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The Spectator., 1915-06-25
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 the Pensions Fund" Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 26, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. $40. Appointment of Special County Judoes bv Governor

Provides that when any county 1udre or the state shall be physically unable to attend to the business of his court 10 such an extent that the business of .ne county and Probate Court shall suffer on account of such physical die ability, the circuit judge of the district in which the county is located shali have authority to certify to the Cover nor the physical disability of such appoint someone to hold the County and Probate Court and receive inc same fees as the regular fudge untiI such tune as said regular judge shall cial duties Aot in force from pss. sage.
 Approved March 3l, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25

wages paid, and the same shall bs open at all times to the inspection of tho Labor Commissioner. Fixes the minimum wage of S1.00 per day for inexperienced help and SIPS per day Tor experienced help. Special provis- ions for females working in certain places. Penalty of not less than $25.O0 nor more than $100.00 for violation of this act This act in force from pas sage.
 Approved March 20. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 259. 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 its tracks in good repair and con- dition. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 25, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 231. Taxing Gifts, Legaeies, 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. 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 to 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- eies and inheritances in certain cases. and to provide for the collection of such taxes approved May 31, 1909, and all acts and parts of acts in con- fiict herewith" Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 2S. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 2S0. Appropriation For the Support of the Arkansas Confederate Home,

Appropriates the sum of s50,- 93000 for the support and main tenance and the necessary repairs of the Arkansas Confederate Home for the period ending March 3l. 1917. The salary of all officials to be paid by board having control. The following items vetoed by the Governor: Item No. 3, for tobacco, s1.400.00; Item No. IA. for repairs and betterments, s1,- O00OO; Item No. IS, the salary of stenographer S960,00; Item No 26, for purchase of boiler, S400.00. Act in force from passage
 Approved. except items vetoed. March 25, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 23e.
Protection of Minors.

Prohibits common carriers, firms or corporations giving or de- livering intoxicating liquors of any kind to minors. Penalty for violation of this act is 8 fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $200.O0 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 Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. PIP.

legaIixes Government of Cities Eron-
 eousiy Declared to Have Been Made
 Cities of the Second Class.
 Validates all actions of cites that have been declared to be cities of the second class by the leg islature. The Governor authorized to call special election for the purpose oY electing officers for said cities. Act In force from passage.
 Approved March 23, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25

ecuting attorney of the county wherein such nne or penalty Is incurred to prosecute all persons mourning the same. When notified by any citizsn of the county upon affidavit showing vio- kation of this act. the justice of tho peace shall issue his warrant thereon as provided by law. All fines and pen- alties collected under the provisions of this act shall inure to the public school fund of the school district in which the offense was committed" Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 30, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 28t. Appropriation for Tuberculosis Sdnitarium,

Appropriates the sum of $s9.- O0O.0O for the maintenance of the Tuberculosis Sanitarium. No money appropriated for one purpose shall be used for another. The follow ing items vetoed by the Governor: For electrical and refrigerating plant. S3,5OOO0; for painting buildings $6OOOO. Act in force from passage.
 Approved, except items vetoed. March 25, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 2S7. Appropriation For the Branch Nor. nal College of University of


 Appropriates the sum of $40.- 000.00 for the support, mainte- nance, necessary buildings and i'm provements of the Branch Normal Col lege of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff, for two years ending March 31. 1917. Any amount that may hereafter be available to the credit of the Branch Normal College may be expended by the Board of Trustees in the construction and equipment of necessary buildings for said college. Items vetoed by the Governor: For salary of teachers. s12,O0000; for re- pairs of buildings. s3.000.00: for stu dent labor fund, $2.000.00; for con- struction on and equipment of build ing, S3,CO000. Act in force from pass age.
 Approved, except items vetoed, March 26, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 276. Appropriation For Deaf Mute h. sttution

Appropriates the sum of $145.- 42O.0O for the support and maintenance of the Arkansas Deaf Mute Institution for the period ending March 31, 1917. Following items ve- toed by the Governor: Item No. 37 for standardizing the wiring in build irgs and supplying new fixtures s2,- 000.00; Item No. 3s for general re- pairs. $2,000. Act in force from pas sage.
 Approved. except items vetoed, March 25, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 279. Appropriation For the Four District Horticultural Schools,

Appropriates the sum of S340,- 00000 for the support and maintenance of the District Agricul- tural Schools of the State of Arkan- sas. For the support of the First District School. $S5.000.00: Second District Agricultural School. 1885, 00000: Third District Agricultural School ss5.0OO0O. and Fourth Dis. trict Agricultural School. sS5. 900 co. Items vetoed by the Governor: For salaries of principal and employees of each college. S40.000.00 each, or a total of s160.000.00. Act in force from passage.
 Approved. except items vetoed. March 27. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 22O. Repairing Railway Cars and locomo- tives Within the State.

Provides that railway cars, loco motives and rolling stock of all railroad companies be repaired within the state, except in case of floods, fires and other calamities of like nature. Penalty of not less than $100.00 nor more than $500.00 for vii olations of this act. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March g, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 278. Appropriation For Support of the Ar kansas Reform School

Appropriates the sum of $26,- 10000 for the support and maintenance of the State Reform School. Following items vetoed by the Governor: to pay salary of two guards at State Reform School. Sl,- 10000. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 26. 1915.
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ed March 30. 1915.
ACT NO. 30t. Appropriation for the Third District Horticultural School

Transfers the sum of q 100000. $1,- 903.95 and $3.3S691 from the farmerS institute. library. and the salary fund, respectively. aggregating $6,290.92 to the central heating system fund, and that the same be appropriated for tho purpose of paying the balance due for the installation of the heating system for the Third District Agricultural School. located at Magnolia, Ark. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 30, 1915
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 2e2. Appropriation For Supplies For State Penitentiarv,

Appropriates the sum of $5.- S22.32 for the purpose of paying certain bills for supplies furnished the Arkansas State Penitentiary prior to April l, 1915. This appropriation to be known as the Penitentiary Deff- cfency Appropriation. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March "A. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 273. Appropriation For Support of Arkan- sas National Guard.

Appropriates the sum of s24,- 10000 for the support end main tenance of the Arkansas National Guard for the two years ending March S1, 1917. This appropriation must be approved by the Adjutant General. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 26. 1915.
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Approved March 26, 1915.
ACT NO. 286. Appropriation For the Arkansas School For the Blind,

Appropriates the sum of $91,- 34500 for the support and maintenance of the Arkansas School For the Blind for two years ending March 31, 1917. Items vetoed by the Governor: For repairs and improve ments, $3,000.00; to buy new pianos, $5,000.00; to refit boys shop, s1.O00 %. Act in force from April 1, 1915.
 Approved, except items vetoed, March 25, 1915
The Spectator., 1915-06-25

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.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. oaa.

Appropriation For Medical Depart
 mont of the State University.
 Appropriates the sum of $4S,- 00000 for the support and maintenance of the Medical Depart ment of the University of Arkansas. Items vetoed by the Governor; for in- cidentials, $3,O00. Act in force from passage.
 Approved. except item vetoed, March 26, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 2O6.
Appropriation for Per

Appropriates the sum of $373,- 10000 for the support and main tenance of the state penitentiary for the biennial period ending April 1, 1917. Appropriation to be known as Psnitentiary Fund. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 23, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 2e6. Amending Section 52e6 of kirby's
 Diuest.

Amends Section 52S6 of Kirby's Df- gest to read as follows: All suits for tho collection of any fine or penalty prescribed in this act may be institute cd in any court having Jurisdiction thereof. by any citizen of the county rcd It shall bs the duty of the pros-
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
NV NV. TO. FixinS Salary of Supreme Court Libra.

Fixes the salary of the Su- Dreme Court librarian in the sum of $2,000.00 per annum, payable monthly upon warrant of the Auditor Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 23, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 219. State Offices Not to Be Used as Polit. ical Aeadouarters
ACT NO o1Q

Prevents the use of offices or rooms furnished at the pubic expense to public officials for political headquarters, and to promote better service upon the part of public off cials, their deputies and their assist. ants. Also prohibits officers devoting time during regular office hours to campaigns of other candidates. Pen alty of not less than S50.00 nor more than s500.00 for violation of this act. Act in force from passage.
 Approved March 23, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 243,
RepeaIs Act No. 42 of the Acts of

RepeaIs Act No. 42 of the Acts of 1915.
 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 A, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 232.

Appropriation for Confederate Home
 Appropriates $25,000.00 to cover deficiency, and to maintain the Arkansas Confederate Home. Act in eorce from passage.
 Approvsd March 24. 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 2S5. Appropriation to Pay Cost Of Appeal ing Railroad Rate Cases.
ACT NO, oS5

Appropriates the sum of $6,- OO000 to pay the cost and ex- penses of appealing the St Louis & San Francisco Railroad Company case; also the sum of $1,00000 to pay the expenses of defending the said St Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company case, should the decision be against the railroad; and that the sum of s2,S0O.0o be appropriated to pay Haskins & Sells, balance due them on final settlement between them and the Railroad Commission of Arkan- sas.
 Approved March 26, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 230.
Appropriation for State Hospital for
 Nervous Diseases

Appropriates $110,000.00 to pay deficiencies and outstanding ac- counts against the Hospital for Ner- vous Diseases. Act in force from pas cage.
 Approved March "A, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. 24O. Regulating Taxing of Costs In CrImi. nal CasAe

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 Spectator., 1915-06-25
ACT NO. c84.
NC NO. Z84. Appropriation For Support of q State Normal School.

Appropriates the sum of $113,- soO.OO for the support, mainte- nance and improvement of the Ar kansas State Normal School. The fol- lowing items vetoed by the Governor: For supplies and equipment. S2.OO0 %; repairs on buildings, $2,OO0.OO. Act in force from passage.
 Approved, except items vetoed, March 26, 1915.
The Spectator., 1915-06-25
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ACT NO. 21O.

Approved March 23, 1915.
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Approved March "A, 1915.
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ACT NO 1Q4

Approved March 20. 1915.
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Approved March g, 1915.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25
ramsplamGimg City's Discards to the 1 arms

Guilty in finding permanent homes for city poor
in the farming districts. And farmers who have
tried city help are reluctant TO employ 1t on ac-
count of its fleeing character.
Now the first feeling at being brought in con.
tact with this phase of the subject is irritation
beginning with individuals and ending with
class But the basic trouble with the whole
theory is that it credits the working classes"
with only physical wants. IL assumes that food,
clothes and shelter fill the measure of their be-
ing The cubman society woman, lawyer, cIer-
gyman student and cosey philanthropst know
that their own needs extend beyond the physical
But any evidence that the manual worker has
extra-physical requirements is either ignored or
resented in the spirit of Josiah Bounderby or Ito
use another type from Dickens) Sir Leicester Ded-
lock.
The Dedlocks and Bounderbys are not yet ex-
tinct. and one Of their commonplaces in discuss
ing this matter is that you can't do anything
for that class of people" If this be so, it is
pity, for even the Dedlocks would appear to owe
something to the ill-pad mass whose labor alone
makes the De Hooks possible. Should labor one
day discover it's Napoleon, we should all nave
chance to view conditions when that class OF
people" would do nothing for US.
And may not the need Of the Italian to get
back to the movies" be as compelling as the
wealthy woman's need to get back "for the sea-
SOM? These people. as all Of us, have been
moulded by an environment which has created in
them tastes impulses, needs which have become
a part of themselves. II is not surprising that,
wrenched from familiar surroundings and exiled
to distasteful conditions, they should struggle to
escape.
Sporadic attempts to benefit the city poor by
returning them to the land foredoomed. Any
campaign which is to achieve even a moderate
permanent success must begin further back. Boys
should be placed the farm before they becoias
inoculated with the lure of the town. Such
campaign must be marked by consistent effort,
followed up year after year. As it stands, the
balance of effort and therefore of success, is in
the other drecton-to attract country lads TO
the towns.
Every modern business aims TO utilize its by
products Of material. The most valuable by
product of our Industrial systematic men was
are continuously thrown out by the fluctuations
of business and the play of economic forces-muN
be utilized in some practical way if grave social
disturbances TO be avoided. 1t will not avail
that those who at ease heap up words against
that class of people" The problem is with US
and Is growing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25

poultry privilege is often added Wages and con-
ditions certainly sound attractive compared with
semi-starvation in the city.
From all this it does not appear why rural dis
tricts cannot relieve the cities of large portion
of their surplus But the reason is simpe Ur-
ban labor prefers the city, with its risk of PEN
ury to the farm, with certainty of abundance.
1t gets homesick and leaves This is no hasty
conclusion, but the result of five years study OBJ
servation and experiment. To-day farmers who
have tried out this class of labor not now de-
pending upon it, because it is likely to leave them
in the lurch-often in midseason.
The trouble is-be it said reverently-psycho
logical The city worker may be clothed and fed
and housed, but he is not contented. He grows
first dissatisfied, then miserable. The work is for
the most part completely outside his previous ex-
perience-it lacks immediate definite results Dis
lance from neighbors is oppressive The natives
are uncongenial; there is mutual suspicion, if not
antagonism. Country amusements and diversions
do not appeal. Above all, the life and movement
of the city-even the noise-are missed. The
inconsistencies is bearabe at first, but the longing
for return becomes irresistible
This has been the result in not most, but all,
cases which have come under the writer's OBJ
servation And much to his regret in many in
stances, for the best workers he has seen have
come from the towns. English, German, Italian,
Swedes, Norwegans Canadians and Americans,
have all shown the same result. Let it be added
that in no single instance has discomfort with
wages, food housing treatment been expressed.
Two examples will suffice.
A lady of large means had brought TO her notice
the case of a mother and two daughters who
in actual want. They good needlewomen.
She induced them to remove to a small town at
some distance, where she gave them, rent free,
the use of a comfortable cottage and secured
ample work for them. They most grateful.
At the end Of about ten months thew suddenly de-
camped, the mother informing their benefactress
that they could not live away from New York.
couple came to this district not long since
the man for farm work, the for house.
work. They engaged for free rent and fuel board
and $50 month. They quite destitute or
arrival, nearly all their possessions being in pawn
Their work satisfactory, and tGey expressed
themselves happy and comfortable. At tn,
END of three months the gave twelve hours
notice. His wife was in despair, but sadly said:
Hes got to get back to the movies" and added:
"He has no work and place to 60"
Further and numerous experiences are omitted
only from lack of space but these two typi.
cal not exceptional This is the greatest diff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1915-04-25
LESSON FOR NEW YORK SCHOOLS IN GARY PLAN
Expert Thinks MIR. Wrt's System, Designed to Rear
New Type of Boy and Girl, Reveals Weaknesses
i'm Methods Employed i'm This City.

as wide OF the mark as his statements of fact
We are not informed whether the steel COM
pany contributes to the support of the schools
more than its share of the taxes or not"
Any one who knows Gary also knows that
the steel company does not, and never has,
contributed more than its share of the taxes
to the Gary schools.
Later in his report Mr.. Shallow makes
similar and more explicit suggestion. He says
'Of the Froebel school site of ten acres a
prospectus says. The land and improvements,
exclusive of buildings, cost S74,396.S1. The
civil city paid Sl5,7l40l.' Who paid the bal
ance-S5s6s2sO? The steel company, we pre-
sumo"
The town of Gary is divided into the civil
city and the school city. The Park Board of
the civil city paid S15,7l4.01 for the park in
front of Froebel School. 1t was the school
city that paid the balance, S58,6s2.s0."
The Gary idea is carried out in all its schools.
Mr.. Shallow intimates that the Gary idea
requires elaborate equipment and grounds, that
only the two newer sch. els have such equip
ment, and that. consequently. the Gary idea is
not carried out in the smaller schools" This
statement is not correct The Gary idea is
carried out in all the schools! One OF the fun
damental assumptions of the Gary idea is that
a school system should be flexible, that every
school should be adapted to the needs of its
particular district. Consequently, every school