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The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
New Law May Be Tested

Joseph F. Hunt, of Little Rock, was convicted of grand larceny in the Pulaski circuit court and sen fenced to five years in the peniten- tiary. Hunt was alleged to have stolen $500 from his wife and gone to California with woman known as Bird Sheppard. They were ar rested at Los Angeles. One of the questions involved in the trial was the validity of a law passed by the present legislature permitting wife to testify against her husband in case of a property loss. Judge Lea admitted the testimony of the wife.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Blue Law for Pine Bluff.

Mayor H. King White, of Pine Bluff, who has recently assumed that office, has issued d proclama- tion announcing that the Sunday closing law will be enforced to the letter. He has given warning to all cigar stores, news stands, bar Der shops, fruit stands, confection- cry stores and business houses of all kinds that they must remain closed from 12 o'clock Saturday night to 12 o'clock Sunday night. The agitation to secure the en- foreement of this law was started by the Ministers Association of that city.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Convention of Landowners

A convention of landowners of the St. Francis river bottoms Is to be held in May for the purpose of considering plans for the drainage of the lowlands and the improve ment of the St. Francis river. It Is thought that large amount of land can be reclaimed by the cutting off of some of the bends and the cutting away of some of the shoals in the river. It is expected that if these improvements are made the river will be navigable from Helena to Kennett, Mo.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Arkansas State News
Homeopathic Society Formed.

A state organization of Homeo- pathie physicians was formed at a meeting held in Little Rock. The name of the new body Is the Homeopathic Medical Society of Arkansas" The officers elected were: President, Dr. W. E. Green, Little Rock; vice president, Y. H. Halloman, Hot Springs secretary, Z. N. Short, Hot Springs; treasur- CT, P. C. Williams, Texarkana. The organization was formed in order to comply with an act passed by the present legislature proyid- ing for three medical examining boards, tbe members to be recom- mended by the state associations of allopathic, homeopathic and eclec- tic physicians.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
VOL. III-NO. r.
Bankers Hold State Meeting.

The thirteenth annual meeting of the Arkansas Bankers Associa- tion was held at Little Rock, with a large attendance from all parts of the state. Among the promi- nent foreign bankers who made ad- dresses were: Charles c. Dawes. formerly comptroller of the United States treasury, and now president of the Central Trust Company, Chicago; Charles O. Austin, vice president National Bank of North America, Chicago, and II. F. Hil- Hard, cashier Mechanics National Bank, St Louis A banquet was rendered the association at the Uap- ital hotel by the bankers of Little Rock.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Murdered Over Card Cams

Sank Smith, laboring man em- ployed by the city at Little Rock, was found dead near the entrance to saloon which he had just left. It was at first thought that the man died from natural causes, but later q warrant was issued for the arrest of Gus Struye in connection with the matter. The two men had been playings cards in the saloon and are said to have quarreled. It is al- legged that struye hit Smith as the latter was leaving the saloon and he fell forward and broke his neck.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
reIEF MENTION

An ordinance has been passed by the city council of Helena, prohib- iting the operation of poolrooms for the purpose of receiving bets on the races.
 J. C. Chandler, of Harrison, was seriously injured while attempting to alight from d moving train at Fayetteville. He was thrown to the ground and rendered unconseious for several hours.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Contempt Case Appealed

R. C. Davies, the Hot Springs at torney who was fined $50 and sen tenced to thirty days in jail by Chancellor Leatherman for cong. tempt of court, has appeaied the case to the state supreme court. Tho sentence was imposed by ChanceI- Tor Leatherman on account of a statement alleged to have been made by Davies to the effect that the chancellor was corrupt. The jail sentence was later rescinded.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24

of Pulaski explained that if the bill was passed. the state would get a si..i- liar amount from the Peabody fund. The bill passed
 H. B. 516, which provides that mutual life insurance companies shall set aside 50 per cent of premiums for the pay ment of losses and for the benefit of policy-holders. was read third time and passed.
 H. B. AT, to allow jurors mileage Of 5 cents per mile, was passed.
 MT Merriman introduced a bill mak- ing appropriation for the maintenance of the railroad commission. The bill was considered by the house as commit tee of the whole and reported favorably.
 MT. Perry introduced a bill to reduce the expense in criminal cases by limit ing the number of witnesses.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Railroad Y. M. c. A. opensd

A railroad Y. NJ. c. A. building, erected and equipped at cost of over 5000, has been opened at the Iron Mountain railroad yards at Little Rock. The cost of the build ing and equipment of the building was borne largely by the Iron Mountain railroad and by Miss Helen Gould. It contains restaur- ant and large number of sleeping rooms, which are rented for 10 cents per night.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Attorney Sentered

James A. Gillette, an attorney of Atkins, was sentenced in the feder- al court at Little Rock to thirty days in jail and $lo0 fine for fraud in connection with the old soldiers homestead law This law passed by congress several years ago granted disabled federal soldiers 12O acres of land. Gillette was accused of obtaining land by sending in false names to the government. Ifa plead guilty to the charge.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24

was taken up. An amendment to strike out the enacting clause was of- fered Messrs. Chesnut. Whitthorne and Campbell of Pulaski opposed the bill. Messrs. Horton and Campbell of Randolph supported it. The motion to strike out the enacting clause was car ried. 45 to 3S.
 H. B. 4s7 eDu Laney), making the carrying of a pistol punishable by im- prisonment from thirty to sixty days in addition to a fine was taken up Mir Parks urged that the bill would place the law-abiding citizen at the mercy of the desperate. Mir Garrett spoke in favor of the bIl because it would break up the practice of carry ing pistols. Messrs. Whitley and To- ney opposed the measure. The bill failed to pass. 30 to 52.
 H. B. 357, permitting the erection of public buildings in improvement dis tricts was passed.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
The House.

Mir McGuigan called up II. B. 4fs, regulating the granting of franchises providing for the making public of the value of railroads and regulating the amount and the manner of issuing stocks. bonds or other evidence of in debtedness of railroad companies The bill passed
 Mir Cook of Chicot introduced a bill providing for the redigesting of the statutes and appointing T. b Craw- ford. supreme court reporter. as d. gester.
 senate resolution providing that 5000 of the worlds fair appropria- ton be used for an educational ex- hibit was adopted
 The house proceeded to the nomina- ton of candidates for the state cap itol commission. The nominations of the various congressional districts were ratified as follows r. T. Mat thews, Jonesboro; J. B. Caleb. Evening Shade, l.. w. Clark Wfleoxson; R. W. Macfarlane, Greenwood; Dan w Jones' Little Rock; w. B. Alexander, Pine Bluff; II. L. B'Shers. Fulton.
 The house resolved itself into a eau GUS to nominate the candidates at large. The following names were placed in nomination.; J. s. Thomas; Clarendon: w. R. Duley, Little Rock; George Will Hams. Pulaski; Howard Robb, Desha: J. r. Thines. Faulkner; w K. Ramsey. ouachita; J. H. Fry. Polk B. E. Pat ten, Pulaski; Henry Patterson, White; A. C. Hutchinson, Howard.
 Messrs- Duley, Fry and Robb were nominated.
 House bill 46S, by Messrs. Perry and Pindall providing for the work ing of certain number of state con victs on county roads. was discussed at length, and, on final vote. was de- feated.
 Judge Merriman called up H. B. 563. appropriating S1,200 to pay for print ing the last biennial report of the com missioner of mines manufacture and agriculture. The bill passed.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
The Senate.

resolution was adopted directing the clerk of the senate to purchase 2,000 copies of the ways and means committee report on the investigation of charges against the governor and distribute them among the members
 Senator Coyington introduced a bill redtstrfcttHg the ehaneery districts and adding three districts Senator killgore introduced an amendment to taake the appointment of the chan eellors out of the hands of the gover- nor The amendment was defeated
 Senator Norwood called up senate resolution No. ,. proposing an amend ment to the constitution to permit women to hold the office of school director. The resolution was defeted
 The senate caucus announced the selection of the following gentlemen as nominees for state capitol commission CTS: J. NJ. FlennilSen John F Davis. ]. B. McCaleb, Dan W. Jones and J. P Eagle. the. names to be presented at q joint session.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Aged Woman Welded to a Young Man

Mrs. Pritchard, aged r6 years, was brought into court at Hot Springs on a warrant charging that she did not have sufficient control of her mental faculties to manage her large property interests. Mrs. Pritchard asserted to the court that she was able to look after her prop erty. She was married recently at Hot Springs to man twenty-ssven years of age.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Plumbers Meet at Eureka Springs

The Master Plumbers Association met in annual convention at Eureka Springs. A. Y. Rogoski, of Little Rock and W. \. Bruce of Fort Smith, were elected delegates to the national convention at San Fran cisco. Hot Springs was selected as the place for holding the next an nual meeting.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Mayor Bedding Makes Promise

Mayor George R. Bedding, who was elected mayor of Hot Springs for the third time, in his annual mes, age to the council stated that the entire indebtedness of that city is less than $2o,0oo and promised to wipe out this debt entirely dur ing the next year. The mayor an- nounced the reappointment of Chief sof Police T. F. Teague and Chief hths Fire Department Alex Grain.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Mill Owner Crushed by Boiler

J. L. Chapman, owner of saw mill near Fulton, was killed while working at his mill. Chapman was preparing to move his mill to an- other place and was taking down the machinery for that purpose Without warning the engine boiler rolled over on him, crushing him and killing him instantly.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Iewslry Store Rohhed

Burglars forced an entrance to the jewelry store of c. L. Adamson of Augusta by boring holes through the panels of the back door, While the thieves were collecting their. plunder, they were frightened away and hec with about twenty dollars worth of iewelrY.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Escaped Through Car Window.

John Helms, of Eureka Springs, was arrested on a charge of steal ing a gold watch from a burning house in that city. Helms started to leave town, and when an officer began to search the train, Helms jumped through ear window. The officer jumped from the train and captured his man. Helms stated that he bought the watch.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Victims of the Storm

Mrs. Pollard of Heber died from injuries received in the tornado which passed through the northern part of the state. This was the ninth death at Heber as the result of the storm. A number of other persons are in q serious condition and it is thought that several more deaths will occur.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
SATURDAY, APRIL Ia.

The Rodman bill. creating a state board of arbitration, was defeated in the senate Three appropriation bills for the University of Arkansas hospi- tai for the insane and deaf mute in stitute, were passed by the senate.
 The house killed Mir Campbells bill annulling the Dickinson convict con tract. by striking out the enacting clause MT. Du Laney's bill making the carrying of pistols punishable by imprisonment. was defeated in the house.
 A bill appropriating s100 for a re- ward for the capture of criminal. was passed over the governors veto by a unanimous vote
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
The Senate.

Senator lobe called up Dr Briant,S bill appropriating S100 to pay reward to the sheriff of Hampstead county for the capture of thief the bill hay ing been vetoed by the governor. On Senator Jobe's motion the bill was passed over the veto by a unanimous vote.
 The appropriation bill for the Branch Normal School at Pine Bluff passed.
 Senator Collins called up a bill pro- hibiting the purchase of liquor in pro hibition terr.,ory from unknown per sons. The bill passed.
 MT. Rodman's bill, creating a state board of arbitration, for the settlement of labor disputes, was taken up The bill was defeated. 6 to 21.
 Senator King asked consent to call up his antitrust bill. which was re- fused motion to suspend the rules and take up the bill was lost.
 The appropriation bill for the Uni versity of Arkansas was read the third time Senator lobe spoke against tho bill. He urged that it was not right for all the people of Arkansas to pay for something which only benefited few. The bill passed.
 The bills making appropriation for the maintenance of the hospital for the insane and the deaf mute school passed without opposition.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
MONDAY, APRIL 20.

Both the house and senate eaucuesed for nominees for state capitol com missioner to be elected in joint ses- sion.
 Senator Norwoods joint resolution proposing an amendment to the con stitution so as to permit women to serve as school directors was defeated.
 The house reeonsidered the vote by which the Whitthorne bill. repeating the Wilson anti-gambllng act, was passed The bill seeks to re-enact the old laws in regard to gaming.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
THURSDAY, APRIL 1e.

The house passed the general ap- propriation bill without amendment, also the appropriation bill for the Gni- versity of Arkansas reduced by amend ment from s257.000 to SI22. 900.
 The bill apprepriating S7.500 for tor nado sufferers in northern Arkansas passed the senate. The senate passed the blind school and Confederate Home appropriation bills.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
TUESDAY, APRIL 2l.
The Senate

MT. Chrisp's bill creating a board of pardons was called up and tabled
 S. B. PSI tCovington4. to redistrict the state into enancery districts and in- increasing the number to sevenfwyp creasing the number from seven to ten was taken up. Senator Butt spoke in support of the measure. Senator's Cot ham. MeFerrin and Vaughter opposed the bill. which passed, r to IA
 The general appropriation bill for the maintenance of the state govern ment was passed without opposition.
 The senate proceeded to the house for the purpose of sitting in joint ses- sion for the selection of state capitol commissioners.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
The House.

II. E. 4S6 (Chesnutt) permitting county examiners to renew teachers first grade license without re-examina- tion. was passed
 Il. B. 279 (Funk) appropriating $25,- coo for the reprinting of Arkansas su- preme court reports, was read third time and passed.
 H. B. 519 Campbell of Randolph) to annul the Dickinson convict contract.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
The House.

H. B. 524 (Chambers), to permit the defendant in any jury trial to secure special jury trial by giving three days notice and paying all costs. was de- feated.
 H. B. 499 (BrooksD. providing that contracts for public printing shall be given to residents of the state, was defeated.
 S B. 134 (Mardisl authorizing the attorney general to bring suit in the supreme court of the United States to determine the boundary line between ,..ls state and Tennessee in Mississippi county, was read third time and passed.
 The members of the senate ap- peared in the house and the joint ses- sion of the house and senate to select state capitol commissioners. assembled with President Short in the chair.
 The name of Ex-Gov. Eagle. nomi- mated by the senate was withdrawn.
 The following names were presented to be balloted for; John B. McCaleb. pr. j. M. Flenniken, R. w McFar- lane, z. T. Matthews. ". B. Alexan- der, Dr. II. L. E Shers. ex-Gov Dan w. Jones. J. H. Fry. l.. w. Clark. Howard Robb. w. R. Duley.
 After six ballots the following were declared elected: John B. MeCaleb of Sharp county; Dr. J. NJ. FIenniken. Ouachita: R. W. MeFarlane. Sebastian; W. B. Alexander, Jefferson: Z T. Matthews, Crafghead
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
New Railroad for Hot Springs.

At meeting of the directors of the Little Rock, Hot Springs and Western Railroad. it was decided to extend the road west from Hot Springs eighty miles to Mena. where a junction will be formed with the kansas City Southern railroad It is said that the work of construction of the new line will be begun within thirty days.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24

The survey has been completed for the England and Clear Lake railroad which will extend from England to, the Arkansas river. It is expected that the road will be .n operation by the middle of next September.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
FRIDAY. APRIL IT.

A concurrent resolution was adopted by both branches of the general assem- bly, providing for joint session, Tues day, April 21 for the selection of the state capitol commission.
 Senator Wilson's bill exemptng Christian Scientists from the provis- ions of the medical bill. was amended by the house to prevent Christian Scien- lists from making any charge for their services.
 The house passed MT Whitleys bill providing that no franchise shall be granted by a municipality until 1t has been submitted to vote of the people.
The Newark journal., 1903-04-24
Tho Senate.

the blind school and Confederate Home appropriation bills.
 Tho Senate.
 S B. PIP (Simpson) approprfating S7500 for the relief of the tornado sui ferers of Van Buren. Cleburne and White counties. was taken up as d special order The bill passed, 25 to l.
 Senator Killough called up II. B. 400 (Merriman), providing for the comple- ton of the state capitol building. the bill having been vetoed by the governor. and passed by the house over the veto. Senator killough moved that the bill be passed over the veto. Without de bate, the motion was adopted, 24 to B.
 A motion to suspend the rules ana take up $. B. l, the antitrust bill, was lost.
 II. B. S46. making appropriation for the support of the Arkansas School for the Blind. and H. E. 4SS, providing for the support of the Confederate Soldiers Home. passed by unanimous vote
 Senator Killough introduced bill authorizing the St. Francis levee board to issue bonds for the purpose of repair ing and strengthening the levee.
 s. E. 113, setting aside $200 out of every liquor license for the school fund was taken up and the house amend ments concurred in.
 The senate went into committee of the whole to consider the appropria- ton bill for the deaf-mute school. Amendments were adopted reducing the item of $22,200 for teachers sala- ries to Sf9,200, the item of $500 for den tai work to $200; the item of S5 1000 for repairs and construction of fences. walks and driVeways tG s2.000. The items of S3,000 for q barn, s1.000 for engineers house and SS.O0O for deep well and steel tank were eliminated An amendment. providing that no rel ative of the board or superintendent be employed in the school. was adopted.
 The House.
 A resolution was adopted providing for the opening of the morning sessions at s:30 o'clock
 H. E. 552 tMerriman). the genepal op- propriation bill for the mainteuance of the state government, was called up A motion to place back onHseeond read ing for the purpose of amendment was lost The bill passed without dissenting vote.
 MT. Du Laney called up H B. 493, making appropriation for the Univer- sity of Arkansas. Tne bill as amended. passed.
 for tne sG9G aodas aisoaesss es Sy tns house.
 H B. 17s tAnple). appropriating s1.Ooo for the card of the graves of Nelson. Lonoke passed
 H. B. 547 A(Jacobs), appropriating s1000 annually flor two years for the purpose of maintaining state teachers institutes. was .hken up. MT. Campbell.
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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1903-08-13
HOW TO HOLD A JOB.

Waterloo Reporter: Anna Holman
has for thirty-one years been a domes-
tic in the house of August Ohibergers,
who resides on Canalport avenue in
Chicago. A Tribune reporter asked the
aged domestic TO give some rules
which might serve of value to other
employees who wished greater perma-
nence of employment. She gave this
counsel:
do faithfully all the work you are
expected to do--and little more.
TRY to anticipate the wants of your
employer.
Don't grumble."
Good as these rules are they are not
complete unless supplemented by the
rules which the Ohlbergers, Fraulein
Hoffman's employers. give for keeping
employees. Here they are:
Don't expect more from a servant
than you could do yourself.
Remember that your servant is q
human being, not peast of burden.
Follow the golden rule"
1t is because this employer and EN-.
ploye have followed such rules as these
they have been able to preserve theil
mutual relations for thirty-one years
The rules are worthy of consideration
by others who have difficulty either il
keeping their places of employment OF
in keeping their employees.