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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-09-30

Miss Ruth Hull OF Minneapolis
left Sunday FOR California. after n
short visit In town ms the guest
Of Aiiss Virginia Merrill.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1925-09-30

Miss Olive Leonard. who Is visit.
Ing In the East, viii spend a feW
days In Albany ~ y. with Mr
and Mrs.. Marshall Allen, before re-
turning % town.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-08
Vast Difference States LaU-
Making in Sixty-Seuen Years

lending the states credit to the con
struction of railroads, which resulted
in $5,000,000 bond issue repudiatec
by the mushroom railroad corpora
tons and long evaded by the state it
self. Only after decades of battling
did the state finally redeem thess
bonds, and make good its credit.
That 1858 legislature even set the
pace for successors by one of those
famous "raids" on the treasury; mod.
est thought it was. After serving
several months at a meager So pei
diem, the members found there was a
balance of $4,000 in the fund for
their expenses. They hated to see
that money go unused when they
needed it SO badly. So they tackled
an item of $4,000 for Services DUR
ing the recess" amounting to about
! $50 each, and another $4,000 for
postage stamps" on the appropria-
ton bill. Governor Sibley protested
against the items, but had no power
to cut them out, and signed the bill
as whole. Salaries lavish for these
days also were voted for the first
state functionairies.
There was a reaction from this,
and very soon. The next legislature
that met, in 1860, had spasm of
economy. The first legislature had
been democratic, the only Minnesota
legislature ever to be dominated by
that political faith. Its successor
was republican, and of course "viewed
with alarm" the policy of the first
lawmakers.
Alexander Ramsey, the new gov
ernor, sounded the economy keynote
for the session in his inaugural ad-
dress. He denounced extravaganza
and urged the lawmakers, to cut
down on state expenses.
The solons took him at his word.
The first thing they did to save money
was to cut the governors salary from
$4,000 to $1,000. A pretty good
governor could be had in those days
for $1,000, so why pay more, rea-
soned the legislators.
is there a warning in this for Theo-
dore Christensen?
That second legislature did one
thing absolutely without precedent.
1t still holds the record for Mime
sofa as the only legislature that ever
voted to reduce the membership of
the lawmaking bodies.
1t was part of the initial extrav-
agance of the new state to provide
for big legislature. The first and
second legislatures had 81 senators
and 80 house members for popula-
lion of only 100000. The 1860 leg
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-08
(By Charles B. Cheney in Minneapo-
lis Journal

Minnesota's 44th legislature, which
met Tuesday noon at the state cap.
itol for a regular 90-day session, of.
fers some striking contrasts to the
first legislature of the state, which
had a long and stormy career 81
winters ago.
In this year of 1925 the lawmakers
of the state assembled in the or.
nate marble structure towering over
the city of St. Paul from Capitol Hill
They will meet as representatives OF
100000 people forming almost a
self-contained empire, with vast agri.
cultural and mineral wealth, great
cities, and an assessed valuation of
more than S2,O0,0OO,O00, not count
ing railroad property.
That first legislature planned and
made laws for few frontier commu-
mites, surrounded by Indians, with
agriculture in its infancy and its min
eral wealth unknown. The first leg
islators represented only 100000 peo-
pie, and the metropolis where they
met had only 10000 population. They
met in a modest structure at Tenth
and Wabasha streets, St. Paul, later
destroyed by fire and replaced by the
cold state capitol" which still stands
on that site.
Henry H. Sibley and Alexander
Ramsey, looking down from their
places of honor on the walls of the
governors office, will marvel at the
changes time has wrought, in the
transition from poverty to riches,
from hopes to realization.
But-here is what emphasizes the
contrast:
Economy is to be the keynote of
the 1925 legislature. It's members
will assemble with demands of the
burdened taxpayers ringing in their
ears, protesting against high taxes
and demanding retrenchment. The
new governor came before them,
fresh from a campaign made on the
issue of reorganization and economy,
urging measure to simplify the
state machinery, to reduce the budget
and lop off unnecessary offices. This
will be the outstanding issue of the
session.
On the other hand, the men of that !
first legislature, representing their
poor frontier communities, were
acquiescent in all sorts
Of ambitious plans. They were will
ng to mortgage the future in order
% speed internal improvements. /"
That legislature Matched the plan of
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-08

will be over bills to restore party con-
ventions for the nomination of candi-
dates for state office and congress.
Legal regulation is to be provided in
the bills for the caucuses, which would
coincide with the regular primary
day, and for the nominating conven-
tons
Another important measure will be
the proposed return to party lines in
the legislature. Minnesota has elect
ed its legislatures since 1913 with
out party designation" the only state
in the union with such a system.
Though republicans carried the state
and elected governor on a definite
platform, he is without party organ
ization in the legislature to help him
carry out his pledges to the people.
The need of party system is being
felt in order to locate responsibility
and get the results the voters have
declared for.
In connection with the election
laws, there is a strong demand for
earlier closing of the polls, and also
for some system to relieve election
officials of their long night vigils.
Polls close everywhere in Minnesota
at 900 P. NJ, later than in any
state in the union. The fight prok i.
ably will be to restore the old hour
OF 700 P. M, but there is also 2 sem
timent for the Kansas plan of double
election boards, under which the
count begins several hours before the
polls close.
Charles M. Babcock, state high
way commissioner, who has brought
Minnesota up among the foremost
states in road building, again urges
$2O,000,000 bond issue to provide
more permanent trunk roads. Coupled
with this is the proposed tax on gas
oline, approved by the voters in No
vember. The rate generally favored
is cents gallon. There will be a
fight to reduce the license tax on
motor vehicles to compensate for this
new tax, but Mr.. Babcock urges the
need of both sources of revenue, as
the state is burdened now with issues
of county reimbursement bonds and
needs additional money if perma-
nent roads are to be extended and
kept efficient.
Highway legislation will take up a
good deal of the time this winter.
The question of license for automo-
bile drivers will be up, also the COM
pulsory bonding Of all vehicle own
ers to protect accident victims. An
other issue is regulation motor bus
lines as common carriers, subject to
regulation of their fares. and sched-
ules. There also are proposals to
change the licensing machinery for
motor vehicles. /
Linked with the highway question,
too, there is the demand from rural
districts for an effective state police
system which will protect them from
motor bandits and police the high
ways for speeders and drunken driv-
ers. A state buraeu of criminal re-
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-08

Charles L. Chase, secretary of the
territory, was left acting governor.
He oficiated during the winter.
Henry H. Sibley had been elected gov
ernor of the state, but none of the
state officers assumed to act until
Congress admitted the state.
| 1t was queer mess. The legisla-
ture elected Henry M. Rice and
James Shields as United States sena-
tors and they went to Washington,
with three men elected to the lower
house. No one knew how many
members Minnesota would have.
Finally, May 6, 1858, congress-
passed the act admitting Minnesota
to statehood.
The news came back to Minnesota
and amid rejoicing, the new state of
ncers were sworn in. The legisla-
ture, which had recessed March 25,
reconvened June 2.
Now, for the first time, it was an
honest-to-goodness state legislature
Governor Sibley appeared to give the
first message of a Minnesota govern
or. He deplored the long delay in
congress over admission of the state.
and then he made some Recommended
tons. One of them was a classic.
! Hardboiled old democrat that he
was, Governor Sibley had small use
for banks. He advised great caution
in passing banking laws.
Banks are at best" he said, "but
a necessary evil"
In another respect, however, Gov
ernor Sibley was far-seeing. He urged
special care for education and conser-
walton of the. state school lands grant
ed by congress. The trust funds, he.
said, should be preserved 'foreve.
inviolate and undiminished.
, At the end of the session Govermr
Sibley gave a more impressive dem
onstration of his devotion to the,
school fund. The legislature passed
a bill by almost unanimous vote al
lowing sale of the school lands at.
barely nominal figure. 1t came to the
governor just as the session adj.
journed, and he killed it. by a
pocket Veto"
That veto saved to the state not.
only vast acreage of farm and timb-
er lands, but the great mineral re-,
sources that already have amassed for
the state trust funds more than $751;
100000.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-08

islature made new apportionment
cutting the senate to FL members anG
the house to AZ. Every apportion-
ment, that has been made since that
time has increased the size of the law
making bodies.
Minnesota had legislatures before
statehood. Eight of them met during
territorial days, when the upper
house was called the, council. ~
They first met in 1849, and made laws
for the territory, then embracing all
of North Dakota out to the Missouri
river. The statutes passed by those
eight legislatures were voluminous,
and were largely adopted for the
state when the territorial status
ended.
The 44th legislature of the state
will have 81 senators and 131 house
members. Where a senator in the
first legislature represented 4,00C
people, the senators this winter will
each act for $4,000, on an average
The house members back in 1858
represented an average constituency
of only 1876 people, while this
winter the average population fol
each member will be 10000.
The legislature will be in session
for 90 days. That means 80 days
excluding Sundays and holidays
whether the two bodies are in session
or not. The session starts Tuesday,
January 6, and will end by limitation
on Thursday, April %.
Governor J. A. o. Preus gave
his final message to the legislature
Wednesday in joint session. Theo-
dore Christianson was then sworn
in as governor, and will deliver his
inaugural address.
Enactment of the new admisintra-
tive code, to be reported by the in
term house committee on reorganiza-
ton of the state government, prom
Uses to be the main task at this ses-
sion. Governor Theo Christensen is
a member of this committee, and will
urge adoption Of it's work. The big
feature will be a system for central
financial control, including an effec-
tive budget machinery, but, the bill
also will provide for consultations
and will correlate the work of various
and boards.
Other outstanding issues to come
up at this session include the follow
ing:
Election law reforms to restore
party responsibility and representa-
i've government.
The state highway program, includ-
ng the new gasoline tax and high
way bond issue.
The effort to secure ratification of
he socalled "child labor" amendment
o the federal constitution.
Regulation of motor buses.
State police protection for the rural
districts of the state.
Proposed increases in iron ore
axes.
Under the head of election law re-
orm, the main battle, it is expected,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-08

cords and investigation is also likely
to be urged.
The state bar association bills will
take some little attention. One pro-
poses that every attorney shall be a
member of an incorporated body of
the bar, which shall administer it's
own discipline. Another bill is for a
constitutional amendment, to do
away with the double liability now
standing against stockholders in all
except manufacturing corporations.
There will be an effort to raise the
per cent tax on iron mining reve-
nues to 10 per cent. Numerous 9TH
er tax bills may be expected.
In line with the economy program,
there will be bills requiring all bond
issues to carry means for their re-
tlrement, and for stricter check on
local as well as state expenditures
The Indiana plan will be proposed,
by which the state tax commission on
petition of taxpayers may-hold up 8
bond issue or reduce local tax levy.
mendments will be offered to the
drainage laws, also to the education
laws, including a new teachers pen
sion system with adequate financing.
The reforestation amendment, defeat
ed by a narrow margin at the last
election, probably will be submitted.
Another fight will be made for an
amendment to put the state in the
water power business.
r.
When that first state legislature
met, back in December, 1857, Min
nesota was not yet a state. There
was curious condition in politics
that winter, with estate" legislature
doing business for a state not vet
born. Its work became valid, after
all, when congress got around to adj
uniting Minnesota into the union the
next spring.
1t was this way: The famous doub-
le-header constitutional convention.
one democratic and one republican,
after agreeing on a state constitution
according to the enabling act of con-
gress, ordered an election Oct. 10,
1857. At that election the people
voted on the new constitution, and al
SO elected state officers and a legis-
lature.
1t was supposed that congress
would admit the new state without
delay. The legislature was directed
to meet December 2. But when it
met, Minnesota was still territory.
The slavery issue was at white heat
IN Washington. Pro-slavery men
fought admission of Minnesota and
blocked it until Kansas was admitted
under the Lecompton or proslavery
constitution. The republicans in
congress were not so keen about Min
nesota, since the state went demo-
cratic at its first election.
Samuel Medary was governor of
The territory. He recognized the
state legislature and approved some
of its acts. Then he got tired and
vent back to his home in the east
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1925-01-08
Honor Belongs to Bacon

One hundred and twenty-five years
before Columbus discovered America
and practically determined the shape
Of the earth, Roger Bacon, the great
English Franciscan friar, taught that
the earth we live on is a sphere.
Evening star., 1925-08-31
PALACE-"A Slave Of Fashion. {"

Norma Shearer will attract fans to
! LoeW's Palace this week fn "A Slave
of Fashion" Metro Goodwin adapta-
tion of a story by Samuel Shipman. in
which she is assisted by Lew Cody, as
the lover who wins the girl, depart
ure from his usual assignments of the
"other man." and one in which he
acquits himself well, revealing a side
that should make a hit with the fem
mime fans at least.
The story, which has been we'll and
logically directed by Hobert Henley,
concerns IA small-town girl who, tiring
of the monotony of her life, declares
her independence. bids her anxious
family goodbye and departs for the
great metropolis. On the way. how
ever, the train crashes through a
bridge into a deep river and is
wrecked. The girl finds herself thrown
clear of the wreckage and clinging to
a bag belonging to a handsomely clad
girl who had sat opposite her. Arriv-
ing New York and upon examining
the contents of the bag which she had
kept. after satisfying herself that the
owner was lost, she finds letters which
open to her the apartment of a rich
young bachelor travelling in Europe
He explains that she may use the
apartment, which is provided with
servants, on condition that she leave
before he returns six months hence.
1t Is a great venture and the country
girl decides to impersonate the miss
ing girl and have at least touch of
the luxury for which she has always
longed. All perhaps would have gone
well had not the girls family decided
to pay her a visit. Taken unaware,
she is obliged to lie to her people, and
before long finds herself caught in a
perfect web of lies of her own weaving
In other words, the. clock strikes -
before Cinderella has a chance to
escape. These complications lead up
to q dramatic climax
Evening star., 1925-08-31
TIyoLI-'@rhe Marriage WhirI."

1ItOLl-The Marriage Nhlrf.
Corinne Griffith, supported by Ken
meth Harlan, Nita Naldi and Harri-
son Ford, in First Nationals produc-
tion of ''The Marriage Whirl," adapt
ed from j. Hartley Manners play,
The National Anthem" was shown
at Crandall's Twill Theater yesterday
and continues today. 1t is one of
the pictures of Midwinter quality that
are being screened in August. Hal
Roach's two-reel comedy, ASK Grand
ma" in which "Our Gang" disports
itself, and the Pathe Review also are
shown
THE Marriage WhirI' is an opu-
lently staged study of the effect of
jazz" upon the character and moral
fiber of a senSitively organized young
woman who marries an exponent of
the gayest forms of modern synco-
pated life and love. The male role
is played by Kenneth Harlan, and the
part of the watchful lover. who has
always placed duty above pleasure, is
assumed by Harrison Ford, while the
temptress who lures the young hus-
band is Nita Naldi.
Pipe organ music by Otto F.. Beck
and Harold T. Pease is special at
traction.
Evening star., 1925-08-31
A M u S E M E n 7 S

turvy view which shows the husband
and wife unable to fill their appoint
ed places and the home a. complete
failure until fate reverses their posi-
tions, making the wife the bread
winner and the husband the home
maker. Somehow. although we
know these conditions exist in
isolated cases, we do not enjoy hav-
ing it brought before US when I've
are seeking recreation. Besides, it
is almost impossible to imagine Alice
Joyce. with her exquisite femininity
being incapable of inspiring child
love or of being a "home maker
However, first-class acting and the
appealing charm of little Billy Kent
SChaeffer in the role of ''Stevie"
make the picture interesting despite
the rather pessimistic theme.
\ Krazy Kat cartoon comedy, an In
ternational News reel and operatic Sc
lections by the Rialto Concert Or
chestra complete the program.
Evening star., 1925-08-31
4 comedy. news reels and orchestral

4 comedy. news reels and orchestral
complete the program.
AMBASSADOR - "Her Sister From
Paris II
The feature at Crandali's Anlbas-
sador through Tuesday is First Ma
tionars release of Constance Tai
madge's picture, Her Sister From
Paris written by Hans Kraly, which
is the feature at Crandail's Metro
politan this week. 1t drew the
crowds.
Paul Terry provides the chief sup
Elementary feature, the AeSop Fable,
"Barnyard FollieS," which, with a
new news reel and pipe organ music,
completes the bill.
Evening star., 1925-08-31
CENTRAL-"Fighting Youth" )"

A dramatic tale of thwarted love
and the prize ring was shown at
Cranda1l'S Central Theater yesterday
and continues today. 1t is Fighting
Youth" featuring Pauline Garon and
William Fairbanks, with Pat Harmon
and Jack Britton in the cast. Lloyd
Hamilton's two-reel comedy, wait.
ing" and, as an extra added attrac-
ton, the broadcasting film of the
"Crandall Saturday Nighters," with
short reels and pipe-organ music, com
plete the bill.
Evening star., 1925-08-31

A shortage of skilled labor in
Cleveland is reported.
Evening star., 1925-08-31
RIALTO-"The Home Maker" I"


For several weeks Mischa Gutter
sons special ''follies" offering has
been making a bid for the feature
position on the Rialto program, and
this week it should unquestionably
be given first place.
Scenes From the BoWery" is a
colorful sketch featuring excellent
singing. humorous comedy and juve-
nile dancing. Annette Kayak, soprano;
Camille Little and Jerry Ripp figure
in the song specialities. Mr.. Gutter
son deserves credit for the artistic
manner in which he presents his
weekly specialties. They are a
unique and highly entertaining addi-
tion to his programs.
The Rialto scenic, "Old and New
England" with a vocal accompain-
ment by Mile. Royak, is unusually
picturesque.
Alice Joyce and Give Brook put
all of their versatile skill into making
an interesting picture of an indif-
ferent vehicle. THE Home Maker"
no doubt gives a true picture of
some married life-but it is a topsy-
Evening star., 1925-08-31
Continued from Seventeenth PageJ

Then IT is that her mother, who in
the meantime has Eeen happily mar
ried to a French count. puts in an
appearance, and retrieves her past
neglect by clearing her daughters
name from the ugly scandal that has
been lowering around il.
Gloria Swanson plays both the
mother and the daughter cleverIy.
While pleasing her host of personal
admirers as the flapper daughter. and
in that role giving a few additional
hints along modSh lines, she displays
decided ability as the mother who
throws her hardly won respectability
10 the winds to protect her daughter
in her moment of need. Alec b.
Francis is sympathetic as the French
count who stands by his wife through
thick and thin. The wealthy young
clubman, who causes all the trouble,
is played with perfect immobility by
a. newcomer, Anthony Jowitt. Other
capable members of the cast include
Dorothy Cumming, Jed Prouty, Eu-
genie Besserer, Arthur Hausmau and
Lawrence Grey.
A Mack Sennett comedy, Butter
fingers; an AeSop fable. International
News and an exceptionally good in
terpretative musical score complete
an enjoyable program.
Evening star., 1925-08-31
METROPOLITAN-"Her Sister From
Paris

a rolllcking domestic comedy drama
IS Her Sister From Paris" showing
this week at Crandall's Metropolitan
and featuring Constance Talmadge in
a dual role.
Joseph Weyringer is a young and
successful novelist, and Temperament
tai in proportion In addition to these
attributes. Joseph is as handsome a
specimen of manly attractiveneSS as
the eye could wish to gaze upon. Jo-
seph'S wife is equally young and eQu-
ally temperamental but, as the young
lady of scant education said upon be-
ing shown a proud mother rhinoceros
at the zoo. My! Amt she plain
The story opens on the scene of d
grand scrap between Joseph and
Helen in their attractive home in
Vienna. After a variety of china,
crystal and pottery has been smashed.
Helen. loudly bewailing her grief that
her husband no longer loves her.
leaves for back home to mother"
Joseph's friend, Robert Well, arrives
in time TO witness Helen'S departure
and TO rejoice that his pal is to enjoy
the freedom of bachelorhood. Helen
has hardly left the house before a
messenger brings word that her twin
sister, a famous dancer known as La
Perry on the Paris stage and in Old
visit in Vienna. Meanwhile Helen
has arrived at the railroad station
just in time to witness preparations
for the arrival of some great person
age. To her surprise. the newcomer,
in whose honor such an elaborate re-
ception is accorded, proves to be her
twin sister. The sisters greet each
other, and on arrival at La Perry's
dressing rooms in the Vienna theater
Helen explains her sad plight.
La Perry is scheduled for a grand
program of dancing at the theater
that night, and Joseph and Bob at
tend. The rest of the story is too
rich 20 be told, except to remark that
it is good to the final fade-out.
The orchestra, under Daniel Bre-
skin, offers THE Love Song" by Of
fenbach. The entire musical score
accompanying the show is exception
ally fine. 4 mermaid comedy and the
News Pictures complete the program.