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WANTED-Teuement OF , or
rooms west of common near ear line
+. \. Marsh. S3 Western Ave- 299 -3O4
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FOR SALE-Good hay; $3.50 per
ton at barn. Apply to Herbert F..
Yearly, Brattleboro. 275-tf
The Brattleboro daily reformer. (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1913-1955, 1914-02-19

FOR SALE~-Roekm maple wood, ,s2.25
per load. Tel. 50 W. Thomas De1ude
White : Livery Stable 299-3O4*
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FOR SALE-Seeond-h hand 24xl rotary
bed plancr, Sawyer $ favorite Dog, new
4Z-in. upright boiler. deep frebo4. rated
IS h.p. l.. Il Stellman & Son. Brat
tleboro. Vt. 294.299s
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FOR SALE--or VIII exchange for
property IN town, farm Of - acres,
lot Of pine timber, fine set of build.
ines, fne location. No real estate man.
ldare4s "c'', gstc:-.s- c@ee
%. co.
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For Sale

FOR SALE-Furniture and Ranges,
new and second hand at j. b. Dunton s.
FOR SALE-Dry hard wood, split
Dr in chunks. Crystal Springs Ice Co.
223-tf
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Special Notices

CASH PAID for dry wood. F.. A.
Larrow. 233 tt
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-09-05

School Boards Of their respective par
lshes, cities or towns, the proceeds OF al
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. I'M
less the parish boards Of school directors
Of that parish certify that the needs of
the schools can be met by 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-
vided, under the supervision and control
of the State Board of Education and indie
pendent of parochial school authorities;
cd fpr that c,tch pifv shall MT
be 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
The parish in which such city is situated.
Section 2. Be it further resolved. That
1T the congressional election to be held
m this State on the first Tuesday follow
ne the first Monday in November, 1914.
he foregoing amendment to the Consti
luton of this State shall be submitted to
he electors of this State; that on the
,fficial ballot to be used in said election
shall be placed the words: For the pro-
posed Amendment t. Article 255 Of the
and the words: Against
the proposed amendment to Article 255
Of the Constitution" and every elector
shall indicate his vote on the proposed
as provided by the general
Election Laws of this State
L. e. THOMAS,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS C. BARRET.
lieut.. Governor and President of Senate.
Approved: July l. 1914.
L. L. HALL.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN F. HEBERT, Secretary OF State |
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nant to each canal system and 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
it's public waters from their natural be
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 dO)
years from the date of completion certain
new canals for irrigation. navigation and
power purposes to be completed within
fise years with capital of not less than
Three Million Dollars $4,000, 0OO.00)." And
the words: Against the amendment to
the Constitution Of the State Of Louisiana
exempting from taxation for ten d)
years from date of completion certain new
canals for irrigation, navigation and power
purposes to be completed within five (5)
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.. E. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House Of Representatives
Approved: July 6, 1914
T.. E. HALL,
Governor cs the State of Louisiana.
A true copy
ALVIN f. H.sEERt Secretary of State.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1914-09-05

Vacancies occasioned by death, raSigna-
ton or otherwise where the .IneXpired por
ton of the term is less than one yer, Shall
be filled for the remainder of the term b.
appointment of the Cover or, with the adj
vice and consent of the Senate. III all cases
where the unexpired portion of the term is
one year more, the vacancy shall be
filed by special election to be called by the
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
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 eIector
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. f. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Approved: July O. 1914.
l.. f. HALL,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana.
y true copy:
ALVIN f. HILBERT. Secretary of State
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of said bonds, are hereby recognized and
declared to Re 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 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-
ber 1914, and, If adopted, the same shall
take effect Immediately thereafter.
Section 3. 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 ca and Three CD 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. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of 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:
r. HEBERT. Secretary of State.
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thirds of Ill the nelabers
House crlIcurrIG. That
amendment 10 the Ccnsl
state OF louisiana shah
the electors Of the State
S:onai elt con 10 be hoi.
Tuesday fttr The lIrst IIa
bel, 1911, ana II all3y0yt
q hlaJorlt' I'll slsa' eieciCs
election t.Ie same men <
of the Constitution. tow.
That Article No. I25 of
OF Louisiana be amended
follows.
nv, ARTICLE ID
There shah be Il Distr.
each judicial District IN
Shall be elected by the y
OF the judicial district ~
and for the same term !.
Article 100 for District III
receive Il salary OF one n
per annunl, payable monss3
warrant. He shall be an
of the District and a lica.s
TINS state. He shall ~
but no fee shall be allus,
cases, except on convim;.
shall not exceed five dols.1
OF a misdemeauor. All
vacancies occasloned by
tion OF removal snail H.
pred term, and the Cover.
vacancy until an electis}
Provided that the elecfis
vacancy shall he held wn
from the GATE the vacancv.l
ed, II such uncxpired term
period than one year, the
Governor Shall hold office
In each Judicial Distrs
Assembly shall have the /
and provide for, by legis,
oiilce OF Assistant Distrlof
Assistant District Attorne y
ana appointed by the BIZ
of said Judicial District
moEal at his discretion, and|
by the Governor.
The said Assistant Disa
shall possess the qualifics
provided, and Shall n
all the powers Of the duivI
qualified District Attorney N
stltutlon and laws of I.oni1
that the District Attorney
titled to and shall receive
emoiuments of the office
The said Assistant Dist
shall receive a salary of
Dollars per annuln, to he
State, payable monthly on h
rant, ana such additional +
legislature may fix, to be nail
the Police Jury OF the Parish
Of said Judicial District
Section 2. BE it further \
That the foregoing amendn
Article OF the Constitution Il
+ adopted, shall become oper|
irst day of January, A. D. III
Section 3. BE it further n
That upon the official ballota
1t said congressional electl
printed the words: For h
amendment to Article Ia Ill
.ution of Louisiana, relatiye|
and the words. (
proposed amendment to Arid
constitution of Louisiana, reL|
riot Attorneys" and each I
Indicate, as provided in the \
ion laws of the State, which,
For" or Against"
l.. Z. THOM]
speaker of the House of Rem
THOMAS C.l
lieut.. Governor and PRESIDED
Approved: July $, 1914.
IL. E. HALL
Governor of the State d
A true copy:
ALVIN +. HILBERT. Secretd
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ACT NO, SO,

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 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 Article IS of
the Constitution of the State of Louisiana
be amended SO as to read as follows:
Article IS. On and after the third (3-d)
Monday of May, 1916, the Governor shall
receive a salary Of seven thousand 1--WE
hundred dollars ($7,500.0O) 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 g. 1914.
Section 3. 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. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate.
L. e. 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.
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ACT NO. 224.

Senate Bill No. 176-By Comb
Judiciary, Section A. 81
Senate Bill No. 146.
! JOINT RESOLUTl
Proposing an amendment to
the Constitution of the !
| isiana of 1898 as readopte
stitution of 1913, relative
for all purposes, includiII
government, schools,
roads, fire departments
and works of public
and the assessment of
to pay the same.
Section 1. Be it resolved
Assembly of the State of II
thirds of all the members
House concurring, That Art
dred and Thirty-two (232)
tuition of Louisiana be so
read as follows:
Article 232. The State tai
for all purposes whatever,
otherwise provided for in
ton, including expense OF
schools, levees. public rol
public debt and interest theI
exceed, in any one year, sit
dollar of its assessed val
additional tax is required I'd
Of the article of this ConStld
to public debt; and except
provided in this Constitute
municipal or public board Il
poses whatsoever. shall exce
year ten mills of the dolln
valuation; Provided, That ~
tional support to public Sd
the purpose of erecting an
public buildings, public ~
bridges, wharves, levees, ~
fire departments and build4
works of permanent public Y
the title to which shall be p
and any parish, municipal
ward or school district may y
tax in excess of said limitatM
the rate of such increase an!
of years it is to be levied am
for which the tax is intend2
been submitted to 4 vote OF
taxpayers of such parish,
ward or school district, ten1
under the laws of the Sfatk
jority of the same in inlll
amount voting at such elechc
voted therefor.
Section 2. Be it further rel
That this proposed amending
submitted to the qualified Va
State for adoption or reJed
congressional election to be
vember, 1914. and if adopte
shall take effect immediatel
Section 3. Be it further !
That on the official ballots
at said election there shall
words: For the proposed a.
Article Two Hundred and !
the Constitution of Louisian
words: Against the proposal
to Article Two Hundred ana
of the Constitution Of LOUIS
each elector shall indicate. as
the general election laws Of
which of the propositions
Against" he votes. Il
Lieut.. Governor and Presdeni
l.. e. TH0MA
Speaker of the House OF kepfe
Approved; July 9, 1914
l.. e. HALL,
Governor of the state VI
A true copy:
ALVIN e. HILBERT. Secre&i
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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 Q0) years from the date or COM
pletion the capital stock, franchises,
and certain property OF all corpora
tions constructing. owning and oper-
ating within the State a combined sys-
tenn of irrigation. navigation and hy-
ro-electric power, using fresh water
streams and water sheds. provided
that each system be completed and in
operation within five (5) years from
January l, 1915. and providing further
that not less than Three Million Dollars
($3,000,0 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,
Whereas. Canals can be constructed so "a
to provide irrigation, navigation and
power, and it Is the States duty to
encourage and promote the organixa-
ton of such concerns;
Section 1. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds Of all the members elected to each
House conccrring, That the following
to the Constitution be SUBJ
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
N the month OF November. 1914. az follows:
There shall be exempt from taxation
or ten Q0) years from the date of COM
'letion. the capital stock. franchises and
property Of all corporations constructing.
'wning and operating within the State a
system Of irrigation. naviga-
ion and hydro-clectric power. using fresh
water Of Louisiana streams, and water
heds. provided that each system be COM
'leted and in operation within five (5)
ears from January 1. 1915, and provided
urther that not less than Three Million
Dollars $4,000 000.00) shall have been ex-
'ended In the construction Of each system.
30 real or corporal property shall be COW
red by this exemption except that which |
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ACT NO. 127.


Senate EN- Nc. 73-3y Nh Byrnes.
JOINT RE&O..UTION
Proposing ga a'l:e.,i,mc,. to Article 21O
Of the Constitution Of the State Of
louisiana SO - TO ,royide that caid
article shall not arliy 10 women.
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 Arii,,e 30 G.:
the Constitution be amended so rs to
read as follows:
Article 210. No person shall be eligible
to any office, State, judicial, parochial,
municipal or ward. who is not a citizen Of
this State, and a duly qualified elector of
the State, judicial district, parish, mu-
hicipality 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 1t 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 g. 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
210 OF the Constitution relative to women"
and the words: Against the proposed
amendment to Article 210 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 8. 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, ~.
House Bill No. 359-By ME-
IOINT REsOLUM0I

House Bill No. 359-By MI
JOINT REsoLUro3
Proposing an amendment 70
ton of the State Of Lo1ls
the power to the boa IN
sioners of the Port Of NV
dig, build, erect ana oIs
uuire and operate a na'is
and the necessary locks, s.
basins and appurtenances
The city of New Orleans
Lake Pontchartrain anu
sippi River. .hv
Section /. Be it resoived " -,
Assembly of the state Of -. III
thirds of all members esG ~
House concurring, That w "
missioners of the Port o. M
hereby authorized TO dls, 80
operate or acquire ana opV
ton canal in the city o.
together with necessaE, 49,
laterals, basins and appuar.scs
Of, and other structure ~
for, to connect Lake fH
Tic .hISSlooiIpi Ia .~a}
The location of said ca rs,n1
and determined by the -
Gil of the city of New ~
be constructed under pr n
tions to be first approx
the Board of CommisSzss
of New Orleans and %
sion Council, and to
and ratified by the Bo
missioners of the Orie
and by the State 30
the State Of Louisia1
s&al tbess bodies be1
Section
That for -
] ] J !