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work in the construction of the said Shreve-
port and Red River Valley Railroad within
thirty days from the PRONUNCIATION Of . favora-
bic vote on this proposition and shall also com.
Parish Ward No. /, from said point Of begin
ming to the said south boundary line thereof
ready for operating traius thereon within six
months after commencing work thereon as
aforesaid, unless prevented by war, labor
strikes, OverHOwe, or other unfOrseen fortuit-
GUS events.
And provided also, that should tho Kansas
City, Watkins and Gulf Railway Company
construct and complete their railroad through
said Parish Ward in complete running order
from the south to northern boundary line
thereof by December 3lst, 1897, in accordance
14th day of April, 1896. then and in that case
the tax hereby prayed to be levied, shall not
be levied, and any and all contracts that may
have been entered into between the Honorable
Police Jury Of the Parish Of Booster, or any
member thereof by their authority, and the
said Shreveport and Red River Valley Railway
Company in relation thereto, shall become null
aud void and be of no effect Otherwise said
tax shall be levied, collected and paid In &C
cordance with the law and terms and c0ndi-
tons of such contract as may be entered into
by the Honorable Police Jury Of said Parish
with the said Shreveport and Red River Valley
Railway Company.
bic Body to order an election according to law
to take the sense of the property tax payers of
said Ward on said proposition, for or against
said proposed aid. The ballots to be need at
said election to be written or printed in the
following form, viz:
"FOr special tax of five mills in aid Of the
Shreveport and Red River Valley Railway
Company for the time and on conditions set
forth in petition of property tax payers."-
Against special tax Of five mills in aid Of the
Shreveport and Red River Valley Railway
Company for the time and on the conditions
set forth in petition Of praperty tax payers"
with the amount of the property assessed to
the voter written on his ballot, and for which
We will ever pray.
w. F. Taylor, estate o. G. Hunter,
BY Sam Hunter; S. B. McCutchen,
T. II. Gatlin, Wade Washington K,
W. E. Connell witness; Jack Bush <,
W. E. Cornell witness; Elisha Make
x, w. E. Cornell witness; Aaron
Oglesby x, w. E. Cornell witness;
Mitchell Robinson K, W. E. Cornell
witness; ]. NJ. Dickey, Mary j. Gran.
gle, by Sam S. Hunter; s B. Hicks,
Peter j. Trezevant, Ben Holman, L
E. Carter, Martha Smith K, E. s.
Dortch witness; Wesley Chambers <,
E. s. Dortch witness; Clint Dudley K,
r. E McDade witness; Millage Ware
X, R. E. McDade witness; Msjor
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-09-02

Immigration Agent.
Darties wishing to sell land would do well
i to confer with me.
J. E. ADGER.
Hughes Spur Booster Parish, La.
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j. fl. W. LOecru.

A ttorney at Low, Benton, Ia. VIII pr,o
"A tico in tho Courts of Bossier, Bienvills
and Webster parishes.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-09-02

J0Gsesses Sassjtk,
4 ttorney at Law. Denton, Bossiet parish
n Louisiana.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1897-09-02

Geo. ID. Alexander.
PARISH SURVEYOR AND
REAL ESTATE AGENT
Will promptly attend all calls for surveya
w in any part OF the Parish.
Office at the Court House.
Letters requesting surveys, If addressed to
him, caro- of Hon. B. A. Kelly will be forwarded
during bis absence.
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w. Q. PERRIN.
Cotton Factor
And Commission Merchant,

No. 100 Texas Street, Shreveport, La.
Will give his personal attention to the sale
w of Cotton, Wool and Hides. Will
make cash advances on consignments Of Cot
ton Gives careful attention to the purchase
of Groceries or Dry Goods on orders.
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euog1H n W'e66,
A ttorneys ut Law, Benton, Louisiana. viii
"A practice in tho Courts OF Bossicr and
adjoining parishes.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-15
DURHAM NEWS ITEMS.

Durham. \. c.. April 14.-(Special.) y
John Guess had u preliminary hearing
this morning before Mayor Peay for
shooting Caroline Chavis, and was com
mittcd without bail. DR.. A. NJ. Moore,
who is attending Caroline, was exam
iucd. He said that while there had been
some Improvement in her condition, still
she is not out of danger. She IS very
weak and there is much inflammation
about the lung There is no doubt about
John doing the shooting, the circum-
stances under which it was done are yet
unknown. John is bad boy and de-
serves punishment. whether Caroline dies
or not.
Mrs. Annie c. Budd and Miss Marion
Budd went yesterday to Moncure Chat
ham county, on a visit to relatives.
Mr.. j. Matt Currin was here short
! time yesterday.
Mr.. Jesse \. Hedgepeth is here from
J Fayetteville on Il visit to Mr.. Il. C..
Peasants.
Mr.. Herbert NJ. Jordan, the clever and
popular reporter of the Sun, spent Sun
day with kins-people in RoXborO.
Mrs j. G. Brown went yesterday to
her old home in Wadesboro on business.
Mr.. Il. ]. Powell was here from Hen
derson a short time yesterday.
Mr.. Caleb y. Osborne was here from
Oxford yesterday.
The meetings at East Durham Baptist
church continue and great crowds are
nightly in attendance.
Miss Molie Debnam was here yester-
day taking subscriptions for the Or
phan's friend She is a hustler.
Maj. VIM. A. Guthrie, r. B. Boone and
H. A. Foushee of the Durham bar, are
attending Person county Superior court
this week.
Maj John w Graham passed through
Durham yesterday on his way to Person
court.
Mrs. Daniel Husband died yesterday
morning at the home of her husband i'll
East Durham. She had been in feeble
health for several years. and her death
was not unexpected She was a most
estimable lady and her death is mourned
10y a host of friends. The funeral SER
vices were conducted this evening from
East Durham Baptist church Ivy Rev. O.
c. Horton.
Last night Trinity Park people had
the pleasure of listening to two able
lectures. One by DR.. Crawford and the
other by DR.. Kilgo. The subject of both
lectures was Christian Education. They
were very much enjoyed,
The Durham people, who went over to
Chapel Hill to see the game Of ball say
it was too one-sided to he of much in
terest. The score stood II to 3 against
the University team.
Mr.. j. S. Manning has gone In Char
lotte ON legal business.
Mr.. Arthur Cobb spent yesterday in
Raleigh on business.
Mr. Charles Niche is here from Viz
ginia on a visit TO his bother, Capt ]. G.
Niche
Mrs George W. Woodward is home
from Chapel Hill, where she has been
visiting.
Mrs. ]. Swartz is here from Raleigh
to attend the marriage of her sister.
Miss Daisy Bernstein.
A series of meetings are being nightly
held at North Durham mission. Rev.
G. A. Oglesby and Capt e, J. Parrish
are doing the preaching.
Rcv / evi Branson YVES here yesterday.
Mr.. George III. Glass was here from
Raleigh yesterday.
Rev. T. Z. Winecoff has been here
for a day or two from Chanel HE
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-15

| An investigation into the Bribery Una ftg-
ed Against the Members of the Kansas
! Legislature.
| Topeka, Kan, April 13.-Much add
| tiOnal evidence of bosdling was develop
| ed at to-day's session of the legislative
| bribery investigation committee. A law
| giving the county power to imprisOn
witnesses who refuse to answer questions
! was unearthed and used with effect
Il. c. Weilep, speaker pro tenn of the
Legislature testified that he had noticed
several members making mysterious visits
to the second floor of his lreteI.
He accosted Davis, of Wilson county,
as he assembled the stairs one day and
Davis told him he had been invited to
support the Hackney amendment and if
he should do so there was some money
in it for him. Davis said he had declin-
ed the offer. He said that Frank Strick
land, of Wyandotte county had come
after him. Strickland the witness said,
was reputed to he ''handleG' by Il. p.
Waggoner, who had rooms on the second
floor.
Eben Mccarthy, n house page; said
that he had carried notes from members
Of the House to a man named Wilson.
He read two of the notes. One was to
Representative Foley. in which witness
declared, Wilson asked Foley mot to
support the text book bin. In "a note to
another member was written" Keep
your forces In line.
NJ. w. Moad, of Paola, SAID that C.. II.
Walters, of Labette> coUrty. told him he
! had received 500 for opposing certain
bill and that he was to receive $500 more.
At the close Of the session ne exhibited
81 900 which he said he aad made during
the session.
!. NJ Doyle, of Republic county. test
, fed that he was approached by stranger
] before the House had voted ON the stock
/ yards bill and asked how he stood on the
I measure. Witness replied that he was
/ for the bill. whercupon the man SAID
/ If you were against ut there would bC
| some money in it for you"
/ Weilep wars recalled and told of visit
ing Waggoner's room at the latter
invitation He told WaggOner that h
had offered a compromise to the Brow
railroad bill and that WaggOner said tina
If the Populists would be less severe OF
the railroads they would help the part
ia future campaigns.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-15
A POINT TO REMEMBylR.

If you wish to purify your blood you
should take IA medicine which cures blood
diseases. The record of cures, by Hoods
Sarsaparilla proves that this is the best
medicine for the blood ever produced.
Hoods Sarsaparilla cures the most stub
born cases and it is the medicine for you
to take if your blood is impure.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-15
A Jadcd Appetite

means a jaded, listless system
"a condition SO prevalent at
this particular season. Nature
endeavors to throw off the
accumulated impurities. and
unless properly assisted, the
system is greatly depressed
while this change is taking
place. The appetite fails, the
energies relax, and a good-for-
nothing feeling pervades the
entire body. Nature requires
g g
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-15

Hoods Pills are the best after dinner
pin: assist digestion, cure headache. %
cents.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-15

There is nothing like the word Of God
for changing II dark prospect into Il
right one.-Ram's Horn.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-15
NOTH CAROLINA NOT ALONE.

An Investigation Into the Bribery Charg-
ed Against the Members of the Kansas
Legislature.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-15
SWifdf'S
Specific

to thoroughly cleanse til e
blood, and renovate the sys
tenn, SO that Spring will cause
no unpleasant effects. No
blood remedy on the market
compares with S. S. S., for it
is the only one guaranteed
purely.vegetable. All others
contain either arsenic, mer-
curry or potash, which are SO
injurious to the digestive or
gans. S. S. S. builds up the
system, impartS new vigor,
appetite. In-&V0
sisi on S. S. S 9A9
There is Nothing Half as Good!
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-15
C0CEL|N
TRADE MARX.
Natures Nervjne and
Rapid Restorative.

: An unfailing cure for the Diseases Of Dr.
gestive, Nervous and Generative Systems,
A Tonic Of rare efficacy for the old and
young and Of marked service for Stu
dents, Teachers, and all who are engaged
In brain work or close occupations.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-04-15
CURES

DEPRESSION, Tired Feelings,
Nervousness, Muscular Weakness
I Loss Of Appetite, PaIpatation ofHeart
Restlessness. Hysteria,
Nerve Weakness, General Discomfort
Excuses, Alcoholism.
and that almost innumerable series of dis
eases and complications resulting from
any arrangement of the Nervous system.
Invaluable for weak women and nervous
children.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-14
BRAZOS BAR COMMISSION.

Velasco. Tex. Jan. 11.-(Special) THE
harbOr commission appointed by Presi
dent Cleveland to examine and report
upon the depth of water on the BraZos
bar, had its first session today. Col
II. VI. Roberts. Mr.. Robert Moore and
Mr. Stelman FOrncy wcrei there and
Secretary James Stone was also present
Citizens from different parts of the
state addressed the commission and pre-
scented the many advantages to accrue
by the government taking charge of the
works.
Hon. Guy NJ. Bryan presented facts tC
show the different people and corpora
tons had at various times made efforts
to open the Brazos as harbOr and that
Vclasco was selected six years ago as
the great harbor of Texas.
Mai. III. X. Davis of the Hcarnc and
BrazOs Valley railroad presented facts &c
show that the opening of the Brazos river
to navigation to Waco would result in
the lowering of freight rates on cotton
from nearly all points in the state. The
Brazos traverses the cotton belt of Texas
Other parties made speeches and whole
delegations are expected tomorrow to ap
pear before the commission.
Visiting delegates and the commission
were taken up the river this afternoon
on the Charlotte NJ. Ellen.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-14
CLEVELAND'S MESSAGE
Transmitting the Anglo-Amcrican Arbi'
tration Treaty TO the Senate.

Washington. Jan 1.-THE following is
the text of the presidents message trans
hitting the general arbitration treaty to
hitting the general arbitration treaty:
"To the senate:
arbitration of matters in difference be-
tween the United States and Great
Britain. The provisions Of the treaty
are the result Of long and patient de-
liberation and present concessions made
by each party for the sake OF agreement
Of the general scheme.
Though the result reached may not
meet the views Of the advocates OF i'm
mediate unlimited and irreyocabe arbi-
tration of all international controversies,
il is none the less confidently believed
that the treaty can not fan to be every
where recognized as a long step in the
right direction and as cmbodying n prac-
teal working plan by which disputes be-
tween the two countries will reach a
pcaccful adjustment as a matter or
course in ordinary routine. AT the
initiation Of such an important movement
il must be expected that some OF It's
features will assume tentative char
actcr. looking to further advance, and
yet il is apparent that the treaty which
has been formulated not only makes
war between parties to it remote possi-
bilty, but dispcls those fears and rumors
Of war which, of themselves, too often
assume the proportions of national dis
astnr.
at is cmincntly fitting. as well as for
tunatc, that the attempt to accomplish
results so beneiicent should be initiated
by kindred peoples, speaking the same
tongue and joined together by all the ties
Of common traditions, common institu-
tons and common aspirations. The ex-
pertinent Of substituting civilized
methods for brute force as n means of
settling international questions of right
will thus he tried under the Rappiest
auspices. Its success ought not to be
doubtful, and the fact that its ultimate
benefits are not likely to be limited to the
two countries Immediately concerned
should cause it to be promoted all the
more eagerly. The example set and the
lesson furnished by the successful opera
ton of the treaty are sure to be felt and
taken to heart sooner or later by other
nations, and this will mark the beginning
oil n new epoch in civilization.
"ProfOundly impressed as | am there
fore. by the promise of the transccndcnt
good which this treaty affords, | do
not hesitate to accompany its transmits
sion with an expression of my earnest
hope that it may commend itself to the
favorable consideration of the senate.
GROVER CLEVELAND.
executive Mansion, Jan. IL, 1897"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-14
OLD.TIME DARKEY DEAD.

COrscana, Tex. Jan. 11.-(Specal.)-
Uncle Robin LightfOot. familary
Known and very aged negro, was found
dead this afternoon about two miles east
of the city, about 100 yards from the
Cotton Belt railway. He was discoy-
cred near his cabin. with pail, with
which seemingly, he had gone after
water. He was one of the oldtime
negroes. His age is thought to have
been 80 or % years. He had accumu-
lated about four acres of land and had
lived on it all to himself for the past
twenty or thirty years. He leaves a
niece, who il is his only known near rela-
tive. Justice of the Peace Grantham
went out late in the afternoon. viewed
the remains, and rendered verdict that
the deceased came to his death from
natural causes.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-14
RRYAN'S COMMENT.

Chicago. Jan. 11-Wiliam j. Bryan ar
rived in Chicago early this morning on
a business trip. A representative of the
Associated Press tonight asked him if
he had read of the slight offered to Gov
crnor Altgcld by the legislature. He
replied: -, 49,.
in order to show their dislike for Gov
ernor Altgeld it will result as such in
suits always do. in more harm to those
who offer it than to the person against
whom it was directed. The fact that
Governor Altgcld ran against the nation
al ticket in this state is evidence that
his defeat was not due to personal hos
tility to him, and | hardly think the peo-
pie will approve of any slight offered to
him in his official position"
Concerning the defeat of the Pacific
railroad funding bill, Mr.. Bryan said
II am very grattied to know the bill is
defeated. Its purpose was to fasten Il
burden upon the western states for eighty
years to come. and the people of those
states have reason TO rejoice at their own
escape from SO unjust measure
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-14
ORDERED PRINTED.

Washington. Jan. 1.-THE arbitration
treaty between this country and Great
Britain was given to the senate at i
o'clock today. Afterwards, in executive
session. il was referred to the committee
ON foreign relations. and; without being
read. was ordered TO hc printed. The
presidents message transmitting the
document was read.
Senator Morgan suggested that the
treaty should be made public, hut Sena'
tor sherman, rs chairman of the com
mittcc ON foreign relations, reported that
il should he examined by the committee
To which il had been referred before
hing published. This proposition was
accepted, with the provision that tn,
committee should have the privilege OF
making the treaty known.
Two treaties. providing for the extra
dition of criminals between the Unite,
| States and the Argentine Republic anC
the United States and the Orange Ere,
state. were approved, after being amend
| ed in phraScoloGy.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-14
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that | shall make
Application to the Twenty fifth legisa-
Austin on the second Tuesday in Jan
uary, 1897, for the passage of a special
law, the substancean object of which law
will be- to direct the refunding to me by
the state of Texas of the sum of ten thou.
sand five hundred and twenty-five and
5000 (S1O,525.SW dollars, being the sum
of money paid by me to the state of Tex,
as during the years 1886, 1897 and lSSS
for patents for capitol lands earned by
me. as contractor, for erecting the state
capitol building. This the Goth day of
December, 1896. Abner Taylor.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-14

tie, cast the concluding vote. This
raised further question as 10 the ma
tionality Of the final arbitrator. 1t was
felt that in justice he could not be an
American or an Englshman, while It
was felt to be- equally DESTROYS that such
an harmonious agreement between the
two English-speaking nations should not
look TO foreigner for its final determi-
nation. Finally. however, rather than
open the possibility of tie and the
failure Of arbitration, King oscar was
agreed ON in case the others did not
agree in choosing a final arbitrator. BY
this means not only is arbitration Sc
cured. but arbitration which will be eff
fcctiyc and final.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-14
KATY FLYER SHOT MEG.

DenisOn, Tex, Jan. 1.-(SpeciaI.J-
Passenger rain No. 6, the Katy Flyer,
from the south, arriving here yesterday,
was shot into at station south Of Smith
vile Saturday night The express and
baggage car were punctured and the
sleeper was also hit, but luckily none Of
the passengers or trainmen were hurt.
The trainmcn notified the officers and
put-thcm on the trail of the offenders.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-14
A SILLY FABRICATION
Is What George Clark Terms Il Rumor
Concerning George Ximpelman.

Dallas. Tex. Jan. 11.-(Spccial)-
George Clark is in the city attending the
federal court He was questioned with
regard to certain rumor to the effect
that Postmaster Iimpelman of Austin
had urged Judge John Il. Rector to re-
sign in order to give President Cleveland
to fill the vacancy by the appointment Of
a Waco man.
at is silly fabrication" said George
Clark. "A pure invention and scarcely
worth the denial. and this the CONSENSUS
of opinion in circles about the city"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-01-14
rrERNOON sESsloN'

A. 2 o'clock last attet ta The only bust
Al . oSoin in their seats, tnt Them en- being
ness of mp 0f q messenger to Masn' tGe
the election rr,, - the vote of Texas ~, Nv the
ton to carry og ,n' The roll call by Inf INF
electoral IL. c shaved all the electors '''
S sgIl' Mr.. Hopkins, present ,1il,att opera
0n ,ir Jno. Phillips, of the ed N stated that
house was introduced u tho onera house
nous was % hypnotist at the man man in Il
tn pd that hn he could put tbot if any of
ana hou u,' Sleep intimating tha lawn md be
~ ho oIoctors cared to come uo nsm,l " ac-
the t to sleep he would chee an iu Thanked
put 10 ,S ste'H them. The electors t nanNd
c CON Cow the invitation ana "'''p
n iiiotS n the entertainment ,.
''C wv powrll then offered the follo"'"s
discriminatory resolution uuoo
Resolved, That commute tho legislature
10 annointed to suggest to the ies :" orr
. ge "p nrronriety of an amendment ~ ~ the
.n aet,toS 70 the time and mahhel t;Ua Cor
statutes statutes ~ college meeting and voting ita
eiee a;dnnt and vice president, SO as +ho
pleiI ,o nnr state laws conform u '"'
United States statues .h,
HIr uopkins came in here, just as t ,ne
~ W.. onnointed on this com!hi'''
I IIontors Powell. Agnew and MOTIFS A.,
n W. Norris then moved, and NJ
DILL m.o seconded the motion, that tnc
meeting 90 into a secret session. ot mnD'
nlecting the messenger TO Wusiilns''n arv
Mr. Tom Cochran spoke against , az
secret session, saying it was pup,n'
office and should be filled IN open stos'I In
VJr W. VI. Imboden said that he Dc,
,;ovnd That it was customary TO nave d
no o session when balloting on thG
messenger: that he had attended several
nIoctorol college meetings before anu tha'
in aoch instance they had gone INTO
secret session when they elected the mes
senger. =.
4 vote was then taken on the motion
70 on into executive session. The vote
was about evenly divided, but CHAIRMAN !,
smith said he thought the ayes had II
| and asked if division was desired. II
was not asked for and he accordingly
ruled that the "ayes" had it.
The room was cleared of all specta,
tors, including newspaper reporters, ana
the electors. behind closed doors, pro
ceeded to the election of messenger tt
Washington.
Mr.. Fred Connerly was then elected
sergeant-at-arms to watch the doors.
The following names were then place.
in nomination as candidates for the posi-
ton of messenger:
Messrs. G. L. Stribling of Waco, JEFF
McLemore of Austin, II. 7. Miner Of
Henderson. S. s. Munger of I.ampasas
S. VI. Vernon of Comanche, ?. s. Turne
of Bolton, NJ. II. Bostick of Bolton. 5. Il
Bostck of San Saba and L. Y. TaylO
of Victoria.
Three ballots were taken before Mr.
Il. T. Miner of Henderson secured
majority of the votes cast and was de
clared duly elected.
After this the electors spent some tim
in discussing the form of certificate, etc
and after deciding on it they adjourne
until this morning at 8 o'clock. at whic
time they will meet again and sign tn
certificates.