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The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30
Dan Lawler, always original. in

Dan Lawler, always original, in a
case in the Ramsey county district
court introduced as an "exhibit' the
breath of a man who had partaken of
alcoholic drink, directing him to
breathe in the faces of the jurymen.
Had he done that in some of the
"dry" towns we could mention the
jury would have examined the lex
hibit' for hours.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30
A member of the 1909 house of rep

A member of the 1909 house of rep
resentatives writes from Minneapo-
lis: 1.-THE big interests of this
city are knocking Henry Rines. All
their strikers are out for Preus.
But I want to tell you Mr.. Rines
will carry this city, he will carry
Hennepin county and he will carry
the state at both the primary and
general elections, and your prediction
will come true-he will be our mex
state auditor.''
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

From exhaustive inquiries made by
him. Secretary Lane gives out the in.
formation that the Indians through.
out the United States would like tic
be granted their independence--to be
permitted to vote, send their chill
dren to the public schools and be
taught scientific methods of farming
and stockraising. They want to be
independent of the Indian bureau.
1t would be much better to give
these red children of the forest their
independence than it would the Fill
pinos, whom the democrats in con.
gress are anxious to turn loose.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

News comes from New Orleans
that "Diamond Joe' Rickert, an ex-
big Lacquer, has organized a company
of so baseball boys and offered it's ser
vices to the United States for .Mexi-
can service. These fellows should
make particularly good cannon ball
dodgers.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

the talker is a candidate for office.
# Mr.. Insurance Commissioner j. A.
70. Preus means business let him
start that something right away.
He { has been insurance commissioner
for some years and he has not started
anything very startling up to date.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

A news item says that the mem
beers of the Minneapolis Woman's
club had their annual frolic the
other day. We were inclined to the
opinion that the members of wom-
ems clubs fro]icked every day in the
year, hence we are glad to be set
right on this important matter.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

Hundreds of Mexicans are return
ing to their native land from the
United States to fight for their coun-
try 1t is we'll. But few of them
ever become American citizens and
it would be better if they never re-
turned.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

General Bustillos has been chosen
provisional president of Venezuela.
If there is anything in a name he
may now be expected to proceed to
"'bust' the treasury.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30
| + must he admitted that Carr:

1t must be admitted that Carran-
Za's letter to Wilson was splendid
piece of rhetoric and contained
truths which cannot be disputed.
The constitutionalist leader may not
be a gentleman, but he is at least a
scholar.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

For valor the marines who fought
their way through the streets of
Vera Cruz cannot be surpassed, and
yet the average age of those boys
does not exceed Fl years. This is
something for the country to be
proud Of
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

Seriously, wouldn't it be an insult
to the American flag to have Huerta
salute it?-St. Cloud Journal Press.
We are inclined to the opinion
that it would, especially as the law
of nations demands that we salute
the dirty Mexican rag in acknowl-
edgment thereof
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

1t is now stated that Mr.. Bryan
will not resign his position in the
cabinet. After a period of weeping
and wailing William appears to be
himself again.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

Adolph Olson is about to rake off
more free advertising by going sky
ward in biplane. If he is anxious
to display his bravery why doesn't he
lead his gold-braided staff into ac-
tion against the Mexicanos?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

Huerta may be truthfully charac-
terized as an assassin, plunderer,
CRATER, drunkard and all-around
libertine, "a blackguard of the deep
est dye,--yet, withal, he is a good
deal of diplomat.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

Teddy the Terrible is ready to lead
an entire brigade of cavalry in Mex
leo if his services are needed. It can
be truthfully said of Roosevelt that
he is not afraid Of gunpowder and
will fight like-well,' like" a wildcat
when necessary. 1885,.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

Wisconsin's cheese trust may be
investigated by the governments.
Such investigation will probably pro-
coed no further after a Dutch lunch
has been provided by the combine
for the investigators at the Pfster
hotel, Milwaukee,. II
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

The Sons of Veterans of Fargo
demand that patriotism be taught
in the public schools. Of course it
could be done by eliminating the
boys sewing class from the curricu-
lum, but why not let the parents do
it at home?
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

John Lind is quoted as saying that
he found it rather tiresome in Mexi-
co. Sitting in a damp cave twid-
ding his thumbs must certainly
have been conducive to ennui.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30
koen Has Likely Experimental.

This is the time of year when
thousands of people are afflicted with
chickenitis. The raising of chickens
can be made productive, but to do
this constant work, and then more
work, is necessary. All this talk of
it being easy to make a living out
of chickens is so much nonsense.
Chicken raising requires just as close
attention as any other business if it
is to be made a success. -Biwablk
Times.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30
Willing But Harupered

~ II some of those who discredit the
manhood of inmates of penal institu-
tions could see the patriotic interest
displayed by our boys, in the Next
can controversy. they would at least
realize thatowe honor the flag and
are quite as willing to fight for it
as our unarrested brethren on the
outside. -Prison. Mirror.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

Immediately upon the receipt of
war news by the big grain dealers in
Chicago they advanced the prices Of
wheat and corn. How oats escaped
is beyond our ken.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

1t is suspected that the oil in
spectors have been lubricating
Adolph's machine. g..
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

One of Governor Eberhart's friends
writes: "Preus' candidacy for state
auditor will cost the governor a
whole lot of votes.' Right you are,
Mr.. J-----. Mr.. Preus should
have been satisfied with his 81. 500
office.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30

Speak out, Governor Eberhart, and
let US all know what you think of
the initiative and referendum.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30
Two Ways.

Some people jump at conclusions;
others are more leisurely in making
their miStakeS.-Pelican.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30
We Wish Pat SUCCESS.

The Herald is informed that Judge
P. W. Morrison of this judicial dis
trict has finally acceded to the
wishes Of his many friends through
out the state and will file May 1st
for the position of associate Justice
of the supreme court. His nominal
tion will certainly follow. -Chaska
Valley Herald.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1914-04-30
OPINIONS OF EDITORS
He Merits All Of It.

Hank Rines has had more good
things said about him than ever had
candidate for the office he aspires
to. But he merits some of this
eulogy, il not all, and reads his title
clear If something does not turn up
to throw the switch. Falls
Tribune. ....
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-04-30

Yon have noticed that the Pearl Brook and
10 cent cigars are darker than other CIGARS
That means quality. Imported clear Havana
CIGARS are dark but mild and aromatic. Try one
ond he convinced Made from Cuban tobacco
GROWN in Maine.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-04-30
New England Order
of Protection

An Ideal and Progressive FraternI and
Social Insurance Order for Men and
Women. Organized November, 1887.
Be fast Lodge, No. l40, was instituted in the
Citv of Belfast December %, 1889, and ex-
tends a cordial invitation to those wishing pro-
lection at minimum cost to become members
of this lodge Any.person of good health and
habits between the ages of 10 and 45 will be
eligible. Certificates issued for $500, $1,000 and
$1,000. Information gladly given at all times.
EBEN M. SANBORN. Fin. Sec'y.
1stf IDA A. MAHONEY, Cor. Sec'y.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1914-04-30
The News of Belfast.
WITH THE AIR PUMP.

WITH THE AIR PUMP.
re No birds in last years nests.
There n1owipg Goals from last years fires'
NO snv man who works the pump
But mai "a lots of holes in last years tires:
flnoS i''' Chicago Times Herald.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-20
FOURTH PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

The fourth proposed amendment is
contained in Chapter 5s7 of the Laws
Of Minnesota for the year 1913.
PURPOSE: BY this amendment ii II
proposed to repeal the provisions of
Section IL of Article o of the COnstitu-
ton, which section now reads as fol-
lOwss
Section IL. There shall be published
by the treasurer in At least one news
paper printed at tie seat of govern
ment. during the first week in January
the acts of legislature, detailed state
mentS OF all moneys drawn from the
treasury during the preceding year, for o..
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 Il was expended. 1t also re-
Quires q like statement of the names
Of the persons, and the sources, M to
money received, and i'm both cases .
statement of the 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 bs
to repeal the section of the Constitu-
tiOn 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 not 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, 1914-10-20
THIRD PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

The third proposed amendment n
contained in Chapter $50 Of the Laws Or
Minnesota for the year 1919.
PURPOSES ny this amendment n n
sought TO authorize the State to con-
struct roads, ditehes, Are breaks
through md around unsold state seAOol
and swamp lands, and . o2SO, 900 -
volvfnE fund, realised and kept nm from
the sale of such lands, fs to be set apsrt
for such purpose. This In nm amend-
nent of Section Of Article 8 Of The
Constitution. which law reads N fol
lows:
Section O. The proceeds Of such
lands as are or hereafter may be grant
ed by the United States for the use OF
schools within each township of this
State shall remain q perpetual school
fund to the State: and not more than
sold in two (2) years. one-third (k)
In five years, and one-third (A) In ten
(10) years but the lands of the rreafest
valuation shall be sold first: provfded.
that no portion Of said lands shall be
sold otherwise than at public sale. The
sales or other disposition Of lands or
other property, granted or entrusted
to this State In each township for edu-
cational purposes. shall forever be ure-
served inviolate and undiminished: and
the income arising from the lease or
tributed to the different townships
throughout the State, in proportion to
the number OF scholars In each toan-
ship between the ages of fve and
twenty-one years and shall be faith
fully applied - IT, Gpocins objooD .
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-20
u. Paul, May o, 1914

%. Paul, May o, 1914
DlF. Julius A. schmahl,
Secretary Of State.
Dear Sir; Referring to proposed Com
sfffufional Amendment No. would says
Az state expert printer have given the
publications involved I'm this proposed
amendment special thought. and ann Of
opinion both these publications are en-
ffreIy supernuous. The extensive nm
nuaI publication ain q daily newspnpeS
published at the capital city, attracts
absolutely NO attention. The annual re-
port Of the state treasurer in published
In book form, and to nm extent that
makes II easy for every person special
~ concerned TO secure n copy. To con-
form strictly with the law NJ II ~ af
present, means the expenditure, under
reasonably favorable printing contracts,
81 approximately 5000, n sum which
ran be used 10 excellent advantage nm
der conditions which ordinarily suggest
fine greatest care and economy upon the
part of those under whose direction IL
printing fund IL expended.
Yours respectfully,
J. +. MANNTx,
State Expert PEinouh
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-20

circulation of any petition is pro-
hibited by law, the percentage OF
signers required on any petition
provided for in this section shall
be one-half Of the percentage epecs7
fed In subdivisions A. B and G u
this section.
The percentage in any case shall
be based upon the total number OF
votes cast for governor at the next
provided for in this section shall
contain the signature of not less
than one-half of the designated
percentage of the electors in not
less than one-fourth of the coun-
ties of the state. In initiating .
law or constitutional amendment,
electors who have signed the first
shall be qualified to sign the SEQ
ond petition. The sufficiency of all
petitions shall be decided by the
by the court. If the secretary Of
state decides that any petition IL
insufficient, he 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 insuff1ciency, 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.
tutfonal, or void on account of the
insufficiency 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-
tional amendments shall be SO sub
mttted to the electors as to permit
upon each measure submitted. If
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
provisions.
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
rectly to the voters constitutions
proposed legislation an
the right to suspend and annuI Law
enacted by the Legislature.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-20
nanent school and university fund. Of

manent school and university funds Of
this State in the bonds of any county,
school district, city, town or village OF
this State. This amendment. IL adopt
ed, will permit I'm addition to the fore
going Investments, said school and uni
versity funds to be invested also In
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, 1914-10-20
ELEVENTH PROPOSED AMENDMENT

The eleventh proposed amendment is
contained in Chapter 594 of the Laws
of Minnesota for the year 1913.
BY this amendment 1t II proposed to
add nm entirely new section to Article
D of the Constitution, to be known as
Section IS, which shall read ms foIIowss
Section 1. The following amend
ment TO Article of the Constitu-
ton of the State of Minnesota is
hereby proposed to the people OF
the State for their approval or re-
lection. which amendment II ap-
proved. shall be known as Section
Is Of Article 9 of the Constitution
and shall read as follows:
Section Is. Laws may be en-
acted providing for the taxation Of
dogs on a basis other than the
value OF the dog, and from the fund
derived from such tax. authorizing
tained by the owners Of other dom
este animals by reason Of injuries
caused by dogs"
PURPOSE AND EFFECT, The pres
emit basis for taxing dogs In upon actual
value. The proposed amendment, m
adopted. will permit the Legislature to
enact laws changing this basis. 1t IL
owners Of domestic animals mny be re-
iInbursed for loss sustained by reason
of injuries caused by dogs.
Yours respectfully,
LYNDON A. SMITH.
Attorney General
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-20
FIFTH PROPOSED AMENDMENT.

The fifth proposed amendment is con.
tained in Chapter 5S8 Of the Laws Of
Minnesota for the year 1913.
PURPOSES The purpose Of this
amendment In to permit the permanent
school and university funds of this
State to he invested In first mortgage
loans upon imrroved and cultivated
farm lands of the State. This amend
ment would change Section Of Article
8 of the Constitution. which now reads
m follower
Sec. 9. The permanent school and
university fund of this state may be
school district, city, town or village OF
this state but no 81 ch investment shall
be made until approved by the board
of commissioners designated by law to
regulate the investment Of the perma-
nsnt 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
triet, city. town or village issuing such
bonds; nor shall such loans or indebt-
sdness be made ut O lower rate OF in
terest than three CD per cent per an
mum, nor for q shorter period than Ave
60 years. nor for a longer period than
twenty t20) 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 in this state at
the time of the issuing OF such bonds
from any liability for taxation TO pay
such bonds"
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1914-10-20
proposed to add an entirely new see.
ticn to Article of the Constitution to
De .--.9svn as Section and which shall


tion to Article of the Constitution to
be Known Section and which shall
re;
section 1. The following amend
ment to Article eight (S) 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
be known as Section seven CD of
said Article eight (8) and shall
read as follows
Such Of the school and other
pubic lands of the state as are bet
ter adapted for the production Of
timber than for agriculture, may
De set apart as state school forests,
or other state forests as the legis-
lature may provide, and the legis-
lature may provide for the manage
ment of the same on forestry prin-
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 the
Legislature to set apart for state
school forests or other state forests,
state public lands which are better
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, 1914-10-20

Section l. That Article Seven (7)
OF the constitution of the State Of
hereby amended by adding thereto.
at the end of said Article, a new
section, which shall be numbered
Section 10 of said Article Seven (7l
ana which shall read as follows:
Section 10. Every public official
IN Minnesota, elective or appointive.
shaii be subject to recall from Of
nee nfaa by the electors of his official or
Vlded. A petition demanding his
recall setting forth the reasons
therefor. signed by such number OF
electors in his district as shall be
provided by law. which number
shall not be less than twenty per
centum or more than thirty per
centum of the total number Of
votes cast for, governor in such
ton, shall be filed in the office
where petitions for nomination to
such office are filed, or in such
otner office as may be provided by
law, and the officer in whose office
special election for such recall. II
such official shall resign within
five days after such petition is filed,
the vacancy thereby created shall be
niled as may be provided by law;
but If he shall not so resign, such
special election, to be held within
twenty-five days after the filing Of
the petition, shall be called to de-
termine whether such official shall
be recalled On the official ballot
at such election shall be printed,
In not more than two hundred
words the reasons for demanding
the recall of such official as set
forth in the petition, and in not
more than two hundred words such
ofHcfaIs justification of his course
In office. Such official shall con-
tinue to perform the duties Of his
office until the result of such cleo
ton shall be officially declared.
No such petition shall be signed or
filed against any official until he
shall have held office six months:
and no petition shall be signed or
filed for the recall of am judicial
official within sixty days Of the de-
cfsion, ruling or act complained or
In the petition. Such additional
Grafton Of this section and proceed
ings hereunder shall be provided
by law. At such election no per-
son shall be voted for, and the only
proposition submitted shall be the
recall Of such official. Any person
recalled. rs provided in this Sec
ton. shall be ineligible to fill the
vacancy caused by his recall"
PURPOSE AND EFFECT, The pur
pose OF this amendment In to enable
certain number of voters to petition
and cause to be submitted to a vote In
question of removing from Office an,
elective or appointive public Official.