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The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
THE NERvY MAN.

There's a man, you know him, he lives In
your town,
And his name may be Robinson, Smith,
Jones or Brown,
Who lives on his nerve, and, tho neigh
bors may frown,
He is always content!
When his wife says: This morning the
landlord was here
For the rent" he'll reply: did he get It.
my dear?"
Tho he knows to the landlord for nearly
year
: He has not paid one cent!
When the butcher and baker present him
their bills,
He simply regards them as part of lifes
ills,
To be got rid of quickly. as bad tasting
pills.
Thro' his lip!
So he'll say to them calmly: I've other
bills, too,
And when pay them will also pay you!
I'm sorry, my friends. that's the best
can do"
Then he'll skip.
He will borrow from friends and from
strangers alike,
All Is fish to his net, be 1t turtle or pike,
But never was known for high wages to
strike.
He don't work.
He travels through life oil this comfort
able plan:
II you've neighbors, use them as much as
you can.
When his wife borrows victaals he eats
like man.
And won't shirk!
When the tax man looks In and sees
sprawled on his floor,
OF dogs of all sizes, dozen or more.
He'll explain: "They belong to the neigh
bors next door"
How he'll lie!
When grim death comes along, of this chap
to make end,
And he knows he must go. he'll just say
well, my friend
Do you happen to have good coffin you'll
lend?'
Then he'll die.
WIN. A. Abbot, in Rams Horn.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
CHAPTER XIV.

II bad beginning pressages good
ending, the two amateur company pro.
moters ought to have been well pleased,
but, such is the Inconsistency of human
nature, they were not. Wentworth was
the least depressed by the ominous
start, although he admitted that the
letter received from the manager of the
china mandatory asserting that the
spar shown to him was of no particular
value, was a serious setback. Kenyon
maintained that Melville and Brand, his
manager of the works, were either ig-
norant or falsifiers of fact. The mineral,
he insisted, was all that he claimed 1t
TO be.
/ Il hardly see how that helps us" said
Wentworth. "They can't be ignorant,
for they know how to make china, while
we don't. On the eother hand why shoul |
they lie to us? What object could
they have in not telling the truth?"
; That was question that John was
not prepared to answer, so, being a SEN
sible man, he remained silent.
When he read Edith Longworth's let
ter he felt more encouraged, and, in
due time, William Longwcrth himself
wrote, asking for an appointment, say
ing he had reconsidered the matter, and,
II satisfactory arrangements could he
made, he would be glad to assist them in
forming company.
When the three young men met in
Wentworth's Office, Longworth ap.
peared to have become reasonably en-.
thusiastic about the project, but as
sured them that q company could not be
formed In the economical manner they
had intended. Much depended on ap.
pearances in the city; handsome Off
ces would have to be obtained, good
firm OF solicitors should be chosen and
there would be much printing and ad.
vertising to be done.
Kenyon pointed out that oil this re.
quired time and money, both Of which
requisites were short.
1--WE are making strike for L &C, ,OOC
each," said Longworth, calmly, focus.
ing his glittering monoele on Kenyon
THAT sum of money is not picked up
iu Eondon every day. and it is never
picked up anywhere without taking 6
little risk. If you esonomize on youl
sprat you will not catch your gudgeon.
But we haven't the money to risk,
persisted Kenyon.
"Then. my dear sir" said Longworth
cease to fish for gudgeon, and retur,
to the highly respectable profession O.
mining engineering. If l am going tC
join you l can't afford to go on to Ger
tain failure, If you can't pay for the
lottery ticket, it is foolish to expect t.
draw the grand prize; now, isn't it?"
Wentworth, who knew more Of the
city and its ways than his partner did
at once recognized the truth of Long
worth's theories on the subject.
"You are quite right, Mr.. Long
WORTH he said; "and I think that al
we need now discuss are the terms O.
our agreement with each other"
There will be little difficulty on thai
score" replied Longworth. 81 will tax,
q third of the risk and third of the
profits, if that is satisfactory to YOU"
ITO BE Continued
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
CONSUMP
CAN Be CURED.

L. A. SLOCUM, M. c., THE GREAT
CHEMIST, WILL SEND FREE
TO THE AFFLICTED, THREE
BOTTLES OF HIS NEWLY
DISCOVERED REMEDIES
TO CURE CONSUMPTION
AND ALL LUNG
TROUBLES.
Nothing could be fairer, more mill
anthropic or carry more joy to the af-
tiicted, than the offer of T. A. Slocum.
M. c., of New York City.
Confident that he has discovered a
reliable cure for consumption and all
bronchial, throat and lung diseases,
general decline and weakness, loss of
flesh and conditions of wasting, and
to make its great merits known, he
will send, free, three bottles to anv
reader of The Enterprise, who may be
suffering.
Already this new scientific course
of medicine" has permanently cured
thousands of apparently hopeless
cases.
The Doctor considers it his relig-
ious duty-a duty which he owes to
humanity-to donate his infallible
cure.
He has proved the dreaded consump-
ton to be a durable disease beyond
any doubt, and has on file in his
American and European laboratories
testimonials of experience from those
benefited and cured, in all parts of
the world.
Don't delay until it is too late. Con.
sumption, uninterrupted, means
speedy and certain death. Address T.
A. Slocum, M. c., 9S Pine street, New
York, and when writing the Doctor
give express and postoffice address,
and please mention reading this arti-
Gle in the Enterprise.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria.
When she was Child, he cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss. she clung to Castoria.
When she had Children. abe gave them CastorIa-

THE ONLY True Blood Purifier
: prominently in the public eye to-
day Is Hoods Sarsaparilla. Therefore
got Hoods and OALV NOA0'9.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
A SACRED OATH.
Tho Light an Old Sailor Keeps Ever
Burning.

Tho Light an Old Sailor Keeps Ever
Burning.
Who can read untouched the follow
ing simple story? Those who dwell
upon or near the seashore, especially,
will appreciate the grateful fidelity Of
this rescued man. Many an ancient
mariner lives at Balmar, on the Jersey
coast, rounding out life in peace after
long and tempestuous voyages. While
sitting on the dull, changeless shore,
their thoughts are on the briny deep,
as they watch the ships sail by.
One among them, however, shows
more interest IN the welfare of his sailor
brother than the rest. lie owns cot
tage on the beach, facing the sea, and
above 1t he has erected small tower.
AS the sun sets behind the hills, little
light streams forth from u window in
the tower; and all the night the rays of
the lamp can be seen through the dark
ness. Years ago the owner of the cot
tage was captain of as fine brig as
ever sailed. He made many prosper
Gus voyage before fate robbed him Of
his ship in tempest. Driven in the
darkness, the sky obScured with thick
clouds, his ship struck upon the Jersey
shore, and went to pieces. He alone was
saved. No friendly light had warned
him Of his danger. Even while battling
with the waves, the wrecked captain
had taken an oath that, should his life
be spared, SO long as he lived no other
shipshould be loston that coast through
the lack Of light. That oath has not
been broken. There are tall light
houses there now that illumine the
ocean for miles, but still the ancient
mariners little lamp burns nightly in
It's tower.-Good Housekeeping.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
''OlSQIlDtiOl
AND IrS HcuRH

To The EDITOR II have an absolute
remedy for Consumption. By its timely use
thousands Of hopeless cases have been already
permanently cured. So proof-positive am
of its power that consider it my duty to
send tsUO bottles frNs to those of your readers
who have Consumption, Throat, Bronchial or
Lung Trouble, If they will write me their
express and poStofice address. Sincerely,
7. A. SI0cUM, M. c., IS3 Pearl st., New York.
this Paper Guarantee this generous Proposition.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
CHAPTER XIII.

The chances are that no matter under
what circumstances young Longworth
and Kenyon had first met, the former
would have disliked the latter. AL
though strong friendships are formed
between people who are very much un-
ailks, still 1t must not be forgotten that
equally strong hatreds have arisen be-
Az-een people merely becsuse they ere
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24

LANSING, Mich, March 2O.-The su-
preme court of Michigan decided yes
terday that the Office of mayor Of De-
troit became vacant when Hazen S.
Pingree took the oath Of Office as gov,
ernor Of Michigan on January /. A
new election must be held to elect a
new mayor for Detroit.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
THE Mk6ARESS
of,the% Mine.
~AwsmAn lrte-venes.
''''1' d
LCopyhght ,ss. BY Robert Dar.l

CHAPIER A1.-CORTINUED.
Kenyon took out card, wrote the ad-
dress of Wentworth upon 1t, and hand
ed it to her.
"Thank you," she said. "You see I
deeply sympathized with Mr.. Went
worth for what he had to pass through
on the steamer"
"He was very grateful for all you did
for him on that occasion" replied Ken
yon.
II am glad Of that. People, as gen.
eral thing, are not grateful for what
their friends do for them. am glad,
therefore, that Mr.. Wentworth is an
exception. Well, suppose you talk
with him about what have said before
you make up your own mind. shall
be quite content with whatever share
of the profits you allow me-"
"Ah, that is not business. Miss Long
worth"
mo, it is not; but am dealing with
you-that is, with Mr.. Wentworth-in
this matter, and am sure both of you
will do what is right. Perhaps it would
be better not to tell him who is to fur
nish. the money. Just say you have met
a friend to-day who offers, for Il rea-
sonable share of the profits, to supply
all the money necessary for the prelim-
mary expenses. You will consult with
him about it, will you not?"
"Yes, if it is your wish"
Certainly it is my wish; and also
wish you to do it so nicely that you
will conceal my name from it more sue
oessfully than you concealed my
Cousins name from me this afternoon"
"I am afraid 1 am very awkward"
said John, blushing.
mo, you are very honest, that is all.
You have not become accustomed to
the art of telling what is not true.
Now, this is where VIC live. Will you
come in?"
"Thank you, no; Tn afraid not" said
John. II must really be going now"
"Let the coachman take you to your
station"
"No, no, it is not worth the trouble;
it is only step from here"
ut is 10 trouble. Which Is your
station, South Kensington"
"Yes."
Every well. Drive to South Kensing-
ton station, Parker" she said to the
coachman; and then, running up the
steps, she waved her hand in good-by
as the carriage turned.
And so Jola Kenyon, without the
price of the carriage and horses to his
name, drove III this gorgeous equipage
to the underground station and took
the train for the city.
AS he stepped from the carriage at
South Kensington, young Longworth
came out Of the station on his way
home, and was simply dumfounded to
see Kenyon in the Longworth's car
riage.
John passed him without noticing
who it was, and just as the coachman
was going to start again, Longworth
said to him:
parker, have you been picking up
fares in the street?"
'Oh, no, sir" replied the respectable
Parker, "the young gentleman us just
left us came up from the city with Miss
Bongworth."
".Did he, indeed? Where did you pick
him up, ParberP"
1--WE picked him up in Chenpside,
SIR"
"Ah, very good. l will just step in
side" and with that, muttering some
imprecations on the cheek Of Kenyon,
he stepped into the carriage and drove
home,
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24

swore to himself little. If he had
been a villain in play he would have
opened the letter; but he did not. He
merely dropped it into the first pillar
box he came to, and in due time it
reached John. Kenyon.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
Doo.or and Farmer Drovp.d.

WEBSTER CITY, Ia, March 2o.-Dr.
Travis. Of Eagle Grove and farmer
named Kirkberger were drowned while
attempting 70 ford the Boone river
here yesterday. The team. buggy and
occupants we're swept away.
The enterprise. [volume] (Wellington, Ohio) 188?-1899, 1897-03-24
Telephones: A.,
FARMERS

and others can save money by insur-
ing in the old time-tried, fire-tested
Ohio Insurance Agency. 1t represents
over $1OO,OOO,OOO of assets, has large
surplus, writes the latest and most
liberal forms Of policies, insures both
farm and city property, writes either
cash or mutual policies, also issues
tornado policies. Rates low, losses
promptly paid. Before insuring, call
on or address the manager, Jos.
Binehower, Wellington, Ohio.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02
Board oS Trade Acts on the Lock
Question.

Tuesday evening the Board OF
Of Tradg met under call of its
Presidenl, Mr.. Adolph Katie, to
consider the question of locking
Cane river, to secure all-the-yeal
navigation therein.
There was a large attendance OF
our progressive merchants and
business smen present, and much
interest was manifested. Being
present tsy invitation, we were re,
quested to address the meeting on
the subject, which we did as best
we could; and the matter was free
ly discussed by several of the
members.
Resolutions were passed indors-
ing the scheme, and calling for a
general citizens meeting to be held
in this CITY in the near future to
take similar action.
On mstion of Mr.. B. H. Lich-
tensteinta strong committee, con-
sisting Gf Messrs. J. A. Ducour-
nau Jr.,:B. H. Lichtenstein, P. s.
Pruhomme, I. j. Flanner and j..
L. Weaver, was appointed for the
purpose of preparing u memorial
to Congress in the interest of the
question, to solicit signatures to
same, a,d to correspond with the
Boards. Of Trade of Shreveport,
Alexandria and New Orleans, with
a view Of enlisting their co-opera-
ton in the matter.
There was an air of intelligence,
interest and vim about the meet
ing, and the members composing
it, that indicates determined Of
fort to secure this improvement Of
our mercantile advantages, which
is in every way so desirable to oul
people.
After agreeing to meet once &
week until the question is we'll un
der way, the Board of Trade, OF
motion, adjourned to meet in the
Comus Club Hall next Tuesday
9Th inst, at s y. m.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02
DIED.

AT the home of her son, Hon.
A. j. Lafargue, in MarksviIle, on
Sunday, March Dist, at $3.50 a. H.,
Mrs. IEPHER1NE ZoRiCH La
FARGUE, nee Rachal.
This honorable old lady whose
life was filled with good deeds,
was born at Clouticrville, this par
ish, May 1st, 1921, was married in
1910 to Mr.. Adolphe Lafargue, a
native of France, but a Louisian-
ian by adoption, and at that time
Professor OF French and Mathe-
matics in Jefferson College, St.
James parish.
After the birth of their eldest
son, Hon. A. D. Lafarge, they
moved to AvOyelles, where they
led successful and honorable lives,
the husband dying in 1869. Mrs.
Judge H. c. Edwards, is the only
other child than the two sons men
toned above.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Mr.. Alfred Hamilton of St.
Mary, but formerly of this par
ish, passed through town Monday,
on his way home with his bride,
one of ward three's fair daughters,
Miss Carrie McCreary, whom he
stole away from the old folks and
married on Wednesday before.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Elsewhere appears the profess
ional card of DR.. w. x. Moseley,
who comes among us with diplo-
mas from the highest colleges in
the country, and a record of 2(
years of successful and lucrative
practice in the town from whence
he comes. We heartily commend
him to those desiring medical at
tention.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02
FRIDAY, April 2, 1897.
Church Services.

Services at the Methodist church eve
ry First and Third Sunday at II a. m.,
and 7:S0 D. H., by the Pastor, Fl. w.
Hickey. Prayer meeting every Wednes-
clay night at 7:3o p. IN.
BApTIsT-M. Z. Weaver, pastor. Reg
Mar services, second and fourth Sundays,
IL H., and 8. p. m; Sunday School, 10
o. H.; Prayer meeting, Wednesday, 8 p.
Ia. All invited,
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02
Lodges.

phan,x Lodge No. SO, A. F. & A. M
v T. Gallien. w. NJ; j. G.. Trichel ir., Sec
Meets frst and third Wednesdays, at 2
p. m.
Castle Hall No. SO, Knights of Pythias
--J. L. Breda, C. e.; AdOlph L'Herisson,
X. of r, S. Meets second and fourth
Thursdays, at Sp.m.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02
Can You Beat It?

Tin Mouse Traps for only 10
cents.
Wire gauze dish-corners, to pro-
tect from flies, 5 cents up.
Nail driver Glass Dipper, ad.
Unstable handle, 25 cents.
Full stock of Lamps, Globes,
Burners and Wicks, cheaper thar
the cheapest.
Dressing Case and Glass com
bined, 10 cents.
New York Racket Store.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

No Red Tape advertisements
with us, we give you honest Ads.
ard honest goods-mean what we
say, and guarantee prices as low
as the lowest, don't claim like some
do, to do better, have better goods,
cheaper prices than any boldly else,
but we do claim to do the best we
can, and that is equal to THE BEST.
Call and see our line before you
are taken-in by any fake plan of a
designing person or persons.
Williams, Weaver & O'Quin.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Aunt Ashley has moved her Res
taurant and Boarding house from
2nd street to the Gamble residence,
down below Mrs. Cara. So the
nearest point to the Courthouse
where you can get a meal for 25c
is ut the City Hotel.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

The Saloons, the Saloons, Oh
the Saloons that are in anticipa.
ton of the Supreme court decision.
What If it should turn out in ia.
vor of the bosses, like the Jones
Freeman case9 There would be
weeping and gnashing of teeth.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

The whiskey case is not yet de-
cided by the Supreme farce (court)
and the liquor, which has already
been brought in anticipating the
decision, is just spelling to be
measured out over a bar.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02
Racket Store to the
Front.

Self-adjusting Manilla-rope Hal
ters for only Is cents.
Best steel, handled Axes for &C
cents.
Carriage Bolts, all sizes, less
than half former price.
Wood screws, all sizes, cheaper
than ever known.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Prot. A. L. Smith Of the Nor
mai, who went to New Orleans a
few weeks ago for treatment oi
his falling health, returned to his
duties Wednesday, much improved.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Thursday was Allfools' day
April 1st. We presume many
"April fool' letters, jokes, ETC.,
were passed. The'custom is ve-
ry ancient one. Its origin is des-
cribed in the!2nd chapter of Jude,
New Testament.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Our Stock is complete in all lines,
our Clothing, Shoes and Hats,
will attract attention in any town
or city in Louisiana, or elsewhere.
Our prices we guarantee. Will
Jams, Weaver & O'Quin.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Prof. A. B. Kelly, the writing
master, has made up another large
class at our Grammar School, which
he is now instructing in the most
beautiful penmanship we have ever
seen.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

The Police Jury and the parish
School Board will meet Monday in
their regular quarterly sessions.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Give US your Grocery orders
we can knock out anybody who
has to buy now. Williams, Wea-
4 yer & O'Quin.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Mr.. Abe Simon, Of the popular
firm Of Simon Bros, made a flying
trip to New Orleans Monday, re-
turning Friday.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02
J. r. CARROLL,
Matchmaker Jeweler.


WATCHES, CLOCKS and all
kinds of JEWELRY repaired on
short notice, and satisfaction guar
anteed.
Orders taken for fine watches
and jewelry.
Approaching the very liberal
patronage received for the past
year, we have increased our force
and facilities for doing first class
work, and solicit the trade.
See our sign on St. Denis, near
Front Street, Natchitoches, La.
Dec. lily.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

District court adjourned late
Wednesday evening, having been
in session every day in March, ex-
cept Sundays.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Natchitoches Camp No. 40,
United Confederate Veterans, met
Tuesday and elected Messrs. j..
Alphonse Prudhomme, H. M.
Hymns, Hons. Jos. Henry and l..
Caspari, delegates to the seventh
annual reunion to be held at Nash!
vile, Tenn, June ~, 20 and "a.
The Camp passed resolutions fa-
voring the formation by the Nash
vile reunion of a u. G. V. Be-
nevolent Aid Association, to care
for the disabled and protect the
widows and orphans.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02
Fny Your SlbSCripllOn.-

If you haven't paid your sub
scription it's your fault, not ours.
Don't be bashful, but come by and
see US, and while you are coming,
bring your dollar along.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Advertise in the LOUISIANA POP
ULIST.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02
Takes the Cake.

Enameled ware of every des-
cription at less than former cost
price,
Watering Pots. at only Is cents.
Galvanized Iron Bath Tubs, l5
gallons, s. cents to S1.00.
All colors in Silk Ribbons, and
all widths, at d cents to 10 cents
per yard.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02
New York Racket Store

Mr.. Chas. S. Elms of White
Castle, was in town last Thursday
representing the Sash, Door, Pick
ct and Shingle Factory of that
town. He caught several orders
with his remarkably low prices.
See the cad" elsewhere.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Col. T. D. Boyd, President of the
State University at Baton Rouge,
spent several days of last week
among his many friends in this
city.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

Sheriff j. w. Conerly of Sabine,
was in Natchitoches on official bu-
siness Wednesday.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

The steamer Des Arc came up
Cane river Monday, bringing a big
lot of cotton seed for the Givano-
vich Oil Mill. The III. w. Graves,
for the Carnpti Oil Mill passed
through Sunday.
The Louisiana populist., 1897-04-02

DR.. w. X. Moseley of Keachie,
is in our city, and expects to locate
here for the practice of his profess
sion. The doctor has been practi-
cling his profession at Keachi for
nearly 20 years, and was we'll fixed
and we'll liked there, but our natu-
raj advantages have attracted him
here, and he will prove quite an
addition to our social, religious and
BUSINESS develOpment.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-19
EXCITING HONEYMOON.
Experience of W. 4. Davis and Bride
with Suspicious MOonshiners.

PADUCAH. KY. Feb. 1s.-Authentic news
has reached Paducah from Hamburg. a
landing on the Tennessee river 200 miles
above here, of the startling experience OF
w. A. Davis. buyer for Steele & Hubbard.
lumber dealers at st. Louis, and his young
wife who before marriage, was Miss Otolla
Hippel. of this city. Davis had taken his
bride with him on a business trip. At
Hamburg he was mistaken by the moon
sinners for revenue officer. The Illicit dis
tillers besieged the couple in their room at
the little Hamburg hotel. They battered
down the door and. overpowering the hus-
band dragged Mrs. Davis. frightened al
most speechless, down stairs. Some of the
reputable citizens of the town came 10 her
aid and recaptured the young wife. The
pair were hastily conducted 10 a store.
which was barricaded. and twenty armed
men stood guard over them. Davis was
furnished with "a revolver and Joined in the
fight which ensued between the moonshin-
ers and citizens. Clubs. pistols and bowlders
were freely used Two of the rioters were
seriously wounded. Rocks and bullets en-
tered the building whore Mrs. Davis was
quartered. but sine escaped bodily injury.
On the arrival OF q steamer early next
morning the pair were escorted board
by their rescuers. who were compelled to
fight OFF the maddened moonshinerS even
at the wharf. No effort was made to ar
rest the disturberS.