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The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 299. Regulating the Practice of Public Ac- counting.

Regulates the practice of public ac- counting; creates Board of Account anex; provides for the granting of cer- tifirates and the registration of eefu- fled accountants, etc. Any citizen or the United States having place Tor the regular transaction of business and having q certificate of his qual T. ifcation from the Secretary of state is authorized to style himself and be known as a certified public accountant. The Governor shall within thirty days after the passage of this act, appoint three persons, who shall constitute the Board of Accountancy, which shalt de- termine the qualifications of all per sons applying for certificates under 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 or good moral character. All expenses shall be paid from fees collected trom examinations etc. Examinations may be waived Of persons who have been engaged in q reputable practice for three years The board may cancel or revoke certificates for cause The pen alty for the violation of this act shall be d fine of not less than one hundred nor more than one thousand dollars, or imprisonment in the county jail not less than three months, or by both fine and imprisonment. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 30 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 28e. Appropriation for the State Uni versity

Appropriates the sum of $297955 97 for the support and maintenance of the University of Arkansas. and the main tcnance 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-LeXer Agricultural Extensi1 1n Act. passed by the Congress of the United States, and approved by the President May &. 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 Tniversi- 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 payment of the same. All persons who sell goods, wares and merchandise of any kind for the use of the State Chi 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 10 the demand an aftida- 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 prot ided. All claims allowed shall be submitted to the Board of Trustees at each meeting for their nvestigatio and approval The provisions of Sec tons 10. II. l2 and 3 shall not apply to the Student Labor Fund nor to stu dent fees. nor to any funds except those held in the state treasury for the use of the University. Any officer or empioye who shall violate any Of the provisions of this act shall be fined in any sum not less than sf0O. % nor more than sl.000.00. and be imme- dtately removed from office
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18

The following items vetoed by the Governor: Maintenance and expenses of the Department of the College oi Arts and Sciences, s10.000.00; maj lhte nance and expenses of the College of Engineering. $14,O0o.oo improving campus, etc, $1,5OO.oo; furniture for boys 'dormftory. s1.000.o0; inttrmafsy lil ,s furnishings and maintenance, $2,ooo.0o' library, including books, magazines, etc. S 000. %: printing and stationary $2.oo6.0o; plumbing, $2ooo.oo; re pairs and carpenter. $2,o0000: sumner school, s200O00; department of anlmal ! husbandry. $3.5oo,o0;. department ot horticulture. s2,00000; department ol veterinary science, $200000; branch experiment station. $6,O00.00; soil n n vestigation and survey $2,V0V,oot printing fund, $1.00o.00; home eeonom- ics. $S 00000 Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved. except items vetoed. March 27, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
Approved March %, fa15.
ACT NO 338. Creating and Establishing Road ln,- proVement Districts in Arkansas
ACTkO. g

Provides for the creation of road i'm pf9Eement districts in the state of Arr kansas For the purpose of building, constructing and naintainfnc the highways of the state County courts luHst make orders for said districts Owners et property may appeal from JHdEment Of County Court. but appeal =H4Il not delay progress of work al- reaaH commenced. Districts organized shall be considered as Il body polftic aHd corporate Commissioners shall organize by eIocting officers, and shall take oath of office. May call upon state Highway Engineer for assistance n preparing plans. etc. and may bor- l9# money for the purpose Of con sttheti0n. Board of assessors to be n-Hed by the County Court. said as- ses zois t9 assess benefits and damages HHH#5# tp HHFc in" same advertised Az EHi@Fed land owners may appeal 10 the tiEe4lt Court. Property not included n district may be included in assess- mgAt fl boundaries are extended to in- ti4#He saHd lands. Commissioners arc authorized to alter ] lans of improVe- laeat ii any time, and assessments may be raised ot lowered and reaSseas- Hents of benefits may be made Taxes !eF4ed oh property in district shall be Leu aP9h all property within the dis tttet Local assessments Of benefits shall be paid in annual miscellaneous ahd collector Of taxes shall collect ,2Aes provided for herein as other
 N pald out except upon order of tho board Funds of the district are fn be det7~itsd in th" bank paYinC the high e5t f&te of interest. If first tax levied prove insufficient for the purpose for &hteh It l. levied. additional levy may ne made. In the matter of collecting dthn44fm taxes, lands may he sold for it6Nf5, afd the act prescf.bes manner ID "hi4.a suits may be brought for tho eoileetteh of said taxes. Commission tts ate authorized to issue bonds CT other tNtdenees of debt. and may ad- Nefli&e Tor bids on work of improve tHtRt; t1ay purchase material and en- Pt9A az +htS. Assessments may be ley led and tax collected so long as neees- S{ltN to tay bonds or other obligatfons tehlnlS-t toners shall file annual state HatHt With county clerk.. Commission tts afs assessors not liable for dam a5e@' Unlawful for board or other of hetfS tt pledge bonds Route of road may De changed under certain condi- tlohs. Owners of real property may I4tt a@stSSments made by jury if my so testre. No appeal allowed to delay pfa$ress of work County Court Shall be open at all times for the pur- pose or baking orders or entering JQaEnenfs. and injunctions shall not be .Itio"e eo s0 delay progress of work; and ts lits act Goes not repeal any special ~ tS pIopidlnG for the crtation of spe- cidt road Improvement districts. Soc tiahs s ~ To v of Act 303 t.f the Acts of l9i9 repealed. Act in force from nas sage oiA pas
 Approved March 90, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
Approved March 26, 1915.
ACT NO. 273. Makes Uniform the Law of Ware house ReceintS

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 Habili- 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-negotiahle 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 q 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 right against the transferrer to compel him to endorse the receipt The indorsement of re- ceipt does not make the jndorser lia-
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 287.
Appr opriation For the Branrh Nor nal College of University of
 Arkansas

Appropriates the sum of s40,- 00000 for the support, mainte- nance, necessary buildings and i'm proyements of the Branch Normal Col lege of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, for two years ending March q, 1917 Any amount that may hereafter be available to the credit of the Branch Normal College may be expended by the Board of Trustees in the construction and equipment of necessary buildings for said college. Items vetoed by the Governor: For salary of teachers. s12.o0000; for re pairs of buildings. 5000 00:for stu dent labor fund, s2.oooo0; for con struction on and equipment of build ing. s 000 c. Act in force from pass age
 Approved, except items vetoed, March 26, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 27e Appropriation For the Four District Aaricultural Schools,

Appropriates the sum of $340, 00o00 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, S85,0oO00; Second District Agricultural School, S95,- GOO 00: Third District Agricultural School. $S5.00O0o, and Fourth Dis trict Agricultural School, SS5. 000 0o Items vetoed by the Governor: For salaries of principal and employees Of each college $40000.00 each, or q total of $f60.00000. Act in force from passage.
 Approved. except items vetoed, March 27, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 326. Repeals Act No. 323 of the Acts Of
 1af2

Requires the clerk or the Supreme Court 10 furnish Exporter win caas of decisions within thirty aayz af fJaE eN- piHadon Of ttme for filing Hazzans The reporter shall superiuterd the pfiatjns and binding af tfza Printing of reports to be fet te the lowest bidder and all bidders zHal file a bond ta tse state in the s8n 5f S5.- eaa conditioned for the faithful per farmanee of thc contract. Contractor shall deiiyerZrepofts to tho Secretary of State who shall deliver ta lHe con tractor receipt showing agmkeI of=xol- ames 90 delivered 10 him Payment for printing shall be made h.z2uutitor's warrant drawn on State Treasury The reporter shall prefix eaef4.Geei1ion notes containing the points decided therein. Reports shall De printed on continuous paging until there shall be sufficient matter To form a volume of 6aa 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 90 1a15
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. PA. I axinq Private Cars.

Provides that officers of all companies owning private cars make annual statements 10 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 10 be not less than $2500 nor more than $100 % per day for each day such companies shall fall or refuse to make statement. or to pay such taxes. Act in force from passage
 Appro5ed March 23, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
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 ex-Confed- crate soldiers and sailors and their widows, and same shall be kept as a separate fund, to be known as tho Pensions Fund" Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 26, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 2aO. Appropriation For the Support of the Arkansas Confederate Home,

Appropriates the sum of S50,- 930.0o for the support and main tenanee and the necessary repairs of 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. $1,40000; Item No. l4. for repairs and betterments, $l,- 000.00; Item No. IS. the salary of stenographer, S960.00; Item No 26, for purchase of boiler. s400.0o. Act in force from passage.
 Approved, except items vetoed, March 9, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO 288. Appropriation for Support of Hospital For Nervous Diseases

Appropriates the sum of Sf36. 91.6o for the support and maintenance and necessary repairs of the Arkansas Hospital for Nervous Diseases, for the term Of two wears. beginning April I, 1915. and ending March 31, 1917. No money appropriated for one purpose shall 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. $l 200 00. Item No. 23, for salary of two uehers, S1 1,20aA0: Item No. 26. for sal arH Of one female hydrothcrany opera toF. .320. Item No. 2i. for Salar. Of assistant female hydrotherapy, 5000 GO. . Hem No %. for salary Of male at tcuE1arts ST, ,h60 d0. Item No. 3I. for salary of female attendants. S25 ,004. % , Item No 5S. for salary of paper hanger. painter and kalsomfncr, $l 10000: Item No 50. fer salary of four stenograp aphcrs, Si800. .00s Item No. 60. to purchase pe- riodicals and books S5e0.00 Item No. 64 for scientific equipment, S5.G00 GO !; Item No G5. for salary of florist $l,- 2de Ct; Item No. 66. for grave markers. $2 600 G0; Item No. e, for maintenance of four mules and six horses. S3, GOO GO i: Item No. 60. for purchase of iron heds, S3.ea0 GO; Item No. 70 for installing new bakery. $6.000.00: Item No 72. for tine erection of an annex to the Infirm- ary. $25.600. .00. Item No 73 for the erection of a new laundry building and equippiag the same, $30.000.00. Act in force from April 1. 1915.
 Approved. except items vetoed March %, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
AcTNO.. .1a7.
Listing and Valuation of Pro

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 easements 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 in force from passage
 Approved March 20 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT-NO PIP.

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 23,,1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18

hle 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 a crime and shall be punished by imprisonment not exceeding one year or by a fine not exceeding $1,00000, 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 Springdale news., 1915-06-18
pproYed March 90, 1915.
ACT No. $40. Appointment of Special County Judoes by Governor

Provides that when any county fadge or the state shall be physically unable 70 attend to the business of his court to tp sach an extent that the business of suffer on account of such nhvsica, disl ahlllly. the circuit judge of the district m which the county is located sbalI nave nav a4thorlty to certify to the Cover non,,,, c'o5 lHe physical disability of such eouhtS Judge and the Governor sbalI appoint someone to hold the conntv ana Probate Court and receive ,b,. same fees as the regular judge nntii feef be pbyr1si1 ,he ns said regular judge shal clal duties. Act in force from nas~ 0a,.~ sage. rom pas
 Approved March 3l. 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18

ecuting attorney of the county wherein such fine or penalty ls incurred to prosecute all persons incafring the same. When notified by any citizen or the county upon affidavit showing NIo iation of this act. the justice of the neaec ',e5'ea' shali issue his warrant thereon as provided by law. All fines and pen aIties collected under the provisions or this act shall inure to the public sehooI fond of the school district in which the offense was committed" Act in force
 Approyed March 30. 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO 2to. State Offices Not to Be Used as Polit ical Headquarters.

Prevents the use of offices or rooms furnished at the pubic expense to public officials for political headquarters, and to promote better service upon the part=of public off cials, their deputies and their assist. ants. Also prohibits officers deyoting time during regular office hours to campaigns of other candidates. Pen. atty of not less than $5000 nor more than s50000 for violation of this act. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 23, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 240. Regulating Taxing of Costs in crimi 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 the attorney at whose in- stance such additional witnesses are subpoenaed Act in force from pas sage
 Approved March 24, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO o77
ACT NO. 277. Appropriations For the Expenses of the Judicial and Executive Depart -ments of the State Government

flSfilS OI tHc Oldtc 1OVcFHNlcHt
 Appropriates the sum of s7s5,- 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,- 60000; repairs to old State House, s500.00; printing and binding, Secre- tary of State office, s2,50000 print ing and publishing Supreme Court Re ports, S275 500.00; printing and bind ing, Auditors office, S8.322.00; travel ing expenses office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, S1 ,000 00; print ing. publishing and binding. office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, 100000; printing descriptive matter. office of Commissioner of Mines, Man afactures and Agriculture. $1 ,500 0e: postage and express. $2,000.00; travel ing expenses. $2,500.00: printing and binding, office of Tax Commission, $2,- 50000; salary of two clerks, Treas arer's office, Sf,800 00; printing and binding. Treasurer office, $1,200, travelling expenses of Railroad Com missioners,, 100000; printing and binding, History Commission s1.- 250.00; Confederate muster rolls, S1.- 500 legislative reference library. s500.00; purchase of rare documents, $30000; Tax Collectors fees, High way Department. $4,500; office equip ment and supplies. $50000; travelling expenses, State Board of Health, s1.- 10000; salary recording clerk g. 10000; postage and parcel post, S1.- 500O0; printing, S3,000.0o. Act in force from passage.
 Approved, except items vetoed Naroh oe 1a1S
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18

wages paid, and the same shall be open at all times to the inspection of tho Labor Commissioner Fixes the minimum wage of s1.00 per day for inexperienced help and SIPS per day for experienced help. Special provis- Ions for females working iii certain places. Penalty of not less than s25.00 nor more than $100.00 for violation of this act This act in force from pas sage
 Approved March 20, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 25a.
Pertaining to Electric Railroad

PeftaIhIh9 10 tIeetrle. RaiIfoads.
 Empowers the county court of any county in the state to grant authority for the con- struetion, maintenance and opera ton 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 9, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT. NO. 276. Appropriation For Deaf Mute In, stifution.

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 ings and supplying new fixtures s. G00.00; Item No. 38 for general re- pairs, 5000. Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved. except items vetoed. March 25, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
Approved March 30. 1915.
ACT NO. 301. Appropriation for the Third District Horticultural School.

Transfers the sum of $100o.00. s1,- 90395 and $3.3S6.91 from the farmers institute. library. and the salary fund. respectively, agEtegattng $f,eao.a2 to the central heating system fund. and that the same be appropriated for the purpose of paying the balance due Tor 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.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO o3o
Protection of Minors.

PFUtcCtTOn or WIHOF6.
 Prohibits common carriers, firms or corporations giving or de livering intoxicating liquors of any kind to minors. Penalty for violation of this act is a fine of not less than $5000 nor more than $20000 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.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 240. Fixing Salary of Supreme Court Libra.

Fixes the salary of the Su- preme Court librarian in the sum of s2.00000 per annum, payable monthly upon warrant of the Auditor. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March g, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 278. Appropriation For Support of the Ar kansas Reform School.

Appropriates the sum of S26,- 10000 for the support and maintenance of the State Reform School Following items vetoed by the Governor: to pay salary of two guards at State Reform School ST. 2o000 Act in force from passage
 Approved March 26. 1915.