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The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-08
England is Gloomy

London-The developments of the
day were received with the deepest
gloom. The immediate effect of the
war cloud is likely to be a ,compro-
mise on home rule.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-08
Made g. Wsahjnoton Swear.

East Grange. N. J-Even If his
name was George Washington. an ex-
pert who testified concerning a leaky
roof. was sworn- Eve aren't dealing
with cheerz trees, the court said
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-08

London.-A Belfast dispatch to the
Post SAYS that it is reported that an
agreement has been reached over
home rule which s. satisfactory to
the Obstetrics.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-08
street Car Hit Motor Partv.

Buffalo, N. Y, July 2s.-Seven per
sons were injured, two probably fatal
ly. when street car rammed a motor
truck carrying thirteen passengers
here
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would attempt to seize Mount Low
chen, overlooking Cattaro.
Public opinion here demands OF the
Montenegro government joint action
with Servia in these hours so fatefuI
for the two Serb kingdoms.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-08


morning, says Germany has addressed
an uItimatum to Russia demanding
that mobilization be stopped within
twelve hours.
A question also has been addressed
to France, the dispatch says. in re-
gard to her attitude in certain con-
tingencies.
The Daily Citizens Paris correspon-
dent reports that a general mobiliza-
ton has been ordered.
Vienna.-Complete military and ma
val mobilization has been ordered by
the Austro-Hungarian government in
reply to the Russian mobilization.
Berlin.-The emperor made a war
speech to the people of Berlin in
which he expressed the hope that If
he was unable to induce his oppo-
nents to maintain peace, he would
WELD the sword and show his enc
mics what it means to provoke Ger
many.
"a fateful hour has fallen for Ger
many" said the kaiser, "envious peo-
pies everywhere are compelling US to
our Just defense. The sword has been
forced into our hands.
Il hope that if my efforts at the last
hour do not succeed in bringing our
opponents to see eye to eye with US,
and in maintaining the peace, we
shall with Gods help, so WELD the
sword that we shall restore it to its
sheath again with honor
"War would demand of us an enor-
nous sacrifice in property and life,
but we should show our enemies what
it means to provoke Germany. And
now l commend you to God Go to
church and kneeI before God and pray
for His help for our gallant army
The emperor has summoned the
reichstag to meet Tuesday at the royal
palace and hear the decision of the
emperor and the Bundesrath, and if
necessary, to vote a war credit.
Crisis Modified.
London.-There are only two factors
giving the faintest hope of averting a
general European war. First, Russia
and Austria are engaged again in di-
rect negotiations; second, both Great
Britain and France are using their ut
most endeavors in favor of peace
An extraordinary council Of minis
tiers held at Peterhof, according to a
st. Petersburg dispatch to the Times,
was confronted with a modified sitUa-
ton, resulting from assurances by the
German ambassador following mes
sages exchanged between the Russian
emperor, the German emperor and
King George.
Russia Calls Reservists.
St Petersburg-An imperial procla-
nation calling all the army reservists
in st. Petersburg to the cOlors has
been placarded.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-08

Vienna.-Complete military and ma
val mobilization has been ordered by
the Austro-Hungarian government in
reply to the Russian mobilization.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1914-08-08

But the fruits Of this war were in
part taken from them by Austria,
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-09-24
Act No. S8
ALVIN f. HEBERT,
Secretary of State.

Senate Bill No. 40. By Mr.. Clinton.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing amendment to Article 66
OF the Constitution of the State of Lou
isiana, providing this shall not dis
qualify any members of the General
Assembly. submitting this amend
ment
Section l. Be it resolved by the Gem
eral Assembly off the State of Louisi-
ana. two-thirds of all the members
elected to each House concurring, That
Article SIS of the Constitution of the
state of Louisiana be amended SO as to
read aS follows:
Article SIS. On and after the third
(3rd) Monday o May. 1916, the Gov
ernor shall receive a salary Of seven
thousand five hundred dollars G7,50O
per annum. payable monthly on his own
warrant; provided this shall not dis
qualify any member of the General As
se!nbiy submitting this amendment
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved etc,
submitted to the qualified electors of
the State for adoption or rejection at
the congressional election to be held on
Tuesday, November 8, 1914.
etc. That on the official ballots to be
used at said election there shall be
placed the words: For the proposed
amendment of Article 65 of the Consti-
"A gainst the proposed amendment to
Article SIS of the Constitution of Lbuisi-
ana. and each elector shall indicate.
as provided in the general election laws
THOMAS c. BARRRET.
fsAeNtenast ssoyrrnpr eaud Presfdent cf
L. e. THOMAS.
Speaker of the House OF Representatives
Approved July, 6, 1914.
L. E. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-09-24
Act No. 81

House Bill No. 4es. BY Mr.. johnson
Chairman OF the Committee on
Public Education.
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 Lou
teiana, ana the ieyYing OF taxes there
on by par1slfes; cities and towns, under
certain conditions. -
Section 4. Be itpresoIved by the Gen
eral Assembly OF the State of Louisiana,
two-thirds (2-s) OF all members elect
ed to each house Goncurring, that tho
; Legislature may appropriate to the same
tessnatsd ens sa psst Or set apart for any % other her
purpose and shall provide that each
parish may levy q tax for the public
Schools therein, which shall not exceed
the entire State Tax: provided. that with
such tax the whole amount of parish
iaxes shall not exceed the limits OF par
fnh taxation fixed by this Constitution.
The City Of New Orleans shall make
!. tenance and repair OF the public schools
OF said city as 1t may deem proper, but
not less than eight-tenths of one mill
for any one year: and said schools shall
OF Liquidation Of the city. debt. the
amounts to which they are now not en-
titled under the Constitution amend
menI,- ad0pIeO III the year 1879
The Police Juries Of the several par
isles and boards OF trustees and munich
pal councils Of incorporated cities and
towns (the paFish Of Orleans exceptedl
shall levy, coiIect and turn over to the
Parish school Boards Or their respective
Parishes, cities or towns, the proceeds
Of at least three rnills of the annual
tax which they are empowered TO levy
of tie property thereof; provided. that
cites ard towns that are not exempted
By the terlns Of their charters from the
pavrnent OF parish taxes and which are
etfb3ccted TO the similar burdens OF taxa
tion as are the parishes shall not pay
this fex, an came ie included In the taxes
imposed by the parish In which the town
Is situated. unless the parish boards OF
school directors of that parish certify
that the needs OF the schools can be met
By smaller levy ar such taxes
provided, that this shall not apply
70 cifies that under legislative authority
now conduct, maintain and support pub /,
lie schools. open and free to the youth
~ the parish In whieh said city 70 10. :
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-09-24
Act No. 1913
House Bill No. 1e1. BY Mr.. Cal

House Bill No. 1e1. BY Mr. Calfield.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article so3
of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana. relative to pensions for
Confederate veterans. and for the pur-
pose of providing sufficient revenue
for the carving out of this Article
of the Constitution.
Section I. Be II resolved by the Gem
eral Assembly of the State Of Louisiana
twn-thtr6s of all members elected 10
each House concurriilg That article
303 of the Constitution of the State Of
louisiana. be so amended as to read as
Follows:
Article 303. pension not to exceed
eight dollars $4,000 per month shall be
allowed to each Confederate soldier or
sailor veterans who passes ali the foi.
lowing dualifica tions:
l. He shall have served honorably
from the date of his enlistment until
the close of the Civil War or until he
was discharged or paroled, in some mil
into the Army or Navy of the Confed-
crate States, and shall have remained
true to the Confederate States until the
surrender.
2. He shall not own property of more
elan two Thousand dollars $4,000.
3. Fe shall not be salaried or other
v ire rravided for by the State Of Lou
iSiana or by aEy other State or govern.
rnent. In case he enlisted in any organ.
70 ton mustered into said service .as Q
Louisiana orSaniza ton. or In case at
the date or his enlistment he resided in
the State of Louisiana. he shall have re-
ki5ed In this State fer at least five
years prior to his application for PEN
sion In case he resided elsewhere than
y this State, and enlisted in an organ
lzatIon NOT mustered II from LouisIana.
- in the Navy OF the Confederate
stss. he Hhail have resided IN this
State for at least five years prior te hiU
application fcT sunh 2ansisn. a Ne
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Gated, and levy collect and expens an
nually 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 con-
tlnue to conduct. maintain and support
free schools as herein provided. under
the supervision and control of the state
Beard. of Education and Independent of
parochial school authorities; provided
further. that such city shall not be en-
titled to membership on the Parish
Board of School Directors and that the
electorsFof such citV shall not be eligible
to vote at the elections for such directors
for the parish in which such city is
situated.
Section Be it further resolved. That
at the congressional election to be held
in this State on the first Tuesday fol-
lowing the first Monday in November,
1914. the foregoing amendment to the
Constitution of this State shall be sub
mitted to the electors OF this State: that
on the official ballot to be used in said
election shall be placed the words For
the proposed Amendment to Article 255
Against the proposed Amendment to
Article 255 of the Constitution" and
every elector shall indicate his vote on
the proposed amendment as provided by
the general Election Laws of this State.
L. f. THOMAS.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieutenant Governor and President of
the Senate.
Approved July l, 1914.
L. e. HALL,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN f. HEBERT,
Secretary of State
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-09-24

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House Bill No. 81. BY Mr.. Manion.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition or the State of Louisiana, with
reference to taxation of banks. bank
ing associations, banking corpora
lions or banking companies. doing ex-
money or deoling in bills of exchange,
IN this State but domiciled in other
states of the Union or in foreign
countries, and providing for the ex-
tent and Limitation of taxation there
Of
Section ]. BE II resolved by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State Of Louisi-
ana, two-thirds of all the members
eiecfed to each house concurring. That
the Following amendment to the Consti-
tuition Of the State be submitted to the
qualified electors of the State for their
al election to be held on the first Tues
day after the first Monday in the month
OF November, 1914, as follows:
All banks, banking associations bank
Panies. doing business in this State
put domiciled in other States OF
the Union or in foreign countries, who
may In their own name. or in the
ssnsstIvss enSaxe tnSr agents in ths State
in the business Of lending money or
dealing in bills of exchange exclusively,
ehall pay yearly license tax of two
and like tax to the Municipal or Paro-
chiei corporation; and in addition to-
said license tax shall pay to the State
an annual tax of 1-2 per cent on the
gross interest earned on all money
loaned, and to the Municipal or Paro-
chial corporation 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 it further resolved,
etc. That the official ballot to be used
az said election shall have printed
thereon the words:
For the proposed amendment to the
providing eor the extent and Limitation
OF taxation on banks banking assocta-
tions, corporations or companies. doing
business in this State but domiciled in
otfer States or the Union. or in foreign
countries" and the words: Against the
proposed amendment to the Constitu-
ION of the State of Louisiana providing
for the extent and Limitation of taxa .
tion on banks. banking associations,
corporations or companies doing busi- ,
ness in this State but domiciled in 9TH
er States Of the Union or in foreign
countries" And each elector shall in
dicate. as provided by the general elec-
for or against the proposed amend
L. z. THOMAS,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS c. BARRETT.
Lieutenant Governor and President Of
the Senate.
Approved: June "a, 1914.
L. E. HALL
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy!
ALVIN e. HEBERT.
Secretary or State.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-09-24
Proposed
Act No. 1877
Senate Bill No. 73. By Mr.. Byrnes
JOINT RESOLUTION

Senate Bill No. 70. BY Mr.. Byrnes
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to Article 210
or the Constitution of the State or
Louisiana, so as to provide that said
article shall not apply to women.
Section l. Be it resolved by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State Of Louisiana.
two-thirds of all the members elected
to each House concurring, That Article
210 of the Constitution be amended SO as
to read as follows:
Article 21O No person shall be eligi-
Die to any office, State. judicial, paro-
chial, municipal or ward. who is not
citizen of this State. and duly quail
fled elector OF the State. judicial dis
trict, parish, municipality or ward,
wherein the functions. of said Office are
to be performed. provided. that resident
women over the age of twenty-five years
shall be eligible to hold any office con-
nected with the public educational sys-
ish or municipality in the State, and to
hold any office in the State, connected
with institutions of charity or correc-
tion. And whenever any officer, State,
judicial parochial, municipal or ward,
may change his residence from this
State. or from the district. parish. NUM-
cipality or ward in which he holds such
office. the same shall thereby be vacated.
any declaration of retention cf domicile
to the contrary notwithstanding.
Section 2. Be it further resolved, etc,
That this proposed amendment be sub
mitted to the electors of the State of
Louisiana for their approval or rejection
as required by Article 321 of the Consti-
tuition of the State of Louisiana and the
general election laws of this State, at
the next congressional election to be held
in this State in November. 1914.
Section 8. Be it further resolved. etc,
That on the official ballots to be used at
said election shall be placed the words,
For the proposed amendment to Article
21O of the Constitution relative to wom-
en-" and the words. Against the pro-.
posed amendment to Article 210 of the
Constitution relative to women" and
each elector shall Indicate as provided
in the general elections laws of the State
whether he votes for or against the said
amendment.
THOMAS C. BARRETT,
Lieutenant Governor and President of
the Senate.
L. F. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Approved July 8. 1914
l.. Z. HALL,
Governor of the State OF Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN F. HEBERT.
Secretary of State.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-09-24
Act No. 257
rouse BIIl NO. 5lS. BY Mr. F1eury.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
AN ACT

House Bill No. 513. Bv Mr. E1.u-v
JOINT RESOLUTION.
AN ACT
Proposing an amendment to Article 10s
or the Constitution of Louisiana rsla-
tive to District Courts.
Section J.. Be it resolved by the Gan
era] Assembly Of the State of Louisiana.
two-thiT's Of all the members elected
to each house concurring That the fol-
lowing amendment to the Constitution
of Louisiana shall be submitted to the
electors of the State, at the Congres-
sional election to be holden on the Fret
Tuesday after the first Monday In No
vember, 1914. and if approved and rati-
fled by majority of aid electors yot-
ing in said election of the same TO be-
come part of the Constitution to-
wit:
Article 100 The District Courts. ex-
cept in the Parish Of Orleans shall hSVs
original jurisdiction in all civil matters
where the amount In dispute shall ex-
ceed fifty ($5o00) dollars exclusive of
interest and in all cases whore the title
TO real estate Is involved or to office
or other public positions, or civil OF
political rights. and all other cases
where no specific amount Is in contest
except as otherwise provided In this
Constitution.
They shall have unlimited and eK-
elusive original jurisdiction in all cfins
Anal cases axcept such an may be yeatAA
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-09-24
Z OaaaSSa

eral Assembly of the state of Louisi-
ana, twO-thirds (2-3D of all the members
elected to each house cOncurring, That
Article Two Hundred ami Thirtytwo
esq of the Constitution of Louisiana
be so amended as to read as follows:
Article 232. The State Tax on prop
those otherwise provided for in this
Constitution, including expense of gov
ernment, SCHOOLS. Ievees, public roads,
and the public debt and interest there
on, shall not exceed in any one year
six mills on the dollar of its assessed
valuation, unless additional tax is re-
quirGd under the terms of the article
of this Constitution relating to public
debt; and except As otherswise provided
in this Constitution, no parish, munich
nal or public bod tax for all purposes
wha ts3ever, Sha'' exceed In any one
year ten mills Of the dollar of assessed
valuation; Provided That for giving
additional support TO public schools and
for the purpose of erecting and con-
structing public buildings, public
school houses, bridges wharVes. 1evees.
buildings, and other works Of perma-
nent public improvement, the title TO
which shall be in the public, and any
parish, municipal corporation, ward or
school district may levy a special tax in
excess of said limitation whenever the
rate of such increase and the number
of years it is to be levied and the pur-
pose for which the tax is intended shall
property taxpayers of such parish, mu-
nicipality, ward or school district, en-
titled to vote under the laws Of the
State, and a majority of the same in
number and in amount voting at such
election shall have voted therefor
Section 2. Be it further resolved, etc,
That this proposed amendment shall be
submitted to the qualified voters of
this State for adoption or reJectien at
the congressional election to be held in
November, 1914. and if adopted the
same shall take effect Immediately
thereafter.
Section 8. BE it further resolved,
etc. That on the official ballots to be
issued at said election there shall be
placed the words. For the proposed
amendment to Article Two Hundred and
Thirty-two of the Constitution of Lou
isiana,' and the words Against the pro-
posed amendment to Article Two Hun
drei and Thirty-twO of the Constitution
of Louisiana and each elector shall in
dicate, IS provided in the general cleo
tiOn laws of The State which of the
propositions For" or Against" he
votes
THOMAS c. BARRETT
Lieutenant Governor and President of
the Senate.
L. f THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Approved: July 9, 1914.
L. E HALL
Governor of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN f. HEBERT,
Secretary of State.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-09-24

Epuse Bill No, 10 BY Mr. Manion
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the State of Louisiana rela-
tive to the exemption from taxation Of
money in hand or on deposit; and
loans e Homsstaad e ca : ASsacia q tioRE aE
secured bxg stock or said Associations
or Societies.
Section j. Be IT resolved by the Gem
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana
two-thirds Of all the members elected to
each house concurring. That the follow
ing amendment to the Constitution of the
State be submitted to the qualified cleo
tors Of the Stats fer their adoption or
Tejectien at the Congressional election to
be held on the first Tuesday after the
first Monday in the month of November,
1914, rs 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 IL further resolved etc.
That the official ballot to be used at said
election shall have printed thereon the
words: "For the proposed amendment
20 the Constitution of the State of Lou
iafana eEempting from taxation all
money in hand or on deposit; and loans
by Homestead Associations or Home
stead Societies to their members secured
by stock of said Associations or So
cfeties'', and the words Against the pro-
posed amendment to the Costitution of
the State of Louisiana exempting from
taxation all money in hand or on de-
poeit; and loans by Homestead Associa-
lions or Homestead Societies to their
members secured by stock of said AS
nociations 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 amend
ment
L. =. THOMAS,
Speaker af the House of Representatives.
THOMAS G. BARRETT.
Iieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate.
Approved July l.. 1914.
L. z. HALL,
Governor OF the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN e. HEBERT,
Secretary of State.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-09-24

Senate BilI No 40. BY Mr. Favrot.
JOfNT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Paragraphs
end of Article aSl OF the Const'tu-
tion OF the State Of Louisiana, as
Amsnded ~ joint Reselktisn. kRsw-
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1914-09-24
Act No. 224

Senate Bill No. 176. BY Committee
on the Judiciary, Section A.
Substitute for Sanate Bill No. 146
JOINT RESOLUTION,
Proposing an anon inent to Article 232
OF the Ccnstit,tian of the State of
Louisiana of 1897 as readorted by the
Constitution ssI513 relative to State
tax for all purposes, including ex-
perse Of government, schools, levees
public roa3s. fi.e departments and
buildings, anA works of public i'm
Frovement, AMI the assessment Of
special taxes - paw the same.
easden J. Re II resolved by ths 0Aa-
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