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The chronicle=news., 1912-12-06
TONIGHT!

Rev. Chas. Mundell. the boy evan
gelist. will preach at the Salvation
Army Hall. Rev. Mundell. though 4
hoy OF II years. is IA stirring talksr
and those who have heard him will
want to come again and those who
have not will want to hear him.
You are invited.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-06
"UNWRITTEN LAW" FREES
WOMAN OF MURDER CHARGE

Dallas, Texas, Dec. 6.--Mrs. MIN
ME La Duque today was acquitted of
the charge of numbering her husband,
w. H. La DuQue. last summer be-
cause of his attention to other wo-
men. Her defense was the "unwrit-
ten law.
The chronicle=news., 1912-12-06

Attend the Methodist bazaar fol
aprons and home cooking. Lunch will
he served in basement Of the church
tomorrow afternoon and evening.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-04

such. Irrespective of s,u"ce) proposed
as an amendment or amendment to this
constitution tit N. and published as provided q
any general state election. and At such
election. shall be approved by a majority
OF the electors voting thereon, and. with
proved amendment or amendments shall
be agreed to and confirmed by a ma
tority Of the members elected to each
tive assembly. the same shall be entered
N the journals Of the two houses with
the yea and nay vote and names Of the
by such amendment or amendments shall
become q part Of the constitution Of
this state.
II not so agreed to and confirmed by
the legislative assembly at that term.
without amendment. then such proposed
and approved amendment or amendments
III ensuing regular general election. or
special election, provided by law. And.
II the same anne s a be I'll the . second time s ap.
electors voting thereon. then and there.
by such amendment or amendments shall
become 8 part Of the constitution of
bly, shall agree to any amendment or
h last preceding election. above pro:
In both journals with the yea and nay
vote as aforesaid: and 1t shall be the
duty OF the legislative assembly to re.
fer the same to the people for approval
o. rejection at the ensuing general cleo
tion. or a special state election. pro-
vided by law: and such proposed amend.
ment or amendments shall be published
electors at the polls: and II approved
tors voting. thereon. then and thereby
sue or amendments shall
become a part of the constitution of this
state.
All amendments submitted to the
voters and approved as herein shall be
effective and operative as a part of
the constitution on the date of the GER
titled statement of such vote by the
state board of canvaSserS. If two or
more amendments shall be submitted at
the same election they shall be submit
ted in such manner hat the electors
h vote for or against each amend
designated and identified on the ballot
~ provided by law.
No convention shall be called to
amend or propose amendments to this
constitution. or to propose a new con-
%stitution. unless the law providing for
sue convention shall first be approved
by the people on a referendum vote at
q regular general election.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-04

Der of votes cast for secretary of state
at the regular lection last preceding
the filing Of any petition for the initia-
tive or for the referendum shall be the
basis on which the number Of legal
voters necessary to sign such petition
be counted. ~
Petitions and orders for the initia-
tive and for the referendum shall be
filed with the secretary Of state. and
in submitting the same to the people
he and all other. officers shall be guided
by the general avs and the act SUBJ
uniting this amendment until legislation
be specially provided therefor.
fhiS amendment shall be self execut.
Ing, but legislation nay be enacted to
facilitate its operation.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-04

upon by a majority Of all the members
elected to each house,. such amendment
the constitution Of this tate Should
any amendment or amendments pro.
ing a majority Of all the votes cast at
but failing to receive approval by the
following legislative assembly to which
1t has been referred. such amendment
to the people at the next general cleo
ton for their approval or rejection as
at the previous general election. Should
a majority Of ali the legal votes cart at
such succeeding general election such
amendment or amendments at once be-
come a part of the constitution Of this
state. Any amendment or amendments
proposed by Initiative petition. and fall
Ing of adoption as herein provided.
shall not be again considered until the
expiration of six years.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-04
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
THE STATE CONSTITUTION
CHAPTER IS SESSION LAWS OF 1914
blouse Bill No. 23-R. A. Neseosl
oe cIHssse,cAr, Ss 81 ~eeaaoPeRTY.

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Amend:
North Dakota. Relating to uniformity
Of Iaxat'on snd ssr" az tS. f P9r T,o
s.''e Issst.e 81 and sss!.tIns furthsr to
t 81, A s,s,,s :;e,;,t s"s Taxas's" OF cs''
% sen nj nSss,se Of tie st State Of North Ds-
kota. the Senate Concurrtng: -
The foiloMine proposes 9PS smsmSsd b1
Article Of III Constitution Ct North
ton Of. the State Of North Dakota. .
be'e Chosen 70 At tne the ,eT next general election
in said state. to be by the said last men
toned legislative assembly submitted to
e sns S"a'if'e o. s, reieetion Of in, me ae seord
the constitution OF the State Of North
AMENDMENT? Section 17s. Of the
kota Is amended to read as follows:
Section l7s: Taxes shall be Uniform ;nn
Guiding franchises within the territorial
limits Of the authority ievying the tax,
and shall be levied WED and collected eSn nI.ner rer
81 the United States. and Of the State;
County and Municipal Corporations. shall
he exempt from taxation: and the leg
clusively for school,. religious. cemetery,
charitable or other public purposes ana
personal property to any amount not
exceeding in value two hundred dollars
for each individual liable to taxatton:
provided hat all taxes and exemptions
in force when this amendment Is adopt
ed hall remain In force. in the same
manner and 10 the same extent. until
otherwise provided by statute.
AMENDMENT.) Section 179 as amend.
ed by article I Of the Constitution OF
Moth Dakota Of the Constitution OF the
Stale Of North Dakota is amended to
Section 17s; An taxable property ex-
vided. shall be assessed In the county.
city. township. village or district In
which 1t is situated. in the manner pre-
scribed by law. The property including
franchises of all railroads operated In
this state. and of all express companies,
freight line companies. dining car COM
panies. sleeping car companies. car
equipment companies. or private car line
companies, telegraph or telephone COM
panies or corporations operating In this
state and used directly or indirectly In
the carrying of person.. property. or
messages. shall be assessed by the state
''crihed by such state board or commits.
sion as may be provided by aw. But
should any railroad allow any portion
at it's railway to be used for any pur-
pose other than the operation Of a rail-
read thereon. such portion OF Its rail-
wnv. while 80 used hall be assessed In
IA" manner provided for The assessment
rf other real property.
Approved March 3. 1911. .t-
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-04
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
THE STATE CONSTITUTION
CHAPTER 81 SESSION LAWS OF 1911
tHons. Bill No. 7S-M.. v. O'Connor Of
Grand Forksl
q

amend Article 10. Section aie Of the
Gonst!tut!en Ct; the state Of North
Be it Resolved by the House Of Repre-
sentatives of the State of North Da-
THAT the following proposed amend
lei to Article 10. Section PIG of the
constitution Of the State Of North Da-
to the Legislative Assembly To- be chosen
ct the next genera, election in the State
Of North Dakota. to be by said last
mentioned Legislative Assembly submit;
state for approval or rejection. In ac-
c"rdance with the provisions Of Section
90: Of The Constitution Of the State Of
XMnSp%ENir.) Art,c,. 10. section
RS Of the Constitution Of The State Of
North Dakota. 10 amended so as to read
Section ZIG. The following named pub.
lie institutions are hereby permanently
located a. hereinafter provided. each
e eS h nn. Ss,n much o. Of the remainil n.s grant mt
for other educational and charitable
'nS E'ss e. is al!e..s' BY law. viz:
or such other charitable institution a.
the Legislative assembly may determine,
at Lisbon. in the county Of Ransom.
Second The school for the blind Of
North Dakota. at BathKate. in the
county Of Pembina. with . grant of
thirty thousand acres.
Third. An Industrial school and schoo
Tor manual training. orrsuch other edu-
csationai or charitable institution as the
legislative assembly may provide. at the
town Of Glendale. in the county Of
Dtckey. with a grant Of forty thousand
Fourth. A school Of forestry, or such
other institution as the legislative a.
s emily may determine. At the city OF
Fifth. A scientific school. or such
other educational or charitable institu-
lion as the legislative assembly may
prescribe. at the. city Of WahpetO1.
county OF Richland. with . grant Of
sixth. "A state normal school at the
city Of Mtnot. in the county Of Ward:
psov.aed that no other institution OF .
cnaracter similar to any one Of those
located by this article. shaii Do estab.
lis2ed or maintained without q revisioo
OF This constitution 4i "
~ Approved February "a. 1917
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-04
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
THE STATE CONSTITUTION
CHAPTER IS SESSION LAWS of 1910
tSenate Bill No. 2s1-a. ]. Ressessenj
PROVIDING FOR THE RECALL

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION for an
amendment to tho Constitution of the
State Of North Dakota, Providing for
Be it Resolved by the Senate Of the
State Of North Dakota. The House Of
That the following proposed amend
ment to the. Constitution of the state
Of North Dakota is agreed to and re
ferred to the Legislative Assembly to
in said state for the approval, to be by
said last mentioned legislative assembly
submitted to III qualified electors OF
a% acc das with the PROVISIONS Of Sec
OF North Dakota:
by the addition Of the following article:
MATT Attic le:i.: Every public officer in
the State or of the electoral district
be required twenty-five l25) per cent.
who voted in his district at the pre-
RENE court to file their petition de-
s %snri sst f iort fsf IN s az t nsti Pssp's the T rasy
sons for said demand. II be shall offer
hi. resignation it shall be accepted and
take effect on the Ia It is offered. and
provided By law. If he shall no. re-
sign within five days after the petition
Is fled. = special election shall be order
said electoral district. 70 determine
ficer; on the sample baio = said
election shall be printed in not more
demanding. the recall Of said officer as
set forth in the recall petition. and In
not more h two hundred words the
office; He shall continue to perform
Of said special ELECTION shall be Off
eha''S gf,i Ssei msy be oehs1 sana To be vot fei
for at said election. the candidate who
shall receive the highest number OF
votes shall be deemed elected for the
the person against whom the recall petit
ton was filed or another. The recall
petition, shall be filed with the officer
SUCH office should be filed. and the same
officer shall order the special election
when it is required. No such petition
l mai be be circulated hrs against nsta any officer dfGss
six months. save and except that 1t may
ne filed against a IA or representa-
tive in the legislative assembly ut any
time after fifteen days from the begin
h.ing of the first session after his cleo
Lion. After one such petition and spe-
hial election no further recall petition
Turing the term for which he was elect
"a unless such further petitioners shall
FIRST pay into the public treasury which
yras such special election expenses the
fvhole amount Of its expenses for the
preceding special election. Such addi-
kAtonal legislation as may aid the opera
ZION Of this section shall be provided by
the legislative assembly. including pro-
vision for payment by tho public trea-
fury of the reasonable special election
campaign expenses Of such officer. But
The words Legislative assembly shall
provide" or any similar or equivalent
words in this constitution or any amend
ment there to shall not be construed to
grant to the legislative assembly any
exclusive power Of law making nor in
any way to limit the initiative aud
referendum powers reserved By the
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-04
AMENDMENT TO
THE STATE CONSTITUTION
tCHAPrER 70 SESSION LAWS OF 1911
kSenat~ Bill No. 163-A. S. Gibbonsl
PROVIDING FOR INITIATIVE AS TO
THE CONSTITUTION A CONCURRENT
RESOLUTION Amending tn. constit.
ton Of the State Of North Dakots
Providing for tina Future Amendmes

RESOLUTION Amending the constItu.
ton Of the State Of North Dakota.
Providing for tina Future Amendment
BE II Resolved by the Senate Of the
Of Representatives ~Concurring:
no Section !; That the tollosxsink pro
ticle IS Of the constitution Of the state
legislative assembly to be chosen at
Of N nsxi s Dafct. election te 10. IL III. sngro stat.
81 said last mentioned d. ,..isla a4p.'v 90.
sembly: submitted to the qualified cleo
tors Of the state for approval or re-
:s!ons Of section 2o2 Of the eonstitu-
*'o %M 3 t n.E :s.t. Of A MGsts p 3 sse,,on
North Dakota IS amended 80 a to
read as follows:
I, Section 2O2. This constitution may BE-
First. Any amendment or amend
ments to this constitution may be pro-
pose inst In either house Of the leEtsla-
elected to each of the two houses. such
proposed amendment shall be entered
IN the journal Of the house with the
lferred to the legislative assembly to
and shall be published. as provided BY
law for three months previous to the
the legislative assembly &c. next chosen,
As aforesaid U proposed amendment
Or amendments shall be agreed to by q
house. then II shall be the duty OF the
legislative assembly to submit such
proposed amendment or amendments to
tine t,n people IN N such and e such
provide. an AZ the people shall approve
ana ratify such amendment or amend
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-04
PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO
THE STATE CONSTITUTION

CHAPTER 81 SESSION LAWS OF 1910
House Bill No. 237-S. J. Doyle Of
Foater und F. e. ploybar)
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-04
Proposed Amend.
ments to the
Constitution

10 the CONSTITUTION Of the state OF
North Dakota. having passed the Twelfth
Legislature Assembly. will be submitted
20 the Thirteenth Legislative Assembly
Dor approval or rejection.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-04

until, legislation shall be especially an
acted therefor.
This amendment shall be self execut-
Ing. but laws may be enacted for the
purpose of facilitating Its operation.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1912-10-04

A coNcuRREN: RESOLUTION ts
amend Article 10. Section 216 Of the
Constitution of. the State OF North
Dakota. Pertaining to Public lnstitu.
The Chipley banner., 1912-02-29
JOHN w. WILLIAMS
Candidate for Sheriff.

men for Office because they are
friends or relatives, and without
regard for moral fitness for the
position which they seek.
Look well and be honest with
yourselves and stand for the up
building of your county.
am in favor of an administra-
ton that is clean and fair to all,
and no special favors to any one;
for in the sight of the Law, all
men are equal and ought to have
the same with reference to our
public officials.
shall be glad to meet you and
tell you all my views with refer
ence to this important Office, and
my discharge of its duties, if the
people think best to elect me.
IT you have not already COM
mitted Yourself would appreci-
ate your support and influence
with your neIghbors.
Respectfully,
JOHN w. WILLIAMS.
The Chipley banner., 1912-02-29

/ want to serve you as Sheriff.
You should want the best service
/ have to offer you, three years
experience, and / know every
foot of Washington county.
/ stand for the upbuilding of a
high standard of civilization.
A man to successfully execute
the law must have in him the
principles for which the law
stands. You can't separate a
mans private character from his
official conduct. His personality
will manifest itself in the con-
duct of his Office.
If he compromises with evil
forces to secure his election he
will compromise with them to
keep in Office.
You cannot separate a mans
character from his work.
We all too frequently support
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

the staff were unhorsed. Grants
horse was shot under him. Grants
plan OF attack was to keep the left
flank near the river to prevent re-en-
forcemeuts from crossing over from
Columbus and by spreading OUT the
line partially surround the Confeder-
ate camp A united effort in the ma
ture of charge, but prevented from
being one by the roughneSs OF the
ground drove the enemy from the
embankment through the woods to an
open space around the incloSed line.
When Grants excited soldiers saw
close at hand the defiant flag waving
above the guns and Confederates run
ming back across the field their en-
thusiaSm knew no bounds.
The spreading of Grants line Great
ed Il gap in the ranks opposite the enc
my's battery. The Seventh Iowa rush
ed into the space and in n few mo-
ments drove the gunnerS from their
pieces with 4 hot fire of bullets y
rush of the whole line precipitated Il
stampede in the enerny's ranks, and
Grants men Swarmcd about the flag
pole. tents and cannon like bees around
an upturned hive. 1t was their first
fight, their first victory and first seizure
of the spOiiS of war Officers and sol
diers alike jumped upon the gun car
riages and platform and delivered flow
cry speeches to their comrades, who
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16
A Cowardly Threat.

Unless you elect me chairman OF
the campaign committee j will Scut-
tie the ship" This is the threat that
Dick Richard made at the Huron
meeting two years ago, when he de-
manded the committee chairmanShip.
For the sake of peace Dick was elect
ed chairman of the ampaign commit
tee, and that Is the time he had two
speeches written. one progressive, the
other standpat, which proved that
Dick S support Of any party or princl-
pie was mere matter of selfish ambi-
tion TO be bought with political soap.
Had the progressives refused 10 elect
Dick chairman he had speech ready
To denounce the men who made him,
and then desert the prog resSive cause
and help elect the standpat candidate
for governor Dick is mercenary sell
fish, boss, and because he cannot boss
every political job that comes along,
he kicks and snorts and threatens,
and with his money buys bagpipes
who travel over the state proclaiming
his ambition. His primary law is
Dick Richards law pure and simple,
and the creation OF man who has
visions
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16
sy Captain GEORGE |. KILrdER. Late

Dy Captain GEORGE l.. KILMER. Late
U. 5. V.
copyright by American Press Associa-
ton. 1911
~ n Nov. 7, 1861, two officers of
comparatively insignificant
~ rank made their bows to the
American people as leaders in
battle. One was u. s. Grant, a brig
adler general of volunteers: the other
s. F. Dupont, commodore Of the Unit
ID States navy. A different fortune
awaited them. for, although Grant
failed in his undertaking at Belmont,
he arose to the head of the army. pu-
pont succeeded at Port Royal and was
a stubborn fighter when commanding
the south Atlantic squadron. vet in
the end the chief honorS OF naval com
mand went to another.
At Belmont, Mo. opposite Columbus.
KY, the Confederate general, Polk.
had established Il camp of observation.
occupied by one regiment Of infantry.
a battery Of artillery and squadron
OF cavalry. In order to command the
approaches to this position by the
Confederate batteries on the high
Iround at Columbus, the trees had
been felled for some distance along
the west bank, and the fallen timber
had been so placed as TO form an
abatis capable of obStructing the ad-
vance Of an enemy. This camp Grant
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

decided to attack. Accordingly, at
about 8 o'clock on the morning of the
7th, he disembarked his force on the
Missouri shore, some five miles above
Belmont, and ordered the gunboats to
drop below and engage the batteries at
Columbus Quickly forming his col
umn. Grant pushed for the Confeder'
ate camp, hoping to take the Confeder-
ates by surprise.
Grants Foe Reinforced.
In this he was partly mistaken, for
General Polk, who was at Columbus.
had been notified of the landing OF
Federal troops on the west shore of
the Mississippi and promptly dispatch
ed General Gideon j. Pillow with four
regiments to succor the threatened
camp. This reinforcement raised the
defenders of Belmont to about 5000
men, with six cannon. Grant had
about 5000.
After marching a mile through
wooded swamp the Federal column
reached a cornfield and the Seventh
Iowa deployed as skirmishers among
the tall stalks to the farther edge of
the field. A company Of Confederates
was in hiding beyond the field and
fired at the Iowans. killing one man.
A line Of battle was quickly formed,
and the whole command moved on
ward through the woods. The fight
ing was steady and continuous from
that point TO the Confederate works
The way was obstructed 10y heavy un-
derbrush and fallen trees, and the
men had to climb over or crawl under
the obstacles as best they could. the
while keeping a lookout for the enc
NV. In places the ground was
swampy, and between fighting. find
ing road and waiting for the cannon
to be dragged along with the column.
the march was slow and difficult.
Officers Chosen Targets.
The delay gave the enemy time to
select positions and get in good shots.
At the end of mile the whole line
was held up by new obstacle, sort
of secondary river bank that formed
a natural breastwork To- the Confed-
crates. Grants column had also got
within range of the fieldpieces at Bel
mont and of the heavy guns at Column
bus. and shot and shell tore through
the forest. giving the farm boys
taste of real war The Confederate
rffemen were favored with picked
shots. and Grants officers and men
fell rapidly. General j. A. McCier-
nsnd, second In command TO Grant,
had three horses shot under him one
after another. Colonel Lauman Of the
Seventh Iowa lost his horse In this
action and was afterward severely
wounded himself The mounted men
W0e chosen targets, and several OF
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16

were in its hands. They were steAA
and screw propellers, fast sailers and
right up to date. The government de
cided to construct new gunboats pro-
tected by armor plate. Strange to say.
the Confederates. in spite of the scar
city OF material in the south. were
pioneers at the building Of armored
warships. They had them fighting be-
fore the Federals were ready. John
Ericsson, the Swede. was already
building in New York the little IRON
clad which was to become famous as
Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1912-02-16
WAREHOUSE A CONFEDEKATE


of the war powers should be set free
Previously on the 5th, Senator Trum-
bull of Illinois brought in sweeping
bill for confiscation Of Confederate
property, including slaves. These were
to be set free and employed or colo
nized. At the same time Lovejoy OF
Illinois presented a resolution reyoking
the drastic orders Of General Halleck.
some generals had gone further than
Halleck and actually deliveEed mp
slaves to their masters right In campo
nna M dls0nt rum WAnh310eD-