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Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1915-09-16
ARTICLE XI-A. LOCAL LEGTSIA.
TION

1ION.
Section !. On demand of the Mayor
Of Baltimore and City Council of the
City of Baltimore. or on petition bear.
ing the signatures OF not less than
20 per cent. of the registered voters
OF said city or any county (proyided.
however, that In any case 10000 sigma
lures shall be sufficient to complete
a petition), the Board OF Election Su.
pervisors OF said city or county shall
provide at the next general or Con.
gressional election, occurring after
such demand or the fling OF such petit
ton, for the election OF a charter
board OF eleven registered voters OF
said city or five registered voters In
any such counties. Nomination for
members for said charter board may
be made not less than forty days prior
TO said election by the Mayor of Bal
timore and City Council OF the City
OF Baltimore or the County Commits.
sioners Of such county, or not less
than twenty days prior to said election
by petition bearing the signature writ.
ten in their own handwriting (and
not by their mark) Of not less than
s per cent. Of the registered voters of
the said City OF Baltimore or said
county; provided. that In any case
two thousand signatures of registered
voters shall be sufficient to complete
any such nominating petition. and II
not more than eleven registered voters
of the City OF Baltimore or not more
than Ave registered voters in any such
county are so nominated their names
shall not he urfnted on the hailot huf
City OF Baltimore or five in such coun-
ty shall constitute said charter board
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1915-09-16

We Judge ourselves By what NO feel
capable OF doing. while others Judge
us by what We have already DONE
Longfellow.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1915-09-16
EnIoxmen, From Work.

When men are rightly occupied
their amusement grows out Of their
work, as the color petals out of o
fruitful flower.-Ruskin.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1915-09-16
Approved April 10th, 1914.
CHAPTER t73.

An Act TO amend sae Constitution
OF Maryland by adding thereto a new
Article to be entitled. Article XVI
providing for "The Referendum" and
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. 2S8.
 Appropriation for Support of Hospital For Nervous Diseases

Appropriates the sum of $7S6,l91. .00 for the support and maintenance and necessary repairs of the Arkansas Hospital for Nervous Diseases for the term of two years. beginning April |, 1915. and ending March 3l. 1917. No money appropriated for one purpose shalf be used for another. All persons employed to be under direction of Su- perintendent. The following items ve- toed by the Governor: Item No. 22 for salary of two telephone operators, $1.200.00: Item No. 23. for salary of two ushers. s1.20000; Item No. 26. for sal ary of one female hydrotherapy opera tor. s1,320; Item No. 27 for salary of assistant female hydrotherapy. S600. GO i; Item No. 30. for salary of male at tendants. s30.000.00; Item No. 31. for salary of female attendants. $25. .000. .00; {; Item No. 5S for salary of paper hanger painter and kalsominer. $1.200.00: Item No. 59. for salary of four stenographers $4.S00.00: Item No. 60. to purchase pe- riodicals and books. $500.0O: Item No GA. for scientific equipment s5.0O0 00: 1: Item No. 65, for salary of florist. s1,- 10000; Item No. 66. for grave mark ers s2.000.o0: Item No. CT. for maintenance of four mules and six horses, S3 600 OO; 1; Item No. 69. for purchase of iron beds $3.000,00: Item No. 70, for installing new bakery. s6.000.00: Item No 72. for the erection of an annex to the Infirm- ary. s25.000.00: Item No. 7S. for the erection of a new laundry building and equipping the same. s30, ,000.00. Act in force from April l. 1915.
 Approved. except items vetoed. March 25. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02

m. foIlow,nr item. vetoed by |,

Tho following items vetoed by the Governor: Maintenance and expenses of the Department of the College of Arts and Sciences. $10.000.o0; mainte- Engineering, 100000; improving campus. etc, $1.50O.00; furniture for boys 'dormitory. $1.000.00: infrmary furnishings and maintenance. $2.000.00; library, including books, magazines. etc., $2,00000: printing and stationary, $2, 100000: plumbing. $2.000.00; re- pairs and carpenter. $2.000.00: summer school. $2.o00o0; department of animal husbandry. s3.6oo.0o: department of horticulture, $2,000. %: department of veterinary science. $2.00000: branch experiment station, $6.000.00; soil ln- vestigation and survey. $2.00O.OO; printing fund. $1.0o0.00; home econom- ics. $S.000.00. Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved. except items vetoed. March 27. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. 269 Appropriation for the State Un,. versitv

Appropriates the sum of s2e7.es5 s7 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 smith 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 tn 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 it's 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 10. II. IF and 13 shall not apply to the Student Labor Fund. nor to stu- fA 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 dned in any sum not less than xlOo co nor more than s1.000.00, and be imme- diately removed from office.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
Approved March "A. 1915.
ACT NO. PAP. Blue Sky Law.

Prevents fraud in the sale and disposition of contracts, stocks. bonds, or other securities sold or offered for sale within the state of Arkansas by any dealer. firm. com pany, association or corporation. for eign or domestic. by requiring an in- spection of such contracts, stocks, bonds, or other securities, and an in- spection of the business of such per sons, firms, companies. associations or corporations, including dealers and agents, and such regulation and super vision of the business of said persons, firms, companies. associations or cor porations, including dealers and agents, as may be necessary to pre- vent fraud in the sale within this state of any contracts, stocks, bonds, or other securities. and provides a penalty of not more than $1,O0O.0 % or Imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one year, or both fine and imprisonment may be imposed Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 24, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. 338. Creating and Establishing Road lm. provement Districts in Arkansas.

Provides for the creation Of road im- provement districts in the state of Ar kansas Tor the purpose of building. constructing and maintaining the highways of the state. County courts must make orders for said distriots owners Of property may appeal from )udGment Of County Court. but appeal shall not delay progress of work sI
 ready commenced Districts organize ed shall be considered as a body poIitio and corporate. Commissioners shall organize by electing officers and sheii take oath of office. May call unon State Highway Engineer for assistsnoe In preparing plans. etc. and may bor. row money for the purpose of con. strhctfon. Board of assessors to he hameo py the County Court. said as- sessors To assess benefits and damage and to have the same advertised AT. Erleved land owners may appeal to the Circuit Court Propersy not included Tn district may be included in assess. clude said lands. Commissioner are authorized to alter plans of improve. ment at any time. and assessments may De raised or lowered and rsssseso. levied on property in district shall be nen upon all property within the dis. trict. Local assessments of beneh,ta snail De paid in annual installmento ana collector or taxes shall collect taxes provided for herein as othsS taxes are collected. No money is to bs paid out except upon order of tha board. Funds of the district are to he deposited in the bank paying the high. est rate of interest If first tax levi~A proves insufficient for the purpose feS which 1t Is levied. additional levy mav be made. In the matter of coIlectins delinquent taxes, lands may be sold foS taxes. and the act prescribes maunev in which suits may be brought for the collection of said taxes Commissio~. CTS are authorized to issue bonds or other evidences of debt. and may ad- Vertise Tor bids on work of improve ment; may purchase material and em. pioy agents. Assessments may be lev. led and tax collected so long a. neces- sary to pay bonds or other obligations. Commissioners shall file annual state- ment with county clerk. Commission
 CTS and assessors not liable for dam. ages. Unlawful for board or other of- hcers to pledge bonds. Route of roaa may be changed under certain condi- tions. Owners of real property may nave assessments made by a fury if they so desire. No appeal allowed to delay progress of work. County Coure snail De open at all times for the pur- pose or making orders or enterins Judgments. and injunctions shall not he allowed to delay progress of work: an n6 this act does not repeal any specini acts providing for the creation of sns. cial road improvement districts S~o. tions SS to 77 of Act 303 of the Acts of 1913 repealed. Act in force from pas-
 Approved March 90. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
pproved March 30. 1915.
ACT NO. 299. Regulating the Practice of Public Ae
counting.


 Regulates the practice of public Ao- counting: creates a Board of Account- ancy; provides for the granting of cer- tifcates and the registration of certt- fled accountants. etc. Any citizen of the United States having a place for the regular transaction of businese and having a certificate of his Qual- ification from the Secretary of State Is authorized to style himself and be known as a certified public accountant. The Governor shall. within thirty dave after the passage of this act. appoint three persons. who shall constitute the Board of Accountancy. which shall de- termine the qualifications of all per-' sons applying for certificates undey this act. Examinations shall be held at least once each year. and applicants must be high school graduates. over the age of twenty-five years. and of good moral character. All expenses shall be paid from fees collected from examinations. etc. Examinations may be waived of persons who have boon engaged in q reputable practice for three years. The board may cancel o1 revoke certificates for cause. The pen alty for the violation of this act shall be a fine of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollarA. or Imprisonment in the county Jail not less than three months. or by both hne and Imprisonment. Act in force from passage.
 Approyed Ma rch 30 1e1k
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. 326. RepeaIs Act No. 323 of the Acts ~
 fQf2

Requires the clerk of the Supreme Court to furnish reporter with copy of decisions within thirty days after ex- piration of time for filing motions. The reporter shall superinteud the printing and binding of the reports. Printing of reports to be let to the lowest bidder. and all bidders shall fls bond to the state in the sum of S5,- poo. conditioned for the faithful per- formance of the contract. Contractor shall deliver reports to the Secretary of State, who shall deliver to the con- tractor receipt showing number of vol umes so delivered to him. Payment for printing shall be made bv Auditors warrant drawn on State Treasury. Tho reporter shall prefix to each decision notes containing the points decided therein. Reports shall be printed on continuous paging until there shall be sufficient matter to form n volume of 500 pages. Complete index shall be published with each volume Printer shall furnish reporter with one good proof reader. Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved March 30, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. 267. increases Levy For Confederate Pensions.

Amends Section 5952 of Kir- 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 exConfed- 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.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. $40. Appointment of Special County Judoes hv Gounrno.

Provides that when any county Jud~s or the state shall be physically unable to attend 10 the business of his court 10 such an extent that the business of tnc county and Probate Court shah suffer on account of such physical di.- ability, the circuit judge of the district Tn which the county is located shali have authority to certify to the Goyer. nor the physical disability of such county Judge. and the Governor shai1 appoint someone to hold the County and Probate Court and receive the same fees as the regular fudge untii such time as said regular judge shaii cial duties- Act in force from pas. sage.
 Approved March S1. 1913.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. 25q.
Pertaining to Electric Railroad

Pertaining to Electric Railroads
 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. duly signed and verified must be filed with the county court. Owners of electric railroad or railways 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
The Spectator., 1915-07-02

blA The holder of security of receipt not deemed to warrant genuiness of said receipt A warehouseman or any officer fraudulently issuing receipt for goods, shall be guilty of crime and shall be punished by Imprisonment not exceeding one year or by fine not exceeding $1,000.00, or by both. Com mon rules in law and equity to govern all cases under this act. This act does not apply to receipts issued before the taking effect of this act. Act in force from September l, 1915.
 Approved March 26. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. 273. Makes Uniform the Law e Ware house Receipts.

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 or 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-negotiable receipts.
 Warehouseman is bound to deliver goods upon demand. if receipt Is sur rendered or lien satisfied. Liability of warehouseman defined. Where goods are delivered to warehouseman they cannot be attached by garnish- ment or otherwise unless receipt be surrendered. Warehouseman 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 of his claim, brief description of the goods, and statement that unless the claim is paid within the time spe- cified, goods will be advertised for sale according to law. If goods are of perishable nature they may be dis posed of in any lawful manner and the
 warehouseman shall incur no liability
 by reason thereof Negotiable receipts may be negotiated by the owner there of or by any person to whom the pos session of receipt has been intrusted
 by the owner. A person to whom a negotiable receipt has been nego- tiated, acquires sucn title to the goods as the person negotiating the receipt to him had or had ability to convey.
 Where negotiable receipt is tran- ferred for value by delivery, the trans fierce acquires right against the transferrer to compel him to endorse the receipt The indorsement of re- ceipt does not make the indorser Iia-
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. 1o7.

IissIno and Valuation of Property.
 Provides that tax assessors mall enter in separate lists descriptions of burying grounds, pub- uo achool houses, houses of public worship. etc. which by law are ex- smrted from taxation, and assessors are empowered at any time after as- easements have been made upon dis sovery of any omission to make out such separate lists, giving descrip- tons. etc, and file same with the county clerk, who shall enter same upon the records of the county. Act h force from passage.
 Approved March 20, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. 2S7. Appropriation For the Branch Nor nal College of University of
 Arkancac
ACT NO. 2S'


 Appropriates the sum of s40,- 000.00 for the support, mainte- nance, necessary buildings and i'm provements of the Branch Normal Col lege 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 bv the Board of Trustees in the constructlU' and equipment of necessary buildings 'or said college. Items vetoed by the Governor: For salary of teachers, S12,000O0: for re- pairs of buildings. S3.00000: for stu dent labor fund, s2,000.00; for con- struction on and equipment of build ing, S3.0000O. Act in force from pass age.
 Approved, except items vetoed, March 26. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. 277.

Appropriations For the Expenses of
 the Judicial and Executive Depart
 rents of the State Government.
 Appropriates the sum of $7S5,- 550.5o 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.- 0o000; repairs to old State House. s500.00; printing and binding, Secre- tary of State office. $2,500o0; print ing and publishing Supreme Court Re ports, S27.500.00; printing and bind ing, Auditors office SS,322.00; travel ing expenses. office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, $1,000.00; print ing. publishing and binding, office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, S10,000.00; printing descriptive matter. office of Commissioner of Mines. Man ufactures and Agriculture, $1,500 co; postage and express, $2,000 co; travel ing expenses, s2.500o0; printing and binding. office of Tax Commission, S2.- 50000: salary of two clerks. Treas urer's office, si.S00.00: printing and binding. Treasurer's office, $1,20o; travelling expenses of Railroad Com missioners. $1.000.o0; printing and binding. History Commission. $1,- 25000; Confederate muster rolls, S1,- 500; legislative reference library, s500.00; purchase of rare documents, s300.00; Tax Collectors fees, High way Department, s4.500; office equip ment and supplies. s50000; travelling expenses, State Board of Health, S1,- 10000; salary recording clerk. s2,- 10000; postage and parcel post. $1,- 500.00; printing, s3.00o.00. Act in force from passage.
 Approved. except items vetoed. March 26. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO, PIP.

leoaiixes Government of Cities Eron-
 sously Declared to Have Been Made
 Cities of the Second Class.
 validates all actions of cites hat have been declared to be cities of the second class by the leg lslature. The Governor authorized to call special election for the purpose of electing officers for said cities. Act ln force from passage.
 Approved March 23, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. 23e.
Protection of Minors.

Prohibits common 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 S50.00 nor more than s200. .OO 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 "A, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
proved March 30. 1s1S.
ACT NO. 301. Appropriation for the Third District Horticultural School

Transfers the sum of $1.00o.00. $1,- 90395 and $3.3S6.91 from the farmer1 institute, library, and the salary fund. respectively. aggregating $6.290.92 to the central heating system fund, ana 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 S0 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. PA. 1axtnu Private Cars.

Provides that officers of all make annual statements to the Tax Commission. Railroad companies must AlAo 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 urs to comply with this act to be not less than $25.00 nor more than S100 % per day for each day such companies Ghall fail or refuse to make statement. or to pay such taxes Act in force 3rom passage
 Approved March g. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02

Wages paid. and the same shall be opsn at all times to the inspection of mo Labor Commissioner. Fixes the minimum wage of $1.00 per day TOT @sxperienced help and SIPS per day sor experienced help. Special provis- eons for females working in certain places. Penalty of not less than $25. co nor moro than $100.00 for violation of snas act This act in force from pas aags.
 Approved March 20. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02
ACT NO. 275.

ACT NO. 275. Appropriation For Support of Arkan-
 sas National Guard. Appropriates the sum of SEA- 10000 for the support snd main tenance of the Arkansas National Guard for the two years ending March q, 1917. This appropriation must be approved by the Adjutapt General. Act in force from passage
 Approved March 26, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-07-02

ecuting attorney of the county wherein such fne or penalty is incurred to prosecute all persons mourning the same. When notified by any citizen ef the county upon affidavit showing vio- ation of this act, the justice of the peace shall issue his warrant thereon as provided by law. All fines and psn- aities collected under the provisions of this act shall inure to the public school fund of the school district in which the offense was committed Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 30. 1915.