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ACT NO. 277. Appropriations For the Expenses of r.


 the Judicial and Executive Depart
 ments of the State Government.
 Appropriates the sum of $785,- 550.50 for the expenses of the executive and judicial departments of the state government for the year end ing March 31, 1917. The following items vetoed by the Governor: Re wards for the arrest of fugtives, sS, G0000; repairs to old State House, s50000; printing and binding, Secre- tary of State office, $2,500.00; print ing and publishing Supreme Court Re ports, S27,50000; printing and bind ing, Auditors office, S8,32200; travel ing expenses, office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, S1,000.00; print ing, publishing and binding, office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, S10,00000; printing descriptive matter, office of Commissioner of Mines, Man. ufaetures and Agriculture. $1,500.00: postage and express, $2,000.O0; travel ing expenses, $2,500.00; printing and binding, office of Tax Commission, S2,- 50000; salary of two clerks, Treas urers office, $4S00.00; printing and binding, Treasurers office, $1,200; travelling expenses of Railroad Com missioners, S1.O0000; printing and binding, History Commission. s1,- 25000: Confederate muster rolls, S1, 800: legislative reference library, s50000; purchase of rare documents, S30090; Tax Collectors fees, High way Department s4,5o0y office equip ment and supplies, $50000; travelling expenses. State Board of Health, s1,- 10000; salary recording clerk $2,- 40000; postage and parcel post, $1.- 50000: printing, $3,000.00. Act in force from passage.
 Approved except items vetoed, ~ra-.l.
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ACT NO $40. Appointment of Special County Judgce by Governor

Provides that when any county judge of the state shall he physically unf ble to attend to the business of his court to such an extent that the business o the County and Probate Court shal' suffer on account of such physical dis ability the circuit judge of the distre in which the county is located shal have authority to certify to the Cover nor the physical disability of such county judge, and the Governor shall appoint someone to hold the County and Probate Court and receive the same fees as the regular judge until such time as said regular judge shall be physically able to resume his off, cial duties Act in force from pas sage
 Approved March 31, 1915.
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Tns following Items vetoed by the Governor: Maintenance and expenses of the Department of the College or Arts and Sciences. S10,000.O0; mainte-< Fn gin eerfne. s14.000.00; improving campus, car etc, $1,5oO,Oo: furniture for hovs sdormitory, s1,000.O0; infirmary Furnishings and maintenance, S2.ooo.oo' lShrarv. including books. ma agazines. atc @ no0 oO. printing and stationary, sa, ooo co; plumbing. s2oo0.oo; re nairs and carpenter. S2.000.00; summer school s2, 900 %; department of animal husbandry, ss.5oOo0i; department ,rednt of of horticulture. $2.000.00: department ol veterinary science. s2,000.00; branch experiment station, $6,000.00; soil m m vestigation and survey, $2,O00.OO; printing fund, sl00000; home econom- ics, SS,000.00. Act in force rom pas- sage. .o. March 27. 1915.
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ACT NO. 28o. Appropriation for the State Uni versjtv


 Appropriates the sum of S297,95597 for the support and maintenance of the University of Arkansas. and the main tenance of the College of Agriculture Said College of Agriculture is author ized to accept from the United States government any sums coming to the State of Arkansas from the national government, under the terms of the mith-Lever Agricultural Extension Act. passed by the Congress of the United States. and approved by the President May s. 1914 Board of Trustees may employ purchasing agent for the University. who shall give bond for the faithful performance of his du- ties All purchasing for the Universi- ty shall be made through this agent Each employe of the institution shall present his or her account at the end of each month to the financial officer of the University. which, when al- lowed. shall be endorsed and filed with the Auditor of State, who shall draw his warrant on the Treasurer for the payment of the same. All persons who sell goods, wares and merchandise of any kind for the use of the State Uni versity, or who shall perform any ser vice for the same. shall present at the end of each month, to the financial of- ficer of the University, an itemized ac- count. and the claimant or his agent shall append to the demand an affida- wit of its Justice, and the same shall be paid upon warrant of the Auditor to the State Treasury. All accounts filed for goods and supplies shall be made in duplicate and itemized form. No claim shall be allowed or paid from any of the funds appropriated by the State in any other manner than herein provided. All claims allowed shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees at each meeting for their investigation and approval. The provisions of Sec tions 1Q, II. 12 and 13 shall not apply to the Student Labor Fund nor to stu- d those held in the state treasury for the use of the University. Any officer or employe who shall violate any of the provisions of this act shall be fined in any sum not less than S1OO co nor more than $1.000.00. and be imme- dately removed from office.
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ACT NO. 231. Taxing Gifts, Le9aeies, lnheritanoes,

Amends Sections ? and 3 of Act No. 197 of the Acts of 1913, entitled An Act to establish a tax on gifts, legaeies, inheritances, bequests, successions and transfers, to provide for it's collection and to direct the dis position of it's proceeds, to provide for the enforcement of liens created by this act, and for suits to quiet title against claims or liens arising here under, and to repeal an act entitled An act to impose a tax based upon the right of succession to gifts, lega- cies and inheritances in certain cases, and to provide for the collection ot such taxes approved May 31, 1909, and all acts and parts of acts in con fiict herewith" Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 23, 1915.
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Most Curious Plant.

A very curious plant, which has been famous since ancient times, is the Scythian lamb-otherwise known as the golden-haired dog. It looks re. markedly like an animal. and in early days vas popularIy supposed to com bine in some mysterious way the at tributes of animal and plant. The be- lief was that it sprang from seed and turned on it's root until it de- youred all green foods within reach. whereupon it perished of starvation.
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Sleeping Car Ventilation.

The lower berth in a sleeping car is stuffy with the windows closed, and if you open the window the cold air is directly on you It is thought that the riding public would appre- ciate some defiector or diffusing con struction which could be applied to the open window over the usual short hinged screen and permit the entry of fresh air, at the same time pre- venting it from blowing directly on the passenger in the berth.
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ACT NO. 287
ACT NO. 287. Appropriation For the Branch Nor nal College of University of
 Arkansas.

Appropriates the sum of $40,- NO000 for the support, mainte- nance, necessary buildings and im- Irovements of the Branch Normal Col lHge of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, for two years ending March 31, 1917 Any amount that may Hereafter be available to the credit of the Branch Normal College may be expended by the Board of Trustees h the construction and equipment Of necessary buildings for said college. Items vetoed by the Governor: For salary of teachers, S120o0.00; for re- pairs of buildings, S3,000.00: for stu- dent labor fund, s2,00000; for con- struction on and equipment of build ing, S3,00000. Act in force from pass age.
 Approved, except items vetoed, March 26, 1915.
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ACT NO. 273. Makes Uniform the Law of Ware house Receipts.

house ReceipfS.
 Makes uniform the law of warehouse receipts and provides that each receipt shall embody cer- tain written or printed terms the To- cation of it's warehouse, date of re- ceipt number Of receipt, rate Of stor- age description of goods, signature of warehouseman. statement of amount of advances made and liabili- ties incurred for which warehouse man claims a lien Warehouseman liable for all damages caused by the omission from receipts of any terms herein required. Definition of negotia- ble and non-Degotiable receipts Warchouseman is bound to deliver goods upon demand, if receipt is sur rendered or lien satisfied Liability of warehouseman defined. Where goods are delivered to warehOuseuan they cannot be attached by garnish- ment or otherwise unless receipt be surrendered. Warehousen1an shall have lien on goods deposited for all lawful charges for storage and preser- vation of goods. Warehouseman loses his lien on goods by surrendering pos session thereof by refusing to deliver the goods when a demand is made under the provisions of this act. If negotiable receipts are issued, ware houseman shall have no lien except charges for storage. Warenouseman shall give written notice to any per son on whose account goods are held containing an itemized statement ot his claim, brief description of the goods, and a statement that unless the claim is paid within the time spe- cified, goods will be advertised for sale according to law. If goods are oi perishable nature they may be dis posed of in any lawful manner and the warehouseman shall incur no liability by reason thereof. Nosotiable receipts may be negotiated by the owner there of ,or by any person to whom the pos session of receipt has been intrustet by the owner. A person tO whom z negotiable receipt has been nego tiated, acquires such title to the goods as the person negotiating the receipt to him had or had ability to convey Where a negotiable receipt is tran ferred for value by delivery, the trans fierce acquires a right against thC transferrer to compel him to endorse the receipt The indorsement Of re ceipt does not make the indorser iia
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ACT NO o5o
Pertaining to Electric Railroad

Pertaining 10 ETectrIe HalIFoads.
 Empowers the county court of any county in the state to grant authority for the con struction, maintenance and opera tion of electric railroad and railways upon, over, along and across any pub lie road or highway upon certain con ditions, A petition setting forth the rights and privileges applied for du7y signed and verified mpst be filed with the county court. Owners of electric railroad or failways shall keep said public roads and highways occupied by it's tracks in good repair and con- dition. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 25, 1915
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ACT NO. 224.

Provides that officers of all companies owning private Cars make annual statements to the Tax Commission. Railroad companies must also furnish statement to Tax Com mission, which shall make assessment of such property. Taxes to be levied and collected the same as upon other property Of the state, Penalty for fail ure to comply with this act to be not less than S25.00 nor more than S10000 per day for each day such companies shall fall or refuse to make statement. or to pay snch taxes. Act in force from passage
 Approved March 23, 1915.
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Please Pass the Pomelo.

Don't say grapefruit" What has long been known by that name is henceforth to be called "pomelo." The United States department of agricul- ture has decided that the fruit should be rechristened because it's farmer name has become so misleading. The cultivated fruit no longer grows in clusters, like gigantic punches of grapes, as it did in it's uncul+ivated state. The fruit grows in groups of two or three, but generally singly.
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ElIzabeth's Fathers,

In the primary history class the teacher used the word forefathers, and proceeded to explain it's meaning. T haven't any four fathers" objected Elizabeth when the teacher had said that every little boy and every little girl had forefathers. You certainly have" answered the teacher. Every child in the world has forefathersl" z" I've only got two fathers" persisted Elizabeth; my heavenly ther and my unheavenly father"
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scutfng attorney of the county wherein such fine or penalty is incurred to prosecute all persons incurring the same. When notified by any citizen of the county upon affidavit showing vio- lation of this act, the justice of the peace shall issue his warrant thereon as provided by law. All fines and pen alties collected under the provisions Of this act shall inure to the public school fund of the school district in which the ofrense was committed" Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 30, 1915.
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Fi-ures That st,.l

The aphis or louse rr-s erations in a year. t N mated that, beginning NJ pair, the progeny Of tses1 yived, would in the tveII.a compose so vast an ami shalesl in single file. tesI the line of them would
 the earth to a point 50 su5 fundity of space that a N from the head of the ppd cling at a rate of 1SaAai ond, would require 2,50e the planet in which we
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ACT NO. 267. Increases Levy For Confederate Pensions

Amends Section 5952 of Klr- by's Digest Of the States of Ar kansas, to read as follows: Annual ly hereafter the tax of two mills is hereby levied upon all the taxable property of the State of Arkansas for the purpose of carrying out the provi- sions of the act to pension eX-Confs r. crate soldiers and sailors and their widows, and same shall be kept as a separate fund, to be known as the Pensions Fund" Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 26, 1915.
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ACT p9 oeo

Pfc.aefio6 rf Miners.
 Proiabits c3aDon carriers, firms or corporations giving or de livering intoxicating liquors of any kind to minors. Penalty for violation of this act is fine of not less than s5O.00 nor more than S200.O0 for each offense This act does not repeal any other laws prohibiting the sale or giving away Of intoxicating liquors. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 24. 1915.
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ACT NO. 3O1. Appropriation for the Third District Horticultural School.

Transfers the sum of s1,000.00. s1.- 903.95 and $3.3S6.91 from the farmers institute, library, and the salary fund. respectively aggregating $6,290.92 to the central heating system fund, and that the same be appropriated for the purpose of paying the balance due for the installation of the heating system for the Third District Agricultural School located at Magnolia, Ark. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 30, 1915.
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ACT NO 1az-
FOI NO. TJI. Listing and Valuation of Property

Provides that tax assessors shall enter in separate lists descriptions of burying grounds, pub lie school houses, houses of public worship, etc, which by law are ex- empted from taxation, and assessors are empowered at any time after as- sessments have been made upon dis covery of any omission to make out such separate lists. giving descrip- tions, etc, and file same with the county clerk, who shall enter same upon the records Of the county. Act fl. force from passage.
 Approved March 20, 1915
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ACT NO. 22o. Repairing Railway Cars and Loconno tives Within the State.

Provides that railway cars, loco motives and rolling stock of all railroad companies be repaired within the state, except in case of floods. fires and other calamities of like nature. Penalty of not less than $IO000 nor more than S50000 for vi olations of this act act ill force from passage.
 Approved March 23. 1915.
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ona 1t is is a solemn mt '1's!I 2 one one. of us carries ','sa'' sSs mystical loon. s.s s0o'l weaving-weave' 'Sr ". ss robe which We wess s.a's
 thread of the ws rsaf e's thread of tba u'.' "a'p' s's o%n one spider spider. does its ss s', own 0snue entrails, u if l nj.s' s,' W weave ave it, and We dgs s'' !, It, U and we stitch 1t t's s,s l' or on and wear it ssa s1s 7 Like a snail that erss'. garden patches and n,'.' aIm a process of sscrstiea N naI, lng tnat mysterious s,Iss ' e call character, monss, as'' s' is tio6s our own Cs self noaIa', iI < from the stream of as like, like the Nile delta, s, s 2, solid soi and firm above t'' and confines its fow ..,s NJ laren.
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ACT NO. 231. Appropriation for Tuberculosis Sanitariun1.

Appropriates the sum of S89,- 090G9 for the maintenance of the Tuberculosis Sanitarium. No money appropriated for one purpose shall be used for smother. The follow ing items vetoed by the Governor: For electrical and refrigerating plant, S3.50000; for painting buildings. S500.00 Act in force from passage.
 Approved, except items vetoed, March 25, 1915.
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ACT NO. PIP.
Leaalizea eovernment of cltles Eror

Leaalizes Government of Cities Eron-
 eously Declared to Have Been Made
 Cities of the Second Class.
 validates all actions of cites that have been declared to be cities of the second class by the leg islature. The Governor authorized to call special election for the purpose of electing officers for said cities. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March % 1915.
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ACT NO. 2ee. Amending Section 52e6S of kirbv's Dioesf

Amends Section 52S6 of Kirby's pi-
 gest to read as follows: "kIl s,1ifs for the collection of any fine or penalty prescribed in this act may be institut- ed in any court having Jurisdiction thereof. by any citizen of the county wherein such fine or penalty is incur red It shall be the duty of the pros-
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ACT NO. 27o. Appropriation For the Four District Horticultural Schools,

ADpr0priates the sum of $340- OO0.00 for the support and maintenance of the District Agricul- tural Schools of the State of Arkan- sas. For the support of the First District School, $S5,000.O0; Second District Agricultural School, 1885, 0O0.00; Third District Agricultural School. sS5. e0Oo0 and Fourth Dis trict Agricultural School, sS5 900 CO., Items vetoed by the Governor: For salaries of principal and employees of each college, $40.000.00 each, or a total of $160,00000. Act in force from passage.
 Approved, except items vetoed, March 27, 1915.
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ACT NO. 2eo.
Appropriation For the Support of the
 Arkansas Confederate Home.

Appropriates the sum of $50 920.00 for the support and main tenauce and the necessary repairs oi the Arkansas Confederate Home for the period ending March 31, 1917 The salary of all officials to be paid by board having control. The following items vetoed by the Governor: Item No 3, for tobacco, $1,400.00; Item No l4. for repairs and betterments, $l,- 00000; Item No. IS, the salary of stenographer. S960o0; Item No. 26, for purchase of boiler, $40000. Act in force from passage.
 Approved, except items vetoed March g, 1915.
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ACT NO. 21e. State Offices Not to Be Used as PoIit- fn3f k4aa af-ttarterc


 Prevents the use of offices or rooms furnished at the public expense to public officials for political headquarters, and 10 promote better service upon the part Of public off cials. their deputies and their assist ants. Also prohibits officers devoting time during regular office hours to campaigns of other candidates. Pen alty of not less than $50.00 nor more than S50000 for violation of this act. Act in sforce from passage.
 Approved March 23, 1915.
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NO. 24o.
ACT NO. 24o. Regulating Taxing of Costs in crini- nal Cases

Provides that attorneys shall not be allowed to increase cost unreasonably; that fees of not more than five witnesses shall be taxed against any county or the state, un- less their materiality and importance are first affirmed and certified to un- der oath by tn. attorney at whose in- stance such additional witnesses are subpoenaed Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved March 24. 1915.
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He Earns I,Is p

A good dog story Dslns3 der, it is pleasant to has story to tell by wsy ol' Georgia lady has a ss that is 9 perfect lewel out to the pasture eVels the cows, and every essa them safely home. Y keeps away the cali, ana] ries home the pail. A'ea] he makes himself us ways, bringing in Toa errands, and he also s''] mill by which the Du''a And-take notice, Ocys7 these things without
 asks for a holiday ss'| fellow is put D ano'aa| x. , eummer he] and his silken weo' x. hoard ?-Txehanqe.
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ACT NO 2o5

Appropriation for Penitentiary.
 Appropriates the sum of s373,- 10000 for the support and main tenance of the state penitentiary for the biennial period ending April 1, 1917 Appropriation to be known as Penitentiary Fund. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 23, 1915.
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eontInued Fronl paee Foar

wages paid, and the same shall be open at all times to the inspection of the Labor Commissioner. Fixes the minimum wage of $100 per day for inexperienced help and s1.25 per day Tor experienced help. Special proyis- ions for females working in certain places. Penalty of not less than $25.00 nor more than s1o000 for violation of this act. This act in force from pas sage.
 Approved March 20, 1915.
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ACT NO. 276. Appropriation For Deaf Mute In. stitution.

Appropriates the sum of s145,- 42000 for the support and maintenance of the Arkansas Deaf Mute Institution for the period ending March 31, 1917. Following items ve- toed by the Governor: Item No. 37 for standardizing the wiring in build irgs and supplying new fixtures S2,- G00.G0; Item No. 3S for general re- pairs, S2,000 Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved, except items vetoed, March 9, 1915.
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ACT NO o33.

Appropriation For Medical pepart
 ment of the State University.
 Appropriates the sum Of S4o,.. o0O00 for the support ana maintenance of the Medical Depart ment of the University of Arkansas Items vetoed by the Governor; for in' cidentials, s3,000. Act in force from passage.
 Approved, except item vetoed March 26, 1915.
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Recipient of cr1

During their tour d American and his wife to visit a ruined castle the custedisn Of which of the noble owner H the glorious old pile, ths loss how and in what N gratuity, bearing in mn blood" of their guide.
 conversation took place. you for your courtesy q glad to give a small sun if you have a box for Sir" was the reply 'Es box" Then, may we sa with a pleasant smile "I am that box ]
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Battery Had suu

At a certain battle oft3 8 Federal chaplain hapv into the vicinity of a bsI lery which vas hotly el2 Confederate shells were ' rows about the guns, d noneers were grimly aua work to answer slot fsiI chaplain addressed hinsl geant, who was very ea the same time rather pa following words Ny ii8 on this way can you ess port of Divine Provide expectin' it." said the a Ninth New Jersey has
 to support this battery
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ACT NO. oz5.
Appropriation For Support of Arkan-
 sas National Guard.

Appropriates the sum of s24,- 10000 for the support end main tenanee of the Arkansas National Guard for the two years ending March 31, 1917. This appropriation must be approved by the Adjutant General. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 26, 1915.
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Recovery of Property to the State.
 Provides that titles to lands in Arkansas obtained by fraud may be recovered for the state. Suit may be brought by Attorney General and his assistants Act in force from passage and approval
 Approved March 20, 1915.
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Where the pav Ient.

Where can this day have goneT exclaimed mamma, as she lighted the evening lamp. q think it's gone to heaven, mamma" answered wee Beth sweetly
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ACT NO. 243.

Repeals Act No. 42 of the Acts of 1915.
 Repeals Act No, 42 of the Acts of 1913 requiring railroad companies operating trains in this state to keep their cars screened at certain times Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 24, 1915.