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their use and benefit as the General As sembly may In future determine, and the collection of any other tax or the making of any appropriation for pensions in excess of the amount of the one-mill tax levied and collected and to be known as "Con federate Veteran Pension Fund" is hereby prohibited and said fund is to be used for no other purpose than that heein stipu lated; and upon the adoption of this Amendment same shall at once become self operative and the funds derived there from be immediately used for said pur pose. and provided further that the tax collectors and assessors shall receive no commissions for assessing and collecting said one-mill tax herein provided. Provided that nothing in this Article shall be construed so as to prohibit the General Assembly from providing artificial limbs to disabled Confederate soldiers or sailors. Section 2. Be it further resolved, etc.. That this proposed amendment be sub mitted to the qualified electors of the State of Louisiana. for adoption or rejec tion at the Congressional election to be held on the first Tuesday next following the first Monday in November. 1916. That the official ballots to be used at said eleotion shall have printed thereon the words: "For the proposed amendment to Article 303 of the Consttution of the State of Louisiana relative to the pensions for Confederate Veterans" and the words: Aa t the proposed amendment to Article 30 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana relative to pensions for Confederate Veterans." and each elector shall indicate, as provided in the general election laws of the State. whether or not he votes for or against the amend ment. HEW!Tw BOUANCHAUD, Speaker of the House of Representatives. FERNAND MOUTON, Lieut. Gov. and President of the Senate. Approved: 5July , 19~L . Governor of the State of Louisiana. A true c pJ: JA crEt J. BAILEY. ecretary of State. ACT NO. 11O. Senate Bill No. 96- By Leon R. Smith. JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitu tion of the State of Louisiana, provid ing for the funding of certain debts of the City of Shreveport, and judgments against the said dity, the issuance of serial bonds by said city, providing the purpose for and the manner in which same may be Issued. and the duties of the City Council of the City of Shreveport. with reference thereto; and the levying by the City Council of Shreveport of certain taxes to retire the bonds as issued herein, by said city. And providlang for the submis sion of said amendment to the electors of the State for their approval or rejection. Be It ena~ted by the General Assembly of the State of Louia.ana, two-third of all the members elected to each braach thereof concurring, that subject to the ratiaestion and approval of the electors of this State, the Constitution of the State be amended by incorporating therein, the following prvisions, to-wit: Seton 1. The City of Shreveport by a fear-fifths vote of al the members of the City Council thereof, shall have power ad isto hereby authorised to Issue 6056M oe bead or so much thereof as may be neesmarr, to be styled City of Shreveport Sserisl Geld Bonds, and to bear such rate o. iJtesst as the City Coinel may ix ftmn time to time. as each tanstalment of -*Se a14 heads f fere d for sale, as here after ~ertied; said rate of intet at t o tim. * s nueed pe est per annum p-apel seri-anualy. Emotiss 3 The paoeeds of Ad bonds ba e ppd to the .asat sad rtire anet as . - rtifates of thSabteneos eau byh the aity of Shr*eepirt prior to - 1e . 11, 'ande to the uwhat of as >taý.4. rande.sed a wmt sadd elty prer & Al beads beead enar fte Seas be 1s seed fe "6 term -a esseatos. and paabs iat ameh - puses, wh a pee led ot at *ee aa3ss Iftem tak esab hrs lth s 11 W of amd ey ot chiana as B dbed i be ml " is - amWei e -amagn set seem thes Ztp thAir w apeathe dea1 t as satarucd ~ totuat to b sa; wahen as hSa: bynser frse aa s ia ne- esst B asa tp ·assIal ao eit b thoe Af*MMs 0s afants r~eeeis ey ao ees am dwwa* ~* - 'ft lative powers by adding the words "river improvement districts, harbor improvement districts and navigation districts" to the proviso, excepting municipal corporations having a popu lation of not less than twenty-five hundred inhabitants, or to the organi zation of levee districts and parishes, irom the provisions of said Article 48 of the Constitution providing for "Creating corporations, or amending, renewing, extending or explaining the charters thereof." Section 1. Be it reolved by the General Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two thirds of all the members elected to each house concurring, That the following amendment to Article 48 of the Constitu tion of the State of Louisiana be submitted 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 the month of November, 1916. as follows: Article 48. The General Assembly shall not pass any local or special law on the following specified subjects: For the opening and conducting of elec tions, or fixing or changing the place of foting. Changing the names of persons. Changing the venue in civil or criminal cases. Authorizing the laying out, opening, cldsing, altering or maintaining roads, highways, strees or alleys, or relating to ferries and bridges, or incorporating bridge or ferry companies, except for the erection of bridges crossing streams which form boundaries between this and any other State. Authorizing the adoption of legitimation of childryu or the emancipation of minors. Granting divorces. Changing the law of descent or suc cession. Affecting the estates of minors or persons under disabilities. Remitting fines, penalties, and forfeit ures, or refunding moneys legally paid into the treasury. Authorising the construction of street passenger rallroads in any Incorporated town or city. Regulating labor, trade, manufacturing or agriculture. Creating corporations, or amending, re newing, extending, or explaining the char ters thereof; provided, this shall not apply to municipal corporations having a popu lation of not less than twenty-five hun dred inhabitants, or to the organization of levee districts and parishes, river im provement districts, harbor improvement districts and navigation districts. Granting to any corporation, associa tion, or individual any special or exclusive right, privilege or immunity. Extending the time for assessment of or collection of taxes, or for the relief of any assessor or collector of taxes from the performance of his official du!t, or of his sureties for liability; no any such law or ordinance be pua by any political corporation of the State. Regulating the practice of jurisdiction of any court, or changing the rules of evidence in any judicial proeeding or inquiry before courts, or providing or changing methods for the collection of debts or the enforcement of judgments. or preserlibing the effects of judlelal sales Exempting property ftrm taxation. Plxlag the rate of interest. Cemeaning any criminal or civil actions. Giving effect to informal or Invalid wills or deeds. or to any illegal disposltion of prerty. Regulating the management of public seeool the building or repairin of sehboboeees, and the raising of money or such pugpo Lega-ling the amastlerised or invalid ets of any sear, servant, or agent of the tate, or of sar pais or manielpallty thereato, Seetes 2. Be it further esltrved, ete., That the oelal ballot to be mad at said iselet m shal have eates therea the word.: "For the proposed amendment to ArtIde 48 of the Cseattutles of the Btate of LIslna, relative to the t·elsiom of river and geevemen .ttt ste ather improvement d4itres, aadawLgislan l triets.In the wetn·o. mrspdmn e ssumntha oaepaitons haDing a popdlatas of not l*s than twsat-aSvq bsinateG Iababinats wyses dhles amS prbssi the iro uslerf t =0 atiae P ci the so..tn Ush uw tie wnG t erspeta Ue* or amedmag: s we etsameg or ssn t hen th ,artem beeWo;" an, the word1 -A*ig ss Ih g aneaG ito bA uiia et e loa/tsi.e of athe ets of tsiAseAa, atieo to th ishelsate of rer iib Ma et ina .e ria1e jr dbs rW sh At 5~· :a~;~l" ~ he_"~ ~ ~ NaT~;,Crs,.5d I k Z r - _ indebtedness, and is authorized to secure same by mortgage on any or all of its real estate, and the faith and credit of the State of Louisiana is hereby pledged to guarantee the payment of said 'obligations and the interest thereon, but the Board of Control or its successor shall be required to pay same out of its own revenues and earnings and only when the same are exhausted shall the State make good the residue. The General Assembly shall pass the necessary enabling act to carry this amendment into effect and Act No. 137 of the Acts of 1916 on this subject matter is hereby approved for this purpose." Section 2.' Be it further resolved, etc.. That the Secretary of State be and he is authorized to have printed on the official ballot to be voted in November, 1916, the words, "For the amendment to the Con stitution funding the debt of the Penl tentiary Board," and the words "Against the amendment to the Constitution fund ing the debt of the Penitentiary Board," and each elector shall indicate whether he votes for or against said amendment in accordance with the general election laws of the State. FERNAND MOUTON, Lieut. Gov. and President of the Senate. HEWITT BOUANCHAUD, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Approved: July 5, 1916. R. G. PLEASANT, Governor of the State of oLuisiana. A true copy: JAMES J. BAILEY, Secretary of State. ACT NO. 156. House Bill No. 188-By Mr. Powell. JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to Article One Hundred and Twenty-nine (129) of the Constitution, relative to fees. Section 1. Be it 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 Article One Hundred and Twenty-nine (129) 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 follow ing the first Monday in November, 1916, said proposed amendment to be as follows: "Article 129. The General Assembly shall provide a general fee and cost bill to regulate the fees and costs to be charged for the services of sheriffs, clerks and recorders, justices of the peace, con stables, and coroners, in all civil matters; from which compensation for the services of said officials may be provided accord ing to law. Salaries may be fixed for said officials, and if the fees and costs collected by them exceed such salaries, such excess may be disposed of according to law. The General Assembly may provide in all civil cases for the service of process and pleadings by litigants themselves. Acts No. 142 and No. 143 of the General Assembly of 1916 on this subject matter, shall go into effect as statutes of the State on July 1, 1917. Section 2. Be it further resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Louis iana, two-thirds of all the members elected to each House concurring, That the official ballot to be used at said election shall Ahve printed thereon the following words: "FOR the proposed amendment to Ar ticle 129 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana. relative to authorizing sala ries for sheriffs, clerks and other officials," And the words: "AGAINST the proposed amendment to Article 129 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana, relative to authorising sala ries for sheriffs. clerks and ether officals." 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 Representatives. FERNAND MOUTON. Lieut. Gov. and President of the Senate. Approved: July 5, '191. R. G. PLEASANT. Governor of the State of Louisiana. A true copy: JAMES J. BAILEY, Secretary of State. ACT IO. 125. House BDI No. 252 Joint Reohution-By W. Powell. AN ACT Proposing s amenedmmnt to Articles 225 sad 2!e.o the coustitutton relative to wes sea nd tusxaUio Seemoa L Be it reosved by the General Asemnbl of the State of Louisiana, tw thirds of st the membes elected to esah 3 oo mcnnin. That an amendunet to Artlels 2 sad 2 ao the (asgtwsotia of the Stae of Louth na be submitted to the mIquedM elmomo at the State for thoir pprw i Jor rejectios at the Congreesal Oisstlm to be eld en the Bret Tuesday msWt fS ewi theAs.1 andtin In Berma bmn at $5 sed Arnom4I sesnemest to be as fel"s ""AUi Si -' Ttiotn sIsl be equ* n u0krw throAsMsut he the ba"e *hme of * szatb its levying the tax. apd . 16 b0 lihe taxed In a Aunwe s8cts by lw; pewmtih stht lbs weis tiet of p t1 !6! the asesemeat of hexU.M blsled -" the Ginetsl A m '' a Oa -t tbn , m a be Winti Sr: tIn~ Opm us . Bn h *am the wdbsts V i aed an ,25w0h; -t.l Ci , ·,ths se mt' ate ': *s ~js- - -_ 1 by law whether he votes for or against the proposed amendment. HEWITT BOUANCHAUD, Speaker of the House of Representatives. FERNAND MOUTON, Lieut. Gov. and President of the Senate. Approved: July 6, 1916. R. G. PLEASANT, Governor of the State of Louisiana. A true copy: JAMES J. BAILEY, Secretary of State. ACT NO. 203. House Bill No. 458-By Mr. Leopold,Chair man Committee on Public Works, Lands and Levees. Substitute for House Bill No. 225. JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitu tion of the State of Louisiana. Whereas the City of New Orleans is at present exposed to storm damage and floods, and it is highly advisable and necessary for said city to have more adequate protection therefrom than can at present be secured under existing laws. Therefore. In order to promote the public fatety, health, comfort and convenience: Section 1. Be it resolved by the General Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two thirds of all the members elected to each House concurring. That the following amendment to the Constitution of the State be submitted to the qualified electors of the State for their adoption or rejection at the Congressional eleetion to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November, 1916., as follows: (a) The Board of Levee Commissioners of the Orleans Levee District is hereby empowrered to construct and maintain leveed and embankments along, over and in the bed of Lake Pontchartrain at such distance from the present shore line as the said Board may determine, not to exceed twenty-five hundred (2500) feet from the present shore line, and along and on the shores adjacent thereto, and along the canals connecting therewith, and in such other places in the Parish of Orleans and the adjacent parishes as the Board may determine, said levees and embankments to be of such height, width, slope, design and character of material as said Board may determine, and to protect said levees and embankments with such pilings, revetments, or walls, as it may deem proper. (b) To enable said Board to perform said work and for the purpose thereof, the Board is hereby given a right of way over and use of all public lands including such portions of the water bottom of said lake as it may deem necessary. It is also given the right to acquire by donation, purchase, expropriation or appropriation, all private lands or other property in such territory in the Parish of Orleans and adjoining parishes as the said board now has au thority and jurisdiction over under this amendment, and under existing laws, and which the said board may deem necessary or expedient for any of the purposes of said board, and to pay therefor in the same manqer as the said board now pays for property taken by it on the Mississippi river front in the parish of Orleans. Section 2. Be it further resolved, etc.. That the official ballot to be used at such election shall have printed thereon the words: "For the proposed amendment to the Constitution authorizing the board of levee commissioners of the Orleans Levee District to make certain constructions along Lake Pontchartrain and elsewhere" and the words "Against the proposed amendment to the Constitution, authorizs ing the board of levee commissioners of the Orleans Levee District to make cer tain construtions a g Lake Pontchar train and elsewhere." And each elector shall Indicate his vote on the proposed amendment as provided in the general election laws of the State. HEWITT BOUANCHAUD, Speaker of the House of Representatives. Lieut. Gov. and Presden of the Senate. Approved: JuIZ . PESN Goveroe tofr the State of Louisana. Secretary of State. House Bill No. 48--By Mr. Shell. AN ACT Submitting to the people of the State of Louisiana an amendment to Article !7t of the Constitution of the State of Liouldans. Section 1. Be It resolved by the General Asembly of the State of Louisidns, two thirds of ll the members elected to each house concurring, That the follownlg amendment to Article 27S of the Consti tation of the State of Leuislana be sad the same is hereby submitted to the quallt d electors of the State at the con gresmional election to be held em the rsat '~esday after the lrst Meb"ay in the month of November, of the year 19lt, to-wit: "Artcle, me. Ever ralbba. or other .a porateion. .anased or debla bmees lb this Sab osaer the hws or sterit thereef, *bal have and malenr& a;gimal rids in this mqte de the tmas Uetl of iats beans whe tramorea of no* 0ba0 be awde and w ser a salm be kept for pabtlBe ispestin beebe I wh.ik a*ml be rrsped t aar a t at emtsl stsk ab seethad do eo te aws of itseb the f orof*54t191 ACT NO. 210. House Bill No. 324-By Mr. W. Carruth Jones, of East Baton Rouge Parish. JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Consti tution of the State of Louisiana au thorising Municipal Corporations, Par ishes and Wards to levy certain taxes on property for the acquisition and support of Municipal, Parish and Ward fairs, and providing for the calling of special elections to authorize the levy of said tax, and to authorize the City of Shreveport or parish of Caddo to levy said tax for the use of the State Fair of Louisiana at Shreveport. Lou isiana; and providing for the submis sion of said amendment to the electors of the State for their approval or rejection. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two-thirds of all the members to each branch thereof concurring, That subject to the ratification and approval of the electors of this State. the Constitution of the State be amender by incorporating therein the following provisions, to-wit: Section 1. That every Municipal Cor poration, Parish or Ward when authorizer" to do so by a. majority in number and amount of the property tax payers of sal. Municipal Corporation, Parish or Ward. qualified as electors under the Constitu tion and Laws of this State voting at an election held for that purpose, notice of which election having been published for thirty days in the official journal of the said Municipal Corporation or Parish, or if there is no official journal, in a journal published therein, may assess and levy a tax upon the taxable property assessed in said Municipal Corporation, Parish or Ward, the proceeds of which is to be used for the purchase and improvement of grounds and for premium awards for the Municipal, Parish or Ward fairs. Provided that this tax shall not exceed one mih upon the assessed valuation of the prop erty within said Municipal Corporation Parish or Ward, and provided ,further that said tax shall not run for a period exceeding ten years. Section 2. That the City of Shreveport or Parish of Caddo, when authorized In the manner set forth in the preceding section, may levy and assess the tax pro vided for in said section and use the proceeds therefrom for the benefit of the State Fair of Louisiana, located in said City of Shreveport. Section 3. That resident women tax payers may vote in the election herein provided for in person or by proxy. Section 4. That the Police Juries of the several parishes and the councils of the several municipalities, upon petition of one-fourth of the property owners and tax payers of any parish, ward or munici pality shall call the election herein pro vided for. Section 5. That the amendment pro vided by this act shall be submitted to the electors of the State for their approval or rejection at the Congressional election to be held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in the month of November, 1916. and there shall be printed on the official ballot to be used in said electiog the words "For the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Louisiana authorizing 'Municipal Corporations, Par ishes and Wards to vote certain taxes on property for the acquisition and support of Municipal Corporation, Parish and Ward Fairs, and the Parish of Caddo and City of Shreveport for the State Fair of Louisiana. at Shreveport, Louisiana," and the words- "Against the proposed amendment to the Constitution of the State of Louisiana authorizing Municipal Cororations, Par ishes and Wards to vote certain taxes on property for the acquisition an. support of Mupicipal Corporation, Parish. and Ward Falrs, and the Parish of Caddo and City of Shreveport for the State Fair of LouIsians, at shreveport, Lmsistans," and each elector shall ndicate on the ballot east by him whether he votes for or against the proposed amendment. HWWI1TT BOUANCHAUD, Spealer of the Hos of Representatives. PURNAND MOUTON, Ieut.- Gov. and Prersdent of the Senate. Approved: July 6, 191. R. G. PLEASANT, Governor of the State of Louisiana. A true copy: JAMBS J. BAILEY. Secretary of State. ACT NO. WR. Senate ill No. 513--BI Mr. Davey. JOINT RUSOLUTION Propeml an ameadment 'to Artilde 133 It th Comintatite oI the taste of Iulaenal rtlaive to the Civil Di tract Cort for the Pari.a of Orlen. Seotile L Be it renove by the Genisa Aisembly at the Stat of Ulma. two tild oft a pemb er feotela to easL Manes ooaerlnr, That the faewlas ameadment be msuitd.e to h deotoers t thibs Mat, for their *ppws'I or r - ties, at the deeie to be hell en the heat Tfsuei a after the rt Mon i. Artles 1!h ThM Cain aDtrieot ddrt -11 h. ~ e sl -e" er~iis ~a Q e~'v~t ~ i~ Judges of said Court shall each reosgv an additional annual salary of One Thbu sand Dollars, payable monthly, on their own warrant which shall be payable out of this Fund and provided further that the said Judges shall be authorised to contribute out of said surplus fund, to the embellishment and maintenance of the Court House. Section 2. Be it further resolved, etc.. That the foregoing amendment to the Constitution of the State of Louisiana be submitted to the electors of the State at the next election for Represent.tives in Congress to be held on the first Tuesday after the ftirst Monday in November, 1916. and on the official ballots to be used at said election shall be placed the words: "For the proposed amendment to Article 133 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana," and the words: "Against the proposed amendment to Article 133 of the Constitution of the State of Louisiana," and each elector jall indicate, as pro vided in the generl election laws of the State, whether he votes for or against the proposed amendment. FERNAND MOUTON, Lieut. Gov. and President of the Senate. HEWITT BOUANCHAUD. Speaker of the House of Representatives. Approved: July 6, 1916. SR. G. PLEASANT, Governor of the State of Louisiana. A true copy: JAMES J. BAILEY. Secretary of State. ACT NO. 253. Senate Bill No. 184-By Mr. Robbert. JOINT RESOLUTION i'roposing an amendment to the Consti tution of the State of Louisiana ex empting from taxation ships and ocean-going tugs, tow-boats and barges engaged in aver-seas trade and commerce and domiciled- in a LJouisiana port. Section 1. Be it resolved by the General A;ssembly of the State of Louisiana, two thirds of the members elected to each dtouse concurring, That at the general election to be held in this State on the first Tuesday following the first Menday in November, 1916, there shall be sub mitted to the qualified electors of the State for their approval or rejection, the rollowing amendment to the Constitution: 1. Ships and ocean-going tugs, tow boats and barges engaged in over-sees trade and commerce, and domiciled in a Louisiana port, shall be exempt from all state, parish, and municipal taxation, pro vided, however, that this exemption shall not apply to harbor, wharf, shed and other port dues. 2. No ship, tug, tow-boat or barge operated in the coasting trade of the continental United States shall be within the exemption herein granted. Section 2. Be it further resolved, etc., That the official ballot to be used at such election shall have printed thereon the words: "For the proposed amendment to the Constitution, exempting from taxation ships and ocean-going tugs, tow-boats and barges engaged in over-seas trade and commerce, and domiciled in a Louisiana port" And the words: "Against the pro posed amendment to the Constitution. ex empting from taxation ships and ocean going tugs, tow-boats and barges engaed in over-seas trade and commerce, and domiciled in a Louisiana port." and each elector shall indicate his vote on the pro posed amendment as provided in the general election laws of the State. FERNAND MOUTON. Lieut. Uov. and President of the Senate HEWITT BOUANCHAUD. Speaker of the House of Represe ts Approved: July 6, 191 R. G. PLEASANT. Governor ofthe State of leafsima. A true copy: JAMES J. BAILEY. Secretary of State. ACT NO. 8. Senate BIll 'No. t21--y Mr. Outhie. JOINT R5BOLITION Proposing an a .a$end 6gth the COasit tution of 121 b am da and re enacting Artmele 1? Iýee6. Section 1. Be It r easbl th General Assembly of the Sta at Louaisina, two-. thirds of all the mempbe elected to each House concurring. j the followig amendment to the be sub mitted to the q iuletors at the State for their or rejestie at the Congresssoieo to be held on the aret Tuesday at.ire Sspt Menday in the month of Noverisw thi as toS. ws: Article 287 of the aweiktiton at the State of Louloalsu et 1921 I heo bT amended and re-miae to rend as te lowa to-wit: Artide 2S1. Uot pterwis* pereyad by law, the mesmhes of the cesarmaues shall meh reltve a salary o thre them. sme dotsrs per enasm. pafla bSat an his owa watL sad their atual traveling rMa weal these o their Msecretary; wth espig and the salry tof the sweref -- beu pal. b en the wa.rant of. tl.0 braes of the emmiales on a swore rStement of their correctass. Nothils i ~ ia mall prevent ralled, expr+e; telpsý tioeseroe sad meem host W water croft, or other om serir feel t oaest, or at -4age weatas the State or sr city. perish. lor Erm .vw av es or may ohoy atsle ra the lswaee or mepealtiea or estittle or adiam t pserms, or the it slaieea or emeorsio tilebts: Sto prevent railreaSa Meebeats or _ csewraft from stvta r tea tags ON -to amiatstra o selisles. or 2s oiiar of bhesma or to rasead emaes. he ,lu Simdais dea s hesiesa sEad te st.is s tures f i -'a-_-a raM 4 ° - ip Ar e IaAlatta to ad sensdort ;&Slt e MaP i5.. i;-