Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1897-05-30
 The Senate.

LITTLE ROCK May 26-After reading the journal, Senator Witt introduced concurrent resolution No. 6, as follows 1 Be it resolved by the senate, the house of representatives concurring therein, That the auditor of state be, and he is hereby instructed 1 and directed, soon as practical after the passage of this resolution, to give notice for i thirty days in some daily newspaper having a bona fde circulation calling on all persons who may own or control any certificate of in- 1 debtedness, which has not been paid and which has been issued by the auditor of state apper- taining or in relation to what is known as the overdue tax suits in the several counties of this state
 Be it further resolved, That all persons who own or control any such utstanding certificates of indebtedness appertaining or in relation to overdue suits are required to present the same to said auditor for registration, and said cer- tiicates of indebtedness shall be presented at any time after said notice is given, up to the first day of October, 1898.
 Be it further resolved That the auditor is directed to make out and incorporate in his bi- ennial report said certificates of indebtedness so presented, the amount of each, to whom ls- sused. and the character of services rendered therefor, to the end that the same may be duly adjusted during the next regular session of the general assembly.
 The remainder of the morning hour was con- sumed in discussing the Cornell railroad com mission bill, which was placed on the calendar.
 Senator Worthen introduced senate bill No. 70, appropriating s40,e00 for the support of the penitentiary for two years.
 The senate went into committee of the whole (Senator South in the chair) to consider the bill. After some discussion the committee rose, recommending the bill do not pass
 The senate reconvened at p. m.. after re- cess.
 Senator Haley introduced bill for the bet ter protection of levees in Desha county, To- al hill fyvicr and Y1lanad calendar
 Senator Douglass introduced senate bill No 72, to establish railroad commission
 Senator Quarles made speech in favor of a commission, and sad it was the duty of the senators who favor commission to take up this bill, amend it, get 1t in shape so 1t will meet with approval, and put it through.
 Senator King moved to reject the bill
 Senator Kimbell spoke in favor of rejection.
 Senator Grace said he could prove to any jury the fact that Arkansas does not want commission.
 Senator Douglass closed the debate, stating the people undoubtedly wanted a commission.
 The bill was rejected-ayes IT, noes 13.
 Adjourned.
 The House.
 House called to order at o'clock The clerk called the roll after which prayer was offered by the chaplain.
 House bill No. 5, deaf-mute appropriation, as amended by the house, was read third time and passed.
 MT. JackSOA introduced house DllI NO. Sz, 10 restrain domestic animals from running at large. Read first time.
 MT Keel offered the following: Whereas, There are number of members of this general assembly who state that they favor a railroad commission but are not will ing to support any of the bills now under con- sideration; therefore, be 1t Resolved, By the house of representatives, the senate concurring therein, That joint committee of both houses, consisting of seven representatives and five senators, be ap- pointed to prepare bi11 and that said eom- mittee be requested to report said bill to the house or senate not later than May 31, 1897. Mir. Kirby moved to table. Lost.
 The morning hour having expired, the Bush election bill was taken up.
 MT. Prince praised the present law and was opposed to any changes. Mir. Morris spoke in favor of the bill He did not believe any party could perpetuate itself in power by wreng-doing. Mir. Bush took the floor and closed the debate on the bill. He contended that not a single argument of any kind had been advanced why this bill should not pass. It simply gives the minority just representation on the election boards, and no man who favored the purity Of the ballot would object to that. If our elec- l tions were conducted honestly, 1t was simple ] justice to the democrats that witness be 1 allowed to watch the proceedings. 1 The bill failed to pass by the following votes | AYES. 1 Amacker Hollifeld Rogers Benton | Andrews Hughes Rogers, Scott Biggs Keith Shaw Brattcn Kirby Short a