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The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30


whether for municipal, county, state or
other o. .ce.'' He may cause notice of
his candidacy to be published in
newspaper and may secure the circula-
ton of a petition for his nomination;
but he shall not personally circulate
such petition. nor by writing or other
wise solicit anyone to support or vote
for him. He shall not expcnd or prom
Use any money, office, employment or
other thing of value to secure his nom
ination or election. but he may answer
such inquiries as may be put to him
and may declare his position publicly
on matters Of public interest. either by
addressing public meetings or by writ
ten statements for newspaper publica -
ton or general circulation" Violation
of this provision disqualifies him from
holding office and person receiving the
next highest vote shall be entitled to
the office. Act provides city clerk shall
have primary ballots printed in accord
ance with the general laws of the state,
except that said primary shall be non
partisan and said ballot shall contain
neither party designation nor any mark
whatever; and upon said ballots the
names of the candidates shall be ar
ranged alphabetically" Act provides
for contest in elections. Act limits sal
airy of mayor to $1,000 and salary of
commissioners to $500 per annum I'M
less otherwise provided by law. Mayor
and commissioners authorized to elect
city manager, whose duties are pre-
scribed and whose salary shall not ex-
coed $1,000 per annum. Act provides
for initiation of any measure upon q
petition of Is per centum of the quail
fed electors in which case the city
commission shall first pass said ordi-
nance without alteration within 20 days
or the city commission shall proceed
to call special election submitting
same to the people. Act provides that
not more than 10 measures shall be in
itiated at any one time. Also provides
that no Act initiated by the voters shall
be repealed or amended except by vote
OF the people. Act provides for refer
endum in regard to an yordinance -upon
a petition OF 20 per cent OF the entire
vote. Act also authorizes recall of any
elective officer upon q petition signed
by at least 35 per centum of the entire
vote.
Act provides that any candidate shall
at least two full days next preceding
The primary election and two fun DAYS
next preceding the general election
publish in a newspaper of general cir
culation in the city and file with the
city clerk sworn statement OF such
expenditures, expenses and promises of
expenses and three days after ca eh
primary election and three days after
each general election publish a like
statment of such expenses and expendi-
lures. Act fixes penalty for failure to
comply with any of provisions of this
Act
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO, 133.
Approved February %. 1917.

Approved February 23, 1917.
Act provides for Game and Fish
Commission and for protection of game.
fish and fur bearing animals of the
state and to regulate killing and TAX
ing OF same.
Act authorizes Governor to appoint
commission of Ave members for term
of four years. Commissioners to serve
without pay, but allowed actual trav-
cling expenses, They are permitted TO
ride upon free passes OF the railroads.
Act provides that the commission shall
superintend and enforce all laws reg
ulating the protection Of FISH. game and
fur bearing animals and other wild life
In this state, and shall adopt ways ana
means to conserve and propagate same
and pay expenses out OF any surplus
in hands of State Treasurer after pay
naent of salaries and other necessary
expenses. Shall also regulate shipment
of game from the state for propaga-
ton purposes. EThe commission shall
appoint a secretary and delegate to him
such duties as they think necessary.
The secretary shall issue or cause to
be issued all licenses with reference 20
fish and game in the state, and shall
keep complete records of the acts of
the commission and report to the Gov
ernor annually. The commission may
delegate to the circuit clerks of the
state the authority to issue licenses
provided, for in this Act upon blanks
Furnished by the commission. The
commission may appoint such game
wardens as they think necessary 10
carry out the provisions of this Act
Act regulates all license fees to he
charged both residents and non-rcsi-
dents granting privileges to hunt and
fish under this law: also prascribes
fines and punishment for violation Of
this law. Act creates Game and Fish
Fund All sums received from licenses
f,nes, etc, arc to he paid into the state
trss su:y; and credit I'd to the Came an3
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. IL.


Approved January ~. 1917.
The Act prohibits the shipment or
Intoxicating liquors into this state. or
from one point or locality to another
point or locality in this state; prohib-
its storage or possession of same: FOR
bids solicitation or taking of orders;
prohibits the storage in lockers or 9TH
or places in social clubs or fraternal
organizations for use therein, or keep
ing same therein; prohibits keeping Of
unlawful drinking places and making
such places nuisances; provides for the
forfeiture Of the charter Of any incor-
porated club or association violating
this law: regulates the procedure ana
fixing Of punishment and penalties for
violation OF same: prohibits any bank.
national or private. or any individual.
firm or association from collecting or
handling any draft. bill Of exchange or
order to pay money for same; author
ICES the seizure and destruction of liq-
uors mentioned in TINS Act, ac-
cording to the terms of this Asst. Pro-
prohibit the use OF wine far religious
or sacramental purposes. or alcohol for
strictly medicinal or mechanical pur-
poses, but records shall be kept by the
carrier or delivering party of all such
wines and alcohol and statement there
of filed with the clerk of the Circuit
Court within ten days after such de-
livery. Fixes penalty upon convictio
OF not less than one hundred dollars
or more than one thousand dollars for
each offense. and confinement no.
lesE than 80 days or more than 80 days
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. ll2,

Approved February 20 1917.
An Act to establish a Text Book Com
mission and provide for uniform sys-
tenn Of text books in common schools
Act creates State Text Book Commits
sion consisting OF the Governor. Super
intendent Of Public Instruction, one
lawyer, one business man and five
teachers of recognized ability. The
duty OF said commission is to select and
adopt a uniform series of books in all
public grade schools of the state. Said
commission is authorized to advertise
for and receive bids and select such
books as will in their discretion accom-
plish the purposes OF this Act. Coun-
ties now under uniformity required to
terminate present text book contracts
to come under State Uniformity series
and shall be entitled to exchange
prices under this Act. One Text Book
Depository shall be established in esch
county for sale and distribution of said
books. Act provides that the retail Or
contract price of every book sold shall
be printed on the back or inside cover
thereof together with the exchange
price between old and new books of the
same grade. Provides also that any
school district in the state may vote
for free text books at any annual
school election, and If carried. the
School Board shall purchase the adopt
ed books of the contractor at whole
sale price and furnish said books free
for the use of pupils, said books to re-
main the property OF the school dis
trict. Provides for penalty and viola
ton of any Of the provisions OF this
Act.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. MD.
Approevd March 6. 1917.

Approval March 6. 1917.
An Act to provide for an Institution
for the Care and Training OF Feeble
minded persons.
Act provides said Institution to be
under control OF the Board of Control
Of State Charities. Provides for the
transfer of feeble minded persons from
other institutions of the state TO the
new institution. Also authorizes the
Board of Control to sell 1000 acres OF
wild lands belonging to the state or
exchange part OF same for a suitable
location for said institution. Said
board of control to have management
of said institution and appoint all en-
ployes. To provide necessary funds to
locate and secure the site and equip
and maintain school for feeble mtnded
this Act appropriates for the purpose
funds heretofore set aside in Act No.
20 of the General Assembly OF 1911.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. g..

Approved February 9. 1917.
An Act to remove the State Reform
School, purchase grounds and equip
ment for same. to change the name
dustrial School OF Arkansas. and to
convert property now being used for
said institution to the use of an In
stitution to be known as the Girls In
dustrial School OF Arkansas. and to
provide for management of same: pro-
five persons. two of them women. to be
managers OF the Boys Industrial
School. and five other persons. three of
whom shall be women, to manage the
Girls Industrial School: managers Of
Boys Industrial School shall secure a
than 200 acres. for location OF said
school. In selection of site. board
shall consider any and all propo-
sitions from any part of the
state and locate same according to
its best judgment. Any member Of the
beard Of either the Boys Industrial
school Of Arkansas or the Girls Indus
Governor for cause: tho board Of the
Boys Industrial School shall appoint
a man as superintendent for same. and
the board Of the Girls Industrial
School shall appoint a woman as SUI
perintenden tfor same. No employe Of
lated within the fourth degree OF con-
sanguinity or affinity to said super
intendent or any member of the said
board. Act limits expenditures for
Boys Industrial School to $4,000 for
land and buildings, salaries $4,000.
900; also limits expenditures of Girls
Industrial School. for buildings. $24.-
0O0 salaries. $4,000. and maintenance
$1,000.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT No. IFS.

Approved February %, 1917.
An Act to provide for ma ntcnance of
university of Arkansas, State Normal
four Agricultural schools. Medical De
partment and the Branch Normal
School.
Provides for levy and collection or a
tax of four ninths of one mill for the
maintenance of the University of Ark
ansas, one-ninth OF one mill for main
tenance of the State Normal, one ninth
of one mill for maintenance OF each OF
the four State Agricultural Schools,
one-ninth of one mill for the Medical
Department and Branch Normal on
each dollar of taxable property both
personal and real. Each levy and col =
lection OF tax under this bill to be paid
into the treasury and kept in n sepa-
rate fund for the maintenance OF said
institution. That the above special
levy of one and one-ninth mills to be
deducted from the general revenue
rate.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. los.

Approved February 20, 1917.
An Act to provide that the State of
Arkansas shall accept aid from the
Federal Government for the construc-
ton of rural post roads and appropriate
ing funds for same. Act creates
an advisory board to the State High
way Commission for a period of 20
years. Authorizes a tax of $40 from
every owner of motor vehicle which
amount shall lbe paid quarterly into the
State Treasury to the credit OF the
Highway Improvement Fund. Roads
upon which State and Federal aid Is
extended must be maintained out of the
mill road tax in the county where
situated. Act appropriates $496,134.G0
out of the State Highway Improvement
Fund covering a period of five years
for the purpose of building roads in
the state. in conformity to Act OF Con-
gress apportiening an equal amount to
the state for the same purpose.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 70.

Approved FEBRUARY ~ lSlI,
An Act for the erection. equipment
and maintenance of a State General
Hospital for the free medical and sur
gical treatment of the poor. sick. in
iured and crippled Of the state Of Ar
kansas.
Act creates a board consisting of
Ave members, OF which the Governor
Is chairman. The board consists of
the Governor. Attorney General and
three other members. to be appointed
by the Governor to carry out the pro-
visions of this Act. Act authorizes
board to accept suitable site and erect
buildings by donation. but II no suit
able site is donated, the board Is au-
thorized to purchase site for same. or.
in its discretion. to erect said build
ing on property owned by the state in
Pope's Addition to the city Of Little
Rock, For the purpose of providing
funds for this Act the board is author
lied to sell a portion of the above
named property. All funds from the
sale OF such property to be paid into
the state treasury to credit of Ar
kansas General Hospital Fund: Is per
cent OF said fund to be set aside for
School Of the Feeble Minded. Act lin
its appropriation to 100000. Upon
completiin Of the building as prescrib-
ed by this Act. the management Of hos
pital to uass into the control Of the
Board of Trustees Of the University Of
Arkansas.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 50.
Approved February 8. 1917.

Approved February 8, 1877.
An Act to provide for the creation
of a commission for the removal or
adult illiteracy in Arkansas. to be
known as the Arkansas Illiteracy Com
mission. Act provides that the said
commission shall be composed of State
Superintendent of Public Instruction
and eight other persons, both men and
women, to be appointed by the Cover
nor Duty of said commission to col
leet data looking to more detailed
knowledge and true conditions In re-
gard to adult illiteracy in the state
Act makes no appropriation Of any
funds. Said commission to expend any
funds which may come into it's hands
from any other source, and shall refm-
only.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. l4S.
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AonrovaA Tahr,,orv % 1917

Approved FEBRUARY e, IVY.
An Act to empower the United States
to acquire lands by purchase within
the state of Arkansas.
Act authorizes the United States
government to purchase certain lands
in the state of Arkansas for the pro-
lection and conservation of the water
sheds OF navigable streams and con-
serving navigability of rivers, and for
the consolidation and extension of ma
tional forests in this state, Power is
granted to Congress to make such rules
and regulations as may be necessary to
carry out the provisions of this Act.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30

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 IS is amended by adding that
any bank. state, or national making
application to be designated as reserve
agent, shall be subject to examination
discretion of the commissioner. and
shall pay the same fees provided In
Section 40 OF this Act.
Amends Section SO 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 40 by inserting, in
lieu of the fifty cents on each $1,000
of its capital stock, the one-hundredth
of / per cent of the total assets of the
bank. and provides that the maximum
amount for examining any one bank
shall not exceed $780, nor be less than
$40 for each examination. The COM
missioner may. in his discretion. exam
inc each bank twice year, or often II
necessary.
Amends Section 50 so that when the
commissioner becomes satisfied that
the capital stock of any bank is i'm
paired. he shall require the stockhold-
ers or officers to pay sufficient sum
to restore the capital or require a good
and sufficient bond therefor.
Amends Section SO so as to provide
that upon taking possession of any
bank and making a sale of its prop
erty. that said property. real or per-
sonal, shall be sold at public or pri-
xate sale.
Said section is further amended by
authorizing the chancery court. in va
cation, shall have the 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 provs-
ions of this Act.
Act also provides penalty for ma
iiciously circulating any report or ru-
NOR affecting the financial standing
Of any bank: also raises Bank Com
nlissioner's salary from $4,000 to $4,000
per annunl.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. IS.
Approved February

Approved February 8, 1917.
An Act providing for statue OF the
late James P. Clarke. Act provides for
Governor to appoint three citizens of
the state who shall determine kind of
statue and employ artist t. make same.
No appropriation made for said statue
and no compensation for commission
ers' service.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. IiO.

Approved February II, 1917
An Act to amend Act No. 112 of the
Acts of 1917.
Act eliminates from original bill the
requirement of sample or specimen
copies to be furnished to county su-
perintendents of education.
Act also eliminates from original bill
the provision that commissioners shall
not enter into contract for any text
book at a greater sum than Is per
cent less than the same book is now
being sold FOR at retail in the state of
Arkansas,
Act provides that all members of the
commission, except the chairman and
secretary, shall be paid $500 per day
and further provides Tor an appropriate
ton Of $4,000 out of the Institute and
Library Fund instead of the General
School Fund for such expenses.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. $40.
ADnroVa5 March 1877

ApprOVed March I, 1910
Act authorizes the State Registrar to
appoint a registrar In each registra-
ton district, who shall keep a record
Of all births and deaths occurring with
in said district. Provides that all mar
riages within the state shall be reg
istered with the State Registrar of vi
tai Statistics. and Act also fixes fees
for the carving on tof this Act. which
shall be paid into the state treasury
and shall be credited to the Vital Sta
tistics Fund. County Clerk is author
lied to charge an additional fee on
each marriage license. which shall be
credited to the same fund in the state
treasury.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30

Approved March B, 1917.
An Ac acknowledging just debt to
e. A. Mccullough, j. v. Walker. Jacob
Trieber. as commission. and John 1.
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-
preparation to pay cos and expenses of
said arbitration. Act appropriates $16,-
$3.50.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ASH NO. SA.
EehruarY IL IA

Approved February IS, 1917.
An Act to provide q 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
Guiding school funds. Act also fixes
fees OF county treasurer and penalty
for failure to carry Act into effect
This Act does not apply to nor include
the school funds in Little Rock and
Argenta.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
The cost Of this publ
cation to the taxpayers
is the sum Of S 1883
A Synopsis Of General
Acts, 1917

J. Tom J. Terral. Secretary Of State
for tho State OF Arkansas. do hereby
certify that the following IS a true ana
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 1917, and approved by the
Governor.
Given under my hand and seal this
18th day OF June, 1917.
TOM J. TERRAL.
[Seal] Secretary of State.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. l@.
ApproYe February 23. 1917.

Approved February 23, 1917.
An Act to amend Section OF Act
14S of the Acts of 1899 approved May
8. 1899.
Act authorizes the State Debt Board
to issue sufficient number OF new
bonds for tho purpose Of taking up the
present bonds OF the permanent school
fund and to increase the interest in said
new bonds from per cent to S per
cent, otherwise identical with said ex-
listing bonds. Act also provides tax
OF one-eighth of mill to create an in
terest sinking fund to pay annual in
terest on said bonds.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
AC1 NO. oR.
nv Nos OOs
Approved E'ehruary 16 1o1T

approved February 16 1917.
An Act to amend sub division Num-
Der 1 of Section l of Act No. 1877 of
Acts of 1913 to establish tax
on gifts. legacies, inheritances, be-
quests. devises, SUGGESTIONS and trans
fers of property and to render more eff
fective the inheritance tax laws and re-
duce expenses of collecting same. Act
provides for tax on widows dover and
husbands curtesy in excess of $1,000.
Also provides for office of Inh eritance
Tax Attorney at salary of $4,000 per
annum,
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. lse.

RppIoNeu NidINi D, lolt
An Act to provide that women may
vote in all primary elections in Arkan-
saS.
Provides that from and after the pass
age of this Act, and subject to the pro-
visions of the laws of this state as to
age residence, citizenship, payment or
poll taxes and otherwise regulating the
manner and form of holding same, bue
specially exempt from every disqualin-
cation direct or Indirect on account OF
sex every woman in this state shall
have the right to vote at any primary
elections held under the laws of this
state. Provided that no woman shall be
allowed to vote in any primary election
unless when requested by the judges
she will make oath that she 10 of the
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 1913.

WI.
An Act to appropriate additional
funds for the expenses of the General
Assembly.
Act appropriates $4,000 out of any
money in the Treasury, $4,000 of said
sum to be borrowed from the Fertilizer
Fund and the remaining $4,000 ap-
propriated out of fees and taxes from
Insurance Companies.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
Act Mo lao

Approved March 8, 1917.
An Act to permit School Districts to
issue bonds under proper safeguards
and for other purposes.
Act provides that the Board of Direc-
tors of any special. rural special or con-
solidated schools districts in the state
shall have power to borrow money for
the purpose of purchasing a school site
or sites. building. erecting. repair
ing and equippins said building or
buildings. The indebtedness shall be
secured by a mortgage on the building
or buildings and site belonging to the
said school district and said money de-
rived herefrom shall not be used for any
other purpose than that set out in this
Act
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
Approved FebrIlarV 16 1G1

Approved February 16, 1917.
An Act to borrow money to cover de-
ficiences of the State General Revenue
Fund; to Issue interest bearing evil
dences of Indebtedness therefor; to levy
tax to create a sinking fund to pay
the interest and principal of such loan.
Act authorizes the borrowing of $780,
600 to be paid within a period of 20
years.
Act creates sinking fund of one
eighth of a mill for four years. and
one-fifth of a mill thereafter to pay
principal and interest. Also appropri
ates $4,000 for provisions of this Act.
and discontinues one-eighth mill for
State Capitol levy.