The Forrest City times., 1899-09-15

men. ana III Is hopcd at least ten OIL
them will arrange to be presen,
when the gavel falls:
Capt. J. W. Beck, Joe Kelley,
If. l.. Vadakin, F. w. ,DeRositt,
G. B. Mallory, Jack Pipkin.
II. Rollwage, DR.. J. W. West,
Jas. Russell, G. NJ. Wilkerson,
Col. V. B. lizard, Jas. Brown,
John Calling, M. n. Gaines,
Il. II. Horne, w. 4. Williams,
J. b. Hodges, J. g. Stern,
S G. NeeI, j. }. AbIes,
Geo. Rowland, o. E. Doris,
r J. Williams.
The objects of the Convention
are to create q closer union be.
tween the real estate men of AR.
kansas, looking to co operation in
business, the formation of Stat,
Real Estate Association, and the
development Of the material and
other interests of Arkansas; to in
duce immigration and capital to the
State by a discussion of importan,
questions pertaining to the mag
llhcent resources and great advan-
tagcs of this section; to cultivate
acquaintance, fraternal feeling and
corporation among the men Of af-
fairs of our State. and to influence
s. Legislation and individual effort TO
promote the general welfare.
Discussions will be confined to
! living issues and questions of COM
mon interest to the people now on
earth and who are interested in
making the most out of our great
State. Political questions shall not
be considered. Any question that
will benefit Arkansas or our peo-
pie may be introduced, by the dele.
gates, but the following are sugges-
ted by; the real estate committee
after careful consideration of many
questions submitted by Interested
citizens:
l. State Railroad Construction
and Ownership.
g. The Cotton Of ArkaIsas-its
Disposition. :,
3. The Railroad Development of
Arkansas. "s
4. Laws Inimical to Capital.
B. New Cities of Arkansas.
8. Western Arkansas.
Z. The Coal Fields of Arkansas.
s. The Yankee in Arkansas.
8. The Y. NJ. C. A. in Business.
10. Game Fish of Arkansas.
III. Future ofArkansas. &
IL. Free School System Of Arkan-
sas.
l3. The Country Road.
IA. Arkansas Rivers.
Is. The Greatest Real Estate Deal
on Record.
l6. The Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position and Arkansas Part.
II. Forests of Arkansas.
IS. Health Resorts of the State.
10. Mississippi River and Levees.
20. Duty of the Press.
Il. Zinc, Lead and Marble Dis
tric,s of Arkansas.
p. Crop Reports and Weather
y Service.
'23. Our Railroad Commission.
q. The Bankruptcy Laws.
20. How TO Obtain Factories.
20. Banking in Arkansas.
All papers will be debated, and
ten minute speeches the rule.
The Talent of Arkansas.-Thc
subjects mentioned in the fore
going have been assigned to the
men OF Arkansas recognized all
over our commonwealth as leaders
'broad-gauge men of affairs. Many
OF them are of national reputation,
and the discussions, speeches and
debates will be among the most in.
teresting and valuable in the his.
tory OF the State. 1t is recognized
shat the convention will be an
epoch making event, and that its
attendance will be very large. In
fact it will be a notable gathering
OF influential men.
Very low rates will be in force
on all the roads IN Arkansas, the
exact figures being one and ore
third fare for the round trip. There
will also be special accommoda
lions at the hotels, and bureau
OF Information will supply all nee
essary information to lnquIrers.
For any particular information
please apply to Geo. II. Brown
the secretary Of the Little Rock
Board OF Trade, and it will be
promptly and cheerfuliy furnish ed
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