The Forrest City times., 1906-06-15

we urge that existing laws be strengthened by such additional leg islation as will make their execution certain and effective agaiGst both the bribe-giver and bribe-taber.
 We favor the extension of our tenn perance laws and the faithful and strict enforcement of all legislation on that subject.
 Davis Administration Indorsed
 We endorse the wise, able and pa triotic administration of Governor Jefferson Davis in the faithful execu- ton of the laws, the high standard maintained in driving out official COT. ruptfon, and its untiring efforts to crush out trusts and inonopolies, and in the faithful management of our charitable institutions and the ex- penditure of the public funds.
 Believing that the chief interest of every community is the public school and that no system of adequate and efficient execution can be furnished without providing means for the gen. eral improvement of the teaching force of the state, We declare our purpose, as early as practicable. to make provision for the special train. ing of the teachers of the state by the establishing of normal school devoted to this particular work.
 We are gratified with the progress and success of the University Of Ar. kansas and recommend that the leg. lature make ample appropriation for its support and maintenance in conformity with our highest ideals of the usefulness of this institution in all its branches.
 Favor Fellow Servant Bill.
 In order that labor may be more fully protected we demand the enact. ment by the next legislature of law abolishing the defense of fellow servant in all cases where injury occurs to the employees of any person or corporation engaged in operating railways, mines and manufactures by reason of the negligence of any sery- ant of the common employers.
 To Investigate State Capitol.
 Whereas, It is reported that there are irregularities in the construction of the new state capitol, be it
 Resolved. That the next legislature is hereby requested to make thor ough investigation of the matter Dates for Primary and Convention.
 The resolutions provide for the holding of a Democratic state con yention on the first Tuesday in June, 1908, at Little Rock; that primary be held on the last Wednesday of March, 1908, for state officers and United States senator. the nominee for United States senator to be the candidate receiving the highest vote for that office; county conventions to be held on the first Saturday in April for the election Of delegates to the state conventions. Promise is also made for the selection of temporary officers of the convention by the state committee.
 A minority report in favor of the selection of temporary officers by the convention in lieu of by the state committee was read. It caused spirited discussion and a roll call was demanded
 By vote of 225 to 206 the minority report was rejected The original resolution was then adopted, bearing upon the holding of the primary and convention of 1908
 Hon. Gustaye Jones of Newport offered a substitute plank on the fel low servant law. The substitute ap- plies to railroads alone and does not include other corporations MT Jones made strong speech in favor of the substitute. He was followed by Judge J. II. Evans in advocacy Of the committees report
 Mr. Jones substitute was rejected on viva voce vote.
 Blanket Primary to Apply to All
 State Officers.
 Mr MeFarlane of Sebastian county moved that the blanket primary ap- ply to all state officers, as well as United States senator. the candidate receiving the plurality to be the nom inee.
 MT. Logan of Benton county offered an amendment that a candidate must receive a majority of the votes cast A long discussion followed. d Mir Logan withdrew the amendme . The original motion was then adopted
 Object to Praise of Davis. Objection to the plank in the plat. form commenting the administration of Governor Davis was entered by some of the delegates. Judge F. G. Mitchell of Boone and Hon. Jos w. House spoke on the subject George w Donaghey of Conway spoke in fa- vor of that part of the Platform Com