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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23
PERSONALS.

Canton rang her fire bells instead of
her curfews for Mckinley.
Abner Mckinley. brother Of William.
had fine time at ST. Louis
Judge Lyman TrumbuN, the vetera n
lawyer and statesman, is dangerously III
at his home in Chicago.
Mr.. Hanna has taken the direction of
the Mckinley campaign as head of the
Republican National Cmmtttee.
DR.. a. Conan Doyle, emboldened by
the success OF his story of Waterloo, -
has again turned his attention to play
writing.
William c. Whitney has been elected
delegate 10 the Democratic State conyen-
ton at Saratoga by the Democrats of
the Thirteenth Assembly District of New
York City.
The New York World describes Ho-
bart, the New jersey aspirant for the
Vice Presidency as 4 rich corpora ton
lawyer. corporation reorganizer and re-
ce!ver of corporations.
y Kentucky judge who is 81 wears old
IS an advocate of free silver And there
is an aged man in Pennsylvania who is
so convinced OF the wisdom OF jumping
INTO the RIVER shat. says the Rochester
Union. he has to be constantly watched.
Three delegates TO the recent St. Louis
convention were brothers. They were
Judge Clayton. OF the Sixth district OF
pennsylvania; Powell Clayton, delegate
at large from ArkaE.as and w. II. H.
Clayton, delegate from one of the Ar
kansas districts.
DR.. Samuel Fillmore Bennett, the au
thor of The Sweet BY and BY" is living
the self-sacrifcing life of country doc,
tor in Richmond, Wis. l:ttle town Of
about 800 Inhabitants. He served
through the war as Lieut. Bennett. Of
the 10th Wisconsin volunteers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23
WHAT COL. MCCLURE SAYS

| Col. A. X. Mcclure. the veteran editor
of the Philadelphia Times, was at the
ST. Louis Convention. and the follow
ing is the impression which he wired his
paper, of that body: 81 have witnessed
nearly every important political national
convention held during the last forty
years, and no one ever approached the
convention now meeting here in general
lis.lessness and littleness. 1t has been
captured by the methods of the politics
that despises craftsmanship and Nc
Kinley has been compelled to dwarf the
statesmDnship he possesses 20 enable
Colonel Hanna to win him tho nomina-
ton. SO listiess and pelfunctory has
the convention become that when Nc
kinley's name was mentioned by Chair
man Fairbanks. in his speech, not Il
single cheer or o.hcr exhibition of en-
thusasm came from either convention
or spectators. This Is uriexampled in
the history of national convention"
Col. Mcclure is a close observer and
man of large experience. and what he
has to say of the ST. Louis gathering
is not without interest. But this Is but
q beginning.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23
WHAT CAN DEMOCRATS DOT =

( Mr.. Charles Sharp. in a letter TO the
ed in the Sunday Issue OF our contem-
poFary. asks the above question, and as
serts that there Is but a single chance
as he regards the situation, viz: ITO
pronounce against free and unlimited
coinage in the Very terms adopted by
our formidable adversaries, and TO add a
plank which will be more attractive to
the West and South than any declara-
ton in favor of expanding the circula-
ton Of silver"
The plank Suget sted by Mr.. Sharp Is,
after accrcditing the present volume of
silver coin, 80 agree to sustain gold as
the existing standard of value until
changed by International consent In the
further interest of bimetallism, and to
pledge the party to exert its influence
agaist any debasement OF our currency"
He also favors the adoption OF reso-
luton that the Democracy pledges itself
not to 'counten@ncc any legiSlation or
executive meddling, designed or tending
to depiozs the interest or mlrket value
of property, through contraction OF
the currency, or by Its manipulation in
concert with individuals or corpora
tons"
There Is unQuestioned wisdom in the
suggestion of Mr. Sharp. that the Dem
ocracy shall agree ito sustain gold as
the existing standard of value until
changed by International CONSENT, in the
further interest of bimetallism." 1t Is
sound doctrine and sound politics.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23
DOESN'T THINK MICH OF THE
NOMINEE.

The Springfield (Mass.) Republican. re-
plying to a statement OF the Chicago
Times-Herald, saying that In supporting
the gold standard it would have TO sup
port Mckinley as well, the Republican
says: The Chicago paper is said to be
sponsor for William Mckinley. Ac-
co?ding TO tho senior Senator from New
Hampshire. the editor OF the Times
Herald holds. I'm conjunction with Mar
Gus Hanna and one or two others. a
blanket mortgage on this prospective Re-
publican candidate for the Presidency,
ior funds advanced in a critical period
cl the EATERS finances. Now can che
llmes-Herald assure us that William
MCKINNEY, If elected, will not be made
the agent and tool of the steel barons
ana ''he othtr protected monopolists. as
| ne was in 1880 when chairman OF the
ways and Means Committee. to assist
tnem In raid uponthe peoples pockets
| through more tariff for monopolv nro-
| lection?
Ihis is a poina of some moment not
Only to the success of the Republica n
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

In some of the Cuban settlements IN
mis- country it has been determined by
the Cubans to give 10 per cent. OF their
weekly wages to the cause of Cuban
rights, and large funds are thus raised
and sent over constantly to promote the
Cuban side Of the controversy with
Spain.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

When 1t comes to being an all-around
political boss Mr.. Marcus Aurelius
Hanna can give Tom Platt. Matt Quay
ana all the others that have heretofore
peen clashed under that head cards and
spades. and the little casino, and then
peat them out, says the WASHINGTON
Times.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

Ex-senator John J. ingalls, must be
disappointed. The man who is to lead
Vhe Republican party through the ;lou-
pied seas did not make his appearance
at St. Louis The man of the people
VIII be found at Chicago. ASSERTS the
Augusta Chronicle.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

MT. Gladstone, in a recent letter to a
clerical f.Gend. writes: My opinion of
the Turkish Government as now exhibit
eu 10 the world Is that It is the greatest
ecourge to mankind and the grentest
scandal and disgrace TO religlon-lnclud.
ing me religion OF Mohammed-to be
found on the face of the earth"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23
EIGHT PAGES.

The scientist should give up trying to
make rain and turn their attention to
preventing cyclones.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

The Pittsburg Post says: This Is not
going to be dull presidential campaign,
out. on the contrary. We believe it will
De one of the most holly contested.
sensational and interesting in our his
tory.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

VIII renew them
own Linen ~ '' ue"
m ixtures
ana Brown w red $'"'
ana tar Striped and silk
Punts,S
lor
o.
peu upon the
begins HIN,
WANT
'ouh ma Original low prices In
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

The Philadelphia Times says that
Hanna's anxiety to avoid issue with the
silver men had reference not to the cleo
tion, but to what was to come after 1t. :
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

One of McKinley's neighbors died sud
denly of heant' disease on Sunday. The
excitement at Canton is intense and
people with weak hearts should remain
indoors, remarks the WASHINGTON Post.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

The Republican party IA great On hats,
thinks the Wilmington IN. c. Star. In
1855 and 1892 it was our "grandfglther's"
hat. and now It's the Napoleon" hat.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

AS having ceatain bearing on McKin-
ley's profits, it's curious that the name
of the yelled prophet In "Lalla Roohk"
also Is Makanna, remarks an exchange.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

Senator Lodge Is said to be responsible
for the reference in the St. Louis decla-
ration of principles to the Cuban ques-
tion.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

The ST. Louis Convention can make a
Presidential candidate out of Mckinley,
but 1t can never make him President, re-
marks the Lowell News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

Hon. Webster Flanagan told the col
ored delegates in ST. Louis that fliee sill
YER at 16 to meant SIG for the white
man and one dollar for the negro.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23
CROWDS OF BUYERS CAM.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

notwithstanding the heavy business
transacted in the Eight Seventy-fve specials
within the past week the range is stronger
To-Day than ever-Another batch of Men S
QUITS have been culled from the higher
priced lines. Sizes slightly Irregular but
all sizes represented.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

The money plank in the National Re-
publican platform was written by a
Chicago newspaper man. while ~ Ph,la-
deiphia Journalist drafted the staha.
ment of policy concerning the American
merchant marine. The press well sus.
sains It's reputation as molder of pub.
lie opinion, says the Baltimore Herald
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

The Philadelphia Ledger says tina.
HT. Cleveland IS a good fighter and
ct time when some sound money Dem
ocrats have about given up in despair
he recalls them to action with word
mat have a trumpet-hke tone. Mr.
Cleveland will have done the country a
Great service If he shall succeed in keep.
ms The Democratic party in line for
sound money. leaving the sllverttes 10
dock by themselves.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

Never in the history of the manufacture
OF clothing did an x own such high-cJass
garments as the ones on sale now. People
that know good value when they see it say
they are beyond question The Best Suits
they ever saw for Ten Dollars.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-06-23

The Big Store sells Mems Suits for Five
Dollars that actually command nearly half
as much again at other places. The pat
terms are plain, neat, substantiaI-Well
made and trimmed. Sack Suits, both square
and round cut and embody, all the value
that 1t is ever possible to get for Five DOL
lars.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29

ADOPTED BY POLICE JURY IN M,
SER PARISH, OCT. IA. 1906

BE it ordained by the Police jury. Th..
and after February lst, 1897, it shaa h ha on
iawiui 1or hogs to run at large within ~ ~
Parish OF Bossier, and that any fence Nh, :ue
Is five feet high and sufficiently Clos" "n ns,
strong to restrain horses and cattle. and e "uo
strncted OF wire, plank or other mater; Sl'
shall be considered q lawful fence. ''A"i'
Be 1t further enacted etc. That this o.,.
nance be submitted to the legal voters Of ,h.
Parish, at an election to be holden on naoa sno
Dor 10Th, 1896, for further ratifcat;ono NJ
rejection. OF
Be it further ordained, etc. That tho 8,
lowing Commissioners and Clerk of Eiae, io,-
DC and are hereby appointed to hold said eIscl
tion on said day, and at the regular noll;r.
places already established by law, to.w fittains
Hose, W. E. Connelf. sM
Curtis-L NJ Pruitt, ] T McDade. ] M S,..r
WARD 9.
Benton-L B Kelly, A G league, T ] tn.
WARDS.
Plain Dealing-W H MeCleneehan +.
Ford, r B Wise. "'n' a
Alden Bridges R strsyhan. John \
Campbell, JB Thompson.
CartersviNe-J Robertson, s II Wa,,ac.
Geo Garrett. aoe'
Mo1-" a StrOuO, y Taylor, II M Maj.
lock. A1as.
WARD 5.
Rocky Mount-J Ford, J B Whittippton
George Winham.
Midway Crouch, NJ L Merrett, WV
Belcher.
WARD g.
Bellevue-R E Wyche, T. w Berry q n
NOVEL;.
Haughton-B M Doyle, Thss hickman. r
NJ Sandidge.
Be it further enacted, etc. That it shall h
the duty of said Commissioners and Clerk ts
hold said election on said tiay. open;na ~
polls at O'Clock, A. M. and closing at oeloci
P. NJ, and make due returns thereof te Tn
body at the Janttary meeting thereof, whosa
duty it shall be to compile tie returns thereot
and make due proclamation of the same hv
publication in the Bosssier Banner.
Be 1t further ordained, That this Ordiu.
ance be published in the Bossier Banner for
thirty days prior to said election.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29
Supervisors Of Election.

BENTON, La, Oct. u, 1896.
py virtue of authority conferred on us Nv
- law, We hereby appoint the following
Commissioners and Clerks. and Watchers, for
the various Precincts in the Parish of Bossier,
for the general election to be held on the third
day Of November, 1896,
WARD l.
Knox POiht-T. d. Cornell, s. NJ. Furnisa.
A. j. Moss, Commissioners, J. T. McDade.
Clerk; J. NJ: McClanahan and T. B. Moss.
Watchers. Curtis, Precinct No. 2-Albert
Hall, E. D; Holmes, L. N: Pruitt, Commits.
love and A. Curtis, Watchers.
BentOn.-M. L. Bishop, J. W. Wallace.
T. ]. Tidwell, Commissioners; C. o,
Gayle. Clerk. G. T. Fleming and J. NJ. Bel.
Cher Watchers w.pn.
Alden Precinct-J. B. Thompson, W. N.
Does. |. H. Martin, Commissioners, 1. +.
Elder, Clerk Felix Galloway and ]. F. Stray
Plain Dealing Precinct y. H. Nattiu. T. 2.
Barnett, NJ. B. Smith. Commissioners; j. G.
Allen, Clerk: Z. M. Carstarphen, 7. K.
WARD.
Carterville Precinct No. III. B. Johnston,
J. w. Zackery, H. c. Gryder, Commissioners,
A. J. Boggs, Clerk; j. A. Martin and ]. J,
Robertson, Watchers.
Precinct No. 2, Mot.-J. j. Allmus, w. L.
Collie, S. 7. Taylor, Commissioners; s. P.
Johnston, Clerk; j. P. Slack and H. NJ. Mat.
lock, Watchers.
WARD S.
Precinct Nv. J. Hughes, G. B. Wilson, J.
J. Mckinney, Commissioners; b. r. Nash.
Clerk; George Winhsm and T. P. Larkin,
Watchers.
Midway. Precinct No. I'D. A. Bumgardner,
w. w. Belcher, J. T. Many, Commissioners;
II: W. Vaughan, Clerk; W. E. Farley and w.
w. Lay, Watchers.
WARD g.
Precinct III. w. Only, Samuel Berry, r.
E. Wyehe, Commissioners; L. Z. Biggs, Clerk;
J. NJ. Moore and s. s. Rounsevail. Watchers.
Precinct No. 2, Haughton.-J. w, Elston. J.
G: Hodges. J. p. Ivy, Commissioners; j. r.
Edwards. Clerk G. c. NOVEL;, and w. j.
Arnold, Watchers.
w. j. JOHNSTON,
w. H. BLEDSOE,
H. J. LENOIR,
Board of Supervisors Of Election.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29
Election Proclamation.

py virtue of the authority con.
ID ferred in us by law, we hereby
give notice and proclaim that an
Election will be held in the Parish
of Bossier, at the various Precincts
as now established, on Tuesday, the
third day Of November, 1896, at
which time shall be voted for eight
Presidential Electors and one men,
Der of Congress for the 55th ses.
sion, from the Fourth Congressional
District of Louisiana.
Said election will be held at the
voting places now established, and
under the general election laws of
the State or Louisiana. The polls
will be open at each polling place
from the hours of seven o'clock in
the forenoon until six o'clock in the
afternoon of said day, and during
said day of election all bar.rooms
and places where liquors are kept,
within one mile of any voting place,
shall be closed and remain closed
until Il o'clock, P. M, and no liquors
shall be sold or given away within
the same specified limits.
W. J. JOHNSTON. Chairman.
H. j. LENOIR,
w. H. BLEDsoE.
Election Supervisors for Bossier Pa.
Benton, La, October Is, 1896.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29
The Time to Subscribe.

The old newspaper saying, "now is
the time to subscribe" was never
more true than at present The times
are so full of incident, 80 many i'm.
portant national and State affairs are
shaping themselves for a change, that
no one can afford to be without q
metropolitan daily or weekly. The
St. Louis Republic, the greatest Dem
ocratic newspaper, is making special
offer of its daily and Sunday paper
for three months at $3.50. It is Sc
a year by mail. The Twice-a-Week
Republic is sent two times q week
104 papers-for only 81 a year. In
addition to all the political news, it
prints every day q spread of general
news and features not equalled by any
other paper.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29

also furnishes the tally sheets, blank
forms and cards of instruction. The
cards shall be posted for the infor-
nation of voters. At the opening
of the polls the packages of ballots
shall be opened by the Commission
ers, and the ballots put in the booths.
Stamp the circle opposite the name
you intend voting, or you will lose
your vote!
Election day is legal holiday.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29

Bryan will be the most intelligent
President this country has had for
nearly forty years. Not since
the beginning of the late war has
there been a President who could
write even a passable Message, or
deliver public speech worth lis
tening to. Bryan is an intelligent
man, and will not only write his
own messages, but he will adopt
such q policy that will make this
country respected both at home and
abroad. Under his wise policy, the
poor man, whom the monopolists
have too long oppressed, will have
his rights. The day of small caliber
Presidents will end with the cleo
ton Of Bryan.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29

Philosophers hold that "klepto-
mania" is theft, pure and simple,
and is not an 'uucontrollable pas
sion," except in the criminal. 1t is
noticeable that, a "kleptomaniac,"
does not take things of no value. If
it were form of insanity he would
take an article valued at five cents
as quickly as he would take one
worth $1,000. But, the kleptoman-
lac invariably takes tho more valua.
bic article. This shows reasoning
power, and such theft cannot be ex-
cased on the grounds of insanity, or
the more fashionable term of KEEP
tomania. This is the view a Lon
don court has taken in the case of
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Castle, of San
Francisco, who are charged with
stealing, otherwise "kleptomania."
Though wealthy, the judge refused
to give them any more privileges
than other criminals and commit
ted them to Jail for trial, though our
Minister to that country interceded
for them. This is a sample Of En.
glish Justice, A little of that in
this free and easy country would
work q wonderful reform.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29
She1.iT,S Sale.

s~~S W q SSSVV~S
Union Mortgage. Banking and) No. 53O5.
Trust Co., Limited; In District
vs.. Court, Caddo
X. 1. VinsOn. Parish, La.
py virtue or q writ of seizure and sale issued
- in above named suit, and to me directed,
have seized and will proceed to sell, at public
front door Of the Court House, in the town of
Benton, La, within the legal hours of sale, on
Saturday, November 7, 1896, the following de-.
scribed property, to-wit:
Fractional section thirty-two 1927 north of
Red River and east of Cooper's Bayou, and
the south half Of southeast quarter Of section
twenty eight t2s), all in township eighteen t1s)
north, range thirteen ll3) west, and containing
lN4 acres, with buildings and improvements
thereon, situated in Bossier Parish, La.
Also, the following described property At
tached to said land by destination:
Sixty bushels corn, more or less; Is bales of
cotton, more or less, In field unpicked; head
OF mules, old 2-horse wagons, and farming
Implements.
The above described property seized as tho
property Of defendant, K. +. Vihson.
Terms of Sale-Cash, without the benefit Of
appraisement, to pay and satisfy the sum OF
$3.50 90, due March -, 1896, with 8per cent
per annum interest from March 1916, 1896,
with ten per cent attorneys fees, and the
further sum of $175 90 payable on December
/, 1894, with like interest from maturity and
like attorneys fees, and the further sum Of
$l75 90, payable December L, 1895, with like
fees, and the further sum Of $50 90, payable
March l3, 1896, with like interest from maturi..
ty and like attorneys fees, and all costs of
''''' ''D "'''' 4. r. t. T ffT; Sheriff.
Benton, La, Sept "a, 1896.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29

Mr.. John r. Mclean, proprietor
of the Cincinnati Equirer, makes an
able argument in behalf of Bryan
and Sewall and free silver. He says:
"Bolters from the Democratic par
ty are in a bad shape politically.
After the election they will have no
place to go. The organization, the
machinery, is all in the hands of the
silver men. It is well enough for
Clevelend and his Cabinet to bolt
and for the rich men-but for men
in ordinary politics, it is the greatest
fall. What hope of preferment can
a man have who bolts the Democratic
party, unless he goes over to the Re-
publican party.
"The Democratic of6ce-holders
would be great fools to become bolt
ers. With Mckinley elected their
dismissal from Office would be as
sured. With Bryan's election they
would only hold over short time
and as menials. It is well enough
to preach to men in Office how fine
thing it is to be boilers. but that
kind of talk does not put a dollar
in their pockets.
"Under any and all circumstances
Cleveland and his political family
must go out on March 4, next. Hand
some Of him to want every Demo
crat in the land to be driven out of
Office the same day, whether Bryan
or Mckinley is chosen President!
No leader would ask his followers to
jump in the grave with him. Tn, s
is precisely what Cleveland and his
Cabinet want all Democratic Office
holders to do. Neither Bryan nor
Mckinley will give Office to any of
the Cabinet.
"The Republican pilots are telling
the country of the dangers that con-
front them. A million or more of
dollars must be had to buy the cleo
ton. One thing is sure, the country
will survive whether gold or silver
succeeds in this election, but silver
would in my opinion break up the
existing stagnation and bring pros
pe1ity."
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29

1t is stated that the grasses up on
the lakes about "Jeems" Bayou and
on Cross Lake, are the finest this
season ever known. The Shreve-
port Times believes that Caddo and
Bossier parishes furnish the finest
duck shooting lakes in the State,
and when the water fowl begin to
come there will be any amount of
sport for hunters.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29

Grover Cleveland, who has been
honored far beyond his merits, has
the unenviable distinction of having
added force and responsiveness to
hypocrisy and treachery. He was
elected as a Democrat, and has the
effrontery to claim to be a Democrat
still, yet removes men from office
Of the expression of a purpose to
vote for the Democratic candidate
for President. This is peridy with
out q parallel.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29

The battle ground Of this election
is in the middle Western States,
For the past two weeks there has
been rapid changes of sentiment in
favor Of Bryan in many localities.
There has been an unusual quantity
of Democratic literature sent ont
during this campaign, and it has
been read; and, what is more, has
had q good effect. This has, indeed,
been q campaign Of education-the
first of the kind for many years. The
result will be Bryan's election. He
will receive 277 Electoral votes!
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-10-29

Mr.. F. NJ. Kerr, Assistant State
Engineer, has been busily engaged
inspecting the levee work now un-
der progress in Caddo and Bossier
parishes, says the Shreveport Times.
The State has let contracts for new
levees and for repairing old levees,
amounting to 100000 cubic yards,
which work is rapidly progressing.