The Natchitoches enterprise., 1919-10-23

Mr.. j. R. Weaver, Mr.. j. b. Tucker
was elected Chairman, and on motion
Of Mr.. Breazeale, Mr. J. R. Weaver
was elected Vice-chairman.
The following resolution was ther
offered and after appropriate remarks
was unanimously adopted:
| BY Mr., Breazeale:-
Whereas, since the last assembling
of this committee it has pleased the
All Wise God to take from us two OF
our fellow members,
Therefore Be 1t Resolved: That in
the death Of chairman and vice chair
man of this Committee. Hon. Geo. X.
klle and Hon. Jas. H. caldwell, this
committee has sustained the loss of
two of its most valued members and
wise councillors; the Democratic Party
two stanch and stirling champions; the
State and Parish two loyal and patri-
otic citizens, who during long years
and trying times gave faithful service
to the public interests.
Be 1t further resolved, That a copy
of this resolutiin be Incorporated in the
proceedings of this Committee and
published in the two local newspapers,
the Enterprise and The Times.
The following resolution was offered
and adopted:
By Mr.. Breazeale:
Be 1t Resolved. That in accordance
with the provisions of Act 35 of 1916
and amendments thereto, A Primary
Election is hereby provided to be held
Tuesday, January goth, 1920, for the
Of Democratic candidates
for Parish and Ward officers to De
voted for at the General Election in
April 1920 and for the Election Of Mem
bers Of the Parish Democratic Execu-
tive committee,
Resolved further. That all canGi-
dates for nomination shall file with the
Secretary Of this committee IN accord
ance with the Primary Election Laws,
by Six O'clock, Z. NJ October 3ist,
1919, their declaration and accompany
same with the Fees hereafter herein
assessed.
Be 1t further resolved, That the
Fees be and are hereby as
,ssed against each candidate for the
,arious Offices as follows:
oHeIin ........ .........................9 I0.bU
Clerk OF the Court ................S5O.O
Assessor ................... $40. 90
Representatives in Legis-
ature 5000
Members of Police Jury y.....$ 2.50
Coroner er.-...................... ..... ~
Maglstrates.......... ......S w
Resolved further, That declaration
candidates received through the
lails after the 31st of October, bear
lg the date of October 31st or prior
lall be received and accepted by the
ecretary.
Be 1t further resolved, That at said
rimary Elec tion there shall be elected
Democratic Executive committee of
Venty-five members. twofo earh or
le Ten Wards Of the Parish and Five
large. Provided that candidates for
lid Committee membership shall file
leir declarations in like manner and
me as candidates for other Offices,
1t against such candidates there shall
, no fees assessed.
Resolved further, That the Secre-
ry is hereby authorized and instructed
publish in each local newspaper, as
lrly as possible after October 31st,
e full list and names of all candidates
with the Primary Election
lws and the provisions of this resolu-
IN, and in accordance with law to |
IKE the proper Certificate to the Sec I
tary of State Of all opposed candi- !
tes, and where there are 10 opposi-
N to any candidate for office or men,
rship Of the Parish Executive Com:
ttee to declare, by public notice in
local newspapers, said candidate or /:
1didates as the Democratic Nominee,
certify their nomiI.ation to the J
,retary of State. ]
further, That should not
re than Five (5) candidates an ,
,nce the Secretary shall declare
m duly elected. -
resolved further, That the COM =
'sioners (S), and clerk (2), to hold +
1 election shall be appointed by the
yor and Council cil-commissioners of !
city of Natchitoches, who shall also
nish the tickets and necessary blanks
conducting said election, and bear
expense thereof; and shall promul-
e and declare the result IF said
tion.
he following resolution was offered
Mr.. Breazeale and after discussion
adopted:
hereas, within the past four years
form Of government in the city of
has been changed by |
'lative action and vote of the cleo
of said city, to that of Non-parti-
Form and
hereas. there is no constituted au-
lty for calling Non-partisan Pri-
7 for the Nomination of candidates
;ity Officers to be voted for at the
.ral Election in April 1920,
erefore BE 1t Resolved, That an