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Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1918-10-25
EIGHTH CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

Providing that all public revenues shah -
derived from taxation upon the untmprovea
value Of land based upon assessments made
on and after June LIST, 1919. and from
taxes upon the manufacture and sale Of
intoxicating liquors and tobacco, and On
incomes and inheritances; aboushins an
constitutional Limitations on the rates Of
taxation. and empowering the legislature.
county courts and municipal authorities u
fix the rate fer state and school, county
and municipal purposes, respectively. clas-
for purposes Of taxation, and repeating all
constitutional provisions In conflict here.
with.
BE 1T ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE
STATE OF MISSOURI:
The Constitution Of Missouri shall be and
the same Is hereby amended by adding the
following Section to Article x thereof:
All public revenues for state. county. mu-
nicipal, school and all other public purposes
shall be derived from taxes on the value Of
land exclusive OF improvements and from such
taxes as may be imposed by law on the manu-
facture and sale Of Intoxicating liquors aud
tobacco. and on incomes and inheritances; hut
this shall rot prevent the imposition Of such
license taxes as may be necessary to a proper
exercise OF the police power. Rights of way
for public utilities shall be deemed property
In land and the value thereof shall he taxed
accordingly II not owned by the public. This
amendment shall govern all taxes for which
assessments shall he made on and after June
LIST, 1919. but not those assessed before that
date. All constitutional limitations Of rates
of assessment and taxation are hereby aboi-
ished and the legislature Is hereby empowered
to fix such rate of taxation as shall produce
the revenue required for state and school pur-
poses and in counties the County Court Of each
county and In municipalities the corporate
authorities Of each municipality shall have
power to determine the rate necessary to pro-
ducp the revenue needed from time 10 time for
municipal purposes; PROVIDED. that any school
district In the state may increase the rate for
school purposes fixed by the legislature By
submitting such Increase to a vote 1f the peo-
pie Of such district. All provisions Of the
Constitution conflictiug herewith are repealed
% far a. they 20 conflict.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1918-10-25
FIFTH CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

Joint and concurrent Tesolu, ,oI submitting to
the qualified voters Of Missouri an amend
ment to The Constitution thereof concerning
revenue and taxation by inserting In see
ton IL" OF article 10, of the Constitution,
certain words.
BE II RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REP.
RE~SENIAT1VES. THE SENATE con-
CURRING THEREIN:
That At the general election to be held \,
this state on the Tuesday following the first
Monday In November. 1918, the following
amendment TO the Constitution of the state Of
Missouri shall be submitted TO the Qualified
voters Of the state, to-wtt
Section 12a of article 10, Of the Cop,ti.
tuition OF the state Of Missouri shall be amend
ed by inserting between the word sane" and
the word provided" as the same appea,s on
line ten thereof. the following words: ''or for
the purpose of defraying all or any part of
the cost OF paving, matchmaking grading or
otherwise improving the roadway Of any street,
avenue or alley within the corporate limits OF
such city" 20 that said section shall read a,
follows:
Section ia. Certain cities allowed to In
cur additional Indebtedness for water works
and light plants.-Any city in this state con-
nor less then two thousand r., OO0) inhabItant,
may, with the assent Of two thirds Of tn.
voters thereof, voting at An election to BE-
held for that purpose, be allowed to become
- = ~ eaooht mai bDtClIiHQ In
section twelve. of article ten t10l Of the
Constitution Of this state, not exceeding an
additional five t6) per centum OF the value of
the taxable property therein. for the purpose
Of purchasing or constructing water-works.
electric or other light plants, to be owned
exclusively by the city 30 purchasing or con-
structing the same, or for the purpose Of de-
fraying sill or any part Of the cost Of paving,
matchmaking. grading or otherwise improving
the roadway Of any street, avenue or alley
within the corporate limits Of such city; PRO-
VIDED, that any such city mourning snch
Indebtedness requiring the assent Of the voters
a. aforesaid shall have the power to provide
for, and before or at the time Of mourning such
Indebtedness shah provide for. the collection Of
an annual tax In addition to the other ta1es
provided for by this Constitution, sufficient to
pay the interest on such Indebtedness as 10
fails due, and also b constitute a sinking
fund for the payment Of the principal thereof,
within twenty years from the time of contract
ing the same. any provision In this Constts-
ton 10 ths contrary Notwithstanding.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1918-10-25
SIXTH CONSTITUTIONAL


JOINT and concurrent resolution submitting to
the qualified voters Of the state Of Mis-
souri, an amendment to the Constitution
thereof, concerning the prohibition Of the
manufacture, sale and giving away Of In.
toxicating liquors within the state Of Mis-
souri, with penalties attached.
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REP
KESENTATIvES. THE SENATE CON-
CURLING THEREIN:
That at the general election to be held on
the first Tuesday following the first Monday
IN November. 1918, the following amendment to
the Constitution Of Missouri. concerning pro-
hieition, shall be submitted to the qualified
voters OF said state. to-wit:
Section I. TIE manufacture Of intoxicat-
Ing liquors Is hereby prohibited in this state,
except for medicinal. scientific or mechanical
purposes. The sale Of Intoxicating liquors 10
also hereby prohibited in this state, except
FOR medicinal. scientific or mechanical pur.
poses. The giving away Of intoxicating liquors
] also hereby prohibited in this state, except
for medicinal. scientific or mechanical puf.
poses. The manufacture or sale Of wine foe
religious or purposes is also e1.
eepted- This Constitutional provision shall NJ
take effect until November I. 1918.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1918-10-25
THIRD CONSTITUTIONAL

Joint and concurrent resolution submitting to
the qualified voters OF the state Of Mis-
souri, an amendment to the Constitution
theteOf requiring the county court. when
auf-cri ed by the qualified voters Of any
road district. general or special. to make q
special levy on the taxable property within
such road district. in addition TO the levies
now authorized by law, Of not to exceed
seventy-five cents on the one hundred dol
lars valuation. the proceeds Of such levy
to he used FOR road purposes within such
district.
EE TT RESOLVED RI Fl SENATE. THE
HorsE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CON-
CURRING THEREIN. AS FOLLOWS:
That al the general cleo lon to be held in
this state on the first Tuesday after the first
Monday in November. A. D. 1918. there shall
lie submitted to the qualified voters Of this
state for adoption. the following amendment to
the Constitution thereof:
Section /. That article 10 Of the Con-
%stt'ution Of Missouri he. and the same Is
hereby amended by adding thereto the follow
TO ~ the Constitution OF the state II Mis-
scuri. which said section shall read as follows:
Sec. 90. In addition to the taxes now
authorized 10 be levied for county purposes.
under and by virtue Of section IL Of article 10
Of the Constitution Of this state, and In addi-
t'on to the special levy FOR road and bridge
PURPOSES authorized by section % of article 10
81 the Constitution OF this state. II shall he
the dntv Of the county court Of any county Ia
this state. when authorized annually 80 to do
hy q ma 'nri'y Of the qualified voters Of any
road district, general or special. voting thereon
~ ~ election held for such purpose, to make
r levy ~ not to exceed seventv-five cents on
N" one hundred dollars valuation on all prop
crtv within such district, 10 I've collected In the
SnriC manner A. state and county taxes are
collected. and placed to the credit Of the road
district authorizing such special levy. II shall
he the duty ~ the county court, on petition
Of not less than ten qualified voters and tax
intTpg VASNHtnR within any svCh road ttatviey
4" submit the question of authorizing such spe-
cial levy IN the qualified voters Of such district
AZ ? special election To he held for that pur-
pose. within twenty days after the filing Of
such petition.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1918-10-25
Proposed Amendments to the
Constitution of Missouri by
the Initiative.
SEVENTH CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

SEVENTH CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.
4 proposition to establish in the state treas.
ury 4 homestead loan fund to be loaned b
citizens Of the state Of Missouri for the
purpose Of purchasing homesteads and
erecting permanent Improvements thereon.
to be secured BY . first lien on the homo
commencing one year from the date Of the
loan; providing for the repayment thereof,
and empowering the Legislature to enact
necessary legislation to make effective tn
provisions hereof.
NE TT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF III
STATE OF MISSOURI:
rhs Constitution Of the state shall be and
the same is hereby amended by adding the fol-
lowing Section to Article XIV thereof:
Sec. Is. There Is hereby established In the
state Treasury a fund to he known as the
Homestead Loan Fund.
Said Homestead Losn Fund shall be lent to
citizens of Missouri for he following purposes
and for no other purpose whatsoever: ~ to
purchase homesteads: t2l to erect permanent
improvements on homesteads. Not more thsn
three tonrths "f the appraised valne Of any
homestead shall be lent thereon; PROVIDED,
however. that three .fourths Of the appraised
value Of the improvement may he added to the
three f0urths Of the appraised value OF the
land to asr ertain the limit Of the loan. No
loan exceeding three Thousand dollars shall be
made on one homestead. Every loan shall Be
secured by not" and mortgage or deed Of trust
constituting a first lien on the homestead. en.
cept taxes and sprciai assessments: and the
improvements m the homestead shall be kept
safely insured against fire and windstorms Of
the full lnsurable value thereof. and the poll
cies shall he assigned As additional security
for the loan. Every loan made from .aid fund
shall hear interest at three per cent per An
mum. beginning me wear after date Of the
loan, which interest. together with one-twentf-
eth Of the principal, rhall be paid at the end
~ the second wear and at the end OF each year
thereafter until the loan il paid In full: PRO-
vfDED. however, that II the homestead o.
which such loan Is made shall cease to be used
as such by the owner thereof or his family,
then the unpaid portion Of such loan shall b.
come payable in three equal installments fall
ing due At the dates of the next three INSTALL
ments ut the loan as due BY the original terms
thereof, with interest at six per cent per
snnum.
II shall he the duty Of the Legislature at
its first meeting following the ratification Of
this amendment to euact such legislation -
may give full force and effect to the provisions
thereof, and Of all state and local officers r.
spe"tivel, to execute the same under penalty e
q forfeiture Of their office.
Hermanner Volksblatt. [volume] (Hermann, Mo.) 1875-1928, 1918-10-25

Authorizing cities having a population Of more
than one hundred thousand inhabitants ~
provide by ordinance for the election Of =
charter commission to frame a new char
ter, and for the adoption thereof, and pro-
viding the method by which amendments
may be made thereto.
TT IS PROPOSED BY THE NUMBER
OF QUALIFIED VOTERS OF THE STATE
OF MISSOURI:
Evening journal., 1918-05-27
DEVIL DOGS" ARE
HERE PERMANENTLY

The recruiting party Of the United
States Marine Corps Of No. 1909 Arch
street. Philadelphia, this morning, re
turned to this city and opened perma-
nent headquarters at No. si3 Market
street. Representatives Of the Devil
Dogs" will be at the new office from
10 O'Clock IN the morning until O'Clock
every evening.
The applicants will be taken to the
Philadelphia station for examination
every day at ~ o'clock by automobile.
Those men who have passed the examl-
nation are requested TO report at the
local ONCE at - o'clock on the day on
which they will leave for Paris Island
S. c.. the marine training camp
Tomorrow morning at II o'clock the
combined marine and British recruiting
truck will arrive in town and remain
for the rest Of the day to aid in the
campaign. The truck is in charge OF
marine and British recruiting officers
who have Travelled all over the country
in the aid Of enlistlng men for their re-
spective branches Of the service.
Evening journal., 1918-05-27
By BIDDY BYE

The accommodating strawberry plant
will grow in the United States from
Florida TO Maine and from coast to
coast. extending the season for the fruit
a month or more beyond the usual two
weeks allotted 1t by nature BY means
OF refrigerator car shipment great cliy
markets can supply the fruit from
February to July, but berries from
home gardens, however. rarely are In
season more than from two to four
weeks. The flavor Of the fresh berries
is so delicious that we are unwilling TO
let IL 90 and so have contrived several
methods Of preserving 1t In numerous
forms. Perhaps the method which most
nearly preserves the flavor OF the fresh
fruit is sun preserving.
The method Is as follows Weigh
equal portions Of large, firm, fresh ber-
rles and granulated cane sugar. Use an
aluminium OF enameled preserving ket-
tie and put the sirup TO boil, adding
water in the proportion Of two cupfuls
OF hot water to three pounds OF sugar.
stir until dissolved and then bring
slowly TO boiling point and boil rap
idly, without stirring, until the sirup
threads from a spoon. While sirup bolls
carefully look over and wash the hulled
berries. washing them in a colander
or sieve through which the water may
run constantly This IS the best
cleanser and prevents handling and
bruising OF the fruit. Drain thoroughly
and add the berries to the boiling sirup.
When the fruit and sirup reaches the
,N rnnI a1nFxFlr for Ol
minutes. The preserves are now ready
for the summing Pour them on large,
shallow plates or platters and cover
with panes OF glass which have been
sterilized with boiling water Place
the berries outdoors where they Will
catch the sun all day. Turn the fruit
several times. Two or three days in
the hot sun is required to complete the
process and the preserves are then
hacked in wide-mouthed pint Jars, care
fully sterillzed as to jar, lids and rub
hers The berries should be brought
indoors overnight.
Strawberry-P Pineapple Preserves - BY
good luck the strawberry season is also
the time when fresh pineapples are
most plentiful on the market and many
housewives think tho combination OF
the two fruits produces the ideal pre-
serve. The pineapples should be pared
cored, and cut up in small cubes OF
segments. The berries are prepared as
for plain preserves, with sirup from
SUGAR of equal weight. Cook the ber-
ries and pineapple separately, using but
one-third the weight Of sugar to the
weight OF the fruit for the pineapple.
r.r.o~ hoth berries and nineappfe have
reached the rather thick. sirupy stage
ready for packing combine the two
fruits and cook together for 5 to 10
minutes longer. Pack in sterillzed pint
lars. This is a very rich preserve suit
able for wintertime dessert wnen
served with hot biscuit or murans.
Evening journal., 1918-05-27
$4,000 DAMAGES In
LIEU OF AFFECTIONS

According to the court calendar this
was trial day In Superior Court for the
suit Of Fred L. Harrer against Edward
Baxter for damages for the alleged
alienation Of Mrs Hsrrer's affections,
but when Court convened, with Judges
Rice and Heisel on the bench. thero
were indications that the case would
not go before a jury.
Attorney General Reinhardt repre-
sented the plaintiff and Robert H. Rich
ards the defendant, and the indulgence
OF the court was asked while they con-
ferred. At the end OF their conference
Mr.. Reinhardt announced that the case
had been settled without recourse to
trial and that judgment for the plain
tin in the sum Of $1,000 would be en-
tered.
Both plaintiff and defendant are Ken.
countians.
Evening journal., 1918-05-27
sMAILEy FAMILY IN
REUNION GATHERING

The Northern Baptist Convention at
Atlantic City last week was the occasion
OF q reunion Of the Smalley family,
former Wilmingtonians, after twenty
two years, At the reunion were mother
and father, eleven children and one OF
the grandchildren They spent several
happy days at the shore enjoying them
selves.
This reunion was made possible by
Mr.. and Mrs. r. r. Jones securing n fur
Tough from the missionary fields at
Vinypo. China, after 20 years service.
They. secured a temporary home at At
lantic City. and held the reunion. Mrs.
Jones will be remembered as Miss Anna
Smalley.
Among those that attended this family
gathering. one-half have served in the
missionary fields In China, India or
Africa.
Those present we're. Mr. and Mrs.
Lew Smailey, now OF Erdenheim, Pa,
father and mother; Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Smalley, now OF Toledo, Ohio,
they were formerly missionaries TO
India; Mrs. Smalley was formerly
Miss Sarah Almond OF this city Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Smalley, OF Phila-
delphIa; Mrs. Walter smalley was for
merly a missionary to Africa, Mr. and
Mrs. William Smalley, now OF Scranton,
Pa. formerly OF this city; Mr. and Mrs.
Alfred smalley, Of Erdenheim, Pa, and
Mr.. and Mrs. Noah Hess, Of Odessa N.
y: Mr.. Noah Hess was also former
missionary TO Africa.
Mr.. Jones Is the only one not able 70
be at the reunion He is on his return
Evening journal., 1918-05-27
BABY WEIGHING On
FOR Another Week
New W eliare Station Opened
Today at Polish
kindergarten
REVIEW OF WORK
TO BE OUT SOON

The second Of the three weeks
"drives" in Weighing and measuring
babies from birth to lve years OF age,
being conducted by the Child Walfare
Committee OF the State Council Of De-
fense, opened today with the institution
of new Welfare Station. I'm the Polish
kindergarten. at Chestnut and Adams
street. Little ones Of that section were
brought 10 the kindergarten. where
Mrs. Naylor, volunteer graduate
trained nurse. Is In charge
Among those who came TO the station
were mothers who are duly apprecia-
tive OF this chance to have their babies
examined 80 that any trace Of disease
or ailmeni that may either deter their
growth or result fatally. may be noted
and remedial measures adopted.
One OF the material things most need
ed now are standard scales tnat will
weigh up to so pounds. Anyone who
has such articles will confer Kindness
on the welfare committee n they Will no
tify headquarters in the Library build
ing. Eighth and Market streets. The
use OF the scales Is solicited for about
two weeks, the remaining portion OF the
bffprt TO have the children weighed and
measured.
The lrst bulletin OF the woman's COM
mittee will be out this week. This will
contain the full program Of the welfare
campaign
In this campaign the Nomens Com
mittee vii have the aid Of the Civilian
Relief Department Of the Red Cross
Mr.. Persons, OF New York, chief OF the
Civilian Relief Department Of the Ma
tional Red Cross has announced that
all local civilian relief committees VIII
work In cooperation with the women's
committees, not alone In looking after
the children OF soldiers but with al
others. A meeting viii be held this week
between the members or the Welfare
Committee end the Civilian Relief Dom
nittec and cooperative plans discussed
At a recent conference Of the chile
welfare workers OF all states at Wash
ington recently, practically all OF th'
states had something encouraging t
report with the exception OF Delaware
But this condition, II Is confidently e1
pected by the women workers, VIII 81
changed after this year. Through tn
weighing and measuring drive nov
underway, and the follow-up campaigl
being planned, Il is hoped that Della
ware VIII be able to report much act
ual work accomplished year hence.
Evening journal., 1918-05-27
DOVER Gives $4,000
70 RED cross FUND
Two Wilmingtonians Badly
Injured in Sunday Auto
mobile Accident
DEATH TAKES
PAUL ]. MORRIS

Special 10 THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, May 27.--Dover has ex-
ceeded its quota to the Red Cross with
the contribution promised by the Della
ware Trust Company in the event that
Dover raised its $1,000 or over, the total
amount to the credit OF Dover will be
near the $4,000 mark.
Colored people Of Dover and State
College for Colored Students, includ-
ing faculty and student body, have
done their Bit in the drive. On Sat
urday evening, at a meeting held on
Loockerman street, over which Dr. w.
C. Jason, president Of the State College
presided. and at which addresses were
made by Or. Jason, the Revs. Dorce
and L. s. Moore, OF the two colored
churches OF Dover; j B Aiken, Prof
Parker. Of the state College. and Or. w.
NJ. w. Henry and Dewey Fox, Of Dover.
More than 500 was subscribed.
In an automobile accident here early
Yesterday morning, one man had a leg
broken and the other had his head cut
by being thrown through the wind
shield The men were WIlmingtonians.
Paul Jester Morris, the three-year-
old son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Jester Morris,
OF this town, after an Illness OF eight
weeks which IN O sense has bafiled the
physicians, died Saturday evening,
Anna Francis Bell, the two-year-old
child Of Mr. and Mrs. Olin ST. Clair Bell
died on Saturday after q short Illness.
The scholars Of Miss Florence StefS
were taken by their teacher 10 Rich
ardson Park on Friday for a nsture
study lesson.
The funeral Of Mrs. Ada D. Lowe
wife OF ]. Thomas Lowe, Of Frederica
took place yesterday from the residence
OF her husband in Little Creek.
The beginning Of commencement ex-
ercises OF the state Collage for colorec
students near Dover took place yester-
! day afternoon in the College Chapel
when the sermon TO the graduating
class was preached by the Rev. H. ]
Arnett
The program for the commencement
exercises Just completed include Music
by Merry Concert Band, OF Cambridge
Md. singing Of America; prayer
essay, woman and the War" Helen F
Jones, Fruitland, Md: grafton. Duty,
I lnDflde D. biaef AtpfN+ Nii't tSf 80
Evenly Voice and Sing" National Ne.
gro Hymn; essay, THE Challenge o.
Life" Carrie r. Doper, viola Grafton
american Patriotism Chacles l.. Mur
ray, Salisbury Md, address, Hon
Everett C. johnson. Secretary OF state
chorus, "Our Delaware, comforting o.
diplomas. Henry p. Cannon, preslden
Of board of trustees; address, Prof
Kelly Miller, Dean OF Heard Univers
ity: awarding Of prizes, John II. Hutton
member OF board Of trustees song, "Th'
Marseilaise" Benediction.
The graduates include Frank Pau
Dickson, Thomas James Gray, PER-,
Apsure Reese, all OF Dover; Helen'
Frances Jones, Frultland, Md; Carri
Rena Loper, viola; Charles Leslie Muir
ray, Salisbury. Md; Herbert B. Waters
Pocomoke, Nd.