The Forrest City times., 1899-03-31

N-.e ehu rlitn districts, was read third
time and passed. II gives the chancellors q,
the districts named O.. 500 per annum.
;. H. u Terguson) recurring railroads 70
neep waiting rooms properly heated and ven
tiiatea and supplied with wholesome drinking
| water. passed.
;. 10 Hardy, TO prohibit school directors
rom hirng relatives as teaching. after con-
siderable sparring. was tabled.
The House.
Little Rock, March 25.-The senate was not
in session today
After the transaction OF business of minor
Importance the house went into COMMITTEES of
the whole 10 consider the general appropria-
tion bill
On motion of Mr.. Short the item of 81 500 for
| to &i $50
On motion of Mr.. Moss 800 for keeping up
time locks and $50 for police alarm at the stat
treasurers office were added to the bill
The item for 1880 for travelling expenses.
purchasing and distribution OF seeds. station
cry and incidental expenses OF the bureau of
mines, manufactures and agriculture elected
prolonged discussion.
Mr.. Head moved to reduce the item to 81. 600
Lost.
Mr. Humphreys offered an amendment auth
orizing the commissioner OF mines manufact-
ures and agriculture to accept railroad passes
Adopted.
motion to reconsider the vote by which the
mousse failed to change the rules so that recon
sideration OF motions may be tabled the same
day was called up. motion to lay on the table
prevailed.
II. B. el2 Henderson,, authorizing school di-
reetors to supply their districts with county
maps. was read third time and failed to pass
The vote by which II. b. 242 regulating re-
moval OF county seats, was defeated. was re-
considered
MI Speer's bill requiring dams In streams to
be provided with chute or passage way for
FISH, was read third time and passed.
II b. 34s Cwinheld). providing that II any
person entitled to bring any action be at the
time OF the cause Of action under 81 yeyrs of
age, or insane. or imprisoned beyond the limits
OF the state. such person shall be at liberty to
bring such action within three years next after
full age or such disabilities be removed, was
read third time and passed.
H. b. 2eI fTrce). regulating the collection OF
judgments upon bail bonds and requiring
judgments when collected to be paid into the
treasury Of the county in which the indictment
was found, passed.
II. b. 2s (Wcaver), authorizing cities OF the
first and second class to prevent the running
at large OF stock and to provide for impound-
ing stock, passed
IL. b. 240 tTappan), changing the manner OF
assessing property in improvement districts of
SisiNo vi TIC III fol CiosS, pdSStu
II. b. Ia (Greer). limiting terms OF grand
and petit jurors, read third time and passed
II. b POI (Mears). to protect well makers and
cistern constructors. passed
II. b. 1852 (Blalock), to compel railroads to
establish stations at certain shipping points
was read third time and passed
Little Rock, March N.-The senate and house
remained in session only short time ADJOURN
ing to entertain Hon. w. J. Bryan, the free sill
yer champion, who came to Little Rock upon
invitation OF the general assembly.
At II O'Clock the legislative committee ap-
peared in the house escorting Mr.. Bryan.
Speaker Vandeventer introduced the gen.
tleman to the members. saying in part:
Mr.. Bryan, IL is with unfeigned pleasure
that we welcome you to our legislative halls
This is the place where we have many contests
over questions that pertain to aaairs OF our
beloved state. However much we may differ
upon questions concerning our state govern
ment. the democracy OF Arkansas are united
on bimetaliism. and will send Q solid Bryan
delegation to the national convention in 1900
Arkansas democracy will do all in its power to
make you president OF the United States 1t
is with great pleasure l introduce to you Col
William J. Rryan."
Mr.. Bryan, in a brief speech. thanked the
members for the honor paid him by inviting
him to Arkansas as their guest. He spoke at
length in the afternoon at Glenwood Park on
the issues OF the day.
senate Procsedings.
After roll call and reading Of journal. an at
tempt was made to suspend the rules for the
purpose Of reconsidering the vote by which the
Colquitt county uniformity text book bill was
passed. Defeated.
The university appropriation blu was placed
on its Anal reading and passed.
Senator Lankford introduced s. b. 274. to
amend an act creating the fourth chancery dis
trict TO include the northern district OF Prairie
county.
S. B. 1856 (Shackleford), taxing or licensing
the running OF vehicles in cities of the nrst
class. said tax to be applied 10 street improve
ment was defeated.
S. b. 1862 (Collins). requiring the state land
commissioner to keep record OF all applica-
tions for state lands. passed-yeas 25. nays g.
s. b. rs (Haynie), to change time OF holding
court in Nevada county passed
s. b. ESQ tLawrence), to make checks issued
by mill men payable In cash. and to prevent
blacklisting and the coercion of employees.
passed-yeas 20, nays 4
S. b, 23l (Quarles). TO dispose OF certain
bonds and to place same on the tax books
passed.
Senator Martin introduced 8. b. 27S placiug
all circuit judges on q salary of " 500 per year
Senator Witt offered an amendment fixing the
salaries OF chancellors in districts !, 3. and
at e. COO The amendment with the bill was
placed on calendar.
The House.
Speaker vandevender being absent on the
committee to receive Hon. w. J. Bryan, Hon.
F. o. Butt was elected speaker pro tenn.
The Foster bill to cure defective acknowl-
edgements, was read third time and passed.
The deficiency appropriation bill was read
first and second time.
Mr.. Caldwell introduced H. b. S2. appro-
priatlng s32 600 to pay the salaries and other
expenses OF the railroad commission for the
next two years