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The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-04-24
CHAPTER Nv.
The First Encounter.

Next morning Hilary drove slowly
| through his property. He noticed with
approval splendid growth of white
spruce. 1t was a great timber coun,
try; Hilary had already come to that
conclusion, and to this: that, properly
worked and managed, the st. Boniface
tract had the possibilities of consider
able profits, perpetual ones, If he cut
wisely and carefully.
After driving at slow pace for half
an hour he emerged into a little
burned-over district, from which he
could see for a good distance on every
side Of him. He stopped the pony and
looked about him, trying to get his
bearings.
The road must run down to the
gorge, where was the main way be-
tween the mill and the interior Of the
seigniory, Hilary decided.
He drove on again. The track had
been disused that season and was over
grown with creeping raspberry briers,
which made progress difficult, Sud-
denly the underground fell away, and
the road ran upward again, hard and
firm, toward a bridge that spanned a
wide creek tributary to Rocky river.
Now Hilary knew where he was. It
was the creek which he had passed
that morning when he drove out with
Council to inspect the seigniory.
He was about to continue his way
along the main road to the mill, but an
impulse urged him to turn the horse
about and seek the road that led to Lee
blanc's old concession. Presently he
heard the sound of axes among the
trees. He came upon the clearing, to
find the old camp still standing, and n
great pile of newly hewn timber
stacked up under the trees.
At HiIary's appearance two or three
men looked up from the logs which
they were saving and whispered. They
seemed to draw together. At that mo-
ment Hilary had a clearly defined i'm
preston of approaching trouble.
He got down from the buggy and
fastened the horse to a tree He ap-
approached a little group that had form
ed where's Monsieur LeblancT he
asked the nearest man.
The man scoWled and shrugged his
shoulders. He glanced toward the
camp. Hilary looking that way, saw
Black Pierre emerging from one of
the huts. He went toward him, and the
two men met face to face.
Still without reason to believe in
Pierre's hostile intention, Hilary sud-
denly became aware that they were
ringed by circle of men, who gradu-
ally drew in toward them.
Morning" said Hilary nodding,
where is Monsieur Leblanc|
81 DON know" answered Pierre,
scowling. Look for him if you want
him. He's your man, amt hep"
HE is, but you are not. What are
you doing on my land2 And these men
are they yOursP
what you mean, your land?" de-
manded Pierre. ~ work here for Mon
sieur Brousseau, with Monsieur Brous-
seau'S men"
Hilary saw, out Of the corner Of his
eye, that the ring was swiftly con-
tracing. 1t struck him that Pierre and
he were posted face to face, like Prize
fighters. He tried to keep his temper
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-04-24
CHAPTER III.--continued.


nb YES. Monsieur Askew. But
vou see Mr. Morris he pay the men
their wages
nroll them here" said Hilary.
Jean.Marie called, and the men came
sorvord 'Now tell them what ! have
Md vou." Hilary continued.
.Teon,Maries translation was met
With rolIey of intersections, The
little timekeeper began half a dozen
ordinations and finally gave up in
despair,
"They say it's Monsieur Brousseau's
riders" he explained. you see. mon
.iegr. we know now that the property
4 yours, but Monsieur Brousseau hires
the mill hands"
oTen them in future | shall hire the
mill hands. Tell them it is my mill
This was met with blank increduIity.
Evidently Brousseau's lease Of mill
rights had passed for ownership.
anyway, say that their jobs are
good for the coming year" announced
Hilary, and wondered whether he
dared hope to make good on that state
mqDt where's LATE COnneil| ne
added.
LATE. he is discharged. toe" an
wered Jean-llarie. He go right away
10 catch the boat home, carrying his
BAG. See, Monsieur Askew!"
Hilary looked up. On the crest of
me hill behind Rocky river, against
the skyline, was a solitary figure,
sulding along with a bag in its hand.
The down boat to Quebec was al
most due. Looking seward, Hilary
saw the white hull rounding the light
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-04-24

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and to remember COnnel's counsel.
Pierre thought he was afraid. He
Sneered openly.
Last time l came here" said Hilary
calmly, disregarding the others trucu-
lenCe, Monsieur Leblanc was in
charge of this territory. Now find
you here in Leblanc's place. | have
not hired you. Again l ask what you
are doing here"
81 don know what you mean," snort
ed Pierre, IAN l got no time to waste
in damn foOlishness. This here is the
Ste. Marie limits. Monsieur BrOuSseau
an Monsieur Morris run the Ste. Marie
limits. Leblanc he work for them las
year. Now got Leblapcs place"
"The Ste Marie limits are on the
other side Of the Riyiere ROcheuse,"
said Hilary.
Holy Name, amt this side of Ri
Were Rocheuse? Didn' you cross him
coming here?"
"Tbo+ croo,, ic mn tho Rfv;pre Ro.
cbepsa as Won know very we'll Pierre"
Black Pierre thrust his face forward
into HiIorv,s "Sov rot no time to
waste Wit vor" he sn0rIpd, 'If YOU
cona n tieb+ cav On
"T,u Give Won five minutes to get off
nv Iondn
"Yor wan to FIGHT oh? All right"
growIed +bo other suddenly stripping
off bis short o,,an igcI-et
Hilary had inst time to fastcn the
ton hutton of his coat before Pierre,
win 9 hollow CHARGED him. his head
down his arms v,nrl-frr like fails.
pfarro nodo short vicious stabs at
him. he was muscIe-bmnd and could
nat o,-+,od +bo olhov,-fofnt with any
forco brt any, Of his short blows. deliy-
arod from = chandler like mutton
ioin+ would have knocked 2 man sense
L.
L1uorr e+onnod oslJo &c Pierre nre-
cfnitotod himself nnon him and cave
,f,,, ,ho,+ ,,,,,,oro,,+ with +bo loft
pfarro won't raaIinr mast him trimmed
o,.o,, . rroioo+iro, trrn,y If . troe and
Con snnd,,.,in,. 80 Tho cro,rd
A sooond Iotor bo vos nm again rusb-
..at TIiIaar na.nito rIi1orr,s bIows
Witch noorIy Minded him and covered
his fooo With Mood no MANAGED to get
bon,o two hodv 6oIirorios which knock.
oil tho wind ont of tho American Hill
onr rI,os forood 70 aiTo oronnd Ha
bod hovod a. oo1,ogo o GOOD daaI. +bot
,yos sovoroI voorS before hr+ rho MON.
orv inetinctivaly ca,oo bac, r. him OPS
foo+ r.o,.,. ,,;Ssn bic +ooobor bod told
him III s+onnod from cido to sido
cuordibg himself AGAINST piorrn,s furi-
o,,S IInges davtoroneiv until the on
nortnnity for tnl1ino cross-cornter
Nth tho riob+ son+ pierre crashing
backward
uo rosa eni+tino tba hIood out of
b;s ,,or,b ord rnsbod a. u,,ory ogo,n
This +imo no MANAGED 70 lock his arms
obont him ond holding him securelv
with tho loft nnmmolad him Hilary
forgot his scionco and ehot his rioht
,,nr5,ord bo+woon tbo arm and tho bodv
LANDING IN Pierrn's chin pierre rapIed
hnt no did NOT LOT 90 his hold He
crashed Hirorv Iita hpar bngoinp
bin, IN, +bo broo+b woS noorlv ort NJ
hi. hodv ond foro,rc tho no;n+ ~ bis
chin IN undor H,,srv's coIIar.hone
piorro woo covoroI wars tbn older
ord ,rindod hv foe+ living hrt bfe mue.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-04-24
What's In a Name2

Mistress-Let me see! What's your
name?
Maid-Minnie, mum.
Mistress-We Minimum If you'll
only do the maximum of work, you'll
suit Tit Bits.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1920-04-24
you WAN TO Fight, E47 ALL RIGHT"

synopsnaTy Askew American into possession of the
wooded
the segn LaHarn his unes lawyer tells him the property
finds Norris
his
realizes O
while o.
g[0 "arS g Trousseau Hilary discharges
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-12
President Of Lone
WOmen's Bank Here
F1UOrS Male Loans

YES, men come to me TO borrow I'd
lend TO men in preference to some
women. They all must put up first class
security, says Mrs. +. j. Runyon, presi-
dent OF the First Woman's bank in
Tennessee, which is located at Clarks-
Vile Mrs. Runyon Is the only woman
president OF bank in the country.
She attended the state bankers con-
vention at the Chisca.
Men come to me now" she said
Wednesday. Tell me their business
and borrow money. Our bank Is only
seven months old. It's purpose is to aid
young people who want to save and
that was the prime motive in its foun-
dation."
The first womans bank n Tennessee
has its home in an office Is feet by
and for the first six months deposits
ficers, Mrs. Runyon, the president, and
Mrs. Matt Lyle, cashier Mrs. Lyle Is
the wife OF the states attorney Of
Montgomery county. The directors are
all women
NO the name is not the First Ladies'
bank OF Tennessee. We prefer "Wom-
ans The idea was carried out solely
by women But "A man suggested IT,
said Mrs Runyon.
Mrs Runyon wife of prominent
Clarksville physician. is here, she said
to learn more Of banking business.
Called to the chair 10 make a speech
before the convention Wednesday, she
declined with thanks. saying she never
had talked to So many men.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-12
PRESIDENT AND COHORTS
LEAVE WITH EQUIPMENT

WASHINGTON, May 12-President
Carranza, his cabinet advisers and other
adherents left Mexico city last Friday
morning by train. apparently going in
the direction Of Vera Cruz, the state
department was advised today in mes
sages from the American embassy at
Mexico City.
Carranza's train was preceded by nu-
merous trains carrying troops and
equipment, supplies. records and ar
chives. Artillery and supplies also were
held in trains waiting/at the railroad
station some hours after Carranza left.
The dispatches, which were dated May
Z, and 3, and which were held up
by the interruption Of the telegraph
lines, quoted an official bulletin pub
lIshed In the Mexico City newspapers
on May 8 announcing that 4S cannon,
ten trains of equipment supplies. etc,
and one train with funds which had
accompanied Carranzas train had been
captured by the revolutionists.
The dispatches told of conference
between Generals Obregon and Con
zales on May 5, at Tacubaya, Just out
side of Mexico ely. and said Gen. Con
zaes had appointed Juan Sanchez Az
coma and Aurelio Mendivl to take tenn.
porary charge Of the foreign office and
the department of the hacienda re-
spectively. They also said Gonzales had
appointed directors general Of posts,
railways and telegraph lines.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-12
cox LOSES CONTRACT
FOR SCHOOL ADDITION

Owing to a characterization in estimat-
ing the cost of constructing an addition
to the Idlewild school building at Lin
den avenue and South Barksdale street,
the contract awarded Tuesday to G. w.
Cox, contractor, lowest bidder. was
withdrawn Wednesday at special
meeting of the board OF education
Mr.. Cox increased his bid stating
that he had omitted the cost of carpcn-
try. This mistake, when rectifed,
raised the building contract to much
higher figure and put Mr.. Cox among
the high bidders.
The lowest bidder, j. +. Holhngs-
worth, was awarded the building con-
tract at $9S,SS7 The Fisher Heating
company was given the heating con
tract at 1886; Pritchard Brothers the
plumbing contract at $685., and Lyle
Electric company the electrical contract
at $500,
The new addition will make the
building about double its present size.
according to G. W. Garner, secretary
OF the board and construction work
will begin at once. in order that the
school will be ready at the opening OF
next term.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-12
NEGRO FIREMAN IS
KILLED BY OFFICER

Lee Turner 80. wealthy negro fire
man, of the Illinois Central railroad
was shot through the heart and instant
ly killed late Tuesday by Patrolman B.
j. Bryant at Texas street and Tin Can
alley, when, according to police re-
ports, the negro resisted arrest on a
charge Of carrying a pistol. Police say
a 32-caliber Savage automatic pistol
was found in his pocket.
According to Sergt. r. c. Kummerle,
who made an investigation Of the shoot
ing, Bryant had been tipped that Tur
ner habitually carried a revolver. He
approached Turner as the latter was
en- route home and commanded him TO
hold up his hands. according to the
sergeant. Turner is said to have failed
to obey two commands, and TO have
attempted to draw his weapon.
The dead negro is reputed to be worth
nearly 100000. He was robbed OF So
900 in cash a year ago in the Iowa
subway when robbers shot him in the
shoulder. Police found the money ln-
tact hidden in a woodpile the same
night. Ninety days ago two negroes,
catching him in his residence at q East
Iowa avenue, bound and gagged him
and escaped with 81, 500 in jewery. For
this offense George Aiken and Tommy
Salter, negroes, are under indictment
in criminal court at present. Turner,
having indicted them, was to appear as
prosecutor -
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-12
BRIEF NOTES Of
BANKERS MEET

Beverly Robertson, who was asso-
ciated with the Continental National
bank in this city until he went to Louis
willie in 1898. Is among the visitors and
is renewing old acquaintance. While
he has made number OF visits back
home during the intervening years, he
says the growth OF the city has been
wonderful 10 him.
The boat ride on the steamer Majestic
proved one OF the enjoyable entertain
ment features. It afforded the visitors
and the home people better chance for
getting acquainted than anything which
might have been done. and the trip on
the river while the stage is high was
Of added interest That provision had
been made for the visitors TO pay for
nothing on the boat was but another
indication Of how well the hosts had
provided
One Of the older bankers present was
a BIT reminiscent on the boat ride and
recalled a meeting Of the association
which he attended here some wears ago.
when the bibulously inclined did not
have to rely on the hip pocket for re-
lief Speaking Of the liherality Of the
local bankers as hosts he said that at
q barbecue served az old East End park
there was an abundance Of wine and
similar conCoctions and most Of II had
kick In It. why he said we
started out with ahsinthc." Asked what
the course led up 10, he said he did not
know as he lost consciousness before
the end And then the crowd went to
the fountains and slipped the soft drinks
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-12
NEGRAS
TAKEN WITHOUT
FIRING A SHOT
Garrison Commanders Leave
Town to RebeIS-DetaiIs of
Flight Of President Car
rama From Capital Given.

EAGLE PASS, Tex, May 12.-Piedras
Negras, the Mexican garrison town OPP
posite Eagle Pass, was surrendered to
the revolutionists at midnight last night
Not shot was fired
Gen. Coss, commanding the rebels
late last night sent a telegram to the
Carranza officers at Piedras Negras de-
handing surrender Of the town. Gen
erals Fernando Peraldi and Pedro Villa
senior federal commanders, decided to
comply with the demand They crossed
to Eagle Pass while their soldiers peace
fully Joined the revolutionists.,
When he entered the town Gen Coss
was greeted enthusiastically by the
inhabitants. In an address delivered
from the courthouse stepe ne told tho
people not to be alarmed. that there
would be no trouble and that local Off
GERS would not be replaced. Relief work
would begin at once, he said. to aid the
people who have suffered long from
revolutions.
Promotion of friendly relations with
the United States would be taken up
Immediately. he declared, adding, We
want to be friends
Speaking Of the former federal COM
mander at Piedras Negras, Gen. Coss
said: II regret that my friend villa
senior left here. | wish he were here
so l could assure him Of my friend,
shin"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-12
SIMS HYPNOT|zED
BY BRITISH NAVY,
SECRETARY SAYS
Confidential CabIegram Sent
by President and Admira's
Reply Made Public to Show
Attitude of Commander.

WASHINGTON, May PA confiden-
tial cablegram from President Wilson
to Rear Admiral Sims in London, sent
during the war, was read to the senate
9 naval investigating committee today by
Secretary Daniels, II expressed sur
prise. that the British admiralty had
failed to- use Great Britain's great
naval superiority" effectively against
the submarines and called on Admiral
Sims for comments and suggestions
based on Independent thought and
without regard to Judgments of any
one on that side of the water"
The admiralty was helpless to the
point of panic in the face OF the sub
marine situation, the message said.
Every plan we suggest they reject
for some, reason of prudence" Mr.. Will
sold said. I'm my view this is not a
time, for prudence but for boldness even
at the cost of great losses
In conclusion, President Wilson asked
Admiral Sims to advise him as he
would give advice "tf you were run
ming a navy of your own
Admiral Sims reply, said Secretary
Daniels, who presented the PRESIDENT
message in connection with his answer
TO Sims clfarpas against the navy. de-
partn n $ cqn01zSt OF tfle.sgltr, MS ID
long uaegraDs or generalities Of what
the British admiralty was doing"
President Wilson's message to Sims
follows:
prom the beginning of the war, 1
have been greatly surprised at the fail
ure of the British admiralty to use
Great Brtain's great naval superiority
in an effective way In the presence
of the present submarine emergency
they are helpless to the point of panic.
Every play we suggest they reject
for some reason Of prudence. In my
view this is not a time for prudence
but for boldness even at the cost of
great losses.
I'm most of your dispatches you have
quite properly advised US of the sort
of aid and cooperation desired from
us by the admiralty. The trouble is
that their plans and methods do not
seem to us efficacious. l would be
very, much obliged to you If you would
report to me, confideutially, of course.
exactly what the admiralty has been
doing and what-they have accomplished
and, added to the report, your own
comments and suggestions, based upon
Independent thought of the whole sit
uanon, without regard to the judg-
water.
The admiralty was very slow to
Continued on Page 6, Column 81
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-12
$2I,6l2,O8 GiUen
First Day In Big
Salvation Appeal
BULLETIN.

Reports from 26 of the 80 team cap
tans engaged in the Salvation Army
campaign reported subscriptions We'd
nesday noon amounting to $1S05,7S
bringing the total to date to $29.417 IS
On account of the rain during the noon
hour, many of the team captains and
workers were unable to attend the noon.
day conference at the Chamber of Com
merce. Reports from other team cap
tans will be received later and added
to the days results.
Partial reports from team captains
In the Salvation Army drive for $3.50. 00t
showed that $1,000 had been subscribed
Tuesday afternoon after the team cap
tains had reported at the meeting for
At TINS meeting the amount reported
totaled $21 ,6l2.0S. In this amount was
included two subscriptions for $4,000
each, made by John NJ, Golf and Clar.
ence Saunders. Another gift of s. 900
was made by Mr. Saunders on behalf
of the PIGGY Wiggly corporation.
About 200 workers are in the field
soliciting subscriptions, and it is hoped
to reach everyone in the city before the
drive closes. The Salvation Army il
just as grateful for the smaller sub.
scriptions as for the larger amounts
and everyone is expected to do theii
part,
Leaders OF the drive were greatly en-
couraged by the first days results. I
requires from SIS 900 to 500, 900 to main
tain the work of the Salvation Army
at Memphis, and it was very gratifying
TO the campaign organization to know
that an amount sufficient to provide
for the annual maintenance fund had
been raised in one day.
This year. however, tits proposed tC
erect welfare home and new head
quarters for the Salvatiou Army such
as other cities in Tennessee have, so
that the drive will continue until the
entire program of the Salvation army
is provided for.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-12
UNDERWOOD WINS;
SHORT TERMRAC
IS UNDETERM|NED

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, May 12.-Elec-
ton returns from so counties out of 81
compiled by the Birmingham Age Her"
aid Indicate the denomination of Sem
himself and that Representative j.,
Thomas Heflin. Capt Frank s. White
and former Gov. Emmett O'Neal were
in close three cornered fight for the
seat Of the late Senator Bankhead.
Underworld majority, according to
these figures, may be more than co.
900. 1t is not likely that later returns
will materially alter the result in this
contest although Musgrove, union Ia
Dor candidate, showed surprising
strength. in Birmingham and jefferson
county the home of Senator Underwood,
and in Central and North Alabama.
According to Age Herald returns I'm
derwood carried Fayette, Tuscaloosa
Walker Morgan Etowah, Lamar, Gle
hurne, Lawrence and Calhoun counties
In the race for the short term SEN
atorship, Representative Heflin main
tanned a lead which he acquired early
last night, but his majority this morn
ing was so small that either Capt.
Frank White or former Gov. Emmett
O'Neal the wet candidate, were con-
sdered possible winners.
Representative George Huddleston, of
Birmingham, was nominated to sue
coed himself according to. available re-
tGrns from the Ninth congressional dis
II ltl, NO ItpOIlb ndu Deeil TbCelNeu early
today to indicate the results in the
other nine contests for nominations to
seats in the national house.
Returns at the office of the Age Her
aid also indicated the following:
A G. Patterson won over Sam p.
Kennedy, for president of the Alabama
public service commission. Judge B. NJ.
Miller, of Selma, apparently won one Of
the nominations for judge of the SUI
rreme court, with Judges Joel B. Brown
and William H. Thomas neck and neck
for the other position. +. w Barrett,
publisher OF the Age Herald was nom
mated for Democratic national commit i,
teeman
Nominations in the Democratic pri-
mary are equivalent to election In this
state.
In addition to the nomination Of sem
ate and congressional candidates the
sS;oters also selected numerous state,
county and municipal officials.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-05-12
AUTO EXECUTIVE
BUYS BUILDING site
Pays $50, 900 for Large Lot
Facing Forest Park.

The lot on the corner Of Monroe ave-
nue. and Dunlap street just south of the
Christian Science church, has been pur-
chased by S. Fl. Butler, president of
the Southern Motor company, for $50, =
900, it was announced Wednesday,.
The lot which has a frontage of 1873
feet on Dunlap opposite Forrest park,
and runs back to a depth of 2O2 feet on
Monroe, was bought from Mrs. Mar
garet Y. Bates. 1t is at present oc-
cupied by seven frame dwellings, all of
which are rented.
Mr.. Butler stated Wednesday that
for the present he would hold the prop
erty as an investment. Mr.. Butler.
however, announced that the lot would
be held in reserve for the future site of
a new no ne for the Southern Motor
company. which 1t is planned to make
the most beautiful in the South.
The exact date for the building of
the new automobile home was not given
out. nor were the hll plans of Mr.. But
lers company disclosed The Southern
Motor company Is the distributor in
Memphis of the Cadillac automobile.