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The Newark Journal.
Published In The famous white River Country, Where Alfalfa is kino
$1 Per Annum
Newark, independence County, Arkansas, Friday, April 7, 1911
Vol. 10, No. 52
STATE CAPITOL GOSSIP
Interesting Sketch of Some of the
Important Matters Now Be
fore the Lawmakers
Special to The Journal.
Little Rock, April 5. —Should
any one of the three bills now
pending in the legislature for the
calling of a constitutional conven
tion prevail, the persistent attempts
to amend the organic law of the
state will all go for naught. Since
the address before the joint assem
bly by U. S. Senator J. P. Clarke
advocating a new constitution,
there has been renewed interest in
the project.
The first bill was introduced by
Representative Henley of Baxter
several weeks ago, calling a con
vention to be held in Little Rock
September 11, next, the election of
delegates to be held on August 14,
each county in the state to be en
titled to one delegate. For the pur
pose of carrying out the provisions
of the act the sum of $50,000 is
appropriated. This bill has been
read twice.
The second bill was introduced
last week by Representatives Mar
tin of Falkner andFaucette of Pu
laski county, and has been read
twice and referred to the judiciary
committee. It provides for an
election to be held in the various
counties on September 5 for 138
delegates to comprise the member
ship of a constitutional convention
to meet in Little Rock, Nov. 27,
1911, and remain in session as long
as may be necessary. The compen
sation of the delegates is fixed at
$500 for the term, and the sum of
$80,000 is appropriated for the pur
pose. It is specifically provided that
m the new constitution the Fish
back amendment and the Initiative
and Referendum amendment shall
be retained. It is rumored in legis
lative circles that this bill, which is
most comprehensive, was drafted
by Senator Clarke.
The Bradham - Hurst revenue
raising bill which has passed the
House, and which was supposed to
be well-oiled for passage in the
Senate, has encountered unexpect
obstacles. The word has gone out
that the bill is too drastic, and the
prospects are that the senate will
proceed to riddle it with amend
ments. It has been denounced by
some of the lawyers of the city as
an outrageous measure, although
it has the support of the adminis
tration, having been drawn by
Chairman Gates of the Tax Coin
mission, and met with little opposi
in the House. The chief objections
raised to the bill are its inquisitor
al features, which, it is declared,
would make public property of the
books of any private corporation
to their detriment. Friends of the
measure contend that these pre
cautions are designed primarily to
catch the tax-dodger, assess prop
erty at its full value, and reduce
the tax levy to a minimum.
The General Assembly is devot
ing considerable time to the ques
tion of good roads, and it is prob
able that the results will be most
satisfactory to the advocates of
better highways. Bills have been
introduced, for a state highway
from Little Rock to Fort Smith,
through Conway, Morrilton, Rus
sellville, Atkins, Knoxville, Ozark,
Mulberry, and Van Buren; also for
a state highway from Pine Bluff
to Little Rock. It is provided that
convicts shall be worked on both
of these roads. Commissioner are
named in the bills, and Gov. Don
aghey is a member of each.
The Senate has passed the Rod
gers highway bill, a copy of the
Missouri law, but over forty coun
ties are exempted. The basis of
this bill is county superi vision, and
Senator Rodgers thinks it will be
successfully used in the counties
that have accepted it, and will then
be generally adopted.
LET THE WOMEN VOTE
Voter Says Womans Suffrage Will
Help Purify Politics
Mr. Editor. — You ask, “Shall
women vote?” If not. why not? It
is a safe and sane proposition to
say that our women, by a large
per cent, are safe and sane on mor
! al questions. And here lie the foun
! dations of government, good gov
I ernment, aye,the best government.
) This being true, why should not
| our women be allowed a voice in
the one thing that lies at the base
j of our national life? The founda
! tion of anything is an essential
point. That being as good as hu
man wisdom and ingenuity can
make it, then build on it the best
structure, of the best material, and
peace and safety follow.
Our women are safe and indis
pensable counselors in all other
matters of life; all the domestic
life is filled with their wisdom and
work. She, or they, being such
| tried and true advisors in all
other departments of life, why not
in governmental affairs? We trust
our children with them, our homes,
our all, and can’t we trust them
with the ballot? But there is an
other side and I will leave that for
the opposer to bring up. Let it be
agitated; it will bear it, and come
out without the smell of fire on its
garments. Voter.
100 TONS OH MAY HOR SALE
1 am nowr baling, and will have
100 tons of hay for sale at prices
ranging from $10 to $17 per ton.
C. P. Vaughan,
Newark, Arkansas.
I IT MARES HOME
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happiness, when it is such an easy and
simple matter to start an account with the
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Fine early yellow seed corn for
sale. Apply to Estes Kinman.
Ellers Bros, fine Percheon horse
will be at Newark from March 20th
till July 1st.
Don’t forget that next Monday
is the last day for paying taxes
without the penalty.
A large and complete assortment
of the best garden seed, in bulk
form, at E. E. Allen’s.
H. W. Johnson, one of the coun
: ty,s best citizens, was over from
Pleasant Plains Wednesday.
We have a few hundred dollars
to loan on good real estate securi
ty. Henderson Real Estate Co.
Squire J. L. Outlaw and W. J.
Caldwell of Oil Trough were in
town Wednesday, going to Bates
ville.
A. A. Henderson closed a deal a
few days ago for the purchase of
the Arnold ferry farm on White
river.
Mr. and Mrs. hstcs Kinman are
| rejoicing over the arrival of a fine
, daughter, born unto them Wed
nesday.
Geo. L. Green has sold his auto
mobile to H. Johle and has pur
; chased a Ford, which will arrive
today or tomorrow.
Music hath charms you know. A
full line of musical goods, includ
ing pianos, organs, Edison phono
graphs and records. W. 1). Hinson.
Mrs. F. M. Barnes left Monday
for Judsonia in response to a mes
sage announcing the serious illness
of her sister, Miss Bonnie Barnett.
Madam Rumor says she can get
better and more up-to-date hats
for herself and children cheaper at
Mrs. Alexander’s than any other
! place.
Miss Janie Whitmore, who clos
ed a successful term of school in
I Oil Trough Friday, was in town
Tuesday en route to her home at
Searcy.
Miss Bonnie Barnett, formerly
of this place, is reported critically
ill at her home in Judsonia with
typhoid fever and hemorrhage of
the stomach.
The Newark Gin Co. is prepar
ing to install a lot of new machin
ery, and will not gin or grind any
more until after the new machin
ery is put in.
M. C. Magness has resigned as
assistant cashier of the First Na
tional Bank and will devote his
entire time to pushing the busi
ness interests of E. J. Magness &
Sons, of which he is a member.
I. S. Fulghum, who was former
ly in the restaurant business here,
but now a citizen of West Plains,
Mo., spent Sunday in town. Mr.
Fulghum is thinking of moving
back to Newark and engaging in
in the restaurant business again.
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Excellent six-room residence
with half block of ground, only
one block from school building;
good barn and garden. A bargain.
Henderson Real Estate Co.
Mrs. Tom Crow died at her home
| near Hutson Tuesday from pneu
monia. She was a most estimable
lady and had many friends. The
remains were buried Wednesday.
Miss Veta Barker was called to
her home at Wolf Bayou a few
days ago by the serious illness of
her mother. Miss Gunzala Wilson
is filling Miss Barker’s position as
teacher in the public school during
her absence.
Our good friend W. C. Rodgers,
formerly of Magness writes us that
he is now located at Gore, Okla.,
and orders The Journal sent to his
address. Oklahoma has gained a
good citizen in Mr. Rodgers, and
we wish him success in his new
home.
We have three beautiful cottag
es for sale, just two blocks from
Newark public school building; all
first classs condition; three to four
rooms each; good water, and most
desirable location in town. Will be
sold at a sacrifice. Henderson Real
Estate Co.
For Sale.—One of the best pieces
of residence property in Newark;
near Methodist church; story and
a half, with five rooms below and
plenty room for bedrooms upstairs;
good barn, fine water, good garden
all improvements in first class con
dition. Apply to B. A. Magness.
Capt. R. R. Reeves^ the ardent
i young widower of Oil Trough,
| was in town Wednesday. He
■ bought three pair of gum-boots,
! and when we asked why he was
j buying so many gum-boots he re
I plied that he was fixing to get
j married. We asked no further
i questions.
i TOWN ELECTION RESULTS
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j Newark Re-elects all Old Officers j
Except Aldermen
Quite a good deal of interest was i
taken in the town election in New
ark Tuesday. All the old officers
except aldermen were re-elected.
Following is the result.
For Mayor.—Geo. F. Grosser, 36;
F. C. Hoyt, 44; E. H. Williamson,
56.
For Recorder.—Jas B. Ketchem,
71; E. W. Magness, 65.
For Treasurer.—H. E. Haw
thorne, 134.
For Marshal.—J. F. Morgan, 111;
Lee Herrington, 26.
The following aldermen were;
elected: R. B. Adams, R. R. Ratton,
I). C. Lane, J. H. Holderby and J.
W. Sisk. _
JUDUE JEFFRIES O. K.
After having been in session for
three weeks, circuit court adjourn
ed here on last Saturday. Every
body agrees that Judge Jeffries is
the best judge that has ever been
on the bench in this court, and
that he will save every county in
the circuit thousands of dollars
every year. As a fair and impartial
jurist and exepeditor of business
he can’t be beat.—Walnut Kidge
Times Dispatch.
DRANK GASOLINE
The small son of Mr. and Mrs.
Elmer Hinkle of Batesville drank
a quantity of gasoline Saturday,
and as a result the little fellow was
in a serious condition for several
hours and it was feared that he
would not recover. Hut it was re
ported Tuesday that he was out of
danger and was recovering nicely.
PICKING SEASON NEAR
Judsonia, April 4.—It is expect
ed that strawberry picking will be
gin here about next Monday if
the weather is favorable. The cool
nights that have prevailed this
season have had a deterrent effect
on the crop, but the prospects are
there will be a good yield. The
Judsonia Fruit and Vegetable
Growers Association is advertising
for 2000 strawberry pickers.
THE COURT PROCEEDINGS
List of Cases Disposed of Up to
Noon Wednesday
The spring term of circuit court
convened at Batesville Monday
with Judge Jeffries presiding. Fol
lowing is the jury lists and the
cases disposed of up to noon Wed
nesday.
Grand Jury. W. R. Albright, G.
M. Fields, I. M. Pridmore, A. T. Best,
A. Hook, W. M. Thompson, B. F.
Mayhue, J. I. Huekaby, M. M. Ruth
erford, W. C. Sanders, J.A. Kane ast
er, K. W. Hogan, It. A. Frazier, B. F.
Griffin, W. P. Jones and J. W. Jen
kins.
J. A. Kaneaster appointed foreman,
J. W. Jenkins selected as clerk andT.
H. Fike bailiff.
Second day W. ('. Sanders excused
from Grand Jury and II. H. Luckett
taken.
Petit Jury.—A. S. Wilson, D. P.
Churchill, J. 1. Taylor, ('has. Hon,
A. Reaves, W. T. Morgan, R. M.
Harmon, G. M. Thompson, E. C. Vest,
J. E. Deshoghn, ('has. Hankins, O. M.
Massey, J. B. Wright, P. S. Fortune,
S. A. Ruddell, H. Carpenter, M. D.
Hulsey, H. C. Britten, J. F. Elms, R.
A. Patterson, R. A. Hankins, A. K.
Gisbon, J. 8. Griffin and A. W. Ney
house.
CRIMINAL DOCKET
The following cases have been dis
posed of.
Ed Gracie, selling liquor, plea of
guilty, fined $50
Henry Linebarger, drunk at public
gathering, jury trial, not guilty.
J. B. Miller, appeal from J. 1\, pica
of guilty, fined $1.
(Continued on page K)
FOR EQUAL SUFFRAGE
Harness Citizen dives His Views
On the Question In No
Uncertain Tone
Editor Journal.—I see that you
ask your subscribers what they
think about women voting. Well I
think it is a shame that the men
have had the polls in their hands
all these years and have so corrupt
ed and defiled them as to make it
necessary for the women to demand
the ballot so they may rid the coun
try of the many evils that debauch
disgrace and degrade their homes,
husband and children. It is for no
other purpose that the womenwant
to vote, than to remove these
temptations.
Them and their children have
been abused and neglected and
down trodden ’til patience has
ceased to be a virtue. Mothers
have seen their own sons led to
disgrace, prison and a drunkard’s
grave ’til they can bear it no long
er.
some oi tne men say the polls
are too corrupt for the women to
approach, or mix up with. But
why should a woman care for push
ing her way through drunken
slush in order to save her home
and all that is dear to her, from
the floods of vice that are sweep
ing her all to ruin? A mother will
give her life and endure any
amount of reproach to save her
children from disgrace and ruin.
I see that in most cases it is the
men who vote to perpetuate these
evils that so much oppose the
women voting. Now there is but
just one way for the men to stop
the womans suffrage movement,
and that is for them to clean up
their own vote and rid the coun
try of the evils that are destroying
the manhood and womanhood of
our country. When this is done
the women will cease their efforts
to vote and not ’til then; so if the
men want to keep all the reins of
the government in their own
hands, let them clean up the coun
try and make it fit for the women
to raise there children in. The ridi
cule and abuse of the women won’t
stop them; they will keep this howl
up until the last drunkshop and
house of ill repute is gone. It is no
desire the women have to be mas
culine, but to save their homes
from the blight of immoral influ
ences. Old Zip.
Magness, Ark., April 4.
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