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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08
REsoLUTION

No. 2Oo JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the State authorizing Cities
and Towns to aid Manufacturing Com
panies-
Re II resolved by the General Assembly
of the State of Louisiana, two-thirds of
all the members elected to each House
concurring 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 ac-s
cordance with article 256 of the Consti-
tuition. the following additional article:
The General Assembly may authorixe
and empower Cities or Towns Of this
State. to aid and assist by donation, OK
otherwise, Manufacturing Companies, Io-
Gated within the corporate limits OF the
cities or towns; and for that purpose may
authorize and empower the proper au-
thorities of such municipal corporations
to levy. assess and collect special taxes;
and apply the proceeds of such tax in
aiding or assisting such manufacturing
companies; provided,
LIST. Such tax so levied, assessed and
collected in aid of any one manufacturing
company shall not exceed the rate of hve
mills on the dollar in any one year, mol
extend for a longer period than ten years;
provided further, that such tax shall not
be collected until the proposition for said
tax, shall have been submitted to the.
taxpayers of the municipal corporation,
for approval or rejection, at an election
to be held for that purpose and approved
by a majority vote of the taxpayers both
in number and value voting at such cleo
ton, which, if approved, shall be part
| of the Constitution.
q. w. BOLTON.
| Speaker of the House of Representatives
III. X. LOTT,
President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
| A True Copy:
L. s. Adams, Secretary of State.
| In testimony whereof I have hereuntd
| affixed my signature and attached the
seal of the State of Louisiana, at the city
Of Baton Rouge, this 23d day Of Decem'
T. s. ADAMS,
(Seal.) Secretary ct State.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

peals having territorial jurisdiction under
the foregoing amendments.
G.. w. BOLTON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
H. X. LOTT,
President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
A true copy:
Il. s. ADAMS, Secretary of State.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08

all cases. Pensions granted TO widows
shall cease Upon their remarriage.
G.. w. BOLTON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
II. r. LOTT,
President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
A true copy:
T. S. Adams. Secretary of State.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08
.. 200. JOINT RESOLUTION

No. 200. JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing amendment to Article 1S5 of
the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana relative to suffrage.
Section /. Be it resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana,
two-thirds of all members of each House
concurring, that an amendment to Article
One Hundred and Eighty-ive QS5) of the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana,
be submitted to the electors of the State
at the next election for Representatives
in 1896, to read as follows:
Article 1S5. Every male citizen of the
United States, by birth or naturalization,
who is twenty-one years old, or upwards,
possessing the following qualifications,
shall be an elector to vote at any election
by the people, except as herein provided.
First. He shall be an actual resident
of the State 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 cleo
ton.
Third. He shall be an actual resident
of the ward or precinct in which he offers
to vote at least thirty days next preced-
ing the election.
Fourth. He shall be registered voter.
Fifth. He shall be able to read the
Constitution of the State in his mother
tongue or shall be Bona fde owner of
property, real or personal, located in the
State and assessed to Tim at cash val
uation Of not less than two hundred dol
lars.
Sixth. The General Assembly at its
regular session in 1896 shall have power,
by vote of two-Inirds of all the mem
bers elected to each House, and approved
BY the Governor, to modify, change or
amend this article Of the Constitution,
and such notifications, changes or
amendments when SO adopted and ap-
proved shall become a part of the Con-
stitution without the publication and
submission to the popular vote required
in Article 256 of the Constitution.
G.. w. BOLTON,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
II. r. LOTT,
President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
I. s. ADAMS, Secretary of State.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-02-08
}. 1913. JOINT RESOLUTION

No. 1913. JOINT RESOLUTION
of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana, relative to the trial of re-
cused cases in district courts, and in
terchange of judges.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana,
two-thirds of all the members elected to
each House concurring, That Article one
hundred and twelve of the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana be so amended
as to read as follows:
Article 112. The General Assembly
shall provide by law for the interchange
of district judges and for the trial of re-
cused cases in the district courts, by the
selection of licensed attorneys at law, by
an interchange of judges or otherwise
When any district judge is prevented by
any disability, or any other cause, what
ever. from holding any stated or appoint
ed term of his court, and that fact is
made to appear by the certificate of the
clerk, under the seal of the court, to the
Supreme Court, or any Associate Justice
thereof, if in the judgment of the court,
or any Associate Justice. the public in
tCACStS SO AC4uIACS, AC S1dIl OSSiS qua &c duQ
appoint any district judge Of any other
district to hold said court and to dis
charge all the judicial duties of the judge
SO disabled during said disability. Such
appointment shall be filed in the clerk 8
office and entered on the minutes of said
district court and a certified copy thereof.
under the seal Of the court, shall be trans
mitted by the clerk of the district court
to the district judge SO designated and
appointed.
G. w. BOLTON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
III. r.. LOTT,
President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
A true copy:
T. S. ADAMS, Secretary of State.
No. 1919. JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing amendments to Article 81 OF
the Constitution of the State of Louisi-
ana:
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana
two-thirds of all members elected to each
House concurring, That the following
amendments to the Constitution of the
State of Louisiana, be submitted to the
electors of the State. at the next election
for Representatives in. 1896.
Article 67. The Governor shah receive
salary of Five Thousand dollars pei
annum, payable monthly on his own war
rant.
G. w. BOLTON,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
H. r. LOTT,
President Pro Tempore of the Senate
A true copy:
T. S. ADAMS, Secretary of State.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
ELIZABETH.

There will be patriotic service this afternoon In
the historic First Presby terian Church IN honor OF
Independence Day The Society OF Sons OF the Rev
olution and Boudlnot Chapter, Daughters OF the
American Revolution. have been invited 70 take
part and seats will be reserved for them. Members
OF the Society Of the Cincinnati are also invited The
Rev Dr. Kempshall will deliver an address, and
Wenham Smith. the church organist VIII play as
a postiude Dudley Backs setting OF the Star
spanglei Banner"
Miss H. Bertha Shaw married on Wednesday
in New Brunswick to Professor Hobart webster.
teacher OF the commercial course In the Battn High
school. Elizabeth, and supervisor Of penmanship
in the Elizabeth public schools. The ceremony was
performed by the Rev. W f. r. Cosens.
The Father Henry Association OF the Sacred Heart
church celebrated Independence Day by carnival
~ athletic sports and hOrseracing on the New
Jersey Jockey Club grounds. picnic was also held
in oonr ecton with the other amusefneMs
The Jolly Social Club had their first annual ex-
curson on Monday night TO Maurer's Grove on the
steamer Pauline
Mr. and Mrs George Anderson. Of Fifth-st. cele.
brated on Tuesday night the tenth anniversary or
their wedding.
The Marshall Street Presbyterian Church Sunday
school will give an excursion next Friday to Bay
Gin Park, Princess Bay.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
HOBOKEN.

The Hoboken Pioneers elected the following officers
IN Tuesday evening: President G. Schwenck:
,,,ce-nresident II. F. Setenreich; financial sec
rotary c. Holm: recording secretary. F. s.
Berms; corresponding secretary. G. H. Tampa;
treasurer. William Paul; marshal, E. Miller; band
master F. c. Martin: trustee for eighteen months,
" Korbach; trustees for six months. ". Weyz-
bach and F., Davis
The William Drecktrade Outing Club enjoyed
one OF its most successful excursions at Washing
ton Grove, Moonacnie
The parishioners OF ct. Joseph.s Church held their
annual excursion Tuesday Two big barges ana
a tug carried the large party OF merrymakers TO
Boynton Beach.
The Sunday school OF the German Evangelical
Church enjoyed a pleasant outing on Tuesday
The marriage OF Miss Mamie Sullivan TO David
uerlihy was celebrated in the Church OF Our Lady
Of Grace on Tuesday evening. Father Brown Of
heated Miss Julia Sullivan. sister OF the bride
was bride maid and Michael Herlihy was best man
A reception the home OF the brides parents, No
2ia Madlson-st. followed the ceremony Among
those present at the reception were; Mt and Mrs
WiIIiam Crawford. Mr. and Mrs. John Powers Miss
Jennie Crawford Miss Mary Sullivan, Miss Julia
SuIliyan F. Sullivan, =. Sullivan. James Crossen
Vis. Kate Crossen, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kerr
Miss Maria Kerr, Miss Annie Kerr. Mr.. and Mrs
Waurice Uerlihy J. Herlihy, Miss Kate Herlihy,
Frank Cole. Mr. and Mrs. John Failon and Mr. and
Mrs Arbuckle.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
SpOPTS AT HACRENSACK.

Hackensack. July 4 CSpeciaD.-Ihe MS, "a'' ,s.s
games OF the Oritani Field Ciup were "e'N '''
morning with the following results; wit.
x vards-c. Foley. seconds. won; v '. "eN''
second :, go cor won: Y. ".
Wells second >,.,.,or. Of f. 9 IN,
won Wood. second. , ., IN won:
Running high jump-scammei' IT, H. "0'''
Williams, second q. 4, won: A. F.
iS,'vards-dash.-Foley. liz Sec won; Ahoers0"'
second. 70 o uon. Widwall,
s-cond WA =. ., II in won;
'" s.e C.ntain W O. Clark; Judges, WlHaIn
Mo-sev Adiutant Hoey. F. w. Beatty; cierN' !"
W Johnson.
Tho r.u,v organized Bergen County Gun Ciuo
had an interesting shoot this morning, with soou
attendance and many prizes. The cnle' eo"'.''
was for series OF merchandise prizes tnir,y ca.
,,r1s tho winners being in order named Noe Noe r.
M,ney' Thomas Bell. Captain Mohg Ro,,a lei
GIGitbs Johnson Post. Fleischnan, bah'a. e.,
lei. Van Thun Jackson. private match OK III t y
birds each between Bell and Gr,niths' was WI" ~
Griffiths, IL 10 90.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
NEW-BRUNSWICK.

The members of Trinity Council No. 3. Daughters
of Liberty. enjoyed a trolley party 10 South River
on the cars OF the Brunswick Traction Company
"Wednesday evening.
The directors of the New Brunswick Boat Club
this week decided that Mondays. Wednesdays and
Fridays throughout the summer should be ladies'
days at the club
The First Methodist Sunday school held It's annual
excursion 10 Boynton Beach Tuesday. About 40
members enjoyed the days outing.
The members Of the Golf Club OF this city had
handicap tournament for a members cup on the
Livingston-ave links yesterday.
Friends OF Edward H. Rodel the secretary and
manager Of the Brunswick Traction Company on
Tuesday evening assembled at his home In kirkpat-
rick-st and assisted in celebrating his th.rteth
birthday. He was presented with solid silver
water pitcher and goblet.
The Brunswick Lodge OF Elks on Wednes-
day evening gave a successful entertainment at
Washington Park, South River. In the afternoon
and evening there vaudeville and promenade
concerts, and in the evening novel creation en-
titled Cremation OF Care
Simon Holland now a resident Of Evergreen.
Santa Clara County Cal. IL visiting relatives In mis-
city for the hrst time in thrty-seven years lie Will
soon leave for an extended trip through Europe.
lawn sociable given Thursday evening on
the lawn OF Dr. John Woodbridge, in Hamilton-st.
under the auspices Of the Ladies Auxiliary OF Com
pany ID.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
THE CASE WAS DISMISSED.
JERSEY JUSTICE AS ADMINISTERED BY JUDGE
WHITE. IN PASsAIC.

Jersey JUSTICE AS ADMINISTERED BY JUDGE
WHITE. IN PAssAIC
passa,c July 4 (speciaD-Justice White holds his
court in a small hat store IN Passaic-st. The Justice
s called the Supreme Justice" about town, and he
has a reputation as a fighter. Woe is TO the pris-
oner the witness the lawyer who does not treat
him with Gl-tnsuished consideration and observe
with due respect the formaties Of his court IL
takes hearted lawyer TO tell the Justice TO his
face that he Will appeal from one OF his decisions
Such declaration is equivalent TO chfllenge ana
reflection on his legal knowledge that VIII not Dc
tolerated for moment. The Huns ana Foies Vi
Dundee look upon The Judge as man OF mighty
learning with muscle and backbone II was only a
few weeks ago that the Justice had case wnicn
brought him prominently before the people. his oiu
friends the Huns. were the tigants One thought
less witness made a remark which TO this day ne
regrets having uttered. The remark was simple
enough in itself 1t to the effect that perhaps
the Justice might possibly be mistaken. AHe 'ha'
was a stranger IN town
What's that?" fairly screamed HIS Honor "et
out of that chair and leave the courtroom
The stranger refused TO move and innocentiy re-
marked tina, he had been subpoenaed, and intended
TO remain as the courtroom was public.
THE courts adjourned; now you get, You're IN
my house now and sezing the surprised wl,nsss 81
g the s sn s III uqss led h sNf 0
never to be on that SIDE OF me s;yest again
William Wailghost had sued Joseph kutsch ,nn1
both Dundee saloon men. for debt A. o. MI.eF
represented WalghOst and william h:on apped.ssa
eor Kuisslhn1an The two lawyers are not ON the
best OF terms and both young sprouts or the
ieral tree With witness on the stand one LAWYER
wFtid ask question only 10 hear from his oppo-
nent u objec This went 50 far ;hat wnS iin os
AMI said That will do" the other lawyer from
force OF habit. jumped 10 his feet. shouting 1
The Justice listened uneasy in his chair Incre
had been no reflections cast but ne was eet,..s
make his closing remarks. the Justice jumped 10
his feet and, bringing his fist down on iHe 'Aoie'
shouted: 80, -. ,.,a ,,,
You fellows get out OF here IN not siard any
There as no ground for action anyway. III get
you fellows 81 pair of boxing gloves or c;nn. Set
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unable to discover what had caused the torture.
There was no wound apparent on the surface OF
her hand. and 1t was not until some time after
ward that her daughter. in looking the garment
over found the upper third Of needle. Mrs
Mix at once OWNED the cause Of the pain. and
she sent for DR. Ryerson, who did everything
possible 20 alleviate the pain and extract the
cause His efforts failed, however. and the
womans wound grew worse. until finally lock-
law threatened to set in
resident Of this city who acquainted
with the facts went to Mr.. Meadowcroft and
suggested that he try to locate the needle Mt
Meadowcroft agreed to do so. and the next
morning Mrs Mix who by this time almost
insane with pain, went TO Harrison prepared for
the operation. The hand had swollen to more
than double it's natural size. and the fingers had
contracted to such an extent that the sufferer
was utterly unable to straighten them out This.
together with the fact that Mrs. Mix was herselr
unable to tell the exact spot where the needle
had entered. combined 10 make the experiment
more than usually difficult
Science was equal to the emergency however,
and Mr.. Meadowcroft. after several attempts TO
make a Photograph by the usual process, was
compelled to devise a scheme Of his own to get
the desired result. flexible Photographic MIN
was shaped to the palm Of the hand ana was
tied into position with thread. The hand was
then laid palm down, and resting on cup 10
keep the pressure the film uniform. on
table and the current passing through Croohes
tube was turned on. The exposure was or thirty
seconds duration. and when the plate was de-
veloped the needle was clearly defined on the
Aim Mr. Meadowcroft lost no time In making d
print from the negative. and the next day ne
took II TO her. With the photograph IN her
hand. Mrs Mix went 10 Dr. Ryerson, VINO AT
once made an incision and extracted the trou1ie
some needle He found that II was imbeddeu IN
the flesh with the point almost touching the
bone and singularly. it lay In exactly an opp
Site position from that which Mrs MIX suppoSeu
that il did .. or,,,er+
AS result OF Mr.. Meadowcrofts experiment
and Dr. Ryersons operation, Mrs MIX IS nov as as
veil az ever and is attending TO her WORK as
49,, prohahlv the State Of New-Jersey does
not contain an individual who has more nad I'M
nlic,t ,aith In the efficacy Of Professor hontgen
mysterious rays than this humble washer "o''''''
Of TaylortOwn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
NORTH HUDSON.

The children of the public school OF West 'oooken
held a picnic on Thursday at Scnuetzen Park ST.
Mary's Fife and Drum Corps furnished the music.
A picnic was held on Tuesday at Rock Cellar Park
by the children OF ST. Johns German Evanselical
Lutheran Church OF West New-York.
A campfire will be given on July H. by Ellsworth
Post, $ o. w. of Union Hill.
St Michael's Lyceum. West Ho5oH,1, EN- Iy,d
trolley-party to Fort Lee on Wednesday evening"
The third annual festival OF the Plattdeutscher
V.rein OF Hudson County. opened at Schuetzen
Park Union Hi. yesterday. and Will continue TO-
day.
The children OF Grove Church and Grove Church
Chapel. Union Hill. held their annual independence
Ilty festival Yesterday. in the grove behind the
church The children paradcd to the picnic grounds
nd made a fine showing
Protection Hook and Ladder Company, OF West
II Drescher foreman George Geolze. assistant fore
man: Edward kimhall recording secretary; .: H.
Kleene financial secretary: L. Miner sergeont-at-
arms. b. Guendng, trustee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
SCIENCE WON THE DAY.
AN INTERESTING EXPERIMENT WITH
THE ROENTGEN RAYS.

WHEN DOCTORS FAILED. THE NEW DISCOVERY
srCCEEDED-A NEEDLE EXTRACTED FROM
A woMANs HAND UNDER DIFFICULTIES.
Taylortown. July (SpeciaD.-One of the most
Interesting experiments with the R6ntgen rays
ever performed in this country took place here
recently when W. H. Meadowcroft. the secretary
NJ the lamp department OF the Edison Electric
Company of Harrison. enabled DR.. Ryerson. Of
Boonton. to extract a broken needle from the
hand Of Mrs. Mix. a worthy woman of this place.
Mrs Mix is a washerwoman. and is. of course
dependent entirely on her hands for her living
About two weeks ago. while she was washing a
garment she felt a sharp oain in her right hand
and although she made a close search, she was
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
ARLINGTON AND KEARNY.

Much comment has been made for several day.
pest the failure OF the township authorities
70 provide formal exercises in celebrat ton Of the
Nations birthday. In East Newark elaborate OK
ercises were held. and the comparison made by ne
average Kearnyite is not hattering 70 the oficals
Mr.. and Mrs Frank Nodne. OF Midland-ave.. A..
lington. celebrated the sixth anniversary OF theiS
wedding on Thursday night, and were given . ~.
Prise by the Kings Daughters OF tho Arlingtoo
Methodist Church. OF which Mrs. Nodine 10 q prom1e
nent member
The Daughters OF Rebecca gave their nnai resp.
tion last Thursday night in Fraternity Hall -
Midand-ave.. Arlington. and the affair was one -
the most successful OF the year. Miss Emma
Marion, the president OF the organization, was Sho
leader OF the cotillon. Nearly 10 guests peuo.
ent many OF whom were from out Of town.
The Rev John Keller. rector OF Trinity Missluu
Church. Arlington. has accompanied Bishop Starhnv
and Mrs. Starkey 10 the Catsklls where he Win
spend his vacation. In his absence the Rev W. -
Capel will occupy the Trinity Mission pulpit
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
BAYONEE.

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel F. Ramagc. Of Lord ava,
ar. the guests Of the Rev. and Mrs Frank II. Chs1.
wick. OF Otisville. y. Y.
In Masonic Hall next Thursday evening the mem.
bers OF Court Bayonne No. SOS. Independent Order
Of Foresters. will hold reunion reception.
Mrs. L. E. Fish, Of this city, is camping at Ocean
Grove
Mr. James Fitzpatrick Of West Sxteenth-st., =
recuperating In Ontario. Can.
Miss l. A. Wilton. president Of the EpwortA
League Of the First Methodist Episcopal Church
sailed for Europe Yesterday on the City OF Rome.
A colonial dance given at the clubhouse g
the Newark Bay Boat Club last evening.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-07-05
THESE BE CUNNING RAIo.
THEY DISCOVER HOW TO OVERCOME 'hAf
SCHEME FOR THEIR DESTRUCTION

THEY DISCOVER HOW TO OVERCOME a chAfli
SCHEME FOR THEIR DESTRUCTION.
From The Jersey CITY Journal.
The employees Of the Jersey City Printing Con-
many have for a long time been troubled py rdts
Tae rodents are OF unusual size ana are sAtienle
bod They are b1ldest after dark ana mink ho'"
ing OF running over the feet OF nae en'pi0yes ,h
Several cats were placed In the builGins WIN
the hope that they would exterm.ns'e me tas' h Du
the latter made Il so warm for the cats thu' 'e'
were driven away. .. ~.
Various schemes have been worked 70 en,rap INC
rodents but with little success. Finally Engineer
August Krone hit upon scheme tnaf lot uli,S
babe fair 10 be just the thing. lie secured an ON
zinc oil tank about three feet In height ana ~,
ened on the edge two-foot piece OF board. "e,,
he arranged the board that II would SWINE w
and down with one end inside the tank. lie pace
a piece OF bologna sausage. fastened with a Iup
Der band on the end OF the board whiea pIo)ecteu
over the ,rlsde Of the tank and MALT filed me Nef
sci with water. A few pieces OF cheese were piaCcu
along the other end the board 10 the ra Us on
The trap set where rats are thickest, IN inc
basement and in few minutes rat climbed Upon
the end OF the board which protruded OUTSIDE me
tank and rested upon a support The rodent ate
the cheese and then went for the bologna As II
reached the bait. the other end tipped up ana inc
rat. with a squeak. fell into the water and was
drowned.
"Oh. that's the trick" said the engineer and his
assistants said August had a great head.
Within ten minutes six more rats walked the
plank. and then there was remarkable display Vi
rat cuteness. -
Two rodents climbed ne Pile Of paper. and while
one stood on the safe nd Of the board the other
o<s1ully made Is wa to the tempting ooaoSns