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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-09-04
Of the
Mysterious fluid
BY DR.. o. o. BURGESS

question. tentatively and not irreverently
asked: Is electricity God?
Electricity Is invisible, infinite, omni-
present, eternal.
We see the electric spark, the arc
light, the lightning',s flash, but these are
only the effects of electricity upon the
not electricity itself. The presence of
electricity in the molecule as in the
mountain, in the earth and in the heav-
ems, is a demonstrable fact: and, that 1t
is Infinite, that it extends from the pri-
mary element to the greatest concretion
of elements floating in illimitable space,
is necessary corollary to that fact
That It's power is sufficient to reduce the
universe to chaos If fully and perversely
exerted, admits of no doubt. That 1t has
not done so proves the existence of law
that governs. it. Frightful examples of
its apparent lawlessness, as seen in cy-
clones and earthquakes, only prove this
law by establishing it's necessity. Law
that governs effectively implies some
thing behind II that has intelligence to
formulate 1t and power to enforce 1t.
That electricity has neither beginning
nor end is evidenced by the conditions Of
It's existence.
Electricity, If not life itself, is essential
to 1t, and competent to create 1t. 1t is
therefore competent to create man. The
phenomena that identify inorganic life
and prove It's existence are found also
tations of electricity. The accepted the
cries of light, heat and electricity are
practically one and the same-the vibra-
tory transmission of energy. This energy
is creative. as 1t is the life of the combi-
nations and forms of the elements known
to US as inorganic and organic matter,
and the physical climax of all these COM
; binations is man.
We speak of primary elements, but the
number of these is steadily decreasing.
With enlarged knowledge and improved
methods of study, one after another of
the supposed simple elements is found to
, be complex. Is it too visionary to believe
that there Is but one primary element
these two are but one, and that one God
This as ii stands here would not be a
claim that electricity is God. however
. many of his attributes 1t may seem to
. possess. 1t would be a claim that it is
a principal as 1t is the most striking
| comprehension. 1t would seem to prove
that to know what electricity is would
imply better conception or closer
: knowledge of God than has ever yet
been reached. May we not say that it
would be to know God?
: We have no proof that electricity is
! sentient or that its power and purposes
are self-directed and self-conssiousiy
systematzed and prearranged Without
/ this proof it can only be considered as
: tation of Gods presence but not as God
himself
? In view of this conclusion, the state
: ment that electricity is competent to
1t is not SO. The creation of physical
) man only is contemplated In that state
ment. But we may add that, in one sense,
electricity Is essential to the creation of
) spiritual man also, for spiritual man
would seem to grow with and out of the
physical man.
) In this connection arises a theory, full
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17

The Brass Band desires TO thank the
citizens of Natchitoches for their kind
assistance and state their financial con-
ditIon. The money we collected by
subscription from citizens we turned
over 10 Mr.. John NJ. Tucker who will
be pleased Of any one wishes) to show
the distribution OF slime. After ex-
pending the subscription money and
receipts of minstrel, we Had ourselves
in debt.
We owe $3.50 on our instruments to be
paid in monthly payments of $50 per
month. Now If the citizens can give us
u monthly >sabsesElp Gi0a4~~6fS SIS for ten
months. we can keep the organization
(Band and 0rchestra) in good condi-
tlon, pay leader, band room rent, and
pay for instruments.
We want the cltizeAs to know that
our intention is to play at all times
(when possible to get together) In
Natchitoches free of charge, and the
instruments. after being paid for, will
Ue1Ung 10 TIE ciIaahs 8 IszsssSL "a 4
"a. WESLY. JONES,
Manager.
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PURCHASERS TO ASSUME TAXES OF 1895.
ing payments.

by lands of l.. J. Racial and Paoal
Racial and below by lands of ii. & u.
Beer A desirable piece of property.
Subject 10 lease for 1897.
Is 354 acres of land, more or less,
on Old River, known as the "Shubrook
Place." not far from Bayou Natchez
Station. Bounded above by lands of l..
Duplex, below by lands of Plauche.
For the homesceker this is the chance,
II. $50 acres o. hill land, being the
M Of NE14 of SEA of SEA Sec. 80
+. . II. s. Accessible and we'll tina
bered,
IS. One lot of ground on Second
street, bounded above by lot of Ii. KAT
file Il Bro, East by II. Katie & Bro,
South by lot of J. A. Ducournau and
West by Second street, with front of
l04 feet, on said street and running back
2S4 feet for depth. Also another lot Of
ground on Horn Street back of the City
Hotel and Baptist Church.
10. $50 acres of land, being the half
interest in SW4 of SE1s Sec. SO I. 8 Il.
8. The NW14 Of NEA See. 10 T. Z X.
s." The NE1a of NW11, NWA of MEL
Sec. ~ L. s Il. s. The NWL of Sell
and SEA Of NE14 and SW1a of SEX
Sec. 4. T. s r, Parish of Natchits-
ches.
20. JOG acres of land in Section T..
7 r. 8. Also the NW14 of Section "a
T. II. 8.
81. 2Sl acres Of land in Sec. 81 r. z
X. s, and Ga acres in Sec. 0. T. r. 8.
Also the well improved place known
as the 81. Amans Place, containing
about $50 acres. About pa miles from
the town of Natchitoches. Subject to
| lease for 1897.
Also the we'll improved place know
as the Chaler Place on Cane River near
/ the 24-mile ferry, containing about 400
arpents. Subject to lease for 1897.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17

"There Is one flower" says a writer
IN London paper. (which has appar-
emily been overlooked by Americans in
their search for a suitable floral emblem,
which, l think, is worthy of their at
tcntion refer to that of the tobacco
plant (nicotianal in its MANY varieties.
1t Is handsome; the plant is l believe
indigenous to America and Its, import
ance, as the solace of the human race, is
indisputable. But its claims to sclec-
ton by Americans are the greater when
they consider that this flower will serve
to perpetual, In years 10 come, the
memories of their recent exploits in
Cuba and MANILA
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17

! mo1y Ws9sl
PROTOCOL

i PROTOCOL. mo1t O1s9l
/ Willahi'R. Day, secretary of state OF
the United States, and his eXcellency,
Jules Cambon, ambassador extraordin-
aly and minister DlenIpOtentldry OF the
republic of France at Washington. res
pectively, possessing for this purpose
full authority from the government Of
the United States and the give nment
| of Spain, have concluded ano signed the
following articles, eInbOdying the terms
on which the two governments have
agreed In respect to the matters here
matter set forth, having in view the
establishment of peace between the two
countries, that is to say:
Aticle /. Spain Will relinquish all
claim of sovereignty over and title to
Cuba
Article 2. Spain will cede to the
| United States the island of Porto Rico
and other Islands now under Spanish
sovereignty in the West Indies, and also
AN island in the LadroneS, to be selected
| by the United States.
| Article 8. The United States Will
occupy and hold the city. bay and har-
Dor of Manila, pending the conclusion
of "a treaty of peace, which shall deter
eminent Of the philippines.
Art. 4. SPIN will immediately eva
cuate Cuba, Porto Rico and other islands
now under Spanish sovereignty In the
West Indies, and to this end each gov
eminent will, within ten days after the
signing of this protocol, appoint COM
missIuntrs. and the commissioners SO
appointed shall within thirty days after
the signing of this protocol, meet at
Havana for The purpose OF arranging
and carrying out the details OF the ature-
said evacuation of Cuba and the ada
cent Spanish island. and each govern
lLent will, Within ten days after tue
signing of this protocol, aleo appoint
other commits iooOTs, who Shall within
InIrty days after the signing of tue pro-
IOcOl meet at San Jnan, IN Porto Rico,
Tor me purpose of arranging and carry
ing out the details 4 the aforesaid eva
cuat1on OF Porto Rico and other islands
now Under Spanish sovereignty in the
West Indies
Art NA(he United States and Spain
wSiEIatach a lESlelnt NOT more than i've
commissioners to 1TeSl of peace and the
commissioners 90 appointed shall meet
at Paris pot later than Dees |, 1898, and
proceed to The negotiations and cOnclu-
| slop Of treaty of peace, which treaty
shall be subject to ratification accord
ing TO the respective constitutional forms
OF the two countries.
Art. 6. Upon The conclusion and
signing of this protocol. hostilities be-
tween the two countries shall be sus-
pended AID notice to thar OBJECT shall be
given as soon as possible by each gov
eminent to the commanders of Its mill
tary and naval forces.
Done ut Washington, in dplicate, in
English and in French, by the under
signed, who have hereuntO set their
hands anu seals, the l2th day of August
1898.
(SeaD w. r. DAY.
(SeaD JULES CAMBON.
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Millions Given Away.

It is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the
needy and suffering. The prOprietors of
DIR. Kings New Discovery for COnsump-
tion, Coughs and Colds, have given away
over ten million trial bottles of this
great medicine; and have the satistac-
ton of knowing it has absolutely cured
thousands of hopeless eases, Asthma,
Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all diseases
of the Throat, Chest and Lungs are sure
" cured by it. Call OH NatchltOches
Drug Go. Druggist, and get a trial bot
tie free Regular size SOC and 81. Every
bottle guaranteed or price refunded.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17

aessAA.enf 3AvertIsefneuts. 81 pc.
Quars eFst Ihssstion; each subsequent
Insertion 80 cents per square.
Ofaeial or legal advertisements, 81
per square fret Insertion: each subse-
auent insertion so cents per square.
Local advertisements l0cts per line.
Editorial notices, first insertion. 10
cents per line; subsequently 10 cents
per line.
Brief communications upon subjects
Of public interests solicited.
Obituaries, 6 inches free; over 6 inch
o.. will be charged for at regular rates.
The Editor rs NOT responsible for the
views expressed 5y CORES pondents.
No attention paid to anonymous let
ars
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An Enterprlsing Druggist.

There are few moro wide awake and
and enterprising than Natchitoches who
spare no pains to secure the best of eve
rytling in their line for their many Gus
temers. They now have the valuable
agency for DR.. Kings New Discovery for
consumption. coughs and colds. This is
the wonderful remedy that Is producing
such Juror all over the country by its
many startling cures. 1t absolutely cures
Asthma. Bronchitis, Hoarseness and all
affections of the Throat, chest and lungs.
uall at above drug store aud get trial
cogtle free or regular size for 80 cents
nd 81. GuaeaDteed to cure OF price re-
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17

I. 30 acres of land situated between
lands of Chellette and st. Andre for
merly the property of Francois Ra-
phael.
2. 100 acres of land, being the EIa
Of SW114 and Ella of SWh Sec. "a I. Z
r. 8.
3. 40 acres, being the sW14 of SEA
Sec. &c L. ID r, 7.
4, 20 acres on Little River, between
lands of Brossett and Norris.
5. Half of 100 acres, being the NW14
of SCI, SW14 of NE4, Ell of NE14
and SW1a See. 81 t. 9R9.
=. so acres being NW14 of SW14 Sec
36 II. 8 II. ~.
Z. 80 acres in Section 8 r. r.
bounded North and East by Lake Ac-
case, South by PrOvencal Bayou and
West by lands of J. A. Carroll.
8. 261a acres of land on Little River,
between lands Of DerOusseau and Car
roll.
0. 300 acres of land, being the undi-
xided quarter interest in the Fredieu
plantation on Old River.
10. half interest in 80 30 arpents on
Cane River. bounded above by lands of
Marie Pauline ROcques and below by
lands of Marie Liscelle Rocques i'll the
rear by Francois Rapeael.
IL. 520.36 acres known as the Ste
.pheng tract on Bayou Saline
y. G asftteaEc- Interest in 5s2.65 acres
on Horsehead Bayou neAr Ci9Putler,ylile
and described as See. 40 NJ Il: w,
Is. so acres near Spanish Lake des,
ignated as Lot of SectiOn'2O ana LOU
of Sec. az T. 10 IRIS.
IA. Six lot in SpringvRie' Dclhs ho's
II. ID. ~, ID, 81 and y. ~ o
10. 3S5 acres of LAND win an the
hr;Ic;,re ond iunrove1ments thereon
sitnotaJ On Cara Riyerl about : miles
below Cloutieryille, and (oounued ABOVE
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17
Sherif'S Sale.

Lock. Moon & Co., Ltd, va. Lake Lum-
Der and Single Co., Ltd.
Twelfth Judicial Dist. of La, Parish Of
Calcasue-NO 2975.
Bv virtue of writ OF Fl. Fa. Issuing
out of the 18th Judicial District Court
of the State of LOUISIANA and Tor the
Parish of Calcasue. and to me directed.
have seized and will offer for sale at
public auction ut the principal front
door Of the courthouse in the city and
parish OF Natchitoches, La, on
SATURDAY, 10Th dayI OF Dec. 1898,
within the legal hours of sale the fol-
lowing described property. known as
the property acquired of Ii. c. Drew,
lo-wit:
A certain tract OF land situated In th
Parish of Natchitoches and described ae
follows: The SE11 E1a and SWH os
SWl OF Sec. %, in I. n. II. W.T.
containing $50 acres of land more or
less.
Terms of Sale-Cash with benefit Of
appraisement. -
Oct. ~ Sheriff.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17

A railroad man Of of the south has the
following prophecies OF the south :
Nov the future of the south's COM
merce IA majestic. Yes, that's the
word. The tide of business has harGw1, .,
set In toward sogEhgSSrai vii ,,.
sec = :" 800 ARE IRE coming, tobacco
D-----s - -. II alil a -eztss
Il coming. iron. steel, AMI tbs grearrA
feature of all, hardly yet touched. il the
development of importations. All this
is coming and If means business for the
future. Then the near proximity OF
the southern ports to the new territory
conquered BY our arms. Cuba and Porlo
Rico, will centraIlzc about southern
ports u magnificent new business" Elk
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17
TnE nEsr pLAsrER.

A piece OF flannel dampened with
,,hamherlaIn Palm Balm aad bound on
20 ehe affected parts Is superior 10 any
plaster. when troubled with PAM 10
sl,e chest or siie.-or lame back. glve
Il 4 tlial. Yen are certain TO be mere
shau pleased With The pronpi relief
rrhieh Il sffnrds Pain BALM Y also q
sssrsain cure for ghesmatlsn. For sale
81 Sansn s. Suddaths Druggists.
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have been permanently cured of catarrh
by DIR. Hartman's successful remedy
Pe-ru-na. Here is Mr.. ingalls, letter:
DR.. S. n. Hartman, Columbus. o.
DEAR SIR" Pe-ru-na and Man-a-lin
have cured me of one of the worst cases
of catarrh any one ever had. MY case
was 80 severe that was compelled to
discontinue my business, that OF con-
ductor on a railroad; but l am now
entirely we'll"
Ordinary treatment of catarrh is for
local relief. Cures are not expected.
DIR. Hartman's method eradicates ca
tarrh absolutely. Get his latest book
and learn how to combat this insidious
disease. The Pe-ru-na Medicine Co.,
Columbus, o.. will mail DIR. Hartmans
books free ON application.
Fl. A. Scott, art, Tenn, writes:
az feel very thankful to my Maker
and your great medicine that l am
cured. / would not be without Pc
ru-na in the house"
Pe-Yu-na has been curing eatarrh for
forty years. 1t pluclxs out the roots
Of catarrh and builds people up All
druggists sell it,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17

culate a petna II ~ appoint
ment us trfbhte TO the IS of the
bead OF the fraternity in the - ue -
| The Shreveport Outlook. conducted
by that veteran of Democratic Journal
| Ism, General Leon Jatrenskl, says IN
connection with The above extract from
the Lake Charles Press:
The Press has not said one word that
those who know General Tunnard VIII
not ind0rse. No man in the State would
fill the Office for which he has been
named with greater ability, and with
greater fidelity, He is gentleman in
every sense of the term, and his gentle
and IoVable nature would make him
congenia! associate to :he members Of
the Commission, who could at all times
coniide ID his discretion and correctness
In the discharge of bis duties. Our In
dOrsement of General Tunnard is with
out reservation or limitation, and his
election, would make every veteran OF
the Lost Cause feel that :he days Of
''Auld Lang SYne" are not forgot.
The PicaYune gladly adds It's trib-
ute of praise 10 a man, who As con-
ductOr of Louisiana newspapers, has
rendered signal service to the State and
the Democratic party. General Tun-
nard deserves at tue hands Of the party
nil II can do for him. and this is
an obligation which should be promptly
and properly discharged.
1t goes without saying that The En-
terprise both as public journal and
personal friend will do all within Its
power 10 further the interest OF one of
NatchItoches' old time residents and
most respected citizens.
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oct
A CARD.

TO tho good people of the city OF
and surrounding commu.
ity, wish to te nder my many thanks
for tlie liberal patronage and favOrs ex.
tended me during the past several years
in the line of cemetery and monumental
work, tomb stones and iron fencing
Having received a liberal share OF
your patronage in the past and wish
to inform you that am still in the lead
with new and selected designs and will
be pleased to call on or write you when
in need of anything in my line
Respectfully,
..s /. ID. RAINS.
Marthayl1le, Nov. II. 1898.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17
FROM NEW ZEALAND.

Rccfton, New Iceland. Nov. %. 1896
/ am very pleased to state that since
l took the agency OF Chamberlain Ihe-
dicines the sale has been very large.
more especially of the Cough Remedy.
In two years have sold more of this
particular remedy tnan OF all other
makes for the previous five years. As
to Its efficacy. have been informed by
scores Of persons of the good results
they have received from 1t, and know
Its value from the use of il in my own
household. 1t is so pleasant TO take
thst we have to place the bottle beyond
The reach OF the children E. Scantle-
hurry. For sale by Janin s. Suddath.
Druggists.
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NOTICE
LAND OFFICE at Natchitochcs, l.,

LAND OFFICE at Natchitochcs, La, J
November 18th 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-nanied settler has filed notice of
intention to make final proof in support
of bis claim and that said proof will
be mado before Register and Receiver at
NatchitOches, La, on December 23d.
I III 1 e, nh6asn1nsq .eaum Gun pus
r11''22'a'@A@ al21s-z@s-s@I---zT~ naYe@
for the Sc IA NV IA Sec. 81 7. 8N. r.
o West Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses t.
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
b. II. Jones. j. C. Carneline. B. f.
Jones. J, i. Mitchell OF Victoria L. O.,
La
EDW'D. PHILLIPS,
nov II ReUister.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17
THAI JOYFUL FEELING

With the exhllarating sense of renewed
health and strength and internal Glenn
illness, which follows the use of Syrup
of Figs, is unknown to the few who have
not progressed beyond the old-time
medicines and the cheap substitutes
sometimes offered hut never accepted
by the wel.-Informed. Buy the genu-
ire. Manufactured by the CallfOrnia
Fig Syrup Co.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17
CT II IINerboaru.

Once while in foreign port Admiral
Dewey ordered the heaviest hosting
tackle in the ship to be got out Of the
hold without delay. Nobody knew what
it was for, as there was nothing just at
that time, either heavy or light, TO be
taken on board or sent ashore. After
two hours hard work the tackle was
in place, and Dewey then ordered that
large chew of tobacco which had been
thrown under one Of the guns be hoist
ed overheard and dumped into the sea.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17
BucxIen-s Arnlca save.

THE BEST SALvE in the world for Cuts
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, chapped Hands, Chilblaint
Corns, and all skin Erupti0ns, and posi-.
lively cures Piles, or no nay required. II
Is guaranteed to give perfect satlsfoctIo
OF money refunded. Price % cents ps
box. For sale by Naschitoches Drug CO
Limited Nav ~
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oct Is
NOTICE
Land Office at Natchitoches, La. !
October 20, 1898,

Land Office at Natchitoches, La. !
October 20. 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler mas fled notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim and that said proof will be
made before Register and Receiver at
NatchftOches, La on December 2, 1898,
viz: Homestead Entry No. 5728
WILLIS MCDANIEL, SR.,
for the SEA See. 4 r. o n. r. West
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, VIZ:
Paul Sneed. Frank Power. Jim PuT-
yis, Nose Smith, Of st. Maurice P. o.,
La.
EDW'D. PHILLIPS,
octH Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17
Obligation Due a Worthy
Journalist,

Several of the Louisiana papers are
recommending General w. H. Tnnnard.
who las spent his life in LOUISIANA Jour
nalism, and was for years the able eui-
tor Of the Shreveport Times, for the
secretaryship ofthe State Railroad COM
mission.
General Tunnard Is president of the
Louisiana Press Association and Com
mander OF the United Confederate Vet
Grams of Louisiana, and he Is IN every
way fit ana worthy of the best place in
the public service that can be given him.
The Lake Charles Press says of his can
dldacy for the secIetaryshID Of the COR =
mission:
The Railroad Commission was in
dOrsed ard carried by the press of the
State. They have asked for no place on
The Commission, but are giving II unan-
imOus and enthusiastic support to the
nominees. whose election Is assured on
the 8in Of next mLntn. Now, brethren
OF the press, let's ask that the Gewspa-
pers be recognized by the Commission
to the extent of giving to them this po-
SitiOn, in the person Of the honored Pres
Ident of the Louisiana Press AssOcia-
ton.
The sold soldiers.' too. should take
and active interest In this matter and
give their Commanding General their
support.
He will NOT ask for It; hut his friends
are asking itfor him, without his knOwI-
edge
f t each nevsnaner man in the Stste
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17
NOTICE.

s. Nelken having applied to be APP
pointed DatIve Testamentary Executor
of the Succession Of Arthemise Clax-
ton. deceased. notice 10 hereby given
TO all those interested to show cause
If any they have, within 10 days from
date hereof why said application should
not be granted or the same will be 10
mologated. -
nov 8 st CirfH'
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1898-11-17
J A SIRE SIGN OF GROUP.

HoaFseness IN child that Ii subject
Ia Group Is a eure Indication OF The APP
proaclI Of the disease. II Chamberlain I
Cough Remedy 10 given as soOn NJ the
child becomes hoarse, or even after tue
crOupv cough has appeared, il will pre-
vent the attack. Many mothers who
have eroupy children always keep tbts
remedy as hand anc find that IL saves
them much trouble and WORRY. Il can
always be depended upon and Ia pleas
ant to tske. For sale by Janin & Sud
OATH, Druggists.
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NOTICE.
Land Office at Natchitochcs. La. }
November 8, 1893.

November 8, 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his cl" i'm and that said proof will be
made before Register and Receiver at
NatchitocheS, La on December %, 1858
viz: Homestead Entry No. 5798
FLOYD WOODEHD,
for the SW IA of SW Ii See. 2 T. 10 N,
X. 10 Vest Louisiana Meridian.
lie names The following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land viz:
John Walker, Albert Hall, Harry Polk,
Joseph III e -GaxQn Pierre 7: o. La.
EDW'D. PHILLIPS,
nov II Register.