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The Worcester spy., 1899-06-30
ALL OVER TWO TEAMS.
Two Attachments Placed on the Property
of Clarence w. Hoadley.

James Loughman and Thomas Merrl-
gan yesterday entered suit in two ac-
Tons of tort against Clarence w. Hoad-
ley on the claim that the defendant ap-
propriated to his own use two teams
which he hired from the plaintiffs. Two
attachments, for $500 and $500 respee-
lively. were served on the property oL
tne defendant by Deputy Sheriff hunt
Yesterday afternoon, the writs beng re-
turnable in the August term of the su-
perior court. Arthur NJ. Taft appears
Tor the plaintiffs.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-30
WEATHER REPORT.

Boston. June 29.-Local forecast for
friday: Fair weather; westerly winds
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-30

There was a hearing in the city soil
citor's office yesterday morning in the
case of Mrs. Nancy c. Emerson ana
Mary A. Slater VS.. City Of Worcester.
The petitioners seek for an assessment
of damages to real estate, caused oy
the widening of Commercial street. ana
the hearing was before Lyman A. Ely
Poe,ar + ITpham and John C. Ellis re-
ferees Webster Thayer appeared for
tha petitioners and City Solicitor A. +.
Rugg for the city. The petitioners were
the only witnesses called and the hear
ing was mainly in the arguments OF
coInsel. The property taken by the
citv consisted Of 1852 feet Of land, six
tenement house and barn.
The Worcester spy., 1899-06-30
THE PRESSEY CASE.
Another Move In the Now Famous Rifle
Invention Litigation.

The Pressey case, which involved the
disposition of $55,OOO awarded to the es-
tate Of John C. Howe, for the use by the
government of his cartridge in
vention, was even more in
volved yesterday by the fill
ing of a petition in the superior court
praying for a special order of the court
for the attachment Of the property ol
Mrs. Ellen G. Pressey, in the sum OF
S1OOO also for a special order from the
court, allowing service IN the sun
which was brought by Wood & Wood
IN recover $4,000 and $1,000 for services as
counsel. In the preceding suits no ser
vice was made upon Mrs. Pressey and
the petition filed yesterday prays fol
the court allowance to serve the papers
now. There will be a hearing in the
case later.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05
w farming Order.

=, In the St. Francis Chancery court
Maggie Davis, Pltf)
VS. Warning Order.
Robert Davis. Def't
The defendant, Robert Davis is warned 10
appear IN this court within thirty DAYS and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff Maggie
Davis. o. b. MALLORY Clerl.
April 20 ls9a. By Il G.. Merwin d. C.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05


The question of county uniform
ity Of text books is to be voted on
at the school election on May 20.
THE TINES went TO some consider.
able trouble to investigate the
question of state uniformity, and
10 the best of our judgement we
thought it would not be benefci
We see no reason why the same
reasoning should not apply TO
county uniformity, and are there
fore opposed to the scheme. The
intelligent voter should look the
m after up and satisfy himself as TO
what will do the greatest good to
tho greatest number, and vote ac-
cordingly.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05

We have received copy of the
beautiful Art supplement TO the
Greater Memphis edition of the
Evening Scimitar, which was is.
sued last week. 1t is pronounced
by experts 10 be the handsomest
and most elaborate work which
has ever been attempted by news-
paper in the United States. The
cost OF production is said to have
reached away up into the thou.
sands, and we do not doubt it, hay.
ing had some experience in a
smaller way, with souvenir eai.
tons. It's general circulation will
be of material benefit not only to
Memphis. but to this section of
the country. The city of Memphis
is to be congratulated upon the en-
terprise OF her newspapers. Moth
ing builds up town quicker or in
a more substantial way than an en-
terprising, well-patronized news
paper, and we are glad to note
that the merchants and others of
the bluf City realize this and gov
ern themselves accordingly.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05

Hon. Rufus j. Williams, attor
ney for the st. Francis Levee
Board was here Wednesday. BE
rs IA candidate for reelection. He
has kept up with the legal bust.
ness of the District most admira.
bly,, and has relieved the affairs OF
the District from all entanglements
and doubts Of permanency and
stability. An eminent iurist has
compimented him very highly for
his ability and skill in piloling the
legal affairs Of the District. He
has never been caught unfortified
in case. The Democrat is hearth
ly for HIM for second term. For
thorough and distinguished service
the Democrat is likewise for the
reelection of John B. Driver and
Hugh X. McVeigh.
The TINES reproduces the above
from the Cross County Democrat,
for two reasons: (D Because it
is a just and well deserved compli.
ment TO one of our esteemed
friends and fellow citizens, Senator
X. j. Williams, and (2) because it
voices our sentiments in the mat
ter of his reelection and that of
tho other honorable gentlemen
mentioned. Senator Williams has
given the business of the levee
board his best attention and brought
to bear upon it his unquestioned
and well-known ability. We have
no doubt that the .levee board APP
preciates his able and faithful SER
vices and that they will re-elect
him unanimously. He is eminent
ly the right man in the right place.
And while on the subject of the
election of officers for the levee
board, we do not forget the servi-
oes of Capt. James Russell, as
treasurer. He has discharged the
duties of that office faithfully and
carefully. and in the most business
like way, and TO the satisfaction of
all concerned. We have not in.
CURED whether or not he is candi-
date for reelection. 1t doesn't max G
any difference whether he is or
not. The board could not possibly
find one to fill the position more
satisfactorily, and should elect
him and insist upon his acceptance.
Much credit is due Senator Will.
Jams and Capt. James Russell for
the success of the levee movement.
The election will occur at West
Memphis next Monday, May TO-
1899.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05

The cases against the insurance
companies, Instituted under the
new anti-compaet law, tried in the
circuit court, decided in favor OF
the companies, ard appealed to
the supreme court, have been adj
vanced on the dock ct in that court,
and will come on for final dispo-
sition on Saturday, May -. This
is welcome news to thousands of
persons who are vitality interested
in the outcome of the suits. Ii is
generally believed that the decis-
ion of the lower court will be sus-
tanned on the ground, as held, that
"a Legislature cannot enact extra
territorial laws. and that its pow
ers are circumscribed by the limits
of the state. This is certainly
the correct principle. Why should
the Arkansas legislature regulate
the business of persons or corpora
tions outside the state What bus
mess Is it of the people of Arkan-
sas ii the trusts are sappIng the
life ont ofthe people ofNew York z
So long as they don't do it in Ar
kansas we ought to be satisfied /;
and, we believe, with Judge Mar
tin, must be satisfied, because New
York is out of our jurisdiction, and
the only way to reach the trusts in
New York is by the cooperation
of New York.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05

The moss backs think we arc
extravagent in our views of public
improvements. They are simply
so far behind the world that they
can scarcely be expected to know
that they are living. 1fthey were
to see q street car running on tho
streets of Forrest City they would
think it a Spanish fleet watch had
somehow come through the cut.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05

are not scarce here. Every article
In our stock of
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05

The Chociaw u Memphis will
soon be running their cannon ball
trans through Forrest City. We
ought TO have the parks in at
trac,ive shape before that good
day arrives and ready to attract
the eye and mind of passers by.
The park really ought TO be
graded up, interspersed with gray
el walks, and dotted here and
there with sweet perfumed flowers.
A beautiful park will contribute
much pleasure to the tired and
weary after days work and wor-
ry. 1t will cost some money to
put it in proper shape. All good
things cost money, and that is
what money is for. Tax the dogs
and pay for these improvements
in few years.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05
plans of a hand stand W GRE su

Plans of band stand were sub.
mitted to the council Tuesday
night to cost sl6O. 1t is right and
proper that other plans and bids
should be secured, and in our opin-
ion the council should be willing
to appropriate at least $3.50. and
then secure whatever donations
the carpenters or others wish TO
contribute and add that to the
building. We should act on the
principle that the best will be none
too good or elaborate.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05

The ire insurance situation
frightened up considerably We'd
nesday when the Agricultural Fire
Insurance Company, of Watertown,
n. Y, resumed business. This is
the first company to take advan.
tage Of the Governors promise to
remit all possible penalties pend
ing final disposition by the su.
preme court.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05

Forrest City can't grow any
larger until there are more houses
pgl,pp. If we want the popula-
tioL 10 increase we must provide
homes for those who rent and
haven't the means to build.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05
He Fooled the Surgeons

All doctors told Renick Hamilton, OF
West Jefferson. o., after suffering Is
months from Rectal Fistula. he would die
unless costly operation was performed !;
but he cured himself with five boxes OF
Bucklen's Arnica Saye, the surest Pile
cure ON earth, and the best salve In the
world. 20 cents box. III. Dunayant &
Co.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05
GROCERIES

GROCERIES
can lay claim to the title. The as
sortment of ediblcs consists entire.
ly of high class goods, nothing of
inferior quality being permitted to
form part.
We are ever uplifting the stand.
ard of quality, but a heavy down
ward pressure is constantly being
brought TO bear on prices. X.
BARROW L. co.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1899-05-05

We want some more factories
Just any old kind will do, but
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-06

gssssive state without further burdenini
persons or property directly engaged IL
production.
BY we'll considered legislation, the state
may bs able to 80 utilize Its different 10
sources for raising revenue by taxation
that tho rate may be reduced and still IN
increase secured in tho revenues. But 1t
10 idle In young state like ours with
constant and rapid growth In population
to speak about decreased expenditures.
What We can reasonably hope for, and
what We should inslst upon attaining, is
not necessarilya reduction In aggregate
expenditures, but a system Of manage
mont and administration In all public af.
fairs that will give tho people the greatest
possible efficiency and the largest posi-
bic returns for the money expended.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-06
EXCESSIVE FEES.
Recommends . salary BASIS for Certaio
Otiioltalv,

Recommends . Salary Basis for Certai0
OftioiRls.
There are certain offices In the statss
That OF clerk OF the supreme court, oil in
spector, and surveyors general Of logs, In
which tho emOlunlonts IRE measured by
fees collected by tho incumbsnts 1t 10
commonly understood that tho revenues
are 80 large thu thoy cannot in any sense
of tho word bo regarded 40 compensation.
When the income OF ~ oillce passes w.
yond tho compensatory point, 1t IL plum.
dering the people. recommend that the
laws relative to these Offices BE- amended
90 ~ to place the Offices on salaried h.sls.
The report of tho State Railroad and
Warehouse commission will DO laid bs.
fore you No lew legislation Ia needed On
that subject, except that tho record made
before tho commission on a hearing should
be made to Constitute LIls Ivoulu ~
peal. The presouU trAcL,oo vi trying lna
case do novo in tho district court Is uss
less and expensive, and by its dolnys
tends to defeat tho ends Of tho law.
The telephone service and the telephone
companies In tho state should be placed
under the jurisdiction of the commission.
and 1t should be given the salne power IA
compel connections, control joint rates,
and rates, that 1t now Possesses In regard
to other common carriers
The criticism which the commission has
boon subjected to In connection with the
grain inspection department relates to I'D
ADMINISTRATION and cannot be discussed
with profit on this occasion. No new
legislation Is deemed necessary ON this
subject.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-06

according TO conservative estimates, pr.
haps 80 per cent of personally wealth.
They are owned by tho wealthy. As
rule, they escape taxation, not because
they are the property OF the rich, but be-
cause the Assessor cannot get his eyes on
them. The producer, optthe other hand,
cannot conceal his stock, or the imple-
ments Of his trade, and they arc taxed.
The patriotic desire to volunteer tribute
to the state is probably no greater in tho
one than in the other. To illustrate, let
ne cite you to the last published report
Of our state auditor. The loans and
credits of the private banks, brokers, and
stock jobbers in the state were returned
and assessed at $3S3, 636, while the sowing
machines were valued at nearly twice
that sum. All the bonds and stocks,
other than bank stocks, were returned
and valued at less than the yearlinR
calves, and less than double the valuation
of the dogs over six months old Judging
by comparison and by data from other
states, 1t is safe to assume that the value
Of the personal property in this state Ia
nearly as great as the realty. As returned
for taxation, the figures are in round
numbers: Real property, $500, O00,OOO,
personally, $lO0,00O,OO. To get at the re-
naming personal property, or to substi-
tute some other method Of obtaining rev.
enue more just and efficient than the
present antiquated SYSTEM Of taxing per-
sonalty, is the problem. .ro solve this, 1
believe with my predecessor that q COM
mission should be appointed. If action
were taken by you in that behalf at once,
q report might be obtained in time for
consideration at this session.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-06

creamery TO entitle II to be styled . Min
nesota STANDARD Creamery" and Its prod
uct and packages to DO called and known
az minnesota Creamery Butter"
The manufacture and sale Of creamery
supplies in the Northwest, with the ex-
ceptiOn of one concern, is in the hands Of
a trust. Such bong the case, l also sug-
gest for your consider ltion tho advisable.
ity Of undertaking tho manufacture Of
creamery supplies in tho state prison on
state account, to to sold to creameries and
farmers 1T cost
Question Of Forestry.
Tho SUBJECT fores' ry is ro Giving con-
siderable and we'll meritcd attention in
the state. On this subject, Ike many
others, it. Is futile to undertake legisla-
ton in advance Of well defined, active
public opinion. So long a. nino-tenths of
our people would rather cut tree than
plant one, time devoted to the discussion
of scientific forestry is usually wasted.
All We can hope to do is to lay the foun.
dalton for it in the future. The
European countries did this by in
PRODUCING the subject IN their schoo .
early In the century. II we would create
An interest in Tie subject that shall 10
productive Of RESULTS, we should do the
same Our bounty plan has been pro-
ductive Of some results, but the plan
that in my opinion would DO productive
OF groatest results would be to require
each country school district to have .
largo plot Of ground connected with II
upon viii h the children, under tho guii-
ance Of u competent teacher, would learn
to grow and love tree BY that means,
each community would have nursery
and 1t would not be many generations be-
fore our now bleak prAiries would present
the appearance Of parks. Horticulture
and forestry should be matle regular
studies In our normal hoOls.
The subject OF 60 d roads Is sut1l :ientiy
prominent In tho public mind ut this time
to justify me In tho assumption that 10
will receive your earnest consideration
without comment Oh the part OF the OK
OCutive
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-06
STATE INSTITUTIONS

Recon- me dat ions Of Auditor Dunn for .
Siagle Board Endorsed.
Another subject that will prominently
be called to your attention by the able re-.
port of our state auditor, ia the manage
ment of our state institutions. 1t pre-
sents the question whether VIC shall con-
tinue the pres"nt plan Of Il separate board
for each institution, with board OF cor
fections and charities to supcrvis" anu
moderate their actions, or " neither We
shall adopt the plan of on" cent raj board
of control for the management OF oil the
institutions. Both plans arc in operation
IN our sister states! each has IT'S phHti!l;ti
advantages, Us wall as its disadvantages
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-06
RAILROAD PASSES.

Would Make It Illegal for Officials TO 40.
cept Them.
Our state enjoys the peculiar distino
ton Of being the only ono whose laws ok.
pressly authorize the issuance OF railroad
passes. Under Its sanction, tho practics
Of issuing passes to public officials and nj
tho request Of those prominent IN public
life has become SO common and appitr
emily 10 cherished by the bonetici"ries that
tho repeated recommon dntions OF my
predecessors for its Adjustment have not
been needed. repeat the recommends
ton that tho practice DO abolished root
and branch In tho hope that tho iegis
lnture will not hesitate to give expression
to the pronounced public opinion on thu
anhiCnt
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-06
DIRECT LEGISLATION.
Fsvors the Adoption of tho Initiative and
Referendum.

Favors the Adoption of the Init alive and
Referendum.
Under tho new economic conditions
which have obtained and Will, h have
made capital, through organization, such
q potent factor in SOC city and in leRis.is-
ton, 1t has become necessary thut the In
dividual citizen should be given moro Of.
1cient means for his protection. The ex.
ciusivcly representative method il 10
longer a safeguard as has been so prom.
inently demonstrated In the recent
franchise scandals In ono of Gus
sister states. Instances OF similar
character, though not SO fragrant, are not
wanting in our history. Tho only reno
dy, it seems to mo, against such abuses, 10
to afford the people u constitutional
method by which they can initiate needed
reforms, by direct action on the one hand,
ard exercise tho veto power ON quest; ,na.
able or corrupt tesislnti II on the other.
This involves the init, duction Of no new
principles In our form of government.
There are no stronger reasons for trusting
the people to pass upon men than upon
measures We do not think 80 In regard to
constitutional cnactments, which is lcgis-
lation In its highest and most Important
form. The pcoH'c now have the pow! %
initiate reforms and legislation III the
matter of locating county seats, and In
some municipal undertakings This
power, with proper restrictions as to the
time and frequency of It's exercise, should
he extended to other important q questions.
Would Amend the Constitution.
The constitution could, and in my
Judgment should, be so amended as %
enable a minority in tho legislature by
appropriate action to refer attachments, NJ
lenst such as extend corporate priv leKes
or authorize the granting of franchises, 10
q vote of the people before becoming OPP
erative.
Governor Lind recommends that work
on tho new capitol be pushed rs exprdi-
tiously "a possible. 10 that end he would
have permission granted to the co'lmls-
sion to anticip pate tho tax levy by the Use
of some Of the trust funds OF tho State 70
which no profitable or suitable invest ',nt
has been found.
In conclusion permit me o expires, lhe
conviction tina, cordial co-UpcrLtirh -
tween the executive and thC l>rriSiilH.' 3
and that it is NV earnest desire ~ Il
to you in the l'rrt,,r!na' CO OF yr'i' "
and nrtluOuS ullIr> r,p.F nSsMtuEt &c
the executive i.'l',ri n"l.. rbl runI.'' ~
in he same - $50 ~ : -! 'QIG = :. II
Tor suggestion .l,l.l 40.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1899-01-06
QUESTION OF TAXATION.
The Subject One Of Greateat Importance.
Some Desirable Changes.

The Subject One Of Greatest Importance.
Some Desirable Changes.
The subject of taxation Ia one so vital to
the state, so important to the people. that
It always merits the most earnest cOnsid-
Grafton Of both legislature and executive.
Taxation Ia appropriation by the state
Of the property of the individual, and 10
only Justified when exercised for public
purposes, and in pursuance of express law.
The question in behalf Of what objects
state taxation should be imposed presents
few difficulties. As to our public schools,
the administration of justice and OF pub
lie affairs, our dependent and reformstory
institutions, public buildings and high
ways, and many other public objects, We
feel instinctively thr t they are matters Of
public concern, and that reasonable ap-
preparations for those purposes are for the
public good But your duty and mine IL
only half performed when we have &C.
lected proper objects for tho states care.
1t is equally important that the money
required for these purposes shall be levied
and taken from such sources that it's COL
lection, in itself, will not be q detrilnent and
Menace to tho Public Welfare.
A good end does not justify questionable
haste to provide Tor The many meritorious
objects Of tho public care, we have been 40
intent on the end that we have overlooked
the means The truth of the matter il
that our state ia today exactinx taxes on
the little stock, tools, implements-the
means of subsistence-of numbers Of our
citizens who are struggling to support
themselves and their families, while
<hr,1 nd ayh0 cHoQf
escape. Besides tho inherent injustice Of
this, the state can i'll afford to have those
already battling for an Independent exist
enre loaded with additional burdens,
which will, sooner or later, transfer many
of them into the dependent classes. That
this condition of affairs exists, the most
cursory Investigation Of the subject will
shuw. 1t is no more just nor candid to
charge this to the depravity of the wealth.
icr ~, 'mbers of the community than 1t is
IT, cry ctelnagogy whenever the subject Is
brought up. 1t is in my judgment, a con-
ditun resulting from the new forms that
we.l:A has assumed under the relnarka-
bic progress and the economic changes
which have taken place in this century.
1t is not Il subject for defamation or In
vectilc. hut for patriotic, speedy solution,
now and here, and as rapidly us the forms
of our ius itutions permit
Change in Form of Property.
In the carly days of the Republic, when
the principles were formulated which still
control our methods OF taxation, visible
property constituted the property OF the
community. Wealth meant houses, lands,
implements and cattle Franchises,
bonds, stocks and securities were practi-
Ice 'ly unknown. Today they constitute,