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The Washington herald., 1914-01-15

The Secretary of the Treasury and
Miss Mona McAdoo entertained at a
large dinner on Tuesday night preceding
the diplomatic reception. in compliment
to the Misses Wilson.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-15
Newman Travelogues.

The sale of single seats for the New
man Traveltalk series of lectures. which
begins at the Columbia Theater Sunday
evening, will start this morning The
The Washington herald., 1914-01-15
Garden-Feature Films.

The feature films at Moore's Garden
Theater next week will start on Monday
with. Dustin Farnum in Soldiers of
Fortune" Richard Harding Davis adapt.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-15

Former Gov. NJ p Ansol. of South
Carolina. is stopping at the New VIII
lard.
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general of the d. A. r. were first mem
bers Of this chapter.
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EDUCATIONAL.
following Thursdays throughout the sea-

following Thursdays throughout the sea-
son.
Representative Kenneth ID. Mckellar. of
Tennessee, has returned to Washington
and is stopping at the New Willard.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Ramsay will hold
a public reception at Fairmount Seminary
tomorrow afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. James Mcdonald. of
London, who are spending a part of the
winter at the Shoreham, entertained at
small dinner last night in the rose room.
Their guests were Mr.. and Mrs. Alexan-
der Legare and the Misses Patten.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-15

The Austru- II Hunsarian Ambassador and
Nine. Dumba have invitations out for a
dinner January %. to be followed by
dance. in compliment to Count and
Countess Szechenyi. OF Hungary, who
are visiting the mother Of Countess
Szechenyi. Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-15

Mr.. C. II. Taylor and his brother, Mr..
F. Taylor of London. England. are at the
Hotel Powhatan.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-15

The Congressional ladies at Congress
Hall Hotel will entertain at tea to be
given at the hotel January 2s, from to s
O'Clock. Invitations fer this interesting
event will be issued in a few days.
The Washington herald., 1914-01-15

Senator and Mrs. Willard salisbury. OF
Delaware. have opened their residence.
Iso1 n street, for the winter. Mrs Sauls-
bury will receive this afternoon and the
The Washington herald., 1914-01-15
Oil and Gas Heaters Max,
Cold Rooms Cheerful
and Comfortable.

An especially fine Oil Heater,
with half-gallon steel oil tank,
and broad polished nickel rim,
and a top that opens for water
heating purposes. This Heater,
aside from its fine appearance,
is highly desirable because it is
warranted absolutely smokelesS
and odorless, $3.50.
Gas Heaters sufficiently large
to heat small bedrooms priced
at $500 upward.
Fifth hoor-G st.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-09-26

School Boards Of their respective par
ishes, cities or towns, the proceeds OF at
least three mills Of the annual tax which
they are empowered to levy on each dol
lar of the assessed valuation of the prop
erty thereof; provided, that cities and
towns that are not exempted by the terms
of their charters from the payment Of
parish taxes and which are subjected to
the similar burdens Of taxation as are the
parishes shall not pay this tax. as same
is included in the taxes imposed by the
parish in which the town is situated, un-
less the parish boards of school directors
of that parish certify that the needs OF
the schools can be met by a smaller levy
| of such taxes.
| Provided, that this shall not apply to
cities that under legislative authority now
conduct, maintain and support public
schools, open and free to the youth of the
parish in which said city is located, and
levy. collect and expend annually for the
conduct, maintenance and support of said
schools the proceeds of at least three
| mills of the annual tax which they are
empowered to levy on each dollar of the
assessed valuation of property; and such
cities shall not pay and turn over to the
parish school board the proceeds Of at
least three mills of the annual tax, or any
part thereof. as herein provided, and shall
be exempted from the same so long as
such cities continue to conduct. maintain
and support free schools as herein pro-
vided. under the supervision and control
of the State Board of Education and inde-
pendent of parochial school authorities;
provided further. that such city shall not
be entitled to membership on the Parish
Board of School Directors and that the
electors of such city shall not be eligible to
vote at the elections for such directors for
the parish in which such city is situated.
| Section 2. Be'it further resolved, That
at the congressional election to be held
in this State on the first Tuesday follow
ing the first Monday in November, 1914,
| the foregoing amendment to the Consti-
tuition of this State shall be submitted to
the electors of this State; that on the
official ballot to be used in said election
shall be placed the words: For the pro-
posed Amendment t. Article 255 of the
Constitution" and the words: Against
the proposed amendment to Article 25s
Of the Constitution" and every electol
shall indicate his vote on the proposed
amendment as provided by the general
Election Laws of this State.
| L. Z. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
THOMAS c.. BARRETT,
lieut. Governor and President OF Senate
Approved: July /, 1914.
| L. z. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN Z. HEBERT, Secretary Of State
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Vacancies occasioned by death, rssigna-
ton of the term is less than one yesr. shall
be filed for the remainder of the term by
appointment of the Governor. with the adj
where the unexpired portion Of the term is
one year or more, the vacancy shall be
filed by special election to be called by the
the occurrence of the vacancy. under the
general election laws of the State.
Section 2. Be it further resolved. ETC.,
That the foregoing amendment to the
article of the Constitution of this State.
IL adopted. shall become operative on the
first day of December. A. D. 1914. and
the Governor of the State shall, within
ten days thereafter. order an election to
be held within the Thirteenth Judicial
District of Louisiana. and, in conformity
with existing election laws, for the pur-
pose of electing the additional judge for
said Thirteenth judicial District who shall
hold Office until the next regular election
for Judges under this Constitution and
until his successor is elected and qualified.
Section 3. 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 Consti-
tuition of Louisiana relative to District
Courts, creating an additional judge for
the Thirteenth Judicial District" and the
words: Against the proposed amend
ment to Article 100 Of the Constitution
of Louisiana relative to District Courts,
creating an additional judge for the Thir-
teenth Judicial District" and each elector
shall indicate. as provided in the general
election laws of the State. for which prop
osition. For or Against" he votes.
| THOMAS g. BARRETT.
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate.
| L. f. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Approved: July Q. 1914
/ l.. E. HALL
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
| A true copy:
ALVIN e. HEBERT. Secretary of State.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-09-26
ACT NO. 24.
House Bill No. a5s-By Mr.. Manion


JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitu-
ton OF the State of Louisiana giving
si a RS" Of the Port as Of New Orleans to
dig. build. erect and operate or ac-
quire and operate a navigation canal
and the necessary locks. slips, laterals.
basins and appurtenances thereof, In
the city OF New Orleans, TO connect
Lake Pontchartrain and the Missis-
sippi River.
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds of all members elected to each
House concurring, That the Board OF Com
missioners of the Port Of New Orleans is
hereby authorized to dig. build, erect and
operate or acquire and operate a nayiga
ton canal in the city Of New Orleans.
llaferals, basins and appurtenances there
of. and other structures necessary there
| for to connect Lake Pontchartrain and
the Mississippi River, In aid of commerce:
The location of said canal shall be fixed
4 and determined by the Commission Coun-
Gil Of the city of New Orleans, and shall
be constructed under plans and specifica-
I the Board of Commissioners of the Port
of New Orleans and by the said Commits
sion Council, and to be further approved
missioners OF the Orleqns Levee District
and by the State Board OF Engineers OF
the State Of Louisiana; the concurrence
Of all these bodies being necessary to tn :
adoption Of said plans and specifications.
Section 2<~Be IL further resolved, etc:
That for the digging and building OF said
canal. locks. slips. laterals, basins and
Commissioners Of the Port of New Orleans
shall have the right to appropriate any
property necessary for that purpose, and
4 and improvements thereon By issuing
mortgage or mortgages. bond or bonds,
against the real estate and canal and
locks and other improvements erected
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-09-26
ACT NO. 90.


Senate Bill No. Spy Mr.. Leon r. Smith.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Submitting to the people of the State OF
Louisiana, at the congressional cleo
ton to be held in November. 1914, an
amendment to the Constitution of the
State exempting from taxation for
ten (10) years from the date or COM
pletion the capital stock. franchises.
and certain property of all corpora
tons constructing. owning and oper-
ating within the State combined sys-
tenn of irrigation, navigation and n.y.
dro-electric power. using fresh water
streams and water sheds, provided
that each system be completed and in
operation within five 90 years from
January /, 1915, and providing further
that not less than Three Million Dollars
(s3, 900. 100000 shall have been expend-
ed in the construction Of each system
Whereas, The State OF Louisiana has
large areas comprising millions Of
acres of land that can be reclaimed
and brought into cultivation by irriga-
ton, whereby large additions win bt
made to the population and the as
sessed value of the State; and.
Whereas, Canals can be constructed so a!
TO provide irrigation, navigation ant
power, and it is the States duty II
encourage and promote the organiza
ton of such concerns;
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Genera
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds of all the members elected to eacl
House concrrring. That the following
amendment to the Constitution be sub
mitted to the qualified electors of tn,
State for their adoption or rejestion a
the congressional election to be held OIL
the first Tuesday after the first Monda.
In the month of November. 1914, as follows
There shall be exempt from taxatio,
for ten Q0) years from the date OF com
pletion. the capital stock. franchises an,
property of all corporations constructing
owning and operating within the State
combined system OF irrigation, naviga
don and hydro electric power. using fres
water of Louisiana streams, and waite
sheds. provided that each system be com
pleted and in operation within five Is
years from January 1. 1915. and provide
| further that not less than Three Milo
Dollars $4,000. 100000 shall have been ex
pended in the construction OF each system
No real or corporal property shall be Gov
cred by this exemption except that whic
lis necessarily connected with and appurte
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-09-26
ACT NO. SO.

Senate Bill No. 40-By Mr.. Clinton.
JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing an amendment to Article 65 of
the Constitution of the State of Louis
lana. provided this shall not disqualify
any members of the General Assembly
submitting this amendment
Section l. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana. two
House concurring, That Article 65 of
he Constitution of the State of Louisiana
De amended so as to read as follows:
Article Go. On and after the third (3-d)
Monday of May, 1916. the Governor shall
receive a salary of seven thousand five
hundred dollars (s7.500.o0) per annum,
payable monthly on his own warrant;
provided this shall not disqualify any
member of the General Assembly sub
hitting this amendment.
Section 2. Be it further resolved. etc..
That this proposed amendment shall be
submitted to the qualified electors Of the
State for adoption or rejection at the con-
gressional election to be held on Tuesday,
November 3, 1914.
Section 3. Be il further resolved, etc,
That on the official ballots to be used al
said election there shall be placed The
words: For the proposed amendment OF
Article 65 of the Constitution of Louisi-
ana" and the words: Against the pro-
posed amendment to Article IS of the
Constitution Of louisiana" and each
elector shall indicate. as provided in the
general election laws of this State, fol
which of the propositions he votes.
THOMAS C.. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President Of Senate
IL. z. THOMAS,
| Speaker of the House of Representatives
Approved: July 6. 1914.
l.. f.. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
true copy:
ALVIN z. HEBERT, Secretary of State
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-09-26

nant to each canal system and forming
part thereof, nor shall this exemption ex-
tend to the assessed value that such real
estate had at the time it may be acquired
by the company; provided that the right
of the State to regulate the diversion OF
its public waters from their natural bed
shall not be waived by this amendment.
Section 2. Be it further resolved, ETC..
That the official ballot to be used at the
said election shall have printed thereon
the words: For the proposed amendment
to the Constitution of the State of Louis
lana exempting from taxation for ten 1o)
years from the date of completion certain
new canals for irrigation. navigation and
power purposes to be completed within
five years with a capital of not less than
Three Million Dollars $4,000. 00o.00)." And
the words: Against the amendment to
the Constitution Of the State of louisiana
exempting from taxation for ten Qe)
years from date of completion certain new
canals for irrigation, navigation and power
purposes to be completed within five (5)
years, with capital of not less than Three
Million Dollars" And each elector shall in
dicate as provided in the general election
laws of the State whether he votes for OF
against the proposed amendment.
THOMAS c. BARRET,
Lieut. Governor and President of Senate
L. E. THOMAS.
Speaker of the House Of Representatives
Approved: July 6, 1914.
J.. z. HALL.
Governor CT the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN f. FiEBERT. Secretary of State
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-09-26
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
ACT NO. al.

House Bin No. 91-By Mr.. Manion
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the State OF Louisiana, with
reference to taxation of banks. bank
ing associations, banking corporations
or banking companies, doing exclu-
sively the business of lending money
or dealing In bills of exchange, in this
State but domiciled in other States Of
the Union or in foreign countries. and
providing for the extent and limita-
ton of taxation thereof
Section 1. Be ii resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds Of all the members elected to each
House concurring. That the following
amendment to the Constitution of the
State be submitted 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 November. 1914, as follows:
All banks. banking associations. bank
Ing corporations or banking companies,
doing business in this State but domiciled
In other States of the Union or in foreign
countries. who may in their own name or
In the name of their agents or representa-
tives, engage in this State in the business
OF lending money or dealing in bills of ex-
change exclusively, shall pay yearly
license tax of two hundred and fifty dol
lars to the State and like tax to the Mu-
nicipal or Parochial corporation; and in
addition to said license tax shall pay to
the State an annual tax of 2 1-2 per cent
on the gross interest earned on all money
loaned. and to the Municipal or Parochial
corporation a like tax of 1-2 per cent,
and shall be subject to no other or further
taxation either by the State or by any
POLITICAL subdivision thereof.
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved, ETC.,
That the official ballot to be used at said
election shall have printed thereon the
words: For the proposed amendment to
the Constitution of the State of Louisiana
providing for the extent and limitation OF
taxation on banks, banking associations.
corporations or companies, doing business
in this State but domiciled in other States
Of the Union or in foreign countries" and
the words: Against the proposed amend
ment to the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana providing for the extent and
limitation Of taxation on banks banking
associations. corporations or companies
doing business in this State but domiciled
in other States of the Union or in foreign
countries" And each elector shall indi-
cate. as provided by the general election
laws OF the State, whether he votes for OF
against the proposed amendment.
L. E. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate
Approved: June "a. 1914.
l.. L. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT, Secretary of State
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-09-26
ACT NO. 81.

House Bill No.46S-By Mr.. Johnson, Chair
man OF the Committee on Public Edu-
cation. Substitute for House Bill No.275.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 255
OF the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana, relative to the support of
the public schools Of the State of
Louisiana, and the levying on taxes
thereon by parishes, cities and towns.
under certain conditions.
Section 1. Be ii resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of louisiana, two
thirds of all members elected to each
House concurring, That the Legislature
may appropriate to the same funds the
proceeds of public lands not designated OF
set apart for any other purpose. and shat
nrovide that each parish may levy taa
for the public schools therein. which snai
not exceed the entire State tax; provided
that with such tax the whole amount OF
parish taxes shall not exceed the limits o.
parish taxation fixed by this constitution
The City of New Orleans shall make sucf
appropriation for the support. maintenance
and repair Of the public schools Of said city
az II may deem proper. but Lot less thar
eight-tenths of one mill for any one year
and said schools shall also continue to re-
eeive from the Board of Liquidation Of thu
c,tv debt. the amounts to which they arr
nov entitled under the Constitution
amendment. adopted in the year 1892.
The Police Juries Of the several parishes
ana boards of trustees and municipa
councils Of Incorporated cities and town
ma parish of Orleans excepted shall
invy. collect and turn over to the Parisl
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-09-26
ACT NO. So.


House Bill No. 49-By Mr.. Manion.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitu
ton OF the State of Louisiana relative
to the exemption from taxation OF
money in hand or on deposit; and
loans by Homestead Associations or
Homestead Societies to their members
secured by stock of said Associations
or Societies.
Section l. Be II resolved by the General
Assembly Of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds of all the members elected to each
House concurring. That the following
amendment to the Constitution of the
State be submitted to the qualified electors
OF the State for their adoption or rejection
Mt the congressional election to be held on
the first Tuesday after the first Monday in
the month of November, 1914, as follows:
There shall be exempt from taxation all
money in hand or on deposit; and loans
by Homestead Associations or Homestead
Societies to their members secured by
stock of said Associations or Societies.
Section g. Be it further resolved, ETC..
That the official ballot to be used at said
election shall have printed thereon the
words: For the proposed amendment to
the Constitution of the State of Louisiana
exempting from taxation all money in
hand or on deposit. and loans by Home
stead Associations or Homestead Societies
to their members secured by stock of said
Associations or Societies." and the words:
Against the proposed amendment to the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana
exempting from taxation all money In
hand or on deposit; and loans by Home
stead Associations or Homestead Societies
to their members secured by stock of said
Association or Societies" And each elector
shall indicate. as provided by the general
election laws of the State, whether he votes
for or against the proposed amendment
L. Z. THOMAS.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
THOMAS C. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate
Approved: July /, 1914.
L. T.. HALL.
Governor Of the State of Louisiana
true copy:
ALVIN T.. HEBERT. Secretary of State
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-09-26
ACT NO. 1877.


AN ACT
Proposing an amendment to Article 100
of the Constitution of Louisiana rela-
tive to District Courts. in order to
provide for the creation and election
OF an additional Judge for the Thir-
teenth judicial District.
Section /. Be 1t resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds of all the members elected to each
House concurring, That the following
amendment to the Constitution of Lou
lsiana shall be submitted to the electors
of the State. at the congressional election
to be holden on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday in November. 1914. and. II APP
proved and ratified by a majority of said
electors voting in said election. the same to
become part Of the Constitution. to-wit:
That Article 100 of the Constitution be
amended SO as to read as follows:
ARTICLE 100.
The District Courts. except in the Par
ish of Orleans, shall have original juris-
diction in all civil matters where the
amount in dispute shall exceed Fifty
| ($5o.00) Dollars, exclusive OF interest, and
in all cases where the title to real estate
| is involved, or to Office or other public
positions, or civil or political rights, and
all other cases where no specific amount
lis in contest. except as otherwise pro-
vided In this Constitution. They shall
have unlimited and exclusive original ju-
risdiction In all criminal cases except
such as may be vested in other courts by
this Constitution, and In all probate and
succession matters and where success
sion is a party defendant. and in all cases
where the State, a parish. municipality,
or other political corporation, is party
defendant, regardless of the amount In
dispute; and of all proceedings for the APP
ipointment of receivers or liquidators to
corporations or partnership; and said
lcourts shall have authority to issue al
such writs, process, and orders as may be
necessary or proper for the purpose of the
Jurisdiction herein conferred upon them
i There shall be one district Judge fol
each judicial district. except for the First
Thirteenth. Fifteenth and Twenty-firs1
Judicial Districts. where. until otherwise
provided by law. there shall be two dis
trict judges. but judges Of the Twenty
first judicial District shall not be resi-
dents OF the same parish.
And the judges of the Fifteenth Judicia
District shall not be residents of the same
parish after the expiration OF the terms
of the present incumbents-
District Judges shall be elected by
plurality of the qualified voters of thei
respective district. in which they shal
have been actual residents for two year
next preceding their election. They shal
| be learned in the law and shall have prac
, ticed law in this State for five years pre-
. vious to their election
District Judges under this Constitution
shall be elected on the Tuesday after tn
, first Monday in November. 1916, and ever.
-four years thereafter. 4