The Colfax chronicle. [volume] (Colfax, Grant Parish, La.) 1877-1981, 1918-10-26

provisions Of this paragraph to Issue
sents Of arrest. n-aks preliminary
cluefs and have the accused brought
oeaors him. although sitting in his own
curt or he may. In his discretion. &C.
cupy the bench OF the judge he re-
pl.-ces. said judges snail De siscted
oy The voters Of the City Of New Or
Years at the parochial and municipal
eiections. They shall be learned in
ths law and shall have resided and
practiced as attorneys in the City of
New orleans for not less than three
years before their election or appoint
ment
The Judges of said courts shall each
receive yearly compensation of four
thousand dollars. three thousand; dol
lars OF which shall be paid By the State
in equal monthly payments on his own
warrant and one thousand dollars by
the City OF New Orleans. in equal
rants.
Each Judge shall appoint a clerk and
such deputies as may be authorized by
law, At salaries not exceeding twelve
hundred dollars per annuna. except one
deputy, who shall be . stenographsr.
ana who may receive salary not sx-
ceeding two thousand dollars per an
mum. to be paid in monthly INSTALL
ments BY the City Of New Orleans.
Ssctten Z. BE It further resolved.
That the above amendments shall be
submitted TO the electors Of this state
for approval or rejection. at the Gen.
srei Election fer cengrssspsn - ts
held In November. 1913. asd that the
sesrstery Of 8tats - directed " insert
upon the ballot to bs used In said slse-
ten, AID In the proper column. the fol-
lowing: For the proposed amendment
70 Article lee Of the Constitution. rsla-
tive to the First City Criminal Court
Of the City OF New Orleans and the
second City Criminal Court OF the cry
Of New orieans.' and the. words:
Against the proposed amendment to
Article lle of the Constitution. rela-
tive to the First City Criminal Coprt
Of the City of New Orleans and the
Second City Criminal Court OF the City
Indicate how he votes ON the proposed
amendment as provided for In the gen
eral election laws OF this stare,
FERNAND MOUTON.
Lieutenant Governor and President OF
HEWITT BoUANcHAUD.
Speaker Of the House OF Representa-
tives.
Approved: June rs. 1913.
r. G.. PLEASANT.
Governor of the State Of LouistAnA-
true copy:
JAMES ]. BAILEY,
Secretary OF State.
ACT NO. 11s.
House Bill No 233-By Mr.. Nix.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
A joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to Article 130 of the Constitu-
ton Of the State of Louisiana. rela-
tive to judicial officers for the Par
Section /. Be II resolved by the
General Assembly Of the State OF Lou
isiana, twe-thirds Of all members
elected to each house concurring. That
to the electors Of this State. for their
approval or rejection. at the election
to be held on the frst Tuesday after
the nrst Monday in November. 1913.
Article $50. 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 years. and SHAH
have been actual residents of the City
Of New Orleans for at least two years
next preceding their election or APP
pointment The General Assembly OF
the State OF Louisiana may. a. the pub
lie interest requires. provide Tor inc
trial of cases by an interchange OF SAID
judicial officers. a. well As by the APP
pointment Of judge Ad Hoo: In case OF
vacancy in an office till said offfce De
flled. and to act for and In the stead
OF any judicial officer who. by reason
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 wnom IN
provided for without expense to the
State Of Louisiana. and be paid by the
City of New 0rIeans or out Of the
Judicial H.psaSe Fund Of said Parish
etc. That the foregoing amendment to
the Constitution Of the State OF Louisf-
ana be submitted to the electors OF the
State at the next election for Repre-
sentatives in Congress to be holden on
day in November. 1913. and on the Of
ficial ballots to be used at said election
shall be placed the words: For the
proposed amendment to Article lsv OF
the Constitution of the State OF Louisf-
ana" and the words: Against the pro-
posed Amendment to Article 40 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 RR ISRI;rsTf s s%SaS%f1s
Speaker Of the House OF Representa-
~ rHEIRED NJ STAFFORD.
President Pro Tsmpore OF the Senate.
Approved: July ). 1913.
r. q. PLEASANT.
Governor OF the State Of Louisiana
A true copy:
JAMES J. BAILEY,
Secretary of State.
ACT NO. is3.
House Bill No. 13t-By Mr.. Cooper.
JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to Article los
Of the Constitution OF the State OF
Louisiana. relative to district judges.
judicial districts. and salaries OF dis
trict judges, by proposing the retire.
ment Of district Judges on full pay in
certain contingencies.
Section 1. De ii resolved by the Gen.
eral Assembly Of the State of Louisiana.
two thirds of all the members elected
to each house concurring. that Article
10s of the Constitution of the State,
az I ouisiana be amended so As to read