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The Tomahawk., 1919-10-16
Indians Propose Legal
!: War on ]. S. to Escape
Bonds Of Ward System.
BREACH OF FAITH IN MINNESOTA
:
cAlppeuas Bring IndIetnent Against
Reservation Agencies = Say State
Is Held Back. ~

| Waging of legal war against 8
branch of the United States gov
ernment was determined on at the
closing meeting of the Society vt
American Indians in Minneapolis
October 4th. Five attorneys we're
named to 60 before congress and
demand abolition of the Indian
bureau. Resolutions to this effect
were passed. unanimously BY the
$50 delegates present
To the general charges of in.
efficiency and exploiting the res
erva.ion Indians, the convention
added a specific indictment based
on the experience of the Miuneso-
ta Chippewas. The government
is accused of failing to keep faith
under its agreement of January
H., 1889, vixen by the Nelson act,
the Indians ceded to the United
States all, their lands on 10 reser-
vations in Minnesota, except
enough for allotments on the Red
Lake and White Earth reserva-
tions. -. ~. ~. T.. -I:s5=~.
Phe resolutions adopted cite
this agreement, under which the
government was to sell the ceded
land 1t $1.25 an acre, and place
this and the proceeds Of ar timber
sales in = fund bearing interest for
50 years, three-fourths of the in
terest to be paid annually to the
Indians and one-fOurth to maintain
Indian schools. In violation of
the agreement, the Indians charge:
No allotments have been made
from the 500. 900 acres in Red
Lake reservation. =
Timber on the ceded lands has
been set apart as forest reserves
without compensating the Indians
for it, including 200, 900 acres in
Cass, Beltrami and ltasca counties,
and . large reserve an the Red
Lake reservation in Beltrami and
Clear water counties.
The Leech Lake, Fond du Lac
and Grand Portage reservations,
though ceded under the Nelson
act, are still occupied and main
tained as reservations.
Heavy appropriations from the
Indian trust funds have been made
for 80 years to maintain six
agencies among the Chippewss.
on the assumption that the $4,000
Indians are Incompetent and in
capable of managing their own
affairs y while 80 per cent are as
capable of manaeingt their property
- the white r,eople of Minnesota.
Agents and employees have KEEP,
Ilncratiys employment for them.
/ Lives 81 preventing development,
If ! large part Of Minnesota, pre-.
venting extension of the states
public school system 70 the Indians,
have used SIS, 900 . year in main
tanning boarding Schools" con.
tnry to the agreement, have pre-.
vented establishment Of new towns,
and ''have held practically the en-
tire membership Of the Chippews
tribe IN . state Of bondage"
The resolutions were supported
in fiery addresses attacking The
Indian bureau as . cause Of sta&oa
ton aud degradation among In
dians on reservations all over the
country. Full rights of citizen
chip, it was held, should be ex
| teoded to the Indians.
Scenes their ancestors took par,
| in were reproduced in the form ol
10 pageant, Conspiracy Of Pom
tiac," By 50 Indians at tie Audi
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29

bort owners and others should send for the war
Memorial Number" of our periodical Ht1Ri DO
INGS. published January IS. 1t tells graphic
story mostly in pictures, of this compsnys aotU-
ties during the war and viii prove valuable souVe-
mir to those Interested in the big part played by the
automobile indusuJ in the great conflict yours
for the asking.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29
GO TO CHURCH H =, ,ovDn,
W DON'T BE A STACKER!

The war is over, business is get
,.,a hack to normal, and why
s sho,,Id not the church be on the
s,, too? Shoulder your spirit
I DoJ' pun, clothe yourself with the
a u.,,boie ar1nor of God" and join
the Lords army. ;.
II Everybody is most cordially in
nod to attend services at the
pn,r , church next Sunday
md every Sunday thereafter.
IT IO:OO-BibIe School.
II .OO-Regular morning wor-
,bjp; subject: Fully Equipped
S0O-Evening devotion; sub
iect; "A Fools Awakening"
There will be special music at
hoib services, and you are urged
r. come and bring your friends.
Tyou have no church home, why
nj pull the latch string of the
PRESBYTERIAN church; it is on the
outside and a hearty welcome a.
waits YOU on the inside.
Remember the clock will be
nrned back and all services will
begin as scheduled by clock time
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29
GENERAL PERSHING'S
VISIT TO COETQUIDANY

From THE Salvo." official or
gan of the Washington Artillery,
published at Camp Coetquidan,
France, a copy of which Mr.. r.
Smith frequently receives from
hi son, Louis, the following, rela-
tive to General Pershing and his
inspection of the troop:
1.-THE Commander in Chief has
been to camp. On the 18th of
Feb. the 14lSt +. A. passed in re-
/ view before the much honored
gentleman and soldier who so
typifies the military institutions
and the ideals Of the United
States. The RECOMMENDATION in
spection by 1t. Col. GueTre had
but paved the way for the visit of
GenI. John J. Pershing which
everyone awaited with keen in
tereSt."
with simplicity and prompt
ness General Pershing conducted
the inspection and having found
everybody ready and fit, proceed
ed after review to tell the officers
and sergeants gathered around
him of his satisfaction and ap'
probation. Further General Per
shing expressed the thought thai
whilst none of the units present
had been in the front lines, We
their readiness and fitness to obey
the word of command which
would have made them active
participants in the combat for thu
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29
REPORT OF THE
COMMITTEE ON
FINDINGS
At the Reconstruction Confer
ence Held in Alexandria
March 1920.

Following is a report Of The
committee on findings and reSo-
Iutions of the reconstruction con-
ference held in Alexandria March
18th to Goth:
The conference was attended
by ministers and laymen from all
over the country, its purpose be-
ing the planning of effort for The
welfare of the returning service
men. The delegates from Welsh
were Rev. r. L. Weldon and r. S.
Greer.
REPORT.
We your committee appointed
upon findings and resolutions,
respectfully report as follows:
We find that it is a conclusion
of this conference that the public
should consider the returning ser
/ vice man not as separate from the
community nor as an individual
/ to be won but as a community
asset to be utilized. That such
returning service man upon his
return home should be heartily
welcomed in his community and
should be extended every oppor-
tunity: moral, educational and
financial, to become self-suport-
ing. seIf-respecting citizen.
M THAT in order to extend this AID
and make an asset of him thai
these men should be Immediately
registered and that the aid of the
different welfare organizations
clubs and associations through
out the state; social, industrial
and agricultural, be enlisted tt
provide positions and encourage
1.-THE social, educational and finan
I ciaI advancement of these men.
II is further found to be thu
conclusion of the conference tina
all religious organizations SHOULD
at once set about the matter OF at
tracing these men into partici
patton in religious work and t.
provide means and enlist his in
terest in his own spiritual need
and those of his associates.
: 1t is further found that tn
schools should be open at a!
times for the further education
and advancement of these me
and that parish and city schoC
boards and police juries and cit
administrations should be urge
to provide in every school dis
ricl throughout the state ado
quate facilities for the teachir
of these men in order that the
may become better citizens. |
this connection it is urged. an
recommended that night schoo
be established at central point
where none now exist, and IT,;
financial aid be extended tlo'
already established to the en-
that the laboring man may nay
an opportunity for further ed'
cation.
1t is the further conviction
the conference that wholeson
and moderate athletics and spor
are for the upbuilding OF Il
physical, moral and spiritual nls
and it is our belief that certa
amount Of entertainment @!
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29

and people of the city of Alex
andria and by the hotel manage
ment and employees and by the
press of this city and the state of
Louisiana, therefore be it reSOlv-
ed that these findings be adopted
as the conclusions of this confer
ence and as its recommendations
and that we extend to the officers
and the people of the city of Alex
andria and to the management
and employees of the Hotel Bent
ley our SincereSt thanks and that
we also thank the newspapers of
the city of Alexandria and of the
state at large for the fair and
liberal manner in which the pro-
ceedingS of this institute have
been published and that we thank
| the Young Mems Christian AS
sociation for financing and max
ing this institute possible and be
! it further resolved that a copy of
these resolutions and findings be
published in the public press OF
The state and that a copy be for,
warded to the school boards OF
the parishes and cities in the
state and also to the police juries
of the state and that the same be
called to the attention of the diff
ferent church denominations anC
of The different clubs and aSSocla
TOMS throughout The state.
Respectfully submitted,
R. j. Pirkey, Chm.
J. w. Baker.
w. A. Anderson.
+. l.. Guthrie.
Philip Deschner.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29
CENTENARY RALLY
Southern District
Gulf Conference, Methodist Episcopal Church
WELSH LOUISIANA,
April 1st and 2nd, 1919.

WELSH LOUISIANA,
April lst and md 1919
First Day-April LIST
500 p. m.-MuSic and DevotionS ~-~~~--~~~~~~
Led by Rev A. NJ Wynne, Kinder, La.
$50 p. m-AdClreSS~~-~The Centenary and nterceSSon
Rev. w. R. Newton, Iowa, La
500 D. m-NIusic Special
Solo, Miss Olive Scoggns.
900 p. m-Address~~~~~C Centenary and Life Service
Rev. Arthur ]. Price Pres. Port Arthur College
Port Arthur, Texas
Second Day-April End.
$50 a. m.-Devoons ~~~~~.~~~-~~
Led by Rev. G. A. Seed Ebenezcr La
Short Addresses, Followed by Questions and
Round Table Discussions on The Following
Subjects:
9to am-fhe Centenary and Every Member Canvass
Rev. R. g. Swanson Elton, La.
10 to II a. m.-The Centenary and Evangelism ~~~~~
Rev c. R. Robinson, Port Arthur, Texas
II to IL Centenary and Local Organization -~~~
Rev. H. X. FauIk, jennings La
LUNCH
80 to 200 p. m.--Devoons ~~~~-~~-~~~~~s .~~~~~
Led by Rev. w. b. Hebert Bell City, La.
200 to 230 D. m-Centenary and Christian Stewardship
Rev. R. L. Weldon, Welsh, La
230 to $3.50 D. Centenary and the Sunday School~
Mr.. C. V. Palmer Port Arthur, Texas
$3.50 to 1870 p. m-Centenary and the Minute Man
Rev. j. Howard Gray, Lake Charles, La.
1870 TO 500 D. m.-Centenary and OVerthe-Iop Sunday
Rev. J. A. Carruth, Lake Charles La,
500 p. m-Insprationa Song Service and Special Music
Violin Solo, Miss Moran
Vocal Solo, Mr. Web Harris.
S:45 p. m.-AddreSS "The Whole Church for the Whole
World"
Rev. F. w. 10y, D. d.
Member of the Wichita Area Centenary Council
and District Superintendent
The public is most cordially invited to all these
meetings and to take part in the discussions.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29
Subscription $3.50 Per Annum in Advance

liberties of the world, entitled
them to a large share of the credit
for the early and happy ending OF
the war. He also dwelt on the
fact that the period of service in
the A. f. +. would broaden the
minds of all soldiers and make
them better and more useful cltI-
zenS wehn the time came to dis
band what he termed the best
army the world had ever known.
The SalvO insists that in spite
of the bad weather which is a
chief characteristic of the camp,
some humor is still present. From
the scrap book of 1t. Johnson,
1.-THE Dreams of Corn Beef
Fiend," this cubiSt poem was
Little dog.
r. |. V.
loot, loot
Sausage.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29

wholesome and educational char
acter should be available to every
member of each community
throughout the stale; thai proper
period of pIay-time be establish
ed in the schools of the state and
parks and Fairgrounds be eslab-
liShed in our cities an larger
towns. We also recommend that
all civic and religious oTgmiA-
atoms, clubs and associations adj
vocate spirit of play for the peo-
pie as a whole and that in rural
districts where the moving pic
ture show and like entertain
mentS are not easily accessible,
! that the school boards of The par
iSheS provide he necessary ap-
paratus and adopt a weekly pro-
gram for the rural schools; using
at all times films which carry not
only wholesome entertainment
but educational value and teach
ingS of sanitation and hygiene "a
long the lines of prevention and
cure of diseases. We further
recommend the teaching of music
in schools where possible and
recommend community singing.
AS to the matter of the procur-
ling of positions for the returning
service men, we find that commit
tees should be selected in every
community by the different bust
ness interests, clubs and asSocla-
ito acting together with the
churches to see to it that all OF
these men are provided with em-
pIoyment and urged to accept en-
ployment. II is further the sense
of this conference that Congress
be Immediately memoralized re-
queSting the re-establishment OF
labor bureaus and labor agents
throughout the state. But it is
The further sense of this confer.
ence that the respective com
i, munitieS in The matter OF securing
positions for the returning ser
wise men should rely more upor
, its own committee than upon thu
Federal Labor Bureau.
] 1t is the further finding OF thu
conference.-the ALI matters of
community nature which so tt
= the advancement of communit.
life and for the social and edu
: cational advancement of the com
munity is of a religious natur
q and that the churches of ever,
i denomination should take an &C
y tive part in the advancement o
y the cause of good government
i sanitation and education. To thl
Y end the churches throughout tn
Il state are urged to make thel
j. places of worship, their Sunda
: Schools and Bible Glasses nor
., attractive, instructive and inSpi
y ing as we believe by so dom
y That the absorption of the return
d ing service man into the con
IS lnunity life can be more easil
$, and happily effected and we urt
!, that just as the industrial, ed'
% cational and agricultural int
ii esls shall utilize and make OF u
te returning service men an asse
T. that just so shall the religious 0
CARNATIONS use and utilize nj
If wherever possible.
10 We, your committee, thereto
Is recommend that the above
ne adopted as the findings OF tn
IN conference and as this conferen
in has been extended every courte
a and consideration by the office
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29
NOTICE TO w. O. WIS.

The members of Welsh Camp
No. 176 w. O. w. are especially
urged to attend the next regular
meeting of The camp on the COM
ing Wednesday night. Important
business demands your presence
at the meeting,
Delegates to Head Camp con-
vention should have interesting
report to present TO the camp.
Visiting choppers are very cor
daily invited to attend tae SEES
sion.
Bv Order of the E. &
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29
IT'S A PEACH OF A PICTURE

THE Love Net" starring Madge
Evans and featuring Jack Drum
Ter, which will be shown at the
Auditorium next Thursday night,
April 3rd, is a peach of a picture,
1t is pleasing, interesting, unusu-
al, 1t is the sort of a picture that
everyone enjoys. You will like il
so be sure to see it.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29

There will be an important
meeting of the elders and deaconS
next Sunday afternoon. at 800
O'Clock promptly at the church.
Make it a point to be present for
it is important.
Choir practice every WedneS-
day evening 500 o'clock at the
residence of Mrs. A. T. Jones I'M
til further notice.
+. w. Archibald Bosch,
Pastor.
Methodist Episcopal Chur.,,,.
Sunday, March 80.
10: a. m.-Sunday School.
11:OO-PubIic worship and SER
mon.
300 p. m.-Junior League
Marguerite BOttOrff, leader.
7:OO-Epworth League.
S:O0-EvangeliStic Service.
Good music in all services.
Welcome to the public.
Centenary Rally Tuesday and
Wednesday, See program in this
paper.
r. L. Weldon, Pastor.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29

The town caucus for the selec-
ton of candidates for the offices
of Mayor and Trustees, was held
last night in accordance with the
call of the mayor, but too late for
the result to be announced in this
issue.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29
DELEGATES RETURN
FROM w. o. w. MEETING

Messrs. S. E. Carroll and &. c.
Dumiot, who represented Welsh
Camp, and Mrs. J. NJ. Shoemaker,
representing the Woodmen Circle
we're in Alexandria Wednesday
and Thursday of this week at
tending the annual meeting of the
head camp of Louisiana. They
returned Friday morning report
ing an unusually profitable and
interesting session.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1919-03-29

Official organ of the Pc.
lice Jury of the Parish of
Jefferson Davis and of the
Board of Trustees, of. the
Town of Welsh.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
NO CHANGE NOTED YESTERDAY IN THE
 TELEGRAPH STRIKE
Local Union Will Hold Meet ing This Afternoon and Invites Their Friends
 to Be Present

The second day of the strike of the Western Union operators ended with no new developments locally. Both sides make conflicting claims, the strikers stating that the Western Un- ion Telegraph company is seriously handicapped by the fact that 1S Morse and five automatic operators walked out, when the strike was called Fri day, and the company vigorously claiming that their system is working normally and no appreciable delays are occurring
 There were rumors yesterday to the sent from here yesterday afternoon to relieve the situation in Atlanta. These how ever, have not been confirmed. The situation here in Birmingham among the telephone employs is perfectly nor nal. according to local company of- ficials
 the local union to influence more of the employees of the Western Union to strike, but are obeying local President l. NJ Butschs request not to congre- gate about the offices of the Western Union and give vent to any demonstra- tion or annoy the officials.
 Another meeting of the . T. Il. X. strikers vi be he.l at he court house today ai 2:30 D. ,r 1t is cx- pected that delegates will be sent from the different labor associations in this city. The public is cordially invited to attend
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
YOUNG GIRL HURT IN AUTO ACCIDENT IS
 SOMEWHAT IMPROVED
Driver of Car Stopped and Offered Assistance to Injured Child-Was Driving Slow When Acci-
 dent Occurred

Lora Rose Oliver, the 11-year- old daughter of MT. and Mrs. J. H. Oliver, 316 Fiftyf1fth street, south, who was struck by an automobile and seriously injured Friday night, was reported as being somewhat improved last night
 In a statement made to an Age-Her- aid reporter by a physician who aided in the operation on the child. it was asserted that the driver stopped when the accident happened but that the name of the driver had not been ascer- tained by the relatives of the little girl. No report of the accident was made to police headquarters.
 It has been since learned that the car was driven by Mrs. Joe Praddle of 2615 Pine avenue, south. and that she stopped at the time of the accident and gave her name and address to R. H. Carter, a witness to the accident. MT. Carter states that Mrs. Praddle did not dive away, but gave the information readily and offered any assistance in her power to help the injured child. He further stated that she was driv- ing at slow rate of speed when the accident occurred, statement borne out by other witnesses.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
ANNUAL FLOWER DAY FOR PALESTINE FUND
Mass Meeting at Knesseth Israel-Yebudah Barah
 to Make Address

The sixth annual flower day of the Jewish national fund, fund for Pales- tine development under the auspices of the International Zionist organization will be celebrated in every Jewish com munity in the United States today.
 As in the previous years, Birmingham Zionists are making arrangements for an elaborate celebration. During the day. Zionist volunteers will distribute flowers in the homes of local Jews and will solicit funds for the Jewish national fund.
 This evening at S:30 o'clock mass meeting will be held at the Knesseth Israel synagogue. feature of the evening will be sterescopic views showing the big part Jews played in helping the British army conquer Palestine. In addi- tion to these interesting views there will be an address on the purpose and very promising prospects of the Zion Com monwealth. Inc" The address will be given by Yehudah Barax, Palestenan, son-in-law of the renowned Zionist, Eliezer Ben Yehudah, who, it is said, more than any other man has helped to make Hebrew living tongue in Pales- tine
 MT. Barak is also a brother-in-law of the well known Ittamar Ben Avi, who last year entertained number of audi ences in Birmingham by his enthusiasm for Palestinian future and the Zionist programme.
 No collection of any kind will be taken at the mass meeting. The public is cordi- ally invited
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
FINE PROGRAMMEA AT
 COMMUNITY SING
Soprano Solo Feature of the Concert at Capitol
 Park Today

With clear weather promised for today a record breaking crowd may be expected at the community sing in Wilson (CapitoD park this afternoon.
 Ed F. Shumway, the community direc- tor, recently installed, is master in his line. He has had wide experience in war camp community service, is full of en- thusiasm and is tireless in his efforts in bringing out the chorus, that is to say, everybody who occupies seats in the amphitheatre.
 A feature of the afternoon will be so- prano solo by Mrs. Mary Cook Cowhero' with violin obligato by MT. Klenk.
 The Community band, under the baton Of H. H. Turner, will perform several fine numbers. The sing begins promptly at o'clock.
 The programme is as follows:
 l. March, "The Southerner" (Alexander). band.
 g. America" everybody.
 B. lover Here" everybody
 f. Overture, Macbeth" CVerdD, band.
 5. "Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning." everybody.
 G. Community sing collection, everybody.
 T. Phantasy, A Fancy Tale" Oalby). band
 s. (a) 'Till We Meet Again." every body; (b) "Mr. Zipp," everybody.
 g. Soprano solo, Angels Serenade," Mrs. Mary Cook Cowherd; violin obligato. c. R. Klenk; Miss Minnie McNeil at the piano.
 10. Selection, Popular Melodies" (Fieso. band.
 Il. Every Town Is My Town," every body. body.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1919-06-08
Office Men Needed At
 The Recruiting Statoin

Major J. B. Meyers of the local United States army recruiting station has gone to Tuscaloosa and Camp Shelby, Miss, on business but expects to return next week.
 There is urgent need for two efficient office men at the station according to Captain James B. Bentley, but these men must enlist in the service. The salary is $123 a month and men of previous ser vice are preferred.
 Eight recruits were accepted for ser vice yesterday and were sent to train ing station as follows: James Albright, Birmingham; Herman J. Morris, Opelika; Bert Little, Birmingham; Luther Sanders, Tuscaloosa; Neil HutcheSon, Montgomery; John H. Grove, Mobile; James c. Bates, Florence and Thomas N. Davidson. Bis mingham.