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, 1899-08-17

Gen. Grosvenor of Ohio thinks that
about 10000 cavalry could ride all over
the Philippines and effectually crush
the insurrection. 1t is possible hat
cavalry would find themselves at a loss
in the matted jungles and dense tropi-
"a vegetation of Luzon, and the fact
that both the Spaniards and the ma
tives did their fighting on foot through
scores of years would indicate that the
infantryman is the best soldier for the
"resent war. If any cavalry are to be
sent, the colored troopers who have
seen service in the hotter territories
and the Indian scouts so available in
frontier difficulties would seem to be
the best candidates for the task.
, 1899-08-17

L. Xavire Eyma. a F~renchman, who
came to this country in 1S47. wrote an
article in ILLUSTRATION of Paris, pub
Iished July 22.1S4s. giving his expert
ences on the railroads of the United
States. He says that at that time
the Baltimore n Ohio Railroad had
a length of seventy leagues and that
the cost of the o. was 4,116,74
francs, the receipts 1855. 456 francs and
expenses 1864, TAI francs. He also
gives considerable space to the In
terror arrangements of the sleeping
cars used at that time and says that,
they are actually houses where moth
ing is lacking for the necessity of life
and are divided into compartments AND
sleeping rooms, some for men and
some for women" Each room held SIX
beds or rather little couches in three
tiers along the sides. He winds up his
account by saying that ~valuables were
not particularly well taken care of, as
in America there were no such things
as sneak thieves"
, 1899-08-17

Is 1t necessary to administer drugs
for the cure of disease to constitute
one a physician within the meaning of
the state statutes? This question is
to be brought before the Illinois board
of health in dealing with the licensing
of healers of various kinds, and espe-
cially in connection with the fact that
Christian scientists are practicing as
professional healers in Chicago and
charging fees for their services.
, 1899-08-17

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad is
now using crude oil on its tracks,
though not so extensively as lines
which do not use crushed stone for
ballast. There are many road cross
ings, stations. etc, where dust flies
after the passage of fast trains, and
these places are being heavily coated
with oil. So far the results have been
gratifying.
, 1899-08-17

Valentine, the New Jersey cashier
who stole $4,000 and wrecked the
bank. got six years in the p~enitentiary.
A man who stole a pair of rubber boots
got fifteen months. Comments are I'M
necessary.
, 1899-08-17

Philadelphia, Aug. 12.-The British
steamship Puritan cleared today for
New Chawang. China, and Nladivos.
took, Siberia. with the largest cargo of
railway material that has ever gone
from any port in the United States.
She will carry four Baldwin loco
motives and tenders and eighteen steel
bridges for the Chinese Eastern rail
road, besides several thousand tons of
miscellaneous cargo
, 1899-08-17
German. VIII colnntrs.

A German syndicate, encouraged by
the profit Germans have already found
i'll Brazilian colonization, is negotiating
for the purchase of large tracts of land
on the shores of Rio Pardo, In the in.
terior Brazilian state of Minas Geraes,
n few hundred miles north of Rio de
Janeiro. The object in view Is colo.
nization and the exploitation of Brazil.
ian industries.
, 1899-08-17

Chauncey NJ. Depew says that the
Filipinos must be crushed, and crushed
without delay, oddly enough, nobody
has yet tried the effect of after-dinner
oratory as a means OF routing Agui-
naldo's followers.
, 1899-08-17

Chicago has gone the eastern bug
business one better and now shows up
with the kissing burglar. All that
Chicago requires is a little time in
which to think.
, 1899-08-17

Spain will do well to place Admiral
Camara at the head of her new navy.
He is a gentleman of excellent judg-
ment.
, 1899-08-17

Three hours of brain work will de
stroy more tissue than a day of physi.
cal exercise. Many men and women
earn their living by their brains. Hos.
letters Stomach Bitters makss the
mind active and vigorous. This medi
cine Is an appetizer and a cure for dys.
pepsia. A private revenue stamp ov.
ers the neck of the bottle.
, 1899-08-17

hats of the British hussars. 1t is o
supposed hat the hussars will pay any
attention to the example of that bird
In ,he hour of dnager.
, 1899-08-17

There is hope for all who are soft
ened and penitent. There is hope for
all such.
, 1899-08-17

An artists sign isn't necessarily
sign of genius.
, 1899-08-17

The International league of wheel
men, which recently met in London.
has national organizations
IN the chief countries of the world.
representing half n million of cyclists.
Shakespeare offered, as n smile for the
impossible, Then may | set the world
on wheels" Today that onsumma-
ton looks far from impossible.
, 1899-08-17

will the coming man use both
hands?" asks a scientist. If he ever
undertakes to carve an average spring
chicken he will.
, 1899-08-17

There are many starches on the market
but only one ''Faultless." All grocers sell
it. Every good housekeeper uses it. Try it
and be convinced. Large package lOc.
, 1899-08-17

A man has one big annoyance eacl
day and a woman has a dozen small
ones.
, 1899-08-17

We live in an age of fact, not fic-
ton; for every effect is assigned some
simple and natural cause.
, 1899-08-17

The war cloud lowering over South
Africa for some weeks Is gradually dis
appearing; but the munitions of war
are fast accommodating there and will
have to be taken care OF.
, 1899-08-17

The man who takes his whiskey
straight usually takes his walks 9TH
erwise.
, 1899-08-17

Two bottles of Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton cured me of a bad lung trouble.-Mrs
j. Nichols, Princeton, Ind, Mar. 26, 1895.
, 1899-08-17

Briggs has invented a soap that can't
be stolen from hotels and waiting rooms"
''How does it work?' over a roller,
the same as towels.
, 1899-08-17

A veritaole Monte Cristo seems the
avenging angel of the Dreyfus Gaze.
, 1899-08-17

There are two ways of attaining an
important end-force and perseyer-
ance. Force falls to the lot only of the
privileged few, but auStere and sus-
talned perseverance car be practiced by
the most Insignificant, Its silent pow
er grows Irresistible with time.
, 1899-08-17

The derivation Of diploma is traced
to 8 Greek word meaning twofold. A
diploma has likewise n double practical
significance, 1t means that the recip-
lent has dom something for himself
and his fellowmen. and that he Is IN
der obligation to do more.
, 1899-08-17

my husband and ! never take trips
together in summer"
why notY'
IF we did we wouldn't have any
thing to tell cach other when we got
home"
, 1899-08-17

What il your opinion of city people?"
'"rhey live too close together and too far
aDart"
, 1899-08-17

"Have you read much this summer,
Mrs. Tromper?'
Eyes, l read a book through nearly
every day while waiting at my dress
Makers"
, 1899-08-17

What an important air Rodney Ripley
has well. you know living in a fiat Is
bound to make a man feel big"
, 1899-08-17

Papa, can't l go down to the natatori-
UNI and learn to SWIM mo, daughter.
If YOU are really bent on acquiring an ac-
complishment by which you might some
time saw my life you can stay at home
and learn to cook"
, 1899-08-17

Ask Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Easo.
A powder to shake in you shoes. 1t
rests the feet. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Sore, Hot, Gallons, Aching,
Sweating Feet and Ingrowing Nails.
At all druggists and shoe stores, 25 cts.
Sample mailed FREE. Address Allen
S. Oimsted, LIE Roy, n. Y.
, 1899-08-17

"will you have fireworks on the
Fourth" 81 think so. Visitors are COM
ing and cook is getting ready to leave"
, 1899-08-17

The Union Pacific has added new. mod
ern equipment to its service both east
and west from Denver. and gives even
better satisfaction to its patrons than in
the past. 1t stands without a rival as the
Accommodations to accommodate all
classes of passengers. Only one night to
Chicago, st. Louis and st. Paul. and over
ten hours saved between Denver and the
Pacific coast. Ticket office 94l nth street.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20
Opportunity.

''Master of human destinIes am l!
Fame. love and fortune on my loot
steps wait.
Cities and fields l walk; penetrate
Deserts and seas remote, and passing
by
Howell and mart and palace-soon OF
late
knock unbldden once at every gaisl
If sleeping, wake--if feastIng, rise
before
turn away. 1t IL the hour OF fate,
Aud they who follow me reach every
state
MOrtals desire, and conquer every foe
Save death; but those who doubt or
hesitate,
Condemned to failure, DeBury and woe
Seek ME in vain and uselesslY implore.
answer not, and return no more"'
Our opportunity has come, the hour
of our fate is at hand. Twice before 1t
has knocked at our door. and in our
Rip Van Wrinkle sleep we allowed it 20
pass, Let us not repeat the folly, and
IN our lethargy be content in Inc belief:
"Oh, it viii come anyhow, it has to-"
Fortune, like coy maiden, has TO be
wooed and won TO Ee possessed. Let us
then awake from our slumbers.
Two railroads are knocking at onr
door and we must ope il cow or remain
shut IN forever.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

II is evident beyond question that the
prospects for the long wished for and
much needed through lines OF railroad
are more encouraging THAN ever, and
the realization of our great desire is
about to materialize.
The party of capitalists who passed
through here last week on an INSPECT
ing tour Of the route of the proposed
Monroe road, returned on last Tuesday
after having gone as far as Port Arthur,
Texas. Mr.. A. r. Shelter, Of the loan
company, with Mr.. Warran A. Losh, a
railroad expert, aud Capt. Chas. Teel.
Of Colfax, composed the party. On this
occasion Us on the former they were
very cautious In all they said. Yet.
EOm their conversation, we gather ;the
fact that the report upon the route
would be highly favorable, and within
the next ten days or two weeks force
Of more than two thousand men VIII be
ut work on the Monroe end turning
dirt.
These gentlemen were here making a
more minute investigation into the mat
ter Of approaches, exits and connections
for reaching this city, Through the
courtesy Of Capt. Caspari of the N. &
r. r. v. road, they visited Grand Ecore
to Investigate the proposed site of the
bridge.
That these gentlemen and the COM
pany they represent mean business, isl
evident from everything they said and
did. We can reasonably assure our
readers that within very few days they |
may expect to receive a definit propO- |
sition looking to the building of this
road'to this city. That our people viii
receive any reasonable proposition in
the proper spirit, we have no ionbt.
Mr.. Shelter. In his conservative way,
said, "thO route over which have
passed, gilmore than two hundred miles,
is q most attractive and inviting one flor
investments, and the road, when built
will be no short line but a great sys-
tem.''
Again we repeat this Is our opportun-
ityl
No less encouraging is the news
about the extension of tour tap'' up the
west bankof Red River. Capt. Caspari.
President Of the Natchitoches and Red
River Valley Railway saw, the arrange
meuss for extending our lire are pro-
crossing smoothly and Satisfactorily,
sud letters from other parties connected
saws. I'VE may have soma good railroad
news for ysu to publish real soon. y
Let Us not be iuIIed to sleep by these
llluring prospects, but be wide awake
snd stirring.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

below ClOutierville, and bounded above
by lands Of L. j. Rachal and Ra0UI
RACIAL and below0hy>fan6s Of H. b.
Beer. A desirable piece of property,
| Subject to lease for 1897.
1T 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 homeseeker this is the chance.
II. 2S0 acres Ot hill land, being the
NJ of NE14 of SEA of seq Sec. SO
L. Q r. s. Accessible and we'll tim
bered,
10. ESQ acres of land, beingTthe half
interest in SW1 of seq Sec. SO II. K.
| s. The NW14 of NE4 Sec. 15 T. z r..
s. The NE14 of NW14, NWL of NEL
Sec. - 7. s 4. 8. The NWI of SEZ
and SEA of NE4 and SW4 of SEX
Sec. 4. I. s r, s Parish of Natchito-
ches.
20. 100 acres of land in Section 4 T.
Z r: 8. Also the NW14 of Section "a
81. PSI acres of land in Sec. q T. z
4. 8, and g. acres in See. 9. T.-R. 8.
Also the we'll improved place known
as the St. Amans Place, containing
about $50 acres. About az miles from
the town of Natchitoches. Subject to
lease for 1897.
Also the well improved place known
as the Chaler Place on Cane River near
the 24-mile ferry, containing about 400
arpents. Subject to lease for 1897.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

A woman never really knows the
meaning of happiness and content I'M
ill abe is the mother of healthy. hap
py child. The health of the child de-
ponds on the health Of the mother. both
before and after birth. Most all wo
mans weakness and particularly the
weakness that most strongly influences
the health of children, comes from some
arrangement or disease of the distinctly
feminine organs. DR.. Pierce's Favo-
rite Prescription will cnre troubles of
this nature 1t shonId be taken regu-
larly by every woman during the en-
tire period of CESSATION. 1t gives strength
to all the organs involved, lessons the
pains of childbirth and Insnres the
health of both mother and CHILD.
Send 81 ne-cent stamps to cover cost
of mailing only, and receive free copy
of Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser. Adj
dress, Worlds Dlspensarv MedIcai AS
ISOLATION, Buffalo y. Y.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

"a word to the wise is sufficient and a
word from the Wise should be sufficient,
but you ask, who are the wise7 Those
who know. The oft repeated experience
OF trustworthy persons may be taken for
KNOWLEDGE. Mr., w. NJ. Terry says Cham
pertains Cough Remedy gives better sat
lstactlon than any other in the market.
he has been in the drug business at Elk
ton. KY, for twelve years has sold hun
drede OF bottleSsot this remedy and near
~ all other cough medicines manufact
uIed. which shows conclusively that
Chamberlains u the most satisfactory to
the people. and is tho best. For sale by
Janln q Suddath, Druggists.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

TranaIent advertisements, 81 per
S@are first insestion; each subsequent
assertion 80 cents per square.
Official or legal advertisements, 81
per square first insertion: each subse-
auent insertion 80 cents per square.
Local advertisements 1Octs per line.
Editorial notices, first insertion. Is
cents per line; subsequently 10 cents
per line.
Brief Communications upon subjects
Of public interests solicited.
Obituaries, inches free; over 6 inch
es, will be charged for at regular rates.
The Editor is not responsible for the
vie ne expressed by correspondents.
No attention paid to anonymous let
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20
THURSDAY, APRIL 20, 1899.
The state Board OF Appraisers.

Mr.. NJ. Fl. Carver, the member Of thu
above board from this district has re-
turned from Baton Rouge where the
board Iafter an extended session, COM
pleted Its work for assessing railroad,
telephone, telegraph and express COM
pany property.
We have no accurate data as to the
increase in assessments but some idea Of
rlie importance Of the work accomplish
ed by the board may be gathered from
She fact that the assessment Of railroads
throughout the State was increased by,
shout 100000.
This alone will give LouIsianr an in
creased revenue Of about $4,000 per an
NUN. The creation of this board, by
the constitution of 1898, lie one among
many of the admirable features of that
instrument, ana 1t has accomplished IN
the matter of railroad and other like
corporations what ought to be done IN
references FL, ether property In the
SfHreszs- w
ments
Under tho old system the same rail-
road was assessed In one parish S35, 900 q
mile and in the adjoining parish per.
haps double that amount and this spec
tacIe will no longer shock THE sense of
justice OF our people.
IL would be well for the people to
consider the wisdom of having the leg
IsIature extend and ampiifY the powers
" this board until It shall embrace all
Tue property Of the State.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20
PURCHASERS TO ASSUME TAXES OF 1859.

2. 100 acres of land. being the Ell
of SW14 and E1a of SW14 See. "a L. z
II. 8.
3. 40 acres, being the SW4 of SE14
Sec. &c L. Is II, z.
4, 20 acres on Little River, between
lands of Brossett and Norris.
5. Half of 100 acres, being the NW14
of SE11. SW1l of NE4, E112 Of NE14
and SW4 Sec. 81 L. r 8.
=. so acres being NWA of SW14 Sec
SO II. R. 10.
Z. ~ acres in Section T. Z R.
bounded North and East by Lake Ac-
case. South by Provencal Bayou and
West by lands of j. A. Carroll.
s. 2615 acres of land on Little River,
between lands of DerOusseau and Car
roll.
10. Half interest in 60 40 arpents on
Cane River, bounded above by lands of
Marie Pauline ROcques and below by
lands of Marie Liscelle Rocques in the
rear by Francois Rapeael.
IL. 52O.36 acres known as the Ste
phens tract ON Bayou Saline.
y. Quarter interest in 5S2.65 acres
on Horsehead Bayou near Cloutierville
and described as See. 40 t. 5 r. 6 w.
10. so acres near Spanish Lake, des-
ignated as Lot of Section rs and Lot l
of Sec. u T. 10 r S.
IA. Six lot in Springvlile, being Lots
II, 13, IA. 10, 81 and y.
Is. 3S5 acres of land with all the
buildings and Improvements thereon,
situated on Cane River about 3 miles
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

Congressman Broussard, OF the Third
and BrGaZeale of the Fourth Districts.
are In the city to-day and both gentle
men are receiving many attentions from
their friends and admirers, Mr..
Breazeale is new man and has net vet
had an opportunity to flesh his maiden
sword in the Congressional combat. His
term began on the fourth of March last
but as it appears at This time no special
session of the new Congress will be con-
vened he Will not have an opportunity
to take his seat until December The
new Congressman from the Fourth Dis
trIct by reason If his splendid record IN
the late Constitutional Conyention, and
his brilliant hight in the campaign which
resulted In bis election to Congress mas
already been marked as "hefty" DO
litIcaI leader in his section of the State
In the liOht OF his past achievements it
is safe to assert that Mr.. BreaZeale will
not be dead weight IN Congress and
when the next session adjourns the peo-
pie of these United States will know
that there was young man from Louis
lana. BreaZeale by name. who was a
member Of that body and who left track
al over the history of the legislation OF
hat perlod.-Baton Rouge Advocate
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

Ex-Associate Justice of the United
States Supreme Court Stephen j. Field,
died on the 2nd Judge Field wa,
an able jurist and by many was though,
to reach the magnitude Of statesman.
Twice he came near receiving the Dem
Eocratic nomination for president and
would have undoubtedly been strong
er candidate than those who defeated
him. Since the retirement of Justice
Field from the court in 1897, after hav-
ing served longer than any other MEM
Der In the history Of the court, he has
lived in retirement. almost forgotten.
The lustre of his great record was
cloude6 by an insatlate ambition, after
be had achieved the right of retirement
because Of age and length Of service IN
1894, he tenacIOusly held on Ito the
position because as he said be would
not make vacancy that would he flied
by the then President Cleveland and
thus deprived his party OF represen-
tative In the court because he had failed
TO receive the appointment as Chief
Justice at the death Of Morrison B.
Waite. There were Eanv traits in bis
character that made him a notable fig
ure in his country's history.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

Camp No. ~, U. q. v. held meet
ing last Tuesday for the appointment Of
delegates to the State reunion at Baton
Rouge and interstate reunion at Char
lesion, ). G. Next week we will pub
lish a list Of The delegates appointed
and the resolution and appointmcnt of q
committee on pensions.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

The State Board of Appraisers have
gwen out the appraisements on the
principal railroad lines throughout the
State. The highest valuation per mile
was the Illinois Central, La. Western and
Morgan, at $4,000 a mile. Other main
tines run in rotation from S., 600 to $10,-
600 per mile. Those in which we are
immediately Interested are assessed as
follows: The Texas and Pacific $I0,-
600; the Shreveport and Red River VAL
ley tEdenborn) $500; the Natchiroches
and Red River Valley (our tap) $1,000.
The Pullman palace and Wagner sleep
ing cars are assessed at $1,000 per car.
The Western Union Telegraph Co. has
been assessed at $l2.5O per mile. Our
local telephone line was not Included in
the list given ont, but the board mas not
finished its labors by great deal. Its
work, SO far. ia meeting with warm ap-
s--@A.@Ainn and we have Oenaslvrrcc TrTar-
Its Iabors will rebound to the great good
Of the State.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

An Imaginary Conversation "War
is grave NATTER" sighed Alger. '.Yes,
and you are furnishing most OF the mat
ter with embalmed beef and benevolent
assimilation replied Miles.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20
NOTICE.
LAM Office at Natchitoches, La.
March p 1899,

LAM Office at Natchitoches, La. }
March 81 1899,
Notice Is hereby given that the follow
Ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
OF his claim. and that said proof will be
made before Register and Receiverat Nat
chitoches, La. on April 81, 1899, viz
IL L No. 581l.
HENDERSON JONES,
for the SE1-4 NE1 4 and NE1-4 SELL,
Sec. 18, t. N. r. West Louisiana Me.
rldian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Wallace Elken, John BENJAMIN, Sam
Brumsley,.D. Mitchell, of Victoria p. o,
La
J ERNEST BREDA,
mch. ~ ReGister.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20
NOTICE.

Land Office at Natchitoches, La.
March %, 1899. I
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed 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
Natchitoches, La, on May 4th, 1899,
Homestead Entry No. 1901 -.--~---------,-
JAMES NJ. KILLEN,
for the SCI SE4!Sec. 81 Il. r. West
LOuiaha Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land viz:
w. F. Key, G. G.. Sanders, }. NJ. Mead
ows. S. w Smith. Of Provcncal. La.
j. ERNEST BREDA,
MARSH Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

The following described properties offered for sale
VERY 10" PRICES onTP-fiftA cash and the bal
in one two, three and -Four years, with only
6per cent interest per annum on the remain
ing payments.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

Unparalleled Opportunity offered by III. &
b. Beer, New Orleans, to acquire Homes
and Farming Lands on Cane River
and in other portions of .Natchi-
tOches Parish Cheap.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20
NOTICE.

The friends and patrons of the Nor.
mand Hotel are respectfully notified that
the death of Mrs. Normand will not effect
the business. which will be carried on
with the usual satisfaction to the public
Y J II. NORMAND,
m30-lm Manager.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20
S. Fl fne Blood

as It is the only remedy which goes
to the very bottom of the blood and
forces out every trace OF the disease.
3. s. 8. is guaranteed purely vegetable,
and contains no potash, mercury, or
other mineral.
Books on Cancer will be mailed free
TO any address by the Swift Specific
Co., Atlanta, Go.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

"A Mary Basco approved &C
count 9 OC
Eliza A Jawe'S, pauper
ward 10 Q M
26 PJ Gibson account Mari
cite May 9 90
2 Exchange Bank 8 approved
accounts % 10
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE CITY
AND PARISH OF NATCHITOCHES.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-04-20

ADVERTISING RATES.