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Works Like 0 ClQIDl.

Of course. Every buyer of Our
Plano mower and reaper say so, and
the verdict of the harvest field can't
be contradicted. With this machin-
cry any ordinary team can do days
work before noon, as the light
draught make it run like wagon.
Rough ground and sharp turns make
no difference, as the driver can
avoid or pass over any obstruction
in jiffy. Do not forget to look it
over before you buy.
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Prohibition National Convention
Chicago, III June 27-2S, 1000.

The Omaha will sell round trip
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The jury in the John Anderson
larceny case retired this afternoon.
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The Inter Oceans Tele-
graphic Service is Ex-
elusive, and Every col
unn is. Bright, Clean,
and Packed with News.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
A Beautiful Ceremony.

The Cathedral was the scene Of q very
beautiful ana impressive ceremony on
Sunday morning. The occasion was
the making Of the first communion of Il
number Of children and the administer
irg of the rite of confirmation by his
Grace, Bishop Durier.
Notwithstanding the inclemcnt wealth
er the Cathedral which was beautifully
decorated in honor VI the day, was
crowded TO ITS utmost by the parents
and friends Of the happy communicates
who Included Bessie Henry, ClOthilde
Tauzin, Marcellite Devarennes, Pearl
Kile, May Durham, Fanny Noise, Moline
AIluin, Gerald Cotton, st. Elmo Rusca,
Eddie Hughes, Clarence Hubley, Edw.
Frazier, and one or two others whose
names we did not learn.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
District Court.

The first session of the 18th Judicial
District Court convened on Monday.
Judge Porter presiding and District At
TOrneV Wilkinson in attendance. His
hOnOr's charge to the Grand Jury WAS
strong, forcible and to the point.
Up to this hour Wednesday morning
only business o. civil nature has been
done, as the Grand Jury is still hard ut
WORK and will scarcely make report
before next week, but then a big full
docket Is promised.
The following compose the Grand
Jury, all of whom are representative and
capable men: Julius Aaron, foreman;
A. u. Lestage, l., F. ClOutIer, 5. w.
N.Ilass~-u. hU-now3on pnnrv Homo
Z. II. Jones, James Asbv, Emanuel Ere
drick, j. E Dempsey, r. A. Brister and
James Rogers. Sr.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
The Water Works.

Although the actual work on tho wei
Is progressing rather slowly, the motto
Feslina 1.ente having necessarily been
adopted on account of the thick strata
of rock that was struck after the boring
had progressed some l25 or 100 feet. and
through which the men are still drilling.
the City Council are pushing matters
in their line, ar getting things IN ship
shape as can be seen by reading thr
ordinance published in this issue. \
committee composed Of MessrS. j. a.
DucOurnau Jr.. Z. 5. Prudhommc and
j. G. TIichel Jr.. has been appointed :"
arrange for the advertising and other
matters connected with the issue and
sale of the bonds, bids for which will
be received and opened by the Mayor
and City Council on June Doth.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07

The Census enumerators began theil
work on last Friday morning, June the
1st, and very good Roadway is being
made. Every body recognizes the I'M
port" nee of this worE, and 1t therefore
behOoves our people to put no obstac les
in the way Of the government repre- sen
tatives, but to render all the assistance
witnln their power, by giving "Onscien-
tious and straight forward answers to
all questions asked, which will greatly
facilitate the work, insure its rapid ter
mInation, to say nothing of the accurate
and complete compilations which are
sure TO result,
The enmmerators employed are Aessrs.
X l.. CasparI, r. j. Gibson, j, Uaspari,
w I. Stafford Jules Nessi. X. Percy,
4. Hart, - Crump, r. NJ. Caldwell, A.
&. Presley, A. Hays, and Q. Caspari,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
CONTEST NOTICE.

United States Land Office, !
Natchitoches, La, May % 1900. i
A sufficient contest,affidayit hay
ing been filed in this Office by
John Lewis Howard of Natchit0-
ches, contestant, against Jules
Baudry, entry No. 5l4S, made
Oct. %, 1900, for Ne quarter of
section 81, township II, north,
ran 6, west, La, MERIDIAN, by
Contcstce, IN which it is alleged
that said Jules Baudry is dead,
and never improved said land in
any manner rs required by the
Homestead Laws, said parties are
hereby notified to appear, respond
and offer evidence touching said
allegation, at 10 O'clock Il. N, on
July %, 1900, before RegisterAnd
Receiver at the United states Land
Office in Natchitoches, la. .-
The said contestant having, in d
proper affidavit, filed April 113f
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 be given by
due and proper publication.
j. ERNEST BREDA,
May 81. Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
State of Louisiana,
Parish of NatchitOches.

In conformity with Art III of the
State Constitution and Act No. 1853 of
1898, il is hereby ordered that continu-
GUS sessions of the 18th Judicial District
Court be fixed and held in and for the
parishes posing said District as fol-
lows, to-wit:
For the Parish of Red River-Jury
sessions
January, two weeks, beginning first
Monday.
July, two weeks, beginning first Nom
day.
Non jury sessions, one week, begin
ming tlrsI Monday In each of following
months, viz: February, March, April.
May, June, October, November and De-
cember.
For the Parish of Natchltoches-Jury
session
Three weeks in June, beginning sec
ond Monday.
Three weeks in December, beginning
second Monday.
Non jury sessions all the remaining
weeks and DAYS of the, year except the
months of August and September which
months are hereby taken for vacation.
Thus done and signed this 9Th day
of June, 1900.
CHAS. V. PORTER,
Judge 18th Judicial Dist. of La,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM OUR
CORRESPONDENTS.
Clear Lake, La.

AS the public hasn't seen any ews
from this section l will let them know
we are in IT, and in 1t to stay.
Crops are lookIn z fine and everybody
has gone to Work again since the high
waters have left our beautiful valley and
buffalowiug is no longer the order of
the day. Although mnsquietoes are
very numerous and the ticks are roaming
the paths and by-ways Ut our beautiful
country.
We are informed that the Cuban SOL
dier visited CamDtp last week. so the
girls had better look out aS. hel was seen
with . great many bundles on his re-
turn
Feeling proud and thankful for the
healthfull conditions of our community.
ana other blessings of the Almighty, |
VIII close this time, and if this dosn't
inG It's way To the waste basket, will
let you hear OF the ''dark corner again,
Hoping other sections In this and ad-
Joining parishes will let the pub lie hear
from them, will say farewell
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
Nrtchutoehes Girls Carry off nonors.

NrtchTt0LheS Urls Carry OFF nOnorS.
Natchitoches girls were especially for
tunate this year in carrying off Normal
honOrs, and they came off ladened with
them and bore them gracefully and
mOdestly.
Miss Gertrude Genius was selected by
her class mates to present the class me-
mortal to President Caldwell on class
day. which she did in very graceful
and appropriate little address That did
credit to herself and fellow graduates.
Then on Commencement day proper
out Of Il class Of 81 graduates, she was
chosen rs one of the four cssayi>ts to
read, which she did very beautifully,
her paper on Historic Old Natchitochcs.
The Presidents gold medal was Of
fcrcd this year to the best in ilvidual
presentation Of any character in the
drama presented by the two societies.
and Miss Emma johnson won that dis
tincGion and she hal compatitors TOO
that gave her very clos: rIc2; her in
ter. rotation of The role of Shylock would
have done credit toa professional let
alone an amateur Then again her
poster banner for the f. L. ) was Sc
lcctcd as the best work of any OF that
society and held place of honor IN the
auditorium. and though the 5. A. X
won the prize. her banner was highly
praised and received honorable mention,
and that coupled with the fact that Sue
was selected to do the work was in 1T
self very great compliment. The En-
terprise takes great pleasure in cOmDli-
mcnting these young ladies and hopes
that the same success will attend them
ALL thrOuOn life
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07

The JOINT committees of the Ieglsla-
ture that visited NatchItoches last week
were delighted with the Normal which
they found in spIendld condition, Out
without near enough room for The Dr.
pills. The demand OF $1,000 to $1,000 for
increased domitnry facilities they think
should be granted The committee in its
report will ask an appropriation Of Sl9,-
200 additional for maintenance, and $40;
900 for Improvements, which we all
hope and think will be granted.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Natchjtoches, La, l.
ADril ~. 1900.

Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make ii
nal proc. in support of his claim,
aud that said proof will be made
before Register and Receiver at
NatchitocheS, La, on June u,
1906, viz: Homestead Entry $500,
Robert S. Tyler, for the SCI Sci
Section 10, Township II, North,
Range Z. West, La. MERIDIAN, AID.
joining Farm,
He names the following witness
eS to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon, and cultivation of said
land, viz;
J. Il. Weaver, of Weaver z. o., La.
q. w. Walker, of g Is /"
j. ID. Stewart, OF D."
L. L. Weaver. of Chestnut "
j. ERNEST BREDA,
April 27..6t. Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at NatchitOcheS, La, !
ADril %. 1900,

Land Office at NatchitOcheS, La, !
April %, 1900. {
Notice is hereby given that the
following 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 Natchito.
ches, La, on June Ii, 1900, viz :
Homestead Entry Gl27, jefferson
Horn, for the NE4 SW4 Section
~, Township 8, North, Range 0,
West, La, MERIDIAN.
He names the following witness
es to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz:
Lent Horn, of PrOvencal 2. o., La.
Amos Oliver, of Victoria "
Ben Wagley, of Sc " &
Jack Lacy, OF " {" "
j. ERNEST BREDA,
April 27.-6t, Register.
NOTICE.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
THURSDAY. JUNE ?, 1000.
The Democracy of Louisiana

The State convention that met in Bat
on Rouge on Monday to elect delegates
10 the National convention and choose
presidential electors, was very harmO'
nous and concluded Its work IN very
short time. The following Is the list OF
the delegates, aIternates and electors
chosen:
DELEGATES AT LARGE:
Samuel Douglas McEnery. of Ou"chI-
Ia; Murphy J. Foster, OF ST. Mary; y.
Z. Blanchard, Of CAddO; John FitZpat-
rick, Of Orleans.
ALTERN ATES:
John Il. Michel, of Orleans; John
Marks, of Assumption; II. w. Barton,
of ST. james; L. j. Herman, of EasI
Baton Rouge.
DISTRICT DELEGATES:
First Distric-Vic Mauberet, Alex Pu
ioI; alternates, A. E. HOtard aud A. Es-
topinal, .Ir
Second District-E. Howard Caleb, l.
II MarrGTO, Sr. a!ternatcs. 5. ii. March
and Paul BerthelOt.
Third DistEnt-Robcrt F. BrOusSard,
Will u. Prices alternatcs w. w. Ven
tress and OvertOn Cade.
Fourth DIstrict-W. r. Blackman.
J. NJ. Foster, Sr.; alternates. L. E.
Thomas and A. l.. Adkins.
Fifth Disirict--W. w. Heard, Jos
Ransdell; alternates, Z. w. Seals and
4. II. Jameson.
Sixth District-M. L. Swords, II. L..
Tuqua; alternates, J. Ii. Womack and
A. j. Barrow.
ELECTORS:
At Larger. ii. SNYDER. of Tcnsas;
4. II. Lewis, of st. Landry.
FIRST district, ChaS, j. Theard; second
M iitSGTM tEuil; rft 6uffhir f af siftE Hf
Liverman; fifth district, Allen Barks-
dale; sixth district, ). ID. Ellis.
The platform adopted instructs the
delegates for Bryan, denOunces the an
nexarion of the Philippines, denounces
expansion, Inperialist>, trusts and mill
tarism, declares for freedom for cuba,
deep water at the jettIes and the election
Of U. 5. Senators by the people, and
expressed sympathy for Beers,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at NatchitOches, La. }
April %, 1900. !

Notice is hereby given that the
fOllOwing-named settler has filed
notice Of his intention to make fl
nal proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before Register and Receiver at
Natchito;hes, La, on June Is,
1900. viz Homestead Entry 1898,
Allen ii. Enloe, for the NW4 NE4
Section 30, Township IA, Range
6, West, La. Meridian.
He names the following witness
-es to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz:
w. j. liOgers, of Saline p. o., La
w. &. Thomas, of
John Durlaway, of "
Il. b. Payne, of NatchitOcheS L.
o., La.
J. ERNEST BREDA,
April 27.-Gt. Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
THEIR SONS STATEMENT

Pine, La, April u. 19OO-William
II. Knight states that his father has
been troubled for several years with his
back but has been entirely cured by
HOOG SarSaparilla. HIS mother. alan.
who. haia kidney and liver troubles for
eight ~ IrFle years, says no medicine
has ever done her as much good AS
HOods'$ Ssr>aparila. This medicine i
doing good 10 thousands.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
Notice.

Vacant Succession of Laurence Bodin.
+, r. LATTER having filed application
to be appointed Curator of me above
succession, notice is hereby given to
those interested to lille opposition, il any
they have. within ten days from date
thereof or the same will be granted.
- II. NJ. lIYAMS.
June 7-3t. SIC, Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07

The largest land sale ever recoroed in
this parish took place Saturday, after
having been advertised in The Enter
prise, under order os the U. s. district
court By VIM. Grant, Master.
The land was in tins and adjoining
parishes and aggregated 1854 acres.
and was purchased by J. A. Badger, Of
New Orleans. foS $4,000, who assumes
oil State and parish taxes for 1900, With
out warranty of title Of any kind,
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
NOT CE.

I'm acC0TdaEcr with Article 80 of the
Constitution of 1888. 81 bill will he intro
duccd in the GtrriaI Assembly, ut its
present 1900 srSSiuH To return to W II.
Ware, Of tie Parish of NatchItOchcs. the
sum OF sIxty-eiSht dollars, paId by said
w II. Ware on the 18th of February.
1891, to John S Lanier Rc2ister OF the
State and Office for warrant NO 90, is
sued in lien Of certificate No. 1908 which
is null and void. The said >iXty-eight dol
lars having been paid by said john ).
Lanier, Register, into the Sttae Treasury.
Nay 3l-30d.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
I1sTHAY NOTICE.

EstraYed before me the undersigned
authority, one bay stallion. about twelve
hands high, with blaze face and branded
on left shoulder with =. &. and about -
years old. Said horse was appraised by
DR.. e. Gal!oW ay and j. l.. $. HcrOt CON
jointly with the undersigned Justice of
the Peace to he worth ore dOTlar,.'r,.'
2s Q"ADAMS,
May 2i-30d J. r., Ward 3.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
Notice.

Vacant Succession of Widow Dartiseanx.
+. 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.
ii. NJ. HYAMS,
- June 7-3t.S gSR. Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
Notice.

Vacant Succession of Louis Tregarie.
FIT. LATTER having filed application
to be appointed Curator of the above
succession, notice is hereby gwen to
those interested.tO file opposition. OF any
they have, within ten days from date
hereof OF the sa,ale will be granted
ii NJ. HYAMS,
June 7.3t. SIC. Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
SUCCESS FOLLOWS FAILURE
Plaquemlne, La, Nav p. 10

Joseph l.. BOurg of this place, who
tor several months was very nervous and
had pains in the body and limbs, and
who tried medicines of various kinds
with unsatisfactory results, decided to
give Hoods Sarsaparllla u trial. Tho re-
suit Is hn is much improved in health
and is gaining in flesh. This medicine is
she tr1o remedy for all nervous troubles.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
Notice

Vacant Succession of Joseph Taurus.
F. L. Lattice having filed application
to be appointed Curator OF the above sue
cesSiOn, notice iS hereby gwen to those
interested to file opposition, if any they
have, within ten davs from date hereof
or the same viii be granted.
ii. NJ. liYAMS.
iune 7. st. SIC Clerk
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
FACED WITH AN OPPORTUNITY

Archbishop ,CbupeIle, who is in the
PHILIPPINES as pabal delegate from the
United States IS-to be made cardinal,
but viii return to his see at New Or
leans and be made titular pastor of one
of the clutches ut Rome.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
Notice.

Vacant Succession of Paul Coutant.
IT. LATTER having filed Application to
be appointed Curator of the above sue
ccssion. notice is hereby given to those
interested to file opposition. if any they
have, within ten days from date hereof
or the same will he granted,
--:. r.. II. NJ. llYAMS,
iunc 7. st, sac, Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
Notice.

Vacant Succession Of jean Baptlste ALL
Eaud st Ann.
+ I. LATTER having filed application
to I've appointed Curator of the above
succession, notice is hereby given to
those interested to file opposition. If amy
they have, within ten days from date
hereof or the SAME Will be granted.
IL. NJ. hYAMS,
iune T-3t. sIEe; Clerk.
no.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07

Transient advertisements, 81 per square first in
ertion: each subsequent insertion 80 cents per
GuAre ., - ,,,ra
official or legal advertisements 81 per square
first insertions each subsequent insertion oo GUMS
per square 49,:
Local advertisements. 10 cents per Inc.
Editorial notices, first insertion. 10 cents per
Inc. subsequently 10 cents pr line.
observation-disclosures arc sOiIcItcd, but 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
ere
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
~ Notice.

Vacant Succession of Jos. Grubb.
TT, Lattisr7 having filed application
to be- appointed Curator of the above
succession, K6tice is hereby given to
those interestBd to file opposition, If any
they have, SitbiB ten days from date
hereof or tIfesBame will be granted.
ar. II. NJ. HYABS,
iune 7-3t. s1Sc. Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
Notice

Vacant Succession of Francois Poirct
F. T. LATTER having fle.l appIiratIGm
to be appointed Curator OF the above VIZ
can't succession, notice is hereby given
to those interested to file opposition, if
any they have, within ten days from date
hereof or the same viii be granted.
II. N. HYAMS,
June 7-3t. SIC. Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION
Land Office at NatchitocheS, La, !
April %, 1900. I

ApIl 10y 1JOO'
Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make fl
nal proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will be made
before Register and Receiver, at
NatchitOcheS, La, on June II,
1900, viz: Homestead Entry 1913,
John =. Hall, for the Sci NW4,
NW4 SW4 Section &, Township 4,
North, Range 5, Wset, La. Mcri-
dian.
He names the following witness
cS to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of said
land, viz
Mitchael Garcie, of Mora z. o. La.
~. X. Marshall OF i"
J. II. Marshall, of /"
Mat Collins, of
j. ERNEST BREDA,
Apail ~. ct. Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
Land Office at Natchitoches, La. !
Nm 10 1000

Land Office at Natchitoches, La.
May 10, 1900.
Notice Is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim
and that said proof will he made
before Register and Receiver at
Natchitochcs, La, on July IS,
1900, viz ii. f. No. $3.50, David
Faubcs for self and the heirs of
Harriet Faubes, decd, for the S!
SCI and 81 SW4 Sec. 20 /. 8 \.
X. s W. La. Meridian
He names the following wit
ncsses to prove his continuous res
idrncc upon and cultivation Of said
land, viz
Charles Gay, George Gay, IIar-
rison Mathis, Henry Turner, of
Natchi!ocheS, La.
j. ERNEST BREDA,
may y Register.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
Notice.

Vacant Succession of Bertrand MailleuX.
+. I. Lattaet having fled application
t. be appointed Curator of the above
succession, nOtie9 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.
,:15s~ H. n. HYAMS,
iune 7 St. SIC. Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
Notice.

Vacant Succession Of Pierre Michel.
+. T, LATTER having filed application
to he appointed Curator of the above
succession, notice is hereby given to
those interested TO file opposition, If any
they have. within ten Gays from date
hereof or the same will be granted.
II. NJ. HYAMS,
June 7-3t. s&c, Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
Notice.

Vacant Succession of Alexander Ger
meuIl.
+ T-hattier having filed application
t" be appointed Curator of the above
succession. notire is hereby given to
those interested to file opposition, if any
they have. within ten DAYS from date
hereof or Tile same will be granted.
:. II. NJ. HYAMS,
iune 7.-3t. SIC Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
sNOtlce.

Vacant Succession of Thomas Wallace.
+. +. LattierAavi"g filed application
to be appointed Curator of the above sue
cession. notice is hereby given to those
intnraAred Ito iifle~gpppsition, if any they
have, within ten days nom date hereof
or the same will be granted
ii. d. HYAMS.
. June 7.-3t. s&c. Clerk.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07

The Enterprise is IN receipt Of copy
of the Third Bi-annual report If the
Board of control for the Leper Home.
The Natchitoches enterprise., 1900-06-07
CHARTER
Ola River and KisatchIe Rail-
way Company.

Be It known that on this the 7h day of May \.
d.. 1870 before me Henry VI. II yams, Clerk and
cX-otcio Notary Public duly qualified in and for
NatchitochcS Parish, State of Louisiana, person
ally came and appeared !, &. Hives, John Bro
gan, f. j. Williams and others all rf Natchit0chrS
parish, Louisiana, who for themselves and such
other persons may hr associated with
them, stVsrallv declare that awaiting themselves
of the general laws OF the State of Louisiana rca-
tiYr to the organization OF corporations for work.
OF public Improvement and construction. working
operation aud maintenance OF railroads, they do
hereby constitute and form themselves into IL cor
porItion, and by these presence bind themselves
under the following agreements and stipulatipns
which they adopt ns their charter, viz: