Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1917-01-23

ment to its feet. opposing delay. Sena- tor Garrett finally asserted that the majority was in favor Of the bill, and delay would mean that 9 house meas ure would take precedence, and de- prive Senator Greenhouse, who had been one of the leading prohibition workers for three terms. of the honor to come from the passage of the bill. objections and the senate went into the consideration of the bill.
 Provisions of Measure.
 The Greenhouse and Ponder bill makes it unlawful for any common carrier. or any individual to trans port into the state any alcoholic liquor except when intended for use in sacramental purposes. and no aloo hol shall be delivered except intended for strictly medicinal CT mechanical purposes. The measure also makes t unlawful for any firm or association to possess intoxicating liquor, and change for use in paying for alcoholic liquor. and from collecting drafts with bill of lading for intoxicants The bill also makes it illegal to so- licit "by letter, circular or other printed matter or in any manner" orders for alcoholic liquors. Violation of the aot is punishable by fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1.000 for each offense. and by i'm prisonment for not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days in the county jail.
 Lamar Smead Is Camden Senator.
 Immediately after the passage of the "bone dry" measure President Da- venpOrt read to the senate the resig- nation of Archibald Hamilton, sena- tor of the Nineteenth district Sen ator Hamilton stated that he had been prevented from attending the sessions of the general assembly through ill health, and there was no immediate prospect for his recovery, and in or der that his district have representa- tion. he made the personal sacrifice.
 On motion of Senator Caldwell. the resignation was accepted with regret, and President Davenport appointed a committee composed of Senators Ad- amson, Bush and Caldwell 10 notify Governor C. H. Brough Of the resig- nation and it's acceptance
 Within few minutes after the res ignation had been accepted C. H. Moses. executive clerk in the office of the governor, arrived with the an- ncuncement that Governor Brough had appointed Lamar Smead of ,--am- den as senator for the Nineteenth dis. trict to succeed Senator Hamilton.
 On motion of Senator Owens the senate went into executive session at 11:45 to consider appointments made in vacation by former Governor G. w. Hays. Senator Smead was sworn in in time to participate in the proceed ings.
 During the morning hour the sen ate acted upon number of bills which had been made special order last Friday.
 School Bill Passes.
 The bills passed were:
 By MOncrief-Regulatin salary of Arkansas county judge.
 By Burgess-Requiring registration of warrants in Johnson county.
 By misunderstanding the county judge of Scott county to appoint a road commissioner
 By Caldwell-Permitting school dis tricts in Jefferson county to borrow money to erect school buildings.
 By Smith-Correcting defects in Garland levee district in Miller and Lafayette counties.
 By Collins-Permitting the leasing of prisoners in cities of Drew county.
 Constitutional Convention.
 Three amendments to his constitu- tional convention bill were proposed by Senator Smith and adopted. One reduces the age limit, and permits voters 25 years of age to become mem- bers.' instead of 30 years, as called for in the bill. Another amendment changes the representation to 114. an increase of four. It elects 100 as members of the house as now elected and two from each of the seven con- gressional districts. The third amend ment specifics how the secretary of state shall certify the candidates for membership at large to the county election boards.
 Senator Sims introduced a bill for the registration of births, deaths and marriages. in accordance with the wishes of the state board of health and Senator Ponder handed in bill regulating the formation of improve ment districts
 Senator Ward introduced a bill pro- hibiting cotton seed oil manufacturers owning or controlling gins. or selling bagging or ties. This was referred to the corporations committee.
 Governor Rrough announced to the senate that he had appointed w. L. Banks to succeed A. w. Hall, rejected by the senate as member of the First Agricultural school board and R. E. Lee Wilson to succeed F. w. Chaney. whose vacancy was caused in manner similar to that of Mr. Hall These appointments will later have to be confirmed by the senate
 The Emory bill was then called up and Senator Emory spoke for an hour or more upon it's good qualities. and what it would save for the taxpayers Of Arkansas. He was followed by Senator Carter who for a. half hour made strenuous opposition. A mo- tion was then made to adjourn. but this was opposed by those who want