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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
BILL TO AID MANUFACTURERS.
Exchange Wants Tax On Tools and
Machinery Abolished.

Annapolis-A bill exempting the
FOOLS and machinery of manufacturers
from the payment of State taxes was
Introduced in the House by Delegate
icDonough, of Baltimore city. This
Species of property is now exempted
from city taxation, but is still taxed
by the State.
William Merriken, who headed the
Delegation, declared that Maryland
Eas so years behind the times il its
altitude toward manufacturers and
would never be in a position to sue
fessfully compete with Philadelphia
Rnd New Jersey cities in manufacture
ing until 1t adopted modern methods
pf fostering the growth of manufacture
ng. Mr. Merriken admitted that the
pill meant additional taxes on real
Estate, but he said that this would be
more than compensated for by the in
Freased value from the general pros
berity.
The measure is now being con-
hdFed by the Board of Trade and
e Merchants and Manufacturers AS
Siation, both of which, it is expected,
indorse it. Among the real estate
Fen who came down in the interest
y the bill were: William Merriken,
chairman; B. H. Richards, president
Zeal Estate Exchange; B. F. Hearn,
Charles ]. Dobler. julius Mintz, E.
Edgar Thompson, Frank Ramey, Philip
lamb, Rudolph Motz, Franklin P.
Austin and Lee Dornberg.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
BOROUGH BILL OFFERED.
Presented In the Senate BY MaIoy; In
the House BY Prick.

Annapolis.-The Baltimore borough
pm was introduced in the House by
delegate Frick and in the Senate by
hr' Maloy. 1t provides for extending
me limits of the city so as to take in
nuch territory to be known as various
Poroughs, the residents of each pro.
posed borough is to vote whether the
units of the city shall be extended or
Pot The bill provides that this cleo
ION be held on the third Tuesday of
pext July. There is to be one polling
place in each of the proposed Dor
Rughs. The city is to pay the costs of
ne election.
Inc measure also provides that the
governor appoint an extra justice OF
|le peace for each borough. The pro-
posed plan will take in parts of Balti-
nore and Anne Arundel counties.
mere is to be no change in the con-
Pressional district limits.
speaker Trippe referred the bill to
committee consisting of Delegates
Flick, Wilkinson, Fink. Insley, Of Bal
lmore; Bosley and Catch, of Balti-
nore county, and Stewart and Duvall,
\ Anne Arundel county. President
rice referred it to joint committees of
JUDICIAL Proceedings and the City Sen
Rtors.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
$1,000 FOR GEN. LEES HOME.
movement To Provide Memorial To
Confederate Leader Revived.

Anhapohs.-Reviying the movement
wnlch was started in 1907 to purchase
ne property at 9OS Madison avenue.
oaltimore, in which Gen. Robert e,
lee ana his family lived when he was
statloned In that city during the early
hiues and preserve it as memorial
20 'ne great Confederate leader, Sen
a'or Maloy introduced a bill appro-
pila'ing $4,000 to cover a portion of
the expense.
Inc appropriation is not to become
aVaslable until an equal amount of
money has been raised by private sub
'crlption' when the property will be
purchased and improved in accordance
with the plans of the Isaac R. Trimble
camp No. 1025, of the United Con-
federate Veterans, and the Baltimore
Chapter, No. s, of the United Daugh-
ters of the Confederacy.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
THINK oE The MILLIONS

that have been relieved in the past rs
years by Wrights Indian Vegetable
Pills and decide whether they are not
worth a trial. They regulate the
bowels, stimulate the liver and purify
the blood. Adv.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
Holidays For city's Day Laborers.

nnapolis.-Delegate Bouse, of Bal
timore, introduced a bill in the House
providing that street laborers and
others employed by the city shall be
given the same holidays as other
municipal employees, with full pay for
for such holidays.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
But He pidn,t HIt Him.

The Judge-What did you hit this
man with?
Prisoner didn't hit him with any.
thing.
The Judge-But look at him. He's
in horrible condition. Surely you
didn't do that with your fists
Prisoner-No,. yer honor, ketched
i'm. by the heels and bumped i'm agen
brick wall few times. But / didn't
hit him with anything wanst
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
Statewide Vice Commission.

Annapolis.-Acting upon the request
of DR.. George Walker at the joint
meeting of the Finance and Ways and
Means Committee. a bill was intro
duced in the Senate by Senator Ham.
mond appropriating $4,000 for the
Statewide Vice Commission, appointed
by Governor Goldsborough.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

CHILLS AND FEVER AND AGUE
Are Promptly Cured by Elixir Babek.
81 recommend elixir Babek' to all
suffered for several years. have tried
everything, but failed, until came
across your wonderful medicine. Can
truly say 1T has cured me."-George In
scoe, Company G. 4th Battalion.
Elixir Babek so cents, all druggists or
by Parcels Post prepaid from Kloczew-
ski & Co., Washington. d. c.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
So Ohedient.

Stealthily Light-Fingered Sam
slipped up behind the strolling pedes-
trian.
My doctor said needed a little
change, didn't he?" he murmured to
himself
And then he took it.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
Their Breed.

Your father has a lot of very fine
chickens" observed the young man.
Has he incubators?" NO." said the
sweet young thing just home from
boarding school, Il think they're
Plymouth Rocks. Dallas News.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
TO ENTERTAIN GOVERNOR.
Guest OF Honor At Naval Academy
Dinner.

Annapolis.-Governor Goldsborough
was the guest of honor at a dinner
given Sunday evening by Capt. Will
liam F. Fullam, superintendent of the
Naval Academy, at his quarters in
Blake Row. Among the other guests
were the Rev. DR.. Herbert Shipman, of
New York, who preached at the naval
chapel in the morning.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

Social usages seem to make a dis
tinction between marrying well anC
marrying happily.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

Colonel Barley Corn says ne can't
understand why some men want the
earth if it's two-third's water.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
Made a Good Raraain

A lnine, now said to be exceedingly
rich. was sold by its native African
owner for pair of trousers and a
cap
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

Constipation causes many serious dis
eases. 1t is thoroughly cured by Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets One laxative,
three for cathartic Adv.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
Has to Be.

What fine building that isl"
Naturally; it is a police court.
Baltimore American.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

About 400 arrests for counterfeiting
are made in the United States each
year.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

Italy's olive crop will hardly exceed
SO per cent of a good average yield.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

1t is hard to forgive our enemies
when they have us by the neck.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
ONLY One "BROMO OUJNINE,D

To get the genuine. call for full name, LAXA.
TIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for signature Of
Z. w GROVE. Cures Cold in One Day l,25c
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

Standing on ones merits is good
but moving on them is better
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

Your family Doctor can't do more for
your cough than Deans Mentholated
Cough Drops; they cure"-5c at Druggists
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

More than 26,0OO,0OO young trees
have been planted in two Norway
counties bordering on the sea since q
Bergen tree-planting society was
formed 13 years ago.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

1t takes a very long purse to buy
popularity.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

Admonition given in fewest WORD
is mas: likely to have effect
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
Out Of Date.

isn't she graceful?"
Yes, but horribly old fashioned.
The SLOUGH is all the style nowadays.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

Russia has 113 factories for making
nonphosphorus matches.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

Some men reach the top and then
become dizzy.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

On Arnish Rock, Storoway Bay, is a
lighthouse without light. Instead,
it has mirror which reflects ray Of
light thrown on it from lighthouse
on the Island of LAWS, over 500 feet
away
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

Anybody can dye successfully with
Putnam Fadeless Dyes. Adv.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

FOR SALE-723 A. IN MASON co. w. VA
loo a. cult, house, 2 barns, emtbldgs, stock,
mach. etc w. H. Addison. Henderson. we.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

Official German statistics show that
the average yearly income of the rail
way maintenance workers in Baden is
$3.50; in Wurtemberg, $3.50; in
Bavaria. $3.50; in Saxouy, $685.; in
Prussia. S210.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

/ BUY FOR CASH, old iewelry. d,an,onaa
pearls. and all precious stones Expert re-
pairing of jewelTy and siiverware my spe-
cialty. TIA. Cray. ~ Maiden Lane. New York
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

FOR SALE-s9 A. IN SURRY co, VA; 10
a. cult, r. house. barn. outbidgs., large or
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

CIRCULARS MAILED With ours. a. a. ner
thousand, 6x9 or less, to real fresh NAH o.
der buyers. We guarantee satisfactory re-
suits Macon Green Co.. Columbia, Temn
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13
HaSllI az: Zs:INA D sSs 81.

Ramnvn II removes superfluOus hair instantly with
Mesuvsc out pain; money refunded II misyepFor
aented. Price Soc. Eagle sapV5 Go ,Bsz ilnssssB
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

C. WHITE LEGRORNS SSsn' 5:ss.s strain "a. a.ss
sale day-old chicks ana Matching eggs a specialty:
prices very reasonable satisfaction QuaTaDtee,i
noutan View Poultry Farm, W. H. Boyer Prop Smheid -
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1914-03-13

TO BREAK UP COLDS AND GRIPPE ana
relieve the aches and palm take PARIS CAP
SULESs 2e at druggists or Parr Br0s., 0ovans-
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-09-12

Vacancies occAsioned by death. resigua-
ton, or otherwise, where the unexplred por-
ton of the term Is less than one year. shall
be filed for the remainder of the term by
appointment Of the Governor. with the adj
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
filed 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.
II 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 ID 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 10s Of the Consti-
| tuition of Louisiana relative to District
Courts. creating an additional Judge fol
| 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 electol
shall indicate. as provided in the genera
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 3. 1914.
L. f. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
4 A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT. Secretary OF State
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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 1t may be acquired
by the company: provided that the right
of the State to regulate the diversion Of
its public waters from their natural bed
shall not be waived by this amendment.
Section 2 Be it further resolved. ETC.,
That the official ballot to be used at the
said election shall have printed thereon
the words: For the proposed amendment
TO the Constitution OF the State of Louis
lana exempting from taxation for ten tio)
years from the date Of completion certain
new canals for irrigation. navigation and
power purposes to be completed within
FIVE years with a capital Of not less than
Three Million Dollars $4,000. 00o.00)." And
the words: Against the amendment to
the Constitution of the State of Louisiana
exempting from taxation for ten uo)
years from date Of completion certain new
canals for irrigation. navigation and power
purposes to be completed within five ts)
years, with a 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 OF
against the proposed amendment.
THOMAS c.. BARREL.
Lieut.. Governor and President OF Senate
l.. E. THOMAS,
| Speaker OF the House of Representatives
Approved: July 6. 1914
l.. +. HALL
Governor cs the State Of louisiana
| A true copy:
lALvIN F. II EBERT 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 2. Be II 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. il adopted. the same shall
take effect Immediately thereafter.
Section 8. BE il 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 (3) 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
t3) 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" OF
Against" he votes.
THOMAS C. BARRET,
Lieut.. Governor and President OF Senate
L. f. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House OF Representatives
Approved: July .. 1914.
L. f. HALL.
/ Governor OF the State OF Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN f. 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 (1o) 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 60 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 irriea-
ton. whereby large additions will be
made to the population and the as
sessed value Of the State; and,
Whereas, Canals can be constructed so as
to provide irrigation, navigation and
power, and IL 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 concrrring. That the following
amendment to the Constitution be SUBJ
mitted to the qualified electors Of tbs
state for their adoption or rejection al
the congressional election to be held or
| the first Tuesday after the first Monda,
in the month OF November, 1914. as follows
| There shall be exempt from taxation
for ten qo) years from the date OF com
pietion. the capital stock. franchises ant
property of all corporations constructing
owning and operating within the State I
combined system OF irrigation. naviga
ton and hydro electric power, using fresl
water of Louisiana streams. and waite
sheds, provided that each system be com
pieted and in operation within FIVE 6
years from January 1. 1915. and provides
further that not less than Three MillioI
Dollars $4,000. 900. 0o) shall have been ex
pended In the construction OF each system
No real or corporal property shall be Gov
cred by this exemption except that whicl
lis necessarily connected with and appurte
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ACT NO. 1877
ACT NO. 1V.
Senate Bill No. so-By Mr.. Well.

Senate Bill No. so-By Mr.. Well
AN ACT
Proposing an amendment to Article 100
of the Constitution OF Louisiana reia-
tive to District Courts. in order to
provide for the creation and election
of an additional Judge for the Thir-
teenth judicial District
Section l. Be it 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. IL APP
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
ts5o. 90, Dollars, exclusive OF interest. and
in all cases where the title to real estate
| is involved. or to office or other public
positions, or civil or political rights. and
| all other cases where no specific amount
| is In contest. except as otherwise pro-
vided in this Constitution. They shall
have unlimited and exclusive original 5u-
risdiction in all criminal cases excep'
such as may be vested in other courts b,
| this Constitution. and in all probate ant
succession matters, and where a success
sion is party defendant, and In all case
where the State. a parish. municipality
or other political corporation. Is a part.
defendant. regardless OF the amount II
dispute; and Of all proceedings for the ap
jpointment OF receivers or hQuidators t
Icorporations or partnership; and SAT-
courts shall have authority to issue al
such writs, process. and orders as may b
necessary or proper for the purpose Of tn
jurisdiction herein conferred upon them
\ There shall be one district judge 70
jeact judicial district. except for the First
Thirteenth. Fifteenth and Twenty frs
Judicial Districts, where. until otherwis
provided by law. there shall be two dis
ttrict judges. but judges Of the Twenty
first judicial District shall not be resi-
dents of the same parish.
And the judges Of the Fifteenth Judicis
District shall not be residents OF the sam
parish after the expiration Of the term
of the present incumbents-
District Judges shall be elected by
plurality OF the qualified voters Of the
: respective district. in which they aha
have been actual residents for two yeal
next preceding their election They sha
| be learned in the Law and shall have pra<
, ticed law in this State for five years Pr
: Ivious to their election
District Judges under this Constitute
. shah be elected on the Tuesday after u
, | first Monday in November. 1916. and ever
: four years thereafter.
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ACT NO. ga.
House BIN No. sss-By Mr.. Manion.


JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Coustltu-
ton of the state OF Louisiana giving
the power 10 the Board Of Commits
dig. build. erect and operate or ac-
quire and operate navigation canal,
and the necessary locks. slips. iaterals,
basins and appurtenances thereof: ~
Lake Pontchartrain and the Missis-
sjppi River.
Section /, Be II 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 -
operate or acquire and operate . naviga-
| ton canal In the city OF New Orleans,
/ together with necessary locks. slips,
o a!e and other shs strnctules necessary there
for. to connect Lake Pontchartrain and
the Mississippi River, In aid OF commerce.:
The LEGATION q said canal shall as, DC nned
/ eli OF the city, Of New Orleans. and shall
be constructed under plans and specihca-
tons to be first approved and ratifed by
| OF New Orleans and by the said Commits
sion Council, and to be further approved
and ratified by the Board OF Levee Com
and By the State Board OF Engineers OF
the State OF Louisiana, the concurrence
Of all these bodies being necessary to the
q sss K rser rspsoSsa sss
That for the digging and building OF said
canal, locks. Slips laferais. basins and
tensof the sa Nd BoaT q
shall have the right to appropriate any
property necessary for that purpose, and
TO pay for same and the necessary. works
mortgage or mortgages. bond or bonds,
aRainef the real estate and canal and
locks and other improvements erected