The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1889-08-15
THE REGISTRATION LAW.
synopsis of the Measure of Interest to Al
Voters.

Il
who has taken said oath al the time of hi
previous registration in Montana. shall bs
required to do so the second time, tO-wit.
do solemnly swear, or affirm, that l am 8
citizen of the United States or that have
declared my intention TO become a citizen
Of the United States; that am of the age
OF q years, and will have actually and moi
constructively been a bona hde resident in
Montana six months, and in the county
thirty days next preceding the day
of the next ensuing election, and that | am
not registered elsewhere in Montana for
this electoral year, 50 help me God tor un-
der the pains and penalties of perjury.
Whenever an oath is required by the pro-
visions OF this set, IN. elecGUr shall swear
according 10 the form Of his religious faith
or belief. and in such manner as may be
considered most obligatory on his con-
science. The registry books and lists shall
be open at any time for inspection by any
qualified elector.
Sec. Z. When any person shall appear
and demand to De registered whom the
registry agent shall not know 10 be en-
titled 20 registry under the qualifications
required by law, for the election then en-
suing, the registry agent shall question the
applicant generally under oath as TO his
qualifications IS an electOr, and, II satisfied.
shall enter his name In the registry, but II
the registry agent shall not be fully sat
isfied or if the applicant be challenged by
q qualified elector OF the county, stating
distinctly the grounds of challenge. the
registry agent shall require the applicant
TO answer truly, under oath or Affirmation,
the following questions, together with
such other questions as said registry agent
may consider necessary OF proper, testing
his qualifications as an electOr for the en-
suing election, tO-wit. First, are you a
citizen of the United states, or have you
declared your Intention to become such
Second, are you now or will you be 2l
years of age prior to the day of the next
ensuing election? Third, on the day of
the next ensuing elestiOD, will you have
actually AID not constructively resided in
Montana six months, and in this county
thirty days next preceding the day of said
election? Fourth, are you now a resi-
dent of the said election district
in which you propose TO be
registered Fitth--Are you registered for
this electoral year in any other election
district in the name you have now given,
or in any other name2 IL any of the fore
going questions shall be answered in the
negative, except the dfth. or that in the
Affirmative, the applicant shall not be reg
istered but il the applicant answer all the
foregoing questions in the affirmative, ex-
cept the filth, and that in the negative, the
applicant shall be registered. a resident
within the meaning OF this act shall be
to mean a person who has re-
sided or will have resided continuously
within Montana for six months, and in the
county thirty days, as prescribed by law,
next preceding the day OF the next ensuing
election. The electoral year shall COM
mence the first day Of January. and end on
the SIst day of Drcember of each year.
Whenever a person is registered under the
provisions Of this act, such Tegistra-
tlon shall hold good for two years;
provided, however, that such persons |
Of an electOr. as defined in this act; And !
provided further, that q change of residence I
IN precinct, county or district, SHALL require |
, new registration.
anW a.9Ns
person who has declared his Intention to
become a citizen, shall apply for Iegistra- |
ion, his certificate OF naturaIiZ alton or GER |
.ifcate OF intention to become a citizen, OF |
verified copy thereofs nlust be produced |
Ind stamped, or written in ink by the reg
stry agent with such registry agents /
name and the year and cOu aly where pre-
'ented, out if it shall satisfactorily appear
o the registry agent. by the oath or
Of the applicant and the oath /
n Affirmation OF one or more credible
itizens as to the S-sdibility of such appli-
ant when deemed Decesssry) that such
of naturalization, er certih-
ate of declaration of intention TO become
itiZen, OF q certified copy thereof, is lost
II destroyed, or beyond she reach OF the
pplicant for the time being, said registry
gent shall register the name OF said ap-
'licant unless he be by ,ew otherwise dis
ualiiied; provided. that In case OF failure
D produce the certificate OF naturalization, |
T certificate of declaration of intention to
ecOme a citizen. or certified copy thereof,
be registry agent shall PROFOUND 10 hin
be following questions, FIRST, IN what
ear did you come to the United states ?
econd, In what state or territory, county,
curt and year did you declare your inten-
on to become q eitiZenP Third. in Wnat
tate or territory, county, court and year
Tere you finally admitted TO citizenship?
ourth, where did you last see your certi-
cate of naturalization, or your certificate
Z declaration Of intention 70 become a
itizeD. OF certified copy thereof The
nswers 70 the above questions shall be
iken down in the form Of an affidavit
Thich shall be subscribed and sworn 20 by
he applicant and retained in possession by
le registry agent and by him handed
yer 20 his successor. provided, that no
erson shall be required to make the affi
avit twice before the same agent OF the
1ccessor of such agent having
lthis possession former affidavit.
Section = requires agents 10 post in con-
DicuOus place within seven days after the
eIiOd of registration has closed, complete
SITS of the names registered by them.
Section 10 MAKES il the duty OF the regis
y agent 70 prepare full lists of the voters
each precinct for the judges of election.
Sec. H. Any registered elector moving |
ON one election district 10 another, with
NJ nt2ns, prior to the day OF the ensu-
* election, may apply to the registry
gent before whom he has already been !
'gistered for that electoral year al any
me prior to the last day of the registration
voters. and have his name taken of the |
ficial register. and receive from the regis
y agent certificate, TO be called terri
rial or state registry certificate, under the
gnature and seal of the regis
Y agent, showing substantially that
Ie official register of election district No.
in the county of --. Mon
ma. and that his name has been erased az
Is own request, which certificate will en-
tie him 10 have his name registered with
the period of registration in the same |
amer as other names are registered in
ly other election district, either within
le same county or in any other county. |
II said election: Provided, IL shall salts
'ctorily appear 70 the registry agent re-
siving the certificate and TO whom appli-
itiOn is made for the second registration, |
lat the applicant will have resided such
myth of time within such county and
ectiOn district prior 10 the next ensuing /
ection- as Is or may be provided by law
entitle him TO vote. And in case any
I'D delivered 10 him a territorial OF stale
.gistrstion certificate pursuant 10 this !
.ctiOn and who has for good cause been
nable TO register the second time any
the closing of the registration
Ooks, may offer a vote at any precinct
Iithin the county where he resides and
as registered to vote, or in any precinct
the county, out not the precinct W0ere
g lives and was registered, the judges of
lection shall challenge such person per- ,
nptorily and put TO him under oath such
1estions. making him prove his identity IS
le person 20 whom such certificate Is
sued and such other questions as may 70
lem seem proper, in order to fully test
leh persons qualification; and If be be
isqualined for any cause, or fail or refuse
answer any question concerning his
1alihcations, or II be fail TO Identify him
If, he shall not be permitted 20 vote but
be be qualified be shall surrender his
.rtihcate snd the judges shall enter his
anne on the lists ana be shall be entitled
vote
Sections 2 and lS give the oath for regis
y agents and TX tneir compensation, the
tier not 20 exceed S5 per day.
Sec IA. No person shall be entitled TO
1te at any election mentioned in this act,
lcept as otherwise provided in this act
Mess his name shall on the day of election
1pesr in the ''check lists" or copies OF the
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