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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1918-08-30
ACT No 91S


House Bill No. 263-By Mr.. Byrne.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the State of Louisiana, re-
Quiring each parish and the City Of
New Orleans to levy annually a tax
for the support of public schools in
each parish and in the said city.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State of louisiana
two-thirds of all the members elected
to each House concurring, That an
amendment to the Constitution of the
State of Louisiana be proposed and SUBJ
mitted to the qualified electors of the
State. for ratification or rejection. as
follows. to-wit:
There shall be levied by the police
jury Of each parish on all the taxable
property therein an annual tax of one
and one-half mills on the dollar Of as
sessed valuation for the support Of the
public schools in each parish. provided
that where a parish school board shall
certify to the police jury that a smaller
levy will satisfy the needs Of the
schools. the police jury shall make the
smaller levy recommended by the
school board, except that in and for the
parish OF Orleans the Board OF Direct
ors of the Public Schools of the parish
of Orleans. or it's legal successor. shall
levy an annual tax not exceeding two
and three fourths mills for the support.
maintenance, construction and repair or
the public schools Of the City of New
Orleans; provided that this Limitation
be construed to prevent the people OF
New Orleans from voting q special TAI
under Section 1S Of Act No. I Of 1916.
authorixing the voting Of special taxes
by the people Of the City Of New Or
Aans at q special Mk election. And
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PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE
CONSTITUTION OF LOUISIANA.

Adopted mt the Regular and Special
Sessions of the Legislature of
I9iS-TO BE Voted On ut the
Congressional Election.
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REGULAR SESSION, 1915.

ACT NO. 2S
The Haas-Powell Bill.
House Bill No. 242.
BY Mr.. Hughes. Chairman of the Com
mittee on Registration and Election
Laws. Substitute for House Bill No.
65. by Mr.. Powell.
JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the State of Louisiana
comforting the right of suffrage and
granting the right to hold office to
women.
Section 1. Be it resolved by the Cen
eral Assembly OF the State of Louis
lana. two-thirds of all the members
elected to each house concurring, that
the following amendment to the Con-
stitution be submitted to the qualified
electors OF the State for their adoption
or rejection at the Congressional E1ec-
ton to be held on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in the Month OF
November. 1918, as follows:
That women may become electors
and vote. under requirements provrd-
cd by law for men, and the Constitution
and laws shall be construed according
ly; provided that. in order that women
may vote in 1919. il shall not be nee
essary for them to have paid two poll
taxes. but the payment Of the 1918 poll
tax shall be sufficient. This provision
is self-operative, and shall be effective
after the adoption of this amendment.
Section 2. Be it further resolved,
etc. That this proposed amendment
shall be submitted at the Congressional
Election as aforesaid, and on the Of
hcial ballots to be issued at said cleo
ton there shall be placed the words
FOR the amendment granting suffrage
to women" and the words. Against
the amendment granting suffrage to
women" and each elector shall indi-
cate a. provided in the general cleo
ton law of the State. which of the
propositions he votes for.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD,
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives.
FERNAND MOUTON,
Lieutenant Governor and President of
the Senate.
Approved: June 20, 1918.
r. G.. PLEASANT.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES J. BAILEY.
Secretary of State.
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provided further that the provisions
OF this article shall not apply to cities
and towns that under existing laws,
are exempt from the payment of parish
taxes. and which, under legislative au-
thority, conduct, maintain and support
puDllc schools open and free to the
youth of the parish in which said city
or town Is located, and which levy, col
iect and eNpend annually for the con-
uuct, maintenance and support of said
schools an annual tax of at least one
ana one-half mills on the dollar of the
assessed valuation of said city or town.
There shall be no overlapping school
districts; nor subdistricts, except that If
par1sh-wide special school tax has
been or may be voted, then there may
De sub-districts, not overlapping, with
In such parish. provided that the total
special taexs voted at special elections,
whether parish-wide. or sub-district. or
both, for public school support under
Article 232 of the Constitution. shall
not exceed five mills on the dollar: and
where there now exist any special taxes
in excess of five mills. voted under said
Article 232 Of the Constitution for pub
Tic school support. the same Is hereby
reduced to five mills
Section 2. Be it further resolved ETC.,
That this amendment shall be SUBJ
mitted TO the duly qualified electors OF
the state of Louisiana. in accordance
with the provisions of the Constitution,
to be voted upon at the General Con-
gressional election to be held in No
vember. 1918. and there shall be printed
upon the ballots: For amendment to
the Constitution requiring each parish
and the City of New Orleans to levy one
and one-half mills annual tax for the
support of public schools therein; and
Against the amendment to the Con-
stitution requiring each parish and the
City of New Orleans to levy one and
one-half mills annual tax for the sup
port of public schools therein; and
each elector shall indicate, as provided
in the general election laws Of this
State, whether he votes for or against
said amendment
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD, q.
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives.
FERNAND MOUTON,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of
the Senate.
Approved: July II, 1918.
r. G. PLEASANT,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES ]. BAILEY.
Secretary of State.
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ACT NO. 217.
House Bill No. 252-3y Mr.. W. Carruth
JOINT RESOLUTION

House Bill No. 252-By Mr.. w. Carruth
Jones.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Con-
stitution of the State of Louisiana,
making provision for the support OF
the Louisiana State University and
Agricultural and Mechanical College,
the Louisiana State Normal School,
the Louisiana Industrial Institute,
and the Southwestern Louisiana In
dustrial Institute.
Section 1. Be 1t resolved by the Cen
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana,
two-thirds Of all the members elected
to each House concurring. that the fol-
lowing amendment to the Constitution
of the State be submitted to the quail
fled electors Of the State for their adop-
ton or rejection at the congressional
election to be held on the first Tues
day after the first Monday in the month
of November. 1918, as follows:
There shall be set aside annually out
of the revenues of the State of Louisi-
ana a sum equivalent to at least one
alton of all the property in the State
for the support of the Louisiana State
University and Agricultural and Me-
chanical College at Baton Rouge, the
Louisiana State Normal School at
Natchitoches, the Louisiana Industrial
Institute at Ruston. and the South
western Louisiana Industrial Institute
at Lafayette. and the General Assembly
OF Louisiana shall apportion said sum
among said four institutions according
to their several merits and necessities.
Section 2. Be it further resolved. etc..
that the official ballot to be used at
said election shall have printed there
on the words:
For the proposed amendment to the
of the State of Louisiana,
making provision for the support of the
State University and Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College. the Lou
isiana State Normal School. the Louisi-
ana Industrial Institute. and the South
western Louisiana Industrial Institute"
and the words: Against the proposed
to the Constitution of the
State of Louisiana making provision for
the support of the Louisiana State Uni
versity and Agricultural and Mechan-
ical College, the Louisiana State Nor
NAL School, the Louisiana Industrial
Institute. and the Southwestern Louisi-
ana Industrial Institute: and every
elector shall indicate. as provided by
the general election laws of the State,
he votes for or against the
proposed amendment.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD.
Speaker of the House of Representa-
tives.
FERNAND MOUTON,
Governor and President of |
the Senate.
Approved: July IL. 1918.
r. G. PLEASANT. |
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
"A true copy: |
JAMES ]. BAILEY.
Secretary of State.
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ACT NO. As.

ACT NO. AZ.
House Bill No. 23-By Mr.. McEachern.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 257
of the Constitution relative to the
State Educational Institutions and
the maintenance Of same.
Section /. Be il resolved by the
General Assembly of the State of Lou
isiana. two-thirds OF all the members
elected to each house concurring, That
an amendment to Article 1851 of the
Constitution of the State OF Louisiana
be submitted to the qualified electors
of the State for their approval or re-
lection at the Congressional election to
be held on the first Tuesday next fol-
lowing the first Monday in November.
of 1918, said proposed amendment to
be as follows:
Article 257. The Louisiana State
Normal School. established and located
At Natchitoches: the Louisiana Indus
trial Institute. established and located
at Ruston: the Southwestern Louisiana
Industrial Institute, established and To-
University for the education of persons
of color. are hereby recognized: and
the General Assembly is directed to
make such appropriations from time to
time as may be necessary for the main
tenance. support and Improvement Of
these institutions.
Section 2. Be 1t 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 Article 257 of the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana,
relative to the State Educational In
situations and the maintenance Of
same" and the words: Against the
proposed amendment to Article 257 Of
the Constitution of the State of LOU
isiana. relative to the State Education
al Institutions and the maintenance of
same" And each elector voting shall
indicate 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,
Governor and President of
the Senate.
Approved: June 81. 1918.
r. G. PLEASANT.
Governor OF the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES J. BAILEY.
Secretary of State.
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ACT No 0o6

ACT NO. 226.
House Bill No. 317-By Mr.. Hamley.
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the State of Louisiana, levy
ing a special State tax not exceeding
one and one-half mills on the dollar
for the benefit of public education.
Section l. Be it resolved by the Gen.
two thirds of all the members elected
to each House cOncurripg, That an
amendment to the Constitution Of the
State of Louisiana be proposed and
submitted to the auaiified electors Of
the State. for ratification or rejection.
as follows. to-wit:
There shall be levied on all the tax
able property in the State OF Louisiana
an annual State tax of one and one
half mills on the dollar on its assessed
valuation. for the support Of the public
schools; provided that OF the amount
derived from the levy on the City of
New Orleans. fifty thousand dollars
shall be paid annually by the State
treasurer to the Commission Council Of
the City of New Orleans for the sup
port and maintenance of the Isaac Del
gado Trade School Of the City of New
Orleans"
Section 2. Be It further resolved. etc.
That this amendment shall be sub
mitted to the duly qualified electors OF
the State Of Louisiana. in accordance
with the provisions of the Constitution.
to be voted upon at the General Con-
gressional election to be held in Novem-
ber 1918, and there shall be printed
upon the ballot: For the amendment
to the Constitution 1evying a special
tax Of one and one-half mills on the
dollar for support of the public
schools: and Against the amendment
to the Constitution levying a special
tax Of one and one-half mills on the
dollar for the support Of the public
schools; and each elector shall indi-
cate. as provided in the general election
laws of this State. whether he Iptes for
or against said amendment.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD,
Speaker Of the House Of Representa-
tives.
FERNAND MOUTON,
Lieutenant Governor and President Of
the Senate.
Approved: July IL. 1918.
r. G. PLEASANT,
Governor of the State OF Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES ]. BAILEY,
Secretary of State,
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ACT NO. 116.

ACT NO. 116.
House Bill No 233-By Mr.. Nix.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to Article 100 of the Constitu-
ton of the State of louisiana, rela-
tive to Judicial officers for the Par
ish of Orleans.
Section /. Be it resolved by the
General Assembly of the State of Lou
isiana, two-tl of all members
elected to each house cOncurring. That
the following amendment be submitted
to the electors of this State. for their
approval or rejection, at the election
to be held on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in November 1913.
Article 100. Except as herein other
wise provided, the judicial officers OF
the Parish Of Orleans. and of the City
of New Orleans, shall be learned in the
law. and shall have resided and prac-
ticed law or shall have judicial position
in this State for five Yeas, and shall
have been actual residents of the City
of New Orleans for at least two years
next preceding their election or ap-
pointment. The General Assembly OF
the State OF Louisiana may. as the pub
lie interest requires, provide Tor the
trial Of cases by an interchange of said
judicial officers. as well as by the ap-
pointment of Judges Ad Hoe; in case OF
vacancy in an office till said office be
filled. and to act for and in the stead
Oh any JuOiCial "ho' W iOo'OAA
of disability, or any cause whatsoever.
is prevented from holding Court.
Judges Ad Hoe shall be selected from
licensed attorneys at law. VINO snail
possess the same qualifications requir-
ed for the judicial officers for whom
they act; their compensation shall be
provided for without expense to the
State of Louisiana. and be paid by the
City Of New Orleans, or out OF the
Judicial Expense Fund of said Parish.
Section 2 Be it further resolved.
ETC., That the foregoing amendment to
the Constitution Of the State of Louisi-
ana be submitted to the electors of the
State at the next election for Repre-
sentatives in Congress to be holden on
the first Tuesday after the first Mon
day in November. 1918. and on the Of
fetal ballots to be used at said election
shall be placed the words: For the
proposed amendment to Article $50 OF
the Constitution of the State OF Louisf-
ana" and the words: Against the pro-
posed amendment to Article 100 of the
Constitution of the State of Louisi-
ana" and each elector shall indicate, as
provided in the general election laws
of the State whether he votes for or
against the proposed amendment.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD.
Speaker of the House OF Representa-
THELRED NJ. STAFFORD.
President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
Approved: July 5. 1913.
r. c. PLEASANT,
Governor Of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES ]. BAILEY.
Secretary of State.
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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-03

The Home Guards held their first ment of George w. Mock as captain.
 The meeting was in the form of a social session and smoker in the club rooms of the A. B. Hall instead of the regular drill Matters of current interest and of the general welfare of the organization were discussed, committees and new officials were appointed and elected.
 Plans were formulated for a danc- ing party to be given by the Home Guards and the A. B. Orchestra Mon day night for the officers and mem bers of the crew of the sub chasers, the Home Guards and their ladies.
 Commenting upon the purpose of the Home Guards. Capt. Mock in his address to the Guards said that it was his wish that the organization be developed into a strong patriotic body to promote patriotic sentiment he said, that young men, interested in matters patriotic become members for he thought that in the Home Guards they would find the spirit and interest they felt. He said too, that he thought it the place of the Home Guards to lead the commun- ity in patriotic affairs: that when man left to enlist or was drafted, the Home Guards should give him q fitting farewell.
 Capt. Mock said that during his administration as captain of the or ganization, it should be run strictly along non-partisan, non-political and non-sectaran lines. He said that the appointment of non-commission- ed officers would depend solely up on merit.
 The equipment for the Home Guards is on the way and it is hoped fully equipped and uniformed body
 Capt Mock said that they had just learned that three former mem bers of the Home Guards, Cliff Gun ming. Malcomb Wilson and M. H | Sides who had been drafted, had been promoted to- corporals in Com pany A. at Fort Seward. due chiefly to the training they had while mem bers of the Home Guards here.
 Guy McNaughton was unanimousl, elected as Treasurer of the company and George G. Bruce was elected secretary. Glen c. Bartlett, c. R Arundel and F. M Bradford were re-appointed as recruiting commit tee to get new members for the com pany. A committee was also ap | pointed to draw up constitution ant bylaws governing the rules and regu lations of the social activities of thu organization.
 1 It was explained that Gov. Thoma! l Riggs, Jr., commander in chief of tn, Home Guards of the Territory wal | preparing a set of rules for the guid ance of the organization as militar. body.
 Smokes were passed early in tn evening and everybody steamed up and all voiced their satisfaction O the start of affairs under the ne, regime, and all were unanimous il their vows to assist their new con handing officer wherever possible.
 Plans were also discussed for
 hike. probably to Lemon Creek am return. If the good weather COT tinues. it was planned that the wive and lady friends of the Home Guard should prepare launch and that al rangements be made to take then to their destination in order to hay
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-03

eats" ready for the Home Guards when they arrived
 Addresses by number of the business men in town who recently ook the oath of allegiance were well 'eceived and suggestions for the good of the order were also made.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-03
BOWLING WILL
 NOT BE HANGED
 FOR HIS CRIME
His Sentence of Death Has Been Commuted to Life Imprisonment
 by British.

LONDON, Aug. 3.-Lance Corporal Bowling, who landed in Ireland from German submarine, convicted and sentenced to death three months ago has had his sentence commuted to life imprisonment
 He was landed in connection with arms which the Germans intended to supply to an army in Ireland fol a general Irish uprising against Eng fish rule.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-03
ALAND ISLANDS
 FORTS BEING DESTROYED
inhabitants of the Island Are Dynamiting the Forts on the Baltic
 Islands.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-The in habitants of the Aland Islands in the Baltic Sea have dynamited for tifications to prevent them from be coming menace to Sweden through German control of Finland.
 Orders for dismantling forts or the Baltic coast, Viborg and Hels ingfors excepted, were according t. instructions and demands from Ger many.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-03
NAMES OF DEAD IN BATTLE ARE
 HARD TO GET
Gen. Pershing Cables That They are Difficult to &c., cure at the Pres
 ent Time.

WASHINGTON Aug 3.-Gen. Per 3hing last night cabled that it is difficult to assemble the names of American casualties in the present offensive, because of the fact that +roops have been brigaded with the French and British
 Communications in the battle area are also limited
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-03
NEW VIM IS
 EXPRESSED BY
 HOME GUARDS Informal Smoker Social Session for Good of the Order Was Held
 Last Night. NEW APPOINT M E N I s Captain George w. Mock Makes Talk on What He Hopes to Ac-
 CompIiSh.
NEW APPOINT M EN I s

A new spirit of co-opcra- tion was breathed in an ad- dress made by Captain Geo. w. Mock, to the Juneau Home Guards last evening. It was his first heart-to- heart talk to the members since his appointment as captain. His enthusiasm was communicated to those present and it was felt that the Guards will be an order of which the town may feel proud to an even greater eX- tent than has prevailed.
 Captain Mock said he will look into the matter of uni forms and expects to be ready to report next week. The bill of lading has been received for the rifles, which will soon be here.
 To Elect Lieutenants.
 Next Tuesday the Home Guards will elect a first lieu tenant and a second lieuten- ant, so Capt. Mock announc- ed today. Customarily in mil itary organizations these of ficers are appointed, but Gov. Riggs and Capt. Mock in conference this forenoon, decided to fill these two of ces by elction.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-03
ART EXHIBIT.

WASHINGTON. Aug. An art exhibit is to be held in Rio de Jan eiro in September. Paintings and sculpture by Brazilans artists will constitute The bulk of the exhibi- tions, but artists of other countries have been invited to participate.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-03
DRAFT AGE TO
 BE RAISED TO
 FORTY-F|vE NOW

WASHINGTON. Aug. 3.-Secre- tary Baker will recommend to Con gross that the draft ages be etXend- ed to IS years for the minimum and A years of age for the maximum. The bill probably will be introduced Monday nexti
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-08-03
NOT MUCH SHOW
 TO OSALvACINC BIG
 JAP PANESE BOAT
Canadian Maru Is Settling on the Rocks and No. l Hold Is Full of
 Water.

PACIFIC PORT, Aug. 3. - The Japanese liner Canadian Maru is settling on the rocks. Her No. hold is full of water.
 There is If feet of water in No ? hold.
 The weather conditions are favor able, but the salyaging prospects are small.
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CONTRACTING AND JOBBING

All kinds carpenter work, cabinet making, wood turn ing, band saw work. Will accept work in Juneau. Ex- pert service given. Address II. V. Sully, Douglas, or Phone Douglas 82.