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North Louisiana Tournament
at NatohItoches.

The following excellent article Il iron
the facile pen of Prof. Welch, and ap
peared In the Sportsmen's Review:
The early part of June will remain
memorable in the annals of the Nortl
Louisiana Amateur Trap Shooters
League, At that times the Natehito
ches Gun Club held its initial shoot
Here the cracks from the vUrious clubs
gathered to battle for supremacy.
was the first tilt of the season tue
fist meeting of the clans with poised
lance and martial armOr; jolly. good
natuTed crowd it was, as is always the
clse with genuine sportsmen. Old friends
met and renewed vows of fidelity, new
ones were pshered in with southern hos
Iiiity,
The League was organized last year,
and consists of Dixie, Coushatta, Area
o:la, Robeline, Mansfield and Natchito-
c'.es clubs. Its objects are to protect
OiIr game, to extend the influence of the
true sportsman and to encourage the
mlnly sport of tran shooting. From the
attendance and enthusiasm at this meet
Ing prosperity and continual growth and
Usefulness seem assured. Its officers are
j.. f. WEIGH, president; 1, G. Marsten,
Secretary treasurer.
Natchitoenes Is one of the oldest towns
IL the state, in fact in the United States.
lis residents are descendants OF the old
Pioneer families, whose valoT and hardi-
l'Ood created an empire out of wilder
'ess. Naturally we find much culture,
wealth and all that Is good in civilization.
i s people are neither jealous fanatics
nor religious bigots, but possesses in well
founded combination all those qualities
that 60 to make our valued citizen They
are religious, they are jealous. thew are
enthusiastic, they enjoy life and revel 10
Us beauties. They grasp In full the COM
BASS OF existence and rejoice In It's du-
ties They shoot and hunt and fish and
Tile and fast and pray, and IL one
couldn't get on well without q tonic of
that kind, think they would fight. When
tie golden bowl is full they sip of It's
nectar; when its fragments are dashed
asiue and deaths black pail covers the
stage they are sad and pass with humili-
ty beneath the Christening yoke. A peo-
pie with whom Biz is a pleasure to meet.
sadness TO part. Your life is fuller for
knowing them.
The town itself is fast becoming one
OF the most important in central Louis
lana. 1t could not be more beautifully
situated. Business interests Of various
kinds are fast developing IT'S natural re.
sources. The State Normal is located
here !, this Is one OF the states most inn
portant institutions, bringing hundreds
Of students annually 10 the town. The
talented and versatile young congress-
man, Hon. Phaner BreazeaIe, resides
here. and Yields vast influence for its
good, and the horizon of his Influence
Is fast widening. With such men as
Judge C. VI. Porter and Dan ScarbOr-
lugh, with tact, push and industry, as
sisted by an intelligent business constit-
lency, the city's future is second to
rome,
The tournament consisted Of eight |
vents each day. The tirst ~ the Sec
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Land Act June 3, 1878.
Land Office at NatchitOches, La, !
July G. 1903

Land Office at NatchitOches, La,
July 6, 1903. {
Notice is hereby given that in co mpli-
ance wit the provisions of the act of
Congress of June 3, 1878, entitled IAN
act for the sale of timber lands in the
States of California, Oregon, Nevada
and Washington Territory, > as extended
TO all the Publ: Land States by act of
Augu>t 4, 1892, William II. Russell, of
Derry, parish of NatchitOches, State of
Louisiana, has this dav filed in this Office
his sworn statement NO 80, for the pur-
chase of The E1a SW1 and We of SELL
of section No s in tow nshlp No. & north,
range No. + west, La. Meridian, and will
offer proof TO show that the land sought
is more vaiua BILE for its timber or stone
than for agricultural purposes, and to
establish his claim to SAID land before the
Register and Receiver of this office a.
Natchitoches. La on Thursday the 24th
day of September, 1903.
He names as witnesses: William Is.
Cobb of Melrose, La, Albert A BrOssett,
of Montrose, La, Bryant Bennett,
Ezra Carter of Derry. La
Any and ali persons claiming adverse
ly the above described lands are request
ed to file their claims IN this office on or
before said 24th day of September, 1908.
}. ERNEST BREDA,
July slot. Register.
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1rro,stapt al vertsements 81 per square first in
carlton each subsequent insertion so cents per
square. ...s a, NOR eouare
Arst insertion each subsequent inSer'ion ~ '0''
per square, -. - t;ro
Editorial notices, first insertion, 10 cents Per
I,,e subsequently 10 cents per line.
Tsommun,cotIOns are solicited but we VIII not
~ RESPONSIBLE for any views therein expressed.
Obituaries, inches free over inches VIII Oe
charged for at regular rates. 49,
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woRKING NIGHT AND DAY.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DIR. Kings New
Life Pills. These pills change weak
ness into strength. lIstlessness into ener-
Sy, brain-fag into mental power, THEY'RE
wonderful IN building up tho health,
Only 25c. per box. Sold by Narchito-
ches DRUG Co.
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NOTICE..

Notice is hereby given that in accord
ance with petition of citizens of Sec.
IL Township N. r. West La Merid-
ian. Ward Z, an election will be held in
said township on Friday, Aug. IA. 1903,
for the purpose of testing the sense of the
voters relative to the sale of school
lands in said township. The following
are designated as commissioners to hold
election: w j. Massey d. II Page, Jr.
VIM. Beaslev.
EDW'D PHILLIPS,
July29-9t Parish Treasurer.
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SUCCESSION SALE.
Succession of Joseph d. Mitchell, decd.

Succession of joseph d. Mitchell, decd
By virtue of an OrOer of the Hon. the
18th District Court in and for the parish
OF NatchitOches, to me addressed, | will
sell at public auction to the last and
highest bidder, at Victoria Mills. the late
residence of the deceased on
MONDAY. July 18Th, 1908,
the following described property be-
longing to said success SION, IO-wit: Five
acres of land in the northwest corner of
the NW14 of Sec 10, T.SR 8 w; also
three and 50 100 acres Ut land adjoining
the above, in the NW4 of the NW4 of
Sec. 10, L 8 II W., commencing at the
n. and S. line of the center of the L. Il
Z. railway running west 80 rods, thence
northeast IL ICds, thence south east p
rods and thence soGth Is rods, contain
lug altogether about nine acres, with
the buildings thereon,
Also IL head of cattle.
Lot of household and kitchen furniture
One horse
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to APP
praisement.
NJ. NJ. MITCHELL,
June ll-tds Administrators.
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NOTICE.

The listing of ali property in the Par
ish of Natchitoches. has been cOmplet-
ed and the valuation fixed thereon. and
the tableaux filed in my Office for in.
spectiOn and correction as required by
law.
THOS. f. PORTER.
June 1l.-31l. Assessor.
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JUST RECEIVED

The following line of fresh and new
goods they are the finest and best to
be had. One trial will convince you
of their superiority:
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ODE ''BRA NCH."
FOR THIS WEEK ONLY,

0TESAI FON f1IS WEEK ONLY.
81 inch Madras, regular price 2Oc. week
Silk Zepher
Silk Tissue, regular price week
Good quality MaIings, regular price
Good quality Mating, regular price week. use,
Setson Hats regular price s.
100 inches wide, best quality Sheeing, 3Oc.
Pepperie beached Sheeing zoe.
Lady Lorset this 75c
American Lady 81 30 Corset, week
Lonsdale Cotton, regular SIC, wekG 3-4
so pairs So 90 Ties and Sandals weeks
so pairs lies Sandals this week 81 90
Our $40 mems IFS, special S week
Our S. 90 SUITS, special Ms week
Regular
Regular 35c Hose, this week
Ask Embroidery. Bdgng Inserting
forget left, are still
selling a cost
Agent o you Royal Sewing
The NeIken Mercantile Co., Ltd.
622 FRONT STREET.
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Fancy Groceries:

GuIden's fine prepared Mustard. Buff
falO Preserves, Curtis Bros. Blue La
bel Jellies, best on the Market, Ma
rasquina Cherries, you know what
they are, Royal Luncheon Cheese, in
stone jars, and Swiss Cheese.
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Canned Goods:

Royans La BOrdelaise Sardines, Sar-
dimes du printemps, Yacht Club Sar-
dimes. selected Boneless Sardines.
The finest brands of Chunk, Sliced,
Eyeless and Core'ess PIneapples,
Johnson's Grated Pineapples, Aspa-
ragus and Asparagus Tips. all fresh
and fine just from the packers.
Chicken pate truffied. Wild Duck
pate truffied, Partridge pate truffied,
Grouse pate trutfied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
DISASTROUS FIRE.
The Loss Estimated by the Police to
Be $4,000.


A disastrous fire occurred yesterday
morning about o'clock. starting in the
stable and warehouse of the Julius Lans-
burgh Furniture Company in the rear Of
1712 18th street northwest. The building
was badly damaged, as was the stock, and
a number of wagons were destroyed The
fire spread to the Garrison School building
and rendered the building unfit for occu-
pancy. People in the Young Women's
Christian Home were given scare and one
occupant of the home. Miss Leola Nash
was injured. her right arm being fractured
by trunk falling on her when she at
tempted to move 1t. She was removed to
the Emergency Hospital for treatment. A
slight blaze also occurred in the Christian
Home building and Policemen Ais, Rout,
Farquhar and Sontag played the part of
firemen. 1t was due to their efforts that
the women in the institution were kept
quiet and a panic was prevented.
Policeman CARAT of the eighth precinct
was among the first to reach the burning
buildings. Policemen Rout and FarQuhar
were close behind him. and 1t was due to
the prompt and hard work done by them
that the fourteen horses In the stable were
rescued The fire caused considerable ex-
element in the neighborhood and many
persons left their beds and dressed to be
ready to leave their homes. should 1t be
necessary to do so. The hre department
was. however, equal to the occasion, and it
was but a short time before the flames
were under control.
The police estimate the damage to the
buildings and contents at $1,000. appor
toned as follows: To the property of the
Lansburgh company. $4,000; the school,
the Young Woman's Christian Home. 1t Is
believed the damage to the furniture COM
pany's property is not nearly SO great as
the police estimate 1t to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
Trinity Church Choir.

Tomorrow night Trinity Church choir
gives it's annual concert, which will con-
clude the special musical work done by this
choir for the season. The choir has given
several special musical services and three
oratorios this year, in addition to it's regu-
lar church work The program, which is
secular, will give the choir an opportunity
to be heard in a class Of work seldom un-
dertaken by choirs and with the assistance
of string orchestra will give a concert
which promises to be both unique and en-
PERTAINING. It is as follows:
Carmen. Bizet. orchestra; Soldiers Chorus
(Faust), Gounod choir; a. Mona, s. Adams;
b. In May Time, Obey Speaks, Miss Grace
r. Cook; a. Valse RomantiQue. e. Meyer
Helmund; b. Menuet r. Eilenberg, Miss
Marguerite F. Williams; q. 6lumber on
Gottschalk; b. Rest Thee, H. Smart trio;
a. The Monk. Meyerbeer; b. Down Among
the Dead Men, Phillips. Mr.. Wilbur How
ard Peter; Grand Valse Brilliaante, J.
Schulhoff, piano quartet; The Feast Of Ado
mis-. A. Jensen. choir; a. Good might, Adieu.
Mascheroni: b. She Wears Rose, Hawley,
Miss Florence Bean; valse. Statkowsld.
Miss !. Elsie Bishop; a. Our Faith Then
Fondly Plighting, Donizetti; b. There, Little
Girl. Kirkpatrick. Miss NJ. Bertha Wood
ward: a. Dreaming. A. 6trelezld: b. Under
Blossoming Branches, e. Meyer Helmund,
double quartet; Song OF the Vikings, e.
Tanning choir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
FOR MEMORIAL DAY.
Grand Army Committee Invites Aid Of
Spanish War Auxiliaries.


The Grand Army committee in charge OF
the general floral arrangements for Me-
mortal day has requested that five ladies
from each of the Spanish War Veterans
Auxiliaries be appointed to meet with the
former at 1870 o'clock this evening at c. A.
structions for next Saturday. Mrs. Celynda
Werner Ford, president of the Mary Sher-
man Miles Auxiliary to General Miles
Command. Spanish War Veterans, has
named as the committee from that body
Mrs. Josephine L. Jacobs. senior vice
president; Mrs Harriet L. Scribner. chap
lain; Mrs. E. Gertrude Mitchell, recording
secretary and Mrs Ada c. Williams, cor
responding secretary.
Mrs. Ford has been appointed to repre-
sent the ladies of the Spanish War Vet
Grams on the special committee of ladies'
of the Grand Army to decorate the tomb or
the unknown at Arlington. Mrs. LYDIA A.
Oldroyd is chairman of this special COM
mittee, and she has called the final meet
ing for Friday evening to complete ar
rangements. 1t is said the tomb Of the
unknown will be decorated more prettily
this year than ever before, several new
features having been decided upon.
The ladies of the several auxfliaries TO
the commands of Spanish War Veterans
will meet Friday afternoon at Spanish War
Veterans Hall, 612 e street. to prepare
sandwiches and make final preparations for
Decoration day. 1t has been decided to es-
tablish a refreshment tent near the Spanish
war section of Arlington, from which hot
coffee and sandwiches will be served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
IMPROVEMENTS PLANNED.
Pennsylvania May Duplicate fresen'
Facilities.

Tho baltimore American today says:
president A. J. Cassatt of the PennsyNa-
MIA railroad Is responsible for the State
,,.nt that the whole Pennsylvania system
will be practically duplicated In order TO
meet the increasing demands upon the road.
Tn making this enormous improvement lies
the exclamation of the recent move by
which the capitalization of the Pennsyiva-
MIA Railroad Company has been doubled.
The funds are to be used in the proposed
duplication as well as In the construction
of the tunnel under the North river from
Jersey CITY to New York. and in providing
in the latter city extensive railroad termi-
nails.
tt was supposed that the increased capi-
talizatfon of the company was for the pur-
nose of purchasing a control in the New
York Central railroad. but this explanation
falls to pieces in view of Mr.. Cassatt's
statement which he made to Baltimore
business man last week.
In addition to providing means to meet
the increased traffic the Pennsylvania rail-
road also places itself in position to meet
the competition by the Gould system to the
seaboard which now seems to be fully as
sured. The reason which made possible
the eastern extensions OF the Gould lines
from Pfttsburg could not accommodate all
the traffic offered. The increased facilities
to be offered by the Pennsylvania will or
set this.
Complete details of all the plans are not
vet made public. With the aid of the Bal
timore and Ohio. South Psansylvania pro-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
CAREFULLY LAID AWAY.
Anacostia Policeman solves the Mys-
terry Of q Grave.

Policeman J. c. Bum. wh4 does post duty
in the neighborhood Of Good Hope. while on
his way up the hill to his Beat Friday morn
ing received intelligence from a passing
citizen that caused him to accelerate his
steps and pursue an investigation. This in
formation was that in a lonely spot along
Naylor road small boys, attracted by a
freshly made mound, hadrc scraped away
enough dirt to convince them that some
mystery lay concealed in a box that was
partly disclosed to their view Added to
this strange odor filled the air in that Vi
cinity, and all who were told of the cir
cumstances felt that the police should be
called in.
Borrowing a shovel at Good Hope and pro-
ceeding quietly to the spot described to him.
the policeman went to work, and in about
fifteen minutes, after digging through the
hard earth, brought to view a tightly made
box about three feet long It was closed
on all sides, and despite the disagreeable
odor which proceeded from the receptacle
he caught sight of piece of woman's
garment inside, which led him to believe
that possibly the case would prove to be
one more mystery for the local police de-
partment. In due time the top was
wrenched Off, when there were brought to
view the remains, tenderly wrapped in a
woman's skirt and covered with a sheet OF
tin, Of what had been in life hairy canine
of the terrier variety.
The dog had evidently been pet, and the
officer. after solving the mystery Of the lit
tie grave and the box was content to again
inter the dog that had been so carefully
laid away in death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
BRAND-NEw GRAFT.
Hard-Luck Stories Procure Food,
Which is Afterward Sold.

A brand-new graft, one regarded as the
meanest on record. has been worked during
the past few days in East Washington and
the police are now looking for the grafters.
The scheme is operated by two men. the
CRATER and his confederate. The former
is described as a tall fellow with red hair
and mustache and a glib tongue. He is
said to have a variety of hard-luck stories
In stock, which he relates as circumstances
and the appearance Of his dub or victim
may suggest. For instance. If his ring at
the door bell Is responded to by sympa-
thetic-looking woman he will ask for
lunch to take to his sick wife and children.
who, he declares have not tasted food for
twenty-four hours. Should he be confront
ed by one of the sterner SEX he will state
that he was in business in Pennsylvania
town and his establishment was recently
destroyed by fire. leaving him penniless. In
substantiation Of this story he will exhibit
newspaper clipping describing a. fire In
the town he has named in which q bust
ness house was destroyed
Should the dub" appear to be a working
man the fellow tells a story to work on his
sympathies as a union employee He states
that he was one of the strikers in New
York, or some other city, and that his
place has been filled by foreigner and
''scab." These are only a few of the graft
er's stock stories, and he tells them in such
a pathetic manner, one Of his victims de-
clared, as to almost draw tears from
stone"
The duty of the confederate, a short,
shabby individual, is to remain in conceal
ment in a convenient place in the neigh
borhood while the principal is working the
graft. He has large covered basket into
which he places the handouts received by
the first fellow. After the basket has been
filled with food of every description, often
including dainties for the alleged sick wife
and children, the food Is peddled among the
poorer whites and colored people in sparse
ly settled localities, where there Is less risk
of being overhauled by the police.
1t Is also stated that some of the hand
outs are disposed OF to tramps and other
ittnerants for from to cents each. The
police have learned that this purveyor of
charity lunches sis known among his fra
ternity as Vital Statistics" term they
sometimes apply to food. s-.-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
CRUISES OF THE DOLPHIN.
Program Of the Vessel for the Coming
Summer.

The United States steamer Dolphin. now
at the Washington navy yard, will make
several short cruises during the coming
summer. About the LIST of June she will go
to Annapolis TO be present during the grad
uating exercises at the Naval Academy In
July she will be used by the Secretary OF
the Navy and the members of the Senate
and House naval committees for the usual
summer cruise of inspection of the eastern
navy yards and stations. The cruise will
occupy about a month ana the longest stay
party will start from washington. The
others will join the ship at New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
INDICTED FOR MURDER.
Maggie Smith Accused of Causing
Hamilton Child's Death.

The grand jury today reported an IN
dictment for murder against Maggie Smith.
1t is alleged that March 20 last the oe-
PENDANT caused the death of Mary Hamii-
ton by poisoning her. Mary Hamilton was
the daughter of George Hamilton, who is
employed by Mr.. Campbell Carrington OF
the local bar as coachman. According TO
the indictment Maggie Smith the date men
toned before Mrs Hamilton and her chill
dren had arisen or partaken of their morn
ing meal stealthily entered the Hahiiloh
-. 90 nlaced a quantity of white ar
senic in a teapot used by the family, as a
result of which Mary Hamilton died OF
Other indictments reported today by the
Arthur Montgomery. perjury: Charles
James, larceny: Thomas H. Grant. larceny
Thnmas Brown, alias Samuel r. Taylor,
violation Of SECTION 54ss Revse e,,S statues em
bazzIement: Albert NJ. Raymond, libel, ana
Hamilton L. Perrine, false pretenses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
.FR RYAN'S FUNERAL
Church of the Immaculate
Conception Crowded.
HIGH H0NORS PAID
CARDINAL GIBBONS AND MANY
PRIESTS PRESENT.
Impressive Services-An Eloquent Tri-
butte Paid by Rev. Father Fletcher,
His Former Assistant.

The mortal remains of the Rev. Stanis-
laus Francis Ryan, for more than twenty
one years. pastor of the Church of the I'M
maculate Conception. Sth and N streets,
were laid to rest at noon today in Mt OIL
vet cemetery.
The funeral services took place at 10
o'clock this morning in the church over
which the well-known priest presided for
almost quarter of a century. More than
one hundred members of the priesthood, as
we'll as the entire membership Of his
charge, were present to pay last tribute
to his memory.
His eminence. Cardinal Gibbons, arrived
in Washington last night from Western
port, Nd, that he might off1ciate at the
funeral and give the last absolution. Other
high dignitaries in the church came from
distant places that they might add their
presence to the solemnity of the occasion.
The flowers sent by the members of the
parish as well as those sent by intimate
friends outside the church added silent
testimony to the high esteem and affection
in which the deceased was held.
The Church Crowded.
Long before the time set for the funeral
the church was surrounded by members Of
the parish as well as hundreds Of others
who had known the eminent divine in no
cial and business life. Because OF the an
ticipated rush. admission was by card only.
Before 10 o'clock the church was crowded
to its capacity and many were prevented
from seeing the funeral service.
The body Of the late rector 1e y in state in
the center aisle of the church. To the
right and left of the altar the many floral
emblems were displayed. The edifce was
decorated in black emblems Of sorrow and
death.
The service of the Office for the dead was
rendered by the clergy. The Rev. Father
James M. O'Brien, rector Of st. Peters
Church, was celebrant of the solemn high
mass. The Rev. Father Thomas Lee, rector
Of st. Matthew's Church. served - deacon.
and the Rev. Father w. s. Caughy, rector
of ST. Stephens Church, acted as SUBJ
deacon.
The Rev. Father A. o. p'Beavan was
master of ceremonies. The Rev. Father
W. A. Fletcher of Baltimore delivered the
tribute to the dead and presented scholar
ly address, Offering high tribute to the
priest, under whom he served as an assist
ant for several years. While this tribute
was being delivered sobs were heard
throughout the church and the speaker
faltered a number of times in the course OF
his Grafton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-25
PLANS FOR FERRY LINE.
Purchase Of Franchise by New Com
pany to Be Closed Today.

The purchase by the new ferry company
of the interests of the old company here and
in Alexandria. 1t is expected. will be con-
summated tomorrow. and as soon as the
steamer Columbia, whose top was burned
away, can be raised and moved out Of the
slip here, Mr. John Callahan says he will
bring boat here and put her on the
route AS yet. however, the boat has not
been secured.
Divers from Norfolk came to this city
yesterday and made an examination Of the
hull Of the steamer Columbia under water
but as some Of the work was completed
they left without making report az to her
condition 1t Is understood they made the
examination in the interests OF the New
York owners OF the burned boat