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The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
MANY A LOVER

Has turned with disgust from an other
wise lovable girl with an offensive breath,
Karl's Clover Root Tea purlfies the breath
by It's action on the bowels, etc, as moth
ing else will. Sold for years on absolute
guarantee, Price rs cts. and 50 cts.
Sold by Williams & Williams,
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

A woman very seldom realizes
how much see owess to the man
who wauld not propose to her.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

Most men would do a lot more
kicking if it wasn't so hard for
them to get around behind them
selves.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
Sold by Williams a Williams.

The Hunter Transfer and Storage
Co., have the only safe and conven-
lent rooms in the city, for storage
of your furniture or piano. We
are prepared to store goods of any
kind.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
WHAT IS SHILOH I?

and Consumption; used through the world
for half a century, has cured innumerable
cases OF incipient consumption and re-
lieved many In advanced stages, II you
are not satisfied with the results we will
refund your money. Price 25 cts, 50 cts.
and 81 90. IL IL 3
Sold BY Williams q Williams.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

Those who appreciate good dental
work will do well to call on DR.. Sims.
who has been located in Texarkana
about four years guaranteeing all
work, yet there has not been four
filings returned broken down or
fallen out. Office over Palace
Drug Store.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

When woman begins by saying
isn't it shame how people will
talk?" she isn't going to tell some
thing on herself.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16
For over r1rtx Yeara

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with per
feet success. 1t soothes the child
softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind colo and is the best
remedy for diarrhea. 1t is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold by druggists
in every part of the world. Twenty
five cents a bottle. It's value is in
calculable. Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. S-5-93-lY
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-03-16

Schusters, the "old reliable" has
big stock of ladies and gents
plain gold and set rings. Prices
very low. 1873.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-06
TAXATION OF MORTGAGES.
Two Bills Introduced That Have "a
Bearing on This Subject.

A bill introduced by Mr.. Fosnes
gives the county boards of equalization
powers to tax mortgages against per
sons In whose names they are recorded
and no assignments of mortgages are
TO be considered by board of euualiza-
ton, except the same are of record.
The bill in effect, Mr.. Fosnes saws
Will give the boards of equalization
the power to dig up personal property
that has heretofore escaped taxation
1t was referred to the committee on
taxes and tax laws
A bill to amend chapter 2 of the
General Laws of 1878, relating to the
assessment and collection of taxes TT
+. ., was introduced by Mr.. Plowman.
The measure provides for a repeal of
section 20, and in lieu provides that
registers of deeds shall, before April
10 OF each year. send to the county
auditor list of all lands mortgaged.
showing the names of agents and own
ers of the property, as well as their
residences. The county auditors are
also required, before the last Saturday
of each year, to prepare a list of all
lands subject to taxation, as well as
the expenses of the county.
Another section provides that, When
ever 6. tax is levied upon any real
property subject to a mortgage or
other real estate security the owner
shall. upon paying the tax for any
year. be entitled to credit against
mortgage or security the amount to
be applied at his option upon the prin-
cipal sum or the interest thereon when
due for sum bearing such a proper
ton to the tax paid as the assessed
valuation of such property bears to
the assessed valuation of the land
All property so assessed shall not be
subject to assessment or taxation as
personal property.
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representatives. except that the people ex-
pressly reserve to themselves the right to
propose measures. which measures the Iegis-
IaturS shall enact and submit to a vote OF
tne electors Of the state and also the right
10 require that any laws which the legisla-
ture may have enacted shall be submitted
10 vote OF the electors OF the state before
going into effect. except such laws as NAV
De necessary for the Immediate preservation
OF the public peace, health or safety support
o. Oh the state government and its existing ,snb-
Provided, that not more than per centur1
OF the qualified electors of the state shall
De REQUIRED to invoke either the Initiative or
the referendum -
.. ms section shall not be construed SO aa
70 deprive the legislature or any member
thereof of the right to propose any measure.
Inc veto power of the executive shall not be
exercised as to measures referred to a vote
OF the people. This section shall apply to
The enacting clause of all laws approved
by vote of the electors of the state shall
De BE 1t enacted by the people of the stats
CT Minnesota" W S''''
The legislature shall make suitable provision
LOT carrying into effect the provisions of this
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Of this amount as necessary to pro-
vide for the expenses Of the session,
was passed under a suspension of the
rules without q negative vote. Among
the important bills introduced were:
One governing the sale Of binding
twine manufactured at the state pris-
on.
A joint resolution submitting to the
people for a vote an amendment pro-
viding for the initiative and referen-
dunn.
Regulating primary elections by
amending the present law.
Providing for the infection Of the
death penalty by electrocution at the
state penitentiary
10 elect by a vote OF the people MEM
bers of the railroad and warehouse
commission.
Mr.. Grass. OF Murray county, had
the distinction of Introducing IT. F.
No. /, forestalling .Ma, Foss, who would
have secured the honor had not all the
pages been busy at the particular mo-
ment. Bills to the number Of ten were
introduced and referred to committees
to be announced by Speaker Dare prob
ably Tuesday morning.
An adjournment was taken to Mon
day evening at p. m. It was explain
ed for the benefit Of the new members
that an adjournment to Tuesday morn
the law provided for only three DAYS
adjournment, it would be necessary to
tx the hour for Monday evening The
announcement was made that those
living any great distance from ST. Paul
might consider that there would be
enough of the members present Mon
day evening to adjourn until Tuesday
morning Without their hurrying back.
HOUSE ROUTINE.
Bills introduced
:, II. F. l (Grass)-To amend section 551S Of
the General Statutes of 1894, relating to ac-
IONS IN justice, municipal and district courts
Judiciary committee.
H. F. 2 Fosnes)-To provide for the mode
ana place and execution Of the death penalty
H. F: 8 Foss)-To govern the sale of bind
ing Irvine manufactured in the states prison.
Binding Irvine.
H. F. Fosnes)-To give the county boards
OF equalization additional powers. Taxes and
H F. 5 (Roberts)-To amend section a5,
enapter T. Laws of 1893, regulating elections
H. F. DwinnelD-To provide for the re-
vision OF statutes relating to the taxation of
Corporations other than municipal. Taxes and
H. F. CWallace)-To protect bicycle paths
ana az bicyclists in the state of Minnesota Ju-
H. F. 8 (Marin)-Joint resolution proposing
an amendment to the constitution of the
state OF Minnesota. Judiciary.
H. F: Plowman)-To amend chapter II.
General Statutes of 1878, relating to the as
seSsment and collection of taxes. Taxes and
chapter 81, General Statutes 1887. as amend
Cd by General Laws of 1895, relating to the
railroad and warehouse commission of the
s s,; OF Minnesota, and providing for the ap-
continent and election Of the members of
sueh commission. General legislation.
s; F. bill appropriating s15o,oeo for legis-
lative expenses.
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the home of the representative and
return at fifteen cents per mile. The
total number Of miles as returned by
the committee was 26.O86. and the
amount $3,9O9.90.
Representative Fulton was the only
one Of the Ramsey county delegation
mentioned as entitled to mileage in
the report Of the committee. and as
he resides at White Bear. was allow
ed 1915.
Representative Medlcraft, Of Roseau
county. was credited by the committee
with $50 miles. and therefore entitled
to $127.50. The Minneapolis delegation
were given 1915 each. Representative
Goodspeed. Of Hennepin county. had
the least mileage outside of the Min
neapolis delegation, being credited
with thirtytwo miles and entitled to
$3.50.
The Duluth delegation, after figur-
Ing. decided that via the route they
Travelled it was 800 miles from Duluth
to st. Paul and return. The follow
ing table shows the amounts allowed
each nnemher:
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FIRST PRIMARY LAW.
Bills Are Introduced in Beth
Branches of the Legislature.

Bills Are Introduced in Both
Branches of the LEGISLATURE.
The first measure introduced in the
house for the regulating of primary
elections was by Mr. Roberts of Hem
nepin county. This is one of the five
which. it is understood, have been pre-
pared on this question The measure
presented by Mr.. Roberts provides:
TOR the date to be set upon applica-
tlon to the proper pJ:blic officials hav-
ing charge of the election. The appli-
cation Shall specify the date upon
which the primary election is sought
to be held. If the date has been
previously assigned, another date shall
De set. The governing, committee of
political party shall file with the
proper public official call in duplicate
TOT such primary election, specifying
IT'S purpose. date and place of said pri-
mary election. The official call shall
De published in one Newspaper in ev-
cry county where an election Is held
The call for the primary election of
state. congressional 5udicial and coun-
ty officers shall be Published five weeks
before the date of primary election.
All primary elections Shall be held at
place where the last General election
was held. The place shall not be con-
tlguous to Saioom The polls shall
be opened at 1 .. m. and close at
p. m. Provision is made for the or
ganization of primary election boards,
composed of a chairman, secretary and
Inspector, selected by those qualified
TO participate in the. election. The
chairman shall take charge Of the pri-
mary ballots. the secretary IF the pri-
mary register and the inspector of the
ballot box. No one not qualified eiec-
tor and who has not registered his
political affiliations with the party
holding such election shall be permit
ted to participate in the primary cleo
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ton. 1t shall be unlawful for an cleo
tor to leave the polling place after
having received a ballot and not hav-
ing returned 1t to the board. The reg
istration of party utilization shall be
made by affidavit. The votes shall be
canvassed by the election board. who
shall select one Of Its number by lot
to be a delegate to the canvassing con-
vention. A certificate Of the vote cast
for each person nominated and the
name Of the elector chosen as delegate
shall be signed by all members Of the
board. Provision is made for a cam
vassing convention, which shall name
a compiling committee. which shall
tabulate and consolidate the returns.
A plurality Of votes cast shall be suf-
f1cient to nominate candidate at the
primary election. The canvassing con-
vention shall provide for a state cen-
trail committee. In cities Of 1900 the
blank for registration Of party aff1lia-
ton shall only be filled on the person.
al request Of elector. Party utilization
when registered may be transferred to
the new residence Of voter at any
time before July 1.
It was sent to the committee on
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er Of first grade county certificate,
or graduate Of state normal school.
Senator Hawkins. of Biwabik, aims
to protect the trolley dodgers" in a
bill which requires that all operators
of trolley, cable or other street cars
not drawn by horses, shall be register
ed by the state after examination by q
board, which shall draw s. a day for
time actually served, and mileage.
Senator Young presented bill re-
lating to binding Irvine, which seeks
the sale Of the product Of the state
prison plant to the farmers without
the Intervention Of rniddlemen's extor-
lions. 1t provides for an agent In every
agricultural county in the state, who
shall receive a compensation Of not to
exceed / cent a pound for Irvine sold
through him.
GOV. SMITH HINTS.
Lieut.. Gov. Smith announced that the
rules against smoking and the admis-
sion to the floor of other than those
granted privileges by rule So would be
strictly enforced, and the sergeant-at-
arms was so instructed.
The senate adjourned until Monday
at p m.
SENATE ROUTINE.
Bills introduced
D. T. thuaCNOlO)-IO appropriate $loU,uUl
for the expenses Of the Legislature Passed un-
der suspension Of the rules; yeas So, nays 10
S. F. 2 CWtson)-To amend the law reaat-
ing to the office of oil inspector, making sal.
airy $4,000. Illuminating oils.
s. F. 8 (Wiason)-To amend the law re-
lating to the office Of surveyor general of logl
and lumber; Logs and lumber,
S. F. CWilson. by request)-To contro
primary elections in cities Of 10000 population
and over. Elections.
$. F. 5 Rnatyold)- Appropriating $4,000 tt
encourage a better condition of the common
schools. Education.
S. F. (Hawkins)-To promote the safety
of people in cities by requiring street rail
way companies to employ competent oper
atives. Labor
S. F. Z Noung)-To regulate the manufao
ture of binding Irvine in the state prison a
Saltwater and provide for the appointment o
state Irvine agents i'll each agricultural coun
ty. Agriculture.
Bills Passed
S. F. 1 CKnatvold)-To appropriate $4,000
for the expenses of the legislature.
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elections. as was a similar bill pre-
sented in the senate by Senator George
LET THEM STAY IN JAIL.

Representative Hennessy's ResoIu-
ton Concerning Hostile PilIagers,
The recent Indian outbreak at Leech
lake was brought to the attention Of
presented by Mr.. Hennessy, Of Ram
sey county:
Whereas. The pardoning power of the ma
tional executive has been invoked to secure the
release from prison Of the Pillager Indians,
arrested after the bloody affair at Leech
Whereas. These same Pillagers were the
cause, II not the actual agents, In the killing
OF Maj: M. G. Wilkinson. Third infantry,
command ON Oct. last, the Indians being at
That time engaged in open insurrection
against the civil authority of the state and
nesota In the eyes of the country as a we'll
ordered commonwealth and
whereas. The legislature of the state of
M Minnesota was but yesterday called upon to
listen to the statement of the chief executive
OF tne state, that the people had been put to
great cost in suppressing the outbreak in
W ss these Indians were engaged at the
time OF the killing OF the Federal troops, and
whereas Time and experience has demon.
strated to the people OF Minnesota that the
o Gee of an eminent American that
tnere are no good Indians but dead In.
dams" might be qualified to Indians safe in
Jail; therefore, be it
;, resolved, by the house of representatives
tne senate concurrirg. That the restoration to
liberty OF the five Pillagers arrested at Leech
Lake at the time when their tribal brethren
are IN such state of instruction that the
presence of troops in the neighborhood of
t thelr residence is still necessary gives prac-
teal assurance of immunity from punish
ment to turbulent redskins and adds to the
dangers OF life on the borders Of the Chip
peWa reservation; and be it further
Resolved, That inasmuch as the TAKING of
single human life by white citizen is pun
is by death, the killing of half dozen
herosc soldiers Is not punished when Ave
worthless Indians spend three months in a
iu3urlously appointed Jail; and, be it further
Resolved. That copies Of these resolutions
be transmitted by the proper officials to the
president of the United States and the at
torney general at Washington.
Mr.. Hennessy moved the adontion
OF the resolutions. Mr.. Staples was of
the opinion that the house might wish
to consider or amend the resolutions.
ana moved they lay on the table. Mr..
Jacobson gave notice of debate and
the resolutions went over.
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sirable in the message of Gov Lind
Another BILL by the same author,
also seeks to cut down the emoluments
of the surveyor general by reducing the
fee for surveying, marking scale bills
and recording the same and posting in
the ledger, 21a cents per 1000 feet, in
stead of 5 cents as in the statutes Of
1894.
Senator Wilson introduced by request
the primary election bill, which has
been under discussion by the chamber
OF commerce in this city, and the board
of trade in Minneapolis.
AID FOR VILLAGE SCHOOLS.
Senator Knatvold presented a bill to
appropriate $4,000 for the encourage
ment of better grade of village
schools. The money is to be distribute
ed to village schools. which are unable
to qualify for state aid under the bill
relating to graded schools, but which
have, not less than two departments.
one of which is instructed by the hold
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-06
COUNTY AGENTS FOR
STATE TWINE PLANTS
RELIEVE FARMERS FROM
HARDSHIP
They Provide for the Appointment
of Agents to Sell Irvine Direct to
the Farmers-MiddIeme to Be
Frozen Out.

Mr.. Foss, of Grant, in H. F. 8, pro-
vides for the sale of binding Irvine
manufactured at the states prison to
farmers direct. The measure, which
was referred to a special committee
on binding Irvine to be named later,
was as follows:
No binding Irvine manufactured at
eee state tia prison d na Pc s eaa
written order to the warden Of the
state prison, setting forth the name, post
office address OF purchaser, number OF sec
ton, township and range, where he or she
resides, the number of acres of small grain
seeded or to be seeded by such purchaser
during the year in which the order is given,
and the number of pounds of Irvine desired,
rot exceeding two and one-half pounds to the
acre Of the number of acres seeded or to be
seeded to small grain by such purchaser dur
ing the year of giving the order, to be paid
of prison managers, the cash in each and
every case to accompany the order.
Section 2. Or if any person desires to act
distributing agent for the state he shall
first obtain orders in writing from farmers
who desire to purchase Irvine from him,
setting forth the name, postofice address of
such purchaser the number of the section
township and range where he or she resides,
the number of acres of small grain seeded or
to be seeded by such purchaser during the
year in which the order is given, and the
ceeding two and one-haf pounds to the acre
of the number of acres seeded or to be seeded
to small grain by such purchaser during the
year of giving the order
Sec. 8. Upon receiving such orders such
person desiring to become distributing agent
shall prepare schedule of such orders and
order for Irvine, not to exceed 25, 900 pounds
in any one year, to be paid for at the
price and on the terms fixed by the board
of prison managers, and to be sold to the
hyc fcty- fI,
profit not exceeding l cent per pound, but
may be less.
Sec. 4. No binding Irvine manufactured at
the state prison shall be sold directly or in-
directly to parties outside of the state Of
Minnesota.
Sec. 5. Any person violating the provi-
sions of this act shall be guilty of a mis-
demeanor, and on canytctfon shall be pun
ished by Imprisonment in the county Jail for
term not exceeding ninety days, or a fine
not exceeding 500, and be liable in treble
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IN PLACE OF HANGING.
Mr.. FOsnes Wants the New YORK;
Mode of EIectrocution introduced.

The bill Of Mr.. Fosnes provides
that after Oct. 1, 1899, the mode of in
flicting the death penalty shall be by
electrocution at the state prison under
the direction Of the warden or assistant
warden.
After the death sentence has been
pronounced all writs are to be direct
eel to the sheriff of the county and
within thirty days after sentence the
prisoner is to be conveyed to the peni-
tertiary, the sheriff to receive the same
fees for mileage as provided by law.
The electrocution is to be In an en-
closure constructed so as to exclude
public view and the number present is
confined to the warden, necessary
guards, sheriff Of the county where the
person was tried, board of managers of
the prison, physician of the prison,
clergyman in attendance and other per
sens not exceeding three in number,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-06
BILLS In THE HOUSE
NUMBER OF THEM THAT ARE CON-
sIDERED IMPORTANT GIVEN
A START
GRASS, OF MURRAY, H. F. l..

The Sale Of Observation-Disclosures
Irvine, an Amendment to Primary
Election Laws ana Bill to Pro-
vide for Electrocution Among the
Subjects Which Are Treated In
the Ten Bills.
The house with all members present
settled down to : business yesterday
morning and occupied two and a half
hours with its session. The senate
bill appropriating $4,000, or so much
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-06
INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM.

Resolution Introduced to Provide
for n constitutional Amendment.
Following the recommendation Of
Gov. Lind in his inaugural address,
Mr.. Marin, Of Polk county, introduced
joint resolution. H. F. 8. providing
for an amendment to section 1 article
of the constitution, which allows the
electors of the state to invoke the in
itiative and referendum. The amend
ment, if agreed to by the legislature.
will be submitted to a vote of the peo-
pie at the next general election.
The resolution, reading as follows,
was sent to the judiciary committee:
Question submitted. The legislative power
Of the state shall be vested In legislature,
which shall consist OF Q senate and house Of
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since the last session, were also con-
firmed.
NEW SENATE RULES.
The committee on rules met while
the senate was waiting for Gov. Lind
to sign the appropriation bill, and re-
ported the following changes:
A motion TO amend is added to the
motions permissible during debate un-
der rule %.
The rule fixing the size of committees
was changed so as to give the following
numbers in membership: GEOLOGICAL
and natural history survey, s; census,
legislative expenses, forestry and fire
protection mines and minerals. educa-
tion public health, dairy and food, pub
lie lands and drainage, 9 each.
Municipal corporations, TO-
State prison, H..
Taxes and tax laws, Is.
Finance and railroads, Is each.
judiciary, II.
Other committees will consist of
members each.
The first bill, by Senator Knatvold,
appropriating $150,000 for the legislative
expenses was passed under suspension
of the rules. Last session $4,000 was
appropriated and the legislature then
had fourteen member less The bill at
once passed the house and was return
ed with the governors signature
FIRST ATTACK ON FEES.
Senate File No. 2 by Senator Will
son, of Minneapolis, proposes to put
the oil inspector on a salary of $4,000
and make the fees payable to the state,
thus following the line indicated as de-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-01-06
of the committee. Senator Potter gave

of the committee Senator Potter gave
notice of debate.
The committee on mileage reported.
The st. Paul members get two miles
each. The largest figures are: o. H.
Myran, Ada, 534; c. c. Mccarthy,
Grand Rapids. $50; John J. Ryder, East
Grand Forks, SAG; Andrew Grindeland,
Warren, 662.
Senator Du Toit, of Chaska, calling
attention to the fact that he had been
credited with ten miles too much. Sen
ator Ives waived his mileage, in pur-
suance, as he said. of so worthy an
example. Senators McGill and Nc
Nance entered like waivers. The sew