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183O--1S0O,

The old reliable firm Of J. A. Ducour-
t1au & Son Is still In the read for the
latest styles of Wash Fabrics. Novelties,
Laces, Shnt Waists, Ducks aud Wells.
Remember also that they are sole agents
for the renowned Julia Marlowe Shoes
winch are unsurpassed for comfort and
durability. Our prices are right and
will meet all legitimate competition.
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Yours to serve,
LUCAS & SIMON.


Mrs BOwn-Helo! yOu Mrs
of
bought romI nntcn& Son.
Mrs BOwnkxatly After
hardly believe but their fully
and stylish, i
Mrs Smith,
novelties and SO
Mrs BrownIer beautiful
CANDIES white
white
those imported Organls beautiful
Smith, I
with novelties
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Grand Easter Offerings at~
LUCAS & SIMONS.

Our line of chidrens suits is complete We have all wool
suits beginning at 81 rs and high 81 See them.
Every ought to have pair of Pants for Easter.
it going get don fail to line we
have them 81 3d. So and 81 which
Of the
Have vou Ladies' Oxford Ties 81 81 So SITS
and s. They very swell and nobby; See them and
know you will get a
American Shifting Prints 3 &c yard.
Best Sesla &c yard, others get Zoe.
Nice Sea Island Cotton only 3 DC yard.
lO-4 Brown SheetIng l0c yard.
Don't fail COored Organizes at 10, Is 2S
cents yard. They members !.
Scotch Lawns, nice patterns, g. &C. yard, i
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

We are having typical Holy Week
weather. The cold wave SC heduled an
nually for the last DAYS of Lent, arrived
on time Sunday night, the Thermometer
dropping in an hours time ten degrees ::
tuesday was ushered in with a regular
polar wave. making flannels, heavy
wraps. and fires, not luxuries but neces-
sites,
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n CARD:

To tho good people of the cIty Of
Natchltoches and surrounding commu-
ity, wish to tender my many thanks
for the liberal patronage and favors ex
tended me during the past several years
in the line OF cemetery and monumental
work, tomb stones and iron fencing o.
Having received n liberal share of
your patronage in the past and wish
to inform YOU that am still in the lead
with new and selected designs and will
be pleased to- call on or write you when
in need OF anything in my line
Respectfully,
|. d, RAINS.
Marthavllle Nov. II. 1898:
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Personal.

Prof. J. B. Aswell addressed the col.
ored Institute GU Saturday that was II
session all of last week at Alexandria.
Mr.. jerry Dickson. Of New Orleans
spent Saturday and Sunday here.
MIR. J. H. Stephens, of Provencal, was
IN town the beginning of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. 4. J. PIauche left fol
their nome on the river Monday after a
few days in town. They will return
again the erd of the week to remain
Until after Easter.
Mrs. II StncKey, of Bovce, was called
10 NhtchltOch"s by the death OF her
mother, Mrs. NOrmand.
Capt. GiIlaspie, of MarthavIIle. was
among the visitors to town Satur lay
Mrs. L Snyder, Of Cinc.nnati, is at
home on visit, the first since her mar
rlage last Fall, Her many friends who
admired her as Miss Ida Cunningham
are delighted 10 welcome her. She is
the guest Of her brother and his wife,
Mr.. ard Mrs. w. L. Cunningham.
DR.. j. A. Root is spending some time
with Mr. and Mrs j. G. Henly. There
is pt sSibIlity of his Locating here
again as a practiclng physician.
Mr.. Richardson, the very compctert
bookkrepcr Of kaftle Bros, has return
ed from brief visit to NatcheZ. Miss.
where he was called to attend the funer-
al of his brother.
Mr.. Cap Deblieux. of Crsrence. speh
Saturday IN Natchitochcs.
Mrs. Amele BrPazeale left on We'd
neSday mornings train TO visit her
neice. Mrs. Locoul, of New Orleans
Mr.. &. f. Greneaux paid one OF his
periodical business visits TO New Or
leans this week.
DR.. }. W. Cockerham made short
trip to New Orleans last week.
Messrs. We'll and II. Murphy. of
Alexandria. were visitors TO Natchito-
Ches last Friday.
After presiding over a three weeks
session of court. Judge Hunter, when It
Friday. left on the evenings |
train for his home In Alexandria.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul LissO. Jr., Of
CouShatta, were the guests of Mrs. L
Grain OH Saturday.
Mines, |. HOchwald. of Marshall, Tex.
and Ed. Pope. of Shreveport. who came
to attend the wedding Of their sister,
Miss Raphael to Mr.. Paul Lisso, Jr., of
COushatta. al the family residence IN
Campte. on the 18Th, passed :m ough |
en- route 10 their respect
i've homes.
Miss Annie Stephenson. of Campte,
was the guest OF Miss Edna Allison on
Sunday.
The editor acknowledges a very pleas
ant call from Mr.. Il. A. Hawthorn. of
PrOYencai, on Monday.
Mr.. A. E.ISlmon left on Monday nights
cannon bail for New Orleans.
Mrs. 5. I. Colvin and children, of
are visitors tc NatchIto-
,hes this week.
Miss Ida Campbell has returned home I
after enjoying pleasant week with Mr..
md Mrs. j. II. Henry, of HenryyIIle.
Mr.. J. c SewelI, of RObeine, was
pleasant pleasant caller at this office
m Tuesday morning q,
Among the large number from here
\ no will go uD to Shreveport next week .
g participate IN the carnival festivities /
re, Mr.. and Mrs. Phanor BreaZeale,
lines. Chas. Davis. E. V. Deblieux, j.
}. Dixon. and Miss Daisy Lemee.
Miss Marie GrImmer, of Ward Nine,
vas charming visitor TO town on Mon {
av. s
The railroad party consisting of Capt.
'aSpari, Messrs. II. NJ Hvams, Harry
'ercy, w. j. Behan b. Beer and the
Orthern capitalists arrived last night Z
rom their overland trip from Shreveport. y
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The sympathy of all our people is
with Mrs. |. E. Zachary. recently be-
reayed by the death Of her estimable
husband. who has now her son. Rod
ney. "a Normal student, SO desperately
Ill at the home of bis sister. Mrs. Mitch
ell, on Fourth street.
LATER-Just as we 90 to press we
learn that Mr.. Zachary died at 3 D. NJ.
yesterday Wednesday.
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NOTICE.
Land Office at NatchitOches, La. I
March %. 1899.

Land Office at NatchitOches, La. I
March %, 1899. {
Notice is hereby given that the fellow
ing-named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
of his clam, and that said proof will be
made before Register and Receiver AT
Natchitoches, La, on May 4th, 1899,
Homestead Entry No. 1901
JAMES NJ. KILLEN,
for the SCI SEt,Sec. 80 L. Il. s West
LOuiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land viz:
W.T.. Key, C C.. Sanders, }. N. Mead
Ows, S. W. Smith. of PrOvencal, La.
J. ERNEST BREDA,
MARIO Register.
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NOTICE
Land Office at NatchitOcnes, La, }
March 20. 1899. {

Land Office at Natchitoches, La,
March 20. 1899.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim and that said proof viii be
made before Register and Receiver at
Natchitochcs. La. on April 9th. 1899,
viz Homestead Entry No. 1919,
MANFORD SOWELL,
for the Ell NE4 Sec. 80 TON. r. 8 West
Louisiana Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land viz:
Edward Pevton. George Scarborough,
John Holden, Sam Sowell, of Robeline,
La.
J, ERNEST BREDA,
mar - REGISTER,
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IL this weather continues 1t will be
death to the pretty new Easter dresses
and bats that wers to make their first
appearance on SUNDAY. Furs and old
winter clothes will be decidedly more
comfortable and CONNIE IL faut.
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NOTICE.
LAM Office at NatchitOches, La
Marrh 81 1899,

Liant Office at NatchitOcheS, La
Marrh 81 1899,
Notice IS hereby given that the follow
ing-named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim. and that said proof will be
made before Register and Receiverat Nat
chitocheS, La. on April 81, 1899, viz :
II L No. 5Sl1.
HENDERSON JONES,
for the SELL Mel and NEI-4 SELL
See. Is, L. s n. r. West Louisiana Me-
rldian.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of said land, viz:
Wallace Elten, John BENJAMIN. Sam
Brumslcy, = D. Mitchell, of Victor., z. ..
La -Eoi
j ERNEST BI01DgQmar
mch. * REGISTER
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Ladies If want a swell Organdy dress we have them at
10. 10, 25, 30 ana % yard.
Our white Organdy soc Il yard Y inches wide and
equal to any 65c quality on the market.
Our stock of plain and fancy Pique complete
just received some nice patterns, Call and them
and get our prices.
Our White India Lnon s. 10, l5 20 cents is hard
to equal Ask see it.
Genuine LOnSdae Cotton &c II yard.
Rescue Plaids and Checks 1ac yard.
Now is the time to buy your Straw Hats We have
commencing in price 3d. so - 81, S25 ST
which are very swell. Look in window and
latest fad in straw, know it will your eye and
please your purse,
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

On the application of the District
Attorney the Governor has offered a
reward of $500 for the arrest and con-
viction OF Henry Braxtnu. alias Cosine,
who ID charged with the murder of
negro woman near Cypress last week.
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NOTICE
Succession Of S. Mar

f. V. neblieux having this day filed
his final account of administration in the
succession of Sylvestre Marchand, decd,
for homOlOgation, notice IS hereby gwen
to all those interested to show cause, if
any, within ten days hereof why said ac-
count should not be homOlOgated.
II. NJ. HiAMS,
March l6-3t. Clerk.
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letter, sALT-RHEUM AND ECZEMA

The intense itching and smartinG in
cident to these diseases. is instantly al
layed by applying Chamberlain's Eye
and Skin Ointment. Many very bad
cases have been permanently cured bv it.
1t IS equally efficient for itching piles
aud favorite remedy for sore nipples.
chapped hands. chilblains, frost bItes and
chronic sore eyes. 25cts. per box. For
sale by Janin q Suddath Dru ggists.
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The ENTERPRISE.
WEEKLY.
THURSDAY, MARCH 80, 1890.
OFFICIAL ORGAN.
The Enterprise is the Official
Organ of the City and Par
ish of NatchitOcheS.
THE LODGES.

A. +. A. VI.
Phoenix Lodge No. 3S-SimcOe
Wamsley. w. NJ; y. c. TIichel. Jr
Sec'y. Meets first and third Wednes
days. at z p. M.
ODD FELLOWS.
StUnewalI Lodge No. IS. p. J.
Gibson, n. G.: c. +. Powell, Sec'y.
Meets FIRST and Third Tuesdays al 80
p IN.
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS.
NatchItOches Lodge No. SO. U. p
Breazeale. g. g.; Adolph L'herissOn. K
OF K. and S. Meets second and fourth
Thursdays a; 6 p. m.
A. o. 4. ".
j. L. Weaver. NJ. W. n. l.. Suddath.
Recorder. Meets second and fourth
Wednesdays at z 80 p. IN.
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The marriage OF Miss Alice Martin. 4
Normal graduate, who has many friends
here to Mr w. &. Wallace of Shreye-
por. was celebrated in that city Tuesdar
night of last week.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

Have you seeen tie samples of en-
broldered Ladies' dandkeIchiefs which
are selling at 15c., every one worth from
% to 35c. and now nave 200 doz. to Sc
Iect from Mt Ii. Katie e Bro.
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BEST OF ALL.

10 cleanse the system III a gentle and
truly beneficial manner, when the Srlng-
time comes, use tue true anu perfect
remedy: Syrup of Figs. Buy the gen.
nlne. Manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sac by all
druggists, at gu cents per bottle.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

<-0ndit that we are to have two Easter
brides; oue~a sweet little blonde who
will be taken to the southern part of the
Slate to make home happy. and the
other a stately brunette who will con-
tin1e to reside IN Natchitoches,
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

The blessing and distribution of palms
at the cathedral Sunday was a very in
terestlng part of the ceremony and at
tracted as Usual a very large couerega.
ton.
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NOTICE

The friends and patrons of the Nor
mand Hotel are respectfully notified that
the death of Mrs. Normand will not effect
the business. which will be carried ON
with the usual satisfaction to the public
by II. NORMAND,
noG0~ful Manager.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

a stitch in time saves nine will be
clearly demonstrated if attention be
paid at once to The condition of the
Cane River bridge on the eastern side
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

Sweet, refreshing sleep is given by
Hoods Sarsaparilla. which feeds the
nerves, tones the stomach and cur All
dvspeDtic symptoms.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

Ladies, buy the r. w. world renowned
corsets. For wear and comfort none
better. For sac by j. A. Ducournau 6
Son. inch % 2t
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Our community was shocked last
Tuesday afternoon when the death OF
Mrs. J. II. Normand was announced
after an Illness Of less than an hour,
Apparently the picture of rObustshealth
she WAS seized IN the midst If busy
days work and in less than an hour was
a corpse. Mrs, Normand, az the capable
hostess of Normand's Hotel had an en-
viable reputation throughout all North
Louisiana and here in her home she was
respected as Il generous, kind hearted
and charitable woman who Will be
missed from her useful sphere and
whose death Is but an illustration Of ''in
the midst of life we are IN death. She
leaves ii husband, four daughters, two
sons and number of grandc hIldren,
with whom The Enterprise condoleS.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30
mr.. CASPARI AND PARTY
They Left Yesterday Morning on
fheir-Trir. pi

~
Can't. l.. CasparI and Mr., II. Percy
arrived here Saturday night for the pur-
pose OF meeting some eastern capitalists
and escof.ing them on trip of observao
ton down the west bank Of Red River
along the contemplated line of new
railway. They spent the day in the
CITY Sunday and were met here by
Messrs. H G. AvPrill. of Cedar Rapids.
Ia; E. E. BusDey and d. B. Kilen, of
Chicago. and Gen. W. J. Behan, OF
I3ervile.
Shortly after breakfast Yesterday the
party took overland cOnveyances and
started on their trip of observersatIon.
They will fellow as closely as possible
the route of the proposed line. which
Will be right down Red River valley
to Grand Ecore TO which point the
NatchltoCheS and Red River Valley road
is already built.
There Is no galnsaying the fact that
the west bank of Red River offers a SUI
prriOr route for another railroad, 1t will
run through fields nearly all the way.
The sun shines on no richer alluVial
lands A railroad Is Just what the peO-
pie want to give them an outlet andinlet
at all seasons of the year. The superb
piece of valley laud can itself support
railwav.-ShreYepOrt Times, Mar. 2Sth.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

Misses MoSely and KnoI mig q, nre,-
u"et AZ Tue bat.- church last
o1N" ""icn Was yer D. GA euiOved
by Ne la:ge congregalea.
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Give us your orders for shingles. doors
blinds and sash and Ill bullimg mate
rial IN wood. We have speca agency
and can knock ont all comp tition IN
this line. Williams, Weaver e O'Quin
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Oal. and Hay.

We are expecting daily car load OF
each. Get our prices before Purchasing.
Williams, Weaver g. OQuln.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

Fl. Katie & Bro. cannot be excei!ed
this season in White goods, Lawns, Or
RandI.s and Pigues, to suit every one.
Rich a. delicate effects at ;prices that
cannot be surpassed.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30
The Adjournment of court.

The regular civil term of the district
court adjourned last Friday after three
weeks session, during which time the
docket that had grown to unusual pro-
portions, was pref we'll cleared up. a
number of important and stubbornly
lltIgated cases was disposed of, SO far as
the district court is concerned. The
a opeal docket Of the circuit courr.
which meets here two weeks from next
Monday. Will be unusually large on ac-
count of the appeals from the district
court.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

Work on the iron bridge oyer John :
sons Chute Is progressing very salts
factorilY. President KiIe Is giving this
impol tant work hla personal supervision.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

troit. Mich, is ono Of the many thou
sand Of Pe-ru-na' s friends. This is what
she says to DIR. Hartman:
owe have used your Pe-ru-na with
the most remarkable results and would
not be without it. We have always
recommended it to our friends. A few
years ago purchased bottle of your
Pe-ru-na and after seeing it's results,
recommended it to my grocer who was
troubled with dyspepsia. the curing of
which induced her to sell it in her
store. She has sold large amounts of
1t. My daughter has just been cured
OF jaundice with Pe-ru-na. My pen
would grow weary we're l to begin to
tell you of the numerous cures Pe-ru-na
has effected in our immediate vicinity
within The list s2gP 1s ,et years"
DIR. Hartman, President of the Surgi-
cal Hotel, Columbus, Ohio, will counsel
and prescribe for fifty thousand women
this year free of charge. Every suffer-
ing woman should write for special
question blank for women, and have
DIR. Hartman's book, Health and
Beauty" All druggists sell Pe-ru-na-
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

The last night Lental services tina
Will be held at the Cathedral will be the
one Tomorrow night when the Way of
the Cross will be solemnized and be
dOubly Impressive on account of the
decorations in honor of the
solemn feast OF Good Friday.
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WANTED

A hustler to sell an article affordinr
good profit. A speciality for which there
Is steady and increasing demand. No
samples required. Good situation for
right party. only those meaning bust
ness need apply. Address "Mannfact-
urer." Cleveland. Ohio
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Shoes. Shoes.

Just receiving this wei a complete
Hne of SELF Royal Blue pcs for men
and ladirs-best high Grade shoe on
earth. Williams, Weave 4 U-Qup.
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Sur lay was bright sunshny day. 4
regul; June day aud the world and his
wife ere out for an airing.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30
Fine Stock for Sale.

IS blOoded premium Hereford and
Short Horn bulls and he, rs fer sale ut
Greneaux's stable.
m30 LC> FOWLER.
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LOcAL GEEANINCS
Let us do your Job Work.

homestead waivers for sale at this
office. Prices way down.
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In our last issue we wrote of the jew
ish feast that was ushered in ON Satur-
dav evening as Pentecost when it should
have teen The Passover.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30
Clothing. Clothing.

Best line of mems. youths and boys
clothing in Natchitoches, our last week
sales on them broke all past record.
Williams, Weaver & O'Qain.
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The roadbed of the Natchitoches and
Red River Valley Ry., which runs
through the lack of town, is beng
oyerhauled and put IN fine
order. The street commissioners should
see that their crossings and bridges in
the same vicinity receive like attention.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30
School Board r tic

The members of the s., pol 2oard are
hereby notified that The mex regular
meeting of the Il Jard wi con Monday,
April 3rd, 1899, and are lee Vested to be
present.
U. Z. BREEZE LIE,
March %. SuDelInt ldent.
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The Therrnometer registered IS in the
Shad' on Sunday.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

An important event will occur in the
active little town of Campte on Satur-
dav. The Edenborn road will be COM
pleted that far and the first tram will
run into town We congratulate our
wide awake neighbor of ward four for
the prospects now before her, with both.
railroad and river facilities.
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GA TO RIA.
Bears the AThe Kind You Have Always Bought
signature "a &<N2zzzar

Jadlclous advertisers use me column
of The Enterprise. it paws them
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

Enterprise advertisement are the trade
ceiters every time.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1899-03-30

Elizabeth johnson ct ais. vs.. Peter Rev.
els ct ais.
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
HAVANA IS QUIET.

Cubans Beconinx Reooncilod-AmerIcans
In Full Control.
Havana, Jan. People of Havana
are in joyful mood to-day in spite of
the disappointment experienced over
the fact that the projected festivities
have been postponed. The resentment
quickly subsided and gave place to
composure.
Captain Greble, General Ludlow's
adjutant general, visited all the United
States posts during the night.
The city was found to be tranquil.
Major General BroOke's impressions
of Cuba are pleasing. He regards the
people as being emotional, mild and or
derly.
Americans are now conducting tele-
graphs, customs, postofices-in fact.
all public business with Spanish and
Cuban employee
Colonel Bliss, the American collector
Of customs, has been instructed BY the
authorities At Washington not to ap-
point Americans to subordinate places
Only Cubans are to be appointed.
The customs receipts here this week
win probably be heavy, as the ner-
chants stocks are low and several ar
0eso sss ~ - aSJivA
The Meeker herald., 1899-01-07
w, G. SMITH FOR SPEAKER.
Fusion Forces Agree In Caucus to suppor
Him.


Fusion Forces AEree In Caucus to Support
Him.
Denver, Jan. Sat the state capitol
all is in readiness for the opening of
the twelfth session Of the General AS
sembly tomorrow morning. For over
month corps of carpenters, painters
and jantors has been at work giving
the legislative apartments general
cleaning, dusting the carpets, sweeping
the floor, polishing the woodwork, and
renOvating and vanishing the desks
that everything may be in ship shape
for the new Legislature.
Mr.. William G. Smith of Jefferson
county, former lieutenant governor,
will be speaker of the Twelfth General
Assembly.
Mr.. Smith was the unanimous choice
of the silver fusion parties at the joint
caucus held last night.
Seven caucuses, one county meeting
and a conference of elected commit
tees from the fusion silver parties con
stitute the history of yesterdays pro.
ceedings.
The main interest centered In the
joint caucus of the fusion silver forces
at which the contest for the speaker
ship was to be finally decided. There
We're four candidates in the field
Messrs. w. G. Smith Of Jefferson ISL
Rep), ]. W. Browning of Arapahoe
B. F. Montgomery of Ell Paso Dem.)
and George Smith of Mesa (Pop)