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The Saint Paul globe., 1897-09-16
THEY BROKE EVEN
ONE GAME EACH TAKEN BY THE
BUCKEYE SENATOR'S AND IN
DIANAPOLIS.
BIG LEAGUE LEADERS WON.
TON AFTER THE EARLY
INNINGS.
COLTS BEATEN BY BALTIMORE.
Nine Games of the Chicago Series
Taken by the OriOIes-Louisville
Games Split.
indianapolis 3, s, Columbus 3, 10
STANDING OF THE CLUBS.

GAMES SCHEDULED FOR TODAY.
Minneapolis at st. Paul two games).
Columbus at Indianapolis two games).
Grand Rapids at Detroit two games).
Milwaukee at Kansas City.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Sept. 15.-In-
dianapolis and Columbus broke even
in today's double header. Both games
were sharply contested Darkness in
terfered with the second contest. At
tendance, 1900. Score, first game:
R.HE.
Indianapolis q 1 d 0 0-5 s 3
Columbus ......0 2 1 0 0-3 8
Batteries Goar and Wood; Jones, Evans
and Buckley.
SECOND GAME.
R.HE
Indianapolis . .....0 2 IS s 4
Batteries, Phillips and Wood; Evans, Rett-
ger ana Fischer
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-09-16

Earned runs, Boston a. Philadelphia I; two
base hits, StahI 2, Collins, Long, Tenney,
BOYLE; three-base hit Cooley; stolen base,
Tenney; first on balls, by Sparks 4, by Stiv-
etts L; struck out, by Stivetts 3; first on er-
rors. Boston l. Philadelphia 2; left on bases,
Boston s. Philadelphia l; time, 100; umpire
Lynch.
AN EVEN BREAK.
LOUISVILLE, KY, Sept. 15.-The Colonels
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-09-16
PLAYING WHIST AGAIN.

Eleventh Game of the Wednesday
Evening Tourney.
The St. Paul Whist club played the eleventh
game of the Wednesday evening series last
night Ringold and LaWton winning the high
score hadges The score: !
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-09-16

80 lbs. brown sugar for $100 today
just the thing for canning, at Sehoch's
Seventh and Broadway
The Saint Paul globe., 1897-09-16

30 lbs brown sugar for $1OO today
just the thing for canning, at Schoch's,
Seventh and Broadway S5J
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09
LOUISIANA PoPUlIsT.
Church Services.

Services ct the Methodist church eve
ry First and Third Sunday at II a, NJ,
and 7:3o p. m., Ey the Pastor, j, G..
Sigh. Prayer meeting every Wednes-
day night ut 7:3O p, m.
BApTIsT-M. Il. Weaver, pastor. Reg
ular services, second and fourth Sundays,
lis m.. anl 8. y. N; Sunday School, 10
a. ,n.: Prayer meeting, Wednesday, s y,
III. All invited.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

A catfish Of the Channel variety
weighing 81 pounds was caught
Wednesday evening at the iron
bridge by Mr.. Eth Hord, one Of
our photographers. Just imagine
the fine fishing when we get the
Locks In
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

The Board of Trade met accord
ing to adjournment Tuesday even
ing, and adopted the report of
their committee previously ap-
pointed, which report appears
elsewhere in this issue. The me-
mortal to Congress was also pre-
pared, and is now being actively
circulated for signatures, If these
earnest efforts are not relaxed we
will secure this boon to progress
and material development -all-the-
year navigation in Cane river.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09
Lodges.

Phnmix Lodge No. SO, A. F. &, A. NJ
y r. GalIien. w. NJ: J. G. Trichel jr.. Sec
Meets first and third Wednesdays, at Z
pm.
Castle Hall No. SO, Knights Of Pythias
j. L. Brcda, G. C.: hdnlIph EHerisson.
X. OF 4. S. Meets second and fourth
Thursdays, at Sr.m.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Mr.. Cyrus L. jones of Cans
vile, who attended the Normal
here last year and the year before,
Is now with us on the editorial
staff of the PopULrsr, and we hope
to make many improvements in
the ncar future.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09
Resolutions OF the Board of Trade
Of thu City Of Natchitoches.

Whereas upon inquiry and in
vestigation, it is shown that the
project Of Locking Cane river is
feasible and practical, Offering eve-
ry facility for freight transporta-
ton, and many incalculable ad-
vantages.
Whereas, miles upon miles of
alluvial soil within touch of
the contemplated enterprise will
be materially benefited, devel-
oping it's boundless resources, en-
hancing its values and stimulating
the outlay of capital in its improve
ment, encouraging all character of
business traffic, increasing trade
from every conceivable standpoint,
and guaranteeing q heretofore un-
known activity in all commercial
undertakings,
/. Be it Resolved, That the
Board of Trade of the City of
Natchitoches, representing as it
does the commercial interests of
said city, does hereby call upon
Congress for due consideration of
a Memorial addressed to it relative
to the improvement of navigation
in Cane river, by placing Locks in
said stream.
2. Be it Resolved, That Hon.
H. w. Ogden, representative of
our District, be requested to en-
ploy such customary means as is
usual for the purpose of bringing
the matter before Congress for i'm
mediate action.
3. Be it further Resolved, That
we cordially invite the co-opera-
ton Of the Boards of Trade of New
Orleans, Shreveport and Alexan-
dria with US in bringing about
the desired ends.
4. Be it further Resolved, That
9 copy Of these Resolutions be
forwarded to the Times Democrat,
Picayune, Daily States, Daily Item,
Shreveport Times, Louisiana Pop
ulist and Natchitoches Enterprise.
B. III. LICHTENSTEIN.
}. A. DUCOURNAU.
j. L. WEAVER.
THOS. j. FLANNER.
P. S. PRUDHOMME.
Committee on Resolutions and Me-
mortal.
Our good friend Mr.. S. D. Kear-
ney, who is teaching near Newton,
was in town Monday, and made us
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

A number Of teachers were in
town Monday to attend the parish
Teachers Institute, called by Prof.
Hines Of the Normal. There were
not enough present to organize,
and the meeting was deferred two
weeks.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Dr.. D. /. Purscr of New Or
leans, President of the Baptist
State Convention, will bold aseries
of meetings in the Baptist church
here, beginning the 10th Of this
month. No one should fail to hear
this eloquent speaker.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09
Clothing Cheaper Than Ever.

Boys and Youths Suits in pro-
portion. Boys wash suits worth
81 90 to go at so cents. We are
agents tor s X Pants. Williams,
Weaver & OQuin.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Atty. General NJ. j. Cunning
ham came up to his old home here
this week on business. He will
return TO New Orleans probably
Saturday or Sunday.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Mr.. j. r. Weaver was taken
severely sick while attending the
Police Jury meeting. He is better
at present.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Essy Your Kalsomines, Paints,
all kinds, Turpentinp, Linseed Oil,
Window GLASSES. and rest satisfied
that you are getting the best, at
j. 4. DucOurnau & Son.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

The Wonder Freezer Will
freeze in Five Minutes, or money
refunded. Can be had only at
Williams, Weaver s. O'Quin.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

w, &. Cor<ets are the Corset to
buy for comfort, figure ana dura-
bility, you can iud them at H. KAT
fie 81 Bro.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Now is the time to paint your
houses, and you can find a full as
sortment ofprepared Paints, White
Lead, Turpentine, ETC., at H. Kaf-
fie & Bros at low prices.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

While going to press the Scovall
is landing at II. Katie & Bro, with
nearly Il full cargo of Stoves, Fur
niture and Hardware. They in
form us that they will sell a com.
plete Cooking Stove made by the
Charter Oak s. Range Co., for
81 80, see their prices before buy
ing elsewhere.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Reports from the different sec
tions of our parish indicate that
crops are in the best shape and
further advanced than for years at
this season. Drouth sufferers who
received public aid are working
with vim, altho' many said pub
lie aid would demoralize labor.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Mr.. S. Nj. Dendy of near Pro
voncal, was a pleasant visitor Mon
day. He was among the worst
drouth stricken, but has q good
crop started, and is full of hope
for the future.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Nothing like buying the best, SO
buy Paragon Kid Gloves, the price
OF them is only 81 per pair. H.
Katie & Bro.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Mr.. N. l.. Bird a prominent
planter Of ward 8, near Melrose,
called Oh Us Monday. He is much
in favor of Locking Cane river.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Mr.. M. o. Gunter of Goldona,
was in town Wednesday, and paid
us q pleasant call.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09
J. R. CARROLL,
Matchmaker. Jewele7.

WATCHES, CLOCKS and all
kinds of JEWELRY repaired on
short notice, and satisfaction guar
antecd.
Orders taken for fine watches
and ioweiry.
Approaching the very liberal
patronage received for the past
year, we have increased onr force
and facilities for doing first class
work, and solicit the trade.
See or sign OH St. Denis, near
Front Street, Natchitoches, La.
Dec. lily.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Stop and look at the new line OF
Shirt Waists at Ii. Kaflia 81 Bros.
To price them is to buy them.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Get your Cooking Stoves, Union
OH Stoves and Cooking Utensils,
ut j. a. DucOurnau q Son.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

We want 1000 Customers to buy
Straw Hats. We've got the Hats
and prices-5c. up. Williams,
Weaver & O'Quin.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Buy SELF ROYAL BLUE Shoes
Of Williams, Weaver & O'Quin, if
you want the best.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

The School Board met Monday
and adjourned the same day, after
locating and continuing O number
of public schools in the parish.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

The residence Of Mr. T. J.
Johnson on Texas street, was COM
pletely destroyed by fire last Fri
day night. Most of his furniture
and some valuable books were lost
also. Insurance $1,000. Loss
above insurance, about $500.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09
THE BOSS BARBER.

CHARLEY TUCKER, who
presides over the FAMOUS Ton
serial Parlors on End Street, near
the Courthouse, will give you the
best and quickest shave in town.
Hair-cutting in all the latest
styles done to perfection. Call on
him.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Mr.. +. L. Caspari was in Match
itochcs this week On a brief visit
to his cid home. He is, we under
stand, at present connected with
the Daily States, and will soon re-
turn to the city.
Window Shades al! kinds at T..
Katie s. Bro. from 25c up.
The Police Jury met Monday,
but had to adjourn Tuesday on ac-
count of its being legal holiday
Decoration day. They compile
ted their work and adjourned
Wednesday evening. Mr.. D. B.
Cargill from ward 3, qualified and
drew the salary just as though he
were a member. Proceedings will
appear next week.
The steamer ". I. Scovcll put
off a large lot of freight at our
wharves Thursday morning, and
passed on into Red RIVER before
daylight.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Advertise in the LOUISIANA POP
ULIST.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Our good friend Mr.. S. D. Kear-
ney, who is teaching near Newton,
was in town Monday, and made us
pleasant call.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-09

Window Shades al! kinds at T..
Katie s. Bro. from 25c up.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20

Trunks
Made like the big ones. with trays, etc,
value 75c:.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20

When he likes the appearance of a
young woman walking on the street he
stareS SO that the object of his admir-
alton becomes self-Conscious and un-
comfortable, and has to retire into
some friendly church to escape his gilt
tering eye. He spends a good part of
his time at the Caracas club, Where he
plays bacrarat and drinks cocktails.
In the afternoon he goes out for drive
i'm a very shiny victoria, with pillows
at his back ana a cigarette in his
mouth. His coaChman is resplendent
in a livery of white brOadClOth, with
gold braid and brass buttons, but his
horses are meek little animals with all
the spirit whipped out of them.
THE "YANKEE-MANIAC."
In America there is a type of indi-
vidual who turn up his trousers, shocks
his horses tail, and when he travels
hands i'm his brasses to redeem his lug
gage Among the native-b born Nene-
zuelans we find him numerous and di-
versified, Sometimes he has been edu-
Gated at Harvard or Ykle; then he Is
a Yankee maniac He is unduly en-
ergetic, and Vainly endeavors to in
spire in his companions a love of foot
ball lie dresses in tweed, and has
been known to ride "A bicycle, when he
becomes an object of interest to the
and of anxiety to his un-
sophisticated mamma.
She calls the Blessed Saints to wit
ness the scandal of it! That her young
jose should expose to the world the
calves of his legs, put a peaked cap
upon his head. and go tearing through
the streets on two-wheeled machine,
followed by an excited crowd of riff
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20
Jonas Longs Sons,
anton's Great Department

raff-bringiuG to their windows as
many interested, but more dignified,
spectators, il is dreadful, She talks
TO Jose 10y the hour, but nc only laughs
apd persists I'm his Wickedncss. He
ever goes further lie becomes aC-
quainted with the foreign tourists at
the hotels, girls of the most immOdest
appearance, who wear coats like men,
and shhts, and stiff collars and era
watts, and sailor hats. They go upon
the streets, these boy-girls, unchap-
croned, carrying a little black instru-
ment with which they take everybody's
picture, ana often they are aCcompan-
led by Jose, He says they belong to
the best North American families,
which is "A statement that Jose's mother
cannot bring herself TO believe,
PECULIAR CUSTOMS.
Th-Ie are some little peculiarities of
custom that the foreigner stumblcs up
against i'm Caracas which are a source
of no small annoyance To him. The
most eNasperating Of these is that
ehopkeepers and hotel clerks, and, in
fact, almost every person with whom
h may happen to have business rela-
tions, labor under the delusion that he
Is a millionaire travelling incognito.
They regard him as their legitimate
prey, and swindle him unmerclfully
Tie may be very unpretontious I'm his
dress, h may even be shabby genteel
end out at elbows; the delusion is still
entertained i'm regard to him, and he
cannot so much as buy paper of pins
unless he pays three or four prices for
it.
The servants here have an absurd
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20

custom Of calling out "Quisen esq"
CWho is it?) when one knocks at the
doors of private residences The visi-
tor is expected to answer "Gente de
pIz" Peoplc of peacc), and can't gain
admittance until h does make this
reply Things go very smoothly when
one Is familiar with the language and
this little popularity Of custom, but
when one is a stranger with a meagre
knowledge of Spanish it is likely to be
embarrassing.
The climat' here in the valley of
Caracas is one Of perpetual spring.
Ihc thermometer never drops below 80
On gets higher than so degrees. Dur
ing the rainy season, which lasts here
from July To December, there is a
heavy shower once or twice a day, af-
ter which the sun shines out brightly,
and the air iS pune ana fresh and
sweet. I'm the early morning the streets
near the market arr stacked with flow
ors for sale, and here, for two reals,
which Is 20 cents in American money,
one can buy an almful Of double vio-
lets, purple and white. The whole place
Is alive with tha fragrance Of tube
roses; ana every sult Of tropical fruit
IS found i'm abundance,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20

Toy Pianos
Eight keys and good tone, value 77c. at. 800
Others from 25C to S7.05.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20

Ships
Models of big boats, fully equipped
with sails, etc. Two styles, at...23c and 45c
worth double.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20

The little dOlly-nOt so little either-With
kid body and golden hair, value 5oc, at...25c
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20
WHEN NOT PRETTY.


This is all very well when the girl in
the window has long eyclashes and
dimples and all the other physical at
fractions thar appeal to her country
men. But suppose she should not hap
ron 10 he pretly' Her prospects are
not joyous. No chance To meet people
and show them that she is clever and
attractive in spite OF her appearance.
30 happy prospect Of free bachelor
existence, where chating-dishcs and
tcdpots ana tabby-catS viii minglc
pleasantly. No Wumun's clubs. no
summing, no bicycle, no career, moth.
ing but the endless mOnotOuy of ca-ly
mass and afternoon window sittia"S
With the men all passing by and never
glancing in her dire CtiOn. The Span
ish language. besides, is most insulting
10 tn spinSter state The young MO-
man who remains over to dress the
saints in the churches is facctiOusly
styled una Ramona. a ham, salted
meat something stale and dry and
altogether unprohtable
However, Dolores rarely lacks pretti-
ness To- attract not only h young Ger
man, but all the other young secre-
tarics, ana host Df her own country
men besides, who win talk to her
through the iron bars Of her window,
standing ~ the sidewalk. The mother
of Dolores, not two yards distant, keeps
her ears discrectly opJu. This is the
beginning Should the admirar come
often to the window. should I've cx-
change a red rose for the white one
Dolores wears in her hair should he
10 II Ii.
The mother Of Dolores believes that
attentions should always be accom-
panied by intentions, and the father
Ot Dolores goes to can upon the ioycn,
and has a confidential chat with him.
THE CARACAS YOUNG MAN.
The main point of difference between
the average North American Young
man and the average South American
ioven is thar the one does not always
take himself seriously ana the other
does. Imagine a young Venezuelan,
educated at the University Of Caracas,
regarding himself IN 4 whimsical man
n"r! He Is patriotic, enthusiastic, some
times noble, always jealous, intcllec-
tual perhaps-hut humorous, never!
His most striking peculiarly is his
"'INuu' N'Ndlt N'llltli IT one should
Judga him 10y IN conversation he Whis-
pers through the iron bars Of DulOres's
window, he would be accounted per-
petu1lly tirsy or simply naturally
Wcak-minded, But such is not the
case; he is in his normal physical and
mental condition, and when he asks
Dolores for the white rose, saying:
1T VIII bring sunshine into a life
which Is desolate, warmed, as it is, by
the pulsations Of thy heart, kept alive
by the light ~ thine eyes" he means
70 be raken seriously.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20

MOTHERS PRAISE Hoods Sarsa-
parilla, because, by its great blood
enriching qualities, it gives rosy checks
and vigorous appettes TO pale and
puny children. -
HOODS PILLS are the favorite
family cathartic and liver medicine.
Price 25c.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20

Demonstration Of Tetley'S
Famous India and Ceylon Teas
in the basement Try a sam
pie cup here. You're sure to
like it.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20
Iron Toys

great variety of iron toys-the unbreakable
kind at prices from ten cents to S}.05, and
these three Monday specials:
Ho<se and Surrey, value 45c, at................"Ioc
Brownie BuckbOard value 45c, at.............."l9c
Hose Cart and Team, value O5c" at..............3oc
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-12-20
THE LITTLE PARIS
OF SOUTH AMERICA
Picturesque Features Of Life in The
Capitol Of Venezuela.
REMINDERS OF AN INDUSTRIOUS MAN

Guzman Blanco's Career and what
lie Accomplished Before His Ban-
ishment--The Venezuelan Houses
hold, Especially Its foung Lady,
and How She Is Courtcd.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16

home which is probably the most costly
residence in the city.
a gentleman who knows Mr.. lnman well
said this morning.
Il think he will return to Atlanta a.
soon ms he gets his brothers estate in
shape"
1t ia understood that the chief object
OF Mr. s. NJ. Inman's removal TO New
York year aso was to look after the es-
tate OF Mr.. John II. lnman. who had been
untitled for business by III health. and
that his continued presence there is mainly
FOR the same purpose as stated in his let
ter
There have been wild stories in circuIa-
ton about the estate OF MIR. John II. In
man. some to the effect that there was not
much LEFT OF it. These reports seem 10 be
untrue, or grossly exaggerated. Mr.. John
humans estate, like most others suffered
some depreciation by the general depres-
sion, but II appears to be a handsome es-
tate yet gentleman who appears to
know something OF Its condition said this
morning:
IL had II on good authority last fail that
there would be at least a half million left.
and probably good deal more"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16

succession. II read in the %0'I =
papers that man had been r0D Uni 10
murdered on a certain street, ! - ths
that street the next night. l eAp Ayr. ar,nk.
dark river banks, hung around ~" IA
Ing dives and the resorts Of tn,e', nyar..
other criminals, and made II an ,h,ss
able rule to do at all hazarus ta 10 ia
that thought | might be a'Is uarsncu
or course | had all sorts OF eNr MIA
and adventures one night So" s~o,ktd
attacked by highwaymen ana be
down with a slung shot Just a''V ,rishl.
street. ran to his assistance 81 lin
ened away the robbers anu a, upoor.
up from the gutter in s'ate y. o'cloek
seriousness. Another night ai.e L. nv 10
saw n mans throat cnt ~" rss: bsL
riyer-and a CHASTITY sight Ma not "
although somewhat shaken. ! u. ri
a aomo sa,n, or sick. Every time ~ =
t ,brnueh " a street that believer stpsr..
danroTous or had any siar,,in rsssneet
ence. felt an accessih OF sen had sats.
"In less than three nlohl va ,eel fear,
sied myself that. while ! dia AM. sny under
yss not so much daunted py ,sIIied 10 "
,aI,Ipc hut | could do 1t II J S
:, ana then / began to feel ee " nv IND
~ s snu att as,ar mis- time | went or !, sksnt
v n sSpi 10 Siberia, and there " a.rgsrA
daily struggles with aln, finally
and sufferlngs of all sor'. ,,hich had par
the fear OF being afraid wtnyhooa."
oned the happiness OF III!
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-05-16
LEARNING COURAGE.
How KEENAN,. the Explorer of sibe-
rfn, Did IL.

rim, Did IL.
When | was II or is years OF age"
said Mr.. KEENAN,. IL went as a telegraph
operator to Cincinnati. ! had become SO
morbid and miserable by that time that
said to myself one day, I'm going TO
put an end to this state OF affairs here
and now. II I'm afraid OF anything, I'll
conquer my fear Of it or die II I'm
coward might as well be dead. because
| can never feel any self respect or have
any happiness in life; and I'd rather get
Killed trying TO do something that I'm
afraid to do than to live this way |
was at that time working at night. and
had to go home from the Office between
midnight and O'Clock a. IN. 1t was dur
ing the civil war, and Cincinnati was a
more iawloss city than it has ever been
since. street robberles and murders were
OF ually occurrence. and all OF the night
men IN our ouice carried weapons as q
matter OF course. bought a revolver
ana commenced course OF experiments
upon myself. When | finished my night
work AZ inc onlce. instead of going d.
reeily nome through Well lighted and
poliee pa.rolled streets. directed my
steps TO the Sums and explored the worst
haunls OF wee and crime In the city. II
there was a dark, narrow. cut-throat alley
uown py .he river that felt afraid to 20
through ~ that hour Of the night, |
eIen'nea M! teeth. cooked my revolver.
ana Went through it---sometimes twice In