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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-07
Turned From Friend.

The revolving floor In one OF the
dancing caharrtS mystifi"d two young
liCutcnnnts just back from France and
evidently strangers in New York. They
were ushered To II table on the revolv-
Ing floor shortly aftrrwnrd one Of the
soldiers went 10 the telephone booth
emerging about ten minutes Inter. he
looked around In dazcd fashion. and
made several starts for the spot where
~ had apparently left his companion,
but couldn't seem 70 find him. Say.
there" he huSkily remarked 10 the
head waiter. Lend me one of your
hoy scouts to help me find my chow
table. Will your" whats the trou-
hle?" inquired the headwnlter solicit
Dusty. Il left m friend ut n table over
yondcr by the post" answered the be-
wildcred soldier. land now he's disap-
peared" As there were n number OF
men In uniform present the head wait
or suggested that the friend he PACED.
"That's the idea" eagerly responded
the soldier. Ellis names Kennedy"
And In short time the messmatas
were reunited. Then the existence Of
the revolving floor was briefly explain
ed 20 them. New York Sun.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-07
MAY Be TRUTH IN LEGEND
Investia cation OF ENCHANTED Table"
In New Mexico Seems to Bear Out
Story Long Believed.

An Isolated butte rising out Of n vast
plain In the vast Southwest fiat
topped hill 40 feet high and with
Sides So nearly vertical that for many
centuries II was supposed To be hope
IcsSly cllmb.proof Is one OF the most
Interesting of the natural wonders or
this part ~ the United States.
Many attempts 10 climb the EN-
chantrd Table" or "Mesa Encantnda."
rs the first Spanish settlers called 1t,
have been mnde, but Indian supcrsti-
ton has attributed their failure lnrge-
~ to u supernatural influence that
balkrd the ascent. Hence the name
"Enchantrd."
According 10 the Indian legend. the
mesa. which Is three miles northeast
Of the wcll.known Acoma pueblo, In
New Mexico, was very anclcntly the
site Of prehistoric village. a fright
tul storm carried away pnrt Of the
rock md with II the rocky staircase
which offered the only pnth OF access
"a the summit.
As II result. the people In the village
were cut on from the plain below.
They could not climb down; no help
could reach them, and they starved To
death. The only survivors were few
who by chance were absent from the
mesa top nj the time OF the disaster.
From them. II Is explained. are sprung
The present-dny inhabitants Of the pu'
,hlO of AComa.
But science. while disposed to be
lncredulous Of things improved. Is NJ
the same time inclined to investign-
tion. Hence an expedition which the
government hurcnu Of ethnology sent
out 10 climb the Mesa Encnniada. The
pnrty. after almost Incredible efforts.
arrived upon the top.
What they expected Ia find was
nothing. But. 10 their surprise, they
discovered. on the summit Of the mesa,
plain and unmistaknblc evidences OF
ancient occupancy, such ns ruined
walls. and what they saw there af-
for,icd n measurable confirmation OF
the Indian legend.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-07
Yen. II lakes Practice.

For the forty-fifth time In IL months
she stood at the bridal altar and re-
peated the solemn words that linked
her soul forever with that Of the hand
some man by her side. As the minister
held up his hand signaling for the slow
traffic to come forward and kiss the
bride. the handsome man leaned over
10 press the first kiss on her ruby
rouged lips.
As he did so, his foot caught in her
train aud threw him on the track
"Whattel. ya big boob" came an
encouraging voice from mrgaphone
on the side lines as the purrlng OF the
camera ceased "Now we'll hnye to
make that again. You've spoiled 500
feet OF perfectly good fim."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-07
Il Still Held Good.

George AIDE was talking about the
high cost Of living at Palm Beach. He
said:
while n Palm Beach barber was
shaving me one day, asked him II
he knew the significance of the reG
and white striped pol. outside his
shop.
81 do. sir the barber answered.
That pole dates from the days when
BARRIERS were also surgeons. II means
thnt the barber bleeds his customers.
$50 saying. the man handed me a
check for 6j cents.
"'Well well" said I. 'SIxty-tive
cents for shave. eh7 Whatever you
do, my friend. don't take down your
pole"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-07
Individual Cups for Cows.

The Jersey herd Of Ralph Ballou Is
now provided with individual drinking
bowls. Each stall Is connected with
the water system and hns an automat.
ic bowl about ten inches In diameter
and six inches deep. When the COW
sticks her nose In the bowl 10 drink
she turns the water on. and as the
bowl Ais she raises her head and cuts
the water on This method avoids hav.
ing to all the trough or breaking Ice
Tor the cows when II Is cold.--Monroe
County Appeal.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-07
Mo End 10 That.

~ thought more than year ago
they agreed not to quarrel any more"
$50 they did hn. they've been wran-
Cling about the peace terms ever
since"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-07
Defining an Impression.

$50 you're on the water wagon at
laI?"
"Nothing so limited" replied Uncle
Bill Bot'lctop. "Water has become ~
predominant vheI rever | look that |
feel more as II were on steam
bont,"
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-07
Soma Gardenrr.

"tIusbagd very fond ~ his garden?"
VERY. He's even hired a man to
cEn" orsr u week 20 keep II weeded."
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1919-06-07
WORLDS NEWS IN
CONDENSED FORM
wARsAw-Americsns and British

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and British
sent into East Galicia 10 Investigate
charges Of atrocities inflicted by the
UkralnianS on the Poles, report mer
and women whipped to death under
the knOut
Ell PASo.-A meeting Of all the rev
dictionary leaders OF Mexico was hello
AZ the camp of General Carrcra in III,
state OF Nuevo Leon TO unite under
Gen. Felipe Angeles. proclaimed pro
ylsional president for campaigr
against CarranZa
MISUNDERSTANDING Of the Nil
waukee Journal by air 10 Oshkosh was
announced
acknowledgement Great 6ri
tain impressive services were held f,l
the American dead who ARE buried
there. Flags and wreaths were placed
on l,lG2 graves. Ambassador Davi:
and many prominent person. PARTED
pated in the exercises.
NASHViLlE.-AllT ennes ee show
cred honors on Sergt Alvi''c. York
as the 4 viiual I ro OF the
war" reat Of ~ journey,
whore his tied htr boy.
NEW YC .vation Arnny's
home seryi with contri.
buttons frq ountry $1,000.
100 beyOn MO marx
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-07-19
''-''''''''''''.
President of Police Jury.
Attest:
Clerk of Poiiees .Ir,ru

Of OIfNO JUIN
The said bonds, when prepared
shall be presented TO the Secretary
of State for Registration and shall
have printed thereon a certificate
in the following words:
This bond secured by a tax,
registered on this ~.............day of
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-07-19
ACADIA AND VERMILION
ADDED TO TERRITORY
OF INSPECTOR MIDKIFF.

! Federal Tick Inspector H. X
! Midkitr has recently had two
more parishes added 10 the terri,
tory over which he has SuperviS-
ion by the Department. They are
The parishes Of Acadia and Yer
million. lie was heretofore in
Icharge Of tick eradication in the
parishes Of Jefferson Davis and
Allen.
The Finest Peaches.
On display in The Journal win
dow early in The week were q
sample Of some large peaches pro.
duced by f. B. McNIilIin. Those
who viewed them realize that no
better fruit was ever produced in
the best peach growing sections
of these United States.
There is but one handicap TO
the peach industry in this section
and that is the fact that The trees
do not live long. This can be
overcome by frequent planting.
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assure the completion of the pro-
ject. Any sum from one dollar
up will be welcomed. Do not
hold back because you are moi
able TO make large donation.
Remember, dear reader, thatthe
launching Of this project is in re-
aIity the beginning Of a movement
for the community betterment.
that will grow by leaps and bou-
nds,
1t is a start in the right direc-
lion. Don't stand back waiting
for the other fellow.
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Jennings, La, July 3, 1919.

Jennings, Id, July ~ 1917
The Police Jury of the Parish
of Jefferson Davis, State of Loui-
siana, met in regular session at
the Court House in Jennings, La,
on this day at 800 o'clock a. III.
The meeting was called to order
by Hon. J. S. IRENE, President,
and upon roll call the following
members were present:
Arthur Guidry, Ward /.
/ r. NJ. Briggs. Ward 2.
T. S. Walker, Ward 3.
! J. S. IRENE, Ward 4.
A. +. Jones, Ward 6.
! Dole Bourgeois, Ward s.
Yves Pitre, Ward 9.
| Messrs. AuSem Marcantel,
Wards. and +. A. ArceneauX,
Ward Z, being absent.
The minutes of the regular Ses-
sion held on June 9Th, 1919 and
The continued session held on
June 10th were read and approved
in open session.
Clarence Quick submitted an
application TO the Police Jury for
a permit to operate a service car:
WhereupOn Mr.. Jones moved that
the application be received and
that a permit be ordered issued
upon the applicant furnishing |
bond and otherwise complying
with the requirements of law.
The motion was seconded by
MIR. Pitre and upon being put was
carried.
The matter of more satisfactory
for the manage
ment of The Mermentau ferry
came up for discussion. Mr.. Bour-
seoiS moved that MessrS. Briggs.
iuidry and Walker be appointed
1 committee of this Police Jury to
meet with the Police Jury af
Acadia Parish with a, view of
'eaching concerted action for the
better management of the ferry. j
The motion was seconded by /
Mr.. Jones and upon being put was {
Il
The hour having arrived for the {
'ollce Jury to open. the ballot i
'oXes and canvass the returns of !
he special election held in the va T
Ious wards on July 1st, 1919, this
ody proceeded to open the ballot t
oXes, count the ballots, examine O
nj canvass the returns. After a
uly opening the ballot boxes. G
bunting the ballots and canvass
Is the returns, the Police Jury Il
len issued the PRONUNCIATION of O
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-07-19
OFFICIAL MINUTES OF JEFFERSON
DAVIS PARISH POLICE Npv
the said election as foI,o,,
PRONUNCIATION of Flo Tvs:

Tie p sa1n election as follows:
| PRONUNCIATION IL. of Election.
Ward |,
State of Louisiana.
Parish of Jefferson Davis
BE IT KNOWN, that tSe r.,
Jury Of +, the Parish Of .Ief fole
Davis, State of Louisiana heIsN
under and by virtue Of h a''lNs
t inc conferred upon it b,s a. az
did meet at the hour of n MY Ia
clock a. m. this The 3rd " dar .,
}, A: D, 1919, in the of 4ay d
the e. Police Jury of the p s,St d
Jefferson Davis, in The I Gnn .
House of the Parish of ,Ielr sSad
DAVIS III Jennings, Louisiana s ~s
in open session did proceed i ia y
Presen &c, Of B; H. SingIetsrvT %, %,
John I. Hood and |, I n, AID
lawful witnesses, and such D "tS.s
persons as desired to be Ure s'ls'
10 open the ballot boxes, e ro%uI
and count The ballots in nnmL l'F
and amount, and examine
canvass the returns of the Sna aug
Election heId on the LIST day. av'' :,
July, A. d. 1919, called by r n"s o.
lion of the Police Jury of the I pal
,sh of Jefferson Davis, STATE at II
Louisiana, passed and adopted o u
the lst day of May. A. D. 1919 f ~
The purpose of Submjttinn W. ~
proposition hereinafter SET for rs
to the property taxpayers ou Usa
fled to vote of Ward Numba, ,
One -, Jefferson Davis Pari,S
49, ",'" Ne,Ule Police jury
Of the Parish of Jefferson Davis
State of Louisiana, do find tha,
he total number of votes cast fo,
and against the said propositioa
submitted and the total asspseod
valuation voted for and &C.,;
'aid proposition were as follou,
O-wit:
Cd a proposition to lew and
impose a special tax of three "a
nils on the dollar for a period
u five CD wears beginning with
he year 1919 for the purpose Of
and maintaining dirt
Dads and bridges in Ward Nnm,
er One CD of Jefferson Davis
'ariSh, Louisiana.
Total number of votes cast in
ne said Ward Number One N
t Jefferson Davis Parish Louis.
ma, for said proposition, Nine
y.
Total number of votes cast in
he said Ward Number One q
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louis.
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| Both principal and interest O
SAID bonds shall be made payabl,
IN lawful money of the United
States of America, at the Mecban
les & Metals National Bank in the
City of New York, N. Y.
Section 2. Said Bonds and cou.
pens : n shall be in substantially the
following form, respectfully, to.
wit:
United States of America
State of Louisiana.
Pelican Road District Number
One CD of
Jefferson Davis Parish.
Road District Bond Series "A",
Nv ,,,i: $1,000
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE
PRESENTS,that the Pelican Road
District Number One CD of lief
ierson Davis Parish, in the State
OF Louisiana, acknowledges itself
TO be Indebted, and for value, re-
celVed hereby promises to.pay to
inc bearer the sum of One Thous-
and q Dollars (S1OOOOO) on the
lirst day of March, A. D. ID.
together with the interest thereon
from the date hereof until paid at
the rate of five per centum 6 Der
cent? per annum, payable semi
annually on the first day of Sep
tember and March of each year.
upon presentation and surrender
OF the interest coupons hereto at
tached as they severally become
due; both principal and. interest
payable in lawful money of the
United States of America, at the
Mechanics & Metals National
Bank in the City of New York,
Y. Y.
s ASoip 10 olle vi a series OF |
bonds of like date and tenor, ex-|
'ept maturity, issued for the pur-
pose OF constructing permanent
public roads and bridges in the
'eilcan Road District Number
)ne CD of Jefferson Davis Par
sh. Louisiana, title to all of
Which shall vest in the public,
pursuant to and in strict conform
y with Article 2S1 of the Consti-
ition OF Louisiana, and the stat
les and laws carrying the same
1to effect, and is authorized and
pproved by the vote of maiori-
7 III number and amount of the
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-07-19
THE RICE BELT JOURNAL
Weekly
Entered at the Postoffice, Welsh,
Ia, as Second Glass Mater.
p II. w. HOWARD
Editor and Publisher
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

TO the People of the Parish of
Jefferson Davis:
hereby announce as a candi-
date for Representative of the
Parish of Jefferson Davis to the
Legislature of the State of Louisi-
ana, subject to the action of The
Democratic primary, and assure
YOU, if elected, that will endeav-
or,tO 'pfeform the duties incumb
cnt upon me faithfully and impair
Tally, and to the best of my
kn9Wle8e and ability.
J. H. &HEINEN
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-,~ JOHN w. ARMSTRONG,
e..~ Mayor.
Attest:
F. G: SEWARD, Clerk.
Yeas; E. H. Boiling, C. F. Jeter,
0. J. Toups, R. F. Weichert.
Nays: None. ~.
Absent; S. 0. Scoggins.
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Be a Sport.

There has been SO many nice
things said in favor of The swim
ing pool proposed by the Journal
and so few contributions annou-
need that we are forced to The con-
cluSion that people do moi under
stand the method. of offering con-
tributiOnS. - s. <5a.
It is,yery simple Alfyou have
TO do is t6. write your name on a
slip of paper, with the amount
you will give opposite, and bring
or send it to the Rice Belt Journal.
No money will be accepted till
sufficient has been subscribed to
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ORDINANCE No. 1873.

AN ORDINANCE providing fo
r the issuing of Road Bonds of tn
Pelican Road District No. One, |
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana
in the amount of One Hundret
Fifty Thousand Dollars $3.50
, OOO.OO.)
Whereas, al an election duly
and legally called and held fol
that purpose on the 10th day Of
September, 1918, a majority botf
in number and amount of the
property taxpayers qualified tc
vote under the constitution and
laws of Louisiana, voted in favor
of the proposition to incur debt
and issue negotiable bonds of the
Pelican Road District Number
One CD, Jefferson Davis Parish,
Louisiana, to the amount of One
Hundred Fifty Thousand and no.
100 Dollars ($l50,OO0.O0) TO run
for a period of twenty years, bear
ing interest at The rate of five per
centum CD per annum, payable
Semi-annualIy, for the purpose of
constructing permanent public
roads and bridges in the said Peli-
can Road District Number One
90, Jefferson Davis Parish, Loui-
siana, title TO which shall vest in
the public, and d"
Whereas, the results of said
election have been duly canvass
ed and promulgated as provided
by law and the said bonds have
been duly sold and awarded to
the Whitney Central Trust & Saw
lnSS Bank, and the Commercial
Trust & Savings Bank, of New Or
leans, Louisiana, at a price in ex-
cess of the par value thereof,
Now Therefore, Be 1t Resolved |
and Ordained by the Police Jury |
Of, the Parish of Jefferson Davis,
Louisiana:
Section 1. That for the purpose
Of constructing permanent public
'oadS and bridges in the Pelican
Road District Number One Cd of
Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.
title to which shall vest in the
public, there shall be and there
ire hereby ordered and directed
o be issued negotiable coupon
'ondS of the Pelican Road Dist
let Number One CD of Jefferson
Davis Parish, Louisiana, in the ,
9gregate amount of One Humid !
ed Fifty Thousand and no-1OO
Dollars ($150,OO0.0O); said bonds
hall be known and designated as :
Road District Bonds Series a.: -.
hall be of the denomination of :,
Inc Thousand DolIars( S1,0OO.OO) !,
ach. numbered one Cd to one l
undred and fifty $500, inclusive,
hall be dated March LIST, 1919,
hall bear interest, evidenced by q
Oupons, at the rate of five per
'ntum 60 per annum, payable
on the first day of
eptember and March in each 81
ear, and shall mature and be- o
'me payable as follows: h
md N,Irnbor Aot AF., =,
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,roperty tax payers qualified to

property tax payers qualified to
vote thereon, voting at special
election duly and legally called
and held in said Pelican Road
district Number One Cd as pro-
vided by the Constitution and
laws of the State of Louisiana,
and ordinances and proceedings
duly passed and adopted by the
Police Jury of said Parish Of JEFF
lferSOn Davis, Louisiana.
II is hereby certified and recit-
ed, that all conditions, acts and
things required by the ConStitu-
ton and laws of Louisiana, to en-
isl, happen or be performed, pre-
cedent to and in the issuing of
this bond, have existed, happened
and been performed in regular
and due form and manner, and
that the total indebtedness of said
Pelican Road District Number
One Cd, including this bond, does
not exceed any constitutional or
statutory limitation. For the
prompt payment Of the principal
and interest of this bond when
due, the full faith, credit and re-
sources of the said Pelican Road
District Number One CD of JEFF
ferSon Davis Parish, are hereby |
irrevocably pledged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said !
Pelican Road District Number
One CD of Jefferson Davis Parish
State of Louisiana, has caused
this bond to be signed by the
President of the Police Jury of
said Parish of Jefferson Davis and
atteSted by the Clerk thereof and
he corporate seal of The said Par
ssh to be hereunto affixed and has
'auSed the annexed interest cou-
oOns to be executed with the fac ,
smile signature of said President
md Clerk and this bond to be dat {
ID the first day of March, A. d. /
49,, . ~. {
4,
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Secretary of State of Louisiana,
with certificate that shall be seal
ed with the Great Seal of Louisi
ana.
Section 3. That the said Presi
dent and Clerk of the Police Jur,
be and they are hereby authoriz.
ed and directed to execute the
said bonds for and on behalf OF
the Pelican Road District Number
One CD of the Parish of Jefferson
Davis, State of Louisiana, and
cause the coupons thereto attach.
ed, to be executed with their
autographed facsimile signatures
and upon the expiration of sixty
days from the PRONUNCIATION of
the results of the election of Sep-
TENDER 10th, o'191S, they shall
cause the said. bonds to be regis
tered in the office of the Secretary
OF State and said bonds shall then
be delivered to the Whitney Cen
tral Trust d Savings Bank and the
commercial Trus t & Savings
Bank upon payment of the pur-
chase price thereof. a.n:
Section 4. That there, shall he
and there is hereby directed to be
levied in each year while said
bonds are outstanding and .un-
PAID, a tax on all the taxable prop
erty in the Pelican Road District
Number One(1)of jefferson Davis
Parish, Louisiana,suff to nav
the interest as it becomes due and
the principal of said bonds fall
ing due each year and the pro-
ceeds of said tax so directed to he
levied, shall be sacredly devoted
and pledged to the said interest
and principal as the same shall
become due; and without further
action or proceeding of this board
Inc proper officer or officers Of
Inc Parish of Jefferson Davis are
hereby authorized and directed, |
beginning with the year 1919. TO !
include and Impose in the annual
evy of taxes and to extend upon
he tax rolls against all taxable
in the Pelican Road
district Number One CD of ,Jef-
.erson Davis Parish, Louisiana
sum sufficient to pay the inter,
st and principal on the said
'onds becoming due the ensuing
ear.
Section 5. That all resolutions
nd ordinances, or parts thereof
n conflict herewith be and the
anne are hereby repealed and this
'rd IL shall take effect i'm
1ediately upon its passage.
Adopted and approved this
9th day of May, A. D. 1919.
j. S. IRENE.
. President of Police Jury.
JOHN T. HOOD,
Clerk of Police Jury.
All seasonable fruits at Mar !
''seet I y
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Mrs. Burns' Letter

Here is a letter that is certain
TO prove of interest to the people
In this vicinity, as cases of this
sort occur in almost every neigh
borhOod. and people should know
what to do in like circumstances :
Savannah, Mo-, Oct. IL, 1915.
i used a bottle of Chamber
tain'SsColic and Diarrhea Rene
dy about nine years ago and it
cured me of flux (dysentery). /
had another attack of the same
complaint some three or four
years ago and a few doses of this
remedy cured me. have recon-
menede Chamberlain's Collie and
Dlarrhea Remedy to dozens Of
people since | first used it." Adv
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President of Police Jury.
Attest:
......,:"..4. !, .tA + . t.. a..
naClerk ofPolice Jury.
FORM OF COUPON)
M t.0. M

On the first day of September,
CAlarch), 49,, the Pelican Road
District Number One Cd of JEFF
ferSOn Davis Parish, Louisiana,
promises to pay to bearer Twenty
Five and no-1OO Dollars (S25.OO)
at the Mechanics & Metals Nation
al Bank in the City of New York,
N. Y, being six months interest
then due on its Road District
Bond, Series "A", dated March
LIST, 1919, No.........
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Work Of remodeling the resi-
dence of R. Smith is about COM
pleted- When it is finished Mr..
Smith will hav a very comfor-
liable and imposing home,
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All seasonable fruits at Mar.
tins Fruit Exchange.