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The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-17
ACT NO. pa.

Senate Bill No. 176-By Committee on the
Judiciary. Section A. Substitute for
senate Bin No. l4s-
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 232 OF
the Constitution Of the State If Lou
isiana OF 1898 as readopted by the Con-
s SUI na Of 1919 relative to State tax
government. schools, levees, public
roads. fire departments and buildings.
and works Of public improvements.
and the assessment OF special taxes
to pay the same
Section 1. Be 1t resolved by the General
Assembly Of the State OF Louisiana, two
House concurring, That Article Two Hun
dred and Thirty-two (232) OF the Consti-
tuition Of louisiana be so amended as to
Article SsS The State tax ON property
for all purposes whatever, except those
otherwise provided for in this Constitu-
schools, i eveess. bubble roads Snd The
public debt and interest thereon nhall not
exceed, in any one year, six mus on the
aI 1 taz g reo"ir sr 9 9nrss
OF the article of this Constitution relating
to public debt: and except as otherwise
provided in this CONSTITUTION. no parish.
municipal or public board tax for all pur-
poses whatsoever, shall exceed In any one
year ten mills of the dollar OF assessed
valuation; Provided, That for giving addt-
the purpose of erecting and constructing
public buildings. public school houses.
bridges. wharves, levees, sewerage work.
fire departments and buildings, and other
works of permanent public Improvement.
the title to which shall be in the public.
and any parish. municipal corporation,
ward or school district may levy q special
tax in excess OF said limitation. whenever
the rate OF such increase and the number
Of years 1t Is to be levied and the purpose
been submitted to a vote Of tho property
taxpayers of such parish, municipality,
ward or school district, entitled to vote
under the laws of the State, and ma
jority Of the same in number and in
amount voting at such election shall have
Section .. Be It further resolved. etc.
That this proposed amendment shah be
submitted to the qualified voters OF this
State for adoption or rejection at the
vember, 1914. and If adopted. the same
shall take effect Immediately thereafter.
Section 3. Be 1t further resolved, ETC.,
That on the official ballots to be issued
lat said election there shall be placed the
xqtee wo H fhs 9re9o sea
the Constitution Of Louisiana" and the
words: Against the proposed amendment
to Article Two Hundred and Thirty two
|of the Constitution OF louisiana" and
each elector shall Indicate, as provided in
which Of the propositions. For or
THOMAS c. BARREr.
Lieut.. Governor and President OF Senate
Z. e. THOMAS.
Speaker , Of the ELI HOUSE e Representatives
l.. Il. HALL.
Governor OF the State OF Louisiana
ALVIN M +. iHfkkiBERr. Secretary of state.
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-17

House Bin No. sfo-By Mr.. Gordon
AN ACT
Proposing an amendment to Article No.
LIS Of the Constitution Of the State Of
Louisiana, relative to District At
torneys.
Section 1. Be II resolved By the General
The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1914-10-17
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS.
ACT NO. 81.

ACT NO. 81.
House Bill No. s1-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 foseign countries. and
providing for the extent and limita-
ton Of taxation thereof.
Section 1. Be 1t resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of louisiana, two
thirds Of all the members elected to each
House concurring. That the following
amendment to the Constitution of the
state be submitted to the qualified electors
Of the State for their adoption or rejection
at the congressional election to be held on
the first Tuesday after the first Monday
In the month Of November. 1914. as follows:
All banks, banking associations. bank
ting 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 IL per cent
on the gross interest earned on ali 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
POLITICAL subdivision thereof.
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved. ETC.,
That the official ballot to be used at said
election shall have printed thereon the
words: For the proposed amendment to
the Constitution OF the State of Louisiana
providing for the extent and limitation OF
taxation ON banks. banking associations,
corporations or companies. doing business
In this State but domiciled in other States
Of the Union or in foreign countries" and
the words: Against the proposed amend
ment to the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana providing for the extent and
limitation Of taxation on banks. banking
associations. corporations or companies
doing business in this State but domicilec
In other States of the Union or in foreigr.
countries." And each elector shall indi-
cate. as provided by the general election
laws of the State. whether he votes for OF
against the proposed amendment.
L. z. THOMAS.
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
THOMAS c. BARRETT,
Lieut.. Governor and President of Senate.
Approved: June "a, 1914.
l.. E. HALL.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
ALVIN Il. HEBERT. Secretary OF State.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-11
TELLS HOW RIVAL
BROKE UP HOME
Toronto Woman Says Husband
kidnapped Children and Sc
cured Illegal Divorce

A bitter legal fight is expected to
result from an action brought in the
court OF domestic relations. Wednes.
day, by Mrs. Ida Mac Laren, OF To.
ronto. against her husband, Fred Mac.
Laren. charging non-support OF her
self and two small children. She told
remarkable story in court OF the
events that had led up TO her request
for the warrant
According 10 her statements, Mr..
hacLaren was well-kuowp business
man IN Toronto and the two had q
beautiful home The other woman"
came, Mrs. MacIaren said, and her
husband disappeared. Later, she said,
her husband returned and kidnapped
the children and it was only after an
exciting chase and legal battle that
they were recovered.
She also contended that he secured
a divorce in Ohio by publication, az
though he had resided in Cleveland
but eight months instead OF the wear
required BY law. She contended that
tIls made the decree null and void
and that She Is still entitled 10 uis
support
MacLaren contended that the de.
cree was legal and that the woman
has no claims on him Judge Lacy
ordered the case postponed two weeks
while investigation is made into the
Woman's claims
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-11

and the ashes from his cigar but
spread like fan on his great paunch
tie spoke slowly and with queer III.
tie note OF vain regret In the tones
OF whisper that had grown into \
bass note
Thousands I have made never was
business better" he said 81 have
fought my way Till need call no man
master and | thought IL success But
hoys, ! would give all my money,
every penny, I'd stand IA beggar on the
street II tomorrow knew was TO be
mayor OF the city"
What in the name OF Nike would
YOU want 10 be mayor tor?" snapped
one OF the wise ones. There is moth
ing 10 H."
Nothing TO it?" a strange smile,
half mocking. half sad. lowered about
mis- lips. Boys the man that is mayor
has won the respect OF the people. I'd
b, proud have the respect OF the
people Graft and power and all the
fruits or the machine amt nothing
compared 20 the pride in mans
heart when he knows his honesty aud
hs clean life has brought him TO n
point where great city names him
mead They can talk all they want
about crooked MAYORS. but ! want TO
say the man that sits in the chair OF
government has been big man and =
good man lie may have made mis-
takes. God knows We all do. bur under
ID all he has been man that his sons
can De proud OF. That's the only thing
worth while-the respect or your fell
L.. - utF In, HI. @ hnh a.
ows and help the boys win the battles
but the man out in the open. with his
record to the light. marching on TO
victory is the fellow envy"
The Politician sighed bit and
shook his head biz and drummed on
the table with nervous fingers. Out
side the whirling of passing cars and
the faint shouts az revelry came 10
the group. Others we're celebrating =
victory, the significance OF which they
hardly realized, others were singing
songs and telling echoing tones OF this
bit of stratagem and that that they
had built up 10 help win, and the
fruits OF the victory We're polished
bright. and shining and eager fingers
crooked and hungry mouths watered
Bright blazed the lights and mad the
singing IN other places as the privates
and the corporals. the stan officers
and the flag bearers found jubilance,
but the general. the man whose power
wac said by those who knew 10 have
been the greatest factor in the turn OF
the tide sat silent in the shadows and
smiled with vain regret for the bubble
OF position.
And just before he left for home
there came q man. thin. ragged. cold
aud hungry. He slipped in from the
black street and shivered in the
armth OF the room. He whispered
for charity The Politician without
comment. without asking name,
silently handed him dollar. Come
tomorrow | may And you q job he
said The man went away swallowing
hard at q lump that burned in bis
throat.
The army or the power OF The Poll.
tician had new recruit.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-11
CURTICE'S ESCAPE
SEEMS CERTAINTY
Requisition Papers Cannot BE Is
sued Before His Ship Lands
In Liverpool, Eng.

LANSING, Mich. Feb. ll.-(Spe-
cial. When the Carmonia steams Up
TO the dock at Liverpool this morning,
Walter Curtice, wanted IN Oakland
county for forgery and for whom
requisition papers are sought, can
grab his travelling bag and lose him
self. Efforts we're made yesterday to
have attaches OF the American en-
bassy arrest Curtice wnen ne landed,
but they refused TO act until they had
received instructions from Secretary
OF State Bryan. The secretary OF
state took up the matter with the
governor who. in turn, advised the
sheriff of Oakland county, to apply
for requisition papers. The papers
we're forthcoming late last night, but
the encouragement found some err
rors In them, and they were sent back
to the sheriff for correction. Before
the requisltion can be issued, the car
monia will have landed, and Curtice
cannot be detained.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-11
TRIAL OF CAPTAIN
BERRY BEGUN
Master of Nantucket, Which
Sunk Monroe. Charged With
Gross Negligence

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Eeo. H.
one OF the most dramatic sea trials
OF recent years opened here today
when Capt. Oswin Berry. OF the Mer-
chants d Miners coastwise steamer
Nantucket, went before federal in
vestigators, charged with negligence
and failure TO observe the rules of tho
sea when 40 persons lost their lives
In the ramming and sinking OF the
Old Dominion liner Monroe, by bis
ship in a heavy Jog OF the Virginia
coast, Jan. 80.
Nearly all the survivors and crews
OF both ships are on hand 10 testify,
but the conflicting opinions brought
out all the previous marine inyestiga'
ton apt TO prolong the trial into
weeks.
Capt. d. A. Sargent and ID. NJ. How
ard. OF the United States board OF ex-
aminers. are in charge. with Solicitor
A. l.. Thurman representing the Ted
eral department OF commerce
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-11
AGITATION Is
RIFE IN JAPAN
Crowds Gather in Parks To Hear
Orators DenOunce the
Governments

TOXIC, Feb. ll.-Street agitation
over the failure OF the Imperial Diet
to censure the government in the
naval scandal debate continued mildly
today. Crowds gathered in parks and
open spaces to hear orators denounce
the government, but the police were
vigilant and each gathering Was
promptly dispersed.
Several members or the Diet were
under the care OF the physicians today
recovering from cuts and bruises re-
ceivsd in the freefor-all fight that ac-
companied the defeat OF the resolution
OF censure. Scores or those arrested
in the rioting were before police mag
istrates today for trial. II
Grave anxiety is felt iI(/official cir
Giles because OF the extreme likelihood
OF disturbance being repeated. The
disclosures Of the alleged dealings OF
japanese naval officials with German
manufacturers has aroused
the Japanese public 10 a high pitch or
Indignation.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-11
AERO CLUB TO PASS ON
'ROUND-THE- WORLD RACE

NEW YORK, Feb. 1l.--Applica-
ton OF the Panama Pacific Exposi-
ton for sanction for an aeropians
race around the world will be pass
ed upon by the board of governors
of the Aero club OF America, today.
II the proposed flight is sanctioned,
the Aero club will notify the Inter
national Aeronautical Federation,
with headquarters In Brussels, and
will seek, through the federation.
the active support OF 400 clubs
throughout the world
The tentative route. submitted to
the Aero club of America, indicates
stops at q OF the worlds principal
cities. The plan calls for the estab-
lishment of gasoline and oil stations
every 100 miles along the route ex-
cept where water Is to be crossed.
The proposed flight covers 22,76O
miles
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-11
BUSINESS MEN
DISCUSS TRUST LAWS

WASHINGTON. Feb. 1.-THE eyes
OF the business world were turned to-
ward Washington today when the
Chamber OF Commerce OF the United
States opened its second annual con-
vention. During the three-day session
every live issue from trust legislation
TO fire protection will be discussed
Discussion OF trust legislation to-
MORROW and Friday will overshadow
every other feature or the convention.
President G.. r. Van Hise, OF the Uni.
yersity of Wisconsin,; Louis ID. Bran
deis, OF Boston; former President +.
p. Fish, OF the American Telephone
& Telegraph Co. and several large
manufacturers will be among the
speakers on this topic.
The early part OF today's session
vas given over TO organization. which
was followed by reports OF commit
tees. A court OF patent appeals was
recommended By the committee on
patents. trade marks and copyrights.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-11
MORRISON CASE TO
REACH JURY TODAY
Ralph JOSsman, Convicted Bank
Wrecker, Testifies Against
Former Employe

PONTIAC, Mich, Feb. 1l.-(Spe-
cial The case OF Clyde Morrison,
charged with making false entries In
the books OF the defunct Jossman
bank. at Charleston. will probably go
20 the jury today
Judge Smith denied motion for
change OF venue brought by Attorney
Clinton McGhee, for Morrison. The
attorneys alleged that the Judge had
failed 10 instruct the jurors against
reading newspapers and that an ac-
count In local paper had been very
damaging 10 his clients case.
Ralph Jossman, now serving sen
tence in Jackson prison for wrecsing
the bank, was on the stand the great
or portion OF the day, Tuesday. Joss
man testified that Morrison had a
great deal 10 do with the books OF
the institution.
Testimony was offered TO show that
six accounts had been manipulated 10
show Withdrawals where there had
been none.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-11
The Politician In the Hour OF
Triumph Not Without ReqretS

TnC old order p9ssETN and olden
customs die and always there is
change. Tuesday night = victory OF
the gang Vas Won in The city OF De
trOif. and there was tumult and shout
ing and wassai among some, aud
silence lay heavy on the hearts OF
others. bat bark ye 70 what The Politl-
clan did and said. and then wonder al
What manner OF man he is
Az midnight when The victory was
long assured. and all the petty trials
and the great heayings and paintings
OF the political Juggernaut or The
days just past were stilled The Poll
tician came into the cafe of frenzied
music and syncopated reyelry that he
calls his own The weary huntresses
OF the forests OF Venus and their
eager prey had departed. One by one
tie lights OF the cafe had lost their
blaze and the red glow of the tiny
glass-prisoned wires had died away
like the passing OF passion red stars.
TIE odor OF stale beer hung heavy on
the air and the smoke OF many
strange tobaccos waited IN grey blue
Clouds as the door swung open
ore light shone by the cashiers
desk and cast It's pale yellow into the
fantasticc shadows OF the corners and
silhouerted the heavy features OF The
Politician As he came slowly forward
Al one table were gathered few
privileged ones. newspaper men and
friends OF The SLOW moving man that
ruled the place and in whose great
hand trailed the invisible lash OF the
whip that had sung It's Kissing song
and driven 70 victory the desires or
the spoilers.
There was content but not citation
in the face OF The Politician as he sat
him down and gave an order TO the
silent-footed waiter who had followed
him TO the table.
IT'S on me boys" he said
Cant | buy a drink" asked one
OF the party. a man from up state who
had been thrown by chance with men
whose ways were strange, unto
whom and whose words wove endless
puzzles for his brain TO solve.
Not here" said The Politician,
For a thousand dollars you could not
buy one little drink after the hour for
closing is passed. | respect the law "
For a few minutes the talk was OF
ards and precincts OF this man and
that man. The inside or the cup was
being wiped by the hands that knew
the trick Hidden wires that reach
down into the hearts OF men and drag
them 10 do this and that in the mad
erindings of the city's political ma
chinery were brought into view for a
moment TO sink back into the covered
tangled that throbs silently in the un-
der life. There was neither shame
nor pride in the words that were
spoken It was like speaking OF
things as they are not as the plat
forms drape them.
Thicker grew the air, darker the
smoke, more silent the echoing shad.
Owls. The workers were tired and the
words came slowly. The Politician
gazed with eyes that dreamed into va
cancy spell almost OF sadness fell
on the little group. The Politician
fumbled aimlessly at his watch chain
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-11
SENATOR GORE
SUED BY WOMAN
Blind Senator Accused of At
tempted Assault and Defama-
ton of Character

OKLAHOMA CITY. OAkls., Feb,
u.-Wfth sides insisting that com
plete hearing before jury was de-
sired, the case OF Mrs Minnie T..
Bond OF Oklahoma City against Uni.
ted States Senator T. p. Gore, OF Ok
lahema, was called before District
Judge George W. Clark a. a. m. to.
day. Mrs. Bond 10 suing Senator
Gore for $4,000 for alleged attempt
to assault, In Washington, in March,
1918, and for defamation OF char
acter. Senator Cores counsel in.
cludes A. c. Cruce, brother of Gov.
Cruce, OF Oklahoma.
Let down the bars" said the blind
senator just before the trial began.
I'm ready for them. They say they
can prove damaging things against
my character, but before they get
through, will have proved this suit
a frame-up to ruin my future political
career
Mrs. Bond, trinity dressed in tight
fitting tailored suit, came to the court
room with her husband, Julian X.
Bond, who is a bookkeeper. Both lert
before Senator Gore arrived.
The blind senator was led IN py
d. t. Frawley. income tax collector
for Texas and Oklahoma, and fol
lowed by Mrs. Gore, In q stylish black
pony coat and black hat with bird
OF paradise. Mrs. Cores brother, [.
NJ. KAY. OF Palestine. Texas. a noted
criminal lawyer. Joined the Gore
counsel when the case was called.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-11
JOHN D. MOVING
OUT OF OHIO
Oil Kings Personal Belongings
Follow Him East-SS7.000
Picture and IL Horses Go

CLEVELAND, Feb. 1.-Local tax
commissioners were today planning a
counter attack on John d. Rockefel.
Ter, who thus far has cleverly out.
witted them in their fight 10 collect
over sl2,000,0O0 In revenue on the oil
kings estimated 100000. 900 OF per.
sonal properly. They were framing
y bin 10 make real estate subject 10
levy for collection OF personal taxes ="
Under the present Jaw Rockefellers
property cannot be seized for non
payment OF taxes.
In the meantime, preparations at
Forest Hill. the Cleveland estate OF
Rockefeller, continued 10 send per.
sonal property to New York. An
SS7 900 painting and II horses have
already gone. Every indication is
that Rockefeller is deserving Ohio
permanently According the commits
sioners today for the first time scent
ed the joker In the polite note they
received at Forest Hill. yesterday. IL
said In due time the tax list will
be made out and returned 10 you"
The tax commissioners admitted to.
day. will undoubtedly be on property
valued az about $1,000, and Rockefei
Ter will elect TO pay his usual assess.
ment OF S74
Under the proposed law Rockefeh
Ter next year would be forced to pay
the $4,000, 00O---if he returns TO Ohio
But 10 is feared be wont.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-02-11
COUNCIL VOTES
TO CHANGE NAME
OF FERRY FIELD
Plot Will Hereafter BE known
as the Northwestern Play
ground
RESOLUTIONS ARE
AIMED AT ID. L. X.
Aldermen Want Better Sherman
Line Service and Jefferson
Cars Run To Limits

The common council, Tuesday night.
refused TO compromise on the name
Ferry playground, and henceforsh the
recreation field near the new North
western High school Will be known as
the Northwestern playground. Aid.
Vernon and Aid. Owen both opposed
the name adopted. the former insist
ing that failure on the part OF tbs
common council 10 honor M. Ferry
by the use OF his name would discour~
age future gifts from philanthropic
citizens. Mr.. Ferry, he said, could
have secured a. Least 100000 more
for tho property at a private sale, the
city paying only $50, 900, which was
the assessed valuation at the time
OF the purchase. The committee on
ordinances brought In a divided re-
port on the matter of changing the
name OF the field, and the majority
report. signed by AID. Lttlefeld, Case
and Schemansky, was adopted by =
vote OF "a to nine.
Julius Tapert. saloonkeeper. No. S62
Mt Elliott-ave.. was named to succeed
Charles Flachs, Jr.. Fifteenth ward es-
timator, who resigned TO accept a po-
stt1on with the public lighting com
mission
Aid. Bleil introduced two street ear
resolutions. One was request for
the submission Of q supplemental es-
ttmate to permit the street railway
commission 70 hire an expert TO keep
tab on the schedules OF ID. u. r cars.
their condition, etc. The other d.
rected the corporation council TO take
steps to enforce Section 7. Chapter
24S. Of the compiled ordinances, which
provides for the giving OF proper ser
vice by the company. The alderman
n particularly anxious to have the
company improve the condition or the
sherman line service.
Aid. Freiwald also wants the corpo-
ration counsel 10 get after the COM
pany and compel II TO run JEFFERSON
cars to the city limits on Grand River
ave. The first resolution was referred
to the committee on public utilities.
and the other two were adopted by
the council. A communication from
the Miiwaukee-ave Manufacturers as
ISOLATION, asking the construction OF
cross-town line on Milwaukee-ave.. In
accordance with plans TO be submit
ted. was referred to the committee on
public utilities.