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The Meridian times. (Meridian, Idaho) 1909-1938, 1914-06-19

When Harry's horse bolted. one touch
line OF brown light she dashed at right
angles to the runaway--a line drawn
to intercept the line of Black Hawks,
flight. There was silence over the
field-one second--two seconds-the
lines shot to the angie-then it came
the shock they awaited.
Black Hawk. rushing, saw the other
coming and swerved at the last mo
ment-too late. The animals collided,
not with full force, yet for moment
1t looked like nothing but death for
riders and mounts. Harry Hampton
was thrown backward to the level
field; Black Hawk galloped off, frantic
and unhurt, across 1T; Aquarelle, one
saw, lay on the very edge OF the drop
and was scrambling to her feet with
liveliness enough to assure her safe
ty; Of Francois there was no sign. In
half a minute the GREATNESS still
crowd was in an uproar, and hum
bred men were jostling one another
to reach the scene of the accident.
1t was two minutes, perhaps, before
Caperton Bayly, with nsgro boy at
his heels, with Jack Littleton and
Harry Wise and dozen other lads
racing back of him, had plunged over
the drop of land where Francois had
disappeared Two minutes are enough
sometimes for a large event In that
two minutes Lucy Hampton, without
conscious yolition, by an instinct as
simple and imperative as a birds in
stinct to shield her young, had slipped
from her horse Bluebird and flown
across the level and down over the
steep bank till she found herself hold
ing Francois dark head in her arms
and heard her own voice saying words
she had never said even to herself
i. love you, love YOU she said,
and II all the world heard she did not
know or care. There was no world
for her at that minute but the man
lying with his head against her heart
dead 1t might be, but dead or alive,
dearest Il love youv love you-love
YOU" she repeated, as if the soul were
rushing out of her in the words.
With that the luminous great eyes
opened, and Francois was looking at
her, and she knew that he had heard
And then the training of a lifetime. of
centuries, flooded back into her. and
womanly reticence and maidenIy
shame and the feelings and attitude
which are not primeyal, as she had
been primeval for that one mad mo-
ment. She drew back as she felt him
trying to lift himself, and left him free
and was on her feet, and then with
shock she was aware of another pres
ence; turning she looked up into the
angry glow of her cousins eyes He
was not looking at her, but at the man
who, dazed, hurt, was trying painfully
to pull himself up Harry Hampton
glared at him.
I'VE will settle this LATER he
brought out through his teeth. II hope
can kill you" And Lucy cried out:
"Shamei" she cried. "He has just
saved your ife!"
Damn him!" said Harry Hampton.
I do not want my life at his hands
l hate him more for saving me. Damn
him!"
And Francois, clutching at bush,
things Keeling about him unsteadily,
looked up, friendly, wistful, at the boy
cursing him.
With that there was an influx of
population; the whole world, appar-
emily, tumbled down the steep bank,
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every one far too preoccupied with
help for the hero to remark Harry
Hampton's grim humor.
CTO BE CONTINUED
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nant to each canal system ana forming

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 1t 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 Q0)
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, 000.o0)." And
the words: Against the amendment to
the Constitution of the State of Louisiana
exempting from taxation for ten 10)
years from date of completion certain new
canals for irrigation. navigation and power
purposes to be completed within FIVE 90
years. with capital of not less than Three
Million Dollars" And each elector shall in
dictate as provided in the general election
laws of the State whether he votes for or
against the proposed amendment.
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate.
L. z. THOMAS.
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Approved: July 6. 1914.
T. f. HALL,
Governor { the State of louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN E. TEBERT. Secretary of state.
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House Bin No. s5s-By Mr.. Manion

House Bill No. 35s-By Mr.. Manion.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitu-
ton Of the State Of Louisiana giving
sioners of the Port OF New Orleans to
dig. build, erect and operate or ac-
quire and operate a navigation canal
basins and appurtenances thereof. in
the city of New Orleans. to connect
Lake Pontchartrain and the Missis-
sippi River.
Section i. Be it resolved by the General
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 naviga-
ton canal In the city OF New Orleans.
laterals. basins and appurtenances there
Of. and other structures necessary there
for, to connect Lake Pontchartrain and
the Mississippi Riyer In ala q commerce M
and determined by the Commission Coun-
ell of the city of New Orleans. and shall
be constructed under plans and specifica-
the Board of Commissioners Of the Port
Of New Orleans and by the said Commits
sion Council. and to be further approved
and ratified by the Board Of Leyee Com
missioners OF the Orleans Leyee District
and by the State Board of Engineers OF
the State of Louisiana, the concurrence
OF all thtSe DccleS DelifS necessary 10 inc
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
appurtenances thereof. the said Board OF
Commissioners of the Port of New Orleans
shall have the right to appropriate any
property necessary for that purpose. and
to pay for same and the necessary works
and improvements thereon by issuing
mortgage or mortgages, bond or bonds,
against the real estate and canal and
locks and other improvements erected
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Vacancies accustomed By death, resigna-

Vacancies occasioned By death, resigna-
tion,or otherwise, where the unexpired por-
ton Of the term is less than one year. shall
be filed for the remainder OF the term b,
appointment OF the Governor, with the ad-
vice and consent of the Senate. In all cases
where the unexpired portion of the term is
one year or more. the vacancy shall be
filled by special election to be called by the
Governor and held within sixty days Of
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
If 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 c. BARRETT.
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate.
L. z. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Approved: July g. 1914.
L. Z. HALL,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT, Secretary OF State.
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School Boards Of their respective par
shes, 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-
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-
yided, 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
DE 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
he parish in which such city is situated.
Section 2. Be it further resolved, That
1t the congressional election to be held
N 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 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. E. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS c. BARRETT.
lieut.. Governor and President OF Senate.
Approved. July /. 1914.
L. E. HALL,
Governor of the State Of louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN Z. HEBERT, Secretary of State.
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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 a combined sys-
tenn of irrigation, navigation and hy-
dro- electric power. using fresh water
streams and water sheds, provided
that each system be completed and in
operation within five 80 years from
January /. 1915. and providing further
that not less than Three Million Dollars
(s3, 0e0. 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 will be
made to the population and the as
sessed value Of the State; and.
to provide irrigation, navigation and
power and ii is the States duty to
encourage and promote the organiza-
ton OF such concerns;
Section i. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State Of louisiana, two
thirds of all the members elected to each
House concrrring. That the following
amendment to the Constitution be sub
mitted 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:
There shall be exempt from taxation
for ten (1O) years from the date OF COM
pletion. the capital stock. franchises and
property of all corporations constructing.
owning and operating within the State a
combined system Of irrigation, naviga-
ton and hydro-electric power. using fresh
water of Louisiana streams, and water
sheds. provided that each system be COM
pleted and in operation within FIVE 90
years from January 1. 1915. and provided
further that not less than Three Million
Dollars fs3 0o0. 100000 shall have been ex-
pended in the construction OF each system.
No real or corporal property shall be COW
cred by this exemption except that which
lis necessarily connected with and appurte-
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
ACT NO. 81.

House Bill No. Shy 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 i. 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 i'm 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 n yearly
license tax Of two hundred and fifty dol
lars to the State and like tax tp the Mu-
nicipal or 'Parochial corporation; and in
addition to said license tax shall pay tc
the State an annual tax of 2 1-2 per cen.
on the gross interest earned on all mones
loaned. and to the Municipal or Parochial
icorporation 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 or
against the proposed amendment.
L. z. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate.
Approved: June "a. 1914.
L. Z. HALL.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT. Secretary of State.
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ACT NO. 81.

House BIZ MOI ss-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 OF taxes
thereon by parishes, cities and towns.
under certain conditions.
Section /. BE IL 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 shall
provide that each parish may levy a tax
for the public schools therein, which shall
not exceeS the entire State tax; provided.
that with such tax the whole amount OF
parish taxes shall not exceed the limits Of
parish taxation fixed by this constitution.
The City OF New Orleans shall make such
appropriation for the support. maintenance
and repair Of the public schools of said city
as II may deem proper, but lot less than
eight-tenths OF one mill for any one year:
and said schools shall also continue to re-
ceive from the Board of Liquidation Of the
city debt the amounts to which they are
now entitled under the Constitution
amendment. adopted in the year 1892
The Police Juries of the several parishes
and boards of trustees and municipal
councils OF Incorporated cities and towns
1.-THE parish OF Orleans excepted shall
lazy. collect and turn over 10 the Parish
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thirds OF Ill the members elected to each
House cencurring. That the foil6 wing
amendment to the Constitution OF the
the electors OF the state, at the con sres-
sonal election TO be holden on the first
Tuesday sfter the first Monday in Ncvem-
majority of said electors voting in said
election the same then 10 become part
of the Constitution, tc-wit:
of Louisiana be amended so as to read as
follows:
There shall be District Attorney for
each. judicial District in the State. who
shall be elected by the qualified electors
of the judicial district at the same time
Article 1Os for District Judges He shall
receive a salary OF One Thousand Dollars
per annum, payable monthly on his own
OF the District and a licensed attorney in
this State. He shall also receive fees,
but no fee shall be allowed in criminal
shall not exceed FIVE dollars in each case
of a misdemeanor. All elections TO I'LL
vacancies occasioned by DEATH. resigna-
pired term, and the Governor shall fll the
vacancy. until an election can be held.
Provided that the election to NIL such
vacancy , s shan be held within sixty days
ed. II such unexpired term is for shorter
period than one year, the appointee of the
governor ac snail hold 9i s for said term
Assembly shall have the power to create
and provide. for, by Legislative act. the
onice Of Assistant District Attorney, said
Assistant District Attorney to be selected
and appointed by the District Attorney
of said Judicial District, subject to re-
moyal at his discretion. and commissioned
The said Assistant District Attorney
shall possess the qualifications herein
above provided, and shall be clothed with
n Ir1I a fad md
qualified District Attorney under the Com
stitution and laws OF Louisiana, except
that the District Attorney shall be en-
titled to and shall receive all fees and
emoiuments of the office.
The said Assistant District Attorney
shall receive a salary OF Six Hundred
State. payable. monthly on his own war
RANT, ana such additional salary as the
legislature may fix, to be paid pro rata by
l of said judicial District.
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved, etc,
That the foregoing amendment to the
/ II adopted. shall become operative on the
first day Of January, A. d. 1915.
Section 3. Be It further resolved. etc.
at said congressional election shall be be
printed the words: For the proposed
amendment to Article 125 of the Consti-
Attorney and the words i Against ' the
proposed amendment to Article 1875 of the
Constitution OF Louisiana, relative to Dis
/ trict Attorneys and each elector shall
Indicate, as provided in the general cleo
ton laws OF the State, which OF the prop
ositions. For or Against" he votes for
L. L. THOMAS,
Speaker Of the House OF Representatives
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President OF Senate
Approved July .; 1914 Hs15
Governor of the State OF Louisiana
A true copy:
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ACT NO. go.

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 1. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly OF the State of Louisiana. two
House concurring That Article 65 of
the Constitution of the State of Louisiana
be amended so as to read as follows:
Article 65. On and after the third (3-d)
Monday of May, 1916. the Governor shall
receive salary OF seven thousand five
hundred dollars ($7.500.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 8. Be it further resolved. 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 Constitution of Louisi-
ana" and the words: Against the pro-
posed amendment to Article 65 of the
Constitution of louisiana" and each
elector shall indicate, as provided in the
general election laws OF this State. for
which of the propositions he votes.
THOMAS c. BARRET,
Lieut.. Governor and President Of Senate
L. Z. THOMAS,
Speaker Of the House Of Representatives
Approved: July 6. 1914.
L. r. HALL,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT. Secretary of State