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The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14
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ACT NO. 271.

Senate Bill No; 1873. BY Mr.. Thoele.
..... AN ACT
| To amend and re-enact Act No 80 of the
Extra Session of 1917, entitled "a
joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to the Constitution of the State
of Louisiana. exempting persons in
the military service from the payment
of poll taxes"
Assembly of the State of Louisiana. That
the title to Act No. 80 of the Extra SEES
sion of 1917 be amended and re-enacted
so as to read as follows:
A joint resolution proposing an amend
ment to Article 1873 of the Constitution of
the state OF Louisiana, exempting per-
sons in the military service from the paw
ment OF poll taxes; and authorizing them
TO participate in primaries and other nomi-
mating elections without registration or
the payment of poll taxes.
Section 2 Be it further enacted. etc.
That Section | of said Act be amended
and re-enacted so as to read as follows:
BE it resolved by the General Assembly
OF the State of Louisiana, two-thirds of
all the members elected to each House
concurring. That at the election for mem
bers of Congress to be held in this State
on the 18th day of November 1918, there
shall be submitted to the qualified cleo
tors of the State for their approval or
Constitution:
Art. 1913. No person less than sixty
years of age shall be permitted to vote
at any election in the State who shall
not, in addition to the qualifications
above described. have paid on or before
the 3lst day of December, of each year,
Tor the two years preceding the year in
Which ne offers to vote, a poll tax of one
dollar per annum, to be used exclusively
N aid of the public schools of the parish |
n which such tax shall have been coll |
ected; which tax is hereby imposed on |
every male resident of this State, be-
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1918-09-14
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ACT. NO. 226.

House Bill No. BIT. BY Mr.. Hamlev.
JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing an amendment to the Consti-
tuition Of the State of Louisiana, levy
ing special State tax not exceeding
one and one-half mills on the dollar
FOR the benefit of public education.
Section i. Be IL resolved by the General
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 submitted to the qualifiel
electors of the State. for ratification or
rejection. as follows to-wt
There shall be levied on all the taxable
property i'm the State of Louisiana an an
nual State tax of one and one-half mills
on the dollar on it's assessed valuation.
for the support of the public schools; pro-
Vided 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
support and maintenance of the Isaac
Delgado Trade School Of the City of New'I
Orleans"
Section 2. Be ii further resolved. etc.
That this amendment shall be submitted
TO the duly qualified electors of the State
of Louisiana, in accordance with the pro- |
visions Of the Constitution, to be voted |
upon at the General Congressional Elec- |
ION ion to be held in November, 1913, and
there shall be printed upon the ballot: |
For the amendment to the Constitution |
Ieyying a special tax of one and one-half
MUS on the dollar for the support of the
public schools; and Against the amend
ment to the Constitution levying a spec
iai tax of one and one-half mills on the
dollar for the support of the nuhlic
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, |;
Speaker OF the House of Representatives |
FERNAND MOUTON,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
July IL. 1918.
r. G. PLEASANT
Governor of the State of louisiana /
true copy: Iii
JAMES j. BAILEY In
Secretary OF State. Ii
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-12
IT'S A FARMERS CAR

The Overland has been aptly
called The Thrift Car. Consider
that so percent Of all Overland cars
built are bought by farmers.
Here is irrcfutable proof Of the
economy. efficiency and complete
desirability Of the Overland.
There is safety in the vast num-
Der Of Overland cars built and sold.
Saftey for your money when invest
ed in an Overland.
What better guide is there to the
wisest expenditure of your money
than this fact that so percent Of
all Overland cars are bought by
men who have the same high valua-
tion Of the dollar that you have
by men who have the same use and
demands Of a car thatagou haye7
Take for example the famous
Overland Model 90 five passenger
Touring Car. You will find in II
all the essentials TO complete auto
mobile satisfaction.
DR.. S. L. KENNARD, dealer.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-12
NEWS FROM THE BLUES

Charles Schneider. wife and sons
spent the week in Walla Walla at
tending the Free Methodist confer
ence.
Elmer Ferguson has purchased a
new Chevrolet car.
David Ulrcy and wife Of Milton
are visiting the lattcr's mother,
Mrs. Martha Ferguson,
Mrs. Martha Ferguson and daugh-
ter Myrtle spent the latter part OF
the week in Walla Walla, attending
conference.
Mrs. Fred Rhone of ColfaS,
Wash. has been visiting her daugh
ter. Mrs. Cecil Hyatt.
The Eduards, young people of
Umapine, visited at the Lansdale
home Sunday.
Roy May, wife and son; John
Hyatt, wife and daughter. and Mrs.
J. W. Hyatt have returned 10 their
upland homes after spending inc
winter in Oregon City.
Joe Hyatt and wife have return.
ed from La Crosse, where they
spent several days with their daugh.
ter and family.
L. II. Dowd made q business trip
TO McMinnville this week.
The Bruce Crawfords motored to
Walla Walla for a recent visit.
Ralph Lansdale has returned
home, after working at Umapine
for few weeks.
The Red Gross members are do
ing splendid work under the able
supervision Of Mrs. Mark Hender-
son.
Mrs. Carl Brutcsher was o Walla
Walla visitor last week.
George Ferguson Of ,Pendle'on
motored to the mountains Sunday.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-12
CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS

Church of the Brethren Sunday
school at 10 a. m. Preaching at
II a. m. c. w. s. at $3.50 p. m.
Bible Study, Life Of Christ. at 1880
p. m. John Bonewitz, elder.
Methodist Church Sunday school
at 10 a. m. Preaching services at
IL a. m. and 8 p. m. Epworth
League at 7 p. m. Prayer meeting
Thursday evening. S. T.. Powell,
pastor.
Next Sunday at three p. m. SER
vices will be conducted at the Epis-
copal church in this city by Rev.
Alfred Lockwood Of Pendleton. All
are invited to attend.
United Brethren Church Preach
ing Sunday at IL a. m. and . p. m.
Morning subject, An Ancient Kais-
er. Evening subject, A Faithful
Witness. All other services at the
usual hours. E. F. Wriggle, pastor.
Baptist Church Preaching Sum
day at eleven and at eight, new
time. Everybody welcome. Pray.
er meeting Tuesday evenings at
eight. w. r. Storms, pastor.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-12
Service and Honor Flags

A community service flag in
honor Of Weston soldiers, and q
Liberty Loan Honor flag, were
hoisted Wednesday evening from
the local flag pole.
An impressive and appropriate
ceremony was held and was largely
attended. The program was under
the direction Of J. w. Porter and
included band music, invocation by
Rev. E. F. Wriggle, general sing
ing Of America" selection by the
Weston Mems Chorus and a brief
address by Clark Wood. Four vet
erans Of the civil war, Allen Richal,
James Kirkpatrick, G. F. Bulfinch
and L. s. Wood, attended as q
guard Of honor.
The service flag holds 40 stars.
Together with the Liberty Loan
Honor flag 1t makes a beautiful
appearance beneath the Stars and
Stripes. Weston was among the
first towns on the coast to receive
an honor flag, having gone over the
top in one day with a percentage
Of 1876.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-12
Beeler-r -rehr Wedding

= Miss Hope Beclcr and Mr.. Ern.
est w. Fehr were united in marri'
age Saturday noon. April 8, at the
home Of the brides parents. Mr..
and Mrs. j. j. Bcelcr. The ccre-
mony was performed by Rev. W.
r. Storms. pastor Of the Baptist
church. The bride was prettily at
tired In white satin and Gcorgctte
crepe.
Dinner was served Immediately
after the ceremony. The young
people left on the four o'clock train
for Pendleton. which will be their
home. The bridegroom Is employ.
ed there with the Oregon Motor Co.
The bride is a charming and pop
ular girl and an accomplished must
clan. She was a Junior In Weston
High and was given a miscellan.
eous shower by her schoolmates. led
by the basket ball team, Of which
she was member. The ladies Of
the Christian Science church gave
her q table linen and fruit shower,
at the home Of Mrs. II. L. Hcdrick.
she having served as organist in
the local church.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-12

Upon cutting open u loaf of
bread bearing the printed wrapper
Of the Model bakery. Walla Walla,
last Sunday, Mrs. Sarah McDougal.
one of Wcston's Oldest pioneer res
idents, discovered glass PARTICLES In
the middle Of the loaf, She inform
cd her son, S. A, Barnes, who at
once notified the authorities. The
case Is now being investigated by
federal agents,
Il was subsequently reported
that Mrs. NJ. T.. Webb OF this city
and John Phillips. residing on Dry
creek. had found glass In similar
loayes, but as the bread was fed
10 chickens these cases could not be
substantiated.
There seems TO be no disposition
here 10 blame the Model bakery
proprietor. a statement In whose be-
half appears elsewhere, II is said,
however, that the Model bakery has
admitted the public freely into lis
bcrad.making room and that this Is
quite a common practice among
bakers. In this event. Il is regard
ed as quite easy for an alien enemy
TO salt the bread with glass and
escape detection.
So far as known here. no arrests
have as yet been made.
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-12

Winning on His Record as Citizen,
as a Legislator and as Republican
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-12

duodcnal ulcer. and spent most OF
his time In the camp hospital. jess
says that his army experience has
been Of great benefit TO him, and
he regrets kecnly the necessity OF
his discharge. lie now intends to
do his utmost 10 enlist In some 9TH
or branch OF the service. where his
disability may not be- considered a
complete disqualification. He Is
proud OF his discharge papers,
which set forth his good conduct
while he was in the army and show
that he has tried 10 do his Bit"
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-12
He Liked the Amy

Jess Ferguson has returned from
Fort McHenry, Maryland, having
received an honorable discharge
from the infantry branch Of the
United States army. He is suffer.
ing from stomach trouble, desig-
mated in his discharge papers as
The Weston leader. [volume] (Weston, Umatilla County, Or.) 189?-1946, 1918-04-12

to- The publishers Of weekly news.
papers Of umatilla County have agreed
not to publish any political matter OF
an advertising nature except at ,sdver'
tising rates.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
GRIPPE ORDER COSTS |. S.
 5000 DAY LOST WAR TAXES

Portland. - Actors and actress es deprived of their salaries during the time the theaters are closed have a fellow sufferer in Uncle Sam. According to a rough esti- mate made at the office Of Internal Revenue Collector Milton A. Mil Ter yesterday, 5000 in war taxes are lost to the government every day that Portland's playhouses are shut. Of course the Liberty Loans and various other little sources Of income nave been helping Uncle Sam to keep the wolf from the door Of late, but still they say he needs the money.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
SUCCESSFUL SEASON
 ON THE RANCH

Paul Hogan, well known Rock Creek farmer, says the Dawson News, is in from his place for a short visit to the metropolis. Paul recently had the great luck of shoot ing 8 moose in his front yard, and had fresh meat enough in the cache to assure a supply of mulligan for several weeks. He is planning a trip to the Rockies to ge: several more moose with which to round out the winters supply. MT. Hogan har vested many tons of hay and pota- toes this summer, which contri- bute largely to the "keep the money at home" movement in the Ynkon.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09

E. H. Owen, second engineer of the Tutchi had the misfortune to lose his pocket book yesterday af- ternoon containing upwards of one hundred dollars in cash besides val uable papers of all description nj cluding his passport, ect., but the god of luck was with him for along about ten o'clock he found the book on sixth avenue just where il had fallen from the folds of his ov- ercoat. The old adage "tis better to be born lucky than rich"
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
YANKEES USING
 BIG GUNS TO-DAY

London, Nov. 9. - The war of flee announces that east Of the Mouse On the Allies right the A merican troops are advancing toward Montmedy and the Briery iron fields A forward movement is on the front north and south of Damvlilers and further north towards Sean there has been nothing but artillery and machine gun fighting.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
CROSSED LINES
 LAST NIGHT

Paris Friday. - The French wire less company made public a des- patch sent by General Winterfeld of the German armistice delegation ta the German high command announc- ing that their courier, captain Helldorff would cross the lines be- tween six and eight o'clock tonight and that the French have taken measure for his safety.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
THE SOCIALISTS
 DEMAND GROWN

Basel. Nov. 8. - The correspond ent of the Socialists military or gan of the German Socialist party sent an ultimatum yesterday after noon demanding the abddcation of the Emperor and the renunciation oi the throne by the Grown Prince be- fore noon today and if the demand was not acceded to the Socialists declare they will retire from the government.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
WARSH|PS BLOCK
 KEEL CANAL

Copenhagen Nov. g. - According to reports received here today the Workmen's and soldiers Council have blocked Kiel canal. This was done by throwing warships length wise across the canal.
 The reYolutionists are decalred to be in complete control of Hamburg KuXhaven and Lumbeck.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09

Paris, Nov. g, p. m.-The abdi- cation of Emperor William is of ficially announced from Berlin ac- cording to a dispatch to the Havas Dispatch from Basel.
 The announcement was made in the French Chamber of Deputies to- day that the King and Emperor of Germany! had abdicated.
 Amsterdam, Nov. 9.-A German
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
BRITISH ARMY
 GOING AHEAD

London, Nov. g. - Reports just received from General Haig bring the information that the British have captured Maubeuge and that the army is well beyond the Ayes nes- Maubeuge railroad. |.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
YANKEES FACE
 HUNS

Sedan Front, Nov. 9. - In the face of tremendous resistance the American army is keeping up it's ad- vance east of the Mouse today is the report coming in from the fir ing lines. l
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
BRITISH TAKE
 MORE CITIES

London, Nov. 9.-It is reported by the war office that the British nave captured Avesnes and are al So occupying a portion of Tournai. It is also reported that north and south of AYesnes the British have passed the AveSnes Marbeuge road.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
FRENCH CHAMBER IF DEPUTIES ANNOUNCE MEDICATION IF HUN EMPEROR

wireless dispatch says that the kaiser has declined to accede to the demands that he abdicate. To the ultimatum of the Socialist party he refuses to abdicate or the ground that he should not at the moment Of peace undertke such terrible re- sponsibility as the handing over. of Germany to the entente and oe- livering the country to anarchy.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
.ARE IMPROVING .CY.OFSEATTLE

Seattle, Nov. g. - The Pacific Coast S. S. City of Seattle has been temporarily laid up but is ex- pected to be on the run as soon as necessary work is done which is be- ing rushed as fast as possible.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
TROOPS
 ARE REBELLING

Amsterdam, Nov. "A dispatch from Sasvargent states that many cases of insubordination have oc- cured among the troops of the Ger man naval division Quartered at Lokeren. This town is situated twelve miles northeast of Ghent.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
NJ WORD FROM
 HIGH COUNCIL

Washington, Nov. g. - So far as the United States govern ment has been advised Up to a late hour today, no word has been re- ceived by Marshal Foch from the German High Command since the courier os the armistice started back to Germany through the battle line
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
GERMANS
 ID CAP|TULATE

Paris, Nov. g. - Conservative French opinion Is that Germany will capitulate between now and Mon day. Such momentous things are happening hourly in Germany that it is believed it is imperative that the government make peace at once. U
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
STILL HEAVY CASUALTIES

Washington, Saturday.-The cas- ualties for the day are nine hundred and thirty one, of which seven hun dred and eighty seven are dead and twenty two severely wounded.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
REVOLUTION IS
 SPREADING FAST

Copenhagen, Nov. 9.-The upris- ing In Northwestern Germany is said to have spreaG, with lightning rapidity over that sestiCn Of Ger many and Hanover, Oldenburg and other towns are joining in the movement with great enthusiasm.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
HUMBOLDT OFF THE RUN

Seattle, Nov. g. - The S. s. Humboldt has been withdrawn from the Alaskan run. It Is said that the Humboldt will be sent to san FranUisco to be overhauled this winter, No Fl
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
DRIVES GERMANS
 FR0n BELGIUM

London, Nov. 9.-The French have driven the Germans from the natural defenses west of the Fran co-Belgian border is the report from the war office this afternoon.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
Railway Strike
 In Germany

Copenhagen, Saturday. - A Der line dispatch says that three is general strike On the whole Ger man railway system in progress,
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09

The election returns are coming in very slowly. The Alaskan did not receive any returns today but will have them for Mondays issue.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
London, Nov. 9.-An intercepted German wireless dispatch from Der lin states that the Chancellor, Prince Maxmillian has resigned.
BAVARIA NOW
 4 REPUBLIC

Basel, Friday. - A telegram from Munich states that a republic has been proclaimed in Bavaria. This was done at the conclusion of the popular meeting by the president
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
J. ,. SENATE
 IS REPUBLICAN

Washington, Nov. g. With the result Of the election still in doubt in the state of Idaho, the re- publicans have a majority of two in the senate. "
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
NOTED WRITER
 PASSES AWAY

New York, Nov. g. - Robert Collier, the editor of Golfers Weekly died here last night. The cause of the death was heart di- sease.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
W|TTELSBACH
 GETS CANNED

Basel, Nov. g. - According to dispatches from Munich the Ba- yarian diet sitting in the palace have passed 8 decree deposiug the Count Wittelsbach dynasty.
The daily Alaskan., 1918-11-09
SUNDAY WORK
 DISCONTINUED

Washington, Nov. 9. - An Or der was issued by the navy depart ment today discontinuing all sun day work in the navy yards.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
"He Saw the Bear"

ser, STOPPING her head under the table
to laugh to herself. "Why, Mr.. Bow
ser, you have dug up something en-
tirely new"
"Thank you, dear-thank you. That
was my object--to get something en-
tirely new. I go on:
"Little George was to be a great
man, but his father couldn't see any
signs of it, nor did his mother expect
anything. He ate his pudding and
milk for supper just like other boys,
and he always knelt down by his bed
side and prayed before he worked his
way between the sheets. Nothing oc-
Cured to show that greatness was
sleeping in his character until he was
sixteen yearssold. Their bear killed
one of his fathers sheep, and he was
bemoaning the loss of the old woody
when the son spoke up and said:
""Father, will kill that bear for
you. He has done very wicked thing
and should be punished for It,"
"'"But, you are only boy" said
the father.
""I know 1t, papa, but feel a
greatness within. Let me take your
old shotgun and I will load it with
q handful of peach stones and bring
you back the scalp of that bear, or
I will perish in attempting to do so!
"'And the father consented, and lit
tie George took the old musket out
and became great in an hour. He saw
the bear and discharged load Of
peach stones at him, and he not only
ended the life Of Bruin, but killed
seven sheep at the same discharge.
He brought all the scalps to his ia.
Their, and the overjoyed parent took
! him into the house and said:
"'"I surely have great son in this,
my little George. Keep on, my son,
and you will be known of oil the
world."'
"Now, Mrs. Bowser," said Mr.. Bow,
ser, as he Strengthened up. "This is
only small part of the essay, but
you can judge by this what the whole
is.. Is it not an interesting paper?"
1T seems-seems to be-" she re-
Piled But would you call 1t his
tory?".
at is the straightest kind of his,
tory. But are you satisfied with it?"
"Y-yes. But, Of course"
"Of course whatl' demanded Mr..
Bowser. II might have known you
would find some fault about it. What
is wrong?"
"N-nothing," she replied. SIT is in
some respects the greatest essay on
| Washington ever heard"
Mr.. Bowser went to the telephone
and called up Mr.. Philbrick and told
him to come to the office the next
morning and get his essay. Mr.. Phil
brick came, but he did not take the
essay away with him. Inste.-d Of that.
he hurt Mr.. Bowsers feelings by CALI
| ing him an old jackass, or some such
| name.
Mrs. Bowser has not got that fifty
dollars vet, and she has no hopes thai
she ever will get 1t.
The Knoxville independent. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1894-current, 1918-01-19
Fool Economy.

Governor Bilbo said at food econ-
omy meeting h Jackson:
But let us have no fool economy,
no miser economy of the Smithson
kind.
"The Smithsons we're misery old
pair and one day Smithson said tImia-
ly to his wife:
"I've a hankerin' for an orange. 4
think I'll so down in the orange grove
and pluck few fruit
Eyes, but don't you pluck no sound
fruit, ST. shrilled Mrs. Smithsoa.
Only bad ones, mindp
"'But suppose there Amt no bad
ones, motherT
""Then your have to wait tin scne
goes bad, that's all. We can't afford
to eat good, sound oranges worth u,
quarter DOZEN"