The Monticellonian., 1907-01-31
/ ' Proceedings
THE SENATE.

THE SENATE.
 An appealing prayer by Rev. W. r. An dreWs- for the recovery of Governor Little, who has suffered a physical collapse. was morning
 Senator RoyIand introduced a resolution proposing an amendment to section D. Article l6 of the State Constitution modify ing the exemption law.
 Resolutions adopted by tht Senate were
 Asking for committee of five to con suH with the governor and the prescott ing attorney regarding the boedling cases In connection with the last Legislature
 Asking for the appointment of com. mttee of two from fhe Senate and three from the House to formulate banking
 Providing that the Senate endorse the proposal Of the Rivers and Ilarbors; Con fress to appropriate fifty million doiiaG5 Tor the improvement of the rivers and harbors of the country.
 senator Goodwin made several efforts Co have the Senate consider the Ross 2-cent railroad passenger rate bill passed by the House. but failed
 Ihlns introduced in the senate were
 Ky Senator Lee Senate Biil No 5s sbdne that actions shall be brought in the name of the next of kin where per.
 By Senator Moore. Senate Bill No. 30 An act making January 10 legal holi- day in the state of Arkansas as a recog hilton of the anniversary of the birthday of General Robert T.. Lee.
 By Senator Bush. Senate Bill No. 10 AD x, granting mileage To all witnesses and jntors residing one mile or more from the place of attending courts.
 By Senators Arnold, Edmondson and Goodwin. Senate Bill No. II An act making it unlawful to deal in futures in the state. tO handle questions on futures or to be fannd within room where quo tations are received on the market huetu
 By Senator Montgomery Senate Bill q tret in Miller county. Read twice anG made q special order for Wednesday morn. ing following a statement from Senator Montgomery that the lands were under water in That section now and IL was necessary to protect the crops from fur
 By senator Thompson Senate Bill No. f3=A hill carving appropriations 10 follows: Salaries S26 300 building and work, S2l,GnS. furniture S295 architect plans S6oO and Ss73. table linen S13S. frigeratoF etc. S2T2 old desks repaired ss'96. chalk s, fitting S2.o31, and heat
 hy senator Rector. Senate Bill No. 41
 An net appropriating the sum Of Vi e7l .3J as salary of he assistant attorney general serving under Attorney denefai Rogers Inc past two years, the former ap- proprati0n having been vetoed by Gov erner Davis two years ago The sum rep reseuts the salary and interest due C. W Hendrtfks.
 Iiy senator oldham Senate Bill No. 45
  cases of criminal assault and murder and making fl imperative for circuit Judges to call special terms of court within ten days after crime is committed where 1 community is aroused and mob violence
 Ry senator Bush Senate Ell No 46- An act fixing the boundaries of school districts in the state along the political boundary lines except in the ease of spe- .iai schodl districts.
 Joint resolution providing for the sub mission to the voters of an appointment to the constitution providing that pro ,o perty shall be taxed at its face vaIuf' granting the state the right to tax pri feges. and excepting state. church, school, cemetery and property used Tor chafitaoe purposes and personal property to the value of S2oo, was presented by Senator Rowland
 considering the case Of Senator Lambert, who appointed 10 succeed Senator Adams. the expelled Senator from Grant county. committee composed or Seha tors Sims Lee and oldham reported to the Senate Friday. that the governor had authority, under the constitution to make the appointment. and It was upon this report that the Senate acted in un seating Mir Lambert.
 After tke preliminaries incident 10 the opening ~ me session Tuesday morning. the senats took up Senate BiH No. @9 by Senator Moore, making January lo legal holiday in Arkansas as the annlYer sary of the birthday of Gen. Robert l., Lee The bill had been presented at the request of the Daughters of the Confed eraey and passed with only one opposing vote.
 considered by the Senate. It was referred to the Judiciary committee. Senator WIngos demnrrage bill was made special order for Thursday.
 BIlls introduced in the Senate were:
 By Senator Moore. Senate Bill No; 47 By request of the Arkansas Historical Association An act arranging for the creation If an Arkansas History Commis=
 By Senator Nance Senate Bill No zS.An act requiring the St Louis and San Francisco Kailroad 10 operate two trains daily for passenger trathc between Rv senator iamiter. Senate Bin No. 49.@An act adding new territory to the Red river levee district and for improve ment on the west bank of same. Made special order for today son,.o nm. No no hiH fo prevent mob violence mak- ing officers liable under fine Imprisonment and expulsion from office where prisoners with by. uobs exempting only such eases where th, officer is wounded In perform
 Ey senator Rowland Senate Bin No sl.An act providing that persons unable to pay costs of civil actions might bring them without cost after making affidavit Jn any court in the state of their inability to meet the expense thereof.
 By senator Arnold. Senate Bill No, b2-proyiding for improvement districts in any county in the state for the con structlon and maintenance of public roads after majority or ianu owners nave Hdue proper rctition to the County Court.
 Fly Senator's Martin and Goodwin. Sen ate i}ill No. 5;i-An act making all mileage books tickets or other receipts for pay mecu of fare on railroads transferable and providing penalties for any road in the siatc refusing to recognize the holder as having the right to use the same.
 By serator Thompson. Senate Bill No. b4 appropriat on bill for rhe support kansas, carrying appropriations of about one-half million dollars. Ordered printed
 The senate went into executive session in the afternoon to consider the appoint. ments recently made by Gov; Davis of Nessrs Noryyood of Mena. Hamby of Pres cot and Al. l.. Davis of Dardanelle as members of the board of trustees Of the state university. Several senators opposed confirmation the ground that Gov Davis treated Gov Little disceurteously In mak- ing the appoin tmcnts. as custom always gave the incoming governor the right to make these appointments. It was hnaliA agreed 10 postpone action on the appoint ments until January 31. and In the mean time Gov Little w'll send to the Senate three other names.