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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-21
8ayard Taylor's Apt Definition.

a good story regarding the late Bayard
Taylor which has never appeared i'll print is
told at Cornell university as one of the
of the university Taylor was at large din
ner party given by President Andrew D.
White. In the post-prandial conversation
something was said regarding restaurants.
"By the way" said one, what does the word
restaurant signifyF Quick as flash Bay.
ard Taylor said: 1T comes from res, a thing,
and taurus, bull, therefore, bully thing. y
The laughter that greeted this sally settled
the immortality of the joke, and professors
and students alike delight to repeat it.-New
York Sun
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1889-03-21

anrapprcpraUc1"szri. "A nlscHievous son oil
his thought it would be a good thing to test
his fathers faith. So he took an old song
and pasted it on one of the pages of the book,
over hymn, so nicely that.it could not be
easily detected At church one Sabbath
morning the minister happened to open on
that very page, and commenced to read:
'Old Grimes is dead" There was a sensa-
ton in the audience. He looked at the choir,
and they looked at him; but such was his
faith in Watts hymns that he undertook ii
again, commencing with the same line.
There was another sensation in the audience.
Looking at it again, and then at the congre-
cation and at the choir, he said: Brethren,
it is here in the regular order in Watts hymn
book, and we will sing it nyhow!"-Dundee
News
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Landlords and Tenants Arbitrate.

So many disputes have arisen between
landlords and tenants in Dresden which re-
quired the aid of the law to settle, that an as
ISOLATION of landlords was recently organ
lied, followed quickly by a similar organiza-
ton of tenants. In order to reach an AMIGA
bic arrangement in disputes that should
arise, board of umpires has been consti-
tuted from members of both organizations,
which has power to settle complications be-
tween the members of both associations with
out appealing to the law. 1t is understood
that all parties are much satisfied with this
arrangement, except the lawyers. - San
Francisco Chronicle.
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He Seated.

A respectable man went to the cars one day
to see his favorite daughter off. Securing
her a seat he passed out of the cars and went
round to her window to say parting word
While he was passing out the daughter left
the seat to speak to friend, and at the same
up to the window. Unaware of the import
ant change he hurriedly put his face up to
the window and said: "One more kiss, sweet
pet!" In another instant the point of a cot
ton umbrella was thrust from the window,
followed by the piOus injunction: Scat, you
gray headed wretch!n He seated. Var
mouth Times
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He Turned Out to Be a Politician.

1t is very hard to understand the boys A
great many years ago resident of Portland
had a son who showed no special aptitude
for business, and he was puzzled what to do
with him. He concluded to try an expert
ment, SO he locked the boy in a room where
there were only Bible, an apple and dol
lar. A few minutes later he stole quietly to
the room. He made up his mind that if be
found the boy eating the apple he would
make good farmer. If he were reading the
Bible he should be trained for the pulpit, and
if he had taken the money his success as a
broker, the father thought, was assured
Upon entering the room he found the 10y
sitting upon the Bible eating the apple, with
the dollar in his pocket That boy is now a
county politician. Times
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Dead and Gone Chief Colorow.

Colorow did not believe in industry or open
hostility. He was a conservative Jack the
Ripper on his fathers side. All his ancestors
were long lived. That is, they generally sue
ceeded in living longer than those who looked
at things from a different standpoint. Those
who disagreed with the Colorow family gen
orally ran across each other in better land.
He was quiet like all successful murderers,
and reminded me in many ways of old man
Bender in his more prosperous days. Still he
had an air about him which, though favored
with the past, still commanded respect, and
when he asked man at the table to please
pass the butter that man would drop every
thing else he had on hand and pass tho butter
Bill Nye
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remarked an old gentleman, as he gazed
fondly upon the comely little woman by his
side; but frankly" he continued, lat one
time was afraid cosmetics would. The silly
little woman, in order to appear youthful,
plastered her face with different varieties of
etc" YES" interrupted the little woman,
I" / did, until my skin became like parchment
and so pimply and coarse" "Well," said the
listener ts, . What do you use now" Use,"
and DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery.
Common sense told me that if my blood was
pure, liver active, appetite and digestion good,
that the outward woman would take on the
hue of health. The Discovery did all those
things and actually rejuvenated me-" If you
would possess a clear beautiful complexion,
free from blOtches, pimplCs. eruptiOns, yellow
spots and rOughness, use the Golden Med
zeal Discovery" 1t is guaranteed to do
all that il is claimed to. or money paid
Copyright, 1888, by WORLDS DIS. MED. ASSN.
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The counties Of Wythe and Shenandoah
claim the "cake" on long names borne by
people within their borders, but when it
comes to long names and true blue Democrats
Craig can give both of these counties two
in hand" and claim the stakes AS sample
a gentleman in Craig named Brickey has
three children whose names are respectively
"Jailey Green Bird Mayflower Brickey,"
Oregon Texas Georgianna Brickey" and
Molina Truxilla Eutaw Sebilla Tootater
Brickey." Our informant, Mr.. p B. Abbott,
assures us that these are the names of the
children as recorded in the family Bible, and
that there is no joke about it. But the long
est name yet announced is also borne by a
Craig man, Mr.. John William Benjamin
Leander Sinclair Calvin Philip Virgil Cicero
Lee On this we challenge competition
Salem (Va.) Times.
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And sur - 60 n6C awake he who stirless,
silent, drenched lies by the little grave upon
the breast Of the prairie Clutched in his
hand is something which shines in the sun
light. Come away! Let thrush and lark and
linnet sing never so lowly, sing till their
hearts are empty and their full threats voice
less, they cannot waken one quiet sleeper nor
change the peaceful current of his dreams!-
Kate NJ. Cleary in Chicago Tribune.
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Oriental Women Poets.

There have been poets among the women
of the east, notwithstanding the seclusion in
which they are kept For instance, there
was Hubbi, who wrote a romantic poem in
800 verses, and the sister of Sultan Mahmud,
among the minor poets, but the only great
poetcss is Mihri, the Ottoman Sappho. She
was born in Anatolia, in Asia Minor, and, as
eastern men are shy of mentally gifted women.
she was never married
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Had Faith in the Hymn Book.

A story is told Of an old clergyman who
had the most unbounded faith in Watts
hymn book. He was fond of saying that he
could ney23r ct =. ny -. without. fling
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Rleedinc from the Nose.

a German physicians plan for arresting
bleeding from the nose.is to place the hands
and feet of the patient in water as hot as can
be borne He asserts that this will check the
most obstinate case.
OlGBY BELLS STORY.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08
SPORTING NEWS.

! The first game of tie series OIL
three to be played 10y the LemeeS Of
this city, and the BtrmudaS, OF
Bermuda, was Witnessed on last
Sunday Ly Que Of the largest and
most enthusiastic audiences that
ever assembled on the Hill, and
never was - better exhibition Ofthe
National game seen upon our diaN
mOnd.
Game was called promptly at 3
o'clock, the home reem took the
field, the visitors the bat. From
the first TO the last, the game was
close, sharp and exciting. Heavy
batting, sharp fielding, aud good
general playing was the order OF
the day.
The want of space prevents Us
giving a detailed account of The
game; but we must make mention
Of some individual plays; the wiz
ard twirler, pitcher Aaron, de-
serves much praise for his hand
ling of the sheapskin sphere, he is
master of his bail, and showed his
skill by striking ont eight of his
opponents. But no less can be said
of his rival, Mr.. Prudhomme ofthe
Bermudas, who barring two balks,
played brilliant game, striking
ont seven, and making twelve as
sists which enabled the 1St base
man to put out that number on
first base. In the fourth, fifth and
sixth innings he gave the Lemees
"goOse eggs" not a man reached
his first; in the seventh he made
the fatal balks, and lost the game.
The score tells the rest better
than We can:
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

The organization of the Farmers
and LabOrers Mutual Union, by
the colored people OF this parish of
which we made mention last week,
was perfected by the election of
the following officers: President,
M. Q. Harris, Vice President, A..
B. Williams, Secretary, j. E.
ROcques, Treasurer, A. 4. BlOunt,
and board of directors, William
Clayton. VIM. KOchinSky and John
Jones. It's object is to carry on
a general Operative business, to
purchase lands, houses, and to es-
tabiish stores and exchanges, in
which the members may take stock
and buy and sell together, and for
the social, moral and intellectual
ment of their race.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08
SIiEElFF'S SALE.
Simon Block VS.. G. d. DeBlanc,

Simon Block VS.. G.. ID. DeBlanc,
18th Distcict Co TT Parish of Natchitc-
ches-No. l0495.
BY VIRTUE Off writ of seizure and
sale, issued in the above entitled and
numbered suit and to me directed | have
seized and Will offer for sale to the last
and highest bidder at public auction at
the principal front door IF tho court
house III the city and parish OF Natchi.o-
ches on,
SATURDAY August 81, 1899,
at l2 o'clock m. the following described
property tO>wit:
All aud singular that certain piece or
portion of ground with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, and all rights
ways, privileges and appurtenauces there
unto belonging or in any way appcrtain"
ing, thereto, situated, lying and being in
the town of ClOuricrville, in the Parish
of NatchItOches in this state; measuring
Une hundred and twenty feet front on
main street by one hundred ana twenty
feet i'll depth, bounded on tie one side
by property of q. l.. WalmsIcy and on
the other side by property of Mr. Marimo-
yich and in the rear by the property of
Oscar Chopin.
Terms of sale-Cash subject to apa
praismeut.
G. l.. TRICHEL,
July 25-tds. Sheriff.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

The Social aud Literary clul
held their regular meeting at tho
hall, last Thursday, and a most
pleasant and entertaining evening
was passed. Besides the tulI at
tendance of the members, there
were pre>ent several of the Young
ladies who arc visitors in town.
The literary portion of the Dro-
gramme in the first part of the
evening was q most attractive
feature. Several recitations were
we'll rendered, one of which de-
serves special note, that of Poe's
Raven, by Miss Fannie Hertzog,
who displayed marked elocution-
airy powers and rendered that diff.
cult poem in a most creditable
All of the members were
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

I -
Colin, AxIey so acres of land, be,
ing east BALI OfsnortheaSt or, sec
26, township 10, range 10. State
zoe, parish J. 90. Interest and
costs to be added.
Dew, Thomas 40 acres of land, bes
ing southwest or of southwest !
sec 30, township 10, range 10.
State SOC, parish 5Oc. Interest
and costs to DO added.
Franklin, freeman 40 acres of
land beng southeast or of north
east or, sec 81, township 8, range
o, No. S7O1 Entry, by L Free
man. State 30c, parish soc. In
terest and costs to be added,
Folsom: Ebinizer 40 acres OF land
beng southeast or Of northwest
or sec IL, township u, range 5.
State 24c, parish 40c. Interest
and costs 10 be added.
Glascock, John 24I 0S-1OO acres of
land beng west half of north
west or and lots 0 and 10, sec 49,
township 10, range s, west half
of fri section l and northeast
or of northeast or SOC 2, town
ship 0, range ). State / A, par.
ish 2 30. Interest aud costs to
be added.
Henderson, II f Mrs. 100 acres
of land, being south east Or of
southwest Or, sec e, southwest !
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

The city In Q social way has
been unusually gay this past week.
1t has been long since ye old city
has known so many young, bright
and attractive visitors; Washing.
ton street has fOEr, jefferson two.
second three, Pavie and st. Denis
one each, and the whole town has
Deen up and doing to make their
time pass pleasantly, and we trust
that al will take home with them
pleasant memories of their visit.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

The c0lOrs of the Bermudas
showed up great, with white dress
es as back grounds.
That Bermuda second baseman
is a III la, and what captain too!
"Cat-calls and SIGH" do not a..
ways rattle.
It's 40 two to one game.
The cOlOrs still wave, but the
Grape didn't so.
They naturally split the :. trad
tiOnaI onion.
Many succeeded in puting'er
over the kettle.
The scorers did nobly and so did
s:PeCk,7
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

On last Sunday Rev. Mr.. Stan.
ton, Of RnbeliBey Ireid divine SER
vice Ia the Baptist Church of this
city at IL o'clock, and preached to
q large congregation. He was pre-.
vented from holding service in the
evening hy sickness, and has been
compelled to remain in our city
since that time, from indisposition.
We are glad to note lie is up and
about again.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08
NON RESIDENTS.

Baker Sloo & Go. lot 4 block 8 lots
s and 8 block 81, Robeline La
state Sc 90 parish $40 90 Inter
est and cost to be added,
Bell A. w. No. 3 ITO acres of land
on Little river bounded above
by Delouches and below by
Howard-state 81 SOparish So
Interest and cost to be added.
Br0adwell, J P 11S acres of land
on Red river, being lot 3, in di.
vision of j z Grape land and
known as COriDna: State II 90.
parish 20 90. Interest and costs
to be added.
Chaffe, Il Ell 40 acres of land north
west or of northeast or, sec 20,
township II, range z, from j A
Wolfson. State Coo, parish 1 90.
Interest and costs to be added.
Cloud, VIM NJ 32O acres of land,
being northeast or, east half of
northwest or, northeast or of
southwest Or, and northwest or,
ofsoutheast Or, sec 80, township
ID, range ). State 80, parish
ish 3 20 and back taxes. Interest
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08
SIIERIFF'S SALE.
V. S. BenoiSt VS.. Arsene Racial.
July 25-tds

18th District Court, No. 1854, Parish OF
NatChitOches.
BY VIRTUE of - writ of seizure and
sale, issued in the above entitled and
numbered suit, and to me directed, l
have seized aad will offer for sale to the
last and highest bidder, at public auc-
ton, at the principal front door of the
court house, in the city and parish of
Natchitoches, on
SATURDAY, Aug. II, 1889,
at II o'clock IN, the following described
property, to wit:
4 certain tract of land with all the
buildings and improvements thereon w.
ing and situated in the parish of Natchi-
tOGheS, on the right bank of Little or
AthaO river having one and One-half ar
penis trout on said Little or AthaO river,
containing thirty arpents, more or less
being bounded above by lands of Seph-
erina Racial, below by lands of Victor
S. BenOist, in rear by lands of Mathew
Hertzog, frOat by Little OF AthaO river.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to APP
praisement.
G. L. TRICHEL,
July 11-tds Sheriff.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

Inc dance given by the Young
men of Robeline, on last FRIDAY
night was a most delightful affair.
A number of young folks of our
city attended, and from their ac.
count an enjoyable evening was
spent Good music, delightful re-.
Ireshments and lots of pretty. sweet
glrls We're the orders of the night'
ana until early morning, the hours
passed mid much gaiety and the
tripping of the light fantastic foe,
'Oie u
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Taken mp and estrayed by v. S. Ben.
MOIST before me the nndersi gned authori-
~, on June the Is 1889 one roam mare
with colt, unbrOke, about 10 years Old
- hands high, branded on the right
shoulder s. with white dot on fore
head, appraised by II. NJ. Sutton land
John I. Norris conformity with myself
for the sum of $1,000.
5. Ii. NORMAND Jr.
July BOD J. p. 10th, ward.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08
Notice

The Board of Examiners of public
school teachers will meet at their uifiep
IN the city Of Natchitoches at 10 o'clock
a. 10. on Thursday August 18th, 1859.
Applicants for examination are required
10 ME their application with the Secrc.
tary OF the School Board by the 18th. of
Of $I.O0.
PHANOR BREAZEALE,
President School Board.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08
BERINUDt BITS.

Don't mention it. The "Bermu-
da Sport was not disturbed from
his peaceful slumbers. lie did not
in reality see the "Demond man
eater" The confusion of the hour
was not cOngenial to his sonl, he
did not clench his weapon Ga b. l..
Bat)with sterner grasp. A smile
did not gather on his lips, nor did
he CRATE his teeth, raise his weap-
on, spring with a yell of triumph
upon his victim, and relentlesSly-
knocked a home run. Gentle read
ers have thoughts of going forth
into the world to monkey with the
stern realities of life and, to be
blessed with veritable bonanza.
No base hits and slides in mine.
What your "Sport7 would like to
know is:
Why some one don't complain
abOIt the weather.
Why, isn't there more than "joy
and Bliss in q kiss?
Why don't we have grand pic
mic?
Why don't the Reporter of the
ENTERPRISES come down Oftencrs
Who will win the series of ball
gamess
What's the matter with uss
What makes our "Peck" so sad?
Twas really mean; he ~ went to
serenade the one whom he loved
best. The following lines tell his
tale:
"He wsrbled till the morning light,
Came dancing DER the hill tops rim,
But no fair maiden blessed his sight.
Aud all seemed dark and drear 20 him."
''With heart aglOw and eyes allase,
He drew much nearer :han before,
When to his honor and amaze,
He saw-'To Let'-upOn the door"
Your "SpOrt would like to mon
ton the young 'gentleman's name
but fearing serious troubles, he
thinks 1t best ITO keep-mum."
Items are scarce this week,
Therefore I am compelled to note
that the river is f0rdable.
That some one should discover
the author of the Bermuda Balls,
furthermore,
That the OswegOes of ClOutier-
vile must have disbanded. And
lastly, that it is an excellent thing
to subse1;he for the ENTERPRIsE.
Twas sad top2tt, but after all it's
not forever. We miss you Misses
NJ. and G. and do hope YOU stay in |
NatchitOches will not be so very |
long. Think of us at least once a |
month and we will he hanpv for
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Estrayed before me the undersigned
on Wednesday tie Goth. day of June 1889
hy j. d. Addison, one dark brown mare
abont four years old, appraised By L..
u. Williams aud A. l.. Hutchens in con-
junction with myself at twenty dollars.
ELI NASH.
July 4-6t Ward7.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

During last week, a most pleas
ant evening was spent, by several
of our town boys and the young
folks of the surrounding neighbor-
hood, at the pleasant home Of orr
friend Mr.. A. N. TimOn, near Oil
plant, ON Red River. Those from
our city reported a most delightful
time.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

The excursion train for the base
ball game tomorrow will leave the
NafchitOches depot at 11:30 a. m.
sharp; return will be made by the
regular evening train at $50 p. m.
Fare for the round trip, fifty cents.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

During tbeafternOrn of last Mon.
day . most delightful reception wis
rendered Miss Cora Prudhumme
and her guest Miss Minnie Locoul
-efAA" nrlaAais- and Miss Fannie
Aaauu anu E1nUe rIerSou, ~ InCrr
charming. home'on Jefferson street,
A most pleasant time was enjoyed
by all present.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08
Estrayed.
State of I.nniSinnn

State Of Louisiana
+, -lsh of Natchitoches. (
Taken up and estrayed by David Coats
living on the road leading from Holdings
worths Ferry, to SOdus, black mare
about three years old, no brand, small
white mark Oh left jaw, appraised at
ten dollars, by d. G.. Marshall and j. FL.
Hall together with mo the undersigned
Justice Of the Peace, this 10th, day OF
July A. D., 1889.
j. J, HORTON,
july % OF j. +. Ward 5.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

From all parts of the parish
come the most encouraging re-
ports of the crops. The season has
been perfect; and the cotton, every
where, is in the finest condition.
Caterpillars have appeared ia many
places but as yet have done no
harm.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

The Coast was represented in
our city last Sunday by a large
delegation of ladies and gentlemen.
VINO had come up to witness the
game OF base bah, between the
Lemees of this city and the Bermu.
aas Of their neighborhood. We
hope their visit was pleasant one.
-sa were defeated
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

We acknowledge with pleasure
the receipt of an invitation to a
dance, tonight, at the home of
Capt w. M. johnson, on Cane riv.
or, complimentary, 10 afinden's
charming daughter, Miss Lummie
Jackson who is spending some time
in orr midst.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08
NOTICE.

The following articIes!
of Drygoods, 5 Bundles o.
wire, l Box Patent Medicines, l Kc.G
Gin, not having been claimed and
refused to be taken by consignees,
will be sold on Saturday Aug. 10th,
1889, at II NJ, at the Natchitoches
Il. Il. Depot. L. CAsPARI,
.tdS. President.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1889-08-08

we have hanging in our Office \
specimen of the Bermuda hav
grown in the Cane river valley, it is
from the hay field of Mr.. j. Alpb.
PrudhOmme, which he is now cut
ting, and measures three feet one
and a halfinches. And this is not ex,
traordinary, for this grass grows to
that length for two and some times
snree cuttings in season and the
-aan these bermuda fields.