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Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25

Are you contemplating the puI chase
of a piano? If you are, and would
like to know the status of that piano
write us, for your own benefit, as there
are so many illegitimate pianos on
the market. Gippert's, Box 522, FL
Centro.-AdY. $50.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
Dances Mt Imn2riaI

Auditorium Wednesdays and Satur-
days. Special auto for ladies and es-
corts leaves postoffice at o'clock, 35
cents round trip.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
To Whom Ii May Concern

Everybody who has orders in for al
falfa seed must get it at once, for the
price is up on all new business.
Adv. KELLY NURSERY.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25

A few pounds of White Bermuda
onion seed at Kelly's Nursery, Ell Cen
ro.-Advertisement
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
Fine Residence for Sale

One of the finest homes in the city
is offered for $4500, half cash, wei
adapted for boarding house. close in.
Is too large for present owner. In
quire at Press office or of any real
estate agent-Advertisem
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
SWEET PEAS

Everybody can have sweet peas by
calling at Kelly's Nursery and gettin
4 package observation-disclosures
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25

Does your piano need tuning? If So
phone Delozier's, Ell Centre. Work fully
uaranteed-eXpert repair man.-Adv
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
PHYSICIANS
DR.. VIRGIL McCOMBs

DR.. VIRGIL MccOMBS
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Ell CENTRIC CALIFORNIA
Office, Opera House block; residence, 9th
anl Olive SITS. Office hours, to D. m.
FOrenOOns, evenings and Sundays at res
dence. Olfice phone. Main 6; residence
phone. Main l8.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
Enr the Ladies'

New suits, cloaks and dresses at the
Ladies' Toggery.-Adv.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-10-25
OPTICIANS
LAWY
VETERINARIANS

DIR. c. l.. HOLT
AND LICENSED VET
ERINARIAN
Will make calls to all parts of valley.
Office at Clark's Livery Stable, I'm
perial, Cal. Phone 313.
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SHE COULD ANSWER FOR HIAa
Little Comfort for Candidate In Res.
son Assigned by Wife for Hsr
Being Confident.

La
Mr. Williams, one Of five candidates
for the office of sheriff In one Of the
northern counties of Wisconsin, was
making house-to-house canvass of q
rural district, soliciting votes, Com
ing to the house of Farmer Thompson,
he was met at the door by the good
housewife, and the following dialogue
ensued:
Is Mr. Thompson at homer
No; he has gone to town.
I am very sorry, as would have
liked to talk to him.
Is there anything can tell him
for you?''
My name is Williams, candidate for
sheriff, and wanted to exact prom
Use from him to vote for me at the
coming election"
"Oh, that will be all right. know
he will promise, for he has already
promised four other candidates the
same thing Norman e. Macks Ma
tional Monthly.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-11-02
Daddy's Whack-Whack.

On the occasion of her last visit to
a certain Baltimore household a young
matron Of that city found a little
friend In tears.
Whats the matter with little Ma
rie?' she asked, endeavoring to con-
sole the weeping child
Daddy has just given me Whack.
whack." the youngster replied between
sobs.
Thoughtless daddy exclaimed the
young woman, depressing q smile.
and where did he Whack -Whack little
Marie RE-
On the back of my tunlrny, z Wag
the answer.
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20 Be performed, provided. that rssss<
dent women over the age OF tWenty<
five years shall be eligible 20 hold any
office connected with the public edu-
ward, parish. or municipality In tina
State and to hold any office In tha
State connected with institutions OF
charity or correction. And whenever
municipal or ward, may change his
residence form this State, or from the
district. parish. municipality or ward
in which he holds such office, the sans
shall thereby be vacated, any declaration
Of retention of domicile to the contrary
Notwithstanding.
Section e Be 1t further resolved, etc,
That this proposed amendment be sub,
Louisiana for the approval or rejec-
ton, as required by Article 321 Of the
Constitution Of the State OF Louisiana
and the general election laws of the
State, at the next Congressional cleo
Der, 1912.
Section 3. Be It further resolved.
etc, That on the official ballots to be
used at said election shall be placed
the words For the proposed amendment
to Article 210 Of the Constitution rela-
| tive to women" and the words Against
| the proposed amendment to Article 210
| of the Constitution relative to women,
and each elector shall indicate, as pro-
vtded in the general election laws OF
| the State, whether he votes for or
against the said amendment.
| u. e. THOMAS,
| Speaker Of the House of Representatives
! THOMAS G. BARRETT, ID
| Lieutenant Governor and President OF
| the Senate.
| Approved: July 10th. 1912.
| L. e. HALL,
| Governor of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT.
Secretary of Stats.
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IN an cases where the unsxptred por-

In an cases where the unexptred por-
ton of the term is one year or more
the vacancy shall be filled by special
election, to be called by the Governor,
and held within sixty days Of the oc-
eurrence Of the vacancy under the gem
eral election laws of the State.
Section 3. Be it further resolved, ETC.,
That the foregoing amendment to the
Article Of the Constitution of this State,
# adopted, shall become operative on
the first day Of December. A. D.. 1912,
and the Governor Of the State SHALL
within ten days thereafter order an
election to be held within the Fifteenth
Judicial District of Louisiana, and con-
formity with existing election laws, for
the purpose of e1ecting the additional
Judge herein provided for, for the Eff
teenth Judicial District, who shall hold
office until the next regular election eor
his successor Is elected and qualified.
Section 8. Be it further resolved,
etc, That upon the official ballots to
be used at said Congressional election
shall be printed the words For the
proposed amendment to Article 100 of
the Constitution Of Louisiana. relative
to District Courts and the words
Against the proposed amendment to
Article 100 of the Constitution of Lou-
isiana, relative to District Courts" and
in the general election laws Of the
State. which of the propositions, For
- L. d. THOMAS,
Speaker Of the House of Represen tiYeS.
THOMAS g. BARRET.
Lieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate.
Approved: July 10th, 1912.
Governor Of the State of Louisiana
ALVIN E. HEBERT
Secretary of State.
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GOOD STUFF
A Confirmed Coffee Drlnker Takes to
Postum.

a housewife was recently surprised
when cook served Postum instead OF
coffee. She says:
For the last five or six years have
been troubled with nervousness. in-
digestion and heart trouble. couldn't
get any benefit from the doctors med
icine so finally he ordered me to stop
drinking coffee, which ] did.
q drank hot water while taking the
Doctors medicine, with some improve
ment, then went back to coffee with
the same old trouble as before.
"A new servant girl told me about
Postum said her folks used 1t and
liked 1t in place Of coffee. We got a
package but / told her did not be-
lieve my husband would like It, as ne
was a great coffee drinker.
ITO my surprise he called for
third cup, said 1t was good stuff and
wanted to know what it was. We
have used Postum ever since and both
feel better than we have In years.
"My husband used to have bad
spells with his stomach and would be
| sick three or four days, during which
time he could not eat or drink any
| thing. But since he gave up coffee
and took to Postum, he has had no
| more trouble, and we now fully be-
lieve it was all caused by coffee.
/ 81 have not had any return of my
/ former troubles since drinking Pos
/ tum, and feel better and can do more
| work than in the last ten years. We
tell everyone about it--some say they
tried it and did not like it. tell them
it makes all the difference as to how
it's made. It should be made accord
/ ing to directions--then it is delicious"
/ Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read the book, The
Road to MELVILLE in pkgs. There's
a reason"
i Ever read the above Eetters new
one appears from time to time. They
i nre genuine. true, and full OF human
/ interest. Adv.
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ACT no. 1877.

ACT no. 1877.
Senate EilI No. 157..
BY Senate judiciary COMMITTEES.
Section .'B." Substitute for Sem
ate Bill No. IS.
AN ACT
Proposing an amendment to Article 100,
of the Constitution Of Louisiana rela-
tive to District Courts.
Section l. Be it resolved by the Gem
real Assembly of the State Of Louisiana,
two-thirds Of all the members elected
to each House concurrfng, That the fol-
lowing amendment to the Constitution
of Louisiana shall be submitted to the
electors of the State. at the Congress
sional election to be holden on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday In No
fled by majority of said electors, vot-
ing In said election, the same to become
a part of the Constitution, to-wit:
| That Article Jos, OF the Constitution
i as follows:
ARTICLE los.
The District Courts, except In the
Parish of Orleans, shall have original
the amount in dispute shall exceed
fifty dollars {$50.00), exclusive OF in
terest and in all cases where the title
to real estate is involved, or to office
or other public position, or civil or po-
IiticaI rights. and all other cases where
| no sDecific amount is in contest, ex-
cept such as otherwise provided in this
Constitution.
c111stye original jurisdiction In all crim-
| inaI cases except such as may be
vested n other courts authorized by
| this Constitution: and In all PROBATE
succession is a party defendant and
| in all cases where the State. parish,
and municipality or other political cor
| poration is a party defendant, regard
-, n ycyT,I Ia F1yS1
ali proceedings for the appointment Of
receivers or 1iquidators to corporations
| or partnerships; and said court SHAH
| have authority to issue all such wrlts
s sas or proper for the purposes of the
/ satisfaction herein conferred upon
4 them tho M There shall be one District
Judge in each Judicial District, sx-
eept in the First mWenty1' whe sno until
otherwise provided by law there shall
be two (2) District Judges. but Judges
Of the Twenty-first Judicial District
shall not Be res Residents ges 81 Of eh the sl
teenth (15th) Judicial District shall
/ not be residents of the same parish al
| ter the expiration of the terms of the
first Judges elected under TINS constr
! tuition.
District Judges shall be elected by
plurality Of the qualified voters of the1l
respective districts, in which they shat
have been actual raS,aan eect ioa hss
i shall be learned in the law, and shal
/ have practiced law in this State &flVe
4 years previous to their election. -,
f.onstit11tion shall be elected at thu
general State election in 1900, and shal
i hold office until their successors ar. ar,
eIected. on the Tuesday after thg frs 5,
.i,,s1. a.,d afkskry four years the seafte
District Judges shall be elected fo
4 terms Of four years Vacancies occa
stoned By death, resign,ation or 9th ether =
wise, where the unexplred portion {,
i fl,as term Is less than one year, shal
be filled for the remainder Of the tern teri,
/ 81 appointment by the Governor. witt
lie advice and consent Of the Senate
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ACT MO. 1870.
House Bill No. $50. BY Mr.. Byrne.

House Bill No 2so BY Mr.. Byrne.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 1877
of the Constitution OF the State OF
Louisiana relative to the filling Of
vacancies IN offices In the Parish Of
Orleans.
Section l. Be it resolved by the
General Assembly OF the State Of LOU
isiana, two-thirds Of all members elect
ed to each house concurrlng, That Artt-
Gle 157 OF the Constitution of the State
OF Louisiana be amended so as to read
as follows:
Article 157. Vacancies occurring
from any cause in any ~ e q the judicial
City of New Orleans or In any elective
office In the Parish of Orleans, where
the unexpired term is for a longer Pc
Rod than one year, shall be filled by q
special election to be called by the
proper legal authority and held within
sixty Cos days Of the occurrence Of
the vacancy under the general election
laws OF this State. Where the unex-
one year the vacancy shall be filled for
the remainder of the term by the Low
| ernors with the advice and consent Of
the Senate.
| That the foregoing amendments to the
Constitution Of the State of Louisiana
! be submitted to the electors or t.ie
| State at the next election for Repre-
senIaIlVes IN congress " 8oe anoluen on
| the first Tuesday after the first Mon
| day in November, 1912, and on the of
fetal ballots to be used at said election
| shall be placed the words For the pro-
posed amendment to Article 157 of the
| Constitution Of the Stated Of Louisiana 4
| and the words Against the proposed
amendment to Article 157 of the Con-
stitut ton of the State Of louisiana; and
each elector shall in9icste. as provided
| in the general election g laws Of the
State, which Of the PROPOSITIONS. for
or against" he votes. mi
| Speaker OF the House sf Hsspresentativ
Lieutenant Governor President Of
the Senate. III
- { s a ! 8zs u. HALL,
A true copy ia tiOThRs
q ALVIN 81. HEB ESbaJsp Eli
Il Secretary oEsStaeS
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Cal. ia Arms.

'.Bang!" went the rifles at the ma
heuvers.
10000 screamed the pretty girl
NIECE decorous, surprised little
scream. She stepped backward into
the surprised arms Of a young man.
"Oh,' said she, blushing, = was fright
ened by the rifles. I beg your par
dom &
mot at ALL, said the young man
Lets go over and watch the artil
lery.s
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ACT NO. laa.

DIT No. 1877. By Mr.. ReaIe.
T., JOINT RESOLUTION
sGsnsosing an amendments - Ar4,o,a
t,,tso., TWO eightyone OF the Consti-
lats fyn eI the State Of Louisiana re-
isssssn the mourning Of debt ana
S. pron ss,g ponds for work of public inn
sefnnaa,ssnt and to the valuation. and
imnrn,.ang ct bonds issued for such
tonss tons y ssn N,n by municipal corpora
sewers Sc a.s and school. drainage
= New orlnans exeantads N ens IN, ~
eontrih,,ssihn ot special taxes and forced
B B s..,, ,uue'ohs to pay for same.
ma Ill sar Il; Be ts resolved by the Gem
I ssp.tsss s sssnaeiy OF the State Of I,oufsiana
sleutsa ~ ~ t2-sl Of all the members
fHolN t sach House. coneurring. That
asall III hundred and eighty-on.
y sns Constitution Of tie State
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Official scoring.

Should Butcher get the credit for
winning Waterloo 2"
mo; that victory is properly cred
tied to Wellington. Butcher didn't re-
lieve him until about the eighth in
ming
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recall election before same shall be
held. A successor, for the remainder
Of the term, to the officer sought to
time the recall election lis held, and
should the majority of the voters par
ticipating in such election be in favor
OF the recall Of such officer, then ,im-
returns 81 gGeh election, the 'le suceaeEor
SO elected shall qualify. The General
Assembly shall provide by law how
candidates to succeed the officer sought
to be recalled may have their names
district, Judicial or otherwise. parish
or ward thereof, or Of any municipal
ity, or ward thereof, by petition sign
ed by qualified voters g the number
of not less than thirty per cent of the
total number Of registered voters quail
flied to vote at the last preceding gem
eral election for the office the incum-
bent of which is sought to be recalled
and second choice, and the candi-
date who is the first choice of the
greatest number of voters shall be de-
clared to be elected, If the election has
sought to be recalled. The officer
sought to be recalled shall not be a
candidate at such recall election.
Section 8. Be It further resolved,
at said election shall have printed
thereon the words: FOE the proposed
amendment to Article 22s of the Con-
stitution providing for the recall of GER
tain officers elected by the people. .
And the words, Against the proposed
amendment to Article 22S of the Con.
stitution providing for the recall of
certain officers elected by the people"
Section g. Be it further resolved.
etc, That If adopted at the said cleo
ment shall go into effect and be oper-
alive on and after the first day OF
January, 1913.
Speaker OF the House Of Representatives .
THOMAS e. BARRETT,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of
the Senate.
| Approved: July 9Th, 1912.
r. e HALL.
Governor Of the state of Louisiana.
| A true copy:
| ALVIN e. HEBERT.
Secretary of State.
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Most Of our comforts grow up be
tween orr crosses Young.
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ACT no. 139.
Senate Bill No. 174. BY Mr.. voegtle
ror>-r rrcoT TYnrnNr

ACT No. 1ss.
Senate Bill No. ia BY Mr.. voegtle.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Submitting to the people Of the State
of Louisiana at the Congressional
election held in November, 1912, an
amendment to the Constitution of the
State as amended by Act No. 279 Of
the Acts Of 1910, ratified BY the peo-
pie at the November election Of 1910,
SO as to extend the time for the or
ganization of the steamship companies
therein provided for until January i,
1916.
section /. Be it resolved by the Gen
ana, two-t thirds Of all the members
elected to each branch thereof con-
curing, That at the Congressional cleo
ton to be held in this State on the first
day in November, 1912, the following
amendment to the amendment submit
ted by Act No. 279 of Acts Of 1910, rati-
fled by the people at the November cleo
ton of 1910, shall be submitted to the
electors of the State, to-Wit:
''The time granted for the organiza-
tion of the steamship companies under
this amendment to the Constitution
shall be extended from January !, 1913,
to January /, 1916"
Section @ Be it further resolved.
etc, That the official ballot to be used
at said election shall have printed there
on the words: #l3
.For the proposed amendment to the
Constitution extending the time for the
organization OF steamship companies
under the Constitutional amendment
proposed by Act 27e Of 1910 from Jan.
uary 1, 1913, to January 4. 1916."
And the words:
Against the proposed amendment K
the Constitution extending the time fol
tbs organization of steamship compa
MES under the constitutional amend 2, !
ment proposed by ActsNe. IT'S of 1910
from J January I, 1919. to January
1915"
And each elector shall indicate on salt
ballot as provided in the general cleo
ton law whether he votes for or agains
the proposed amendment.
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives
THOMAS C. BARRETT, +
Lieutenant Governor and President O
the Senate.
Approved: July 10th. 19l2
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN e. HEBERI,
Secretary Of State.
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Senate Bill No. l.
BY Mr. Geo. Wesley Smith.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 223
of the Constitution of the State of
Section i. Be it resolved by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State OF LOUISE
ana, two-thirds Of all members elected
amendment to the Constitution of the
State OF Louisiana be submitted to the
qualified electors of the State for their
approval or rejection. as requ1red py
Congressional election to be held on
the first Tuesday next following the
first Monday In November, 1917, amend
ing and re-enacting Article 223 OF the
Constitution of the State Of Louisiana
SO as to read as follows:
ARTICLE 22s.
Section l. Upon the recommendation
Of the Auditor of the Police Jury Of
any parish, the Governor may suspend
any officer charged with the collection
or custody Of public funds when in ar
rears.
WISE and any officer of any parish or
! ward thereof, and any officer of any
municipality or ward thereof Except
the judges of All OF the court. courts OF Of rec &c
various city courts throughout the
State, and the justices Of the peace)
holding office by virtue OF having t peed
elected tnereto py the iegaiig uaiat,.ie+
voters OF TINS sIaie. oa VI any ot ~ rss,
judicial OF otnerWlse, OF u any ina1i3,,
or ware tnsreod. Ut h % any ~ a,,hisnt r.
or ware 1nereoi' ELL ELL pe ,5'1aiifia 6
recall from such oIllce ny .ne a;str;et
voters or this STATE, OF OF any uis 81 risb !,
judicial or 3bereof at any election
or ward thereor snall pc sup5sc1n;a ~ ~
recalled from sven ofi,ce py 1ne auat
voters Of thls STAG % - If any narish
judicial or otnerWlse, cr 81 ary ina1i4,,
or ward theFeoI, " y any
or ware th tha s+a+s dist r i,dicia1
tnroughouh me - nv narish ~ W. I'd
or otherWlse " - rS pa a., ~,
thereof or q any uicipi. ~ u sv
dnereoI Dy voters partiepating in such
qua.i;lisu s,,n1, ra ps1 a1aetion shall he
electlon; sucll tsGai 81 ~ s,7a, vs.
held wheF pet'5aonga f n,1a15fsaa wa4ars
n nv fhe STATE 10 ~. sfstriet judicial or other
wise, OF q ally 1sa 3
o. u S ,n;z, annaf thirfy oar cent
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ACT NO. 1e2.

u,,uaa R11l No 207. BY Mr.. Manion.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 2lo
Of the State of Louisiana, 50 as to
hermit women to hold any office con-
nected with the educational system
Of the State, or of any political sub
division thereof. and with institutions
Of charity and correction.
Section i. Be it resolved by the Cen
araI Assembly OF the State of Louisiana-
fWo-thirds of all the members elected
- each House concurrinE. That Article
80 of tile Constitution be amended SO
as to read as follows:
- Article 2I0.s No person shall be eIigf-
He TO any office, State, judicial paro-
ehiaI. municipal or ward, who is not a
citizen Of this State and a duly quail
flied eleetor Of the State. judicfGa dis
tricf. parish. municipality or ward,
wherein the functions of said office are
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litigant.
parishes and school, drainage SUP,
sewerage districts (the City Of New
Orleans excepted), hereinafter referred
to as subdivisions, when authorized 70
do SO in the manner herein PROVIDED.
may. for the purpose of readjustsng,
refunding. extending or unifying Their
bonded Indebtedness. issue new bonds.
covering any particular issue or issues
of bonds or the whole outs tand1ng
bonded indebtedness incurred by such
in Paragraph / of this article o. any
! issue or refund issue bonds or renewal
or refunding bonds issued by such SUD
division in novation or renewal and any
| for the purposes specified III said Para
graph i of this Article. No bonds IS
sued under this paragraph shall run Tor
more than forty (40) years from the g
interest than five per centum per an
| mum, payable semi-annuaIiy or annu-
| ally and shall not be sold By such sub
division issuing the same for less than
par. ANY bonds issued under this Ar
ticle. may be, either in whole or In
part, exchanged value for value for
bonds issued, under Article Isl, or to
be issued under said Paragraph o.
/ thereof used for the purpose OF pur-
1 chasing outstanding bonds s. Before any
bonds shall be issued under this para
! graph the issuance thereof shall be
authorized by a vote Of majority in
number and amount Of tie property
4 taxpayers qualified to vote under the
i Constitution and Jaws OF this State who
vote on the proposition 81 an election
held for that purpose, after due notice
Ct said election has been published foI
4 thirty days in the officiaI Journal 81
the, parish or parishes IN which said
subdivisions are located, oreWhere there
Is no official journal, In anY newspaper
2 pablished in such parish sor parishes