Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-11-06

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 ing dates and amounts said to hava been involved in the alleged transac- tions
 The unifc crmity Of textbooks bill vas another matter stressed by MT. X irwin, who promised to work for it's passag5 at the next session of the legislature. MT, Kerwin dwelt at length upon his previous service in the legislature, toli' of his record in that body, and mentioned that he had always supported and voted for a.. measures tending to better the con- ditions Of the laa1ring man, the schools of the state and other such bills.
 Legislative Candidates Talk.
 Sam Trimble, l. F. Mag2e, D. B. Niven and Cal Newton, other cand! dal2s fer representatives, spoke in the crder named NIr. Trimble admit ted he is rather young to seek office but said he is a graduate in law, knows the laws of the state and is qualified to act on new measures or mendments to ghe old. Mr. Niven told of his progress from poor boy hood to competency, and his success in handling his own business affairs, this indicating qualifications that would mean success in handling pub lie affairs. MT. Newton said he will carry his box solid, and twill run even better than that" elsewhere i'll the county.
 All the candidates expressed them selves as in favor of the bill to take the bridge out of the hands of the commission and in favor also of the uniform textbook bill. MT. Magee in addition spoke at some length on his record as a labor union man, and O. his experience as member of the legislative committee of organized labor during legislative sessions, where he learned the ropes, and be- came acquainted with the conditions as they exist in the legislature.
 One Little Clash
 The only thing that might be called 2 "clash" occurred during the discus- sicn of their candidates by County Judge c. M. Philpot and Justice of the Peace l.. E. Cheek, both of whom aspire to be made county judge.
 Judge Philpot spoke first and brief ly. closing by stating that his private life and his public life is known to everybody; he stands for economy and efficiency in office; he favors good roads and bridges; and he sands for a vcta Of endorsement. Justice Cheek made answer by sta sting that he is as much in favor of efficiency in offica; just as strong ly for good roads and bridges, which he can build just as cheaply and just as well as anybody else and for economy. Jus ice Cheek mentioned th at tha pauper fund Of the county appears too large, as dces also lne arproria.ion for reads, especlally when it is considered what amount of eo.d roads are being built. He mentioned that Judge Fnllot had pub |ushed card in which he. Justice Cheek. was said to have asked that nrisoner b9 sent to the county farm. that he, Cheek. might get his costs He stated. in this connection, that Judge Philpot had takan it upon him. self to tell tho justice what to flne convicted prisoners, and that if Judge Philpot holds such authority, the prisoners might as well he tried by him, and not by t;he justices. Judee Philpot made rejoinder, ex- nlaining what is included in the manner fund account; told that S5s,- 0OO of the road account of last year was for the dcllarway; and explained his decision not to crowd the county farm with vagrants. by stating that it would pauperise the county and be an iniustice to the white men arrested while they wers travelling through pine phff in search of employment.
 Some Without Opposition.
 Three candidates to succeed mem selves, and who have no opopsltlor' smoke very briefly, confining them f selves to an expression of thanks Tor the honor shown them when they were elected, and asking for con tinuance of the favcr of the voters. These were Sheriff R, H. Williams, County and Probate Clerk Curran Nichoi and Circuit Clerk F. M. Sandy" Reeves.
 < Assessor Fred Fucker, candidate to succeed himself, spoke just few words after which the announcement was mcds that John B. King, canalss idass for assssser. is i'll, and could nos