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The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. t26. Regulating the Practice of Chiroprac- tics in the State of Arkansas.

'~SdiaAiil9 bIC dIAtSC Of Sllil Oki aS
 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 Chiropractors and creates a State Board of Examination and Registra- tion, and provides for the appoint ment of same; provides a curriculum and establishes a standard of etficien- 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 Chiro- practic. and to provide a penalty for practicing Chiropratic without H. cense, provided by this act Praeti- tioners to be bound by police and health regulations. Chiropractors prac- tieing without licenses shall be guilty of misdemeanor. and upon convic- tion thereof shall be fined not less than $100.00 nor more than S200.00 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.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 1o8. Providing For Control of State ehari table institutions

Provides that the management and control of the State Char ltable 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 S2.5000O per annum. The Governor shall have power to remove any member of the board for inattention, neglect, miscon- duct or inetficiency in the discharge of his duty. The Board of Control may appoint a Secretary, who shall receive a salary of $1,S00.00 per an- mum. Act in force from passage and approval.
 Approved March i, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 231. Taxing Gifts. Leeaeies, lnheritances,

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. sueeessions and transfers, to provide for it's collection and to direct the dis position of it's proceeds, to provide for the enforcement of liens created by this act, and for suits to quiet title against claims or liens arising here under. and to repeal an act entitled An act to impose tax based upon the right of succession to gifts. lega- cies and inheritanees in certain cases, and 10 provide for the collection of such taxes approved May S1. 1909, and all acts and parts of acts in con flict herewith" Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 9. 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 90. Fixes Railroad Passenoer Rates.

Amends Section 6611 of Kirby's Digest of the Statutes Of 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, 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 F and over 5 years of age. Act in force from passage,
 Act approved March 1, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 139. Protecting the Beds and Bars of the Navisable 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 navigable rivers and lakes of this state without first procuring the con sent of the Attorney General, and the payment of a 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 S3o000 and not more than S1,- O00.o0 for each offense All moneys collected under tne provisions of this act shall go into a fund to be known as Public Road Fund Act in force from passage
 Approved March II, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 8e. Regulating Passenger Fares on Short Line Railroads

Provides that railroads wholly within this state more than 85 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 a reasonable charge under the conditions obtaining Tn the petitioners case. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 4, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. f52. Regulating Certain Classes of lndem- nitv 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 tracing among themselves, shall file with the Insurance Commissioner cer- tain declarations verified hy 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 out complying with the provisions of this act Subscribers not authorized to collect assessments from employees
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 62. 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 a 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.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 1o7.
SNS iNo. iJI. Listing and Valuation of Pronertv

os''S o'u Valuation or fTopcrty.
 Provides that tax assessors shall enter in separate lists descriptions of burying grounds. pub. ilc 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.
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The cost of this publi- caiion to the taxpayers Is the sum of 5 $500
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 a true and correct synopsis, as prepared by ths 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., 1915-06-17
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 lines within the state of Arkan- sas. They shall also erect and main tain sign boards within one mile of each end of ali tunnels more than fifteen hundred feet in length located on their lines in this state. Approved February 24, 1915, and takes effect June 30, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
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 25, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
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- Guors 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.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACTING 16.
ACT NO. 16. Appointment of Budget Committee, and n,,+iec nefbaJ

and Duties Defined.
 Amends Sectioon of Act fl Of the Acts of 1913 to read as fol Jews:
 It 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 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., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 30.
Prohibits the Issuance of Liquor IL.
 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 a 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 l1:15 a. m
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACTNO. 54.

CurIhg DefectIVe HcknoWIedgmehts
 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 ar 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., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 40. Appropriation to Pay Balance of Ex- penses of the General AssembLY

Appropriates $55,00O00 of the taxes and fees received by the state during the months of January and February, 1915. to pay the balance of the $S0,000.00 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. 900 .OO shall be used in redeeming any out standing state warrants. Approved February 9, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 64. Unlawful to Possess BuroIar

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 ruary +, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACTNO i

Appropriation to Pay Mileage and Per
 Diem and Contingent Expenses of
 the Fortieth General Assembly.
 Approprfates S10,S00.00 out of the Fertilizer Inspection Fund and transfers s22,00OOO 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 s22,00O00 be returned to the Fertilizer and Feed Inspection fund on or before August 1st 1916. Approved January 14, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO -23o
Protection of Minors.

F IVNCNNIOTI UI WIITIOF Ss
 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 s200.00 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., 1915-06-17
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 right to possession of the lands and
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 21o. State Offices Not to Be Used as PoIit. icai Headquarters.

Prevents the use of offices or rooms furnished at the public expense 10 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 devoting time during regular office hours to campaigns of other candidates. Pen alty of not less than $5000 nor more than $50000 for violation of this act. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 23, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
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 proyi- 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., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. S3. Amends the PuhIicifv 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
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 224.

Provides that officers of all companies owning private eaTs 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 $2500 nor more than s10000 per day for each day such companies shall fail or refuse to make statement. or 10 pay such taxes. Act in force from passage
 Approved March 9, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 49. Relative to the Weighing of Coal Mined

Amends Section l 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 16, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
 ACT NO. 8.

Appropriation to Pay Pensions to Sol
 diers and Sailors and Their Wid-
 oWs.
 Appropriates one million, three hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars, or so much thereof as may be derived from the tax levy for pensions for Confederate soldiers and sailors and their widows for the years of 1915 and 1916. Approved Jan uary 20, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 24o. Regulating Taxing of Costs in Crimi- mai Cacec

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 Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. PIP.

Legalizes Government of Cities Eron-
 eously Declared to Have Been Made
 Cities of the Second Class.
 Nalidates all actions of cities 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 Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 2o6.

NPproprIatIon Tor PenItentIary
 Appropriates the sum of s372. 10000 for the support and main tenance of the state penitentiary for the biennial period ending April l. 1917. Appropriation to be known as Penitentiary Fund. Act in force from passage
 Approved March 9. 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 148.
Appropriation For Extension Work in
 Aqrieulture and Home Econnmics

Agriculture and Home Economies.
 Appropriates the sum of SAT- 260.00 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.
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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 a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars.
 Approved February 25, 1915.
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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 g, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 243.
NO NO. Z73. RepeaIs Act No. 42 of the Acts of 1Qt

HePeafs FtOt TNU. 4E Of me RCtS or 1yTb.
 Repeals Act No. 42 of the Acts of 1913 requiring railroad companies operating trains in this state to keep their cars screened at certain times. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 24. 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACTNO.t9o
HO INO. I6J. Assistant for Attnrneu General

Assistant Tor Attorney General
 Authorizes the Attorney Gen. eral to appoint an assistant. who shall be q person learned in the law. at a salary of $2.5o0o0 per annum. and he is also authorized to employ competent stenographer at a salary of $l,00000 per annum Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 20, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO f5o.

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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Approved March 20, 1915.
ACT NO 1e4.

Recovery of Property to the State.
 Provides that titles to lands in Arkansas obtained by fraud may be recovered for the state. Suit may be brought by Attorney General and his assistants. Act in force from passage and approval.
 Approved March 20, 1915.
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within the state, except in case of floods. fires and other calamities of like nature. Penalty of not less than S10000 nor more than s50000 for vi- olations of this act. act in force from passage,
 Approved March g, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 114. Dams and Power Plants.

Amends Section ? 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- duclng power for any lawful purpose, shall have the right to erect a dam across any navigable or non-navigaDle river in this state at such point as may be desired for the purpose of de- leyoping electric power. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March g. 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 1o.

Appropriation for New State Capitol.
 Provides for an appropriation of &5,4SO.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 3, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 1o7.
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, 1916, 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.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 17. RepeaIe 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 . trial therein any cost might be as sessed against the county. Approved February 2, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO. 146.
Appropriation For First District Aqri.
 cultural School

Appropriates the sum of s22.- 500.00 for the erection 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., 1915-06-17
ACT MO 1fO

State Treasure- Shall Receive Funds
 Act No. no provides that hereafter all money due the state shall be paid direct to the State Treasurer. Viola ton felony. Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved March l, 1915.
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ACT NO o3o

Appropriation for Confederate Home.
 Appfopriates s25,00000 to cover deficiency, and to maintain the Arkansas Confederate Home Act in force from passage
 Approved March 24, 1915.
The Monticellonian., 1915-06-17
ACT NO 1az

DIVihg Jury Right to Substitute Life
 Sentence in Capital Cases.
 Gives the jury the right in felony cases to render verdict of life imprisonment in the state peni- tentiary in all cases where the pun lshment is now death by law. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 20. 1915.
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ACT NO. t25.

Appropriation to Pay For Legal Ad-
 vert;sing For the Year 1913.
 Appropriates money to pay for publishing proposed amendments to the constitution: also appro- priates money for publishing the pro- posed Acts and Amendments under the Initiative and Referendum. Act in force from passage
 Approved March Il, 1915.