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The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1912-10-03

ing from taxation for ten Uo) years
from the date of completion certain
new canals for irrigation. Navigation
and power purposes to be completed
within five 90 years with capltai
Of not less than five million dollars:
And each elector shall indicate as pro
vided in the general election laws OF
the State whether he votes Tor OF
against the proposed amendment.
THOMAS c. BARRETT.
Lieutenant Governor and President
of the Senate.
L. f. THOMAS.
Speaker of the House of Represen-
tatives.
Approved: August oath. 1912.
L. F. HALL.
Governor of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT.
Secretary of State.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1912-10-03
CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENTS
EXTRA SESSION 1912
ACT no. 4.


Senate Bill No. 2. BY Mr.. Voegtle
Joint resolution submitting to the
people of the State of Louisiana an
amendment to the Constitution au-
thorizing parishes and self-taxing mu,
inequalities to exempt new industrial
enterprises and also improved value,
Inclusive Of structures added to unim-
proved lands by immigrants into the
State who occupy said lands as home,
steals from local taxation for period
not exceeding ten Go) years.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the
General Assembly of the State of Lou
isiana. two-thirds of all the members
elected TO each house concurring, That
the following amendment to the Con-
stttution of the State of Louisiana be
and the same is hereby submitted 10
the congressional election to be held
on the first Tuesday after the flrst
Monday in the month of November OF
the year 1912, to-wit:
Every parish and self-taxing NUM-
cipality shall have the right to exempt
new industrial enterprises and also the
improved value added to unimproVed
lands, including all structures thereon
Ly immigrants into the State who oc-
cupy said lands as homesteadS, from 10
cal taxes for period not to exceed Ten
C0) years by the vote of two-thirds m
number of all its taxpayers. VINO are
qualified electors, including resideht
women taxpayers. holding at least TWO,
thirds of the properly subject 10 locsl
WlInlH Tue lOSdAAkS g.
special election called for that purpose
at which special election members OF
partnerships, associations and heirs OF
estates, otherwise qualified, shall DC
entitled to vote their respective pro rat
of the assessed valuation OF SAID ParI
nsrships associations or estates Eacn
enterprise so exempted must be sltuat-
ed within the limits of the exemptins
authority and be established after the
exemption is granted.
Section 2. Be it further. resolved
etc, That there shall be printed or
the ballot to be used at said ELECTION
the words: For the constitutions
amendment authorizing parishes anc
self-taxing municipalities to exempt new
industrial enterprises and also lmprov,
TO unimproved lands by immigrants
into the State who occupy said lands
az homesteads, from local taxes TOT
period not 10 exceed ten (1O) years, ano
Against the constitutional amendment
authorizing parishes and self taxlne
r municipalities to exempt new industrial
enterprises, and also improved value
including structures. added to unlm
proved lands by immigrants into the
State who occupy said lands as nome
steads, from local taxes for a 2erloSS
not to exceed ten (10) years, ana eacf
elector shall indicate on his ballot q;
provided by the general election laws o.
the State whether he votes for o.
against the said amendment.
THOMAS C. BARRET,
IIeutenant Governor and President o.
L. e. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives
Approved: August gath, 1912
Governor of the state of Louisiana
true COPY:
ALVIN Z. HEBERT:
Secretary of State
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1912-10-03
ACT MO, 9.

Senate RflI No. 6. BY Mr.. Barrow.
Joint resolution submitting to the
people of Louisiana an amendment 70
the Constitution providing Tor reIereH-
dunn to the people or eacn PARISH -
determine whether cities and incorpor-
ated towns and villages or any one or
more of them shall be free from taxes
and licenses levied by parochial author-
tiles for parochial purposes, suoJect e
the obligation to make certain contrl-
buttons to the parishes.
Section !. Be ita resolved by the
General Assembly OF the state OF Lou
isiana. two-thirds of all the members
elected to each house concurring, That
the Following amendment to the Con-
stitution of the State of Louisiana De
and the same is hereby submitted to
the qualified electors of the state az
the congressional election ta to tb De f nesd
Monday in the month OF November OF
the year 1912. towit,
Every parish threusn its Police Jury
shall have the right to submit ana
ouaIified electors therein snail submit
10 the qualified electors of said parish
at an election to be called and heto
for that purpose after thirty days pub
iished notice, the question of whether
or not all or any one or more OF the
cities Incorporated towns and villages
within the limits of the parishes (un.
less already exempt) shall be free ano
exempt from all taxes anu itScnsoe
nIlruoses. provided that whenever such
exemption is granted. each city. ineor:
porated town and village so exempted
shall contribute to the parocniai entnor.
flies its fair proportion 81 All parocnia
hr,rdeua. EaIsta end r. ncnses com mon e
kofE &zlrM BroporfiUn ny be adjusted
between the Police Jury and the mu-
riefnal authorities. and IN case or dis
agreement such superintendent TO be
made by the State Tax Commission.
section O. Be 1t further resolved
etc. That there shall be printed on the
ballots to be used at the said election
the words. For the amendment to the
Constitution establishing Referendum
TO fhe people Of each parish to deter
,oina whether or not cities and incor-
norated towns and villages shall De re
leased from parochial taxation and II
censes. subject to the condition or con
tributing to parish expenses. and tnt
Constitution establishing a referendum
to the people of eacn parish to deter
mine whether or not cities ard fncer
porated towns and villages snail be re
leased from parochial taxation and II
censes, subject to the condition OF con
tr;buting to parish expenses" and eacf
elector shall indicate on his ballot. al
proyided by the general election laws
Of the State whether he votes for Of
against the said amendment
THOMAS G. BARRET,
Lieutenant Governor and President
u sNe L. e THOMAS,
Sneaker of the House of Represen-
Annroved: August 24th. 1912.
L. E HALL.
Governor OF the State OF Louisiana
a W ALVIN E HEBERT.
Secretary of State
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1912-10-03
ACT no. 10.


Senate Bill No. q BY Mr.. shaffer.
ro,nt resolution submitting to the
ueopie of the State of Louisiana, at
tha congressional election to be held
in November. 1912, an amendment 70
the Constitution Of the State exemptins
from taxation for ten (1o) years from
the date of completion the capital
stock. franchises, and certain property
OF ali corporations constructing, owning
and operating within the State COM
binad system of irrigation, navigation
and hydro electric power. using fresh
water streams AMI water sheds. PROVO
ed that each system be completed ano
in operation within five CD years from
January LIST. 1918. and proyiding Iur.
dollars shall have been expended II
whereas, the State of Louisiana has
large areas comprising millions OF acres
OF land that can be reclaimed and
brought into cultivation by irrigation
whereby large additions Will be made
to the population and the assessed val
ne of the State; and
Whereas, canals can be constructed
SO as to provide irrigation. navigation
and power. and it is the States duty
to encourage and promote the organi-
zation of such concerns:
Section 1. Be 1t resolved by the Gen
eral Assembly of the State of Louis
Jana, two-thirds of all the members
elected to each house concurrlng, Inal
the following amendment to the Con.
stitution be submitted to the qualified
electors of the State for their adoption
or rejection at the congressional cleo
ton to be held on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in the montf
of November, 1912. as follows:
There shall be exempt from taxation
for ten (10) years from the date o.
completion the capitai stock, franchises
and property OF all corporations con
structing, owning and operating wltnlr
the State q combined system or frriga
ton, navigation and hydro-eiectric pow
err using fresh water of Louisiana
streams, and watersheds, provided tha1
each system shall be completed and II
operation within five t5) years IRON
January LIST 1913. and provided furthei
shall have been expended in the con
struction of each system. No real OF
corporal property shall be covered DA
this exemption except that whicn
necessarily connected with and appur
| tenant to each canal system and form
| ing mart thereof. nor shall this exenp
ton extend to the assessed value ina
such real estate had at the time IL ma.
be acquired by the company; proyidee
| that the right of the state 20 resulat'
the diversion of it's public waters IRON
| their natural beds shall not be waivet
by this amendment
Section 3. Be IL further resolved
ate. That the official ballot to be usee
at said election shall have printe.
amendment to the Constitution Of tn
state of Louisiana cxempting IRON
| taxation for ten f10I years from tn
| date ef completion certain new canals
| for irrigation navigation ana poWe
| years with capital of not less thai
| five million dollars" and the words
"a ~ainxt the amendment 20 the Constf
| tuition OF the State OF Louisiana exempt
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1912-10-03

The time TO prove Yourself a rea
merchant 10 when times are bad--any
one can sci! goods when business 4
good.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1912-10-03

All ASSESSMENTS OF property for
state purposes shall be made by State
Tax Commission, composed of three
members to be elected, not later than
.Tthv Tst 1918 by a Board composed of
the Governor, the State Auditor and the
State Treasurer, from among the quail
fed electors Of the respective Railroad
Commission Districts, as constituted at
this date, and they shall not be subject
to removal except for the causes and in
the manner provided for the removal OF
district judges
D The terms of the first commissioners
shall be for two, four and six years.
The period each is to serve shall be de-
ferrnined by lot. At the expiration Of
sl,sh terms election shall be for the Pc
Rod Of six years; and commissioners shall
he elected and vacancies filed for any
unexptred term by the qualified electors
81 the respective Railroad Commission
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19
Republican Primaries

Republican Primaries in the City Of
Rocky Ford, are hereby called to be hello
IN the respective precincts of said city
between the hours OF 5 p. m. on Thurs.
day. July 25th. 1912. for the purpose of
sending delegates to the Republican Coun-
ty Assembly to be held at Fowler, July
9th, 1912.
The polling places for said primaries
and the number of delegates for the sew
eral precincts are as follows:
Precinct l9, S. E. Rocky Ford. Kee,
mans Cash Produce Co., on Front street.
Number Of delegates. eight.
Precinct 20. N. E Rocky Ford. Cart
wright's Garage. Chestnut street, Num-
ber of delegates. eight.
Precinct 81. N. W. Rocky Ford. at En-
terprise Office, Elm avenue. Number of
delegates, eight.
Precinct %, S W. Rocky Ford. at City
Council Room. 9th street. Number of
delegates, seven.
W n. Hckox. Chairman, Precinct g.
William Green. Chairman, Precinct 20
E. C. Glenn, Chairman. Precinct 81.
II. M. Minor. Chairman. Precinct ~.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19
Endorse State Fair at Pueblo

The following resolution was adopted
by The Colorado Editorial Associa ton at
its mid summer meeting:
Whereas, it is recognized fact that
the benefits that accrue from the holding
of annual exhibits of agricultural. horti-
cultural, live stock and mining interests
of a state in all sections of the country
where such expositions are held. are of
incalculable value and benefit to the state
as whole as exemplified BY the success
of State Fairs now held in all parts of
the country, and,
Whereas. the State of Colorado is
making rapid strides in the development
of all of those resources mentioned above
both by annual exhibits at the State Fair
in Pueblo. and which are also greatly
advertised by the work of the State I'm
migration Bureau, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Colorado Editorial
Association in meeting assembled at
Steamboat Springs, hereby endorses the
efforts now being made to initiate a bill
having for its purpose state ownership of.
the presentCclorado State Fair at Pueblo,
which city for many years has borne the
burden Of attempting To hold fair in the
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19
Candidates Must Endorse Good Roads

The announced determination of the
Colorado Good Roads association. as
well as other good road organizations of
the state that candidates for public offices
shall take definite stand on the good
roads question. has already had its effect.
As result one thing is certain. namely.
that the next administration whether it
be Democratic or Republican, will be
composed of good road workers.
President R. H. Higgins of Pueblo is
already in receipt of a letter from Hal
sted L. Ritter. Republican candidate for
nomination for Governor. in which he
outlines fully his position relative to good
roads. Ritter has been a member of
the Colorado Good Roads Association for
some years, and has always taken an
active interest in good road construction.
In his letter to President Higgins, Rit-
ter says. 81 do not believe there is any
work the state can Undertake that will be
of more benefit to all the people in every
section of Colorado, than the building of
good roads,"
~ 10 s"o "te"s'oh Vi thS Soioi oeo
Good Roads Association to send out for
publication for the information OF its
members. statements as received from
all candidates, in order that the position
of each on the good roads question in
Colorado may be thoroughly understood.
Candidates for the legislature from the
various counties will also be asked to de-
fine their position, SO that good road
legislation will find supporters in the next
general assembly.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19
A COLLOSAL ENTERPRISE
The Monster Circus Coming to Rocky
Ford, Carries $50 DappIe
Orey Horses

The horse fair feature of the mighty
Yankee Robinson circus, to exhibit at
Rocky Ford. Monday. July %. will COM
mend 1t to all lovers of fine horses. OF
the army of horses used IN the great free
street parade and in the wild west hip
podrome, and arenic exhibitions, three
hundred and fifty are most beautiful dap
pie greys. These animals are the most
choice selections from the equine nobility
OF the world, and the herd is worth tar
more than kings ransom. In the free
street parade at noon these aristocrats OF
the most famous studs of Europe, Asia
and America will be seen IN teams of six.
eight, ten and twelve with stately dignity.
drawing the ponderous tableaus cars
monster dens Of wild animals. magnifi-
cent allegorcal floats, and gorgeous band
carriages which makes this free pageant
spectacle grander than the welcome
extended the old Roman emperors on
their triumphal return from war. You
will get but faint idea however, from
this glorious free pageant Of what is to be
seen under the acres of canvas needed to
house and exhibit the S 100000 circus
investment, which constitutes the mighty
Yankee Robinson Monster Circus. Away
Museum, Menagerie. Wild West and dou-
BILE Hippodrome combined shows. Don't
forget the date. Monday. July %. rain OF
shine. two performances, afternoon and
evening. Big free street parade at noon
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19

Colorado appears to be facing erous
situation in connection with the submis-
sion of its initiated and referred bills.
or the twenty-seven submitted through
petition by the people. Secretary of State
Pearce claims that many of them are
reekng with fraudulent signatures. He
contends that in several instances three
or four persons have written page after
page of the signatures. The Direct Legis-
laton constitutional amendment, giving
the right for the people to submit laws
makes the statement that when the
signatures have been sworn to. this shall
be PRIME facie evidence of their genuine
ness and the Secretary of State shall
place the same on the ballot. Neverthe-
less, Mr.. Pearce does not feel justified in
doing this until after he has let the people
know of their condition. He has asked
the Attorney General for an opinion on
the question.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19
THEY ARE COMING ALONG
The Enterprise Has a Nicely Melted
Rocky Ford Cantaioupe

J. M. Shaulis is our authority for the
statement that this will be banner year
for cantaloupes in this section of the Ar
kansas Valley.
He made the assertion after visit to
several patches in the Grand and Patter-
son valleys. and perhaps fearing that we
might not take his word, he brought along
the proof, in the shape of several vines
literally covered with ''the fruit that
makes Rocky Ford famous.
Every joint of the dozen or SO vines
had from one to three buttons" varying
in stages of growth from the blossom to
cantaloupes two inches in diameter. and
he brought along one specimen of the
Eden Gem variety that was fully netted.
which melon now graces the Enterprise
editors desk
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19
CHE G1tterprtse.
WILL R. MONKMAN. Publisher.
MEMBER COLORADO EDITORIAL ASSOCIATION
FRIDAY. JULY 10, 1912
Subscription Rates.

The Republican State Assembly will be
held in Denver July 5lst. The Demo-
cratic Assembly will be held in Pueblo
August 5th. These assemblies nominate
Presidential electors and take one ballot
for candidates for each of the state offices
to be filed by election this fall. Any
persons receiving ten per cent of the total
membership of the Assembly will be en-
titled to have his name on the official
primary ballot. The assemblies are con-
vened through caucuses, primaries and
county conventions, the same as state
conventions were previously convened.
The oauouses, primaries and county
conventions are now being held.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19
River Is Quarantine Line

The following letter received this
week is self-explanatory:
Twill you kindly announce for the
benefit of your readers that the state
board of Stock Inspection commissioners
at the last meeting OF the board establish
ed a quarantine line along the Arkansas
river from Kansas-Colorado line to the
city of Pueblo?
1t is very nec6 ssary that this line be
enforced in order that cattle south of the
Arkansas will not come in contact with
clean cattle on the north side of the
Arkansas. Yours truly.
VIM. w. Yard,
State Veterinary Surg con.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19

The special committee Of seven with
Phillip B. Stewart as chairman, which
was provided for by the conference Of
Progressive Republicans at Colorado
Springs. and the duty Of which is to try
and control the Republican Sta9e Assem-
bly, and select presidential electors. who,
if elected. will vote for Roosevelt recently
addressed letter to ChairmanMcDonald
In this letter the committee states that
it has been said that persons favorable to
Mr.. Roosevelt will not be allowed to vote
at Republican primaries. but will be chal-
lsnged. The committee asks Chairman
Mcdonald for his position on this matter.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19
Farmers Club Meeting

The Otero Agricultural Club will hold
its regular meeting on Saturday after
noon, July 20, at 2:5o p m. Subject,
Handling and Threshing of Small Grain
by Messrs. D. L. Joehnck. S. A. Taylor
and j. Jorgenson.
The matter of making an exhibit at the
State Fair will come up and pictures of
the Experimental Farm will be on exhibi-
ton.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19

interests of all sections of Colorado. and
b., it further
Resolved, That we also endorse the
immigration Board bill which creates a
fund for the purpose of guaranteeing the
continuance OF the work of the board of
immigration as outlined in the bill.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19
he Chairman is discussing this letter

SAID;
THE only position person can take is
that President Taft is the legal nominee
of the Republican party. If Mr.. Roosevelt
is candidate for president he must make
the race on different party ticket. Any
person who intends to support him must
necessarily be considered a member of
that new party and not a member of the
Republican party"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19

EXCHANGE your small house for
large Broom modern brick. lots S. E.
corner Seventh street and Elm avenue.
Just the place for roomers or toarders.
What have you? M. U. Randel.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1912-07-19
NOTICE

Parties wishing TO snip mel,ns with the
Rocky Ford Melon Growers Assn. will
md the office open on Saturday after
moons. J. c. Fleming. Sec. Act
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-05-02
WHEN PRIDE IS JUSTIFIED.
Advertise and keep alive


Far too many mortals are vain and
self satisfied because Of some temper
qry mercenary advantage, and in their
eagerness to display that advantage
at every opportunity often destroy
their greatest blessing, the physical
counterpart Of sunshine, which is
their own health. Neglected colds, IT.
regular meals, overloaded stomachs
and night reveIry result in shattered
nerves. depressed vigor and fatigue
all of which invite decline and
disease.
Each person stands sentinel at the
portals Of his own health and he who
guards, protects, strengthens and
builds up a rugged constitution is
justified in pride and finds herein his
own recompense-the capacity to
enjoy the f~uIlness Of life.
The strain Of modern commercial
and social living taxes strength and
energy and in maintaining the highest
self-eficiency we should not only
cultivate deep breathing, out Of door
exercise. regularity and temperance
in all things, dui study the greatest OF
all physical powcr.creators which is
body nourishnent. In this, alcoholic
preparations should be carefully
stunned aud such pre-digested
nourishmant as Scots Emulsion
which enriches the blood and creates
vitality by building, healing and streng-
thenine. should be selected,
Scots Emulsion is scientifically
prepared and is good Tor teething
babies, = nursing mothers, growing
children, the aged and inirm. 1t con-
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wholesome and pure and has helped
millions to regain health and sustain
it. Worthless substitutes are some,
times offered, but SCOTS Emulsion is
the genuine pure food-medicine.
Okolona messenger. (Okolona, Miss.) 1900-current, 1912-05-02
DOG SHOWS GREAT CUNNING
Row He Defeats Masters Attempt to
Cure Him OF Chasing Pass
Ing Vehicles.

The following is an authenticated
instance Of great cunning in a dog.
This animal was in the habit of
rushing out from his owners house
and attacking passing vehicles. The
owner, thinking to cure him, at
tached a small piece Of wood by a
chain to the dogs collar. This de-
vice served admirably, for no sooner
would the dog start in pursuit than
the clog would check his speed, roll
ing him over. The dog reflected
upon the situation, which evidently
gave him much perplexity for some
time, Now, if this dog did not pos
Sess reasoning powers he eventually
eylnced something very much like
them, for he oyercame the difficulty,
and, to the surprise of all in the
neighborhood, he was soon at his old
tricks.
This is how he managed it: No
longer did he attempt to drag the
clog on the ground, permitting it to
check and upset him; but before
starting he would catch it up in his
mouth, run before the passing horse,
drop the clog and begin the attack.
When disranced he would again
seize the clog in his mouth and re-
sumo his position ahead, thus becom-
ing as great a pest as ever. Even
on his ordinary goings about he was
seen carrying his clog in his mouth
instead of letting it drag on the
ground between his legs.