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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16
PICTURES ARE
BIG DRAWING CARD

In spite Of the inclement weather
the attendance at the auditorium the
past two Tuesday nights has pcen
above the average, the Triangle film
productions shown on these nights,
proving an attractive feature.
The program next Tuesday night is
particularly attractive, including "The
Habit of Happiness" one OF the
brightest films Douglas Fairbanks yet
has appeared in, the young comedian
has the curious profession of curing
down-hearted people of the blues. Onc
of his patients is a grabbed old mil
lionaire; and Fairbanks takes his case
only because the old boy has a bedu-
tiful daughter well worth going after.
In the course Of his strenuous efforts
to cure his patient, Fairbanks I'm
earths Wall Street plot +" vow him
of his money, and how he defeats this
without losing sino'o '."' . swift
acton that carries through nearly
three reels out of the five in all.
Besides this five re- feature a two
reel comedy, A Bath House "lurder,'
featuring Mae Busch an dos. Bel
mont.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16
WELSH PARISH LOUISIANA
FLOYD YARBROUGH COMING.

The people Of Welsh and vicinity
will have a treat on Monday night
in the appearance of Floyd Var
brough. Mr.. Yarbrough is genius
when it comes to impersonating &C.
centric characters. All of his i'm
personating is done without the aid
of mustache, whiskers or wig. He
lmpersonates all kinds of characters
from the heavy tragedy of Shakes
peare to the ridiculously comical ex-
amples of the present day, the use Of
and control of the facial muscles be-
ing the secret. Ills program of one
and one half hours Is trimming full
of fun, wit and humor.
Drive your gloom away with this
long happy evening of instructive,
amusing, elevating entertainment.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16
TOWN CAUCUS
APRIL 18TH,
PROCLAMATION.

By virtue of authority in me vested
by the Town of Welsh, La, and in
pursuance of the requirements Of the
Laws of the State of Louisiana, The
Charter of Walsh, La, and motion
adopted and approved by the Board
of Trustees met in regular session
March 9Th, 1917, |, VIM. B. Gabbert,
Mayor of the Town of Welsh, La, do
and hereby call a public caucus to
be held in the auditorium in Welsh,
La, on Monday night, April 18th,
1917 for the purpose of nominating
candidate for Mayor and five candi-
dates for Trustees to serve the Town
Of Welsh for the term Of two years
The said caucus shall be held in
accordance with the laws of the State
of Louisiana and Charter and ordi-
nance governing the Town of Welsh,
Louisiana.
Issued this 18th day of March, 1917
VIM. B. GABBERT, Mayor.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16
DEvELO PMENT IN
WELSH OIL FIELD

Col. R. C. Duff of Houston, Texas,
was in Welsh Wednesday on business
in connection with the drilling work
which his company is beginning on the
Welsh oil field. Messrs. J. R. Sanders,
Barney Reynolds, H. M. Duff and A.
F. Ellis arrived the first of the week
and are at present engaged in pre-
pairing for active drilling operations.
The first of the week John Caro-
dine brought in shallow we'll which
IS al present pumping fair output.
This we'll was brought in on the lease
in which Mr.. Carrodine is interested,
with Messrs. John 7 Hood and Rev,
E. M. Stewart, and other local bust
ness men.
Another organization of local bust.
ness men is preparing to begin drill,
ing operations in the Welsh field ir
the very near future.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16

DR.. LaCour urged the Importance
of publicity campaign and suggest
ed that announcement be made regu-
larry each day at the school with the
view of getting the information to
the homes.
DR.. Cooper suggested the necessity
not only of publicity campaign, but
campaign Of instruction, such as
would be calculated to arouse a deep
err interest, and Compilmented the
teachers of the pubic school On the
effort that they were making already
in this direction in the matter of IN
structon given the pupils on SOME vi
tai necessities.
He also called attention to the large
number of "stray cats and rowing
dogs that constituted an Unnecessary
nuisance on the streets and around
private premises and suggested that
the Marshal be especially instructed
to enforce the City Ordinance rela-
tive to such.
Mr.. Estes, the Marshal, replied that
he would look after the dogs, but, ow-
ing to the scruples in the matter,
would leave the cats to the ladies.
Owing to the short time allowed for
the preparation necessary to the
greatest success it was agreed to
to postpone the matter to a later time
and leave it in the hand So
Committee of the Civic League t;
further the cause by an active cam,
paign of publicity and instruction il
such way as was deemed advisable
using such means to this end as were
available.
Mr. Lawrence Abbott, represent
ing the Motion Picture Co. offeret
their services and the use of thei
resources to the Committee on suc|
terms as might be agreed upon m
later conference.
1t was also agreed that anothe
mass meeting be called at later tim
when the details of the matter shou!
be presented, and a definite campaig
inaugurated.
There being no further business tn
meeting adjourned sine die Subject t
the call of the Chairman.
E. M. STEFART, Secretary.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16
HIGH SCHOOL VISITED
BY STATE INSPECTOR

Assistant high school inspector C.
F. Trudeau, accompanied by Supt. W.
P. Annette visited our high school de-
partment last week. Mr.. Trudeau re-
ported work of the highest order be-
ing done in all classes visited. He
was particularly impressed by the ex-
cellence of the work in the science
and French classes. The domestic
science and manual training classes he
found busy moving, so that in the
future the two upstairs rooms will
be used for domestic economy, and
the two downstairs rooms for man.
ual training. Mr.. Trudeau was highly
pleased with this change which makes
much more efficient work in each de-
partment on the part Of teachers and
pupils.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16
,LEAN-UP CAMPAIGN
POSTPONED.

keep the paper off the Public Square
and the street from Cooper's Drug
Store to the Post Office and DR..
Cooper's house to the Southern Mer-
camille corner.
7 he Curlew Patrol agreed to care
for the vacant lot sou:n of the r. R.
and the street parraleling the R. R.
The Owl Patrol and the Duck Pa
troll volunteered their services in any
other matters that might be suggested
by those in charge as Their part.
They also volunteered to put
crude oil on the stagnant pools of wat
er and in the bitches, under The di-
rection of the Marshal of the Town,
if the City authorities would furnish
the oil which the Mayor promised to
do as needed. The boys further
agreeing that their services would not
be limited to the "clean up week" but
continue as needed, at least through
the summer. DR.. Martin, the Health
officer, suggested that the "cIean up
movement should have especial cen
sideration Or the "back door" as well
as the 'front.', which suggestion was
hearty endorsed.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16
EATHFR OF EX-SERRlFF
DIED AT CHURCH SERVICE

Mr.. Ferman Fuselier Sr, of Elton
led very suddenly Friday morning
at 500 o'clock while attending church
services at the Catholic church in Ell
ton. He was about s. years of age
nd was the father of eX-sheriff Jos.
.. Fuselier.
Mr.. Fuselier's mother is still living,
although nearing the century mark.
He was among the wealthiest and
most influential of Jefferson Davis
Parish's Creole citizens, and rela-
tive by marriage to the president OF
the police jury, Hon. ], S. IRENE.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16
MEETING IN JENNINGS
TO ARRANGE RALLY

On Saturday, March 18th meet
ing of the school principalh of the
parish will be held in Jennings to de-
eide the details of the parish RAINY.
The rally will be held in Welsh this
year.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16
EMBROIDERY CLUB
ELECTS OFFICERS

At it's last meeting the Alpha En-
broidery Club elected the following
officers to serve the ensuing year:
Mrs. O. G. Yantis, president; Mrs. r.
s. Greer, vice president; Mrs. L. H,
Dautel, secretary and treasurer.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16

For Hay, Straw, Wood
tDry Ash and Oak for
Turpentine Chips. House
Moving. call Clyde Davis.
Phone s. 81.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16

Pursuant to a call issued by the
,@r. Hon. VIM. B. Gabbert, for a
IS meeting of the citizens of Welsh
\ held at the auditorium on March
1911 Friday, a t7:3O p. m, a rep
niatve gathering assembled for
purpose of discussing the best
ahols Of observing "Clean Up
'sa'
Owing to inclement weather, con-
ting events, and forgetfulness on
part Of some, a smaller repre-
ration was present than was ex-
shd. The meeting was called to
tg BY Mr.. Gabbert, and the follow
X officers were elected:
Chairman, VIM B, Gabbert; secre-
Hlg E. N. Stewart; treasurere, E. c.
Ward.
NJ Gabbert then stated the object
The meeting, reading a program
NJ vas suggested for each day of
y week and opened the meeting for
ggsstiOns and discussions.
The Boy Scouts were present anW
nmseered their services in aid of
he movement.
The Flying Eagle Patrol agreed "a
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16
TJAL WAREHOUSE COMPANY
ORGANIZED WEDNESDAY MORNING

mass meeting Of the farmers
\ section held at the Masonic
r,duesday morning the Mutual
s,,ss Company, local farmers
live warehousing company,
. brnally organized
alan received very hearty sup
/, ,,om the first and at the close
\, meeting about thirteen tnous-
i.li,rs of the capital stock had
inscribed, sufficient to assure
arsss.
!, 4 R. McBurney was selected
.,i,man of the meeting with J.
-. secretary. The chair appoint.
= r Carr, Zim Todd and W. F.
Il committee to receive stock sub
.ttors.
MI NJ. Milliken of Crowley, man.
. tbe Cooperative warehouse
All place, was present and ad-
,.d The meeting, outlining the
], oOeratiOn and success Of the
n, organization in which he is
crested, making a very strong ap-
I for cooperative buying as well
,lnr. He also assured the farm
lnt some errors would be made,
. NAT in the end they only served
Warning to the company to use
], care in the future. The COOP
.ivs warehouse in which Mr.. Mill
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16

Ken IS interested has been very sue
cesstul and has brought a great say
ing to the farmers of Acadia parish
who are interested in it, as we'll as
those who are not, by stimulating
economical methods of purchasing and
distribution, and is growing wonder
fully in its scope. In the course of
his remarks he offered a number of
valuable suggestions in reference to
organization, building, buying, insur-
ance etc.
At the close of the meeting a vote
of thanks was extended to Mr.. Mill
ken for his valuable services.
The plans of the association are all
matured, and although the site for
the lrge warehouse has not yet been
definitely selected as yet, two very
good locations having yet to be de-
cided between, actual building oper-
ations will probably begin within the
next thirty days, and the new COM
pany expects to be ready for business
long before the 1917 harvest season
opens.
The officers Of the permanent or
ganization are, A. R. McBurney, pres
ident; G. W. Cosner, vice president;
A. F. George. secretary-treasurer; who
with ]. J. Hoke and C. F. Jeter consti-
tute the first board of directors.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16

The Boy Scouts will serve Chicken
Pie supper in the banquet room of the
Masonic hall Saturday, March 18th.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE
PARISH POLICE JURY.

er, or of any infectious 2r contagious
diseases of live stock; to provide for
The appointment of -Four (4) live
stock sanitary inspectors for the Par
ish, prescribing their powers, duties
and qualifications; to clothe all live
stock sanitary inspectors appointed
by the Louisiana State Live Stock
Sanitary Board for this Parish with
the same authoritys as the inspectors
created under this ordinance; and 20
prescribed penalties for the violation Of
this ordinance, and to repeal all ordi-
nances or resolutions Of this Jury in
conflict herewith.
Resolution.
A resolution was adopted calling
on all professional men and ali citi-
zens of the Parish to cooperate freely
and fully with the authorities IN
charge of the work of systematic tick
eradication under the ordinance this
day adopted ty the Police Jury.
f. F. Arceneaux, Treasurer, was Sc
lected by the Police Jury as purchas-
ing agent for the Parish for the pur-
pose of making all purchases of sup
plies, ETC., for officials.
! President IRENE announced that he
appointed MeSsrs. Yves Pitre and A.
T.. ions as members of the Committee
to take up the matter with the Alex
andria Gravel company in connection
with bond and furnishing gravel in
accordance with their contract with
the Parish.
The Clerk of the Police Jury was
! instructed to make due advertisement
for bids for construction of the lateral
roads in Ward Eight to be construct
al under the good roads bond issue
the said contracts to be let at the
next meeting of the Police Jury.
/ Messrs. Wheeler Shafer, Marson
Broussard, and G. H. Shove were ap
pointed a jury of free holders to la!
out a public road around the south
west corner of Tom WINS land il
Ward One on the proposed route TO
the improved gravel road.
!, Bills Allowed.
Police Jury mileage and per diem 54,6
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16

If you have surplus poultry consult
the Welsh Produce Co., phone 1856.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-03-16

Inere being no turther BUSINESS the
Police Jury adjourned.
]. s. IRENE, President.
JOHN I. HOOD, Clerk of Police Jury
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-12

love OF American freedom and
American hopes. would not inter
fere even though there was some
inconvenience and suffering The
railroad men are not barbarians.
the railroad managers. / do not be-
lieve are barbarians have no
doubt there would be an adjust
ment Of the controversy.
Doubts Strike Probability.
81 believe il is absolutely true
that If we had had no AdamsOn
law enacted on Sept Z last when a
strike was called for 10y the broth
erhoOds unless the railroad man
ayers conceded an eight hour day
in principle. there would not have
been a strike for the managers
would have conceded IL"
Mr.. Gompers said an act provid-
ing for investigation Of railroad con
troversies hut not forbidding a strike
or lockout and which provided for
Of the results Of the in
vestigation through advertising paid
for by the government could not
be objected TO. but from il he could
anticipate no good.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-12
STATE LIVESTOCK MEN
ELECT NEW OFFICERS
ShOrthorn. Angus and Hereford
Breeders Name Officials at
Purdue show.

LOFAYETTE. Ind. Jan. II. - At
the Purdue short course Thursday
the following officers We're elected BY
the Indiana Livestock Breeders as
sociation
President w. 5. Robbins. Hor-
ace. Ind. vice president, Jess An
drew. West Point. Ind; secretary
treasurer. F. c. King. Lafayette;
executive committee J. w Van Nat
ia. Lafayette and J. w Brendle.
louisville Ind; advisory committee.
J. p. Pri2g Daleville Ind.
The following officers were elect
ed by the Indiana short Horn Breed
ers' association.
President. A r. Harlan. Alexan-
dria. Ind: vice president. William
Rose. ROssville, Ind; Secretary. F.
G. Beal, Lafayette.
The Indiana Angus Breeders as
ISOLATION elected the following Off
GERS: Glen G.. Forgy. Royal Cen
ter. Ind: vice president William
Phares. Upton county; secretary
treasurer, w. w. Smith, Lafayette
The Indiana Hereford Breeders
Assn. elected the following: Pres
ident, DR.. +. f. Geiser. Grown
Point. Ind; vice president. r. VI
Hamer. Lafayette; secretary-treas-
urer. Glenn Isley. Attica. Ind. NJ. A.
9. Reed of Needersburg. Ind. was
elected president Of the Indiana
Junior Corn Growers Assn.
The following officers were elect
ed by the Indiana Home Economics
Assn: President. Miss Mary = Mat
thews, Purdue; vice president, Mrs
Flora NJ. Neeks. NIuncie: secretary
treasurer. Miss Alma Garvin. Pur-
due: executive committee. Mrs
Morton Fordice. Russellviue: Mrs
Charles Sewell. Otterbein; Mrs. +. c.
Wright. Sullivan; Mrs. Hardy. Tip
ton. and Mrs. futile. Pleasant Lake.
Ind.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-12
RIVER STEAMER BURNS
Boat on Ohio for Nearly 80 Years
Goes Up i'm smoke.

EVANSVILLE. Ind, Jan. I2.-The
John s Hopkins. large river
steamer. which nearly three years
has run between Evansville and Pa
ducah Ky. but recently rebuilt and
put in the excursion trade here, was
completely destroyed by ire which
started in the cabin Thursday aft
ernOOn as il lay i'm the ice harbor
in Green river near here. Three
watchmen were on the boat when
il caught fire but escaped in a row.
boat. The loss is estimated at $50
OO0. partly covered by insurance.
The Evansville. Henderson * Padu-
cab Packet Co, which owned the
boat, will probably build a new boat
for the trade.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-12
FINISH HEARING
ON ADAMSON LAW
Committee to Decide Today
What Measures Are to Go
Before Senate.

WASHINGTON. Jan 12-Public
hearings on the railroad legislation
recommended by Pres't Wilson 10
supplement the Adamson law were
concluded Thursday night by the
senate commerce committee and
Friday consideration Of what meas
ures shall be put before the SEN
ate for action began.
Bills on which the hearings have
beer conducted include one 20 for
bid strikes or lockouts during in
Vcstigation of controversies between
railroad employers and employees.
another giving the president author
itv 20 take over the railroads in case
of military necessity and a third
20 give the interstate commerce
commission power TO fix railroad
wages as well as rates
GOmpcrS ira Protest.
Samuel Gompers. president OF the
American Federation Of Labor. the
last witness before the committee,
protested strongly against any
measure 20 compel arbitration OF
disputes between employer and en-
ploye and said TO his mind meas
IRE which suspends during investi-
cation the right 10 strike is but a
step that viii be followed by others
toward driving the workers back in
To- involuntary servitude from which
only the progress Of mankind
through the centuries has freed him
Sen. Cummins asked Mr.. GOmpers
what he would do IL he we're clothed
with all the power of government
and a strike. peaceful. but effective
i'm tying up all transportation had
become a fact.
Il would not interfere" he re-
piled. IF the power Of government
was in me. I, with my concepts and
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-12

During the absence of the Rev. ID.
8. McClenaghan from his parish in
Chatsworth. y. j.. his place has
been taken by Eugene Tice. an
eight-year- boy. who is regarded
a prodigy both as scholar and
preacher.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-12

Toronto's new history. 1000. 600
hotel, the Devonshire is TO be with
out a bar
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-12
100000 Shells Explode.

Or. Axten. DENTIST. 80 Union
Trust Bldg. Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-01-12
5OO,OOOSheHs
Explode in Big
MunHion Plant

NEW YORK. Jan. 12-The plant
Of the Canadian Car and Foundry
Co. one-half mile east OF KingsIand,
y. j.. in which were stored hun
dreds Of thousands of three inch
shells destined for the Russian gov
eminent. was destroyed late Thurs
day by fire and series Of explo-
sions which continued for three
hours. So far as could be learned,
Thursday night no one was killed or
workmen were missing No estimate
injured. although il was said l.
of the loss was obtainble. bat it was
said il might reach $4,000. 600.
Approximately 400 men were
employed i'm the plant which COM
prised between 40 and 80 buildings
and covered about so acres of
ground. No munitions We're manu-
featured at Kingsland. but the plant
was used for the filling ofgsheHs. the
chief constituent used being trinit-
rololuol, one of the most powerful
explosives known.
100000 Shells Explode.
While il was estimated that near
~ 100000 shells exploded. primary
fuses or caps had not been attached
10 them and consequently their de
donation did not cause the havoc
that follows their explosion when
used on European battlefelds The
rOaI. of the shells which sounded
like Cannonade from heavy guns.
was heard for miles. however, and
the conclusion shook buildings with
i'm a wide radius of the plant
Two big magazines which were
stored trinitrOloluol. nitric acid. pic
ric acid and powder were not
reached by the flames and il was be-
leved Thursday night they were not
i'm danger.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-23
NevADANS GOING
TO BUILD ROADS

The twenty.third engineers branch
attention OF Nevada railroad men and
other engineers and this state is send
ing large number daily TO this
branch. The Twenty-third engineers
sc into immediate service liz France
and it is possible that some OF the
men will be dispatched TO Russia 10
reconstruct the railroads there.
Dewey Morgan OF Carson City. chief
train dispatcher of the V * I. rail
road, enlisted in this service ana pass
ed through Reno Saturday night bound
for st. Paul, Mimi, where he Will so
into a branch similar TO the twenty.
third engineers which is being filled
on this coast. He expects soon TO be
in Russia. +. {. Smith, formerly as.
sistant superintendent at Sparks and
now officially connected with the
Southern Pacific ut Ogden. has also
entered this service, according TO
word received by friends in Sparks.
Charles G. Herrell OF Reno, John L.
lame of Ely and James NJ. Hayes and
Richard T. Benn of Tonopah have also
entered this same service joining
through the Reno recruiting Office.
Benn is a Spanish American war
veteran, saw service in the British
army in India and was a member Of
the British army in the Boer war and
was present in the United States army
during the Philippine instruction. He
is mining man am entered the min.
ing company of the iwenty-third enCi
ncers which will do the trench digging
John r. lame Is 4 naturaIiZeL Rus
sian and a graduate mining engineer.
He also entered the mining company.
Others who have enlisted in various
branches are: Michael Kennedy. for.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-23
LETTERS REMAINING IN
THE ELK0 P0ST0FF!CE

M. f.II.,.-g...- ,-,.---.. - =. -.
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Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-23

The trustees and teachers of the
Elko Grammar school ask that the
parents cooperate with them in an
l1ro.t 10 prevent the epidemic OF s,ar.
let fever from spreading. by keeping
their children of the streets and away
from public gatherings. Every effort
is being made at present TO avoid CLOS
ing school. and with the exception OF
the eighth grade all classes are !eins
continued But the parents are UrsS&
TO do their part and unless they insist
that the children are kept from the
streets. II is feared that the epidemic
will prove serious.
Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1915-current, 1917-10-23
GOVERNMENT ADJUSTS
PRESENT FOOD PRICES

CHICAGO, Oct. 23.--For the first
time in history of the United States
a government representative has fixed
a fair" price on certain food stuils
The food administrator of Illinois ha,
announced the proper price for sugar,
potatoes and flour. and the groccrs
have agreed to put the prices into ef.
feet. They are somewhat lower than
the recent prices, with drop of near.
ly two cents in sugar.