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The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25
Work Commenced.

Arrangements are being made as rap
idly as possible to lay third rail on
the E. T. & w. N. @. R. r. between
this point and Elizabethton. Superin-
tendent Hardin has ordered all neces-
sary material and win be ready to be-
gin operations as SOON as the weather
will permit. 80"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

WANTED-Several industrious per-
sons in each state to travel for house
established eleven years and with o
large capital, to call upon merchants
and agents for successful and profta-
BILE line. Permanent engagement.
Weekly cash salary of $24 and all trav.
cling expenses and hotel bills advanced
in cash each week. Experience not
essential. Mention reference and en-
close self-addressed envelope. THE
NATIONAL, 939 Dearborn st. Chica-
go. 1022-8t
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25
Nice Order Completed.

The Tennessee Furniture Company
has just filled an order for 1915 ward
robes for the Soldiers Home. The
wardrobes we manufactured by the
Exum Furniture Co., of this city, and
were handsomely finished in white ma
pie. The style was modern and the
workmanship perfect. -,
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25
One Death.

Mrs. VIM. Curtis, who was recover
ing from small pox died Tuesday from
paralysis. The remains we're taken to
Boone's Creek Tuesday night for inter-
ment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

All hope that W. X. Martin might
recover from his present illness hiss
been abandoned by his friends and dis
solution is looked for at any moment.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25
City Taxes Now Due.

The city taxes for 1908 are due and
taxpayers can pay same by calling at
the Recorders office, No. 240 Main
street. s. II. PoUDER,
1018-10t Recorder.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

Miss Edith Barton has been very III
with complication following measles,
but it is now recovering.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

Genuine Georgia cane molasses and
New Orleans syrup at
III. w. LYLE & Co.'S.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25
The Sick.

A. +. Hoss is said to be seriously i'll
at his home it this city.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

Fresh oysters served at all hours at
the Star Restaurant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

Genuine Georgia cane molasses and
N W Orleans syrup at
H. W.LYLE & Cos.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25
T he y COMET.

XYTATAuGA LODGE No. 2l9, l. o. o. f.
w meets on Monday evening of each week
Lodge room In Brabson Building East Market
street, rear of Post once. Visiting brothers
cordially welcomed. M
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25
REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce Mr..
George +. Burbage, of johnson City, a
candidate for the Office of representative
from Washington county in the Fifty
Fourth General Assembly of Tennessee,
subject to the will of the republican
party.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

told Dust hour-best made.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

Fresh oysters in any style at the Star
Restaurant.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

The best -four is GOld Dust.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

FOR RENT-Two offices in Unaka
National Bank Building; steam heat
and electric light supplied. Apply to
Tate L. Earnest, cashier. If
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

WANTED-One or two acres, COM
plete house and barn, good water, near
city, possession at once. Terms: Five
years, interest paid on amount invest
ed, January and July privilege OF pay
ing any amont or all, each interest day.
Apply by letter
Lux,
johnson city, Tenn.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

Let your light so shine that custom
ers can see what they are purchasing.
If in doubt, call upon the Watauga
Lighting and Power Co.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25
yA-A ,aA-~-ea. c, SO. $500 M-S
County Correspondence.
EIGHTH DISTRICT.

s. w v'-v-S1 r,'-w - % ~ - orb
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

Frank Taylor, the merchant, came
home from the eastern markets Thurs
day. Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. J. r. Hern-
don came with him from Glade Spring,
Va.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1904-02-25

Rev. James W. Rogan is in the city
from Pennington, N. j., to see his
mother, who is very ill at the residence
OF her daughter, Mrs. r. A. Wood.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-06
ST. CLEMENTS
FLOWER FESTIVAL

It is understood that the proposed
flower festival to be held at ST Glenn
entss On May Il win have some entire
y novel features which viii be wen
worth seeing.
The Tiny children VIII march round
one OF the pretty lawns quite apart
from horses and carriages. In this
procession the children viii have their
decorated toy carriages. bicycles. hobby
horses. etc. or may be dressed in fancy
dresses. Il Is suggested that flower
girls and characters from Mother
Goose, ornauented with flowers. Eaay
compete for prizes.
The older girls of st. Clements sun
day school have been working FOR some
weeks preparing flowers ard pretty lit
tie fancy articles for table over which
they VIII preside at the coming flower
festival
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-06
BUSINESS LOCALS.

Two Of the smoothest narbers IN the
city are at the Imperial Barber shop,
Fort and King streets
Maui See Cheong. of All Pat & Co,
the taiiors on King street left for
Pat.
Bndweiser is King OF Bottled Beers. .
II is wholesome, clear, sparkling and
paIatab1e. H Haekfeld & Co are
agents.
Bin of fare changed daily at the cri-
terion lunch. Service between II a. N.
and 1:30 D. m. The table is good and
at moderate charge,
Dividend warrants Nos 15275 aud
1868 OF the Oahu Sugar Cs,., Lid, have
been lost and all persons are warned
against negotiating same.
Be sure and attend James e Nor
gan's big auction sale today at 10
o'clock. List of articles TO be sold is
published in his advertisements else
where.
When it comes to choosing the best
light for home use the balance IS de-
cidedly in favor OF electricity. Gail
or phone to Hawaiian Electric Co for.
estimate.
The advertisement of Primo Lager il
this issue shows primo representing the
Board Of Health, = There is health
and strength in every drop. Every
body should drink it.
Rice & Perkins, exhibit and recep-
ton this evening in their new studio
VIII be an artistic occasion The pub
lie is invited and there win be music
Z
Hawaiian News Co have received a
new stock Of Edison Photograph rec
ords including the famous Navajo
Medley Cal at Alexander Young
buil,5ing store and hear them
Honolulu win have a thoroughly
equipped and ur-to-date employment
agency under white management very
shortly. Next Monday the Honolulu
Employment Agency opens at s2S Fort
street Telephone Main 55S-
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-06
IN AID OF THE
JAPAN RED CROSS


The following circular has been is-
sued by the Patriotic japanese Ladies'
Society:
An invitation is cordially extended 10
you to attend meeting in the Opera
House on Monday, May 9Th, at D. M.
at which several speakers VIII deliver
addresses On subjects connected with
the war In the Far East DR. Nicholas
Russell, whose knowledge of Russia CHS
native Iandl and whose recent visit TO
the scene of conflict wen qualify him to
speak. will address the meeting Editor
walter G. Smith has also consented to
speak. and their remarks are certain
10 be Of high value and interest TO ali
who are anxious 10 understand the
grave situation in the Orient. which
is being watched so closely by all the
Powers Of the World.
No admission viii be charged. The
meeting is for the benefit OF the Jap
anese Red Cross Society. for which a
number s1f contributions from various
nationaIities have already been thank
fully received. The Red Crozs organ
ization represents civilization's best
side Of the war: it ministers TO friend
ard foe alike, needing neither the uni
form nor the flag Of him who Hes suf-
fer1ng on the battle field. and thus il
has come 10 be recognized by al civil
lized mankind as worthy the utmost
support.
The Japanese Patriotic Ladies' So
ciety soIicits your assistance in the
cause, and VIII recefve contributions
from those who feel that they can af-
ford to help.
FOE THE PATRIOTIC JAPANESE
LADIES. SOCIETY.
Honolulu. April Both, 1904.
Please present this at the entrance
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-06


Here is a chance for a few days TO
buy under.slotlles at invoice prices.
| The line win not be on sale long as it
is small and mostly only one garment
OF each kind OF trimming.
None, not even the least expensive,
fail in shaping at the top to make them
ut snugly under present day skirts.
Ladies Skirts from Soc. upward.
Ladies Drawers from 30c. upward.
Ladies' Night Gowns from 81 upward
OUR READY-To-wEAR DEPART
MENT
New ready-to-wear goods constantly
arriving by every steamer makes this
department interesting and attractive
to good dressers. Here are some OF
the new items now ready:
Mohair SIciIian Raglans-very styl-,
tsh. in navy blue and black, light weight
ana just right for this climate. s13.50l
each.
The same in little better quality.
handsomely trimmed SIS each.
Cream Etanrine Waists-The very
newest thing. $5-75 each
Linen RaglansA1atest out and new
styIs. sleeves, good quality. $3.50.
Ladies' Linen Dusters-Cape effect,
latest styles. Extra value, at $3.50 each.
Sitilian Mohair Shirt Waist Suits
Cream color. wen made and very styl-
ish. $3.50 per suit.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-06
Special sale of new sample line of
LADIES
Muslin Underwear

Beginning Monday Morning. May 2.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-06

The Public Band Concert There This
Evening.

The Pubic Band Concert There This
Evening.
A PUBLIC band concert wiz be given at
the Moana Hotel, Waikiki. at 7:sO this
evening, when the following program
VIII be played:
PART L
March United Flags Gabriel
Overture .Juanita ..--..-.-.--- Suppe
Ballet Music--Giselle'. (new1-. Adam
Vocal Selections
(ag Kapilina.'
(b) .eWaianuenue.
Miss J. KeIiiaa
lc1 aloha no Wan"
Id '.Moani Ike Ala
Mrs. n AIapai-
PART II.
selection-.1The Messenger Boy
---e-s-- .-..-+-----s..--.---.- A1OncstoE
Intermezzo-'D Dixie Land -Haines
WaItz-sArfist Life .....--.. Strauss
2uadrflIe-s'0ld Acquaintance" -LiddeI
The Star Spangied Banner"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-05-06
LOCAL BREvITIEs.


4 large niau Iauli has just been
put on exhibition at the Aqua
RUM This Is duplicate OF the !
beautiful blue FISH 50 much adj !
rnired a short time ago.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-05

Supt. L. J. Alleman spent last
week in st. Martinville conduct
ing a teachers institute. He
was assisted by Misses Agnes
Morris, of the State Normal.
Our ladies' and Misses Jackets
will attract you, for they have
that peculiar finish in workman
ship that makes them set just
right, fit beautifully. and present
a very stylish appearance.-Levy
Bros.
Mr.. L. J. Breaux. while at the
Worlds Fair, kindly remem.
bered The Advertiser with a
souvenir mail card showing a
panoramic view of the Fair.
Get your rugs from us and save
money. Pellerin & DeClouet.
Mrs. c. M. Daigle, of New
Orleans, is visiting her brother,
Mr.. E. II. Magnon.
Gus. Fontenot, clerk of court,
Crowley, was in Lafayette
Thursday.
Handsome carpet design mat
ting, reversible, 18 cents a yard.
Pellerin & DeClOuet.
Albert Domengeaux, clerk of
court, st. Martin parish and Mr..
Guidry, of Breaux Bridge, were
in Lafayette Thursday.
Window shades. 124 cents up.
Pellerin & DeClouet.
Miss Anna Foules, of Baton
Rouge, arrived during the week
and will have charge of the boys
dormitory.
New mating, prettiest de-
signs, lowest prices. Pellerin &
d. Clouet.
Miss Cecilia Guidry left for
st. Louis Saturday to attend the
National Convention u. D. c.. to
be held Oct. 2-8. Miss Guidry
was elected delegate from the
local Mouton-G Gardner Chapter
No. 700 and will join other dele
gates and State officers at New
Mrs. G. K. Darling and child
rem left Saturday for Houston,
after spending some time in
Lafayette.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-05
Cures Chills and Fever.

G. w. Writ, Nacogodohes. Texas,
says: "His daughter had chills and
fever for three years: he could not
find anything that would help her till
he used Herbine. His wife will not
keep house without it, and cannot say
too much for it," Price 50 cents at
Lafayette Drug Co.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-05
WEDNESDAY. OCT. 5, 1904.
Hersonale.
u THOSE WHO
4 4 COME and GO


Miss Esther Heintz, of Crow.
ley, was a visitor to Lafayette
Sunday.
just received at the Planters
Mill, a car load of good, rich
wheat bran, and a car load OF
new Alfalfa hay. Phone No. 1872.
Ramsey & Upton.
III. Bodenmiller, of Opelousas,
was q welcome visitor to Lafa-
yette Sunday.
For low rates to the Worlds
Fair via the Texas and Pacific
Railway, ask any ticket Agent,
or write E. P. Turner, General
Passenger Agent. Dallas Texas.
Gonzague Gladu left Monday
morning to work in Opelousas.
The best ever-Ralston Pan
cake, Flour at Prudhomme 4
McFaddin's. Try it, it's fine.
Howard Lumpkin, of Crowley,
visited Lafayette Sunday.
Spare ribs, corned beef and
Sauer kraut. at Prudhommo 4
McFaddin's.
Miss Fora Heintz passed
through Lafayette Sunday from
New Orleans on her way back to
Crowley.
Fancy fruits of all kinds con-
stantly on hand, nice and fresh.
John Blunt.
Miss Eva Alpha, who is at
tending the Industrial Institute.
spent Saturday and Sunday
with her parents in Franklin.
As an advertising scheme,
Harris Business College, Jack
son, Miss.r is Offering a few
scholarships at . BIG bargain.
Write them.
JAP-A-LAC your chandeliers,
lamps and furnished picture
frames with Dead Black JAP-A-|
LAC. It produces the new and
popular black wrought iron
finish. Beautiful effect at small
c0st-Denbo 4 Nicholson Co.,
Ltd:
J.. A. Burkholder, who has been
in Windsor and Hamilton, Cam
ada, returned to Lafayette Sat
urday,
We aell everything in the
grocery line, and we please you.
Dehsillon.
d. ~ Girard, who has been
. a extended tour through the
$780, returned Monday even
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-05

10 the Patrons of the LAFAYETTE
Schools.
On account of the over crowded
condition at the Masonic Hall.
it will be impossible to enroll
any more pupils at that building
after to-day.
l regret having to turn away
any who may wish to enter
school, out the accommodations
are inadequate.
Yours truly,
W. J. AVERY,
Principal Lafayette School.
Oct. 5, 1904.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-05
Taken BY Mistake.

Last Thursday night at the
Euchre at Falk's hall, a John B.
StetsOn hat size Z, bought o.
Levy Bros, was taken by mis-.
take. Anyone having this hat
will please return to The. AID.
vertiSer Office.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-05
List Of Letters

List OF Letters
Remaining uncalled for in the
Lafayette pOst-Office for the week
ending October 1. 1904:
GENTLEMEN.
ArlandOz Alex,
AlbaradO James.
A%rceneaux William.
BrOussard Cyprien.
Brown Gold.
Dugas Edrar.
DuhOn Henry.
GuidrOz Alex.
Guidry Lila.
Herpeche Charlie.
Meaux Edward.
Philly Paul.
TOrntOe Bill.
LADIES.
Andrest Modest.
BOnnemaisOn Olive Miss.
Dujas Althea Miss.
Foreman Surine Miss.
Howard Virgie Miss.
Hill Bertha Miss.
O'JesOn Meame Miss.
Jones Clarissy Mrs.
Leblanc Boy Mrs.
PiersOn Edith Mrs.
Wilson Rachel Miss.
WOrdn Jane Miss.
Garrett Mathilde Miss.
These letters will be sent to
the dead letter Office October
Is, 1904. if not delivered before.
In calling for the above, please
say" Advertised" giving date of
list.
J. r. DOMENGEAUx,
Postmaster.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-05

If you buy your BugRies and
Wagons from Octave Bertrand.
He has just received q carload
and viii sell at close figures and
on good terms.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-05

cJuplOyeU III JodneroCt0 IOr QulC(
a while, arrived in Lafayette
Monday afternoon to spend a few
days with relatives. His many
friends were glad to see him.
They taste better, do fresh
groceries, the kind Morgan &
Debaillon sell.
Irving p. FOote, after spending
several days with relatives in
Morgan City, passed through
Lafayette Sunday on his way to
NatchitOches. to resume his
studies at the State Normal.
See the tooth brushes that are
sold and guaranteed at the Moss
Pharmacy. Money refunded if
not as recommended.
Mrs. J. T. Dowdell and daugh-
ter, Miss Percy, of San Antonio,
after several months pleasant
vacation with relatives in Vir-
ginia, are spending several weeks
with Mayor Caffery.
Liver-Acs are an ideal lapactic
stimulant, no calOmel, no gripping,
but efficient every time.
Herbert Lusted and Frank
Blakesley were visitors to
Franklin Sunday.
Miss Philomene Doucet and
Mr.. and Mrs. A. J. Alpha spent
in TOWNSVILLE.
Misses Mary Fisher and Ethel
Blakesley have returned from
after spending several
days there.
Our new line of ladies' skirts
and sweaters possess three
desirable qualities, style, fit, and
choice patterns, and the low
price as another good quality
Levy Bros.
Fall vegetables are getting
better every day. Try some of
the nice ones at Bunt's.
The first meeting of the At
Literary Society this
season was held in the Industrial
Institute Auditorium Saturday
A good tooth brush for twenty
i've cents at the Moss Pharmacy.
Prof. E. F. Gayle lectured
before the teachers institute
Wednesday night in st. Martin
ville.
The Industrial Institute Athle-
tic Association reorganized
and adopted q con-
,titution and elected officers.
Jno. Mchuse was elected presi-
lent.
We have the prettiest line of
lress goods this year it was
,yer our good fortune to buy,
md we have the trimmings to
match. We specially invite the
aides to call. It will be q
to show them through
mr. line. Levy Bros.
When you need anything in the
line see as and be safe.
'ellerin 4 DeClouet.
Miss Leona Beadle arrived
lere last Wednesday from an
attended trip through the north.
Mrs. s. T. Givens left Mon
~ TOR several weeks stay in
lev 0rleans.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-05

Judge and Mrs. Julian MOu-
ton and little son Warren leave
to-day for the st. Louis Worlds
Fair.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-05

We Carry a full line of all
blanks needed by justices of the
peace.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-10-13

That the official ballots to be used at
said election shall have printed thereon
the words: ''For the proposed amend
ment to Article 303 Of the Constitution
Of the State OF Louisiana, relative to
pensions for Confederate Veterans, and
the words: ssAgains. the proposed
amendment to Article 3G3 of the Con-
stitution of the State of Louisiana, rel
ative to pensions for Confederate Vet
erans," and each elector shall indicate,
as provided in the general election laws
of the State, whether he votes for Or
against the amendment.
r. II. SNYDER.
Speaker OF the Houseo Representatives
P. M. LAEBREMoNT.
President pro tempore OF the Senate.
Approved July 4, A. D. 1904.
NEWTON c.. BLANCHARD,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary Of State.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-10-13
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
TO THE
Constitution
To be Voted for at an Election to be Held
Tuesday. November 8, 1904.
Act No. II.


by Mr.. Pearce. House Bill No. 81.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 2.55
OF the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana relative to the removal of
the limitation on appropriations for
the maintenance and support of the
Louisiana State University and Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College.
Section L.. Be itresolyed by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana.
two thirds of all the members elected to
each house concurring, That Article 255
OF the Constitution of the State of Lou
isiana be amended 50 as to read as fol-
lows:
Article 255. The Louisiana State
University and Agricultural and Me-
chanical College, founded upon the land
grants OF the United States to endow a
seminary OF learning and a college for
the benefit of agriculture and mechanic
arts now established and located in the
city OF Baton Rouge, is hereby recog-
nized; and ell revenues derived and to
be derived from the Seminary fund, the
Agricultural and Mechanical College
fund, and other funds or lands donated
or to be donated by the United States to
the State OF Louisiana for the use of a
seminary Of learning or of college for
the benefit of agriculture or the me-
chanic arts shall be appropriated ex-
cluslvely to the maintenance and support
of said Louisiana State University and
Agricultural and Mechanical College
and the General Assembly shall make
such additional appropriations as may
be necessary fer its maintenance and
support and improvement, and for the
establishment, in connection with said
institution, OF such additional SCIENTIFIC
or literary departments as the public
necessities and the well-being OF the
people of Louisiana may require.
The Tulane University of Louisiana,
located in New Orleans, is hereby rec
ogniZed as created and to be developed
in accordance with the provisions of the
Legislative act, No. As, approved July s.
1884, and by approval of the electors,
made part of the Constitution OF the State
Sec. 2. Be it further resolved, ETC.,
That said proposed amendment be sub
nlitted to to the electors OF the State o1
Louisiana for their approval or rejec-
ton, as required by Article 321 Of the
| Constitution OF Louisiana and the gen
eraI election laws Of the State at the
Congressional election TO be held in this
State in November, 1904.
r. II. SNYDER,
| Speaker Of the House of Representatives
p. NJ. LAMBREMoNT,
President pro tempore OF the Senate
Approved June II, A. y. 1904.
MEUTON q RIsN(JyARD
Governor OF the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
JOHN I. MICHEL,
Secretary Of Stato.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1904-10-13

cIdl Assembly OF the state OF LOUISIANA.
two-thirds of all the members elected to
each house concurring, That Article 256
OF the Constitution of the State of Lou
isiana, be amended and re-enacted SO as
to read as follows:
Article 256. The Louisiana Stat e
Normal School, established and located
at Natchitoehes; the Industrial Institute
and College of Louisiana whose name is
hereby changed to the Louisiana Indus
trial Institute, established and located at
Ruston, and the Southern University,
now established in the city of New
Orleans, for the education of persons Of
color, are hereby recognized; and the
General Assembly is directed to make
such appropriations from time to time
as may be necessary for the mainten-
ance, support and Improvement OF these
institutions; provided that the appro-
priation for the maintenance and sup
port of the Southern University shall
not exceed $40, 200 per annum.
Sec. 2. Be it further resolved, etc.,
That said proposed amendment be sub
mitted to the electors of the State of
Louisiana for their approval or rejec-
ton, as required by Article 321 of the
Constitution of Louisiana and the gen
eral election laws of this State, at the
Congressional election to be held in this
State in November, 1904.
r. H. SNYDER,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
P. M. LAMBREMoNT,
President pro tempore of the Senate.
Approved June II, A. D. 1904.
NEWTON C. BLANCHARD.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JOHN T. Michel,
Secretary of State.