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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
when Llghts Arc Low.

When lights are low. sadly muse.
Around me breathes the night wind'a
sigh
And yet-and yet-ny thoughts refuse
To live within day gone by.
Though thronging memories near me fiit
wave them back to lodgings damn
And merely wonder as I SIT.
Now, who forgot to MI that lamp?"
Chicago Record.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27


At 6snTHeet given Ia ii Rochester two
Of the expected guests were unable to
be present The order of seating hap.
pened to be such that a particularly
jovial and companionable gentleman
sat with one of the vacant chairs on
each side Of him. The empty chairs
and first course Of oysters were left in
place for some time in case the expected
guests arrived. The solitary gentleman
therefore could move neither to the
right nor to the left. but amiably
beamed throughout the repast. seem
ingly none the worse for his enforced
isolation. After the banquet some one
innocently asked him:
''How did you enjoy yourself. old
chapf"
First rate" he replied briskly
enough. II sat next to couple of fell
lows who weren't there Rochester
Herald
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
a Candid Sutton.

What do you thinki Papa asked
JACK II be expected to get any money
In marrying me.
"Was Jack insultedr
Insultedf He told pop that a good
nome was more Of an object to him
tnan wages. Detroit Free Press
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
why He Failed.

The Draper These goods are really
quite the fashion.
The Customer But Smiths over the
way are selling them cheaper as last
seasons fashions.
The Draper--Ah. they don't know
their businessl
The Customer Then / may have q
chance there. Good mcrning. Pic
he I'm
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27

successful Brother Whenever you're
= tne right my dear brother, You can
Always command my support
Onsuccessful Brother-Oh, that's no
0seI When I'm in the right, shan 4
require II It's when I'm in the vronr
soas want support ally slODer
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27

She vowed the silence of our souls
Was food for heart and mind,
Then struck gait. and for three hours
She talked me dumb and blind.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27

The old. old story he told me again
No breathing of loves tender lay
But his old romance to hold of the bill
He had promised so often TO pay.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
ARTICLE |.

The title Of this corporation shall be
The NelEen Mercantile Company, Linn
ited.' Its dOmicile at NatchitOches, La.
Under its corporate name shall have the
power to contract, sue and be sued; to
acquire property, zeal personal and
mixed. 10 pledge. mortgage, hypoth-
ecate or sell the same. 10 employ OF
discharge clerks, and other persons ne
cessary to the Conduct Of its business,
and to do and perform all actions es-
sentIal to the management of its bust
ness, not Inconsistent with the law, Ser
vice Of all legal process shall be served
upon the president, or In his absence
upon the vice president.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
ARTICLE ii.

| The capital stock OF the said corpora
ton shall be Twenty Thousand (20.0U0
OO) dollars. divided into Two Hundred
shares of One Hundred Dollars each,
which shall be UaId for IN cash or mer-
chandise at the time of subscription Its
business shall begin when Five ThOuS-
and dollars capital stock shall have been
subscI ibed and paid for in cash or mer-
chandise. No. stakeholder shall sell,
assign or transfer his stock without first
rendering the same for ten days to the
other stockholders for sale, and in event
OF refusal and failure to purchase, such
stock may be sold In open market or
otherwise, but not for less price than
that rendered by the stockholders or any
one of them. No transfer of stock shall
be made except such transfer be entered
upon the books Of the corporation at iIs
office in the city of NatcnitOches, La.
and on the surrender of the certificate
therefor. No transfer OF fractional
part of a share shall be made. ANY
stockhOlder may pledge or pawn his in
diViuual stock.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
CHARTER.
STATE OF LOUISIANA, |
Parish of NatChitOches.

oil Va ,
On this the 4th day of April. 1899, be-
fore me the undersigned Notary Public,
duly qualified and commissioned IN and
fer the Parish of Natchit0cheS, State of
Louisiana, personally appeared Samuel
Nelken. Simon Abrams and Joseph kaf-
tie, who severalIy and collectively de-
clared. that availing themselves of Act
No. 36 of the General Assembly Of the
State of Louisiana, for the year 1888,
they do hereby form ard organize them
selves into limited corporation for the
purpose Of doing a wholesale and re-
tail general merchandise business IN the
City Of Natchitoches, La, including the
purchase and sale of all kinds of dry
goods, groceries, notions. shoes and
general merchandise. hardware, live
stock, farming implement, etc, etc. for
the term Of twenty years, (2O) dating
from the 4th day of April. 1899.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27

DIR. CADY's CONDITION POWDERS, are
w 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 e. Co, Ltd.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
sny afrrf

Miss Feline Are you fond Of DANG
Ing Mr. Thingumbobf
OFT. Thingumhob Paasionaeely,
Hiss Feline Then why don't yom
han Ally slopsr.
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A. r. HARRINGTON NJ. d.
SHREVEPORT La.

Oninm. Morphine, Cocaine End Whis-
kew habits treated at Sanitarium, No.
33l Crockett ST. Office, Carriers drug
store, corner of Texas and Spring street,
upstairs, Room No. 0. Phone connec-
ten. dee IL, 81
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27

Mra DasherIy-And is she getting 60
ewfully musculineY
Mrs Flasherly Indeed she isl Actu-
ally paid car fare for all four OF as with
out trying % drop her money on the
aoor. New York Journal
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
n.

II men would cease to worry
And women cease TO sigh,
Doctors would have to plod afoot
Instead Of riding by.
II neighbor spoke to neIghbor
As love demands of all,
Then lawyers would make kindling OF
Their shingles on the wall.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
ARTICLE III.

The corporate powers of this corDo.
ration shall be vested in Board of d.
rectOrs. to be composed of three stock.
holders. two Of whom shall constitute Q
quorum. SAID Board shall be elected
ann Tally, on The first Monday in Janu.
airy, beginning in the year 1900. The
first Board of Directors hereunder Is de-
clared 10 be, Samuel Nelken, Simon
Abrams and Joseph Katie; and the first
officers of this corporation are declared
to be, Simon Abrams, president; Joseph
Katie, vice president; Samuel Nelken,
secretary and treasurer; which Board
Of officers shall serve until the first Mon
day In January, 1900. or until their sue
cessors are duly elected thereafter. The
Board of Directors shall be elected by
the stockholders, eaGh stakeholder shall
be entitled to one vote for each share of
stock registered In his name. ana he
may vote In person or by proxy. The
election OF Directors shall be by ballot.
and majority OF votes cast shall elect
the person for whom they are cast.
Notice OF election shall be gwen each
stakeholder in writing bY the secretary,
at least ten days prior to such election.
Any failure from any cause whatever TO
elect Directors on the day named for
that purpose, shall not dissolve the cor
poration, but the Directors and officers
Of the CORPORATION then in office shall
hold over until their successors are
chosen. In such event the president
shall order another election. to be held
10 thirty days, and notice thereof shall
De given as heretofore provided. After
'uch election the Directors shall elect
rom their own number the officers of
he corporation; provided. the stock
holders in electing such Directors fail
o designate the particular office for
which such Director may be elected. |
NO person other than stOckholder is |
eligible as Director or officer.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
ARTICLE w.

The certificate Of stock when Issued
shall be Lslgned by the president and
treasurer All checks. drafts. notes or
other obligations for the payment Of
money, shall be signed by the treasurer
or in event Of his inability. by reason
illness. then by the president OSAhe cor
DOFatiOn.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
ARTICLE v.

The president shall call meeting of
the stockholders, when requested to do so
In writing, by one or more of the stock
holders. Ten days notice shall be given
to each stakeholder, in writing for such
meeting. At all such meetings the ma
jority vote of the stockholders, repre-
sented in person or by proxy, shall de-
eide and determine the actions of the
Board of Directors.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27

Say, monk. you're pretty smart
6ut Jon can't do this. New York
Journal
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
ARTICLE VI.

This charter may be changed, modi-
fed, amended or annulled, or this cor
poration may be dissolved at a general
meeting of the stockholders. convened
for that purpose, with the assent of the
majority of the entire capital stock.
whether the stockholder be present in
person or represented by proxy. Ten
days notice ehall be given of said meet
ing as provided hereinabOye.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
ARTICLE VII.

In case of dissolution or termination
of this corporation by limitation or for
cause, the liquidation of its affairs shall
be conducted by three commissioners,
selected from the stockholders, with
like assent as set forth in Article VI.
and at a called meeting for that pur-
pose, the like notice is required as set
forth in Article VI. Such commission
ers shall remain in office until the af-
fairs of the corporation shalI have been
fully liquidated. In case of the death
of one or more of the commissioners.
the survivor or survivors shall continue
to act. No stakeholder Of this CORPORA
ton shall ever be liable or responsible for
the contracts, liabilities or faults there
Of, In any further sum than the unpaid
balance due the corporation on the share
Of stock subscribed for or owned by him.
Nor shall any informality In the organ
Ization hereof have the effect Of render
ing this charter null, or to expose any
stakeholder TO any liability beyond the
unpaid balance Of hisstoek.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-04-27
CALIFORNIA FD& SYRUP co.

SAN FRANda@CO, Cal
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEw YORK. INV
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THE PUBLIC WELL SERVED.

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VI i"A? ''' ~ ''aSoi Nl''tei lecoiu
| t'"'' ' ' VI '~e % meaning 't' eHu ana
" I'M" - ' Opt ~ game d" ''7 WIN 'i"t lie mas
,e % ' Dse % ' o" ~ tne Ii'S do =" result
! =. " " ~ N'!0' Ni"iS'e went mo
| e '' any ~ "a, ~ '''""Ne9' IA Sl'e Vi ullS
!' any " " ~ " nos O.e'eu' 'iS has
aI'e'eu ''s""' ~ "'eN''6 t'c al"l'S Vi t'e CITY.
~ mas %, o " o 49, ' W.. mas "i"Ne " record
"'N' WIN ' WIN "'''0N "''"'e9 '''o"S 'loSe Vi
o''ei may " 'e'
1"I N'9 ~ was N" ' "" o''NS 'i"Ho' nla'S'ei was
u " ''0 'e'' ~ " ~ e sui '"H /" ,'e treasury.
Dc'oe twenty NV" nuns e'' Sone nc was c"lleo upon no
"''e s'oo''oo WIN "'e, " n' 1u'e'' expenses inns
was 'e ".S' 'en, WIZ" WING" ne was Co'oh'eo' Dut 1t
was so'>Vu S'' " ""'',h te ensuing I'SCal year 'e
io'''S ue"' "' was "'''! P''i Oh, ana oala'ce
Oh over 9loo'oeo e"he" III 'le treasury W'eh the BOOKS
eS r"9'", vi III" "' I'M" !" many cans 'he "'IdlfS Of
u'e 'lS ""o "cei ~" W" 'e appropriations. AN even
DETER ,e'o'o VIII NC "o7 ''S Se III t'e Guy hSca ai7S
m inc feooce" lax f"'e SAVING o. y 100000 over the
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02
THE PHILIPPINE POLICY.

DEFORE an audience of 10000 persons at Ocean Grove
* Friday, last week, President Mckinley, in
- speech of five minutes, made his Philippine policy
clear day. The enthusiasm which greeted the
Presidents words showed that the people with him his
policy of civilization and humanity. President Mckinley
said:
Glove of the flag and love of the country incon-
Sistent with religious faith believe there is love for
country and that people love the flag than
before Wherever that flag is raised stands despot
ism and OPPRESSION but for liberty opportunity and humanity,
and what that flag has done for it do
people and all lands which by the fortunes war
within its jurisdiction.
"That flag does not thing in the United States
and another in Porto Rico and the Philippines. There has
been doubt in quarters respecting the policy this
government in the Philippines. see harm stating in
this presence Peace then with charity for ALL to estab
FISH government of law and ORDER protecting life prop
ery for the wellbeng of the people who will participate in
i under the Stars and Stripes.
81 believe that government should be established there
the people sustained and their property protected The
policy of the in the possessions has
public feeling and there no better place than in the presence
u this vast assemblage to make this statement
"Wherever the American flag flies with the authority of
Nae government there should be protection behind it,
The which followed this utterance surpasses de-
sption The audience breaking through the bounds
d enthusiasm shouted until the roof rang ten thousand
Eggs auttered approval Of the Presidents words.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02

1 'HE CECIL COUNTY NEWS is in straits as the
character Of its editorial utteaucc gives evidence It's
nagging references to certain Republicans and vain
attempts to create actional strife by msrepresenta-
tons OF party conditions all show their purpose most plainly
and fall ineffective Democratic campaign harangues, before
an intelligent public.
"Shaow aritice begets suspicion,
And like Cobweb veil but thinly shades
The face of thy design"
The "News' by distong and showing in false light
the relationship between certain gentlemen of the Republican
party who not before the public this time, may think
doing very funny act but the fact is that only reveals
the weakness of its own cause in this campaign.
The News only goes into this form personalities be.
cause has strong arguments make in support Of the
Democratic ring which represents The Cecil Democrat is
yet unanswered by the News and its charges ring rule made
against the Democratic party rulers of Cecil, be
ignored The record of Mr. Wirts treatment blot that the
News has yet to wash away from the Democratic hand
is free to question the regularity of any Republican action
In the meantime the Republican ticket is gaining strength
daily and from every section Of the coming reasons
why change OF party administration the county would
beneficial.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02

{ NENAIOR WELLINGTON is absolutely confident of
- the election of Governor Lowndes and a Republican
~ majority in the Legislature During his visit Balti-
more he has made it point many gentlemen
prominent in business and commercial life and them
to their position Among this number are many who
during the last few have taken decisive stand indie
pendens They have aimed good government for
the State without respect political parties and 1905 they
heartily supported Lowndes They have this week assured
Senator Wellington that they stand exactly where they
did four years ago. They believe that the good
government demands the triumph Of the Republican ticket
and they Will support that ticket vigorously Some OF these
gentlemen ordinary occasions Democrats and they
have been counted upon to add their support the Demo
cratic this year. but will do 1t would be I'M
polite 10 reveal their at present. but when they
their position before the people, it safe that moth
ing short OF CONSERVATION will reign Democratic camp
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02

~ RESIDENT NJ KINLEN has signed proclamation to
the people of Cuba, which will be made public in
this country after it has been published in Cuba, that
will put end to all of the silly talk about this gov
eminent intending allow Cubans any say
government Of that island. This proclamation tells the
Cubans that the ordered taken in Cuba work upon
which will shortly be started and which is hoped have
completed in ninety days, will be the first step toward
Independent government; that when the completed
arrangements will be made for the holding elections
throughout the island in order give its citizens oppor
tunty to show their capacity for sclgovenment and that
fast the local authorities get their government in good
working condition, the United States troops will be with
drawn. Copies Of this proclamation have been forwarded
General Brooke Havana who charged with the duty
having it widely published throughout the island.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02

TIME Atknsonians still continue their futile efforts to
bring about state of anarchy in the Philippines
though their policy, if adopted, would result in dis
order that would make decent Americans ashamed
TO hold up their heads in the presence of Foreigners
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02
ORDER NlSI.
In Re: The Mortgaged Real Estate of Gran
vile T. Rey noIds.

In Re: The Mortgaged Real Estate OF Gram
willie 7. Reynolds.
In the Circuit Court for Cecil County. sitting
as II Court of Equity, No 22lj
Ordered, this 3Oth day of August, lsqg tb.-
the sale OF the property mentioned in these
proceedings. made and reported by L. Mar
snail hhlncs, assignee, he ratified and con
hrmtd, unless cause to the contrary thereof
pc shown on or before the 18th day of Novcm-
hcr next, provided copy of this order be in
serted III some newspaper printed and pub
NAhcd IN Cecil County once Il week for one
month before the third day of October next.
The report states til, amount OF sale tnjhr
$500.
JOHN G. WILLIAMS,
lruc copS-tcSi: Clerk.
Sept2-iw JOHN G. WILLIAMS, Clerk,
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02

IT HE Richard Crokers declaration for Bryan
considered, the more it becomes apparent to political
students that it intended solely local effect
the coming November election.
IT HE Western farmers are busy marketing their
products at Republican prices to to hear about
1 the ''crme of rs" this fall Republican admnistra
ton has changed low prices into prosperity, and
they don't to change back
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02
WOrthiDgtOll' s
RISING SUN, MD.
NEWS OF A
MID-SUMWER
CLEARING SALE

Measured by the stocks we have gathere d
this is the most important midsummer
sale this store has ever known. There is
of course, considerable loss attached to a
sale of this kind, but better lost than car.
ried over, we think
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02
Lot of Land for Sale.
Chance For Cecil County Man.

WaNTED.-A man of good character to ac-
ccpt an agency in Cecil County. Must FUR
nish horse and give bond. Chance to make
good money. Address,
e. S GILBERT
Hotel Elkton,
huGi"-ow Elkton, Md.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02
The Summer Wash Dress Fabrics

in Lawn, Dimities, OIgandes and the rest.
They have simply been slaughtered, to J
off everything in this line and they were
cheap before. Twill pay you enormously
to buy your dress for future use if you do
not need it at once It's a money saving
opportunity and as such you should not
miss it.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02

There are the styles, qualities and
prices you will like in the heavier
weights. Fall overcoats are first
needed, we have them as low as
IS, $3.50 and $&; we have the
finest silk lined Coats, at $40 and
$25, but we sell more coats at $40,
sI2 and SIS, than at all other
prices. Fail Overcoats for young
men are cut very short and full
back, we have the longer cuts
and closer fitting coats for con-
sentative dressers Plenty of
Coverts and Whipcords in all
prices, Herring Bone, Cheviots
and DiagonaIs in all the new
weaves aad coIorings. We can
suit you, we will please you and
we guarantee to sell you good
clothes.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02

| will sell, regardless of
cost, my stock of Clothing
and Gents Furnishing Goods
in order to make room for my
large Fall and Winter stock
The goods must move regard
less of prices. Call at Balls
Oak Hall Clothing House,
opposite Court House, Elkton
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02
IS Cents Per Pair.

You never heard the like? Well, we didn t
either, and we don't want to hear it again
The sizes in this lot are small, mostly %
to ,. We won talk further about this
lot They couldn't be dear.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

One size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, powder to be shaken into the shoes.
1t makes tight or new shoes feel easy. giyes
instant relief to corns and bunions 1t Is the
greatest comfort discovery of the age. Cures
sWollen rect. blisters and callous spots.
Aliens Foot-Ease Is certain cure for in
growing nails, sweating, hot, aching feet
Al All druggists and shoe stores, csc Trial
package FREE by mail. Address, Allen 8.
Olmsted, lie Roy, N. Y.
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Launch For Sale.

For sale after LIST of September, Electro
Nhpor Launch, speed 51g miles an hour carry
persons, cost new this spring S..2j. including
standing canory top, with storm curtains. in
perfect order and fully guaranteed No
reasonable offer refused. Address
Augl9-3t j'hrsnn,ai,, EitW NId
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02
PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS at session of the General
Assembly Of Maryland begun and held in
the City of Annapolis on the fifth day of
January, lS9s, Bill was passed proposing
an Amendment to the Constitution of the
State by adding a new section to Article
Four thereof, to be known as Section 81
A, which said Bill and Amendment are in
the words following, to wit:
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02
PUBLIC SALE
OF
Personal Property.
g 20 Head Horses and Colts

Among which will DO found workers. driy-
crS, SaddcrS, and valuable and choiCcly Sc
.retcd thoroughbred Brood Mares and Stall
lions The yet of such noted sircs and per
formers as Ventilation, Iroquuis, Luke Black
burn, Imported The Jacuhitc, Hinduu, I'm
ported kuutalic, Imported Loynlist Ghum-
celiOr, Sir Joseph Danvl!lc
The Colt, icurlings aud WennIings are 10y
the Stnlious Basil Duke. DrHIlc and Hucy
hy Imp. Bonnie scotland. Drix1c by Ven
tiatCr dam Mag, by Imp. StonChcngc.
nriHhIc sold for $4,000 rs two-ycar-od.
Hocy by Imp Mr.. Pickuwick dam Glen Hop.
10y Imp. GIrngurrtN.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02

Making ready for
fall; selling out as
much of the sum-
mer stock as is pos
sible. There are
big bargains in the
summer goods in
every departments.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02
Shirt Waists.

About 30 waists in stripes, with correct
fronts and all made right, they fit and the
colors are dependable. The " United
Brand unquestionahy the best Were
81, now
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1899-09-02
Among the Shoes.

There are about 80 pairs Ladies Oxfords
which were from S1,25 to 81, and we are
closing them out at