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The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I54.

Approved March 1. 1917. g
 An Act to fix tenure of state, dis frsct county and township officers.
 The term of all officers except msm- bsrs of the legislature and the Ave ccn- stttutional offices shall begin January l succeeding their election.
 Act amends Section 7042 of Kirby's Digest, requiring the sheriff to make bond on or by the first Monday ir January of each year, otherwise office vacant and Governor to appoint comps- tent person to All vacancy.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AIT M I9o

Approved February 27. 1917.
 An Act to amend Act 113 of the Acts of 1913. for the organization, control of banks, trust companies, and savings banks.
 Section IS is amended by providing that upon reorganization or consolida- ton shall be affected by a two-thirds vote of the stockholders of the respec- tive banks.
 Section 25 Is amended by adding that any bank. state, or national making application to be designated as reserve agent. shall be subject to examination and to re-examinstion thereafter in the discretion of the commissioner. and shall pay the same fees provided in Section 4s of this Act.
 Amends Section 39 by authorizing the comments or criticism of the com missioner relating to the condition of the bank to be placed by the officer of the bank receiving the same before the Board of Directors.
 Amends Section 4s by inserting, in lieu of the fifty cents on each s1 0Oo of it's capital stock. the one-hundredth of 1 per cent of the total assets of the bank and provides that the maximum amount for examining any one bank shall not exceed $40o. nor be less than S20 for each examination. The com missioner may, in his discretion. exam inc each bank twice year. or often if necessary.
 Amends Section B2 so that when the HaIlGHAG 4. the capital stock of any bank is in- paired, he shall require the stockhoid- CTS or officers to pay a sufficient sum to restore the capital or require a good and sufficient bond therefor.
 Amends Section SS so as to provide that upon taking possession of any bank and making sale of its prop erty. that said property. real or per sonal, shall be sold at public or prf- vate sale.
 Said section is further amended by authorizing the chancery court in va- cation. shall have ths power to make orders for sale of the property of such bank and validates all such proceed ings as if made in term time.
 Act further enlarges the powers of the Bank Commissioner and prescribes his duties in carrying out the provis- Ions of this Act.
 Act also provides penalty for ma lzefously circulating any report or ru- nex affecting the financial standinx of any bank, Also raises Bank Com rnissioner's salary from ss.eoo to sl,Ooe per annum.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 100.

Approved February 1s. 1917.
 An Act to borrow money to cover de- iciences of the State General Revenue Fund; to issue interest bearing evil dences of indebtedness therefor; to levy a tax to create a sinking fund to pay the interest and principal of such loan. Act authorizes the borrowing of $780, 900 to be paid within a period of 20 years.
 Act creates sinking fund of one eighth of a mill for four years. and one-flfth of a mill thereafter to pay principal and interest. Also appropri- ates S50.000 for provisions of this Act. and discontinues onc-eighth mill for State Capitol levy
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 7s.

Approved FebfneFy IF, MI.
 An Act for the better protection far the public safety. Act makes it uniaw- ful for any person or persons, com parv or corporation, or receiver of any railroad. to operate locomotive engines that are not so constructed that the enrineer and fireman shall be located under the same roof of the engine cab at all times while on duty Act pro- vides penalty for violation of this Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I53.
Approved February 2g. 1

Approved February 2s, 1917.
 Act provides that the Circuit Court shall suspend any county, township of sentiment or indictment for offenses named in the Act and Governor is au- thorized temporarily to appoint to fill vacancy until an election to fill the va cancy or the disability is removed. If vacancy occurs during a session of the court, a temporary appointment is to be made by the circuit judge.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. FPS.

Approved February 23, 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 2 of Act 14s of the Acts of 1899 approved May 6. 1899.
 Act authorizes the State Debt Board to issue sufficient number of new bonds for the purpose of taking up the present bonds of the permanent school fund and to increase the interest in said new bonds from 3 per cent to 5 per cent, otherwise identical with said ex- isting bonds. Act also provides tax of one-eighth of a mill to create an in- terest sinking fund to pay annual tn- terest on said bonds.
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AFT NO. I4s,

Approved February 2S, 1917.
 An Act to fix salaries of county of fcials in all counties having popu- lation in excess of 7b.O0O persons; also fxes inc number of deputies and thesr salaries. Authorizes the county judge with the consent and confirmation of the Grand Jury to appoint an auditor and prescribes his duties. Act provides if the fees and emoluments Of any of fee shall be insufficient to pay sala- ries. the salaries of such office shall be reduced in proportion to the reve- nues of said office.
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ACT NO. 1aa.
Annroved ATarch a Ia15

ApproYed March 3, Igl7.
 An Act to conserve the natural gas resources of the state. and for other purposes.
 Ac. specifically sets cut the method by which any gas or off found in the State shall be conserved and utiliseo for light, fuel and steam power, also authorizes the appointment of a gas inspector by the Governor, and pre- scribes duties and sets out penalty for violation of provisions of this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. IOe.

Approved February 20. 1917.
 An Act authorizing and empowering the State Highway Engineer or his As- sistant to make, prepare, amend. modi- fy, approve. ratify and adopt prelim- mary surveys, plans. specifications and estimates of cost for improving and constructing public highways in cef- tain cases.
 Act authorizes the Highway Engi- neer or his Assistant to amend modify or approve in whole or In part any pre- limfnary surveys, plans or estimates filed by any other engineer prior to the passage of this Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ANI NUs ToVs

Approved March 1. 1917
 An Act to make the Secretary of State custodian of the State Capitol Building, and provides for the mainte- nance thereof.
 Act gives Secretar yof State control of the State Capitol Building; author izes the appointment of employees and fixes the salary thereof
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I6s.
MI NVs TUHs Approved March 6, 1917.

Approved March 6, 1s1T
 Act authorizing cities of the first class tc vacate, discontinue streets ana alleys.
 Act provides that cities of more than 1z.00o and less than fs,000, with the consent of abuttinR property owners. may vacate, discontinue. sell or give away any street or alley when for the public good
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. Is7.
Arproved March q 1giT'

An Act to authorize the State Pen sion Board to add certain names to the pension rolls of the state and authorizes the Auditor to draw warrant for same
 Act authorizes certain persons whose names are set out in the Act and who are unable to furnish the required legal proof of service shall be added to the one named in the Act be allow ed s100 or their pro rata part each year there after
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ACT No. 174.

ADpr0Ved Mafch Q. IFlf' r..
 Act to protect employees of Street Railway. ,,a ..-.. Sar Decaroher. January. February and March of each year be provided at tne frnrt end with a screen composed oI rIass or other material suHiclent te protect the driver or motorman- Acs fixes penalty for violation.
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ACT No. u1.
Annrnvad Afnrch 1n 1ai-

Approved March 10 lsl7.
 An Act to appropriate iunds { from special tax upon cattle xIa. Northeast and the Northwer Tick Eradication District
 Act appropriates t2s.o0o out funds of the Northeast District {, sum of s50.000 out Of the sa;a District for the years isli and al the purpose of cattle tick eraA' in the respective districts
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A Synopsis of General
 Acts, 1917

l. Tom J. TerraL Secretary Of State fer the State of Arkansas. do hereby certify that She following is @ true ana correct synopsis, as prepared hY the Attorney General. under the provisions of Initiated Act No. 3. Of 1914 Of all general laws passed by the General Assembly Of 1917. and approved hy the Governor
 Given under my hand and seal this Afth day of June, 1917.
 TOM !. TERRAL. fSeaIl Secretary Of State.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

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 srieber. as a commission. and John l. Moore Steve Carrigan Jr. and c. W. Mckay, as attorneys to settle contro- versy between the state of Arkansas and Caldwell < Drake and make an ap- propriatfon to pay cos and expenses of said arbitration. Act appropriates s1e.- 6a9i0
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcT Ho. ke.

Approved February s. 1911
 An Act providing for statue of the late James P. Clarke. Act provides for Governor 10 appoint three citigens of the state who shall determine kind of statue and employ artist to make same. No appropriation made for said statue and no compensation for commission CTS service
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28

win cfTcuft crefR TOT cre,r
 court Of the partiality. n nr..'i p1 atf ! lationship or the sheriT s1aela any county where suit ls V ds be brought. or shall ha,s s'easii menced. or where such nsa filed by the defendant in slfiasn' prosecution. the clerk shduay aay ~ direct process to the coronas @ ~ execute the same. onsl sA,
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AFT NO. IFS.

Approved March 6. 19lI.
 Act sets out the manner by which any ouaiified elector in this state shall be allowed to vote at any primary or gem etal election in case he is absent From l.s regular place of voting on account of business or any other unavoidapie reason for absence from said voting place Act preseribes penalty Tor vio- lation
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. lsl.

ApprOVed MarCh D, I8II.
 An Act to accept the benefits to be derived from an Act of Congress which provides for the promotion of vocational education. Act authorizes the state to accept the provesions of said Act and to comply with all requirements of said Act of Congress. Act requires the State Board Of Education to carry out the provisions of this Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ATT Nh 1a1
Approved March 3. ls1;

n
 An Act authorizing the Commission CT of Labor or persons duly authorized by him to file information in Justice of the peace courts, mayor, judge of municipal court. or any court of com potent Jurisdiction for violation of la bor laws.
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af~r MI. q

AVRFONtU JaHuhfJ &@f Ac1ts
 An Act to appropriate money to pay 0nlAries and expenses of fertilizer and Seed inspectors and to pay for tags. freight. express. postage and contin- 8ent expenses and to transfer s1b,000 $rom the Fertilizer Fund to the General Revenue Fund 10 pay mileage. per &sesn and contingent expenses of the <XNneral Assembly.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT No. (.

A bill for an Act to be entitled An Act to appropriate money for the szAintenance of the various depart Nnants of the state government to March 3i. fsf7.
 Denciency bill to cover expenses in Ra Governors office. Attorney Gem NFAFs office. Secretary or States of- 8oA Railroad Commission and Treas
 Act appropriates f7.125.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO, IM.

Approved March 1, 1917.
 Act to amend Sections 7Ss1 and fgsl of Kirby's Digest.
 Act fixes the liability of the owner of any dog for killing of sheep or goats and provides that there shall be no liability 10 the owner of said dog for killing same
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I5I.

Approved February 2S. 1917.
 An Act to construe Section IS of Article 19 of the Constitution of the State.
 Act prescribes the qualifications and fitness of Superintendent of the Hospi- tai for Nervous Diseases.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
. ,ss NI ". ss.

ApproYed Februafy Ib, Isl7.
 An Act to provide a depository for public funds and providing for salary of the county treasurers and other pur- poses. Act authorizes County Court to fix Repositories of public funds. in- cluding school funds. Act also fixes fees of county treasurer and penalty for failure to carry Act into effect This Act does not apply 10 nor include the school funds in Little Rock and Argenta
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ArT NO. DO.

Approved February 1e, 1917.
 Act calling a Constitutional Conven. ton.
 Act provides for the calling of a Con- stitutional Convention for the purpose of drafting a Constitution for the State of Arkansas to be held in Little Rock. Arkansas, on the 18th day of November. 1917.
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Arv Nd. ao.

Approved February 2, 1s17.
 An Act to appropriate money for purpose of tick eradication work and for the protection of that part of the state above the quarantine line from re-infectlon of ticks. Act appropriates $50.000 for said purpose. to be expend- cd under the provision of the Board of Control of the Agricultural Experi- ment Station.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. FIG.
Aprrored March 10. isif

ApproVed MATCH IUi IsEI'
 Act provides that quorum c's appropriate funds for use h tion of cattle ticks. Act pfo'lsz the county judge of any couhg state may approve claims ' for said purpose during the q. upon authority of the ouorun
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ACT NO. leo.

Approved March I, 1g17.
 An Act to permit any special school district in the State to borrow money and to mortgage property in the dis trict to secure same.
 Act amends Sections and { of Act No. PAS of the Acts of 1905.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. ss.
Approved February l5. 1917.

Approved February lb. 1917.
 An Act to amend Sections and { of Act No. 112 of General Acts of 1911, as amended by Act No. l22 of the Acts of 1918 Act provides that upon reporx Of the Tax Commission to Auditor. the Auditor shall charge and certify to the Treasurer of State for collection a tax one one-tenth of l per cent upon capital stock employed in this state.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO, I30.

Approved February 23. 1917.
 An Act for the better enforcement of the mining laws of the state and pun ishment for violations thereof.
 Act increases the authority and pow CT of the Mine Inspector and enlarges the scope of his duties. Also provides penalty for violation of Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. a.
Annroxad 1an,,arr is. la17.

Approved January IS. 19l7.
 An Act to amend Act No. 1s of the Acts of 1913. entitled. "An Act 10 pro- vide for a commission form of gov arnment for cities of the rrsr csass.''
 Amends Section of said Act so as to afset . mayor and two commissioners xnstead of mayor and four commis- Nkenera.
 Amends Section 8 of snid Act so as e conform to the mayor and two com mn1ssioners instead of the mayor and GeuY commissioners.
 Amends Section so as to designate &Ae powers and duties of the mayor na& the two commissioners.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO, I29,

Approved February 23. 1917.
 Act to purchase Arkansas Supreme Court Reports for Justices thereof.
 Act authorizes Clerk of Supreme Court to purchase complete set of Re- ports for each of the Judges of the Su- preme Court of the State to be paid out of the Library Funds.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AT NO. I43.

Approved February 27. 1917.
 Act amends Section 6053 of Kirby's Digest.
 Act changes the time for delivery of copy of complaint and summons from 60 to 30 days
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. ssL

Approved March IF. lgtt
 An Act 10 amend sec'len. X. 14, IT and 26 of Act ~ ol
 Changes the term of ofilts years to two years or mI judge, provided judges ss,.. 'I., s;| shall hold until the reguM tion in 1a1S Tn the large
 divides the court into .w n and provides for judge i9a .as,s ion. Act provides that las 4 smaller cities shall recelss sa.oo0. The aualIticationI.s m ,si \ of practice in the circulls c,uls. 'h Is II Court for the first dlvlsly,al l.',l., 7 CT cities and in the sm,as,I sm,s.,I., io amply until the city elsss
 Act provides that fees ssn, ,,s.. advance in civil procers,In,s i,
 Act authorizes csty e's,na sararr5 deputies, subject to tlls .,sss yD~fs fssI 7 the city council. Pros,sss Pros,.s st forfeitures. etc. colise'a,'s co', sri < ordinances in both clsi su.u.rslls s cases shall be reported s'pla psa { those under State laws s.tr5 \ Section fT 50 ss le .-, sA srd fz penses of the city cieik s.ss ss sa E ties from the second e'ey so tht
 Amends Section 70 s5 s,.yIss E of deputies and the s"
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. IA.

Approved February 27. 1917.
 Act to amend Section of Act lS9 or the Acts of 1907.
 Act amends Section 7590 of Kirby's Digest so as to authorize levy not exceeding 12 mills by any school dis trict for the purposes therein mention ed.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ArT No na

Ap.roved February 8. 19t7
 An Act 10 amend Section C204. Kir- by's Digest, providing that verdict Of nine jurors in civil cases shall be ac- cepted.
 Act authorizes acceptance of verdict of nine jurors in civil cases.
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Arr Nn --

Approved February 12. 1917.
 An Act to pay salaries of teachers and amployes or Joneshoro Agricuitu- to cover deficiencies for the biennial period ending July 1. 1915. to July 1, ls1T. amounting to $3s.925.7s.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. Ie2.

Approved March !, IyIT.
 An Act to appropriate money for the Fourth Agricultural School District for the biennial term ending July i, 1917. Act appropriates $6,050.
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ACT NO. IF.

Approved January 24. lyl7.
 An Act to provide for the payment eg the expenses of the auditing com7 Tnittee of the Fortieth General Assem- Aiy and appropriating funds for the gayment of same. Act appropriated 8A.173s7 for said purpose.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 200.

NpFfVFsu NIHTEU V INIT.
 An Act to appropriate money to pay Tor publication of orders of the Rail- licfty Act.
 Act authorizes the appropriation Of p,Is2.00 in payment of publication of orders of said commission in the vari- Bus papers mentioned in the Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AlT M nr

Approved February s. 1917.
 An Act appropriatIng money to cover deficiency of Fish and Game commis- sion for the remainder of the biennial period. Act appropriates s2s,000, or so much thereof as Is necessary.
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AcT No. ef.

Approved February &. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money to pay deficiencies for maintaining State Cap itol building and to provide for its maintenance for the months of Janu ary, February and March, 1917. Act appropriates $47.325.36.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO, 2i2.

Approved March 10. lali.
 Act to appropriate funds far a| benefit of the Fish and Game ( sion. Act appropriates tiiqaa term of two years. beginning \ 1917.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. "a.

Approved February i2. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate funds to cover deficiencies of the State Highway De- partment during the biennial period ending March sl, 1917. Act appropri- atVs S1T.6474S.
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ACT No. no
Annroevd .Ta rrh 2 ,a,z

Approevd Warch 6. 1917
 An Act to provide for an rnstftutto. for the Care and Training of EeehIs- minded persons.
 Act provides said Institution to he under control of the Board of Control of State Charities. Provides for inc other institutions of the state "a tk s new institution. Also authorixes ths Board of Control 10 sell l.000 acres aS wild lands belonging to the state or exchange part of same for a suitable board of control to have n,nnagaSsrs of said institution and appoint aIi syne ployes. To provide necessary funas ee locate and secure the site and eouin sLs sna maintain school for feeble minded runds heretofore set aside in Act Nn 70 or the General Assembly of fsff
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcT No. I4e.
Approved February a7. isi7.

An Act to amend Act No. 119 of the Acts of 1917.
 Act eliminates from original bfll the requirement. of sample CT specimen copies to be furnished to county su- oerintendents of education.
 Act also eliminates from original bIu the provision that commissioners shall not enter into contract for any text book at a greater sum than Is per gent less than the same book Is now being sold for at retail in the state of Arkansas.
 commission. except the chairman and secretary, shall be paid S5.0e per day. and further provides for an approprfa- : ton of S2.500 out of the Institute and Library Fund instead of the General School Fund for such expenses.
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ACT Mo 1ar

Approved March T. 19l7
 An Act to reduce tax on commercial feed stuff. Provides that rate shall be 20 cents per ton on all concentrated feed stuff.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcT Nd. [.

Approved June 12. 1sl7.
 An Act to provide and appropriate funds to pay mileage and per diem and contingent expenses for the General Assembly, and for other purposes.
 Appropriated s20.000 out of the Cap etol Fund, S50.000 out of the Highway Improvement Fund, and the Treasurer and Auditor Of State directed to re- fund said amounts when a sufficient amount accumulates to the credit Of these funds in the state treasury.
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AcT vo 22

Approved January 3I. 1s17 !. An Act to amend Section { of Act No 220 of the General Assembly of 1905. entitled An Act to amend Sec 1ions e3s7, esSs and 6aS9 of Kirby's Digest, so far as they apply to certain counties only. Act applies only to cer- tain counties.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT Nn- a4
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Approved February I4. 1917.
 Act to appropriate money for defis ciency of the Confederate Home foi the bieanial period ending March 3l. 1917.
 Act appropriates sla.ooo for such pur.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 1s2.

Approved February 2s. 1917.
 Act to provide for maintenance and salaries of the Third Agricultural School.
 Act appropriates s7.5oo.
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ACT NO. I24.

Act appropriates money to pay for printing and publishing amendments to the Constitution submitted by the leg islature of 1915. Act appropriates $36,- e90
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The cost of this publica- tion to the State of Arkan- sas is $l37.5C for three publications.
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Acr xo aa

Approved February IS. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money for bas- ance of salary Of Assistant Supreme Court Librarian from July s1, 1sIs. to March Fl. Isl7- Act Appropriates xeen for sad pNrpose.
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ACT No. 17a

ApptONeu MArCh c, 1917.
 . An Act to prevent the spread of can- taSeous diseases among live stock in nT ahsah. satx ana 10 provide for cremation lt me duty Of the owner of any dead sns. mai 70 immediately cremate same 1o4 s n1es penalty for failure to carry s,i{
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I'll.

fNFFIVFVU H1 T T.
 An Act to regulate domestic corpo- rations. associations, partnershipa firms or joint stock companies oper- ating a hotel. hospital, sanitariun, or infrmary and generating electricity for same, and other purposes.
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ACT yn 4o

Approved February B. 1ai7
 An Act to provide for the payment Of the expensest and per diem of the committee for the investigation of the Hospital for Nervous Diseases Act ap- pToRriates sI I.4s2s5 for such purpose.
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arT NO. 2sh
Annrored Mareh iI .l.Isa lsI,

Approved March i1 1esrijca !
 An Act to amenu 4s,s f24 of the Acts Q, .,,,nr isrs aei|
 Fixes time for . killissfS sS dn| and bear as the last ..aAsr Y su veInber, all of Deeen,vspf ans for 10 days of January, aha 'hs ia| key gobblers from day 1a, of z' March until the s1st oa'