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The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
ROOT VISITS
 LITTLE ROCK
Former Secretary of State and Sena- tor-elect From New York DeIiv-
 CTS Two Speeches.

Time moved rapidly and events trod on each others heels during the few hours that the health-restored senator elect, Elihu Root, spent in Little Rock Thursday as the guest of the legisla- ture and the city of Little Rock. Al ter trip about the city he addressed the legislature and as many city res idents as could crowd into Represent tatiYe Hall in the morning Later he was entertained at a luncheon given by the representative citizens of Lit tie Rock at the Hotel Marion, and shortly before 3 o'clock Thursday af- ternoon he returned to Hot Springs, where he is sojourning for the benefit of az injury which he received to his left knee during the recent national campaign.
 MT. Root appeared not the worn seeker after health. but again ene alert, commanding statesman. He walked with erect figure and his whole appearance conveyed the i'm pression of health and strength much in contrast to his appearance when he passed through Little Rock three weeks ago.
 Both addresses were marked by the direct, virile and striking utter ances which have characterized his public addresses since he first entered political life. Neither address con- tained anything of political nature and it seemed that the distinguished statesman guarded his remarks that they might not in any way verge upon the political situation of the immedi- ate past or of the present. He spoke enthusiastically Of the firm bonds of unity which bind together all sections of the country and dwelt upon the de pendence of one section upon another.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
Get Points for Rice Mill.

Lonoke.-The board of directors of the Lonoke Rice Milling Company composed of P. H. Wheat, Jr., presi- dent; w. W. McCrary, vice-president; NJ. L. Walt, secretary and treasurer; 1; w. P. Fletcher and Charles c. Miller, left for Houston and other southern points in Texas and Louisiana on a tour of inspection of rice mills from which they will note plans to be con- sidered in the construction of the rice mill which will be built here this spring. The manager for the coming season has not yet been elected, al though several highly recommended men are slated The exact location of the mill has not been selected, but it is more than likely that it will be built in the western part of town.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
LATE PEACHES DAMAGED

Texarkana.-P. F. Mccormick, state lecturer for the Texas Farmers Union for this district, and who operates a fine truck and fruit farm two miles west of here, states that in his opin- ion the late cold snap killed practi- cally all the late peach crop in this section. The earlier varieties. tow ever, including the Elbertas, were not hurt by the freeze, and Mir McCor- mick expects large crop Of the latter.
 The late peaches are not considered very valuable crop, anyway. and there is usually little or no market demand for them The money is in the EIbertas and other early varieties of the fruit
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
Another State Capitol Bill.

Like the cat which always came back. the state capitol proposition in the Senate continues to roost on the back fence and bob up serenely every time the doors are opened long enough.
 A third state capitol bill made it's appearance in the Senate, when President Martin of Pope intro duced Senate Bill No. 186, bill to increase the state capitol commis- sion to seven members, select an arch itect, appropriate S350,000 and con >inue the state capitol tax levy of one half mill until the building is com pleted.
 The bill did not come in the nature of a surprise, as it was known Sena- Tor Martin had such a bill in his pos session. It was read twice and placed on the calendar with 300 copies order ed printed.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
RIVER OUT OF ITS BANKS
The Little Red inficts Considerable
 Damage on Property

Judsonia.- Through the seyerest rain storms and highest winds with which this section has been visited for years, the little Red river Is over flowing it's banks in many places. and the back water covers all the low lands in town
 At the farm of Mr PIumleigh. two miles west of town, the wind almost became a cyclone. One of his barns was unroofed and she'd in which was stored large quantity of berry cases and some cotton, was almost torn to pieces. Nearly half a mile of rail fence was scattered over d 4o- acre field. and the house was so bad ly shaken that most of the plaster fell from the ceiling.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
VIM. POLLOCK COMMITS SUICIDE.
oespondency Due to III Health Is the
 Only Known Cause.

Only Known Cause.
 Little Rock.-In a bedchamber Of his beautiful home at 1913 Cumbar- land street. at o'clock Friday morn ing. William Pollock. who has been prominent connected with the German National Bank of this city for more than a quarter of a century, died in stantly from a self-inf1icted wound.
 Despondency as the result of i'll health which, it is presumed. caused temporary mental Arrangement. is the only cause that can be ascribed by relatives and business associates for the suicide, which created a sen sation in Little Rock business and SO cial circles on account of the promi- hence of the victim and his family.
 Without an intimation Of his intend ed act, if it had been long premedi- tated, or without having uttered a word which would cause his family or intimate friends 10 suspect that thought of suicide had ever taken hold of his mind or without leaving word of explanation, William Pol lock fired the fatal shot. while his son. Roy, aged 20, was sleeping .u ,ae same room and upon the same bed.
 Mir. Pollock has been with the Ger man National Bank for the pa
 years. He entered the employ Of the institution almost 27 years ago as gen eraI bookkeeper. This position he oc- eupied about nine years. When Oscar Davis was made cashier IS years ago. vacating the position of paying teller Mr Pollock was promoted to that DO sition and has held il ever since
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
pindaII Salary to Be Paid.

The passage of House Bill No. 59 (Parks), appropriating s6,250 to be paid X. O. Pindall for his services as acting governor in the past two years, was the chief event in the house Mon- day, while short and snappy mes sage from Governor Donaghey, in which the governor refuses to comply with the resolution adopted by the house last week which provided for a personal trip of inspection over the new state capitol building, was the feature of the morning session.
 An entire afternoon was spent in discussing the Parks bill, which was taken up shortly before the noon hour, and which passed at o'clock in the afternoon by vote of 51 to 22. No lengthy speeches on the measure were made by anyone, but nearly a half of the membership discussed the bill, speaking either for or against it. The argument against the bill in gen. eral was based on the claim that X. O. Pindall should not have remained in the office, but that he should have called special election for a new governor.
 The opposition to this argument de- clared that this should never have been done, as it would have been ne- cessary, it was claimed, to have de- clared Governor Little incapacitated to have carried out any such action. Those who fought for the measure also argued that personal feelings in the matter should not be allowed to interfere.
 A slight furry was caused in the afternoon, when MT. Winn of Pulaski declared that he did not believe that Mir. Pindall had done his duty in re- gard to the enforcement of the 2-cent railroad rate law.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
IN THE SENATE.
Bills Passed.

Senate Bill No. TIT (Rowland), to amend section 149 of Kirbys Digest so that any deaf-mute under the age of six years, who is an orphan, must, if not suffering with a contagious dis ease, be admitted to the Deaf-Mute Institute.
 Senate Bill No. IFS (Rasco), to amend section 6225 of Kirby's Digest So that a court may sign bill of ex- captions or writ of error, if the trial judge dies or becomes insane.
 Senate Bill No. 76 (Rasco), to pro- tect culverts and bridges on the pub lie highways by making it misde- meanor for a traction engine to run over a bridge or culvert without first planking the bridges and culverts.
 Senate Bill No 181 (Arnold), to in validate the acts of Improvement Dis trict No. 1 of Philadelphia.
 Senate Bill No. 182 Henderson,, to legalize the official acts of Joseph H. DaClerk of Pocahontas, Randolph county.
 House Bill No. - DuLaney), to create the Ogden Levee District.
 House Bill No. 79 (Leigh and Dun away, lO require IOdQ and corporations to cut Johnson grass and Russian thistles from their rights of way in time to prevent the weeds from going to seed.
 House Bill No. 118 (Clerget), con- ferring special powers on levee dis tricts in Conway county.
 Bills Introduced.
 Senate Bill No. 179 (Rowland), re- quiring abstracters to give bond in the sum of $5,000. Read twice and referred to the judiciary committee.
 Senate Bill No. 180 (Toney), to con solidate Levee Districts Nos. 3 and 4 in Jefferson county. Read twice and referred to the committee on levees.
 Senate Bill No. 1S4 (Turner), |, amending the act creating medical examination boards so as to require applicants for examination to have diplomas from medical schools. Read twice.
 Senate Bill No. 1855 (McKnighD, to regulate the sale of concentrated food stuffs. Read twice and referred to committee on agriculture.
 Senate Bill 1S6 (Martin), to amend the act of 1903 to provide for the completion of the state capitol Pro vides for a Board of State Capitol Commissioners consisting of seven members. Appropriates $350,000. Five hundred copies ordered printed.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
With The Legislators
@louse Passed s1o,ooo War Bill

In the House the main feature was the debate upon and passage of the bill appropriating $10,000 as a contin- gent fund for the attorney general 10 be used in defending the suits now pending in the United States Supreme Court, relative to the Wingo act and other acts, particularly the Barker demurrage law, both of which have been called into question on the charge of invalidity.
 The bill was attacked on the ground that the appropriation is unnecessary, in that it is the business of tke at torney general to look after the states legal interest and see that the acts of the legislature are enforced. Those advocating it's passage contended that the present appropriation is not for the ordinary expenses of the office of attorney general, but for eytraordina- ry contingencies, for the payment of witnesses in securing testimony and of expert assistants, if, in the dis cretion of the attorney general, such are needed.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
cURBfNe RIVER AT PINE BLUFF.
Revetment Work Just Completed Will Withstand Any Current

Pine Bluff.-The work Of building revetments along the river front at this place,-to protect the business and residence sections adjacent to the Ar kansas river from further caving, has been completed from Beech to State street and James Trainor. who had the government contract for the work, has been ordered to Fort Smith to make similar improvements there to prevent the loss of the west approach to the big bridge which spans the Ar kansas at that point MT. Trainor will begin work there immediately. having been ordered to commence worg upon his arrival by Charles H. Miller, engineer of river protection, with headquarters at Little Rock.
 MT. Trainor states that property owners along the river front need have no fear of further caying of the river bank for a distance of five blocks at least, between State and Beech streets. The work just com pleted here included the building and sinking of mammoth mattresses along the river bank. The mattresses were constructed of brush and rock. One of them was 400 feet long by 52 feet wide; another was 475 feet by so feet, and a third was 400 feet long by 100 feet in width. On every mat" rock was interwoven with brush and Mir. Trainor estimates that there is one yard of stone to every cord of than $12,509 was expended in making the improvements
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
Get S1.10 for Potatoes,

udsonia.-Through the efforts of A NJ Kittler, the president of the Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association. the association was able to sell their crop of potatoes at s110 before.
 Some of the local merchants at first refused to pay the price. but when Mr. Kittler informed them that the grow. CTS had been offered that and that they proposed to ship all the potatoes out of the neighborhood, they speedily ordered a supply and paid the price asked Had it not been for the efforts of Mr. Ritter. the growers say. they would have had to dispose of most of at about one half the price obtained
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
Stranger Dies at Batesville.

Batesville.-A stranger by the name of McMullen died here at a rooming house He was injured at a stave mill near Guion, Ark, and sent here for treatment a few days ago. He was unable to tell very much about himself, but tried to tell something about his sister just be, fore he died About all that could be understood, however, was that her husbands name was Bland, and she lives somewhere in Oklahoma.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
New Schedule Effective.

Beginning the first of this week. the new schedule between Little Rock aud Alexandria on the Iron Mountain will become effective. This schedule will Iron Mountain win shorter service from Little Rock to Monroe. It VIII also give the road two through trains each day into New Orleans While the new schedule will shorten the service between Little Rock and Mon roe and also between Monroe and Alexadnria.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
To Form New Judicial District.

The bill for the formation of new judicial district, taking Scott county from the Twelfth, where it is at tached to Sebastian in the formation of that district, and placing it with Montgomery and Polk counties, in the creation of judicial district to be Known as the Eighteenth Judicial Dis trict, is a measure proposed by MT. Hamilton of Polk county. The meas ure promises to be enacted into law, as the majority of the citizens affected seem to favor the plan. MT. Hamilton is also the author of very logical bill for the suppression and prevention of truancy, by providing for compul- sery school attendance for a portion of the year
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
Gets Judgment for $16,ooo.

Newport-The largest judgment ever given in Jackson county was awarded w. F. Osborn of Gurdon, when jury rendered a verdict of s16,000 in his favor against the Iron Mountain railroad for physical inju- ries received in Little Rock last year.
 Osborn was hurt in a collision, a caboose striking a passenger car in which he was riding. His injuries shortly after his return home he had a nervous breakdown, which he claim ed was caused by the shock of the collision and which has ineapacitated him for business ever since
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25

DeWitt-A citizens mass meeting was held here looking toward the con- struction of a canal to extend 12 miles northwest from LaGrue spring. This canal, If made, will run through some of the richest rice growing land on Grand Prairie, and it will furnish irri- gation to 20 sections of land. Stock subscriptions were begun, and, al. though permanent organization was not effected. the outlook is very en. couraging This is an innovation to the farmers along the route and it's purpose is to displace the we'll with a less costly system of irrigation.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
SUIT UNDER HEADLIGHT ACT
Possible for State to Obtain Judgment
 Against Railroad for $2.t9o, GOO

Ozark-One of the most important suits that has been on the civil dock ct in the Fifteenth judicial district for many years is the suit of the state Company for alleged failure To com ply with the electric headlight act passed by the last legislature The state alleges the company used II to- eomotives at different times that were not equipped with headlights
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
State Secretary's Assistants.

Senator Toney introduced Senate Bill No. 1SS, providing for the follow ing assistants to the secretary of state: A chief clerk at $150 per month, a corporation clerk at S125 per month, library clerk at S100 per month, a stenographer at 1000 per year, and a janitor at $20 per month. Read twice and referred to the judi ciary committee.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
IN THE HOUSE.
Bills Passed.


 Senate Bill No. S2 (Rowland), ap- propriating $10,000 to the attorney general to be used in the defense of the state in litigation. Passed by vote of 65 to IS.
 Senate Bill No. 75 (DeRositD, pro- yiding for the creation of State Board of Embalmers and for the H. censing of embalmers Vote, S2 to l.
 Senate Bill No. 153 (Robertson), creating the Marvell Special School District. Vote, 50 to 28.
 Senate Bill No 43 (DeRcsitD, estab- fishing a uniform wi&e fence in St. Francis eaunty. Vote, 80 to O.
 Resolution Passed.
 House Joint Resolution No. 6 (War' nock), providing for an amendment to the constitution to the effect that all capital invested in Arkansas ln machinery for the manufacture et cot ton for the next ten years shall De exempt from taxation for period ot seven years.
 Bills Introduced.
 House Bill No. Ill (Jackson), re quiring the Arkansas Midland Railway Company to operate at least one tram each way between Clarendon and Helena each day in the week. Read twice.
 House Bill No. 172 (Sawyer), estab- fishing a district coa2t Brlnkley and two judicial districts in Monroe county.
 House Bill No. 173 Davis of Co., lumbia), amending section l609 ot Kirby's Digest so that after the state has proved that a defendant has been guilty of carrying a pistol 1t shall de volve upon the defense to show that the pistol was of the army and navy type.
 House Bill No. 174 (Seamster), pro hibiting the manufacture or sale or intoxicants within five miles Of the Avoca school house in Benton county. House Bill No. 176 (Bradham), pro viding for the better protection of game in Bradley county.
 House Bill No. 176 (Kirsh), making illegal cohabitation between whites and negroes a felony. House Bill No. TIT (Smothers), reg ulating the assessment of railroads.
 Bills Considered.
 Senate Bill No. S2 (Rowland), ap- propriating $10,000 to be used by at torney general as contingent fund, set for special order .of business, post poned for further consideration.
 House Bill No 165 CHursD, provid- ing for the discharge of George k. Mann and relating to the completion of the state capitol, read second time and referred to state capitol commit tee.
 House Bill No 24 (Toler), relating to the empoyment of physicians by corporations, called up in order that amendments might be read. Amend ments adopted and with bills ordered engrossed
 House Bill No. 29 (WitD, providing for state uniformity of textbooks. Called up for the purpose of reading amendments. Amendments consider ed and with bill ordered engrossed.
 Senate Bill No. 12 (Patterson), pro- viding for the working of convicts on public roads Read second time and referred to judiciary committee.
 Senate Bill No. IFS (Rasco), relat- ing to the signing of exemptions by court. Read first and second times and referred to judiciary committee.
 Senate Bill No 1S1 (Arnold), to rec tify legal defects in special school district in Clark county. Read first and second time.
 Senate Bill No. 1S2 (Bush), creat- ing the Martinville Special School Dis trict in Faulkner and Conway coun- ties. Read first and second times and referred to educational committee.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
ROGERS IS SPECIAL AGENT.
]. A. Evans Names Him to Work in
 Faulkner County

Conway.-J. E. Rogers of Magnolia, a member of the State Executive Committee of the Farmers Union. has been appointed by State Agent J. A. Evans to take charge of the farm demonstration work in Faulkner coun- ty as special agent of the United States Department of Agriculture. MT. Rogers will epter upon his duties at once. The salary for this agent was raised by the business men of the county several months ago, but Mir Evans has been delayed in securing a suitable man for his position
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
EAT WILD ONIONS AND DIE.
Two Children at NeWburn, lzard
 County, Are Poisoned

Calico Rock.-Children of James Meisenheimer and MT. Gibson, near Newburn, Izard county, were poisoned by eating wild onions.
 Meisenheimer's little girl and child of Gibscn are dead, and others are in critical condition, but may re- cover
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
ANOTHER DIAMOND COMPANY.
Million and a Half Dollar Concern
 Takes Over Ozark Company.

Little Rock.-A s1,50o,oo corpora ton, with a paid-up capital of Sl,0OO,- 900, to be known as the Ozark Dia- mond Mines Corporation has been or ganized and will incorporate This company will purchase the properties of the Ozark Diamond Mining Compa- nies, practically absorbing the entire interests of that corporation. Praeti- caIlv the same stockholders will be identicfied with the new company as there are with the old This announce ment was made by Charles Mckee, vice president of the Ozark Diamond Mines Company and big stockholder In that concern.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25

At the meeting of the Springdale Horticultural Society it was decided to arrange regular programs far the future meetings of the society Sub jects for discussion will be chosen and members assigned to prepare pa
 pers on those subjects. The next meeting will be held February 2I
 Fl Dorado.-Without doubt El- Do- rado claims rightful title to the- youngest tonsorial artist in the state in that of little John PuIlis. who. holds down" chair in his fathers shop on Main street. John is only nine years old but large for his age and is an adept in the barber's art. and with all composure calls next
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25

At meeting of ex-Confederate sol diers at Eureka Springs recently Ster- ling Price Camp was organized by the election of R. P. Harrison commander and s. E, Hays adjutant A basket dinner under the auspices of the camp will be given at Mystic Spring the second Saturday in May.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25
Carbon Ballot Bill Killed.

The house passed two local bils, de- feated the carbon ballot election bill, adopted a resolution calling upon the i. attorney general to give an opinion kn- regard to the need of a specific Appropriation for the issuance of pen sions, and tabled resolution provid- ing for the discharge of the members of the State Capitol Commission.
 Governor Donaghey has signed three Senate bills which were re- cntly passed by the General As sembly The first one signed was Senate Bill No. 99, allowing the back salaries of clerks who worked after the adjournment of the last session of the legislature to get up the records. The Linwood Levee District bill al lowing the commissioners to issue bonds, prepared by Senators Pindall, Johnson and Toney, was the second signed The other bill signed was that by Senator Keel, No. AZ, fixing the salaries of officials in Jackson county.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25

Little Rock.-The following articles of incorporation were filed with the secretary of state:
 The Mehlberger Iron Company of Fort Smith, capital stock $30.000, of which s1S.000 has been subscribed. The incorporators are Conrad Mehl- terger J. E. Frizzell, Fred Werner and Phillip Fredericks.
 Carrie Adell Mining Company of Eureka Springs, capital stock s50,000, of which s26,000 has been subscribed. The incorporators are J. H. Wilson, J. H. DeLano. F. o. Butt and o. E. Sewers.
The Carlisle independent., 1909-02-25

A serious accident was averted by the south-bound Iron Mountain fast mail and express train between Diaz and Hoxie when a car wheel broke while the train was going at full speed
 Fortunately the broken segment was caught by the wheel brake, which held it. The wheel skidded. and the en- gineer, feeling the pull, stopped the train. As the wheel had the appear ance of remaining fast the train slow ly pulled ahead and set out the car at a siding a few miles distant from where the accident happened. Pass
 engers were transferred to others cars