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The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
Clarence Dots,

Ihe successive rains OF last week had
q lenoencV to make our farmers quite
respondent, but the last few days Of
bright sunshine has caused them to be
are good, and will soon be put IN grow.
ing condition. 81"
Mr.. and Mrs Jules Sompavrac enter
tfined . number of their young friends
last Friday night, the hours were pleas :
anf!Y spent In dancing and games.
Mr.. }. L. Sompayrac of Gsmnfi oono
down on the Valley Road last nIgbt
ana WIZ remain several days IN our
Misses Laura and Arthemise Sompay-
rae are visiting friends on Cane river
capt. w. b. Batter was called RI EaS,
Point BY the serious ilIness of his son
warren. we are glad to learn he was
NOT seriously iHy and hope TO see him
in few days. w
Miss Deouise Morrow, the bright and
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
State of Louisiana, I
Parish of NatchitOches. I

| In conformity with Art III of the
State Constitution and Act No. 1913 Of
1898. it is hereby ordered that c0ntinu-
Gus sessions Of the 1lth Judicial District
Cont be fixed and held in and for the
parishes comps sing said District As fol-
lows. tO-Wit:
For the Parish of Red Riyer-.Jury
sessions
January, two weeks, beginning first
Monday.
day.
Non jury sessions, one week, BEGIN
ming FIRST Monday IN each of following
months, viz: February. March. Aprii.
May. June, October. November and De-
cpmber.
For the Parish of NatchItoches-Jury
session.
Three weets in June, beginning sec
ond Monday.
Three weeks in December, beginning
second Monday.
Non jury sessions all the remaining
weeks an! DAYS of the year except the
months of August and September which
months are hereby taken for vacation.
Thus done and signed this 5th dav
of June, 1900.
CHAS. V. PORTER,
Judge llth Judicial Dist. OF La.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
STREET INCIDENT

"My Dear Sir" exclaimed Lawye,
Bartholomew Livingston, meeting the
Rev. DIR. Archibald Windham on the
village street, 'What does this mean:
thought you were laid up with all
sorts Of bad diseases!"
"And so was" replied the reverend
gentleman. IL had an attack of lndges-
ZION and from that time on nv whole
system has been In a disordered condI-
lion until BEGAN taking Hoods Sarsa-
Darllla which has put me on nv feet
and cured all my stomach troubles
81 don't doubt It, said the LAWYER
This same medicine cured my wife of
rheumatism and my little girl of scro-
iula. When they say It's the best med
cine money can buy, they only tell the
truth" '"'
Yes, yes. So they do replied the
hiDiSter. and the two passed on.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14

The New York Times remarks that
there are two ways IN which the South
ern States can prOteC: themselves agiust
the evils OF Ignorant black suffrage. One
Is Dv the Mississippi plan, which impos-
es conditions that in practice will appIy
only to the negroes. The other is bv
the adoption of an equal aud fair edu-
cailonal or property test honestly applI-
cd TO both races. EITHER method Will
under The strict terms Of the fourteenth
amendment, require a reduction in the
ratio of representation in the House Of
Representatives and In the Electoral
College" One contemporary thinks
there Is every reason to believe that the
reduction would be made If the former
mode were generally adopted, and that
II the latter were ad opted the reductIon
would not be made.
Ihere IL no assurance that the last
named proposition would prove true.
II 10 more likely that If the Republican,
party remains In control and should
IND That the reduction would benefIt
them, the leaders would do all in their
power TO force reduction In any and
eVerv event
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
FREE BLOOD CURE.
AN OFFER PROVING FAITH TO SIZE
FERERS.

AN OFFER PROVING FAITH TO SUE
FERERS.
Is your blood pure? Are YOU sure NJ
it? DO cuts and scratches heal slowly 3
Does your skin itch or burn? Have Won
pimDles? eruptlonS? Aching Bones or
Back? Eczema? Old Sores? Scrofula .
rheumatism? Foul Breath! Catarrh2
Are . on pale?' Is so puffy vOur blood
ut once With B. b. Il. Botanic Blood
Balm } 1t makes the BlOou Pure and
Rich, heal evesV sore and gives clear.
smooth, healthy skin. Deep seated
cases like ulcers, cancer ealing sores.
painful sweHings, Blood Poison are
quickly cured by B. d. d made espe.
Ciallv for all Obstipate blood ana skin
troubles. BIB. 3. is different from 9TH
IA remedies because "A d. D. tIains the
poison and humOls out Of'the blood and
entire system so the symptoms cannot
return. Give it n trial. 1t cures when
All else fails. Thoroughly tested for
80 wears. Sold at drug stores at ST per
large bottles (fulltreatmenD S.. So
sufferer may test it, u trial bottle given
away absolutely free. Write for 1t Ad-
dress BLOOD BALM CO.. Atlanta. Ca.
Write today. Describe trouble and free
medical advice given.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
FACED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY

charming little daughter of Mr.. w. p.
Morrow, has returned home from the
Baton Rouge Institute.
Mrs. Jules SOmpayrac is visiting her
daughter. Mrs. l.. w. Prudhomme, of
Camptc.
Mr.. Albert Morrow, one of New
lberm's most progressive and Succersful
sugar planters, was an appreciated Wis
itOr to Clarence
Rev. Isabel held services to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnold Sompayrac will
take possession Of their neat little cot
tagc in a few days.
Miss Penny Graham Of Sodus, is Yi<i-
ting her sister.
Who were the two Young men trying
10 conSol lie each other? Now boys. cheer
up. YOU know the old SAYING is: Every
cloud has silver lining
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
The COmus Club
BULLETIN.
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
in Season,

| Welcome, good Old Summer SOlSticP,
Come with all thv festal train;
| The rPDOse to which thou call'lt is
Grateful to the wealied brain.
Greeting of "a pleasant vacation
"WIll you return" now are heard;
Now the old Town and Its station
With a deep delight is stirred
City of the Austral Flexurp,
OF Cane river vale the Queen,
Ne'eT may aught occur to VeX yOur
Equanimiiy serene!
May YOUR wAGGIN' tongues nnceasine
Fame and constant fortune Weld:
May your numerous plans. increasing
Have share in every field!
May your Normal never totter,
Falling from Der lofty height;
May we never fail to spot her
From our distant point of sight!
Blessing on the BavOu NatchpZ,
Hope blessing. such will snit her,
Like place of Sweeter patches:
Blessings, 100. on thee, Bermuda.
There is mutual admiration
Greet us rs the moments pass,
Those who like congratula:iOn;
Those who don't, may 90 to grass.
(SISned) | Nj. MERRY.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
Proceedings Democratic Executive
Committee.
June 18th. 1900.

Jhe committee was called to order by
the Chairman, pursuant to adjournment
and on roll call twenty -four members in
person and BY proxy we're found pres
ent and quorum.
On motion by Mr.. e. V. Porter, the
wards were called for recommendations
for members of the Parish School Board
Adopted.
The following names were then placed
IN nomination: Ward /. II. d. HOllings-
worth; ward ), r. j. w. Knott; ward 6,
ii. Mannheim; ward Z, l.. T.. Hawthorne;
ward $. }. w. TObin; ward 8. L. f. Pru-
dhomme; ward 10. |. 5. COlvin,
On motion of w. &. Cox. the above
named gentlemen were elected for re-
commeudaiIon t. the Governor for APP
pOintment.
There @elng two candidates from each
wards two and four, the committee pro-
ceedcd TO election Of one from each of
these wards for recommendation as mem
mendatiOn as member Of School Board.
Ward two was called and the names
OF MI. II. J. Pullin and Mr. L. Il. Har-
rls were placed In nomination. after
reading the petitions in favor of each. 4
yea and ney vote was called with the
following result: Harris 10; Pullin III.
Ward being called, Mr.. w. 0. Brea-
Zeale and |. Raphiel were placed IN
nomination. On Il yea and nav vote Mr..
Raphlcl was elected by vote of Is to IL |
On motion of Mr.. & V. Porter. the
names of Mr.. Harris and Mr.. Raphicl |
were added to the sel en- already elected;
and the nine so elected be recommended |
TO the Governor for appointment as
members Of the School Board of the
Parish Adopted
BY Mr.. Scarborough:
That this committee recommend Mr..
L. +. Porter 10 the Governor for ap-
continent as Assessor of this parish.
ADOPTED.
By Mr. G. w. Kile:
That Judge c. V. Porter be elected as
he member of the Democratic Execu-
I've OF the Railroad Commission Dis
rlct 10 fill the vacancy from this parish
aused by the death of MIR. r. l.. At
ms. Adopted.
On motion. the committee adjourned
ublect to call OF the chairman.
U. Il. BKEAZEALE,
Secretary, ]
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
THURSDAY. JUNE IA, 1000.
A Bad Bill.

We sec from the papers that Senator
Caspari Of this parish has introduced IN
the Senate a bill which provides that all
parish superintendent of the public
schools in this State shall be college
graduates. We have not seen a text Of
the bill and do not know what its other
provisions are, but we suggest that for
the sake of consistency, it ought TO go
further and require that these parish
superintendent shall part their hair as
we'll as their names in the middle; veal
tooth pick shoes, smoke cigarettes, be
proficient in the arts of foot ball. and
golf, and generally, be able to play the
dude on all occasions.
But seriously, the bill is vicious one
in principle. II would result in the cs-
adjustment Of an office holding aristO-
crazy, without reference to the fitness
of the members for the particular duties
which they would be called upon to |
perform, for it is clear that the mere |
fac: of holding a diploma from some
college, or so-called college, would NOT,
in itself make a man good parish SUI
perintcndent. The Enterprise has no
prejudice against college graduates per
sc. Once in while you VIII find ore
of them who makes Il successful business
or professional man; but In this part of
the country the rule seems to be that
after young man goes to college long
e Tough 10 graduate he comes home and
spends the rest of his life trying to dis E
over short cuts to wealth and ease I
Without working for them. This may r
"a ~ ct -tiinnr -nta tament lllt IL &c lrna
nevertheless. Another serious objection r
the proposed law is that in many par u
shes in the State there would be no one
Who possessed the qualification mem
Toned, who would accept the position.
nd the authorities would be compelled u
import their parish superintendent D
rom other states. .
The Enterprise is IN full sympathy 7
nth any rational plan which will raise !,
be standard IN this branch of the public
erVice, and law which would require o.
his class Of officers to stand an examina- ii
on, and secure, from the proper auth y
rules, first grade teachers certificate. n.
'ould doubtless command the earnest ar
onslderation of the legislature; but the
III under discussion is foolish, and does =.
OF merit serious attention e.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
The Eagles Heart.

Mr.. HamlIn LarIand's most recent
work ls vigorous story Of Western life,
entitled The Eagles Heart. In this
brilliant story ne draws a remarkably
strong picture OF the adventurous life
IN cOwtowns and mining settlbmen,s.
and shows every phase of the aggressive
existence of mine, plainsman and cow
3oy. An absorbing love story is skill
InliY woven into into the fabric OF peril
and adventure. "
Inc Eagles Heart, euperbly llIustra-
Tea 0V Mr.. Harrison Fisher. will begin
IN Ihe Saturday Evening Post tor June
IL, and run through the summer num-
berG of the magazine.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
CHARTER
Old River and KiSatchie Rail-
Way COMPANY.

BE it known that on this the eth day of May A
d.. 1900, before me Henry NJ. Hyams, CLERK and
cX.offico Notary Public duly qualified in and for
Natchltoches Parish State of Louisiana person
ally Dame and appeared j. C. Rives. John Bro.
gan, +. j. Williams and others all If Natehitoches
parish, Louisiana, who for themselves and such
other persons rs are or may be associated with
them, sevsrally declare that availing themselves
of the general laws of the State of Louisiana rela
tire to the organization OF corporations for works
of public Improvement and constructions working
operation and maintenance of railroads. they do
hereby constitute and form themselves into Il cor.
pOration and by these presence bind themselves
under the following agreements and stipulatipns
which they adopt as their charter viz:
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
Bribery IN Elections.

The New Orleans Picayune says
Senator Lambramont, of ST. James. Ii Is
given notice thar he will introduce a
bill to define ana punish the crime Of
entering into an agreement or under
standing for the support of candidate
to Office, elective or appointIve, where
the giving or receiving of a share of the
fees, salary or emOluments of such Of
flee for such support is the considera-
ton for such agreement CT understand
ing
In its comments the Picayune saws:
But it is claimed that such a law
could never be enforced, because 1t de-
mands the abolishing of custum that
has been common time out of ind IN
politics. 1t Is just as true that many pc
nal laws are difficult of enforcement:
nevertheless the law is always a menace
to offenders. and some time or other.
when least expected, il will be executed
upon some luckless individual who sup
posed himself immune from punishment. |
There are judges who are not afraid to |
10 their duty, and sometimes there Are
uries who will enforce the law. Under
my circumstances il would be a good |
aw.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
NOTICE..

IN accordance with Article 80 of the
Constitution of 1898. bill will be intro
duced i'll the General Assembly, at its
present 1900 session to return to w IL.
Ware, OF the Parish of NatchItochrs, the
snm on slXty-cight dollars, paid by said
W II. Ware on the 18th of February.
1871, to John S Lanier Register of the
State Land Office for warrant NO. 20, is
sued in lien of certificate No. 1908 which
is null and void. The said sixty-eight dol
lars having been paid by said John 5.
Lanlcr, Register, into the Sttac Treasury.
Nav 6l-3OI
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
CONTEST NOTICE.

United States Land Office. J
Aatchltoches, La, May 20 1900. {
A Sufficient contest affidavit hay
inc been filed in this office by
John Lewis Howard of Natchit0-
ches, contestant, against jules
Baudry, entry No. 5l4S, made
Oct. 26, 1900, for NE quarter of
section -, township II, north,
ran e &, west, La, MERIDIAN. by
COntcstcc, IN which it is alleged
that said jules Baudry is dead.
and never improved said land in
any manner as required by the
Homestead Laws, said parties are
hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said
allegation, at 10 o'clock IL. m. on
July %, 1900, before Register and
Receiver at the United states Land
Office in Natchitoches, Lin.
The said contestant having. in 4
proper affidavit, filed April II,
1900, set forth facts which show
that after due diligence personal
service of this notice can not be
made, it is hereby ordered and di-
rected that such notice he given by
tne and proper publication.
j. ERNEST BREDA,
May 81. Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14

Bad management keeps more people
IN poor circumstances than Ony other
one cause 10 he successful one must
look ahead and plan ahead SO that when
favorable opportunity presnts itself he
is ready to take advantage of it. \ lit
fOrethought will also rave much ex-
penSe and voluablc time A prudent
and careful man will keep bottle of
Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhOea Remedy In the house. the shift
less fellow will wait until necessity com
pellS it and then ruin his best horse
gong for doctor and have a big doe
tors bill TO day. besides; one paws out
% cents, the other is out a bundled dol
lars and then wonders why his neigh
Dor is getting richer while he is getting
poorer. For sale by Janin Il Snddath.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
The men, Irritating ca.hartc, Hoods Pill,

AT The conference of Democratic. Pom
uilst and Silver Republican leaders Ar
Galeago on the 9Th inst. kilograms from
leaders In New York, Pennsylvania.
Maryland and Ohio were submitted TO-
Col. W. j. Bryan, all urging the aband-
ohmenf or relegation to the rear of Sill
v Ills only comment was TO Guo,e
henry Ciav: II would rather be riyhE
than be PRESIDENT
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
Notice.

Vacant Succession of Simon Gonelle.
F. I. LATTER having filed application
to be appointed Curator of the above
vacant succession, notice is hereby given
to those interested to file opposition, if
any they have, within II DAYS from
date hereof or same will be granted.
II. NJ. HYAMS,
Jnne I-5t. sac. Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
Office

Vacant Succession of Jos. Grubb.
+. +. LATTER having filed application
to be appointed Curator Of The above
succession, notice is hereby given to
those Interested to file opposition. If any
they have, within ten days from date
hereof or the same " i'll be granted
II, NJ. HYAMS,
june st. S&c. Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
June l4-3t sc
Notice.

Succession Of Maria Jeanne Crette.
widow of LOUIS Anty
Eugene Anty having feel application
to be appointed administrator of the
above succession, notice is hereby given
to those interested to file opposition if
any they have, within ten DAYS from date
hereof or the same will be granted
II. NJ. HYAMS.
June Z. st sXc. Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
THE STRENGTH OF TWENTY
MEN

when Shakespeare EMPLOYED this
phrase ne referred, of course. TO healthy
aple-oodied men. II he had lived In
tnese DAYS he would have known that
men and women who are not healthy
may become so by taking Hoods Sarsa-
parllia. Thss medicine. by making the
OIoOd rich and pure and giving good
appetite and perfect digestion, imnart
aud strength to the sytem.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
NOTICE.

Succession of louis Thomassine.
Joseph Gallon ST., having filed applica =
ton to lie appointed administrator Of the
above Succession notice is hereby given
to all parties interested to file opposition
II any they have. within ten DAYS from
date hereof or the same will be granted.
II. NJ. HYAMS,
June lI-3t sc Clerk
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14

Notwithstanding all the report about
kruger's death and bis desire to sur
render, 1t Is now claimed that he Is
alive and says that tue war is not over.
and that the Transvaaf will never sur
Gender while be can muster a man to
bt for his country.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
Notice.

Vacant Succession of Bertrand Maillcux.
+. I. LATTER having filed application
t. be appointed Curator of the above
succession, notice is hereby given to
those interested to file opposition, if any
they have, within ten days from date
hereof or the same will be granted.
IL. n. HYAMS,
june st. SIC. Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
office

Vacant Succession of Joseph Tanrus.
r. 1. LATTER having filed application
10 be appointed Curator OF the above snr-
cession. notice is hereby gwen to those
Interested to file opposition, if any they
have within ten DAYS from date hereof
or the same will be granted
ii, NJ, IiYAMS,
june !. 81. s&c Clerk
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
Notice,

Vacant Succession of Louis Tregarie.
F: I. LATTER having filed application
to he appointed Curator of the above
succession, notice is hereby gwen to
those interested 10 file opposition. of any
they nave, within ten days from .latn
he reot Oh he same viii he granted
VI. HYAMs,
line at. sAc. TlpTk
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
ARTICLE T

The name of the corporation shall he Old River
shall be MOntrUse, NatchitOches parish, La Tn.
uer TINS HaInc shall have and enjoy corporate ex
lst"nce and succession for period of ninety lime
years from and after date hereof and shall have
power and authority to contract sue and be sued
to hold, receive, lease, purchase convey mortgage
and pledge both real and personal property and
nave luil power to do all business necessary to car
~ out the purposes for which it is formed
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
Notice.

Vacant Succession of Jean Baptlste ALL
hand st Ann.
F T. Latter having filed application
to be appointed Curator of the above
succession, notice is hereby given to
those interested to file opposition. If any
they have, within ten days from date
hereof or the same Will be granted.
H. NJ. HYAMS,
iune 7-3t. SIC, Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14

Transient advertisements, 81 per square first in
erton; each subsequent insertion 30 cents per
qu1re.
Official or legal advertisements 81 per square
first insertion each subsequent insertion so cents
per square,
Local advertisements, 10 cents per line.
Editorial notices, first insertion - cents per
inc; subsequently 10 cents per line
Communications are solicited, but We Will not be
responsible for any views therein expressed.
obituaries, inches free; over inch
es, will be charged for at regular rates.
No attention paid to anonymous let
ers
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14

Mr.. T. Ketcham of Pike City, Cal.
says: "durlng my brothers. late sIck-
ness from sciatic rheumatism, Cham
pertain 9 Pain Balm was the only rene
ov that gave him any rellef'' Many
GIners have testified to the prompt re-
ileI IRON paiu which this Iiniment af-
lords. For sale by Janln & Suddatb.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14

Of all the States (and there are many)
that are having contest eases in Wash
ington before the big National Repub-
licnn Convention that will meet on the
18Th. Louisiana p! esents the worst stu
alton of the lot There are three sets of
delegates clamoring for recognition and
three contestlng delegations from each
district in the State,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
Notice.

Vacant Succession of Thomas Wallace.
+. I. Latti"r having filed application
to be appointed Curator Of the above sue
ccssion. notice is hereby given to those
Interested to lie opposition, if any they
have, within ten days from date hereof
or the same will be granted
ii. NJ. HYAMS.
June h-3t. SNc. Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
Notice.

Succession of Jon Baptiste Davion. ST.
Evariste Davion having filed applica-
ton to be appointed administrator Of the
above succession, notice Is hereby given
to those interested to file opposition, If
any :hey have, within ten DAYS from
date hereof or the same Will be granted.
ii. NJ. HYAMS.
Iune I-3t. sac. Clerk
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
Notlce.

Vacant Succession of Laurence Bodin.
+, I. LATTER having filed application
to be appointed Curator of (ne above
succession, notice is hereby given to
those interested to file opposition, if any
they have. within ten days from date
thereof or the same will be granted.
II. NJ. HYAMS,
june i-5t. SNC, Clerk
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14

The fate of The New Orleans civil
service law Is being watched with in
terest throughout the State delegations
pro and con are in constance attendance
= NO. D-..--~-.A-Ad- tEao ~A- 4.paof as
rlosity and uncertainty as to which side
will be victorious.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
ESTRAY NOTICE.

Estraved before me the undersi gnrd
authority, one bay stallion, about twelve
hands high, with blaze face and branded
Oh left shoulder with i. G.. and about II
years old. Said L0rse was appraised by
DR.. q. Galloway and J. l.. 5. Tcrot con
jointly with the Undersigned Justice 1T
the Peace to br worth one dollar.
}. q. hUAMS,
May 24-3Od. j, p. Ward 3
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
ARTICLE II,

The purposes for which the corporation is formed
are To construct, operate, work and maintain a
narrow or standard gauge railroad to be operated
by steam in the state of Louisiana from Muntrose
III NatchitOcheS Parish, Louisiana, to Leesvile i'll
Vernon Parish louisiana and to construct main.
tain and operate telegraph or .lephonc line aons
side of and in connection with said railroad
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14
XXX

In spite OF the intense heat. late pa
prrs announce that there are several
cases Of the obnoxious disease, smallpox
of the most violent type. both IN DeSovo
and WInn Parishes.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-14

The Enterprise is in receipt Of an in
vitatiOn TO attend the dedication of tie
New Law Building of the Washington
and Lee University in memory of John
Randolph Tucker, at Lexington, Va,
on Tuesday, June 18th.