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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14

Mrs. j. +. 1uDbS was IN Welsh
Wednesday and Thursday overseeing
the packing of their household goods
for shipment to Del REQ, Texas,
! where Mr.. and Mrs. Tubbs will make
their home. Mrs. Tubs reports that
, although Mr.. Tubbs is not well yet
he is getting along we'll and will be
able to move to Del REQ as soon as
their home is furnished.
Mayor W. B. Gabbert spent three
days in Shreveport the first of the
week, attending to some business
matters.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Armstrong
and baby returned to Welsh Monday
evening, after having attended the
thirty-third triennial cOnclave of
Knights TemplaF held in Los Angeles,
Cal, and visiting places of interest
throughout the West and North.
Among the interesting ard scenic
points which they visited while away
were San Francisco, Los Angeles,
Santiago, California, Salt Lake City,
Utah; Colorado Springs and Denver
in Colorado; Chicago, Peoria and
Chandlerville in Illinois; st. Louis,
Mo-, and New Orleans. Mrs. Arm
strong and Miss Jessie Robinson,
members of the party, remained in
Illinois where they will visit about
August Is, when they will return to
Welsh. Questioned as to conditions
as they appeared to him in the diff
ferent sections visited, Mr.. Armstrong
stated that crop conditions were gen.
orally very poor in all Of the place
where he had opportunity to maxi
observation, outside of Louisiana
where crops were unusually fine. lie
admitted that a person would have to
come to Louisiana if they wanted to
appreciate a good profitable agricul-
tural state.
Phillip Trahan, who has been en-
ployed by Mr.. Anthony Hebert as
barber for the past year, left Sun
day for his home in Abbeville, where
he has accepted position.
Milton o. Sullivan, who has been
connected with the Elite Tailor Shop
for some time has sold his interest in
| the tailoring business to Andy No
testine and left last Wednesday morn.
ing for Prescott, Ariz., where he has
accepted a position in the electrical
construction business.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. L. Abel were
Crowley visitors Sunday.
Roy Montgomery returned from
Camp Stafford where he has been en-
! camped with the boys of the FRS
: Separate troop cavalry, Sunday, Ow
ing to defective vision he failed t
pass the rigid governmental examina
ton for admission to the troop. Ro
reports that the other Welsh boys a
passed the examination, are in fin
: spirits and anxious to be off to I'll
border.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14
What about Tornado
Insurance? We write it.
Ring up 40. Calcasieu
Trust & Savings Bank.

Rev. Garnette was here Sunday
and preached at the Baptist church
Sunday night.
"A party of pleasure seekers who
spent a very enjoyable day at Big
Lake Sunday included Mr.. and Mrs.
Jack Mills, Mr.. and Mrs. Art Cline
and son, and Mrs. Cline's sister, Miss
Pike, Mr.. and Mrs. lie Day and son,
Mr.. and Mrs. L. r. Barbee, Miss Pearl
Martin of Roanoke and Mr.. Clarence
Cullumber. They spent the whole
day at the lake and report having
had fine time.
Miss Pearl Martin of Roanoke
has been the guest of Mrs. L. R. Bar
bee this week.
| Get our prices on Irvine,
Binders and Wagons before buy
ing. Armstrong;.
Mrs. Chas. Stafford of Bellville,
Texas, and daughter of Galveston, ar
rived in Welsh Wednesday evening
for a visit with the families of Mrs.
Stafford's brother, w. D. Bayes and
Mrs. R. j. Stockton. Mr.. Bates and
family are leaving in a few days for
Southridge, Mass, where they will
make their future home.
! Mr.. C. Mclaughlin and wife Of
Kansas City, Mo-, are spending a few
days at Mr.. McLaughlin's farm and
orange grove in the Woodlawn com
munity, which is managed by Mr.. W
is. mccarthy.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. G. Seward are
located in their new home which the!
have recently had constructed on thu
corner of Palmer and Hudspetl
streets. Their new home, five-roon
cottage, is one of the neatest in town
and was built to their own taste,
combination of beauty and conven
Hence.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14
The Wec5man Circle Active.

At regular meeting Wednesday
night five candidates were taken into
the Woodmaa Circle. Under the pres
ent diSpensation the Circle is making a
rapid growth, The order is open TO
ladies, and men who are Woodmen,
at a very small initiatory fee, and
those who desire 10 become members
are advised to make application soon
as after Sept. 30 the regular fee will be
charged.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14
STRAYED OR STOLEN

From my home two and one-half
miles south of Welsh, one sorrel mare
blaze face, about seven hundred
pounds, foretop and hooks clipped,
scar on left side. Suitable reward
for information or return to Tanise
Harmon, Welsh, La. tip
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14
StTaYed or Stolen.

From Luke Purviance pasture north.
west OF Welsh, about June 50, two
yearlingS branded PA lightly Cn right
hip, one light yellow and one brown.
Reward for information or return.
j. X. ROBICHAUX.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14
TAKEN UP

At the Julien Fontenot place seven
miles northeast of Welsh, one dark
bay pony, weight about seven hun
dred pounds; not branded; right eal
split: blaze face. Owner can have
same by paying cost of keeping and
advertising.
SIMEON DESHOTEL,
Atm Welsh, La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14
For Hay, Straw, Wood
DRY Ash and Oak or
Turpentine Chips, call
CIydeDavis, Phone IS 81.
PRESBYTERIAN Church

Regular ServiceS-Sunday School,
l0a, H.. Preaching, II a. m; Christian
Endeavor, p. m; Preaching, 5 p. m.
Everyone cordially invited.
E. M. STEWART, Pastor.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14
For Rundown Horses and Mules

Tonic for worn-out, rundown
horses and mules, guaranteed to
build them up at the rate of Is
to 100 pounds per month, $1.5O
per quart.
Special attention given to cases
of Charlton.
W. O. FISHERMAN, V. S.,
Welsh, La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14
NOTICE

All patrons on Routes No. 2 and 3
who wish boxes will please give their
almeS to VIM. M. Terry at once.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14
Constituency
5saaSogAL MEATI0N' ;

.....o.' '0''00o'& r o'o'
.,,n.riatendent of Educa-
81 ~ srnette of Jennings was
Il an business last Saturday
u,0 s. Nichols Of Jennings
I gsI.T business visitor last
~
\ your Binder Irvine see
FOng,
First Regiment Virginia Ana, Ma
~. I'd passed through Welsh
, -@,r en- route to Browns
The regiment occupied
~ a;.r, of tain and included
900 men, all anxious for tnelr
the Mexican border. Lieut.
l.iebiII Of Lynchburg, Va, was
! Of the regiment, and COL
n Of Stanton; Major J. w.
y Richmond, and Captain
Bierne Of Co. H.
/ r. willard spent Wednesday
rhorles on business in connec-
n the Bank at this place.
Ia Mrs. J. P. Campbell and Mr.,
/. G. L. Abel motoTed over to
rlos Wednesday night to wit
/. nlcture play, The Battle Cry
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14

Mr.. and Mrs. r. Smith returned
Wednesday evening from New Orleans
where they had been for medical ad-
vice and treatment. Mrs. Smith was
entirely cured and came home feeling
very well, but Mr.. Smith states that he
will return to the city in the fall for
a second operation.
-MeSsrs. Sol Hayes, V. R. Verrett,
Etlenne Benoit, e. V. Hebert, Joe
David and K. r. Patton, members of
Walnut Camp III W. o. w. from Hayes
visited Welsh Lodge No. 176 at its
regular meeting last night. Walnut
Camp, although recently organized,
has thirty-one members. owns its own
hall and is progressing rapidly. The
visit OF the SovereignS from Hayes
was much enjoyed and highly ap-
preciated by theamembers of the Welsh
camp.
FOR SALE-About 200 bales of
good Rice straw.-Gabbert & Nc
MILAN.
Mrs. Paul Terrier and son of Port
Arthur Texas are visiting Mrs. o.
StanSbury.
T. B. Nc. Mil1in, W. F. Lovett, S. E.
Carol, M. T. Bradford and Miss Lillian
Carroll were Crowley visitors Tuesday.
For Sale Cheap-Mc-
Caskey Account Register,
in excellent condition. =
Apply to z. S. Greer at
Journal Office.
LADIES GUILD WILL SERVE bread,
rolls, pies, cake, coffee and ice tea. Will
serve whole pies ca ieS and home made
bread for your Sunday use, in the office
OF the Welsh Printing Co. commencing
at o'clock Saturday, July Is.
Mrs. o. StanSbury returned Sunday
from New Iberia, AbbeVille and Perry
Landing where she has been visiting
relatives and friends.
Observation-Disclosures, Anodyne
Kills pain, stops putrefaction.-S-
FOR SALE-Ten acres in the
south part Of Welsh, five acres in
cultivation, balance timber; five
room house, two wells with pumps
sixty orange trees, figs and grapes
For information see A. D. Patterson
Welsh, La. June 80 4tp.
The police jurors went in body
last Monday on a tour of inspection
of the recently constructed highway
of Calcasieu parish. This tour wa.
made for the purpose of gathering
useful data on road construction
which may be of value to them in tn
work of improving the highways o
this parish under the recent issue o
100000 in bonds for good roads.
Mrs. John T. Hood and littl
daughter accompanied by Rev. E. N
Stewart went to Lake Charles Nor
day for consultation with an ear spt
cialist, returning in the evening.
-Messrs. A. T./Jones, John
Hood, Dan Doescher and John Ca
rodine, made a business trip to tt
0berlin community Tuesday.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14

Wagons Wagons : Wagons
We handle the famous Mandt
and Old Hickory Armstrong;.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-07-14

-Messrs. A. T./Jones, John T..
Hood, Dan Doescher and John Car
rodine, made a business trip to the
0berlin community Tuesday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-02
Sales Reported.

active demand for moderate priced
homes Is reported by the office of Boss
Phelps. Inc. the following recent
sales being reported
To DR.. Robert W. Stancill, three-story
residence at 2'06 Ontario road. built
about three years ago by Charles y
Wire, Inc, the house containing ten
rooms and two baths. and having a
nreproof garage. DIR. Stancill is a re-
tlred clergyman Of Youngstown, Ohio.
who is to make his home in this city.
New house at 2114 4th street north
east. one of a row recently built by
~ H. Gruver. sold to Henry Johnson
Tor home. The house has six rooms
and bath. hot-water heat and electric
lighting
William J. Cook has bought from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-02

Harry K. Boss the new house at $40
18th street northwest, it being one Of
row of homes recently built on the
west side of 18th street north of Madi-
son street The house is tWo-story
and attic residence with four bedrooms
on the second floor.
Miss X. Grace Connolly has purchased
the house at 1899 Monroe street north
west. which is one of several residences
built few years ago by Charles w.
King. jr., and will occupy 1t as q resi-
dence.
The property at 537 18TH street north
east has been sold for the William A..
Boss Company to J. S. Freeman, this
being one of the houses in a large
operation recently completed by Mr..
Boss.
The remaining house OF the two resi-
dences recently built by Harry x.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-09-02

Boss on Lanier place has been sold
to an out-of-town purchaser, who later
is to occupy it as home. The house,
on a lot of 25 by 142 feet has nine
rooms. two baths. electric lights, hot
water heat and large sleeping porch.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
FRIENDS VS.. swARTHMORE.

Wilmington Friends School basket
ball team will fight for revenge against
the fast quintet from Swarthmore
Prep. in the local gym tomorrow af-
ternoon. The locals met defeat on the
visitors floor earlier in the season and
tomorrow on the home floor. although
the visitors have the advantage. They
will put up a stiff fight and hope to
bring another victory to their list.
Captain Hall will start at forward and
although he has been troubled with an
injured foot he is expected 20 cage
many two-pointers. Jenckes will take
care Of the other forward and he is
very capable. as he has been high
scoring man in the last two games.
Tomorrow will be the first game for
Miller. the crack center. on the home
floor. since his recent Illness. Taylor
and Steward will guard for the locals.
The four substitutes, Stone and Har-
ris. forwards, and Owens and Megear,
guards. will also be ready TO battle
for Friends.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
Standing Of the Teams.
POCKa. BILLIARD TOURNEY

Ia one of the best played and closely
fought pocket billiard games seen Ia
this city for some time. Porter climi-
mated Booth by one point in the anna.
teur pocket billiard tourney for the
States title at the Royal parlors,
Eighth aud Market streets. 100 to 90,
Friday night This weeks schedule:
Monday, 2.30 p. M. Dunn vs.. Tucker.
Monday. 3 p. m.- Carter vs. Fccly.
Tuesday. p. m.-Clark W. Booth.
Wednesday, 2.30 p. Bloomington
VS.. Porter.
Wednesday, p. IN. Sterlith W.. Hig-
gins.
Thursday, p M. Booth vs.. Fachy.
Friday. 2.30 p. m.-1ucker vs.. Pen.
nington.
Friday 8 p. m.-Carter vs.. Porter.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
nELAMARE DOG MINS.

]. G. Longfellow's Junior showed
the Philadelphia collie fanciers that
his recent performance at the Kensing-
ton Club Show was no fiuke when he
competed in the Tioga Show on Sat
urday. The little six-months-old Won
der won first and special in the puppy
class. In the novice and limit classes
he also captured first. A fact Of spe-
cial Importance is that he defeated, the
son of the international champion.
King Hector.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24

my heart I feel there Is TOO much
wickedness in the big cities. It takes
the country people to live right.
want to be heavyweight cham
pion OF the world. or course. | don't
know If I will succeed, but l always
get what ! go after.
/ came by strength and size by the
kindness OF the Almighty. / am the
seventh son Of a family Of seven
sons There must be some charm in
that
measure feet inches. and
my six brothers are each more than
6 feet tall. All OF them, like their
father, and Fulton before them, have
followed the plow They are scat
Evening journal., 1916-01-24

tered on farms in the west and north
west. and II | win the heavyweight
championship ! am going TO bring
them all together and buy a place big
enough To give all OF them a farm
for their families.
remember little OF my early life.
We had such a large family my
mother and father worked hard to
keep the kiddies in clothes. Like
the other boys, took odd Jobs on
nearby farms, and learned farming
Before ] was 16 7 was thrown on
my own resources. / learned to
ride the rods" and found Il easy to
travel great distances without a cent
of money.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
RED MEMS LEAGUE.
Standing of Teams.
Schedule for Week.

Monday -Hopocohacking VS.. Apache.
Play postponed game.
Tuesday-Andastaka VS.. MattahOon
Wednesday -Andastaka VS.. Usage.
MattahOon VS.. Delaware.
Thursday -Hiawatha vs.. Cherokee.
Friday Manitou vs.. IIopocohack-
ing: Wawaset VS.. Seminole; Delaware
VS.. Minnehaha.
Saturday Lenape VS.. Minqua
Apache VS.. Usage.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
q o. p. QrOIT LEAGrE.

Seventh ward had a walk away in
the Republican City Quot League
Saturday night by defeating. the
Fourth Ward in five straight games.
The scores:
Fourth Ward. II Z Z 10 11-O
Seventh Word .21 p 21 21 21-5
Players: Fourth-G. Lyons, cap
tain; J. Schaibel, c. Robinson, w.
Green, W. Duncan. Seventh.
Young. captain; c. Grier. w. Baldwin,
A. Hamilton. Referee-W. l.. Dem
ovan. Scorer-R. Ayers.
Schedule For Tonight.
Second VS.. Third.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
p r. AND W. LEAGUE POODLES.

Mats the matter with the sos. sJoe +?
You fell short 20 pins. Why doesn't
the Machine Shop get new anchor
man?
Poor Donlan certainly was down
hearted when they would not let him
pass the cigars.
Bill Quinnl What's the matter with
the Dutchman on the Loco Erect.
Dept.
Cunningham Why are you always
hanging around Captain Ben?
We are wondering why Anderson
is not signed up with some team.
Ingraml Please stay out of the gut
ters or you will get your feet wet
Doc Schaffer has resigned the jol
as kennel keeper.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
VETERANS CONTINUE TO WIN.

A well.contested game in the Second
division of the Allied League resulted
from the meeting between Wilmington
Wanderers and Veteran a. A., at She'll
pot on Saturday, in spite of a very
muddy field. Veteran \. A. won by
three goals to one and they quite deserve
their victory. At half.time the Phila-
delphians led by one goal to none. In
the second half the Veterans, despite the
fact that they were much the lighter
team. proved themselves the better mud
horses, and johnson scored a couple of
goals. Fisher saved the home team from
a coat of whitewash with a good goal
Veteran A. a. Wilmington w.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24

In the regular club handicap event
for the Capelle Hardware trophies.
Miss Hammond won the first prize. a
silver watch fob. w. c. Lynch cap
tured the second trophy. very hand
some penknife.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24

onds fer the mile run. He has written
this decision TO Athletic Manager George
V. Brown, of the Boston \. A. Taber
is one of the greatest runners the
world has g. produced and his los:
would be severe blow 10 amateur
athletes
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
RONsALL WINS TROPHY.

AT the Greenhill traps on Saturday
afternoon. Miss Amy schoheld Of the
Nemours Trapshooting Club contested
against Leonard Bonsall of the Green
hill Club. but failed TO outshoot him,
losing by FIVE breaks. II was the final
contest for the Wilmington Morning
News trophy. The trophy goes 10
Bonsall. The scores:
Evening journal., 1916-01-24

NEW YORK, Jan. 24.-It now looks
as if the athletic world will lose an
other athlete shortly. The latest one TO
announce his retirement from the elm
der path IS Norman Taber, holder of the
worlds record Of 4 minutes u 3-5 sec
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
What Do You WaHI
10 Know About Sport

Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL.
Kindly advise me II Leach Cross
ever fought Bill Longe or Hague?
Result and dateg A.
Not that l know OF. Never heard
Of -Bill LOnge" or "Hague.r
Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL.
OD Was there ever a player by
the name OF Chadwick ON the Giants
(catcher0 2. What is the exact
weight OF Pierre lie Colosse. the
French wrestler? (Sl What is the
meaning OF "Graeco- Roman" and
"catch-as-catch-can
O) DO not recall the name. (2l
He says he weighs 800 pounds. CD
GraecO-Iloman wrestling differs from
Catch-as-catch-ca In that holds below
the waist nrc allowed. and the use
OF the legs, tripping. etc, Is har-
red.
Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL.
u) Don't you think that Il is
knock against boxing to allow mixed
bouts? (2) Also don't you think that
il will make much better lght to
. allow hitting IN the breakaway?
That would probably be very bad
for those stallers that like to clinch.
but il would make a faster fighter
What do you think? BIFF.
0) Mixed bouts will cause trouble.
(2) Prefer straight Qucensbury rules
TO compton rules.
Sport Editor, EVENING JOURNAL.
Would like TO know the definite
height OF Gunboat Smith r.
According 10 record books Gun
boat Smith is > feet II l-s inches In
height.
Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL.
UD Who is the tallest player In the
National and American leagues? t2)
When are Willard and Moran going
to fight and where? CD Who Is the
champion skater? i4) Where was
Sam Langford born and when?
FRED
CD Slim Love. the Yankee rookie.
(2) Date not definitely arranged. (3)
/ What country and what distance
Mathleson Of Norway Is considered
best skater In the world. 90 sam
was born on March 4. 1856 I'm Wey-
mouth, Nova Scotia.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24

(This is the first OF four stories on
the life of a poor farmer boy. who
started ont 10 gain fame was a hobo,
policeman. plasterer. then fighter,
and now is the challenger OF Jess
Willard for the heavyweight cham
pionship OF the world.-Editor.)
BY FRED FULTON.
As Told 10 Brown Holmes, EVENING
JOURNAL. special sport writer.
/ was born in Blue Rapids, Kan,
and will be "a April IS.
I lay claim to being small town
fellow. The big cities never appealed
TO me and ! doubt If they ever will.
like the country roads better than
the gay white ways. Right down in
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
Y. NJ. c. A. INDOOR SPORT.

The third round OF the individual
gym contest in the mems class at
the Y. NJ. G. A. Will be run of to-
night.
Following are the scores to. date:
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
Chasing The Championship

e IN o an n Hno n Son;
He is TOAn W 'an Ne sesk the rsM
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
TRAP SHOOTING
BASKET BALL
School OF PEDAGOGY
PUTS ONE ON HIGH.

Playing slow and Inconsistent
game. the Wilmington High school
basketball team again went down to
defeat on Saturday. this time before
the Philadelphia School OF Pedagogy
by the score OF "a to 2l McGuigan
and OKeefe fell doyn on easy shots.
which would probably have meant VIC
tory for the Cherry and White.
The visitors played steady. fight.
ing game, with Bertolot leading. scor-
ing two leld goals and twelve one
pointers for a total Of 10 points. The
lineup;
Wilmington II. S. p. S. ofP.
Okeefe. e....... forward ....... Kata
McGuigan. forward. .4.. HummeIl
(Snyderl
McCaughan... .centcr.... Paravicini
Ayerst. ........ guard. ...... Bcrtoioli
Woolery ........ guard ...... Shubin,
Field goals OKeefc. MIcGuigan.
McCaughan. 4 Ayerst. Katz. Hum
mel. p Berolet 3; Shubln. Foul
goals-McGuigan z; Bertolet. H. Ref
oree-Davis.. 81
In the preliminary game the High
School scrubs won over the Trail Hit
iers rs to H. The lineup:
scrubs. Trail Hittcrs
horty forward ..... Morford
Feinberg. .~.. forward ...... Ciase
Iurner. center. McCOrkindale
Iollln. ........ guard d.......... Loose
Peachl
Peach ......... guard YOUNG
tFoinbergl
Field goals Foinborg. g. Turner
Iollin. Almond. Clase McCorkIndale
a Loose. 2 Foul -Horty. 2;
Iollin. Almond. 3; McCorkindale. 3.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24
Other Results.

Penlyn Hail, "a: w. C. A.. 2s.
New Castle. So. Selbyville, 81.
New Castle r.. 81: Clarion. 10.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24

Field goals Fonberg. 3. Turner
Tollin. Almond. Clase. McCork.ndale
a Loose. 2. Foul goals-H Horiy. 2;
Iollin. Almond. 3; McCorkindale. 3.
Evening journal., 1916-01-24

Sport Editor. EVENING JOURNAL.
Would like TO know the definite
height Of Gunboat Smith. r.
According 10 record books Gun
boat Smith Is > feet II l.s inches In
height.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-08
HARVARD MAN F0lLS
SUN WITH INVENTION
Presses a Button In Bed and the
Window Shade Goes Down :
as if by Magic.

Cambridge. Mass. Every morning
at Z o'clock Henry X. Guild of Boston,
a Harvard senior, rolls over in bed.
Seven O'clock is too early for a senior
to get up. so Mr.. Guild presses a but
ton and the shade at the distant end
Of his chamber rolls down as il by
magic.
No rising sun is going to make him
leave his bed ~unseasonably. Some
morning he may miss a four alarm
fire by pressing the button. but he's
willing to take the chance, he asserts.
Getting up at I a. m. is a high crime
at Harvard, the same as admitting
Yale has a good football team this
year.
Henry Guild framed up a motor, at
tached to the curtain string and laid
wires to his bedside. When the sur
throws its rays into his bedroom every
morning. weather permitting, he
presses a button and the curtain flops
faster han in a vaudeville theater.
Mr.. Guilds next invention probably
viii be a trap door to throw tiresome
professors into the cellar by means Of
a button that any student can press.
LIES attendant inconvenience aren't
going to bother him while electricity
can do the work.