The Forrest City times. [volume], January 22, 1897, Image 8

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JNO. T. BRMDY,
Watchmaker and Jeweler,
And D»ai»r In AH Kinds of
Engraving on all Goods purchased of me
Free of Charge.
t5T\Sperial attention will be
given all kinds of liepairing
in my line, and satisfaction
guaranteed. Repairing of line
watches a specialty.
T-^TI solicit your trade and
itivite you to call and exam
ine my new stock. Remember
the place—Sol Lewis' Dry
Goods Emporium.
In So!. Lewis’ Dry Goods Emporium,
FORREST CITY, ARK.
~"v"A Drink Now and Then is Relished by the Eest of Men,’’^“
AND THE MOST
PALATABLE BEVERAGES
CAN BE HAD AT THE
★ PEARL*SALOON*
IKE MALLORY, Proprietor.
The Best of Tennessee and Kentucky Whiskies. Imported and Domestic Wines,
, Liquors, Ciieara, i.eer. Ale, Porter, etcj
Special Attention Paid to the Jug Trade.
A Beautiful Line of Bottled Goods•
North Washington Street, next to J, W. Beck k Co.
Geo.P.Taylor&.Co."^
FORREST CITY, ARK.
Beal Estate and General Insurance Agents and Brokers
Representing the
Old Reliable, Time Tried
and Fire Tested
Companies.
Sins, Sav Mills
and
Farm Property
a Specialty.
We Pay Taxes, Redeem Lands, Sell and Exchange Property
and Negotiate Loans.
We Sell Fire, Life, Tornado and Accident Policies,
AND REPRESENT THE
Equitable Life Assurance Association
CORRESPONDENCE SOLICITED.
Lock Box 21. Office in Rollwage Building, Up-Stairs.
L. P. GROBMYER,
Proprietor of tiro
CITY MEAT MARKET
1 Vest Side North Wash inf/ton Street,
Keeps Frosh Meats of all kinds and Game in season. Buys and sells Lit*
Stock, paying the highest Market Price for Hogs and Cattle. Your
trade and inquiries solicited.
J. M. A1X1NDEH. W. B. YOUNO. T. W. ALLINDEB.
. /Vhjt. C v vlvnc\i\ /fc
—PROPRIETORS OF THE—
Palace Saloon.
Hancock Building, North Washington Street, Forrest City, Art
—DEALERS IN —
pii)8 U/ii?es, Ciquor5 ai}d Qi^ars
Case Goods a Specialty.
The Celebrated Clifton Springs Whisky—Regular
Four Dollar Goods—will be sold at $3.
We are Sole Agents for the Old Canadian Rye
Whisky. Everything first-class, and a share of tho
public patronage is invited. Fair and courteous
treatment guaranteed to all.
ARKANSAS LEGISLATURE.
Proceedings of the Thirty-First Ses
sion of the General Assembly.
Senator .lame* K. .lone* Ke-F.lertod.
I.ittxs Rock. Jan. 20 In presenting the
name of Senator Jones, of Hemp-teari county,
for re-election as United States senator from I
Arkansas yesterday. Senator Wilson, of Wash
ington county, said, in part: ' We rome to-day i
to ratify and confirm the choice of our people
already made. The wisdom of their ehoice
will not be questioned. In the execution of
their mandate we indulge in no experiment— j
we hazard nothing. They have commended to i
our consideration one who has held through
SENATOR JAMES K JONES.
IS eventful years the exalted position to which
he has been recalled by the voice of his coun
trymen. Hy his splendid courage and vigi
lance: by his tireless energy and unfaltering
fidelity to the trust committed to his keeping:
by his unquestioned capacity to grasp the mo
mentous questions engaging the attention of
the nation, he has honored the state that hon
ors him. and placed himself In the ranks of the
foremost statesmen of the day."
Tlie Senate Proceedings.
Little Rock, Jan. IS. After the opening
ceremonies, on Senator South's motion, a com
mittee was appointed to notify the house that
the senate would be ready to meet them in
joint session at 10 o'clock to hear the gover
nor's farewell message read. Committee
Senators South. McGehee anti Manning.
President Moose announced his committees
as follows:
Judiciary Manning. Wilson. Williamson,
Kimbell, Collins. Hillhouse, Witt. Grace and
Quarles.
Finance Wilson. Cazort. Pinnix. Connell,
Smith. Morton. Rains. Blackburn. Hays.
Militia Hall, Izard. Quarles, Ilillhouse,
Morton.
Education Pinnix, Hall, Kimbell, Gran
berry, Hatheoek.
Railroads and Other Improvements—Grace,
McGehee. Gray. Worthen. Manning.
Agriculture- Halley. Lambert. Hays. Doug
lass. Cazort.
Appointment Williams. Collins. Connell,
Rains. Witt.
Counties and County Linos Hillhouse.Gran
la rry. Williamson, Grace, Lamtiert.
Public Roads Kimbell, Worthen, Halley,
Morton, Quarles.
Elections -Collins, Quarles. Halley. Smith.
Hays.
Public Printing Hatheoek. McGehee, Mc
Mullen. Halley. Izard.
Penitentiary Worthen. Smith. Halley. Gray.
Qranberrv.
Public Buildings and Grounds Rains, Smith,
South, Hays. Grace.
Memorials Izard, Williams, Cranberry,
King Hatheoek.
Public Expenditures—Cazort, Blackburn,
Hillhouse Hays, McMullin.
Federal Relations King, Hatheoek. Lam
bert. Morton, Hays.
State Lands Ht*vs. Blackburn, Hatheoek,
Kimbell, Cazort.
Claims McMullin. Williams, McGehee,
Rains, Cazort.
Engrossed Bills Connell. Douglass, Rains,
Hall, Collins.
Corporations McGehee, Cazort. Lambert,
Morton. Hall.
Public Charities—Gray, McMullin. Halley,
Douglass. Blackburn.
Public Health—Cranberry, Williums King,
Hatheoek. Izard.
Mines—Douglass. Wilson. Hull. Pinnix,
Williams.
Temperance Lambert, Grace. Williamson.
McMullin, Ruins.
Circuit and Inferior Courts Williamson,
King, South. Kimbell. Rains.
JOINT COMMITTEES.
Auditors and Treasurer's Hooks South,
Manning.
Enrolled Bills—Smith. Witt. Collins.
Constitutional Amendments Quarles Wil
liamson. Wilson, Connell.
At the afternoon session Senators King and
South were added to the judiciary committee.
Tlie House.
After the opening ceremonies in the house a
paper and stamp resolution was ruled out of
order.
On the eighth ballot Miss Bessie Perry, of
Sevier, was elected third assistant clerk.
The house received the senate, and the roll of
both bodies were called. The* committee ap
pointed to wait on the governor and notify him
that the house and senate, in joint session,
were ready to receive his message, were: Sen
ate Quarles. Wilson, and McGehee: house.
Harper, Amacker and Kirby.
The committee returned, escorting the gov
ernor. who was greeted with great applause,
ami was presented to the presiding officers of
the two houses
Gov. Clarke said: M.v good friend. Senator
South, has added one more to the burden of
obligations under which he has placed me to
wards him by agreeing to read the message."
Hon. Jem South then read the governor’s
message, which took two hours and twenty
minutes, after which the senate withdrew and
the house adjourned.
At the afternoon session Miss Nettie Baugh,
of White, was elected postmistress and Rev.
N. C. Denson, of Bradley, was elected chaplain.
The Senate Proceedings.
Little Rock. Jan. 16.—The most important
action In the senate yesterday was a resolu
tion presented by Senator Hayes inquiring
into the manner in which $I0,UU0 ot more was
to be paid the Little Rock daily papers under
the stamp and paper act. and to investigate as
what benefits were derived from the expendi
ture under that act at the last session. After
considerable w rangling the resolution was laid
over until 10 o'clock today.
At the afternoon session 5,0U0of Gov. Clarke's
messages were ordered printed. A number of
new bills wore presented, the last being desig
nated senate bill No. 2k. One of them declares
a bicycle baggage, and all wheelmen hope to
see it passed.
The senate adjourned until Monday.
Tlie House.
The following are the committees appointed
by the speaker and read in the house yes
terday moruing:
Committee on Judiciary Kirby. Dickinson,
Brown, Smith (Crossl, Head, Vineyard. War
ren Fuller. Driver. Lee. Potts. Buckley. Smith,
(Crittenden), Johnson (Madison), Lucas,
Shackelford.
Committee on Railroads Smith. Amacker. !
Wood, Bullock Andrews. Buckley. Keesee,
Keel, Lucas, Futrcll. DeKossett. Eagle. Holli
field
Committee on Appointment Dickinson,
King. Jacob. Curl. Moss, lliggs Hamm Herrn.
Shackelford, Bowers, Hughes Yadon Bald
ridge.
Committee on Education—Tatum. Fiovd,
Butler Burrow. Parker. Futrell, Hopper, Coff
mun. Fortune. Heartsell.
Committee on Ways and Means Potts,
Amacker, Chrisp, Naylor, Williams Wads
worth Wood. Keesee. Short
Corporations Brown. Smith (Crittenden),
Wood, Hicks. Andrews, Jackson Prince Bar
nett. Rowe.
State Lands - Johnson (Cleveland), Dickin
son. Vineyard Coffman, Rowe, Lee. Naylor
Holt. Hamm.
Agriculture— DeKossett. Willis. Jones. Lake
Andrews. Connelly. Comstock.
County and County Lines Hughes Holll
field. Hopper. Rison. See. King. Jacob. Brat tan.
Bonds and Highways Amacker. Vandcventer,
DeKossett. Eagie Stroud. Fuller. Pennington!
Circuit und Justice Courts Fuller. Tuohey
Lucas, Tatixu. Gannaway. Pattou. Ferguson!
Oouuty and Probate Courts Vineyard Butt
Johnson (Cleveland), Bush. Johnson i Madi
son). Street. Herrn.
Public Buildings — Driver. Ellis. Cotton ,
Eagle. Hudson. Patton, Uruttan
Public Expenditures - Butler. Letter, Holli- i
field. Yadon Lake. Hriani Jeffers.
Internal Improvements.-Js'uesee JlartseU
Harper. Connelly. Jeffers Curl. Goodwin.
Election* Bush. Vineyard. Holt, Smith
(Crittenden*. See. Keesec. Keel.
Public Printing Parker, Hush, Ellis Street,
Lucas. Barnett. Jones.
Penitentiary Amaeker. Brlant. Hicks, Short
PenningtoD Eagle, Butler, Ferguson. Mat
thews
t'ltiesandTowns—Goodwin. Ferguson. Rowe,
Hicks. Vandeventer. Naylor Street.
Immigration Williams, Hicks. Comstock,
Keith. Fortune. Witherington. Biggs.
Charitable Institution- Medcarla, Cotton,
Parker. Jackson, Rogers (Scott), Johnson
(Cleveland). Witherington.
Retrenchment Jackson. Johnson (Madison),
Baldridge, Rogers (Menton), Griffin, Aadon,
Moss.
Books of State Land Commissioner and Su
perintendent of Public Instruction -Ganna
way. peRossett. Coffman West. Wadsworth,
Hartsell, Ferguson. Bullock Short.
Claims Buckley. Morris. Futrell, Fortune,
Herrn, Matthews, Shackelford.
Memorials—Lucas. Matthews, Holt. Bald
ridge Welch. Hartsell. Prince.
Federal Relations—Head, Jones. Driver,
Goodwin. Ellis. Letier. Welch.
Militia West Warren, Stroud. Keith. Klson,
Hudson. Hopper.
Insurance Vanlloose. Morris, Sallee. Ford,
Vandeventer Prince. Curl
Journals-Chrtsp. Dickinson. Floyd Uughes,
Keel, Lucas. Tuoney.
Engrossed Bills Sallee, Hudson M‘'dearts,
Cotton. Johnson (Cleveland), Ellis. Ellison.
Practice of Medicine Itriant. Holt, Ford,
Warren. Butt. Driver. Shaw.
Rules Wadsworth. Fuller. Kirby. Andrews,
Warn n Brown. Potts Naylor.
lAbor Futtrell, Willis. West. Shaw. King,
Wofford. Bowers.
Ternperanee-Floyd. Butt. Sallee, Burrow,
VanHoose. West, Griffin.
Mines Yadon. Bullock. Wofford. Rogers
(Scott). Hullifleld. Burrow. Medearis. Tatum.
Joint Committee on Auditor s and Treasur
er's Books Wood, Rogers (Befiton), Smith
(Crittenden.)
Joint Committee on Enrolled Bills Keel,
Lake, Hopper.
Mr. Amaeker introduced the first railroad
commission bill the bill on that question pre
pared by Gov.-elect Dan W Jones.
Mr. Bullock presented a similar hill only that
the state pays the salary of the commission in
stead of the railroad companies.
State Legislature
Little Rock Jan. lx. The senate held no
session Saturday, having adjourned Friday
until B:.'10 Monday.
During the tirst week .IT bills were presented,
one of which, appropriating flOo.OOO for mile
age. per diem and other expenses of the legis
lature. passed both houses.
In the house Saturday several new bills
were Introduced, among them being a railroad
commission bill by Mr. Dickinson and a bill
for a uniform course of text-books by Mr.
Jeffers.
Speaker Tappan announced the following
committee of seven on constitutional arnend
! ments: Messrs. Curl. Buckley, Warren, Pat
ton. Kirby. Tuohey and Coffman.
Senator Jones was introduced by the speaker
and said: I thank you very cordially for your
reception. It is always a pleasure to meet the
people of Arkansas. 1 meet many gentlemen
In this legislature whom I have known for
yeurs past. You do not expert me to make a
speech, particularly on this occasion, as It may
be possible that you may expect and require
me to make a speech in two or three days. X
thank you for your cordial reception.”
Senate Proceedings,
Little Rock. Jan. IB In the senate yester
day 12 bills were introduced, read twice and
referred to committees, two being uniform
text book bills and one providing for the lease
of state convicts.
Senate bill No. 9, by Senator Izard, allowing
each member twenty daily papers and 25 cent*
in stamps daily, was passed.
The rules of the last senate were adopted on
recommendation of the committee on rules.
The House.
In the house senate bill No. Iff, by Senator
Quarles, was passed. The newspaper and
stamp bill passed by the senate was a special
order for this morning.
Twenty-one newr bills were introduced in the
house. One was in regard to assignments in
partnerships, another to prevent the accumu
lation of drifts in waterways.
Mr. Vandeventer introduced a bill to prohibit
prize lighting in the state of Arkansas.
Mr. Hamm introduced a bill requiring three
grades of teachers certificates.
Mr. Herrn introduced a bill to fix a time for
holding the general election in Arkansas Also,
one providing for uniformity of text books in
counties when adopted by a vote.
The report of the committee on rules was
amended so as to make Mondays special bill
days.
At noon both branches adjourned until 1:25
P m.. when Gov.-elect Dan W. Jones de
livered his message and was inaugurated, be
fore the joint session. Simultaneously the
other officers of the state were worn in.
The Senate Proceedings.
Little Rock. Jan. 30. In the senate yes
terday tifteen bills were introduced
Senator Manning Introduced a railroad and
express commission bill.
Senator Gray proposed an amendment to the
constitution of the state exempting certain
personal property from taxation.
For United Slates senator James K Jon>ji
received 30 votes and Powell Clayton. ).
Tlie House.
In the house II bills were introduced at the
morning session No. 30 was to provide for the
calling of a constitutional convention. No. 35
is for the better protection of laborers.
The most important bill Introduced was No.
37, by Mr. Naylor, of Pulaski, an act author
izing the building of state railroads with con
vict labor.
Mr. Potts introduced bill No. 40. providing
for a convention of citizens of this state to
frame a new constitution.
Senate bill No. 9, appropriating 30 daily
newspapers and 25 cents in stamps was passed.
Five thousand copies of Gov. Jones message
were ordered printed.
The vote for United States senator in the
house was: Jones, H4; Sovereign, 9: Clayton, 2.
Many new measures 20 in number were in
troduced at the afternoon session, among them
one by Mr. Yadon for a 3-cent passenger rate
on railroads 75 miles in length. Also, one by
Mr. Parker to prevent trusts.
A joint session will be held to-day to ratify
the re-election of Senator Jones.
At 7:30 last night Senator Jones addressed
the legislature iu joint informal session in
Representative hall, discussing the great is
sues of the last national campaign and giving
an account of his stewardship. In the course
of his speech he said: I devoutly believe the
democratic party carried this last election. ”
|The Senate Proceedings.
Little Rock. Jan. 21.- The senate yester
day passed senate bill No. 29. which prohibits
camp hunting in Lafayette ami Mlllereottnties,
Light new bills were introduced iu the sen
ate yesterday morning.
A concurrent resolution was adopted inviting
Hon. W m. J. Bryan to address the general as
sembly at an early day.
Reese P. Horroeks was appointed assistant
journal clerk for live days or more.
Senator Pinnix introduced a bill amending
the revenue laws of the state.
Senator Kimbell introduced a bill to reor
ganize the Arkansas bureau of mines, manu
factures and agriculture.
Senate bill No. 1« was reconsidered, and the
[ senate voted to concur in the house amend
ment.
Senator Uazort introduced a Hill for the bank
ing and lending of state funds.
Gov. Jones approved senate bill No. 1.
At the afternoon session eight more new bills
were offered: one by Senator Pinnix to estab
lish a juvenile reform school within live miles
of Little Rock, and another was an anti-trust
bill by Senator Hayes.
The House.
In the house yesterday forenoon 17 new bills
were offered, one of which authorizes the
court of Pulaski county to lit a reasonable
toll for persons, vehicles and cattle crossing
the county bridge now building at Little Rock.
Mr. Dickinson offered a resolution that u
committee of three be appointed to invite Hon
Wm. J. Bryan to address this body after his
apeech at Austin. Texas. January 2h
The resolution of Mr King that the places of
the pictures of Jefferson Davis ami George
Washington, over the speaker s desk, be ex
changed. was lost.
At noon the senate and house met in joint
session and elected James K. Jones for his
third term as United States senator
At the afternoon session by a vote of 53
ayes to 35 noes. the committee on railroads was
allowed a clerk. Miss Mamie Brewer, of Hope
was appointed.
A number of bill* were read the second tuns.
CROWLEY RIDGE INSTITUTE!
FORREST CITY, ARKANSAS
tt’EJ.A.OSIHlItS
High School. Mr*. C. R. Ross.
Intermediate and Primary, Mis© Ireno Fr«»m*n#
Music. Miss Floy Ross.
Elocution and Physical Culture, Mrs. E. I, Adklm
This 1$ a Oraded School, fully equipped for the thorough education of both nin.
In addition to the Common School Branches taught in the Primary and Intern#,
*!ate Departments, clause# will be sustained in the Collegiate Department, at fu||(wn
A'eebra. Geometry. Trigonometry, Physical Geography. Botany, Ph> “ica, Chemistry,
Rhetoric. General H story, Civil Government, I.atin, Literature and Psychology.
TUITION, per M. nth—Primary, $2; Intermediate. $3 50; Coliegiutc, 53. Pay*
bit in advance unless otherwise agreed.
Music, Art. Elocution aad Modern Languages, at usual rate#.
Pupils enrolled iast term. 270. Term begins September 14. l?9(l.
For partiauiara. addreas
Mrs. C. R. ROSS, Principal,
Forrest City. Arkansas,
LEADERS OF LOW PRICES
BECKER & LEWIS,
IDE1-A.L.H3R.S 12*
Qeqe^ql Vic^cl^ciqdise
Fire Brick, Lime, Cement, Plaster Paris, Iron,
Wajfon Material, Curtains, Wall Paper,
Oil Cloth, Carpets, Etc.
FURNITURE AT ROCK BOTTOM FIGURES
frill make it to your interest to examine their stock before pnrchuslageisewhMI
11 * ’
R. J. IZARD,
* FOR
FIRE INSURANCE.
Office over J. W. Beck & Co’s stora.
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J. Kt/SKILL, Pre.ldr nt I. SOLLWAUI, T!e«-Pr»«l4»nt. CIA*. ■ fUSDKKS, C«lU»
Paid up Capital, $50,000. Surplus $5,000.
BANK OF EASTERN ARKANSAS,
FORREST CITY, ARKANSAS.
Merchants’! Bank Collections a Specialty.
CORRESPONDENTS.
^•*^*T* Matiohal Bank. New York. Stati National Banel. MrapkiR
Continental National Baick, St Louli. German National Bake, LUtkluk
DIRECTORS.
J. W BECK, of J W Beck A Oo
JAMES FCSbELL, of FumcII, Orabam A Co.
L ROLLWAGE. of L. Rollwage A Co.
W H. MoDANIEL, Capitalist and Planter.
N W NORTON, Attorney at Law.
A. BECKER, of Becker A I.ewla.
CHAS. L. EUOLE3TON. Memphla.
WM M BLOCK. Real Eetate Dealer, VaandaU
J W WYNNE, of WyiM. Love 4 Co., Memphia, Tenn.
EVERYTHING NEW AND FIRST-CLASS
TOLBERT & DUNCAN,
BARBERS AND HAIRDRESSERS.
North Washington Street, Forrest City.
wHa:ir,v^?D\°1HdttUd °ur two \hoP'i- “nd «verythinif bcA*g new and «raW»M|
w are better than e»er prepared to give entire satiUictiou, and we solicit a 1®
eral patronage.
C. S. U_A ~V~ h i~f\] S
IS Now PREPARED TO DO
WOODWORK AND BLACKSMITHING
P ow Sharpening and Genera! Repairing. Cross Cut Saws Gumming*
tialty, making them as good as new. Carriage, Furniture and Gco
eral Painting and Vaanishing. Funeral Undertaker--Coffin*
of all kinds. Shingles, Flooring and Ceiling
always in stock.
ALL KINDS OF SHOP WORK DOME ON SHORT NOTICE.