The Forrest City times., 1907-02-08
THE SENATE.

tAdA. SioIttA aitFf Y convened Governor Little returned The revised list of Uni- yefsity of Arkansas trustee appointments to take the place of those submitted by Gov ernor Davis. They were John F Ruth eItotd tu succeed N. II. Iangford. k G lIerbeFt 10 succeed Henry Stroup. and NJ l.. Davis to succeed bnugal McMilan. The lasleE appointment had been made hy Gov ernof Davis to 6ll an une1pred term through resignation and was allowed to stand by Governor Little
 That the biennial hght over the question CT Greek letter societies in the state uni versity will sake place again at this session was established when Senator Bush intro duecd a bill, which. through itE terms. de. mandS Il pledge of every student not tu be long to or affiliate with such societies An ehort was made 10 kill the bill in ifs incipiency through motion 10 reject The motion failed and the bill was read twice. tak.ng its regular place on the calendar for rontest later in inc session
 The Senate passed the following bills during the session of the day
 Authorizing the town of osceola 10 issue S34,oo0 bonds to construct q waterW orks system providing stenographers for the judges of the supreme court requiring the Frisco system to improve its train serv- lee between Bentonytlle and Rogers mak ing railroad companies liable for fires caused hy locomotives repeating the act of the last legislature creating the Eel senthal district court in Union county This bill passed the house last week. The original bill figured in the boeding inves- tigation last year.
 By the narrow margin of single vote bill passed the Senate which authorizes county clerks to arrange and have publish ed full lists of all persons having court fees dne. The bill provides fees for the clerk for preparing the lists and for the county newspapers for printing them.
 Important measures introduced were
 By Senator Mckenzie. Senate Bill No l05-To prohibit the sale or manufactur of cigarettes in this state.
 By Senator Legate. Senate Bill No ot4fb nrfy a state geologist for survey of slate lands of the state
 Ky Senator De Rositt Senate Bill No. leS- Making IL unlawful To sell merchan- disc from ears on switches or sidetraeks
 By Senator Mcknight. Senate Bill No. Requiring cotton weigherS to mark in distinct numbers the exact weight of each bale.
 At twelve o'clock the Senate re. paired to the House 10 meet in joint ses sion and vote for Governor Davis for United States Senator. after which il adjourned until Thursday morning.
 The first real parliamentary fight on the floor of the Senate al this session of the Legislature occurred Thursday by the di iatofy tactics adopted hy the opponents of the Amis bill which prohibits gambling on shortly after roll call. lasted nntil the afternoon when motion prevailed to make the bill special order for Monday. Sen ator Amis led ihe fight for prompt action
 
 Spring was the obstructor
 senator Nlngo introduced joint res oiution which petitions Congress for ar amendment to the federal constitution pro Vldins that United States senators shall be elected by popular vote and providing that copies of the resolution be sent to Congress and the several state legislatures now in session.
 After half hour spent in endeayorlne to reach conclusion on the appointments submitted by Governor Little for Univer- nfa al Iofa iaf1
 House Bill No. %. making an appropI-ia- tion of S5O000 for the current expenses ot the state penitentiary was called up by Senator Rowland. It was explained that more than this sum had been paid into the state treasury by the board. but that ow- Ing 10 the veto of former act by Governor Davis the money was unavailable and that sacn an act was necessary. The bill passed.
 Measures introduced In the Senate were
 By Senator Wingo. Senate Bill No. Ill -Authorizing the State Capitol Committee to employ clerk at S4 per day
 By Senator Floyd. Senate Biil No. 112- To prohibit secret societies or fraternites Tn the State University.
 Ky Senator Holland. Senate Bill No. l13-To authorize Sebastian county to erect ana maintain an Institution for the in sane.
 By Senator Harrison. Senate Bill No. 1l4-To regulate verternary practice in the state and provide for State Board of veterinary Surgeons to issue licenses.
 Ky Senator slmms. Senate Bill No. l1o ssuDsillute Tor senate Blli No S9. when was withdrawn)-To authorize clerk of Supreme Court to employ two clerks and a librarian at salary of not exceeding SlO0 month.
 By Senator Browning Senate Bill No. l16-To prevent spread of contagious dis eases among animals in the state.
 By Senator Wingo Senate Blll No. 117 To regulate corporations.
 Ky Senator De Rosstt Senate Bill No. Providing for purity in drugs.
 By Senator Carlock Senate Bill No. 11o-To submit the question of temperance to the voters of the state q whole.
 The following bills were passed at the afternoon session Senate blll No 24. to prevent trains from obstrueting crossings :: Senate Bill No. 97, which provides for in creases In Confederate pensions for widows and mothers Of Confederate soldiers Senate Bill No 12, providing for depot at May flower; Senate Bill No. 75, which prohibits the giving of fees or this to servants. agents or employees Senate Bin No. 95. regulat- ing the sale of liquors In Sebastian coun- ty.
 Senator Patterson called up House Bill No. 13. creating county depository in Woodruff county. The bin passed
 second prolonged discussion followed the introduction of bill by Senator Floyd prohibiting societies and fraternities in the state university which ended by re ferrlng the bill to the Committee on Edu- cation.
 It was House Day in the Senate Friday and only House business was considered.