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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1918-12-28
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before me- John 7. Hood, M.
Public.
Office Clerk of Court.
State of Louisiana.
Parish of Jefferson Davis.
l. clarphy Pitre;; Deputy c,.e
the 18th Judicial District Conn
and for the Parish of jefferson r..
State of Louisiana, and Er.oa'
Recorder do hereby certify, t.,. !
within and foregoing is a tn. !,
correct copy of the original II J
Charter, which was filed ior S
Nov. 25th, 1918 bearing sks.
16445 and duly recorded Na, 5.
1918, in Charter Record aon..
pages 298 ct seq.
In testimony whereof, Wins !.
official signature and seal Of eiss /,
Jennings, Louisiana, this 25ts i, !,
November, A. D. 1918.
CLARPHY pITRE,
Deputy Clerk Of Court and hN
ficio Recorder.
N3O-6t
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
Germany Sought
To Win Spain to
PrussiaIa Cause
Effort to influence Army
Is Revealed in
Pamphlet
[Stof Correspondencel |

WASHINGTON, Feb. "a. - Efforts
made by the German government to
influence Spain to take up arms against
the Allies are revealed in pamphlet
signed by "a German Admirer of the
Spanish Army" made public tonight
by the General Staff of the United
States Army According to the In
telligence Division of the War College.
the pamphlets formed part of the Ger
man propaganda in Spain, as result
CT which the German naval attache at
Madrid was recalled on the demand of
the Spanish government. The pam
phlet was given wide publicity in
Spain.
The conduct of the Spanish troops
during recent general strike is the
subject of the pamphlet. A full trans
lation follows:
Let it be permitted to humble
Prussian officer at the close of the ex-
traordinary events that took place dur
ing the seven days strike to offer his
congratulations to the splendid Spanish
army, the defender of the public or
Ger and the champion once more of
the monarchy.
1, for one, have never believed the fab
relations circulated about the decline
of the body Of officers OF the S0anish
army, nor the char0es made against II
by Congress and by the press. throug,,
unworthy persons, against the honor
on 4 Ip,- !
II have always held that the Spanish
officers lacked but one thing to make
them the equals of the best officers in
the German Empire. and that was a
stable government and competent
authority in command
at was my good fortune to witness
the other day, the conflict in the Guatro
Caminos. whore a handful of soldiers
with a few rapid-fire guns inflicted an
exemplary punishment. in less than
half an hour. upon several we'll sup
by their families, dared insult and even
throw stones a. the soldiers.
when J observed the stern bearing
Of the soldiers, the frmnces of the
young officers, the spirit and the energy
with which the orders were given and
obeyed, the accurate firing and the
satisfaction evinced by the soldiers in
scattering the mob with their bullets,
then felt that the Spanish army pos
sessed the three important require
ments that are necessary to make up
an efficient army-a blind discipline. an
absolute confidence IN its armament
and an absolute contempt for the en-
erny. Due to the lack of railway trans
portation at the time, l was not able
to travel much as l wanted to. / an,
however, informed as to what occurred
in other places-for instance, the deeds
of prowess performed by the artillery
and the extraordinary campaign carried
on by the distinguished General Bu-
reste in Oviedo with great success and
ingenious strategy.
And now, after considering carefully
the valiant duties performed by the
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25

army during that famous week duties
that in themselves give evidence Of a
revival of the military spirit of the
country after nineteen years Of decay
and humiliation, was struck with the
following idea:
"An army which could so easily crush
revolutionary strike started simul.
taneously throughout the country,
would it not cover itself with glory
and imperishable honor on a battle
field? IN army tha. could put to flight
her own citizens with such ease and
comfort. could it not prove source Of
the greatest danger TO its enemies
across the border?
Il have been told that the army pro.
poses to maintain neutrality at all
events. Quite SO; but this does not
take away from the army the ambition
IN peaceful way, 70 be sure. in the
European conflict. No, it cannot Be
allowed that the Portuguese, who ara
desplcable people at heart, should
gather laurels and experience side by
side with the English in the trenches
day after day and add fame to tie
prestige of their country, while III,
noble Spanish army stands SIN in It's
barracks performing the duties of po-
llcemen and bearing with untold
patience the absuraitles Of is govern.
ment and people. 1t might well bs
that other nations appreciate the fact
that there is such a Spanish army as
the one | have described, prepared to
make stand when the moment arrives.
And just now the opportunity pre-.
sents itself to strengthen the ties,
which IN the last famous week. have
brought close together the Spanish
army and the Prussian army.
kaiser's Aid Promised
THE plan is a simple ore, free Of
all danger. and not devoid OF reciprocal
advantages. 1t is merely u proceed to
the mobilization OF the army OF his
MAJ esty Alfonso MI and the concen-
tration OF said army along the land
borders. An army corps modified in
Gulpozcoa, one in Navarro, one in
Badajoz, and one perhaps in Algeciras,
could be trained with perfect comfort
and safety for active service, and
would impress upon ali nations the
fact that Spain IS not unprepared, as
they believe her to be, and that she
must be taken into consideration before
the peace is signed.
II ask you, is not my idea excellent
and reasonable
at goes without saying that, to pu.
it into practice, the staff officers Of his
majesty Alfonso XIII can rely on the
sincere support and the disinterested
advice OF many officers OF his majesty
William II, who like myself, are enjoy
ing the fascinating hospitality of this
noble country.
(Signed) "A German Admirer of the
Spanish Army"
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
Gardeners Urged to Plant
More Beans and Potatoes

Herbert Hoover. National Food Ad-
mlnlstrator, in letter which the New
YORK Federal Food Board made public
yesterday, makes a personal appeal to
New Workers to devote every foot of
available ground for the production of
potatoes and beans. With seeding
time last approaching. he urges every
organization interested in agriculture
and gardening to start the work Of
arousing the people to the necessity
of producing locally every possible
ounce Of food.
Amateur gardening by suburbanites
and commuters materially aided the
situation last year, Mr.. Hoover says.
out this year, on account of the rail
road situation, the gardeners should
MOI only strive to supply their own
tables with vegetables. but devote more
ground to tho production of potatoes
and beans. Every carload of these
products raised locally, he points out
VIII release car sorely needed for
something else. The letter continues:
The food situation of the world
must steadily degenerate as long as
the war lasts. Furthermore, our over
taxed railways, which must continue TO
be overtaxed during the whole course
of the war, will be greatly relieved if
We have n larger area of gardens
plant.d than last seAson
1T seems 10 me that the experienced
OF the last season Indicates that, aside
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25

The war has taken from the farms
OF the state at least 5000 experienced
men workers. Nevertheless the New
YORK State farm census for 1918, just
completed by school teachers and
students directed by Professor Howard
E. Babcock, of the Food Conservation
Bureau, shows that this year there will
be 100000 more acres of corn than
last year, and 100000 more acres each
of oats and barley. besides $4,000 acres
of spring wheat. 1000 more than the
allotment made by the government.
The census figures, which were made
public yesterday by John Mitchell,
president of the New York State Food
Commission, also show 1928. 900 acres in
winter wheat and So 900 in rye.
Farms Lost 5000 Men
Last year the selective draft and the
of munition factories caused
the farmers to lose $4,000 workers, says
the census report. This loss was partly
made up in the course of the year by
the recruiting Of 27,000 men, women
and boys for farm labor, leaving net
loss of 5000. which the food commits
sion proposes to overcome by the i'm
mediate opening of farm labor Offices
IN twenty-onc counties to cooperate
with the various county farm bureaus.
Dairy Farming Declines
Dairying appears to be the only farm
industry that is declining. The census
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
March Milk Prices
Only Half Cent Lower

The Federal Milk Commission decid-
cd yesterday to make the March rcduc-
tion in prices to the consumer only
one-half a cent pint on Grade B milk
owing to the necessity of reimbursing
producers for losses sustained in De-
cember and November. Grade B milk,
which now sells for 16 cents a quart,
is to go to ~ cents pint next month.
1t was agreed that better weather
and transportation facilities were to
be expected henceforth, with a conse-
quent drop in the price of fodder The
result of the conference was tclegraphcd
to Mr.. Hoover. The following resolu-
tions were adopted:
"That the price Of milk which the
producers shall receive for the month
of March shall be $50 per 100 pounds
for 3 per cent milk in the $50 O-mic
zone, subject to the rules and rcgula-
tions of the trade.
distributors and producers be divided
equally over two months.
THAT the producers receive 10 cents
of such recoup for March. making a
total price of $50 to the producers
for the month of March. and that IL
cents Of such recoup be added in April,
the base price for which month viii
be fixed later.
THAT the distributor receive II cents
for March and 12 cents for April
"That the prices to the consumer for
the month of March shall remain as
they were in February, excepting that
grade B milk sold to stores in pnts
shall be 712 cents per pint"
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
Boys and Automobile
Are Reported Missing

Roland Huddleston, sixteen wears
old. and Vernon Hatfield, of the same
age, are missing. as is an automobile
owned by Roland's father, Roderick s.
Huddleston, of 126 Madison Avenue.
Flushing. First Deputy Police Com
missioner John A. Leach, friend of
the duddleston family. directed yes
terday that strict search be insti-
tuted by the police. especially at re-
cruiting places.
1t Is suspected that Roland was
ANXIOUS to see a second star on the
service flag at his home. Both bows.
VINO are pupils in the McBurnev
School, on West Fifty-seventh Street.
had evinced keen interest in letters
which Roland's brother, Roderick. ir..
a member of the 165th Infantry. sent
back from France.
They were seen last on Saturday
afternoon, when they took Mr.. Hud-
dleston's car from garage in Flush
ing and started in the direction of
Manhattan
Vernon is the son of Frank l. Hat
fstbsy fslh. ol New Ne, Roehslle' ln9lend's
Marsh Mahogany Company.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
Civil War Veteran,
II, Fights Again
On French ront
He Declares Soldiers Now
Are in Greater Peril Than
in American Conflict

WATERFOWL, N. Y, Feb. "a
There is absolutely no comparison in
terribleness between this war and the
American Civil War" declared John
Boucher, of Cornwall, Ontario. un-
doubtedly the only man in the world
VINO served as soldier in both these
great conflicts and who can compare
them from personal experience.
He said that the men now are in
constant danger in the trenches, while
in the Civil War they often went weeks
without being under fire.
For eight weeks | was in France y
he said 81 was not in the front
trenches, but, mind nc, don't say |
wasn't at the front lines. I was worse
than in the trenches, for did not have
the protection of the trenches.
You can read all the newspaper
and magazine articles you want to and
then have no conception of what it is
like over there Close shavcsc There
is nobody in the service at the front
that hasn't had close calls and had
them repeatedly"
At the age Of seventy-two with a
record of two years service in the
Civil War, having enlisted in that war
at the age of eighteen, and seen some
OF the hardest campaigns of the last
two years OF fighting, Boucher could
not resist the call OF service in the
world fighting for democracy. He en-
listed more than year ago at Rem
frew. Ontario, in the 257th Railway
Battallon, after blutfing the recruiting
officer into believing that he was only
forty-eight.
The veteran stands nearly six feet
tall and has as good military carriage
as any man in the service. Solidly
built, with only slightly gray hair and
mustache. it is evident that he would
have no difficulty in passing for under
iI1ty. His success in getting into the
Railway Battalion is attributed to the
fact that he had several years. experi
ence in railroading in St Louis.
His age was discovered while he was
with his battalion on the front lines
in France. He was afforded evory y
honor by the British government and
was taken from active service. King
George summoned him to court for an
interview "''
Il am not q member of the G. A P y
he said, "and I have never drawn anv
pension from the United States GOV
ernment. am citizen of Canada y
Boucher is waiting Canadian pension
arrangements before he is DISCHARGED
from the army. d ="
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
A. Q. II. Factions
I'm Agreement
As to Parade
One Organization TO March
and Other to Pray for
u. S. Success

The city's unfriendly sons of St.
Patrick, comprising the Ancient Order
of Hlbernians of New York County On
corporated), Tim Healy's boys, and the
Ancient Order OF Hibernians of Amer
lea and Canada, Roderick J. Kennedv's
lads, have begun, now that spring and
st. Patrick's Day draw on apace, the
usual battle as to which organization
shall parade up the "Avenue" on
March II.
But the world war somehow has
taken the spice from the wrangle. and
the latest communiqu6 reports that the
whole matter has been settled with al
most Bolshevik mildness, and that the
Ancient Order of lIibernians Of Amer
ica and Canada Will be the boys who
pass in review before the Cathedral
this year The Healy organization an.
nounccd last night that it did not even
intend to march.
Last year it was the A. o. H. Inc. J
that was victor in the tussle, but Ju-
piter Pluvius horned in on q perfectly
Irish holiday and spoiled everytbinp
by sending down young flood that
washed away the parade entirely.
This year the a. o. H. Gnco deter
mined to try again, and filed an appli-
cation for a parade license on Januar,
II. This was returned to them as being
too early for consideration. On Feb
ruary 10 they tried again, only to learn
that Mr.. Kennedy had stolen a march
on them and had the precious permit
ALREADY IN his possession
Last night The Hesly organization
met IN conc'ave and resolved to aban-
den any intention of parading. It was
resolved further however, that the
great Irish holiday should be observed
by every member of the a. O. II. Grc :
by attending services in the members,
own churches, and there OFFERING
prayers for the success Of our ARM
and navy. amy
The meeting also reiterated "jts mn
conditional and unqualified LOYALTY ard
alleglance to our President and our
country" "i
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
State Food Crops Loom Big,
But Milk Famine Is Predicted
Wheat and Corn Production Increased Despite Loss o
Help, but Dairy Farms Show De
cline Says Report

takers found 1,262 900 cows in the state
1000 less than last year.
"This tells part of the story" says
the report, "but 274.000 heifer calves 8
year ago against 100000 now tells the
rest.
"New York is at the peak of hci
milk production" the report adds
Every pound of milk, butter anc
cheese that is sold at loss hastens
the day, already in sight when milk
and milk products will not be produced
In sufficient quantities to meet the
needs of our people,
Apart from the labor shortage and
the depressing dairy outlook. the cen
sus director finds the situation salts
factory.
There is sufficient quantity of most
farm seeds. an excess of horses and
plenty of farm machinery. But Pro
fessor Babcock says the distribution is
bad as regards seed and livestock
County sales lists are being published
by the food commission for distribution
through farm bureaus These sales
lists include both feed and livestock
offerings.
"Of horses" the report states. "there
is an excess of 10000. Fewer colts arc
being raised, however, and Of breeding
ewes 1900 more arc wanted than are
for sale
the census takers found $500 milk
ing machines on the dairy farms. Be-
sides, there are 900 tractors and 26,-
900 manure spreadcrs.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
Farm Bureaus Head
Seeks Governorship
Especial Correspondence

SYRACUSE, Feb. 24.--Silas L. Striv-
ings, of CASTLE, head of the Federation
of Farm Bureaus and president of the
New York Federation Of Agriculture,
organized here last week. Will be can
didate for the Republican nomination
for Governor this year.
News of his intention to attempt the
capitalization Of his friendship with
the upstate agricultural element in the
fall primaries Or party convention
leaked out simultaneously to-day from
two sources-one Of them here and the
other in New York. The plan to boom
him for the nomination has been care
fully guarded since the federation con-
ference Wednesday, and has even been
concealed under we'll planted hints Of
"a new agrarian party"
Back OF his candidacy, according to
one of the men who helped to put him
at the head Of the Farmers Federation,
will be the solid support Of the farm
bureaus OF the state, the State Grange
and the influence Of several large So
cietics, such as the Dairymens League
and State Horticultural Society. John
j. Dillon, who was legislated out of
Office as Commissioner of the Farms
and Markets Council. is slated to man
age the Strivings boom.
Strivngs, who was little known here
until his connection with the Farm Bu-
reaus brought him into prominence, is
wealthy farmer, with an estate in
Wyoming County. His adventures in
politics have been frequent, but usually
unsuccessful. and his interest in politi-
cal affairs dates back for more than a
decade.
-Four years ago he was Progressive
candidate for Representative in Con-
gress from the 39th District, which in
cludes the counties Of Wyoming, Or
leans, Genesec. Livingston and part of
Monroe. He was defeated by Henry G
Danforth, of Rochester. who had the
backing of the Aldridge Republican ma
chine in Monroe County.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
Ossining May Stay Village
$8Oo,o00 Debt Hampers Plan
to Abolish Government

OSSlNlNG, N. Y, Feb. 24.-This
village is to-day reconsidcring its pro-
posed plan of voting the village gov
ernment out of existence at the meet
ing set for TOMORROW, following the
discovery of a disconcerting clause in
the state law.
The clause provides that if the vii.
lage government is voted out of exisr-
eEce: the bonded debt must be paid
sodI Ihe bonded debt of Ossning is
Ssoo'ooo. 70 satisfy this the town hall.
water works, the street paving tht
sewer system ana the jail would ali
have to be sold at auction and a tax
ievled on property owners besides.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
ADVERTISEMENT
NOTICE TO ALL ICE MANUFACTURERS
AND DEALERS

pursuant the Laws Of the State of New York pro.
wdd Chapter the laws of 1918 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO
ALL CONCERNED that the manufacture and sale Of artificial pro.
hted and March 1918 the City Of New York on Lone
Island and the bordering the Hudson River IN
ung Albany and Rensselaer, No person. partnership o,
corporation shall engage the business Of manu selling deliver
ing artificial any Of than million inhabitants after
March 1918 and before February 1919 before first obtaining license
do be issued by the Ice Comptroller the form prescribed HIM
This given therefore, all persons order that
they make appca.on writing the Ice Comptroller Office
Room 1873. l20 Broadway Such applications by
the undersigned.
B. B. ODELL, Ice Comptroller.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
Meningitis Carriers Found

Fourteen men, said to be Carriers -
of spinal meningitis, we're brought
yesterday from Camp Merritt, at Tena-
fly, to Base Hospital No. ], Gunhill
Road and Bainbridge Avenue, for treat
ment.
These carriers are not themselves af-
fected by the disease, but have the
germs in their own bodies and are dam
eerous through their tendency to COM
municate chem to others.
There are now about $50 patients in
the hospital. Forty per cent of these
are suffering from tuberculosis. The
men arc from camps and cantonments
sent here for treatment.
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25

from a moderate planting of perish
able vegetables for immediate use, the
substantial part of such gardens should
be devoted to potatoes and beans. These
two commodities can be raised in prac-
tlcally all sections of the United States,
are of the utmost value from a food
point Of view and have the great ad-
vantage that they can be preserved in
the household without artificial treat
ment."
New-York tribune., 1918-02-25
Farms to Use
Workers From
Non-Essentials
Many Industries Will Help
Overcome the Labor
Shortage
Tractors to Play
Important Part
Secretary Houston Takes
Steps to Provide the
Needed Help
lStaf Correspondence

NIASHINGTON. Feb. 2l-Not
" counting Congress, there are
two food administrations Mr..
Hoover supcrvises consumption and its
satellites of price and distribution.
The Department of Agriculture is
charged with looking after production.
The Lever law thus distributed the au-
thority and the respons Utility. The
chief difficulty in attaining maximum
production of foods this year will be
encountered in the question of the la
Dor supply, and that is giving Secrc-
tary Houston and his aids much con-
Germ.
They are seeking to approximate a
solution of the problem by two lines of
action. The first is 20 decrease the de-
mand for what might be called mobile
farm labor and the second is to divert
rs much other labor as the country is
capable of sparing to the farm. More
farm work IS to be done than ever be-
fore, and yet labor conditions are alb
normal. SO far the army has called to
the colors a negligible number of farm
ers and farm laborers, something like
IL per cent