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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14
AMERICAN BRIG. SEIZED
BY MExIcANS IS EpEEn

On board United States steamship
California Matzatlan, Mex. May IL. Cvia
san Dlego, May 9)-The American brig
Geneva was captured on the high seas
April rs by the Mexican TRANSPORT
korrigan, according to information re-
ceived here today. At the demand.
however. of Captain Margruder of the
United States cruiser Raleigh the brig
WaS released
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14
MuRPHY's EXPENSE BILL
RECALLS HIS OWN LAW

Pierre. S. D May S.-Ray j. MUIR
ply, who was al independent candidate
for judge OF the Twelfth judicial cir
cult. In fling his expense account with
the secretary Of state for $lO6.25. has
one Item OF Sc for cigars. Murphy In
PRODUCED senate bill No. S73, which be-
came chapter 203 OF the laws OF 1911,
which provides what ma and what
may not be given away at election
times. However, the bill was amended
by the legislature and the word
'ci-ass WIS cnt ont; though 1t was in-
roGues s=, This inhibition included
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14

Canadian trade In agricultural imple-
ments ID summarized In q return ta-
sbled inSthe House dealing with the last
dDcal year. Canada imported binders.
sreAperS. mowers. plows. seeders and
~cultiyators to = total value Of $2.080.527.
and exported. during the I'm period, q,
totalSof 33.22s.S 500. The implements most
largely imported were plows. while
binders led In the exports.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14
STEAMER Is CHARTERED.

Baltimore, Md. May 9.-The steamer,
Dorchester, of the Merchants 4
Miners Transportation company has
been requisitioned by the var depart
ment for use as a transport to carry
troops and munitions of war to Mex
leo. The steamer will be transferred
to the government fat Norfolk tomor-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14
sTAoE a r a

Kansas City. May 1~1.-Prevented by
heavy rain last Saturday from making
their long heralded demonstration Kan
sas City ome will this afternoon join
/ q big suffrage parade through the
business and residence districts OF the
city. There will be 100 automobiles
flying the colors of s~uffragists and
bearing banners ~proclaiming votes for
women"
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14
SOUTH DAkoTANs VOTE
FOR COMPROMISE RATE

Aberdeen. S.. D., May s.-The Modern
Woodmen state camp last night, after
a debate lasting several hours, in
structed their delegates to the head
camp meeting at Toledo. Ohio, to work
for a compromise rate plan with an
increase of so per cent over present
rates. the increase being based on the
rate of members at the time they en-
tered the order. .a The attempt of the
administration forces to indorse all the
present head camp officials was re-
tected, but Head Consul A. r. Talbot
was indorsed for reelection. The
seven delegates elected were:
First District-G. J. Danforth, Sioux
Falls; alternate. A. Nyman, Velga.
Second District-A. l.. Sherin, Wa
tertown; alternate, c. B. Knott, Bris-
toll.
Third Observation-Disclosures McCaffree,
Howard; alternate, w. O. Knight, Wa
konda.
Fourth District-Joe L.. Lovenger,
Mitchell; alternate, c. ]. Ensley, Ar
Dur
Fifth District-w. d. Nelson, Pierre;
alternate, r. M. Hennings, Java.
Sixth Distrtct-E. r. Adams, Hot
Springs; alternate, J.. N. Rosenstone,
Burke.
Seventh District-Fred Harris, Lead:
alternate, r. l.. Fleckinger, Gettysburg.
I
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14
ALLEGED BANK WREckER
IN HANDS OF OFFICERS

Aberdeen, 8. D., May 11.-Attorney
w. A. Halle. of Aberdeen, and Sheriff
F. E. Coyne, OF Stanley county, South
Dakota, arrived here, yesterday. from
Vancouver, b. c.. bringing with them
John Hayes, formerly president Of the
Cape State bank at Capa, S. D., and
cashier of the Citizens State bank at
Fort Pierre, s. D.. Hayes IS wanted for
embezzlement. After fleeing from
South Dakota. he went to England and
sailed from there to Canada, under the
name of John White. He strenuously
denied his identity. when arrested at
Vancouver. Oh request from South Da-
kota, but confronted by Coyne
and Hazle admitted his identity and
was brought back. He will be taken
TO Fort Pierre and held for trial.
Vancouver, B. C., May s.-"J. s.
White" Who was arrested here. last
week. while plotting an English noble
man representative to see timber lin
Its ut Alberni and who stoGtly denied
wrecker and enbezzler Of South Da-
kota. gave up the pretense when Sher-
iff Coyne. of Pierre. s. D., walked into
the room White" sat In, in tha pro-
vincial cour house.
Hello. Johnny said the sheriff.
How are o Charlie was the re-
ply. as HAYES shook the proffered hand
and seemed glad to see an old friend.
Thereafter he agreed to return without
1lghtfng ~extraditlon. The specific
charge 10 that Hayes, president of the
Citizens State bank Of South Dakota.
ernbezzled $3.50.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14
VICE CONSUL SlLLiMAN
REPORTED SAFE AMI weII

Washington, May 11.-American Vice
Consul Silliman. reported imprisoned
and well. according to assurances nada
to the French legation in Mexico CITY,
Dy the Mexican war minister and
transmitted to the state department.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14
ENLARGE HOSPITAL CORPS.

New York, May 1I.-Col. L. Mervin
Maus. surgeon of the department of
the east on Governors island, received
a letter today from the surgeon gener-
ally Of the army in Washington. asking
that q special enlistment. be made i'm
mediately for the hospital corps in or
der to organize field hospitals, am
bulance companies, evacuation hos
pitfalls and other medical units for
troops In the neld.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14
poPuLIsTLEApER DIES.

Dallas, Tex, May 9.-Col. Milton
Park, IN OF the founders Of the popu-
list party, and leading fiure in the
farmers alliance. died at his home here
yesterday. aged ss.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14
wlMeoRhE LOSES.

London, May u.-Walter S. Buck
masters polo team today beat Baron
Wimborne's reconstructed team by nine
goals to eight in the final test match
played at birmingham.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14
STATES CASH BALANCES
ABOVE MlLIloN MAHK

Pierre, s. D.. May 1.-THE inencia.
statement OF South Dakota for the
close Of business April so showed a
total In all funds OF $1sI32,28s. The
general fund had $136,633; the twins
plant fund, 31o3,632; the gama fund.
$62.05l. The common school and en-
dowment fund, which Will he tissrib-
uted In june pro rata per pupil, nov,
has q total Of $619.743.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1914-05-14
SPECIAL MEETING TO
DISCUSS OPPOSITION
TO EXAMINATION Law
Attorney General Calls County
and City Attorneys for
Session, May IL.

Pierre, S. D.. May lion account OF
the opposition manifested at many
points to state examinations of city
and county records, as authorized by
enactment Of tho last legislature. At
torney Genera johnson has called a
meeting of county and city attorneys
OF the state to be held at Pierre next
Tuesday, May IL. AT this session the
Intention "a to instruct the local Of
Metals thoroughly IN the legal phases
of this controversy. rs an aid in such
cases where the county commissioners
decline to authorize the examinations
0r alle payment for the expenses in
volved.
At several points where such official
examinations have been conducted. in
response TO the requisite petition, tho
city and county boards have refused
20 accept tho reports and have aiken
the attitude of absolutely ignoring all
recommendations or findings by the
state examiner.
Under the new Inv provision is made
Tor regular examination OF county
records and for inspection of city rec
ords upon the fling OF a petition maxi
Ing such request. In both cases the
law provides that the local boards must
pay tho expenses Of the examination.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-09-12

(the parish Of Orleans excepted) shall
levy, collect and turn over to the PARISH
School Boards of their respective par
ishes 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
Parrish 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 pubic
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
l. 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 indie
pendent of parochial school authorities;
provided further, that such city shall not
| 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
at the congressional election to be held
| in 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 1, 1914.
l.. E. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT, Secretary of State
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-09-12
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.

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 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 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 tax
for the public schools therein, which shall
not exceed 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
rs it may deem proper, but not 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
9lr Of al
councils of incorporated cities and towns
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-09-12
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
ACT NO, 81.
House Bill No. 91-By Mr.. Manion

House Bill No. 91-By Mr.. Manion.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constltu-
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 limta-
ton of taxation thereof.
Section l. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds of all the members elected to eacn
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 in this State but domIciled
in other States of the Union or in foreign
countries, who may in their own name or
i'm 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 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 IL per cent
on the gross interest earned on all money
loaned, and to the Municipal or Parochial
corporation a like tax of 2 IL 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 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 ind-
cate, as provided by the general election
laws of the State, whether he votes for OF
against the proposed amendment.
L. E. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
THOMAS C. BARRETT,
Lieut. Governor and President of Senate
Approved: June "a, 1914.
l.. +. HALL,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT, Secretary of State
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-09-12
vin,ls 10 their election.

yious 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.
! Vacancies occasioned by death, resigna
| ton, or otherwise where the uneXpired por-
ton of the term is less than one year, shall
be filled 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
filled 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 8. 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 109 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 109 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
telection laws of the State, for which prop
osition, For" or Against" he votes
THOMAS C. BARRETT,
lieut.. Governor and President of Senate
L. +. THOMAS,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
Approved: July 8, 1914.
| l.. f. HALL.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
| true copy:
ALVIN f. HEBERT, Secretary of State.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-09-12
ACT NO. 1877

Senate Bill No 73-By Mr.. Byrnes.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 21O
of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana, so as to provide that 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 as to
read as follows:
Article 210. No person shall be eligible
to any office, State judicial, parochal,
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
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, rs
required by Article 32 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 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
21G of the Constitution relative to women
and the words: Against the proposed
amendment to Article 21O 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 5, 1914.
L. E. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
| A true copy:
ALVIN E. HEBERT. Secretary of State
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-09-12
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 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 65 OF
the Constitution of the State of Louisiana
be amended so as to read as follows
Article 65, On and after the third Ord
Monday of May, 1916. the Governor shall
receive a salary of seven thousand five
hundred dollars ($L5OO.OG) per annum
payable monthly on his own warrant
provided this shall not disqualify any
member of the General Assembly sub
hitting this amendment.
Section g Be it further resolved, etc.
That this proposed amendment shall be
submitted to the qualified electors of the
gressional election to be held on Tuesday
November 3, 1914
Section g. Be it further resolved etc.
That on the official ballots to be used a
said election there shall be placed The
words For the proposed amendment o.
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 thu
general election laws of this State, fol
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. E. HALL,
Governor of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
ALVIN f. HEBERT, Secretary of State
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1914-09-12
ACT NO. 1877.
Senate Bill No. 6O-By Mr. We'll.

AN ACT
Proposing an amendment to Article 109
of the. Constitution of Louisiana rela-
tive to District Courts, in order to
provide for the creation and election
of an additional Judge for the Tbir-
teenth Judicial District.
Section /. BE it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds of all the members elected to each
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, if ap-
proved and ratified by a majority of said
electors voting in said election, the same tc
become part of the Constitution, to-wit:
That Article 1O9 Of the Constitution be
amended so as to read as follows:
ARTICLE 189.
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
($5O.0O) 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 jul
risdiction in all criminal cases except
such as may be vested in other courts by
this Constitution, and in all probate anG
succession matters, and where a success
sion is a party defendant, and in all cases
where the State. o parish, municipality
defendant, regardless of the amount IN
dispute; and of all proceedings for the APP
pointment of receivers or liuuidators 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 fol
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-