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The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT MO-. 10S. Providing For Control of State Chari. table Institutions

Provides that the management and control Of the State Char table Institutions shall hereafter be under a Board of Control, to con. slstof 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 % per annum. The Governor shall have power to remove any member of the board for fnattention, neglect. miscon- daet Q. .inefffeieney in the discharge of his duty. The Board of Control may appoint Secretary, who shall receive salary of s1,S0000 per an mum. Act in force from passage and approval
 Approved March f, 1915.
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January of each year; provided, tur- key gobblers may be hunted and killed from the 18th day of April to May 31 of each year. Deer may be killed during the open season by per sons having q license The annual li- cense fee is s100. All licenses expire on December 31, of each year No person shall be licensed to hunt ex- cept resident of the State of Ar. kansa The State Game and Fish Commission Is created by this act, composed of five members to be ap- pointed by the Governor for term of four years. No person except actual residents of the state are eligible to serve upon said commission Said Commissioners shall serve without pay. The duty of the Commission Is 10 superintend and direct the enforce nlent of all laws, relating to the pro- lection of fish and game The Com. mission shall appoint game wardens. whose duty il shall be to enforce the provisions of this act. The Prescott. ing Attorneys throughout the state may file information against any and all persons for violating any of the provisions of this act. and shall be al lowed a fee of S2500 for each convfc- ton secured hereunder.
 It shall be unlawful for any person to take or kill more than two deer. four turkeys, and one bear
 It shall be unlawful to take. hunt. kill or otherwise destroy any quail from the first day of February to De- cember first of each year It shall be unlawful to kill or have in possession in any one day more than f5 quail and % ducks. It shall be unlawful to hunt on any enclosed land. without securing the permission Of the owner
 It shall be unlawful for any person or persons to use a seine or other dc wise, other than hook and line for catching fish, except they pay an an. nual license fee of $25.00. It Is unlaw- full to use any kind of artificial bait without first procuring an annual li- cense for which license each person shall pay the sum of s100
 It shall be unlawful to use seine. nets, traps or any other devise for catching fish from the first day of March to the fifteenth day of June=It is unlawful to ship or export any game or fish beyond the state line Of this state, and any person convicted of so doing shall be fined not less than s100.00 nor more than $500 co. or ninety days in jail or both There shall be an annual tax Of $100 on all dogs used for hunting quail, and an annual tax of Sf0.00 on all traDpers for fur-bearing animals, using more than 10 traps. 1t shall be unlawful te hunt or destroy beaver and otter in this state for period of five years Act in force from passage
 Approved March Il. 1915.
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ACT NO. t26.
NO FNO. ILO. Regulating the Practice of Chiroprac tics in the State of Arkansas

Authorizes and regulates the practice of ehiropraetics in the State of Arkansas. and provides for the licenses and examination Of Chiropractors and creates State Board of Examination and Registra- tion, and provides for the appoint ment of same; provides curriculum and establishes d standard of efifcien. 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. Practi- tioners to be bound by police and health regulations. Chfropractors prae- ticing without licenses shall be guilty of misdemeanor, and upon convie- tion thereof shall be fined not less than $100.00 nor more than S2o0.00 and for a second offense shall be con- fined In the county jail not less tban 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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cular letter soliciting bids for tho 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 Tn March, and contracts shall be award ed with the approval of majority of said Depository Board within thirty days thereafter For the security of the funds deposited, pond shall be required equal in amount to the amount of the deposits, or may pro- cure for 1t bond in the form pre- scribed by 1t 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- ins and payment of the funds so de- posted. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March Is, 1915.
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Act approved March 4, 1915.
ACT NO. 1O1. Amending the Pension Laws of the

Provides that the following de. seribed persons shall be entitled to pensions: First, every per son who enlisted in the service as soldier or sailor in the army or navy of the Confederate States of America. or in any one of the states thereof, and who is indigent or incapacitsted for the performance of manual labor in the ordinary avocations of life, by reason of wounds received in the dis charge of his duty as such soldier or sailor, or who is now so incapacitated by reason of age, accident or disease. Second, every indigent widow of any deceased soldier or sailor who render ed service in the army or navy of the Confederate States of America, or any one of the states thereof, and has departed this life, shall not be exclud- ed from the right to receive such pen sion by reason of being married, sub- sequent to the death of such soldier er sailor, provided that she is a wid- ow at the time of making her applica- tion- Third, every indigent mother now unmarried, of any such soldier or sailor, as hereinbefore described Ev- cry person applying for pension un- der this act must have been bona fide resident of this state for a period of twelve months next preceding the date of his or her application. The pensions provided for therein shall be in the sum of one hundred dollars per year. Ail persons entitled to pen sions under the provisions of this act shall. on or before the second Monday of July of each year, file an applica- tion in form with the county clerk of the county in which he or she resides, or with the County Board of Pensions. Each application shall be verified with the oath of the applicant, and shall be supported by the statement of two dis, interested witnesses Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 3, 1915.
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Approved March 5. 1915.
ACT NO. 152 Regulating Certain Classes of lndem- nity Contracts

Authorizes the exchange of inter-insurance, contracts of indi- yiduaIs, partnerships and corpora. tfons. Contracts may be executed by attorney, agents or other representa- tives designated Subscribers con- tracting 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 10 ex- change contracts. Unlawful to nego- tiate or solicit any application with out complying with the provisions of this act, Subscribers not authorized 10 collect assessments from employees who do not receive dividends. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March II, 1915.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18

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 it's discre- ton, 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, 56.
Practice of De

Continues the Board of Den tai Examiners, composed of five practieing dentists, to be appointed by the Governor upon recommends ton of the Arkansas Dental Assoeia- tion Members shall hold office for five years, and until their successors are appointed and quail. fed, vacancies on the board to be filled by the Governor. Board of Ex- aminers shall organize by eleeting of ficers for the transaction of business. County clerks shall furnish duplicate lists of all certificates received and issued during the preceding year. Ii- censes must be registered, and failure to so register serves as 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 statement as to the skill or method of any per son or operator; the commission of a criminal operation or conviction for crime; the employment of unlicensed persons; and no person can be reli- censed within one year after sHeh re- vocation or suspension In all pro eeedings 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 seeretary-treas- urer as a special fund to be used as the boSrd may deem necessary. Le- gal practitioners must procure Cer- titicate of 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 in this state for a period of five years are entitled to receive a certificate of registration upon the payment of $500
 All licenses must bear serial num- Der. Violations of this act shall con stitute misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not less than fifty nor more than two hundred dollars, or by i'm 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- censed dentists. If license is lost or destroyed, duplicate license may be issued upon proper affidavit and the payment of S100. Penalty for filing or attempting to file as his own the diploma or license of another >luai- ifications of reputable dental colleges
 Approved February 16, 1915
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The cost of this pubii-
 cation to the taxpayers! is the sum of 5 5000
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 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.
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Approved March 1. 1915.
ACT NO. fo9. Defining Certain Public Nuisances and Providing For Abatement
 Thereof

Specifies that the conducting, maintaining, carrying on or en- gazing in sale of intoxicating li- quors 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 public nuisance, and may be abated under the provisions Of this act Jurisdiction is conferred upon the Chaneery 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. S3. 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 amounD dollars" Failure to comply with this act constitutes a misdemeanor punishable by fine not to exceed five hundred dollars
 Approved February 25, 1915.
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ACT NO. 70. 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 SS0000.00 appropriated for mile age and per diem and con; ngent 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, ,000 % shall be used ip redeoming any out
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standing state warrants. Approved February 9, 1915.
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 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. 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 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 1, 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.
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ACT NO. 8q-
Regulating Passenger Fares on Short
 Line Railroads.

Provides that railroads wholly within this state more than S niles, 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 twleYe 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 i, 1915.
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ACT NO. 90. Fixes Railroad Passenoer Rates.

Amends Section Cell of Kirby's Digest of the Statutes Of At 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 l25 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 } years of age. Act in force from passage.
 Act approved March 4, 1915.
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ACT NO. IA. 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- ducing power for any lawful purpose, shall have the right to erect a dam across any nayigable 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. 62
Appeals or Writs of Error.

Amends Section 1193 of Ki7- 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 t{fe 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 Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACTING. f7. Repeals Act No. 24o 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.
The Springdale news., 1915-06-18
ACT NO. 146 Appropriation For First District Aqri- cultural School

Appropriates the sum of s22.- 50000 for the erection of build ings and installation of equipment necessary for the preservation Of tho 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.
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ACT NO. 1q1
Wage Law for Females.

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, 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- ployer shall keep time books showing
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NO.12
Appropriation to Pay For Legal hd-
 vertisina 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 II. 1915
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ACT NO. GA. 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. 54.

Curing Defective Acknowledgment
 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 Is, 1915
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ACT NO. "A. For the Better Protection of the Pulp
 

TIC OdTtNJ.
 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 30, 1915.
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ACT NO. 157. 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 $7500 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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ACI-NO.f6
Appointment of Budget Committee
 and Duties Defined.

and Duties Defined.
 Amends sectioon- of Act A of the Acts of 1915 to read as fol lows:
 It shall be the duty of said Budget Committee, as soon as practicable, and not later than thirty days after their appointment 10 prepare and introduce, into the General Assembly all the apS 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 sui ficient funds for the states needs" ," Approved February 2. 1915.
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ACT NO. 148. Appropriation For Extension Work In Agriculture and Home Economies

Appropriates the sum of $47,- 260.00 out of the General Revenue Fund for the support maintenance and necessary expense of doing ex- tension work in agriculture and homo economics in the State of Arkansas for the biennial period ending June %, 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
 AnnroYed March ,. 1915.
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ACT NO. t38. 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 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 gallon of oil or ton of coal taken. The penalty for the violation of this act shall be fine of no less than S30000 and not more than s1.- 00000 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 II, 1915.
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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 5, 1915.