The Brinkley argus., 1907-02-08
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THE SENATE.

The Senate held but one session Wednes- day shortly after It convened Governor Little returned the revised list or Uni- versity of Arkansas trustee appointments to take the place of those submitted by Gov ernor Davis. They were: John +. Kutn- erford to succeed W. II. Langford. H. '. Paris to succeed Dougal McMillan. The latter appointment had been made by Gov ernor Davis to fill an uneSpired term through resignation and was allowed to stand by Governor Little.
 That the biennial fight over the question of Greek letter societies in the state uni- yersity will take place again at this session was established when Senator Bush intro duccd a bill which. through Its terms, de- mands a pledge of every student not to he- long to or affiliate with such societies. An effort was made to kill the bill In It's incipiency through a motion to reject. The motion failed and the bill was read twice. taking It's regular place on the calendar TOT contest later in the session. -
 The Senate passed the following bills during the session of the day
 Authorizing the town of Osceola to issue SEA GOO bonds to construct waterworks system; providing stenographers Tor the judges of the supreme court requiring the Frisco system to improve It's train sery- Ice between Bentonyllle and Rogers: mak- ing railroad companies liable for fires caused by locomotives; repeating the act of the last legislature creating the Eel senthal district court in Union county. This bill pnsscd the house last week. The original bill figured in the boodling lnves- tigation last year
 Rv the narrow margin ef s single vote n bill passed the Senate which authorizes county clerks to arrange and have publish ed full lists of all persons having court fees due The bill provides fees for the clerk for preparajng the lists and for the county newspapers for printing them.
 Important measures introduced were
 By Senator Mckenzie. Senate Bill No. 105-To prohibit the sale or manufacture
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 By Senator Legatc. Senate Bill No. 1O6.'To authorize the governor to appoint state geologist for survey of slate lands of the state. .. l0s-Afaking It unlawful to sell merchan- disc from ears switches ar sidetracks.
 By Senator Mcknight. Senate Bill No. Requiring cotton weighers to park In distinct numbers the exact weight of each bale.
 paired to the House to meet In joint ses, sion and vote for Governor Davis for United States Senator. after which It adjourned until Thursday morning.
 The first real parliamentary fight on the floor of the Senate at this session of the Legislature occurred Thursday by the di- latory tactics adopted by the opponents of the Aniis bill which prohibits gambling on the results of races. The contest. begun shortly after roll call. lasted until the a afterp1nn when a motion prevailed to make the bill 2 special order for Monday sen ator Amis led he fight for prompt action on hfs measure and Senator Milan of Hot Spring was the obstrucsor.
 Senator Wingo introduced a joint res piution which petitions Congress for an amendment to the federal constitution pro yiding that Tinted States senators shall be etefted hy popular vote and providing that copies of tic resolution he sent to Congress and the several state legislatures now in session.
 After half hour spent in endeayoring to reach conclusion on the appointments suhmistcd by Governor Little for uniyer- sity trustees IL was decided to defer action.
 House Bll No. a.. making an appropria- ton of *J0too for the current expenses of the state penltentiary was called up by Senator Rowland. II was explained that more than this sum had been paid into the state treasury by the board. but that ow- Ing to the veto of a former act by Governor iAyis the money was unavailable. ana that such an. act was necessary. The bill passed.
 Measures Introduced In the Senate were /:
 Ky Senator Wingo. Senate Bill No. III
 Authorizing the State Capitol Committee to employ clerk at S4 per day.
 By Senator Floyd. Senate Bill No. IT, To prohibit secret societies or fraternities In the 8tate University,
 Ky Senator Holland. Senate Bill No 113-To authorize Sebastian county to erect and maintain m institution for the in
 By Senator Harrison. Senate Bill No. 114--z1o regulate yertcrinary practice In the state and provide for State Board of Veterinary Surgeons to issue licenses.
 Ky Senator simms senate Bill No la tsubstitute for Senate Bili No. 69. which was withtlrawn) --To authorize clerk of Supreme Court to employ two clerks and librarian at a salarH of not exceeding $1O0 q month.
 Ky Senator Browning Senate Bill No. ii6-Te prevent spread of contagious dis eases among animals in the state.
 By Senator Wingo. Senate Bill No. IT
 To regulate corporations
 By Senator De Rossitt Senate Bill No. 11s-proyidng for, purity in drugs
 By Senator tarlock Senate Ell No. 119-To submit the question of temperance to the voters of the state as whole. Fie following bills were passed at the Tfirrnpnn session Senate bill No. 24, to prevent trains from 0lbstructing crossings :. Senate Bill No. g1, which provides for in creaSes in Confederate pensions for widows and mothers of Confederate soldiers; Senate Bili No. ia- providing for depot at May, the giving of fees or this to servants. agents or employees: Senate 1,f1l No. 93. regulat- ,9s ihe s-aIe of liquors in Sebastian coun-
 Senator Iatrers.a called up House Bill No. f3 creating q c0tinry depository in Woodruff county. The bill passed.
 A second prolonged discussion followed The introduction of bill by Senator Floyd prohibiting societies and fraternities in ihe state university which ended by re- ferring the bill t0 tue 7GoFgmittee on Edu- eatlon.
 1. II wns House Day In the senate Friday and only House business was considered.
 The joint resolution introduced by Rep resentatiye Meade and passed by the House, providing for tiie appointment of Joint remntfee tp which should be referred all bills relating ls prohibiting dealings In futures. was indefinitely postponed.
 The consnrrent resolution by Senator Wingo providing for a thorough inyesti gation of the conditions that have sur rounded the work in the state capitol was passed without an opposing vote. :. The following House bills were consid-
 House Fill No 30. for the relief of John R. Youree. who lost pension through tech aiealify House Fill No. 0I. authorizing Charleston to contribute money to school funds House Bill No. f2l, relieving sure ties for Frank C Place: House Bill No. 10. for payment of fees due the several tax assessors who made their report after inc funds lad been exhausted House Bul No. sa placing salaries of overscers at $2 per day of eight hours. House Bill No. r.. requiring Iron Mountain to erect a denet at Mayfcwer
 en n third reading Of Senate Joint Res olufian No !. by Senator Wingo, making fQ ibe people of an amendment to the federal ropslitution for the election of United staies sena tors by popular vote, was adopted aud lilc secretary was ordered 10 trsrsmit fhe sanss to the hotise" oi q i'
 At noon inc senate adjourncd uniil Mog- day.
 The Senate Monday. by practically unanIlnous vote passed the Anig bill which virtually kills horse racing in Arkansas:
 The bill provides that hereafter II snail