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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1914-09-10
ct. Res. No. 10. So
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. q.

JOINI hEoOLOI1ONs M. Il.
To create section 3a, of article XI, of
the constitution, relating to powers
of cities and villages.
Whereas, at the biennial session of
the legislature for the year 1911, an
amendment to the constitution was
proposed and agreed to by a majority
Of the members elected to each of the
two houses, which proposed amendment
is as follows:
Resolved by the senate, the assem-
bly, concurring, That there be added af-
ter section 3, of article XI, of the con
stitution of the State of Wisconsin, a
rev section to read:
Article XII 3a. Cities and villages
shall have power and authority to
amend their charters, and to frame and
adopt new charters, and to enact all
laws and ordinances relating to their
municipal affairs, subject to the con
stitution and general laws of the
state;" now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, the assem-
ely concurring, That the foregoing pro-
posed amendment to the constitution of
the State of Wisconsin be, and the
same is hereby agreed to by this
legislature.
Note.-Gf adopted, this amend
ment will empower cities and vii
lagos to amend their own charters
and determine their own powers
and authority, instead of, as now,
restricting them to only such pow
ers as are granted to them by the
legislature.)
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Ut. Res. No. 9. Al

JOINT RESOLUTION NO. IL.
To add section IS to article VIII of the
Constitution, relating to state insur-
ance.
Whereas, At the biennial session of
the legislature for the year Of 1911, an
amendment to the constitution was pro-
posed and agreed TO by majority of
the members elected to each Of the two
houses, which proposed amendment is
as follows;
Resolved by the assembly, the SEN
ate G0neuring, That there be added to
article VIH of the state constitution a
new section to read: Section ID. The
state may grant insurance upon such
risks and IN such manner as may be
prescribed by law, and the limitations
or restrictions provided in the consti-
tuition shah not apply to this subject;
but provision shall be made for annual
accounting for all liabilities assumed,
and for the separation and safeguard
ing of all funds and property held by
the state ON account of any such in
suraRce;' nov, therefore, be il
Resolved, by the assembly, the SEN
ate concuTring, That the foregoing
proposed amendment to the Constitu-
ton of the State of Wisconsin be, and
the same is hereby agreed to by this,
legislature.
Note.-(If adopted, this amend
ment viii confer upon the legisla-
ture express power to enact legis-
lation providing for state insur-
anee.)
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ut. Res. No. 4, A.)
JOINT REsOLUTIoN NO. 3

JOINT RESOLUTION NO. %.
To amend section l, of article ", of
the constitution to give to the people
the power, to propose laws and to
enact or reject the same at the polls,
and to approve or reject at the polls
any act of the legislature; and to
create section 3, of article XII, of the
constitution, providing for the sub
mission of amendments to the CON
stitution upon the petition of the
people.
Whereas, At the biennial session of
the legislature for the year 1911, an
amendment to the constitution was pro-
posed and agreed to by majority of
the members elected to each of the two
houses, which proposed amendment is
as follows:
Resolved by the assembly, the SEN
ate concurring, That Section i, of ar
ticle Nv of the Constitution, be amend
ed to read:
Section /. |. The legislative power
shall be vested in senate and assem-
bly,, but the people reserve to them
selves power as herein provided, to pro-
pose laws and to enact or reject the
same at the polls, independent of the
legislature, and to approve or reject at
the polls any law or any part of any
law enacted by the legislature. The
Limitations expressed in the constitu-
ton on the power of the legislature to
enact laws, shall be deemed limitations
on the power of the people to enact
laws.
2. a. Any senator or member of the
assembly may introduce, by presenting
to the chief clerk in. the house of which
he is member, in open session, at any
time during any session of the legisla-
ture, any bill or any amendment to any
such bill; provided, that the time for so
introducing bill may be limited by
rule to not less than thirty legislative
days.
b. The chief clerk shall make a
record of such bill and every amend
ment offered thereto and have the
same printed.
3. A proposed law shall be recited
in full in the petition, and shall con-
sist of a bill which has been introduced
IN the legislature during the first thirty
legislative days of the session, as so
introduced; or, at the option of the pc
tltloners, there may be Incorporated in
said bill any amendment or amend
ments introduced in tire legislature.
Such bill and amendments shall be re-
ferred to by number ia the petition.
Upon petition filed not later than four
months before the rext general cleo
ton, such proposed law shall be sub
mltted to a vote of The people, and
shall become a law if it is approved by
majority of the electors voting there
cn, and shall take effect and be in force
from and after thirty days after the
election at which it is approved.
4. a. No law enacted by the 1egis-
lature, except an emergency law, shall
take effect before ninety days after
It's passage and publication. If within
said ninety days there shall have been
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fee will expire on the first Monday of
January, 1915.
A SURVEYOR, in place of William
E. O'Brien, whose term of Office will
expire on the first Monday of January,
1915.
Given under my hand and official
seal of the County Board of Supervisors
at the Court House in the City of Ke-
nosha, Wisconsin, this 9th day of Sep
TENDER, A. D. 1914.
RUSSELL II. JONES.
WI County Clerk.
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NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION.
state Of wisconsin u
Department Of State Is.

State Of Wisconsin ~
Department Of State S.
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN That
at general election to be held in the
several towns, wards, villages and cleo
ton districts of the State of Wisconsin,
On the first Tuesday succeeding the first
Monday of November, A. D. 1914, being
the third day Of said month, the fol
lowing officers are to be elected:
A GOVERNOR, in place Of Francis
Z. McGovern, whose term of Office will
expire on the first Monday OF January,
A. D. 1915
A LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, in
place of Thomas Morris, whose term of
office will expire ON the first Monday
of January, 1915.
A SECRETARY OF STATE, in place
Of John S. Donald, whose term of Office
will expire on the first Monday of
January, 1915.
A STATE TREASURER, in place Of
Henry Johnson, whose term of office
will expire on the first Monday of
January, 1915.
AN ATTORNEY GENERAL in place
Of Walter G. Owen, whose term Of office
Will expire on the first Monday of
January, 1915,
A UNITED STATES SENATOR, in
place of Isaac Stephenson, whose term
Of office will expire on the fourth day
Of March, 1915.
A REPRESENTATIVE IN CON
CRESS, for the First Congressional
District, comprised of the counties of
Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock and
Waukesha.
A STATE SENATOR for the Third
Senatorial District, comprised of the
counties Of Racine and Kenosha.
a MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY for
Kenosha County.
All county officers required by law to
be elected at such election.
in accordance with Section /, of Ar
ticle XII of the constitution of the
state Of Wisconsin, and Chapter no Of
the Laws Of 1913, the following Joint
Resolutions adopted by the legislature
OF the state of Wisconsin at the regu-
lar sessions Of 1911 and 1913 are made
part of the foregoing notice and are
to be voted upon at said election, to-
wit:
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ut. Res. No. IL, Al
JOINT RESOL UTJON NO. 26,

To amend sections 6 and z, of article
VII, Of the constitution of the State
Of Wisconsin, relating to circuit
judges.
Whereas, At the biennial session
of the legislature for the year 1911,
an amendment to the Constitution was
proposed and agreed to by majority
Of the members elected to each Of the
two houses, which proposed amendment
is as follows:
:" Resolved by the Assembly, the Sen
ate concurring, That section 6, article
VII, and section Z, article VII, of the
Constitution, be amended to read:
Section 6. The legislature may alter
the limits, decrease or increase the
number of circuits, making them as
compact and convenient as practicable,
and bounding them by county lines;
but no such alteration, decrease or in
crease shall have the effect to remove
a judge from Office. In case of an in
crease of circuits, the Judge or judges
shall be elected as provided in this
Constitution, and receive salary rot
less than that herein provided for
judges of the circuit court.
.Section z. For each circuit there
shall be chosen by the qualified electors
thereof, one or more circuit judges, as
the Legislature may, from time to time,
authorize. Every circuit judge shall
reside in the circuit from which he is
elected, and shall hold his Office for
such term and receive such compensa-
ton as the legislature shall prescribe; /"
now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly, the Sen
ate concurring, That the foregoing pro-
posed amendment to the Constitution
CT the State of Wisconsin, be, and the
same is hereby agreed to by this legis-
ture
Note.-[If adopted, this amend
ment will permit the legislature to
change the number of judicial cir
cults and Co provide for one or
more circuit judges in each circuit,
whereas the Constitution now re-
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BUGGY WAS WRECKED.

John P. Spartz of Paris, democratic
candidate for member of the assembly,
was slightly injured in runaway ac-
cident near Petrifying Springs in the
town of Somers on Monday. He was
on his way to the Woodman picnic
when the horse which he was driving
became frightened at an automobile
and started to run. Spartz had the
horse pretty well under control when
portion of the harness broke and the
horse began to kick. BE kicked the
buggy into the ditch and it was over
turned. Mr.. Spartz was thrown out
and he had a badly bruised shoulder
and bruises all over his body.
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be proposed in either house of the legis-
to by three-ffths Of the members
elected to each of the two houses, such
proposed amendment or amendments
shall be entered on their journals, with
the yeas and nays taken thereon, the
same shall be published for three
months before the next general cleo
ton and shall be submitted to the
qualified electors at such election; and
il. the people shall approve and ratjfy
such amendment or amendments by 8
majority of the electors voting there
on, such amendment or amendments
shall become part of the constitution;
provided, that if more than one amend
ment be submitted, they shall be sub
mitted in such manner that The people
may vote for or against such amend
ments separately now, therefore be it
Resolved by the senate, the assem-
bly, concurring, that the foregoing pro-
posed amendment to the constitution Of
the State of Wisconsin be, and the same
il hereby agreed to by this legislature.
Note.-(If adopted, this amend
ment will change the method Of
amending the constitution SO that
amendments may be adopted by an
affirmative vote of three -ffths of
the members elected to both houses
of one legislature and approval by
the people, instead of by a ma
jority vote of both houses of two
succeeding legislatures and approx
al by the people as now required.)
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ut. Res. No. %, S.

JOINT RESOLUTION NO. II.
40 amend section /, article XII, of the
constitution, providing for the sub
mission of amendments to the consti-
tuition by the legislature by three
tifths vote of the members elected.
Whereas, at the biennial session of
the legislature for the year 1911, an
amendment to the constitution was
proposed and agreed to by a majority
o. the members elected to each of the
two houses, which proposed amendment
is as follows:
Resolved by the senate, the assem-
bly, concurring, that section of article
XII of the constitution be amended to
read;
Section l. Any amendment or
amendments to this constitution may
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quires one Judge in each circuit ex-
cept in Milwaukee county,
ut. Res. No. So, AZ
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. IS.


To create section IL of article VIII of
the constitution, relating to state
insurance.
Whereas, At the biennial session of
the legislature for the year 1911, an
amendment to the Constitution was
proposed and agreed to by majority
of the members elected to each of the
two houses, which proposed amendment
lis as follows:
Resolved by the Senate, the Assem-
bly, concurring, That, article VIII Of
the Constitution be amended by add
ing new section to read:
Section II. The state may grant
annuities and insurance upon such
risks and in such manner as NAV be
prescribed by law, and the limitations
and restrictions provided in the Consti-
tuition shall not apply to this subject;
but provision shall be made for an
annual account of all liabilities assum-
ed and for the separation and safe
guarding of all money and property
held by the state on account of anv
such insurance." now, therefore, be it
Resolved, by the Assembly, the Sen
ate concurring, That the foregoing pro-
posed amendment to the Constitution
of the State of Wisconsin be, and the
same is hereby agreed to by this
legislature.
Note.-(If adopted, this amend
ment will confer upon the legisla-
ture express power to enact legis-
lation providing for state insur-
ance.)
Given under my hand and official
seal at the capitol in the City of Madi-
son, this Goth day of August, A. D. 1914.
J. S. DONALD,
LSeall Secretary of State.
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ton, only the proposed amendment re-
ceiving the highest number of votes
shall become part of the constitu-
ton now, therefore be it
Resolved, by the Assembly, the Sen
ate concurring, That the foregoing pro-
posed amendment TO the Constitution
Of the State of Wisconsin be and the
same is hereby agreed to by this
Legislature.
Note.-Gf adopted, this amend
ment will require the Legislature
upon petition, to submit Constitu-
tional amendments to the people
for adoption or rejection.)
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1914-09-10

NOTICE OF GENERAL ELECTION
State of Wisconsin ,ss.
Department of State

= d
| Department of State
NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN That
at a general election to be held in the
| several towns, wards, villages and cleo
tlon districts of the State of Wisconsin,
on the first Tuesday succeeding the first
Monday of November, A. D. 1914, being
the third day of said month, the fol
lowing officers are to be elected:
A GOVERNOR, in place of Francis
p. McGovern, whose term of office will
expire on the first Monday of January,
A. d. 1915
A LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, in
place of Thomas Morris, whose term of
office will expire on the first Monday
of January, 1915.
A SECRETARY OF STATE, in place
of John S. Donald, whose term of office
will expire on the first Monday of
January, 1915.
A STATE TREASURER, in place Of
Henry johnson, whose term of office
will expire on the first Monday of
January, 1915.
AN ATTORNEY GENERAL in place
of Walter G. Owen, whose term of Office
will expire on the first Monday of
January, 1915.
A UNITED STATES SENATOR, in
place of Isaac Stephenson, whose term
of Office will expire on the fourth day
of March, 1915.
A REPRESENTATIVE IN CON
GRESS, for the First Congressional
District, comprised of the counties of
Racine, Kenosha, Walworth, Rock and
Waukesha, in place of Henry Allen
Cooper, whose term Of office will ex-
pire on the first Monday in January,
1915.
A STATE SENATOR for the Third
Senatorial District, comprised of the
counties of Racine and Kenosha, in
place of Isaac t. Bishop, whose term
OF office will expire on the first Mon
day of January, 1915.
A MEMBER OF ASSEMBLY for
Kenosha County, in place of Charles H.
Pfennig, whose term of Office will ex-
pire on The first Monday of January,
1915.
A COUNTY CLERK, in place of
Russell Ell. Jones, whose term of office
will expire on the first Monday of Jan
uary, 1915.
A COUNTY TREASURER, in place
Of Philip Hartman, Jr., whose term of
Office will expire on the first Monday
Of January, 1915.
A SHERIFF, in place Of F. w. B.
Achen, whose term of Office will expire
on the first Monday of January, 1915.
A CORONER, in place of Herbert
G. Millager, whose term of office will
expire on the first Monday of Janu-
airy, 1915.
A CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT
COURT, in place of Benz. M. DeDeimar,
whose term Of Office viii expire on the
first Monday of January, 1915.
A DISTRICT ATTORNEY, in place
Of Alfred L. Drury, whose term Of Of
fee will expire on the first Monday of
January, 1915.
A REGISTER OF DEEDS, in place
of Perkins G. Torrey, whose term of of
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HAD MARROW ESCAPE.
County Highway Commissioner Herzog
Runs Over Dog Near Union Grove.

County Highway Commissioner John
Herzog and his wife narrowly escaped
serious injury in an automobile "spill !"
west of Union Grove on Sunday after
noon. The two were in a small Ford
car used by the commissioner in his
work and while driving along the road
just west of Union Grove big dog
ran into the road directly in front of
the machine. There was no chance to
prevent the car striking the dog and
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when the collision came the automobile
got the worst of it. 1t ran down into
the ditch and hurdled fence. Mr.. and
Mrs. Herzog were thrown ont, but they
ESCAPED with few bad bruises. The
automobile was not seriously damaged.
The dog was able to limp into neigh
boring farm house and it was declared
that he suffered no severe injury as
result of the collision.
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ct. Res. No. 5, A..
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. "a.

To amend section q, of article ", of
the Constitution, relating to compen-
sation of members of the Legislature.
Whereas, At the biennial session of
the legislature for the year 1911, an
amendment to the Constitution was
proposed and agreed to by majority
Of the members elected to each of the
two houses, which proposed amend
ment is as follows:
Resolved by the Assembly, the Sem
ate eoncurring, That section p, of ar
ticle ~, of the Constitution, be amend
ed to read:
Section 21. Each member of the
legislature shall receive for his services
the sum of six hundred dollars per an
mum, and two cents for every mile he
shall travel in going to and returning
from the place Of meeting of the leg
lslature on the most usual route. In
case of an extra session of the legisla-
ture, no additional compensation shall
be allowed to any member thereof,
either directly or indirectly, except for
mileage, to be computed at the same
rate as for regular session. No news
papers, postage, or other perquisites,
except the salary and mileage above
provided, shall be received from the
state by any member of the legislature
for his services or in any other manner
as such member" now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Assembly, the Sen
ate concurring, That the foregoing pro-
posed amendment to the Constitution
of the State of Wisconsin be, and the
same is hereby agreed to by this
legislature.
Note.-(If adopted, this amend
ment will increase the compensa
tion of members of the legislature
from $500 for each regular session
to 5000 per annum, and to reduce
their travelling allowance from ten
cents mile to two cents mile.)
ut. Res. No. 10, A.
JOINT RESOLUTION NO. Is.
To amend article XI Of the Constitu-
ton, by adding thereto a new sec
tion to be known as section 3b, re-
lating to the acquisition of land by
municipalities.
Whereas, at the biennial session of
the legislature for the year 1911, an
amendment to the Constitution was
proposed and agreed to by majority
of the members elected to each of the
two houses, which proposed amendment
is as follows:
"Resolved by the Assembly, the SEN
ate concurring, That article XI Of the
Constitution be amended by adding a
new section thereto, to be known as
section 3b to read: 3b. When private
property shall be or has been taken for
public use by a municipal corpor-
alton, additional adjoining or neighbor-
ing property may be taken, under con-
ditions to be prescribed by the legisla-
ture by general law. Property thus
taken shall be deemed to be taken for
public use;" now, therefore be it
Resolved, by the Assembly the Sen
ate concurring, That the foregoing pro-
posed amendment to the Constitution
Of the State of Wisconsin be, and the
same is hereby agreed to by this
Legislature.
Note. Gf adopted, this amend
ment will enlarge the power of
municipal corporations to ac-
quire private property for public
use.)
The Oskaloosa herald., 1914-06-18

Six months experiment with Presi
dent Wilson's tariff recipe for sharp
ening the wits of American manufac-
turers" by opening our doors to the
manufacturers of other parts of the
world HAS given four definite results,
First, an increase in importationS
of manufactures.
Second, a slowing down Of our own
factories.
Third. falling off in our exports OF
manufactures.
Fourth, n falling off in revenues.
The official record for the first hall
year of the tariff laws operation is
now available, the Department OF
Commerce. statement of imports and
exports for March completing the fig.
ures for the six months.
Imports of manufactures have ma
terially increased, the quantity OF
manufacturers material drawn from
abroad for the use of our factories
las been greatly reduced, exports OF
goods made by our factories have fall
an off Chiefly to the loss of the Amer
can wage-worker) and the receipts
from customs are far below the nor
nal.
Here are the figures in proof:
This six Increase
months. against US.
Imports of man.
ufactures =. 1928 900 900 $4,000, 900
Decrease
against us.
Manufacturers
material i'm.
ported 49,. $3.50 900, 900 $48,OOO.OOO
Manufactures
exported $4,000 900 100000
Customs rec. 14O,OO0,OOO 25,00O,OOC
Treasury Deficit Increasing.
Meantime the deficit in the treasury
accounts continues to mount, yester
lays official statement showing the
excess of ordinary disbursements
or the fiscal year $37, ,955, against