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The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The Supreme Court rendered an opinion by which the aged pecan and walnut trees in five-acre grove on q plantation in Franklin county were spared from the woodmans ax.
 The petition for the injunction to prevent the destruction of the trees was filed in the Franklin County against Lizzie O'Kane, who had secur- ed a divorce from her husband two years ago, and was allotted 400 acres of land. upon which the pecan and wal nut grove is located, to hold during her natural life. The land was in- herited by Walter O'Kane from his mother, and he wished to preserve the grove as it had been by his ancestors for building site. It had been de termined by his mother in her lifetime that the trees should not be cut down. and they had been carefully preserved ever since. The remainder of the 400 acres was in cultivation, and the rent al value of the land was estimated at from $7 to SS per acre.
 The plaintiff contended that it would not be good husbandry to cut down the trees, as pecan and walnut trees are very scarce in that part of the county. The defendant introduced witnesses who testified that it would be more profitable to cut down the trees, and so thought the lower court, which rendered a decree in favor of Mrs. OKane.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12
STATE HAPPENINGS.

Brinkley's first convention since the opening of the big new Hotel Rusher was held when fifteen publish CTS of eastern Arkansas met at the hotel to organize the Eastern Arkan- sas Press Association. Officers elect ed were: w. B. Williams. presi- dent; c. A. Walls, Des Arc, vice pres ident; H. E. Woods, McCrory, secre- tary and treasurer. The meeting was strictly a business affair. and those present are enthusiastic over results that are expected to be accomplished The next meeting will be held in Brinkley Monday ApSl 12
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The Delight Fruit and Truck Grow CTS Association met and reorganized by electing new officers. It was agreed to diversity by planting a large acreage to vegetables. Consd- erable enthusiasm was manifested. and it is expected that cotton acreage will be reduced one-half. It was also agreed to devote more time and mon ey to improve the breeding stock
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Major Nathaniel F. Mcclure, in charge of the four troops of United States cavalry. stationed in the Prai- rie Creek coal fields since early No. vember, has not yet received advices from the War Department at Wash ington for the removal of the troops. However, he expects to be so inform ed at most any moment
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The house is considering a bill in. troduced by Representative Rorsx to create the office of state accountant for a term of years ending January 31, 1930 The accountant shall be ap- pointed by the governor for a period of six years at salary of $3,000 per year and expenses.
 The bill provides that all state of- fees and state institutions now being maintained by state funds shall rem der once each month to the state ac- countant, whose office shall be in the state capitol building, a detailed statement, showing date, voucher number and amount drawn from each appropriation provided for by the leg islature and the exact amount re maining to the credit of each appro- priation once each month.
 It shall be the duty of the state ac- countant to make an audit twice each year of the books and accounts of all the state offices and institutions. While these audits are being made, the state accountant shall have full authority to take under his control and examine all books, papers, con- tracts and agreements.
 At any time the governor, where cause shall be shown that necessity is apparent, order the state account ant to make special investigation relative to the financial affairs of any state office or state institution. The result of such special investigation shall be submitted in written sign ed statement to the governor as soon as completed.
 It shall be the duty of the state ac- countant to immediately file report to the governor following the discov- cry of any irregularity in the hand ling of any funds or moneys as pro vided by the statutes.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

w. C. Hite, United States engineer. is locating a road from Mountain View to the White River division of the Iron Mountain railroad. Two routes are being plotted, One leads to East Sylamore and the other to Ruddells. The Warren county surveyor is as. sisting. The survey was suggested by Senator w 0. Edmondson. who favors organizing road district to finance the project.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

regular monthly meeting held at the Hotel Marion, adopted a resolution urging the legislature to restore the threecent passenger rate for travel within the state. It was the Arkansaw Travellers, the members of the Unit ed Commercial Travellers and the Travellers Protective Association who pushed the original two-cent rate to a successful end. Another incident of note was that representatives of sev- eral jobbing houses were present
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The house by a vote of 42 to g passed the Moore Senate bill to make the possession of burglars tools a felony There was opposition on the ground that it is too drastic and that it may work an injustice on some innocent persons.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

1t is said the Arkansas Eastern rail. road. ySlich is a chartered road oper- lted by the Baker Lumber Company for about ten years, principally as a log road is to be purchased and de- veloped by the Frisco and extended 70 Earle. Ark.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

An effort will be made at Marshall to organize a truck growers associa- tion for the purpose of growing toma- toes, beans and other truck, to be shipped principally to the Northern markets and to help supply the can ming factory which will be erected at Leslie before the next crop is gather ed. If the organization is perfected, arrangements will be made for as large an acreage as possible to get plants ready to set out as early as the weather conditions will permit also to determine the variety of tomatoes to grow.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The House Judiciary Committee recommended the passage of a bill by MT, Mosley. which provides a means for the dissolution of public service corporations. by directing that their petition for dissolution be heard by the State Railroad Commission and such action taken as the judgment of the commission may suggest. Under the present law there is no method of dissolving such corporations.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

February 16 and r the Department of Agriculture, Fayetteville, will send a corps of demonstrators to Cotton Plant, who will remain two days. giv- ing demonstrations and lectures on profitable crops.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Speaker Sawyer named Reepresen- tatives oung. Cazort and Joiner as a special committee to investigate the acts of the State Board of Charities that has been in controversy for sev- eral months. Senators Bush and Car ter are the Senate members
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Mrs. C. R. Case. who owns the Case Hotel at Mountain View. served her guests with a lemon pie made from homegrown lemons. This adds an. other trophy to the Ozarks. as no one had ever thought of eating lemon Die made from a lemon grown here. The tree had been carefully sheltered dur ing the cold months until it reached the bearing age.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Statistics completed last week shows there were 5S deaths and 1O7 births in Stuttgart during 1914. Thir- teen of the deaths occurred among infants and 20 were white males, 14 white females, 14 negro males and 10 negro females. The greatest num- Der from one disease among the adults was nine, who died of tubercu- losis, three whites and six negroes.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The Business Mems Club of Harris burg has offered sites to mill and stave companies and a right of way for tramroad 10 miles into the coun- try. It is the intention of the club to secure several mills for the city and then boost changing the tramroad to railroad to connect with the Cotton Belt at Fisher and with the Frisco at Truman.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The law for the state aid to high schools, which the Senate refused to repeal. was passed in 1911. It takes S50,000 per year out of the common school fund for the aid of high schools and normal work. Of this amount S40,000 is used in paying tuition of country children who attend city high schools, and s1O0OO is used for nor nal work in the high schools. The bill for repeal was introduced in the house by Representative Miller It passed the house January 25.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Henderson-Brown College of Arka. delphia is the recipient of gift to the library donated by Dr. A c. Millar. editor of the Western Methodist. It is mostly literature, with some histori. cal work.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12
MOBILE BILL |S
 BEFORE ASSEMBLY
GIVEN SCANT RECOGNITION AT FIRST, BUT THE HOUSE SUB-
 SEQUENTLY RELIEVED.
BILL LAID ON THE TABLE
Purpose of the Measure Is to Provide Rules For Regulation of the Fra
 ternaI Insurance Business.
Little Rock

lIlItlc hoChs
 A bill providing for the somewhat drastic regulation of fraternal insur- ance organizations made its appear ance in the House, being introduced by Representative Griffin of Pulaski. It was explained that it was copy of the uniform law in effect in New York and "A other states, and that 1t is based upon what is known as the Mobile Bill. Opposition developed at once, and upon the completion of the first reading, Belote of Hot Springs moved to table the bill, which prevail ed on a viva voce vote.
 Immediately after the noon recess, however, MT. Condray said he had made some investigation, and believ- ed there was some merit in it, and it should be more carefully considered, and he moved that 1t be taken from the table The motion prevailed with only Belote and Bishop voting in the negative The bill was read a second time and referred to the Committee on Insurance.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The House Judiciary Committee re- ported favorably upon bill by MT Yerger for a constitutional conven- tion to be held in Little Rock Septem- Der 7, 1915, with S5 delegates, one from each county and ten from the state at large.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The House Committee on Practice of Medicine recommended favorably the Tedford bill to regulate the prac- tice of drugless therapeutics.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Petitions are being circulated R Calico Rock and at other towns on the White River road, to be presented to the legislature asking them to al low an increase in passenger rates from to cents a mile. The peti- tions are being freely signed.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

NJ. A. Farr, feed, flour and pro- duce dealer of Zack, has opened a cold storage plant in big cave that Brushy creek, about 30 yards in the rear of his place of business. He has in storage about 20 carloads of apples, potatoes and other fruits and vegetables.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The following counties have been exempted from the Ruff bill for the regulation of the practice of medicine in the state; Stone. Independence. Montgomery. Jefferson. Drew. Desha, Phillips. Lee, Greene. Union. Craw- ford, Franklin. Washington. Yell, Lo- gan, Johnson, Pope, Calhoun, Grant. Saline, Howard. Sevier, Little River, Hot Spring, Newton, Marion. Izard, Baxter, Fulton, Benton. Pulaski St Francis, Crittenden. Lafayette. Miller. Columbia.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The house passed the Wilson bill, which requires railroads operating in the state to repair their equipment at shops in this state, the vote being 4l- Sl. Mir. Josephs of Miller led the op- position to the measure. declaring that 1t would be unjust to the railroad com pany. MT. Wilson announced that since the introduction of the bill, rep resentatives of the railroads had with drawn their opposition. An effort by Mir. Shouse of Boone to give notice of reconsideration was blocked by Mir. Reigler, who moved that the vote by which the bill passed be reconsidered, and that motion laid on the table, which motion prevailed by vote of 80 to 33.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The Senate passed bill by Senator Wagner to permit children under 16 to work on the farm without violat- ing the Child Labor Act.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Lake Village will soon have it's streets paved, and also sewerage The city council has entered into a con. tract with a company at Atlanta. Ga. to immediately make surveys and plats in order that districts may he treated.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Creditors of Jones Bros. & Co. of Rogers, fruit canners. who less than six months ago increased their capi- tai stock a s50O,OOO, filed a petition in the United States district court ask ing for the appointment of a receiver.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

l A bill has been introduced in the
 Senate to pay Judge w. F. Kirby S12,- 800 additional for his services as spe-
 cial counsel in the rate cases.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Special Road Improvement District No. l of Lee county sold a S25,OO0 issue of road improvement per cent bonds to w. R. Compton X Co of St. Louis at par.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Preliminary surveys for the s140,- 900 levee project near here have been started. This levee. when completed. will make suitable for agricultural purposes 10000 acres of bottom land which is now subject to overflow.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The Senate passed the Adamson mu- nicipal court bill. which is aimed at the justice courts of Little Rock and Argenta and its passage would practi- cally abolish the office of justice of the peace in the two cities. The bill was drafted by a committee from the Little Rock Bar Association after nu- merous Pulaski County Grand Juries had called attention to the abuses of the justice system in the two cities
 The bill met with little opposition in the Senate. Senator White opposed it on the ground that under its provis- ions the present police judge-elect of Little Rock would hold office for four years whereas he had been elected for only two years. He said he favored the bill but believed it should be amended to change this section. Senar tor Adamson urged that the bill be passed and transmitted to the house. where he said it might be amended if such a plan was desired He did not wish to delay the bill longer in the Senate, he said. The bill passed with only two votes opposing.
 Under this bill justices in Little Rock and Argenta will receive s25 a year. They will be allowed to receive only fees for performing marriages and few other of their present du- ties, but will not be allowed to receive fees for the trial of cases. The bill would establish municipal court in each of the two cities which would re- place the present Police Court and would force out of business the jus tice courts. This court would consist of a criminal and civil division. The judges of each division would be elect ed for four years, Until the holding of an election the incumbent police judge would be judge of the first divi- sion. The judge of the second division would be appointed by the governor. The bill would take changes of venue out of the jurisdiction of the justice courts.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The introduction Of a resolution by MT Robertson of Lee, indorsing the Ship Purchase Bill,' brought forth spirited debate in which the attitude of Senator J. P Clarke was discussed. Those who opposed the adoption of the resolution said that they considered our senators and representatives in Congress are capable of looking after the interests of the country, and that Senator Clarke has good reason tor the stand he has taken against the bill.
 Speaker Sawyer, taking the floor. joined with others in support of the resolution. He declared that it is Democratic measure, supported by President Wilson. Secretary Bryan, and all the Democratic members of Congress and a few Democrats who had deserted the Democratic party and gone over to the Republican party at a critical time. and that when rep resentatives in Congress get too big to entertain suggestions from home, it is time the people should know it.
 Opponents of the Robertson resolu- tion declared it is inopportune to act in the matter. in view of the contro- versy between Democratic senators in Congress. MT. Cazort said the reso- lution would not help matters.
 'I believe that Senator James r. Clarke and the other members of the Arkansas delegation are well able to take care of our interests on this bill, without the legislature interfering" he said.
 He is an able man." asserted Mir. Belote. but he has deserted the na- tional administration at time he is most needed. We ought to pass this resolution"
 This is not personal matter" said Mr Robertson, author of the measure. "and there Is no criticism of Senator Clarke or anybody else. The ship purchase bill is national issue, championed by Democratic lead CTS in the interest of commerce, and the passage of this resolution is mere ly intended to voice the sentiment of the people of the state"
 The resolution was adopted by a vote of 56 to Is.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Local shippers believe the Inter- state Commerce Commission decision in the Memphis rate case will not be detrimental to Arkansas
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The house defeated by vote of 2S the bill introduced by MT. Gray of In- dependence, to abolish the State Board of Health as provided by Act of 1913. It proposed to repeal that Act and substitute the following:
 That the county judge, and circuit court, or clerk of such court, or the sheriff of any county in the State of Arkansas, are hereby empowered to employ physician by the day only during an epidemic of courageous dis eases at a reasonable price to be agreed upon by the persons named in this section"
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Senator Smith of Union is pushing his bill in the Senate for the aboli- tion of the State Land Commission.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

A resolution by Mir. Ellis asking that Congress make provision for furnishing free seed to Arkansas far mers was tabled by the house on the ground it would be bad advertise ment for the state"
 Representative Rorex has introduced Q bill to create the office of state ac- countant for term of IS years. at $3,000 year.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Senator Owenes introduced a bill to make hotels in cities of over 5000 population responsible for the proper ty of guests.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The Rev. H. L. Wade will be asso. oiate editor of the Bigelow Citizens Press during 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The house defeated bill by Repre- sentative Hawkins to abolish the fee for recording mortgages and to make charges for certain other Instruments of record.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Both houses have passed a bil! au- thoriGing the St Francis Levee Board to issue bonds in the sum of s450,0 ,00o for the purpose of extending and re- pairing the levees
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The house passed a bill by the Ju- dietary Committee making numerous changes in pleading and practice in circuit and chancery courts.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Both houses adjourned at D. M. Wednesday until Monday morning to enable the committees to visit the va rious institutions.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Petitions are pouring into the Gen. eral Assembly from all parts ot the state. urging the passage of bill re- storing the threecent rate on the railroads.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

the Tedford bill to regulate the prac- tice of drugless therapeutics.
 The Senate passed bill by Senator Wagner to permit children under 16 to work on the farm without violat- ing the Child Labor Act.
 A bill has been introduced in the Senate to pay Judge w F. Kirby $12,- 500 additional for his services as spe- cial counsel in the rate cases.
 Both houses adjourned at D. M Wednesday until Monday morning to enable the committees to visit the va rious institutions.
 At the request of Senator Bush he has been relieved of duty on the Budget Committee and Senator Over. man has been named in his stead.
 A bill has passed both houses pro prohibiting the sale of liquor within ten miles of the town of Lincoln. Washington county.
 Both houses have passed a bill by Senator Moore, which reduces from 12 to months the time in which an appeal may be taken to the Supreme Court.
 The bill by Mir. Johnson regulating the marketing and sale of commercial feedstufts was reported favorably by the House Committee on Agriculture.
 The Committee on Agriculture re- ported adversely on the resolution by Messrs. Bell and Wallace of Pope county in which the resignation of H. $. Mobley as member of the faculty of the Russellville State Agricultural School, had been asked. At a hear. ing by the committee, MT. Mobley. President Cole and others, appeared before them and made a satisfactory explanation of the services that have been rendered by MT. Mobley in con. .nctioa with the agricultural exter sion work ox the Rnssellville School
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

At the request of Senator Bush he has been relieved of duty on the Budget Committee and Senator Over. man has been named in his stead.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

The bill by Mir Johnson regulating the marketing and sale of commercial feedstufts was reported favorabIy by the House Committee on Agriculture.
The Spectator., 1915-02-12

Both houses have passed bill by Senator Moore, which reduces from 12 to o months the time in which an appeal may be taken to the Supreme Court.
The Socialist press., 1915-04-03
LINCOLN |& LABOR

An honest loborer digs coal at aLout seventy cents day, While il 3 President digs distractions at about seventy dollars a day. The coal is clearly worth more than the distractions, and yet wat a monstrous inequality in the prices.
 |. ,smuch as most good things al 9 produced by labor, it follows that all such things of right be- long to those whose labor has produced them. But 1t has SC happened, in all ages of the world. that some have labored, and others have without labor enjoyed large proportion Of the fruits. This is wrong and should not continue. To secure to each laborer the whole product cf his labor, or as nearly aa possible, is a worthy object of any good gov ernment.
 As Labor is the common bUr den of our race, so the effort ct some to shift their share of the burden on to the shoulders of O. thers is the great duta!Ae culse of the race.
 The strongest bond cf human sympathy, outside of the family relation, should be one uniting all working people, of all ua.ions and tongues, and kindreds.
 Workingmen If you do not want knowlton on the School board vote for Taipale. A vote for Gillette is a vote for knoWI- ton.
The Socialist press., 1915-04-03

Your Work, My Work. There's future in store for the toiers Who are doing the work of the world For the flag of the new revolution We have raised and have gladly unfured
 -Uob-- There shall be neither masters and dlers In the state we are striving to build, But we all shall have work that is pleasure. Ana with gladness each cay will be filed
 -ooo--- We can has ten that day or delay 1t, For 'tis coming when all of the poor Shall vote and shall struggle together, Till they make their deliverance