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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-05
arANDINa OF TEAMS.
MOTORMAN KILLED.

Mr.. Archie Fornshill, a motormau OF
a southbound electric train OF the Wash
inpton, Alexandra aud Mount Vernon
Railway, was the victim Of q fatal acct
dent shortly before three o'clock this at
ternoon. No one, 1t seems, witnessed
the accident, but the circumstance,
indicate that Mr.. Fornshill fell
from the cab just as the train passed on
the bridge over Little Hunting creek,
and striking the timbers was doubtless
killed, after which his body fell Into the
creek.
The train kept on and the first In
timation of the accident was the fact
that the train did not stop at Mount
Vernon station, when Conductor Husler
went forward aud found the motorman
missing. he brought the car to
standstlll. 1t was later discovered that
the unfortunate man had fallen into the
creek and Was dead.
Mr.. Fornshill IL well-known young
Alezendrian. He leaves q widow and
two children.
Justice Wright will hold an inquest
tornorroW at Hunters.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-05
PYTHIANs INSTALL OFFIoERs.

Ats regular convention of Oriental
Lodge, No. 6, Knights of Pythiss, held
In their hall ou north Pitt street last
night, the following officers for the en-
suing term, we're Installed by Deputy
Grand Ohsucellor Ernest r. Boyer:
A. J. Butcher, o. O.; %. r. Herbert,
V. O.; II. Friedlauder, P; &. n. Ro'
land, NJ. of W.; Ernes. r. Boyer, K. Of
II. and s.; W. A. Conway, NJ. of E.;
Geo. W. Bonlz, NJ. OF E.; J. Nj. Well
M. at A.; NJ. r Norris, !. g.; W. Il.
Mount, o. G.; NJ. & Norris, Il. Freid'
lander snd o. NJ. Hancock, trustees.
Ernest B. Boyer was chosen to repre-.
sent Oriental Lodge in the state body,
which convsnes at Bristol. the third
Tuesday in May. MesSrS. Boyer, Fried
lauder, Norris, Conway and Butcher,
the committee on public meeting 81
Young Peoples building next Tuesday
night, reported all arrangements sbou
completed and issued Invitations to th'
members OF the order for their friends.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-05

Gould anything look nester on a neat
foot than the footwear to be found at the
shoe store OF John A. Marshall & Bro.
Glance st the window display,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-05
This lineup and score was as follows

liams (2), Toomsy (2). Entwisle. Goals from
fouls-Kirkpatrick (S), Toomey. Referee
Mr.. Cline. Umpire-Mr. Biggs. ScoreT-Ar.
L. Uhler. Time of hslves-20 minutes.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-05

NOTICE. Having qualified a. executor
~ Of the will and estate Of WILLIAM r.
W0OLLS, ST., deceased, all persons having
claims against TIE said estate ara hereby mott.
6sd to present tae same, duly verified to me
for settlement. and ell psrsons indebted to
said estste are hereby notified to make
promt payment Of suoh Indebtedness to me-
william wooLLs, Executor.
iau4 lot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-05
Weather Probabilities.

For this section snow or rain tonight ana
qbnrsday. rising temperature: minimum
t.mperature ton ght about 2S'; increasing
eastgrly winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-05

A rare bargain and one that Is last
Ing eau be obtained at the shoe store Of
john A. Marshall Il Bros, 422 King
street. Look at the window display.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-05

You can make the holiday season
more appreciated II You present some
dear friend With pair oil the handsome
shoes shown in Marshalps windows.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1910-01-05
PERSONAL.


Mr.. George E. Markell, who fell and
broke his left leg last week, is rapidly I'm.
proving and expects soon to be out
agsip.
Mr.. barrie White, the insurance agent
sitter sn illness OF about two weeks, Is al
sgaIn.
Mr.. Carroll Pierce, vice president oil
the Oitizsns' Natiopsl Bank, OF thIs
city, who was last week elected .cond
vice president Of the American M .tIonsl
Bank, of Washington, has decide moi
to accept the latter position, but will re.
main qith the Oltizens' Ban'k. This
will be gratifying to bis many friends 10
this city.
DR.. J. W. Burke, now OF New York,
Who has been visiting his pc rents, Mr..
aud Mrs. Julian T. Burke, left here to.
day and will sail tomorrow for Vienns,
where be will spend the next six
months. Ou his return he will be as.
ISOLATED with DR.. Wilmer, uf Washing
ton.
Governor Swanson has appointed Mr..
George L. Appich, Of this city, mo-
tsry public.
Mr.. John w. Mason and Mrs. Hattie
E. Limerick we're married yesterday Of.
terDoou b, Rsv. W. E. Langford, Of the
Second Baptist Church.
Mr. Marshall Doble is confined to bis
home on south Fairfax street by sickness
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT.
Changes 10 the form Of government
| for VirgipIs cities will be discussed at q
conference to be held q! the Jefferson
Hotel in Richmond on Thursday and
Friday OF this week. Representatives
will be present from the city govern
meuts and the commercial organizations
OF Richmond, Roanoke. Alexandris,
Norfolk, Charlottesville, Stauntop, Lynch
burg, Petersburg aud ether Vir-
ginis cities. John w. Orsddock, of
Lynchburg, will call the conference to
order at 10 o. 10. tomorrow. W. Seed,
city clerk OF Norfolk, will act as tenn
porsry secretary pending q permanent
organization. The delegates appointed
by the City Council Of Alexandria as
named at the meeting on December IL
consist of the mayor, the presidents Of
the two boards, Alderman Ballinger and
Councilman Smith. The president OF
the Common Council has appointed
Councilman o. B. Marshall as bis
proxy. The Alexsndrisns will leave for
Richmond tomorrow morning.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-08
ACT NO. IA.
House Bill No. 81.
JOINT RESOLUTION

JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution
OF the State of Louisiana to levy
and authorize the collection of one-fourth
of one mill on the assessed value of all
the property in the State of Louisiana, for
and maintain public roads of the State.
Section L.. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana two
House concurring, That an amendment to the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana, adopt
ed in the year 1898, be- submitted to the
prevail rejection as required by Article 82l
of the Constitution. at the Congressional cleo
ton to be held on the first Tuesday next
following the first Monday in November. 1910
A special tax Of one fourth of one mill on
the dollar hs sr state
State of Louisiana is hereby assessed and
levied, to be collected in the same manner
and upon the same terms and conditions that
other State taxes are assessed and collected
FOR the purpose of creating q Road Fund
with which to construct and keep in repair
out the State with the necessary culverts,
bridges and drains and all other appurte-
nanees incident and accessory thereto. !.
the present six.Iniii tax authorized to b.
levied by this Constitution.
This Article amending, the Constitution
shall be self -executing without the necessity
of an enabling act of the Legislature, and
shall have effect from the date of its adop-
Sion.
Section 2. Be it further resolved. ETC..
That the official ballot to be used at said
election shall have printed thereon the words:
''For the proposed amendment to the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana ere
ating Road Fund by levying one-fourth of
one mill tax and the words: against the
proposed amendment to the Constitution of
the State of Louisiana creating a Road Fund
by levying one. fourth Of one mill tax
And each elector shall indicate. as pro-
y1ded in the General Election laws Of the
State, whether. he votes for against the
proposed amendment.
III. G. DUPRE,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
P. NJ LAMBREMONT.
Lleutepant Governor and President OF III.
Senate.
Approved: June is, 1910.
J. Y. SANDERS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
A true copy: y,
JOHN T. MICHEL
Secretary Of State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-08

indebtedness Of the State due January I.
1914; provided that said bonds shall not %
sold or exchanged for less than par.
The State Board of Liquidation is given
fall power and authority to carry out the
provisions of this amendment.
There shall be levied annual tax sum.
eient for the full payment of the interest OF
said debt during the life of the bonds herein
authorized, and the full faith and credit OF
the State is hereby pledged to the. payment
Section 2. Be it further resolved, ETC.,
That the official ballot shall have printed
thereon:
For the proposed amendment to Article
As Of the Constitution of the State OF Louis
lana, relative to the State bonded indebted
ness
And the words:
Against the proposed amendment to Ar.
tlcle as of the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana, relative to the State bonded in
debtedness''
And each elector shall here indicate, as
provided in the general election law of this
State, whether he votes for or against the
proposed amendment
II. G. DUPRE,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
P. NJ LAMBREMONT.
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved: July z, 1910.
Governor of the State Of Louisiana.
true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary of State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-08
ACT NO. 1873.
JOINT RESOLUTION

JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana, giving the power
to the Board of Commissioners Of the Port
of New Orleans to erect and operate public
warehouses.
Section /. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds Of all members elected to each House
concurrng that the Board Of Commissioners
of the Port of New Orleans is hereby author
ICED to erect and operate warehouses and
other structures necessary to the commerce
of the Port of New Orleans. and to that end
erty necessary for said purposes, and to pay
for the same by issuing mortgage or mort.
cages, bond or bonds against the real estate
or mortgages, bond or bonds are to be paid
out of the net receipts after the. payment OF
operating expenses, that the said Board OF
Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans
are empowered to fix charges for storage
on all goods or merchandise: =.
The said Board Of Commissioners Of the
receipts, negotiable or otherwise, for the
property or merchandise in its charge or
possession: provided. however. that they shall
value of the buildings and land upon which
the warehouse warehouses are erected,
for any transaction arising from the stor-
Section 2. Be it further resolved, etc,
That ut the Congressional election to be held
in this State the first Tuesday following
the first Monday in November, 1910. the
foregoing amendment to the Constitution of
this State shall be submitted to the electors
of the State; that on the official ballots to
words, "For the Board of Commissioners
Warehouse Amendment and the words,
against the Board of Commissioners Ware:
house Amendment and every elector shall
indicate his vote on the proposed amendment
as provided by the general election laws OF
this State.
H. G. DUPRE.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
P NJ LAMBREMONT,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved July S, 1910.
J. Y. SANDERS,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JOHN r. MICHEL.
Secretary of State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-08

years prior to his said retirement; provided
further that any Justice affected by this para
graph shall serve until his successor shall
be elected and qualified.
The Legislature shall provide by preper
appropriation for the salaries of retired
justices in the same manner as it provides
for other judicial expenses.
Section 2. Be it further resolved, That
the above amendment be submitted to the
electorate of this State for approval or re-
lection at the general election for congress-
men to be held in November, 1910, and that
the Secretary of State be directed to insert
upon the ballot to be used in said election.
w N IT,. .iFIVE
and in the proper column, the following
For the proposed amendment to Article SO
of the Constitution relative to the Justices
of the Supreme Court and the words
Against the proposed amendment to Ar
ticle SO of the Constitution relative to JUS
tices of the Supreme Court and each cleo
tor shall indicate his vote On the proposed
amendment as provided by the general cleo
ton laws of this State.
P. NJ LAMBREMoNT,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
H. G. DUPRE,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Approved: July z, 1910.
j. Y. SANDERS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary of State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-08

Article 1s. Representation in the House
Of Representatives shall be equal and uni
form, and shall be based upon population;
New Orleans shall have at least one repre-
sentative. AT its first regular session after
each United States census of 1910, and at
States census thereafter, the General Assem-
bly, shall and it is hereby directed to re-
apportion the representation among the sew
eral parishes and representative districts on
q basis of the total population shown by
such census. representative number shall
be fixed, and each parish and representative
as such representative number is contained
in the total number of the inhabitants OF
such parish, or representative district as
census, and one additional representative
for every fraction exceeding one-half the
representative number. The number Of rep
bred and twenty (120) nor less than ninety
eight (9s), provided that when, a new par
ish or parishes is or are created, as author
lied by this Constitution. and the maximum
number of representatives have been prevl-
ously apportioned to other parishes, then
that such new parish or parishes shall De
assigned a representative each in addition to
the maximum one hundred and twenty fixed
herein. and to that extent the maximum
shall be increased until the next app o ton
eral Assembly, at which time the maximum
of one hundred and twenty shall be restored.
if there Is taa
ton of the territory is taken for the pur-
pose of creating new parish. one OF such
representatives may be apporti0ned to the
new parish in the same act which creates
the parish. That any act passed by the Gen.
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana at
its session in 1910. creating new parish
or parishes and assigning representative
to each, is hereby ratified and confirmed.
Section 2. Be it further resolved. etc;
that the official ballot to be used at said
election shall have printed thereon the
words: For the proposed amendment to Ar.
tcle 10 of the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana. authorizing the increasing of the
number of representatives under certain con.
dition: Against the proposed amendment
to Article 8 of the Constitution OF the state
of Louisiana authorizing the increasing of
the number of representatives, under certain
conditions and each elector shall indicate
as provided in tie general election laws. OF
the State whether he votes for against
the proposed amendment.
Fl. g. DUPRE.
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
P. NJ IAMBREMONT,
Lieutenant Governor and President OF the
Senate.
Approved June 90, 1910.
!. Y. SANDERS.
Governor OF the State Of Louisiana.
trua ronv:
l. JOHN T. MICHEL
Secretary of State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-08
ACT NO. 1919.
House Bill No. 301.
JOINT RESOLUTION

JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing amendment to the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana, for the purpose
of raising sufficient revenue for the carry
ing out of Article 303 of the Constitution
by imposing one-ffth of mill upon this
total State assessment for the use of the
Confederate veterans under the provis-
ions of Article 300 of the Constitution of
the. State of Louisiana. and provided that
said one-hfth of mill shall be taken from
purposes under the rate of taxation Of the
State.
Be it resolved by the General Assembly
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 ap-
proval or rejection, provided by Article
321 of the Constitution of the State Of Lou
isiana, at the Congressional election to be
held on the first Tuesday next following the
first Monday in November, 1910, providing
for the levying of one-ffth of mill of the
State tax for the purpose of supplementing
the appropriation already for the pensioning
under the provisions of Article 800 of the
Constitution. and providing that one-ifth of
a mill shall not be construed as increasing
the total rate of State taxation over six
mills for all purposes, and provided that
upon the adoption of this amendment same
shall at once become selfoperative and the
said purposes: and provided, further, that
the tax collectors shall receive no commits
sions for collecting said one-fifth of q mill
H. G. DUPRE.
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives.
P. NJ. LAMBREMONT,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Approved: July & 1 e s.xnrns
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
a Join 5e9f coy T. MICHEL,
Secretary of State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-08
ACT NO. 1856.
House Bill No. 1872.

House Bill No. 1872.
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing amendment to the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana, creating and
establishing the Office of Assistant Attor-
ney General of Louisiana; providing for
the appointment of Assistant Attorneys
General; prescribing their qualifications.
powers and duties, and fixing their sals.
ries.
Section /. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds Of the members elected to each House
concurring therein, That the following amend
ment to the Constitution of the State of
State, in accordance with the requirements
Of the Constitution and the laws of this
State, at the next election for Representa-
ber Dc 6e sss
shall be appointed by the Attorney General,
and be removable at his will.
They shall have the same qualifications
as the Attorney General.
They shall take charge of and attend to
all such legal matters as the State may. be
prosecute and defend all suits wherein the
State may be party or may have an inter
est. when thereto assigned by the Attorney
General, and shall generally do, perform and
discharge all such other duties as may be
assigned to them by the Attorney General +;
and they shall represent him and act for
absent from the State, or be temporarily dis:
abled from any cause, from acting himself
in any matter; and they shall discharge
such other duties as may be imposed, and
exercise, such other powers as may be con
ferred by law the Attorney General
They shall receive the following salaries,
payable monthly on their own warrants to,
wit: One of them shall receive and be paid
the sum of Four Thousand Dollars $4,000
and the other shall receive the sum of Three
Thousand Five Hundred Dollars {$3.500l.
Section 2. Be it further resolved, That
if adopted at said election in November.
1910: this amendment shall 60, into effect
and be operative on and after the first day
" Section s. Be it further resolved, That
this proposed amendment shall be submit,
ted to the electors of this State, for their
approval or rejection, as required by the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana and
the general election laws of the State, at
the election for Representative in Congress
to be held on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November, 1910.
Section A. Be it further resolved, That.
on the official ballots to be used at said
election. there shall be placed the words,
For the proposed amendment to the Con
stitution of the State of Louisiana creating
ney General" etc. and Against the pro
posed amendment to the Constitution Of the
State Of Louisiana creating and establishing
the Office Of Assistant Attorney General, y
vided in the general election Lawn Of the
State which of the propositions, For OF
Against he votes for.
+. G: DuPRE,
P. NJ. LAMBREMONT,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved: July S. 1910.
J. Y. SANDERS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
A J 55Hf coy: MICHEL.
Secretary Of State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1910-10-08
ACT NO. 1877.
AO1 NO. wi.
Sc Bill No. 326.
JNJNT pEC0T

House Bill No. 500.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article Two
Hundred and Eighty-One f2sD of the
Constitution OF the State of Louisiana, rel
alive to the issuance of bonds for work of
public improvements by municipal corpo-
rations, parishes and schools, drainage
Orleans excepted, and the assessment of
special taxes to pay for same.
Section Be it stats BY the Gen
two thirds (23) of all the members elected
Hundred and Eishty:ons l2sp Of the
SO amended as to read as follows:
Article 2s1.. Municipal corporations. par
ishes or school, drainage, subdrainage, road,
Of New Orleans excepted hereinafter refer
red to as subdivisions when authorized to
do SO, by vote of a majority in number
flied to, vote under the Constitution and
laws of this State who vote at an election
held for that purpose. after due notice. Of
(3o) days in the official journal of the mu-
there is no official journal Il, in newspaper
spective governing authorities, . incur debt
and issue negotiable bonds therefor, and
each year; while any bonds issued to cyl
dence said Indebtedness outstanding the
Shall levy and collect annually. in excess Of
all other taxes, a tax sufficient to pay the
interest, annually semi.annually, and the
principal falling. due each year, or such
amount as may be required for any sinking
fund provided for the payment Of said bonds
at maturity; provided, that such special taxes
for all purposes shall not in any year exceed
ten (10) mills On the dollar of the assessed
valuation Of the property in such subdi-
visions.
No bonds shall be issued for any other
purpose than that stated in the submission
of the proposition to the taxpayer and pub
lished for thirty 500 days as aforesaid; or
for greater amount than therein mentioned ;
nor shall such bonds be issued for any other
and maintaining public roads and highways,
paving and improving streets. roads and al
leys purchasing or constructing systems Of
water works, sewerage, drainage navigation,
lights, public parks and buildings, together
with all necessary equipments and furnish
provement, the title to which shall rest in
the subdivision creating the debt, as the
case may be; nor shall such bonds run for a
longer period than forty {4O) years from
their date or bear a greater rate OF interest
than five ~ per cent per annqm: or be
bonds by any subdivision for all purposes
shall never exceed ten (1o) per centum Of
the assessed valuation of the property in
such subdivisions.
to create within their respective limits one
or more sewerage districts, and nothing here
in contained shall prevent drainage districts
from being established under the laws Of
this State, ssnf1. in addition to the powers
hereina5ove granted, have the further power
tributions or acreage taxes on all lands sit
mated in such districts, for the purpose of
providing and maintaining drainage systems
not exceeding fifty t5o) cents per acre for .