The Caldwell watchman. (Columbia, La.) 1885-1946, 1916-11-03

we ave rOU LNHc " IHc leQutotSu WV Fo'@i' ~ N
Parish to read and study the proposed amendments that they Will
be called upon to ratfy at the general election in November. Your
vote will decide Wheather or not these amendments VIII oe auop'
ed by the State, and it is your duty to be in position to cast your
vote in an intelligent way. For% the benefit of those who may
have passed them up, we are explaining each one by number as
they will appear on the ballot to be voted at the election Nov. th.
Amendment No. This amendment, if ratified by the people
will place the parish officials on a salary baslses but Will not elemI-
nate the fee bill. Those having business with either the sheriff or
clerks office will pay fees as heretofore, and the amount OF tees
collected in excess Of their salary will be disposed of according.
to law. This amendment if ratified will only apply to fifty parishes
out OF the sixtytwo, and the officials of the remaining twelve
will retain all fees collected as heretofore.
The Waterman is not in a position to say just what reform the
adoption of this amendment will bring about, therefore the voters
should be governed according to his own opinion.
Amendment Nc. 2-Ths gives the Confederate Veterans all the
money derived from the pension tax and does not limit same and
authorize an increase of the same to SIS per month as the funds
become available for this purpose. Let us support it heartily.
Amendment No. 8, gives rail roads the right to issue passes to
persons employed by the State in agricultural eXtentOn work,
something that the rail roads are willing to do, but can't under
the present law. Vote for itand help the agricultural sections.
Amendment No. 4-Under the provisions of Article 20 of the
Constitution, the General Assembly has the power to authorize the
parishes and municipalities to vote special taxes in aid of public
improvements and railway enterprises. The General Assembly
has the power to authorize the parishes and municipalities 20 vote
taxes in aid of River Transportation Lines and Navigation Canals.
This is a most important amendment especially to Southwest La.
where the lntercoastal Canal project is of the greatest interest to
the people. There is no danger in giving the people the right to
vote taxes, as they will only do SO where they think that the pro-
jct in favor of which the tax is voted will be of great benefit to
them, so why not vote for the amendment?
Amendment No. 5-This permits women to serve on the various
educational correctional and charity boards of the state and is
strongly supported by good women of the state. They are certain
E competent for these places and this is a step in the right way.
Amendment No. 6.-Ths extends the operation of the Juvenile
courts to the country towns. whereas now it is confined to the
cities. This S a good measure and juvenile offenders should not
be sent to the penitentary but the reformatories instead, and
some effort made TO reclaim them and convort +ho, ;,+o u,oJ
citizens if possible, that is one of the essential duties of the state
therefore cast your vote in favor of this amendment.
Amendment No. Z authorizes the City of Shreveport to issue
bonds and refund certain debts. A good amendment, does not
affect US, and the CITY of Shreveport wants it, and we should he
liberal enough to help them by voting for it.
Amendment No. 8, requires all railroads in the state tn astah.
hsh and malntaina general office in the Stste for the transaction
OF all business of the road. Supper this amendment.
Amendment No. 9s by far the most important Of all tho onro
poseo amendments, and If adopted by the people will be a long
step IN the right direction. By its adoption there will be q chance
OF making an equalization of assessment throughout the State
and without proper equalization, a constitutional convant;on will,
De necessarys 1t Will be far better for US to paw a State tax On ~
assessment olive will say: 81, OOO 900, and q nar;sh +v 49,
sooo.ooo-than to pay the entire State and Parish Ieveo Tow ~
the greater some. If our people will read the nronosa3 ouond
ment carefully, and consderits application to local conditions uo ~
J not see how they can but be impressed with the wisdom e ,"t;t'
ing this amendment. N'" u iauls-
Amendment: No. l0-This is to authorize parishes and c;+;os h.
Voea spec'al tax, not exceeding one mill for fa;rc and TO 49,.
'mnh III agricultural and other exhibits, r. will holm o+ o
various parish falrs which are very profitable and bo,;aao ~ ="
d omy De le"ed after a vote of the people, this is a GOOD mess
ue and should have your approval, e"0 meas
"e"un!e NO. l. provides for the issuing of bonds and bo
FUNDING OF certain tebts of the City of New Orleans r ro lac =
u ne country parishes have no interest in this amendment t''pe
eepI Ina. anything that benefits the City of New Orloans Ga Ga.
dement's the entlre State, and as this proposed aman1roont "o
lhe sohd support OF the city delegation in tho or;sl,t.I n cese
W presume 'na' II VIII prove of the greatest benefit to tho o ="
'"Iteloss 10 u.s. hence we should all support this amendment wy
Amendment NO. II gives the Public Belt RaIrood of ~
OF New Orleans the right to build and operate a bri1no s- ivy
MISSISSIPPI RIVER at or near New Orleans. Don,t th aoL0ss I'll
m0nent ,nae tns is purely local, because while the cjtvof Now WI r. a
leans Will pay the bill, the entire State is interested W y" VI
bridge across the river at or near New Orleans. Tbara m seeing a
the pons and vote for it, as it will cost you notb;ro hnt ~: go 10
ion will greatly benefit the State. s' O' 's adopt
Amenement No. IL abolishes the fee system in ~.
District Attorney in the City of New Orleans a gooa al olnce OF
ana one which we commend to our readers. 'N popoSl'lon
Amendment No. IA simply enIarges the nowor
Board of the parish of Orleans 50 as to give said poo n lie Levee
to 0uhd a levee to protect the city from the gulf storms @ Thia
Tar as the city is concerned, isa most important amaa MS as
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