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Proclamation.

Pursuant to resolution passed by
the Parish Board of School Directors
of the Parish of Natchitoches, La, at
it's special meeting held on the Bird
day of March, 1917, |, Edgar Levy
President of said Board, hereby give
notice that in compliance with said
resolution special election will be
held in Ward Seven of Natchitoches
Parish, La, on the 4th day of April
1914 for the purpose Of submitting to
the property tax payers qualified UNI
der the Constitution and Laws of the
State Of Louisiana to vote at said
election the following proposition, to-
witt
To levy a special tax of five mills
on the dollar on all property in Ward
Seven of the Parish of Natchitoches,
La. aubject to State taxation annually
for period of five years for the pur-
pose of giving additional aid to the
public schools in the Ward Seven.
For the purpose of the said special
electloB the polling places will be the
regular polling places in said Ward
and at Provencal a Treadway, W, .
Stephens and | B. Richie are ao-
pointed Commissioners and Harry
1ldM UIlOEIle Is dpPUlIlheu Nlcl n " SCI VIC
at said polling place: at Shady Grove
Walter Bolton, q. G Parker and
Brodie Handy are appointed Commits
sioners and Joe Montgomery is ap-
pointed Clerk to serve at said polling
place; and at NOwells Mill a. G. Eth
eridge, &. N. Rhodes and G. W., Cobb
are appointed Commissioners and
Aired Self is appointed Clerk to serve
at said polling place: all of whom will
serve without compensation. At said
special election the polls shall be
opened at O'Clock a. NJ. and closed
al ) o'clock p. m. anG thu election will
be conducted in accordance with the
laws of Louisiana applicable thereto
Notice is also given that at IL
O'Clock a. m. on the 9th day of April
1914 the said Parish Board of School
Directors of the Parish of Nat
chitOches, Louisiana will meet at Nat
chitoches. La. and in open session
proceed to open the ballot boxes, eX-
! anime and count the ballot in num-
Der and amount, examine and canvas
! the returns and declare the results OF
| said special election.
This 18th day of March 1914. y. ID
EDGAR LEVY,
! President.
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Tutorship Sale.
SUCCESSION C. w. CHILDS.

BY virtue of the authority of an or
der of the Hon: the II District Court
homologating the proceedings of a
family meeting held before ID. j.,
Hyams, District Clerk and Ex-Officio
Notary Public on the 10th day of
March | will offer for sale to the last
and highest bidder on
SATURDAY APRIL 18th 1914
at the late residence Of G. w. Childs
deceased near Natchez the following
described property towit:-
One Boiler and Engine
Two Gin Stands
Steam Press and all other articles
necessary TO System Gin Plant.
Terms of Sale:-CASH subject to
appraisement and should said proper
" fail to bring two thirds of the APP
praiSement then the same will be
immediately ..reoffered for sale on a
credit of twelve months, purchasers
TO give bond with approved security
JAS. B. TUCKER:
Tutor
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Flora, La.

Miss Serena Vascocu spent the past
few weeks with her sister Mrs. A.
Johnson of Gorum where she made
MANY friends and enjoyed seeing that
part of the country.
Mrs. johnson returned home with
her sister to spend Sunday with her
parents and was accompanied by Mr..
Willie Johnson of Gorum who left with
her on Monday evenings train very
much delighted with their visit
A FRIEND.
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Cumming -Williamson.

Great garlands of Gogwood and Sim
lax held together with tulle bows hung
all around the walls of the parlors in
the Williamson home on Tuesday night
when the marriage of Miss Isabel Will
hanson to Mr.. 81. Cumming of Alabama
was solemnized by Rev. Lennie Smith
of Alexandria. The improvised altar
was arranged in the bay windows
where palms and ferns were banked
and overhead a canopy of similax from
which tiny pink roses peeped were held
back by streamers of white tulle.
Before the ceremony Miss Bess
Payue sang some old fashion love songs
very sweetly and to the strains of Lo-
hengren's wedding march the bridal
party entered led by Miss Sarah Will
hanson as maid Of honor, then the bride
on the arm of her father who gave her
into the keeping of the groom who
with his best man (Mr. George Will
hanson who took the place of the
groom's brother who was detained by
sickness) awaited her at the altar.
The bride who is a sprituelle looking
blonde was very lovely in an elegant
gown of heavy siivery white chameuse,
made with court train with draperies
of Princess lace, The tulle veil had
frills of soft lace around the face I'M
der which the traditional orange bios
SONS peeped and she wore in addition
to pearl breach the gift of the
groom, beautiful old fashion bracelet
worn by the family brides Of
many generations. She carried an
old fashion fiat bouquet of brides rose
and lilies of the valley and a prayer
book of white satin embroidered il
gold. The maid of honor was very
lovely in an exquisite gown of pink
brocade chameuse trimmed in Princess
Louise lace and she carried great
bouquet of pink Killarney roses,
The decorations throughout the house
were of pink and white and in the din
ing room the great wedding cake was
set in a mass Of pink roses with but
teIfy bows of white tulle, and the de-
licious brick cream and cakes served
carried out the same color scheme.
After the reception was held the ira
Yelling suits were donned that of the
bride being of tan of english cut and
the happy pair left for Robeline in an
auto to catch the canrol bal foc New
Orleans. from where they will go to
Chattanooga, then take a horseback
trip through the beautiful mountains
of Tennessee till they reach their home
at Gadsden Alabama.
The bride who is the Oldest daughter
of Mr.. George Williamson, is one OF
our loveliest and most accomplished
young women, especially talented in art,
special courses in which she took in
New York and Boston. Her paintings
have won a state wide recognition, and
her knowledge she put to good use
while teaching in the Art department
at the Normal.
The groom is a well known young
civil engineer whose splendid construc-
ton work has won him recognition in
many States.
The presents were many and valua.
BILE and included everything that the
happy pair will need to begin house.
keeping with in their bungalow on the
brow of the mountain where they will
make their home.
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Rest Room Visitors.

Mrs. Jennie Fenstmaker, : Hobart,
Oklahoma.
Mrs. S. A. Henderson. Oklahoma
City, Okla.
Mrs. Estelle Bush, Clarks, La
Mrs. C. H. Teal, Colfax,
Miss jamie Cain, Leesville, I"
Miss Edna Maricelli, Campti, La.
Miss Lucille Landreax. .
Mr., Clyde McCain, Alexandria, La.
Miss E7nmia Self, City.
Miss Claude GarnahaR, City.
Miss Clothilde Tauzin, City.
Miss tina Prudhomme, Starlight.
Miss Ruby Porter. East Nstchitoches,
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WANTED Statesmen to sell GEE-WHIZ
Cider Vinegar the best made in the
South by 25 per cent. This is the
Vinegar that the House Wife has been
looking for, and we want you to sell il
to her Grocery. Dixie Punch a non
Intoxicating beverage made from Apple
Juice can be sold most anywhere and
we pay 20 per cent commission on al
business. If you can deliver the goods
we will send you sample case, and will
arrange to give you salary and ex'
penses.
DAVIS & CO.
3-19-14 A. Shreveport, La.
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teacher, but endeared herself to

a teacher, but endeared herself to
everybody.
The groom is a successful young
physician of Bradley, Arkansas and is
in every way worthy of the fair bride
that he has won. Rarely has more
beautiful or costly array of presents
been showered upon a young couple
which testified to their great popular
ity at home and abroad as they have
come from practically every section.
DIR. and Mrs. Howell left on the
evenings train for their home in Ark
ansas carrying with them the hearty
congratulations of many friends.
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State of Louisiana,

IaflSn Oh NdIcHltOcneS.
Be it remembered that on this the
third day of March, A. D. 1914, the
Board of School Directors in and for
the Parish of Natchitoches, met in
public session, did proceed to open the
ballot box and to examine and count
the ballots in number and amounts and
to canvass and examine the returns and
declare the results of a special election
held in Ashland School District in ward
two of the Parish of Natchitoches, La.
on the 18th day of Feb, 1914, in pur-
suant of proclamation from the Board
of School Directors of Natchitoches
parish, La, and the president of said
board, on Jan. 5th, 1914, for the pur-
pose of voting a ten mill tax in aid of
the public schools in the said district,
annually for a period of ten years in
accordance with the laws of the State
of Louisiana, and after having ex-
amined and counted the said votes, and
the returns thereof, We find the follow
ing result:
For said special tax in amount 22772,
in number "A.
Against said special tax in amount
51l0, in number II.
Majority for tax 1852, in number 81
And having made public proc lama
ton of the above result they render
this their process verbal of the can
wasting of the said votes, which is in
triplicate as required by law.
EDGAR LEVY,
President of Board of School Directors,
Parish of Natchitoches. La.
L. E. HUDSON,
Secretary.
State of Louisiana,
Parish of Natchitoches.
! Be it remembered that on this the
third day of March, A. d. 1914, the
| Board of School Directors in and for
the parish of Natchitoches, La, met in
public session, quorum being present,
! did proceed to open the ballot box, to
examine and count the ballots in num-
Der and amount and to canvass and
examine the returns and declare the
result of a special election held in the
| Powhatan School District in ward three
of the parish of Natchitoches, La, on
the 18th day of Feb, 1914, in pursuant
of a proclamation from the Board of
| school Directors and the president of
same on Jan. 5th, 1914, for the purpose
public schools in said district annually
for period of ten years in accordance
with the laws of the State of louisiana
and after having examined and counted
the said votes and the returns thereof
we find the following results:
| For special tax in amount PAL. so in
number IL.
| Against said special tax in amount
| 153 so in number 2.
Majority for said tax in am punt $500
in number H.
And having made public proclama-
ton of the above result they render
this process verbal of the canvassing
of the said votes, which is made in
triplicate as required by law.
EDGAR LEVY
President of Board of School Directors,
Parish of Natchitoches La.
L. E. HUDSON,
Secretary.
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Good bye,
TRUTH
speciaI ..lteaIth Warning,' for March

March is a trying month for the
very young and for elderly people.
Group, bronchial colds, lagrippe and
pneumonia are to be feared and
avoided, that Will quickly stop a
cough, check the progress of a cold,
and relieve infamed and congested
air passages. 1t is safe, pure aud al
wavs reliable. FoI sale by all drug
gists.
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Not Paint

The worst mistake in painting is
not putting-off. That costs about 10
per cent; you keep your money year
and pay 10 per cent for 1t.
Paint would have to come-down p
percent to make 10 percent on the
job, for wages do not go-down.
The worst mistake is cheap" paint.
1t costs from 80 percent to leo, first
cost, and another in wear.
What liar cheap" is. "Put-off'
is bad-enough; cheap Is ten times
worse.
DEN0E
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DEVOE,

Foley Kidney Pills are sd thorough
~ effective for backache, rheumatism
swolled, aching joints. kidney and
bladder ailments that they are rec
commended everywhere A. A JEFF
fords, McGrew, hebr., says: "My
druggist recommended Foley Kidney
Pills for pains IN my back and E3fore
finished one bottle, my old trouble
entirely disappeared. For sale by all
druggists.
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A very happy little girl was Miss
Alice McCIung on her tenth birthday
because she entertained about thirty
of her little friends at lovely party
and proved a most charming young
hostess Many games were played
that delighted her little guests, but
about the most enjoyable part of the
evening came when they all gathered
around the table in the dining room,
where an kinds of goodies were served,
the cutting of beautiful birthday
cake, adding much to the fun.
Beautiful new ribbons, moderately
priced at Semmelman's.
Though not actively engaged in the
work for the past few years, Mrs I. G..
Rogers has kept her "hand in" by
trimming hats and giving the benefit of
her taste and knowledge of millinery
by filling orders. But she has returned
to her first love by opening parlor in
the annex of the Live Oak Hotel on Sec.
ond Street, where she will be pleased
to have her friends call and inspect her
stock of millinery, in which line she
had a great many years experience
having kept successful and profitable
establishment until the removal with her
family to another section of the State.
Everything new and chic in Spring
styles, so be sure to call on Mrs. Rogers
at her new stand on Second Street.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-03-26

senneinan's laces and enbroideries
the talk of the town.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-03-26
PIaiu Truth that's Worth Money


Using F0ley's Honey and Tar for a
cough or cold may save you both SICK
ness and money. Z. z. Monahan.
MenomoDic Wis, says: IL am exposed
to all kinds of weather and l find
FoIeys Honey and Tar Compound al
WAYS fixes me up in good shape when
| catch cold or have bad cough |
recommend it gladly " Refuse substi-
tutes. For sale by all druggists.
The fire fend seems to have it in FOR
the good people of Campti as number
of disastrous fires have occurred there
within the past few months. The last
occurred Monday afternoon when DR.. E.
w. Breazeal. lost his drug store al d
practically all of its contents, though
the switch board Of the telephone COM
pany whose exchange was in the store,
was saved. The trouble is supposed 10
have come from a defective fiue and
though the fire occurred in the middle of
the day, it was under such Roadway
before discovered, and the building was
of frame, that it could not be con-
troiled
Mems and Boys straw hats, the right
styles and the right prices at Semmel-
mans.
His many friends in Natch!to-
ches have been sorely distressed to
learn of the very serious condi-
ton of Mr. Adolphe Morse of Oil
City who is desperately i'll with
erysipelas. Mr.. Morse is very
popular here where he was reared
and lived all Of his life until the
past few years, and everybody
unites in the hope that he will
safely pass the crisis and soon be
restored to good health.
st. Patrick could not possibly ever
been more delightfully."- honored than
was on his last natal day when Mrs.
E. K. Harrington entertained The
Book Club and carried out this popu'
lar Irish Saints favorite color scheme
and hobbies in her decorations, con-
tests and menu.
Killarney roses, ferns and sham
rocks were used most artistically in
the dining room where shaded green
candles in white crystal hold
ers shed a subdued light and wild
peach lent their waxev beauty and
grace in the reception hall aud par
Ior where the chandeliers and window
shades were also of the same emer
aid hue.
The first contest afforded muci
merrlment while two rows Of hand
somely gown combattants fought
hand to hand potato battle. the vic
tors enjorlng a novel feast IS reward
Then ''grene" contest in whici
many typical question were asked, re
suited In Mrs. Porter winning tin
pretty club prize, Mrs. Hopper TIT
guests and Mrs Bateman the genera
consolation.
delicious course luncheon in st
Patrick's fayorite dishes and his color
was served by the charming hostes
assisted by Mrs. Robert Potts ant
Miss Carmen Breazeale.
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ACCIDENTS WILL
OCCUR
The important point is to follow the
mishap with the right kind of repairing.
We improve what we mend. We will
put your car in Al trim at our shop.
This fact has been proved too often to
be doubted, We also handle full line
of automobile supplies and accessories.
Natch;toch8s Livery & Garage GO.
Phone 1873 Natchtoches, La
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Using F0ley's Honey and Tar for a
cough or cold may save you both sick
ness and money. T. F. Monahan.
MenomoDic Wis, says: IL am exposed
to all kinds of weather and | find
Foleys Honey and Tar Compound al
ways fixes me up in good shape when
| catch cold or have bad cough |
recommend it gladly . Refuse substi-
tutes. For sale by all druggists.
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A true cory
JNo IL. kEYsER, City clerk.
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CHAPTER v.
The Hunted Man.

The Hunted Man.
That day was hot and MINDLESS with
an unclouded sky-a day of brass and
AaEning.
Long before any sound audible to
human ears disturbed the MONDAY
Aush. bobcat summing on . log in .
glade to which no trail led, pricked
ears, rose. glanced over shoulder with
= snarl and-of sudden was no more
Ahere.
Perhaps two minutes later success
sion OF remote crashings began to be
heard. cumulative volume OF sounds
made by some heavy body forcing by
main strength through the underbrush,
and ceased only when q man broke
into the clearing, pulled up, stood for
an instant swaying, then reeled to .
seat on the log, pillowing his head on
arms folded across his knees and shud-
dering uncontrollably in all his limbs.
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than to explore this pocket domain.
He Toasted fAmously again At noon:
whsled away several hours vainly whip.
ping the pools with rod and tackle
found In the camp. for trout that he
really didn't hope would rise beneath
that blazing sun; and toward three
o'clock lounged back to his aromatic
couch for a nap.
The westering sun had thrown =
deep, cool shadow across the cove
when he was awakened by Emporium
ate hands and a voice of magic.
Rose Urine was kneeling beside him.
clutching his shoulders, calling on him
by name-distracted by an inexplica-
BILE anxiety.
He wasted no time discriminating
between dream and reality, but gath
cred both into his arms. And for q
moment she rested there unresistinx.
sobbing quietly.
What is it? What 10 IL, dearest p
he questioned, kissing her tears away
To find you all right.
was so afraid" she cried brokenly.
"Of what! Wasn't l all right when
you left me here this morninGf"
She disengaged with an effort. rose
and looked down strangely at him.
Il did not leave you here this morn
Ing, Alan. wasn't here"
| That brought him to his own feet
lin q jiffy. you we're not!" he STAN
mered. Then who-?'
Judith" she stated with conviction
'Impossiblel You don't under.
stand"
The girl shook her head. Yet !
| know: judith was here until this
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the canoe stared along the sights.
- ,,~;rss iQYeEed her weapon and, turn
The canoe sped on. vaniShsu To- me
round . bend.
After q long time. Alan voiced his
unmitigated amusement:
"Why-in the name OF heaven!
WHY
The girl said DULY: Don't you
know?" And when he shook his head.
Her guide told mine you had saved
her life on the dam at Spirit Lake.
Now do you sect"
| His countenance was Hank with
wonder: ~Gratitudef"
Rose smiled YEARLY: Not grao'
tude alone, but something moro ter
rible. She rosa and held
out her hand. Not that I can blame
her. But come: II We strike
through here We win. think. pick ~
10 trail that viii bring VI to Black
Beaver settlement by dark"
go Dn CONTJNUEDJ
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CHAPTER VII.
The Incredible Thlna.

The Incredible Thing.
Broad daylight, the top OF . morn
ing as rare a. ever broke upon the
north country: Alan Law opening be-
wildered eyes to realize the substance
Of dream come true.
True 1t proved itself, at least, In
part. He lay between blankets upon a
couch of balsam fans, in q corner of
somebody's camp-a log structure,
weather-proof. rudely but adequately
furnished. His clothing. rough-dried
but neatly mended, lay upon a chair
at his side.
He rose and dressed In haste, at
once exulting in his sense of complete
rest and renewed well-being, a prey
to hints of an extraordinary appetite,
and provoked by signs that seemed to
bear out the weirdest flights OF his de-
lirious fancies.
There were apparently indisputable
evidences of a womans recent pres
ence In the camp: blankets neatly
folded upon a second bed OF aromatic
balsam in the farther corner; an effect
of orderliness not common with
guides; pair OF dainty buckskin
gauntlets depending from nail in the
WALL and-he stood staring witlessly
at II for more than a minute-in an
old preserve jar on the table, single
rose, warm and red dew upon its
petals!
There was also fire In the cook
stoves. with a plentiful display OF
things to cook; but despite his hunger
Alan didn't stop for that. but rushed
to the door and threwM open and him
self out into the sunshine. only to
sight but a icon Grained mystifled.
the river and saluted him with I
shrek of mocking laughter.
The place was cleft In the hills
A table OF level land some few acre
in area, bounded on one hand, be
meath the cliff from which he ha'
dropped, by a rushing river fat wit
recent rains; on the other by secon
cliff Of equal height. Upstream tn
water curved round the shoulder OF
towering HILL downstream the clln
closed upon 1t until 1t roared throug
. narrow gorge.
Near the camp. upon strip
shelving beach that bordered the rive
where It widened into . deep, Oar
pool, two canoes were drawn up. DO
| toms to the sun. Dense thickets {
! pines, oaks, and balsams hedged
|, the clearing.
|, He was. It seemed, to be left sever
+ " to himself. that day; when he hs
I cooked and made way with an emo
+ nous breakfast. Alan found nothiE
: better TO do tn time for luncho<
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CHAPTER vi.

Disclosures
In a little corner office, soberly fur
nished, on the topmost floor of one of
lower Manhattan's loftiest office-tow-
ers, little mouse-brown man sat over
a big mahogany desk; a little man OF
big affairs, sole steward of one of
Americas most formidable fortunes.
Precisely at eleven minutes past
noon Cor at the Identical instant chos-
en- by Alan Law to catapult over the
edge of a cliff in northern Maine) the
muted signal of the little mans desk
telephone clicked and, eagerly lifting
and su1d~ ma e he nodded with smile
Ask her to come In at once, pleasr
Jumping up, he placed chair In In
innate juxtaposition with his own
and the door opened. and a young
woman entered
The mouse-brown man bowed. Miss
Rose Trine?" he murmured with
| great deal OF Difference.
The young woman returned his bow
with a show of perplexity: Mr.. Dis
by!"
You are kind to come In respons
to my-ah-unconvent invita-
| tion," said the little man. Won
you-ah--sit down?"
/ She said, Thank you," gravely, an
took the chair he indicated. And MI
Dgby, with an admiration he made n
effort to conceal. examined the fa1
faca turned 80 candidly to him.
i ct Il quite comprehensible," no sal
inidently-''if you will permit me
say so-now that one sees you. Mil
Thine. It 10 quite comprehensive WI
my employer-ah--feels toward you
he does"
! The girl flushed. Mr.. Law has to
/ your"
II have the honor to be his nsare