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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
FATAL AXE TRAGEDY ~
IN THE QUARTERS

Last Friday night a fatal axe mum
der was pulled off in the colored mar.
trs, West Welsh, when Earl Coleman
had MS jugular vein severed by a blow,
from an axe in the hands Of unknown
parties. Coleman had arrived fTon,
Sulphur on train No. d Friday evor
ing and was stopping at the house Of
Emma Jones, Later a disturbance
arose outside the house and Colema,
started out to investigate. As hi,
head protruded through the door he
received a blow from an axe which
severed the jugular vein and made -,
cash about three inches deem in HI.
Neck from which he died within tbir-
ty minutes.
Coleman was known as a negro NJ
good character and he had not bren
here long enough to arouse anv en-
NIFTY, consequently no motive for b;s
murder is known.
After the inquest, which was con-
Quoted by the parish coroner, Tom Da-
Wis and Emma King were taken in
charge by deputies and lodged in iail
at Jennings. The testimony of Davis
accused another negro, Isaac Jones,
with the crime, but as yet Jones has
not been apprehended.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
FAMOUS IRISH SOCIALIST
TO VISIT LOUISIANA SOON

The Builder: Cornelius Leblanc of
Ireland will pass through Louisiana
on his way from Los Angeles to New
Orleans. He is touring America to
tell the story of the Irish revolution
and how James Connolly, the vetran
socialist pioneer at the head of his
army in Dublin gave battle to 5000
capitalist troops, held the city of Dub
In for week, established a labor re-
public, smashed the CONSUMPTION plans
of the ruling class in Ireland and
saved the Irish democracy from the
European war. Ireland is the onlv
country in Europe, within the war
zone, exempted from conscription,
thanks to James Connolly and his gal
liant army Of workingmen who decided
to die at home fighting their masters
than to die abroad fighting their
brothers in a foreign land.
Comrade Leblanc is the Oldest sur
viving colleague of James Connolly.
who was executd by a firing squad af-
ter the battle of Dublin. He was also
a comrade Of Skeffngton, editor of
the Citizen, murdered by military
officer, and is a personal friend of the
Countess de Markievicz, who headed
a detachment Of Connolly'S army in
the battle. Comrade Leblanc will tell
the marvellous story of the heroism of
the Irish socialists who gave their
lives for the cause.
Comrade Leblanc was educated at q
famous Irish College, is speaker of
the first order, and has an interna-
tlonal reputation in the socialist move
meht. He was the first secretary of
the socialist party in Great Britain.
as we'll as founder of the movement
IN Ireland with James Connolly. He
mas lived IN France and Belgium and
Is familiar with the regions wherein
the worlds battles are now being
fought. His story of the war condi-
tons have interested the very larp-
est audiences in America, and in 80
states he has been received by the So
cialist locals in the largest halls from
New York to San Francisco. This is
a unique opportunity to hear this
world orator, scholar and man of ac-
ton. This will probably be Comrade
Lehane's only visit to Louisiana
Comrade Cornelius Leblanc will
speak at Lake Charles, Jennings. La
tayette, New Orleans and other places
IN this state, on dates which will be
announced later.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
HIGH SCHOOL LIBRARY HAS
BULLETINS ON CONCRETE

Pamphlets on the uses of concrete
issued by the Portland Cement Asso-
citation, Chicago, have been added to
the collection of references on building
at the High School library.
These pamphlets were written by
competent engineers, experienced in
concrete work and contain practical
information which will be of assist
ance to those engaged in concrete con-
struction and others who are contem-
plating the use of cement in making
permanent, economical and fireproof
improvements about their homes
Among the subjects that are treated
in detail are the following:
Concrete Highways.
Concrete Sewers.
Concrete Swimming and Wading
Pools.
Farmers Handbook on Concrete
Construction.
Portland Cement Stucco.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
CHRISTMAS TREE At
METHODIST CHURCH

1t was on Saturday evening. All
seats we're taken as we'll as standing
room, and it is estimated that five
hundred people attended.
A splendid Cantata was rendered
by the Sunday school ehildren;
The tree was filled with presents
and as Santa Claus in tn person of Mr..
Abbott called off the presents they
were carried out by boys of two class
es in the Sunday school.
The Christmas spirit was present,
but perfect order prevailed and all
seemed to enjoy the occasion.
Thanks is extended to the program
and decoration committees and all who
assisted in any way to make the feat
a success. ~.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
COLLEGE STUDENTS IN
PROHIBITION MEETING
international News Service.

IlldllOIldl NEWS oSINlSS.
Lexington, KY, Dec. 28.-About a
thousand college students, represent
ing many states, gathered here to-
day for the National Student Conven-
ton of the Intercollegiate Prohibition
Association. William j. Bryan will
address the delegates tonight at a
big banquet, arranged by committee
If dry democrats.
The National 0ratorical Contest
Will be held Saturday night. The
eight picked speakers are:
Earl w. Foster, of Georgetown Col
lege, Kentucky; Leonard V. Busch
man of the Southern Presbyterian
Seminary, Kentucky; Bernard c.
Clausen, Of Colgate University, New
York; DeLoyd F. Wood, of Ohio
Wesleyan University; Joshua B. Lee,
of the University of Oklahoma; Her.
cid R. Hustled, of Sioux Falls College,
South Dakota; Eugene U. Blalock, of
the University of Southern California,
and Monta c. Smithson, of McMinn.
Vile College, Oregon.
Among those who will address the
convention are Charles Stelze, United
States Senator William S. Kenyon,
President Edwin Erie Sparks, of
Pennsylvania State College; DR.. Ira
Landrith, George Irving and Daniel
A. Polling.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
MELT UP CHINESE
"CASH" FOR METAL
...ionai News Service.

International News Service.
San Francisco, Dec. 26.-Chinese
p,,sb.S the round coins with a square
Aols in the middle, may soon be a
f6irg Of the past in China. The Jap
,ssse are buying them up for the cop
Dsr they contain. News Of the i'm
Dssding disappearance of this cheap
,oin was sent by Consul General
George E. Anderson, of Hong Kong,
VIM sees In the scarcity Of "cash"
much difficulty among the Chinese in
doing business. The rise in the price
Of copper, he writes, has made these
coins, which usually contain about 80
ver cent Of copper, more valuable as
metal than as a medium of exchange.
For q time more than 5000 tons Of
he coins were exported monthly to
Japan alone.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
ELECTRIC LIGHTS FROM
aaaf FIVE TO ELEVEN p NJ

o~lng to the fact that the engine
az the electric light plant is tempo
rarlIy out OF commission and will not
De IN use during the next ten days the
city authorities have secured the serv-
les OF a gasoline tractor and will op-
crate the plant for the convenience of
patrons from 500 to Hoo o'clock n.
NJ each day. The balance of the time
'Ae5e will be no lights. No need for
the enforcement Of the curfew ordi-
nance during this period.
The new engine for the electric light
pant will be shipped on January 9TH,
and will be installed promptly upon
its arrival.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
CHRISTMAS CANTATA AT
AUDITORIUM SUNDAY

Tn musical talent of Jennings and
Welsh, about forty voices, have pre-
pared a musical program which they
will render next Sunday, December
31st, at Jennings at 800 p. m. and at
Welsh at the Auditorium at 1880 p. m
This will be an unusual musical
treat and everyone is cordially invited
to attend.
The churches viii suspend their ev-
ening services and make this a union
Christmas celebration.
A cordial welcome to all.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
HANDSOME RECEIPTS FROM
HIGH SCHOOL PLAY

Last week at the time of going to
press definite announcement of the
amount taken at tn eHigh School play
could not be made as all of the chill
dren had not reported on tickets sold.
The gross receipts amounted to $82.4O.
The seniors and faculty appreciate the
'oyal support of the people of Welsh
who attended this school performance,
and especially wish to thank the
Welsh Band, which so ably assisted in
making the evening enjoyable.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
W. W. BARNES DEAD.

Mr.. William W. Barnes, for nearly
forty years resident of Lake Charles,
widely known throughout Southwest
Louisiana as a travelling salesman,
died December 23rd, from the effects
OF malignant carbuncle, and the fu-
neral services were held Sunday.
Mr. Barnes was the father of Mr..
Percy Barnes, who is we'll known here
in Welsh. He was member of the
Woodmen and |. O. @. F. lodges and
of the United Commercial Travellers.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
OFFERING AND WANTS
BULLETINS AT THE
HIGH SCHOOL

Weekly, the State Commissioner of
Agriculture, sends our High School
copy Of the bulletin Offerings and
Wants." This bulletin is a very COM
prehensive one, naming stock, poultry,
machinery and products of the farm
from al! sections of the state, for sale,
as we'll as listing the wants of those
wishing to buy. Anyone wishing to
see this bulletin call at the High
School,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
BUSY BEE RESTAURANT
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS

Mr.. Fred Hoppy, proprietor of the
Busy Bee Restaurant, has been busily
engaged of late in making improve
ments in his establishment. The plac-
ing of linoleum carpeting on the floor,
painting of fixtures and redecorating
the walls and finish have added a
great deal to the appearance of the
place.
Mr. Hoppy is leaving nothing I'M
done for the accommodation and
pleasure of his patrons in the pro-
gressive conduct of his establishment.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
Add This Fact to Your Store of
Knowledge.

Kidney disease often advances so
rapidly that many person is firmly
In its grasp before aware of it's prog
ress. Prompt attention should be
given the slightest symptom of kidney
disorder. If there is dull pain in
the back, headache, dizzy spells or a
tired, worn-out feeling, or if the kid
ney secretions are offensive. irregular
and attended with pain, procure a
good kidney remedy at once.
Thousands recommend Doan's Kid
ney Pills. Read the statement below,
Mrs. j. Deville, 612 E. Second St.,
Crowley, La, says; 4My kidneys
were out of order and | had severe
baekaehes. | could not rest day or
night. The least work tired me and
my back ached as though it would
break. l also suffered from head
aches and dizzy spells and objects
fioated before, my eyes. My kidneys
were too frequent in action. One box
of Doan's Kidney Pills cured me of the
backache and put my kidneys in good
order. | have had no return of the
trouble and am glad to recommend
Doan's Kidney Pills to anyone in need
of them"
Price Soc at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Deans Kidney Pills the same that
cured Mrs. Deville. Foster-Milburn
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.-Aan. 20
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
WHITE WINGS MAY
YIELD TO MOTOR RIVAL

New York, Dec. 26.-The famous
New York City "white WINGS" or
street cleaner, with his brush and can
on wheels, may soon be a thing of
the past The city is experimenting
with a motor-driven vehicle which
combines the flushing of the pave
ment with hose, and the functions
of the "squeegee," horse-drawn rub.
Der brush for asphalt surfaces and
brush. In heavy traffic the motor
covered $4,000 square yards of pave.
ment within eight hours.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
THE BAPTIST CHURCH

dorghtful little program was car
I'd out At the Baptist church on Sun u
Iisu ia oiabt. Christmas Eve, by the
Jay h., Sunday school. The program
. Dart Of Rotations Scripture
'O li.a. prayer and songs by men,
hers Of the school.
=, After this part of the program San
Clan. appeared promptly and made
e. e Introductory remarks. A nice
- -. laden with candy and fruits and
,,sssnts for the pupils was then un-
+ loaded BY old Santa Claus and dis
tributsd.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
DELAY is LOOKED ON AS
BID FOR FRIENDSHIP

Geneva, Dec. 2S.-The delay of the
allies in answering the German peace
note and Wilson's note is regarded as
significant by officials here. One in
depreciation is that the allies are plan
nlng to make strong bid for the
friendship of the United States after
the war.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
CHRISTMAS TREE AT
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The Christmas tree and program al
the Presbyterian church Sunday night
was splendid success. The church
was filled to its utmost capacity, and
some who came late were unable to
find even standing room.
The program rendered by the chill.
dren was splendidly arranged and
most excellently rendered, Every
thing passed off pleasantly and III
keeping beth with the day and tho &C,
caSien,
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
FENTON SUNDAY SCHOOL
HAS CHRISTMAS TREE

The Christmas tree at Fent9n at
tracted large crowd from the COM
munity Saturday night. Everyone
was in the Christmas spirit and the
program given by the Sunday school
children was very pleasing.
Numerous gifts were presented and
among those thus favored was Santa
Claus, with handsome pair Of gaunt-
let driving gloves, which he passed on
to Rev. Stewart Of Welsh
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29
INSTALLATION AND BANQUET
AT THE MASONIC HALL

Welsh Lodge No. 232, F. & A. M,
and Rebecca Chapter No. 2, Order of
Eastern Star, held their annual in
staliation of officers and banquet
Jointly at the Masonic hall in Welsh
Wednesday when representative at
tendance from all Of the Masonic bod
les was present, Welsh Chapter Ne.
so, r. A, NJ, and Welsh Gemmanaery
No. 10, X. T., having installed their
officers last Monday night.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29

For Hay, Straw, Wood
DRY Ash and Oak for
Turpentine Chips, House
Moving, call Clyde Davis,
Phone IS 81.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29

Policy & Pearson, comedians and
acrobats, are furnishing the patrons
of the auditorium this week with a
nice line of vaudeville acts, complete
change of program each performance.
The acrobatic stunts of this pair OF
entertainers are truly interesting, in
as much as they are genuine feats-7
not the usual presto change tricks OF
the professional juggler. Policy &
Pearson were billed to show here last
week, but owing to the fact that the
light plant.-was out of commission
they were compelled to postpone their
engagement. The Welsh Motion Pic
ture company is to be complimented
on their success in securing for their
patrons this season aegoed line OF
vaudeville, as well as good motion pic
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29

BABY CHICKS FOR SALE
from the best laying stock in the
country. Send orders by mail.
Mrs Mary Mckay, Welsh, La.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1916-12-29

The Elite Tailor Shop is now 10
Gated in the building formerly occu-
pied by the French Restaurant, where
its genial proprietor, Mr.. Andy Notes.
tine, will be pleased to have all his
old patrons call and inspect his new
quarters. The Elite has enjoyed a
nice patronage during the past, al
though located off from the main thor
odghfore Of the city, and in its new
quarters it should succeed even bet
ter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
Germantown Rediviyus

COLLECTED POEMS, by Arthur Peterson.
Now York: G. =. Putnam's Sons.
Here is another bulky collection of verse
by writer, many of whose pieces in "Col.
lected Poems" were written at such nearby
places as Germantown and other Philade-
phla localities. Mr.. Peterson writes with
facility (some might say with too great
facility, and he Is competent craftsman.
To accord him the rank OF n great imagina-
tive artist would bo fallacy He does.
however. occasionally realize n quaint fig
ure, a telling trope, or n bit OF colored i'm
agery the like of which are rarely seen in
these days of free" not to say abandoned,
verse Some of his sonnets are attractively
felt and worded. His most vital need is a
condenser; three hundred-odd pages can
not but hold good deal Of dross.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18

publishers apparently fair descr,r,..
Fosters Auction Bridge for Aiis. oh =
with new laws, eliminating the oia
bid and fixing new bidding v1i,ae spsdt
come necessary changes in r,s,Lss. nAsT
tactics both Of bidding and play ~ -
ing this new situation, Mr.. Fostsr ha. me-.
written his book to make II yaiunhi. = 2
classes of players % -
The beginner can find in n N. -.
mentals, the conventions, OF The So. iaaass
average player will probably dlscovss ~
little refnements that he has ov.s,al..nx a..nx
or forgotten, while the expert win IA -. -
ample opportunity to study soma ~ ~
lutely new theories. Aesos
As for Miss Irwlns The Cornn,...
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supply US with no such 'blurh - sia
bridge fan may rest assured, hogsv., ". ~
from the literary editors unstllled Ana " sas'
professional inspection Of the book n 49, W
to tell just about all you need IA tns..s 49,
the subject. a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
BOOKS ON RADICAL
ANGLES OF POLITICS
A Few Volumes of Interest to
Liberals, Socialists and
Single Takers

DEMOCRACY m THE MAKING. Edited by
George W. Coleman. Libtie, Brown Co.
Boston
Here, in the FIRST Of four books OF interest
TO radicals, socialists and believers in funda-
mental democracy, 10 n very interesting
summary Of that novel series OF lectures
given at the Ford Hall in Boston under
the general form of tho open forum move
ment. II is a peculiarly interesting sum.
mary because II tells OF the founding, pur-
poses and operation of the unique institu-
tion through short articles by eleven persons,
then gives seven judgments OF the work by
men like Stanton Colt, William II p
Faunce, Stephen 8 Wise and Charles zuebe-
lin; adds a set OF word portraits OF sixteen
typical members of the. weekly audience,
and finally review OF six addresses by
distinguished publiclsts. The whole Ia thor.
ouRhly interesting reading to the class for
whom these books are reviewed. It gives
a singularly good picture OF a RinBularly
good venture
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
BOOKER WASHINGTON
in NEW BIOGRAPHY
The Great Negro Leader and His
Work Well Handled in New
Volume-The Letters
of Critic
OTHER NEW NoNF1CT1oN

BOOKER T. wAsHrNGToN, BUILDER OF
CIVILIZATION. Doubleday. Page 4 Co.
This book, by Lyman Beecher Stowe,
grandson Of Harriet Beecher Stowe and
Emmett j. Scott, for eighteen years loyal
and trusted secretary Of the late Booker
T, Washington, Is fitting sequel to WASH
ington's up From Slavery" But II is more
than the mere story OF the life and work of
one man. IL is record Of the growth and
development of a race by the exercise Of
the liberty Oimlted, to be sure) received as
n gift at the hands Of a superior race,
Without desiring TO overestlmate the po-
tential strength and ability of the people
for whom Booker T. washington lived and
worked. this biography Of Doctor Wash
lrgton reflects clearly the possibilities for
development possessed by the American
negro and the limitations which Doctor
Washington, at the cost Of bitter oppoBi-
tlon, recognized.
Although the greater part of the volume
is devoted to Doctor washIngton's work
as head OF Tuskegoe Institute, the pages
narratlnR his activity as propaEandlst and
organizer Of higher communal life among
HIS people are particularly interesting.
Without desiring to conceal his essential
opportuniBm, tho writer's portray Doctor
Washington as an educator who at all
times sought to apply his educational ac-
tivlty to the concrete problems at hand
Doctor washington is shown above all
as tho man who realized at the very be-
ginning of his leadership and social min
istry that the progress of his race, like
progress In general, must be rooted firmly
in higher economic life that the moral,
ethical and cultural growth of the negro
can never he above his economic standard.
That is why he constantly preached the
doctrine of work. Whether or not tho book
reveals neglect on Doctor Nvashington's
part of tho higher spiritual needs of his
people, 1t offers ample testimony OF his
essential common sense which at all times
governed his labors to lift the negro to
AN economic level upon which n spiritual
structure could be safely built.
The book contains preface by Theo-
dore Roosevelt that is fitting tribute TO
the late leader OF the negro race.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
BY Jack Lait

Doubleday, Page Co.. Garden city, N. Y.
Beef, Iron and Wine" is written in a de-
cidedly journalistic spirit. The stories
themselves are excellent fiction plots, but
the author has not succeeded in lifting
them out of tho front page OF news
paper and placing them comfortably be-
tween tho cloth covers of a book. They
are written in n popular vein, which is
certain to find favor with a certain class
Of readers, but Jack Lalt has most of the
qualifications that, with some help-prln-
cipally care and judgment on his own
part-should elevate him into the ranks
Of the premier short-story writer's.
All the storlettes are of tho heart-inter-
est variety which n sob sister" and fea-
ture reporter on n big newspaper learns
to discover Just around every corner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-18
NEW VOLUMES AND AUTHORS NEWS OF TH
WHAT ARE THE PRIMARY COLORS?
NOT RED YELLOW AND RTrrp
The Primary Glass in Water Coors Is All Wrong Abo
It-There Are Two Sets of Primaries
and They Are Both Different
COLOR AND IT'S APPLICATIONS. BY II. Luck
Issch. %. Van Nostrand Company, New York

COLOR AND ITS. APPLICATIONS BY II Luck
issch b. van Nostrand Company. New York.
IITHAT are the primary colors7
w 1.-THE primary coors," answers the
primary class, "are red, blue and yellow"
Wrong The color expert will tell you, to
begin with, that there arc two sets OF pri-
mary colors one for the mixture Of light
and one for the mixture OF pigment. Mix
ing light Is an "addltive" process, and when
you have mixed all your three primaries the
result is white Mixing pigment is sub
tractlve" process, and the total of all three
primaries Ia black.
OH you we're talking about the Sub
tractive" process, were your Well even
when you are mixing pigments out OF the
old school paint box you don't pick out
red, blue and yellow-not II you're really
scientific According to Mr.. Lucklesch and
persons who really know tho pigment pri-
maries are purple, yellow and blue-green
Worse than that, come" says MIR. Luc-
klesoh, may prefer TO use the term pink
or magenta instead Of purple but the
hue is a purple consisting OF red and blue"
Even when you're mixing light there Is a
chance for you to lose out both ON facts
and terms. The "addtive" or light prl-
maries arc red, green and blue. And II II
weren't for our absurd notion that violet"
has something TO do with the purpes we
could much better call them red, green and
violet
This ls Just sample OF the novel facts
contained in Color and Its Applications"
one Of the ID. van NostrRnd Companys
many sound technical volumes. Mr. Luo-
kiesch, who is a physicist in tho Nela Re-
search Laboratory of the National Lamp
Works OF the General Electric, applies his
theory to a very wide field ranging from
color photography TO stage lighting and
Scriabine's theory Of color music"