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The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21
Hurrah fer Veel-song!

Americans persist in saying Jof-
fry instead of zhofre (all one syl-
liable and long %, as the French
do. But what does that matter?
In France they call our Woodrow
Veel-song. Nashville Banner.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21
Look Who Bonehf q Bond

Chicago, June is Gust J. Papa
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
opulos bought q Liberty bond here.
He says he is an American and
proud Of it,
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21

KENNEDY The soliphone is
authorized to announce that Cecil
Kennedy is a candidate for the of
flee OF Public Weigher of Greene
county, subject to the will of the
voters in the election June %.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21

DANIELS Soliphone is au-
thorized to announce that James H.,
Daniels is candidate for the office
of Public Weigher of Greene coun-
ty, subject to the will of the voters
in the election June 26.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21

HOPKINS The Soliphone is au-
thorized to announce that J. r.
Hopkins is candidate for the
office of Public Weigher of Greene
county, subject to the viii of the
voters in the election June &C.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21

A bilious, half-sick feeling, loss
of energy, and constipated bowels
can be relieved 4 with a surprising
promptness by Asing HERBINE.
The first dose brings improvement,
a few doses putsthe system in fine,
vigorous condition. Price soc. Sold
by all druggists. $50
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21
PERESHTN(1 GIVEN
NOISY WELCOME,
Paris Turns Out Enmasse to Greet
Hero From America--Inde-
pendent Command.

Paris. June L. General Perish
ing is the guest of Paris today, re-
coiving an enthusiastic welcome.
The general lunchod with President
Poincare at Elysee palace and is
Rthe recipient of every honor at the
hands of the French army officials
and populace.
ARRIVED LAST NIGHT.
Paris, June 14.-Maj. Gen. j. j.
Pershing arrived in Paris late yes
terday. The general received a tu-
multuous welcome as he proceeded
through the thronged boulevards
At the station he was welcomed by
Marshal Joffre, Ambassador sharp
and Paul Painleve, minister of war
The party was driven in open
carriages through the Grand boulo-
ward to house on the Place de
Concorde, headquarters of the Am
erlcan officers during their stay in
Paris.
Last night Ambassador Sharp
gave a dinner at the American en-
bassy.
INDEPENDENT COMMANDER.
Washington, June l4.-Gcn.
Pershing. in conference with French
army heads, will determine whore
the American expedition shall be
placed and his recommendations
will be approved here.
This was reiterated yesterday at
the War Department, in response
to published reports that it had
been arranged to have Gen. Perish
ing's force operate under Gen Pc
tain. the French commander in
chief, and not under Field Marshal
Haig 1t was pointed out that
Pershing will be an Independent
commander, such as Marshal Hais,
operating with the French command
while on French soil.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21

When you have Backaehe the
liver or kidneys are sure to be out
of gear. Try sa1eI it does wonders
for the liver, Kidneys and bladder.
A trial 35c bottle of sanol will con
vince you Get 1t at the drug store
@tf
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21

sPILLMAN The soliphone is
authorized to announce that Her
bert M. Spillman is candidate for
the office of Public Weigher of
Greene county, subject to the will
Of the voters in the election June
90.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21

Knitting. knitting, Hitting every
where for the soldiers. Go to a ho-
tel and women sit about the lobby
knitting sweaters and socks for SOL
diers. Go to the ball game and it
is the same Even on the rubber
neck wagons the women do the
same, all doing their bit for the
boy who is going to the trenches.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21

WESTBROOK-Th Soliphone is
authorized to announce that J. =.
Westbrook is a candidate for the
office of Public Weigher, subject
TO the will of the voters Of Greene
county, at the election June 26,
1917.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21

Healthy Breach Of Promise Suit.
New York, June is. Especially
-Honora May O'Brien has been
granted two hundred and twenty
five thousand dollars in a breach
of promise suit against John n,
Manning, aged millionaire. The
courts decision was given this
morning.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21

for the office Of Public Weigher
of Greene county, subject to the
will of the voters in the election
June 90.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21

COLEMAN The Soliphone is
authorized to announce that Henry
Goldman dig Bow is q candidate
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21
BRECKENRIDGE

BRECKENRIDGE The Soil
phone is authorized to announce
that G., r. CTom). Breckenridge is a
candidate for the office Of Public
Weigher of Greene county, subject
to the will of the voters in the
election June 2G.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21

Rake over bare patches in the
lawn and sow with good lawn grass
seed.
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21
No. GG6

This 10 prescription prepared especially
Tor MALARIA or CiilLLS & FEVER,
Five or six doses will break any case, and
if taken then 90 a tonic the Fever will net
return. Ii acts on the liver better than
CalcElsl aad doc9 not Ggi2c Q. t.ckea. 25c
The weekly soliphone., 1917-06-21
BREWER - The soliphone i,

Brewer is a candidate for the office
of Public Weighor of Greene copn-
ty, subject to the will OF the voters
in the election June 26.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
RESOLUTION.

Whereas, the Whitney Central
Trust & Savings Bank Of New Or
cans, La, is the highest and best bid.
Ter for the $14,5O0 Electric Light
3onds to be issued by the Town of
Welsh, La, dated November 1, 1916,
bearing interest at the rat eof 5 per
'ent, payable semi-annualIy, to ma
;ure as specified in their bid dated
November 10, 1918, now, therefore
be it
Resolved, That the said bonds be
md the same are hereby awarded to
he Whitney Central Trust & Savings
Sank, and the Mayor, VIM. B. Gabbert,
5 hereby authorized and directed to
execute said bonds, and when executed
o deliver same to Whitney Central
trust & Savings Bank, on compliance
With the terms of their said bid on file
n the office of the Mayor, VIM. B.
1abbert.
On motion of John W. Armstrong,
seconded by E. H. Boiling, the above
resolution was adopted By the aflrma-
i've vote of the following members,
to-wit:
Yea; E. H. Boiling, Jno. W. Arm
srong, R. R. Arceneaux, S. O. Scog-
gins, A. T. Jones.
Attest: S. E. Carroll Clerk.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
PARTITION SALE.
Fifteenth Judicial District Court,
Parish of Jefferson Davis,
State of Louisiana,
Treville Lognion
vs.-No. TIC
Homer Lognion ct ais,

BY virtue of a judgment of the hon
orable court aforesaid and a commits
sion issued and to me directed by the
honorable court aforesaid, l will offer
FOR sale at public auction to the last
and highest bidder at the residence of
Treville Lognion, located about eight
(8) miles southeast of Welsh, La, in
the parish of Jefferson Davis, State
Of Louisiana, on
SATURDAY, JANUARY 20, 1917,
between legal hours, the following de-
scribed property, to-wit:
First. The northwest quarter of
he southeast quarter (NWK of SEA
and the north half of the southwest
quarter (Nk of SWA) of section
twenty-five (22l, township ten (l9l
south range four az west of the La.
Maridian.l !
Second. The southeast quarter of the
northwest quarter (SEA Of NWA) of
section seven ~, township ten 10y
south, range four l4) west Of the la.
Meridian.
Terms; Cash on day Of sale.
ISAAC FONTENOT,
Sheriff Jefferson Davis Parish. La.
Sheriff's Office, jennings La, De-
cember IL, 1916.
Pujo & williamson
Attorneys for Petitioner.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
"SPOONING ROOM" IS
CHICAGO COURT NOVELTY

Chicago, Jan. Husbands and
wivea who allow their troubles to
reach the Court of Domestic Relations
hereafter will have an opportunity to
make up in a little room attached to
the court which is being fitted up for
that purpose by Judge John Stelk.
"The purpose will be to bring out
the old affection that the couples held
for each other when they were court
ing" said the Judge. ut is my pur-
pose to get them to spoon all over
again and then 60 home and live as
they ought to-"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12

Charles has declared its willingness
to lend said amount for said purpose
on the terms and conditions herein
after set forth; now, therefore,
Section l. BE it ordained by the
Police Jury of the Parish of jefferson
Davis, that the presldaEt Of thissa'
lice ] ury bs Is hereby -autt0r-
izedSsnd directed to borrow from the
Cafcasieu National Bank Of South
west Louisiana at Lake Charles, the
sum of Four Thousand Dollars to be
expended in accordance with the pro-
visions of Act No. 1877 of the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana
for the year 1916 in the work of sys-
tematic cattle tick eradication in the
Parish of jefferson Davis, interest
thereon to be paid annually at the rate
of five per cent per annum and pay
ment thereof to be made in the follow
ing manner:
One thousand dollars and all accrued
interest on said loan to be paid on or
before the 1st day of January, 1918;
One thousand dollars and all accrued
interest on said loan to be paid on or
before the LIST day of January, 1919;
One thousand dollars and all accrued
interest on said loan to be paid on or
before the LIST day of January, 1920;
One thousand dollars and all accrued
interest on said loan to be paid on or
before the LIST day of January, 1921
Sec. 2. Be it further ordained, etc.,
That there is hereby set apart, appro-
priated and dedicated to the payment
Of said loan in principal and interest
out of the excess revenues of the par
sh of jefferson Davis over and above
the statutory charges, all necessary
and usual charges provided for by
ordinance or resolution of said Police
Jury, to the payment of all charges
Cor services to be rendered annually
1nder time contracts, the following
sums, to-wit:
For the year 1917, the sum of One
Thousand Dollars;
For the year 1918, the sum of One
Thousand Dollars;
For the year 1919, the sum of One
Thousand Dollars;
For the year 1920, the sum of One
Thousand Dollars.
Sec. 3. Be it further ordained, etc.
That said loan shall bear interest at
the rate of five per cent per annum,
interest on the whole of said loan to
be paid annually, and the President OF
this Police Jury is hereby authorized
and directed to execute promissory
notes in the name of this Police jury
in favor of said Bank representing the
four annual payments of said loan as
herein provided for, each of said notes
to be dated as need, and each to be
payable on or before its respective ma
turity, and to deliver said notes to
said bank on receipt by this Police
Jury of the amount Of said loan.
Adopted January 4, 1917.
Attest: ]. S. IRENE,
JOHN T. HOOD, Pres. Police Jury
Clerk Police Jury.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
ORDINANCE NO.

an ORDINANCE providing for the
issuipg Of Roed Bonds Of Jefferson
Davis Parish In the Amount Of One
Hpr Led gIkba2and Dollars (S1O0,-
is4Jse
whereas, at an election duly and le-
gally called and held for that purpose
on the 10Th day of May, 1916, both in
number and amount, Of the property
taxpayers qualified to vote under the
Constitution and Laws of Louisiana,
voted in favor of the proposition to in
cur debt and issue negotiable bonds
CT the Parish of jefferson Davis in the
State of Louisiana, to the amount OF
Five Hundred Thousand Dollars
(S5OO,OOO.O0) to run for a period OF
thirty years, bearing interest at the
rate of five % per centum per annum,
PAYABLE semi-annually, for the pur-
pose of constructing permanent pub
lie roads and bridges in said parish OF
Jefferson Davis, title to which shall
vest in the public; and
Whereas, the results of said election
have been duly canvasSed and promul-
gated bv law and said bonds have been
ser & Willaman at a price in excess Of
duly sold and awarded to BOlger, Mos.
the par value thereof; and
Whereas, Four Hundred Thousand
Dollars S4OO,0OO.OO) of said bonds
have BEEN heretofore issued under
date of June 1, 1916, and it is deemed
advisable at this time to issue the re
-4aining One Hundred Thousand Dol
lars (S1O0,OOO.OO) of the said bonds
authorized at the election aforesaid
Now. therefor, Be it Resolved and
Ordained by the Police Jury of the
Perish of Jefferson Davis, Louisiana
Section l. That for the purpose
of constructing permanent public
roads and bridges in the parish OF
Jefferson Davis, Louisiana, title to
which shall vest in the public, there
shall be and theer are hereby ordered
and directed to be isused negotiable
coupon bonds of the Parish of Jeffer
son Davis in the aggregate amount Of
One Hundred Thousand Dollars
(Sl0O,0OO.0O) said bonds shall bt
known and designated as "Roa"
Ponds Series p" shall be of tn,
denomination Of Ore Thousand Dol
lars $1,OOOOO) each, numbered 4O1
to Five Hundred (5OO) inclusive, shall
be dated December I. 1915, shall bea'
interest, evidenced by coupons, at the
rate of five (5) per eentum per annum
payable semi-annually on the first day
Of Tuuo and December in each year
and shall mature and become payable
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
sloan's Liniment for Stiff Joints.

Rheumatic pains and aches get into
the joints and muscles, making every
movement torture. Relieve your suf-
fering with Sloan's Liniment; it
quickly penetrates without rubbing,
and soothes and warns your sore
muscles. The congested blood is slim
uIated to action; a single application
will drive out the pain. Sloan's Lin
iment is clean, convenient and quick
" effective, it does not stain the skin
or clog the pores. Get bottle today
at your Druggist, 25c.-Adv. Buck 2
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
Winter Brings Colds to Children.

A child rarely goes through the
whole winter without cold, and every
mother should have reliable remedy
handy. Fever, sore throat, tigh.
chest and croupy coughs are sure
symptoms. A dose of DR.. Bells
Pine Tar Honey will loosen the
phlegm, relieve the congested lungs
and stop the cough. It's antiseptic
pine balsams heal and soathe. For
Group, whooping cough and CHRONIC
bronchial troubles try DR.. Bells Pine
Tar Honey. At all Druggists, 25c.
ADV. Buck, No. 2
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
Cough Medicine for Children.

Mrs. Hugh Cook, Scottsville, N. Y,
says: about five years ago when we
were living in Garbutt, N. Y, doc
tored two Of my children suffering
from colds with Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and found it just as repre-
sented in every way. It promptly
checked their coug h ignandcur mt
checked their coughing and cured their
colds quicker than anything / ever
used 0btainable eyerywhere.-Ch Chm
Adv Dec.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
FORM OF COUPON.

No. SZ5.UV
On the first day of December (June)
10, the Parish of jefferson Davi
in the State of Louisiana, promises t.
pay to bearer Twenty-Five and no-10L
Dollars (S25.OO) at the Continental &
Commercial National Bank in the City
of Chicago, Illinois, being six months
interest then due on its Road Bono
Series "B", dated December l, 1916.
No. ------,
Attest:
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
PIesident Of POIlCe Jur

Clerk of Police Jury.
The said bonds, when prepared
shall be presented to the Secretary o.
State for registration ard shall have
printed thereon certificate in the
following words:
"This bond secured by tax, regis
tered on this ----------------day o.
1916"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
Secretary of State of Louisiana

Secretary OF State OF LOUISIANA
Which certificate shall be sealed will
the Great Seal Of Louisiana.
Ssc. 8. That the President an
Clerk of the Police Jury be and the,
are hereby authorized and directed t..
execute the said bonds for and on be
half of the Parish of Jefferson Davi'
and cause the coupons thereto attach
ed to be executed with their 1.-the
graphed facsimile signatures, and the,
shall cause the said bonds to be regis
tered in the office of the Secretary O
State and said bonds shall then be de
livered to Bolger, Mossef & Willama
upon payment Of the purchase pre-
therefor.
Sec. A. That there shall be AM
there is hereby directed to be levied il
each year while said bonds are out
standing and unpaid, a tax on all tn;
taxable property in the Parish of JEFF
ferson Davis, sufficient to pay the in.
terest as it becomes due and the prin
cipal OF said bonds falling due eacl
year and the proceeds Of said tax SC
directed to be levied. shall be sacredh
devoted and pledged to the said inter
est and principal as the same shall be
come ne; ard without further actio
or proceeding Of this Board. the prop
er officer or officers Of the Parish O.
Jefferson Davis. are hereby authorized
and directed to include and impose If
the annual levy Of taxes and to extend
upon the tax rolls against all taxable
property in the Parish of Jefferson
Davis, sum sufficient to pay the in.
terest and principal on said bonds be.
coming due the ensuing year. 9
Sec. 5. That all resolutions and or.
dinances or parts thereof in conflict
herewith be and the same are hereby
repealed and this ordinance shall take
effect Immediately upon its passage.
Adopted and approved this 4th day
of January. 1917.
Attest: ]. s. TREME
JOHN 7. HOOD, Pres. Police Jury,
Clerk Of Police Jury. $50
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
AN ORDINANCE.

AN ORDINANCE authorizing the
borrowing Of Four Thousand Dol
lars from the Caleasieu National
Bank Of Southwest Louisiana at
Lake Charles, to be expended for
the eraication of the cattle tick IN
Jefferson Davis Parish; fixing the
terms of payment of said loan, and
the rate of interest thereon; author
izing the President Of the Police
Jury Of said parish to execute notes
representing said indebtedness;
defeating the excess revenues of
said parish for the years 1917, 1918,
1919 aud 1920 above the statutory,
necessary and usual charges and
charges for services rendered an
nually under time contracts, to the
payment of said loan in principal
and interest.
Whereas, the State Of Louisiana,
by Act No. 127 Of the Acts Of the
General Assembly Of the State Of Lou
isiana for the year 1916, has made it
compulsory upon Police Juries Of the
several parishes Of the state to pro-
ceed with, the work Of systematic
eradication Of the cattle tick; and,
Whereas, said work is deemed
necessary and desirable in the Parish
Of Jefferson Davis; and,
Whereas, this Police Jury, by its
budget heretofore adopted has de-
clared that the excess revenues of
said parish for the year 1917, after
payment Of all statutory charges, and
all necessary and usual charges pro-
vided for by ordinance or resolution
of said Police Jury and the payment
Of all charges for services rendered
under time contracts, amounts to at
least Four Thousand Dollars; and,
Whereas, it is necessary, in order
to obtain the money with which to
carry on systematically the work of
cattle tick eradication in said parish
that at least Four Thousand dollars
be borrowed TO be expended in said
work In accordance with Act. No. 127
Of the General Assembly Of the State
Of Louisiana for the year 1916; and,
Whereas, the Calcasieu National
Bank Of Southwest Louisiana at Lake
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
Constipation Causes Bad Skin.

A dull and pimply skin is due to a
sluggish Ebwei movement. Correct
his condition and clear your complex
ion with DIR. Kings New Life Pills.
This mild laxative taken at bedtime
will assure you full, free, non-grip-
ing movement in the morning. Drive
out the dull, listless feeling resulting
from overloaded intestines and slug
yish liver. Get a bottle today. At all
druggists, 25c-Adv. Buck No. 2.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12

- President of Police Jury
Clerk of Police Jury.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
ROAD BOND SERIES "B"


No. $1,000
Know All Men by These Presents,
That the Parish of jefferson Davis, in
he State of Louisiana, acknowledges
itself to be indebted, and for value
received, hereby promises to pay to
bearer the sum of One Thousand Dol
lars ($,OO0.00) on the first day of
June, A. D. 10, together with in
terest thereon from the date hereof
until paid at the rate Of five per cent
m Is per cent?, payable semi-annual-
ly on the first day OF June an dDecem-
Der of each year, upon presentation
and surrender Of the interest coupons
hereto attached as they severally be-
come due; both principal and inter-
est payable in lawful money of the
United States of America at the Con-
tinental & Commercial National bank
IN the City of Chicago. Illinois.
This bond is one of a series of bonds
Of like date ana tenor, except matur-
ity, issued for the purpose of con-
5tructing permanent public roads and
bridges in the Parish OF Jefferson Da-
Wis, title to all OF which shall vest III
the public, pursuant to and in strict
conformity with Article PSI of the
Constitution OF Louisiana and the stat
ues and laws carrying the same into
effect, and is authorized and approved
by the vote of a majority in number
and amount Of the property taxpayers
qualified to vote thereon, voting at a
special election duly an delgally callel
and held in said parish, as provided
by the Constitution and laws of thl
State of Louisiana, and ordinances
and proceedings duly passed anC
adopted by the Police Jury of saic
parish.
1t is hereby certified and recited,
that all conditions, acts and things re-
quired by the Constitution and laws Of
Louisiana to exist, happen or be per-
formed, precedent to and in the issu-
ing of this bond, have existed, hap
pened and been performed in regula.
and due form and manner, and that tn
total indebtedness Of said parish, in
Guiding this bond, does not exceed any
constitution or statutory limitation.
For the prompt payment of the prin-
cipal and interest of this bond whei
due, the full faith, credit and re-
sources of the said Parish of Jefferso:
Davis are hereby irrevocably pledged
In Witness Whereof. said Parish OF
Jefferson Davis, State of Louisiana,
has caused this bond to be signed b!
the President of the Police Jury of
said Parish and attested by the Clerk
thereof, and the corporate seal Of the
said Parish to be heerunto affixed anC
has caused the annexed interest cou-
pons to be executed with the fac-simile
signatures of said President and Clerk
and this bond to be dated the first day
of December, A. d. 1915.
Attest: --------------
--- President of Police Jury
Clerk of Police Jury.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12
ENGLAND SAvEsJO
FOR HER VETERANS
international News Service.

Albany, Ca, Jan. GA. N. Hill
burn, cotton expert, who was engaged
by a cotton company to work in their
Liverpool house, was refused permits
SION to sail for England by the Brit
ish consul in New York, on the
ground that the position he was 60
ing to fill could be taken care OF by
some of England's disabled fighters.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-01-12

Both. principal and interest OF Salu
bonds shall be made PAYABLE in lawful
money of the United States OF Amer
lea, at the Continental & Commercial
National Bank in the City Of Chicago,
Illinois.
Sec. 2. Said bonds and coupons
shall be in substantially the following
forms, respectively. to-wit:
United States Of America.
State of Louisiana
Parish of jefferson Davis.