Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-04-18

her report Mrs. Folsom stated that there were twelve new clubs organ ized in this state since April last year, and all of them joined the fedration. At the last annual meeting, held at Texarkana, Mrs Folsom reported to- tai of seventy federated clubs. The twelve new clubs make a total of eighty-two for Arkansas.
 Educational Report.
 The report of the committee on edu- cation was submitted by Mrs. H. G. Martin, of Little Rock, owing to the absence of the chairman, Mrs. Neil Carruthers, of Fayetteville.
 Mrs. Martins report shows some good work by the committee along the lines of the establishment of libraries kindergartens, chairs of domestic science, and greater free school priv ileges. The report contained some very interesting matter.
 Report on Legislation. Following Mrs. Martins report was submitted the report of the commit tee on legislation by the chairman, Mrs. E. B. Trustworthy, of Little Rock Mrs. Trustworthy is a young woman of speech and her remarks following and during her rendition of her report deeply interested all of her hearers
 A portion of the report is as fol- lows:
 Letters, petitions, 200 circulars and literature were circulated among lation.
 The first measure we lost, viz: That the passion flower be made the state flower of Arkansas. Our worthy solons substituted the apple blossom by an overwhelming majority. Sue cess crowned our efforts in the next measure-State Arbor Day-the sec. ond Tuesday in November being named as most desirable. Our fondest hopes and most determined efforts in the legislative field centered about the library hall. The club women of Ar kansas are rejoicing in something ac. complished. Our bill, introduced by MT. Sengel, of Fort Smith, was pass ed, in part, by both houses, signed by Gov. Davis and Arkansas has now iy, tion
 The bills for increase of school tax, and the eligibility of women on school boards, presented by Mr Norwood have been duly presented, and refer red to committee of constitutional amendments.
 The reformed school measure in troduced by Senator McNemer, passed the senate, was read twice in the house, referred to committee. and re ported back, with the recommendation that it be not passed. It is now on the calendar awaiting third reading.
 All these measures, at present lodged with the legislative committee, are live issues which affect material ly, mentally and spiritually the life of the world about us
 Mrs. William Ayers Cook being absent hre report on music and art was not read. Mrs. s. S. Wassell Of Little Rock, consented to submit the report at Thursday mornings session.
 Report on Village Improvements.
 Mrs P. H. Ellsworth, of Hot Springs, lage improvements. submitted one of the most interesting and enthusiastic reports of the afternoon Among other things she reported that the Shakespeare club of Conway, has collected sufficient money to erect a memorial fountain on the campus of founder of the town. The stock law is being enforced at Forrest City, and a travelling library is in circulation At Helena the town improvement com mittee succeeded in inaugurating a general street sprinkling. A Y M C. A. is being organized at Hot Springs, a domestic science school, and the curfew law contiues to be enforced. TeXarkana heads the list for a big celebration of Arbor Day, the pupils of the schools turning out l 400 strong. All the clubs are in favor of a state reform or industrial school. Through the improvement committees five towns in the state have enacted or dinances prohibiting stock from run