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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-28
Our POstomee BOX

The Santa Claus mailman did not forget
Farmer Smlth--no sir-ree' We Wish %
thank. very much tho following little people
who sent cards 20 gladden. our Christmas
Day Franklin. George aud Jesse Alex
ander. Clayton n. j.; Clara IAN, IaTch-
wood avenue Mary Wagner. South Forty
second street Alfred porzewski Richmond
street; Bessie Carr lakewood, ~ j.; VIII
liam Porter. Mexican street Rose Toos,
North Reese street; Irvine Woodward.
Musgrave street; Malvina Holcombe, Gym
wyd Mary Josephine Coyle, South Twen-
tieth street Hazel Ranck, Danyille, Pa
Antonio Di santl. Carpenter street and SID
ney GOudsteln South Fourth street
Mary kinkle, North Twelfth street. Is
brand new Rainbow, who Is going TO do
great things Tor ua Her little note OF
thanks Tor her Rainbow button was brim-
ming over with the good Will and earnest
spirit that does not often dsappOint
Alice Oman. Race street West Phlla-
dciphla, Is another new Rainbow who gives
promise Of working with an her little heart
for our club Allces mother wag M during
the time OF ths Christmas Rainbow E1hibi-
tion and, Of course. 4 was impossible for
little daughter 20 come in town alone, Thus
We missed meeting our new member Never
mind, Alice, Uncle sans mail bag Is a very
clever friendship maker
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A Premium

A Premium
'Did you tell the minister that
did not wish him to kiss mo after
the ccrcmony?"
Yes. my love"
And what did he say"
'He said that In that case, no
would charge only halt tho usual
fee"-Sircn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-28
BILLY's SECOND RIDE
BY Farmer Smith

I, takes very little time for news 70
travel. and soon everybody In Gohtvllle
knew that Billy Bumpus was going 70 buy
an auto, and agents began TO call with ar
ferent kinds OF cars
The next morning after Doctor baboon
came 10 take Billy for a ride, Mister Turkey
Gobhler came with small runabout 10
take Billy for spin,
Billy was seated at the breakfast table
when he heard a great noise outside his
house.
"oh. dear. another somebody or other has
come 10 take as all riding" said Mrs
Bumpus throwing down her napkin.
Il hope you VIII help me decide this
great question" replied billy' ! feel as I
/ were riding all the time--ln my sleep ana
Just then the doorbell rang and Mrs
Bumpua answered H.
II have come 10 take Billy Tor a ride"
Announced Mister Turkey Gobbler making
his best bow. Here are hs goggles
Wont you come inf' said Mrs bumpua
mo. thank you" replied Mister T. O.
when Mrs. Bumpus took tho goggles 70
her husband Bllly said MY. but he must
have a good car; look az these goggles %
What have goggles 70 do with the carr
asked Mrs. Bumpus, as she helped her
husband on with his great coat
my dear. we must know all about a
car N we are % buy one. and ] propose
learning about the goggles FIRST"
Very well, Il Is your party this time
for Mister Turkey Gobbler has brought bis
runabout and there Ia only room enough
Don't push me 90 hard can put on
my coat All by myself. You must think
am an old man"
"Ahl you are tho sweetest and dearest
husband In an this world and l--"
N think you love me more since ! de-
eided 20 buy a car" replied Billy giving
his wife an extra hug
you have Il wrong. my dear said MS
Bunapus softly IL Is those Ne DO FOX
~ love and not those who do FOR Us
.4Fhen 1 guess I will love you All mo
more n I buy a car for YOU answered
Biily. laughing 10 think how bright he was
Mrs Bumpus gave Billy q little push
"A ne went out the door. soon she re-
turned ana Eaid: IL this car Is run
about. i guess We we're IN walk about
yesterday"
Thsn hs went out and climbed into Mis-
Ter Turkey Gobbiera automobile
Great morning for ride" fentured
Mister Turkey Gobbisr ~ shey sped do~a
tie read.
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FARMER SMITHS RAINBOW CLUB
COMPOSITIONS

ChdrnI wonder how have write compositions
LIKE compositions should like
many composition and hand in without going
it carefully
The who write compositions day and read them
and rev,rtet the please hold hands.
there would like to know what
mean, writ composition NOW and read il tomorrow
take 1t is often tedious
which have thought out but will write something
viii quickly what have
n mind.
yourself the habit of what
Is to A GAME
Write essay peanuts you handy then
ooyerit ands how words out
suggested before write sending telegram and
paying three ecentsf for every word
FARMER SMITH ChHdreHs Editor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-28

Lovely" replied Billy. holding on for
dear life as the little car sped round the
corners
Suddenly there was a 'BANGl" followed
by n noise like tho escaping OF steam.
"P-s-B-a,s-s-
II think We must have a blowout" said
the GOhbler. stepping out of the car,
Are we going 20 have something 10
ent?' said Billy. his mouth beginning to
water
"No get on your coat and help mo hx
this tire" commanded Mister Turkey Cob
bier
Well my wife says Il Is those we do for
We love the most I shall think a lot %
you after you have Invited me to take a
ride and then make ME- work"
AZ this they both laughed but they set
20 work as well.
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HEATING

~esffns rcii.srs Isegr .inssswv insw ~ ssnd reenil
...ii chssr ieaI Flleert J,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-28

.E,r rsrATn FOR SALE Or RENT
49, HIR5S afTf.E AND TRUST co.
A broad and chgainut ats
CENTRAL. PROPERTIES
fAarrs ID. WINCHELL iTth and sansom ss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-28
Luck

Mrs. Exe--So you've got n new
gown after all. ! thought you said
you couldn't afford ono this fall
Mrs. wye-So l did; but my hus-
band had streak OF luck recently.
He broke his Lex the next day after
taking out an accident policy that
pays $50 a woek-Boston Transcript.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-28
Efficiency

Central Station Manager-Havs
sou been studying the science OF
shiclencyg
Applieant-Yes: had 10 quit read.
ing about It. Got 30 interested that
/ found Il was interfering with my
regular work-New York Sun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-28

The yUung lady @cs5rI tho way says
sho raw In tho paper that another Ma
tional Guard regimen, had been inocu-
lated with typhoid baeilll and It docs
Seem as n a great nation like this
ought 20 pay more attention TO camp
sanitation and prevent such out
breaks
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-28
FARMER sAlITH.

wish 70 become a member OF your
Rainbow Club. Please send me =
beautiful Rainb0w Button free. / agree
20 DO A LITTLE KINDNESS EACH
AND EVERY DAY SPREAD a LITTLE
SUNSHINE ALL ALONG THE WAY.
Name .'........s''..ss''
address ....s--..........+.
ass -s.f--.t--,..s..'s..t-.....f'---
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Rather Indefinite

Amateur Pianist-I think you are
going to be married twice.
Miss Willing-You think I'd
rather you were sure I was going TO
be married oneel-Boston Transcript
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saeh . LHe

such Is Life
~see that sourlooking guy osss
thsreqe
'fYes."
"Ths one that looks Is though he
hadn't 8 friend in the w0rld~
Yes
and Who looks 8 though he'd
pass away + he smfledf+
e1es. 0ho : her
Hs's 4 professional humoFiats-s
oareeylA
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REAL EsTATE WANTEp

WI, Buy cheap real estate el,S ~ srsteeisd
aastl3esA1iER I'D 81 n6rf2kR lts9 Chestnut;
" IN sMALis HOUSES in Mssi fni'-a''i''-
~ II NAdNNls z son. 5000 iaaA''1'-ts : ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-12-28
THE NEW ADDITION
TO PELHAM COURT
is OPEN


PELHAM COURT was not built 20 make an
eppeal TO every one-hut 20 you who demand
me best and are accustomed 70 receive it-,at
price which. congideTing what you DO de-
mand and receive, is moderate. II VIII MAKE
PELHAM COURT is located AZ CaTpenteTs
NAuon, Germantown, Just on beauiiful LIN,
coin Drive, on the Pennsylvania Railroads SO'
o. 20 trains day SuTely transportation
enQufh for any one.
suites of rooms and / bath 20 ro9ma
and 2 baths. the size TO suit your require
m41ss Prices are from $50 up
AfARrMENr HOTEL. and located IN an alb
Notltey IDEAL and exclusive suburban ioeaiioa,
Ia a word, you may come 20 PELHAM
Sygltf and md perfect suburban iQcation,
Win transpQrtation uneNcelled, an Ideally con
sFgrted huildin6, quiet dignihed, elegant
70 suit your Individual noeds. you VIII ma
~ your housekeeping problems solved and
tAhen care Of for you absolutely without sh9rt
on your part you viii md a table OF the
llnQst excellence az most moderate pricg.
thd tne same courtesy. service and hltenil2h
is.I,rm uniform throughout the entire establish
For full information arFangpments for In
sesction and reservations cal, phone or
NORMAN s. SHERWOOD
spRuct, isli WALNUT ST. -E aos,
o. 10 hiA rs1ressntatiys on the premises At
An,,t,.,., Fslham Court a. .,,,o-,oh,l.
y call At your residence Or business place ana
tt4e you directly 10 PELHAM COURT AZ your
eeAsenNnee ana pleasure.
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crT

prh-rs COLLECTED
.,. ~ its.i opefTlEs SOLICITED
&. j. PErEks s SON ~ ~i----'tr- -
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-08-31
Act No. 253

Senate Bill No. 1874. BY Mr.. Robert
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution. OF the State Of Louisiana,
exempting from taxation ships and
ocean going tugs, tow-boatS and
barges engaged In overseas trade
and commerce, and dOmiciled in
Louisiana port.
Section /. Be it resolved by the
General Assembly OF the State of Lou
isiana, two-thirds of the members
elected to each house concurrfng, That
at the general election to be held in
this State on the first Tuesday follow
ing the first Monday in November
1916, there shall be submitted to the
qualified electors of the State for their
approval or rejection. the following
amendment to the Constitution.
l. Ships and ocean going tugs, tow
boats and barges engaged in over seas
trade and commerce. and domiciled IN
a Louisiana port, shall be exempt from
all State, parish and municipal taxa
ton; provided. however, that this eX-
emption shall not apply to harbor
wharf. shed and other port dues.
2. No ship, tug, tow boat or barge
operated in the coasting trade of the
continental United States shall b"
within the exemption herein granted.
Section 2 Be it further resolved,
etc. That the official ballot to be
used at such election shall have print
ed thereon the words. For the pro-
posed amendment to the Constitution.
eXempting from taxation ships aud
ocean going tugs. tow boat, and
bargeS engaged in overseas trade and
commerce. and domiCiled in a LOuisI-
ana port, and the words. Against the
proposed amendment to the Cons titu-
ton, exempting from taxation ships
and ocean going tugs, tow-boats and
barges engaged in overseas trade and
commerce. and domici!ed in a Louisi-
ana port" and each elector shall indi-
cate his vote on the proposed amend
ment as provided in the general cleo
ton laws of the State.
FERNAND MOUTON.
Lieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD,
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives,
Approved: July 6. 1916.
r. G.. PLEASANT,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES J. BAILEY,
Secretary of State.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-08-31
Act 70. 252
Senate Bill No 1S1. BY Mr.. Davey
JOINT RESOLUTION

Senate Bill No. 1s1. BY Mr.. Davey
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment TO Article
1873 of the Constitution of tho State
of Louisiana relative to the Civil
District Court for the Parish of Or
leans.
General Assembly of the State of Lou
isiana, two-thrds of all members
elected to each House concurring, that
the following amendment be submit
ted to the electors of this State, for
their approval or rejection. at the cleo
ton to be held on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in November,
1916
Article 1873. The Civil District Court
shall have exclusive and general orig
inal probate jurisdiction, and exclu-
sive original civil Jurisdiction, in all
cases where the amount in dispute or
the funds to be distributed shall ex-
coed one hundred dollars, exclusive of
interest," and exclusive jurisdictions in
suits by married women for separa-
ton of property, in suits for separa-
ton from bed and board. for divorce,
for nullity of marriage, or for inter-
dictlon, and in suits involving title to
immovable property, or to office or
ether public position, or civil or polit-
ical rights; and in all other cases. ex-
cept as hereinafter provided, where no
specific amount is in contest, and of
ali proceedings for the appointment Of
receivers or liquidators to corpora
lions or partnerships. And said court
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
it. The judges of said Court en- Banc
shall have control over the Judicial
Expense Fund for the Parish of Or
leans, accruing and accrued, and to
this end shall fix and regulate, from
time to time the number of deputies
and employees of the offices of the
Clerk of the Civil District Court, and
City Courts, Register of Conveyances
and Recorder of Mortgages of said
Parish, and their expenses, and also
shall have power to AK the tariff of
costs and charges to be paid for off,
cial services, which shall not exceed
In any respect the tariffs now fixed by
law, in said offices, which are paid
into, and constitute said fund Due
publication of which tariff, when
made, shall be given. They shall have
power to determine whether any
amounts from said fund, or its excess,
shall be devoted to the expense or TAX
ing testimony by short hand and to
regulate and provide for the same
The judges of said court shall each re-
cetve an additional annual salary Of
one thousand dollars, payable monthly,
on their own warrant which shall be
payable out of this fund; and provided,
further, that the said judges shall be
authorized to contribute out of said
surplus fund, to the establishment
and maintenance of the court house
Section 2. Be it further resolved.
ETC., that the foregoing amendment to
the Constitution of the State of Lou
isiana be submitted to the electors of
the State at the next election
for Representative in Congress to be
held on the first Tuesday after the
1rst Monday in November, 1916. and
on the official ballots to be used at
said election shall be placed the words. |
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-08-31
Act No. 155

House Bill No. 1873. BY Mr.. Powell
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article
One Hundred and Twenty-nine (129)
of the Constitution, relative to fees.
Section 1. Be il resolved by the Cen
eraI Assembly of the State OF Louis
lana. two-thirds of all the members
elected to each House concurring, That
an amendment to Article One Hundred
and Twenty-nine Q29) of the Consti-
tuition of the State OF Louisiana be
submitted to the qualified electors OF
the State for their approval or Fejec-
ton at the Congressional election 20
be held on the first Tuesday next fol-
lowing the first Monday in November.
1915, said proposed amendment to be
as follows:
Article 129. The General Assem-
bly, shall provide a general fee and
cost bill to regulate the fees and costs
to be charged for the services of sher-
ifs. clerks and recorders, justices of
the peace, constables and coroners, in
all civil matters; from which compen-
sation for the services of said officials
may be provided according to law.
Salaries may be fixed for said officials,
and If the fees and costs collected by
them exceed such salaries, such ex-
cess may be disposed of according to
law. The General Assembly may pro-
vide in all civil cases for the service
of process and pleadings by htigants
themselves.
Acts No. 142 and No. 143 of the Cen
eral Assembly Of 1916, on this subject
matter, shall go into effect as statutes
of the State on July l, 1917.
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved,
by the General Assembly of the State
of Louisiana, two-thirds of all the
members elected to each House con-
curing, That the official ballot to be
used at said election shall have print
ed thereon the following words: For
the proposed amendment to Article
129 of the Constitution of the.State of
Louisiana, relative to authorizing sal
aries for sheriffs, clerks and other Of
fcials." and the words, Against the
proposed, amendment to Article 129 of
the Constitution of the State of Lou
isiana, relative to authorizing salaries
for sheriffs, clerks and other officials"
And each elector voting shall indi-
cate, on said ballot as provided by
law. whether he votes for or against
the proposed amendment.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD.
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives.
FERNAND MoUTON,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of
the Senate.
Approved: July 5, 1916.
r. G. PLEASANT,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES J. BAILEY,
Secretary of State.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-08-31
Act No. 81
Senate Bill No. Is.
BY Mr.. Delos r. Johnson
JOINT RESOLUTION

Senate Bill No. IS.
BY Mr. Delos r. Johnson
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment TO Article 21o
of the Constitution of the State Of
Louisiana fixing the qualifications OF
holders of Office.
Section l. Be it resolved by the Gem
eral Assembly of the State of Louisi-
ana, two-thirds of all the members elect
ed to each house concurring, that Ar
tIcle 210 of the Constitution be amend
ed 50 as to read as follows:
Article 2l0. No person shall be ELI
gible to any office, State, Judicial, Pa
rOchial, municipal or ward who is not
a citizen of this State, and a duly quan
fed elector of the State, Judicial Dis
trict, municipality or ward; wherein the
functions of the said Office are to be
performed; provided, that resident Wo-
men over the age of twenty-one years
shall be eligible to hold the office of
Factory Inspector and any ofrce- con-
nected with the educational, eleemosyn.
airy. penal and correctional systems of
the State, Parish, Ward, municipality,
or any other political division of the
State. And whenever any officer. State,
Ju ,icial, Parochial. municipal. or ward,
may change his or her residence from
this State, or from the district, parish,
municipality or ward in which he or she
holi is such Office the same shall thereby
OF domicile to the contrary notwith-
standing
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved,
etc. That this proposed amendment be
submitted to the electors of the State
Of Louisiana for the approval or reJec-
tion, as required by Article 231 of the
Cor stItution of the State of Louisiana
an7 the general election laws OF this
state in November, 1915.
Section 3. Be it further resolved
etc That on the official ballot to be
used at the said election shall be placed
the words For the proposed amend
n,cnt to Article 210 of the Constitution
rkiative to women" and the words
- gainst the proposed amendment to Ar
tscie 30 of the Constitution relative to
women" and each elector shall indicate,
as provided In the general election laws
Oh the State whether he votes for or
againet the said amendment
FERNAND MOUTON.
lieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD,
Speaker Of the house Of Representa-
tives.
Approved: July 5. 1915.
R. @. PLEASANT,
Governor Of the State of Louisiana
A true copy:
: JAMES J. BAILEY,
Secretary of State.
The Natchitoches enterprise. (Natchitoches, La.) 1888-1965, 1916-08-31
Act No. 1913

House Bill No. 252-Joint Resolution.
BY Mr.. Powell.
AN ACT
Proposing an amendment to Articles
225 and 226 of the Constitution rela-
tive to assessment and taxation.
Section l. Be it resolved by the
General Assembly of the State or Lou
elected to each House concurring,
That an amendment to Articles 225
and 226 of the Constitution of the
State OF Louisiana be submitted to the
qualified electors of the State for their
approval or rejection at the Congress
Tuesday next following the flrst Mon
day in November, of 1915, said pro-
posed amendment to be as follows:
Article 225. Taxation shall be
equal and uniform throughout the ter
ritorial limits of the authority levying
the tax, and property shall be taxed
in manner directed by law; provided
that the valuation of property for the
assessment of State taxes, levied by
the General Assembly and by this
the valuation fixed for all other pur-
poses; provided, further, the assess
ment of all property shall never ex-
coed the actual cash value thereof;
and provided, further, that the taxpay-
ers shall have the right of testing the
fore the courts of justice.
article 226. There shall be and il
hereby created a Board of State Af-
fairs whose duty 1t shall be to assess,
for State purposes, all taxable prop
erty throughout the State of Louis
lana. 1t shall have such other author
ity relative to State assessment, budg-
ct, income and expenditure as may be
conferred upon it by the General AS
sembly. The board shall be composed
of three members, who shall be ap-
pointed by the Governor for such
terms as may be fixed by the General
Assembly. The board shall enter upon
its duties on January /, 1917. The
General Assembly shall have full au-
thority to define the powers and du-
ties of the board and to fix the sala-
ries of the members thereof Act No.
lao, of the General Assembly for the
year 1916, on this subject matter, shall
go into effect as statute of the State,
on the first day of January, 1917"
Section 2. Be it further resolved by
the General Assembly of the State of
Louisiana. two-thirds of all the men,
bers elected to each House concurring,
That the official ballot to be used at
said election shall have printed there-
on the following words: For the pro-
posed amendment to Articles 225 and
226 of the Constitution of the State of
relative to assessment and
taxation, and abolishing the Board OF
Appraisers and the words, Against
the proposed amendment to Articles
225 and 226 of the Constitution of the
ment and taxation, and abolishing the