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The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-28
AoT NO. aso.

VIII AL AV. 13U. -
senate Bill No. 139. BY Mr. Amacker.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
suiioh Of the State of Louisiana, pro-
. wang Tor the exemption from taxa
t .oh sor period of ten (10) years from
me date of Its completion, Of all rail-
aeads Or parts of railroads, construct
ea subsequently, to June /, 1912.
~ seotlon i Be II enacted by the Cen
s s,at assembly OF the State Of Louisi-
~ tWo-thirds Of all the members
s Sacted to each House concurring
s ~ sae rs That the following amendment
sso me constitution Of the State of Lou
M T.. pa submitted to the electors Of
sae state at the next election for Rep
n ssss n J. in Congress. to be holden
~ the first Tuesday after the first
T 1Sbonaay IN November, 1912, to-wit:
fa asss snan pc exempt from taxation
s Of IL p ere Of ten years from the date
~ ssr,, railroad that shall have been con-
t n Iuas and completed subsequently
Z fa, suhs I. 1912, and prior to January /
ann,,, 1nls exemption shall include and
s ssgdRrg 70 all rights of way, roadbed.
mon ss s,,d Iaiis and other superstructures
sidingss; ana 5isn Is Of Of way. roadbed or
sslvsses, buildings, erections and struc-
ana :, appurtenant to such railroads
sSe,, me operation Of the same. hut
hnns hol include The depots, ware
tnrsss station houses and other struc-
upon my aha appurtenances nor the land
mi no %,,l.eh they are erected at termi-
have poii.s, and for which franchises
whsth. oeen granted and obtained.
ths s ne same remain the property Of
4 frsnsps.nssent owner or owners. or be
rafsn S,erred or assigned to anv corpo-
aens srs " corporations, person or per-
thar an, sh,.oefnsoever, and provided fur
NV ~ ae tnis exemption shall not ap-
dsnassas aounle tracks, sidings, switches.
satermapts " other improvements or bet
slatlroaSss which may be constructed by
i stats s.,hoW In operation within the
lines e o.aer than extensions or new
PropidssS hs st ted by such railroads.
heretafo.a Autther THAI when aid has
After hs ro aeen or which may here
road sba5, 70 any railroad, such rail-
enut,ar, not be entitled to the ex-
I'd en from taxation herein stablish-
b section is ?. Be it further enacted etc
ton sb NJ official ballots at said cleo
words n nave printed thereon the
i 70 the ro,s Sc the proposed amendment
isans rsIs .a.itntion of the State of Lou
nj NJ U. 1er ten years from Nc da4 ea ~
{ " fsiIpa s,s e. 5aen Of all railroads or parts
] 10 .fss,,aaaas, constructed subseo,,ent1v
Agasnst 1, 1879 and the words
ne cnns4,llne proposed amendment n
aisana S, s,lleation OF the State of InII-
i alton ~ sia1aVe TO exemption from hay
i OATS Ne vi al. period OF ten years from,
4 VI narfs III III completion OF all railroads
sesntly ~ ~ railroads constructed subse
s 'sl'y ], 1873 and each
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-28

Much Grazing Ground Required.
It is computed that 1t takes twelve
acres OF land to Craze one head Of
cattle on Texas range land.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-28

Norwegian Scientific Expedition.
A Norwegian expedition will study
the natives, fora and fauna of almost
unknown regions OF nothern and Gem
trail Asia.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-28
Soda 20 Brighten China.
Soda will brighten china that haB
been burned or darkened by long use.

Regular practicing physicians recommend
and prescribe OXID1NE for Malaria, because
y Is proven remedy By years Of experience.
Keep bottle In the medicine chest and
administer ct first sign Of Chills and Fever.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-28
The Chamberlayne School

a Country School, for Boys at Richmond, Va. Board
Ing Department limited. Individual Instruction.
second session begins Sept. 2 1914 CGChanbsrlayne
~ A FL d., Headaaster SSH Grove Avenae Rlehnasn
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-28
g..nT. no. 10.

Senate Bill No BY Mr.. shaffer.
Joint resolution submitting to the
people of the state of Louisiana, at
the congressional election to be held
in November. 1912, an amendment to
the Constitution Of the State exenpting
from taxation for ten G0) years from
the date of completion the capital
stock franchises, and certain propesty
Of ali corpora lions constructing, owning
and operating within the State COM
bined system of irrigation. navigat ton
and hydro electric power, using fresh
water streams and water sheds, provid-
ed that each system be completed and
In operation within five f5) years from
January 1st 1918, and providing fur
Their that not less than five million
dollars doll IS shall have been expended in
the construction of each system.
whereas, the state Of Louisiana has
largo 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 Dopula ton and the assessed VAL
5ues 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 Il Be 1t resolved by the Gem.
era IL Assembly 81. of the State Of Louis
lana, two-thirds Of ali the members
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-28
ACT no.
ACT NO. &

Senate Bill No. A BY Mr.. Favrot.
Joint resolution proposing an amends
ment to the Constitution Of the State
Of Louisiana relative to the exemption
from taxation of money in hand or on
deposit.
eraI Assembly Of the State of Louisiana:
Two thirds of all the members elected
is each house concurrtng. That the fol-
lowing amendment to the Constitution
Of the State be submitted to the quail
fled electors Of the State for their
sfonal election to be held on the first
Tuesday8 after the first Monday in the
month Of November. 1912, as follows:
There. shall be exempt from taxation
ali money in hand or on deposit
Section q Be it further resolved. etc.
The Donaldsonville chief. [volume] (Donaldsonville, La.) 1871-current, 1912-09-28

[ elected to each hs1se concurring, That
the following amendment to the Con-
stitution be submitted to the qualified
electors of the State for their adoption
ton to be held on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in the month
Of November, 1912, as follows:
Ihere shall be exempt from taxation
Tor ten 1ol years from the date of
completion the capita1 stock, franchises
and property Of all corporations con-
structing, owning and operating within
the State combined system Of frriga-
ton, navigation and hydro-electric pow
er, using fresh water Of Louisiana
streams, and watersheds, provided that
each system shall be completed and in
operation within five {5) years from
January 1st, 1913, and provided further
that not less than five million dollars
structton of each system No real or
corporeal property shall be covered by
TINS exemption except that which is
th ae SIS connected with and appur-
Ing part thereof. nor shall this exemp-
ton extend to the assessed value that
such real estate had at the time 1t may
De acquired by the company; provided
that the right Of the State TO regulate
the diversion Of its public waters from
their natural beds shall not be waived
by this amendment.
as Section tk 2 Be i further resolved wed
SISn hat Lie ClllC1dt DdllOt To US uSCet
at said election shall have printed
thereon the words: For the proposed
amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Louisiana exempting from
date. Of completion. certain new canals
for irrigation, navigation and power
purposes to be completed within five
years with capital of not less than
Against the amendment to the constt-
tuition of the State Of Louisiana exempt
ing from taxation for ten (10) years
from the date sof completion certain
new canals for irrigation. navigation
and power purposes to be completed
within five (5) years with capital
of not less than five million dollars"
And each elector shall indicate as pro-
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05

The use Of celery is obviously on
the increase. but the demand is for .
f1rst-class article.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05

A dirty floor is not desirable in a
milking stable. but it is preferable to
a filthy. dusty atmosphere.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05

WIS was very well attended. On
Inc evening of December 10 the
ladies will act as hostesses at a
pig leap year bail. The ladies' have
leased the big corralls owned by
JACK Hartley and will put all the
bachelors In their until the day.
Levi ~Scuthwell. the man who is
building the large dwelling for NJ.
Il. Walker on his farm, has so
far completed the building that a.
snort description of the house is
but fair. To begin with there will
De eight living rooms and two baths.
Inc entire structure will be heated
with hot water; a good system of
sewerage Is also provided and a
full basement. The grounds have
Deen laid out With considerable skill
and taste and will afford a beauti-
1ul and comfortable home. The Nc
kowns are about through with the
plumbing and Bleakmore is now at
work on he decorations. Mr.. Walk
or contemplates moving into. the
mouse about the first of the year.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05

When the pea crop Is over, clear
the vines and plant potatoes,
cabbage, sweet corn, beets, etc.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05
His Hardest Work,

Benjamin Samuels was recently
called on at a banquet given to some
Chicago lawyers and politicians and
told the following story: "A brilliant
lawyer happened to meet a classmate
one day, and he remarked: Well, your
success has been phenomenal SUP.
pose, like all lawyers, o had TO com
bat many obstacles to get there?'
Yes answered the lawyer. but
these obstacles are easily recognized.
During the first few years | had trou-
Bile earning a living. Then my main
ambition was to win honor, but now I
find my hardest work to remain hon.
est"
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05

Ed. Quinlan, of Landing, was in
town buying hay Monday.
Del Tyler, has moved into Am
erican Falls for the winter.
Warren Stewart is here on a visit
TO his sister, Mrs. Andy Draper.
Bert Simms is at home after a.
visit with friends at Walla Walla.
Frank Belt, of Roy, was in town
Sunday visiting with Herman Rupp.
Warren Sweeten, with his family
from H~olbrook, spent Thanksgiving
Mrs. w. c. Griswold, of Portland,
is a visitor for a few days in the
valley.
The Barnes Bros, of Roy. have
leased the Del Tyler farm for a
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05
Rockland Department
CONDUCTED BY
j. C..

10 Howard spent Monday al the
Falls.
James and Arnold Kemper, of
ing day.
day with the Howard family on
East Fork.
Mr.. Hoffbaum and wife were in
the Falls Sunday.
Mrs. j. Heydlauff is visiting with
relatives in Spokane.
10 Hess and wife were visitors
at the Falls Wednesday.
James Spillett was a visitor in
American Falls Wednesday.
Bert Evans and wife, of American
Falls. spent Thanksgiving day with
Mrs. Nell Altmyer, of North Bench.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05
LETTERS AND HOW
TO WRITE THEM
BY A. {. EDGAR.

A merchants letters should reflect
his personality and the character of
his establishment II his correspond
ence IS attended to in a haphazard.
happy-go-lucky manner the men who
receive the letters have a perfect right
to presume that his business is CON
Quoted along similar lines.
Some merchants seem to think that
as long as the letters are understood
that nothing else matters. AS far as
the business details mentioned in the
letter go that is so, but the impression
1t ma es on the receiver a never be
wholly efaced, be that impression
good or bad.
A hastily written letter indicates to
some extent a state OF disorder on the
part of the writer's business, and the
recipient may be excused for feeling
unsafe in dealing with such a mer-
chant. There is only one thing worse
than the badly written, ill-proportioned
scrawl and that is-no letter at all.
Not long g the writer was discuss
ing the business OF a local firm with a
travelling salesman. In speaking of
the merchant he said: He seems to
me to be a pretty shrewd business
man from a casual observance, but
you may rest assured that his shrewd-
ness is very shallow after all. He does
not answer his business letters"
In the face of an apparent success
these last seven words told a lot that
was hidden from external view When
a merchant refuses or neglects to an
swer business communications from
wholesale houses with which he is do
ing business it is a sure sign that deep
water is not far away. The merchant
who does not answer the letters ad-
dressed to him by his creditors tells
them plainly that he is neglecting
their business and his own. or he is
deliberately refusing to write for fear
he Will tell something he should not.
A good correspondent must possess
a large amount of tact. and, what is
more than that, he must be able to put
It INTO his letters. He must be able to
take a broad view of things. A college
education will go a long way towards
giving a man a command of words, of
the English language. but it will not
make him a good business man.
A crank or a crouch a never make
much progress as a letter writer. He
is sure to put some of his crankiness
on paper The mar who is too easy
going is almost as bad. because the
correspondent must stick as far as
practical BILE to the lines laid down for
the conduct of business.
A Cincinnati business man once
said: What the commercial world
wants is meat and potatoes-not
cake This man deserves to be re-
membered for this remark. but it is
also necessary to see that the meat
and potatoes are properly served II
they are to be considered palatable.
Another merchant has said: The
most efficient letter. mechanically, is
The well-written, w~ide-margin. double
space, Photographed letter-one page
and quit" Many merchants write too
words and say too little.
If anyone will think first what h
1esires to say he may afterwards be
able to write 1t in a very few words.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05

rainfall saved by timely cultivation
is worth a whole deluge of water .
week too late.
The quality of next years aspara,
gus will depend upon the growth
made this year.
The use Of celery is obviously on
the increase. but the demand is for .
f1rst-class article.
for carrying beef breeding stocl
through the winter.
You must watch goslings that ars
Matched with hens, as lice weaken
n kill them easily.
II the fetlocks are clipped and the
horses legs are kept clean, scratch
Ing will eve bother.
Half bran. hold cornmeal, mixed
with skim milk, makes a good "a
ton for young goslings.
A dirty floor is not desirable in q
milking stable. but it is preferable to
a filthy, dusty atmosphere.
When the pea crop Is over, clear
away the vines and plant potatoes,
cabbage. sweet corn, beets, etc.
Late truck crops are crown chiefly
upon land from which hay has been
mown or following strawberries.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05

But II he grabs a pen n rusnes lnuo
the thing before having thought out
every item he is sure to make a great
many repetitions and a mess Of things
In general.
From a form standpoint, a letter
may be divided into the following
parts:
The heading. the address, the saiu-
tation, the complimentary close. the
signature and the postscript.
Think more of your letters and of
their appearance. Don't forget thai
they are often the only things the
wholesalers have to form an estimate
of you, your ability and the state OF
1our business.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05
Christmas Holiday Rates.

Via Oregon Short Line. Tickets
on sale December 10. 20, 81, 22,
"a, rs, 2S and 81, 1912, and Janu-
airy l, 1913, limited to January 6.
Low rates between local points. See
agents for rates and further partic-
ulars.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05
Christmas Holiday Rates.

Via Oregon Short Line. Tickets
on sale December 10. 20, 21, 20,
"a, 20, % and 81, 1912, and Janu-
airy 1, 1913, limited to January 6.
Low rates between local points. See
agents for rates and further partic-
ulars.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05

The ducks are easily confined prith
q low fence; they rarely fly over 3
fence, though they will crawl upde,
a very small opening. They 2Aeo
clean, dry straw to sleep On.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05

j. V. Potts, one of the early To-
Gators in this valley, is here on a
visit from Arkansas.
The Sunday school of the union
meeting has changed it's hour OF
meeting until 2 p. m.
Gene Barnhart has returned to
the Falls after a weeks visit with
friends on the creek.
The school at Landing is doing
nicely and at present has an ne
rollment Of forty pupils.
The contest between Lon Stewart
and Raymond Baker is settled by
Mr.. Baker winning the suit.
Mrs. George Spillett and children
are visiting for a while in the Fai 8.
George complains somewhat.
Aunt Jane Brown went to the
Falls Monday on a short visit with
her daughter. Mrs. 10 Watts.
The children's dance given by the
Relief society on Thanksgiving day
was a success in every sence.
Peter Jensen has taken the Ross
McCarty dwelling and will occupy
the same during the school year.
Roy Burrell, of Igo, was a visitor
at the school examination held at
this place Thursday and Friday.
The Rev. Gilbert contemplates
holding an evening service every
other Sunday beginning next week.
J. T. Leach, who has been in
Lewiston for several months, has
returned to his dry farm just west
of here.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Perry de-
voted a couple of days the first of
the week in paying visits down Ian
ing way.
A letter has beer received from
Miss Irene Wheeler, of Red Bluff,
Calf, in which she says her health
is rapidly improving.
Perry Sheers, who went east
two weeks ago to enjoy turkey and
mince pie as mother use to make.
arrived home Monday.
Miss Mary Frodsham and Miss
Hazel Lee returned + their studies
in Logan Monday morning. They
were home to eat Turkey.
Mrs. L.. w. Cotant and Mrs. Port
er Mitchell were visiting with Mrs.
Chris Christensen, of Washington
Flat. the first of the week.
The Olney Knob Literary club
has organized for the winter with
John Garfield as. president and Miss
Goldie Cummings as secretary.
A petition is now out to change !
the arrival and departure of the
mail stage from this place, having
it leave the Falls at 9 a. m. and
arrive al 3 p. N.
Lionel May, the eldest son of
Bishop Andrew May, and Miss
Myrtle, the con daughter of Eli
Harris, are at home after their hon
eymoon which was spent in Brigham
City. Utah.
Henry Rock canine in Saturday
from the. Falls at which place he
has been on a visit for some time.
Mr.. Rock expects to leave for Cali
in a few das where he will
spend the winter.
Judge Houtz says if those per-
sons who continually turn the water
into the bitches causing flooded
streets, don't stop it, there is apt
TO be something doing in his court.
This is a very good move.
Morris and Houtz elevator and
Chopped feed in any
quantity always on hand. Chicken
feed also. The mill is always ready
% run. A competent man always
IN hand. Wheat bought and sold.
Thursday the Ladies' Aid held
with a big dinner. A chicken
Die feast with other ingredients to
'uit the palate. The affair was in
ended to meet the wants of the
homeless, or in other works, the
bachelors who might be looking for
fine dinner. The ladies received =
nearly one hundred dollars for their .
.
The dance held at tho af- I
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05

=ainfall saved by timely cultivation
is worth a whole deluge Of water .
week too late.
American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1912-12-05

The quality of next years aspara
gus will depend upon the growth
made this year.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-19
BOND ISSUE TO
PAY FOR HOSE
improvements for Department
Authorized Last Night.

Purchase of 1000 feet of fire hose
and three new fire alarm boxes was
authorized, and provision was made
to pay for the same by a bond issue
for $4,000, at the meeting of the
council last night. The city clerk
was instructed to advertise for 1000
feet of wo-and-a-half-inch double
Jacket, rubber lined hose, to stand
400 pounds pressure 10 the square
inch and to be in fifty-foot lengths,
and for 2,000 feet of two-and a-half-
inch rubber fire hose OF the same
specifications. Bids are to be re-
ceived Monday night, December 2.
The hose will be distributed among
the fire companies to replenish their
stock and to give all companies a
surplus for auxiliary use.
The committee on fire was author
lied by motion to purchase three fire
boxes for the northern and western
sections OF the city, at cost not to
exceed 1878.
Resolutions were passed authoriz-
ing the issue of bonds for $4,000, tc
be four in number at $4,000 each
An amount of $4,000 is to be appro-
priated annually and placed in the
sinking fund to pay for the same.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-19
FRANCHISE TAX
IN MIDDLESEX
Amount That Each Municipal
lity Will Receive.
(From the NEWS Correspondent

Trenton, Nov. 19:-The munich
palities of Middlesex county will re-
ceive total of S41,211.05 from the
assessment for 1912 against the Pub
lie Utility Corporations which oper-
ate in the county. The assessment
has just been completed by the State
Board of Assessors, and the tax will
be collected locally for local uses.
The amount to be received by Perth
Amboy will be $5,580.64. The tax
for the county is shown in detail, as
follows:
Cranbury township, s130.25; Dun
ellen borough, $1,168.79; East
Brunswick township, s1,171.32; Hell
meta borough, $44.61; Highland
Park borough, s1,361.04; Jamesburg
borough, $114.20; Madison town
ship, s66235; Metuchen borough,
s1,529.54; Milltown borough, ST.
396.59: Monroe township, $93.48;
New Brunswick city, $5,948; North
Brunswick township, $1,312.26;
Perth Amboy city, $5,5S0.64; Pisca-
taway township, s4,477.16; Raritan
township, s3,234.26; Roosevelt bor-
ough, s962.71; Sayreville township
$2,71394; South Amboy city, ST.
393.32: South Brunswick township
S741.49; South River borough
s709,S5; Spotswood borough. $82.-
OF: Woodbridge township, $3.50
"a; total, $41,211.05.
Perth Amboy evening news. [volume] (Perth Amboy, N.J.) 1903-1959, 1912-11-19
NEARLY HITS
STORE WINDOW
Runaway Dashss for Front
of Seaman's Pharmacy.

A runaway horse, attached to a
milk wagon, coming up High street
at a terrific rate Of speed about 8
o clock this morning, would undoubt-
edly have smashed into F. A. Sea-
mans drug store at Smith and High
streets IL a harness strap had not
been broken and the right shaft low
cred SO that 1t struck the curb on
the southwest corner. The wagon
then curved around and when the
horse halted after the collision was
facing down Smith street.
Andrew Samo, fifteen years old, Of
Florida Grove road, was driving
around city hall park from Market
street, up High street, when the
horse became frightened at the rub
bing of an unloosened buckle and
started forward at rapid speed,
coming up High street at such an
angle that it was making straight
for the big plate glass Of Seaman's 8
pharmacy. The right shaft fell near
ly to the ground after the strap from
the stomach band which held 1t had
snapped, and in clearing the curbing
was broken in two against the stones.
After the horse came to a stop the
boy, who had been holding to the
wagon after the reins had been jerk
ed from his hands, jumped out and
grabbed the horses bride to keep 1t
from starting again.
The milk wagon belonged to l.. A.
Black, OF Florida Grove road, who
after repairing the shaft continued
his rounds.