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cular letter soliciting bids for the keeping of public funds of the state for the remainder of the term for which he has hsen elected. Bids snail be received py the Treasurer and opened in the presence of the State Depository Board, to be composed Of the Governor. Attorney General. State Bank Commissioner and State Treas Grer at noon on the first Monday in March, and contracts shall be award ed with the approval of a majority Of said Depository Board within thirty days thereafter For the security of the funds deposited, bond shall bs required equal in amount to the amount of the deposits, or may pro- cure for it a bond in the form pre- scribed by it to the State of Arkan- sas. executed by any guaranty or bonding company. authorized to make surety bonds in this state. which bond shall be conditioned for the safekeep- ing and payment of the funds so de posted. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March Is, 1915.
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ACT NO. 88. Relating to the Practice of Veterinary Surgery.

Creates a State Veterinary Board and provides that hereafter it shall be unlawful for any person to engage in the practice of veterinary surgery, veterinary dentistry or vet erinary medicine, or to prescribe treatment for or to perform surgical operations upon any domestic animals for livelihood, unless such person be a registered veterinarian Governor to appoint members of State Yeteri- nary Examining Board, which shall consist of three graduates of some legally chartered school or college of veterinary. Violators of this act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred dollars. or by imprisonment in the county jail not less than one nor more than six months. or by both fine and imprison-
 Approved March 1, 1915.
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ACT NO. 126. Regulating the Practice of Crfroprac-
 tics in the State of Arkansas.

Authorizes and regulates the practice of chiropractics in the State of Arkansas, and provides for the licenses and examination of Chifopractors and creates State Board of Examination and Registra- ton, and provides for the appoint ment of same: provides a curriculum and establishes a standard of etlicien- cy; provides prerequisites, and es- tablishes a fee for examination, to provide for the disposal of the fund arising from said fee, to regulate the holding of meetings of said board, and issuance of license to practice Chlro- practic, and to provide a penalty for practicing Chiropratic without H. cense, provided by this act. Practi- tioners to be bound by police and health regulations. Chiropractors prac- ticing without licenses shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and upon convic- tion thereof shall be fined not less than $100.00 nor more than $200.Oo, and for second offense shall be con- fined in the county jail not less than one nor more than three months, and in either event, shall pay the cost Of the prosecution. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March II, 1915.
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ACT NO. 1o8. Providing For Control of State Chart table Institutions.

Provides that the management and control of the State Char table Institutions shall hereafter be under Board of Control. to con. sist of three members, who shall be appointed by the Governor with the approval of the Senate. and who shall hold office for six years. Members of the board shall reside at the state capital, and shall devote their entire time to their duties, and receive as compensation. the sum of S2.500.0O per annum. The Governor shall have power to remove any member of the board for inattention, neglect. miscon duct or inefiiciency in the discharge of his duty. The Board Of Control may appoint Secretary, who shall receive salary of s1,SO0.00 per an mum. Act in force from passage and approval.
 Approved March f, 1915.
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ACT NO. 123. Creation of State Beard O nnfnK,a@1U


 Defines practice of optometry. and creates State Board of Optometry consisting of five regular optometrists. and defines and regu- lates practice of optometry No per son shall be allowed to practice opto- metry until he shall have passed an examination conducted by the board in theoretic, and practical physiology of the eye. and shall have registered and have received a certificate of reg istration. This act shall not apply to physicians and surgeons authorized to practice under the laws of Arkansas, nor to persons who neither practice or profess to practice optometry. or who sells spectacles. eye glasses or lenses, either on prescription from such phv- sician, surgeon, optometrist, or as merchandise at regular established places of business, or to veterans of the Civil war. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 5, 1915.
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ACT NO. 56.

iNC9uidtin9 FEdCAlCC Oi OShttShJ'
 Continues the Board Of Den- tai Examiners, composed of five practieing dentists, to be appointed by the Governor upon recommenda- tion of the Arkansas Dental Assoeia- tion. Members shall hold office for five years. and until their successors are appointed and quali- fled, vacancies on the board to be filled by the Governor Board of Ex- aminers shall organize by electing of ficers for the transaction of business
 County clerks shall furnish duplicate lists of all certificates received and issued during the preceding year. Li- censes must be registered. and failure to so register serves as a forfeiture of said license, and same can be re- stored only upon the payment of eer- tain fees The State Board may re- fuse license or suspend or revoke the same for any Of the following causes: The presentation of license fraudu- lently obtained: the publication or cir culation of any misleading statement as to the skill or method of any per son or operator; the commission of a i criminal operation or conviction for crime. the employment of unlicensed persons; and no person can be reli- censed within one year after such re- vocation or suspension. In all pro- ceedings for suspension thirty days notice shall be given the defendant. Board shall have power to make all bylaws governing their duties under this Act Examination fee of fifteen dollars prescribed for each applicant, the same to be applied to the payment of the fees of said examiners. except that one-half of all money received shall be held by the secretary-treas- urer as special fund to be used as the board may deem necessary. Le
 gal practitioners must procure a cer- tificate or registration from the sec retary of the board Dentists or den
 tai surgeons exempt from service as jurors Unlawful to practice dentistry or dental surgery under any name eX- cept his or her own. Dentists who have been lawfully licensed to prac- tice in other states may be licensed to practice in Arkansas. Persons of good moral character legally register ed and having practiced dentistry iI this state for period of five years are entitled to receive certificate of registration upon the payment of $500
 All licenses must bear serial num- Der. Violations of this act shall con sttute misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars, or by inn prisonment in the county jail not less than one month nor. more than one year, or both fine and Imprisonment may be imposed. Nothing in the act shall prevent legally qualified phy- sician or surgeon from extracting teeth, etc. Legally licensed druggists may fill prescriptions for legally li- eensed dentists. If license is lost or destroyed. duplicate license may be issued upon proper affidavit and the payment of $100 Penalty for filing or attempting to file as his own the diploma or license of another. lual- ifieations of reputable dental colleges Approved February Is. 1915.
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ACT NO. So
Appeals or Writs of Error.

Amends Section 1199 of Kir- by's Digest of the statutes of Ar kansas as follows: An appeal or writ of error in civil case shall not be granted except within six months next after the rendition of the judg- ment, order or decree sought to be re- viewed, unless the party applying therefor was an infant or of unsound mind at the time Of it's rendition, in which cases an appeal or writ of error may be granted to such parties or their legal representatives within six months after the removal of their dis abilities of death" Approved Febru- ary r, 1915.
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valid Judgment for any and all dam ages occasioned by the issuance of such injunction or restraining order. Further. such judgment for damages shall be rendered against the party who obtained the restraining order or injunction. and against the sureties on the bond, and the same shall be con elusive against them; and in proceed ings hereinunder, the sureties shall be considered parties in the cause; pro- vided, the court may, in its discre- tion. require reasonable notice to such surety before such finding and judgment. Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved March 3, 1915.
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ACT NO. 30. Prohibits the Issuance of Liquor IL censes in Arkansas.

Section l prohibits the issuance of license by any county judge, city eoun- cil, or any representative thereof to manufacture, sell, barter or give away intoxicating liquors of any kind any where within the State of Arkansas. Section 2, this law to take effect Jan uary 1, 1916. Section provides that violations of this act shall constitute a felony punishable by Imprisonment in the state penitentiary. Courts not permitted to suspend sentence or per init plea of guilty to be entered and continue the cause for second of fense of the provisions of this act. Section 4, this act cumulative to all present liquor laws prohibiting the is- suing of liquor licenses in the state. Approved February $, 1915, at 11:15 a. m.
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ACT NO. 152. Regulating Certain Classes of lndem- nity Contracts

Authorizes the exchange Of inter-insurance, contracts of indi- viduals, partnerships and corpora tions Contracts may be executed by attorney, agents or other representa- tives designated. Subscribers con traeting among themselves, shall file with the Insurance Commissioner cer- tain declarations verified by oath. Commercial rating by subscribers must be furnished. Reserved sum in cash must be maintained at all times Attorney shall make annual report to Commissioner Rights given to ex- change contracts. Unlawful to nego- tiate or solicit any application with i out complying with the provisions oi this act Subscribers not authorized
 to collect assessments from employe,
 who do not receive dividends. Aat.si l force from passaRe4~s sasas
 Approved March n, 1915.
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March f, 1915.
ACT NO. 1Oo. Defining Certain Public Nuisances and Providing For Abatement
 Thereof

Specifies that the conducting, maintaining. carrying on or en- gazing in sale of intoxicating li- duors in any building within this state, and all means. appliances. fix lures, etc, used for the purpose of conducting such business. are hereby declared to be a public nuisance and may be abated under the provisions of this act Jurisdiction is conferred upon the Chancery and Circuit Courts of this state to abate such nuisances. Act in force from passage
 Approved March 5, 1915.
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ACT NO. 83. Amends the Publicity Act.

Provides that all newspapers publishing any advertisement under the provisions of what is known as the Publicity Act" shall, free of charge, print at the head of each of such pub lications, in type of double the size of the publication itself, the following words: The cost of this publication to the taxpayers is the sum of (here insert the amount) dollars" Failure to comply with this act constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by fine not to exceed five hundred dollars.
 Approved February 9, 1915.
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The cost of this publi- cation to the taxpayers is the sum of s42.5O
A Synopsis of General
 Acts, 1915

l. Earle W. Hodges, Secretary of State for the State of Arkansas, do hereby certify that the following is a true and correct synopsis, as prepared by the Attorney General, under the provisions of initiated Act No. g. of 1914, of all general laws passed by the General Assembly of 1915. and ap- proved by the Governor.
 Given under my hand and seal this 12th day of June, 1915.
 EARLE w HODGES, tSeaD Secretary of State.
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ACT NO. IA. Dams and Power Plants.

Amends Section 2 of Act No. 145 of the Acts of 1913, amenda- tory to Acts of 1905 Any person or corporation organized under the laws of this state, for the purpose Of pro. ducing power for any lawful purpose shall have the right to erect a dam across any navigable or non-navigaple river in this state at such point as may be desired for the purpose of de. levoping electric power. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March g, 1915.
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ACT NO. 64.
Unlawful to Possess Burglar Tools.

Provides that any person who makes, mends. designs or sets up, or who has in his custody or concealed
 about his person any tool, false key. lock pit bit, nippers. fuse, force screw. punch. drill. jimmy, bit, or any material commonly used for breaking into any vault. safe. railroad car, boat, vessel, warehouse. store, shop. office or dwelling house. shall be
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ACT NO f46. Appropriation For Frst District Acri cultural School

Appropriates the sum of s22.- 50000 for the erection of build ings and installation of equipment necessary for the preservation of the health and welfare of the students ot the First District Agricultural School of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Excess ap- propriations to go into contingent fund. Contracts to be let as are other state contracts. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March F. 1915.
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ACT NO. 17. Repeals Act No. 240 of the Acts of

Repeals Act No. 240 of the Acts of the General Assembly of 1913, wherein county judges are pro hibited from accepting fees from per sons charged with crimes and misde- meanors within their own counties and from accepting fees from persons in civil actions wherein as the result of a trial therein any cost might be as sessed against the county. Approved February ', 1915.
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ACT NO. 159. Removing the Disabilities of Married Women in the State of Arkansas

Provides that every married woman and every woman who in the future may become married shall have all the rights to contract and be contracted with, to sue and be sued. and in law and equity shall en- joy all rights and be subjected to all the laws of this state as though she were single woman. Act in force from passage
 Approved March 19. 1915.
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ACT NO. 107. Fixing the Time For Holding General Elections in Arkansas

Provides that general elections in the State of Arkansas shall be held on the next Tuesday af- ter the first Monday in November, I9lb, and every two years thereafter, Tor the election of all elective state. county and township offices Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 3, 1915.
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ACT NO. 89. Regulating Passenger Fares on Short

Provides that railroads wholly within this state more than S5 miles, and less than 100 miles in length. may charge three cents a mile fares for adults, and half fare for children over five and under twleve years of age. Railroad com mission to authorize railroads to charge the rates specified, if it finds that such rates would be reasonable charge under the conditions obtaining in the petitioners case. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 1, 1915.
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ACT NO.142
Appropriation For Extension Work in
 AoricuIture and Home Economies.

Agriculture and Home Economies.
 Appropriates the sum of $47,1 260O0 out of the General Revenue Fund for the support, maintenance and necessary expense of doing ex- tension work in agriculture and homs economies in the State of Arkansas for the biennial period ending June 30, 1917. and that this appropriation shall be expended by the College of Agriculture of the University of Ar kansas. which is the land grant col- lege of this state. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March ,. 1915.
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ACT NO. f57. Appointment of Assistant Supreme Court librarian

Amends Section of Act 235 of the Acts of 1911 as follows: Said librarian is hereby authorized and empowered to nominate and ap- point an assistant at salary not to exceed S75.00 per month, to be paid in the same manner as the librarian, is paid. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 19, 1915.
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ACTNO 2.

appropriation to Pay Mileage, Per
 Diem and Expenses of the Fortieth
 General Assembly.
 Appropriates sS0.0000o to pay part of the mileage. per diem and contingent expenses of the For tieth General Assembly The sum of s25,00000 collected by the At torney General in sthe railroad rate cases is ordered turned into the treasury to the credit of the General Revenue Fund. the same to be used for the purposes of paying the expenses of the present General As sembly Approved January 20, 1915.
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Approved March %, 1915.
ACT NO 1q1
Minimum Wage Law for E,

WIHIHfUHi wage Law TOT endIeS.
 Provides that females shall not be permitted to work more than nine hours in any one day, nor more than six days. or fiftyfour hours. in any one week, except under certain conditions, in any manufacturing, me- chanical or mercantile establishment. laundry or express or transportation company. or before ' o'clock in the morning or after in the evening. nor longer than six hours continuously. This act applies to establishments em- ploying three or more females Other restrictions mentioned are that em- pioyer shall keep time books showing
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ACT NO. 16.
Appointment of Budget Committee,
 and Duties Defined.

7 ~.-<n.eadss Sectioon 6 of Act A oi the Acts of 1913 to read as fol lows:
 Tt shall be the duty of said Budget Committee, as soon as practicable, and not later than thirty days after their appointment, to prepare and introduce into the General Assembly all the ap- propriation bills for the necessary run ming expenses of the state govern ment. including all state institutions provided for under existing laws. They shall also make recommenda- tions, by bill or otherwise, of such changes in the states revenue laws as they may deem necessary to raise suf- fcient funds for the states needs" Approved February ?, 1915.
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ACT NO. 90. Fixes Railroad Passenger Rates.

Amends Section 6611 of Kirby's Digest of the Statutes ol Ar kansas, and Act No. of the Acts of 1907, by fixing passenger rates in this state, as follows:
 Rates on railroads fifteen miles or less in length, 5 cents per mile; over fifteen miles in length and less than 125 miles in length, cents per mile; over 125 miles in length. cents per mile, or fraction thereof, for adults, and one-half of the above named rates for children under 12 and over 5 years of age. Act in force from passage.
 Act approved March 4, 1915.
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ACT NO. 54.

Curing Defective Acknowledgements.
 Provides remedy for defective acknowledgements of conveyance and other instruments of writ ing purporting to affect the titles to lands; provided that this act shall not apply to conyeyances or other instru- ments of writing when the sa11e is brought in question in any suit now pending in any of the courts Of this state. Approved February 16, 1915
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ACT NO. 49. Relative to the Weighing of Coal Mined

Amends Section of an act Of the General Assembly of 1905 relative to the weighing of coal mined in the State of Arkansas as it comes from the mine and before it passes over screen of any kind; that when coal is mined on screen coal basis the kind of. screen to be used is prescribed Approved February Is, 1915.
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ACT NO. te.

Appropriation for New State Capitol.
 Provides for an appropriation of S5.4S0. .00 or so much thereof as may be necessary for the maintenance of the new state capitol for the months of January and February, 1915. Approved February 5, 1915.
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standing state warrants. Approved February 9. 1915.
ACT NO. A

ACT NO. 43.
 Regulates Sales by Commissioners in
 Chancery.
 In all sales made by commissioners under decree of Chaneery Courts for foreclosures of delinquent special as- sessments in drainage, levee, road and bridge districts in cities and towns. and in all special assessment districts of every kind, the court may approve the sale subject to the rights of re- demption, and immediately upon such approval the purchaser shall have the right to possession of the lands and premises so sold, and such purchaser shall not be accountable for rents up- on redemption, and he shall not injure or dispose of any timber, mineral or fixtures until the expiration of the right of redemption. Approved Feb ruary 9, 1915.
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ACT NO. 138. Protecting the Beds and Bars of the Navigabe Streams Of the State of Arkansas

Provides that hereafter it shall be unlawful for any per son or firm to take sand or gravel. oil or coal, from the beds or bars from the navigahle rivers and lakes of this state without first procuring the con. sent or the Attorney General, and the payment of certain per cent for each ton of sand or gravel and gallon of oil or ton of coal taken. The penalty for the violation of this act shall be fine of no less than S300.00 and not more than s1,- 000.00 for each offense. All moneys collected under the provisions of this act shall go into fund to be known as Public Road Fund. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March Il, 1915.
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deemed guilty of a felony and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by Imprisonment in the state peniten- tiary for not less than two years, nor more than ten years. Approved Feb ruary IT, 1915.
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ACT NO. 40. Appropriation to Pay Balance Of Ex neneee of the General Assembly.

Appropriates $55,OO0.00 of the taxes and fees received by the state during the months of January and February, 1915. to pay the balance of the sS0, 100000 appropriated for mile age and per diem and contingent ex. penses of the General Assembly, and directs that the State Treasurer shall set aside all revenues received from insurance companies and other like sources until the said amount shall have been received and paid out for the purpose aforesaid All money re. ceived in excess of the said So5,O0O.oo snan be used in redeeming any out
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Appropriations to Cover Deficieneie
 in State Departments.

Appropriates money to cover deficiencies for supplies and serv- ices furnished the various de- partments of the state government during the two fiscal years. commence ing with the first day of Aprils 1913. and ending the 31st dy of March. 1915.
 Act in force from passage.
 Approved March IS, 1915
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ACTN NO. f25.
Appropriation to Pay For Legal Ad
 vertising For the Year 1913.

Appropriates money to pay for publishing proposed amendments to the constitutions also appro priates money for publishing the pro- posed Acts and Amendments under the Initiative and Referendum. Act in force from passage. i Approved March Il. 1915.
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ACT NO. 1fo.

SseTRS ' NdouI Ss OfiGfI ACCCIVc ' UTIUS
 Act No. no provides that hereafter all money due the state shall be paid direct to the State Treasurer Viola tion felony. Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved March 1. 1915.
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ACT NO. "A. For the Better Protection of the Pub ,fa

lie Safety.
 Provides that every person or persons, company or corpora tion, operating any railroad in this state is required to erect, operate and maintain an automatic block signal system at all tunnels located upon their lines within the state of Arkan. sas. They shall also erect and main tain sign boards within one mile of each end of all tunnels more than fifteen hundred feet in length located on their lines in this state Approved February A, 1915, and takes effect June 90, 1915.