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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-24
ACT NO. 257.
House Bill No. 513-By Mr.. F
JOINT RESOLUTION

1oiNi hE'oLo ,oo
Proposing an ainsnul ne ~ %, reief,va
to District Courts.
occtol l. 10 =. go e. .y,,;s;e,o two
assembly q the state OF Louisld 5 a. s eact
Honse 81 co a sns That the following
amendment 70 me Sonstisut l ~ "
m, sns DC shn M, s,ass;onsl eisction to
bs bo d or ON ' the first Tuesday after the
nrst Monday IN Moyemper. ,y s,a;;- 5a ~
approved ana rauned ny .,d alsct,nr the
sa,u e t heco, NOUNS mart Of the Consttu
uon. t9.wi WIZ m. r,;.t~;.t f-orrts excent
Article 10y. Inc D1strlct S9ur.s, e~SS s
IN ne farisn OF orleans, sna nase eSe
inai Jurlsulcuon IN All civil naitels " - t
the amount IN dispute shaii , exceee NJ, ,ss
tsSOuol doIiarS, exc,usivs OF insea s 1919 az
IN nn cases wnefe .ne tue 70 of te ,,nblic
y involved. or 70 once or osneL purnS
Positions, or civli OF ponucal Tisn.s, ALI
an otner cases wnere no spey;.ilc .l,yS = ~
IN contest, except as otner"ise pro'iueu
IN THIS Consltuuon- -,..
They snall nave unnmlteu anu eNca VI W
T origlnai Ju.isuiction IN an S.tai -; otte
except such As may DC 1881 ,st;t,,tin,,.
cour!s autnorizeu py tnis Sonstl.u - s,o..
and IN all probate anu SUCCESSION m ma. ~
and wnere SUCCESSION rs = pity az. ue
fendant ana IN an Eases ,,,e, .ne i;tei
parIsn, msuhleipany S ~ prare "a :
corporation rs party ueIenoant 5ess e \,
less ct the amouHs IN a,sputv, anu % ~ r az
partnersnips' anu snia courl sna,, nas 6
authority 10 issue an sucn wiz, p, ,ss',sr
ana orders as may pe hscess,rs ~ p,v ypp;,
Tor the purpose o. tne Juiisoiceioh heiein
conferred upon tnem- . 49, &,
There snah pe one ois.rice iuof Ey. ~
each Judicial oist1ct eAcrp, ~ e as., s,s
fifteenth,. Iwenty-nrst; lwensy .ni'.,, GU
Twenty-eigntn Juulciai DiSei VIZ 49,
until otnerwise .proslueu " ,aw si a. :
shaii be tnree I'd ustrict juosss III ~ sn a
Fist Juolciai DisuiSI anu IN 'nS ysh ~,
districts ABOVE mentoheo 'nere shan DC
two y! uistrct JUDGES. ,.s ~ i,
Distr1ct luuges sna. pc eiec.eu, ~ e; =
plurality OF the qranneo Ioters y. sE Lar
respective ulstlSts. II wniS s . t , a,sr -
nave peen actuai rssius ss; lof IVY seai
next preceding tnelr elecslo1 H., ,.,, .rd
Tney snail DC iesI , IN en-, eie GO 9 6wa
snali nave practice1 LaW III .nls oea'e NV
years previous 70 tneir elsc.io rr.s.,+,,t,ov
D,s,rlct yuogss u.uer rr Ills &C., AZ
shaii pc eiecteo on We auSs.as ,a1s and
nrst Monaay IN NosStnDei' i'Ao' ""'
every Tour years irel "a T., ,sI ,,n+h res,sn.
vacancies occasioueu ~ ~ ,oSvsi,ad
hon. or oenerwise Mh 10 tho,, ~, = r,aa,
poruon OF M .sr.h - 80 49,, s 49,, ~ tbf
snaii pc hneu LOT tns et r,s-a,- ~,
Term py sppoin.nsens ~ I ast,,o Sanata
WIN ,he ausicS allu Soss.as ~ ,,,r*ic-
In All cases wnere tne uneApireu to' ~. ~
OF the Term Is ons zear VI laH, aiac.;nn
cancy snnn De nH .s ~ Gs sprosi ,uS heii
10 pc caned py tne ooseIl.or saso - i, az
witnin Sky Gays 40 2, sisn v aiecton law,
OF the State !. $3.50. ras,,,vaa stc
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-24

ate remedy. the City Of New Orleans to
pay tver to II the amount thus due When,
and IS soon as the Board OF Liquidation.
City Debt. shall have received from the
City If New Orleans and such annual pay
menf the money SO received shall be
forth With paid over by the Board OF Id
Directors OF the Public Schools for the
Parish OF Orleans.
Section 5. Be 1t further enacted. etc.
Lion dollars OF bonds herein authorized to
be issued shall be expended solely for the
following purposes, to-wit:
City Of New Orleans. either by purchase
or by appropriation proceedings to be in
stituted IN the name Of the City Of New
sary for the o erection extens,o De or
largement Of school houses and their APP
|purtenances. or for the establishment Of
public school system of the City of New
Orleans: and for the construction. or en-
largement.or maintenance of school houses
and school buildings and other ediices
and appurtenances thereto.
Any and all contracts for the purchase
of ground or the construction OF buildings
shall be made by the Board of Directors
OF the Public Schools OF the City of New
Orleans, subject to confirmation and APP
prevail by the Commission Council or
other governing body of the City OF New
struction of buildings or other edifices
that may exceed five hundred dollars in
amount shall be let to the lowest bidder
under sealed proposals and after ten (1O)
DAYS advertisement in the official journal
Of the CITY OF New Orleans. and under
such terms and CONDITIONS as the Board
of Directors OF the Public Schools for the
Parish of Orleans and the Commission
Council. or other governing body, of the
civ OF New Orleans NAV concur in
An plans and specifications for the con-
struction and repair of school houses and
other buildinrs and Structures shall be
made and prepared by the Engineering
lDepartment OF the CITY Of New Orleans
and all such work shall be done under the
superyision and direction and subject to
the approval of the city Engineer of the
CITY 81 New Orleans.
Section g. Be II further enacted, etc.
That during the life of the bonds herein
authorized 10 be issued and until the date
OF their Complete and final redemption,
the City of New Orleans shall be free
from the Obligation Of appropriating and
paving otherwise than as provided in this
act. any money for the acquisition, con-
struction or repair of public school build
| ings and their appurtenances in the City
OF New Orleans.
Section 10. Be 1t further enacted. etc.
lstitute a contract between the holders OF
the bonds issued Hereunder and the Board
of Directors OF the Public Schools for the
Parish OF Orleans.
Section IL Be il further enacted, etc,
That at the Congressional election to be
after ate the i first tuesday in the month Of
frlloxrfnor q y1aondrnQnt
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-24
ACT NO. 262.

House Bill No. s13-By Mr.. GenerelIy.
AN ACT
Authorizing the Board of Directors Of the
Public Schools of the Parish of Or
leans to issue Two Million Dollars OF
bonds for the purpose or acquiring
school sites. constructing school build
ings and their appurtenances IN the
City of New Orleans: to provide the
terms and conditions under which SAID
bonds shall be issued and Sold, and
the security for the payment OF the
principal and interest thereof. to de-
fine the duties of the Board OF Iiqui-
dation. City Debt. in connection with
the issuance and sale. of said bonds
the payment of the principal and IN
terest thereon. and the retiremen,
thereof; to prescribe the duties ane
obligations OF the City of New Orleans
in connection with the reimbursement
of the Board OF Directors OF the Pub
lie Schools for the Parish OF Orleans
by certain annual payments; and Y
define the method and manner in which
the proceeds OF said bonds shall %
| employed ard disbursed.
| Section l. Be il enacted by the Genera
Assembly Of the state OF Louisiana. two
thirds OF all the members elected to eacl
House concurring That, subject 10 tn
ratification OF the people of the state
Louisiana ~ an a amen 10 tse s sh
mitted to them, the Board OF Directors o
the Public Schools for the Parish OF or
leans. of the State OF Louisiana, is hereb
not to exceed two million dollars t$z.ooe.
! o0o. 0O) in amount TO be dated January
1915. bearing five per cent @ per cent? Pc
the the principal Of which shall be payable
forty f40) annual installments Of ffft
Thousand dollars (s50.0O0) each. payabl
on the first day Of January In each OF tn
lively. as hereinafter set forth.
Said bonds shall be made payable
bearer. and shall be styled Public Scho'
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-24

vehicles and the display of registration
numbers thereon. and shall conspicuousiy
display his registration numbers as re-
quired thereby. The provisions Of this
section, however. shall be operative as to
| a motor vehicle owned by a nonresident
| Of this State only to the extent that under
ritory. or Federal district OF his residence
/ like exemptions are granted to motor We
hicles duly registered under the laws OF
and owned by residents of this State
| Section 10. Be it further enacted. etc.
/ All track engines. road rollers. fire wagons,
Gre engines, police patrols. ambulances:
exclusively for public purposes by the
United States Government the State. or
any of the subdivisions thereof, including
the parishes. cities, towns and villages;
district. parochial or. municipal are ex-
cluded from the provisions of this act
Section II. Be it further enacted. etc.
| The Secretary of State shall deposit al
funds collected under the provisions Of
this act, as soon after the collection as
practicable, in one OF the banks OF the
state previously selected for that year a.
one Of the State bank depositaries. in 9
special fund which shall bear interest n
the same rate as other deposits. and or
or before the fifteenth day OF the montf
Secretary of State shall transmit to thu
Parish Treasurer of each parish. with
sworn account thereof, all of the fund
collected under the provisions Of this act
from persons. firms or corporations resid
ing in the respective parishes Throughout
the State, deducting therefrom only III
|; Iamounts expended by him. in accordanc
; with the provisions Of Section IL.
THAT on or before the fifteenth day o
the Months of February and August o
. | each year, the Secretary of State sha
, transmit to the Commissioner of Ffnanc
( of the City OF New Orleans. with a swor
! account thereof. all OF the funds collecte
. under the provisions Of this act. froI
persons. firms or corporations residing |
1.-THE Parish of Orleans. deducting there
1 Iron only the amounts expended by hin
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
MELLEN SAYS He
PAYS FOR PRAYER

Washington. d. c., May 20.-Details
concerning the relations of the New
Haven railroad and the Billiard COM
pany, through which the latter, or
John l.. Billiard, made a profit of $2,-
100000 were given to the commerce
commission today by Charles S. Mel
len, former president of the New Ha-
ven. Today's proceedings, while inter-
esting, were lacking in the spectacular
features of yesterday. Mellen said all
of the transactions of the New Haven
with the Billiard company were in the
hands of the commerce commission
and spoke for themselves. Mellen de-
clared that Billiard was a strong and
honorable man" Mellen explained q
loan of 100000 to Haskell of the Bos-
ton Herald.
What was pending in the Massa.
chusetts legislature at the time of the
loan to Haskell?" Folk asked.
There was always something pend
ing in the Massachusetts legislature"
Did Vice President Byrnes spend
money TO influence legislation"
Il am not sure" replied Mellen.
DO you recall the prayer from the
hills?"
Yes. but know little about it,
Did you pay for to"
Il fancy ! have paid for all prayers
in my behalf"
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
MEDIATORS MAKE
PLANS FOR WORK
Everything in Readiness for
Opening of Peace Confer
ence at Niagara Falls.

Niagara Falls, Ont, May 20
Everything is in readiness for the for.
NAL opening of the mediation confer
ence set for 8 this afternoon. The
program today included nothing ex-
cept formal instructions, exchanges of
courtesies and adoption of plans for
the conduct of the proceedings.
Washington, d. c., May 20.-Anxiety
among officials here over the inability
to obtain definite word from American
Vice Consul Silliman, reported released
from prison at Saltillo more than a
week ago, has aroused the state de-
partment to renewed activity. Secre-
tary Bryan telegrapher Consul Hanna,
at Monterey, if it would be feasible,
to send a messenger to Saltillo and de-
termine if Silliman ever had been re-
leased.
Every effort will be made by the
United States to maintain the port of
Tampico free and open to commerce,
declared Acting Secretary of the Navy
Roosevelt. While no definite order
has been issued, steps will be taken, if
necessary, to prevent blockade by
either Mexican federals or constitution
alistS
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
KING GEORGE HAS
A SUI FIRE SCARE
Flames Surround Royal Pavilion
Where Ruler and His Queen
Are Stopping.

Aldershot. Eng, May 26.-A great
brush fire, declared by the authorities
the work of militant suffragets. encir-
cIed the royal pavilion in Long Valley.
where King George and Queen Mary
are in a residence in the center of a
great army of British troops. The
entire camp was aroused before day
break to fight the flames. Water was
plentiful, but the swords of cavalry
men proved a better means of extin-
gushing the fire. as with them the
men cut down or beat out the blazing
underbrush. AS their majesties left
the royal pavilion today two women
dashed in front OF their carriage wav-
ing a banner: Votes for women"
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
DEATH OF AGED
WOMEN ACCIDENT
Apparent Mystery Surrounding
Passing of Chicago Sisters
Is Cleared by Inquest.

Chicago, ILL.,, May 20.-The apparent
Emily Backus and Miss Marietta
Wright, aged sisters found asphyxia-
ted on Sunday in their home at 3055
Washington boulevard. has been clear
Captain Ryan of the Western avenue
station yesterday withdrew his investi-
gators and announced that the deaths
We're accidental
Frank erosion, Rochester, n. Y,
relative who acted as their financial
agent and who came here in response
to special call, also is satisfied re-
garding the deaths, but admits that he
has been perplexed over a supposed
missing watch and one or two pieces
of jewelry that the women are report
ed to have possessed. He said, how
ever, that the aged sisters had a habit
of hiding their valuables, and that a
thorough search that he proposes af-
ter the funeral may reveal the valu-
ables.
Captain Ryan also is interested IN
fixing responsibility for a report that
$4,000 in currency was found on the
premises. AS matter OF fact. only
$1,1O was found, but some police wag
sprung the story OF the $4,000 under
the sink and in a bureau drawer, and
the story spread as a station house
joke" until it got into print Only
three weeks ago Mrs. Backus borrow.
ed $3.50 from loop business man TO
pay her taxes.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
American Open Golf Cham
pion Eliminated as Con-
tender for Title.
83 TO 80 is THE SCORE
Victory Won by ''Young" Tubbs
a Boy From Course in
Vicinity of Sandwich.

Sandwich, England, May 20.-Only
two Americans, Evans and Weber, re-
manned in the tournament for the Brit
ish amateur golf championship after
the conclusion of the third round to-
day Several of the most prominent
English golfers were still in the COM
petition, including Hilton, the title
holder.
Sandwich, Eng, May 20.-Franc.s
Ouimet, open golf champion of the
United States, was eliminated as
contender for the British amateur
Szss -npionship today. He was defeated
wa Spparent ease by Young Tubbs,
boy player from a nearby course, at
Littlestone-on-the-sea A huge crowd,
including a large delegation of Ameri-
cans, was on hand. The card OF
Ouimet was S3 and that of Tubbs, 80.
The gloom of the American contingent
was partially dispersed shortly after
ward, when Herreshoff of New York
beat Platt of the Royal North Devon
club and Weber of Toledo beat Car
Isle of Sunningdale.
Lockwood of Massachusetts was
beaten by Maynard of Ealing. Hilton,
British amateur champion. beat Harris
of Acton. Charles w. Evans, Jr., OF
Chicago won his match in the third
round, defeating Scott, three up, three
to play.
The defeat of Ouiment proved as
great a sensation as that of Travers,
American amateur champion.
On the links a report Is current that
a wager of s15O,000 to $4,000 offered
Monday against either Travers or Out
met carrying off the championship, and
had been eagerly taken by some one
who favored the American chances.
Herreshoff was defeated in the third
'ound by Hon. Michael Scott
In the third round Weber of Toledo
defeated Marriott ~
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20

members of the Roosevelt family, in
cluding Mrs. Roosevelt, w. Emlen
Roosevelt, Archie and Theodore, Jr.,
approached the Aidan, the familiar fig
ure of the colonel could be seen lean
ing far over the rail as he waved a
greeting, his lips fiexed with the ia
miliar smile.
Old Friends Greet Colonel.
Not a few eyes were wet as the COL
lector of the port, Dudley Field Ma
lone, and a host of newspaper men
scrambled up the companionway. The
colonel stood at the top and shook
each man by the hand. Anthony Fiala,
who went part way with Mr.. Roose-
welt in his explorations, was the first
man to greet the colonel after Mr..
Malone
Mr.. Roosevelt anticipated most of
the things people were anxious to know
as he submitted to fusillade of ques-
tions before going on board the tug
that took him home.
mot a word about the political sit
uation," said Colonel Roosevelt Il
don't know anything about it, for I
haven't seen a newspaper. Any pa
pers which have given my views on
the Mexican situation have misquoted
me. That applies to what has been
said about my presidential intentions"
Denies Political Reports.
He was informed by newspaper men
that he was reported to have said that |
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
VILLA GAINING IN
SALT|LL0 MARCH
Federal Force of 4,500 FEEDER.
ais Defeated at Paredon-
Supplies Also Taken.

Estacion, Ameragos, May 20.-Gen-
eral Villa, leading 1000 constitutional
lists, won the first important engage.
ment of the Saltillo campaign May IL
when he defeated $500 federals re-
treating from Monclova, at Paredon.
Federals were decisively beaten. Not
only did Villa administer a defeat, but
he prevented the arrival at Saltillo of
the Monclova federal garrison, which
would have added materially to. the
defensive force of the objective point
of the campaign. He also captured
supplies, which have added tremen-
dously increased strength to the pow
er of Villas attacks.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
FAIL To FIX Date
FOR A TOLLS VOTE

Washington, d. c.. May 20.-An at
tempt by Senator Kern. democratic
leader, to get unanimous consent for
a vote May ~ on the Panama tolls re-
peal bill was defeated when McCum-
ber objected.
"The time has not yet come to fix
a date for voting" the South Dakota
senator said.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
BARS CONFESSION
IN BECKER TRIAL
Supreme Court Refuses to Per
NIT Introduction of Alleged
Death Statement.

New York, May 20.-The supreme
court, before which Charles Becker is
ON trial the second time, today refused
to permit testimony dealing with the
confession of "Dago" Frank Cirofici,
made an hour before he was electro
cuted, to the effect that he never heard
the name of Becker mentioned until
Rosenthal was killed. Becker's face
fell when he heard the ruling.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
FIVE DEAD WHEN
TRAIN HITS AUTO
Scioto Valley Traction Car
Strikes Machine at Crossing
Near Ashville, Ohio.

Columbus, Ohio, May 20.-Five per
sons were killed. near AshyiIle. q
miles south of Columbus today. wher
atscioto Valley traction car, struck an
automobile at a crossing. The dead:
NJ. w. MILLER, president Citizens
Bank, Ashville.
MRS. w. NJ. MILLER.
MRS. c. E. HILLS.
Mrs. ALICE STAIGER of Ashville.
VIDE BOND, aged 6.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
sattIeship Nearly Ready.

Quincy. Mass May 2o.-It was es-
timated today that six weeks work
on the Argentina batleship Rivedavia
would fully complete the big sea fight
er. and that she would go into COM
mission about the last OF July The
Riyadavia has successfully completed
all her trials.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
EnioIns Union Men m Strike.

Granite City. H., May 20.-Ofhcers
of the American steel foundry were
notified today that the federal court
for southern Illinois had enjoined the
Tri-Cities Building Trades-Councilf from
interfering with the non-union foundry
employees. A strike was called month
ago on account of reduction in
wages.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
BIG INCREASE IN
COPPER EXPORTS

Washington, D. c.. May 2o.-With
sales abroad steadily Increasing. ex-
ports of copper from the United States
during the six months ending March
last totaled 495. 900 900 pounds. accord
ing to the department of commerce.
The exports equaled the total exports
for the calendar year 1905.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20

church to a practical separation oi
themselves from these tendencies OF
our times. and exhort them to be al
this point examples to their sisters
| lending their voice and influence alike
against all extremes of dress, and
seeking to lead society in a more
worthy and wholesome direction.
Craze for Unchaste Amusements.
Another contributory factor is the
increasing craze for excitable and un-
chaste amusements- The dance, never
perhaps what could be wished. has be-
come the subject of indescrioably vul-
gar joke. and is calling out the con-
demnation OF many holding high places
of ecclesiastical authority. The NOV
ing picture shows, although under
what is claimed to be strict censor
ship, are calculated to infiame the
thoughts and emotions of the young.
The theatre, with its outrageously
fiippant handling of sex problems and
situations, as well as the notorious dis
regard of so many of its leaders for
high standards of marital and even
ordinary moral relations, is laying a
net that must seduce and capture a
considerable part of our rising genera
ton. -
.;TAa- a-u.sas..ss nlHpresents-
another very serious factor in this
great problem. Perhaps we are not
mistaken when we speak of it as one
of the most alarming symptoms of a
general condition that seems bad in
deed. Nearly every work of fiction
that is printed today has woven some
where in it's plot the intricacies of a
sex question. The book reviews are a
long series of descriptions of such
stories. One would imagine there was
no other problem in peoples minds
today And the most grave feature
of it seems to be that this is what they
appear to want
Flood of UncIean Literature.
"It may be that the flood of unclean
literature, while much to be deplored, |
could not have been altogether unex- |
pected, and is partly an evidence OF an
awakened conscience. If this element
Of hopefulness Is discoverable, and is
real, we will rejoice il it"
The report sees "real danger in what
we believe inheres in the too general
and indiscriminate publicity given to
questions of sex in the name of educa-
.ion," but qualities the statement as
'ollows:
'Tt is understood, of course, in all
hat is said above, that there is only
and high praise for
avery movement that would give con-
tructive education to children. youths
nd parents. to enlarge their ideals con-
,erning self and sex, and to safe
-uard them from evil No word OF
warning here given should be con-
trued as inimical to high-mfnded
movements of this nature, or unsym-
athletic with the noble purposes they I
eek to serve.
The report concludes with set or {
esoIutions calling upon pastors TO .
uard children against all factors OF ,
fe which conduce to immortality; COM
lending those pastors who have taken
D the subject frankly with fathers ,
nd mothers, and calling upon others ,
, do so; recognizing the work or juve- 1
lie courts; demanding the punish /
,ent of men as well as women offend !
rs against morality, and approving .
II legislation looking to eradication OF {
restitution.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
Famous Painting Safe.

New York, May 20.-The painting by
John Sargent, "Perseus With the Head
of Medusa," recently stolen from the
Brooklyn museum, was returned I'M
damaged in the mail today. No clew
to the sender was obtained
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
Penrose. Palmer and pinehos Named.

Philadelphia. Pa. May 20.--Pen-
rose. republican,: Palmer. democrat.
and Clifford Pinchot, progressive. were
named for United States senator YES
terday at statewide primary.
Rock Island Argus., 1914-05-20
THE WEATHER
Forecast Till 2 p. M. Tomorrow, for
Rock Island, Davenport, Moline
and Vicinity

Mostly cloudy tonight and Thurs
day; not much change in temperature;
gentle to moderate southerly winds.
Temperature at a. m. "a; highest
yesterday 80; lowest last night 81.
Wind velocity, four miles pei, hour.
Precipitation, none.
Rlative humidity this morning so.
last night 81.
Stage of water IA, with a fall of IS
feet.
j. NJ. SHERIER, Local Forecaster.
ASTRONOMICAL EVENTS.
Evening stars: Mercury, Mars, We
nus. Saturn. Morning star: Jupiter.
The brilliancy of the Milky way in the
northeast section is to be noted in the
evening