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Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06
The House,

After roll call and reading of minutes. H. E. 379 fixing time for holding pro bate court in Lawrence county, was taken up and passed
 H. B. 122 (FutraiD. creating a board of seven commissioners, one from each congressional district to have charge of the penitentiary and all the state charitable institutions, was taken up and read the third time Mcssrs. Toney. Whitthorne, Pindall, Atkins and Arnold spoke against the bill
 A motion to table the bill prevailed by the following vote:
 Ayes--Apple, Arnold Atkins, Baskin, Bell, Bradley, Briant, Butler. Campbell of Pulaski, Chambers, Chestnut, Cooke of Phillips Crutcher, Eldredge, Fergu- son, Flanakin, Fletcher, Fraser, Garrett. Gibson. Green of Benton. Greene of Ouachita, Griffin. Hall, Holman. Holmes, Hooker, Kelso, Kerwin Latimer, Marti- neau, Merriman, Myers, Moore of New ton, Newberry, Norfeet, Pindall Rod man Scrimshire, Slaughter, Stevens. Stockard, Stover, Toney, Weaver Whit thorne and Wofford-4S.
 Noes-Allen. Burk, Campbell of Ran dolph Cate Chappell, Chrisp, Clement Cook of Chicot, Daniel. DcRossitt. Dix on, Du Laney, Funk. Futrell, Hale liar ris, Hill, Hogan, Horton Jacobs, Keel, Keith, Knox. Matheny. McGuigan. Parks. Perry, Poole, Rowland, Stafford, Tarver, Thompson, White, Whitley. Vim, Witt, York and MT Speaker 3S.
 H. B. 22s (Whitley), to regulate the granting of franchises by municipali- ties. was read the third time and passed. It provides that before any ordinance passed by the council of any town or city granting any franchise over or about the streets of such town or city shall take effect and become valid. the council shall give notice of it's passa ge for fully thirty days published in 8 newspaper. provided that if after the passage of such an ordinance and with in sixty days ten per cent of the bona fde resident taxpayers shall sign and present to the mayor a petition asking that such ordinance be referred and submitted to the qualified voters. the mayor shall issue his proclamation for an election. at which it shall be decided whether or not the franchise shall be granted
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06
THUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26.

A bill was passed in the house by vote of 62 to 30 appropriating the sum of 5000 to assist in erecting a Confed- crate monument at Little Rock.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06

One of the most important queS- tions yet before the general assembly was disposed of. that of the removal of Hon. James P. Eagle as a member of the state capitol commission.
 The Senate.
 The fist measure acted upon was H. B. 375, creating county boards of health, which was passed.
 MT. Norwood introduced s. B. 1S4. to repeal the act creating the state rail road commission.
 Senator Kilgore introduced bill to repeal the act creating the Seventh chancery district.
 H. B. 31I (Gantt), providing for sep arate street car service for whites and blacks, was read first and second time and referred to committee on corpora tionS.
 S. B. Al was called up by Senator King. It changes the law as to state elections. providing that bond of $5,000. instead of depositing that amount in cash when an application for remov- al is filed. An amendment that the bill apply only to Lawrence county was adopted.
 The report of the committee on the removal of Hon. J. P. Eagle as a member of the capitol commission was taken up.
 The majority report was against his removal. and minority report by Sen atOrS I1dTdy ana HlSOn approved the action of Gov. Davis
 The qeustion of approving or con- demning the governors action in the matter was discussed at length by a number of the senators.
 MT Wilson favored the majority re port.
 Senator Norwood held that the gov ernor was the sole judge as to cause of removal of any member of an appoint i've position.
 Senator lobe said that no testimony had been introduced in the controversy showing that Gov. Eagle was incom- petent to serve on the board, therefore he favored the majority report
 A vote was taken on the majority report which declares that Gov Eagles removal was without cause and the same was adopted by the following vote: @
 Ayes-Adams, Brown, Butt, Gotham, Cotton, Fletcher Hinl1le, Jobe Kilgore, Mardis, Matlock, McFerrin, Mears, Price, Sengel Simpson, Vaughter, Will son. Wood-19
 Noes-Collins, CCvington, Gray liar dy, Huddleston, Killough, King, Logan, Norwood. Rison-10.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27.

It is possible there will be an extra session, as the house refused to adopt a resolution to extend the session to May 2. So far none of the apprOpria- tion bills have been considered and the regular sixty days session closes March 12.
 The Senate.
 After roll call and reading of min utes the secretary read a communica- tion from Judge Parker of New York expressing regrets at his inability to address the present general assembly,
 H. E. 148 (Butler). to prohibit the sale of cigarettes, failed to pass-2O to 9.
 Senator Kilgore introduced S. B. 188. to repeal certain sections of act of 1901. prohibiting mill companies and other corporations from issuing time checks to their employees.
 s. B. 177, increasing salary of mine inspector to $2,OO0 per annum, was read third time and passed.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06
The Senate.

crate monument at Little Rock.
 The Senate
 The committee on federal relations reported favorably on senate joint me morial No. 1, introduced by Senator Logan, relating to the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people.
 S. B. III Gogan). to amend the road law, was taken up. MT. Logan eX- plaincd that the bill left it to the dis erection of the county court to appoint road commissioner when the road tax is voted; also, that 50 per cent of road tax collected in cities of second class and incorporated towns be expended on the streets, etc. The bill passed
 Senator Vaughter's bill legaliZing pri- mary elections was read third time and passed.
 S. B. 93. Mardis, was taken up. The bill provides for refunding money CT roneously paid on school bonds.
 Senator Killough argued that the pas sage of the bill would disturb cond- tions all over the state and lead to endless litigation.
 On motion the bill was placed back on second reading and then referred to the judiciary committee.
 Senator Norwood's bill regulating the sale of liquor in incorporated cities and towns, was passed. It leaves the question to the voters of such cities and towns, regardless of the rural vote.
 The House.
 A petition was road from citizens of Poinsett county protesting against the enactment of any law prohibiting the shipment of. Buffalo and catfish.
 Mir. Cate introduced H. B. No. 2S5. to exempt magnetic headers from the eff fleets of the law regulating the practice of medicine. Several local bills were disposed of at the morning session.
 MT. Latimer introduced H. B. 3SS, to prohibit the buying, taking re- ceiving of intoxicating liquors of any kind from an unknown person within prohibition districts. Read twice.
 MT. Griffin introduced H. B. 369, re quiring policemen to give bond each in the sum of $1500. Read first and sec ond times
 H. B. 122 (Cate), fixing passenger fare, was taken up and passed. It pro Vides that lines over fifty miles in length may charge a maximum of cents per mile; those fifty miles in length or less may charge maximum of cents per mile.
 MT Chestnut's bill, constituting the secretary of state, state treasurer state auditor land commissioner and commissioner of mines. manufactures and agriculture a board of commission CTS of the state charitable institutions, to serve without additional compensa- tion. was taken up.
 On motion of MT. Toney the bill was postponed for two weeks. Several members opposed the bill as being in the interest of certain politicians
 House joint resolution No. 13 (Perry), proposing an amendment to the consti- tuition so as to make all contracts for a greater rate of interest than 10 per cent void as to interest only, was de. feated.
 H. E. No. 233 Campbell of PulaskD. appropriating 5000 to assist in the erection at Little Rock of a monument to the Confederate dead, was taken up and passed.
 This bill afforded an opportunity for several members to display their ora torical powers. and some eloquent talks were made in favor of the bill
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 25.

One of the most important queS- tions yet before the general assembly was disposed of. that of the removal of Hon. James P. Eagle as a member of the state capitol commission.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06
One for the PicknOckef.

When Mrs Isabella Bishop, the well known ing in ear in Chicago, and felt her pocket being picked, but said nothing at the mo- ment, Presently along came the conductor to collect his fares. When Ec reached Mrs. Bishop she quietly remarked; This gentle man., turning to the thief, Twill pay He has my purse '-N Y Herald
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Legislative Notes.

The Cummings farm Investigating committee will visit the place early in the month.
 Some of the young members of the house voted against the appropriation for the Confederate monument, arguing that the money should be expended. on the living veterans.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06
The Senate.


 President Short who was absent at his home for several days, called the senate to order at the regular hour.
 s. B. 1S7, cedng jurisdiction to the United States over certain lands on the Ouachita river for the erection of locks and dams. was read third time and passed.
 Senator IIardys bill to require em- ployers to furnish names of employees to tax assessors when requested to do so, was read third time and passed. Senator Adams introduced bill No. 199), amending the act establishing d chancery court in the counties of Hot Spring. Garland, Saline, Montgomery and Grant.
 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 full force and effect during the life of any policy issued by said company s. B. No. l7 was taken up. It pro vides for republishng the digest, and 1 an amendment that the governor ap- point the adjuster With the approval of the supreme court was adopted and the bill made special order for Thurs day afternoon.
 S. B. 9S GHardy5. providing that dis
 
 paid within seven days after discharge was read third time and passed. Senator Prices bill providing that express companies be compelled in all towns and cities to mantain ar office l in the business center. and deliver | packages. passed.
 s. B. IT., authorizing $250O0o | bond issue by the St Francis levee district, passed.
 Senator PmniX's bill providing for | the refunding or money erromt Nu~IV | paid for state lands sold for taxes | failed to pass.
 Senator Wilson called up s. B. 101, | introduced at the request of the State | Federation of Women's Clubs. author | lzing cities and towns to levy a tax l of one-tourth ot mil for the purp rse | of maintaining public libraries. The | bill passed unanimously. Senator Butt introduced s. B. POP, | providing that each congressional dis | trlct constitute Chancery district, chancellors to receive $2.5OO per an- mum and be elected by the people. Senator Gray int',7uced s. B. 2O3, making mortgages l:ens where persons have knowledge of them.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06

tho supreme court, was adopted.
 In the house Mir. Merriman intro duced bill providing for the compile tion of a new state house on the site of the foundation already built.
 The house passed resolution by Mr, Pindall extending the session sixty days.
 The house also passed MT. Briants bill dividing school tax paid by whites and blacks
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06
Financially Speaking.

Tom-That Miss Winters Is a remarkably handsome girl
 Jac5-Yes; :; but she isn't half as pretty as she was six weeks ago
 ,'Why. hows that?'
 Her father tried to erase Wall street from the map."-Chicago Daily News.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06
The Senate.

Williams. of Garland county, are of a most serious nature.
 The Senate.
 Several bills were introduced, as fol- lows:
 No. 191 Iogan). to prevent the sale of spurious articles colored to represent butter.
 No. 192 CPinnix). adding Nevada and Clark counties to the Eighth chancery ditriCt
 No. 196 (Cotham). to compel corpo- rations to pay up 20 per cent of their capital stock before they may exercise corporate laws.
 No. 197 UIuddeston), authorizing persons to enter upon any lands in mak- ing geological survey for the govern ment.
 $. E. 149, by Mr. Flenniken, 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 Il. B. 112, to allow fish traps to be used in Logan county was defeated and a number of local measures were passed.
 The House.
 Dr. Daniels bill, imposing a fine on liquor dealers for selling to minors, and also providing for punishment of mi nofS TOT ODtalnlng liquor under false pretense, was defeated
 The speaker laid before the house a communication from R. L. Williams of Garland county, asking that certain charges against Chancellor Leatherrnan be investigated.
 The matter was referred to the judi ciary committee.
 H. B. 1S4 (Whitley), to make it un- lawful for railroads to run what is known as 'double-headers. was dis cussed and on vote defeated.
 H. B. 113, 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 H. B. 128 to amend section 6542 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
 MT. Merriman introduced H. B. 39S for the disposition of road taxes paid in cities of the flrst-class, said money to be expended exclusively on improv- ing streets in such cities.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06
The House.

The house was called to order at 9 o'clock.
 A bill authorizing the special school district of Pocahontas to borrow money for improvements was read third time and passed without opposition.
 MT. Scrimshire introduced H. B. 39S requiring railroads to make prompt settlement for goods damaged en tran sit
 H. E. 399, by MT Chapline, compell- ing retail dealers to give five days notice when desiring to dispose of a stock of goods in bulk, was read first and second time.
 bill by MT Parks. fixing salary of county judge of Lafayette county at $1.OOO per annum, passed.
 H. B. 355 PindalD. to abolish the system of leasing county convicts to be worked on farms. was defeated The author defended the measure, and Messrs. Gannaway. Knox and Flanna- ken spoke in opposition.
 MT Hills joint resolution. propos- ing an amendment to the constitution making the governor, secretary of state and auditor a board of pardons for all cases except in treason and inn peachment, was read third time and passed.
 Ii, B. 146 Cook of Phillips), em- powering cities of the first class to regulate building of houses, passed
 MT. Merriman of Pulaski introduced H. 5. No. 4OO creating a board of cap- ltol commissioners to supervise the erection of a new state house. to be built on the site of the foundation begun according to plans already ac- cepted, the building not to cost ever $1.000, ,000.
 The labor of 100 convicts is pro- Vlded for on the work. A tax of one- half mill is continued by the bill, to- TJIt how Of state lands, except school lands, to aid in completing the building It is also provided that the surplus lots in the tract owned by the state adjacent to the capitol be sold
 Il. B. No. (Brian). separating the school tax paid in school districts by white and colored people. and to deyo a revenues derived from white taxpaye~s to white schools and that derived from colored taxpayers to colored schools. was taken up.
 MT. Briant argued at length in favor of the bill.
 MT. Stevens opposed the bill
 The measure was also opposed on the floor by Messrs Arnold, Chestnut Slaughter. Jacobs and Moore of New ton. Cook of Phillips, Hall, Thomp- son and Kelso.
 The roll was called and the bill was passed by the following vote:
 Ayes--Allen. Bradley, Driant Burk. Butler Campbell of Pulaski, Campbell of Randolph, ChappelI, Chapline, Cook or Chicot. Danlel, Crutcher. De Rosslt Dixon. Eldridge. Ellis, Ferguscn. Fra ser Fuller, Gannaway, Garrett Green, of Benton, Green of Ouachita, Griffin Harris, Hogan, Holland, Holmes, Hor- ton, Latimer, Matheny McGuigan, Merriman, Norfleet. Parks, Paterson. Perry, Pindall, Rodman, Rountree Row land, Stockard. Stover. Tarver, White, Winn. Witt and York-45.
 Noes-Apple, Arnold, Baskin, Cham bers. Chestnut. Chrisp, Clement, Cooke. of Philips, Flannaken, Fletcher, Gib- son. Hale. Hall Hill. Hooker Jacobs, Kelso. Kerwin. Knox, Martineau, Moore of Newton, Newberry, Slaughter Ste- vens, Thompson, Toney, Weaver, Whit ley. Wofford-30.
 A resolution by Mr PindalI extend ing the session sixty days, was taken up and passed on a vive voce vote.
Newport weekly independent., 1903-03-06
MONDAY, MARCH 9.

The bill authorizing publication of new state digest was discussed in the senate and an amendment provid- 'ns that the adjuster be appointed by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24

.,oIIasa men the country over must admire the
loyalty of the Princeton class of 7s, which Will
soon give 10000 dormitory to its Alma Mater
The building is TO commemorate the tWenty-niIh
anniversary OF the class and it is hoped t@t neA'
vasr fits rooms will be thrown open FOR the my
"a, e+uden+s which IL will accommodate. Plans OF
the structure have just been completed, and ilS
CONSTRUCTION will De supervised by Benjamin "islAT
Morris. IT. the architect, of No "A East twenty
third-st.
.ooor5,,,o =, its members this is the first in
stance in the history OF American or European ui-
versities when one class has made such glIt 10
its college 1t is frequently the custom Tor classes
TO give memorials of various kinds 10 attest tHe4
devotion and appreciation, but never before nave
+be,, taken the form Of dormitory from one class
Accordingly the -Seventy-niners' hope that theif
example viii prove contagious, and that otheI
classes not only Of Princeton, but other colleges
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24

Tofbs ana ADAMS 3 be N tb vii Three
Livingstons, trio of female acrobats
Now that the vacation season is approaching
special views for the children have been placed on
the cinematograph at the Eden Musee. Views from
foreign countries and Of the arrival Of the Jersey
''skeeter" are some Of the new pictures this week
American heroes is a new group on view IN the
World Of Wax. The feature of the Sunday after
noon and evening concerts is Professor Otto Krue-
ger, violin player
Marshall P Wilder in his monologues, will head
the Keith bill this week. Milton and Dollie Mobiles
also top liners in their sketch "A Blue Grass
Widow Direct from the Circus Care, Amster-
DAM comes the Kaufman Family for their first
return American engagement This troupe Of
eight bicycsts is considered of the best ag-
gregatlons of trick riders in the world. Raymond
Finlay and Lottie Burke will present their farce
ford and Manning Herbert Lloyd, IN me KING
Jester; Campbell and CaulheId' ChlnQulIa ana
Newell. the Indian princess
The acts that Tony Pastor will present at his
thea tire the coming week Frank Gardner and
Lottie Vincent in their original comedy entitled
An IdyI of the Links: Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie
Barry in their comedy. Mrs. wilkins Boy; AS
colt and Eddie, in comedy, novelty acrobadc and
dancing aot: James Richmond GlenToy, The Man
t Tir n 1g c6medT The PoIticn, McRat and
Wyatt, IN comedy sketch and dancing act; west
others.
Last Friday evening the starry standard of
Frank c. Bostock the animal king. hoisted
to the flagstaff of Sea Beach Palace Coney Island, "
so says the press agent General admission for
adults is only 70 cents: for children 10 cents. At
ternoon and evening performances are given daily,
including Sunday. BOstock has transformed the
familiar resort within and without. An arch now
leads TO the Palace from Coney's main thorough
fare. Inside a large fountain plays over an aqua
rum near the centre, and scenic backings distin-
gush of cages that line the hall at the sides.
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GLASS OF 70 TO PRESENT DORMIT0RY TO PRINCETON
FIRST GIFT OF THE KIND EVER MADE BY 4 COL
LEGE CL4SS-EXAl[PLE NAY BE FOLLOWED.

as well. whose members have achieved wealth or
fame through early Ininistrations Of their Alma
Mater may make like return and thus serve to
still further widen the influences that so helped
them In their youth
~ am proud to say" said William r. Wilder, the
class secretary Of the Princeton Seventy Miners.
that never before in the history Of any class OF
any college anywhere has such gift been made
by class. Since the publication of our plan
the Harvard class of '79 has voted and raised
about 100000 for the erection of the proposed Har
ward stadium Other classes of other universities
have also made handsome gifts to their Alma
Matters but they have not been dormitories.
1T was first decided by our men to give Prince
ton dormitory at the qundecennial reunion in
1924 The work of carrying out the undertaking
was pushed earnestly. but delayed by the death
of the original architect James B. Lord who was
a member of the class Since the first plans the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-05-24
CARLTON HOTEL,

The perfection Modern Hotels with the ndest oc9on
The World wide rePutation o. hr. = ~
~ fh. Hotel Manager. and OF NJ
Escorer who is acknowledged be the most expert OF
and of the Carlton Cuisine
perfection each Department
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LONDON SHOPS.

cost of the building has been increased from 800 900
to much s16. go because of the greater cost
of building materials. The money, however, will
all be raised. and four-ifths of the amount has al
ready been pledged and subscribed"
The plans of the dormitory the result Of con-
situations between Mr.. Morris, the present archi-
tect; Professor Ware OF Columbia and other emil
nent architectural experts OF this country. They
have furthermore met with the full approval Of
President Woodrow Wilson, who is a 10 man. and
the trustees committee grounds and buildings
of the university. The unique feature about the
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European Advertisements.
For the convenience of Tribune readers
abroad arrangements have been made to
keep the Daily Tribune on file in the read.
ing rooms Of the hotels named below:
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MUSICAL PIECES THAT REMAIN.

ACADE0fY-"Ntiss Simplicity" last week
WALLACK S-'The Sultan of Sulu.' in
definite.
BROADWAY-''The Prince of Pflsen." run in
definite.
MAJESTIC-'The Wizard Of o." run indefinite.
CASINO-"The Runaways" for all summer. If
possible
FOURTEENTH STRENGTHENING for Office
indefinite engagement
Everything is in readiness for the opening Of the
st. Nicholas Garden. formerly the st. Nicholas
Skating Rink. at Coumbus-ave. and SKty-siXth-st..
June 1. This summer resort. known Of
the coolest spots in the city, owing the ice
cooling apparatus installed there and used in the
winter months for the skating rink. has been dec
GRATED with bunting. Japanese furnishings and
palms by the anagement.
The feature of the opening performance will
DO La Loie Fuller, who Will introduce for the first
time in this country the dances that were given
In her recent Paris engagement Miss Fuller will
be supported by vaudeville bill. Miss Fuller.
after this special engagement. will sail for South
America
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, the Lightning Poetess OF
New-York,' breaks into the ranks OF the play
wrigtts at the Circle Tomorrow. with sketch
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Yorke and Adams "Yiddish' comedians, will en-
terrain. An act OF merit Will be that OF the Three
Livingstons, trio of female acrobats.