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The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1909-08-30

A delegation of women from
the Custer Women's Relief Corps
No. 2, left on the 9 o'clock Inter
urban train this morning for Sc
attic, where they are attending the
district cnnYantinn
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
CONWAY MAY
 GET WOOOMEN

Conway will make an effort to secure the next annual meeting of the head camp of Woodmen of the World of Arkansas, which is now in session at Fort Smith. An invitation to the camp has been drafted by Secretary G. l.. Banner and Conway's advantages as meeting place will be pressed in an effort to secure the meeting.
 A special train from Pine Bluff passed over this road last night, bearing large number of dele gates. Among those from Con- way who are in attendance are Mrs. H. E. Cureton, Mr. and Mrs. K. B. McCulloch, w. T. Wilson and Mrs. Robert Hairston.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
C0v.DONACHEY
 NOT SURPRISED

Little Rock, March Especial. So far as tests on the new state capitol are concerned, Governor Donaghey has dismissed the mat ter from his mind. He says he has known for several years they were not necessary, and the floors were improperly constructed, and that now all the people of the state know it.
 II have never been out placing my reputation as contractor and man at stake without knowing what was talking about" says Governor Donaghey, "and I was fully advised on the new capitol floors. It is only surprising the floor tested had not fallen of its own weight by the time the test was made. There is no reason for the cry of unfair tests being made. We had only impartial. engineers, who did not care whom the verdict injured or assisted, and they knew their business sufficient ly not to make unreasonable tests. There is no need of further tests, for the people know now I was right in saying the floors were faultily constructed, and it is the same thing in other parts of the building. The floor is now so damaged by the tests that it can not be used again, and the legis- lature should make provisions to go ahead and put in good floors and complete the building. I am anxious to move my office out there and have a building which will be credit to the state."
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
WILL LET NEW
 LEvEE CONTRACT

After approving plans and speci- fcations made by Engineer G. H. Burr, the board of direct >rs of Le- wee District No. ? have decided to receive bids from contractors on Saturday, March 20, for the con- struction of the levee, two concrete locks and other works in connec- ton with the levee.
 An official advertisement for bids is being published by the president, $. G. Smith, this week.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
Stockh olders Given Banquet.

Little Rock, March 9.-At the New Capitol hotel last night the stockholders of the Mississippi Val ley Life Insurance Co.,, were ten- dered banquet. About the board were seated many of the promi- nent men of the state, who have contributed largely to the capitol stock of the million dollar corpora tion. They were all very enthusi- astic over the increase of the price of stock from $50 on Jan. I to S75 February I, and SIoo per share at the meeting yesterday afternoon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09

Only such business as he places in his call can be transacted, unless two thirds of the senate vote other wise. Should he fail to put the state wide proposition in his call, it would leave the minority of the senate in control, as the two thirds required to bring up the Gam bill could never be mustered, there be- ing more than I2 opposed to it. The friends of Governor Donaghey insist this would not be fair to him, forcing him to the responsibility the senate refuses to take.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
Brinkley Calls for Help.

Little Rock, March o.-When communication with the stricken city of Brinkley was restored this morning, one of the first messages delivered was the following from Mayor T. H. Jackson 10 Governor George w. Donaghey:
 "Our city destroyed by cyclone. Scores injured and many are known to have been killed. Not business house in city intact. We need help. Can you come or send relief?
 "T. H. JACKSON, Mayor" The governor at once replied in the following telegram:
 Telegram received. Am en- deavoring to arrange for special train leaving here within an hour. Advise me immediately what as- sistance is required at once or what we can bring on the train for i'm mediate relief.
 George w. DoNAGHEY,
 Governor. "
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
NORMAL BOARD
 LACKED QUORUM

Little Rock, March Especial. On account cf there being no quorum of the State Normal board present in the office of Superinten dent of Public Instruction George B. Cook yesterday afternoon, no election to fill the chair of history in the State Normal took place. There were a number of applica- tions before the board, but they cannot now be considered until later in the week. The vacancy is caused by the resignation of Prof. w. J. Sowder, who will leave next week for Maryland to be- come assistant instructor of horti- culture in the agricultural college of that state.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
Damage at Fourche.

A tornado struck near Fourche dam, five miles east of Little Rock late yesterday afternoon, killed a negro boy, seriously and probably fatally injured five other negroes and caused heavy property loss. The same tornado is reported to have gone on to Baucum and it is known 1t .Ypped through Kes-r ,i' Lonoke county, where several homes were destroyed, but no one killed although several people were hurt.
 Malvern Church Destroyed.
 A report from Malvern states that the Methodist church at that place was totally destroyed, with a loss of S6ooo and no insuran ce. The Baptist church and other
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
Stormy Conditions Here.

At Conway the weather condi- tlons were very stormy yesterday afternoon and last night, although the velocity of the wind was not high enough to cause any damage. The rainfall was unusually heavy.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
RESOLuT|ON.|S AGAIN DEFEATED SENATE DoDGES PR0HI BILL Resolution to Extend Session IS
 Defeated. Vote is Reconsidered and the Legislature Will Adjourn Next Thursday
 at Noon.

Little Rock. March o.-Speclal. Lacking only two votes of the number necessary under the con- stitution, the house concurrent res- olution to extend the session of the general assembly was again de- feated in the senate this morning. The resolution received P votes for to 9 against, A votes being necessary for all extension ot the session.
 The action of the senate will force the governor to call a special session of the general assembly for specific purposes to be named in the call.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
DE QUEEN NOW SATISFIED
Work on Depot Begins After Delay of
 Six Months

De Queen, March 9.-Special.- After months of vexatious delay the people of De Queen. who have been striving for a new railroad station and whose struggles have attained statewide prominence, this morning had the satisfaction of seeing excavation begin for the foundation of the fifteen thousand dollar structure ordered by the railway commission of Arkansas. The building will be constructed of brick and will be very pretentious affair. Now that the Kansas City Southern has been forced into the move it is the intention of the rail- way to give the people a station in which they may take pride.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
Season Will Soon Open.

In a short time the baseball sea- son will open here and Conway promises that they will have two of the best amateur teams in the state. Both the Normal School and Hendrix have been hard at practice for some time and have some fine material on their teams.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
Anniversary of Big Wind.

The stormy conditions which prevailed over the state yesterday reminded several of our citizens that eight years ago today terrific gale struck Conway, demolishing large number of houses and do- ing serious damage i'll the busi. ness section of the city.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
PROPERTY LOSS REACHES MILLION STORM SWEEPS ENTIRE STATE Brinkley Reported Almost Total
 ly Destroyed. Eighteen People Said to Have Been Killed at That Place-Fire Follows
 the Tornado.

Little Rock, March 9, p. m.- On board special relief train car rying supplies for the stricken peo- pie, Governor George w. Dona- ghey left at noon for Brinkley.
 The last report from Brinkley received up to this hour states that IS persons were killed and that the property loss occasioned by last nights tornado will reach at least a million dollars.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09

Rev. T. J. Noteworthy, pastor of the local Methodist church at Malvern,i is we'll known in Conway, hvaing recently assisted Rev. J. B. Stevenson in a revival at the local Methodist church.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09

Governor Donaghey was elected on a platform pledging the com pletion of the new state house and the people expect the legislature to enable him to do it.-Hartford Developer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09

Little Rock, March g. Special. -Alm6st the entire morning in the senate, should the house busi- ness be sidetracked, will be devot- ed to a consideration of the motion to re consider the vote of yesterday which will, if allowed to stand, force the general assembly to ad- iourn next Thursday at noon. Unless those who are holding out for the passage of the Gam state wide prohibition bill will agree with compromise in the way of submission to the people of the statewide prohibition question at a special election to be held some time in July, it is evident the gen. eral assembly will adjourn, as there are more than 2 members of the senate who will block the ef- forts to extend the session 60, or even 30 days.
 This will force Governor Dona ghey to call an extra session, which he must do in order to get all of the important legislation now unfinished, or which has not yet been submitted, acted upon.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09

The only citizen of Brinkley in Conway today is Ruel R. Tender son, a student of Hendrix College. There are no students from Brink ley in either Central College or the State Normal School. MT. Henderson received telegram this morning stating that one of his closest friends was killed in the tornado and that his fathers busi- ness house was wrecked. He leaves tonight for Brinkley.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09

Little Rock, March o.-Early morning reports from Brinkley, in- dicate that the storm which swept over the state yesterday afternoon and last night, resulted ill the death of eight persons and the almost total destruction of the property in that town. The tornado struck the city early in the night and destroyed dozens of buildings. Fire immediately broke out in the wrecked buildings and was be- yond control for several hours. All lines of communication with Brinkley are down and at thi: hour it is impossible to secure ac- curate information. A special re lief train left Helena for Brinkley late last night.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
BR|NKLEY DESTROYED IN
 TORNADO; IS LIVES LOST

property was considerably dam aged.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
WEATHER FORECAST.

New Orleans, March o.-To- night fair, colder, with frost; We'd nesday fair, warmer.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09
Tornado Insurance!

is the cheapest insurance you can buy. Your property may
 be the next damaged. We represent the strongest com- panies in the world. Phone o7
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-09

Show cases for sale. s. F.. ANDERSON.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-21
& sultan ! Ia
jjoven TuIquia
Ambos lleean a un ARE
glo.
Fl sOberanO repOndra en- el par.
lameHto los partidariOS de
les ,iovenes turcOs.

Constantinopla, Abril 2l.-
A Ultima hora cuando Sc como
ci6 la resolution del sultan de
abdicar la corona en- favor de
su sobrino, Ell gran visir mott
fic6 al comite de los j6venes
turcos, es deseo del padishd
de entrar en- I'm arreglo, Sc
nombr6 una comision para
parlamentar con este. Despues
de alguna discussion llegaron
a un acuerdo.El Sultan como
condici6n exigida restituira
al pueblo ell parlamento con
los miembros del partido que
fueron destituidos asf como la
Suppression en- su cargo del mi
nistro de la guerra.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-21
POR CABLE,
Gestiones de Ia Conision
Los, representatives de la
Camara de Pto Rico
Preseatan ma expssicisn eRer.
gica dscumentada al COngreso.

New York, Abril 2l.-La CO.
mission puertorriquela de Ia
Camara de delegados ha pre-
sentado al Congreso una en6r-
gica exposition debidamente
documentada,. En- ella la CO.
mission hace atinados y seve-
ros juicios acerca del estado
actual de cosas, y demanda
i'm pronto y definitivo ARE
glo a los asuntos pendientes,
Sc ignora la fecha en- que sera
discutida dicha exposition.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-21
CincO mil ssesina-
dos en- Adam.
Los fanaticos incendiaron
muchas aldeas despues
de asesinar a sus mora
doresl
Bulgaria mOviliza Su ejercitO y
eScuadra para prOtejer a los
SGbditos extraHierOs.

Constantinopla, Abril 21.-
Sc ha recibido en- esta ciudad
noticias de nuevas matanzas
de armenios en- ell eyaleto
turco de Adana, en- el Asia
Menor. Los soldados turcos
penetraron en- las poblaciones
de Livas Sis, y Ermenenk,
pasando a cuchillo a 5 mil cris
tianos. Numerosas aldeas han
sido saqueadas por los fana-
ticos. La situaci6n de Turquia
inspira serios temores.
Varios cruceros bulgaros
q. prestan servicio en- ell Mar
Negro han recibido orden de
estar listos para zarpar condu-
ciendo I'm fuerte eiercito con
rumbo a Constantinopla, pa
ra protejer a los intere-
ses estranjeros.
Washington Abril 2l Sc ha
dado orden por Ell departamen
to de la guerra para que los
Cruceros Montana y North,
| Carolina, Sc diriian presipita-
tadamente al B6sforo. Esta
orden obedece a la situaci6n
interior de Turquia y d la
/ homorosa matanza de crlstla-
nos en- Armenia.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-21

reglas Reed, y fueron adoptadas
por un caucus democratieo, despues
que Ell espeaker Reed hubo demos
trado que Ia Camara no podfa legis-
lar sin su adopcion, 81 la quinta par
te de los representatives estaban dis
puestos a piratear. Ell prop6sitoc
claro, al adoptar esta regla, fue dar
a la mayoria de la camara una opor-
tundad para expressr su voluntad
Este prop6sito era recomendable
y estaba de acuerdo con nuestro sis
tema de gobierno. Estas reglas i'm
pedfan que una minorfa de la Camara
ra, ,,impidiera a la mayorfa de esta
ell legislar. Mientras estas dos re-
glas removian las dificultades pues
tas en- el camino de la mayorfa de la
Camara, las reglas actuales facul-
tan a un nGmero mucho menor, re-
presentado por Ell speaker y ell conf
t6 de reglamentos, ell impedir a la
mayorfa de la Camara, el expresar
su voluntad al legislar.
Mdnerd de obtenef Ieqes sin In
teruenci6n de los comitS.
! Ell metodo antique que permitia
a la 5 parte de los miembros de la
Camara por medios filibusteros te-
ner el control de toda la Camara
no debe ser removable, pero un me-
todo por ell cual una mayorfa de la
Camara pudiera tener ell control en-
las deliberaciones y obtener una le-
gislaci6n pronta y eficiente, debie-
ra estahlecerse. En- ei Senado este
Sc hace dando 4 cada Senador el de-
recho de presentar mociones en- cual-
quier momento para sacar de un CO.
mite un bill que este no ha informado
do. Esto permite traer el bill al Sc
nado facil y prontamente. Es muy
elective y reserva d cada Senador
SUI derecho, a que su5 proyectos de
ley sean propiamente considerados.
Pero 81 este procedimiento Sc adOp
tase en- Ia Camara, formada 'por
numerosos miembros produciria
sin duda muchos males y Sc pres
taria facilmente a que la quinta par
te de sus miembros Sc unieran para
retardar V casi impedir ell legislar
81 esto fuera la regla en- la Camara,
cuaiquier representante que hubie-
Sc presentado un bill podrfa presen-
tar una moci6n para que no pasa-
ra al comite correspondence, y 81
esta moci6n Sc votaba y era apoya-
da por la quinta parte de los mlem-
bros de la Camara, podria obtener-
Sc una votaci6n nominal en- la cual
Sc emplearian 45 minutes. Otro
representante podria presentar Ia
nisma moci6n respecto de otro
bill V eonsumir el mismo tempo,
Con la quinta parte de los MEM
bros unidos podrfa continuarse este
procedimiento hasta 10 infinite pri-
I vandose asi & la Camara casi en- alb
soiuto del poder de legislar. No ca
be duda que 6sta ha sido una consl'
deracion importante que ha lmpe.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-21
Venezuela VI {. j. ].
||egan a IN aIregIo.
Las dific ultades pendlen-
tes seran sometidas al
tribunal de la Haya.
Dona Zoila sale de Trinidad pa,
"a Europa.

-
Washington Abril q Sc ha
concertado un convenio en-
tire Venezuela y Estados Uni
dos para someter las cuestiones
pendientes entire ambos 60
biernos q la Convention de la
Haya que ha de reunirse el
ano entrante Este criterio
fu6 ell que prevaleci6 desde ell
principle de la administered
on de Gomez Ell representan-
te Bachanan ha conference.-the
extensamente con ell secreta-
! rio de Relaciones eXterlores
de Venezuela respeeto del
asunto Sc ignora 81 en- los ter
-minos del protocolo que ha de
ser sometido q las desiciones
del arbitraje International,
sera descartado, del liti-
gio de la Bermudez Asphalt
Compaing aunque Sc supone
que este es uno de los puntos
a discutir.
Port Spain (Trinidad)
Abril 21.- La sonora del eX-
presidente Castro ha sailido
de esta ciudad con direction
q Marsella.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-21
.El comisionado de ms
truccion conciliador
y prudente.
mo es cierto que la buena
intencion vence siempre
las grandes dific ultades?
tNO eS mas dignO ESQ para hOm-
bres de gObiernO, que pOner.
Sc a 'pelear" con los gOber-
nadOS?

La siguiente carta del DR.. Dex-
ter, comisionado de instruction pli
blica, nos fu6 enviada hoy:
San Juan, P. R., abril 81 de 1909.
4 los Supervising Principals
Senores:-
Por la presente les autorizo fl
cialmente para que participen a
los maestros de ese distrito que no.
habra necesidad de acortar ell ahos
escolar por no haber aprobado la lie
gislatura en- su Ultima session el
Bill de Deficiencia.
Ell gobernador de la isla ha pues-
to de manifesto el inter6s que lie
merece la instruction decidiendo
que las escuelas permanezcan abier
tas hasta la fecha designada para la
clausura del afo esolar, a cuyo fin
separara la cantidad necesaria de
un fondo especial que tiene a su
disposition.
Como quiera que esa cantidad
debe ser 10 mas pequena possible,
he autorizado a los maestros anne
ricanos para regresar d los Estados
Unidos en- cualquiera de los vap2o-
res que salgan despues del 10 de ju-
nio, y debo hacer presente otra vez
que no me sera possible cubrir las
vacantes que ocurran q causa de
renuncias y que cerrar6 Immediate
mente cualquier escueia en- que la
asistencia de alumnos no llegue al
minimum sehalado por la ley y no
pueda ser transferida otro lugar
de la misma municipalidad en- que
la asistencia sea mayor.
Is grande mi satisfaction al DO
der daries Ia noticia de que no Sc
r& necesario acortar el aho escolar.
De ids. atentamente, E. g. Der
Ter. Comisionado de instruction.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-21
lido a la Camara Ell adoptar esta me

dido a la Camara Ell adoptar esta me-
dida.
Parece que podrfan ponerse los
procedimientos Ide la Camara bajo
ell absolute control de la mayorfa
81 Sc adoptara por la Camara una
regla, la cual proveyese que STEM
pre- que una mayorfa de los MEM
bros de aquel cuerpo pidiera al speak
er que no ser que un comite informa-
ra en- un tempo determinado I'm bill
que Sc lie hubiera pasado con este OBJ
jeto, estaria en- orden ell que en- la
Camara al finalizar el piazo, Sc pre-
sentara una moci6n para que Ia
Camara procediera a tomar el pro-
yecto de ley en- consideration sin
el informe del Comit6.
En- cualquier momento cuando
ell speaker 9 cualquier comit6 es-
tuviese dispuesto a coartar la vo-
luntad de la mayoria de los MEM
bros, esta regla podrfa invocarse
~ hacerse enseguida efectiva. Con
objeto de prevenir que Sc firmara
peticiones a granel para la consi-
.deraci6n de proyectos lie ley, la
regla deberfa proveer que la peti
ci6n fuese impresa en- la 6rden del
dfa en- que fuese presentada al sped-
ker con los nombres deios miembros
que la firmaron. Esto sin consumir
el tempo de una votaci6n por lista,
tendria todos los beneficios de &s-
ia, por ell hecho de que ia firma de
los peticionarios indicarfa la posi-
ci6n de los diferentes representan-
tes respecto del proyecto de ley.
81 un Comit6 de Ia Camara rehu-
sase informar un proyecto de ley
contra la voluntad de la Camara,
esta regla quitaria al comit6 la ia
cultad de coartar la voluntad de la
mayoria.
81 un bill ha sido informado por
un comit6 y esta en- Ell calendario y
Ell comit6 de regIamentos rehusa
traerlo fuera de la 6rden del dfa
para considerable Y darie una opor
tunidad de pasarlo esta regIa po-
dria invocarse Y seria Gtil contra
los prop6sitos del comit6 de regla-
mentos. Esta regla no podrfa apli-
carse de ninguna manera para fines
fiiibusteros, y podrfa solo ponerse
en- vigor por la petici6n expresa de
una mayorfa de la Camara. Ell sped
speaker y todos los comites, sablen-
do que esta regla podria ser invoca-
da, rara vez Sc propondrfan supri-
mir o contrariar los deseos de Ia
mayorfa. Esta regla darfa 4 Ia
mayoria el control; lie permitirfa te.
ner ell control del speaker y del comi-
| te de regiamentos cuando qiuisiera
La objection que podrfa presen,
tsrse d esta, de que permitirfa
la minorfa de un partido poiiticC
unirse con ei otro Y derrotar a una
mayoria del partido dominante
tiene POGO peso, desde eI punto dt
vista de los partidos. NingGn parti
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-21

do poiftico sc beneficial convirti6ndo
Sc en- una barrera contra un moyi
miento popular o un deseo de Ia
mayorfa del pueblo de su Pals, ex-
presado por sus representatives en-
ell Congress-. Muhos partidos han
sido derrotados por que un corto
ndmeso de personas Sc han abFogs-
do Ia representation del partido
Y han tratado de imponer al pals
sus miras individuales. Aparte de
consideraciones de partido, Ia dig
nidad de Ia Camara de reprezentan-
tes.. v ei buen exito de nuestra teo-
ria de gobierno. exile que una ma
voria de iOs miembros de Ia CANA
ra de reDresentantes pueda tener
ei controi. pr0nto y eiicaz de -us pro-
cedimient0>. Ia adopci6n de e-tas
regsa ueyarOn 4 fste resuitado. No
se-fa IN canho radical del regla-
mento. v ~ adopci6n restaurants
Jos priyiiegius y e pOder de a Cana
ra. La exisiencia de tas regis, se-
ria por i misna an eficaE que IA
neoesidad de eIercitaria rasa yez
ocurHTia.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-21

En- esta imprenta Sc vende papel
de perl6dico a dos pesos quintal
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1909-04-21
VECa-ALTA RAILROAD.

FINLAY BROTHERS d YARMOUTH TRADING CO.
PROPIETARIOS
Sc pdco desde 10 de Abr 1909 ha establecdo
dao amba decn los (salva
dne los de AMERICAN RAILROAD Co. Dorado
sigue
saida de Vega Alta tiegada Dorado 135 Fnlaza
de Arecbo Juan que saede Dorado las 744
qus de San Juan Ponce que sale de Dorado las 839
saida de Dorado S45 Lega Vega Alta 925 Enlaza
los indicados arriba.
saida de Vega Alta 245 Lega Dorado $40 Enaza
San Juan que dc Dorado las 334
Saida de Dorado 40 Llega Vega Alta Ala p m Enazs
con eli tren que lega de Ponce las 334 p. m.
NoTAo bs de passage expen cuadro de disanoas
hacen paada Santa Barbara San Antonio gaar
CuatrOcale Maraca Monte Ry Santana Vega Alta