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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
PRESIDENT WILSON
WILL LEAD PARADE
At CANAL OPENING
On Battleship Oregon Will
Point Way for Nations War
ships at Close of Congress
in March

Washington, June t3.--The formal
opening of the Panama canal will be
held shortly after the adjournment OF
congress. March 4. and Will be marked
by naval parade through the canal
with President Wilson on board the
battieship Oregon at its head.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels an
nounced a part of the program today
after discussing the mater with the
president ON board the OREGON. be-
sides the president will b@ Secretary
Daniels, Admiral Dewey. Admiral
Clark and possible Secretary of War
Garrison and Colonel Goethals, the
builder of the canal.
Every member of the cabinet will
be on board various ships in the line
passing through, If II is possible for
them to arrange 70 attend the formal
opening. They will not, however, all
be on one ship. the Oregon.
It was declared, however, that while
the formalities of opening the canal
will not occur until the president can
reach there conveniently after the
closing of congress. the canal win be
open for business probably as early as
January.
Eleven nations have already siCnif'e6
their intention Of taking part in the
naval parade. which will be the chief
ceremony Of the formal opening
Austria. Argentina, Cuba, France.
Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan,
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The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
TO GIVE EDITORS
BIG MOTOR TRIP

Especial to The Richmond virginian)
Washington. june l3.-Secretary
|Tom Grant. Of the chamber OF COM
|merce. and Secretary Charles J. Co
flumhus. OF the retail merchants as
|sociation, have set themselves to the
flask OF securing enough automobiles
| from Washington motorists to give
1iso Virginia editors a free ride over
lWashington's parkways and boule-
yards on June 25.
The editors will arrive here from
Alexandria at 10 o'clock in the morn
Ing aud will Immediately be taken
Ifor the ride At 1880 they will be
given luncheon In the chamber OF
|rommerce rooms. II. G. G. Stiles. OF
1.-The chamber, and r. p. Andrews. OF
Iihe retail merchants association, make
l1p the entertainment committee.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
R|OT|NG MINERS
ATTACKED MAYOR

Butte, Mon, June 13.--Rioting min
ers intent upon wreaking vengeance
upon the officers of their union. be-
cause of alleged mismanaxement, at
tackled Mas or Curran here today when
he sought to prevent the wrecktng Of
the miners union hall. The mayor
was hurried to hospital In an I'M
conscious condition.
While the riot WAS at It's height
Alderman Charles Lane made a demand
upon the acting mayor that he appeal
to the governor for troops. The county
commission hastily assembled and au :
thorixed Sheriff Driscofi to swear in
as many deputies as were needed tc
control the situation.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
COULDN'T STOP BOY
FROM GETTING FAT

Baltimore. June 1s.-Henry ~ Lewis.
thirteen years of age. Of Philadelphia,
is a patient at the University hospi-
tai suffering from. an silment that
battles the physicians. The Roy has
been gaining steadily in weight ard
now weighs taa pounds.
The boys weight was normal until
recently, when he began TO take on
flesh at such a rate that his parents
became alarmed. He does not appear
to suffer much Inconvenience and The
only treatment at this time consists of
a strict diet.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
ARSH|P SMASHED,
SOLDIERS INJURED

Berlin. June 13.-The Zeppelin I'll.
which left Coiogne for Metz today, in
favorable weather, encountered a
heavy wind In the Mosel valley. A
violent gust drove the ship to the
earth. and she was almost completely
wrecked The aft part Of the vessel
buckfed at right angles
4 score Of soldiers were injured
mostly by the propellers when they
attempted TO bring the ship to a safe
anchorage. The vessel was so badly
smashed that Il Ia probable that only
the engines can be saved
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
Another Sharp Break in Medi-
alton Proceedings When a
Successor to Huerta is I'M
der Discussion
Federal Soldiers
Stop Food Supply
May Annoy American Troops.
Rebels Repulsed at Zaca-
tecas and Villa Hurries to
Front-investigatien Of the
Death of Bauch Wanted

Niagara Falls. Ont. June 11-t
became known al late hour tonlsnt
that 4 serious disagreement has oc-
Cured between the American and the
Mexican delegates TO the mediation
conference regarding the names pro-
posed for the government which IL
TO take the place of that headed by
General Huerta in Mexico. The names
were submitted at the fun conference.
which was held this morning.
Although Il is positively impossible
TO Obtain any information here regard
ing the names submitted by the Amer
lean DELEGATES. 1t is known that the
man mentioned for the provisional
presidency will never receive the sup
port Of the Huerta representatives.. 1t
was explained tonight by those who
are close to the three Mexican dele
gates that their opposition is not based
on ONLY what they know would be
the attitude of General Huerta in the
matter. but on their conviction that
tho man named would at no time be
chile to restore peace In Mexico. They
consider that this man is danger TO
the country and 1t can be stated now
that his candidacy will have to be
Withdrawn ii the negotiations are to
continue
More than ever eager to gain tifs1e.
the Washington government is again
insisting that General carranza be i'd
mitted 10 the conference. but the three
nediators have not changed their at
titude in this respect.
Justice Lamar communicated to the
White House this afternoon the result
OF his latest conference. and was IN
communication with the president
over the long distance telephone lat
or. This evening he came over TO
deliver message 10 the mediatcrs
and was cioseted for about half m
hour with Minister Naon. OF Argen-
tina. the other two diplomats being
absent from the hotel at the time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
DISMISSAL CAUSED HIS
HEART TO FAIIe-CoST SIS

The news OF my dismissal gave me
Ian ATTACK of heart failure. explained
Iyergilio Ragalo. the italian cook. to
IJustice crutchieid, when his case was
|ralled in Police court yesterday. Baga-
lilo was charged with raising dis
|turbance in the Richmond hotel FRI
Idax. He was dned $26s
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
In Police Circles.

Justice Henry A. Maurice yesterday
continued the case of Joe Bingham.
colored, charged with an attempted
felonious assault on Everett Brooks,
until Tuesday morning.
Willie Betsey and Sam Jones,
negroes, charged with fighting in the
streets of the Southsida. were 1ned
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

1 r. J. Saunders, Of szUs stockton
street. yesterday reported 10 the po-
lice that his pockets had been picked
(. Of SOL, which he was carrying in a
hip pocket. :,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14
stop Food Supply.

Vera Cruz June 8 Natives IT.
formed MAJOR Russell, at TEAR. this
morning that they expect to be pre-
vented from bringing any more sup
plies into Vera Cruz. They said that
fhev had been notified by Mexican
federal soldiers. who are facing the
American outposts, that today was tn
last day In which they would be per-
rlitted 10 bring food supplies into
Vera Cruz.
General Funston has encouraged
The natives for weeks TO bring food
into the CITY and daily sent a train
to TEAR to get the supplies II 10 net
believed here that the federal sol
diers will enforce their threat. but II
is expected that the soldiers may
create a serious situation by annoying
the American soldiers.
General Funston is arranging WIZ
the Calvest on chamber of commerce.
To open retail stores in Vera Cruz
with the aim of breaking the conn
hination that has been effected ~
Spanish and German merchants to pun
I'D prices.
Lorenzo Mondragon. a lawyer. ana
brother Of General Mondrazon. ar
rived from Mexico City this morning.
accompanied by his family. he nad
a long conference with General Fun
sron. In which he reviewed the sit
nation In the Mexican capital, He
said he had no fear Of General HuerfA-
but he Is arprehensiye of an uprising
in Mexico CRY, and OF its capture by
the rebels,
Mondraeon declares that General
Huerta Will not resign If an active
rebel is elected by the mediators At
Niagara Falls for president.
Other reports from Mexico City do
not indicate that there Is the slightest
cause for alarm there.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

FL paso Texas. June iS.--New de-
mands made upon General Carranza
FOR information concerning the fAtAs
OF Gustav Bauch. an American. HAYS
reopened case Involving the disap-
nearance and probable murder Of m
American citizen In Juarez on FNh@s
ruary Is. Ss
Friends OF Bauch In this city ~eeas
advised today that American cCaog1lm
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1914-06-14

Torreon, Mexico. June 13.-Gener41
Panfilo Natera's constitutional army
has met with severe reverses in its
attack on Zacatecas. from all indica-
tons and the fear Is openly ex-
pressed that General Medeta Barron
may lead his federal garrison out Of
the city to administer a more decisive
defeat,
Though It Is known General Natern
at one time had forced the lighting
10 a point within the city limits. To-
DAYS message from the front spoke
of fighting at some distance south OF
the city, and appealed for cannon and
reinforcements,
Presumably the same dispatches
were sent Saltiio for a message was
received urging General Villa to press
southwark with his entire army ~
rapidly as possible 1t was signed by
General Carranza-
General Villas army Is already IN
action. and most Of II is marching
south from Fresnillo. having reach
ed the end of the railroad. Villa,
himself, made preparations to feavs
for the front Sunday.
The arrival Of Villas army will give
the constitutionalists close to 10000
we'll armed men surrounding zacate.
cas-. The strength of the federal gar
rison Is estimated at five thousand.
but 1t has the advantage Of strong
position. and apparently has plenty
of ammunition.
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The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27

manent school and university funds O1
this State in the bonds OF any county,
school district, city, town or village 81
this State. This amendment II adopt
ed. Will permit In addition to the fore
going investments, satd school and uni-
versity funds to be invested also 4
first mortgage loans secured upon I'm
proved and cultivated farm lands Of
this State. The present Constitution
provides that NO investment shall be
made for . longer period than twenty
years, while the proposed amendment
extends the period to thirty years.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
THIRD rRorosrD AnENDMEsr.


The third proposed amendment Il
contained In Chapter 5ss Of the Laws Of
Minnesota for the year 1919
PURPOSE: ny this amendment n II
sought to authorize the State 90 CON-
sfruct roads, bitches, are breaks
through and around unssld state school
and swapp lands, and . s2s0.00O re-
volvin~ fhnd. realized and kept nm from
the sale of such lands, In 60 be set apart
for sucht purpose. This n m amend-
aent Of Section Of Article 8 sof the
Constitution. which law reads ~ fol-
lows.
section 1 The proceeds Of such
ed by the United States for the use Of
schools within each township Of this
State shall remain perpetual school
fund to the State; and not more than
one third. e Is .of said $lands may be
S 50 ave IN v sMo aDd G1sthird s.1
(1el years but the lands of the sreatest
valuation shall be sold first: provided
that no portion Of said lands shall be
sold otherwise than at public sale The
principal of all funds arising from
sales or other disposition of lands or
to this State in each township for edn-
cational purposes shall forever be ure-
served inviolate and undfminished. and
the income arising from the lease or
sale OF said school lands shall be DIS
tributed TO the different townships
throughout the State, In proportion to
the number OF scholars In each town
ship. between the ages of I'VE and
twenty-one years and shall Be faith
fua1y aDphe4 - - 1poct0e ohtooeD -
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27


circulation of any petition is pro-
hibited by law, the percentageliof
signers required on any petition
provided for in this section shall
be one-half Of the percentage apecss
ned In subdivisions A. , andsC q
"The percentage In any casesshali
be based uponfthe total number OF
votes CAST for governor at thesnext
provided for in this fsection shall
contain the signature of not less
than one-half Of the designated
percentage Of the electors in not
less than one fourth sof the coun-
law or constitutional amendment,
electors WHO have signed the first
shall be qualified to sign the Sec
ond petition. The sufhciency of all
petitions shall be decided by the
by the court. If the secretary OF
state decides that any petition Is
insufficient she shall permit rea-
sonable time for making correc-
natures. In the event of legal pro-
ceedings in court to prevent CIV
ing effect to any such petition on
account of insufhciency. or any
other ground, the burden of proof
shall be upon the person attacking
the petition. No law or amendment
to the constitution initiated and
approved by the electors as here
in provided. shall be held unconsti-
tut1onal, or void on account of the
insuff1ciency of any initiative petit
ton: nor shall the repeal of any
law submitted by referendum petit
ton be held invalid for such insult.
ficiency
'.All initiative laws and constitu.
tfonal amendments shall be sos sub
mitted to the electors as ito permit
upon each9 measure submitted. II
conflicting proposed laws or CON
f1icting proposed amendments to
the constitution be approved at the
same election. the one receiving the
highest number of affirmative
votes shall prevail as to conflicting
''The style Of all legislative meas
ures and amendments to the consti.
tuition initiated by the people under
this section shall be: BE it en-
acted by the people of the State Of
Minnesota
THE provisions of this section
may be enforced by appropriate
legislation, but until such legisla-
ton has been enacted, this section
shall be self-executing."
EFFECT: The effect of this amend
nent. If adopted, will be to give to tn
electors the privilege of submitting di
-ectly to the voters constitutions
proposed legislation an
he right to suspend and annul law
enacted by the Legislature.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
FIRST PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

The first proposed amendment is con-
tanned in Chapter 5S4 of the Laws of
Minnesota for the year 1919
PURPOSE: BY this amendment it fs
sought TO enable the electors to submit
by petition 90 the Legislature constf-
tutionnI amendments and likewise to
propose Legislation. and In the event
the Legislature fails to submit any
such constitutional amendment or fails
30 enact amy such proposed law. then
nch amendment or proposed law may
be submitted directly TO the voters;
also, TO permit the electors TO cause
amy law laws enacted by the LcEas-
iature TO be submitted TO the electors
and II majority of the votes cast
thereon be opposed TO such law, the
same shall be repealed.
This is nm amendment TO Section of
Article Z OF the Constitution. which law
reads as follows,
Section l. The legislature shall
consist Of the Senate and House OF
Representatives. which shall meet BIZ
ennially at the seat OF government OF
the State. at such time as shall be pre-
Dcribed by law. but no session shall ex-
enad thu term % ninety lSol legtaln>
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
ELEVENTH PROPOSED AMENDMENT

The eleventh proposed amendment IL
contained In Chapter 594 OF the Laws
Of Minnesota for the year 1918.
BY this amendment II In proposed to
add nm entirely new section to Article
Of the Consultation, to be known ~
Section 10, which shall read m foIIowss
Section 1. The following amend
ment TO Article 3 of the Constitu-
hereby proposed to the people OF
the State for their approval or re-
lection, which amendment IL ap-
proved. shall be known as Section
IS of Article . of the Constitution
and shall read - follows:
"'Section IS. Laws may be en-
acted providing for the taxation OF
dogs on q basis other than the
value Of the dog, and from the fund
derived from such tax, authorizing
payment Of the damages sus-
estic animals by reason OF injuries
caused by dogs"
PURPOSE AND EFFECTs The PRES
emit basis for taxfng dogs fs upon actual
value. The proposed amendment, n
adopted. will permit the Legislature to
enact laws changing this basis. II IN
proposed to create . fund out Of which
owners Of domestic animals may Be re-
lmbursed for less susfalned ~ reason
" injuries caused BY dogs.
Yours respectfully
LYNDON A. SMITH.
Attorney General
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
FOURTH PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

The fourth proposed amendment II
contained in Chapter 5S7 of the Laws
Of Minnesota for the year 1913.
PURPOSE: BY this amendment II n
proposed to repeal the provisions of
Section IL of Article 8 of the Constitu-
tiOn, which section now reads as fol.
lows.
Section IL. There shall be published
by the treasurer, in 1T least one news
ment, during the first week in January
In each year, and in the next volume OF
the acts of legislature, detailed state
ments Of all moneys drawn from the
treasury during the preceding year, for
what purpose and to whom paid, and by
what law authorized; and also of all
moneys received, and by what author
tty and from whom.
EFFECT: The Constitution requires
the treasurer to publish yearly a de-
tailed statement of the moneys drawn
from the treasury during the preceding
year, giving the names of the persons
to whom paid and the purposes for
which It was expended. 1t also re-
quires q like statement of the names
Of the persons, and the sources, as to
money received, and I'm both cases q
statement Of tke law under which pay.
ments were made, or money paid into
the treasury. The effect of this amend.
ment, II the same be adopted, will be
to repeal the section Of the COnstitu-
tfOn mentioned and insofar relieve the
treasurer from such publication and
the State from the expense thereof.
This change I'm the Constitution, how
ever, would mot prevent the Legislature
from directing by law that such, or q
different publication, Of the same or
other information. should be made ~
the treasurer.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
proposed 70 add IN entirely new 4
tion to Article Of the ConstitutionN
be known as section Z and which sha

proposed 70 add IN entirely new
tion 70 Article 8 Or the Constitutional
be KNOWN as section and which sha
res saf
section 1. The following amend
ment to Article eight (8) of the
constitution Of the State of Min
nesota Is hereby proposed to the
legal voters of said state for their
approval or their rejection which
amendment when so approved shall
pc known as Section seven CD Of
said Article eight CD and shall
read as follows:
Such of the school and other
public lands of the state as are bet
ter adapted for the production OF
timber than for agriculture, may
be set apart as state school forests.
or other state forests as the legis-
lature may provide, and the legis-
lature may provide for the manages
ment Of the same on forestry prfn-
cipleS. The net revenue therefrom
shall be used for the purpose for
which the lands were granted to
the state"
EFFECT The effect Of this amend
ment. II adopted. will authorize tn
Legislature to set apart for stat,
school forests or other state forests
state public lands which are bette
adapted for timber than for agricul
ture. and to manage the same upon for
estry principles.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
FIFTH PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

The fifth proposed amendment is con.
tanned in Chapter 5S8 of the Laws Of
Minnesota for the year 1913.
PURPOSES The purpose or this
amendment In TO permit the permanent
school and university funds of this
State to be invested In arst mortgage
loans upon narrowed and cultivated
farm lands OF the State. This amend-
ment would change Section OF Article
9 of the Constitution. which now reads
n follows,
Sec 8. The permanent school and
university fund Of this state may be
invested in the bonds of any county.
school district, city, town or village OF
this state, but no s, ch investment shall
be made until approved by the board
of commissioners designated by law to
regulate the investment Of the perma-
nent school fund and the permanent
such loan or investment be made when
the bonds to be issued or purchased
would make the entire bonded indebt-
edness exceed fifteen (15l per cent OF
the assessed valuation OF the taxable
real property of the county, school dis
trict, city. town or village issuing such
bonds; nor shall such loans or indebt-
edness be made ut d lower rate OF in
terest than three t3) per cent per an
mum, nor for shorter period than FIVE
twenty (20) years, and no change Of
the town, school district, city, village
Or of county lines shall relieve the real
property In such town. school district,
county, village or city I'm this state at
the time of the issuing of such bonde
from any liability for taxation to pay
such bonds"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-27
Addressed to
Julius A. SCfllnaIll
Secretary of State.
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GEN.
ERAL, ST. PAUL.
April Is. 1914.
honorable Julius A. Schmahl,
Secretary OF State,
CauitOl.

SIR: AS required by Section As.
General Statutes OF the State of Min
nesota for the year 1918, I have the
henor to furnish you herewith a state
ment of the purposes and effects of the
respective amendments proposed to the
Constitution of the State of Minnesota
by the Legislature of 1913. and which
are TO be submitted to the electors of
said State at the general election in
1914.