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The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-09
New State Laws.

we clip the following brief summa
ry of some of the important act:
passed at the recent session of tn,
Legislature.
Act 81, of 1894, prohibits mar.
riages between white persons and
persons of color, and carries with
it the effect of such marriages be.
ing absolutely null and void.
Under Act 40, of 1894, no fees
will be allowed TO witnesses in pre-
liminary trials, or before grand ju.
ries, in criminal cases. Fees on
final trials of such cases are to be
fixed by police juries in their res
pective parishes, but they are not
allowed to fix the per diem at more
than 81 without mileage.
Act So, of 1894, prohibits the
selling or giving of intoxicating
liquors to persons under twenty
one years of age without written
authorization from either the faith
er, mother or tutor of the minor
applying therefor. The penalty
for violation of said law is not less
than S25 nor more than $50.
Under a penalty of not less than
S25 nor more than 5000, or impris-
onment for not less than one nor
more than six months, all persons,
firms and corporations in the State
are forbidden by Act y, of 1894,
from issuing checks payable in
goods alone. Such checks are
made redeemable in United States
currency.
Act 50, Of 1894, specially pro-
hibits, under penalty of removal
from Office, the members of any
parish school board who may enter
into any contract for teaching or
for the division of public school
funds, directlyor in any way what
ever, with any church, sect, indi-
vidual or religious denomination
whatsoever, or which may be in
any manner controlled by religious
denominations.
Act 3s, of 1894, fixes the licen-
ses on peddlers as follows: Ped
dlers on foot IS; on horseback SO;
in one horse vehicle SIS; in two
horse vehicles $50; and in trading
boats 800. Constablcs and police
officer are authorized to demand of
these the required license and on
failure of peddlers toproduce such
State license the officers designated
shall take into possession the goods
and wares of the peddler and keep
them until the law is complied with.
Act S6, of 1894, requires ali
State and district boards, and all
State and district officers, to file
ltemized accounts, signed by the
president and secretary of the
board. of all moneys received and
paid cut by them-the accounts to
be filed every six months, by the |
lst of June and December. The
Auditor is required to report de-
inquents to the Governor within
fifteen days, and no salary of such |
State or district official shall be
aid until this law is complied
With. All parish officers and
boards handling public moneys are
required to make semi-annual re-
'orts, IN like manner, to the Clerk
# the District Court.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-09

Republican meeting all over the
west are as cheerful as funerals,
but NOT nearly so well attended. =
Chicago Express. aHtN
The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-09
CHARTER.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF NATCHITOCUEs.

Be it known and remembered. that on
this the Goth day Of September. 1894
before me Charles H. Levy. a Notary
Public in and for the parish of Natchi-
toches, duly commissioned and qualified.
personally came and appeared the un-
dersigned persons who i'm presence of
the attending witnesses declared that
availing themselves of the provisions of
Act No. SO of the Legislature of this
State, approved June Goth, 1893, and
those of the general laws of this State
relative TO the organization of corpora
tons, they have formed and organized
themselves and those they represent into
corporation for the objects and pur-
poses herein set forth, which they ac-
cept as their charter.
ARTICLE 1.
The name and style Of this corpora
ton shall be the NATCHITOCHES
PUBLISHING COMPANY. LIMITED. J
and by that name it snail have power
and authority to exist and enjoy sue
cession for the period of ninety-nine
years, commencing at this day and date.
ARTICLE ii.
The domicile of this corporation shall
be the city of Natchitoches, in the par
ish of Natchitoches. State of Louisiana.
where all legal process shall be served
upon the president OF this corporation.
or in his absence, the secretary or busi-
ness manager.
ARTICLE III.
The purposes of tins corporation is
to do general job printing. publish a
newspaper, and to do a general publish
ing business. I.
ARTICLE w.
This corporation shall have power and
privileges, to-wit 1t shall be capable in
law to purchase and receive, hold and
enjoy lands. houses, and property of any
kind whatever. 1t shall have the right
to sell said property; sue and be sued.
plead and be impleaded; contract and
be contracted with to borrow money,
and for that purpose, to mortgage and
hypothecate real estace. and to estab-
lish by laws for the government of this
corporation.
ARTICLE V.
The capital stock of this corporation
is hereby fixed at Five Thousand Dol
lars, divided into Two Hundred shares
of Twenty-Five dollars each, with liber-
ty to commence business when the sub
scribed stock reaches the sum OF Five
Hundred Dollars. No stakeholder shall
be held liable or responsible for any of
the contracts of this corporation, in any
further sum than the unpaid balance due
to the corporation on the shares cf stock
held by him.
ARTICLE vi.
No one person shall hold moo Ghan
twenty shares of stock, and each hare
shall be entitled to one vote.
ARTICLE VII.
AT least fifty per cent of all subscrib-
ed stock shall be paid in cash and the
balance to be secured by personal note
Of the share holder, payable twelve
months after date, unless the necessi-
ties of this corportion should require
earlier payment, and in no case can a
be called upon to pay in
more than twenty-five per cent OF his
original stock at any one time, and on
y then after twenty days notice. given |
n some paper published i'm Natchito- |
hes parish, Louisiana.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-09

The Popust designed spread people knowledge
their political social rights excellent advertising medium as
circulates largely among all classes. t.af itn
BE sure to subscribe for it. Be to advertise There
harm getting questions hear our side bv
sending Dollar for the Popuist one year. ,r
Then send your PRINTING try styles and prices We
believe we can please let you
..l.,.,l orr1I 0f..' .r.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-09
G. READ! READ! READu -

Don't fail to investigate before
you make up your mind. Don'i
condemn without Investigation
We keep OIL hand the following
books:
Ten Men of Money Island, 1Octs,
Things AS l See Them, 8 /"
Seven Financial Conspiracies 10 {"
The Dogs and the Fleas, 80 /"
1t Christ Came to Chicago, 80 I"
The American Peasant, 25 /"
In Office, % I"
Facts and FictiOns of Life, 80 "
CRSarS Column, 30 /"
National Party Platform, % /"
Address
LOUISIANA POPUL1ST, IS !
Natchitoches, La.
The Louisiana populist., 1894-11-09
ARTICLE VIII.

All corporate powers OF this corpora
ton shall be vested in and exercised by
Board OF five Directors, three of whom
| shall constitute a quorum for the trans
action of business. Sam1. j. Heury, Ma
rion F. Machen, William III. Areaux,
William ii. Latham and Hardy l.. Brian,
shall constitute the first board of direc-
tors. who shall hold their offices until
the 2GtL day of September, 1895, and
until their successors in Office are duly
elected. The board OF directors shall
be elected on the 26th day OF September
in each year. by The stockholders who
may vote either in person or by proxy !;
said board to be chosen from among the
stockholders, and to hold their office
until their successors are duly elected
by a majority of the votes cast; va
cancy from any cause shall be filled by
the remaining directors from among
the stockholders. The board OF direct
ors shall meet on the day of their cleo
ton, or as soon thereafter as practical,
and elect of their number : president
and secretary, and employ from among
the stockholders an editor and general
business manager of the publishing bus
mess, and such ether employees as may
be necessary. aud fix their remunera-
ton; they shall have power to alter or
ameLd all bylaws, rules and regula-
tiors requisite for the management of
the business OF the corporation.
ARTICLE TX.
All profits of this corporation shall be
applied first to the payment of opera
ting expenses, the remaining profits to
be de- ared dividend TO the stock
holders.
ARTICLE X.
tbs set of incorporation may be
cha" e,' OF amended, or such corpora
tion s'r.v lie dissolved with the consent
OF & {. -fourlhs of tl'e stock holders
presei. as aas general meeting of the
steeAho'..tls convened for such purpose
after .''iity days notice in any paper
Published III atchitoches parish
ARTICLE XI. 5a
Whenever this corporation may be
dissolved either by limitation of its
charter or otherwise its aiiaies shall be
iiluidated by the three existilg board of
directors. Il -
Thus 6one and signed by the parties
hereto, t,gether with re, said Notary,
In tne presence OF attesting witnesses,
on day and date above written.
SAM'L. j. HENRY.
per 4. j. Gamble.
NJ. +. MACHEN.
w. II. ARFAUx, /.
f w. H. LATHAM.
-, Ii. L. BRIAN.
[ATrEsr
A. &. McCfUNG.
FRANK CARA. .1ssgEs 81
CHAS. H LEVY,
Notary Public
Having examined the foregoing char
ter and flnding nothing therein contrary
20 law or good morals, l hereby approve
same. 500 10
PHANOR BREAZEALEr
District Attorney. 10th Judicial District.
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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04
Junior Exhibition.

The exercises of the Junior Class of
the High School were held in the High
School room Wednesday evening The
room was very tastefully decorated by
the members of the Sophomore Glass.
who must have entered into the work
with enthusiasm. The room was full
Of people, who appeared TO be
very interested III the entire program.
IL would be difficult To select the best
exercise since, while there was a dis.
tinct individuality about each piece,
they were of uniform excellence. We
will try 10 secure The History OF
Alma for next weeks issue, because
it is very readable and of considerable
general interest TO our patrons. 1t is
especially note worthy that the music
FOR .he evening was furnished entirely
oy the class and was very good, indeed
In two selections the full class partici-
pated We understand that most, II
not all, of the exercises OF the future
Will be held in the school building
We nope aud trust that everyone who
can, will attend them, get into touch
with the school and know what the
school life IN America to-day is A
wonderful change has been wrought in
this generation.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04
a MICROBE PROOF BUILDING.

Ths Wonderful Invention That Japan Hes
Given TO the World.
new kind of dwelling house has been
invented. II Is remarkable In many ways,
being suitable for any climate, whether
tropical or arctic. air and water tight and
as near disease proof a. any buildMg oap
be made. 1t is warranted microbe proof,
and should any stray disease producing
germ through any accident or oversight
find its way within the forbidden precincts
the conditions it finds there will be 30 OBJ
noxious to its taste and feelings that it will
Immediately die of despair. The new kind
of building Is japanese invention. DR..
W. van der Hayden Of Yokohama II It's
originator and builder. He has constructed
one for his own use. and has lived In 1t for
over year, testing its good qualities be-
fore publishing to the world any Of its pc
cultarities. The tests applied have been so
satisfactory In their results that the world
Is now informed of them.
Glass is the chief article of construction
in the new building. Its walls are con.
structed of series of glass boxes filled
with a solution of alum. These boxes are
formed of two panes of glass each four.
tenths Of an inch in thickness. The glass
is fixed in iron frames screwed together
The whole is so constructed that the build
ing will resist the influence of heat, cold
shocks and earthquakes. Between the
joints of the iron framework felt Is insert
ed and then tie space is covered with
boards The roof is fat and is supported
by cast iron pillars It. too, Is glass, with
strips of rubber covering the joints. Over
the glass is spread thin layer of ashes,
and upon this is placed light wooden
| frame, which is covered with cement to pro-
| tect the interior from the radiation of heat
The building has outer and inner walls,
with space between affordng air passages
| to neutralize all atmospheric influences
| without.
No doors or windows appear in the build
| ing proper The superstructure Is placed
| on foundation of brick. the walls of which
| inclose a sort Of basement, and 1t isthrough
| this basement that ingress and egress to
and from the residence portion are OBJ
tanned. The building Is heated and yenti
lated on the most scientific principles. Pure
air is secured from the upper atmosphere
and conveyed to the interior of the build
ing through pipes after 1t has been screened
through fine wire netting and filtered
through cotton batting 80 as to deprive 1t
of any microbes or other disease germs 1t
might contain. After being used 1t escapes
from the house through valves fixed In the
walls and ceilings for that purpose The
heat is also brought to the house from che
outside through pipes running to open fues
in the rooms, and as IL passes away through
| these a draft is created which assists In
ventilating the rooms. The whole limits
| Of the building are made as asceptic as a
wound dressing of lister.-Chicago Post.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04
w. {. T. u. Convention.

The county convention of the w. G..
L. u. held last week in the Presbyterian
church was success "A number of
interesting papers were read, and were
followed by profitable discussions.
The main address was given Wednes-
day evening by Mrs Helen NJ. Barker
of Chicago, National Treasurer of the
w. G. L. u. 1t was very much enjoyed
by The large number people who heard
her. One result of the holding OF the
county convention here was the organi-
Zation OF local union of w. &. L. L.
There were seventeen charter members
together with two honorary members
The officers elect are, Pres, Mrs.
Bruske; Sec'y, Mrs. Jones; Treasurer,
Mrs. Nelson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04
Village Council.
ALMA. Mich. April "A. 1894.

ALMA, MICH, April "a, 1884.
The Common Council Of the Village of Alma
In adjourned session on above date.
Present Pr sident T. A. Ely and trustees
Baker. Gargett, Glass, Montigel, and Nc
Cullough.
bsent:- Delavan.
Minutes Of last meeting read and approved.
On motion claim of Harry Clark for II shade
trees for cemetery at 20 cts each 40 was al
lowed.
on motion communication of + A Leonard
i'm regard TO his water tax is referred to water
board
Trustee Delavan appears.
On motion bonds OF Bert VanDcn Bergh aud
and Byron 3. Webb was accepted and adopted.
ON motion bond of simon Fink to sell spirit
Gus liquors on south side of main street with
II A Delavan and w " Rogers as sureities was
accepted and adopted.
on motion bond OF John Greig as village
marshall with w Turck and q Young as
sureitics "a accepted.
On motion clerk IL instructed TO insert 10
cal notice for the call of a citizens meeting Tor
the purpose of making arrangements for
properly observing Decoration Day at q. A. X.
nall Saturday evening. May 3.
On motion council adj burned.
4. a. ELY, 3. Tubs.
President. Clerk.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04
Church Notes.

Candidates for the Baptist church
will be baptised on River ST., at 1:3O
p. m. on Sunday next.
The Pacific Coast Evangelists, Messrs.
Connolly and Struble with the pastor
of the NJ +. church will begin revival
campaign in Alma next Tuesday eye.,
at 7:30.
The pastor will preach in the Presby-
terian church next Sunday. The
morning subject will be What Of the
night?" The evening subject will be
Martin Luther"
For some weeks past, growing inter
est has been manifested in the rehears-
al conducted by DR.. E. s. Pettyjohn,
preparatory to the coming revival in
the M. L. church. The songs are
inspiring and are sung with great
effect by class.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04

Will with Rev. j. w. McAllister
conduct revival campaign at the NJ.
f church commencing May s. These
Christian Workers have been engaged
to assist in a series of Revival Services
in the Methodist Church of Alma
Meetings will be held every night, lex
cept Monday until further notice.
Services begin at O'Clock, local time.
Half hour of song and praise precedes
the preaching.
Rev. James Connolly, the first-named
member of the firm, is Canadian
Irishman and few years ago was a
sailor on the Great Lakes. He is Of
striking personal appearance, with
wavy, coal black hair and smooth
shaved. He is the possessor of a strong,
resonant voice, which he can raise to
advantage in both speech and song.
His most marked feature is his intense
earnestness. Wherever Mr.. Connolly
has preached he has met with great
success in winning souls.
His ministerial mate. Rev. Wallace
r. Struble, is a native of Ohio, but has
lived for the twenty wears on the Pa
ciic coast. He is better known as a
journalist then as clergyman, having
only been engaged in the active work
of the ministry for the past three years.
Feeling an irresistible call TO the work
of the ministry Mr.. Struble forsook
journalism and took up pastoral work
for two years in the city of Portland.
Last August he formed an alliance
with his present associate and the two
have been actively and successfully en-
gagged in revival work since that time
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04
ALMA BUSINESS DIRECTORY
BANKERS.

IN =. TuRCK 4 Goa general banking
VI business transacted. Dealers in Foreign
and Domestic Exchange. Special attention
given TO Collections.
VIM. s. TUROK. A. W. WRIGHT. G.. s. WARD.
J.H. SEAvER. G.. Il. WEBSTER
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04

ALMA LODGE. r & 4. Vi - Regular meetin gs
n on Saturday or or before fun moon.
b. s. WEBB, w, NJ.
". A. PAINE, Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04
LODGES

n LIMA Chapter, NO. i%3, T. A ~. Regular
hmeetinRs on Saturday mig mt after full moon.
W. A. PAINE, Sec'y
W. 5. TURCK. HP.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04
Married Before the Lecture.

The afternoon before De Witt Miller lee
tured at Katonah, N. Y, on Love, Court
ship and Marriage" young couple ap
peared before the Rev. J. II. Eastman to
be united in marriage. After the ceremony
they told the clergyman that they intended
hearing Mr.. Miller's lecture In the evening
I'VE thought we'd get married first, |" said
the bride naively, 'for fear the lecturer
might tell things that would lead IN to
change our minds" Inasmuch as Mr., Nil
Ter is bachelor to the degree Of incurabil-
lty and hopelessness, we can fancy that
however much experience he may have had
Ia love and courtship, he knows a. much
about marriage az an Abyssinian danseuss
knows about the star Sigma In the constsl-
Ation Leo.-Chicsgo News Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04

Rev. 4. II. Inman, Baptist clergyman
at Centerville, Mich, says he has never
found an equal to "AdirOnda," Wheel
er's heart and nerve cure. Sold by
Il. ). Webb. 3
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04
Leadville Has No Cata.

During recent visit to Leadville
learned that cats, with a wonderful sagac-
ity, will not even make the attempt to be
come acclimated there. The altitude Is
too great for feline lungs to cope with.
Instinct warns them of this fact, and when
strangers bring their pet cats to the min
ing metropolis the animals quietly take
matters in their own hands by walking
down the mountain until the same in
stinct which warned them to fee tells them
they have reached an altitude In which
they can breathe.--Kate Fields Washing
ton.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04
For Sale, Rent, Exchange Etc.

DASTURB:-I have some choice pasture for
horses aud cattle one mile east OF Alma.
MARron TAYLOR.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04
School Report.

htpOIl VI SCilOOl uloLIlCI NO. :, fAlCdus
month ending April 27, 1894.
No. of days taught. 20.
No. of pupils enrolled, 35.
Total No. of days attendance, 600,
Average daily attendance, 80.
Pupils present each day:
Maudie Shroyer. Callie Burns.
Eliza Place. Hattie lsham.
Lillian Taylor. Lottie Hall.
Oracle Burns. Elnora Burgess.
andy Hubbard Rollie Hanes
George Randall. George Taylor.
NELLIE NEvINs, Teacher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04

MN MOYER RELIEF CORpS. No. is3, meet
II every second and nth Wednesday in .ne
month at q A. r. hall:
MRS. ADA GREIeG. MRJ. LOUISE TURCK,
Secretary, President.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04

I O r. Court Alma No rs. Holds IL reuu
i. Tar meetings iu the q 8. H. Hail Wright
block. OF the second Thursday in each month
at p IN Local time. Visitors welcome.
A. K DINGMAN @. r. a.. Beers K, :
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04

n LIMA CHAPTER, o. S. No. as Regular
n meetings on the lrsi Friday of each moutl
Mrs. LUlSA A. TUKCK. " Matrnn
Mas J. 5. CAPLE, Sec'y
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1894-05-04

n A. R.-Wllliam 3oyer Post. No ib2. Depart
u. ment OF Michigan. Q. A r., meet on cd ana
4th Saturday Of each month
f. ". CHADWICK. Commander
WIN. GARGETT, Adjutant.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1894-06-08
GRADUATES At THE "U."
Openin. Event of Commencement
Week.


Minneapolis, June :. - The Pillsbury
prize contest Of oratory at the university
occurred last evening with seven con-
testants and an audience Of $50 people.
The prizes are $50, So and SO, and
were won by John q. Briggs, Laura y.
Frankentiell and William Simonton, re-
spectiyely. Frank Anderson, of the
senior class, presided, and first introduced
Mr.. Simonton, who spoke on William
The Silent, Prince of Orange a
Wonderful People, by T. J. Smallld2e,
came next; then the winner OF the hrst
prize, John Briggs. on Patrick Henry.
This was the oration which MIR. Briggs
delivered before the state oratorical as
soclation at Mortified last April, and
won second place in the contest, with
the highest mark on delivery. Political
ExiIes of Siberia" by J. L. Smallidge:
The Jury System" by Edmund Hersch-
leb, when the second prize winner, Miss
Frankentield, on Paul Jones, Pirate or
Patriot!" The last grafton was delivered
by r. T.. =. Kline OH the subject,
Mothers, Not Politicians The judges
on thought and composition were Mrs.
Judge Elliott, Rev Pleasant Hunter and
J. s. McLain; on delivery, Rev. Wayland
Hoyt. Norton Nj. Cross and J. NJ. Greer.
While awaiting the decision of the judges
DR. Hoyt and DR.. Sample addressed the
audience, and vocal music was rendered
by Miss Sample and Mrs. Cherry.