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Section /. Be 1t resolved by the
General Assembly of the State OF
Louisiana, tw0-thirds of all the mem.
bers elected to each house concur
ring, That an amendment to Arti.
Gle IS of the Constitution of the
State Of Louisiana of 1898, as amend.
ed by Act No. 303 of the Acts of the
General Assembly of the State Of
Louisiana. at its session held In the
year 1910, ratified by the people at
the November election Of 1910, be
submitted to the qualified electors
Of the State for their approval or re-
lection at the Congressional election
to be held on the First Tuesday
next following the first Monday in
November Of 1912. said proposed
amendment to read as follows:
Article 46. The General Assem-.
bly, shalt have no power to contract
or to authorize the contracting of any
debt or liability, on behalf of the
State, or to issue bonds or other ev-
licences Of Indebtedness thereof, ex.
cept tor the purpose Of repelling in
vaston or for the suppression of in.
surrection. Provided. that for the
purpose Of retiring. liquidating or re-
funding the present State Bonded
Indebtedness Of Eleven Million, One
Hundred and Eight Thousand, Three
Hundred Dollars, maturing January 1,
1914. and bearing four per centum
per annum interest, the Board Of Lii
quidation Of the State Debt Of Louis.
lana is given authority to issue Elev-
ca thousand. One Hundred and
Eight new coupon bonds of theState
OIL uistana Of One Thousand Dollars
each, to be numbered No. L to No.
II ,108.' bearing q rate Of interest not
exceeding four per centum per an.
mum. payable semi-annually and to be
due and paid in fifty years from jan
nary i, 1914. The form Of said bonds
shall be prescribed by the Board OF
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ACT NO. $50.
JOINT RESOLUTION

House Bill No. $50. BY Mr.. Byrn,
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ACT NO. 23o.
JOINT RESOLUTION

Senate Bill No. 139. BY Mr.. Amafker
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ACT NO. 1856.

House Bill No. 2ss. BY Mr.. Butler
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A JOINT RESOLUTION
an amendment to the Con-
stitution Of the State Of LOuisi.
ana, amending Article IS Of the
Constitution Of 1898, as amended
by Act No. 303 Of the Acts Of
1910, ratified by the people at
the November election of 1910, so
AZ to authorize the Board of Ii.
quotation Of the State Debt to
issue new bonds to retire or re-
fund the State Bonded Indebted.
ness due January list, 1914, to
provide for q tax for the payment
Of the interest on said bonds
and a sinking fund to retire the
same; to provide for the payment
out Of the said sinking fund Of
an Indebtedness due by the State
to the United States. and of GER
tain other claims against the
toAnk@
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the claims, thus approved by the
courts OF the State, out of the sink
ing fund above provided for as funds
are available. but they shall not be
paid otherwise or out of any other
fund.
Nothing in this amendment shall
be construed as a recognition by the
State Of any liability, whether legal
or equitable, to the owners or the
holders of any of the said above des-
ignated bonds, warrants or claims,
and the burden of proof shall rest
throughout on each Of such claim
ants to show such liability.
Out of the first surplus accruing in
the sinking fund. there shall BE- paid
in full the amount of principal and
interest due on the bonds of the
State. the face values Of which az
gregate Thirty-Seven Thousand Dol
lars, and which are held by the Unit
ed States as trustee for certain indian
funds.
"This article, as amended. shall be
deemed to be self-acting and direct
" to confer the power and authori-
ty herein granted without an enao.
ling act of the General Assembly.
Section 2, Be it further resolved.
by the General Assembly OF the
state Of Louisiana. two-thirds of all
the members elected to each house
concurring, That the official ballot 10
he used at said election shall have
printed thereon the words:
For the proposed amendment 70
Article 46 of the Constitution OF the
State of Louisiana, relative to the
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-03
DON'T SUFFER FROM
ECZEMA

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DR.. Earl G. Van Law, D. F Collett, l..
Holbrook, George T. odell. the Rev.
Francis Burgette Short. ID, t Lewis, c..
III. Ward. G. F. Decker. Elias Hansen,
J, T. Farrer, Sylvester Bradford, Alfred
l.. Booth. Joseph B. Keeler. Stephen L.
Chapman, William T. Tew. George Aus
tin the Rev. P. a, Simpkin, Mrs. Olive
Havens. r. c. Thurber, master of cerc-
monies j. l.. Lyttel, project engineer;
w N, Williams. Jesse Knight and Harry
Joseph.
Following the address of the Rev Mr..
Simpkln. the crowd adjourned to the
nearby lawns. where a sumptuous dinner
had been spread on tables under the
trees by the ladies OF the different wards
OF the cIty
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No Office Too Low.

This is not because the vice presl-
dency is lower In Importance than
the presidency that 1 decline. There
Is no office In this nation so low that
| would not take II II / could serve
my country by accepting 1t (great
applause and cheerlng).
believe that / can render moro
service 10 my country when ] have
not the embarrassment OF nominn-
ton and have not the suspicion OF a
selfish interest, more service than
could as q candidate. and your cam
cIdatcs will not be more active In
this campaign than | shall be (grcat
applause and checring),
NV services are at the command OF
the party and ] feel relief now that
the burden OF leadership is trans
ferred TO other shoulders. I ask that
having given us platform the most
progressive that any party OF any size
has ever adopted In this nation ana
having given ua candidate VINO
! believe will appeal not only to the
Democratic vote but also TO some d.
60O, 900 OF 4, 900, 900 OF Republicans who
have been alienated by the policies
of their party. there is but one thing
left, and that Is to give us q vice
president who is also progressive SO
that there will ne no Joint debate be-
tween our candidates (great ap-
plauseD. ,
shall therefore conclude what l
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-03
GREAT STRAWBERRY
PROJECT IS OPENED
CONTINUED from Page One.)

ever conceived, SIX years ago, the be-
lief that the Strawberry tunnel might be-
come a fact was born. Today, after n
long six years OF the hardest effort, we
meet to celebrate its completion. We've
been working for years and years to get
1t accomplished, but now we have it,
Mr.. Thurber then introduced President
James s. McBeth. OF Payson, president OF
the Strawberry Valley Water Users Asso-
citation, and J. l.. Lyttcl. the engineer un-
der whose direction the gigantic bore
through the mountain side was completed.
The two gentlemen clasped hands and
President McBeth then walked 10 tho rear
OF the stand on which the guests were
seated, Mr.. Lyttel raised his hand. the
button was pressed. ringing boom and
the pavilion supplied to the minds of the
throng the sound OF the shot in the tunnel
many miles aWay
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-03
WOODROW WILSON
TO Be INVITED HERE
Transmississippi Commercial
Congress Working With
This End in View.

Woodrow Wilson. Democratic candi-
date for president, will come to Salt
Lake to address the Transmississippi
Commercial congress next month, il the
efforts of those in charge of the con-
gress are successful In line with the
avowed purpose Of the congress to in
vito the candidates of the two national
parties, q special committee composed
of prominent men from various states
will wait upon the New Jersey execu-
tive at the earliest opportunity and
invite his presence at the Salt Lake
gathering
Edwin J. Becker, secretary of the
congress, declared last night that he
had high hopes OF obtaining Wilson g
promise to attend if possible. Inas.
much as such trip could be turned to
to advantageous political account, it is
believed the Democratic nominee will
give the invitation serious considera~
ton.
The committee that will act on be.
half of the Commercial congress in the
matter, is now convened at Baltimore,
and will make trip TO New Jersey
this week for the purpose Of extend
ing the invitation.
The committee is composed of Colonel
Fred w. Flemming Of Kansas City,
Senator James A. Reed Of Missouri,
who nominated Speaker Clark before
the convention, Governor j. Y. Sanders
of Louisiana, Governor John Burke Of
North Dakota and Governor John Sha.
froth Of Colorado. With the exception
of Senator Reed, all these were Wilson
delegates in the great fight that was
won by the New Jersey candidate yes.
terday.
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Varied Programme.

After the splendid lunch In the city
park the several bands commenced their
concerts. and at 2 o'clock the sporting
events began at the race track. where
thousands gathered. Thomas Greer, w,
l.. Mangum and Preston G. Peterson act
ed as Judges, with T. B. Jones as starter,
The first race, one mile. 2:20 class.
trot pace, was won by Sis Meridian,
for a purse of $3.50 Time. 2;23 The
2;3o class, n half trot OF pace for
purse of $l50. was won by Doc Abel
in 1:12. A running race. fve- -eighths OF
mile. for a purse of s75. was won by
Paducea in 1:06. The Commercial club
relay race was won BY the Spanish Fork
team. A baseball contest between the
Spanish Fork team and the Payson play
ers was won by Payson. with a score
OF Z to. 8. The Spanish Fork players
had the best of 1t until the ninth inning.
when they went into the air.
The feature Of the afternoon was the
automobile race, In which f. w Alkyre.
driving Ford; Monte Young. driving a
Buick, and II. j. Petit. driving a
Flanders 20. participated. The race was
ten miles and was run in two heats,
The best time was 15:45. but strong
wind and binding dust prevented any
sbn nj
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Fireworks Display.

After the banquet and barbecue the
throng went to the race track. where, at
s o'clock. an elaborate fireworks dis
play. was presented.
TO the several committees I'm charge
is due great credit for the unbounded
hospitality they evidenced and the man
ner in which they handled the affair.
Mention Is also due the Misses Rena
Andrews, Mary Marcuser and Gilmore
Nielsen, whose work at the telephone ex-
successful
At 1890 o'clock at night. those woh
could not remain over and those who
had not arrived in automobiles, boarded
the special train run by special courtesy
OF j. II, Manderfeld OF the Salt Lake
Route, and were on their way homeward
after n day OF celebration long to be re-
membered.
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Big Barbecue Held.

AT o'clock n barbecue was given 10
the great throng OF visitors, with a ban
quet In the pavilion for committeeman,
officials OF other cities and Invite ed
guests. Many prominent Salt Lake men
were seated at the banquet table. r. IT.
Thurber presided. and introduced the fol-
lowing speakers; Joseph z. Caine, secre
tary OF tho Salt Lake Commercial club
Engineer ]. l.. Lytel Joseph Prior. r.
r. Irvine. Harry 8, Joseph: whose resolu- :
people of Spanish Fork for their great
hospitality was unanimously adopted: ].
p Greer. George r. Oden, G. Peterson.
Jesse Knight, j.. r. Martineau. j. A.
Loveless and James Greer. Appropriate
musical numbers were rendered.
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LOS ANGELENO WINS
BRIDE IN SALT LAKE

An unheralded wedding that VIII be OF
Ia ,igbt Of WiJford Roy Carter. OF Los
ANGELES, and Miss Margaret Denton. OF
saIt Lake. The ceremony was performed
hs, ,ha Rev, Ransom p. Nichols, at the
bn,,a ~ the brides parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
EEarles Denton. sO2 Third avenue. Mr.
CnTier ia an automobile dealer OF Los
Angeles The young couple VIII make
their home in that city.
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ARRANGE TO RELIEVE
MUSEUM CONGESTION

To ,rovide more room for exhibits OF
nurely scientific nature the directors OF
% ..e ,,any Of the historical relics that
m%ye nnw form alrn large part OF the exhibit from
,be main exhibit room to special aun55t,ers
ON the sixth floor Of the vernon. ,a nunus Uno,s
displav in Of both departments OF the mu-
scum,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-03

MANNED At Bingham a citizens com
Town in the national colors. pro,
rramrne of speeohmellins. sports and
nnusic will be given. The Rev +. A.
Simpkin of Salt Lake VIII DC inc
sneaker OF the day.
sandy will be the scene OF big cele,
hration in which the people OF several
towns in the southern part OF the county
will take part
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-07-03
Marshall by Acclamation.

The result of the second ballot was:
Marshall, 645A; Burke. 3s7A; Chamber
lain, 12t.
Representative Hughes OF New Jersey
moved that Marshall be nominated By
reclamation, but chorus of dissent fol-
lowed
Chairman James ordered the roll called
Before the rollcall could be begun, the
North Dakota delegation withdrew the
name OF Governor Burke and moved tha Il
the nomination OF Marshall be made
unanimous.
Before the motion could be put there
was a chorus OF Ayes" and the dele
gates began to crowd out OF the hall
No one heard the motion to adjourn
or Iames's announcement that the con-
vention was adjourned sine die,
The motion was declared carried at 1855
and the Democratic convention was
over
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Evidence of Progress.

Il sincerely congratulate you upon your
success thus far, and l share with you
the thrill OF holy anticipation. You ought
to overflow because OF the present
achievements and the antcipations OF
those larger blessings that are sure to
come
The speaker then gave a detailed sy-
nopsis OF the gigantic irrigation schemes
that had been and are being contructed at
home and In other countries OF the world.
referring to his recent visit to the great
Irrigation works at Assouan in Egypt.
and explaining by facts and figures the
benefits brought to the respective coun-
tries.
"Why not let this day be the begin
ming, as indeed II Is, OF a new era for
Utah? An when unity of action for
the states development shall actuate ey
and not until then, shall these valleys
be filled with prosperous farmers and
these mountains yield of their fatnoss
While the cities shall rejoice In their
strength and the glory of righteousness
| crown the activities OF our lahors.'
Following the Rev, Mr.. Short, Jonathan
S. Page OF Payson, president Of Nebo
stake. told OF the work done preparatory
to enlistinS the government aid in the
| project,
The Rev. p. A simpkin of Salt Lake
then was introduced as the representa-
| tive OF the Commercial club OF the capt.
tal. He spoke briefly. His address in
part follows
"I speak today as humble member
| OF the COmH1PTCldl cruz OF Sdll LAKE City.
bringing cordial greetings from that or
! ganization OF which ! am proud to be a
| member. / want you TO remember that
| the Commercial club OF Salt Lake is just
az much Interested in the development
and progress OF your farms and lands
as In the building of skyscrapers and
the growth OF the state capital. The
club. with a membership OF 1000 repre-
| senting all creeds. professions and tho
business brains OF Salt Lake, is work
ing just as hard for this section OF the
country Il is for Its home locality
Those upon tho stand In the city
park where addresses were given, were
! Senator Henry Gardner, Bank Examiner
| G. A. GIazier, Lars Nielsen OF Spanish
! Fork, member OF the Strawberry irriga-
! tion bonrd, Henry Sabln. also a director
| r. w, Money. Z. T. Mamiheal, E. r. *
] Ferguson also q director OF the Straw
! berry board. II. Memmon. director
| Fred Mattley. w, 7. Tew. j. S. McBeth
/ J, NJ, Greer and j. s. Page, Jr., all d.
| rectors: John n. wcotten. Lyman r
| Msrtineau. Heber c, Jex, J. j. Evans
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have 10 say TO you after thanking
you ior the very generous treatment
that nave received at your hands.
Let me in conclusion second the nom
ination. not OF one man. but Of two
men. Governor Burke of North Da-
kota and Senator Chamberlin OF Or
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ANCHOR LINE STEAmsaArS

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Roll Call Ordered.

The rollcau was then ordered.
The ballot showed widely scattered
vote and IL was apparent early In the
rollcall that there would be no nomna-
tion on the first ballot. Generally, tho
anti Bryan delegates were inclined to
support Marshall, but the lines were not
sharply drawn.
The Indanan took the lead. however.
from the start and many Of the WILL
son Bryan slate cast their votes for him
The straight Wilson vote generally
went to Burke or Chamberlain
New York gave Marshall ninety votes
lilinois's fifty eight on this ballot went
to Elmore w. Hurst. a native SON. Mis-
souri, gave Mayor Preston OF Baltimore
q vote OF twenty-six.
Tho first ballot on the vice presiden-
tial nomination gave Marshall $50: Pres
ton. 6S; Chamberlain. i57: Hurst ~;
Burke, 305 "a; McCombs, IS: Sulzer g.
wade, 26: Osborne. S, absent 461-a
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Resolutions Of Thanks.

Norman r Mack, Urey Woodson and
their associates on the national commit
tee were thanked In a resolution that
reviewed their services in the work OF
the convention.
Governor O'Neal, OF Alabama. offered
resolution providing that the usual
committee be appointed.
Senator MARITIME, of New Jersey, offered
2 resolution thanking Baltimore. Mayor
Preston and the people OF Maryland for
their hospitality.
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IGEliG2EiIaiE iEttIiliElH;Efd5
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ACCOUNTS SOLICITED.
National Bank of the Republic

y thoroughly modern savings depart
meDt conducted In connection with this
bank. Safe deposit boxes for rent U. 8
Depository
Frank Knox, president: James A. Muir.
ray. Vice president: w. r. Earls, cashier:
e. A. CuIbertson. assistant cashier
Capital paid In. $500. .ooo- Interest paid
on time deposits
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SELECT WILSON
AS CONVENTION
CHOICE ON 46TH
Continued from Page Four)

were anxious to defeat Burke and nomi-
nate Marshall.
The reading was completed at 11:52
p m. Chairman Kern. OF the resolutions
committee moved its adoption There
Was no minority report and the platform
was adopted by Viva voce vote.
The resolutions committee presented a
resolution upon the death OF e. F. HILL an
alternate for Alaska, who died in Alaska
Whlle the convention was in session. The
resolution was adopted.
f. j.. Giddings. OF Oklahoma, attempted
TO read a statement.
Cries OF II object" were heard from all
parts OF the house. Giddings was not
permitted to read.
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Tells of Big Project.

Heds band then played a selection
after which the chairman introduced Jo-
seph G. Evans, OF Spanish Fork, whose
plow broke the first earth for the tunnel.
An outburst OF applause greeted the pion-
eer in the work. Heber G. Jex, of Provo,
one OF the members of the project board,
was then introduced to give a history OF
the tunnel work, which he did clearly and
concisely, concluding with:
IF every drop OF water that flows
down the course Of the river should be
utilized. every foot OF ground from the
great mountains base TO the shining
lake below would be yielding TO the hand
Of Industry"
Mr. Jex's address was followed by a
| selection by the MnAllister quartette.
The chairman then introduced the Rev.
Francis Burgette Short. whom he an
nounced would fiji the place on the pro-
gramme made vacant by the necessary
absence of Gov, William Spry. The Rev.
Mr.. Short said In part.
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Two big bands, Saltair on the
Fourth. Continuous dancing.
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RECEIVERS NOTICE.
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Baby Special. 10c ct.
Bnttermilk, SC at.

hearing will be had before his honor.
district court OF Utah, upon the applica-
tion to confirm n sale OF the merchsn ndise
and property OF the w. 4. Nelden DRUG
submitted to the court and now on file,
on Wednesday. June 18th. 1912. at 10
O'Clock A. m. GEORGE E. FORD
d1773
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Country Comes First.

Nor is there one American citizen
in my party or in any other that
would ] oppose for anything except
I believed that in not opposing him
/ was surrendering the interests OF
my country which / hold above any
person. 1 recognize that a man who
fights must carry scars (applause),
and I decided long before this cam
paign commenced that ] had been in
so many battles and had alienated
so many that my party ought TO nave
The leadership OF one who had not
thus offended and who thus might
lead with greater hope Of victory Gap
plause).
And tonight l come with Joy to sur
render into the hands OF the one chos-
en- by this convention a standard
which l carried in three campaigns,
and ! challenge my enemies to de-
clare that IL has ever been lowered
in the face OF the enemy (great ap-
plause and cheerlnG).
The same belief that led me to pre-
fer another for the presidency rather
than TO be a candidate myself. leads
mo to prefer another for the Vice
presidency rather than 10 be a can
didaie myself,
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Two big bands, Saltair on the
Fourth Continuous dancing
It's Saltair on the 'fFourth. -
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nal Programme

n 'uisgplnon to the children's celebra-
<.l,a,' setty park, there will be ample
n,,mr ior The groWnups From
I Nol.ll o'clock In the afternoon
"A dsrup- klenke band Will give a
=. "oersmme, as follows:
~, American Republic"
|<s5..on ,on The Spring Maid"
= aVa N from Tho Pink Lady"
'stts0 y stephen Foster.
s. 'Beamaria. "
for Ny Old Kentucky Home:
NM. eorhet, clarinet. baritone and
IA Dance" characteristic.
uaec.ion from Faust"
i,tu,e from Chocolate Soldier s.
..I"s Bronze Horse"
~ tyan nsHIo Home Songs,
~. SLAM Bang"
"a Barn Dance.
S'arS and Stripes.
mo-. .o@n in the county celeb bra
OF less elaborate have beer