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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
JOINT RESOLUTION

Proposing an Amendment to the Constf-
tuition OF the State, Authorizing Cities
and Towns and Parishes to Levy,
ASSESS and Collect Special Taxes for
the Purpose of Constructing Public
Roads. Streets and Parks Under Car-
tain Conditions.
Section 1. 30 It resolved by the Gem
eral Assembly of the State Of Louisiana,
two-thirds Of all the members elected to
each House oonourring therein. That
there shall be submitted to the electors
Of the State for their approval or re-
jeotion at the next general election for
Repres entatives, in accordance with Ar
ticle 25e Of the Constitution, the following
additional article to the Constitution OF
the State: The General Assembly may
authorize and empower parishes and tn
corporated towns and cities OF this 6tats,
to contract debts and Issue evidences
thereof from time TO time, for the purpose
of constructing public parks, streets.
roads and bridges, and feY that
purpose may issue evidences OF
indebtedness to be used In con-
structing such public parks, streets.
roads and bridges. And for such pur-
pose may authorize and empower the
proper authorities. to levy and assese
special taxes upon the property subject
to taxation. In the parish or corporation.
ana 10 cOuect the bdIno ana 2Qpiy too
proceeds. provided. that such tar, 80
levied. assessed and collected, shall nat
exceed the rate Of ave mills on the dal-
lar, In any one year; provided further.
that no evidence Of indebtedness shall be
issued without full provision being mads
for the payment Of both the principal
and interest thereof. nor extend during q
longer period than fifteen years; provided
further that such tax shall never be levied,
assessed or collected until the proposition
for which said tax so collected 10 to be-
used. shall have been submitted to the
taxpayers of the parish or corporation
Tor approval or rejection at an election to
be held for that purpose, and approved
by q majority vote of the taxpayers. both
In number and value, voting at such
election.
g. W. BOLTON,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
H. n. LOTT.
President Pro Tempore Of the Senate.
A true copy;
It's. ADAMS, secretarytof State
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
No. 200.
Jo1Nr RESOLUTION

JOINT RESOLUTION
pronos,ne Amendments to Article 1s6
OF the Constitution OF the State OF
louisiana Relative to Suffrage.
Section 1. Be It resolved by the Gem
eral Assembly of the State OF LOUISIANA
two-thirds of all the members elected 70
each House concurring, that an amend
ment to Article one hundred ana eiehty-
flve of the Constitution OF the cts1s
Of Louisiana, be submitted to the electors
Of the State at the next election TOT rep
representatives. in 1886, to read As foilows;
Article fs5 Every male citizen of the
United States by birth or naturalization.
who is twenty-one years of age or up
wards, possessing the following quann-
cations shall be an electer to vote a. any
election by the people, except as hsrein
provided.
First He shall be an actual resident or
the State for one year next preceding the
election at which he offers TO vote
Second. He shall be an actual resident
of the parish In which he offers to vote
at least six months next preceding the
election.
Third. He shall be an actual resident
of the ward or precinct In which he oners
to vote at least thirty days next preceding
the election.
Fourth. He shall be regietereo voeeE'
Fifth. He shall be able to read tbs
Constitution Of the State In his mother
tongue or shall be q bona fde owner OF
property. real or personal located In the
State and assessed to him at cash veiu-
alton of not less than two hundred dollars
Sixth. The General Assembly at ts
regular session in 1885, shall have power
by vote Of two-thirds of all the menbesv
elected to each House. and approved ny
the Governor. to modify. change or amend
this article Of the Constitution. and seer
notifications, changes or amendments
when 50 adopted and approved shall be-
come a part Of the Constitution without
the publication and submission to the
popular vote as required In Article 2oe OF
the Constitution.
q. w. BOLTON,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives
H. r. LOTT,
President Pro Tsmpore Of the Senate.
A true copy:
T. 8. ADAMS, Secretary OF State.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
No. 1U.
JOINT RESOLUTION.

JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing amendments to Articles 2, Il,
ioe. III. 1le, IFS, l28 and LIT. and abro-
eating Articles 12s and 12s Of the Con-
etitution Of the State Of Louisiana
Section Be It resolved by the General
Assembly Of the State OF Louisiana, two
thirds Of all the members elected to each
House concurring, that Article seven
of the Constitution Of the State OF
Louisiana be SO amended a. to read as
follows:
Article z. In all criminal prosecutions
the accused shall enjoy the right to
speedy public trial, by an Impartial jury
of the parish wherein the of1ense snail
have been committed. except In cases OF
change Of venue; provided. that In cases
where the penalty h not necessarily I'M
prisonment at hard labor, or death, the
General Assembly shall provide for trial
thereof before q jury Of six In number
or by the court at any regular or special
term.
Sec. q. Be It further resolved. etc..
That Article eighty-one Of the Constitu-
ton of the State of Louisiana shall De 30
amended as to read as follows:
Article 81 The Supreme Court. except
IN cases hereinafter provided, shall nave
appellate Jurisdiction only, which Juris-
dictfon shall extend to all cases when
distributed. whatever may be the amount
therein claimed, shall exceed two thou
sand dollars. exclusive OF interest, TO
suits for divorce and separation from
bed and board, to suits for the nullity
of marriage, to suits involving the rights
of homesteads, to suits for interdiction,
and to all cases arising under the Con-
stitution, Treaties and Laws OF the Unit.
ed states, or under the Constitution OF
the State. and to all cases In which the
constitutionaIity or legality Of any tax
toll or impost whatever. or any me-
forfeiture or penalty imposed by mum
icipaI corporation shall be In contesta-
ton, or in which the legality OF costs,
fees, charges or allowances shall be IN
dispute, Whatsoever may be the amount
thereof; and in such cases the appear
on the law and the facts shall be direct
Nv from the court in which the case
originated to the Supreme Court; and to
criminal cases on questions of law alone
whenever the punishment Of death CT I'M
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

Mr.. Hector d. Lane, President of
the Cotton Growers Association,
has called meeting of the asso-
cation to convene in Memphis on
January "a, for the purpose Of adopt
ing measures OF restricting the acer-
age of cotton the coming season.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

The Supreme Court of the United
States has decided that all lands
bordering upon the Mississippi
river in Louisiana are subject to SER
vitude for building levees to protect
the country from overflow.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
For Sale or Rent.

My large two-story frame house on Levee
street can be purchased cheap, or will be
leased. IL Is suitable for store. hotel or
har-rooul. 1t has five rooms on upper floor.
Kitchen and dining room on lower floor. 1t
is fine business stand. My reason for
wanting 10 sell or rent, is that / am moving
10 ny plantation and expect to reside on it
In the future. For terms &C.. call on
JOHN MEG UIRE.
Lake Providence. La.
Dec. IA. Is05-lm.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

The Pops are on top of Secretary
of States Adams with both feet, be-
cause be gave the Democratic papers
the Constitutional amendments to
print and left the Populist papers
out in the cold with the bag to hold.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

The burning tc death Of Pat Mo-
ris and the negress in Jefferson par
ish, is the most foul murders ever
committed in our State.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

The Democratic State Central Corn
mittee is called to meet in New Or
leans at Hotel Royal on Monday,
January 9th, at IL M, for the pur-
pose of organization.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

The New Orleans Daily States
seems to be the only paper in the
city that is Acknowledgment ward
and using its powerful influence in
it's every issue for the success of the
Democratic ticket of our State.
One thing about the States-yon can
tell where she's at.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

The value of the cotton crop of
1894 is estimated at 1925, 900, 900,
and the statistics show that it cost
500, 900, 600 to pick it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

The Populists, Republicans and
sugar planters are still scheming, and
yet hope to bring about compro-
mise ticket.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
No. Goa.
JOINT RESOLUTION

Proposing an Amendment to the Consti-
tuition Of the State Authorizing Cities
and Towns to Aid Manufacturing
Companies.
Be It resolved by the General Assembly
Of the State OF Louisiana, two-thtrds of
all the members elected to each House
concurrinR therein: That there shall be
submitted to the electors Of the state
for their approval or rejection at the
next general election for Representatives
In accordance with Article 25s Of the Cen
stitution. the following additional article:
The General Assembly may authorize
and empower Cities and Towns Of this
State, to aid and assist by donation, or
otherwise, Manufacturing Companies To-
Gated within the corporate limits Of the
cities or towns; and for that purpose may
authorize and empower the proper au-
thoritiss Of such municipal corpora
tons to levy, assess and collect special
taxes; and apply the proceeds OF such tax
In aiding or assisting such manufactur-
ing companies. provided:
LIST. Such tex 90 levied, assessed and
collected In aid OF any one manufacturing
company shall not exceed the rate OF I'VE
mills on the dollar In any one year, nor
extend for q longer period than ten
years: provided further. that such tax
shall not be collected until the PROPOSE
ton for said tax shall have been sub
mitted to the taxpayers Of the municipal
corporation, for approval or rejection, at
an election to be held for that purpose
and approved by . majority vote Of the
taxpayers both In number and value
voting at such election" which, II an
proved. shall be part Of the Constitu-
ton.
q. w. BOLTON.
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
H. r. LOTT,
President Pro Tempore Of the Senate.
A true copy:
T. 8. ADAMS,
Secretay of State.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
No. 1856.
xoINr RESOLUTION

JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing Amendments to Articles IA,
225, 70 and 2s3 Of the Constitution of
the State Of Louisiana, Relative to
Public Education
Section ]. Be It resolved by the Gem
eral Assembly Of the State Of louisiana,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
FIRST CIRCUIT.

At Monroe first Mondays in May and
January--For trial of appeals from the
parishes of Ouachita, Richland, Frank
lin, Catahoula, Concordia, Tensas Madi-
son, East Carroll, West Carroll, More
house, Union and Jackson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

The home of the Duke and the
Duchess of Marlborough, Blenheim,
is the finest private estate in the
world.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

mum. payable monthly on his own war
q. w. BOLTON.
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
H r. LOTT.
President Pro Tempors OF the SenA'e'
A true COPY:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

The number of murderers and
suicides during the year 1895 is put
down at 10, 500.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
For Rent.

The blacksmith shop now occupied by
G. III. Wilmington. Will rent cheap.
Apply to.
JOHN MCGUIRE.
Provide nee, La, %. 1858
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

In testimony whereof have he-eunto
afixed my signature and attached the.
seal Of the State Of louisiana, at the
city of Baton Rouge. this ga day Of
December. 1885. 4. s. ADAMS,
Secretary o. State
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

For Justices Peace Third Ward,
Chas. r. Egelly and G. M. Franklin.
For Constable Third Ward,
w. III. Hunter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
For Sale.

For Sale.
Five hundred bales choice Bermuda
grass hay, at $40 per ton. Red Jersey
Berkshire Pigs ard southdown Sheep or
the purest strains.
GEO =. OWEN, Agt.
Buck Meadow Plantation.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

Chamberlain's Eye and Skin Ointment
Is unequalled for Eczema, letter, Salt
Rheum, Scald Head, Sore Nipples, Chapped
Hands Itching Piles, Burns, Frost Bites,
Chronic Sore Eyes and Granulated Eye Lids.
For sale by druggists at % cents per box
70 HORSE OWNERS.
For putting horse in fine healthy con-
fition try DR.. Cady's Condition Powders.
They tone up the system, aid digestion, curs
loss of appetite, relieve constipation, co-rce.
kidney disorders and destroy worms, giyine
lew life to an old or over-worle.d horse. y
ren.s per package. ror sale BY druggists
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
District Ticket.

For Senator, 25th Senatorial District,
w. M. Murphy.
For Judge, 18th Judicial District,
F. F. Montgomery,
For District Attorney 9TH Judicial
District,
w. S. Holmes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
Parish Ticket.

For Representative,
C. S. WHY.
For Sheriff,
j. w. Dunn.
For Clerk 7th District Court,
J. d. Tompkins.
For Coroner,
w. E. Long.
For Police Jury,
let Ward Robt Nicholson
9nd 4. H. III. Graham.
srd Phil Mcclure,
4th p. ID. Quays.
9th =. C. A. Voelker.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18

Job work neatly executed at this
office.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
THE BAaAEH-DEk0cRA1.
csgt:aA7l: 7lIzs7I

DsNt:sA!l. TICKET
For Governor,
MURPHY j. FOSTER,
or ST. Mary.
For Lieutenani-G overnor,
ROBT. II. SNYDER,
OF Tensas.
For Attorney General.
MILTON j. CUNNINGHAM,
OF Natchitoches.
For Secretary of State,
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Of Orleans.
For Auditor.
w. w. HEARD,
OF Union.
For Treasurer,
A. v. FOURNET,
OF 81. Martin.
For Superintendent of Public Educa-
tion,
j.. V. CALHOUN,
Of Orleans.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-01-18
No. 1873.
JOINT RESOLUTION

JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing Amendments to Articles IS,
IS. 81. 80. SO. 101. 102. 1o3. los, and leg
Of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana. Relative to Courts Of APP
neal
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28
THE BOARD OF TRADE.

Phoenix is to have another lunch counter with bar in connection. It will be called "The Board of Trade and is located on North Center street, directly in the rear of Goldman & Co.'S store and opposite The Republican of flee. The building has been put in thorough repair both inside and out by the proprietors, Messrs. John Bag giore & Co.,, who have spared no pains to make the interior especially invit- ing. The floor is covered by linoleum the walls and ceiling being papered, and wood work repainted, while the fixtures are up-to-date and handsome. The culinary department will be who'll ly in charge of one of the proprietors, Prosper Bordone, whose reputation as a chef and successful caterer is well and favorably known throughout the southwest. The best of food properly cooked and served will be furnished at popular prices. The bar will be we'll stocked with nothing but the very best of liquors and ice cold beer on tap will be one of the features not to be overlooked by the thirsty. Private rooms for ladies have been provided and every effort will be used to con- duct a strictly first-class and orderly house. The Board of Trade will open for business Saturday night, June 27, when big free lunch will be served, to which every one is invited.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28
He Wants Others to Know.

DEAR EDITOR: Kindly allow me space to tell your readers that one who suffered from both sem inal weakness and Syphilis will inform any one who may desire to know of the means by which he was cured ofthese two loathsome diseases and fullyrestoredto vigorous manhood. He has nothing whatever to sell and would not make one cent of the unfortunate, having for years paid all his hard earnings to doctors and for patent medicines only turn. He will only be too happy to inform suffer- CTS of plan by which they can be certainly and permanently cured. Write, describing case and enclosing stamp, to Lock Box IoI, Villa Park Postofhce, Colorado
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28
SUMMER EXCURSIONS.

For copy of illustrated excursion folder issued by the Vandalia-Pennsyl- vania. address A. B. Ritchie, Box 427. Fl Paso, Tex.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28

Remember that the Santa Fe Cali fornia excursion train has a Pullman sleeper, Phoenix to Los Angeles and San Diego, without change. Berth reservation for next excursion, June 25, can now be made. Call early and avoid the rush. Ticket office A West Washington street.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28

Quite a number of Phoenix people are contemplating spending the sum- mer in Prescott. For all those who de sire and wish information, same will be gladly furnished on application at Santa Fe office, No. A West Washing ion street
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28
EXCURSIONS TO PRESCOTT.

Since the inauguration of the new and unexcelled passenger train service on the S. F., P. &s P. railway, you can go to Prescott on Saturdays, leaving here at S:3O D. m and return on Mon day at 6:3O a. m. or 4:10 p. m., mount ain time. The fare is only $S:2O for the round trip, on excursion days, which will be every Saturday during the summer. Here is an opportunity for Phoenix business men to send their families to Prescott where they will escape the heat in the valley, then visit them every Sunday.
 Prescott climate during the summer IS delightful, the nights being always cool enough to enable one to secure re- freshing sleep. Many people rent tents and camp out among the pines, which makes the expense of living very small. Desirable camping grounds can be found within a radius of one mile from Prescott. For fur ther information write or call on E.. W. Gillett, acting general agent, Phoe- nix, Ariz.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28

National Educational association at Buffalo, N. Y, July g. For the above the Maricopa & Phoenix & Salt River Valley Railroad company will put in a rate of $S6.25 for the round trip. Tickets on sale June 26 and 27, final limit for return September 4. For full particulars inquire at ticket office, 20 and g North Center street.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28
FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been used for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gums, allays all pain, cures wind collie and is the best remedy for diarrhoea. Twenty five cents a bottle.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28
MEXICAN CENTRAL RAILWAY

will sell from Ell Paso to Mexico City and return April IA to 1T, P to "A, June ito il, 26 to IS, tickets at rate Of s25, good thirty days from date, stop over privileges, side rides ito all the principal points at equally low rates. For full particulars address the under signed J. F. Donohoe. Fl Paso. Texas.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28

Kansas City and return, sS0; St. Louis and return, s92; Memphis and re- turn, $92; New Orleans and return, $92; Chicago and return, s1OO. Good for six months. Maricopa & Phoenix & Salt River Valley Railroad company.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28
CHEAP EXCURSIONS TO THE EAST

For those desiring to go east this
 summer for the parpose of escaping the warm weather which prevails in and around the vicinity of Phoenix, the S. F., P. & P. railway is pleased to inform the public that they will com mencing June 1, place on sale round trip tickets to the following points at the very low rate named: Kansas City, St. Joseph, Atchison and Leaven- worth, sSO; St. Louis, $92; Chicago, $1O0. Very low rates will also be made to all other points in the east. Tickets will be limited to six months from
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28
EXCURSIONS TO THE GRAND lf CANYON.

On June IS and every alternate Thursday to and including September 10, 1896, the $. F., P. & P. railway will place on sale round trip. tickets from Phoenix to Flagstaff at one fare for the round trip. The limit will be for thirty days, enabling parties to take advantage of long trips to the Grand canyon of the Colorado river. First class stage accommodations, includ- ing meals and guides, can be secured at Flagstaff. This will afford an oppor- tunity to people of Arizona to visit one of the grandest wonders of the world. It is claimed that people from other states and territories take more interest in this trip than our own resi- dents. Arizona people should know more of their own territory. Here is their chance and at less expense thar ever before. For particulars call or or write E. W. Gillett, general agent Phoenix.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28
SAVE ASSESSMENT WORK ON
 MINES.

The new law requires annual work on every location or relocation. This is saved by obtaining United States patent. Five hundred dollars worth of work or improvements on one mine, or scattered over a group of adjoining mines, is sufficient to insure United States patent to any number of mines so grouped, or for single mine Further information cheerfully given by letter or personally. Terms of sur yey reasonable. Apply to
 LEWIS WOLFLEY,
 Civil and Mining Engineer and U. $. Deputy Mineral Surveyor. Phoenix. Arizona,
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28
THE EMERRY-GO-ROUND,

Now located in the rear of the Monihon build- ing, Cor. Adams St. and First Ave Innocent amusement for the children. Best ot order. Come every body.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28
SANTA FEE CALIFORNIA EXCUR-
 SIONS,

Excursions for San Diego, Los An geles and intermediate points, will leave over the Santa Fe, Prescott & Phoenix railway on the following dates: June Il, June 25, July g, July 23, August 6, August 20 and September 8. Round trip tickets will be sold to these points on these dates at the low rate of $25.95, continuous passage Phoenix to Barstow, stopover privi- leges allowed at any and all points be- tween Barstow and San Diego, includ- ing Los Angeles. Pullman cars will run straight through from Phoenix. to San Diego so that passengers may make this trip without change Of cars. Avoid the heat and dust of the desert by going over the Santa Fe route. trains will leave the Santa Fe depot, foot of First avenue, at S:t5 Phoenix time, on the above dates, arrive Los Angeles p. m. the following day. Fur ther information will be gladly fur nished by calling on or addressing the undersigned at Santa Fe office, No. A West Washington street. B. W. Gill lett, acting general agent; L. H. Landis, ticket clerk.
Arizona republican., 1896-06-28

date of sale. For further information write or call on E. W. Gillett, acting general agent, Phoenix, Ariz.