Nevada County picayune., 1889-04-17
Approved April 2.


 One of the wine laws provides that it shall he unlawful for any person to sell wine at any place in this State, except where the sale of liquors is licensed and authorized by law, and then only in quantities not less than one quart. Grape growers who man nfacture wine thereof may sell the same on their premises, but Tn quan- titles not less than one quart. This act does not prevent regularly licensed dealers. The penalty on conviction is not less than S2O0, nor more than $500. This act is now in effect. Approved April }.
 An act appropriates S4S.OOO for the support of the Arkansas Indus trlal University for the next two years. Approved April 3.
 An act makes an appropriation of SSS0O to supply deficiencies for cur rent and ordinary expenses of the State Government for the last two years. Approved April 3.
 An act providing for the manner in which witnesses before Grand Ju- ries shall be paid. The foreman is requested to keep an abstract of witnesses, who are required to get a certificate from the foreman, attested by the Clerk of the Grand Jury, and these certificates are presented to the County Court, and if correct, they are allowed, and the County Clerk draws his warrant on the Treas urer in favor of the party holding the same. The County Clerk is allowed 10 cents for filing and Sl for making an entry of the abstracts. Approved April 3.
 Sections 3O25, 3026 and 40SS of Mansfield's Digest are amended, al- lowing an additional stay of judg- ments for three months extending the time in all three of the above sections to six months. Approved April 3.
 The general appropriation for car rying on the State Government for the ensuing two years, s353, 930, is ap- propriated. Approved April 6.
 Section 1878 of Mansiield's Digest is amended, making it unlawful for any person to sell or give away liquors to minors. Approved April 6.
 An act to protect passengers on railroads in this State from fraud, imposition or annoyance is now in ef feet. The law provides that railroad officers or agents are authorized and empowered to perform all things nec essary to protect passengers from such frauds, imposition, etc., on railroads. Approved April 6.
 An act compelling Justices of the Peace, City Judges and Mayors to file an official transcript of all fees, penalties and forfeitures with the County Clerk of their respective Counties on or before the first day of the County Court, to aid County Clerks in keeping their accounts with the County Court and other County officials. Approved April 6.
 The amount appropriated for the support and improvement of the Deaf Mute Institute is S53, 3,500, $2500 of which was made to make improvements for colored children. Approved April G.
 An act is now m effect to reim- purse counties for cost in cases of change of venue, the same to be attained by the County Courts the same as though the case had termin- ated in his court. Approved Apr. 6.
 In Sec. 4524 of Mansfeld's Digest, the proviso is repealed relative to na- tive wine. Approved April 6.
 An act recognizing the Board of Public Contractors, places the Secre- tary of State on the Board instead of the Treasurer, and allows the printing of 2000 geologist's report.
 An act repealed section 5893 of Mansfield's Digest.
 An act provides for procedure in judicial garnishment. The Supreme Court decided that the present law in garnishment was appealed on the Code of Practice, and this is re-en- actment of judicial garnishment.
 By special act the Governor is authorized to compromise ard adjust, prosecute and secure all claims of the State against the United States for lands heretofore granted and all