Felix Gomez sent word back by
the guide that the Americans might lass
through If they would consent to a PAR
ley. Without waiting for the commander
of the American force to reply. Gomez,
accompanied by an aide. appeared and
the American officer rode forward to talk
with him.
While they were talking, the men
said. Mexican troops moved forward
ir force and deployed in such a man
ner that there appeared danger of the
American forceebeiny surrounded. One
OF the men who had been holding the
horses Of the American officer and the
man who had ridden forward with him
Continued on Paas +column 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
Government

Washington, June 22.-Callers who
saw the President today got the i'm
preston trat he is determined that if,
despite all efforts to prevent it, war
viii Mexico should come. the action Of
the United States would be prompt
and on a scale of considerable magni-
tude. 1t would not be a war Of con-
quest but Mr.. Wilson is said to be
prepared if necessary. to use the
maximum available military strength
of the nation for a short, decisive cam
paign to re-establish order and a sta
BILE government in Mexico. as well as
to permanently insure protection o.
the American border from outlaw for
avs.
Mexican Communication
An official communication from the
Mexican foreign office. announcing the
fighting and the capture of II Ameri-
cans and seeking an explanation OF
the presence of United States soldier
in that part of Mexico, far from their
base. was presented to Secretary
Lansing today by Eliseo Arredondo.
the Mexican ambassador designate. It
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23

, After we had waited some time.
Lieut.. Col Rivas came out and warn
ed Capt. Boyd that he would better
turn back. Capt. Boyd then explain
ed that he was in pursuit Of some pan-
dts whom he had heard had looted
Santo Domingo and was also trying
to catch a Negro deserted who he
had heard was in Villa Ahumada.
In reply to this Lieut.. Col. Rivas
notified the American that if he at
tempted to advance he would have to
pass over the dead Ladies' of the Mexi-
cans. He advised Royd that he had
better not argue the matter
"Rivas returned to the village to re-
port to his superior officer Gen. Co
mez who sent out note inviting the
Americans to enter CarriZal for con-
ference. Captain Boyd declined this
invitation.
''On this ground Gomez went out In
person enthusiastically urged the Am
orleans to retire pointing out that his
orders from his superiors necessitated
his acting on them without further
parley. Gomez repeated these words
as he walked away Boyd merely an
sWered. All right"
General Trevinos announcement then
goes on to quote Spillsbury as saying tina;
after Gen. Gomez had retired to his troops
who were lined up outside the town, Capt
Boyd ordered his men TO advance, where
upon Spillsbury eXpostulated with him,
arguing that a fight was sure to follow.
Spillsbury is reported as saying that
Capt. Boyd obstinately seemed to think
that the Mexican general was only bluff
ing and the firing quickly began. He is
quoted further:
Captain Moore and Lieut.. Adair fell.
the latter mortally wounded. Capt.
Moore was wounded in the shoulder and
Immediately the Negroes became demon
allied.
Il saw the bodies of Boyd and Adair
and at least II Negroes on the field OF
battle"
Mexican authorities asserted today that
the prisoners had been we'll treated en-
route to Chihuahua.
Gen. Thevino said he received several
days ago an announcement from Gen.
Pershing he had received Gen. Trevino S
warning not to move east south or west
Since that time four Negroes other than
those taken at Carrazal have been cap
tured and also a white American.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
Capt. Moore Escapes

A Captain Moore, who was witt, tire
American detachment. was wounded in
|, the shoulder but escaped.
In announcing this afternoon a story
of the battle which he said Spillsbury
told him, Gen. Jacinto Trevno, COM
mander of the military district of the
Northeast. announced that any time and
at any place the American troops move
other than toward the border he will
comply TO the letter with his superior 5
orders and will attack them as Gen. Felix
Gomez did at Carrizal.
General Trevino said that all diplo-
matte arrangements are outside Of his
sphere.
SplllSburYS story. as announced by
Gen. Trevino. was to the effect that IS
Negroes, comprising Troop H Of the
10Th. Captains Boyd and Moore, Lieuten-
ant Adair and himself, composed the
American detachment that encountered
the Mexicans.
He said that he saw on the field the
bodies of Boyd and Adair and at leas,
II of the Negroes
SpiIlsbury's Story
Spillsbury's account as given out,
follows:
We left Casas Grandes on Sunday
morning, arriving outside of Carrizai
early Wednesday morning.
captain Boyd immediatel dis
patched a courier to the jefe politico
of the little village advising him that
we were on our way to Villa Ahuma-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
Names Soldier Boys
Are at Camp Reyes,
Arriving Thursday
Mobilization Point of End Regiment Receives
Its Quota-1300 Men under Enlistment
-"Rookies" Undergoing Severe Training
Camp on Strict Military Footing

A big crowd awaited the arrival Of
Names soldier boys en- Thursday, an6
they were greeted with cheers and the
waving of hats and handkerchiefs by
those on the platform Every company
of the Second Maine Infantry with the
exception Of Co l of Eastport and l.
of Houlton had arrived at Camp
Reyes, the rendezvous of the Maine
National Guard, by rcon on Thursday.
The other two companies, PASSPORT
and Houlton, reached the mobilization
point late in the afternoon. On the
special train which arrived Thursday
Band Of Orono, Co. A of Dexter, un
der command of Capt. Percy S Has
ty; Co. G Of Bangor, under command
of Capt. Daniel I. Gould, and the ma
chine gun company from Bangor: Co.
E of Skowhegan, under command of
Capt. Roy L. Marston; CO. F of Do
YER under command of Capt Charles
H. Norton; Co. H OF Waterville under
command Of Capt. William H. MUIR
ray
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
TWO TRAINS OF
AMERICANS OUT
OF MEXICO CITY.

Mexico City. June 22.-Two trains
carrying Americans left Mexico City
this morning The first was composed
Of six passenger coaches and the sec
ond of six box cars Both were crowd
ed. The government is giving guaran-
tees and facilities to the travellers and
has assured James Linn Rogers. the
American representative that they will
arrive safely at Vera Cruz. No cabinet
meeting was held today. The local
press announces that the reply to Gen.
Carranza's note will be published with
in the next few hours.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23

accompanied these companies. There
are approximately 1900 men now under
enlistment including those who joined
sued by President Wilson calling on
the National Guard organizations Of
the country to be prepared to go to
the Mexican frontier.
The boys made a fine showing, par
ticularly those from Houlton anG Fast
port, all Of whom were tanned and
rugged in appearance. A mistake was
made in the marching order when the
boys arrived in the morning. ard the
resimental band did not march ahead
of the troops, as is usually the case.
They waited at the foot of Rines hill
for some time and the main body Of
troops marched up Winthrop hill with
out them. A citizen who followed them
up the hill on horseback lded a touch
of excitement, his animal buckns ard
throwing him heavily, although he
was, fortunately, uninjurel.
Equipment on Way
Adjutant General Presson stated
Thursday that the department hal re-
ceiVed a telegram from the quarter
masters department in Philadelphia,
to the effect that lot of the equip
ment is on the way here tor use by the
new recruits, and it is expected at any
time.
The local company is not up to its full
strength yet. and while a number of new
men were accepted on Thursday, there is
still need of several more. Captain Per-
ley will appreciate it if a number will
go to-the- recruiting Office in City hall
today. On Thursday there were about
Is men from out of town who were not
yet provided with blankets, and therefore
could not go to the camp. but Lieut.. Owen
arranged sleeping quarters for them in
the armory. hiring a number of mat
tresses for the purpose and getting them
very comfortably fixed for the night
The business part of the town already
feels the loss of the young men who have
joined and ii is safe to assume that
when the time comes. as it may at any
moment, for the boys to leave for the
feontier. the goodbye will be hard for
many. although none can help being
pfpuu u tle way III WHICH THESE SOHS CL
Maine have responded to the countrys
call. Macy of them are young married
men with families. many others are leav-
ing good positions to take up the gun and
follow the flag. and all realize that they
are taking a very serious step in volun-
tarily Joining the colors.
Camp Keyes is on a strong military
footing and the boys will he called on to
do a lot of serious work from now on.
The war basis has been established and
the local officers are addressed by their
military titles at all times.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
EXPLANATION TO
SOUTH AMERICAS
SENT THURSDAY
Asserts Intention of the
United States to De-
fend National Peace
and Safety Even at
Cost of War

Washington, June 22.-One
fact stood out tonight at the
close of day of many develop
ments in the Mexican crisis.
Apparently both the United
States government and the de
tacto authorities of Mexico hope
to treat the clash at Carrizal as
an incident aggravating gravely
strained relations, but not of it.
self likely to precipitate general
hostilities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1916-06-23
American Captives
from Carrizal Are
at Chihuahua Citv
Seventeen Negro Troopers Int termed - Lem
Spillsbury Mormon Scout, Tells of the En-
gagement = Americans Received Sever
Warnings but Captain Boyd Believed Mex-
cans Were "Bluffing'

Chihuahua City, Mex. June 22.-The
II American soldiers, Negro troopers
of the 10th Cavalry, who were cap
tured in the battle at Carrixal, We're
brought here today with Lem H.
spillsbury, Mormon scout, employed
by Gen. J. ]. Pershing and we're in
termed.
spillsbury said that Capt. Charles
T. Boyd commanded the Americans
and, with Lieut.. Henry r. Adair, was
among the killed.