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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-10
ACT NO. 13y.

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Senate Bill No. 73-By NJ. Byrnes.
| JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 210
| of the Constitution OF the State of
Louisiana. so rs TO provide tina: said
article shall not apply to women.
| Section 1. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana. two
thirds of all the members elected to each
House concurring. That Article 30 OF
the Constitution be amended SO rs to
read as follows:
Article 30 No person shall be eligible
to any office. State. judicial, parochial,
municipal or ward. who is not citizen of
this State. and duly qualified elector Of
The State. judicial district. parish. mu-
nicipality or ward. wherein the functions
Of said Office are to be performed. provid-
ed that resident women over the age Of
| twenty-five years shall be eligible to hold
any Office connected with the public edu-
cational system of the State. or of any
ward. parish or municipality in the State.
! and to hold any Office in the State, con-
nected with institutions of charity or COR
rection. And whenever any officer. State,
judicial, parochial. municipal or ward.
may change his residence from this State,
or from the district. parish, municipality
or ward in which he holds such office, the
same shall thereby be vacated. any decla-
ton OF retention OF domicile to the con-
trary Notwithstanding.
Section 2. Be It further resolved. etc,
That this proposed amendment be sub
mitted to the electors of the State Of Lou
isiana for their approval or rejection. as
required by Article 321 OF the Constitu-
ton 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 3. Be il 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
30 of the Constitution relative to women"
and the words: Against the proposed
amendment to Article 30 of the Consti-
tuition relative to women" and each elector
shall indicate. as provided in the general
election laws Of the State whether he votes
for or against the said amendment.
THOMAS c. BARRETT.
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate.
L. E. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives.
Approved: July s. 1914.
l.. Z. HALL,
Governor OF the State of Louisiana.
A true copy: -
ALVIN E. HEBERT, Secretary of State.
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Of said bonds, are hereby recognized and
declared to be valid and existing bonds
and obligations of the district or subdi-
vision issuing the same, and no court
shall have jurisdiction TO entertain any
contest wherein their validity or consti-
nationality is questioned.
Section q Be it further resolved, ETC.,
That this proposed amendment shall be
submitted to the qualified voters of this
State for adoption or rejection at the con-
gressional election to be held in Novem-
Der, 1914. and. If adopted, the same shall
take effect Immediately thereafter.
Section D. 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
Paragraphs Two CD and Three co Of
Article Two Hundred and Eighty-one of
the Constitution of louisiana" and the
words; Against the proposed amend
ment to Paragraphs Two CD and Three
CD of Article Two Hundred and Eighty
one OF the Constitution of louisiana" and
each elector shall Indicate, as provided
in the general election laws of the State,
which of the propositions. For" or
Against" he votes.
THOMAS c. BARRET,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate.
L. E. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Approved: July ., 1914.
l.. E HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN e. HEBERT. Secretary of State.
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ACT NO. 1aZ.
Senate Bin No. 6e-By Mr.. Well.
AN ACT

Senate Bill No. 6Q-By Mr.. Well.
AN ACT
Proposing an amendment to Article 109
of the Constitution of Louisiana rela-
h. tive to District Courts. in order to
provide for the creation and election
of an additional Judge for the Thir-
teenth Judicial District.
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 Lou
isiana 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 ap-
proved and ratified by 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
(s50.00) 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 whore no specific amount
| Is in contest, except as otherwise pro-
vided in this Constitution. They shall
have unlimited and exclusive original 5u-
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 a success
sion is a party defendant, and in all cases
where the State, a parish. municipality,
or other political corporation, is a party
defendant, regardless OF the amount in
dispute; and Of all proceedings for the ap-
pointment OF receivers or hquidatora to
corporations or partnership: and said
courts shall have authority to issue all
such writs. process. and orders as may be
necessary or proper for the purpose Of the
jurisdiction herein conferred upon them.
There shall be one district judge for
each judicial district. except for the First,
Thirteenth. Fifteenth and Twenty first
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 judicial
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 a
plurality OF the qualified voters Of their
respective district. in which they shall
have been actual residents for two years
next preceding their election. They shall
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 the
first Monday In November. 1916. and every
four years thereafter.
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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 Oo) 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 n.y.
dro-electric power, using fresh water
streams and water sheds. provided
that each system be completed and in
operation within FIVE (5) years from
January /. 1915. and providing further
that not less than Three Million Dollars
$4,000. 0o0.00) 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 viii be
made to the population and the as
sessed value the State: and.
Whereas. Canals can be constructed SO as
to provide irrigation. navigation and
power. and it is the States duty to
encourage and promote the organiza-
ton OF such concerns;
Section /. Be il resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds OF all the members elected to each
House conccrring, That the following
amendment to the Constitution be SUBJ
mitted to the qualified electors OF the
State for their adoption or rejestion 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 (10) years from the date Of COM
pletion. the capital stock. franchises and
property of air 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 (5)
years from January 1. 1915, and provided
further that not less than Three Million
Dollars $4,000. 0o0.oo) 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
is necessarily connected with and appurte-
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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 25s
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 l. Be it 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 or
set apart for any other purpose. and shall
provide that each parish may levy a tax
for the public schools therein, which shall
not exceed the entire State tax; provided.
that with ouch 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 IL may deem proper. but Lot less than
eight-tenths OF one mill for any one year;
and said schools shall also continue 10 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
levy. collect and turn over to the Parish
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ACT NO. So.

house Bill NO. Shy MI. ManlOl.
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 OF
Homestead Societies to their members
secured by stock of said Associations
or Societies.
Section /. Be IL 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 OF
the first Tuesday after the first Monday IN
the month OF November. 1914. as follows
There shall be exempt from taxation al
money in hand OF on deposit; and loans
by Homestead Associations or Homestead
Societies to their members secured by
stock of said Associations or Societies.
Section 2. Be II further resolved. etc.
That the official ballot to be used at said
election shall have printed thereon the
words: For the proposed amendment &c
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 saic
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. BARRET.
Lieut. Governor and President OF Senate
Approved: July /. 1914.
L. r. HALL.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy:
ALVIN f. HEBERT. Secretary of State
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ACT NO. Pa.
House Bill No. 359-By Mr.. Manion
Joint RESOI 1rTToN

HOUSE Dill NO. 3o9-By Mr.. MoniOn.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constifu-
ton OF the State OF Louisiana giving
the power TO the Board OF Commits
sioners OF the Port 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.
Section i. Be IL resolved by the General
Assembly Of the State OF Louisiana. two
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.
together with necessary locks. Slips
laterals. basins and appurtenances there
for, to connect Lake Pontchartrain and
the Mississippi River, In aid OF commerce.
The location Of said canal shall be fixed
Gil OF the city of New Orleans, and shah
be constructed under plans and specihca-
tons TO be first approved and ratified by
OF New Orleans and by the said Commits
sion Council. and to be further approved
and ratified By the Board OF Levee Com
missioner, ms on rs Of the Orleans Leyee District
the State Of louisiana: the concurrence
OF all these bodies being necessary to the
adoption Of said plans and specifications
Section 2. Be Il further resolved. etc.
That for the digging and building OF said
canal. locks. slips. lateraIs. basins and
appurfenances thereof, the said Board OF
shall have the right to expropriate 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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AMENDMENTS
ACT NO. 81.

House Bill 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 ]. Be il 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 hanks, 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 a 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
nolitical subdivision thereof
Section 2. 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
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.. L. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieut. Governor and President of Senate.
Approved: June "a, 1914.
L. Is. HALL.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN Z. HILBERT. Secretary Of State.
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ACT NO. 1e4.

House Bin No. s40-By Mr. Gordon.
AN ACT
Proposing an amendment to Article No.
125 OF the Constitution Of the State OF
Louisiana. relative to District At
forpeys.
Section /. Be 1t resolved by the General
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-27
LIEUT.. HILL TO A. & NJ.
viii Succeed Lieut.. Brown In Military
Work.

Washington. Aug. 27.-The follow.
ing has been issued by the War De-
partment:
By direction OF the President. Sec.
ond Lieutenant James r. Hill. Thir.
teenth Cavalry. is detailed as profess
sor Of military science and tactics at
the Agricultural and Mechanical Col.
lege OF Texas. College Station, Texas.
to take effect September /. 1914, vice
First Lieutenant Levi G. Brown. cav.
airy. who is relieved from duty at that
college. to take effect August 81. 1914.
Lieutenant Hill will proceed at the
proper time to College Station and re-.
port in person on September /. 1914,
to the president Of the college for
duty, The travel directed is neces.
sary in the military service.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. A. ]. Taylor and
daughter Mrs. J. II. Morris OF Karnes
City, are guests OF relatives at Harvey.
Mrs. L. b. Kern and guest, Mrs. s.
d. cowart OF York. Ala, went to Mar.
lin today for few days visit to rela.
tIyes.
Beatty Barron and sister, Miss
Gladys Barron, we're ylsitops TO the
city today from their home on Rock
Prairie.
Mrs. A. u. Carr Jr. and son, John.
returned to their home In Houston
yesterday after visiting relatives in
this city.
The southbound Hustler was nearly
three hours late yesterday on accoun.
OF an accident TO a freight train in
front OF II near Thornton.
Miss Peggy Wright OF Sherman
went TO Mart today for a few days
visit 10 relatives before returning
home after pleasant visit to Mrs.
V. b. Edge.
Prof. Charles Puryear. president pro
tempore OF the A. & NJ. College. left
yesterday for visit to his home at
Orange. Va. He will be absent until
September ~, and during the time
Dean Kyle viii be acting president.
An automobile party composed OF
Mr. and Mrs. Joe sherrer. Mrs. l.. f.
Murray and Miss Clara Belle Lee OF
Workman and Mexia have returned to
their homes. after a pleasant visit OF
a few days TO Mr.. and Mrs. r. p. Lee.
An automobile party composed OF
]. Sidney Smith. Rny-ffIdspeth, NJ. II.
James sr. and d. c. Wick have re-
turned from weeks outing at Sylvan
Beach and seabrook. They report an
enjoyable time and say they caught
lots OF FISH.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-27
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR
THE LATE POPE Plus
wILM0N NEWELL.
State Entomologist.

St Joseph's and St Anthony's con-
gregations met this morning at St.
Joseph's Church to assist at the sol
emn memorial service held In honor
OF the late beloved Pope Plus X. The
church. the altar and the catafaIque
we're draped in the Papal colors OF
white and gold entwined with crepe.
At the church entrance was a picture
of the late Pope and around II the in
scription. In Memoriam." Rev. Dl
simone was celebrant. Father NJ. DOM
browski of Anderson. deacon. and
Father P. Listora Of this city. subdea-
con. Rev. J. B. Gleissner was master
Of ceremonies. while Rev. George APPEL
of Plantersyille acted as chanter. The
choir of ST. Joseph's Church also took
part in the singing. During the hour
OF service the Italians OF this CITY
closed their stores out OF respect for
the illustrious dead Pope.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-27
FELIX D|Az IS
IN SAN ANTONIO
Authorities Keep a Close Watch on
Him and Associates to Nip Any
Revolutionary Movement.

San Antonio. Tex. Aug. 27.-Federal
officials are keeping a close watch on
the movements OF number OF promi-
nent Mexicans who are sojourning
here. in order TO nip in the bud any
plans that may be Matched for the
starting OF another Mexican revolu.
ton. Twice has this city been the
scene OF activity in the fostering OF
Mexican revolutions. and the United
States authorities are determined to
prevent another revolution, II posi-.
BILE.
II was here that the late President
Francisco I. Madero set on foot the
revolution which resulted in the over.
throw OF the Diaz government. and
later General Bernardo Reyes came
here to start a revolt against Madero
which resulted in Reyes death.
The reported presence here OF Felix
hiaa ahN NAuti nutlAnAAN mas hltl ~
ed the Federal officials here and they
are prepared to act promptly IN en-.
forcing the neutrality laws at the first
inkling that steps toward organization
are being taken.
While 1t is not the purpose OF the
United States TO deny these eminent
personages OF the sister Republic the
privilege of coming here in quest OF
a haven OF rest, the Federal authori-
ties have made their meaning clear
that they would prefer not to see such
a number Of them here at one and
the same time. Besides Felix Diaz.
incognito. there are at present in the
city Manuel Bolanos Bacho. former
Governor Of the State of Oaxaca: Mi.
guel Carbenas, Governor OF Chihuahua
under Porfirio Diaz; Lie. Jose NJ. LII.
gia, formerly Secretary OF the Interior
in the Huerta cabinet; Colonel V. Ca.
brero and others who are known to be
sympathizers Of the Huerta cause.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1914-08-27
HOW TO HANDLE
THE ARMY WORM.
State EntomologIst Newell Gives
Methods and Kinds Of
Poisoning.
TO The Eagle:

To The Eagle:
College Station, Tex. Aug. 27.-De.
spite warnings and directions for fight.
ing the cotton leaf worm. or army
worm" earlier in the season. damage
by this insect is on the increase ana
the present situation in most OF the
State is assuming serious aspect.
Thousands OF farmers do not know
how TO combat this pest simple
though the remedy u.s. am IncIosing
an article on the subject, which is be-
ing sent to a number OF the agricul-
tural papers OF the State. and we be-
lleve that the present plight OF the
cotton farmers would amply justify
your waving the customary rule or
publishing only exclusive articles ana
give the attached publicity through
your columns at the earliest possible
date. WILMON NEWELL,
State Entomologist.