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Little Falls herald., 1912-10-18


add an entirely new section to Article
Section II, and which shall read a.
follows.
"The legislature may provide for
the payment by the State Of Minne-
sofa Of damages to growing crops
to provide a fund for that purpose.
including the necessary expenses or
giving effect to this act, may inn
pose specific tax upon 4hei1 tanGs on+,on tne
have listed the same with county
auditors for that purpose, and no
payment shall be made OF any such
provided"
PURPOSE AND EFFECT. This amend1i
ment, If adopted, will authorize the
state to act in the collection and dis
bursements of a fund for the payment
of damages to growing crops by hail
or wind, or either. This fund IL to be
created and maintained by q specific
tax imposed by the Legislature upon the
lands of such persons only AZ shall
voluntarily list the same with their
respective county auditors for that pur-,
pose. Under 1T, there could be no tax!
for such purpose imposed on the landaI
of any owner who does not CONSENT
thereto. The legislature Is also author:
ized to include in the fund to be raised
by taxation Of such listed lands the.
necessary expenses of administration of
the law. The adoption Of the amend;
ment will authorize the legislature toi
direct that the taxing machinery of the
state be used to levy and collect the tax!
necessary to raise such fund, and toi
provide for the disbursement of same by|
the officers Of the state, but any pay-'
nents to be made by the state by reason;
Of damage by hail or wind will have tol
be made from such fund. and from NO;
other. In the settlement Of any SUCH
damages, the state would assume MOI
liability beyond the amount of such;
fund and could not further be rendered,
liable. I
Little Falls herald., 1912-10-18

Sec 2. The term "the gross
earnings, derived from the opera
t1on of such line of railway within
IN this state," as used in Section
Of this act is hereby declared and
ea1nngs 9s on S9ainess t9 peeinnaT a
ana ending within the state, and
proportion, based upon the proper
tlon OF the mileage within the
state to- the entire mileage over
earnings on all interstate business
passing through, into or out of the
Sec. 3. All acts and parts of acts
not inconsistent herewith, regulat-
lne the payment, collection, time
involving the amount Of taxes up
on the gross earnings of railroad
companies within this state or pro-
vldlng penalties for the non-pay-
meat men, OF oIs11cl such :, taxes, are hereby
as may be, and all acts and parts
OF acts inconsistent with the pro-
visions visions Of this act are hereby re-
Sec. 4. Upon failure to pay the
amount OF such taxes legally. due,
fore set forth, collection thereof
may be enforced in addition to ex-
istsng remedies in civil action
Drought In the name of the State
o1 Minnesota in the district court
or any county.
Sec. 5. Before any railroad COM
pany shall be heard to contest or
continue to contest the validity of
tn1s act or any part thereof, such
ra1lroad company shall as cond1-
tion precedent thereto, pay into
the treasury Of the State of Min
nesota the amount of taxes due or
payable from such railroad COM
pany under the existing tax laws
OF this state.
Sec. 8. This act shall be SUBJ
nitted to tho people of this state
for their approval or rejection at
the next general election for the
year 1912.
The secretary of state shall
cause to be printed in bold type
upon the ballot used in voting for
ballot, If 50 provided by law at
the said election, in manner con-
formab1e with the requirements OF
the general election law, the
words, For increasing the gross
earnings tax Of railroad companies
from four to five per cent, and pro-
vtdinE for the payment of the gross
earnings tax semi-annually.
Little Falls herald., 1912-10-18

And each voter voting at such
election shall designate his vote by
2 cross mark made opposite one or
mo" and the said election shall in
all respects, conform, as far as
may be, to the requirements Of the
general election law, and the re-
turns of said election shall be
made, canvassed and certified, and
the results thereof declared in the
manner provided by law for return
ing, certifying and canvassing
votes cast for state officers.
Approved June IS, 1912.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT. The law
now in force relating to the taxation Of
Irailroad properties is Chapter 253, Lava
of 1903, ratified by the people at the
general election of 1904. The only LAM
guage Of the proposed law of 1912
which differs from the old law of 1909
is set forth above in bOld-faced type.
Under the present law, the taxes upon
railroad property are computed Mt the
rate of four per cent upon the gross
earnings of the company owning or Op-
Grating the same. The purpose OF
this new law is to change that rate
from four per cent to five per cent and
to make the taxes payable semi-an-
nually on March LIST and September 1st
of each year, instead Of annually, as
under the existing law.
Little Falls herald., 1912-10-18
AMENDMENT NO. vi.
State Senate.


Section 2 of Article 4 of the Consti-
tuition now reads "a as leS folaGws.
bers who compose the senate and
house of representatives shall be
prescribed by law, but the repre-
sentation in the senate shall never
thusa thousand d" inhabitants, and in the the
house of representatives one mem
ber for every two thousand inhabi-
tants. The. representation in both
throughout the different sections Of
the state. in proportion to the pop
ulation thereof exclusive Of Indians
rot 1a, taxable under the provisions Of
It is proposed to substitute thereto,
the tse,SN1n aseetion ). Number of members.
s:xty.three (ss5 members. and the he
house Of representatives shall be
composed of such number of mem
The % representation w in both houses .;
shall be apportioned az nearly equal
as practicable, throughout tho dir
fsrsnt sections TIC =. Of the t,aH state in
SffopSii Sef, pe9ei8sive OF indians not !nSls tax
able under. the provisions Of law.
Provided, however. that q county
iative districts.zbut no county or
any of the parts thereof shall ever
constitute, or be part of more
than seven (7) senatorial districts
and not more than seven senator's
one county.
PURPOSE AND EFFECT. The Dur
BOSE and object Of this amendment /,
to limit the State senate TO sixty-thre@
1857 members and to prevent any on,
county having more than seven a. sen.
0t04n, ~ S@% = a-
- Yours respectfully,
LYNDON A. SMITH,
81 - III. 55E5:3ss Attorney Gen11a1
Little Falls herald., 1912-10-18
AMENDMENT NO. III.
Mortgage Loans to State.

This amendment, If adopted, will per
nit the permanent school and univer
'ity fund of the state to be invested 1,
md cultivated farm lands of the State
This amendment would change sectio,
}, Article 8, of the Constitution, whic
low reads a. folloWss
versity fund Of this state ma may be
invested in the bonds of any coun-
ty,. school district, city. town or
village OF this state, but no such such
late the Investment Of the perman-
ent university fund Of this stats;
be made when the bonds to be is-
sued or purchased would make the
entire bonded indebtedness exceed
fifteen per cent of the assessed
ii 9,o Of the ts1e61s real
city. town or village issuing such
debtedness be made at q lower rate
Of interest than three per cent per
thanh than live ~ years, nor Tor a fcaseSr
period than twenty years, and no
change of the town. school dis
trtct, city; village or Of county
erty 7 in s such town, sch school distriet,
county, village or city in this state
at the time Of the issuing of such
bonds from any liability for tax
alton to pay such bonds"
10 AZ to read az followss
Section s; The permanent school
snG qnS1StX mi fund I'd 6e G6 s bGnds Stats 6
any county, school district. city;
In first mortgage loans secured up
ESia end sqdts cuity9t9d ed farm farm
Improvement shall be made until
approved by the board Of commits
sfoners Designated BY law to regu-
late the investment Of the per-
manent a university 1 fund Of this
state: nor shall such loan or invest
ment be made when the bonds to be
issued or purchased would make
ceed is per cent Of the assessed
valuation Of the taxable real
property Of the county. school dis,
trict. city, town or village issuing
loan or Investment be made when
such Investment or loan would ex-~
ceed 80 per cent; of the actual cash
value Of the farm land mortgaged
to secure said Investment; nor shall
such loans or Indebtedness be made
at a lower rate 3;of interest than
) per cent per annum, nor for .
shorter period than FIVE years. nor
years, and no change Of the town,
school district, = city. Village or
county lines shall relieve the real
property in such town. school dis
trict, county, village or city in
this state at the time Of issuing OF
such bonds from any liability for
taxation to pay such bonds"
Little Falls herald., 1912-10-18

PURPOSE AND EFFECT. The nres-
emit constitution authorizes the invest
npent of the permanent school and unl-
versity funds of this state In the bonds
Of any county, schOOl district. city.
town or Village OF this state. THIS
amendment, III adopted, swill permit, IN
addition to the foregoing fnvestmests,
said school and university funds to be
Invested also In aAFst n0rtgage loans
eeeured upon lnDsovsd and cult1vatod
farm lands OF this state. F 7 s III
Little Falls herald., 1912-10-18
State of Minnesota,
County of Morrison. }ss
-4 District Court,
Eugene L. Trask,
Plaintiff,

Dan. NJ: Demmon. Stephen Emer-
son, Far ham & Loveioy. Lanes
W. Bradley. Levi Bradley. Maj,
&aret Bradley, Mary Morrison.|
y. 81. Hobe, Levi Butler. MAJ xaire\ 81
MORN, also all other persons or
parties unknown, claiming anv
right, title, estate. lien Or IN
terest IN the real estate des.
cr1bed In the complaint herein.l
Little Falls herald., 1912-10-18


The State OF Minnesota to the above beuan named
d deiendants: A""0"
You and each ofyou are hereby summoned
action, which has been fiied With the e clerR t
OF SAID Court at his office, and to serve a
copy COZ OF your answer to the said complaint
Germania Life Building, in the CIV Of 81
Raul, In the County Of Ramsey and State Of
serQes Of ihS within s twenty days after
of the day Of such service: and 1o7 isi +o
me tSs sad c33mRaint within time
Apply to the Goart for tha IN rea ths action III
Dated August soth. A. D. 1912.
Orrin k1pp,
St. t"Pft"ansx Paul. Minn'
State OF Minnesota,
county of Morrison. IS
ru.ono1 u. Seventh judicial District.
Plaintiff.
Dan. NJ. Demmou stephen\
Emerson. Farham &
Loveioy. James W.
Bradley. Levi Bradley,
Margaret Bradley. Mary
Morrison, E. H. Hobe,
NORM, also ali other }Notice O, l,s-
persons OF parties un- pendens,
Known. claiming any
right, title, estate, lien or
interest in the real estate
described in the com.
plant herein.
Notice is hereby given that an action has.
been commenced in this Court by the above
defendants; that the object OF said action is
TO determins G the claims OF the defendants
and lien upon the land described in the
complaint piI In this action. adverse to the
Rhiaa1ntatI, Rhaa % and that the premises affected by
this action 6re situated in the County Of
Morrison, State Of Minnesota, and are de-
scr1bed as follows: The Northeast quarter OF
the southwest quarter of Section twenty
nine (29) of Township iortv-two (42) Of
Fang Range twenty.eig l2s) West, and the
s0uthW est quarter of the Northwest quarter
OF section eight (s) OF township thfrty-nine
(ae2 OF Range twenty-eight (2s5 West,
Dated August 3Oth, A. D. 1912.
Orrin Kipp
Plaintiffs Attorney,
St. Paul, Mimi
Little Falls herald., 1912-10-18
Extra Session
of 1912.
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY
GENERAL.
st. Paul, Mimi, July 8, 1919:
Hon. Julius A. Schmahl,
+ Secretary of State,
Capitol.

AS required by Section 25 Of the
Revised Laws, and Amendment,
have the honor to furnish you
herewith a statement of the pur-
poses and effects of the respec-
tion of the State of Minnesota,
proposed by the Legislature Of
1911. which are to be submitted to
the electors Of this State at tho
general ELECTION in l2129 ~<s s*st
: I have ALSO furnished state.
ment of the purposes and effect Of
the law proposed by the Legisla-
ture at the extra session of 1912.
known as Chapter 9, Laws of 1912,
relating to the taxation Of railroad
companies, which, under the Con-
stitution Of the State, must be SUBJ
mitted to vote of the people Of
= the State. and be adopted and
ratified by a majority Of the elect
ors OF the State voting at the
election, before such Chapter )
shall take effect or be In force.
Little Falls herald., 1912-10-18
AMENDMENT NO. v.
County Superintendent of
Schools.

BY thlr Amendment 1T is sought to
enlarge the provisions Of Section z, OF
Article z, of the Constitution, which
Section now reads a. follOwss
SECTION Z. Every person who by
the provisions Of this article shall
be entitled to vote at any election
shall be eligible to any office which
ye IS b3 Gi ha peepe n nhf II. BE- sct
wherein he shall have resided
thirty days previous to such cleo
ton, except az otherwise provided
in this constitution, or the consti--
ffttea." tatiea and laws OF the United
10 that 1t will read a. follows.
Section Z. Every person who by
tho provisions of this article shall
Snail S HnH be eiigib1e % to any m Office (WHICH WHICH
now is, or hereafter shall be, elec-
tive by the people in the district
wherein he shall have resided thirty
dayt days previous to such e9
schools who shall be required to
have educational and professional
qualifications to be determined BY
the 1egtslature' and except as other
or the constitution and laws of the
United States"
PURPOSE AND EFFECT. The pur-
pose and effect of this amendment In to
authorize the Legislature to require edu-
cational and professional qualifications,
I'm addition to all the other qualinca-
tiOns now required by law, for any
person seeking the Office Of County
Superintendent Of Schools. As the Con-
etitutf0n now stands, any legal voter IL
eligible to the office of County Super
intendent of Schools.
Little Falls herald., 1912-10-18
AMENDMENT NO. II.
Insurance Of Crops.

BY this amendment it IN prOposed to
add an entirely new section to Article
9 of the Constitution, to be known A.
Section II, and which shall read a.
follows.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
REAL IRISH STOCK.

Have you any ancestors, Mrs. helly?' asked Mrs. OBrien.
 And phwat's ancistors?"
 why people you sphrung from"
 Listen to me. Mrs. O'Brien." said Mrs Kelly impressively. "Oi come from the rale sthock av Donahues that sphring from nobody. They lsphring at thim.'-Catholic Times Evidently a lot of candidates ar. expecting this to be a good year to De dragged through by the head of the tlcket-DaytOn COhio) News.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25

A woman in New York toysn owes her safety to the fact that she wore a harem skirt and the trOuser part gave her freedom to run for her life. So here is one good point registered for the persecuted apparel.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25

The man who sleeps outdoors may be doing q splendid thing for himself. but he appears to be anxious to do as much boasting as the man who takes a cold bath every morning.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25

A Scotchman has been fined $10 by d Chicago iuCge for planning to con- init suicide He would no doubt have been fined much more heavily of his plans had been carried out
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25

4 New York judge advised iti- gants over a property to effect d set tlemcnt before the costs and the law yers got the property. Is this profes- sional courtesy?
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
WhentheBigMen of Our New State Cry

Back to the traditions of our fore fathers and emphasize the importance of the home to our prosperity, Il causes thinking people to stop and consider Truly, the home is the most sacred of our possessions, not alone because of it's far reaching in- fIuence on our morals, but also be- cause it is t' e bulwark of our con- fort. happiness and success. Too much sacrifice to attain home IS almost impossible, but the sacrifices required these days with the high quality of lumber we offer are noth- ing compared to those of your par ents. This lumber is laid down at your door smoothly dressed, kiln dried and cut mostly to the exact size, so that the question of labor is reduced to the minimum. 'Twould surprise you how far a few hundred dollars will go towards building when prop erly spent Come in and we'll talk it over.
 "There's No Place Like Home"
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
THE TROUBLE WITH THE GIL

MATE-C. F. Hofferkamp of Spring field. H.. has been in this valley for the last five weeks on d winter visit. being associated with John Northcutt in operations near Glendale. Mir. Hofferkamp says the only trouble with the Arizona climate is that one finds difficulty in leaving it when he has finished his visit. He has been here four or five times before but can't bring himself to stay away.
 A BUSINESS CHANGE-AIrs. Etta Clifford Young who has SO capably edited The Republicans About Phoe- nix People" department during the present season has resigned her po- sitiOn to become associated with the Phoenix Advertising agency which has offices on the second floor of the National Bank of Arizona building Her relations with The Republican have been agreeable but d wider fled of activity having been opened To her she has elected to take advantage of it and will carry with her the best wishes of many friends for her sue cess
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
Of Local Interest
STORED WATER SUPPLY.

Water service department daily re- port February g.
 Elevation of water in reservoir
 feet ...-.-..-- ..-........- IO'.5o Contents Of reservoir, acre feet 405,3 Elevation of water in reservoir
 l year ago today, feet ...... 1S5.55 Contents of reservoir 1 year ago
 today acre feet ............295,i ,il2 Loss preceding 24 hours, acre
 feet ...... ......... .....-. 1,lSi Normal flow Salt and Verde
 rivers at Granite Reef dam
 NJ I. ..... ........... 21,317 Normal flow at joint head, M. l. 3,660 Amount of water used for irri-
 gation. north side, M. I..... 29,S30 Amount of water used for irri-
 gation. south side, NJ. I..... 1S,S96 Water today in all the canals.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

Sunday school, 9:45 a. m; morn- ing worship II. sermon by the pas tor. Rev. II. NJ. Campbell, D. D.. theme, "A Commendable Spirit; an- them. Our King OROtolD: solo. "The Last Seven Words (Merca- dante), Mrs Sargent. Junior En- deavor. 3 D. m.: Indian service. 1 D. m.: Senior EndeaVor. 6:3O D. m. Evening service 7:30; sermon by the pastor; theme, '1s Religion Reason able?" Anthem. There is q Land of Pure Delight (Shelley): duet, Twilight" (Nevin), Mrs. Sargent and Mir Hull. All are cordially invited to these services. Church at Third avenue and Adams street.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-J,

FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH-J. Harvey Deere. pastor. Sunday morn ing at II o'clock the pastor will preach upon The Dynamo and Live Wires" Mrs. Courtney Camp and Mir. Leon Tollesou will sing The Won drous Cross" The Sunday school in- vites you and your children to a study of the Bible at 9:45 q. m. The E. Y. P L. will welcome all young folks to their service at 6:3G D. m. It is hoped that an Indian quartet will sing. At 7:3O the pastor will preach the last sermon in the series. and the subject will be Heaven The choir will sing Praise Ye the Fath- CT" Mrs. Camp will render the solo. 'I Am d Pilgrim and Stranger Welcome The church is located on the corner of Third avenue and Mon roe street
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25

CHRISTIAN CHURCH.-Corner of Monroe and Fifth avenue. Bible school at 9:45 a. m.. J. NJ. Stewart, superintendent. Morning service at IL Teachers training at 5:30 D. m. Senior Endeavor at 6:30 D. m. Even ing service. 7:3O. Miss Mary Gray bill. returned missionary from India. will occupy the pulpit during the morning hour Rev. w. $. Crockett of Mesa will speak in the evening. The church extends q cordial invi- taton to it's services. F.. x. Phillips. pastor
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25

GLOBE COUPlE-Dr. w. X. Holt and wife of Globe were in town yes tprday.
 ON sUSlNESS-A. F.. Keller. of Chicago. is here to look after business interests.
 MOTHER VISITING SON-Mrs. Hil- debrand. of London. England. mother of F. l.. Hildebrand. the cattle man. arrived in Phoenix yesterday to spend some time with her son.
 TRINITY ATHEDRAl-Ser- vices will be held today, first Sunday in lent. in Trinity Pro-cathedraI. south Second avenue facing the court house the Rev. William J. Scarlctt. vice rec tor. as follows: Kindergarten and Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock Morn ing prayer and sermon at II o'clock Vcsper service at | o'clock. At the morning service the following musi- cal numbers will be given by the choir under direction Of Mrs. Deity: Te Deum in F. flat. Dudley Buck offertory solo sung by F. G. Billings Come Unto Me. w Coenen. At the vesper service the offertory solo will be by MT Armstrong, who will sing the recitative and aria from Men deIssohn's Elijah. Lord God of Abra- ham,
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25

FROM MIssOURI.-E w. Dunlap, of Kansas City iS in town.
 GLOBE cOUPLE-Dr w. A. Holt and wife of Globe were in town yes
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
DOUBLE BEREAvEMENT.-Word

DOUBLE BEREAVEMENT -WOrd was received here Of the death in san Francisco of James NJ. Murray, brother of Mrs. W. l.. Davenport It is only two weeks ago since Mrs. Davenport received word of the death of her only sister, Mrs. Edward Lam derS in San Francisco.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25

MRS. GEORGE DEAD.-Mrs Harry George died yesterday at the hom" of her daughter, Mrs. McNamara. 224 South Second avenue. of cancer of which she has been suffering for a long time The funeral will be held Monday morning at the Catholic church, at 9 o'clock. Mrs. George had been q resident of Phoenix for many years
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
GoLOsERG's OPENING

PARTY TO THE DAM.-Mr and Mrs. II. I. Tucker of Boston are vis- iting Phoenix and will go to ROose- Welt today Mir Tucker is an in fluential business man of Boston and speaks highly of the wonderful eli mate and prospective future of this valley.
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
MENTAL SCIENCE

MENTAL SCIENCE.-Sunday lee ture at 3 D. m. at College hall, di rectIy north of Adams street schoo by Mrs. Susie F. Broan. Subjcc The Ring and Its Use" The put lie is invited. Seats free. Ment; magnet meets same place at : D. n
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTlST-Postoffice building. en- trance on Monroe street Sunday morning service at II o'clock: sub ject. Mind" Sunday school at 9:45. Wednesday evening meeting at &. Reading rooms are open daily eX- cept Sunday from ? to D. m. The ic ,t-aICor,,a
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25

DEATH OF YOUTH.-Gcorgc NJ Manchester. aged E years. died Fri day night at his home in this city The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2:3O o'clock in the parlors of Mohr .& DriSCOll
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25
VALENCIA CHILDREN

children of Mrs. Virginia Valencia the Mexican woman who>was murder ously assaulted by her husband a few nights ago. are being cared for b, Miss Chrissie Gilchrist. Of the AssoCi- ateI Charities
Arizona republican., 1912-02-25

ON 6USlNESS-A. E. Keller, of Chicago. is here to look after business interests
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-11-05

The White House bride" and the
mother Of the first white House
baby" ~ 60 be married again.
Maybe thereil be double wed,
ding. and mother ard eldest dauxhr
ter. Mrs Frances Folsom Ciose.
land and Miss Esther Cleveland
viii so away upon their honey
moon at the same time
Grover cIcvcianaa widow. whose
engagement 10 Prof. Thomas ].
Preston Ia announced. has never
cravcd the spotlight OF publicity.
Even la the days when she had
youth. the fresh beauty that youth
gives. and the enyiablc position Of
first lady Of the land. Mrs. cieye.
land preferred the nursery of her
babies and the library OF her has
band TO tho drawing room aud
dancing floors OF gilded and ba.
gemmcd society.
Following the retirement of her
husband from tho presidency in
1897. Mrs. Cleveland and her fam
ily lived quietly In the college town
Of Princeton. ". y. Mrs. Cleveland.
who numbers among her chief
charms an exauisiteiy modulated
voice and q mastery Of the old.
fashioned art Of conversation. be