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The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
Russian Home Troubles.

St. Petersburg, Feb. 23.-According .o mail reports received from Batoum. racial disorders in the Caucasus have developed into actual revolution in the cities of BatOun. Pati and Ku- tais, at the eastern end of the Black sea, under the lead of Armcaians who have set up form of provisional government Telegraph communica ton has been cut off for several days and il is impossible to secure direct of these reports. but, according to one letter. the Armenian faction a few days ago succeeded in making prisoners of the officers and shutting up the officers and some of the troops in the barracks, and aided to some extent by reservists in talk ing the reins of government in their own hands. It is known that the semi mi-weekly steamer service between Batoum and Odessa has been inter rupted, and until telegraphic commun- ication is restored information is ob- tainable only by way of Constantino- ole.
 The authorities and others familiar with conr--lons in the Caucasus. how ever. do not attach great importance to these reports.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
Peace Advocates Gainie Strength

St. Petersburg, Feb 23.-Although the party which is advocating peace as the only egress from the present situation continues to gain strength. nothing has actually been decided on and no move has yet been made IL is officially maintained that Russia s attitude is unchanged. Al the foreign office not the slightest encouragement IS given to the peace talk. On the contrary. it is affirmed as strongly as ever that Japan must propose terms. while at the same time it is admitted that it is inconceivable that Japan can offer conditions acceptable to Rus sia. and that therefore the war must go on 10 conclusion. The idea of l complete Russian victory is not har- bored but it is insisted that Russia is not beaten and will not be beaten until Gen. Kuropatkin is decisiyely worsted by Gen. Oyama and the fate If Admiral Rojesvensky's squadron is determined. The main consideration entering into the calculation of the uncompromising advocates of a pros eeution o fthe war is that Japan s financial resources must become ex. aausted long before Russias.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
The Forest Congress.

Never before in this country. nor, so far as I know, in any other coun- try, has a body of men representing such great and varied interests come together to discuss, temperately and foresightedly. the policy and the meth ods under which the highest perma- nent usefulness of the forest can be maintained" So said Secretary Will son in welcoming the delegates to the American forest congress, which gath cred recently in Washington. Secre- tary Wilson's statement emphasized the scope and importance Of the con gress; it also summarized the pur- poses of the gathering. Were there no conflicting interests in the country
 there would be no forestry problem;
 but, naturally, the lumberman's aim Is to harvest all the timber he can in the shortest time; that of the mine owner to cut the props for the roof Of his mine in the nearest place; of the sheep-herder to put the largest pos sible flock on the range; the railroad must have ties; and over against all of these interests are the farmers and manufacturers, who cannot live un- less the sources of the water supply are protected. The really significant thing about the congress. then, says Youths Companion, was its effort to hriuo all fheSa onnfiictin1 interests to- gether. ana decide upon plans which will eventually be for the interest of all. What helps one helps every other. The delegates included senators and representatives, editors of lumber and other trade journals, members of the geological survey, the National Irr- gation association, lumbermen, stock raisers, turpentine farmers. railroad officers, pulp manufacturers. profes- sional foresters, boards of trade, and many others, both friends of the forest and reputed enemies of it. The main object of the friends of the forest may be said to be to demonstrate the fact that greater returns can be secured by conservative handling than by promis- cuous cutting The old idea of the forest was that 1t was a legacy-a windfall, to be enjoyed in the spend ing. The new idea is that it is in- vested capital. the interest of which, II We handle it alright, will support our selves and our children, without the necessity of touching the principal.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
ENGLISH VERY INDIGNANT.
Russia Will Win in the North Sea
 Dispute.

London. Feb. 23-Indignation was expressed by the London daily newspa- pers yesterday morning over the semi official statement relative to the decis- ion of the North sea commission. giy- Ing to Russia the victory, but it is still hoped that the publication of the full text of the commissions report may modify the impression produced by the preliminary version, which is one of intense disappointment. The Daily Mail goes so far as to declare that the decision has dealt a death blow to arbitration. Some of the newspapers blame the government strongly for ever consenting to sub Ject such matter to arbitration, While some of the government organs md cold comfort in the Iact that the country by doing so avoided war with Russia. No question is raised that the decision must be respected and Great Britain's share of the heavy costs will be duly paid, but it is held that the decision leaves the question of neutral fight on the sea in a de- plorably unsatisfactory state and ere ates dangerous precedent. Just be- lore parliament rose last night, reply. ing to the question whether any pre- caution to protect the fishing fleet on the Dogger Bank during the pas sage of the third Russian Pacific squadron had been taken. Premier Balfour said that his majesty's gov ernment placed implicit reliance on Russian assurances that they had talk en every precaution to guard against the recurrence of any such incident and that special instructions had been issued to the whole Russian fleet with this object in view.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
Mormonism Outdone

Ordinary divorce is not sufficiently sensational to be the fashionable vogue. Fer awhile divorced couples followed the fashion of immediate re- turn into new matrimonial partner ships, but the latest divorce fad is for the man and woman to marry over again. This, observes the New York World, is a novelty which will doubt less find imitators among the newly rich. In the last case of this kind the woman made proper terms with her husband in requiring him to pay sS3.- 900 to the man who in East side par lance would be called her gentleman friend" This man and his wife were divorced, and he preferred marrying another previously married woman rather than the one who already owed him $S3,000. When one reads the ac- counts of these kaleidoscope affairs the Mormons seem decent and respect able by compal son
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
After Railroads.

Topeka. Kan, Feb. 23.-The Kansas senate last night, after hours of dis cussion, passed a bill for regulation of railroads. It provides that state railroad board shall make changes in freight rates on due complaint This measure was championed by the rail roads and opposed by the shippers. A section giving the power 70 change rates on their own initiative was in- cluded in the bill which, as passed, is modelled after the Texas plan.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
Was Poisoned.

Chicago Feb. 23.-Dr. Otto w. Lew Ike. who has been conducting a chem teal investigation to determine wheth- CT Mrs. Marie Watcher Hoch. the last declared last night that he found con elusive proof of arsenical poisoning in the kidneys of the woman. It was the opinion of Dr. Lewke lnat the wo- man was killed by the administration of the arsenic.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
Treaty With Russia.

Washington, Feb 23-The desira. bility of new treaty with Russia. guaranteeinf security to citizens of the United States. regardless of race or creed. who may travel or sojourn in Russia. is to be impressed on the state department by committee of members of the house. This commit tee met yesterday and prepared a statement setting for the needs of such a treaty. It is the plan to advo- cate treaty along the lines of the Goldfogle resolution.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24

Gov. Chamberlain. of Connecticut. tells of an old friend who, because of his deafness, makes some ludicrous and at times embarrassing mistakes Recent ly he was at dinner party where the lady seated next to him tried to help him along in conversation. As the fruit was being passed she asked him: Do you like bananas?" No" said the old gentleman, with look of mild surprise. 'The fact is, he added. in a confidential tone. which could be heard in the next room. 'I find the old-fashioned night shirt is good enough for me-
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
Natures Superfiuities.

According to a recent report Dr.
 Alice Neville Vowe Johnson. a Lon don medical supervisor, has removed from the throats of the loo schoolgirls In her care every trace of tonsls. The Chicago health department bulletin comments this action and joins in the declaration of war on the tonsil. Ton sils. in the departments view, serve practically as hotel for microbes, in which they are carefully propagated until ready to make war upon the system. "Quinsy sore throat" is due to such germs, and from this nursery there are sent forth the microbes which cause diphtheria, pneumonia, tuberculosis, gangrene of the lungs, inflammation of the heart membranes and other fatal maladies If this dis gusting category be not enough to se- cure the deep damnation and the talk ing off of every tonsil in every young throat. il may be added that 1t Is the commonest cause of mouth breathing and mental dullness among children I" the eitys physicians assert Tonsil- less and appendiX-less, the child of to- day is thought to stand a much bet ter chance than formerly of escaping the myriad ills which beset youth. Meantime the tonsil and the appendix may be imagined as holding an indig- nation meeting, at which the question is asked: "If l was so soon to be done for. what on earth was I begun for?
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS
Review of the General Assembly's
 Work During Its Sixth Week.
THE SENATE.

The sixth week of the session in he senate was mainly devoted to the consideration of important measures and taking care of the business in troduced from the house. However, eighteen new bills were introduced in the senate during the week, most of these being measures of more or less local interest.
 Constitutional Amendment Bill.
 Among the most important matters acted upon of general interest over the State was the passage by the senate of the McFerrin joint resolu- tion proposing to submit constitu- tional amendment to a vote of the people at the next general election by which the school taxes will be in- creased. The amendment proposes an increase of from two to three mills in the general state levy, and per mits the district to levy any amount from one to seven mills in addition. The resolution is now in the house, where it seems likely to be passed. To Empower State to Loan Money.
 Another bill, introduced by Senator John A. Hinkle of Independence county during the week, is of inter- est to all the people of the State, as 1t is estimated that it will result in the States securing from $50,000 to S60,000 interest annually. The bill provides for loaning out the funds in the State treasury to twenty banks, to be selected by the treasurer, the governor and the attorney general, the funds to be loaned under the most ample security.
 Among the bills in the hands of the committees in the senate are the Black penitentiary bill, which will perhaps not be reported for some time, as it is likely to be very carefully considered in committee.
 Regarding Final Adjournment.
 While the resolution passed in the house to extend the session of the gen. eral assembly fifty-six days over the constitutional limit, or to May 4, has not yet reached the senate, it prob ably will be received in that body soon. The senators have been quietly discussing the matter, and in a gath ering of a few of the members an estimate was made, and it was be- lieved that the resolution will proba- ply pass the upper branch of the legislature. It will take twenty-four votes in the senate to carry the reso- lution, and it has been stated that twenty-two of the members are known to be in favor of extending the session. One reason for taking this action was given by President Gov ington in the course of conversa- tion on the matter He said that it must be remembered that while an unusually large number of bills had been introduced at this session, the fact that eighty-one bills failed to become laws after passage two years ago was largely responsible for this. And this is known to be a fact by those who have kept in touch with the business of the two houses since the session begun. It is almost a daily occurrence to hear some mem Der, in advocating the passage of some pet bill, make the statement that this identical bill was passed two years ago, but failed in the om- nibus veto, and that therefore the bill should be passed again.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
 Crane Fruit Mousse.

Grape fruit is so delicious by itself that t seems superfiuous to use 1t Tn any way except au naturel. However. a grape fruit mousse which followed a heavy dinner recently was much en- joyed The juice of the fruit was sweetened and favored with rum, and frozen to a soft mush. It was served in high glasses-N. Y. Post.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
Willino Giver.

Sir" began the visitor, "I come to you in the interest of the citys poor children. thought you might like to contribute to our fresh-air fund for them"
 "of course" replied the kind-heart ed suburbanite. You may take as much as you please from my place. But how in the world are you goinu to carry it?"-Catholic Standard.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
Real Diqinity.

There is healthful hardness about real dignity that never dreads contact and communion with others, however humble-Irving.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24

vided for an extension up to and in- cluding April 27. Amendments were offered fixing the date of adjournment at April 9, by Dr. Ruff; April IS, by MT. Edridge; April 19, by MT. Du- Laney, and May s, by Mir. Nowlin. The latter was for the longest period and was considered first. 1t was adopted by a majority, bat the re- quisite two-thirds to pass the resolu- tion as amended were lacking. MT. Fuller then offered a resolution ex- tending the session up to April 29, that no bill be introduced in the last ten days of the session and that in neither house in which bills orig mated can bills be voted upon the last six days. An amendment to this extending the session fifty-six days was offered by Mir. Bulk was adopted, and on the roll-call for the passage of the resolution as amended sixty-seven members voted for it, the exact number required.
 The ostensible reason for extend ing the session is that the constitu- tional limit of sixty days for a regu- lar session is rapidly approaching, yet not one of the necessary appro- priation bills has been drafted or in- trodueed except the University of Arkansas bill. The bills for the SUD- port of the State government and for the support and maintenance of the various charitable institutions of the State have all yet to be prepared, in- troduced and passed through both houses. Under the rules, especially the rules in the house, it is difficult to get any general bill through in less than a week or ten days time, no matter what the pressure brought to bear. In the senate, with one-third the number of members, bills may be introduced one day and passed the next, if there is no objection to them by any member, and the rules are suspended for permission to read the bill the second time on the same day on which it is introduced
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
THE HOUSE..

During the week the house trans acted more business than any previ- ous week during the session, due to the new rule under which the lower body is working. Numbers of bills were advanced to their second read ing, some of which were introduced during the first week of the session. and few were placed on their third reading and final passage, while tie customary number have been intro duced. A large number of bills VIII be gotten out of the way as soon as the present reading of bills the sec ond time is finished, as the next regll- lar order will be the third reading and final passage
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
Women in Minority

In West Australia there are only 54 1000 women in a population l6S,000.
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
Increase in Governors Salary.

Increase in Governors Salary.
 An important amendment to a sen- ate bill was introduced in the house by Mr. Keel and adopted. It pro vides for an increase in the salary of the governor from $3.000 to s4,000. The bill also increases the salaries of the circuit judges and chancellors of the districts throughout the State. The Reform School and Other Bills.
 The house also took up the McCol- lum school bill during the week The measure was considered in committee of the whole and five of the sections were agreed to. MT. Hurst offered an amendment to the bill providin; that the control of the reform school be vested in the State board of char board. which. was. rejected. An amendment by MT Barker that the institution be for offenders under 16 years of age instead of IS was also lost.
 House bill No. S3, by Mr Fuller
 
 section lands in Eureka Springs. was vetoed by the governor and was passed by the house over the veto, but failed in the senate.
 House bill No. 2, by Mir Arnold, providing for the gathering of cotton on it's final passage and failed by q vote of B ayes to A noes.
 Considerable time was devoted Wednesday to consideration of the bill reported by the judiciary com. mittee for the reprinting of the Ar kansas supreme court reports. Of the number of amendments offered but one was adopted, that by MT. Clement, providing that the selling price be fixed in accordance with the cost of production instead of S150. Annotated reports are not provided for in the bill.
 The State militia bill was received from the senate and referred with amendments to the committee on militia A motion by Mir Tarver that the bill be tabled was lost
 An amendment to house bill No. 237, by MT. Hamiter, creating Red river levee district No 1, to the effect sponsible for damages to adjoining property, was offered by MT McCol- lum and adopted The author of the bill said that the amendment would virtually kill the bill
 Among the bills introduced during the week were the following:
 By MT. Beck. extending the western boundary line of the State.
 By MT. Mason. providing free text books for indigent children in the common schools of the State.
 By MT. Ward creating two judicial districts in Johnson county.
 By MT. DuLaney, to authorize and regulate the cancellation of liquor | licenses.
 By MT. Coleman. providing that all over $5000 In fees received by the prosecuting attorneys of the State be turned over to the county school | fund
 By MT. White, appropriating $6,000 to the State and county health boards for the purpose of stamping out con | tagious diseases.
 | The sub-committees of the ways | and means committee have been | busy on the appropriatin bill during | the past week. A meeting of the | full committee will be held Tuesday when it is thought that the bill will | be ready to submit
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
Penitentiary Inspection.

The house adopted a resolution in troduced by MT. Miller of Jefferson county for the appointment of a com mittee of five to investigate affairs at the penitentiary, visit the various places where the convicts are kept, look into the condition of the food, medical attention and general treat ment of the convicts, and, if deemed expedient, to employ an expert ac- coun.ant to assist in the work The resolution grew out of the recent dis cussion of the penitentiary question when the Black bill was up, during which it is alleged in the preamble that numerous insinuations, and i'll some cases open charges, that too much liberty has been given certain officials and that proper inyestiga- tion might disclose certain irregu- Ia aritinS
The Forrest City times., 1905-02-24
Extension of Session.

On Friday the house voted to ex- tend the session fifty-six days, which will take it up to May f. The first resolution bearing on the subject was introduced by Mir Clement and pro-
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-16

After having wished an old friend
godspee,l on voyage To Europe a New
Yorker returned TO his Office and there
engaged himself with the daily mat
tiers OF his calling. Six hours after the
sailing OF the steamship he read list
Of her passengers and found therein the
name OF another friend. one whom he
knew quite as well as the man he had
seen OF.
wish I'd known this" he said to
himself. his eye rowing regretfully from
name TO name. Gould have introduced
them: too bad
And then the spirit Of the twentieth
century awoke within him. aud he
smiled. Catching up bit OF paper. he
wrote something hastily upon II. called
one OF his Office employees. hurried
him OF and sank hack contentcd In
his chair. Six hours out OF port. with
New York far astern. the liner was
rushing along the eastward ocean lane.
Then her wireless apparatus began to
click. and In few moments one Of the
deck stewards was searching the ship
90 deliver this message:
John Smith. s. =. -. at Sea-t'se this
a. Introduction 60 any friend James Jones'
a fellow passenger OF yours. DICK.
New York Post.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1905-09-16
CHAPTER "a.
AN ACT 10 amend Section 30 If Art
Gle 5 OF the Constitution of this Stats

AN ACT to amend Section 81 Of Arti-
Gle s OF the Constitution of this State.
SECTION l. B II enacted BY The Gen-
al lssen,Jiy of Mdryidnd (three fifths Of
all the members Of the two House con-
curring). That the following section be-
aud the same is hereby proposed AS an
amendment 20 the Constitution Of this
State. aud IL adopted by the legal and
qualified voters thereof. as herein pro-
vided. il snail supersede aud stand in
the place aud stead Of Section "a of Arti.
Gle 3 Of said Constitution
SECTIoS "a. No debt shall be here
after contracted by the General Assem-
bly, unless such debt shall be- authorized
by u law providing for the collection OF
an annual tax or taxes sufficient 10 pay
the interest on such debt AS IL falls due.
and also 10 discharge the principal there
Of within fifteen years from the time Of
contracting the same. and the taxes laid
for this purpose shall not be- repeated or
applied 10 any other object until the
laid debt and interest thereon saall be-
fully discharged. The credit Of the State
shall not IN any manner be given or
loaned 20. or In aid of any individual
association or corporation; nor shall the
General Assembly have the power In