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The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
NO. 56.

regulating Practice Of Dentistry.
 Continues the Board of Den tai Examiners, composed of five practicing dentists, to be appointed by the Governor upon recommenda- ton of the Arkansas Dental Assoeia- ton. Members shall hold office for five years, and until their successors are appointed and quali- fled, vacancies on the board to be filed by the Governor. Board of EX- aminers shall organize by electing of fieers for the transaction of business. County clerks shall furnish duplicate lists of all certificates received and issued during the preceding year. Lii eenses 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 cer- 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 staten ent as to the skill or method of any per son or operator; the commission of criminal operation or conviction for crime; the employment of unlicensed persons; and no person can be reli- eensed 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= titicate Of registration from the sec rotary 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 prae- tice in other states may be licensed to practice in Arkansas. Persons of good moral character legally register ed and having practiced dentistry in this state for period of five years are entitled to receive a certificate of registration upon the payment of $500 All licenses must bear a serial num- Der. Violations of this act shall con stitute a misdemeanor punishable by fine of not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars, or by im- prisonment ir 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- censed 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. Qual- iications of reputable dental colleges Approved February Is, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. Al. Providing For Depository For State Funds


 Provides that immediately up- on the qualifications of the State Treasurer, he shall issue a cir cular letter soliciting bids for the keeping of public funds of the state for the remainder of the term for which he has been elected Bids shall be received by 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 urer, 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. a bond shall be 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 16, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
AeTNO. 4ot
7NN NOs , Is Minimum Wane 1 aNAl fnr

Minimum Wage Law for Females.
 Provides that females shall not be permitted to work more than nine hours in any one day. nor more than six days. or fifty.four hours. Tn any one week. except under certain conditions, in any manufacturing. me chanieal 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. pio8lng three or more females. Other restrictions mentioned are that em- ployer shall keep time books showing wages paid, and the same shall be open at all times to the inspection of the Labor Commissioners Fixes the minimum wage of $1.00 per day for inexperienced help and $1.25 per day for experienced help. Special provis- ions for females working in certain places. Penalty of not less than S25=00 nor more than $f0000 for violation of this act This act in force from pas. sage,
 Approved March 20. 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. 126.
NCT NO, 126. Regulating the Practice of chiroprac. fice Ia tna Sta+nn nf Arkaneae

Regulating the Practice Of Chiroprac-
 tics in the State of Arkansas.
 Authorizes ard regulates the practice of ehi,op4ae.ies in the State of Arkansas. and provides for the licenses and examination Of Chiropraetors and creates state Board of Examination and Registra. tion, and provides for the appoint ment of same; provides a curriculum and establishes d standard of ctticieR- cy; provides pre- requisites, and es- tabishes 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 Chiro- praetie, and to provide a penalty for practieing Chiropratic without ! ii- cense, provided by this act Praeti- tioners to be bound by police and health regulations Chiropraetors prac- ticing without licenses shall be guilty of mtsdemeanor, and upon conVic= tion thereof shall be fined not less than $f0000 nar more than $2e06h, and for a second offense shall be coll 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.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. f.

Appropriation to Pay Mileage and Per
 Diem and Contingent Expenses of
 the Fortieth General Assembly.
 Appropriates $10,S0000 out of the Fertilizer Inspection Fund and transfers s22,O00.00 from the Fer tilizer Inspection Fund to the General Revenue Fund, and appro= priates same for the purpose of paying a part of the mileage and per diem and contingent expenses of the Forti- eth General Assembly of the State of Arkansas; and provides further that the said sum of S22, 100000 be returned to the Fertilizer and Feed Inspection fund on or before August 1st, 1916. Approved January II, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. ss.
Relating to the Practice of Veterinary

O0i 9SiJs
 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 Veteri- 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 iii the county jail not less than one nor more than six months, or by both fine and imprison-
 Approved March i, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
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 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 rGary F, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. 1oS. Providing For Control of State charl- tahIs Institutions

Provides that the management and control of the State Char itable 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 S250o .o0 per annum. The Governor shall have power to remove any member of the board for inattention, neglect. miscon- duct, or ineficiency in the discharge of his duty. The Board of Control may appoint a Secretary. who shall receive salary of S1,S00.0B per an mum. Act in force from passage and approval. at
 Approved March i, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. 1O2. Regulating the Recovery on Bond:


 Provides that upon the dis solution in whole or in part of any injunction or restraining order of any kind, the Chancery Court may as- sess and render against principal and sureties on the injunction bond, a 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 a reasonable notice to such surety before such finding and judgment. Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved March 3, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. 30. Prohibits the Issuance of Liquor li- censes in Arkansas


 Section l prohibits the issuance of license by any county judge, city coun- 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 l, 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 6, 1915, at 11:15 a. m.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACTNO. 90.
NO TNO. JUs Fixes Railroad Passenner Ra-

Fixes Railroad Passenger Rates.
 Amends Section 6611 of Kirby's Digest of the Statutes of Al kansas. and Act No s of the Acts of 1907, by fixing passenger rates in this state, as follows:
 Rates on railroads fifteen miles or less in length, 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 frar ion 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.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. 23o.
Protection of Minors.

F-INNggtIUFI or HIFFOFs.
 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 5000 nor more than $200O0 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 Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. 224. TaSinu Private Cars.

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 $25.00 nor more than $10000 per day for each day such companies shall fail or refuse to make statement, or to pay such taxes. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March %, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
Approved March 12, 1915.
ACT NO. 14a.
Appropriation For Extension Work in
 AarieuIture and Home Economies.

Appropriates the sum of $47,- 26000 out of the General Revenue Fund for the support, maintenance and necessary expense of doing ex- tension work in agriculture and home 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 5, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
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 tha Pensions Fund" Act in force from passage
 Approved March 26, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
AcTNO. 1e7.
Listing and Valuation of Property.

listing and Valuation of Property.
 TIoVlueS 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 in force from passage.
 Approved March 20, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. 40. Appropriation to Pay Balance of Ex- penses of the General Assembly.

Appropriates $55,00000 of the taxes and fees received by the state during the months of January and February, 1915. to pay the balance of the $S0,o00.00 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 $55. GOO % shall be used in redeeming any out standing state warrants. Approved February 9, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. 1e
Appointment of Budget Committee
 and Duties Defined


 Amends Sectioon of Act Al of the Acts of 1913 to read as fol- lows:
 "It shall be the duty of said Budget Committed 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 recommends tions, by bill or otherwise, of such changes in the states revenue laws as they may deem necessary to raise suf- ficient funds for the states needs" ]" Approved February ?, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. so. Regulating Passenger Fares oo Short

Provides that railroads wholly within this state more than s miles, and less than 100 miles in length. may charge three cents q 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 ill the petitioners case. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 1. 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. 25e.
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 g. 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. 62. Appeals or Writs of Error

Amends Section 1193 of Kir. by's Digest of the statutes of Ar kansas as follows: An appeal or writ of error in a civil case shall not be granted except within six months next after the rendition of the iudg- 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 II, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. 54.

Curing Defective Acknowle dgments.
 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 conveyances or other instru- ments of writing when the same is brought in question in any suit now pending in any of the courts of this state. Approved February 16, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. f23. Creation of State Board of OntnrnetrN

Optometry.
 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 ar examination conducted by the board in theoretic, and practical physiology of the eye, and shall have registered and have received a certificate of reg isration. 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 speetaeles. eye glasses or lenses, either on prescription from such phx- 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 ,, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
Approved March 24, 1915.
ACT NO. 23f. Taxing Gifts, Legaeies, lnheritanees,

Amends Sections 2 and 3 of Act No. 197 of the Acts of 1913. entitled An Act to establish tax on gifts. legacies, 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 10 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 of such taxes approved May 3l, 1909. and all acts and parts Of acts in con- fiict herewith" Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 23, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
Approved March 1, 1915.
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 dam across any navigabIe or nen-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 9, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
The cost of this publi- cation to the taxpayers is the sum of 5 l7.5O
A Synopsis of General
 Acts, 1915

I, Earle w. Hodges, Secretary of State for the State of Arkansas, do hereby certify that the following is true and correct synopsis, as prepared by the Attorney General, under the provisions of initiated Act No. 3, 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 18th day of June, 1915.
 EARLE w. HODGES, (SeaD Secretary of State.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. 43. Regulates Sales by Commissioners in Chancery

In all sales made by commissioners under decree of Chancery Courts for foreclosures of delinquent special as- easements 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 sight to possession of the lands and
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. "A. For the Better Protection of the Pub. 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 fines 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 24, 1915, and takes effect June 90, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
AcTNO 1aa

TosIs0dHl TOT HttorheY General.
 Authorizes the Attorney Gen eral to appoint an assistant, who shall be a person learned in the law. at salary of $2.50O0O per annum. and he is also authorized 10 employ competent stenographer at salary of $l9O0000 per annum. Act in force from passage
 Approved March 20, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. f46. Appropriation For First District Aqri. cultural School

Appropriates the sum of s22.- 500.00 for the erectiok of build ings and installation of equipment necessary for the preservation of the health and welfare of the students of 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 12, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
NO 1e4.

Recovery of Property to the State.
 Provides that titles 10 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.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
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 10 un- der oath by the attorney at whose in- stance such additional witnesses arc subpoenaed. Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved March 24, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-07-01
ACT NO. e3.
Amends the Publicity Act

'NI'FNffVS MY FNNts
 Provides that all newspapers publishing any advertisement under the provisions of what is known as the Publicity Act" sha,l, 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