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Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14
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Each human being takes about eigh-
teen breaths minute, or nearly 26,OOO
a day.
The first japanese school books in
Roman characters have just been
made.
No less than 5000 inventions have
been submitted to the naval board In
seven months.
The fuel value of garbage Is one
tenth that of coal.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14

Computing the population of Euro
pean and Asiatic Russia at 1S0,OOO,-
600, and allowing five bushels per head
for food and seed, the consumption OF
wheat in that region would amount TO
600, 100000 bushels a year.
A new attachment made to fire plugs
transforms them into sanitary drink
ing fountains.
One-fourth of Australia is yet I'M
sxplnred
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14
Great Family of Smiths.

In England and Wales there are ap-
proximately eight hundred bearers of
any one surname on an average. The
Smiths alone number more than 400
600, or 500 times as many. The great
family can boast of more men of dis
tinction who have helped to make the
empire what it is than the bearers of
any other name.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14

Federation
which
civil
employment
all facts
responsibility
the
of labor
new
and there studied mml
This served
the influence
mentp
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14


will
children" they WILL
mayp their clothes him.
bulletin by
the located in the capital
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14
CHURCH SERVICES

GERMAN LUTHERAN. Regular
services every Sunday morning at 10
o'clock except the End Sunday of each
month. English services on the first
and third Sunday evening of each
month Sunday school every Sunday
morning at 1870. Bible class on the
first and third Sunday of each month
at 2:15 o'clock a. m.
REV. WIN. A. KUETHER, Pastor.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14

PRESBYTERIAN. Regular services
every Sunday 1O:45 a. m. and 1880 p
N. Sunday school at $3.50 a. N. Y. P
s. c. E. at $50 p. m
REV. L. R. GIROULX, Pastor.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14

elaborate
heart and armed overw ar
One day Gordon and Carolina
"Step
DO think lust
because I'm asked to by South Carona?
And he proceeded calmly without further Interruption
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14

ST. AMBROSE. Mass every Sun
day at and 1915 o'clock. Baptism at
1880. Sunday school at 2. Benedic-
ton at g. On the 5th Sunday of every
month Mass at 10 o'clock only.
FATHER A. o. BUYTAERT, Pastor.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14
The Good and the Rad

OF the good man a good pledge and
of the bad neither pledge nor surety
Portuguese Prover5.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14
Uncle Sam Finding Jobs for Unemployed Girls

organized womens and girls division of the
finding employment
The charge of Mrs Kate
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14

Waller Barrett of Alexandria, Va,
president of the Florence Crittenton
mission and former president of the
Nation Council of Women. With her
is associated Mrs Grace Porter Hop
kins of Washington, long recognized as
one of the leading women in the ma
ton in problems relating to the en-
ployment of women.
The department proposes to estab-
lish an interchange Of information be-
tween the states and labor zones and
offices of the United States employ
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14
Prominent Women In Fainin9sgM
Camp for War Service, =ssG=@@zISYV
Mrs. RobertLansing,
wife of theSecretary
of State. is among
those who drill and
learn at the National
Service School.

HE outstanding feature at
the end of the first week
of the women's prepared
ness camp at Chevy Chase,
near Washington, seemed
to be blisters-blisters on
the feet, says the Kansas
City Star.
And tan. The thousand
young women in the train
ing camp were as red
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14

engaged in debate on the floor of the
house, he gestures always with his
fist, never with his open hand, and
visitors in the gallery are frequently
appalled, ct the number of members
who have the temerity to sit close to
him. Yet with all his terrifying man.
ner, Gordon is in reality as gentle as
an ordinary Maltese kitten. One can
walk right up to him and stroke him
with impunity. He is one of the most
conservative members of the house
committee on military affairs. opposed
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14

girls, and letters from the farmers
themselves, stating that they have a
fine collection of rags which they are
eager to dispose of.
One woman in southwestern Mis-
souri,, who evidently thought Secretary
Grant was personally collecting rags.
suggested that he call with a wagon,
since she had a supply which had been
accommodating in her attic for the last
80 years. ''No living man can tote
'emi' she wrote, $50 you'd better bring
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14

Subscription $3.50 per year in ad-
vance. Sample copies free.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14
Bill Gordon Is Not So Ferocious as He Looks

Mr. Bill Gordon of Ceve
He przefghter and
all When Gordon is
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14
Members of Marine Band Wall Over Lost Revenue


employment and compes them rely
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14
Tom Grant Is Deuged by Offers of Old Rags

al Washington chamber of
all OF
Each mail brings letters from farmers
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14

members of the band have expressed
their intention of leaving the organiza-
ton since their outside pay is cut off.
Thus far there have been no deser-
lions, but marine corps officers believe
that some musicians whose services
have been most in demand will leave
the band.
The provision of the army reorga-
nization bill complained of was in
serted at the instance of the Musicians
union. 1t provides that hereafter no
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14


organizations
the band music lessons appearing in or as
band
national musical
band at White house
their duties.
In obtain special
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1916-07-14

Entered at the Post Office at Wabe-
no, Wisconsin, as second-class mail
matter.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-07-22
La speculazione del
viveri In Austria

II "Secolo'f ha da Zurico: La scrlt-
trice svedese Anna Wall che come
gia' vi telegrafai, fu ricevuta tempo
ia da Francesca Zipeppe in udienza
speciale, pubblica ora nello "Syd-
swenka Dagbladet" il resoconto del
colloquio. Dopo lie solite frasi sulFe-
terna giovlnezza dellimperatore, la
scrittrice riferisce che la conversazio-
ne e. subito caduta sulla guerra ita-
lo-austriaca.
- Gia' = disse rimperatore i
miei esercitl la mia marina 81 bat
tono valorosamente con grande spl-
rito di sacrifcio. = Poi aggiunse !:
''Gli italiani non devono pero' essere
disprezzati: anch'essi 81 son dino
strait motto valorosi."
L'innefrabiIe scrittrice commenta
gentilmente: ''Bisogna confessare
che soltanto un'anima veramente
grande puo' avere tanta cavallera
contro un nemico che ha commesso O
81 ignomignoso tradimento di fronte
alIAustria- Ungheria al suo vene-
rando imperatore.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-07-22

spezzare, stroncare, a iaccsre, Poi
una volta ricacciate oltre Reno le fa-
nose legioni di Arminio, lasciar fare
al blocco. Non sono certo super
sommergibili che 10 romperanno..
Quanto allAustria, non vedeteH
r giu', sulle ginocchia. E Sc anche
riescisse a sollevarsi ancora, 81 trat-
terrebbe degi ultimi guizzl. La sua
condaRna e. segnata; poi We chi la
trascinera' mel baratro. Non invano
due imperi della Mittleurope 81 lega.
rono col cordone ombelicale.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-07-22
cOlpi
dariete

NeANO "ANO0SO; SOAUSA POA0 al "@A4 OH SO;
agli eserciti imperial.
Germanla ed Austria ST trovano O.
"a dinanzi allineluttabile. Lanciando
il guanto di sfda a mezza Europa i.
nerme, essi ne devono affrontare il
tremendo castigo.
La Quadruplice vibra colpi d'arie-
riete, infaticabilmente. Piu' tenace e.
la resistenza del germani (quella au-
stria e. gia' irrimediabilmente facca)
piu' gagliarda e. la granuola del col
pi. E tolta agli imperiai la possibili-
ia di trasferire da uno scacchiere
all'altro lie loro falangi loro pezzi,
essi sono costretti subire terribil
fendenti della spada vendicatrice.
In Germania hanno capito la gra-
vita della situazione.
L'ultimo bollettino del Commando
tedesco, che il TELEGRAPH trasmette,
non 81 limita a registrare la situazio
ne militare: prepara il pubblico a
peggio.
Giova tradurlo per indlcare 10 sta
to d'animo del tedeschi:
y Sin dal giorni iniziali della guer-
ra - esso dice - quando il nemico
81 sollevo' da lutte lie parti contro di
moi, con mllioni dl ostili tratti da
qualsiasi punto del globo, due lunghi
ami di guerra non hanno recato gior-
nj piu' terribili del PRESENT.. Da mol
to tempo nostri nemici hanno pre-
parato quella che essi chiamano F"u
nita' di fronte' 10 proclamano ad
alta voce. Replicatamente nostri
colpi inaspettati hanno distrut:C
i loro plani, anche nello stadio del
la concezione, ed hanno infranto il
loro potere di colpire.
Ma ALA fine qualche, cosa e. state
fatto per realizzare il piano del ne
mico. I nostri avversari cercano di
raccoglere tutle lie loro forze pei
darci un colpo supreme, onde la Wit
toria che ad essi e. mancata su tutt
i campi di battaglia possa essere OF
tenuta contro la olga formata dial no.
stro piu' Mobile sangue.
Ogni giorno essi lanciano contro
nostri bravi soldati j proiettili che
mezzo mcndo ha preparato per essi.
E quindi la tempesta dele lore pc.
santi masse - blanchi, gialli, mulat-
ii neri.
Mai il monde ha vissuto giorni co,
81 mostruosi. Mai eserciti hanno com
battuto come moi combattiamo.
ALA campagna dele armi nostri
nemici uniscono la campagna dele
privazioni Ia campagna dele bugie.
Ma ogni loro sforzo fallira'. | nostri
soldati, come sempre, sfdano la TEN.
pesta di ferro; quelll che sono ca
sa non 81 fanno terr;fcare dale bugle.
II popolo Parmata hanno una So
Ia volonta, quella di vincere, uns
sola fede nella vittoria. -
ST tratta evidentemente dun ap.
pello desperate al popolo. Mai, da
due ami a questa parte, appunto,
document ufficiali tedeschi hanno a.
vuto simiIe linguaggio. Sono statl in
vece, torruanti disfdanti. Hanno
parlato sempre del nemico con di
spregio, e del suo sforzo con soppor-
tazione commiserante. E giornali -
lnspirati non dial governo - peggio
di peggio. Non ci sono che teutoni
per certe forme rudi, brutal, teme-
rarie grossolane; non ci sono che
essi per il pessimo abito di rlnvilire
il nemicc.
The patriot. [volume] (Indiana, Pa.) 1914-1955, 1916-07-22
l. 'erois1no del batta.
glione che difese il
forte Vaux
PARIGI, 10.

Giungono particular precisi della
eroica difesa di Vaux.
II forte venne difeso da un solo
battaglione ridotto negli ultimi gior-
nj 400 uomini. Per una settima es
81 reslstettero a non memo di venti
mila assalitort, soto un bombarda-
mento Incredible. Sui forte cadeva-
no ogni minute in media tre enormi
proiettili.
Un soldato ferito che pote' esser
trasportato fuori del forte poche ore
prima delFaccerchiamento finale, mar
ra che la mattina del 4 giugno, dopo
parecchie ore di combattimento di-
fensori c0nstatarono che il fossato
del forte era state letteralmente col
mato di cadaverl degli assalitori fall
ciati dale mitragliatrci. Ho udito,
dice IL soldato, uno del nostri ufficia-
Ii dichiarare che la presa del forte di
Vaux costava al tedeschi 80 mila uo-
mini. Nella giornata del 5 avemmo
tutta la impressione che non 81 pote-
va piu' resistere lungo. l'alto CO.
mando comprese cio' perche' ordino'
di ritirare posti avanzati. II ripiegs-
mento venne operate in modo cosi
able che il nemico non Sc ne accorse
e clo' ci permise il giorno 6 infigger :
gil un ultimo scacco sanguinoso con
mezzi mIn1mi. La mattina del Z il
maggiore Reynal ordinof di sgombra-
re feritl fra cui mi trovavo 10.
II Maggiore baciandoci Iuno dopo
l'altro ci disse: ''Partite amici miei
senza rammarico. Avete fatto il vo-
stro dovere. II nostro compito non e.
fnito. Finche' rimarra' un uomo vail
do sapremo dlfendercir'
Secondo altri calcoli dallfnizio del
la battaglia di Verdun fno ALA presa
del forte i tedeschi perdettero intorno
a Verdun non memo di 12O mila 10
mini.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-09-02
THE ST. TAMMANY FARMER. sEPTMBER2. 1918.

this state On the nrst Tuesday 1o&3ow-
I1e the dret Monday n NovoanbaR.
1s1e. there shall be subapitted o -
aualifled electors Of the STATE fer tls01
amendment 70 the COaseaeutj0h.
l. Sht1s sd ooean-gotpe t00s. w.
RQaes aAd barges engaged u overseas
Weds and commerce aad 1a0leflo1 q
Louisiana port. shall b e1e01t frs0
ttea: provided, however. hat tha0 e.
wharf. shed ana Other port dues.
J. No ship; tug. tow-hoat er ha!gs
@,es,s ,sa Ua,t:a sac 'laii 9:
Section !. Be II further seeolvel
etc.. fhsA the oaeial ballet q s.
used at sNsh election shall hevo pr1ne-
e Cd thereon r the word:: Per e. 2rs-
exsmptins from taxation skips eo7
ocsan-gofng tugs. tow-boaHs a0l
barges engaged In over-seas tyalo a0l
commerce. and domicilsd In q xouies-
ana port. ana the words. :AGalnse he
proposed amendment to he 0oastitu-
ton. exemptinG from taxation ehlDo
ana oosan-going tugs. tew-boats a1l
:oarges engaged in 0ver.peas trade oAl
commerce. and domioiled In Q Louias.
ana port" and each slester shall in1l-
ment as provided in the general d.
ton laws Of the State.
FnRNAND MOTION.
Lieutenant Governor ana PreSIanH -
the Senate.
HEWITT DoUAlqCRAup.
Speaker Of the House Of ReDYeaGn1a,
ttve0.
Approved: July {. 1915.
r. G. RLEAAAlgT.
Governor Of the STATE Of Lea1s1anA.
A true copy:
JAMES ]. BAILEY.
Secretary Of STATE.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-09-02


Pursuant to a resolution passed By
the Parish School Board Of the par
ish of St. Tammany. La. At it,
special meeting held on Auyust L..
1915, and in accordance with notices
mailed to each member ct least three
days before the meeting. 1. N. II.
FttzSfmons. president Of the said
board. hereby give notice that, In
compliance with said resolution .
special election will bo held In School
District No. 10 of said parish Of st.
Tammany. La, on Tuesday, the 18th
day OF September. 1915, for the pur-
pose of submitting to the property
taxpayers qualified under the laws
and constitution Of the State of Lou
isiana, to vote at said election, the
following propositions, to-wit:
Proposition No. 1.
To levy . special tax of three mills
on the dollar on all property in
School District No. 10 Of the parish
of st. Tammany. La, subject to state
taxation annually for . period of ten
years, for the purpose Of giving ad-
ditional aid to the public schools Of
the said School District No. 10.
Proportion No. 2. :.
To incur debt and issue bonds to
the amount Of ten thousand dollars
to run not longer than twenty years
from date and to bear interest not
exceeding i've per cent per annur.
payable semi-annually, for the pur-
pose Of constructing and Furnishing
. public school building In District
No. 10. and purchasing . site. IL
necessary, for said school building.
within said school district, title to
which shall vest In the public.
For the purpose Of said special
election the polling place will be the
usual polling place in the town Of
Abita Springs. La, and Robt. Alb
ney, Philip Beaudean and q. ]. Ter
rebonne have been ap pointed com
missi0ners. and A. o. Pons clerk Of
election to serve at the regular poll
ing place In Abita Springs. La. At
said special election the polls will
open at Z O'Clock .. M, and close at
5 O'Clock p. m, and the election vial
be conducted according to the laws
Of Louisiana applicable thereto.
Notice Is hereby given that at 10
O'Clock q. m, on Wednesday, the
goth day Of september. 1915, the
said parish school board will meet
at the superintendent ONCE in Cow
ington. La, and In open session pro-
coed to open the ballot boxes. ex-
anime and count the ballots In NUM-
Der and amount. examine and can
vass the returns and declare the 70.
suits Of said special election.
n. n. DlTzoINONe,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-09-02
Act No. 1874

Senate Bill No. 1sS. By Mr.. Pearcs
A JOINT RESOLUTION
prono.,ne an .ua,hm.n+ "a ~. ro-
sfft~tion Of 1aiS s.thort.in~ 80 ~
2ow p. tne n0srs .. Hon.rol OF the
- s,,.x -. snd.Jh..s y, ~. suSS s .|.I
so+as tS.rs,or .erssiiv y, ot n~ .ssus
not .rcsaHinr Tomr i1nnAreS rs.n.''
.sna Dnliar. ana At = rata - 1 1nS1-
sst not exc:edan< = Ne ~, .. es sntsr,
ana FOR = tarm nof excse1trr IT..
years. ana ersooverinS The Gan.rs
4s.embly t. nrovide x. nethods -
carrvin1 this amandment INTO ~H.ct
s..t;o. D. :, ...o,-ss - .s 49,
ssetio sa !. % y s ~ ~ ths Cen
eIal Assem1y OF tne state OF Louis
l3na, two-tntIse 81 AL the members
eIecte1 70 eesn kaouse eooetsrlp&. that
. s4v ~ a'eanomsnt 70 tAe Con-
sutut1on OF the state ot Losaetana,
adopted In Novenbsr. 1e15. be submit
t tso 70 sne guy oualned electors It
the So"kIsssA0nai eiectien to Do held
y" @"s "fse AoesoeS a1ter the nrst
hGona.x IN No~.-.>.. ,... o.. .>.0
S4t1sst4e .r ~ ~. Szo.<S. .'A~' A"s
80. Board q 6, coasrek e ~ 1teee
- 49, h.
81 ooaSs: :: ~ s&4sso
ko-e.+ KITTY Cess
korS for = tsrm not - rsssn
Ivnn 8. - e.. .-..< - ~. ~I1
rhA.s.n ~ ns,;Hn ~"ns " .Ua
not exceeAinr f1vc mar aeDf ~ -.
payable serni-annualiv ~ the nurn7ee
Of fnndinr ana ra4ir{ne ~ 6ostiHr
ana othar ont.t.ndin@ ~. ht.dn..ss
and ia authori.sd 10 s.o,re .sMa ~
hnorf@a "a an env A. All ~ -. 49, ~.
tate' ma TN. I'm snd o. credit . al the
Stafe ~ Yn,,i.isn. 4. har.hv niehcaS
70 Ru.ranfee thu navwant ~ ..td oS,si-
eatfons ana the Interest thereon hit
the Ro. ~ ~ Cortrol ~ -. .-no..scr
shan 10 r.on,~sd - ~ 49,. 80 ~
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-09-02

s 81 s;;:t'l z5ss;I / u =. e.. !.
beso elected q House Soncurrtng.
That Tie ohAcipl Hello4 to be used Il
said elSetioa sAail have printed there
On the following words: FOR the pro-
posed amendment to Articles 23S and
21s Of the Constitution Of the State Of
Louisiana. relative 70 assessment and
tsxation. ana abol1ehtng the Board Of
Appraisers" ana the words, Against
the proposed amendment to Articles
22S and 226 Of the Constitution Of the
State Of Louisiana, relative to assess
ment and taxation A4d a5oHshing the
osaFd Of Apps11seq- AAp each else-
tor voting shan f1daaee On sa1a bod
lot. - provided by NV. whsehsr h
AAoo0dnent
HEWITT B0UANCHAVD.
&DoAkev Of the House Of Repfesenta-
TERllAlfD NoUTON,
Lieutenant Governor ana PrssideAt Of
the Senate.
Approved / LIZ aS : In;
0ovsynoy Of the State Of LOUISIANA.
J3SR$ J. hAuE1.
Secretary Of 9tato.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-09-02

eenats and Finances. ana the coupons
GA11 have the facsimile signatures
q he Mayor and secfetary-Treasurer.
su,s or counter signature. who ap-
Deors on such bond or coupon, shah
cease to be such omcsr before doliv-
cry Of said bond or coupon to the pur-
chaser. sish signature or counter sig
nature shall nevertheless be valid FOR
all purposes.
Section t.. Tho principal ana inter-
est Of oil bonds authorized BY this
amendment mail be payable in gold
coin Of the United States Of America
weight and fnsnsss ct the tine Of the
Issuance thereof. and shall be exempt
from all forms OF taxation.
Section s. The full faith and credit
Of the City Of Shreveport ape pledged
for the payment Of principal and in
amendment. The principal and inter-
est Of all bonds authorized and to be
issued under this amendment shall be
paid opt Of tax which shall be levied
annually BY the City Council Of
n said city. sumcisnt to provide for
the payment Of the principal and in
tseest Of said bonds ~ they respective
beeo@e due: The tax SO levied IL to
ss.es provided for t eis.whe aao IN Ip' this
Eonssdtuelon. pnd Is not to be affected
by nor - a6bet the limitations else
where contained in the Constitution
% TO the Issuance Of bonds. and the
lsvylng Of taxes by municipalities.
Section s. The provisions hereof
are self-operative. and the City Coun-
ell Of Shreveport may BY ordinance
carry Ism into effect.
Be It further enacted. etc. That the
shall be submitted to the electors Of
the State for their approval or rejec-
Non 81 the Congressional election to
be held on the first Tuesday after the
drst Monday in the month Of Novem-
Der. 1915: and there shall be printed
on the oficfal ballot to be used in said
election the words, For the proposed
amendment to the Constitution Of the
State of Louisiana providing for the
funding Il certain deAts q the City Of
Shreveport and the words. Against
the proposed ameodment to the Con-
stitutfon Of the State Of Louisiana pro-
vidtnG for the funding Of certain debts
Of the City Of Shreveport" and each
eleetor shall indicate on the ballot cast
by him whether he votes for or
against the proposed amendment.
FERNAND MOUTON,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of
HEWITT BouANcHAuD.
Speaker Of the House OF Representa-
tivee.
r. 6. PLEAsANT.
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana.
JAMES J. BAILEY.
Secretary Of State
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1916-09-02
Act No. 168
House Bill No. aS3-Joint Resolution
BY Mr.. Powell.

Houss Bill No. ss2-Joint Resolution.
BY Mr.. Powell.
AN ACT
Proposing an snsn9ment. to Articles
496 and SIS Of the Constitution rela-
i've to asssssmsnt aid TAXATION.
General Assembly Of the state of Lou
isiana, two-thifds Of al the members
elected to each House concurring.
That IN amsndment to Articles 226
and sac Of the Censtitution Of the
state Of Louisiana be submitted to the
approval or rejection at tho Con8res-
sional election to be held on the nrst
Tuesday next following the flrst Mon
day In November. Of 1916. said pro-
posed amendment to be as follows:
equal and uniform throughout the ter
ritorial limits Of the authority lsvying
tho tax. and property shall be taxed
in . manner directed by law: provided
that the valuation Of property for the
the General Assembly and by this
Constitution. may Be different from
the valuation nxed for all other pur-
poses: provided. further. the assese
nent OF all properly shall never ex-
ana provided. further. that the taxpay-
ers shall have the right Of testing the
correctness Of their assessments be-
fore. the courts Of justice.
Article 126. There shall be and II
hereby created . Board Of State At
fairs whose duty It shall BE- to assess.
for State purposeA all taxable prop
erty throughout the State Of Louis
lana. It shall, have such other author
ity relative TO stats assessment, budg-
conferred upon II by the General As
sembly. The board shall BE- composed
Of three members. who shall be ap-
pointed by the Governor for such
terms ~ may be fixed by the General
Assembly. The board shall enter upon
its dutles On January /. 1917. The
General Assembly shall have full au-
thority to dedne the powers and du-
ties Of the beard and TO AZ the sala-
ries Of the members thereof. Act Ne.
lao, Of the General Assembly for the
year 1915. on this subject matter, shall
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