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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
AFFAIRS OF THE NEW
RELIANCE MINING co.
from Deadwood Pioneer-Times)

(From DeadWood Ptoneer-T1meS)
Pioneer Times, Deadwood, S. D.
A fortnight or more ago, new crisis
in our business was precipitated by
the peremptory resignation of our
General Manager, +. G.. Bowman,
who for upwards of four years has
had complete control of our property
and been In full charge of the mining
and milling operations of the COM
pany.
Not having anybody in view, whom
we could, on the spur OF the moment,
engage to put in Mr.. Bowman's
place, resulted in the mines and mill
being closed down by him on Satur-
day. the 23d, inst.
1t develops that he discovered his
inability to draw salary for himself
or meet obligations Of the company
incurred, therefore. evidently resol-
yes that this sudden change of policy
would bring about best results to al
concerned.
In consequence, there are debts
for labor and material accumulated,
which there Is no cash on hand to
meet. but which will be paid in full
with interest, II patience. leniency
and confidence will be extended.
To canvass the situation and de-
wise plans for raising money for pur-
pose of meeting these obligations on
as early date as possible 1t was re-
solved at the meeting OF the directors
and stockholders. held on the 26th
inst, to begin immediate soliciting of
subscription to fund or by stock
assessment plan, to assemble suffi-
cient cash to do this in briefest pos
sible time.
We are writing each one of our
creditors to exercise patience, in the
belief that we will unquestionably
be In position within thirty to sixty
days, after paying the labor claims
in full, to begin liquidation by
monthly pro rata payments, and that
the whole amount required VIII be
available In like manner, all assem-
bled within FIVE to six months there
after, and we hope sooner.
We sincerely trust that no drastic
means will be resorted to by any
body. Such might make the process
more difficult for us and uselessly
and unwisely add additional onerous
burdens on the stockholders, to the
benefit Of no one.
We might suggest that when list OF
accounts is received from Mr.. Bow
man, with his approval as to correct
ness. and with the approval Of all
creditors, same to be deposited with
the FIRST National bank OF Deadwood
who may be instructed on receipt OF
remittances to distribute
same pro rata to all who have de-
posted their claims in accordance
herewith.
Trusting this suggestion may meet
with approval of all as tho least ex-
pensive and the quickest way to OBJ
ain what is due. and awaiting your
lind and generous response. we are.
Yours sincerely.
lew Reliance Gold Mining Company
s. e. OLSEN,
Sept. 20. President
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1916-10-07
NEW CALIFORNIA DISTINCT
ATTRACTS MUCH ATTENTION

Quite a number OF mining men
have been visiting the Dulzura dist
riot IN California of late. There are
mon of the class that command finan-
c,al backing and men who have d
nractieal knowledge of mining.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-04
Act No. 271

Senate Bill No. 2S1. BY Mr.. Guthrie
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Con-
s~titution Of 1913 by amending n
r~e-enaeting Article 287 thereof.
Section L. Be It resolved BY tho
General Assembly Of the State Of Lou-
isiana, two-thirds OF all the MEM
bers elected to each House concurrtns,
That the following amendment to the
Constitution be submitted to the quail
fled electors Of the State for their
adoption or rejection at the Congress
sional election to be held o. he rst
Tuesday after the hrst Monday In the
month OF November. 1916. as follows!
state Of Louisiana OF 1915 Is hereby
amended and re-enaeted TO . -
follows, to-wft:
Article 287. Until otherwise provid-
ed by law. the members Of the Com.
mission shall each receive . salary OF
three thousand dollars per anaum.
payable monthly IN his own warrant.
and their actual travelling expenses.
and those Of their secretary: which
expenses and the salary OF h score.
the chairman OF the Commission on q
sworn statement OF thsi5 c~crrsctnsss.
Nothing herein shall prevent rail-
resd. express. telegraph; tsisgasas
serving free Of sosf. or at re-
duced rate. the state Or any city.
parish or town goysEnnaens. or any
charitable purpose. or the issuance 81
exposition. or any destitute or i@das
age or excursion tickets: nor to pre-
vent railroads, s&eamboats or othas
water craft from giving free transDor-
tatfon to ministers % religion, or Ina
mates OF hospitals, OF to railroad oM-
s ssoskno sEsass Or d siassssss' Or a's e IN.
Gers and employees Of the departments
or institutions Of this State. estab-
lished and treated for tho dissemina-
ton of knowledge relating to scien-
tinc Agriculture; provided. that said
officers and employees OF agricultural
departments and Institutions use such
free transportation solely in the dis
charge of their official duties.
Section O.. Be 1t further resolved,
etc. That the ofacial ballot to be used
thereon the words. For the proposed
amendment to the Constitution OF the
State Of Louisiana, amending and re-
enacting Article 2S7 thereof" and the
ment to the Constitution of the State
OF Louisiana amending and ~re-enact-
ing Article 287 thereof" Each cleo
tor shall indicate, a. provided by the
general election laws of the State.
whether he votes for or against the
FERNAND MOUToN.
Lieutenant Governor and President of
the Senate
HEWITT BoUANCHAUD.
Speaker OF the House of Represents
Approved: July s, 1916.
r.. g. PLEASANT.
Governor OF the State Of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES J.. BAILEY.
lHEEz2 Gaora4ar W. af Gfafo H
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-04
TO ATTEND
FAIR ON N DAY.

With a decorated automobile parade,
address by Gov. r. c. Pleasant, for,
mally ushering in the big entertain-
ment. and citizens of Shreveport cele-l
brating the occasion as Shreveport
Day and Press Day. the opening
day of the Louisiana State Fair
this year will be one of special
interest to all the visitors. II will
be especially interesting TO Louisi.
anians, for they will have the oppoP
tunity of seeing and hearing their new
Governor, Many citizens have not had
the privilege of seeing Governor Pleas
ant 70 date, but the opportunity will
be theirs If they attend the State Fair
on Governors Day November /.
As usual, the business houses. pro-
fessional offices and practically all
Nther nlaces of activity will be closed
N Shreveport at noon in celebration OF
Shreveport Day. and thousands of the
citizens Will visit the fail grounds
They have the assurance that all the
exhibits and a~musements will be in
fnll swing when the gates are thrown
open.
The decorated automobile parade
will precede the formal opening of the
fair. 1t Will pass through the down
ftcwn sacti61, and then on out TO the
fair grounds for the Governors adj
Gr@ss and the enjoyment of the ex-
hibits, shows races. etc. Prizes will
be awarded to the best decorated cars,
ore contest being for city autos and
the other being for out-of-town ma
chimes.
Apply to Secretary L. N. Bruegger-
hoff, Shreveport, for catalogue. etc.
Dates of State Fair, Nov, / to s.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-04
Act No. 253

Senate Bill No. 1874. By Mr.. Robert
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the State Of Louisiana,
ocean going tugs. ~tow-boat- and
barges engaged in overseas trade
and commerce., and donnic1ied In q
Louisiana port.
Section /. Be it resolved by the
General Assembly Of the State of Lou
tsiana, two-thfrds of the members
elected to each house ~concurring, That
at the general election to be held In
this State on the first Tuesday follow
ing the first Monday In November.
qualified electors OF the State for their
approval or rejection, the following
amendment to the Constitution.
i. Ships and ocean-going tugs, tow
boats and barges engaged in overseas
trade and ommeree. and domiciled In
a Louisiana port, shall be exempt from
nll State. parish and municipal taxa
ton; provided. however. that this ex-
enption shall not apply to harbor.
wharf. shed and other port dues
operated in the coasting trad Of the
continental United States shal DO
within the exemption herein granted.
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved.
etc. That the official ballot to be
used at such election shall ave print-
~ 1900
posed amendment to the Constitution.
exempting from taxation ships and
ocean-going tugs. tow-boats and
bargesF engaged In overseas trade and
commerce.. and domiciled In a Louisi-
ana port. and the words, Against this
proposed amendment to the Constttu-
ton. exempting from taxation ships
and ocean-going tugs. tow-bosts and
barges engaged in overseas trade and
commerce, and domiciled In \ Louaat.
ana port" and each elector shall fndt-
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 BoUANCFIAUD,
Speaker OF the House Of Representa-
tives.
Approved: July 6. 1919.
r. g. PLEAGANT,
Governor Of the State OF Louisiana.
A true ~
JAMES J. BAILEY,
Secretary Of State.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-04
THRILLING RACES
BY AUTOS AT FAIR.

Persons who enjoy thrilling auto
mobile races will have their appetites
satisfied at the Louisiana State Fair
this year. for the directors have again
arranged with J. Alex. Sloan, the peer.
less speed demon manager, to bring a
bunch of daredevil drivers to the
Shreveport track for two days OF rae
ing and exhibition stunts. About a
dozen of the worlds greatest speedway
performers with at least q dozen OF the
most famous racing AIRS will be seen
In action, Wednesday, November /.
and again ON Sunday, November 5.
The program being arranged pro-
vides for some lengthy races In which
several contestants will participate. be.
ing on the track at the same time. 1t
also calls for sensational mile c
and handicap events. Change OF tires
during contests will be among the fea.
ture stunts.
Sloan has promised to bring some Of
the most celebrated speed demons on
earth to Shreveport, and this means
that he will bring them. Sloan has
made similar promises before and al
ways kept his word. The induce
ments have been made large enough
to attract these thrilling performers,
and State Fair visitors r assured d
~hair-raising automobile program.
For catalogue and other information
about the State Fair, dates Nov. / to
6. apply to Secretary L. N. Bruegger.
hOff.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-04
BIG BENCH SHOW
FOR A SHOW.

Desiring to give special pleasure to
as many Of it's visitors as possible. the
Louisiana State Fair has inaugurafed
several new departments the past
year or two, including nj devoted TO
the canine industry The annual Dog
Show features this department It is
accommodated In q large hfild'ng on
one of the main walks, with spacious
p~romenading places for the thousands
OF dog ~faneiers and other visitors
who are expected to be attracted to
this exhibition.
A list of premiums has been pre-
pared as inducerat to owners OF fine
dogs. and all OF them. whether they re.
side in Shreveport, or Louisiana or
other cities and states. are invited to
enter their members Of the canine
family. The very best possible atten
ton will be given all entries and the
Judging will be by one OF the south's
expert fanciers. James H Steffen OF
Coyington, Ky.
The Dog Show, which will be the
second held at the Louisiana Fair. will
T be conducted under the American Ken
mel Club ruIes. and will be open to the
whole world.
For catalogue. write to Secretary L.
N. Brueggerhoff. Shreveport. Fair
dates, Nov. / to 6.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-04

gubmitting to the people OF the state
Of Louisiana an amendment to Ars
ticie 273 Of the Constitution Of the
geate OF L~euisiana.
Section /. Be 1t resolved by the
General Assembly OF the State OF Lo1.
isiana, twe-thirds Of all the EaeSnbsFa
elected to zach Heuae concurRing. tat
the following amendment to Article
aT3 Of the Co1stitufaon Of the SeRt1
Of Louisiana be and Che same 10 hsees
Of the State at the Congressional eaee-
ton to be held pm he nrst Tue4dag
after the Arst Monday In the month OF
November Of the year 1915. to-wif:
Article 27s. Every railroad or 9th
business In this State under the laws
or authority thereof, shall hav en@
maintain a general office in this State
for the Transaction Of its BUSH
ness. where transfers Of stock
kept for public inspection. books
In which shall be recorded the
amount Of capital stock subscrib-
ed, the names of the owners of stock.
the amount owned by them. respec-
lively. the amount Of stock paid in,
and by whom, the transfers of said
stock, with the date of transfer. the
amount Of its assets and liabilities,
the names and places of residence OF
Its officers. All public service corpo-
faIlCnS OFkdIlLSo uldCi t1IC INV Va
the State Of Louisiana shall maintain
in this State, in charge of n or more
of the general officers of such COM
pany, their general offices for the ep.
Grafton and conduct of the business
of such corporation"
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved,
ETC., That this proposed amendment BE-
submitted to the qualified voters OF
the State of Louisiana for adoption OF
rejection at the Congressional cleo
ton to be held on the first Tuesday
next following the first Monday In
November, 1915.
That the official ballots to be used
at said election shall have printed
thereon the words, For the proposed
to Article 273 of the Con-
stitution of the State Of Louisiana, rel.
alive to public service corporations
and the words, Against the proposed
amendment to Article 273 of the Con-
%stitution of the State of Louisiana, rel<
ative to public service corporations
and each efector shall indicate, as pro-
yided in the general election laws OF
the state, whether or not he votes fol
or gains the amendment.
A true copy of House Bill Nc. 24a
by Mr.. Shell, proposing an amendment
to Article 273 of the Constitution OF
the State of Louisiana, adopted by the
General Assembly of the State Of LOU
isiana, session of 1916.
JAMES j. BAILEY,
Secretary of State.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-04
Act No. 168

Heuse Bill No. 2ss-Jsint Resolution.
BY Mr.. Powell.
AN ACT
Proposing an amendment 70 Articles.
a26 and 22e Of the Constitution Tela-i
tive to assessment and taxation.
Section 1. BE 1t resolved by the
General Assembly Of the State Of Low
elected to each House concurrsngs
That an amendment to Articles 22S
and 22e Of the Constitution Of the
State of Louisiana be submitted to the
approval or rejection at the Congress
sional election to be held on the drst
Tuesday next following the first Mon
day in November. of 1916, said pre-
posed amendment to be as follows:
equal and uniform throughout the ter
ritorial limits Of the authority levying
the tax, and property shall be taxed
In a directed by law: provided
that the valuation Of property for the
the General Assembly and by this
Constitution, may be different from
the valuation fixed for all other pur-
poses: provided, further. he assess
ment of all property shall ex-
coed the actual cash value thereof;
and provided, further, that the taxpay-
ers shall have the right of testing the
correctness of their assessments be-
fore the courts OF Justice.
ARTICLE 226. There shall be and Is
hereby created a Board of State AT
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. badg-
ct. income and expenditure as may be
conferred upon 1t by the General AS
sembly. The board shall be composed
of three members, who shall be ap-
pointed by the Governor fer such
terms as may be fixed by the General
Assembly. The board shall enter upon
its duties on January I, 1917. The
General Assembly shall have full au-
.llority to define the powers and du-
ties Of the board and to fix the sala-
ries of the members thereof. Act Ne.
40. OF the General Assembly for the
wear 1915, on this subject matter, shall
go into effect as a statute Of the State.
on the first day of January. 1917"
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved by
the General Assembly of the State OF
Louisiana, two-thirds of all the mem
bers elected to Zach House concurring,
That the official ballot to be used at
I said election shall have printed there
on the following words: For the pro-
posed amendment to Articles 225 and
22e Of the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana, 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
State of Louisiana. relative to assess
ment and taxation. and abolishing tAs
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-04
Act No. 155.

House Bill No. 1s3. BY Mr.. Powell
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article
One Hundred and TWenhg-nin0 E12S)
Of he Constitution. relative to teas.
Section 1. BE it resolved by the Gem
eral Assembly Of the State Of Louis
lana, two-thirds Of all the meszakSfs
elected to ZACH House concurring. That
an amendment to Article One Hundred
and Twenty-nins {12s) Of the Censti-
tuition of the State Of Louisiana be
submitted TO the auG1f4ed electors oe
ehe Gtate gor their approval or Fsaee-
ton at the Congressional election 70
Lowing the arat Monday in November.
1916. said probosed amendment to be
Article las. The General Asssm-
bly, shall provide Q general fee and
cost bill to regulate the fees and costs
to be charged for the services OF shsf-
IFS. clerks Sad recorders. Justices Of
the peace, constables and oeroners. In
all civil matters: from which ooRpen-
satien for h services of said officials
ma be provided according to law
Salaries may be hxed for said ofacials.
and Ii 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 ali civil cases for h service
Of process and p~leadings by htisants
Acts No. 142 and No. 14s Of the Gem
eral Assembly Of 1916. on this subject
matter, shall go into effect as statutes
Of the State On July !. 1917.
Section 2. Pc It further resolves.
of Louisiana. two-thirda Of all the
members elected to each House o a
curing. That the official ballot to be
used at said election shall have print
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-04
Monday In ssv.rnser. 1915. fer tAear

@CM&Ay GH Svps law eAV@S
FaEfecattsa OF rejection:
The Board ee Centred Of the Gtats
P~eAttentiary. eg fes suoeesser 81 sue.
esasess in e6ac0, as hereby authorised
and empowered to kacux debt. issue Ia
tsrsst Bearing netas In serials or ether
fern for a term not 70 exceed aftssn
yeara. to the amount OF Fear Hundred
Thousand Dollars, at . rate Of interest
net exsesdtng ave per cent Per annuna.
Usyae4e semt-annually. fer the purpose
and ether outstanding Indebtedness.
end as authorised to secure same by
mortgage on any or all of its real os-
tate. and the faith and credit OF the
State Of Louisiana Is hereby pledged
to guarantee the payment Of said ebll-
cations and the interest thereon, but
the Board Of Control or its successor
shall be required to pay same out OF
its own revenues and earnings. "A
only when the same are exhausted
The General Assembly shall pass the
necessary enabling act to carry this
amendment into effect, and Act No.
1877 of the Acts of 1916 on this sub
Ject matter is hereby approved for this
purpose"
Section 2. Be it further resolved.
etc, That the Secretary Of State be
and he is authorized to have printed
on the offfcial ballot to be voted in
November. 1916, the words, For the
ing the debt of the Penitentiary
Board" and the words. Against the
amendment to the Constitution fund
ing the debt of the Penitentiary
Board" and zach elector shall indicate
whether he votes for or against said
amendment, In accordance with the
general election laws Of the State.
FERNAND MOUTON.
Lieutenant Governor and President OF
the Senate.
HEWITT BoUANCHAUD.
Speaker of the House Of Representa-
tives.
Approved: July s, 1915.
R. G. PLEASANT,
Governor Of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
JAMES J. BAILEY,
Secretary Of State.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-04
Act No. 134

Senate Bill No. 135. BY Mr.. Pearce
A JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution of 1919 authorizing and en-
towering the Board of Coatrol of the
State Penitentiary, or its successors,
to fund its Indebtedness and issue
notes therefor, serialIy or otherwise,
not exceeding Four Hundred Thou
sand Dollars. and at q rate of inter-
est not exceeding five per rentum
per annum, payable semi-annually.
and for a term not exceeding fifteen
years. and empowering the General
Assembly to provide the methods OF
carrying this amendment. into effect.
Section /. Be 1t resolved by the Gem
eral Assembly Of the State Of Louis
lana, twe-thirds Of all the members
elected to each House ~concurring. that
the following amendment to the Con
stitution of the State of Louisiana
adopted In November, 1874, be submtt-
ted 10 the duly qualiied electors ut
the Congressional election to be held
ON the first Tuesday after the Grst
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1916-11-04
Act No. 252

Senate Bill No, ISL. BY Mr.. Davsy
. JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment TO Article
123 of the Constitution OF the State
Of Louisiana relative TO the Civil
District Court for the Parish Of Orr
Section /. Be 1t resolved by the
General Assembly Of the State Of Lou
tstana. two-thfrds Of all members
elected to each House cencurring. that
the following amendment be submit
ted to the electors OF this State. for
heir approval or rejection. at the cleo
tion to be hello on the nrst Tuesday
after the first Monday in November.
1916.
nal probate jurisdiction. and exclu-
sive original civil jurisdiction. in all
cases where the amount in dispute or
The funds to be distributed shall
seed one hundred dollars. exclusive OF
interest; and exclusive jurisdiction in
suits by married women for separa-
lion Of property. In suits for separa-
ton from bed and board. fer DIVORCE
For nullity of marriage, or for inter
i~iction, and in suits involving title to
,ther public position. er civil or polit-
ical rights: M in all other cases. ex-
eept as hereinafter provided, where no
specific amount is in contest, and or
Ill proceedings for the appointment OF
receivers or l~iquidators to corpora
ions or partnerships. And said court
shall have authority to issue all such
writs, process and orders as may De
necessary or proper for the purpose OF
the jurisdiction herein conferred upon
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
H.
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 fix 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
mounts from said fund, or It's excess,
shall be devoted to the expense of TAX
Ing testimony by short hand and to
regulate and provide for the same.
The judges of said court shall each re-
ceive an additional annual salary Of
one thousand dollars. payable monthly.
on their own warrant, which shall De
payable out of this fund: and provided.
Euftner, Lhat the Salu JU66eS Snail "
authorized to contribute cut of said
surplus fund, to the establishment
and maintenance of the court house.
Section q. Be it further resolved.
stc., that the foregoing amendment to
the Constitution Of the State of LOU
lsiana be submitted to the electors Of
the State at the next election
FOR Representatives In Congress to be
held ON tho flrst Tuesday after the
arst Monday In November, 1915. ana
IN the ofacaaI ballots to be used -
said election shall be placed the woTass