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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25

thority. In 1898, during the Span
ish-American war, Col. Theodore Ros-
evelt, then candidate for Governor of
New York, said: ~ Nj
Remember that whether you will
of not, your votes this year will be
viewed by the nations of Europe from
one standpoint only. They will draw
no distinctions. A refusal to sustain
the President this year will, in their
eyes, be read, as refusal to sustain
the war and to sustain the efforts of
our peace commission to secure the
fruits of the war. Such refusal
may not inconceivably bring about
rupture of the peace negotiations. 1t
will give heart to our defeated antag-
onists; it will make possible the inter
ference of those doubtful neutral ma
tons, who in this struggle have wished
US ill.,"
In similar tenor, former President
Benjamin Harrison pleaded for the re-
election of a Republican Congress to
support President Mckinley. On No
vember /, 1898, he said: "If the word
goes forth that the people of the
United States are standing solidly
behind the President, the task of the
peace commissioners will be easy, but
if there is break in the ranks, if the
Democrats score telling victory, if
Democratic Senators, Congressman
and Governors are elected, Spain will
see in it CLEAN of hope, and re-
newal of hostilities, more war, may be
necessary to secure to US what we
have already won"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE SENATE, THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES CON.
CUhRING THEREIN. As FOLLOWS;

That at the general election To BE- held in
this state on the first Tuesday aftsr the first
Monday in November, A. D. 1918 there shall
be submitted to the qualified votsra Of this
state for adoption the following amendment to
tho Constitution thereof:
Section /. That article 10 Of the Con.
stitution Of Missouri be. and the same 10
hereby amended by adding thereto the follow
ing section, to be known as section 10, article
10 Of the Constitution Of the state Of Mis
souri,, which said section shall read a. follows:
Sec. IS. In addition to the taxcs now
authorized to be levied for county purposes
under and by virtue Of section IL Of article 10
Of the Constitution Of this state, and In add.
ton to the special levy for road and bridge
purposes authorized by section a. Of article 10
Of the Constitution Of this state, It shall be
the duty of the county court Of any county In
this state, when authorised annually 90 TO do
by q majority Of the qualified voters Of any
road district, general or special, voting thereon
at en- election held for such purpose, to make
q levy Of not to exceed seyenty-five cents on
the one hundred dollars valuation on all prop
erty within such district, to be collected in the
same manner as state and county taxes are
collected. and placed to the credit Of tfe road
district authorizing such special levy. II shall
Of not less than ten qualified voters and tax
payers residing within any such road district.
to submit the question Of authorizing such spe-
cial levy to the qualified voters of such district
Mt a special election To be held for that pur-
pose, within twenty days after the fling Of
such petition.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
SURRENDER

That, in a nutshell, is the meaning
of President Wilson's latest reply to
Germany's last plcadings for an
"armistice.
1t is sincerely to be hoped that the
meaning of such reply will be able to
find Judgment in the besotted brain Of
the hun government, and that it
will put an end to further efforts on
the part of that outlaw government
to further parleying and note writing.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25


said state. concerning the Public school
fund"
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE. THE
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CON-
CURING THEREIN:
That Mt the general election to be held in
this state on the Tuesday next following the
first Monday In November, A. D. 1918 there
shall be submitted to the qualified voters of
this state for adoption. the following amend
ment to the Constitution Of this state:
Section /. Amend section Of article NJ
OF the Constitution, by striking out Of said sec
tion the words Ordinary revenue Of the state
in lines fourteen 90 and fifteen (15) Of said
section, as II appears on pages 12a and 100 OF
the Revised Statutes Of Missouri for the year
1900, and by inserting in lieu thereof the
words Receipts of the state treasury, other
than those derived by thu authority OF section
Of article XII Of the Constitution" so that
said section az amended will read as follows:
Sec. 6. The proceeds Of all lands that
have been or hereafter may be granted hysthe
United States to this state. and not otherwise
appropriated by this state or the United
States: also. all moneys stocks, bonds lands
and other property now belonging to any state
fund for purposes OF education: also, the net
proceeds of all sales Of lands and other prop.
erty and effects that may accrue to the state
by escheat, from unclaimed dividends and dis
tributive shares Of the estates Of deceased
persons; also, any proceeds Of the sales Of the
public lands which may have been, or here
after may be made to this state, and not other
wise appropriated by tn, state or the terms
of the grant. gift or deviae. shall be paid into
the state treasury. and securely invested and
sacredly preserved as public school fund;
the annual income Of which fund. to-
gether with SO much of the receipts of the
state treasury, other than those derived by
the authority Of section Of article NJ Of the
Constitution. as may be by law set apart for
that purpose, shall be faithfully apprcpriut ted
for establishing and maintaining the free pub
lie schools and the state university. in this
article provided for, and for NO other uses or
purposes whatsoever.
Sec. 2. That section Of article XII Of the
Constitution be repealed and stricken out and
the following new section adopted in lieu
thereof:
Sec. Z. In addition to the tax for state
purposes, authorized by section Of article x
Of the Constitution, there shall be levied and
collected fifteen cents on the one hundred
dollar valuation, on all the taxable property of
the state, which. without action by the gen
eral assembly. shall stand appropriated for and
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
STATE OF MISSOURI,
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

I, JOHN L. SULLIVAN. Secretary Of State
Of the State Of Missouri, hereby certify that
the foregoing 10 full, true and complete copy
the Forty-ninth General Assembly Of the State
Of Missouri; also Of the three amendments to
the Constitution proposed by initiative petit
ton to be submitted to the qualified voters Of
the state OF Missouri OF the general election
to be held on Tuesday. the 9th day of Novem.
Der. 1918
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, hereby set
my hand and affix the Great Seal Of the State
OF Missouri. Done at office in the City Of
Jefferson this 18th day of August, A. D. 1918.
JOHN L. SULLIVAN,
Secretary Of Ststa.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25

Bethel's Cash Meat Market takes
pleasure in rendering to patrons the
very best service it is possible to
render. They carry always splendid
assortment of meats, both fresh and
cured, and take considerable pride in
the quality of their service. They are
also prompt with their deliveries.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25

On ssnuai tar IN sdditioa b he etAsf taxes
provided for BY this Constitution. sufficient to
pay the interest on sach Indebtedness as It
falls due, and also TO constitute sinking
fund for tie payment Of the principal thereof.
within twenty ycsrs from the time Of contract
ton to the contrary Notwithstanding.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
Proposed Amendments to the
Constitution Of Missouri by
the Initiative.
SEVENTH CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

AMENDMENT,
A proposition to establish in the state treas.
ury q homestead loan fund 10 BE- loaned to
citizens Of the state Of Missouri for tbs
purpose Of purchasing homesteAds and
erecting permanent improvements thereon,
to be secured BY first lien on the home.
stead and to bear three per cent interest
commencing ore year from the date Of the
loani providing for the repayment thereof,
and empowering the Legislature to enact
necessary leEislation to make effective the
provisions hereof.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE
STATE OF MISSOURI:
The Constitution of the state shall be and
the same 10 hereby amended by adding the fol-
lowing Section to Article XIV thereof;
Sec, 49, There Is hereby established in the
State Treasury a fund to be known as the
Homestead Loan Fund.
Said Homestead Loan Fund shall be lent to
citizens Of Missouri for The following purposes
md for no other purpose Whatsoever: ~ to
purchase homesteads; t2) to erect permanent
improvements on homesteads. Not more thSn
three.fourths of the appraised value Of any
homestead shall be lent thereon: provided.
however. that three -fourths Of the appraised
value Of the Improvement may be added to the
three.fourths Of the appraised value Of the
land to ascertain the limit Of the loan No
loan exceeding three Thousand dollars shall be
made on one homestead Every loan shall be
occurred by note ana mortgage or deeu OF uuRt
constituting a first lien the homestead, ex-
cept taxes and special assessments: and the
improvements on the homestead shall be kept
safely insured against fire and windstorms Of
the full insurable value thereof, and the poll
rtes shall be assigned AZ additional security
Cor the loan. Every loan made from said fund
shall bear interest at three per cent per an
mum. beginning one year after date OF tho
loan, which interest. together with one-twenti-
Ath Of the principal. ehail be paid at the end
NJ the second year and at the end OF each year
thereafter until the losn 10 paid in full; pro-
vided, however. that II the homestead on
which such loan is made shall cease to be used
- such by the owner thereof his family.
then the unpaid portion Of such loan shall be-
come payable In three equal instalimeuts fall
ing due at the dates Of the next three Install
ments Of the loan az due by the original terms
thereof. with interest at six per cent per
Lnnum.
It shall be the duty Of the Lesislature at
It's first meeting following the ratification Of
This amendment to snact such legislation as
may give full force and effect to the provisions
thereof. and Of all state and local Officers re.
spectively TO execute the under penalty Of
a forfeiture Of their office.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
RE IT 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 mann
facture and sale Of intoxicating liquors and
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 be taxed
accordingly II not owned by the public This
amendment shall govern all taxes for which
assessments shall be made and after June
tst 1910. but not those assessed before that
date. All constitutional limitations Of rates
Of assessment aud taxation are hereby abol-
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-
duce the revenue needed from time to 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 Of the peo-
pie Of such district. All provisions Of te-
Constitution conflicting herewith are repsssns
80 far as they 90 conflict. ..-.,...- --.'
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
ANOTHER REASON FOR VOT-
ING DEMOCRATIC TICKET

If you have voted the Republican
ticket in the past, why nots support
the Democratic ticket this year?
Here is another reason for such
course, from good Republican au-
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
EIGHTH CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

Providing that all public revenues shall he
derived from taxation upon the unimproved
value Of land based upon assessments made
on and after June LIST, 1910, and from
taxes upon the manufacture and sale Of
intoxicating liquors and tobacco, and OF
incomes and inheritances; abolishing ali
constitutional limitations on the rates Of
taxation, and empowering the legislature,
county courts and municipal authorities 20
fix the rate fer state and school, county
and municipal purposes, respectively clas-
styling rights Of way Of public utiltier
for purposes Of taxation, and repeating all
constitutional provisions in conflict here
with
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY TIE SENATE, TIL
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, CON
CURRING THEREIN:

dbbsE Uf REPRESENTATIVE CUN-
CURING THEREIN:
That at the general election to he held on
the first Tuesday following the first Monday In
November, 1918, the following amendment to
the Constitution Of Missouri, concerning taxa
ton, shall be submitted to the qualified voters
Of said state, to wit:
Section 1. That article x Of the Consti-
tuition Of Missouri be, and the same 10 hereby
amended, by adding thereto one new section,
to DO known as section twenty-five q t22a),
which 10 In words and figures a. follows:
Sec. 2za. A state tax Of ten cents on the
one hundred dollars assessed valuation shall
be levied and collected on all objects and sub
jects Of taxation In the same manner that the
state and county taxes aye collected. One-half
Of all moneys derived from said levy shall be
placed to the credit Of the state road fund.
one-fourth shall be apportioned to the coun-
ties and the city Of St. Louis according to
their respective areas and one-fourth according
TO populet ton. II shall be the duty Of the
state auditor to make such appointments and
certify the same to the state treasurer for
payment to the counties and the city Of st.
Louis. Such fund when collected shall be
used by the counties for the construction and
maintenance Of public roads, and by the city
Of st. Louis for the construction and mainte-
nance Of the streets and alleys therein. When
ever the taxable property Of the state shall
amount to three billion dollars, the rite in this
act shall be reduced to five cents on the one
hundred dollars valuation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
THIRD cossTtrurroNAr
AMENDMENT. a. ~.

yoint and concurrent resolution submitting 10
the qualified voters Of the state Of Mis-.
souri, an amendment to the Constitution
thereof requiring the bounty court, whom
authorised 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 tho levies
now authorised ~ law. Of not to exceed
sevsnty.five cents on the one hundred dol
lars valuation, the proeeeda Of such levy
TO be used for road purposes within such
district.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
FIFTH CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

Joint and concurrent resolution submitting to
the qualified voters of Missouri an amend
ment to the Constitution thereof concerning
revenue and taxation by inserting in SEQ
ton l2s Of article 10, of the Constitution,
certain words,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REP
RESENTATlVES, THE SENATE CON
CURLING THEREIN:

That at the general election to be held in
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 gtate, to.wit:
Section la of article 10. Of the Consti-
tuition OF the state Of Missouri shall be amend
ed by inserting between the word same" ana
the word provided" as the same appears on
the purpose Of defrayins all or any part of
the cost OF paving, matchmaking, grading or
otherwise improving the roadway Of any street.
avenue alley within the corporate limits of
such city," 40 that said section shall read as
follows;
Section la. Certain cities allowed to an
cur additional indebtedness fof water works
knd light plants.-Any city in this state
tanning not more than thirty thousand $40 0c0)
nor less thrn two thousand (2,000) Inhabitants
may. with the arsent Of two-thirds Of the
held for that purpose. Ne allowed to become
indebted in a larger amount than specified in
rectiOn twelve. Of article ten t10) Of the
Constitution of this state not exceeding an
additional five (b) per centum Of the value of
the taxable property therein, for the purpose
pf purchasing or constructing water-works,
electric or other light plants, to be owned
exclusively by the city 80 purchasing or con
structing the same or for the purpose Of de-
frayins all or any part Of the cost Of paving.
matchmaking, grading otherwise improving
the roadway Of any street, avenue or alley
within the corporate limits Of such city: PRO-
vIDED, that any such city mourning such
Indebtedness requiring the assent Of the voters
as aforesaid shall have the power to provide
fer, and before or at the time of mourning such
lnssbtedness shall provide for. the collection Of
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
BE IT RESOLVED By THE HOUSE OF REP
RBsENTArIvEs, THE SENATE CON-
CURRTNG THEREIN;

That at the general election to be held on
the first Tuesday following the first Monday
IN November. 1913, the following amendment to
the Constitution Of Missouri. conceruins pro-
hibition. shall be submitted to the qualified
voters Of sand state, tc-wtt:
Section 1. The manufacture Of intoxicat-
ing liquors IL 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
fer medicinal. scientific or mechanical pur-
poses. The giving away Of intoxicating liquors
10 also hereby prohibited in this state, except
for medicinal. scientific or mechanical per
poses. The manufacture or sale Of wine for
religious or raoramertal purposes 10 also ex-
cepted. This Constitutional provision shall not
take effect until November l. 1919.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
arxTH CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

ysint and concurrent resolution submitting 70
:, the qualified voters Of the stats Of Mis-
sgud an smsndmsnt 70 the Constitution
thereof. eoaoernins the prohibittsn Of the
faanufseturo. sale and giving away Of In
toxicatisg Msusrsy within the state Of MIS-
souri, With penalties attached. ,.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
Proposed Amendments to tht
Constitution of Missouri.
.Ig FIRST CONSTITUTIONAL 4
7oIG AMENDMENT. w .

Joint and concurrent resolution submitting b
the qualified voters Of the state Of Ms
SOUR a PROPOSE. to repeal section II Of
article 10 Of the Consultation Of Missouri
relating TO revenue and taxation, and
enacting q new section In lieu therssf h
''be known a. section II Of article 10 Of ths
y Constitution, Of Missouri. ,4t.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
SECOND CONSTITUTIONAL.
49,, AMENDMENT.

Joint and concurrent resolution submitting to
the qualified voters Of the state Of Mis-
souri, an amendment to the Constitution Of
said state, concerning the Public school
fund"
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25
FOURTH CONSTITUTIONAL
AMENDMENT.

Joint and concurrent resolution submitting to
the qualified voters Of ths state Of Mis-.
souri, amendment 70 the Constitution
thereof, concerning taxation.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1918-10-25

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The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-23
Ruler of Little Kingdom Is Received at Brussels. with Tremendous Eu-
 thusiasm by People,.
GOVERNMENT ENE D
Parliament and Cabinet oi Belgium Are Once More Installed in Their Old
 Quarters.

BRUSSELS, Nov. 23.-King All bert and the Queen and Prince Leo pold, Prince Charles and Princess Marie Jose entered Brussels and re- ceived great ovation all along the streets.
 Crowds also heard the address of welcome delivered in Parliament, convened for the first time since war was declared, in honor of the visit of the royal party.
 The King witnessed the review of the troops along ten mile line, and everywhere flowers were thrown in the path of the King, who pass ed along the lines on horseback.
 His return recalls prophecy made by. him to the Associated Press few months after the Ger mans occupied Brussels. The King at the time remarked that some day he would ride into Brussels at the head of Belgium army.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-23
GREAT PROGRESS IN REFORMING
 RUSSIA PLEASES
Establishment of New Gov. ernment Is Significant of the HeadWay Now
 Being Made.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23.-Copen- hagen reports the formation or new government at Ekaterinodar, which indicates to officials the re generation of Russia, and the work of establishing the Russian govern ment is going ahead much faster than was believed to be possible in view of recent events.
 The United States government is greatly pleased with the progress being made The Allies are assist ing the Russian government at Mosk and the Russian officials who now govern Northern Russia.
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-23
.ENGt AND MAY DEMAND TRIAL
 OF TURK RULERS
Revelations of Their Pun- ishment of English Pris- oners Rouse Ire of the
 British People.

LONDON, Nov. 23.-Chronicle says terrible stories of. Turkish treatment of captured Allies are now being re- vealed.
 England in the past declared that it would hold Enver Pasha, the for mer minister of war and Talaat Pasha, the former grand visier, who are now reported in Vienna, and their colleagues. personally respon- sible for the i'll treatment of the wounded British prisoners.
 The Chronicle says this declaration should be carried out to the letter. and that the former Turkish min isters, shown to be criminals, should be hunted down without more ado and brought to public trial and duly convicted and hanged
The Alaska daily empire., 1918-11-23
HOLD HEARINGS UPON CLOSING ALASKA STREAMS
Bishop Rowe and Explorer Stefansson Oppose Can- nery Rights on the
 Yukon River.

SEATTLE, Nov. 23.-Ward Bow CT, agent of the Alaska service, Bu reau of Fisheries, held a hearing concerning the advisability of further restrictions of fishing on the Copper river valley in Alaska.
 Representatives of the Federal Bu reau of Education urged that the fisheries be utilized by government lease; the labor to be done by the Natives.
 Wednesday hearing will be held regarding the closing of the Yukon river against canneries. Bishor Rowe of Alaska and Vilhjalmur Stef ansson, the explorer, opposed any fishing rights being granted on the Yukon.
 Next Monday a hearing will be held on the advisability of closing the streams in Southeastern Alas ka to east of Cape Spencer.