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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-20

IT was early recognized ard ruly ap-
preciated by the convention that
ERROR In the constitution may con-
tinuo indefinitely while ERROR in
legislation admits OF speedy oorrec-
ton.
The revision is chiefly distinguished
by certain new provisions deserving
particular mention by reason OF their
obvious Importance. Tho following are
specified:
az Tho elimination OF the state CEN
sus: (Sec 4. Art W Revision)
(2.) No local or special aot of the leg
islature can be passed In any case
where a general act can be made APP
plicable; (Sec. 80, Art. V, Revision).
(3.) No local or special act shall take
effect until approved by a majority of
the electors voting thereon In the dis
trict 10 be affected; CSec. 80, Art. v.
Revision).
as All legislation shall be by bill.
thus preventing loose or hasty legisla-
(sec. 70. Art. v, Revision).
(5) No bill shall be passed or be-
come a law az any regular session OF
the legislature until such bll has been
printed and in the possession OF each
house for az least Ave days; (Sec. %,
Art. v. Revision).
(6.) The representatives IN the legis-
iature are placed upon a salary Of
$4,000 for the term, with n proviso That
when convened IN extra session their
compensation shall be FIVE dollars per
day for the first twenty days and moth
ing thereafter; (Sec. .. Art. V, Row.
sion).
as The local governments ore
granted enlarged powers; (See Art.
VIII. Revlsion).
s) A liberal scheme OF home rule
for cities and villages has been moor
p0rated, (Sec. n, Art VIII. Revislon)
(9.) Under aafe restrictions cities and
villages may operate public utilities
being first authorized by the affirma-
tive vote of three-ffths OF the electors
voting thereon; CSccs. 22 % and "A,
Art. VIII. Revision).
u U0) Tho elective franchise is cx-
tended 20 women upon questions which
seek 10 impose direct taxes upon their
property. CScc. A. Art. III, Revision.
SEQ Is. Ar. VII. Revision).
uf.) Committees OF the legislature
are placed under the control OF a ma
tority OF that body thereby suDjecting
bills and measures In the hands OF
| committees 10 the control Of a majority
vote of either house; (Sec. IL. Art v,
Revieion).
4 ua) The legislature IL required 10
pr,ovide a system OF uniform account
ing by all state officials. boards and
institutions. and by all county officials.
Csec. is. Art, X. Reyisionl.
(fl1 The governor "a vested With
power 10 veto specific items In appro-
priatIon bills; (sec, 81, Art, N, Revi-
sionl,
u4) Provision n made for the tax
alton OF the property of express tele-
phone telegraph, freight and other chr
companies. and all corporations GU
gagged IN any other public. service bunl-
naee: (Scc. s, Art. X. ReviElon).
(15) The general supervision CT tho
Agricultural College and the direction
and control Of its nindr a. v0ate-i in
! fhs efnts hoard az ngricuturo. Cfsec.
| a Art xI. nevislon).
da) PrOvison y made for the eisc-
ton by ne people ~ state board II
/ e.rfct1lh1r~ 10 consist % air members
a. srrperss<ie the present method 81 np-
| r,sir,fmAnt by the governor; t6co. Y.
| xrf. XII. Isevision).
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-20


Section L Tho state 90 Michigan con-
ssts OF aud has jurssdictioa over the
territory embraced within the follow
ing boundartes. 10 wit: Commencing
at a point on tho eastern boundary hns
Of the state q Indiana. where a direct
line drawn from The southern extrem-
ity OF Lake Xichigmn TO The most
noftherly cape OF Haumee Bag shall
fntersect thu ssme-<aid point being
Ohio. az established by act OF Congress.
entitled An act To establish the north
ern boundary line Of the state OF Ohio.
and to provide for tho admission OF tho
state OF Michigan into the Union upon
the conditions therein expressed" ap-
proved June fifteenth. eighteen hundred
thirfy-stx; thence with the said bound
airy line uf the state Of Ohio until IL
lntersccts the boundary line between
the United States and Canada In Lake
ERIE: thence with the said boundary
line between the United States and
Canada through the Detroit River.
Lake Huron and Lake Superior 10 a
point where the said line last touches
Lake Superior: thence In a direct line
through Lake Superior 10 the mouth OF
the Montreal River: thence through the
middle of the main channel OF the
westerly branch OF the Mon
trthi iAANEI W ADA@AA4NA LAME Altt
head waters thereof: thence In
a direct line 20 the center OF the
channel betwe Middle and South
Islands In the Lake OF the Desert :
thence In direct line to the southern
shore OF Lake Brule; thence along said
southern shore and down the River
Brule 20 the main channel OF the
Menominee River; thence down the
center OF the main channel OF the same
20 the center OF the most usual ship
channel OF the Green Bay OF Lake
Michigan: thence through the center of
the most usual ship channel OF the said
bay 10 the middle OF Lake Michigan,
thence through the middle OF Lake
Michigan 10 the northern boundary OF
the state Of Indiana, as that line was
established by the act OF Congress OF
the nineteenth 81 ApSil, eighteen hun-
dred sixteen; thence due east with the
north boundary line OF the said state OF
Indiana 20 the northeast corner there
OF: and thence south with the eastern
boundary line OF Indiana 10 the place
OF beginning.
The boundaries OF this state arc preserved
as defined in the existing constitution. The
word point Is adopted IN the place of The
word corner" FOR The purpose Of precision
is new insertion 20 make certain what Il
meant by the head waters Of tho Montreal
river.
sec. 2. The seat Of government shall
be ~ Lansing, where II Is now cstab-
llshed
So change from Art II Of The present con
etltutldu.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-20
Confined on page p.

Hundreds OF people who suffer from
backache, rheumatism. lame back
lumbago and similar ailments are not
aware that these are merely symptoms
of kidney trouble. Pinules for the
Kidneys. act directly on the kidneys.
bringing quick relief 10 backsche and
other symptoms Of kidney and bladder
dorangementg. 80 days's trial 500
and guaranteed. or money back. Sold
at Rezins Drug Store.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-20
ADDRESS TO PEOPLE
Of the State OF Michigan Sub
hitting the Proposed Re-
vision Of the Present
Constitution.

The Act under which the Constitu-
tonal Convention OF 1907-S convened
provides that THE convention shall,
before it's adjournment, prepare and
adopt an address 10 the people OF the
state. explaining the proposed changes
in the present constitution. and the
reason for such changes. and such 9th
or matters as 10 the convention SHAH
seem advisable"
In compliance with the foregoing
provision the people OF the state OF
Michigan are invited TO consider
proposed revision of the existing con-
stitutlon. It will appear that. the re-
vised instrument follows closely the
lines OF the present constitution. ~
viii be found that the changes pro-
posed are either necessary 'or eNpedi-
ent. 10 meet new conditions. or 90 make
more certain the provisions OF the con-
stitGtiOn OF 1850 Since the latter year
Michigan has grown from less than
800. 0OG people 20 "A great agricultural
Inning, manufacturing, Industrial ana
commercial community OF more tha.l
100000 inhabitants. The constitution
OF 1850 has remained the organic Jaw
OF the state for fifty-eight years. our
society has grown vastly more com
plicated. los activities multiplied, lts
structure managed: every interest al
fccting It's development ana minister
ing 10 it's needs and welfare has peer
deepened and broadencd. The agencies
OF production and distribution have IN
creased a thousand fold.
The assessed wealth OF the state has
increased from less than thirty mil
lions IN 1860 TO more than sixteen hun
dred and flfty-four millions In 1907
figures which forbid comprehension
The city or Detroit contains a lnrgcl
population today than did the entire
state 81 Michigan In 1880. Tho mar
Vicious growth or the intervening year,
Alhus portrayed and emphasized. Bi
bon OF this growth and transforms
ION tho constitution adopted fifty-elgh
years ago naturally admits Of bene'
hcial revision and material amend
ment
In the revised constitution the ok
Framework OF government Is mos
carefully preserved. No structure
changes are proposed The historic
safeguards OF life. liberty and prop
crty remain. with here and there
word or line 70 make those guarantee
more ample ana certain. II n believes
that the efficiency OF the state govern
ment. by the adoption OF the nmond
ments proposed win be materially IN
creased and better adapted 90 the ne
Quirements OF the present day. tn
convention has applied lie work q
questions OF a fundamental nature n
closely "A possible. only deviatfnl
lWercfrom IN cases exceptional Ia char
Nncter or Demanding revision 10y runhO'
~ changed conditions. II has been IN
nam o. the convention 20 have usattor
purely legislative In character 30 b
dealt With ov thu legislature as ptblt
"s''"'"n $500 s~-e~<'t fDm tHno to.tzmf
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-20

no sssss. ncm SEQ. a. Art vi q the
$50 IL In all prosecutions for Ifbeks
~ truth may b givsn la svsdenos 70
ne jury. and. N n shall Appear 70 the
jury thai tbs matter chArged ~ iibsl-
o. y trae and was published with
rood moavus asd for justinnbls ends,
Che ACCUSED shall b acquitted.
No sh~ass fsom Sec. .. Art VI Of sAs
pr>ssnt csnssxs1<1en esospt 70 substitsts The
.ss 49, .ass : To- ;ss y . ss sH s y:
the rssh< % d~AruAns shs NJ snd the
Sec - In sS~y rfminAs prc~.rutson
a. acs,,sed shall have the hight to .
speedy ana public trial by an impartial
jury. which may consist ot isss than
twelve men In an courts not OF record.
70 be informed OF the nature OF the 40
cs,sation: 20 be confrontcd with tho
wrneesne a<niust him. % hAve CON-
pulsory process FOR obtaining witnesses
Ia mis- fnvor; 10 have me assistance OF
oounsel for his dcfense; AND IN
COURTS or RECORD. WHEN THE
TRIAL COUNT SHALL so ORDHR
TO HAVE SUCH REASONABLE AS
SrsTANCE As MAY BE NECESSARY
TO PERFECT AND PROSECUTE AN
APPEAL.
The clause IN oat<tsis 4. added 70 SEQ. "a
Al vi OF tho prpseot constitution. Thil
addition ~ Designed 10 cnnnrm the existing
power OF tina trial court. IN is discretion. Z
order tbs expsnso q an appeal from tudg-
ment OF conviction to be borne By the county
SEQ. 90 No person shall DO imprts-
oned for debt arising out OF. or bounded
on contract. express or inpiied ex-
cept IN casos of fraud or breach OF
trust, or OF moneys collected by public
officers or IN any professional employ
mant. No p1rson shal DO imprisoned
for a military nne Ia time OF peace.
No change from Sec. ss. Art. vi q thu
present constitution.
SEQ. Il. Treason against the state
shall consist only In levying wal
against 1T or In adhering 10 its enemies
giving them AID and comfort. No per-
son shall be upnvtcfed OF treason unlees
upon the testimony OF two witnesses "a
tho came overt not. or on confession In
open court.
No change from Soc. 30. Art vi OF th,
present CONSTITUTION except for the purpos'
Of improving tho phrnEeoloRy.
Under the existing constitution the severn
sections contained In this article are dis
tributod under what was deemed 10 be np
propriato headings In that instrument Th'
convention believes that these provisions ar
far more accessible whom grouped together n
a single article. II Is worthy OF note tina
nearly every state IA the union has bil
Of rights so-called Ia It's constitution. TIT
arrangement observed gives method and sym
metry 20 the revised instrument and withou
question renders those provisions moro Borv
iceable. The citizen need not look twice fo
these fundamental principles. Ho can turn
nj once An tho constitution 20 the article on
declaration OF rights and under such artcl
will be found tho section he seeks
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-20

FRANCHISES can MOI la grTni;-5 -7sjy--,,
longer term than thirty years (Scc. q.
Art. XII, Revision).
GsJ No state money shall be de-
posted ia banks other than those or
ganizei under the national or state
banking laws; Csec. i5 Art X. Rovi-
gion).
(l9) No state money shall be deposit.
cd In any bank In excess OF my peg
cent OF the capital and surplus OF such
bank; CSec. Is, Art. X. Revision)
t20) II Is provided that any rant
receiving deposits OF state money shall
show the amount of the state money
all published statements; (sec. IS. Art.
X. Revision).
en- The legislature Is authorized 10
provide for the rcforestation OF state
lands; (Sec. H. Art. X.
(22) School districts are permitted
10 educate their children In the neigh
boring districts and draw their proper
ton OF the primary school money, tSec.
g. Art XII. Revision).
t23) Trust companies are subjected
20 the provisions OF the banking law;
(Sec, ., Art XII, Revision).
(2i) Authority II granted the legis-
lature 20 delegate power 20 commits
sion to TX Just and reasonable charges
for the transportation OF property by
railroad companies and express COM
panice (Sec. 7, Art. XII Rovislon).
(25) Provision Is made for the sub
mission of constitutional amendments
TO vote Of rla people upon the petit
ton OF twenty per cent or the electors
voting at the last preceding election Tor
secretary OF state; (Sec. 2, Art ANll,
Revision).
(26) The legislature is authorized ia
submit any act passed By u and ap-
proved BY the governor 20 vote or
tho people. and Il is provided that I'M
less such act receives the vote OF
majority OF the electors voting thereon
II shall not become a law, (Sec a.
Art W.
These provisions. without exception. are
new. The Importance and substantial char
acter of each II obvious. The reasons which
Induced the convention % Incorporate theIl
into the revised instrument viii be specih-
cally stated under appropriate Subdivisions
NOTE--Woris printed in CAPITALS
In the revision Indicate the insertion 81
new matter. The use Of stars. thus
indicates the omission Of words
contained In the present constitution.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-20
FULL TEXT OF THE
GENERAL REVISION
OF the Constitution Of the State
OF Michigan,
With the Explanations OF Proposed
Changes ana the Reasons
Therefor.
PRRAMBLR

We. tae people - the state a Mfoh-
iran. sratsful 60 Almighty God for the
blessings 81 frs~dssn. md sarD4stly de-
mrfng 10 secure thses blessings undi-
ms"2~n ~ -, 80 sr,s 80 ~" 49, 800. eea-
stffatfon
The pyr-pi snrxssstrr bfs shs tciicwing
,rs~uTsi Ft1s Teoue n ne State II
Nlok<srn 40 or1.fn ~ so1rttuucn." The
ecns1uprn = - eTp9up besnE similar
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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-20

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for young
and old Is prompt relief for coughs.
Group, hoarseness and whooping cough.
Gently laxative. Guaranteed. Sold at
Rezin's Drug store,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-20

Tying ner bonnet under her chin.
She tied her raven ringlets In
Then 10 the store she went with glee.
For HOLSTERS Rocky Noun tain Tea
Sam Bridges
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-06-20
For Rent

A seven Room House Inqu ire OF Il
Wehse.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
COAL MINERS HONOR
PRESIDENT MITCHELL
Convention Votes to Give Retiring
Leader Six Months Pay
with All Ex-
penses
Ry Associated Press.

Ry Associated Press.
INDIANAPOLIS Jan. 2S.-The con-
Vention of the United Mine Workers
of America today unanimously voted
President Mitchell six months pay with
all expenses, including medical attend
ance. Propositions sent. to the resolu-
tions committee to employ Mr.. Mitchell
after his retirement as president in
April as counsel at a salary of $4,000, to
place him at the head of national
educational board to work in connec-
ton with the national executive board,
and to levy a percapita tax of 10 cents
to so cents were reported unfavorably
after Mr.. Mitchell had refused to ac-
cept.
Mr.. Mitchell has announced that he
intends to take a long vacation TO en-
deavor to recover his health.
Resolutions presented by the Social
lists were voted down today. These
were similar to those presented to the
convention each year. A resolution TO
give the Western Federation OF Miners
Jurisdiction over all metalliferous mines
and the United Mine Workers 1uris-
diction over all coal miners was favor
ably commented upon and referred TO
a commission to be named later 10
bring the matter before the national
convention of the Western Federation.
A resolution opposing government by
Injunction was discussed by secretary
Wilson and several Socialist delegates.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
$1,000, 900 LOST BY
FIRE IN CHICAGO
Big Wall Paper Establishment on
Wabash Avenue Is Destroyed.
Street Car Traffic
Delayed

By Associated Press.
CHICAGO, Jan. 2S-Fire in the
business district tonight caused loss
estimated at more than $1,000,000 in the
aggregate, in the almost complete de-
struction of the building at 144 Wa
bash avenue, occupied by Alfred Peats
e. Co., dealers in wall paper; the build
ing adjoining it on the south, occupied
by John A. Colby e. Sons, furniture
dealers, and that in the rear fronting
on Michigan avenue, occupied by the
millinery firm of Edison, Keith & Co.
Those to the north and south of the
Keith building, occupied by Gage Bros.
& Co., and The ,dore Ascher & Co.,
millinery firms Fere damaged by fire
and water.
The fire started in the engine room
of the Peats building and ragged for
three hours. Street car lines through
out the downtown and the elevated
lines were tied up and theatergoers
were delayed, many of them more
than an hour, in reaching the play
houses. The work of the firemen was
witnessed by at least $4,000 persons,
who, attracted by the glare, which
could be seen for miles, thronged the
streets in spite of the cold.
The principal losses as apportioned
tonight among the various firms were:
Alfred Peats & Co.. $250,000; John A.
Colby & Sons, 100000; Edison Keith &
Co., $500, 900; Gage Bros. & Co, $4,000;
Theodore Ascher & Co., $4,000.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
LOCAL

Strange life story unfolded when man
meets wife from whom he has been
separated by peculiar circumstances
for sixteen years. Finds she is hap
PLY married.
Mexican revolutionists must return
to Arizona and stand trial, according
to decision of Judge Wellborn. Attor-
neys will appeal case.
San Diego girl missing from home
and parents believe she has come to
Los Angeles to seek position on stage.
Starving man faints on street and is
taken to receiving hospital.
Woman witness in police court is car
ried to stand. Knee cap was broken
in fight.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
DENOUNCES
WOMEN WHO
BUY TITLES
SACRIFICE HONOR TO SN0B-
Berry, SAYS CONGRESSMAN
Representative McGaVin of Illinois
Attacks Custom of Barterlng
Money for Position and
Name in Europe

By Associated Press.
WASHINGTON. Jan. 2S.-In the
house today Representative McGavin
of Illinois attacked the custom OF
American heiresses marrying European
noblemen, declaring that he had no
particular person in view.
He asserted that women ARE sac
rificing their souls and their honor on
the altar of snobbery and vice" He
asserted that almost every day Is a
bargain day In New York where you
can buy anything from yard OF RIB
bon to a pound of flesh"
Mr. McGaVin was speaking on the
bill to tax dowries and titled husbands.
His remarks were made under the
license of general debate and at times
they provoked laughter and applause.
"In these days." he said, wealthy
American girls travelling abroad, when
they see some remnant of royalty, en-
Enthusiastically exclaim, oh, mamma,
buy me thatl' An interpreter is Sc
cured. bargain is made, the money
is produced and the girl is gone to soon
return a sadder but wiser one"
In conclusion Mr.. McGavin said:
''While have engaged in some crit
icism of those particular ones who
have made a mockery of the most
sacred relations of life-of those not
satisfied with any other name but
Countess Spaghetti or Countess Mac
aroni--I want to say one word in
tribute to those American women who
have spurned the wiles Of earls, lords
and counts for the love of his majesty,
AN American Citizen.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
JUDGES dunno AND LAWLOR PROMISED RUEF IMMUNITY
SECRET REBATING
PRACTICED BY ROADS,
WITNESS TESTIFIES
CHICAGO &. Eastern illinois and Other
Lines Had Schedule of Lower
Rates for Favored
Shippers
BY Associated Press.

BY Associated Press.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 2s.-That secret
rates were adopted by the Chicago q
Eastern Illinois railroad, and by other
railroads in Illinois, was developed to-
day in the trial of the case of the gov
ernment against the Standard Oil COM
pany. W.
Mr.. Durand, deputy commissioner of
corpora tions. continuing his testimony,
said that in conversation with Mr..
Dodge, one of the vice presidents of
the road, sc had asked Mr.. Dodge
whether it Y 5 a habit of Illinois roads
10 make secret rates wholly in the state.
Mr.. Dodge had replied thai secret rates
were made at times, not particularly
with the intention of concealing the
r9 les from shippers, but to keep them
secret from other railroads.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-29
LANeDoN HAS BROKEN FAITH
SAYS ATTORNEY MOORE


SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2S.-Declar-
ing that every possible effort had been
made to engage counsel for Abraham
Ruef, that many attorneys in this and
other cities had been canvassed with
out securing a satisfactory lawyer to
become associate counsel, that many
unexpected difficulties were being en-
countered in the search for attorneys
of the character ability and reputation
desired with no immediate prospect
of success, and upon the further ground
that Henry Ach, his chief counsel, was
in Los Angeles and would not return
until tomorrow, State Senator George
b. Keane asked the further indulgence
of the court this morning when Ruefs
case came up on one of the United
Railroad trolley franchise indictments
to be set for trial, and secured another
extension of time until 10 o'clock
Thursday morning.
Following the disposition of Ruef's
case A. A. Moore. sr., chief counsel for
Patrick Calhoun, president of the
United Railroads. bitterly attacked the
motives, methods and conduct of the
prosecution in endeavoring to have
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