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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
A Racy Law SUIT.

The somewhat dull routine work of the
civil court was varied yesterday by the
proceedings in the trial Of the case of
j. NJ. Tucker VS.. J. +. Jordan 1t WAS
suit on prOmIssory note, and the
defense was u failure of consideration.
The note was given by Mr.. Jordan,
substantial planter in this parish. 10
Rumbly & Co. in payment for certain
number of copies Of the Farmers Bust
ness record, q work which was extens-
lively sold in this parish alb ut year
ago. The evidence Of Mr.. Jordan was
10 the effect that he was induced to sign
the note by false and fraudulent mis-
representations by the agents of Rumb-
~ & Co. and that he had never received
any consideration whatever for the note.
Mr.. Tucker, the plaintiff. had, however.
bought the note from Rumbly & Co. be-
fore maturity and he testified that prior
to his purchase of the paper he had no
knowledge of any equities between the
maker and payee, and that he acquired
it in good faith, and for a valuable con-
sheraton. Judge Hunter rendered an
oral Judgment, AMI decided that Mr..
Tucker, being an innocent holder be-
fore maturity for value must, under our
law be protected and gave him Judgment
accordingly. lie stated, however. that
the scheme by which RunbIy & Co.
got these notes was even worse than
highway robbery. He said some res
pect might be due to the man, who at
the risk Of his life, held up another and
robbed MIN; but that no such conside-
ration could be accorded to the people
who got these notes: that it was rank
fraud, and utterly diSgraceful
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
Spreads Like Wi,dfre.

You can't keep good thing down.
News Of j. travels fast. When things are
1.-THE best" they become ''the best selliuS (. !"
Abraham Hare. leading druggist, of
Bellcville, o; writes: "Electcic Bitters
are the hest selling bitters have ever
handled in my 20 wears experience" You
know whys most diseases BEGIN in dis
orders of the stomach, liver, kidneys,
bowels, blood and nerves. Electric Bit
ters tones up the stomach, regulates liv-
OF, kidneys and bowels, uurifies the blood
strengthen the nerves, hence cures null
titudes OF maladies. 1t builds up the
entire system. Put new life and vigor
into any week, sickIy, rundown man or
woman. Only 80 cents, Sold bv tie
NatchitOches Drug Co., guaranteed.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

Capt. Caspari informs US that he will
leave for Shreveport at the end of the
week to meet the northern capitalists
who are contemplating the building of
the Natchltoches and Red River VAL
ley Railway extension, and that the
overland carriage trip will be made
from Shreveport TO Natch;toches IN
stead of from hcra there as was at first
planned. No bettcr time could have
been selected As our country Will
he seen now ut It's prettleSt though as
the crops are lust started tue richness of
the soil cannot be proven by the Gus
tomary luxuriant growth, at this early
stage as "ou!d be demonstrated at later
day However, we feel sure that il
these capitalists mean business they
cannot fail to be impress ID. by our
country that ls. Of course, always sup
posing that the proper Inducements
viii be held out by our people.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

sYeople often ask me why adver-
tse." says a merchant In the Denver
Times. Il explain In this way: Sup
pose have some certain article that ]
can offer at bargain. OF course make
1t a point to tell everybody that enters
the store what kind of special money
making proposition l have for them.
know that this verbal statement pays
me, for very often they are convinced
and make the purchase. But there are
10000 people in the city OF Denver
They do not all of them come to my
store, and If they did could not
tell the same story OF the bargain to
every one OF them. Under these cir
cumstances there Is bat one avenue left
open. The newspapers talk to all the
people. l go to them and pay them for
telling the people what | find 1t lmpos-
slDle to tell them face to face. As re-
suit, the people to whom The newspa-
pers talk come in and get the bargains.
Now, who Is the winner? Of course 1t
is the purchaser
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
PURCHASERS TO ASSUME TAxEs OF 1899.

,. leo acres of land. being the e..
of SWl4 and Ela of SWA See. "a T. I
II. Q.
). 40 acres. being the sWl4 Of SELL
Sec. % Il. ID II. Z.
i. 20 acres on Little River, between
lands Of Brossetf and Norris.
j. Half of 100 acres. being the NWl1
of SEA. SW4 of NE4. E}2 of NEl4
and SWii See. 81 Il. 8 K 8.
.. 50 acres being NWl4 Of SWl. Sec
IS +. 8 K. 10.
I. 50 acres in Section 9 +. r.
bounded North and East by Lake Ac-
case, South by PrOVencal Bayou and
West by lands of j. A. Carroll.
s. 2jl, acres of land on Little River.
between lands of DerOusscau 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. 520.3G acres known as the Ste
phens tract on Bayou Saline.
II. Quarter interest in 5S2.G5 acres
on Horsohead Bayou near Cloutierville
and described as See. 40 Il. 5 r.. + w.
13. 50 acres near Spanish Lake, dPs-
ignated as Lot of Section % and Lot
of Sec. q 7. 10 r S.
II. Six lot in Springvlile. being Lots
II. -. u. Is. u and y.
Is. 3S5 acres Of land with all the
buildings and improvements thereon,
situated on Cane River about 3 miles
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
The New Paper.

The Natchitoches Times, made its
first appearance last Friday. 1t is pub
lished at this place with Mr.. W.T. Cum
nlngham, son of attorney general Cum
bingham, as proprietor and business
manager, and Mr.. X. l.. Caspari as edit
or. The well written salutatory states
that it is a business venture; that the
management will strive 10 issue a wide
awake local paper; that it Will encOur-
age every movement looking to the
progress Of our people, and the improv-
ment of this city, and that it will be un-
cOmpromIsingIy Democratic.
The first issue is bright, newsy and
we'll gotten up in every detail, and we
extend to our contemporary a cordial
welcome into the field Of journalism,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

The Kansas CITY Star. commenting on
the Boston Herald's advocacy of expan-
sion, SAYS that when the Pilgrims land
ed at Plymouth Rock they fell on their
knees. prior to falling on the aborigines,
and prayed fervently: "Oh! Lord. we
do not land here from our good ship to
exercise any permanent sovereignty
over This land nor to make it IN iatrgral
part # of our possessions. but to hold
il until The present inhabitants are fitted
TO govern themselves. when we shall
return it to them. and. 1T the most, ex-
erci+e II protcctoratr.' And their des
cerdant. are holding it yet and still
praying.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

Detroit Free Press: "Shall we not
gather the fruits of the WARP" asked Il
presidential voice away out in the west
way out iu the west where the sun
goes down. We shall. We are. Name
some OF the aforesaid fruits. There's
the war investigation commission, the
Eagan court martial, the embalmed
beef inquiry, the AIger Miles contro-
versY, the Sampson-Schley controversy,
the Shafter- Sampson controversy, the
Long-SchleY controversy. the Senate
Sampson controversy and so on, words
wit nout end.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

Col. John S. Lanier, Register OF the
state Land Office has just won an im-
portant victory for the State of Louis
lana before the commissioner Of the
General Land Office at Washington.
The decision involves some $50, 900 Of
swamp lands and as IL has been pend
ing before the Interior department for
many years, the victory won by.
Register Lanier Is signal one for
which he should be entitled 10 the
thanks OF the people of this State. Col.
LanIer has spent much time 10 working
up all the material facts bearing upon
this great case ana when he went to
washington In January to press it TO
fnal hearing he found to his astonish-
lnent that the decision was most likely
to be rendered against the State, owing
TO some Influences that had operated 10
produce an unfsVorable impression upon
the minds Of those VINO had the matter
in charge. In company with the Gov
ernor, Col. Lanier went to the Depart
meAt and the case was laid before the
commissioner With such force and clear
ness that the unfavorable impression
was removed, the status of the States
claim thoroughly established, and the
favorable decision a few days since was
the result. II was remarkable trI-
ampb for the State and all concerned
are TO be heartily congratulated upon
the successful Issue Of their Iubofs.- Elk
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

Two members of the Monroe city
council and school board, Messrs. Moore
and Powers, were charged with bribery
in connection with the selection of plans
for the new city school building and
caused considerable scandal 10 the lttl e
DarlOr city. At Il meeting of the above
named bodies tine other night, the
gentlemen were entirely exonorated as
it was found that they were blameIess
and great injustice had been done them.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
Succession Sale.
Succession of Joseph Henry.

bJuSNNESA'AA VI pOSN l'L AhNIlA
BY virtue of ar order of the Hon. 10Th
District Court issued in above success
sion of date March 22nd 1899, and direct
ed to the executors of said succession,
and by further reason OF the consent of
the heirs, etc. of Joseph Henry on file
in said succession, we the undersigned
executors of said succession will offer
for sale at public auction at the court
house door in the city Of NatchitOches,
at II o'clock H., on
SATURDAY, April Sth. 1899,
the following community property be-
longing to said succession, all situated
in the city of NatchitOches AMI dcscrib-
ed on the inventory in said succession as
follows:
Lot l. One block of ground. with
buildings and improvements thereon,
bounded north by Lucas, and success
sion NJ. GivanOvich, south by Mrs. NJ.
l.. Walmsley. east by Washington st.
and west by End street.
Lot 2. One house and lot on Wash
ington St., bounded north by property
of lee Co., south by Ii. Hughes, east by
Cane river and west by Washington st.
Lot 3. A brick store and lot on west
side of Washington St, bounded north
by Mrs. f. DeblieuX, south by lot fol-
lowing, east by Washington st. and
west by End street.
Lot 4. A store and lot on west side
Of Washington St, bounded north by
lot B, preceding, south by properly Bos-
sier heirs, east by Washington St. and
west by End street.
Lot ). House and lot on 3rd street,
bounded north by property NJ j. Cum
ningham, south by property j. G. Key
ser, east by Bird street and west by 4th
street.
Lot 6. Opera House and lot and all
contents in building, bounded north by
Horn ST., south by lot 7 following, east
by property DR.. J. 5. Stephens and west
by End street.
Lot Z. One house and lot On south
east corner End and St. Denis streets.
bounded north by preceding lot 6, south
by St. Denis St, east by following lot 8,
and west by End street.
Lot 8. Lot of ground with three
houses thereon, bounded north by lot 6
above described, south by st. Denis St..
east by property } 5, Stephens and west
by preceding lOt7.
Lot 8. One lot of ground with two
houses thereon situated on southeast
corner Church and Bird streets, bounded
north by Church ST., south by Convent
property, west by Bird street and east by
lot formeIy belonging to w. NJ. Levy.
Lot 20. Two vacant lots of ground on
5th street, bounded north by Susan Hun
ter, south by D. C. Scarborough, east by
- and west by 9TH street.
Lot IL. One vacant lot on north side
of st. Denis ST., having width on said
street of % feet bounded north by lot
Il following, south by St. Denis ST.,
west by property of Eugene Chopin
and east by property of Henry Hughes.
Lot II. One lot with building there
on on south side of Horn ST., bounded
north by Horn ST., south by preceding
lot II, east by property J. Alph. Pru-
dhomme, and west by property Eugene
Chopin.
Lot Is. Four vacant lots in town of
Springville adjoining the city of Match
toches beng Nos. IA, 145, l46 and l47,
Terms of Sale-Cash for not less the
value as shown on the invent
Dry in said succession, filed March goth.
1899.
(Signed) MRS. E. C. HENRY,
j. &. HENRY,
Mch. 23-3t. Executors.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

One of the most horrible accidents
that has happened in years was the
burning Of the Windsor Hotel IN New
York last Friday. A large number of
lives were lost and great many more
were fatally injured 10 trying to escape
from the building. The lessee. Col Le-
land, lost his wife and daughter, which,
with the death ofso many of his patrons,
unnerved him and he is now
a raving maniac.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

The staff officers OF the Louisiana
division of United Confederate Veterans
held meeting at Alexandra Saturday
night to arrange for the commemoration
Of decoration day and for the national
encampment at Charleston. The gen.
eraI observance of memorial day, April
9th was urged upon the camps and a
resolution was adopted favorlng the
proposed reunion at Baton Rouge on
July Sd and 4th for which preparations
are already under good headway.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

below CloUicrvillc, and bounded above
Ivy lands Of l.. j. Rachel and Racul
kachal and below by lands of II. Il Il.
Beer. \ GcsiraT1e piece of property.
Subject 10 lease for 1857.
Is 3a4 acres of land. more or less,
on Old River. known as the "Shubrook
Place. not far from BAYOU Nntchez
Station. Bounded above by lands of l..
Duplex. below by lands Of Plauche
For the homcscrktr this is the chance.
II. $50 acres ot hill land. being the
y > Of NE14 of SEA of SEA See. -
/. II. 5. Accessible and well tim
bered.
10. $50 acres of land. being the half
interest in SWl., of SEl2 Sec. 33 T. $ Il.
5. The NWl4 of Me-, See. 10 7. 7 r.
$. The Mel, of NW14, NWl4 of NE4
See. 10 f. s t. s. The NW14 of SEA
and SEA of NEIL and SW14 of SEA
See. 4. I. s II, Parish of Natchito-
cheS.
20. JOG acres of land in Section T.
X. s. Also the NWl4 of Section. "a
T. r. ..
u. PSI acres of land in Sec. 81 r. Z
r. s. and 81 acres in Sec. .. L. - K. s.
Also the well improved place known
as the st. Amans Place, containing
about $50 acres. About 2l2 miles from
the town of Natchitoches. Subject to
lease for 1897
Also the we'll improved place known
as the Chalcr Place on Cane River near
the 24-mi!c ferry, containing about 400
arpent3. Subject to lease for 1897.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

We are in receipt of copy of the
Denton County Record which contains
a write up of the county and city of
that name. Denton is now the home of
Mr. S. d. Ponder, former Natcbito-
chan, who Is now one OF the most
prominent and influential citizens of
that city and of whom our people Will
be glad to hear this good news
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

Two OF the most prominent news
pIper men Of the day have been called
within the past week to join the ranks
Of those who have already "crossed
eyer the river. Joseph Medill, editor
of the Chicago Tribune. and Patrick
Walsh, editor Of the Augusta Chronicle,
both men who have attained the highest
rank In Journalism and exerted large
influence upon public affairs of the
countrv
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
ADVERTISING RATES.
Transient advertisements. 81 per

Transient advertisements. 81 per
auaTe frat insesfton; each subsequent
Insertion 80 cents per square.
Official or legal advertisements. 81
per square first Insertion: each subse-
1uent insertion 80 cents per square.
Local advertisements 10cts per line.
Editorial notices. first insertion. 10
cents per line; subsequently 10 cents
per line.
Brief communications upon subjects
II public interests solicited.
Obituaries. 8 inches free; over 6 inch
o., will be charged for at regular rates.
The Editor Is not responsible for the
vic a EXPRESSED BY CORES pondents.
No attention paid to anonymous let
-erS
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
DIED..

At 3:45 p. H.. Tuesday. March 2lst,
1899, Mrs. AurpIa Autr, wife of jules
Mormarl; aged Sc years, 6 months and
81 days.
lowing to advertising matter coming
in late an Obituary Of this nsiimble lacy
along with other matter was crowded
out Of this issue. More extended notice
will appear next week.-Ed.]
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
a 90 GA Ia.
Bears fSa AIhs Kind You Have AlWaEs BOUGHT
A'' II &NAztZa

Mr.. Bryan has made two VERY sensi-
BILE answers to the queries OF an admir-
err. He says that he has never advoca-
ted government ownership OF the rail-
roads, and that 1900 is too far off for us
to determine who will be most available
at that time for Presidential candidate.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

DR.. GRADY's CONDITION POWDERS, are
inst what q horse needs ben in bad con-
d1tion. Tonic, bleod purifier and YER
mifuge. They are net food but medicine
and the best in use to put horse in
prime condition. Price % cents per
package. For sale by Janin Il Suddath,
Druggists.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
letter, sALT-RHEUM AND ECZEMA

The intense itching aud smartinG in
cident to these diseases. is instantly al
Iayed by applying Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured BY it.
1t 10 equally efficient for itching piles
and favOrite remedy for sore nipples.
chapped hands. chilblains, frost bites and
chronic sore eyes. 25cts. per box. For
sale by Janin & Suddath. Druggists.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

The legislatures of Delaware, Utah
and California have adjourned wEhou'
electing any United States Senators ana
unless special session is called these
States will have half representation in
the next regular session of Congress.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
AKRON ELZEY.
NOTICE.
Land Cficc at Natchitoches, La, !
February 18th. 1898.

Land Cllicc at Natchitoches, La, }
February 18th. 1898. (
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has 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
Natchiinches, La. on March 3lst, 1899,
viz Homestead Entry No, GlO7
AUGUSTUS FRIDAY,
for the SEA SW4 See. Is I. 10 N. X. 10
Vest Louisiana Meridian.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land. viz:
+. E. Middleton, W. II, 30" den. J L.
Wilson, Il. Neal. OF Pleasant Hill, La.
EDN ID. PHILLIPS,
feb % Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

Nv recent invention, the ART OF tele-
Craphy has been so srmuIiiicd that it Is
no longer necessary for operators to
study the Morse system. ANY one who
cxp use typewriter can send dis
patch
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

The charter Of the Natchez. Alex
andrla and Waco Roailroad Co. is being
published, winch company has u capt.
taI stock fixed at So. 900, 900.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1899.

A terrible cyclone swept over Geor-
Ria. Alabama and section OF MlssisS-
ippi last wednesday leaving death and
feStrwtton in its wake
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

The Second Louisiana Regiment sail
ed from Havana on the transport Hav-
ana Sunday for Savannah where they
will he mustered out of service.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

The State Superintendent e -
education Lniilat)' pm
- 100 SCHOOLS wn!Nda - % oit-
ferent counties and winch have to be
visited once year. Mrs. HELEN ,.
GrenfeII fills this important position
and bias to make the trip oftener on
horseback or IN 2. ranch wagon, than
she can by rail.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
Marriage Licenses.

Eustice Lecour to WIN. Robertson.
Simon Estey t. Harriet Martin
Seraphln Edmond Jr. to E,ihlbat
Pierre.
Wade Hampton to Emma Harrison.
Geo. Taylor to Lottle Robertson
3. A. AntIllv to L. h. Tn ompsOn.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

II 10 cIaimed that boundary lines in :
scrihed in series Of mounds have been
discovered which. IL established, will
place the KlOndyke within tho United
States.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
KOTICE.
Land Office at Natchit0chcs, H.. /
March 9Th 1890 ~
NatchitOchcs, La.

Land Office at Natchitoches, Ia.,,
March 9th, 1899. y
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 sand proof will be
made before Register aud Receiver at
Natchitoch,s. Va. on April 18Th, 1899,
viz II. T.. No. 5295
AARON ELZEY, 49,
for the NET NE4 See 26 T. 8 N. II, 10
West Louisiana Meridian.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation OF said lana, VIZ:
william Humphrey, Bob Bradford,
NOSES Luke, Simon Franklin, Martha
vile, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA.
mar 9 Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

The Queen of Spain has at last signed
the peace trt atty aud the war Is actually
as we'll as constructiveiy at an end.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

The Australian astronomer names
Nov. l4th as the time when the world
Will come to an END by coming in vio-
lent contact with BIela 6 cornet.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

A gang of men are putting in order
the roads down TO the river so In case
of fire, the water can be easily be reach
ed; wise precaution.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

10th District COuri .-No-
BY virtue of an order of the Dist Court
in and for the Parish of NatchitOchcs, /
will sell at public auction on
TUESDAY the 4th of April. 1890,
at TIE late residence of the deceased. the
household, kitchen, dining room and par
lOr furniture. and all other PERSIA bic
articles.
Terms Of Sale-Cash. subject tn au-
IRA isement
ADOLPHE L'HERISgON,
mch. %. Tutor.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

The best medicine money can buy for
impure blood, nervousness, and all
stomach and kidney troubles 10 Hoods
SarsapariiIa.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
Don't Neglect Your Liver.
Jan 2O-yr

Don't Neglect Your Liver.
Liver troubles quickly result in serious
complications, and the man who neglects his
liver has little regard for health. A bottle
of Browns Iron Bitters taken now and then
will keep the liver in perfect order. If the
disease has developed, Browns Iron Bittcre
will cure it permanently. Strength and
vitality will always follow its use
Browns Iron Bitters is sold BIZ all DEALER
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

The following described properties offered for sale at
VERY LOW PRICES. One-ffth 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., 1899-03-23

CA5ToRTA.
Bears thu @Ihs Kind You Have AlEap BOaCR
'''. q &1AIzsr
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23
S.S.SIRRES Blood

VII cure perfectly andN Permanently.
contains sfs o purely TgeSeSe o fnG
mineral. Books mailed free by Swift
cpeclnc Co., Atlanta. Ga.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1899-03-23

The Hotel Royal IN New Orleans is 10
be- sold at auction on the 4th of April.
This Is one Of the most magnificent
buildings IN the South AMI IS the prop
ertv of the State Of Louisiana. 1t was
used rs u hos )Ital by the FederalS du
ring the war and was the State capitol
before the seat Of government was
moved To Baton kOMye.