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The Forrest City times., 1903-03-06
The Senate.

The Senate.
President Short. who was absent at
his home for several days called the
senate to order at the regular hour
; -. 49,. ceding jurisdiction TO the
United States oTer certain lands on
the Ouachita river for the erection Of
locks aud dams, was read third time
and passed
Senator Hardy's bin to require en-
ployers To furnish names of employees
u tax assessors when requested to
do SO. was read third time and passed
Senator Adams introduced a bill No.
1872, amending the act establishing a
ehancery court in the counties Of Hot
Spring Garland, Saline. Montgomery
and Grant.
s b. No. 80 CLoganp. relating 10
bonds of insurance companies. was
taken up and passed.
The bill amends the present law by
adding the words. provided that the
same may be in fun force ana effect
during the life Of any policy issued
by said company
$. r. No was taken up 1t pro
vtdes for repuhlishng the digest. and
an amendment that the governor ap-
point the adjaster with the approval
OF the supreme court was adopted and
the bill made special order for Thurs
day afternoon.
5. b IS tHardy), providing that dis
charged railroad employees must be
Paid within seven days after discharge,
was read third TIM and passed
Senator Prices bill providing that
express companies be compelled in all
towns and cities TO maintain an Office
in the business center. and deliver
packages. passed.
5. b. IL authorizing a $3.50. 600
bond issue 10y the st. Francis levee
district. passed
Senator Pinnix's bin providing for
the refunding Of money erroneouslv
paid for state lands sold for taxes
failed TO pass.
Senator Wilson called up S B. lOl.
introduced at the request of the State
Federation OF Womens Clubs author
'zing cities and towns to levy tax
81 "ne-fourth Of mill for the purpose
81 maintaining public Libraries The
bill passed unanimously.
Senator Butt introduced s r. aaa
providing that each congress- onal dis
trict constitute chancerv district
chaneenors 10 receive s259o per an
mum and be elected by the people
Senator Gray introduced $ r. 2O3
making mortgages liens where persons
have knowledge OF them.
The Rouse
The house was called TO order at
9 o'clock
a bin authorizing the special school
district Of Pocahontas TO borrow money
for improvements was read third time
and passed without opposition
Mr. serimshire introduced H. B. ass.
requiring railroads 10 make prompt
settlement for goods damaged en- tran
sit.
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-06
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY AZ.

II Is possible there Will be an extra
session. as the house refused to adopt
resolution to extend the session to
May ?. So far none Of the appropria-
tion bills have been considered and
the regular sixty days session closes
March u.
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-06
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE
House Adopted Resolution to Ex-
te1d the Session Sixty
Days.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY %.

bill vas passed IN the house By a
vote OF 81 TO 30 appropriating the sum
Of $1,000 to assist In erecting a CoHfsd-
crate monument at Little Rock
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-06
The House.

H B. 254. making IL Illegal for admin
against estates rot in existence at the
time Ct death OF the deceased. except
ing funeral expenses. was defeated.
II 3. s.. increasing the powers Of the
state railroad commission passed by a
unanimous vote
Mr.. Martineau's bill allowing cities Of
the first class TO compel owners OF prop
erty TO build and maintain sidewalks
was passed BY a vote of 81 to r. DIR.
Green spoke in opposition to the bill.
Mr. CARROTS bill. calling a state con-
stitutional convention and appropriating
$4,000 t0r the necessary expenses. was
discussed, bat no action was taken.
6umwood township from Lonoke coun-
~ and attaching it to Pulaski was
taken up.
Mr.. Michigan spoke in favor Of the
bill.
Mr.. Apple, one Of Lon9ke's represent
tatives. spoke against the bill He
argued that the matter was made an
issue in the last campaign and the
citizens Of Lonoke had registered their
voice against the bill
The bill was defeated-2s to 40
On motion Of Mr.. Gannaway. H B.
12s Dixon1. which passed the house
was reconsidered and placed back on
second reading for amendment AS
passed the bill does away with the sep
arate extension by the county clerks
Of the different funds Of the state and
county taxes on the tax books.
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-06

eral to institute suit to determine the
boundary lire between Arkansas ano
Tennessee at Flour Island. and between
Mississippi ard Arkansas at Buck Is
land vas passed il the senate
In the house the blu 10 detach Gum
wood township from Lonoke county
and attach same 10 Pulaski was De
Ing cities q tire first class to compel
the laying q sidewalks.
TIE Senate.
Senator Collins introduced a bill L
regulate tie banking system and hank
lnz laws q TIE state The bill would
create A banking board consisting q
the attorney general auditor and secre-
tsry q state. VITO vii have control G;
the banking business under the lirlitA-
tons provided IN ire biIL ere q tAs
provisions = fer publicity q al business
done BY state banks
Senator Logan introduced 8 TaTe-11-a=
bill Which regulates TIE sale e a3ll
tered articles q feed and provides fol
theiE proper labelling
Senator Hardy introduced = BIZ {.
place the nenhers of the genera a.
seZhiy OF q salary Il Stee each p%i
term L vas rad th= second tine ana
placed on the c4lsn5s.-
Senator Plnnix's bill empowering tn
directors II special school districts Z
establish kinder EaTfsrs was taken II
Senator's BEft. Jo5e ard RiSnn SFscE.
agairst the biz which waS defeated
House concurrent resolution NJ -
extending the session to Nay :. "a,
taken up
Senator Wilson offered 81 amend
ueHt extending thu session 70 Apss
Il which was adopted
: 3 IS Smith authorizing tn
attorney general u institute suit 4,
the United States supreme court TO de
termine the boundary line between Ar
kansas and Mississippi n the vicinity
II Buck Island CrItieuden county. ans
Tennessee and Arkansas n the vicin
ity q Flour IslauAwas taken up ant
passed.
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-06

Or. Daniels blil, imposing a fine on
liquor dealers for selling to minors. and
also providing for punishment OF mi
nors for obtaining liquor under false
pretense. was defeated.
The speaker laid before the house a
communication from Z. L. Williams. Of
Garland county, asking that certain
charges against Chancellor Leatherman
be Investigated
The matter was referred To the Judi
ciary committee
II. =. ls4 whitley. to make II un-
lawful for railroads TO run what is
known as "douhle-headers was dis
cussed and on vote defeated
II b. ll3. to amend the Cotton road
Law. providing for the election Of a road
overseer by the voters of each town
ship was read third time and passed.
The next measure up was II. T. l2s.
to amend section G542 Of the digest.
and doing away with the separate ex-
tension by county clerks Of the differ
ent funds Of the state and county taxes
on the tax books The bill passed
Mr. Merriman introduced II r. 39s
for the disposition Of road taxes paid
in cities Of he first-class. said money
To be expended exclusively on improv-
ing streets in such cities.
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-06
SATURDAY, rEsRuARY az.

ne senate held It's first fun Saturday
session and transacted considerable bus
iness
n The house charge we're fled
against Chancellor Leatherman. and re-
feFred 10 the judiciary committee The
charges which are sworn 10 by Sheriff
Williams = Garland county. are q q
NEST serious nature
The Forrest City times., 1903-03-06

Several bills were introduced, as FOL
lows.
70. III Logan). to prevent the sale
Il spurious articles colOred to represent
butter
No is2 fPinnix}. adding Nevada and
Clark counties to the Eighth chancery
ciiriet
No. Iss Gotham. 10 compel corpo-
rations 70 pay ~ 20 per cent q their
capital stock before they may exercise
corporate laws
No. ~ 1HaddIeston). authorizing
persons 10 enter gpon any lands IN max
Ing geological! survey for the govern
meut
6. b. 1ss. BY Ar. F1enniken. providing
that all moneys from leasing Of school
lands be converted into the common
school fund. Was taken up and passed
number Of house bills were read
second time and placed on The calendar
II B. Ia 70 allow fish traps TO be
used IN Logan county was defeated
and number Of local measures were
raesed
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
Antletan's Anniversary.

The most sanguinnry days fighting
during the Civil War was that ct Sep
tember Ii, 1859, around theitown Of sharps-
burg. Md, OF late tyoars the recurring
bcen observed by the assembly on +, the
n ness tia dedication, OF a monument to
fallen comrades Of some State briig g l,a
some memorials have already been erect
ed and many others arc In contempla-
ton. 5sse ( "a, ~
and Confederate participants, In the bat
tic Of Antletam, Its dedication occurred
President, Mckinley az the orator OF tho
day, New Jersey Will pnYell O. stately
shaft to her fallen sons on the approach
ms annlyersary Of the battle q anS F nrna
ont and deliver an address. y. .fl&
The occasion. Is ono mer!ting the pres
ton, Many, deeds Of ,yaley and heroism
TENDER I7th 4 memorable date, and many
Inspiring, lessons are. 70 be drawn from
displayed altlMoro fArne rlcan.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
FINE SERVICES
Those at the Y. NJ. 9. a. Sunday Inter-
esting-Next Weeks Programme.

,Thbse at the Y. M. Q. A. Sunday inter-
estng-Next Weeks Programme.
Services at the Y. NJ 9. A. Sunday at
ternoon were we'll attended. and exceed
iEgly interesting. The $3.50 meeting was
thoughtful and participated in by q good
5ly number OF young men, The Bible
class at 4:3o was we'll attended ana ex-
ceedinsly interesting. while the Workers
League, at 5 O'clock had the largest at
tendance for months.
Next Sunday afternoon the larger meet
ings will begin. DR.. VIII F. Mathews will
ba the speaker, and the subject, Sins That
Kill" 1t will be heart talk from an
influential young man to young men,.
There will be special music.
The committees are beginning to take
active hold, and getting their fall Work In
shape, The week will include meetings by
the Membership Campaign Committee,
Reception Committee. Association Course
Committee. Educational Glass and other
committees. and within two weeks the
most active campaign ever entered upon
will be begun by the association.
The boys gymnasium class resumed
yesterday afternoon, and the juniors will
begin this afternoon at = o'clock. From
now on there viii be active work.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
MANY FINES PAID
!. in POLICE COURT R
Good Day for the Collection Of
Funds from the Sinners.
Squire L0nnie Busy.

NJ a long line OF fines was collected by
sergeant Thomas, In the Police Court
yesterday. They were imposed by SQUIRE
Lonnie, and in nearly every instance we're
paid.
Parthen,a woodson paid $3.50 for threat
ening to kill Lithea Brooks.
Andrew Thompson paid t2.5o for being
disorderly on the street. ~
Alice Saunders paid $3.50 for disorderly
conduct.
Fleming Sidney, Joseph Blackwell and
Willie Robinson each paid 1850 for playing
craps. 5
ROSS Digs paid $3.50 for beating LII
lian Banks with stick.
Lonnie Bo1ey paid $3.50 for striking
James Foster. HI
Willie washington paid $50 for bea l ting
Robert Baker. # 3.
And Willie King paid $3.50 for being
disorderly on the street.
Rosa Belle johnson and Rosa Johnson,
as suspicious characters, were held Tor
further hearing.
Eleanora Cousins went down for ten
days for being drunk on. the street.
John Smith will tell on the 10th why
he is charged with having trespassed
and threatened to kill Willie Murray. Y
8. 8. Jackson paid 30 for being drunk
OH a street car.
Arthur Reed was sent to Jail for si1
months for taking some coal belonging
to the G, G. o.
Then there was large number Of
small drunks, about twenty Most Of
them were fined the usual sum or $
each, and few were discharged.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
.ELECTROLYSIS DISCUSSED
BUT-NO ACTION TAKEN

The Committee on Electricity met in
the CITY Flall last night ana discussed the
subject OF electrolysis att some length.
At the last meeting tho Virginia Passen-
furnish tn committee with thir plans tor
bonding street railway tracks proposed
to be Used in this city and, a letter&was
received from General Manager Huff. Of
that company, stating that rthese plans
had not yet been perfected but would
same were gotten into thnite shape. No
action was taken by the committee in
this matter last evening.
The matter Of licensing electrical works
men was discussed informally and It =:
Tor the consideration OF tho ordinance
governing this subject at which, electrical
Contractors ara wlTemen1 WIN be heard,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
HEAR R. RAILROAD
PEOPLE ] j TO-DAY D ll''|
State !. Corporation Commits (:
sion to,Hold Important
~, ',2,,.. #, .Sittings.

.- , {. H.
The State Corporation Commission Will
hold some Very Important hearings this
week, for the purpose Of ascertaining and
assessing the value Of property 'or the
present year. Beginning with to-day,
hearings will be gtven the steam rail-
way companies OF the State.
This subject will likely consume two
days, and on Thursday the steamboat
companies. electric lines and express
companies will be heard. Friday Is set
apart for tho hearings OF telephone, tele-
graph and canal companies, and the city
viii DO flooded with corporation attor-
neys and officials all. during the week. -
7&The commission after hearing counsel
and officers will make up the ASSESS
fments later on, and announce them ana
the parties In interest. The work was
formerly done by the old Board Of Puh-
Z lie Works. s f 5sAf
Tho commission has Issued the following
circular letter to the various corpora
tions OF the State; \,
Tho State Corporation Commission WI
hold sittinga In their offices N the 10y ~,
Hall, Richmond, Va, on the dates named
below for the purpose of ascerta!ning ana
assessing the value OF the property ior
the present year: OF steam railroads, on
September 18th; of steamboat ana e!ectrlc
lines and express companies on SepCellI.
sber 18th; OF telephone, telegraph ana
canal lines. on September 18TH
If you desire to DO present. the mem
hers of the commission will be glad 70
have you and to hear any statements you
may wish to make relative to the as
sessment OF the property OF the com-
pany you represent. -
Please send the tax report OF your com.
pany to the clerk OF the commission . on
nished ana forwarded OH July 9Th.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
Mrs, Aunspaugh's Lecture.

Mlss AunspNugh's lecture In one Of the
e GSs1oS Eo9s st the gseond
With deep Interest by her audience con-
s!sting largely Of students from the
Union Theological Seminary. A student
complmentea nor c" Course rss' and ' Kew pF.
Cecil and Rev, DR.. w. r. l.. Smith Of
the Second Baptist Church, gave their
warm compensation on The values to
The meeting was sociable and pleasant
In a high degree. It Is hoped that Miss
Aunspaugh Will hayo large GLASSES at the
Seminary and elsewhere. She ls a native
r, AunSpaugh ES s
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
regular session at p. NJ; Light at 8
THE SOUTHERN ROAD
FIGHTING THE l. & N.
(ByS Associated Press.) &

KNOXVILLE, TENN, y Sept. 1.-THE
Southern Railway has placed loaded car cars
on numerous side ira ckst at Oliver. Springs
where, is is said, the Louisville and Nash wash
Vile railroad win make an effort to con-
meet its Coal Creek braIAh with the
Southern pending the completion OF the
Louisville and Nashville main line into
Knoxville, MI a-tfS
The louisville and Nashville last week
delivered aaquantity OF rails. frogs, etc.,
at Oliver Springs alta point where It was
believed the connection would be made.
The Southern officials are said to be de-
termined to prevent the connection
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
Governor i, M ontagu,,e,..

During the recent meetings at the HOT
SkEs yFHaa aSa tn e XXsss Ssss
Assocation, the present Governor 81 Viz
ginin, was q outlet, but d!gnIfl fled rep
at the conclusion on Friday night of tho
meeting Of the. American Bar Assoeiia-
tion, Governor MONTAGUE ecllnsed NIL tho
sneakers of the season ~ rne Hot Springs,
By one Of the most brilliant sfforts eye! eyer
made BY son ~ hs rFga rena Old Sq
bearrIng and his genital personality, he
had paved, the way for warm recep-
sskiiil,ful and delicate handling Of Intricate
iIyng issues, his arguments full 81. elo-
BS efos h n ana placed Himself head ana
Shoulders above al the orators. who,
through the American Bar Association.
deelslve triumph, yirglnians were proud
Of their Goyernor. and felt that he was
s or Of States and Of NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
dJ!a Gazette. I
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
REV. M. ASHBY JONES
AND BROTHER RETURN

Rev, NJ, Ashby Jones and his brother,
Howard II, Jones, of New York. arrived
safely at Newport News from abroad
yesterday afternoon OH the steamer Rap
pahannock. and VIII come to Richmond
at 1906 this morning.
Tho ladies' OF Lelgh-Street Church took
possession of Mr. Jones house, No, 2S06
East Franklin Street. yesterday, and filled
his pantry with good things,
Wednesday night they will give their
pastor q reception and welcome home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
WILL INVESTIGATE
Charles y. Bonaparte to Look Into ln>
dian Territory Affairs.
Inv Associated Press)

4 WASHINGTON, Sept, 14-It was an
,nounced ut tho Interior. Department to.
Baltimore. Who has been assisting IN tho
prosecution of the postal cases. had ae-
Copied the invitation OF Secretary Hitch,
cock to take charge Of the Myestigatlon
otilciais under the jurisdiction Of tho De,
partment OF the Interior, u
The Scope Of the ,iayestigation;, 4 i is
sad. viii be su'iioiensy som ,,, En-,
k IL of the Interior Department.,
Ghioh In any respect. reflect upon the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
Mrs. McpoweII's Loss,

Mrs. Afford II. Mcdowell. wife OF the
popular clerk % ths COUNCIL Committees.
rs sbts ss aWAoh s she Very ma Sss
vaiusd hecausa It was the, s1ft Of a q
friend, The bag contained only two keys,
II was lost on Seventh; tS e. 81 : Or Or Tsnth
reward the Nnder Il the bag " returned
Ia 'hlm FL the City Hal. ~
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
Torpedo FiotiIIa Trial.
tBy Associated Press.)

Wy 7tssoC!tttcet : 7 eS'I so ---7--"
II WAsHINGTON;t d. O. Sept. 1.-THE
Naval Board Of Inspection and Survey,
dent, has been ordered to Norfolk, Va,
to conduct, the trials In q; seawny OF tho
torpedo flotilla, which leaves this autumn
for the Aslatto station. IN, command OF
Lieutenant Lloyd II. Chandler,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
Steamer is Safe.
(By Associated Press.)

(. SAVANNAH. GA, Sept. 14,-The steam
Cd BY the Merchant and Marine Transpo--
tation Company, which was reported last
night to haveN gone agroundEa at Hunters
Island forty miles north OF Beaufort. ar
rived here at noon to-day. All Of tho
twenty passengers aboard: were reported
\
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
CORNER STONE OF
THE NEW EMMANUEL

The oorner-atons OF the new 1mmanue,
Baptist Church win be laid on the after
noon Of Saturday, September Goth. The
exercises viii begin at o'clock
On, the first Sunday In October revival
services will be held at the nrmory by
hte Rev, David A. sollY. pastor Of tho
church, Mr., SollY- will be assisted In
this work by. the Rev, John Lake. who
list Foreign Board for missionary work
abroad,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
Big Schedule forTo-Da.

The following municipal committee
meetings viii be hold to-day;
Streets at s p. NJ; Markets at 1880 p.
NJ; Water at 1880 ?. NJ; Joint session TO
elect physician to poor TO SUCCEED Or. +.
L, Kerr, resigned Board OF Aldermen IN
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15

Rev, j, II. Whitley, presiding elder OF
the Rappahannock plstrIct, NJ, r. Church,
city, after an official tour Of duty In tie
district, l
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
ALL !. DANGER E. FROM a
HURRICANE is OVER
(By Associated Press

MOBILE Ala. Sept. lit was an
nounced by. the Weather Bureau here to-
day that all danger from a hurricane In
this vicinity has passed. The barometer
iR slowly rising, d
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15

ofricia, character, conduct or acts af the
Dawes Commission. or any member
thereof. and tho Inspector for the Indian
Territory. While these ase primarily Y,
xiii be- extended to such other persons
and things In the Indian Territory oyet
which tha interior pepartment has su-
provision a. may no deemed BY Mt; Bonn
Vice or as may be referred to him ~ IA
Secretary Of tho Interls 81
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
HOWITZERS WILL BE
INSPECTED FRIDAY

The Richmond Howitzers will drill to-
night. Friday evening the regular In
spectlon will take place, and this Will be
followed by dance,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-09-15
' . ~IE21IsN;DERGARTEN TEACHERS,

first D!strIct-Annle Bates, director;
Fannie c.. PIttmnn, assistant:
Second District-Ann!e 3. XIX director;
Alice u, Noncure, assistant. lS3a
THIRD DIstrlct-Gcorga Ryland, direc-
tor; isabelle G. Buchanan, assistant.
Musical pirectol.@Walter G. Mercer: ~
The enrolment last year reached ls;ln
viii DO Increased this year BY several
hundred not including the $50 or more IN
the kindergarten schools,
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-04-04

During the progress of a meeting Of
western railway officials held in Chi
.cago for the purpose OF discussing the
.Elkins law IL came to light that A. j.
.Cassatt. president of the Pennsylva.
lnia Paul Morton. second vice presi-
lent Of the Santa Ft. and II. u. Kenna
irst vice president and general coun-
sci OF the same road. are authors Of
he bill. This accounts for President
'assatt's declaration In favor OF an
amendment to the commerce law. the
Federation having been made before
the public knew that an amendment
Evas In contemplation. 1t also accounts
FOR Mr.. MortoD's efforts in behalf OF
occurring an al Jment among all west
frn lines as to the Interpretation OF
Che Elkins act and Its observance.
Il II is stated that the first draft of the
Eill was made by Mr.. Kenna. and ~
Embodied the ideas OF the three men
Famed. This draft was submitted to
he president. the attorney general
Ind the chairman of the interstate
lmmerce commission, and was sub.
equently amended. AS finally intro
iced. however, the bill was essential
the bill prepared from the sugges-
ons made by Messrs. Cassatt, Nor.
n and Kenna. after repeated confer.
Fl hoes at the executive mansion.
Albuquerque weekly citizen. (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1891-19??, 1903-04-04
Prizes offered.

The colonization department of the
Southwestern lines has sent ont the
following card:
Farmers. farmers wives and daugh-
tiers, school teachers, doctors. clergy.
men, merchants in the smaller towns,
any citizen who has something to say.
are invited to write letters and longer
articles about the locality in which
they live in the southwest
The territory includes Arkansas,
Arizona, Indian Territory. Louisiana.
southern Missouri. New Mexico, Okla
homa and Texas.
Premiums that make 1t an object
are offered, a set for each state and
territory. Full particulars of the con.
ditions nf the contest, and list of the
prizes and awards will be sent upon
application to j. w. Steele, commits
sioner colonization agency southwest
ern lines, Columbia Theater building,
st. Louis, Mo.