The Forrest City times., 1909-05-07
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iden' pro ,empore Of he Senate would become the acting governor. There have been no open announce ments for the position as yet. but il is understood that Senators Fetch CT Rasco and Henderson will be in the race. The names of James Rob- ertson and John H Holland have also been mentioned in connection with the race. The president pro tenn pore must be chosen from a holdoyer member of the Senate
 The Leigh bill. providing for the re- moral of the University of Arkansas from Fayetteville To Little Rock and the creation of the University of Ar kansas Improvement District in Little Rock. was defeated in the House by vote of 10 to 9 A motion by Mr Hurst of Washington to indefinitely postpone further consideration Of the measure was under discussion one en- tire day and finally carried. The mo- tton means the defeat of the bill The removal bill passed by the Senate is yet to come up in the House
 The bill introduced in the House by Mir. Gam of Benton, providing that all localities may have the power to organize special school districts the same as incorporated towns and cit ies Of the first and second class, if passed will result in the abolishment of much local legislation each session Of the legislature A large portion of the time at each session is consumed in considering local measures and of these measures bills creating special school districts form no small per cent.
 The bill introduced in the House by Ar. Holt Of Hampstead. which pro- yides for the creation Of the Arkan- sas Nicksburg Military Park Gommis- sion. provides further that the com mission shall be composed of three eX-Gonfederate veterans, who shall be appointed by he governor An ap- propriation of $lo00 is also provided for in the bill for the erection of markers where the Arkansas troops stood on the Vtcksburg battlefield
 During the discussion of the univer- sity removal Ibil=in the House NIT. Williams of Washington quoted the low prices of board at Fayetteville and argued that the prices ill Little Rock would be much higher. Would you mind going With me 10 wagCn- yard where l gel mine for $5?a asked Mr. Ard amid the roars of the House. T thought that was where he gentle man from Jackson stayed. replied Mr Williams.
 The Witt text book bill has been passed by be House The bill. how ever. will be imperative unless the Senate amends il, as ii now provides that the State Tex Book Commission shall be appointed in April, 1909 If the Senate amends the bill so as 10 make il operative. the measure will scarcely have time TO se back 10 the House in lime for thaJ body to concur in the amendment, is the belief eX- pressed hy several members.
 Al the instigation oi the author, he Wmn bill. leYgiHg a tax of one per eaut on line gross receipts ot trans. p0ftaJion companies. will be amend ed so as To provide for a tax of only o..s half ner eea. T. was the orlgi- nal intention of Ar Vim 10 have the til provide for oue-half per cent taN. bu. through an inad7ertence it provides for oae per cent.
 \ bill introduced in the House by HH. Thompson of Independence rela.- iae To The regulation of disorderly resorts in cities of the first and see eHa class, provides that such houses uust be moved our of any block upon petition of three property owners of
 bal block q IS the purpose Of the bill To make il easier 10 direct tha location of sach places.
 The pages of both branches Of The General Assembly will be sorry when be session ends if no others should #feal#the same. While ii has nor been altogether a picnic for the boys who have Jumped 10 The beck and call Of the legislators, they nave enjoyed it Some of the boys have saved the pef diem allowed them and have pun snug sums in he bank
 \ marked anlipathy to long discus sieBs or debates has been displayed in the House. as debate cuts of ac- ti0u on other measures and he pre- vjous question will probably be nov ed in a hurry on all discussions in the future.
 A motion to reconsider he vote by which the bin was defeated providing tor fhe relief of the Brinkley school district failed 10 prevail in the Senate
 The Wadley bill which passed The Senate and has been read in the House. does not prohibit betting or hookmakiug In exempting Garland Jackson and Philips counties from the provisions Of the racing act. rae Ing is permissible at Hot Springs as ,,-o.. I.fD,a, ho t,ae.ar,1 l,F .l.-.