Judsonia weekly advance., 1917-03-21

The most remarkable feature of the Legislature which adjourned was the great hold and prestige Governor Trough had on the majority of the senators and representatives. The governor broke all records in getting the Legislature to enact into laws the measures he advocated on the stump during his campaign, and the recom- mendations he made in his inaugural address. Members of the Senate and House who have participated in leg islative sessions for the past 25 years stated before departing for their homes that Governor Brough accom- | plished wonders during the recent session and established precedences that will do we'll for his successors to emulate.
 The governor kept in close touch with the proceedings and did not hes itate for a moment to advise with the senators and representatives when ever the occasion required it. In two or three matters, which caused con- 1 siderable criticism from his opponents l I, the governor won out in flying colors. Notably was this the case in the pass | age of the bill abolishing county | boards of equalization and the estab- lishment of the township assessment plan, which is designed to equalize assessments on 50 per cent valua- tion basis in every county of the state. The passage of this bill is considered one of the governors greatest achievements and is expected to ac- eomplish much needed revolution in the matter of assessing property in the l future. Another bill which was near the heart of the governor was the en- actment of law providing for an honorary commission to supervise the various charitable institutions of the state. This commission will consist of seven members-one from each con- gressional district, two of whom shall | be women
 | The frequent special messages sent to the Senate and House by the gov ernor, calling their attention to im- portant pending legislation, had the desired effect in accomplishing great results, and to the governor more than the membership of the Legisla- ture is due the credit of the many con- structive measures passed during the brief 6O-day session.
 Acquisition For Negro.
 | Governor Brough issued requisi- I ton on Governor Louden of Illinois for Fred Walls, Jefferson county negro, under indictment for selling liquor Walls is in the custody of the chief of detectives of Chicago, and J. L. McBurnett, deputy sheriff of Pine Bluff, will return him here.
 Names Gas Well Inspector
 i J. A. Brake of Fort Smith was ap- pointed state inspector of oil and gas wells. MT. Brake has been local gas and oil well inspector at Fort Smith for many years. All oil and, gas wells will be inspected as often as the in- spector deems it necessary, with a view to safety. A fee of $25 will be charged for each inspection.
 Change in Tax Laws.
 In view of changes made in the tax laws by the Forty-irst General Assem- bly,, the State Tax Commission is pre-. pairing letter of explanation to be sent to all tax officials in the state, which presents, in brief, the purposes of the recent acts. Copies of the bills, also, will be sent.
 Slayer Appeals Case.
 Transcript was filed in the Supreme Court in the case of Henry Mccain, an appeal from the Nevada Circuit Court, which sentenced Mccain to 21 years imprisonment for the killing of J. P. Slage at Prescott July 10, 1916 Appropriation Bills To Governor
 All of the important appropriation bills passed by the late Legislature will be submitted to Governor Brough l during the next few days for review. Names Tax Collector.
 Governor Brough appointed Gordon Huffmaster of Bonneville state inher- itance tax collector. The office was created by the recent Legislature. 1 SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS.
 Drainage District No. 2, authorized by the legislature, is expected to make