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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-24
ARTICLE-VI.

This charter may be changed, mold
fled or amended. the capital stock in
creased or decreased, or this corpora
ton may he dissolved at a general
meeting of the stockholders convened
for the purpose, with the assent of three
fourths of, the entire capital stock,
whether present or represented at such
meeting.
Ten days prior notice of such meet
ing shall be given in any daily English
newspaper published in the city.
In case of dissolution or termination
of this corporation either by Limitation
of its charter from any cause, the liqui
dation of Its affairs shall be con 1ucted
by three commissioners selected from
the stockholders with like assent. and at
a meeting called for that purpose as
above set forth in this article
Said commissioners shall remain in
office until the affairs of said CORPORA
ton shall have been fully liquidatec. In
case of the death OF one or Iuore of said
commissioners, the survivors or surviv-
or shall continue to act.
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Evidently Hot In Love.

They watched the couple stroll up
the beach from the boat.
II suppose their engagement will be
announced tomorrow said the girl in
blue.
"!Oh, no, it WON'T" answered the
girl in gray.
"But they've been ont in boat to-
gether fishing oil the afternoon.
II know IL. !"
well, don't you suppose he seized
the opportunity to propose?"
'tTknow he didn't
"How do you known"
He's actually brought back some
flsh. Chicago Post.
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ARTICLE ".

Corporate powers of this company shall
be vested in and exercised by board OF
| five directors and president and secre-
ta1y, who shall also be treasurer of said
corporation and who shall be elected
from among the stockholders. Three of
said board shall constitute quorum for
the transaction of business, and their
decisions shall be valid corporate acts.
The following persons shall constitute
the first board of directors: M. FL.
| Carver. r. B. Cook, John B. Atkins, T.
L Atkins and D. G. Scarborough.
No person shall be eligible as dire ctOr
or an officer who is not stakeholder of
this company.
During the absence of the president
the Vice-president shall act and preside.
Said board shall continue in Office
until the First day of January 1900, on
which date and thereafter annually a
board of directors shall be elected on
the LIST kday in January of each year,
unless the same should be legal holt
day, when the election shall be held on
the next legal day thereafter.
Notice OF such election shall be given
by at least ten (l0) days continuous pub
LEGATION Immediately preceding each
election In one of the daily English
newspapers of this city: and the board
of directors shall appoint one or more
stockholders to preside at such election
as commissioners to attend, the presi-
dent shall by appointment fill the va
cancy. Any failure from any cause
whatever to elect directors on the day
named for that purpose shall not dis
solve the corporation but the directors
then in Office as well as the officers of
said company shall hold over until their
successors are chosen In such event
the president shall cause another cleo
ton to be held and shall give notice
thereof as hereinbeforS provided.
At cverv election and meeting each
stockholder shall be entitled to vote for
each share of stock registered in his
name, and may vote by proxy.
The election of directors shall be by
ballet and the majority in amount of
votes cast each share of stock voted
upon to be counted for one vote. shall
elect the person or persons for whom
they have been cBst.
After each election the board of d.
rectors shall elect from their own num-
Der the officers of said company.
ARTICLE V.
The board Of directors shall have full
power 10 fill vacancies in their number
caused by death resignation or other
wise from among the stockholders of
the corporation.
The said hoard shall have full con-
troll Of the property of this company
and shall so conduct. manage and use
the same as in their discretion they
deem fit, and that Is consistent with the
objects of this company or the welfare
of the same.
The said board is further authorized
to frame and adnpt such by laws, rules
and regulations as the affairs and bust
ness of the corporation may require and
as it may deem necessary for the con-
dazzling and management thereof; pro-
yided the same shall not conflict with
this charter or with the laws of the
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-24
L. ARTICLE VII.

A0c&hOIder of this corporation
rshaiT eEer he held liable or responsible
for the contracts or faults thereof in any
further sam than the unpaid balance
due the company on the shares of stock
subscribed for or owned by him, nor
shall any informality In organization
have the effect of rendering this charter
null or of exposing stakeholder to any
liza ability beyond the unpaid balance, if
any, of his stock.
Thus done and passed at my notarial
Office in the city of N&tchitoches on the
9Th day of August, 1898, in the pres
ence of Harry Percy and j. NJ. Harper.
competent witnesses of lawful age and
residents of this city who hereuntn sign
their names. together with said parties
and me notary, after reading OF In"
whole.
JOHN B. ATKINS.
/ share of stock 500.
Per D. G.. Scarborough.
Z. l.. ATKINS,
/ share Of stock 500.
Per D. C. Scarborough.
NJ. III. CARVER.
/ share of stock 500.
r. B. COOK,
/ share of stock SlOO
ID. C.. SCARBOROUGH
shares of stock $500.
ATTEST:
HARRY PERCY,
j. NJ. HARPER,
ANGUS FLEMING,
rsEAL1 Notary Public.
Having examined the foregoing char
ter and finding nothing therein contrary
to law dc hereby approve same.
Done and signed this August -, 1898.
PHANOR BREAZEALE,
Dist. Atty. 10th.D. c. La.
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CHARTER.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF NATCHEToCHEs.

Personally came and appeared the
parties whose names are hereunto sub
sUribed. all Of full age, who declared
that availing themselves Of the provls-
ions of the laws of this State relative to
corporations, and especially Of Act Nc.
sc OF 1888 Of the General Assembly of
Louisiana, they have covenanted and
agreed. and by these presents covenant
and agree, and bind themselves, as well
as such other persons as may hereafter
become associated with them. to. form
and constitute corporation and Dodv
polite in law for the purpose and OBJ
jects and under the sttpulati0ns, articles
and conditions following, to wit.
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TIE violence of first emotion has some
what abated, and they sit fondly gazing
into one another's eyes, drinking love
and joy.
"Henryr 1t is the voice Of Mrs.
Honeymoon. "Now that you are
back
1.-THE cookl" he cried. "She has been
discharged?'
''No, dearl waited for you to come
back. %
He rose, pale, but firm. "Goodby, my
darlingr' he softly whispered.
WHAT she murmured in incredu-
lous horror. YOU
~ have enlisted for three more
years.
As Henry Honeymoon walked away
to make good there was in his eyes the
look of hunted stag. New York Jour
nal.
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CHAPTER III.

Have you over seen an army camp by
moonlight, dear reader-a city of can
vas changed to Parian marble by sill
very radiance? No. Well, neither have
/. In tent two men sit talking by the
light Of Pickering candle.
Honeymoon, sternly said the tall
er, "in battle your teeth chatter, your
face whitens, your knees tremble and
you fall to the. ground Honeymoon,
you area coward Come, man, confess
it to yourself and let me get you dis
charge that you may go hcme!"
"No" cried the wretched man. "No,
mol Not thatl Not thatr'
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RationR.

isn't he man of rather luxurious
tastes?' said one girl.
Eyes. I'm afraid he will never make
a soldier; answered the other.
I'm sure he wouldn't 1gail at the
enemy's fire..
No, indeed But don't believe he be-
c6ssslldd face salt pork as calmly as he
could saitpeter. "-Washington Star.
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I only wanr,,--


"Oh, yes. You only want to get my
name to anything at all SO you can
make note out of it. I'm up to all
such tricks. I read the papers, do"
i only want to show you our new
patentreversible hens nests.''
What on airth is them?'
TITS an ordinary hens nest, only it
reverses itself every time hen lays an
egg and drops the egg into basket be-
low"
"What good is that?'
Cant you soc? The hen turns round
to look at the egg, but it amt there,
and she concludes she didn't lay any
and sits right down and lays another
one, and SO on. Only $780,"
by guml Gimme a dozen. New
York Weekly.
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Have you made up your mind just
what qualities you expect to find In a
husbanda'' asked the matron.
why. of course" answered the
maid
TOO bad. commented the matron,
with sigh.
why do ron say that2'' demanded
the maiden. 81
"Oh, l always hate to see young girls
disappointed, T" answered the matron. -
Chicago Post.
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His tongue Glove to the roof Of his
mouth.
"I-L-thatis. he faltered, YOU
And then he suddenly caught her to
bis bosom.
'You know what would sayP'' he
cried.
Frigidly she disengaged herself.
Another missing word fake, y she
muttered. pale but calm. Detroit Jour-
nal.
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NOT TO BE FOOLED.

But the Peddler's Invention Caught Even
the Canny Farmer.
"Now, jest you go right along. You
needn't stop here, - said Farmer Hay
fork authoritatiyely. II don't want no
lightnin rods. :"
II am not selling lightning rods, +"
responded the sleek looking peddler,
whose sudden appearance at the gate
had aroused the Ire of Farmer Hayfofk
II don't keer what yer sellin, - re.
piled the farmer. II don't want it an
won't take 1t, an that's all there is
about it. ] know the tricks Of you city
sharpers. / read the papers. i do. You
can't catch me on any double back ac-
ton pumps or any self workin churns,
or patent Egyptian corn fresh from the
pyramids, Not much. An I don't want
to take any mowers on trial, either, an
sign receipt fer it an have it come
back as a 80 day note fer $40, 600. No,
Stree. An You can't buy my farm,
either, an then have me buy it back at
a big advance because some confederate
OF yers comes along an offers..sssiee
what you gave fer it----.xirs - Z
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HiRtoPY.

"Who was that fellow that wanted to
trade his kingdom for q horse?''
That's o wheel I never heard Of. ;"
"What is?'
"The kingdom. Cincinnati En-
quirer.
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State or of the United States.

State or of the United States.
The saidbOard shall elect or appoint
secretary and such other officers. en-
plOyees, agents. servants and clerks as
il NAV deem necessary for the conduct
ing Of the business of the corporation;
fix their compensation. term of service,
with the right to dismiss them at said
boards pleasure; and said board shall
have the right to fix and determine the
salaries of. the several officers herein
provided for.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-24

Every day strengthens the belief Of emf.
nsnt physicians chat impure blood is the
cause Of the majority Of eur diseases.
Twenty-Five years ago thia theory Was used
as basic for the formula Of Browns Iron
bitteFs. The many remarkable effected
~ this famous old household remedy art
sufficient 70 prove that the theory il correcl
Browns Iron BitteTs i Scld bz al dealerr
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-24
No Work.

The Maid-Shure an tn place phwere
Dim going is snap.
The Man-Asy wurruk?
The Maid-None at all. It's SWEPT
by ocean breezes, so they ssy.-New
York Journal.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-24
CHAPTER Nv.

Peace at last Peace and victory /
Pale and showing signs of bard wear,
Mrs. Honeymoon sits in the bay win
dow waiting-patiently waiting. Harkl
The sound Of Gathering hoofs, CHEEKY
call, rushing footsteps, the door. flies
open and
Henry"
T. "HortenseH'
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DR.. CADY's CONDITION POWDERS, are
Grad con-
ditiOn. Tonic, blood purifier and YER
mifuge. They are not food but medicine
and the best in use to put horse in prime
condition. Price 25cts. per package. For
sale by G. L, chel g. Coz, Ltd
june ely.
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A Patriot,

Mrs. Forferife - John, you smoke
twice as much lately than you used to.
Mr.. Forferffe-Mrs. Forferfife, am
o patriotic American. like to see Ha-
yana go up in smoke. up to Date.
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CHAPTER II.

"Hortense! Be brave, my little dar-
lingl Prepare yourself for the worst"
With two swift kicks, so close together
that they seemed but one, Henry Rou-
eymoon threw off his shoes. revealing
pair Of government hose.
lyon have enlisted !" she cried, with
q piercing shrek, and swooned. Madly
leaping over her PROSTATE form, the
raw recruit rushed away into the night
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-24
What Wa Ching On.

Mother-What was going on in the
parlor last night, Madge?
Madge (shyly)-Only the engagement
ring, ma.-Stray Stories
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-24
DRIVEN FROM HOME.
A Pathetic Story Of the Present waIkovs1
With Spain.

CHAPTER l.
''Henry, when the cooks month is
up, want you to discharge her, and
that very peremptoriIy tool"
AS Mrs. Honeymoon spoke the stir
ring words with which this story opens
look of iron determination hardened
the somewhat effeminate contourcf her
husband fair young face.
"Kismet" he murmured and grew
pale.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-24

Are You One Of the Unfortunatos3
There are women engaged in sewing
for the soldiers whose husbands have to
buy their pyiamas ready made.-Atchi-
son Globe.
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A. r. HARRINGTON NJ. D.
SHREVEPORT La.

Opium. Morphine, Cocaine pnd Whls-
kew habits treated at Sanitarium, No.
331 Crockett ST. Office. Carriers drug
store, corner of Texas and Spring street,
upstairs, Room No. 8. phone connec-
tien. dee 1927
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ARTICLE '.

E;The name and title of the SAID corpo-
ration shall be The Natchitoches Tele-
phone and Electric Light Company,
Limited. and its dOmicile is hereby
established in NatchitOches. NatchitO-
ches Parish, State of Louisiana; and
under its said corporate name said cor
poration shall have power and authority
to contract, sue and be sued; to make
and use a corporate seal, and the same
to break and alter at pleasure: to hold.
receive. have purchase. improve alien
ate, convey, sell, borrow, pledge, mort
gage and hvpOthecate under its said
corporate name, property. real. person
al and mixed. to name and appoint such
officers, directors. agents and managers
or employees as the interests or conve-
nience of sTid corporation may require
to make and establish bylaws, rules and
regulations for the proper management
and regulation of its affairs, az may be
deemed necessary and proper, and the
same to change and alter at pleasure /;
and to do all other acts and things per-
mitted by law, or as shall or may be
necessary and proper to carry out the
objects and purposes of said corporation
Said corporation unless sooner dis
solved in accordance with its charter,
shall exist ard continue for the
period of ninety-nine years from and
after the date hereof.
The president, or in his absence the
vice. president. shall he the proper per-
son upon whom citation or other legal
process shall be served
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-24
ARTICLE II.

The objects and purposes for which
this corporation is organized and the
nature of the business to be carried on
by it are declared to be the following,
tO-wit: Establish, maintain and Oper-
ate telephone system for the city of
Natchitoches and such foreign connec-
lions as may be made, and to establish
plant for the city Of Natchit0ches, one
or both, as may be determined.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1898-11-24
ARTICLE Ill.

or both, as may De determined.
ARTICLE III.
The capital stock of said corporation
shall be Twenty Thousand divided into
and represented by Two Hundred shares
of the sum of One Hundred dollars each
which said stock shall be paid for in
cash at the time of subscription or the
same may be issued at not less than par.
in payment or exchange for property or
rights actually received or purchased by
said corporation. or the same may be
issued, full paid, for money advanced,
and for other valuable considerations or
services as che board of directors of said
corporation NAV determine; provided,
that no stock shall be issued until the
consideration therefor has been received
BY the said corporation.
Any stakeholder may sell, assign or
transfer his stock in this corporation,
provided thirty (30) days prior notice of
such intention o.sell or assign, or trans
fer the samsxpiring pkhe company. and
the othlfecds one oftrs thereof shall
have the Aege of purchasing
same, aftefa.Ss4ar, u..A.s,ssrty days notice
the said stock may be sold in open mar
ket.
The stock of said corporation may be
transferred under the above conditions.
provided such transfer thereof be made
on the books of said company at its
Office in Natchitoches. La, and on sur
render of the certificate therefor, No
transfer of any fractional part of a share
shall be made.
This corporation shall commence
doing business as soon as five per cent
Of the capital stock shall nave been sub
scrIbed for and paid in.
The board Of directors shall have the
right to determine how much stock
shall be issued.
The age-herald., 1898-03-22
THE KNOTTY
 PRISON PROBLEM Jail Is Filled to 0verAowing and More on the
 Way.

Ninety-four prisoners were confined in the city jail yesterday. Of this number eigh- ty-two had been convicted and twelve were awaiting trial. The jail can comfortably accommodate fifty.
 Forty-two cases were on the docket in the police court yesterday morning. Of this number eight of the defendants were de- clared not guilty four of the cases con- tinued and the rest found guilty. Fines to the amount of s196 were assessed, and of this only $50 was paid. This leaves balance of $16e which represents S32 days which will have to be served before the last man gains his liberty.
 The number of prisoners is constantly on the increase. Each day on average there are twice as many convicted and placed In the jail as there are turned out. A jail twice as large as the present one would hardly more than accommodate the number of prisoners confined there now.
 The matter of the disposition of the city prisoners has been referred to the police and sanitation committee, with Colonel Alt man added, but as yet they have held no meeting. Colonel Altman was added to the committee for the reason that some time ago he introduced resolution in the city council that after the expiration of the Sloss Iron and Steel Company contract the prisoners be worked on the streets of the city, and no more sent to Coalburg.
 Chairman Pearce has called two meetings
The age-herald., 1898-03-22
CANDIDATES COME UP.
The Entry Books Closed and Race on in
 Earnest.

The entry books are now closed and the race is on. Last night at midnight was the limit of the time in which all candi- dates who expected to enter the democratic primary must enter their pledge and pay their dues. The following is the list of those entered.
 For Probate Judge-M. V. Henry, A. o. Lane and J. P. Stiles.
 For Senior Judge of the City Court-G. R. Harsh and w. w. Wilkerson.
 For Associate Judge of the City Court J. F. Gillespie, c. B. Powell, and Chas H. Senn.
 For Judge of the Tenth Judicial Circuit J. J. Banks, A. A. Coleman, J. H. Miller and w. c. Ward.
 For Clerk of the Circuit Court-W. L. Howardi Walter McAdory and Fergus W. Mccarthy. @,
 Howard was the last man to put up his money and there was some talk on the streets yesterday that he had withdrawn from the race But this was a mistake as MT. Howard says he is in the fight until the last q
 Of all the candidates who have at any time announced themselves for the above offices only two have withdrawn, c. M Mitchell and H. K. White Both of these associate judge of the city court, but they having entered the combine against C. H. Senn, withdrew in favor of c. B. Powell.
 The total amount of revenue raised from the candidates fees is $S25. Of this $500 came from the probate judge candidates, S100 from the senior judgship, $120 from the associate judgeship $200 from the circuit judgeshp, and $105 from the clerkship of the circuit court.
The age-herald., 1898-03-22

 of the committee, but on each occasion some member was absent and nothing was done However, another meeting will be called and some action will be taken before the next regular meeting of the city coun- cil
 Mir. Pearce said yesterday that personally he favored a renewal of the contract for the present at least Mir. Pearce says that the city treasury can not stand the outlay that would be necessary to enlarge the jail. which is now wholly inadequate to ac- comodate the prisoners confined therein.
 Mayor Evans in conferring with Alder men Hentschel made another tour of the jail yesterday, and as a result of his visit more of the unfortunates were released. The mayor is of the same opinion as AL derman Pearce, and believes that if possi- ble the contract with the Sloss Iron and Steel Company should be renewed. Alder man Hentschels visit was the result of report that had reached his ears that the prisoners were being fed on spoiled meat. This proved to be erroneous. Warden Wal ton says that some of the prisoners who have been reared family pets object to eating the meat, but after they have flung a pick for awhile it tastes mighty well.
The age-herald., 1898-03-22
GRAND MASTER MACH|N|ST 0'ConnelI, of the International
 Association of MaChiniStS, GUEST OF THE TRADE UNIONS Of This City-Addressed Two Publis Meetings Reception and Banquet Last Night
 Left For Chattanooga Today

Grand Master Machinist James O'Connell, of the International Association of Ma chinists and third vice-president of the American Federation, was a guest of the Birmingham Trades Union on Sunday af- ternoon and yesterday.
 He arrived in the city Sunday afternoon from Valley Head, Miss, and was met at the depot by a joint committee from local union No. T. machinists, and the Birming- ham Trades Council.
 MT. O'Connell was escorted to Magnolia hall in Third avenue, where he delivered an address to large audience of union men.
 John s. Acton, president of the Bir- mingham Trades Council, introduced the speaker with a few remarks.
 MT. OConnell is man of fine address and an interesting talker. He was listened to with rapt attention and was frequently applauded. He is one of the conservative labor leaders who have studied the labor question from an economic standpoint.
 After the address MT. O'Connell was again taken in hand by the committee and yesterday he was escorted around the city and suburbs and shown the wonderful re- sources of the district.
 At S:30 o'clock last night he addressed a public meeting at Clerks hall, where a large crowd again greeted him. He point ed out the advantages of organization and of cooperation. After the address the dis tinguished visitor was taken to Machinists