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The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20
FOR THE HOME DREssMAKER.

Never gore both sides Of the widths
of a thin cotton gown.
Steam the rain spots or your velvet
cape and brush up the pile with a whisk
while holding the wrong side of the
material over a steaming tea-kettle.
When a petticoat pushes toward the
front it shows that it has fullness
there which ought &c be in the back,
and it may also mean that the back of
the skirt is too long.
To take the crcasss out CT your black
silk skirt either dip each piece in a
bath of na?htha remembering always
that naphtha is very e~Xplosive) and
hang out-of-docrs to dry. or lay a wet
sheet on the right side of the silk. and
ron until dry. Unfortunately. this
latter method is apt to remove the
Sio9s
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20
SCHOOL mi U r
The insurance upon St. PauT's &C.
thedral is about S475,O 900.

The insurance upon st. PauI's e.
thedral is about $475, 0o0.
The newly elected president of Ken.
yon college, at Gambler, O., W. F. Pierce,
is but % years old.
1t is said that Prince Arthur of Con-
naught, who has just been entered as a
scholar Of Eaton. will never reflect
glory upon the school by his brilliant
scholarship.
DR.. O'Donnell, bishop of Raphoe.
has directed that Irish be used in
preaching sermons by all priests wher-
ever in his diocese the population is
disappearing.
Hong Wo Sing is at 96 probably the
Oldest professor actively engaged in ed
ucational work in the world. He occu-
piesthe chariot physiology in the school
for the SON of the empire at Picking,
which is the most ancient university H.
existence.
The total enrolment at the Uni
Nersity of Michigan is 2.017, exclusive of
the summer school, which has 81 en-
rolled. making the total 3.014. There
are 173 names on the faculty roll. The
heaviest enrolment by far is in the de-
partment of literature, which carries
1.20+ students.
Not many years ago the FIJI island
ers were considered incapable of civili-
Z%ation, but last year these same men
gave nearly $4,000 to the cause of for
eign missions. Orders have just been
sent to London for 5000 Bibles, 5000
hymn books and 5000 catechisms, to be
sold in the FIJI islands.
DR.. Eliza NJ. Mosher, of Brooklyn,
who will enter upon her duties as pro-
fessor of hygiene in the University of
Michigan ii the autumn. has had a
thorough medical training in this coun-
try and Europe, and for some years haa
had a successful practice in Brooklyn.
She is the first roman professor TO be
called to the University of Michigan.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20
POINTS ABOUT CLOTHES.

Black %petticoats are made of taffeta
silk, alpaca, sateen and moreen.
A plain black satin duchesse is the
most fashionable material for a black
silk costume.
Stiffiy starched white p%etticoats are
nc longer considered good form for
any occasion.
The underclothing worn in travel
ing depends entirely upon where one
is going. Heavy winter f~annels are
not too warm for an ocean trip.
Suede kid gloves are always pre-
ferred for evening wear, and are also
worn for day occasions, though the
glace kid is preferred for the latter
use.
For a nice wooden gcwn for all oc-
casions have q black mOhair or finely
twilled serge. Then wear different
colored crush collars of velvet or rib
bon with it.-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20
GOOD SURSOlL Q
How to Make One Which Does Perfectly
Satisfactory Work.


The following description of a home.
made subsoil pillow said to do perfectly
satisfactory work when made strong
enough-is condensed from the Country
Gentleman:
Some IS months ago I had occasion
TO visit a brother gardener in the west.
ern part OF the county late in the fall.
and found him using 4 homemade sub
soiler hat exactly met my ideas of
what such a tool should accomplish.
1t was a straight beam Of hard wood
three by four inches in size and about
sin feet long. supported with an ordi-
nary plow-wheel at each end. and carry
ing on either side between the wheels
4 stiff steel shank. which in turn carried
a steel wedge-shaped shoe. The shans
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20
Separate Trouchs for Young Stock.

1t is not a great undertaking to pro-
tide n small trough in some convenient
corner, where they can eat their soaked
corn and milk unmolested by older
stock. They learn at an early age &c
visit their sideboard and their appre-
citation Of its contents increases daily.
As time goes on they will become more
dependent upon their side ration. I'M
til. as you go the round with the feed
buckets, YOU are reminded that you
have another regular lot On your feed
roll. By the time they are ten or twelve
weeks Old you have them weaned with
but little ceremony. They have become
so attached to their feed trough thS:
they miss their mother but little, and
the SOW will have reduced in the flow
of milk, making weaving a very sim.
pie matter.-Pacific I;ural Press
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

board tone end only9 as shown at y in
me cut. Put in a Stat platform about
sight inches above the bottom. as
shown at Il j. Next remove part OF the
top. and hinge tleather straps tackled
on Will answer) as shown at {. At
ID trim out a hole of suitable size to
fit snugly around the hens neck. Stand
the hen in on the Stat platform. and
shut the lid down tight. leaving her
head ~protruding. Now take a pan with
a shovelful of live Goals IN it, sprinkle
on the latter a tablespoonful of sui
phur. slip it under at \. and let the
hen remain (if not not. il need not be
directly under her feet) until the sui
phur has burned away, and the work
is done. If the hen is well fumigated
in the evening. the sulphurous acid will
not only kill the lice on her own body.
but the feathers will be so saturated
as to also drive them from the little
chicks. as she covers them. Try it.-G
W. Waters, in Journal of agriculture.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

Women are acknowledged to be really
Drawer than men. The anticipated
pain or peril they shrink from is femi-
nine timidity. but il they are plunged
into the midst of a great danger. you
seldom find one that is not brave and
helpful. The woman who has Mysteries
at sight of Il mouse will be the last one
10 leave a sinking ship, or will with
logged courage defend her home
against burglars, her child against the
fury OF a mad dog.-Albany Argus.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20
a WORE s~OUT TURKEYS.
Why WAA-- rarmers Should Raise More
of Them.

of Them.
There are not nearly as many turkey
grown as there should be. There is
never a year that turkeys are not more
profitable. than hogs. for they always
bring Il good price in the markets, ami
the supply is rarely equal to the de
mand.
The bronze turkey is the favorite witt
Tsost breeders. as it grows to a large
size. and is about the hardest of all the
varieties. The only rival il has that
amounts TO much in the west is the
white variety. which is growing n favor
because OF its beautiful! appearance"
when dressed. and the fine quality OF
the meat. 1t does not grow as large as
the bronze turkey, a: the same 3ge, bu;
is preferred by many consumers. III
they are often willing 10 pay something
extra 10 get one.
Young turkeys (poults is the propef
name) are somewhat tender at first, and
must be carefully looked after for the
first few weeks of their lives. and kept
from being exposed to rains or earl,
morning dews.
They should be fed for the first few
days on bread dampened mot soakedl
in sweet milk. With this may be given
cottage cheese made in the same man
ner as for the table, but with less salt
and more pepper in it. After they get
started and begin to show the red cor
rug~ations about the neck C'shootinc
the red this is called. they may be al
lowed perfect freedom, and they viii
roam widely, searching for insects.
which is their favorite focd.-Ferm and
Fireside.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20
Root Crops for Stock.

Re sure and fit a piece of good land
or the roo crops that are so nouriSh,
ing and healthfui as cattle feed. The
sugar heets and the MAJ gels will yieiG
immensely on good laud, if put in il
good time and well tended, and no farm
crops are more valuable. Cattle thrive
on such food in winter. when il forms
a large part of their rations, and every
stock owner should have a good sup
ply. Carrots are particularly desira-
bic for horses. keeping them in good.
thrifty condition.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20
Three for n Dollar!

Three WHAT Three charmingly executed
posters in colors, drawn by W. W. Dens-
low, Ethel Reed and Ray Brown, will be
sent free of postage 10 any address on re
ceipt of One Dollar. All who are afflicted
with the ''poster craze" will Immediately
limited number of the posters will be is
sued. The scarcity of a good thing en-
hances its value. Address GEO. H. HEAP
FORD, General Passenger Agent of the Chi
cage, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway, Old
Colony Building, Chicago, IL.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20
An Important Difference.

To make it apparent to thousands, who
think themselves i'll, that they are not af-
flicted with any disease, but that the system
simply needs cleansing, is to bring comfort
home to their hearts, Us a costive condition
is easily cured by using Syrup of Figs.
Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Company only, and sold by all druggists.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20
Rome Wasn't Built In a Dav.

Neither are the obstinate maladies. to the
removal of which the great corrective, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, is adapted durable
in an hour. To persist in the use of this
standard remedy is no more than just. Bill
%iousness, constipation, malaria, rheuma-
tism, kidney complaints and nervousness are
among the complaints which it eradicates.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20
FUMIGATING BOX.
Ar Excellent and simple Device for Rid
ding Hens of Lice.

ding Hens of Lice.
In making a fumigating box for rid
ding hens of lice l did not take the
pains to provide il with all the convent
enccs at times described
Mine was a temporary affair, made
out OF a cracker box. blt it answered
he purpose perfectly, and such 4 III.
migating box anyone can fix up in hal
an hour. Take any fairly tight hon
OF suitable size. say about II inches
high, and remove a portion of enc
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

THERE is a third silent party to al our
bargains. The nature and soul of things
takes upon itself the guaranty OF the full
hllment of every contract, So that honest
service cannot come 10 loss.-Emerson.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

FRANKsTowS-''Hot weather is appro-
pirate TO the beginning of the baseball sea-
SON" Homewood-'Why;" Frankstown-
at gives appropriate exercise to the fans"
Pittsburgh OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

FRS stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of DIR. Kliue's
Great Nerve Res,orer. Free 80 trial bottle
& treatise. DR.. KLINE, 933 Arch st. Phila Pa
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

BRowN-"I am going TO challenge that
man who ran of with my wife" Jones
"Why, that was six months ago." Brown
u know it, but he has sent her back
II. Y. World.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

PIso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me MANY a doctors bills. F. HARDY, Hop
kins Place, Baltimore, Md, Dec. 2, '94.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

A sALLow skin acquires a healthy clear
ness by the use OF Gienns sulphur soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

THE COMPOSITION OF MAN.-Dollie-"Do
you believe that man is made of dust!"
ChOllie-"'He has to be to get any notice
from you.H-Detroit Free Press.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

HARD TO BEAT.-A wet carpet.-Mek
bourne Weekly Times.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

Our humanity Were n poor thing but foR
the divinity that stirs within us.-Bacon.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

GAYETY pleases more when we are as
sured that it does not cover c~arelessness.-
Mime. de Stael.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

THAT which history can best give is the
enthusiasm which it raises in our hearts
Goethe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

ABIrrER and perplexed "what shall Idos~
is worse to man than worst necessity
Coleridge.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

The GOODNESS rs retrcsblng;
the roots and herbs zn0zg0r-
atlng; tile tao tQgether am
mating. You get tile right
continuation IN HIRES
Ro0tbcer.
Made only by The Charles r. Hires Co.. Philadelphia
Also. package makes gallons. Sold everywhere
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1896-06-20

Hairs Catarrh Cur
Is a Constitutional Cure. Price 15c.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-07-09
Mass Meeting.

BENTON, La, July 6, 1896.
At mass meeting held at the
Court House on this day J. A. Sewall
was called to the chair, and G. M.
Boreing elected Secretary.
W. G. Vance explained that the
object of the meeting was for the
purpose of adopting rules and regu-
lations for the election of Constable
and Member of Executive Committee
of Ward 2.
The following was adopted as one
general resolution to cover the entire
matter.
Resolved, That there be primary
election held on Tuesday, the 14th
day of July, for the purpose of elect
ing a Constable and Member of Elk
ecutive Committee, and that all white
Democrats be invited to participate
in said election, and that the polls be
opened at usual polling places in the
ward, to-wit: Benton and Bossier
City.
That the polls be opened at 8 a. m.
and closed at $50 p. m. The election
to be conducted under same rules
and regulations as State election,
and that the returns of said election
be made by the commissioners to the
Senator and Representative of this
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parish, and the chairman Of this
meeting, and that the Senator, Rep
resentative and Chairman recommend
the appointment of the person receiv-
ing majority of all the vote cast at
said election.
In the event no one receives ma
iority, then the two candidates re.
ceiving the highest number of votes
shall run over under same rules as
first election.
In case of second election, it shall
be held on July 21st.
The candidates selected the follow
ing commissioners. The chairman
appointed the clerks:
Commissions for Benton-A. G.
league, J. NJ. Shaver, NJ. l.. Bishop;
F. B. Ogden, clerk.
Commissioners for Bossier City
E. L. Boney, W. H. Billingsly, E. NJ.
Hoyer; w. B. Mccormick, clerk.
On motion, the above minutes and
resolutions were unanimously adopt
ed.
On motion, the meeting adjourned.
J. A. SEwALL, Chairman.
G. NJ. BoRE1NG, Secretary.
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Photographs.

The studio, No. COL Texas street,
known as the "TEE STAR GAL
LEBY, 'has been remodeled through
out, and is now the largest and most
modern place of the kind in Shreye
port. Call and examine our work
before going elsewhere. We can
save you money. Satisfaction guar
anteed. Respectfully,
J.,DAMBLY.,
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Notice
TO Mortgage Creditors OH Bossier
Parish Property,

n conformity with Section 63, Act s., of 1888,
Il notice Is hereby given to all parties hold
ing mortgages upon real estate in Bossier par
ish on which taxes for the year 1895 have not
been paid, that will begin the sale of same at
the Court House door on Saturday, July 18th,
1896, and that number Of pieces of property
so delinquent are now being advertised in this
newspaper in conformity with the law prepar-
atory to such sale. The attention of the
mortgage creditors is especially called to these
advertisements of tax sales, and they are
warned to take such steps prior to the sale as
may be necessary to protect their rights.
A. X. THOMPTON,
State Tax Collector, Bossier Parish, La.
Benton, La. June, il 1896
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Reunion.

Company B, 2Sth Louisiana Con-
federate Veterans will hold their 10th
Annual Camp Fire Reunion on We'd
nesday 10th, Thursday Goth and Fri
day 21st of August, at their reunion
grounds, on Bodcau, near Timothea.
All Confederate veterans are invited
to be with us. Will be a barbecue
and dinner on Thursday, Aug: 20.
Camp Henry Gray, No. 551, U. G.
", will hold a meeting at the same
time.
F. NJ. BARNETT, Chairman
TIMOTHY OAKLEY, Adjutant.
Plain Dealer please copy.
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BAPTIST CAMP MEETING, MAeNEs1A
SPRINGS, ARK, July - TO 2O.-On
July II to 20, the Cotton Belt will
sell round trip tickets from Benton to
Magnesia Springs, Ark, and return
at rate of 50 Is for round trip
Limit for return to July 21st.
O. R. DENTON, Agent.
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.NOfice

Is hereby given that We have sold err entire
/ interest in the Lumber Plant and Logging
Railroad. with Rolling Stock also, all &C.
counts and notes, to NJ. A. JOHNSON, who
viii continue the business in name of Benton
humber Company. We solicit your patronage
for the new firm.
jill WOODS g. co.
Per Wo0Ds.-
Jups 25, 1896. July 10
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A Ringing Red Hot Anti-Dy-
Mantle Mass Meeting.

Mantle Mass Meeting.
On Friday, June 26, the citizens of
of Bossier and Webster parishes met
at Graham's Crossing, on Bodcau, to
discuss the dynamite question. At
II a. m. the meeting was called, and
Capt. W. j. Hughes was appointed
Chairman and DR.. P. Gibson Secre-
tary.
Capt. J. J. Crow moved a rising
vote be taken both for and against
dynamiting, which vote showed the
meeting to be anti-dynamite unani-
mously.
Mr.. &. W. Carruthers moved
committee be appointed by the chair
to draft resolutions expressing the
feeling of the citizens against dyna-
hitting for fish.
This motion was carried, aud the
following committee appointed; F.
G. Hodges, DIR. p Gibson, Capt. J. J.
Grow, from Webster, and Ex-senator
". A. Stroud, w. j. Johnston, L. j.
and ]. L. Keith, from Bossier.
The meeting adjourned till 2 p. m.
to await the report of committee.
Promptly at 2 p. NJ, after partak-
ing of nice and bounteous dinner
queenly served by the fair ladies be-
meath the spreading branches of the
stately oaks, Captain ". J. Hughes,
the Chairman of the meeting, called
for report of the committee.
The committee being ready, sub
mitted the following resolutions:
MIR. Chairman We, your commit
tee on resolutions beg to submit the
following:
1st. We hereby condemn in un-
limited terms the use of dynamite for
killing fish in Bodcau and adjacent
streams.
End. We Resolve, That we will
use our best efforts to convict any
and all that persist in using dynamite
for the destruction of fish in Bodcau
and adjacent streams.
3rd. We will use our influence to
restrict the sale of dynamite, and to
secure proper legislation thereto.
This report was unanimously
adopted by rising vote, with the fol-
lowing amendment:
4th. Resolved, That committee
from both sides of Bodcau bayou be
appointed to act as patrolmen. Each
committee report to its respective
chairman, whose duty is to inform
the District Attorney. This commit
tee is to be kept secret from the pub.
lie. The chairman of this patrol
committee is to be appointed by the
chairman of the committee on reso-
buttons, and to serve an unlimited
term.
After some discussion, the follow
ing petition was drawn up and signed:
LIST. We, the undersigned citizens
of Webster and Bossier parishes, in
joint assembly, do hereby petition the
Police Juries Of Webster and Bossier
parishes to enact such laws as will
place dynamiting for fish with the
things of the past.
End. We do hereby petition Messrs.
j. I. Allen, Postmaster at Sarepta
and Police Juror elect, and Jessie
Sykes, of Sykes Ferry, to stop sell
ing dynamite, either in person or by
agents; and also petition any all par
ties engaged in the sale of same to
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School Board Proceedings.

BENTON, La, July 4, 1896.
School Board met in regular ses-
sion. Roll call showed the following
members present: w. J. Johnston,
President; Il. B. Martin, j. ".
Prince, N. W. Sentell, J. B. Thomp-
son. Absent: E. S. Dortch, j. n.
Plat, j.. d. Rogers, J. M. Arnold.
Minutes of April meeting read
and approved.
The President appointed the fol-
lowing members a committee to ex-
anime and report on settlement with
w. FL. Scanland, Parish Treasurer:
N. W. Sentell, }. w. Prince, DR.. r.
B. Martin.
w. H. Scanland, Treasurer,
In account with
Bossier School Fund.
1896 Current Fund.
April 4-To amount to correct. .....$ GO
May 1S-To amount from State Su-
perlntendent- .....-..-. 1898 4O
July 3.-To amount from Collector
on polls of 1894, $40, less per
cent NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. ~ w
April 2-To amount from Collector,
polls, 1895, $3i7. less 5 per cent. 800 65
July 3.-To amount down, over
drawn. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. lO130 Sc
$1,000 81
Or.
April 2-By amount down overdrawn $1O3O6 60
April BY amt paid J. J. McCann. 10 %
May 18.-By amount paid Warrants
No. 2I3 to 26i, inclusive. 1915 90
July By commission on $685. %. 4S SO
$l2,290 90
July BY bal. down overdrawn. ..$l0I3O Sc
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BENTON, LOUISIANA,
THURSDAY, :::::::::::::::::::JULY 8, 1895.
Police Jury Proceedings.

DhNAO1(3 Liza, OAA ~ ASO~'
Police Jury met as Board of
Reviewers. Roll call showed the
following members present: E. S.
Dortch, j. A. Sewall, W. NJ. Abney,
J. r. Cavett, NJ. w. Casou, j. 7.
Many and G. ID. Sandidge.
The body organized by electing
E. 8. Dortch President and B. r.
Nash Clerk, for one year; and on
motion and second, w. Fl. Scanland
was elected Parish Treasurer for
four years.
On motion and second, Police
Jury took recess for dinner, to meet
ct 2 o'clock.
EVENING SESSION.
Police Jury met after dinner
Roll call showed following members
present: E. s. Dortcb, President;
DR.. w. NJ. Abney, j. A. Sewall, j.
r. Cavett, NJ. w. Cason, J. 7. Many
and q. D. Sandidge.
On motion and second, President
Dortch appointed J. A. Sewall and
J.T. Many committee on printing.
After report of the committee, W.
81. Scanland's bid to do the printing
for this body for S16O for period
of one year, was accepted.
On motion and second, The body
elected A. j. Murff Parish Attorney
at a salary of 500 per year, under
following contract:
This is to certify that /, A. j..
Murff, hereby agree to act as Attor-
ney for the Police Jury for the sum
Of$lOO per annum, collectable quar-
terly. This to include all advice,
and all necessary and all ordinary
defence that may be necessary in
Courts, &C., also, all Introduction
fees for insane persons. This does
not include suits which may be
brought on Sheriff's bonds, and
other suits wherein the State and
Parish has to bring suits, my fees in
these cases being fixed by law.
A. j. MURFF.
On motion and second, The Pres
Ment of the Police Jury is hereby
authorized to offer a reward of 500
for the arrest of Bob Parker, who
murdered Constable Morris; said
. reward to be paid after complete
identification.
On motion, Police Jury adjourned
until tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock.