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The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-03-18
General Mcbride of U. S. A.,

Writes: 81 have no hesitation in rec
~ommending Peruna to all persons who
are afflicted with catarrhal troubles
J.. D. Mcbride, 450 Pennsylvania Ave,
N. w, Washington, d. c.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-03-18

in stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co., La
Crosse, Wis, and receive their great cata-
log and lots of farm see. samples. TX. IL
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-03-18

"a mans enemies seldom kick him
when he's down." remarked the moralizer.
That's right" rejoined the demoralizer.
"They stand aside and give his friends Q
chance. "-Philadelphia Inquirer.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-03-18
neutrality-suspicious. Confederate
Army,

Writes: 81 can testify to the merits Of
Peruna, both as a tonic and a catarrh
remedy. Peruna enjoys the greatest
reputation as a catarrh remedy of any
medicine yet devised james Long
street. Gainesville. Ga,
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-03-18

Writes: Il can cheerfully recommend
your valuable remedy Peruna as a very
excellent tonic, and also good for coughs,
colds, catarrh, and general debility
w. H. Sebring, 1913 w. 4th St, Jackson
vile, Fla.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-03-18

Sold throughout the world. Cuticura Resolvent, 5oa-
Tin form OF Chocolate Coated Pills, Csc. per vial of eo),
ointment, soc. Soap, 25c. Depots; London, q Charter
house So. Paris, 5 Rue de Ia PsiI; Boston, Isl Columbus
Ave. Potter Drug & Chem Corp, Sole Props
n Send for I" Al About the Skin and Scalp."
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-03-18
General TaIIey of Pa, Vol. U. S. A.,

Writes: "Your Peruna has been used
by me and my friends as a relief for ca
tarrhal troubles with the most beneficial
results. am so convinced of the efficacy
of Peruna that l do not hesitate to give
it my recommendation."-Wm. Cooper
Talley, 713 D ST., n. E., Washington,
D. G.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-03-18
General RiaeIoM Cured.

Gen. j. G. Bigelow, Isl c ST., N. W.,
Washington, D. c., writes:
"Peruna has made me we'll and it has
given Inc more than ordinary strength
and spirit for work"
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-03-18
Gen. Wright of the Confederate Army,

ON"s WTISE~ "O '""VJ
Writes: 81 take pleasure in recon-
mending Peruna. 1t is a remarkable
medicine and should be used by persons
who are in need Of a good tonic and
by sufferers from catarrh Marcus
Wright, 1924 Corcoran ST., Washington,
D. G.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-03-18
Gen. HawIey of Washington, D. C.,

Writes: 81 have used Peruna and find
it very beneficial for kidney trouble and
especially good for coughs, colds and
catarrhal troubles."-A. F. Hawley.
The Bolivar bulletin. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1946, 1904-03-18

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THESE YIELDS
PER ACRE?
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-12

sided in this State for not less than
fifteen years prior to her appii-
cation for such pension; provided
further. that pensions whether to
veterans or to widows. shall be
allowed only from the date Of applica-
ton under this article, and the total
appropriations for all pensions shall
not be less than seventy-fve thousand
($75. 00o) dollars nor more than one hun
dred and fifty ($150. 00o) dollars In any
one year: provided. that nothing In this
article shall be construed 90 a to pro-
hibit the General Assembly from pro-
viding artificial limbs to disabled Con-
federate soldiers or sailors.
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved.
That this proposed amendment be sub
mitted to the qualified voters Of the
State Of Louisiana for adoption or re-
lection at the Congressional election to
be held on the first Tuesday next fol-
lowing the first Monday in November.
1904.
That the official ballots to be used ut
said election shall have printed thereon
the words: For the Proposed Amend
ment to Article 3o3 Of the Constitution
Of he State Of Louisiana, relative to
Pensions for Confederate Veterans."
and the words: Against the Proposed
Amendment to Article 303 Of the Con-
stitution Of the State Of Luisiana, relA-
tive to Pensions for Confederate Vet
erans." and each slector shall indicate
a. provided in the general election laws
Of the State. whether he votes for q
against the Amendment.
r. H. SNYDER,
Speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tives.
p. NJ. LANBREMONT,
President pro tenn. Of the Senate.
Approved July 4. A. D. 1904.
NEWTON c. BLANCHARD,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL.
Seci etary Of State.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-12

ACT NO. 1:s.
BY Mr.. Marks. House Bill No. 81.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to Article 249
Of the Constitution Of the State Of
Louisiana relative to the office Of
State Superintendent Of Public Edu-
cation.
Section I. Be 1t resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly Of the State Of Louis
lana. two-thirds Of all the members
elected to each House concurring, That
Article two hundred and forty-nine
(24s) Of the Constitution Of the State Of
louisiana, b 80 amended q to read ~
follows:
Article two hundred and forty-nine
(24o): There shall be elected by the
qualified electors Of the State. a Super
intendent Of Public Education. who
shall hold his office for the term Of four
years. and until his successor IL quail
fled. His duties shall be prescribed by
law. and he shall receive IN annual
salary Of Three thousand Dollars. 4ha
aggregate annual expense Of his office.
including his salary. shall not exceed
the sum Of four thousand dollars.
Section 2. Be It further resolved. ETC..
That this proposed amendment shall be
submitted to the qualified voters Of the
State for adoption or rejection at the
Presidential and Congressional election
to be held in November 1904. and that II
adopted, the same shall take effect on
the LIST cay Of January 1905.
Section :. Be 1t further resolved. etc.,
That on the oficial ballots to be used
at said election there shall be placed
the words: Fer the proposed amend
ment to Article 24s Of the Constitution
Of the State Of Louisiana and the
words Against the proposed AMEND
ments to Article 2ls Of the Constitution
Of the State OF Louisiana" and each
elector shall indicate. a. provided In the
general election laws Of the State,
which Of the propositions 'for'' or
against" he votes for.
r. H. SNYDER,
Speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tives.
p. N. LAMBREMONT,
President pro tenn. Of the Senate.
Approved July 6. A. d. 1904.
NEWTON c. BLANCHARD.
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
"A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secr1tary Of State.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-12
ACT NO. 112,


By Nj. Madden.
Senate Resolution No. ~.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to Article 303
Of the Constitution Of the State Of
Louisiana, relative to pensions for
Confederate Veterans.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly Of the State of Louis
lana, two-thrids Of all members
elected to each House concurring. That
Article three hundred and three Of the
Constitution Of the State Of Louisiana,
~ amended BY Act Nc. seventy-three
Of the General Assembly Of 1900. be 30
amended a. to read - follows:
Article 3o&. A pension not to exceed
eight dollars Os) per month shall be
allowed TO each Confederate soldier or
sailor veteran. who possesses al Of the
following qualifications:
L He shall have served honorably
from the date Of his enlistment until
the close Of the late Civil War, or until
he was discharged or paroled. in some
military organization regularly mus
tered into the army or navy Of the Con-
federats States. and shall have remain
ed true to the Confederate States until
the surrender.
Z He shall be in INDECENT circum-
stances, ana unable to earn . liveli-
hood By his own labor o skill
. ( HI shall not be salaried or other
wise provided for by the State Of Lou
isiana, o. BY any other State Govern
ment. In case he enlisted in any or
g~anixAtion mustered into said service
~ . Louis1ana organisation. or In case
at the date Of his enlistment ho -
sided In the State Of Louisiana, he
shall have resided In this State TOR 1t
least nve years PRIOR to his applica-
tion Tor . pension. In ease he resided
elsewhere than In this State, ana en-
listed = On organi4ation not mustered
In 3rom Louisiana, or In the Navy c1
the Confederate States. he shan have
resided In this State for at least Afteou
years prior 70 his application for such
pension. A like pension shan b.
granted 70 TIE widow who shan not
have married again. In INDECENT cir
cumstances, Of such soldier o. sailor
whose marriage to her was contracted
prior % January LIT 1871. provided. that
if her Deceased husband served In IN
organisation mustered In frem Louisia-
MAJOR u he resided In Louisiana e the
date Of his enlistment and has - re-
sided tor ~ year prior thereto. than
In order that such widow shall b en-
titled 70 the pension ~ herein provided.
she shan have resided In this STATE Tor
1t least 0vo pears prior 70 her appIica-
ton therefoe: and Il her deceased hus-
hand enlisted elsewhere than In Louis.
lana, ana served In an organization not
@ustagod IN from Louisiana, such
Wt1eW uAall, n order 20 ent1tjs her "a
Denstoa - AareIn provided. have ~
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-12
ACT NO. q.

ACT NO. q.
BY Mr.. Lambremont.
Senate Bill Nc. g.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to. the Con-
%stitution Of the State Of Louisiana,
amending Article 4s Of the Constitu-
ton. 80 " to authorize the General
Assembly to issue and direct the dis
position Of one million dollars Of
State bonds in aid Of the States sys-
tenn OF pubic education.
Section !. Be 1t resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly Of the State Of Louis
lana, two-thirds Of all the members
elected to each House concurring. That
an amendment to the Constitution Of
the State Of Louisiana be submitted to
the qualified electors Of the State for
their approval or rejection at the Con-
g~ressional election to be held on the
first Tuesday next following the first
Monday in November, 1904. amending
Article 46 Of the Constitution 20 a. to
read A. follows:
Article e. The General Assembly
shall have no power to contract, or to
authorize the contracting of, any debt
or liability. on behalf Of the State: or
to issue bonds or other evidence Of in
debtedness thereof. except for the pur-
pose Of repelling invasion, or for the
suppressing Of insurrection: provided.
that for the purpose Of acquiring scho, u
sites. and the purchase or erection Of
school houses and buildings and their
equipment. In aid Of the States system
Of public education. the General Assem-
bly,. elected in April, 1904. IL given au-
thority to issue and direct the DISPOSE
ton Of one million dollars Of bonds Of
the State. running for a period not ex-
ceeding twenty-five years from the date
Of their issue, bearing q rate Of interest
not exceeding three PR cent. per an
mum, payable semi-annually, which
bonds shall be exempt from all taxa
ton, and In order to render this ex-
emption the more effectual. the par val
ne Of any such bonds shall be deducted
for all purposes Of taxation from the
value Of the capital or
shares OF any bank or other financial
OF corporation holding said
bonds for q period Of over six months
prior to the first day Of January, In the
year for which the tax assessment q
made.
Section 2. Be It further resolved.
That the official ballots to be used at
said election shall have printed thereon
the words: For the proposed amend
ment to Article q Of the Constitution.
relative to bonds In aid Of the States
Of public education" and the
Against the proposed amend
to Article 4s Of the Constitution,
relative to bonds In aid Of the States
OF public education" and each
shall indicate. a. provided In
the general election laws Of the State,
he votes for or against the
proposed amendment.
r II. SNYDER,
Speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tlvaA
J. 7. SANDERa.
Governor and President Of
the Senate.
Approved June q. 1904.
NEWTON c. BLANCHARD,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana. !
true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL.
Secretary Of State.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-12
ACT NO. 10.
BY Mr.. Barrett. Senate Bill No. Ia

AT NJ. Ia
BY Nj. Barrett. Senate Bill No. IN
AN ACT.
Joint resolution proposing amendments
to Article %. %. 100. 1os and ~. and
proposing the repeal Of Article los Of
the Constitution Of the State Of Lou
isiana relative to the judiciary De-
partment.
Section I. Be It received BY the Gem
eral Assembly Of the State Of Louis
lana, two-thirds Of all the members
Article sS Of the Constitution Of the
State Of Louisiana be amended 70 ~
to read ~ follows:
Article 81. The Courts Of Appeal. ex-
cspt ~ otherwise provided In this Con-
stitutlon. shall have appellate jurisdic-
ton only. which jurisdiction shall sx-
tend TO al cases. civil ana probate.
when the matter In dispute Or the fund
to b distributed shall exceed ono Hun
drod Dollars. exclusive Of interest, ana
ahall not exceed Two thousand Dollars,
exclusive Of interest, and such appeal
shall be upon the law ana the facts.
Section & Be It further resolved. ETC..
that Article - Of the Constitution Of
the state of Louisiana b. % amended
- TO- read - follows:
Article q. The Courts Of Appeal shah
consist Of three Judges each. They
Qhall be citisens Of the United States
and qualified electors Of this stats.
ticed law IN this State for six years and
49, 49, -
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-12
0topesed Amendments to
the Constitution =,
D - voeoa Ibe a1 n Gloel3oD g
~ Held
TUESDAY, MovHilDER 9. NJ.
ACT NO. Il

ACT NO. Il.
- Mr.. Pearce House Bill No. "a.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
4roDosing IN amendment to Article
as Of the Constitution Of the State
e Louisiana relative to the removal
a the limitation ON appropriations
eer the maintenance and support Of
IL Louisiana State University n
Agricultural and Mechanical College.
Section 1. Be It resolved by the Gen.
Qeal Assembly Of the State Of Louisiana,
tvo.thirds OF all the members elected
. each house concurring. that Article
~ Of the Constitution Of the State OF
Louisiana be amended 20 - to read -
6ellows:
Article 2g6. The Louisiana State Unit
Versity and Agricultural and Aechani.
cal College founded upon the land
grants Of the United States to endow
Q seminary Of learning and . college
o. the benefit Of agriculture and me
~anic arts now established and located
d the City Of Baton Rouge. u hereby
recognized: ana all 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 b United
0tates to the State Of Louisiana for the
~ Of . seminary Of learning or OF .
esllsge for the benefit Of agriculture or
~ mechanic arts. shall be appropra-
atod exclusively to the maintenance
end support Of said Louisiana State
University and Agricultural and Me-
0hanical College: and the General As
0ombly shall make such additional ap-
peopriations - may be necessary for
~ maintenance and support and Inn
peovement ana for the establishment,
q connection with said institution. Of
oueh additional scientific or literary de-
paxtments - the public necessities and
- wsll-being Of the people Of Louis
1aaa may require.
The Tulane University Of Louisiana.
1ocated In New Orleans. = hereby rec |
0gnised - created ana to be'developed
q accordance with the: provisions Of the
legislative act, Nc. -, approved July |
Z lesl, and BY approval q the electors.
made part Of the Constitution Of the
0eatA.
ssc. Z. Bs Il further resolved. eta,
That said proposed amendment be sub
to the electors Of the State Of
for their approval d rejec-
tn, - required BY Article III Of the
Constitution q Louisiana and the gen.
oral election laws Of the State At the
Congregational election to b held In this
0tato In November, 1904.
r. n. SNYDER,
Speaker o9 the House Of Representa-.
r. II. LAlGHRENONT,
President pro tenn. Of the Senate.
Approved June 18th, A. D., 1904.
NEWTON G. BLANCHARD,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana.
4 true copy:
JOHN Z. MICHEL.
Secretary Of StatA
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-12
ACT NO. IL
BY Nr. Pearce. House Bill No. -.
JOINT RESOLUTION.

By Mr. Pearce. House Bill No. -.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to Article 2ss
OF the Constitution Of the State OF
louisiana, relative to the removal Of
the limitation on appropriations for
the Louisiana Industrial Institute.
located at Ruston, for maintenance
and SUPPORT.
Sectien 1. Be It resolved BY the Cen
eral Assembly OF the State Of Louis
lana, two-thirds Of all the members
elected to each House ~concurring, That
Article 256 Of the Constitution OF the
State OF Louisiana, be amended, and re-
enacted 30 a. to read as follows:
Article 2s6. The Louisiana State Nor
NAL School. established and located at
Natchitoches: the Industrial Institute
and College Of Louisiana whose name
IL hereby changed to the Louisiana In
dustrial Institute. established and To-
Gated at Ruston, and the Southern Uni
versity, now established in the city Of
New orleans. for the education Of per-
sons Of color, are hereby recognized:
and the General Assembly II directed
to make such appropriations from time
to time ~ may be necessary Tor the
maintenance. support and improvement
OF these institutions: provided that b
appropriation for the maintenance and
Of the Southern University
shall not exceed ten thousand dollars
per annum.
Section 2. Be It further resolved. ETC..
That said proposed amendment be sub
to the electors Of the State OF
for their approval or rejec-
ton, a. required by Article s21 Of the
Of Louisiana and the gen.
eral election laws Of this State. at the
election to be held In
this State in November. 1904.
R II. SNYDER,
Speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tives.
F. N. LAMBREMONT.
President pro tenn. Of the Senate.
Approved June 18th. A. D.. 1904.
NEWTON c. BLANCHARD.
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL.
Secretary Of State.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1904-10-12
ACT NO. l
~ III. H~enriques. House Bin No. III
JOINT RESOLUTION.

- N. Henriques. House Bin No. III.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing IN amendment to the Con.
oe1tution q the state Of Louisiana,
ureviding Cor the exemption from
laxation Tor . period Of tsn.(lo) years
lssm ths data ef it, completion. q
- sailrsaAs. - parts It railroads con-
sezueted suhssqusntiy - Juanary I.
NJ
Ueetben I. H Il resolved BY the Gen.
eBag Assembly e IL STATE Of Louis
lnna. twe-thirds Of IN the members
a1ssted 10 saeh House c-encuzring there
- thai tho following amendment 70
- ConDtttufjou q the State ok Louis
oAna - submitted to the electors -
~ STATE e ~ next election for Rep
s1Donfat1vss n Congress- 70 b holden
- ~ flsst Tuesday after the flrst
1ceaAay h November. ~, to-wit:
0noso SIAN - exempt from TAXATION
psF1oa q TN ysass from the date
q - eomDletlon, any railroad y part
q sallrood that shan have been con-
ootuetod and completed Subsequently
- January !. IN, and prior to
3anuAay L 1eoa. This exemption shall
one1n6e and apply 70 III the rights
- way. roadbed. eidingA. rails and
1eAef supeEstructrres upon such rights
Nay. roadbed Or o1dings; and
n m depoteb otation-houses. buildings.
oUoc13onD ana STRUCTURES appurtenant
Ho0nch eot1roaAa and the operation OF
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
VIRGIN q FAUNCE's COTTON LETTER

NEW YORK, July 1s.-The market for
cotton futures opened steady in tone with
first prices at a decline of 2 to 4 points
Sentiment generally rather bearishy
inccined following the excellent weather
conditions and the advices from abroad re-
garding the probability of complications be-
tween England. Germany and Russia. How
ever. on the lower levels there was a fair
degree of support in the shape of shorts
The demand, however was soon filled and
the market turned rather quiet. The late
positions were rather narrow. The weekly
Government report was considered a stand
off. Some part of 1t read quite bullsh,
but others offset this. The report had but
little effect on the market under the cir
cumstances 1t was quite important that
drouth, which was noted in Texas has been
relieved by showers all over the State. On
the whole the crop situation was still con-
sidered to be very promising. The late mar
ket was narrow and little nervous, but
generally in professional circles sentiment
was rather bearish. The Southern interests
were inclined to sell the market on the
better levels
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
III. q II. BEERS COTTON LETTER

;TBy Private Wire to Caldwell Ward & Co }
4 NEW ORLEANS. July 19-The market
was deprived of Liverpoors influence to-
day the English market observing a holt
day in honor of the Kings visit. The week
~ bureau report on conditions Of crop was
published at IL o'clock and while 1t was
somewhat better than expected. denoting
the maintenance of recent officially an
nounced high condition average, of the crop
in all States. especially in Georgia. some
little stress was laid Texas reporting
growth OF plant checked by dry weather
rains commencing to he needed in all sec
lions OF the State, particularly in the north
western portion. where a drouth is develop
1ng. In connection with progress of crops
during the past week in the Lone Star
State, the plant is said TO be well cultivated
and to be fruiting nicely. and while dry
weather is said to have checked advance
ment of the crop. 1t has also checked the
yavages Of the weevils. As an introduction,
the summary of the bureau says that cot
The Montgomery advertiser., 1904-07-20
CHICAGO GRAIN AND PROVISIONS.

>'AAShoo ohAAS AMI InotISloNS.
CHICAGO July IA return to favorable
weather throughout the greater part of the
country caused heavy liquidation of wheat
today and September closed Ike lower
a trifle easier l.
Cooler weather in the Northwest and
clear skies in the Southwest brought out a
flood of realizing sales in wheat today and
september opened down MONO at ssh %
ssh. and further declined to SIN. Early
In the day some apprehension felt
among traders over the new complications
in the war situation. but the improved
weather more than offset this influence
Later the market recovered much of the
early loss. Strength in corn was a support
Ing factor Within the last half hour how
ever. the market again became weak on
heavy liquidation and the close was near the
low point. September closed at s7%as7%
July sold between 95tt and s7A and closed
at the bottom. Clearances equaled 1875, 900
bushels. Worlds visible supplies decreased
b.790.000 bushels. Primary receipts were
8s3,soO. against 75s.700 year ago Min
neapolis. Duluth and Chicago reported 27S
cars. against 230 last week and 3ss a year
ago.
There was comparatively strong corn
market. although the break in wheat had
some effect at times. The volume of trad
ing was fairly large and little more out
SIDE interest than usual was manifested
The Illinois and Government crop reports
were moderately bearish. but private ad-
vices were otherwise. Damage reports from
southwestern Missouri. In conjunction with
decreasing receipts and a stronger cash
market were the main STRENGTHENING infIu
ences. The market closed strong and near
the top. September opened A@Ac lower
at as * 94s. sold between ASK and 4s&
and closed at 4sh. Receipts. 3s7 cars, 90
contract.
On active support from bull leaders. oats
held steady in the face of weakness of
wheat: Crop news was builish and the
cash demand showed considerable Improves
ment. The market closed near the high
point September opened unchanged to NC
higher at San 932b. ranged between 32h
and 33b and closed at 33@33h. Receipts.
155 cars.
Some strength was displayed in provisions
early on the strong hog market. but enough
liquidation developed to cause slight losses
owing to the uncertainty attending the
strike situation. trading quiet Sep
TENDER pork closed shade lower at ~ 30:
lard was down 25c at g2Ik and ribs a
shade lower at 7.57h al. so
Estimated receipts tomorrow: Wheat,
cars; corn, Ill: oats, SO: hfgs. 1000 head.