The Mena weekly star., 1913-04-03

sons, confined in the asylum. When ever any patient, confined in the asy- lum, except when confined under crim- inal charge and except persons trans ferred from the penitentiary or re- form school, has progressed toward recovery to a degree that would ren- der them harmless to themselves and safe in the community in which they reside, the superintendent of the asy- lusn may parole them for a period of six months. Upon written applica- tion, the parole may be extended an. other six months. If during any Teriod of parole it shall again become neces- sary to have the patient confined for further treatment, they may be re- turned without any process of law, upon the original commitment Act No. 95.
 Regulates telephone service. Every telephone company doing business in the state shall supply all applicants for telephone connections and facili- ties without discrimination or partial ity, within 10 days after written de. mand for same is m-de: provided that the applicant for such service comply with the reasonable regulations of the company. Any company refusing to comply with the provisions of this act is subject to a fine of $l00 and a fur ther penalty of s5 for each day after notice is given.
 Act No. 96.
 For better protection of public health, A state health board is ere ated, composed of seven members, each graduate from some reputable medical college, all appointed by the governor, one from each congressional district. The board shall have gen. eral supervision and control of all matters pertaining to the health of the citizens of the state Power is given the board to make all necessary and reasonable rules and regulations of general nature for protection of the public health and the suppression and prevention of infectious and con tagious diseases. The state board shall appoint county health officer in each county, to be approved by the county judge. County boards of health are abolished, after expiration of their present term. The county health off cer is required to look after the en- forcement in his county of such rules as the state board may prescribe, un- der their rules.
 Act No. 97.
 Appropriates $27,0OO to pay back salaries due clerks and other em. ployees of state departments from April 1st, 1911, to March 31st, 1913.
 Act No. 98.
 Prohibits the soliciting or accepting of tips by walters or porters at hotels and restaurants also by porters of sleeping or dining cars. Any pro. prietor of hotel, permitting same. is equally guilty, the penalty being $10 for each offense.
 Act No. 1o3
 Provides for stenographers for the grand juries. The judge of each judi. cial district may, upon the recommen- dation of the prosecuting attorney, ap- point a stenographer for the grand juries in his circuit. The stenograph- CT shall receive a salary of S1,2OO a year, to be paid by the several coun- ties in the district, on the basis of population.
 Act No. 105.
 TO Tnrnbibit Dan6o scribe the punishment therefor Any person who shall procure a female in. mate for a house of prostitution: or who shall induce a female to become a prostitute; or who shall cause or induce any female to become an in. mate of house of prostitution or as. signation place or any place wheri prostitution is practiced or allowed: or who shall induce or in any manner rause a female person to enter any place in this state in which prosti tution is practiced or allowed. for the purpose of prostitution, or who shall receive or give or agree to receive or give any hing of value for procuring or attem pting to procure any female
 
 person to become a prostitute or to come into or leave the state for such purpose, shall be deemed guilty of tlony and on conviction, confined iD the peniteniiary not less than two nor more than ten years. Any such fe male person, referred to in this act shall be a competent witness in any prosecution under this act, to testify against he accused
 Act No. 1o7 ApTronria' es S124,000 to pay amoun due fer maintenance of the f,ur sat, agricultural schools to July 1s'. 1913
 Act No. tt3.
 Creates A state bank 3o00r 0r' VI O nt for period of l2 years. A state bank commissioner is appointed by the gov ernor and shall have supervision of the organization, inspection, control and dissolution of hanks and trust companies in the sta c. lie is appoint ed for term of IoIr years at salary of $3,0OO a year.
 Act N. t15.
 Regulates the removal of county seats. he county seat of any county having a court house and jail which oIinginally cost $l0,G00 or more, shall not be removed, neither shall any cleo ton be held for removal of such cOun- J seat unul the petitioners tor sucl removal shali have first deposited ii, e thousand dollars for each town peti- .loned for, to be used by the county tn the erection of a new court house should the county seat be removed.