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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-10

FOR SALFs-Twn-sfpry. s-room house
-itb hath and every modern conven
tence' best Nerth 7Iil location. corner
snring and DeSoto lot 30 by f25. stable
and carriage house S11.0D0 Alex Zelins
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-10

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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1912-01-10
WANTED.
ROOMS AND BOARD.

FOR RENT-Furnishe rooms centrally
located. Apply 80 w. Wright street,
corner Baylen. 7jan1w
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04
PUBLIC SALE
Of
VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned will offer for sale
at public auction in front of the Court
House in Martinsburg, on
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1912,
at 100 o'clock that valuable farm
known as the McQuilken farm, located
in Writings Neck, Opequon district
This farm contains 113 ACRES,
more or less, of excellent limestone
farm land, improved by a good dwell
ing, stable, outbuildings, cistern, and
all that goes to make up a good farm.
About 90 acres in timber, good home
orchard.
This farm is situated on the Poto-
mac river and has good limestone
quarry opened. Has excellent water,
right-of-way to Potomac river and to
a run on the west side on the Adrian
Miller farm.
TERMS. One-third cash on day Of
sale and remainder in two equal pay
ments in one and two years.
W. NJ. McQUILKEN,
J. c. MYERS,
Executors of Mrs Mary E. McQuilken,
decd.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04
Miscellaneous Matters.

communication from the sewer
age commission in relation 10 the fl
nancing of the proposition was refer
red 10 the city attorney
A license to operate social club
was granted to the members of the
local lodge of Elks.
II was ordered that the city engin-
ecr Immediately furnish the grade for
sidewalks on West Virginia avenue to
the flower house.
1t vas ordered that an arc light be
placed at the corner Of King and
Water streets. An are light was also
ordered to be placed ON East Burke
street at "a point near Judge Gro
fingers residence, and that the in
candeseent lamp now at that point
be moved to a suitable place on Cham
bersburg avenue. The question OF arc
lights on Adams street and on Moler
avenue was left with the board of af-
fairs and Councilman Kearfott.
II was ordered that the board of af-
fairs place Church street between
John and Stephen streets in good con
dtion,
The board of affairs was instructed
to lower the sidewalk in front of the
Wild property on Boyd avenue to the
proper grade, at the expense of the
city.
1t was ordered that the foot bridge
over the Tuscarora back Of the shops
be repaired
1t was requested that crossing be
placed on the south side of West Race
street at the corner of College.
Mayor Harrison presided over the
session, and there We're present Coun-
cilmen Seibert. Zill, Shoafstall and
Kearfott. Mr.. IIeiston was absent.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04
WiNNN
"BOot|eggePs" Sent
To Federal Prison

Jacob Neary, of Wheeling, was fined
500 and sentenced to serve one year
and three months in the Federal peni-
Tertiary at Fort Leavenworth, Kans,,
and Ed. Moran, OF Tunnelton, was
fined 5000 and sentenced to serve a
gear in the same prison for BOOTLEG
gins" after they pleaded guilty at
Clarksburg in Federal court before
Judge A. G. Dayton. A dozen others
got smaller sentences for like offenses.
Blair Williams was sentenced to 30
days in jefferson county Jail and a
$100 fine
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04
Mr. CROWL LEAVES.

John r. CroWL Who has been employ
ed for some years past with the gas
company that controls the plants OF
Charles Town and Martinsburg, and
who has recently been living in the
latter place. has taken charge of the
ShepherdstoWn Garage Of Mr. Rins
gold. Mr. Crowl has moved his family
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04
WRECK CHokES TUNNEL

The derailment Of four cars of an
eastbolpd freight train the other morn
ing in Union Dam Tunnel, on the old
main line of the b & O, between Re
lay and Frederick Junction, interrupt
ed traffic for several hours, Passen-
gers on the local train had to be trans
ferred at the scene of the trouble
Trains were kept in readiness to meet
the connection and traffic was hand
led with but little delay.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04
GETTING READY FOR
MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN
Will Commence Soon-Basketbal
Meeting Tonieht-Ladies Show More
Interest In Physical Culture.

The Y NJ. c. \. directors had a
special meeting last night. The meet
ing was called for the purpose of ar
ranging plans for the approaching
membership campaign. This will be
launched the latter part of October
or the first part of November. MIR.
Edward Rutledge cashier of the Citi.
zens National Bank, with his com
mittee will have charge of launching
the campaign. The ladies' auxiliary
will meet Monday night and arrange
to materially assist with the cam
paign
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04

Mrs. Bernard Wright and daughter,
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04
Basketball Matters.

Tonight at S15 p. M. the candidates
for the 1928 basket ball team will
meet for the initial practice of the
season Throughout the remainder of
the season the team will meet once a
week at least for practice On Friday
nights weekly, there will be a game.
A good schedule viii be arranged and
] it is hoped that every Friday night will
see avsiting team contesting with Mar
tinsburg upon the home ccart The
team will be coached throughout
team will be coached thoroughly in the
next few weeks to come. The game
will be played scientifically and ey-
cry attempt will be made to make
the team a winner. In order that
the best results may be obtained the
practice periods and games will be
arranged at regular intervals. All
are urged to be present to-
night and in fact at all regular prac-
tice and game nights. The team to
represent the association will be chos-
en- by the physical director and cap
cain. At present there are several
letters at the association from teams
away wishing to secure games. The
physical director will discuss this cor
respondence with the team tonight
either before or after practice.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04

utserihe For Tho Evening 1ourna,
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04
Firemen Ask Appropriation,

A communication was received
from the members of Hose Company
No. 3, in which the fremen asked the
council to make an appropriation of
81, 900 toward the purchase of the new
automobile hose truck which the fire
men are having built by the Norwalk
Motor Car Company, in this city. No
action was taken by the council, but
the members expressed a desire to
help The members Of No. , at some
later date.
The council instructed Mayor lIar-
rison and Recorder Letter TO sign the
CONTRACT with the builder for the new
hose house of fire company No. 5, to
be erected at the corner of Queen and
Second streets. 1t was also determ-
med b ythe mayor and council that
they would be present when the build
ing is formally opened.
The members of Hose Company No.
5 sent to the council letter of
thanks for the help given them by the
city officials, and especially commend
ed Councilman Kearfott for his efforts
in behalf of the boys of the Fifth
Ward.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04
there from Martinsburg and began
work on Tuesday.
ALTO WIFE.

The viii of the late Major e. II. Nc
Donald has been filed in Charles
Town for probate. All his property
was left to his wife. The sons viii con
tinue to manage the estate.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04
Ladies Afternoon.

New interest has been manifested
in ladies' afternoon-on Thursdays
with the arrival of DR.. Cook and the
life he has injected in the physical de
partment. Yesterday 80 young ladies
took part in the physical class and
manifested great interest.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04
MRS. DUNN ENTERTAiNS.

Mrs. T. l.. Dunn, of Faulkner ave
nue., entertained at dinner last even
ing in honor of Mrs. James f. Adams,
of Front Royal, Va. Those present
included Mr.. and Mrs. Alex Clohan,
Miss Kinmell, of Bunker Hill, and
Mrs. p. II. Dunn.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04

A CLASSIFIED ad Is found in
the task of answering It
is, indeed, very small.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04

Ruth, who have been with her father,
Mr.. J. W. Barker, West Martin street,
viii leave Monday for their future
home in Winston-Salem, n. c.
Evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1907-1913, 1912-10-04
To Examine Church steeple.

1t MIS- reported to the council that
the high steeple on the Methodist
Episcopal church, at the corner of
Burke street and Maple avenue, is con
siderahly ont of line, is likely to col
lapse al any time, and is therefore Il
menace to public safety. II was or
dered that city Engineer Hess be in
structed to investigate the condition
of the steeple, and to report back to
the council in writing the result of his
investigation In such eases 1t is nee
essary to have the assistance of ar
chitects and builders. and the council
named Contractors NJ. L.. Compton
and W II. Frankenberry, and Arehi-
tect Chapman +. Kent, who viii ac-
company Engineer Hess when he
makes his inspection of the church
steeple
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-09-14

n election 10 - held ON the mrs.
Tuesday after the hrst Monday ~
the month OF November. 1913. ~
follows:
There shall he exempt from tax
alton al mones IL hand or on IT,
.pCsit.
Section 2. Do it further resolved,
etc. That the omcial ballot to be
used 1t said election shall have
printed thereon the words FOR the
proposed amendment to the Consti-
tuition Of the State Of Louisiana ex-
empting from taxation all money IN
hand or on deposit" and the words
Against the proposed amendment
to the Constitution of the state OF
Louisiana exempting from taxation
ali money In hand or on deposit.
And each elector shall indicate. a.
provided by the general election laws
Of this State, whether he votes for
or against the proposed amendment.
THOMAS C. BARRET.
Lieutenant Governor and President
of the Senate.
L. E. THOMAS.
Speaker Of the House OF Repre-
sentatives.
Approved August "a, 1919.
L. E. HALL,
Governor of the State OF Louisiana.
A true copy.
ALVIN E. HEBERT,
Secretary of State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-09-14

election shall have printed thereon
the words: For the proposed
amendment to the Constitution OF
the State Of Louisiana relative to ex-
emption from taxation for ten years
from the date of completion. OF all
railroads or parts OF railroads. con-
structed subsequently to January l,
1919" and the words Against the
proposed amendment to the Consti-
tuition Of the State of Louisiana rela-
tive to exemption from taxation for
q period of ten years from date OF
ita completion of all railroads or
parts of railroads constructed SUD-
seouently to January !, 1913." and
each elector shall indicate as pro-
vided in the general election laws
of the State whether he voter Tor
or AGAINST the amendment.
L. E. THOMAS,
Sneaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives.
THOMAS C. BARRET,
Lieutenant Governor and President
of the Senate.
Approved July II, 1919.
L. E. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy.
ALVIN e. HEBERT,
Secretary of State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-09-14

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 all
amendment to the Constitution au-
thorizing parishes and self-tax:nS
municipalities to exempt new tndus-
trial enterprises and also improved
value, inclusive of structures added
to unfmproved lands by immigrants
into the State, who occupy said lands
as homesteads from local taxation
for period not to exceed ten (1O)
years.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the
General Assembly of the State of
Louisiana, two-thirds of all the mem
bers elected to each House concurr-
Ing. That the following amendment
to the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana be and the same is here
by submitted to the qualified elect
ors of the State at the Congressional
election to be held on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday
In the month of November of the
year 1912, to-wit:
Every parish and self-taxing mu.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-09-14

whether or not cities and incorpora4-
"a Gown and villages shall b re-
|lea.ed from parochial taxation and
licenses, subject to the condition Of
contributing to parish expenses,
and each elector shall indicate on hia
hallnt m provided BY the general
election laws Of the State. whether
he votes for or against the said
amendment.
THOMAS c. BARRET.
Lieutenant Governor and President
Of the Senate.
l. E. THOMAS,
Speaker Of the House OF Repre-
sentatlve1.
Approved August ~, 1912.
L. e. HALL,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
4 true copy.
ALVIN r. HEBERT.
Secretary OF State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-09-14

nicipality shall have the right to 81.
empt new industrial enterprises and
also the improved value added to IN.
improved lands. including all stfuc'
lures thereon, by Immigrants into
the State who occupy said lands y
lhomesteads, from local taxes Tor
lperiod not to exceed ten (1O) years
| by the vote Of 2-3 in number OF Oh
1.-The taxpayers, who are qualified cleo
.,rs. including resident women tax
payers. holding at least 2-3 OF the
nroperty subject to local taxation
within the taxing locality ut . special
election called for that purpose. q
which special election members Of
partnerships, associations and heirs
Of estates. otherwise qualified. shall
Ibe entitled to vote their respective
|pro rata of the assessed valuation OF
said partnerships, associations OF
estates. Each enterprise so exempt.
ed must be situated within the limits
of the exempting authorities and be
established after the exemption ID
granted.
Section 2. Be It further resolved,
etc. That there shall be printed on
he ballots to be used at said cleo
|tion the words For the constitu-
tional amendment authorizing par
ishes and self-taxing municipalities
Ito exempt new industrial enterprises
and also improved value, inclusive
of structures, added to unimproved
lands by immigrants into the State
who occupy said lands as homesteads
from local taxes for . period not to
exceed ten years." and Against the
constitutional amendment authoriz-
ling parishes and self-taxing munich
|palities to exempt new industrial en-
and also improved value,
Including structures, added to unim-
proved lands by immigrants into the
State who occupy said lands as home
steads, from local taxes for q period
not to exceed ten (1O) years" and
each elector shall indicate on his
ballot as provided by the general
lection laws of the State whether he
votes for or against the said amend
ment.
THOMAS C. BARRET,
lieutenant Governor and President
of the Senate.
L. E. THOMAS,
Sneaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives.
Approved August "a, 1912.
L. E. HALL.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy.
ALVIN E. HEBERT,
Secretary of State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-09-14
ACT NO Z

Senate Bill No. 4. BY Mr. Favrot
Joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Louisiana relative to the
exemption from taxation of money il
hand or on de3osit.
Section l.. Be 1t resolved by the
General Assembly Of the State vi
Louisiana. two-thirds of all the mem.
bers concurring, That the following
amendment to the Constitution 81
the State be submitted to the qualifie
electors of the State for their adop.
ton or rejection ut the congreseiOu.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-09-14
ACT NO. 8.

Senate Bill No. 5. By Mr.. Well.
! Joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the Constitution OF
1.-THE State of Louisiana. relative to
authorizing parishes and municipali-
ties by q referendum to their respec-
tive qualified electors to exempt from
taxation an amount not to exceed
$4,000 to be deducted from the value
Of dwellings exclusively occupied hv
bona fide owners for residential pu.
poses only, and to withdraw such ex-
emption by q cimilar referendum.
Section /. BE 1t resolved by the
General Assembly of the State OF
Louisiana, two-thirds of the members
elected to each House concurring,
That the following amendment to
the Constitution of 1898 be submit
ted to the qualified electors OF the
State for their adoption or rejection
at the Congressional election to be
held on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday in the month OF NO
vember, 1912, as follows:
That every parish or municipality
through its police jury or governing
authority shall have the right to.
AMI upon the petition Of one-fourth
of the qualified electors residing with
in its Jurisdiction shall. submit to
the qualified electors in said parish
or municipality. at an election to be
called and held for that purpose.
after thirty days published notice.
the question as to whether or not
there shall be exempted from taxa
ton an amount not to exceed $4,000
to be deducted from the value of all
buildings exclusively . occupied by
bona fide owners for residential pur-
poses only; provided that any ex-
emption may be withdrawn in the
same manner in which it may be
granted.
No such exemption, voted by a
parish, shall operate to grant any
tax payer owning and occupying q
home within a municipality the right
to deduct the exempted amount from
1.-The improvement value of his
property in respect to municipal tax.
alton.
Section 2. Be it further resolved,
etc. That there shall be printed on
the ballots to he used at the said
election the words For the proposed
l 0M6uOMCUl AutuOIlAluS OACAptlVn VI
homes from taxation" and the words
Against the proposed amendment
authorizing exemption of homes from
Taxation" and each elector shall in
dicate as provided in the general
election laws of the State whether
he votes for or against the proposed
am endment.
THOMAS C. BARRETT,
Lieutenant Governor and President
Of the Senate.
L. E. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Repre-
sentatives.
Approved August "a, 1912.
| L. E. HALL,
iGovernor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy.
/ ALVIN E. HEBERT,
Secretary of State.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-09-14
ACT NO. 9.

Senate Bill No. s. By Mr.. Barrow.
Joint resolution submitting to the
people Of Louisiana an amendment
to the Constitution providing for ref
erendum to the people of each parl Oh
to determine whether cities and in
corporated towns and villages or any
one or more of them shall be free
from taxes and licenses levied by
psrochial authorities for parochial
purposes, subject to the obligation
~ make certain contributions to the
arishes.
Section 1. Be 1t resolved by the
General Assembly of the State OF
Louisiana, two-thtrds of all the men,
bers elected to each House concurr-
ing. That the following amendment
| to the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana be and he same is hereby
submitted to the qualified electors OF
the State at the Congressional cleo
ton to be held on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in the month
of November of the year 1912, to-
wit:
Every parish through its police
jury shall have the right to submit
and. upon the petition of one-fourth
of the qualified electors therein shall
submit to the qualified electors Of
said parish, at an election to be call
ed and held for that purpose after
thirty days published notice, the
question Of whether or not all or any
one or more of the cities. Incorporate
ed towns and villages within the lin.
is of the parishes (unless already ex.
empD shall be free and exempt from
all taxes and licenses levied by pa
'ochial authority for parochial pur.
poses. provided that whenever such
exemption is granted, each city, in.
corporated town and village so ex.
empted shall contribute to the pa.
rochial authorities its fair proper
tion of all parochial burdens. debts
and expenses common to both. Such
proportion to be adjusted between
the police jury and the municipal au.
thorities, and in case of disagree.
ment such apportionment to be made
by the State Tax Commission.
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved
letc., That there shall be printed or
the ballots to be used at the said cleo.
ton the words For the amendment
to the Constitution establishing I ref.
ercndum to the people Of each parish
to determine whether or not cities
and incorporated towns and villages
shall be released from parochial tax
alton and licenses. subject to the con.
tdition Of contributing to parish ex
penses," and the words Against the
amendment to the Constitution es
tablfshing referendum to the peo
PIE Of each parish to dstsrmin,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1912-09-14
ACT NO. IL.

Senate Bill No. g.. BY Mr.. voegtle.
Joint resolution proposing an
amendment to the Constitution of
the State of Louisiana exempting
from taxation the legal reserve Of
life insurance companies organized
under the laws of this State.
Section l. Be 1t resolved by the
General Assembly of the State of
Louisiana, two-thirds of all the men,
bers elected to each house concurring
That the following amendment to
the Constitution Of the State be sub
mitted to the qualified electors OF
the State for their adoption or re-
lection at the Congressional elec-
ton to be held on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in the month
of November. 1912, as follows:
There shall be exempt from ali
taxation the legal reserve of life in
surance companies organized under
the laws Of this State.
Section 2. Be it further resolved
ETC.. That the oncial ballot to be
used at said election shall have print
ed thereon the words For the pro-
posed amendment to the Constitu.
ton Of the State Of Louisiana ex-
empting from all taxation the legal
reserve of life insurance companies
organized under the laws of this
State" and the words Against the
proposed amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the State Of Louisiana ex-
empting from al taxation the legal
reserve Of life insurance companies
organized under the laws of this
State" And each elector shall in.
dicate, as provided by the general
election laws of the State, whether
he votes for or against the proposed
| amendment
THOMAS G. BARRET.
Lieutenant Governor and President
Of the Senate.
L. E. THOMAS,
Speaker 0f the House Of Repre-.