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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-10-12

4. In all districts, parishes or other sub
divisions of the State, where, under the
law, bonded Indebtedness has been in
Cured. the governing authority shall i'm
pose only sufficient annual tax to main
tain the security heretoforet given under
the law for such obligations. and to pay
the interest and the Indebtedness as the
same may become due. The levy of the
tax to meet such maturing obligations
shall be ample. but no substantial excess
shall he allowed to accumulate; provided
that nothing herein shall be construed as
atecting Act. No 4, approved June s. 1916,
and subsequently adopted as part of
the Constitution concerning the funding OF
certain debts of the City of New Orleans
and the issue of serial bonds, etc, bro
viGed, that the tiYe-mill limit of taxation
for parishes municipalities, levees and
public boards, as set forth in paragraph
two herein, shall not apply to such special
taxes as may be required each year to pay
their respective maturitieS the principal
and interest on any bonds now outstanding
or that may hereafter be issued under the
provisions of the Constitution of this
State.
>. In all cases where under existing
laws. other than the laws provided for
bonded debts, a specified number of mills
has been voted at a special tax election
as special annual tax to provide for pub
nc improvements, or the maintenance OF
the governing authority which levied such
tax shall reduce the rate thereof to one
half of the millage; provided that this
where parish has before the adoption
hereof assessed taxable property at ac-
tual value and adjusted the special tax
Section 2. Be it further resolved, ETC.,
That the provisions of this amendment
shall not alter, amend, or repeal any pro-
same are inconsistent herewith.
Section 8. Be. further resolved, etc.
That the. foregoing amendment shall be
submitted to the qualified electors, for
adoption or rejection, at the general Con-
gressional election, to be held in Noyem-
ber, 1918, and there shall be printed ON
the ballot: For the constitutional amend
ment limiting the State tax rate to three
mills, and parish, municipal levee and
other board tax rate to five mills, and
limiting special taxation" and, Against
the constitutional amendment limiting the
State tax rate to three mills and the par
ish. municipal, levee and other board tax
rates to five mills, and limiting special
taxation" and each elector shall indi-
cate. as provided in the general election
laws of the State, whether he votes for
or against said amendment.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
FERNAND MOUTON
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved: July 10, 1918.
r. G. PLEASANT,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy: ~
JAMES ]. BAILEY,
Secretary of State
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"sSs9.
ACT NO. So.

Senate Bill No. Al, BY Mr.. Robert
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to Article 140
of the Constitution of the State OF
Louisiana, relative to the First City
Criminal Court of the City OF New
Orleans and the Second City Criminal
Court OF the City of New Orleans.
Section l. Be 1t resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana. two
thirds OF all the members elected to each
House concurring. That Article 40 of the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana be
amended 50 az to read as follows
Article 14O There shall be in the City
of New Orleans two inferior criminal
courts to be known respectively ss the
First City Criminal Court of the City Of
New Orleans and the Second City Crirni-
nal Court of the City of New Orleans, each
of which shall be presided over by cone
Judge. and which shall have jurisdiction
within the territory hereinafter prescrib-
ed for the trial without jury and the pun
ishment OF all .offenses against the State
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mitted to the electors Of the State at the
next election for Representatives in Con-
gress to be holden on the first Tuesday
after the first Monday in November. 1918,
and on the official ballots to be used at said
election shall be placed the words: For
the proposed amendment to Article 100 of
the Constitution of the State of Louis
lana and the words: Against the pro-
posed amendment to Article 100 of the
Constitution of the State of Louisiana"
and each elector shah indicate. as provided
in the general election laws of the State
whether he votes for or against the pro-
posed amendment.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD,
Speaker of the House OF Representatives.
ETHELRED NJ. STAFFORD.
President Pro Tempore of the Senate.
Approved: July 5, 1918.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
r. G. PLEASANT.
A true copy:
JAMES J. BAILEY,
Secretary of State.
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ACT NO. az.

House Bill No. %. 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 J.. Be ii resolved by the Gen
erai Assembly of the State of Louisiana,
two-thirds of all the members elected to
each house concurring. That an amend
ment to Article 257 of the Constitution of
the State of Louisiana be submitted to
the qualified electors Of the State for their
approval or rejection at the Congressional
election to be held on the first Tuesday
next following the first Monday in No
vember. of 1918. said proposed amendment
TO be as follows:
Article 257 The Louisiana State Nor
mai School, established and located at
Natchitoches; the Louisiana Industrial In
stitute established and located at Ruston;
the Southwestern Louisiana Industrial In
stitute. established and located at La
fayette; and the Southern University for
the education of persons of color, are
hereby recognized; and the General As
sembiy is directed to make such appro-
priations from time to time as may be
necessary for the maintenance, support
and improvement of these institutions.
Section 2. Be 1t further resolved by the
General Assembly Of the State of Louisi-
ana. two-thirds Of all members elected to
each house coneurring. That the official
ballot to be used at said election shall
have printed thereon the following words:
For the proposed amendment to Article
257 of the Constitution of the State of
Louisiana. relative to the State Educa-
tionai Institutions and the maintenance
Of same and the words: Against the
proposed amendment to Article 257 of
the Constitution of the State OF Louisiana,
relative to the State Educational Insti-
tutions 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. 3
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
FERNAND MOUTON,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate
Approved: June 81, 1918.
r. G. PLEASANT,
Governor of the State of louisiana
true copy:
JAMES j. BAILEY,
Secretary of State
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ACT. NO. poi.
House Bill No. 81. BY NJ. Dimick.

House Bill No. 81 BY M Dimick
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to Article rs of
the Constitution of the State. of I.oui-
sana on the subject of Juvenile Courts.
Section /. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of louisiana two
thirds of the members elected to each
house concurring that Article 119 of the
and the same is, hereby amended so as to
include the following:
Section 5. That the provisions herein
relating to the jurisdiction and powers of
Juvenile courts shall not e exclusive and
the General Assembly may pass laws en-
larging or regulating the jurisdiction and
powers OF such courts and providing for
the trial of Juveniles and adults by such
courts. and regulating the procedure in
such trials
Section 2 Be it further resolved. etc.
That this proposed amer lent shall be
submitted to the qualified electors of the
State for adoption or rejection at the next
congressional election to be held on the
first Tuesday after the first Monday in
November. 1918
Section 3; Be it further resolved. etc.
said election there shall be placed the
words: For the proposed amendment to
Article lis of the Constitution of Louisi-
posed amendment of Article lis of the
Constitution of louisiana" and each
elector shall indicate, as provided by the
general election laws of the State for
which of the propositions he votes.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
FERNAND M6UTON,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Approved July II, 1918.
r. G. PLEASANT,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
JAMES J. BAILEY.
Secretary of State.
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CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS
ACT NO. 20.
THE HAAS POWELL BILL

THE HAAS-POWELL BILL
House Bill No, 242. BY MIR. Hughes
Chairman of the Committee on Regis
tration and Election Laws. Substitute
for House Bill No. 65. by Mr.. Powell.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition of the State of Louisiana con-
ferring the right of suffrage and grant
ing the right to hold office to women.
Section I. Be it resolved by the Gen
eral Assembly of the State of Louisiana,
two-thirds of all the members elected to
each house concurTing. that the following
amendment to the Constitution be sub
mitted to the qualified electors Of the State
for their adoption or rejection at the Con-
gressional Election to. be held on the first
Tuesday after the first Monday in 8 the
Month of November, 1913, as follows q,
That women may become electors and
vote. under requirements provided by law
FOR men, and the Constitution and laws
shall beNconstrued accordingly; provided
that. in order that women may vote in
1919, it shall not be Necessary 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 sf th6s
amendment.
Section 2. BE it further resolved, ETC..
That this proposed amendment shall be
submitted at the Congressional Election as
aforesaid. and on the official ballots to be
issued at said election 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 Indicate as provided in the general
election law of the State which of the
propositions he votes for.
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
FERNAND MOUTON,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved June 90 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. 217.

ACT NO. 2H.
House Bill No. 252. BY Mr.. W. Carruth
Jones'
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the State of Louisiana, making
provisions for the support of the Lou
isiana State University and Agricui-
tural and Mechanical College, the
Louisiana State Normal School, the
Louisiana Industrial Institute, and the
Southwestern Louisiana Industrial In
stitute.
Section l. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly Of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds of all the members elected to each
House cSncurring, that the following
amendment to the Constitution of the
State be submitted to the qualified elect
ors of the State for their adoption or re-
lection at the congressional election to be
held on the first Tuesday 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 Louisiana
sum equivalent to at least third of one
mill on the assessed valuation of all the
property in the State for the support of
the Louisiana State University and Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College at Baton
Rouge the Louisiana State Normal School
at Natchitoches, the Louisiana Industrial
institute at Ruston, and the Southwestern
Louisiana Industrial Institute at Lafay-
cite, and the General Assembly of Louisi-
ana shall apportion said sum among said
four institutions according to their several
merits and necessities.
that the official ballot to be used at said
election shall have printed thereon the
words: For the proposed amendment to
the Constitution of the State of Louisiana,
making provision for the support of the
Louisiana State University and Agricul-
tural and Mechanical College, the Louisi-
ana State Normal School, the Louisiana
Industrial Institute. and the Southwestern
Louisiana Industrial Institute" and the
words: Against the proposed amendment
to the Constitution of the State of Louisi-
ana making provision for the support of
the Louisiana State University and Agri-
culturals and Mechanical College, the
louisiana State Normal School, the Loui-
siana Industrial Institute, and the South
western Louisiana Industrial Institute"
and every elector shall indicate, as pro-
vided by the general election laws of the
State, whether he votes for or against the
proposed amendment
HEWITT BOUANCHAUD,,
Speaker of the House of Representatives
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 J. BAILEY,
Secretary Of State.
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FERNAND MOTION.

Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved: July ., 1918.
r. G. PLEASANT,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy:
JAMES ]. BAILEY,
Secretary of State.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-08

Wounded in Action.
J. NJ. Justice. OF Pikeyille. was woun
ded in action. degree undetermined.
Ia "a
Wounded in Action.
Private Price Barnett, of Quicksand,
Breathitt county. Is reported wounded
degree undetermined. Also Roy M
Gillian OF Dingus, Morgan county, and
John Simpson. of Without.
IA "a
Missing in Action.
VIM. Mckinley Penrod. OF Trinity.
is reported missing in action.
IA IA
Wounded in Action.
William Lucas. OF Lynch, aud Ernest
Miller OF Middle Greek. were among
those wounded in action. John Bran
ham, OF Boone"s Camp WAS slightly
wounded. Also Roy Kidd, OF South
Portsmouth.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-08
INFLUENZA AT wHrrEssuRe

Whitesburg, KY, Nov. 4.-The death
toll from Spanish influenza in Letcher
county yesterday was four. and vet
physicians report some improvement
in the situation. especially in some
sections. In other sections however
there is still considerable alarm. Ma
ny cases are yet developing in the coal
fields, especially around LaViers, Mill
stone, kona, Fleming, McRoberts, and
the other towns above here. Jenkins,
on Ellihorn Creek. is in the heart of
the coal field. reports over 100 cases.
Burncine and Denham. on EllShorn
creek, also have large numbers of
cases. The whole of EllShorn Greek is
a "hotbed' of epidemic. HELLER, on
the Pike county border. reports IL
deaths last week. and serious stu
alton yet. Around Shelby Gap there
are many cases. Several deaths have
occurred. = All the towns in that Sec
ton are in the grip Of the epidemic.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-08
REPUBLICANS CLAIM MAJORITY
INHOUSE WITH THE SENATElN
DOUBT. STANLEY SAKY. WINNER
Ohio and New York Elect Democratic State Tickets
Ohio Goes Dry By Several Thousand Plurality. West
Virginia Elects Republican Senator.

Following are the latest returns
available from Tuesdays election.
There are many close contests and the
official count will be required in sew
eral important cases.
Congress is probably Republican by
a small majority. The Senate is very
close, with Democrats claiming bare
majority, and Republicans insisting
that they have lead of one vote
Henry Ford's race for the Senate in
Michigan is in doubt, and also the
races in Idaho and New Mexico.
Senator Weeks, in Massachusetts,
was defeated by Go. Walsh, democrat.
In West Virginia, Ellxins, Republic
can. defeated Watson
Ohio is Democratic and dry. The
vets lost by about 1000, according to
latest reports.
New York has elected a Democratic
Governor, Lieutenant Governor, and
probably other officers.
Champ Clark is reelected in Mis-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-08

Turkish waters and anchorages. And
all OF Turkish mercantile shipping.
All wireless, cable and telegraph
stations TO GO into allied control
No military or commercial material
to he destroyed by the Turks.
Tho Turks must sell coal oil. fuel
and naval material to the allies.
Allies 10 have use Of all ships and
repair facilities In Turkish ports,
All Germans and Austrians to be
expelled from Turkey within one
month.
The Turks to obey allied orders re-
gnrding disposition Of all military sup
plies.
Allied representatives to be attach
ed TO the Turkish ministry OF supplies
The allies are TO hold all Turkish
prisoners hut VIII consider the release
of civilians and prisoners over age.
Turkey must sever all relations with
the central powers.
The allies TO occupy Armenia In
case OF disorder there.
Hostilities between Turkey and the
allies ended at noon Oct. 10.
Austria's Terms.
Washington, Nov. Austrian sur
render terms include:
Cessation OF hostilitles.
disqualification OF her army.
Deliver 10 allies half of the en-
envy artillery and equipment.
Evacuation OF al Invaded terrific
ries.
Use by allies OF all railroads and
waterways in Austro- Hungary.
Immediate return OF all allied pris-
oners.
Surrender OF stipulated numbers OF
submarines and other war vessels.
Allied supervision OF the balance OF
the fleet.
openinG OF Adrintic and Danube &c
Allies.
Allied occupation of Danube forts
and Pola Naval base.
Concentration OF aircraft at desig-
mated points
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-08
WEST VIRGINIA MINER
MAKES NEW RECORD.

Washington. Oct. s1.-By mining
6,s2S tons of coal in the Isl possible
working days from January to oc-
tober 23,inclusive, or more than 25
tons a day. II. L. Witt, of Hatfield w.
Va, has established a record which
the fuel administration believes will
stand for the West Virginia coal fields
If not for the entire country. 'Fhs min
err has been complimented by the
administration for his "effes,iye ,. ne
riotic service" F't'
the coal mined by Mr. witt, accord .
ing 10 estimates made by the lsuel "A
ministration, is equivalent in wine ~
the government 70 1853 200 tbrees,ncS
hhehs. Is equal TO the amount OF incl
a asessshry 10 fabricate a vessel OF
ABOUT 10000 tons after the n1re,,si
was delivered 20 the yards. or n e o,
10 the fuel required 10 put 2 100 h ~
ericnn soldiers overseas.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-08
LAWRENCE COUNTY
VERY ACTIVE in
RED CROSS WORK

Remember the annual meeting for
the election of tlie executive commit
tee, hearing annual reports, and the
transaction of other important bust
ness Is to be held in the NJ. e, Church,
South, on Wednesday evening Nov.
20.
Roll CAN viii begin in Lawrence
county on about Nov. 20 Meanwhile
let all your financial efforts be
given TO the Unied War Work Cam
paign
Let all those who were requested to
help in the nursing survey make a
report even II there are none in the
classes OF nurses called for You can
say no II there are none.
Red Cross Signs and Posters
Please remove before Nov. 20, all
Rec Cross signs and posters except
recent Home Service Posters and Bull
letins Nos. 1. 2. 3, 4. and 6.
The financial report for October
will appear next week.
Overseas labels for Christmas car
tons are beginning to come in. Bring
or send yours in as soon as you get
II.
The Lake Division News, the Off
clal newspaper OF the Lake Division,
American Red Cross, win soon come
direct TO individuals through the
mails. We have 10 complete files OF
the October number free for the ask
ing.
Junior Red Cross.
Nut shells are coming in. We make
our first shipment this week. Do not
stop gathering. Names OF schools
sending in the largest amounts will
be published next week.
Several teachers have started work
on the Story and Joke Books. This
will be taken up with enthusiasm
when school opens.
Official Caps.
Appropriate caps for boys and girls
have been adopted as the official and
standard headdress for the members
OF the Junior Red Cross. No other
insignia or uniform may be used by
the Juniors We win supply direc-
tons for making the caps on request
Special membership blanks will be
given each organized school that they
may receive credit for all the adult
members they secure in the Roll Call
Home Service Section.
We have added to our list of Field
Representatives the, following:
Richardson, Mrs. Alice Warwick
Mrs, Clint Wallace, Miss Josephine
Castle. G. c. Shepherd.
Wilbur, G.. c. Swetnam.
! We now have 80 field representa-
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-08

Just after the Newe went 20 press
last week Turkey surrendered and
then Austria came along and did the
came thing. So Germany now stands
alone against the world. and her APP
pllcation for peace has been answered
In practically the Same terms az the
other two partners in crime received.
The axaet terms have not been pub
lishec. but are now In Gsrmany's
hands and an answer is expected at
any time. The German arfnlstice dell
egatlon has reached tho Allied lines
and win confer with General Foch.
who has tho power TO agree 20 an arr
mlatice The United States and Al
lies agreed upon the terms NJ n meet
INK IN France. II Is said II Germany
does not accept within five days the
indomnities required will be increased
continually.
II seems TO be generally believed
that Germany will accept. but she may
not do so. II Is difficult to see how
she can hope TO Improve her chances
By holding on ana causing further
loss or i.fc.
The NEXT day or two may bring big
results
Turkeys Terms.
London. Nov .2--Terms OF the arr
mistice granted Turkey Included the
following;
Immediate evacuation OF all enemy
territory.
Allied control OF the Turkish rail-
ways
Immediate surrender OF all Turkish
armies, and sur-endor OF all vessels In
Turkish waterd
Opening OF tn Dnrtaneiies and the
Doaphoris and allied occupation OF
the forts. with access 10 the Black sea
All allied war prisoners end interned
Armenians 10 be taken 30 Constants
nopie and released.
The allies 70 have the right 70 oc-
cupy strateRetlc points In Turkey II
deemed necessary.
The allies 20 have free all
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-08

Johnson County Boy.
Private Ora Ward. of offutt, is mis-
sing in action.
Ia 70
Receives Slight Wounds.
VIM. s. Duty, of Matewan, w. Va.
has been slightly wounded in action
Ia Pa
Pikeville Man Hies.
Mckinley Justice. of Piveville, died
Of wounds. He was SOD of Mrs. d
c. Justice.
"a "a
Pike County Man,
VIM M Fields, of zebt lon, Pike
county, is among those WHO were
slightly wounded.
IA ma
Pikeville Man Wounded.
John NJ. Justice. son of Gilmore Jus.
tice. has been wounded in ach on.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-08
CALL FOR LIMITED
SERVICE MEN ISSUED.

Washington, Nov. Provost Mar
shall General Crowder today called for
$4,000 draft registrants physically
qualified for limited service to entrain
for camps between November 2b and
81 Voluntary enlistments will BIZ
accepted until November 20. =
A variety of trades and
are mentioned in the scstpations
states are asked sall and fifty-six
sary nun 20 furnish the neces'r
Tt --ser,
lei calls for military serufss f"s
s ssS5V ,.imi'psr have now passed the sfo.-
vVo mark and are far in excess OF nra-
vious monthly mobilizations under The
draft. 'he
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1918-11-08
REPORT ro LOCAL BOARD

Local Board for Lawrence county
completed its examination of regis
trants Of September u, Glass men,
10 to SO years of age. inclusive. on
Tuesday of this week, except those
who because of sickness or other just
causes failed to report, and the Board
has fixed Saturday, November 16 for
the completion of its work. On this
date all class men. 10 to So inclu-
sive, not yet examined. will be ex-
pected to report and failure to do so
Is a misdemeanor, punishable by not
70 exceed one years imprisonment.