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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
DIRECT LEGISLATION.
Favors the Adoption Of the Initiative and
Referendum.

Favors the Adoption Of the Initiative and
Referendum.
Under the new economic conditions
which have obtained and which have
made capital, through organization, such
a potent factor in society and in legislar
ton, it has become necessary that the in.
dividual citizen should be given more Of.
fcient means for his protection. The OK
oiusively representative method is Nc
longer a safeguard as has been so prom
inently demonstrated in the recent
franchise scandals in one of ou1
sister states Instances of similar
character, though not so fragrant, gre not
wanting in our history. The only RENE
dy, it seems to me, against such abuses, il
to afford the people constitutional
method by which they can initiate needed
reforms, by direct action on the one hand,
and exercise the veto power on question:
able or corrupt legislation on the other
This involves the introduction of no new
principles in our form of government
There are no stronger reasons for Trusting
the people to pass upon men than upon
measures. We do not think SO in regard to
constitutional enactments, which is legis-
lation in its highest and most important
form. The people now have the power to
Initiate reforms and legislation in the
matter of locating county seats, and in
some, municipal undertakings, = This
power, with proper restrictions % to the
time and frequency of its exercise, should.
be extended to other important questions:
e Z Would Amend the, Constitution. .
The constitution could, and in my
Judgment should, be SO amended as to
enable a minority in the legislature by
appropriate action to refer enactments, At
least such, as extend corporate privileges
ofRuthorize the granting of franchises, to-
. vote Of the people before becoming OPP
eratlVe. "----- s<1e.. -
Governor Lind recommends that work
on the new. capitol be pushed rs expedi-
Gously as possible TO that end he would
have permission granted to the commits
sion to anticipate the tax levy by the use
Of some OF the trust funds of the state, to
which no profitable or suitable Investment
has been found. -: " issasss -.
In conclusion permit me to express tho
conviction. that cordial cooperation be-
tween the executive and the legislature is I
essential to- the besi interests OF the state,
and that it is lily. earnest desire X, e. tend
to yon in the peri ornaanc OF yo,if many
and arc; u.ius Gu: les, g. cry IS. STA nc. That
the eSvcltise Gts,,rti:lt,sst~s ri ri.tstlrr and s
in s.. s,srit III iss.i,s tou6 to.you
Ter SIT .sestlbn and aid.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
LIMBS MESSAGE.
New State Executive Makes.
His Recon- lamentations to
the Legislature.
Suggests Some Changes In the
Tax Laws and Economy
Expenditures
TREATMENT OF THE INSANE
Wisconsin Plan Of Caring for
the UnfortunateS Given
His Approval.
FavOrS a Central Board Of Con-
troll to Manage Our State
Institutions.

ST PAUL, Jan. 4.-The message of
Governor Lind to the state legislature
is as follows:
Gentlemen of the Senate and House of
Representatives:
Among the important dntics which you
have been commissioned by the people of
this state to discharge, and one that can
not be Delegated or deferred, is to provide
the necessary moneys for defraying the
expenses OF government. and for the sup
port of our schools and state institutions
Pursuant to law, the state auditor has
submitted his estimate Of revenue receipts
for the ensuing biennial period. based on
tax levy Of ~ mills, which 1 append
This rate, according to the estimate, will
produce g, 5G9ONl in the first year, and
leave Il surplus If S27H(Ou over and above
estimated disbursements: in the second
year g. 6,5,tOO, with Il surplus OF Sl1O,U0O.
The estimated surplus for the two years,
aggregating $3S9nu0, limits your appro-
pria,ions for new buildings and other
original expenditures to a sum within
those figures. While it is conceded that
this estimated surplus is not excessive in
view Of the urgent necessity for increased
facilities in some OF our institutions. l
gestcd will produce a much larger amount
than estimated under a stricter admins
tr;ition Of our tax laws governing the re-
turn and assessment Of personally.
A Reform That Is Necessary.
reform in that regard, even though
you should no. sec lit to change existing
law is inperatively nee esSary. Besides,
there is an extensive domain for Il legiti-
mate and material increase in the rove
nues Of the state in n manner which will
not impose any new burdens on oUr pco-
pie or on industry, as will be suggested
farther on. If you avail yourselves Of
these sources, feel confident that you
can safely reduce the levy by BIO OF IL
mill, and the state still realize in excess
OF The estimate. The taxpayers arc ell
titled to II reduction in view Of the growth
OF the state in population and wealth, and
earnestly recommend that it be made.
This recommendation is not made in a
spirit of Indifference to the demands of
that liberal progressive policy which is
characteristic OF our people in their views
concerning public expenditures, but be-
cause it is earnestly believed that the
adoption of the measures for additional
revenues. and of reform in the ,tdminis-
trution of our state institutions, herein
recommended, will result in increased
revenues on the one hand, and IL redllc-
ton of expenses on the other, and by that
means leave IL larger sum available for
new undertakings than would result un-
der tho practices now in vogue.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
STATE INSTITUTIONS
Recommen dations of Auditor Dunn for a
Z, 81 ar1a Hnnrd E;nlorSad ,r u 49,

Recomme en- dations of Auditor Dunn for q
It 9. SiAgle Board Endorsed. y. y ~
Another subject that will prominently
be called to your attention by the able re-
port of our state auditor, is the manage
ment of our state Institutions It pre-
seats the question whether we. shall con-
tinue. the.present plan Of q separate board
for each Institution, with Z board Of cor.
rections and. charities to supervise and
moderate their actions, or whether we
shall adopt the plan of one central board
J. Of contryl for t.le management Of all the
institutions. 3 Both plans are il, operation
In our s,st er states. Each has lis peel, Liar
advantages, as swell Us its disad yant;1gess
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
QUESTION OF TAXATION.
The Subject One of Greatest Importanc'
Some Desirable Changes.

The Subject One Of Greatext Importance.
Some Desirable Changes.
The subject Of taxation is one so vital to
the state, so important to the people, that
tt always merits the most earnest c0nsid-
Grafton Of both legislature and executive.
Taxation is appropriation by the state
of the property of the individual, and is
only justified when exercised for public
purposes, and in pursuance of express law.
The question in behalf of what objects
state taxation should be imposed presents
few difficulties. AS to our public schools,
the administration Of justice and of pub
lie affairs, our dependent and refOrnatOry
Institutions, public buildings and high
ways and many other public objects, we
feel instinctively tn; t they are matters of
public concern, and that reasonable ap-
propra, ions for those purposes are for the
public good. But your duty and mine is
only half performed when we have Sc
lected proper objects for the states care
It is equally important that the money
required for these purposes shall be levied
and taken from such sources that its col
lection, in itself will not be a detriment and
Menace to the Public Welfare.
A good end does not justify questionable
means. In our generous public spirited
haste 10 provide ior the many merisorious
objects of tho public care, we have been so
intent OH the end that we have overlooked
the means. The truth OF the matter is
that DIR state is today exactinss taxes on
the little stock, tools, implements-the
means of subsistence-of numbers of our
citizens who are struggling to support
themselves and their families, while
thousands who possess great wealth
escaI~' Besides the inherent Injustice of
this the. state can i'll afford to have those
alr.Hdy battling for an independent exist
enrc loaded with additional burdens,
which, viii, sooner or later, transfer many
OF them into the dependent classes. That
Mss condition Of affairs exists, the most
rl!:'s"r; tiga'ion If the subject will
SLIM. i; is no more just nor candid to
ch:.r;;t his to the depr,vity OF the wealth
sc.':>. 81: IRIS ,:t the community than it is
t. tiy t.,'N.ag"gy whenever the subject is
irnu9:n, &p. 1t Is. in NY Judgment, Il con-
t.t.u.l Resulting tru"l the new forms that
VIZ, lA"i h:s assumed under the remarka-
biz ,:.'::.s'sS ANA the economic. changes
witch have taken place in this century
II is NOT il subject for defamation or ill.,
3: >t>t:.". tot III. is:,uutt:, speedy solution,
-, .'t. ;.s> ';:.,e. :l':d - rapidly rs the forms
ri ..Ur /, = :iusit,!sS pi rlnit
s;:.n.. ia TH-m of Property.
III tn. rar!y days OF the Republic. when
the prit,riIles were formulated which still
control OFT methods Of taxation; visible
properly CONSTITUTED he property of the
community. Wealth meant houses, lands,
1mpieu!elrs ana cattle. Franchises
bonds, stocks and securities were pracli
.eA'ly unknown. Today they constitute,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
. TAXATION OF RAILROADS.

Rate on Such Property Is Considered
=, Too Low. - ,!a%xrr II
Another branch. of. taxation that de.
mands your earnest attention and we'll
considered action is that.of thesfranchises
md property Of corporations engaged in
transportation by railroad in this state
The total amount of taxes paid on the
gross earnings Of the railroads in this
state for the year ending Dec: 81 1891, was
81 ,ls7 ,:}50.24.@ The mileage is something
over 600 miles. "A valuation Of the rail
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06

essive stare without further burtieninf
persons or property directly engaged il
production. ~ - 3ss.5S ] ssrses1 4S@z. - :
may be able to So utilize it's different 70.
sources for raising revenue by taxation
that the rate may. be reduced and still an
increase. secured in the revenues. But, II
10 idle: In ayohng state like ours With .
constant and rapid growth in population
to speak about decreased expenditures
What we can reasonably hope Tor, and
what we should Insist upon attaining, Il
not necessarily q reduction in aggregate
expenditures but system Of manage;
ment and administrations: in all public #.
fairs that will give. the people the greatest
possible efficiency and the largest possf.
bic returns for the money expended. - .
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
AGRICULTURE.
Work of the State Experimental Earn:
a &s1 Warmly Co1nlneltlcl.s

4 a#1 Warmly Con,,ne..lel.
That portion of / he $lneS,siigc d.a'in::
with the state experimental i nm high 5
oommends network Of that is,s,itu, lon,
and he bespeaks for i::s liberal i:.,,t ,crss.
and also q continuance OF STATE Institute
work a :s$:2 = - sffS.3r.3 @ ~ : 4 4
{ Without making any specific recon-
mendation, it SCENT to me that. in vicsv.of
the record made by our cra;s1nerics at i no
recent Omaha Exposition, the, time ms
come when Minnesota creamery butter
should mean what tho name :, implies.
This, / think, can only be accomplished by
authorizing the state food and dairy dc
partment, in njunction With the faculty
of the College ofaA griculture, to adopt
rules regulating the sanitary conditions
that must be observed IN the ma na.a1,,e t
and the characte and quality of the prod
uct that must be produced in glyen
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
RAILROAD PASSES.
Would Make 1t Illegal for Officials to Ac.
cept Them.

cept Thorn.
Our state enjoys the peculiar distino-
ton of being the only one whose laws ex-
pressly authorize the issuance of railroad
passes. Under it's sanction, the practice
of issuing passes to public officials and al
the req test of those prominent in public
life has become so common and appar.
emily SO cherished by the benefciaries that
the repeated recommendations of my
predecessors for it's adjustment have not
been needed. repeat the recommends
ton that the practice be abolished root
and branch in the hope that the legis
lature will not hesitate to give expression
to tho pronounced public opinion on the
anhiact
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1899-01-06
: Reduction in Expenditures.

;. '';:s far, { have onl discussed matters.
relating to the better adjust lnent of the
buNienssqf ta1atipn tlasi the sources to-
which yuu can los>!sf or atldtioaA!
70 meet the growing wants 81 our. pro-.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-24

HoUsEwoRK on a farm by a woman
with child. Address Housework, Spy
Office.
TWO GIRLS would like positions in q
laundry. l Ale St. city.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-24
CA1P WHITE,
GHAAPLIN COTTAGE !. NARRAGBNSElI PIER

of the civil war, has recently been al
lowed an increase of three dollars a
month on his pension, the addition
eating back to the time of his 18th
year; he has also received $214 as back
payment on account of his age.
A large number attended the annual
exhibition of the Village Improvement
association at Oakham today, and re-
port very pleasant occasion. A COM
pany of Barres amateur players were
with the others and gave a very cred
liable vaudeville show at different
times through the day.
The former residence of the late John
F. Woods on Pleasant street will be
sold at auction next week Friday. The
house is beautifully and conveniently
located and will make a pleasant resi-
dence for any business man. The as
sessed value is $1,000. 1t is sold only
because the owner of the property is
a resident of another state and has no
ties that would make a home here.
There was a large attendance at the
golf tournament for gentlemen at the
golf links Tuesday and much interest
and enthusiasm was manifested both
by the players and the visitors. There
were ten entries, and three cash prizes
were offered. w. r. Spooner received
the first purse, Dennis Downs of the
Boston Transcript the second, and Har-
~ A. Irish third.
Hotel Barre continues to overflow
with guests and many are denied ac-
eommodations, and either return to
their homes or go elsewhere. Landlord
Prouty is proving very popular, and is
the right man for the place. He has
engaged all available rooms outside
the hotel, but still the cry is for more.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-08-24
THE BARRE FAIR.
Extensive Preparations Under Way for
the COMING Event.

the Coming Event.
Barre, Aug 23,--The executive COM
mfttee of the Agricultural society held
a meeting, a few days ago, and APP
pointed number of committees who
will at once commence active work in
the necessary preparations for the fair
which will be held on the last Thurs
day and Friday in September. The pre-
MUM list already issued shows that
liberal awards are offered in all de-
paftments. The first day OF the fair
will be devoted to agriculture and ag-
rieultural matters,N while the second
day will be given to the admirers of
the trotting horse. There are four
races scheduled, 40, 80, .22 and free
for-all, the purses aggregating 5000
Mr. and Mrs. j. G. Bartholomew ac-
coffpanied by their niece Miss How
land Of Cambridge will start Thursday
for a trip TO Nova Scotia, passing the
time In visiting some of the more noted
summer resorts there, and II time per-
mits, will extend their journey into
New Brunswick.
The veteran auctioneer, +. II. Bah
bitt, now in his SD year. conducted q
large auction sale of household goods
in the town hall Wednesday, the prop
erty of Mrs A. j. Wadsworth, who
went to California two years ago to
visit her son and who has since con-
cluded to make 1t her permanent resi-
dence. Mr.. Babbltt, who Is veteran
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GO WEST By THE FITCHBURq
RAILROAD.

June 10. 1883.
CThrough the Great Hoosac Tunnei)
The scenic route OF New England The
shortest route, offering best service and
quickest time
To Chicago In q hours.
To Denver In ~ days.
To California in days
Through sleeping cars TO Bufralo, Cleve.
land Font Wayne. Detroit, Chicago and
only line running through Pullman
sleepers to Chicago via Binghamton and
Ufnexceiied service to Montreal and Que
bee. Parlor and sleeping cars on through
trains. Day coach to Montreal without
Trains leave worcester week days:
FOR TROY. BUFFALO, CHICAGO and
the west at $40 g; m, n.4s 2. m; s.4d
stations, week days. at $40 a. m. ia
a. M: 3.45, y. M 6.23 y. m, S.45 p. m.
Sundays at S.45 y. M.
$40 a. m. connects week days az Gardner
with accommodation trains for all sta
3. 70 a. M ii. 4s o. M. s45 p. m. tS.45 y M,
connects week days for Bellows Falls,
Rutland and White River Junction.
$40 a. M. lao a. m. HA45 p; m, week
Point, Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec.
For time tables, rates. parlor and Sleep
ing car space apply to
s,45 p m. tlain does not connect for
White River Junction
]. r. HEALY, City Ticket Agent. 80.
'' 80 c. nj. BURT. Gen. Pas. Agt.
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WANTED = Intelligent ladies to accept
permanent position, own town; sarlaTy
ticulaTs. The Bell Company. DEM. &
Philadelphia Pa
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WOMEN WAGE FARMERS

There are said to be 1000, COO women
wage earners in this country: 100000 are
teachers, Besides 5000 music teachers
There are 10000 artists 2725 authors, 1145
clergymen. SSS newspaper women, 2T9 de-
tectives, pos lawyers and 40 chemists
Two Cincinnati women make $4,000 a
year out OF restaurant, and the Woman
manager Of a California insurance COM
pany receives a salary of $10000.-New
York Press
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NORTH GRAFTON.

North Grafton, Aug. 23.-The Grafton
grange had a picnic today on Black
berry hill. Dancing and outdoor sports
were INDUCED in, and many grangers
and friends attended.
Miss Grace Melidy is visiting friends
in Worcester
Miss Mary McQuaid is seriously i'll
with malaria.
Mrs. Andrew Flynn is dangerously
Ill at her home on Perry street with
bronchitis.
John Melidy of Westboro is spending
few days with his family.
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:;.April l, Il;
E ~ on the IN
NY and Oct1
Is paid BY N
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WANTED-An experienced girl for gem
eral housework. 20 Main St
A LADY TO DO HOUSEWORK and
washing. / East Kendall st.
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FINANCIAL.

MONEY TO LOAN ON FURNITURE.
pianos, life insurance policies; interest
1la per cent for one month. Worcester
Collateral Loan Association, State Mu-
ham, treasurer.
LOANS ON JEWELRY, watches dia-
rates in this city: state corpora ton
Worcester Collateral Loan Association
State Mutual bHtlding room 63s
MONEY LOANED salaried people and re-
tail merchants, upon their own names ;
special inducements. Tolman, 432 State
Mutual building.
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chlropodlst and Manicure.

ALL ILLS OF THE FEET scientifically
and carefully treated without pain;
warts removed; also manicure. Miss A.
" Carberry. room rs. Burnside building,
Main st. Evenings until z. so.
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ClsIrvoyan,s and Massage.

Julia A. Spauldlng.
magnetic, business and test clairvoyant,
has removed to s. Pearl St, where she
Will be happy to greet old and new
patrons; examinations and massage 81
each. Room Z. one fight.
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Personal.

WILL THE LADY WHO so KINDLY
offered to assist gentleman who was III
and who was sitting on curbstone, in
Worcester. last Tuesday, Aug. 10, please
send her address TO J. Clement, general
delivery, Cleveland, o.
WILL, ANY ONE having information re-
garding the whereabouts OF Elizabeth
Campbell, sometimes known as Maggie
Sullivan, communicate with Conhden-
tial caro- Of The Worcester Spy.
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NARRAGANSETT BAY.

The Oakland Reach Hotel, 200 guests,
and the Buttonwoods Beach Hotel, 100
guests; both first-class and Gesirably To-
q minutes by rail from Providence. Open
June II. under the management of L. A
Tillinghast Catering Co.. Providence. r. I.
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p BANK
the first d,
ID October
P p. NJ Sal
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For sse or Repair Clothing.

81 90 SUIT cleaned and pnessed; $500 silk
velvet collar on coat. Upham & Paduia
tailors, ST. Main st.,opp. ELM one flight
Open evenings.
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The first da
Rnd Decen
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WANTED = young man FOR Shipping
room. worcester Corset Co. 30 Wyinan
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PRESIDENT.
Treasurer
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Situations Wanted : Male.

WANTED-B farm hands.
hotel help married man on farm, with
tenement, green men. Mrs. Jones, 40
Main st., room IL; telephone e61-4.
SITUATIONS WANTED - BY Vermont
sman as foreman on large farm; ref
erences. Mrs. Jones, 40 Main St., room
IL; telephone 96l-4
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Help Wanted = Femaes.

WANTED-Telephon girl, private cooks.
capable general girls, 50 to a: cook and
secona glFi, table and kitchen girls, all
Mrs. Jones, 40 Main ST. room II.
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WANTED FOR RENT-Sman place few
miles out near railroad or electrics. Adj
dress B., 1913, Spy.
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CENTS saw.
TX. ~
Etreet
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P. Presider
treasurer,
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For SaIe-BlcycIes.

SEBBENS HAS SOME OF THE FINEST
ladies bicycles to be found in this city
both new and secondhand at very low
prices; easy terms; repairs done quickly
Front st.
FOR SALE-50 secondhand ladies' and
gentlemens bicycles; some but little
used; soma were taken in exchange for
Northampton and Monarch wheels. Guy
Furniture Co.
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H addressing, Etc.

HAIRDRESsING-W king a special
ty; facial massage, superfluous hair re-
moved by electricity. Miss c. Kennard.
3S7 Main.
FACIAL. AND BUST MASSAGE = Hair
dressing, manicure, electric trea tment
Room IS, Knowles building. Miss Helen
johnson.