TJROPOSEB AMENDMENTS TO THS * CONSTITUTION SUBMITTED TO THE CITIZBNS OF THIS COMMON WEALTH FOR THEIR APPROVAL. OR REJECTION. BY THE GENERAL AS SEMBLY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. AND PUBLISH ED BY ORDER OF THE SECRET ART OF THE COMMONWEALTH. IN PUR SUANCE OF ARTICLE XVIU OF TH* CONSTITUTION. Number One. A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to section twen ty-slx of article five of the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Resolved (if the Senate concur). That the following amendment to section twen ty-six of article five of the Constitution of Pennsylvania be, and the same la here by, proposed. In accordance wltb the eighteenth article thereof:— That section 26 of Article V.. which reads as follows: "Section 26. All laws ro tating to courts shall be general and of uniform operation, and the organization, jurisdiction, and powers of all courta of the same class or grade, so far as regu lated by law, and the force and effect of the process and Judgments of such courta, Khali be uniform; and the General Assem bly Is hereby prohibited from creatine other courts to exerclfce the powers vested by this Constitution In the judges of the Courts of Common Pleas and Orphans' Courts," be amended so that the same ■hall read as follows: Section 26. All laws relating to courta «hall be general and of uniform opera tion, and the organization, jurisdiction, and powers of all courts of the same claaa or grade, so far as regulated by law, and the force and effect of the process and lodgments of suoh courts, shall be uni form; but, notwithstanding any provi sions of this Constitution, the General Assembly shall have full power to estab lish new courts, from time to time, as tho same may be needed In any city or coun ty. and to prescribe the powers and Ju visdictlon thereof, and to Increase tho number of Judges In any courts now ex isting or hereafter created, or to reorgan ise the same, or to vest In other courta She Jurisdiction theretofore exercised by courts not of record, and to abolish the tame wherever It may be deemed neces sary for the orderly and efficient adminis tration of Justice. A true copy of Resolution No. 1. ROBERT McAFEE, Secretary of the Commonwealth. Number Two. RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Consti tution of the Commonwealth of Penn sylvania. so as to eliminate the require ment of payment of taxes as a qualifi cation of the right to vote. Resolved (If the House of Representa tives concur). That the following amend ment to the Constitution of the Common wealth of Pennsylvania be, and the same Is hereby, proposed. In accordance with the eighteenth article thereof: That section one of article eight bo amended, by striking out the fourth numbered paragraph thereof, so that tho said section shall rend as follows: Section 1. Every male citizen twenty -sne years of age. possessing the follow ing qualifications, shall bo entitled to vote at all elections, subject however to «uch laws requiring and regulating tho registration of electors as the General Assembly may enact. First. He shall have been a citizen of the United States at least one month. Second. He shall have resided In tho State one year (or If, having previously been a qualified elector or native-born citizen of tho State, he shall have re moved therefrom and returned, then all months). Immediately preceding the elec tion. Third. He shall have resided In the election district where he shall offer to vote at least two months Immediately preceding the election. A true copy of Resolution No. 2. ROBERT McAFEE, Secretary of the Commonwealth. Number Three. A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Const!* tutlon of the Commonwealth of Penn sylvania, so as to consolidate the courts of common pleas of Allegheny County. Section I. He It resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania In Gen eral Assembly met. That the following amendment to the Constitution of Penn sylvania be, and the same Is hereby, pro posed, In accordance with the eighteenth article thereof:— That section six of article five bo amended, by striking out the said sec tion, and Inserting In place thereof tha following: Section 6. In the county of Philadel phia all the Jurisdiction and powers now vested In tho district courts und courts of common pleas, subject to such changes as may be made by this Constitution or by law, shall be In Philadelphia vested In Ave distinct and separate courts of equal and co-ordinate Jurisdiction, composed of three Judges each. The said courts In Philadelphia shall be designated respect •vely as the court of common pleas num ber one. number two, number three, number four, and number five, but the number of said courts may bo by law Increased, from time to time, and shall bs In like manner designated by successive numbers. The number of Judges In any of said courts, or In any county where tho establishment of an additional court may be authorized by low, may be In creased. from time to time, and when ever such Increase shall amount In the whole to three, such three Judges shall compose a distinct and separate court aa nforesaid, which shall be numbered as a foresaid. In Philadelphia all suits shall be instituted In the said courts of com mon pleas without designating the num ber of the said court, and the several courts shall distribute nnd apportion tha business among them in such manner aa shall be provided by rules of court, and each court, to which any suit shall bo thus assigned, shall have exclusive Juris diction thereof, subject to change of venue, as shall be provided by law. In the county of Allegheny all the Jurisdiction nnd powers now vested In tho several numbered courts of common pleas shall be vested tn one court of com mon pleas, composed of all the Judges In commission In said courts. Such Juris diction and powers shall extend to all proceedings at law nnd tn equity which shall have been Instituted In the several numbered courts, and shall be subject to such changes ns may be made by taw, nnd subject to change of venue as pro vided by law Tho president Judge of said court shall be selected as provided by law. The number of Judges In said court may be by law Increased frons time to time. This amendment shall take effect on the first day of January suc ceeding Its ndoptlon. A true copy of Resolution No. 9. ROBERT McAFEE. Secretary of tho Commonwealth. Number Four. > A JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to section eight, article nine, of the Constitution of Penn sylvania. Section 1. Bo It resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Com monwealth of Pennsylvania In General Assembly met. That the following Is pro posed as an amendment to the Constitu tion of the Commonwealth of Pennsylva nia, In accordance with the provisions of the eighteenth article thereof:— AmendmMt to Article Nine, Section Eight Section 2. Amend section eight, artleto ■tne, of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, which reads as follows: "Section 1 Tho debt of anjr count?. etty, borough. township. school district. or other municipality or Incorporated dis trict, except as herein provided, shall nev er exceed seven per centum upon the as sessed value of the taxable property there In, nor shall any such municipality or district Incur any new debt, or Increase Its Indebtedness to an amount exceeding two per centum upon such assessed val uation of property, without the assent of the electors thereof at a public election In such manner as shall be provided by law, but any city, the debt of which now ex ceeds seven per centum of such assessed valuation, may be authorized by law to Increase the same three per centum. In the aggregate, at any one time, upon such valuation," so as to read as follows: Section 8. The debt of any county, city, borough, township, school district, or oth er municipality or Incorporated district, except as herein provided, shall never ex ceed seven per centum upon the assessed value of the taxable property therein, nor shall any such municipality or district In cur any new debt, or Increase Its Indebt edness to an amount exceeding two per centum upon such assessed valuation of property, without the assent of the elec tors thereof at a public election In such manner as shall be provided by law; but any city, the debt of which now exceeds seven per centum of such assessed val uation, may be authorized by law to In crease the same three per centum. In ths aggregate, at any one time, upon such valuation, except that any debt or debts hereinafter Incurred by the city and coun ty of Philadelphia for the construction and development of subways for transit purposes, or for the construction ol wharves and docks, or the reclamation of land to be used In the construction of a system of wharves and dooks, as publlo improvements, owned or to be owned by said clt, and county of Philadelphia, and which Bhall yield to the city and county of Philadelphia current net revenue In ex cess of the Interest on said debt or debts and of the annual Installments necessary for the cancellation of said debt or debts, may be excluded tn ascertaining the pow er of the city and county of Philadelphia to become otherwise Indebted: Provided, That a sinking fund for their cancellation shall be established and maintained. A true copy of Joint Resolution No. A, ROBERT 1 McAFEE, Secretary of the Commonwealth. QOURT PROCLAMATION. WIIKIIKAS. HON. CHAR. E, TERRY President Juilgu, Honorablcs Henry Richiin and K. C. R- Kskinka. Assoc. Judges of the Courts of Oyer and Termiuer and General Jail Delivery, Quarter Sessions of the Peace, Orphan?' Court and Com mou Pleas tor the County of Sullivan, have Issued their precept, bearing date the 10th day of April 1911, to me directed, lor holding the several courts in the Borough of Laporte, on Monday the 18th day of September 1911, at 2 o'clock p. m. Therefore,notice Is hereby given to the Coroner, Justices of the Peace and Constables within the couuty, that they be then and there in their prop er person at 2 o'clock p. in.of said day, with their rolls, records, inquisitions examinations and other rememherauces to those things to which their offices appertain to be done. And to those who are bound by their recognizance to prosecute against prisoners who are or shall be in the jail of thesaid couuty of Sullivan, are hereby notified to be then and there to prosecute against them as will be just. JUDSON BROWN. Sheriß. Sheriff's Office, LaPorte. Pa., July 1, lull. Primary Election Notice. In accordance with the provisions ol Act of Assembly known as the "Uniform Primaries Aci", approved February 17, 1906, and the several supplements thereto; Notice is hereby given that on the last Saturday of September, 1911, it being the Thirtieth day of September, 1911, a Pri mary Election will be held at the several voting places throughout Sullivan County, State of Pennsylvania, between the hours of 2 o'clock P. M..and 8 o'clock P. M. at which lime and places, candidates tor the following offices will be elected : Representing the Republican party : One person for the office of Connty Treasurer. One person for Sheriff. One person for Prothonotary, Register of Wills, Recorder of Deeds, and Clerk of the several Courts of Sullivan Couuty. Two persons for the office of Associate Judge. Two persons lor the office of County Commissioners. Two persons for the office of County Auditor. One person lor the office of Coroner. Representing the Democratic party ; One person tor the oil ice of County Treasurer. One person tor the ottlce ol Sheriff. One person lor Prothonotary, Register ol Wills, Recorder ol Deeds, and Clerk of the several Courts of Sullivan County. Two persons lor the office of Associate ■I udge. Two persons for the office of County Commissioners. Two persons tor the office of County Auditor. One person lor the ollice of Coroner. Representing the Prohibition party: One person for the office ot County Treasurer. One person lor the ollice ot Sheriff. One person tor Prothonotary, Register of Wills, Recorder ot Deeds, and Clerk ol the several Courts ot Sullivan County. Two persons lor the office of Associate Judge. Two persons lor the ollice of County Commissioners. Two persons lor the office of Couetv Auditor. Plank petitions will be furnished by the County Commissioners on application, and all petitions must be filed with the Couatv Commissioners at least three weeks before the date of the primaries. Primaries shall be conducted in con formity with the laws governing the con duct of general elections so far as the same are not modified by the provisions of this Act or are not inconsistent with its terms. Commissioners Office, LaPorte, Penna., July 29, 1911. F. M. CI'OSSLEY, VALENTINE ROHE, WILLIAM H. ROGERS, County Commissioner*. Attetft: THOMAS E. KENNEDY, Clerk Jury List For September Court. The following names were drawn from the proper jury-wheel to serve as Jurors for Septem ber term, 1911, commencing 18. GRANI) JURORS. Names Occupation Residence Riddle W. H. Farmer Elkland Brink Normau Carpenter Eagles Mere Brown Jacob Farmer Fox Cummings Edward Carpenter Eagles Mere Dorner Philip F"armer Cherry Fries Simon Laborer LaPorte Twp. Galllgher Michael P. Rraker boss Bernice Uavitt Lee R. Farmer Davidson Harrison W. L. Laborer Hilsgrovc Hay Peter Miner Bernice Kunes James Farmer Cherry Lonle John Miner Bernice Marshall Joseph Farmer Forks Minnier Hurry Foreman Cherry Morrisey Jqhn Latiorer Shrewsbury McHenry P. Henry Farmer Cherry Neuber Jacob Farmer Culley O.Neil James Laborer Bernice Rose Otlis Laborer Lal'orte Boro. sabin David Farmer Forks Twp. Bheehan Thomas Laborer LaPorte Twp' Shrimp Neasey Farmer Forks Smyth John L' Merchant LaPorte Boro. Vough Ernest W. Farmer Forks TRAVERSE AND PETIT JURORS. Bahrjnlius Farmer C erry Benaett J. Austin Farmer Mt. Vernon Bown G. Eugene Farmer Elkland Caseman Jacob Hotel Kee)ier Hiilsgrove Cott Fred Farmer Elkland Crossley Perry Laborer Jamison City Cunnigham Chauncy Plumber Dushore Day John Farmer Elkland Dunham Clarence Electrican Eagles Mere Fogarty James E. Farmer Cherry Geary George Foreman Lope/. Gritman Warren Farmer Davidson Qumble John Blacksmith LaPorte Boro. Haas Charles Farmer Hiilsgrove Hecker Charles Fanner Cherry Hottenstein George Farmer Forks Hotteusteln Leroy Laborer Forks Hufesinger Joaeph Farmer Cherry Jordan Henry Furmer Forks Johnsou Robert Miner Bernice KiaengerP. U. Laborer Eagles Mere Karge Henry Farmer La.Porte Twp. Hester George Lumber-man Forks Kiess George Retired Davidson Levan L. H. Jobber Jamison-City Lewis Melviu Miller Hiilsgrove Lucas John Laborer Hiilsgrove Me.Henry William Laborer Dushore Miller Frank Miner Lopez Patton J. E. Miner Bernice Petermao Philiu Station Agt. La.Porte-Twp Kaubs William Laborer Lopez Kemsnyder William Laborer Davidson Kiuedold Henry F'armer Cherry Ritter W. B Station Agt. LaborteTwp. Saxe Charles Farmar Colley Scheean D. Retired liccnice Schock Adam Foreman Kicletts Shaffer George Farmer Cherry Saiith Mark Laborer Lo|iez Spearjr J. W. F'armer Davidson Sweeney Martin Jr. Farmer Cherry Thayer lames Miner Bernice Voorheeft Lee Post Master Davidson Walters John Laborer Bernice Whtle Riley W. Foreman Lopez Williams Jackson F'armer Fox Yanuey Joseph F'armer Cherry The Lock Haven State Normal School has graduated 2300 student". A large perceut of them have fol lowed the profession of teaching but some are in business and otherwise engaged. Wherever they have gone, they have carried with them the high ideals and progressive aims of this great home school. Parents can feel absolutely safe concerning their children when they become Lock Haven students. The sym pathetic discipline about the insti tution is inspiring and helpful to students. This is one of the reasons why careful parents are selecting this school. It has a modern equipment, a tine faculty, and the location is healthful and attractive. Write for its illustrated catalogue. Advertisement LOCALS. M. F. Oneil of Dushore was in town Satui-day. C. M. Mason was a business man in Williamsport Tuesday. Q. B. Shoemaker and wife of Muncy were in town Monday. Our big bargain is catchin, them. Get in line for 100 printed envel opes. Roy Jennings of Estella was here Monday in the interest of Telephone company. Kdson Oreen of Eagles Mere was a business man in the county seat Monday. W. B. Snider of Nordmont, Democratic candidate for the nom ination of County Commissioner, was a business man in town Mon day. The summer days are nearly o'er Soon song birds will depart, For southern lands where e'er more The sun shine warms the heart. Green leaves will soon turn yellow, When Jack Frost comes around, And the pumpkins will lie mellow As they lay upon the ground. As time goes on and seasons past, We think of days gone by and sigh; We dream of days to come, but alas Future dayß so far away, yet so nigh. thC -ROYAL STANDARD TYPEWRITER The Simplest, Strongest and Most Practical Typewriter Made PRICE, $65.00 ROYAL TYPEWRITER CO. Royal Typewriter Building, New York, N. Y. 904 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. H Dependable || B H WE handle goods that are cheap, but not cheap goods. We want our goods to become your goods anil our store your store. If it is Clothing, or | ♦ ♦ JK JR -V 'k 'k 'k 1 Shoes or jgf jS Anything £ to furnish man, woman or child up in classy, Mj® 'attractive and dapendable attire, then we have just the articles you need. Give us a call now. jjy MAX MAMQLEN, LAPORTT. jj|j Trial List. September Term, igu. Return Day, September 18, XOll. I.—Thomas I). House vs. The Lehigh Valley Kailroad Company. No. 46 December Term, 1909. Trespass. Plea, — "Not Guilty." Scouton. Thomson. 2. J. G. Cott vs. Lee Kosencranta aad John Rosencrants, Defendants, and The Nordmont Chemical Company,Garnishee. No. 56 December Term, 1909. Attach ment Execution. Plea, —"Nulla Rooa." Mullen Meylert. 3.—Patrick Connor vs. Margaret Coo nor, Administratrix of .John Connor, Dec'd, No. 38 May Term, 1910. As sumpsit. Plea, —"Nou-Assumpsit." Thayer. Walsh. 4. —William T. Fairchild vs. The Le high Valley Kailroad Company, No. 68 May Term, 1910. Trespass. Plea, — "Not Guilty." Scouton. Thomson. Kaufman. Mercur. s.—Sillick J. Steinhack vs. E. G. Trex ler and H. C. Treiler, trading as the Trex ler 6l Turrell Lumber Company. No. 67 September Term, 1910. Trespass. Plea. —"Not Uuilty." Scouton. Mullen. 6.—John 11. Crimmins vs. W. F. Ran dall, No. 94 September Term, 1910. As sumpsit. Plea, —"Non-Assumpsit", pay ment. set-of, and the Statute of limitations with leave to give special matter in evi dence. Mullen. J, C. Ingham. 7. —Caroline Rriuk vs. Curtis Stroup, No. 1. December Term, 1910. Defend ant's Appeal. Plea, —"Not Guilty," Scouton. Mullen. 8. —D. E. DieHenbach ve. Cora Glover and Fred J. Glover. No. 1. February Term, 1911, Defendant's Appeal. Plea, — "Not Guilty." Scouton. Mullen. I 9. —A. T. Mulnix vs. Seth P. Shoemaker i and Wm. T. More, No. 10 February Term, j 1911. Rule to Open Judgment. Plea, —>! "Payment." | Mullen. Scouton. * I.—Alice N. Putnam a. d, b. n. c. t. a. of human Putnam, Deceased, Assignee of N, N. Retts, Executor aud Trustee ol Mrs. 11. Charlotte Ward, vs. C. F. Hunsinger and Liizie(or Elizabeth) Allen and James P. Allen, her husband, No. 31 February Term, 1911. Scire Facias sur Mortgage. Plea, —That Mortgage is not a lien upon land etc. Thorn peon. Mullen. Scoutou. II. —H. Laussat Geyelin vs. William I. Lawrence, Charles T. Lawrence and O. Tl. Lawrence, No. 8 May Term, 1911. Fram ed Issue. Meylert. Mullen. Prothonotary's Ottice, Laporte, Pa.. August 7, 1911. ALBERT F, lIEESS, Prot'y. The fall term of the Lock Haven State Normal School opens Sept. 11th. and already almost all of its rooms are reserved. Now is the time to engage rooms if students desire to have any choice whatso ever. The expenses are moderate and the advantages are of the yery best. Its faculty is made up of I college and uuiversity graduates I who have had wide experience as I teachers. Being located in the ' centra) part of Pennsylvania on both the lines of the Penn'a. rail road and the New York Central it is easy accessible. 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