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The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, q.

Approved February g. 1917.
 An Act to remove the State Reform School, purchase grounds and equip ment for same, to change the name from State Reform School to Boys In- dustrial School of Arkansas, and to convert property now being used for said institution to the use of an tn- stitution to be known as the Girls In dustrial School of Arkansas and to provide for management of same; pro i've persons, two of them women. to be managers of the Boys Industrial School. and i've other persons, three of whom shall be women. ts manage the Girls Industrial School: managers of Boys Industrial School shall secure suitable tract of farm land, not less than 900 acres. for location of said school Tn selection of site. board shall consider any and all propo- sitions from any part of tho state and locate same according to Its best judgment. Any member of the board of either tho Boys Industrial School of Arkansas or the Girls Indus Governor for cause; the board of the Boys Industrial School shall appoint a man as superintendent for same. and the board of the Girls Industrial School shall appoint woman as SUI perintenden tfor same No employe of either of the said boards shall be re- 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 S66.o00 for land and buildings, salaries $12O00, and maintenance for two years s26. poo; also limits expenditures of Girls. Industrial School, for buildings. $2<.- 900: salaries. S6.000. and maintenance sl1 900
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. IA.
Approved February 22, 1917.

Approved FeDrualN EE, lSlI.
 An Act to provide for Commission manager Plan of Municipal Government for cities of the first class.
 Act applies to all cities of first class with population of 12.000 and less than l5.Oo0. Act provides general city cleo ton to be held 40 days after the pass age Of this Act for the election of a mayor and commissioners. said mavor and commissioners having been nomi- mated in primary to he held on the second Tuesday preceding the first gen eral election to he held under this Act Candidates must comply with Corrupt Practice Act. The mayor shall be elected for te term of four years and the commissioners are to be elected for a term of two and four years, the terms of the commissioners to be determined by lot and after the commissioners terms, serving two years, expires, they shall al lbe elected for term Of four years Act provides for four commis- sioners. The mayor and the four com missioners shall be designated as the Board of Commissioners. Act provides for special form of affidavit to be used by candidates for mayor and commits sioners to get names upon the ballot for the primary. Act provides that cam didates must be residents of said city for at least three years preceding the election, also provides that no candi- date for mayor or commissioner shall make any personal canvass among the voters for his nomination or election "cr the notaination or election of any other candidats at the same election.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. lS3.


Approved February fJ, 1S1T.
 Act provides for Game and Fish 1sh and fur bearing animals of the state and to regulate killing and talk ing of same,
 Act authorizes Governor to appoint commission of five members for a term of four years. Commissioners to serve without pay. but allowed actual trav- cling expenses. They are permitted 10 ride upon free passes of the railroads. Act provides that the comm ssion shall superintend and enforce all laws reg ulating the protection of Ash. 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 ment of salaries and other necessary expenses. Shall also regulate shipment of game from the state for propaga- ton purposes, The commission shal appoint secretary and delegate to him such duties as they think necessary. The secretary shall issue or cause to be issued all licenses with reference 70 fish and game fn 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 to carry out the provisions of this Act. Act regulates all license fees to be charged both residents and non-rcsi- dents granting privileges to hunt and neh under this law; also prescrfbes fines and punishment for violation of this law Act creates Game and Fish islnd. All sums received from licenses. res, etc, are to be paid into the state 1 easury and credited to the Game and
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23

whether for municipal. county. state or other 0. .ce. He may cause notice of his candidacy to be published in q newspaper and may secure the circula- ton of q petition for his nominations; 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 expend or prom ise 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 ary of mayor to $l .000 and salary of commissioners to $500 per annum un- less otherwise provided by law. Mayor and commissioners authorized to elect city manager. whose duties are pre-
  ceed $5.000 per annum. Act provides for initiation of any measure upon q petition of 25 per centum of the quail fled 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 a 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 eudum in regard to an yordinance upon a petition of 25 per cent of the entire vote. Act also authorizes recall of any elective officer upon a 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 full days next preceding the general election publish in a newspaper of general cir culation in the city and hle with the city clerk sworn statement of such expenditures expenses and promises of expenses and three days after each primary election and three days after each general election publish like statment of such expenses and expendi- lures. Act fixes penalty for failure to comply with any of provisions of this Act.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 70.
Annroved FehrnnrY 1O 10l7.

Approved February 10 1917.
 An Act for the erection, equipment and maintenance Of State General Hospital for the free medical and sur gical treatment of the poor sick. in- tured and crippled of the state of Ar kansas.
 Act creates a board consisting of five 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 If no suit able site is donated, the board Is au- thorized to purchase site for same. or. in it's 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 ized to sell 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; 25 per cent of said fund to be set aside for School of the Feeble Minded. Act linn It's appropriation to $200.00 Upon completiin of the building as prescrib- ed by this Act, the management of hos pitai to uass into the control of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 100. ADDrOye Eebrilary 16 to1

Approved February 16, 1917.
 An Act to borrow money to cover de- fciences of the State General Revenue Fund; to issue interest bearing evi- 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 S750. 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-tifth of a mill thereafter to pay principal and interest. Also approprl- ates s5O.000 for provisions of this Act and discontinues one-eighth mill for State Capitol levy.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, IA,
Approved January "A, 1917

Approved January "A, 1917.
 The Act prohibits the shipment os intoxicating liquors into this state, or from one point or locality to another point or locality in this state; prohib- It's storage or possession of same; for bids solicitation or taking of orders; prohibits the storage in lockers or oth- CT places In social clubs or fraternal organization for use therein. or keep ing same therein; prohibits keeping of unlawful drinking places and making svch places nuisances; provides for the forf feiture of the charter of any incor- poya ted club or association violating the law; regulates the procedure and AxipS of punishment and penalties for violation of same: prohibits any bank, nAdonal or private. or any individual. lrun or association from collecting or handling any draft, bill of exchange or order to pay money for same: author iRes the seizure and destruction of liQ- uors mentioned in this Act ac- corAing to the terms of this Ast. Pro- vidDs Bat nothing in this Act shall prohibit the use of wine for religious or sacramentai purposes, or alcohol for striotiy medicinal or mechanical pur- posos, but records shall be kept by the carrier or delivering party of all such winos and alcohol and statement there of nleA with the clerk of the Circuit livery. Fixes penalty upon conviction CT moro than one thousand Collars for tom than c Aays CT nore than co 0Aye
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The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. HIS.

Approved February 22, lS17.
 An Act to provide for maintenance of University of Arkansas. State Normal, four Agricultural schools. Medical De- partment and the Branch Normal School.
 Provides for levy and collection or 2 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 a 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 Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 50. Annrny EahrlIarN S 1Q1

Approved February s. 1917.
 An Act to provide for the creation of 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 feet data looking to more detailed gard to adult illiteracy in the state. Act makes no appropriation of any funds Said commission to eXpend any funds which may come into its hands from any other source, and shall reim- purse themselves out of such funds only.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 1nO.
 AnnrnYnd Eehrun

NppFONeu FebIUaTN ", MI.
 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 cer- tain cases.
 Act authorizes the Highway Euei- neer or his Assistant to amend modify or approve in whole or in part any pre- liminary surveys. plans or estimates filed by any other engineer prior to the passage of this Act.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. I4s.

Act authorizes the State Registrar to appoint a registrar in each registrs- 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 rer- istered with the State Registrar of Vi tai Statistics, And Act also nxes fees for the carrying ou tof this Act. which shall be paid into the state treasury and shall he credited 10 the Vital Sta tistics Fund County Clerk is author ized to charge an additional fee on each marriage license. which shall be credited to the same fund in the state treasury.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT 10. 1eo. ApprOyAH March ( lo1S

AppToNeu Mafcn ., lelI.
 An Act to permit School Districts Co issue bonds under proper safAguarA0 and for other purposes.
 Act provides that the Board of Diro0- 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 squipping said building or buildings The indebtedness shall be secured by n mortgage on the building or buildings and site belonging to the other purpose than that set out iA tAi6 Aot
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. llS.

Approved FeDrudry 2S, lS1T.
 An Act to empower the United States 10 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 tection and conservation of the water sheds of navigable streams and con serving navigability of rivers. and for the consolidation and extension of na- 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 Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
The cost of this publi- cation to the tax pay CTS Is $9l.67.
A Synopsis of General
 Acts, 1917

!. Tom J. Terral. Secretary of State for the 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 12th day of June, 1917.
 TOM J. TERRAL, ISeall Secretary of State.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 50.
Approved March 5, 1917.

Approved March 5, 1917.
 An Ac acknowledging a just debt to E. A. Mccullough, J. V. Walker. Jacob Trieber, as a commission, and John |. 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- propriation to pay cos and expenses of said arbitration. Act appropriates $16.- SS310
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. ll6.

An Act to fix salaries of county of ticials in all counties having a popu- fixes the number of deputies and theSr salaries. Authorizes the county judge with the consent and confirmation of the Grand Jury to appoint an auditor and presoribes his duties. Act provides if the fees and emolumsnts of any of hce shall be insufficient to pay saia- ries. the salaries of such office shall be reduced in proportion to the reve- nues of said office
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
AST NO. SC.
ApproVed February Is. 1917.

Approved February 1b, 1917.
 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- cludng 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 Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
AO NO. l2S.

Approved February 2S. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section I of Act 148 of the Acts of 1899 approved May S. 1893
 Act authorises the State Debt Board to issue 8 sufficient number of new bonds for the purpose of taking up the fund and to increase the interest in sa i'd new bonds from 3 per cent to per cent. otherwise Identical with said eN- isting bonds. Act also provides a tax of one eighth of s mill to create an in- terest sinking fund to pay annual i'm terest on said bonds.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 52.

Approved February s. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section G204. Kir. by's Digest, providing that verdict oi cepted.
 Act authorizes acceptance of verdict of nine jurors in civil cases.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. o1,

Approved February 8, 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.S6.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. aR.
Approved February 1e 1917

Approved February Ib ,191T.
 An Act to amend sub division Mum Der l of Section 1 of Act No. 197 of Acts of 1913 to establish tax on gifts, legacies. inheritances, be- quests. devises, suCcessions and trans fers of property and to render more ef- 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 s5,000. Also provides for office of Inh eritance Tax Attorney at salary of $3.000 per annum.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT N0 l12

Approved February 23. 1917.
 An Act to amend Act No. 227 of the Acts of 1913 regarding lease of lands of minors and of lunatics and persons of unsound mind for oil and gas pur poses.
 Act so amended as to allow the guar dian or curator of such person to lease lands for said purposes upon ob- taining an order from the Probate Court of the county in which the lands are sttuted
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 123.

Approved February 23. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate additional funds for the expenses of the General Assembly.
 Act appropriates S25. 900 out of any money In the Treasury. $15,000 of said sum to be borrowed from the Fertilizer Fund and the remaining sl0.000 ap- propriated out of fees and taxes from Insurance Companies.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT TO. l7O.


 An Act to enlarge powers of cities s( the first class.
 Act authorizes the City Council by two-third vote of all the members sleet- ed thereto to authorize any person to carry on any trade or businsss within the corporate limits subject to certain provisions and further that said oP1i. fed electors for approval or disspprov- al within 30 days after its Dasoa6s v the council.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. l30.

Approved February 23. 1917.
 An Act for the better enforcement of the mining laws of the state and pun tshmeut for violations thereof.
 Act increases the authority and pow CT of he Mine Inspector and @nlurges the scope of his duties Also provides penalty for violation of Act.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. l2N.
Approved February es. 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 Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 5S.

Approved February s, 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 to make same. No appropriation made for said statue and no compensation for commission CTS service.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
AoT TO. lsa.

AppTOVeu MATCH 6, TVIt.
 An Act to amend Section ? and 11 oe Act No. 297 of the Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that the road funds eel. lected as taxes by the Collector in each township shall be placed in the TroAs- ury to the credit of Township Road Fund. except that 10 par cent of the amount collected in all the townshtps In the county shall make and constitute a general road fund. Section I3 amend ed 10 as to give the County Judge au- thority to appoint two deputy superin- tendents of public dirt roads instead of one
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. g9,

Approved February Is, 1917.
 Act calling Constitutional Conyen- 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
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, 1SO.

Approved March I. l91T.
 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 ana 0xes the salary thereof.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 140.

An Act to amend Act No. 112 of the Acts of 1917.
 requirement. of sample or specimen copies to be furnished to county SUI perintendents of education.
 Act also eliminates from original bill the provision that commissioners shall not enter into contract for any text book at greater sum than 15 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 for an appropria- tion of $2.500 out of the Institute and Library Fund instead of the General School Fund for such expenses.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 30.
Annrnve5 EAhrnarv T 1e1

Approved February 2, 1917.
 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-infection of ticks. Act appropriates $50, ,0o0 for said purpose. to be eSpend- ed under the provision of the Board of Control of the Agricultural Experi- ment Station
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 40.

Approved February 5, 1917.
 An Act to provide for ,ne payment of the expenses and per diem of the committee for the investiba ton of the Hospital for Nervous Diseases. Act ap propriates $l.4S2.S5 for such purpose.