The Russellville Democrat., 1893-02-02

protecting home peddlers.
 Mir. Kirby took the opposiTe view and contended that the very object of the law was to protect the citi- zens of Arkansas from foreign com. petition, and for that reason be would vote against its repeal.
 Mr. Wells spoke in favor of the bill, relating an incident coming under his observation in support of his position.
 Mir. Jones, of Pulaski, did not be- Heve that the repeal of the law would benefit the poor of the stater, other wise he would vote for the bill.
 Mr. Hunt made few remarks in favor of the bill.
 Mir. Norwood moved the previous question, which was ordered.
 The clerk called the roll and the bill was passed.
 House bill No. 54, y Mr. Fergu- son, of Woodruff, to provide for the appointment of county burning boards. Mir. Ferguson presented an amendment to further perfect the bill. The amendment was adopted and the bill was made the special order for Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
 House bill No. 55, by Mir. Gallo way, to determine the number of justices of the peace in each town ship, was read third time and passed. The bill provides that the number of votes cast at an election shall de termine the number of justices to be chosen at the succeeding election.
 At the request of Mir. McCauley, Mr. Barry was added to the com mittee on agriculture.
 On this point Mir. Bradley moved that on account of the death of Hon. James c. Blaine, the house adjourn until 9 o'clock Monday morning.
 Mr. McMullen, of Yell, sprang to his feet and said: tiff you will leave out the James G. Blaine part of it I will vote for the motion to adjourn. '"
 The remark created great deal of confusion. Prominent members of the house crowded about Mir. Me Mullen's desk, and tried to induce him to withdraw the motion.
 aHe was a friend of the South, exclaimed one of the members. tHe opposed the passage of the force bill" !"
 The ayes and nays were demand ed, and the call was sustained.
 The clerk called the roll, the result being ayes 65, nays 25.
 Saturday Morning, January 2s.
 SENATE.
 The senate was called to order at 0:30 am, by President Trustworthy.
 On roll call twenty eight senators answered present.
 The journal of yesterday was read and approved.
 Senators Hawkins and J. H. Bell were excused for the day.
 Senator Holmes renewed his motion made yesterday, to reconsider the vote whereby senate bill No. 8, (Pettigrew' anti option bill) was passed.
 On motion Senator Gaughan, the motion to reconsider was made special order foI Monday next, at o'clock pm.
 RESOLUTIONS AND MOTIONS.
 By Senator G. W. Bell:
 Whereas, It has pleased Him who rules and guides the destinies of nations, to re- move from us the late James G. Blaine, man ripe in experience, rich in scholarship, and statesman of the highest order.
 Whereas, It is becoming for great and mighty people to recognize the worth and usefulness of its public servants. There fore be it,
 Resolved, That this senate receives the tidings of his death with the deepest regret, and out of respect to his memory and public services to his country, do now adjourn to 9:30 o'clock Monday morning next.
 On motion of Senator Gaughan, the resolution was made special order for ll:30 a. m. to day.
 Senator Mehaffy was excused for the day.
 INTRODUCTION OF BILLS.
 D1 iuc scildtOr ITOIu I1TWlu, senate bill No l06, to create the Seven teenth judicial circuit, composed of the counties of Lonoke, Faulkner, White and Prairie. Read twice and referred to the committee on circuit and inferior courts.
 By the senator from Washington, Mir. Wilson, senate bill No. 107, to amend an act to promote the comfort of passengers on railway trains, so as to allow I. A f-. II ..1 T. Al. ten per cent. of the whole travel, to put partitions in their cars to separate the races Read first time.
 By the senator from Cleveland, Mir. Amis, senate bill No. 10S, to regulate and provide lieus for mechanics, laborers and other persons performing labor or furnish ing material for improvements. Read first time.
 By the senator from Desha, Mir Bell, senate bill No. l09, to amend section 6lSS, relating to certificates to teach public schools. Read first time.
 By the senator from Clay, Mir. Liddell, by request, senate bill No. 1l0, requiring express companies to deliver express pack ages and parcels. Read first time
 By the senator from Ouachita, Mir. Gaughan, senate bill No. III, relating to the limitations of actions. Read first time.
 By the Senator from Franklin (Mr Pet tigrew) by request, senate bill No. 112, to require scientific instruction in temper ance, to be given in the public schools. Read first time.
 By the senator from Washington (Mr. Wilson,, senate bill No. 112 to authorize county clerks to appoint deputies. Read first time.
 By the senator from Onachita (Mr Ora ham), senate bill No. IA relating to evi- dence in criminal cases. Read first time.
 BI. US ON SECOND READING.
 Senate b. T No. 34. Two amendments adopted.
 Senate bill No. with two amendments. read one time
 Senate bill No. 37 referred to commit tee on education.
 At II o'clock the senate adjourned till 9:3O a. m., Monday.
 Monday Morning .Tanuary 3O