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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-06
RECRUITING TO
WAR STRENGTH
FIRST REGIMENT NEEDS 800 MEN
Medical Officer viii Be in Lake
Charles Monday to Make
Examinations

American.PTeSS;
With Mayor j. A. Trotti at the head,
the people of Lake Charles and this
community generally are launching a
campaign for the recruiting OF the
First Louisiana regiment to war
strength, it being necessary that some
300 men be secured to bring this about,
the local command, Co. X, needing
about 30 of these TO enable 1t to come
to the required strength.
Since Company X and other Compan'
les of the First Infantry lett their
home stations for New Orleans re-
Cruiting has been slow, made more so
from the fact that no provision was
made by the federal government for
paying the way OF the men from their
homes to the place OF actual enlist.
ment- New Orleans, no provision being
made for ex4 mining and swearing
them in. or rejecting them at home.
Such men as have gone since have
had to pay their own fare to New Or
leans and run the risk after getting
there of being rel 9Cted and obliged to
pay their way home.
Now the opportunity is Offered, for
the few remaining days Of volunteering,
to young men of this section, to come
to Lake Charles OH Monday, July 9Th,
at the city hall, when they can be ex.
amined by a medical officer from the
First Infantry, L. ~ G., accepted or re-
iected, and if the former, sworn into
the service and sent to New Orleans
with fare paid, being assigned TO the
First Infantry, the particular company
designation to come as occasion may
require.
Do not forget the date and place, july
! 9th, city hall, Lake Charles Whether
you receive d letter or not you will be
equally acceptable for examination. As
many as possible will be reached by
letter, but it is out of the question tC
advise all this way, owing to the limited
/ time and the lack Of facilities for Sc
curing the name and address Of all.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-06
WHY NOT YOUR SUMMER VA
CATION ON ELK RIVER

AS to the superlative scenic glory
of the Ozarks, there can be no two
opinions. Bayard Taylor declared that
he had encircled the globe only to
find the most beautiful scenery in
the world in Southern Missouri and
Northern Arkansas. 1t is the kind of
scenery that welcomes you right into
its family circle and envelops you in
cordial embrace. 1t is Nature wear-
ing a serene and genial smile, rather
than a gloomy and forbidding scowl.
Every year there is marked in
crease in the number of family camps
established in the Ozarks along the
Kansas City Southern Railway, and
it is noticeable that when family
once has taken such vacation, that
family is certain to return next year
usually with a family or two Of
friends or neighbors.
And finally, feature of the Ozark
region that should clinch the argu-
ment in making a choice of outing
spots, is its accessibility. Instead Of
enduring hot, tiresome ride of Is
to Sc hours, the recreation seeker can
leave Lake Charles after lunch today
and be in the Ozarks in time for an
early breakfast tomorrow. By way Of
the Kansas City Southern, in a per-
fectly equipped luxuriously comfort
able train, he is whisked, without
change, to the land of his desires,
From wake-up time in the morning
until the return of nightfall, if he
should remain on the train, he will
pass through a constant succession OF
enticing spots, each with some speclai
charm of its own that becokns. him ~
closer acquaintance.
For round trip fares to "The
0zarks" Apply to our nearest repre-
sentative or address
S. G. Warner, G. P. & T. A.,
Kansas City, Missouri,
Ask for booklet "0zark Outings"
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-06

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cient attention given
to eUerp detail
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-06
LATE Personal MENTION

Revival Services will begin at
the Methodist church Sunday
morning, July 18th. Meetings
every night for the first week.
Everyone cordially invited to at
tend and help.
Born-Wednesday, JulNth, to
Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Elliott at
ThOrnwell, an 8 IL pound boy.
Mother and son are reported to
be getting along nicely.
For Fire Insurance see
w. M. Colbert.
Mr.. 0delon Mallett arrived
Tuesday evening from Oil City
and will spend some time here
with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Hayes were
Jennings visitors Wednesday.
Base ball supplies for boys
for young men and full grown
men. Spaldings best. At the
Journal office. Phone 222.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. Romero had as
their guest at a delightful supper
Tuesday evening, Rev. and Mrs.
E. M. Stewart and family, and
Miss jamie Goldsmith. The sup.
per was a farewell to Rev
Stewart and family who left fol-
their new home at DeRidder, and
Miss Goldsmith, who was leaving
for the east on an extended visit
Miss Jennie Goldsmith Jeff
Thursday night for New Orleans
where she will visit for a few
days before going to Chicago, anC
finally to Baltimore Md, thu
former home of the Goldsmiths
where she will visit relatives fol
a month or so.
FOR SALE-Overland roadster
in good repair, price right-Welst
Produce Co.
Ben Hinche is suffering with
a broken nose, While working
with the Layne & Bowler crew
which is drilling a deep well fol
the Lake Charles Railway anC
Light Co., Monday he had the
misfortune to step on the loose
end of a plank in the derrick
platform. The opposite end Of
the plank flew up and hit hin
squarely on the nose, cutting al
ugly cash and severely bruzine
the nazal extremity.
For Sale-2OO ranks of dry
stove wood. Apply to Chas.
Dautel. Jul. GLIB.
Little Miss Ada LouviereS is
visiting the family of Prosper
Verret in Lake Charles this week.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-06

Mr.. A. J. Findley of Iowa was
a Welsh business visitor today
for a short while. Mr.. Findley
was enroute to Jennings and
Crowley to look after business
matters.
Mr.. C. C. Potter and sons and
Mr.. A. F. Mouton and sons of
Thornwell were in Welsh Thurs
day on business.
Insurance, all kinds,
see w. M. Colbert.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-06
OFFICIAL MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
City Hall, July 3rd, 1911


The board of Trustees OF the Town oil
Welsh met in regular session July 3rd,
1917, called to order by Hon. Mayor
w. b. Gabbert.
Present: E. H. Boiling, S. o. Scoggins'
W. d. Jones.
Absent: X. r. Arceneaux, A. 7. Jones,
1t was moved by W. d. Jones and
seconded by E, H. Boiling that all bills
approved by the Finance Committee be
ordered paid, carried.
Light by Bond Issue
Woodland, Wight & Co, supplies 12l.6S
Preston st. Romain, kilograms n
Chas Mason, labor / 10
Interstate Electric Co., supplies 2I2S
Welsh Car and Imp Co., supplies IL ~
Cal Nat. Blk. of SW LII. interest 362.tO
F. b, bennett, construction work $685.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-06
Total G2O.!S
Light

Light
Adam Bourque, salary for June 6OCO
Fed Johnson, salary for June bO.OO
Standard Oil co., gasoline and oil 1913
A M Iocket r Co.. betting S.42
F, b. Dennet, salary for June
and hostage l25.75
Electric Supply Co., supplies Bug
General Electric Co., supplies $40
Chas. Dautel, supplies, freight,
express 1854
Armstrong Mach, & Well Works,
supplies 10
Welsh Warehouse Co. fuel oil BH
Welsh Ice Co, ice l.5O
Miller HdW. Il Fur. Co. LIS
Total 4l2.7S
Current
Armstrong Mach. & Well Works
pound water rent 500
Planters Telephone Co., service
and long distance 2.lO
Welsh Printing Co., advertising,
printing and supplies 1915
r. A. Estes, salary and impOund.
ing 1875
S. E. Carroll, salary, collections
and postage lO'bS
Total 1853
Street
r. A. Estes, salary, street COM
missioner 3O.OO
ChaS. Dautel, labor e,25
Taught Lumber Co., cash and
lumber 2O.9O
Total Sis
1t Was moved by S. o. ScogginS and
seconded by W. d. Jones that the meet.
ing adjourn, carried.
Attest: F. G. Seward,
Secretary.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1917-07-06

So as to be absolutely perfect In
her role, Alice Brady took ninety
one dancing lessons before start
ing work in the dance scenes of
THE Dancers Peri"
The members of the Russian
ballet were taken to the World
studio for participation in the
dance scenes in "The Dancers
peril.
Auditorium
Saturday Night, July 9TH
5 and Is cents
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
TO THE FRONT.

New Britain will help carry old Glory to the battleflelds of France. By generous contributions from repre- sentative men of this city the Amcri- can Ambulance Field Service is made the recipient of three automo- bile ambulances. These machines will be placed side by side with tire cars now being driven from the battle front to the field hospitals in he little French villages back of the firing line. American boys, American patriots, have played noble part in this work of mercy, transporting the wounded to places of safety and harbors of comfort. Three ambulances carrying the Stars and Stripes and the name of an American town, New Britain, will be welcomed to the fleet of emergency cars plying between points of destruc- tion and construction under Q rain of shot and shell.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

tire nation, from Maine to California from Florida to Washington state. The Lusitania, sunk in mid-ocean, caused <, ripple on the surface of sen timent. Two years l. e almost ob- liberated it from the (<Enses of resent ment. The lost steamer Vacuum, be- cause 1t is a tank steamer, because 1t is not shrowded with sentiment, may not be expected to cause Over-much excitement, if indeed it stirs up the imagination of America in the slight est degree. Are we going to wait until New York is blown off Manhattan Island? Are we going to wait until Bunker Hill monument is blown into the Charles River? Are we going. to wait until fleet of submarines suc- cessfully evadcs Fortress Monroe and wends its way through the Chesapeake Bay and up the Potomac River to Washington before we realize that America is at war with Germany? It is time the American people cleaned their eyeglasses.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

we'll as military advice They pro- posed that all able bodied men be- tween tho ages of 19 and 25 should be called to the colOrs.
 Antagonistic to anything proposed by regular military experts certain paci- fists in the House of Representatives inserted an amendment to the Army Bill which would, if adopted, delay tho gathcring together of men fit for military duty. These ardent lovers of peace propose the unwicldly span of life from 2i to 70 years. Thus it is planned to canvass all the rhcumatics and others suffering from the ills of the flesh. Tho House famendment is not destined to get vcry far for stlle reason that the first enlistment ,must see all the young men rally to the cofors. After the first army is drafted and ready for fight. the older men will have their chance. The time now cannot be wasted testing out hearts that are weak and lungs that arc not fit for the strain of military tactics. Unless the original suggestion. 19 to e5. is adhered to, the Senate amend ment should have tho right Of way the age limit should be established at Fl to 27. Young men are the ones who will quickly respond to training. It will not take long to train and drill an army when the seIective draft weeds out the old and takes on the young.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
sAnuTE TO ANfERaCA.

When we contemplate in the. distant past the luminous pres- ence of Washington, in nearer times the majestic figure of Abra- ham Lincoln: when we respect fualy salute President Wilson, the worthy heir of those great mem ories. we at one glance measure. the vast career of the American people. It Is because the Amer lean people proclaimed and won for tho nation the right to govern itself. 1t h because 1t proclaimed and won tho equality of all men. that the free American people at tho hour marked by fate has been enabled with commanding force to carry its action beyond the seas: 1t Is because 1t was resolved to extend it's action still further that Congress was enabled to ob- tain within the space of a few days the vote of conscription and to proclaim the necessity for a national army in the full splendor of civil peace. In the name of France salute the young army which will share in our common glory.
 < '. RENE vIvIANI.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
CLEAN YQpH' ElEsf fi iEss,i;IaAssHs.

Sinking alSS tie .sstapk steamer Vacuum by-a Hkraaan submarine with the :probablS losss;of : ten sAmerican gunnets may serve to stimulate tho American nsin1l to a realization that the nation is actually at war witt, sa. a foreign power. Notwithstanding sAfr the preparation the nation is makitx for thesconduct of this war. there has been. and is at the present time. an apathy among our people that is appalling Seemingly, the American mind thrives aon excitement Unless there is some great catastrophe the people of this land believe there is no danger. Unless there is some extreme sign, some ultra-manifestation there Is no response to call. be the call what 1t may. Something must be fired upon to awaken the pulse of America. It must be Fort Sumter or a battla- ship Maine. On top of that, the offense must be committed within seeing or hearing distance. The shot that hit Fort Sumter was seen on native soil. The explosion in Havana harbor was heard throughout this en-
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
ACTOsasIN COLLISION.

A. M Fapaszian of Lincoln street extension was slightly injured yester- on Corbin avenue by car driven by F. R. Gilpatrick of 35. Park place. in a report o9the police, Gilpatrick said that he was driving his machine south on Black Rock avenue and was turn ing into Corbin avenue when the other machine came from the opposite di- rection. the hubs hit and Papazzian's s car was knocked into the gutter and on to the sidewalk. Gilpatrick gave first aid treatment and transferred Papazzian to his home.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

Halt" is given As either foot sastrikG the ground-which foot is governed TIT the line on which the halt is !! to -b6: made. If it is the left foot whick strikes the ground when the epmns&hd Halt is given. the right fooS,wil stfif be planted thirty inches iK1 i'd as in' marching. The left foot SWi1 then b4, raised and placed beside the rights foot. This completes tho halt. y.
 To Mark Time, the feet are raised alternately, and in cadence, about tytl, inches from the floor and replaced iii the same spot. This is continued until a. further commnnd--cither Forward March, or Halt, is given. Tho for mer is given as the right foot strisex. the ground, so that the soldier starts off again with the left foot. Mark Time" Is a command that holds a marching soldier in his tracks, Sd to speak. in marching cadence.
 Tomorrow's article will describe tfIx' various directions of marching and tho commands therefor.
 (Copyright. 1917. by the Wheeler N Syndicate, Inc.) sssI
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
Get Busy: Get Busy! Get Busy!

&reC BUSY. 1SJ nuSys oCe D"Sy' (Don c. seitz in New York Sun). There'll be plenty to sing of the rattle
 and ring Of sabre and sca;bbard and battles
 grim hazard! s But here is a rune to fit any tune, That should reach every ear, far off and near:
 Get busy! Get busy! Get busy! There'n be plenty of thrill in the trumpet's loud trill For those who may come to the beat of the drum, Who will rally to fight for freedom and right;
 But work has call; 'tis a tocsin for all:
 Get busy! Get busy! Get busy! Now's the time far a show at the
 shovel and foe, To fatten the field and brace up the yield Till two blades appeaf Es one did
 last year:
 But it cannot be done if y6u loaf in Get busy! Get busy! Get busy! More than powder or shot is the fruit
 of the lot And if all do their share there'll
 be foodstuff to space, With enough, if you please, for our
 friends overseas: F. So all bear hand and stir up the
 land:
 Get busy! Get busy! Get busy!
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
HOME RULE FOR IRELAND.

Describing President Wilson's ap- peal to the British Government in behalf of Home Rule for Ireland as a step toward "the greatest achieve ment of democracy" almost two hum dred members of Congress, of varied political belief, have despatched a message to Lloyd George urging a set clement of the Irish question.
 President Wilson in his conferences with Arthur J. Balfour, the British Foreign Secretary, has clearly stated the American position. Fighting the battle of all small nations, believing neither in wars for conquest or domin- ion, the United States of America would belle it's trust if it did not do all in its power. to bring about an al- deviation of suffering among those who are oppressed. The members of the American Congress in the cable gram sent abroad recall to Lloyd George. his own sentiment expressed in the British Parliament: "The set tlement of the Irish question is es- sential for the. peace of the world and speedy victory in the war" They then add that nothing will add more to the enthusiasm of America in this war than a settlement now of the Irish problem..'
 In his address to Congress asking for a declaration of war, the Presi- dent of the UniteT States enunciated the principles of democracy in it's broadest senses and struck the first blow for freedom among the peoples of the world. The war is being fought that democracy may be known in the four quarters of the globe If England is to have the full support of the United States. all sthaf ns peo- pie can give n. life and treasure, her statesmen will act .en the suggestions of the American prvsidents and the American Congressmen ssho' ask for Home .Rsas for.s Ireland.
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New Britain herald., 1917-04-30

on probation four times previously as he pleaded for leniency and 'an- other chance" in defending intoxica- ton and breach of the peace charges. Mrs. Anderson testified that he was much under the influence of liquor Saturday, kept the family awake all that night with the result that they got disgusted and called in Patrolman Anthony Eastman about 6:30 yester- day morning. Anderson admitted that probably he did cause some trouble.'' A jail sentence of forty days was imposed. After court, due to the personal plea of Mrs. Anderson, he was given his "one more chance to show his ability to observe pro- bationary regulations.
 Because of a lively rumpus near the Main street crossing Saturday night. John Presulus of 53 Beaver street and William Halisauskis of 226 Washing ton street were fined $5 and osts each for breach of the peace Similar charges against Thos. Rouski of 626 Stanley St. and Michael Faltin of 153 Wilcox street, night gatetcnder at the Main street crossing, were dismissed. Rouski testified that the two fined
 
 tion, caused him embarrassment later in a restaurant and then followed him outside. Faltin said that he was on duty when the trouble occurred, he saw Rouski attacked by two while the principals and spectators blocked the crossing. As a result. he testified, he went over to investigate the conges- tion, give help, if it was needed, and was greatly surprised when he was summoned as principal to answer charges with the other three Police man Patrick Quirk and Supcrnumer- ary Policeman Thomas. J. Feeney made the arrests. <.
 John Lanski. arraigned for the 18th time since November 10, 1910, was charged with intoxication and vag- -Srancy, being in such a state of col lapse that he. was. committed to the Town farm for treatment and later outdoor treatment. He was unable to, speak in his defense and hardly able to stand. Policeman Gustav. Jitkc arrested him early today.
 Repeated efforts of authorities hay ing failed to keep fourteen-years-old Joseph Morawa of 39O East street in straight and narrow paths. he was committed to the State School for Boys after a'hearing in chambers of bicycle theft charges. It was alleged that he has stolen three bicycles and was craftily engaged in interchanging parts so there would be less lilslihood of detection. Detective A. J. Richard son was responsible for his being talk en into custody this time. The boy was originally brought in on com plaint of his father for being incor- rigfble. Prosecuting Attorney George w. klett and Probation Officer Ed ward C. Connolly took a personal in- terest in the case and had numerous conferences with the boy and tried to direct his course in straight and narrow paths. His latest escapade proved the limit of patience of the authorities.
New Britain herald., 1917-04-30
VII.
VII. -sA 1 HOW TO sTART AND STOP.


 There is small use5 in being taught how to march if the soldier does not 1, know how to start. Knowing how to Ihstart is not only important-it is fund amental. The whole unity and smoth- ness of a group movement depends upon whether it has had a precise be- ginning. Otherwise, it is ragged. ] Otherwise, it may be completely spoiled while individuals are bobbing along, trying to pick up the stride. 1 Otherwise also, fond mothers Gas in ] the ancient story which has been handed down, perhaps, from the Macedonian .Phalanx), may exclaim, "Look--lookY. Y.every body's out of step with Johnnie!.4,s
 Knowing how to stop-to halt--is fully as important, if movement is to have a trim and military finish. In a loose. slack movement with a snap ! py conclusion may leave a better im- pression than well-conducted effort which slumps down at the end and ex- pires. Just as all individual move ments must be exact in order to form the essential habit of military preci- { sion. so all group movements must de- pend upon the degree of exactness in the individual < ,l.. Whether a movement, well started, may be carried to successful and precise termination rests upon Ca- dence. The extent to which the new soldier may be assimilated into a mill itary unit is governed by the measure in which he is able to fit his steps and movements to the accepted Cadence. This, for marching at Quick Time, parades, and the manual of arms, is at the rate of 120 steps-or beats-,a mirfute Learn then, to perform all movements. not otherwise specified. at the rate of two counts a second. After this. the new soldier will find that he can be shifted from one unit to anoth- CT without hitch. sx
 Marches start from the position of Attention. At the command For ward", the weight of the body Is shifted to the right leg. but the left knee must be kept straight. and there must be no visible evidence of the transfer. Forward is Preparatory Command, and it's difference from March, the command of execution, Will be explained in a later article. At
 March, the left foot--always the left foot--is moved smartly forward for the regulation of thirty inches. The sole remains near the ground and it is such contortion as the goose step in the United States Army.
 The command Company (Sqead)