davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

No Comp1ons',e IN Europe The
a,iemp: TO settle. or at l-ss: postpone.
through the agency Of n congress of
nations. the controversy which now
threatens Europe with general " ar,
is not received with much hope OF
success by the English press. The
heiiigerents are all ready Tor the war.
and in their confidence III their own
powers. do not relish the lea Of post
poning the fight. The London spec
,a.or thus expresses the views Of the
English Liberals:
The project seems to us unreal !;
and, if it 10 real, il is none tn. less
objectionable, alike for England, be-
cause she is not ready TO fight for an
arrangement into which she is scar
cely interested, and will therefore
enter Congress ouly to be powerles
tor the world, because the half settle
ment a congress would produce would
not remove any Of the ancient heart
burnings, but would leave Europe,
armed aud watchfui. weighed down
with the burden OF troops, nervous
with the sense of insecurity. unable
to move lest a motion should once
more bring down the badly con-
s,ructed building. 4 sharp cam
paign, which must BE- short, would
be- preferable to the security now
prevailing, and II congress could only
bell to protrac. that insecurity"
There is no arrangement which a
peace congress could propose that
would be acceptable under presen,
circumstances. England, France
and Russia. if they could agree, nigh,
require the other powers to accept
such terms as these three should die.
tate, or the alternative of q war to
enforce them. This is the only
practical method. and even that
does not exclude a war as the prede-
cessor to the ultimate settlements
Under the circumstances, it is posi-
Bile the safest plan to allow the belli-
gerents to fight until they have ex-
hausted themselves somewhat and
then have a congress Of nations to
arrange the terms of settlement.-I
The treaties of 1915 are the terrible
which Napoleon wishes to
be removed, and their abroga,ion
will be- more likely after a war be.
.ween the other nations than it will
De- in any congress now called. with
Prussia and Italy IN arms
--N,iosso Rsfublicsc
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

Mr.. Sh;det. on Texas street. of
Jewe!sy noteriety, proposes to &c:
up a Grand Rattle OF Gold and Silver
Watches. Diamond Rings. Diamond
Breast Pins. Ear Rings aud every
description of fine jewelry. amount.
ing 20 e5,4l5.. So soon AZ the
tickets are all taken the drawing
will commence. One.:ou,,h of the
amount be proposes TO donate to-
wards the erection Of Grave Yard
Fence. as contemplated by GU.
citizens. Every person should as
siet by calling on Mr. Shides and
purchasing tickets.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

A plan ID now on foot in this city
to form a join. stock company. with
a capital Of $40. 900. for tn" purpose
Of establishing a foundry and ma
chine shops. capable Of doing all
manner Of iron work needed in this
section. The idea rs a capital one.
and it becomes the duty Of our CAPT
talists to assist in suc!, a laudable
undertaking. W hieh. If properly man.
aged. cauno, help bat prove pay
ing institution. We mus: hav. all
kinds Of manufactures located in
and about Shreveport, If We wish
our city to become prosperous. and
to DO this. 1t is all essential tina. en-
couragement be extended to such
proposed objects. The establish.
mens Of various branches ofindus.ry
viii not only add to our population
. laboring class of people, bat it
will materially add to the business Of
the place. Our wort for it, that
when once commenced. the people
will not regret having assisted in
the encouragement Of home manu-
tsc;ure. The future Of this city de-
pends now upon Immediate action on
the part Of enserprising men. in all
matters conducive to the growth and
independence of this part of the coun.
try. aud where. We ask, could b.
found better locality. with all the
advantages. than our own city7 Let
our citizens seriously mediate these
thinge. and determine to arouse them.
selves, with the firm conviction tina,
their efforts. be they ever SO ,riding,
will be crowned with success.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23
Great Railroad aud steamship
Enterprise.

We understand tha. neeo ,ia,i ons.
which have been for some time pend
ing between the Grand Trunk Rail
way Of Canada, and the Montreal
Ocean Steam Navigation Company
for the purchase by the former of the
g. cam feet belonging 20 the latter,
have been successfully terminated
within the las; few days.. The Grand
Trunk Railway. therefore. now has
its starting Poiu, in Great Britain.
whence its enterprise is pushing
w.s.wardly year by year with steady
perseverance,. /, controls line of
road ncross the State Of Michigan
now approaching completion. and !;
is soon 20 occupy, conjoin;ly with
the Chicago and Northwestern rail
road, and with another line to which
We will presently refer. spacious
and central station i'll the sr-a: city
c: Chicago The other join, occn-
pan, o: the proposed station is the
Pit:sburg. Fort Wayne and Chicago
Company. this bs'ng only another
name tor Tie Pennsylvania Central
Railroad, by which i, is controlled.
and with which It fo,,us 4 cousol,-
dated line from Philadelphia to Chi
cage. The Pennsylvania Railroad
is negotiating for some ocean steam
-rs. 80 tina. within sio.: time it's
pom, Of departure. like tina, OF the
Grand Trunk o: Canada. will betrom
the shores of England. These two
ss.a; lines :hus taking their depar-
:ur. SIDE by sid. rom Liverpool, wi!
separate a, the mouth OF the Mers.v,
the ono Glowing the route to the
North Of ireland By way Of Londou.
derry. and OF Portland in the winter,
and Of Montreal in til. summer,
through Canada and across Mich.
gan; the other by way OF Queens
town to Philadelphia. Ohio aud In
diana. the two. after :hcIr long aud
WIDE divergence. meeting again L.
the head Of Lake Michigan, and
reaching a common terminus TO both
IN the metropolis Of Inv northwest.
Ills is 4 railroad enterprise on q
broad and worthy scale this is
policy which brings d,tf.ren, sec,
lions Of a country into close rro1im-
Ity. and lays under tribute. for the
benefit Of our public works, the com
IHerce Of the ocean.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23
THE CAPITOL HOTEL.
MARSHALL. VEXAS
DAWSON BROOKS PEorK:F!oR.

pAWSONX BROOKS PEorK.F.oRs.
TINVlS Ho'c! formerly known az ,he
i Adkins House one Of IA" inus.
corn,ncaious and ..-,nn; hotel buildings
wes: .: The M'sss!pri river Its .n'"rnA.
Arrangements correspond with Il. exterior
The rooms aye well :urai-t."d and every.
thing has been provided :" promote Il"
com,or, ot Eue-;s The prap,,e,oSs en-
brace the occasion 10 SAY. ihA: asl;h-r
pains nor expense will be spared TO zen.
der j: one o: III. very hcs, hoteis in the
state.
Mr. Brooks has become is'-ly ~ '"c,A
ted with The house ami pledges airnse!' -
endraror to gIv- englIc sIt,- faction.
T. HE = TT Il l. +,
The psoprie;oTs hnv. purchased tho
large. eleEsn; E..ck Stable east of the
hotel. lis provided with an abundance
OF good, wa0les Jtne pro..Ed".. attentive
manager. and servants
HORSES. bCGGIES and HACKS
70. hire OF sale. or sold on com,nir-lon
Their SPLENDID BAR cannot be sur
passed They Viii keep on hand The very
best and choicest L. Ior- and ficaT- ard
Ice throughout. the .>ss"u ST.. scott who
has al !r'-.c.i ~ II" bar, va. be very at
:eu'!v- Il, :!.is department.
he ftoprie'o:s aye d-;"- mined - merit
pat:ga gag, coaaie..; nat 'h"t vi. receive
(;
& ." /. DAWSON.
y" 7. BROOKS.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

Our friend Fred. II Buck. who ia
at present in this city. eu route 70,
Texas. travelling tor ths house Of s
G. Hickey, 49 Camp street. will &C.
oept our thanks for his liherali.y -
No, liking the looks Of our old hat.
be presented US with one of the finest
ID this place. We ~ish him success,
and recommend him to our Texas
friends, as gentleman, in tho true
adaptation of the word
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

A report was current on Wcdnes.
day morning. that two wsgoners
were found murdered on the Texas
road. in the neiehborhood Of the four
mile spring. We hop. tina. steps
will be taken to prevent such out.
RACES. a. robbery and murder on that
road 10 of too frequent occurrence.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

According to the new Postal law
jus. approved BY the President, pre-.
paid and free letters are to be for.
warded at the reequest of the party
addressed. from one post Office to
another. without ADDITIONAL postage
being charged, and returned dead
!etters are to be restored 70 the
writer's thereof free Of postage.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

Ihanks to ou1 friend Morris Man
heimes for ST. Louis and Louisville
pap-re, If you ueed any fancy gro
cerirs cali At his store on Marks,
street near Milan He will be found
accommodating
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

Our citizens are cautioned agains.
counterfeit. $50 greenbacks. This
denomination Of sreenbacks are
aaoa. in thia city. They are easily
detected, being very coarse in exc
cution. and Autographed on very
thick paper. The lettering and
figures are sufficiently rough to
attract attention.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

A committee Of gentlemen are 80.
iici,ing subscriptions to aid i'll get.
ting a new fire engine for the benefit
of our city. Our people ough. 10
subscribe literally and willingly for
an object Of this kind.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

A Kansas paper says tina, five men
enca,nped in a tent ucar Fort Leav-
enwor,h, wcr. struck by lightning re-
Gently. and four Of the party were
killed. Tn. fifth barely escaped,
being badly sing,d.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23
\. s, NC cLrRE. ". " BARRrTI
MCCLURE L BARRETT.
Wholesale and Retail Den,c-s in
d r G. q @ y = =,
Groceries,
Hardware.
Boots and Shoes,

Hats.
Plantation Supplies &c.
No. IL Leree Street. Shrereport, La.
"HEY have received and are now open
Il ing one of the larges; aud best selected
stocks 81 the above articles ever offered in
this market.
They have made arrangements by which
they can keep their stocks always replensh-
ed, and will be prepared TO meet all de-
mands made upon the house.
The bighes, prices will always be paid
for Cotton and Wool. and advances made
on these article. when Consigned to Us
ri~,'s',
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

Every description of boots aud
shoes can be found at the emporium
Of Mr.. j. B. Lewis. jr,, corner Of Tex
Az aud Spring streets. Give him g
call, and judge Of PRICES an3 quality
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

Our s.eamboa. friends are ren.i udel
that by seud,Hg their orders to our
Office. in due season. they can have
Ill the papers they require. stamped
with the name Of the boat and Of cc.s.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

On Monday night Tableau was
given at the Gai..y Hall, for the
benefit &C the Ladies Monument As
sociation. We are told that tho en-
tertsinment was very pleasing, and
that . respectable su1n was realized.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

The special correspondent. Of the
Cincinnati Gazette snys that promi.
uens ss>eesiouists are offering to bet.
at large odds. that JEFF. Davis will
be released Oh bail OF parole within
less ,hna two weeks. Mr.. O'Connor
and VIM. 3. Reed, h.s counsel, also
express themselves confident tina,
:heir client will soon be allowed bis
liberty.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

On Tuesday nigh, mar named
Clapp was murdered on the Texas
road, about one mile from this place
The deceased We are informed was
engaged in selling chickens. He
was formerly Il me. chan. in the city
Of New Orleans.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

We are pleased TO motto. a Sigh.
improvement in the business Of our
city. Our merchants begin to look
more smiling, and hope for tn. better
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

Telegraphic dispatches Of the els,
say that gold was 1921. This shows
a rapid decline. and speculstors in
the hard stuff had better be eau.
'ious or they will not realize as heavy
40 they anticipated.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

The pseralen, opinion of those
who profess to be posted, is. tina. il,
is the intention OF the Radical leaders,
TO keep the Southern States GU. Of
the Union until ate. the mex. Presi.
Dental election. 1t looks very much
ike it from present appearances.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

See notices else where. issued from
the Mayors Office. Our citizens are
all interested in them. and must con.
sequently give attention.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23
Furnished Rooms,

TWO FURNISHED ROOMS SITUATED
l in a v-ry p'-4ssnt part of The city, OF:
Tr1a- street, can b. .rE'"d with or with ont
Board. ~ applying =: ri. Office. OF n the
house formerly occupied by Gov. Al!"n
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23
Pitts Il. Ihuyer's S0les.
Dry Goods, Boots. Shoes and Hats.
Groceries, Liguors and C,gors.
Crovk-rv and China Ware. Wooden

Groceries, Liguoys and Cigors.
Crock-rv and China Ware. Wooden
War. and Furniture.
AT "A U CIT Q N
Hy PITTS / Ttihi!R,
c c. -a,lLh .... tuc'iOneer
WI b. sold on
Saturday, tHne 23rG. 1866.
h:the their .5ii.sroom Mil.m stree; 10
der The Eersnaah Motel
A assor:meu, OF p.y Goods. Fco,s, and
Ha:s
Also
Groceries ..iq,IDrs AID Ciga--,
Wooden Ware. trockery and China Ware
An ss.or:mcn; O: New and second hand
Furniture
-Al.c
One Buggy anu liafness. and one hyh,
Wagon.
Terms Cash. L. :. Treasury Eotes
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

= Improvements in our city continue
Go in almost any direction you
choose. and the sound Of the ham
mer and trowel can be heard. We
arc pleased to see this confidence on
the part of our people.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

Last Tuesday evening. an engine
on the Shreveport. and Texas railroad
was set in motion. Il 10 used for
hauling the material along the route
a. the road progresses.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

MARRlkD-On the 2l-t. inst IL. the Battle
House in ,ais city BY Ihos. F. BsAlc, Esq.
GEORGE +. MORRIS, Of Shreveport. TO
MISS ESTHER HYANS. Of N.~ Orleans
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

The river abov. and :, this po.u:
continues TO fall. Up freigh's are
scarce, aud down freight, ditto.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

Capt. r. S.nnot: and j. T. Hall.
clerk Of the steamer National. will
accept our thanks for late raprrs.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

See advertisement Of Pitts 4
Tbayer's Auction sale.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

See advertisement Of Furnished
Rooms to Rent.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

An Internal Machine. infer
nal machine found in a restaurant in
Mercer street. New York. was found
to contain two pounds of powder in
q cigar box, with matches arranged
between two pieces Of sand paper,
aud attached to the cover by a small
cord. A large vile spring. such as
are used by upholsterers, was found
between the bottom and the cover of
the boz, 30 as to ignite by friction
when the cover was removed. No
clue has been obtained to the maker
Of this machine. but the scheme is
believed &c have originated with
thieves. who expected to be abe to
steal during the excitement phish
woul3 :ollo'r .hs e1,'os:o1
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23
Proposals for CO1ins.

MAYORS bFF.CT, ,
Shreveport; La June %, 1866 {
Scaled proposals for the manufacture o'
roughly finished collins 10, the pnuprrs
who may be buried nv .h.. city su.hori,i--
will b. received a: his nc. until Ia" Sd
July 1856
by order Of the Mayo.
+. a LEONARD.
jc.3-st CoHtrolle.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

MOS. Il. FITS GARBAGE & TuAYEn
PITTS & THAIEK.
A u tion ard Com mission
MERCHANTS,
Stacy & Polona's lorge Ua,ehouse
foot OF TerGs street, le't Of II. 3. Or,
ton = Co. SHREVEPORT. L..
rDSSlGNNENTS Of ever. de. crtrtioo
- q, priva'. or public .s'- respectfully
solicited. All business entrusted 70 ou. care
-hai! receive prompt attention.
Regular Auction TRADE sa!r-. the frst
and third Wednesday o! every Month.
Also Agents for :be
At-a Life Insurance ComyGnu.
o: Hartford. Connecticut,
Manhattan Fire InsMranrr tcmpuny,
OF New York, and
1rdreic,. Insurance Company.
ofProvidence. Il. /
Tie Travellers Insurance Company in
su!rs assins; all Persona, Accidents.
While travelling or al home. causing loss Q!
lite or personal injury. na:l3- 3n
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23
OUR AGENTS.

ccH A"6N -
Jefferson, 1kZ1y. The Editor O! the
"Jimplecuts.'
Aese Orleans H rolkirghovn.,
Ne1 Yo,L-j. u. Erusrson. IS Hassau
street Joy. Coz 4 Co. Tribune DuiIains.
5. N. Peusnsi!i i Co.. 81 Park Row. J.
levin. 80 and 81 Nassau street.
FAi!adsiph,u.- Joy. Go. i &C.. Browns
lren Building
Boston IS. u, Psssensil!. d Co.. { stsas
street.
Notch,tochss -Johf: ". Iaber
Ae. Lsbs"o, -Rsy. Il. L. Hay;
vdro. Tea, Is. +. Harris. 49,.
Vienna. Lea. b. g. Winf-ey,
SsarriAe. le1as--J NJ Baker
- Postmssters or 1,her responsible
person: wishing TO &C, - Agents tor the
NE vs., will please send US their address.
Twenty yer cent. commiesloe is allowed.
Address
JOHN DICKINSON.
Editor and Proprietor
Shreveport. tacGo FaI:sa. La
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

Don't forget to attend the Allen
meeting today. at the Court House.
a funeral sermon and eulogy will
be delivered. As it is very likely
thu. subscription list will BIZ pre-
scented on the occasion. all should. it
possible. 60 prepared to contribute
towards raising fund for the pur-
pose Of the erection Of a monument
in the city of New Orleans, to the
memory of the beloved and nevrr-to-
bs-forgotten. Henry Watkins Allen,
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

RkvNoLpS & PALM.
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

laf!"s :!
Shreveport semi-weekly news. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1865-18??, 1866-06-23

II from present appearances.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-30
Notice of Incorporation.

NOTICE is hereby given that Charles Ma
Y son Hiram Barney, Dayif W. RiiSourne Henry X
Love, Edward Kiibourne Hugh W Sample, Guy Wells
J. H. Barker, Peter W Potter George EiIbourne Will
liam Leighton and Arthur wocott have organized them
selves into an Incorporated company under the
The Navigation aud Hydraulic Company Of Tie
4Hississippi Rapids.'
And its principal place OF transacting business Is the
oity Of Keokuk. in the State OF Iowa.
The general nature Of the business to be transacted
the improving the nsyg .tion OF the Mississippi River
where the Iowa Des Moines Rapids aud
all other purposes incident to such Improvement
The capital stock authorized ONE MILLION DOL
LARS, which may be increased to any amount
ceedug two million dollars in Shares of hundred
dollars each install ments upon which may be called
by the Boad Of Directors at pleasure" exceeding
per cent in any month"; and the penalty for pay
ing 10 accordance with the CALL within thirty days
thereafter may be forfeiture OF A nstaments previ-
ously paid.
The Incorporation commenced on the soth day Of De-
cember 1865 and is TO continue for the longest period
allowed by Ilw
The affairs of the company are to be conducted by
Directors, to be elected annually such day
shall be fixed by the bylaws.
The amount of Indebtedness Of the Company shall
exceed two third OF the capital stock which hs,
been actually subscribed for.
The private property Of the stockholders shall be ex
empt nom the corporate debts.
DIRECTORS:
D W. KITBouRNE, II W. SAMPLE
CHAS MASON GUY wELLs
HIRAM BARNEY, P.W POTTER,
EDWARD KILB0URNB.
D. W. KILBOURNE, President.
Ii. X. LOVE, Treasurer.
j. II. BARKER, Secretary.
GUY WELLS, Engineer.
Keotuk, Jan. D, 1885,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-30
Cabus' Hair Tonic.

fhisunequaied preparation, which possesbesthe pecu
liar properties hair to its color
and causes II to the color possesskd before n
furped grey II 70 permanent cure for dsudru6
and eniivenA the the gives the
hair lasting and natural moisture sndrun scurf
Itching and OF theskin Persons THU ha tried
this preparation say that they have tried All Kinds 81
Tonic nd Hair Restorativ and been bic "a
nnd any artce thst would produce the desired result
Until they had tried my Hair Tonic Ii ~ cured per
Who had solid OF dandrua all knitted and
cemented together in the share CAP lowering the
whole head and the Of thirty dayd after n,inx
my Tonic the scurf Ind dandrud all ard The
hair. which had until that been prIented from
growing, resnmedi its former healthy srowih
In the Of one James Mershon of the 1st Iowa in
fantry whose head covered With coating OF
danduG and scurf mentioned above nd bose hair
had almost completely fallen shown the yirtue Of
this Tonic for the Of three
oft his scalp assumed healthy condition Ind hi. hair
commenced TO beautifully This is obIy one case
ofthe kindin Thousand could mention tnany other,
but for want sfspace nd prevented from do
ing
Sold BY O E0RGE CABUs corner Of Second aud Main
atreef. PeeT6 cents per bottle. liberal dscoun, 10
hs trade oea-Sn
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1866-01-30
The Keokuk Plank Road Co.

The object and general of the business Of the
organization is the management, Improvement and
tension Of the Plank Road formerly belonging to the
Keokuk and Dies Mofnes Valley Plank Roai Company
within the county Of Lee Iowa, belonging to the
said Sample Fulton and Shelley constituting this organ
zston, by grading, planking, graveng or storng, as
may be found most feasible and practicable within the
business and means Of the company, for a toll road
The principal place OF business OF the company is al
the city Of keokuk, Iowa.
The capital stock ofthe company is fty thousand dol
lars divided and represented shares Of hundred
sto to double that sHm II voted by the stockholders
called for by the Board OF Directors.
The pr Sate property Of the stockholders 10 made
emp from iabilits for the debts Of the company and
the Indebtedness OF the company limited TO the
OF stock actually paid in.
The business and affairs Of the company il be under
the nro Of Board II three Direct which Board
may be increased TO five, when voted by the stock
holders from which they 10 select President, who
Will be the general supsrinten dent and x-oco repre-
sentative Of the company.
The corporation with this publication
Is to continue for the Of twenty years the
loagest time authorized by law subject renewal As
may be determined BY the stool holders.
Hugh w. Sample, Harry Fulton and James Shelley
constitute the first Beard Of Directors until
their shall be ele ted according the prov
sons Of the articles OF Organization of the company
The officers OF the company arc:
II. W. SAMPLE, Pres't. HARRY FULTON Sec'y.
JAMES NJ. SHELBY, Treasurer.
Ian