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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-30
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TUESDAYS GAMES.
TEXAS LEAGUE
NATIONAL LEAGUE.

at Cincinnati R. II. z.
St. Louis ....020 go 49, 10 l
Cincinnati -. .030 100 000-4 s .
Batteries: st. Louis. Meadows. Wat
son, Eller and Gonzales: Cincinnati
Ring. Knetzer and WinEo.
Chicago at Pittsburg: rain
Philadelphia at New York: rain.
Brooklyn at Boston: rain
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-30

Where They Play Thursday.
No games scheduled.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-05-30
IS Made Thursday Entered on June Accounts
Storage Warehouses
Transfer and Storage

HOUSEHOLD goods packed. shipped or
stored Daniel Furn- & Mat. Faety. ph- fs55
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO, 192.
AnproYed March 8. 1917.


An Act to regulate the payment OF
county and city warrants.
Act provides that after the passage OF
this Act all outstanding county or city
warrants shall be received by the Coun-
ty Collector on payment of taxes for
county general fund.
Act also provides that warrants is
sued thereafter shall be numbered con-
secutively and shall be paid in current
money of the United States and in the
order of their number and the date OF
heir Issue. Also provides for warrants
that are not presented for payment
within one year. Act authorizes county,
city, and incorporated towns to fund
their outstanding warrants not oftener
than once per annum.
This does not apply to the following
counties: Baxter. Boone, Bradley. Cal
houn, Clay Clebourne, Columbia, Craig
head Crittenden. Cross, Crawford, Dali
las. Desha. Drew, Faulkner Fulton, Car
land. Greene Grant, Hampstead, Hot
Spring. Howard. Independence Izard.
Jefferson. Johnson. Lafayette. Lincoln,
Sewer, Sharp, St. Francis. Stone. Lo-
MOLE, Madison, Marion, Miller, Missis-
sippi Monroe. Nevada, Ouachita, Pike,
Perry, Phillips. Pope. Prairie, Pulaski,
Saline Scott Sebastian, Searcy, Wash
ington, Woodruff, Montgomery, Arkan-
sas, Polk. Lee. Cleveland, Lawrence,
Randolph and Union.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 22l.
Annroyed March ~. 1917.

Approved March IL, 1917.
An Act to amend Sections 2, 5, 6, T.,
IA, II and 26 of Act 81 Of the Acts or
1915.
Changes the term of office from four
years to two years Of the municipal
Judge. provided judges serving as such
shall hold until the regular city cleo
ton in 1919. In the larger cities Act
divides the court into two divisions
and provides for Judge for each divis-
ion. Act provides that judges in the
smaller cities shall receive a salary of
$4,000. The qualifications as to length
of practice in the Circuit and Supreme
Court for the first division in the 1ars-
err cities and in the smaller cities not
to apply until the city election of 1919.
Act provides that fees shall be paid in
advance in civil proceedings.
Act authorizes city clerk to appoint
deputies, subject to the confirmation Of
the city council. Provides that fines.
forfeitures, etc, collected under city
ordinances in both civil and criminal
cases shall be reported separately from
those under State laws. Act amends
Section IT SO as to exclude the ex-
penses of the city clerk and his depu-
ties from the second class account
Amends Section &c as to the number
of deputies and the salaries thereof
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO Sgf-
no Il nv. .sssf.
AnnrONnd March 10 1917

Approved March 10, 1917.
An Act to abolish the boards of
equalization and to provide for the as
sessment and valuation of taxable
property in tho state. and for other
purposes.
Act provides that the county court
shall appoint two reputable citizens,
who shall be justices of the peace
when practicable. in each township of
the county, who. together with the
county tax assessor. shall constitute
the township board of assessment and
valuation for said township. Said
board shall assess tho property in each
township, both real and personal, at its
fair market value Act provides that
the county assessor shall meet the said
board in its respective townships. and
shall. with said board. assess the prop
erty in the townships. respectively.
Non-residents are required to furnish
the assessor with a list of their prop
erty in each township. upon blanks TO
be supplied by the assessor. fixing a
penalty for failure to do so. Act gives
said board full power to raise or lower
the value of any property it may think
proper. but persons asgrieyed may have
the right of appeal.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 2O7.

Approved March 9, 1917.
An Act to promote efficiency of the
Arkansas National Guard and to con-
form to the military laws of the Unit
ed States.
Act provides that no appointment
shall be made of any staff officers I'M
less such pointee shall have had pre-
vious military experience and that tn ey
shall hold their appointment until the
age of Ga, unless relieved by reSigna-
ton, disability or determined by court
martial. Vacancies among such offices
to be filled by appniotment from the
Officers of the militia OF this state.
Governor is authorized to make such
regulations as to the appointments in
the Guard and make such other regu-
iations pertaining to the Guard as may
be necessary to conform to the laws
of Congress for participation in fed
era1 appropriations for National
Guards
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT No. 264,

Approved March II, 1917.
An Act to amend Section l of Act
159 and Section l of Act 220 of the
Acts of 1913. and Section II of Act 1872
of the Acts OF 1915.
Act provides that every fire, tornado
or marine insurance company shall file
with the Auditor a sworn statement
setting forth the gross amount of pre-
miums received from policies, and pro-
vides that a tax of per centum on
the gross receipts shall be paid into
the state treasury on or before the 1st
day Of March in each year. Such tax
shall be in lieu of all other state taxes.
Persons paying premiums to companies
not authorized to do business in this
state shall pay tax of per centum
on the gross premiums paid.
Ac tprovides that each life. accident
life and accident, health and accident
and every bond and surety company
shall file similar statement as to
gross premiums and pay tax of per
centum thereon into the state treas
ury.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 23S,

Approved March 10. 1917.
An Act to provide for the inspection
of coal oil. gasoline. naphtha and other
similar fluids used for heating, light
ing, and other power purposes.
Act creates the office of inspector for
a period of 80 years, to be appointed
by the Governor. said inspector to ap
point. with the approval of the Cover
nor. six inspectors and one clerk to
carry out the provisions of this Act
Act specifically sets out methods for
testing said oils. The owner OF any
oils provided for in this Act to notify
the inspector for the purpose of hav-
ing an inspection made; also author
ICES the State Treasurer to provide
suitable certificates and stamps to be
placed upon receptacles containing
such oils. Act provides In case no in
spector can be found to make prompt
inspection. the owner of such oils may
make such inspection according to the
provisions OF this Act. Act authorizes
payment Of fees into the state treas
ury and kept in separate fund Also
provides that railroads shall notify in
spector of the arrival and delivery of
all car tanks containing oils herein
specified.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 2lO.

Approved March 10, 1917.
An Act creating a bureau Of SANTA
ton relating to hotels. rooming houses
and restaurants.
Act provides that said bureau shall
be under the supervision of the State
Board of Health. Authorizes the State
Board of Health to appoint one chief
inspector and such other assistants as
ere necessary to carry out provisions
of this Act. who shall make report to
the State Board of Health. The pro-
visions of this Act apply to hotels.
rooming houses and restaurants within
the state. Act defines what shall be
considered hotels. also rooming houses
and restaurants. Provides that the
owner or conductor OF each shall pro-
cure license for conducting same, and
Axes the license fee for each class.
Act provides that on the first day of
each month the secretary of the Board
of Health and chief Inspector shall file
with the State Treasurer list of all
hotels. roorling houses and restaurants
entitled to receive a license, and upon
certificate of the State Treasurer that
said fees have been paid, State Board
of Health to issue license in accord
ance with this Act. signed by chief
Inspector and president of Board or
Health. Said license must be procured
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 20<,

Approved March II, 1917.
An Act to provide for compulsory
school attendance between certain
ages, hxing penalty, requiring boards
and giving them authority to furnish
free text books under certain condi-
ticns.
Act provides that from and after
September 1, 1917, every parent, guar
dia nor person residing In this state
having in custody or charge any child
or children between the ages Of and
Is years, both iclusive. shall send said
child to a public, private or parochial
school, under penalty for failure to
comply with this Act. Act exempts
children mentally and physically in
capacitated, also children who have
completed common school course chill
dren whose services are needed to sup
port widowed mother. The Act fixes
the duties of the school boards, super
intendents and teachers in carrying out
the provisions of this Act, and pro-
vfdes penalty for compliance.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 2Q2.
hCl iNOs AVA
Approved March II, 1917.

Approved March tt. 1917.
An Act to provide for assessment
for taxation of companies. associations
and corporations engaged In all kinds
of insurance, security, guaranty and
indem.ity business. and the intangible
property of all corporations.
Act provides that the president or
secretary. or principal accounting Of
ficer shall make and file with the as
SCISSOR of each county wherein it's prin-
cipal office is situated. sworn state
ment or schedule, which said schedule
shall be in addition to that prescribed
in Section 6910 of Kirbys Digest. Act
provides the manner for ascertaining
the intangible property of said corpo-
rations which is to be taxed hereunder
Act also repeats Section 6936 of Kir-
by's Digest.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. RIO

Approved March "a. 1917
An Act to amend Act No. 367 Of Acts
of 1907.
Act provides that county examiners
and superintendents shall hold one in
stitute for white and negro teachers
each of one week in their respective
counties, at any time betewen June
and October /. Provides that Super
intendent of Public Instruction shall
outline work for said institute. Re-
quires all teachers holding licenses OF
expecting to teach during the year to
attend said institute. unless excused by
the county superintendent or examin-
er. Provides that teachers may attend
other recognized normals or summer
schools, or attendance upon the State
Teachers Association in lieu of said
attendance for any one year.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT No. FOG.

Appr0Veu MdrGh 3, IJlI.
An Act to amend Section 1893 of Kir-
by's Digest.
Act provides that upon affidavit filed
with circuit clerk or clerk of any other
court Of the partially prejudice or re-
iationship or the sheriff or deputy of
any county where suit is brought or to
be brought, or shall have been com
menced, or where such affidavit is
fled by the defendant in any criminal
prosecution. the clerk shall issue and
direct process to the coroner, who shall
execute the same.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO, 297.

Approved March 81, 1917.
An Act to create a commission to be
known as the Arkansas Charities and
Correction Commission.
Act provides that the Governor shall
appoint commission of seven members.
two of whom shall be women. The
commission shall examine the whole
charitable and correction system of the
state. inspect and examine into the
management Of all state. county NUM-
cipal and private institutions for the
care of the dependent, detectives and
delinquents, and make such recommen-
dations for the improvement of said
correctional system as in their judg-
ment deemed best, and also to make
biennial report to the Governor ana
General Assembly.
Said commission may appoint five
persons in each county, two of whom
shall be women who shall constitute
county boards of public welfare for
said county. Act fixes penalty for per-
sons refusing to comply with this Act.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 2SD.
Approyed March ri 1917

approved MARCH IT, 1911.
An Act to provide for the sale and
disposition of islands formed in naviea-
BILE rivers and streams of the state,
which belong to the state of Arkansas
Act provides that the Commissioner
of State Lands, Highways and Improve
ments shall cause said lands to be sur
veyed and file plats OF same in his Of
flee, and upon approval by the Com
missioner he shall proceed to sell same
at $125 per acre to any person desir-
ing to purchase same.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 391.

AppTOVed March n, 1911.
An Act to amend Initiative Act No. 1.
Act provides that Section s be
amended SO as to authorize person is
suing certificates to make and prescribe
and to change from time to time such
rules as he may deem necessary and
proper to secure satisfactory evidence
of the age of the child. Act further
provides that such rules and regula-
lions shall comply with the rules and
regulations made pursuant to act OF
Congress entitled, IAN Act to prevent
interstate commerce in the products
of child labor"
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 42S.

Approved March %, 1917.
An Act to provide for the inspection
OF steam boilers. Act authorizes Com
missioner of Labor to appoint inspec-
tor of steam boilers. Act fixes bond,
salary and travelling expenses Of said
Inspector. The inspector ahall inspect
give the owner of such boiter I'VE days
notice Of the time of such inspection.
Act makes it duty. Of owner of all
tify the inspector Of ,o %y q, - same
Act prescribes a fee Of 50 for each in
spection to be collected by the inspec-
tor and paid into the state treasury
Fund. out Of which the expenses Of
this act are paid. Act provides penalty
for violation thereof.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. STG.
Approved March "a. 1917.

Approved March "a 1917.
An Act to amend Section 5454 of X ir-
by's Digest.
Act amends said Section $3.50 so as
to strike out the provision to regulate
hotels and all houses of public enter
tainment and regulate or prohibit ale
or porter shops and public places of
habitual resort for tipping and intern
perance. and to declare what are such.
Act provides, further, that municipal
tiles shall have power to define, IL
cense and regulate or tax transient and
itinerant dealers in horses and mules,
but no one who conducts the same
bushes sin said municipality for a Pc
riod of six consecutive months shall be
considered as transient
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 1Sa.

Approved March %, 1917.
AN Act authorizing appropriation to
provide for the care and comfort OF
Federal and Confederate veteran SOL
diers, to enable them to unite in a
national memorial reunion to be held
at Vicksburg Military Park on Octo
Der 16 to 10, 1917
All veterans desiring to attend shA II
apply to Jonathan Kellogg. Lit lie
Rock, Arkansas, who, upon investiga
ton. shall issue an order for transpor-
tation for round trip from place of res
idence to their nearest railway station
and for an additional sum Of So to be
delivered to each Of said applicants by
the said commander.
Act appropriates $4,000 for the pur-
poses of this Act. Act also sets aside
$500 Of said amount to purchase blanks
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. Ply.
Approved March 10. 1917

AppfOVed MafCh IU, 1910 =
An Act fixing the time for meeting
of the quorum court, providing for adj
journment of said court to fixed
time. and for calling court in case Of
emergency; prohibiting the building Of
any court house. Jail, bridge, Or other
having been made therefor. and fixing
violation for the provisions of this
Act.
This Act does not apply to Fulton,
Greene. Baxter, Lawrence, Crawford,
Little River. Desha, Clay, lizard, or
Lenoke counties.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. Off.

Approved March 81, 1917.
An Act to create warehouse board
and supervisors, regulate warehouses.
create marketing bureau and regulate
ginning and baling of cotton.
This Act to be administered by the
Commissioner of Mines. Manufactures
and Agriculture. That the Governor,
Secretary of State and Commissioner of
Mines shall constitute a board who
shall make rules and regulations for
the control and administration OF this
\ct Said board to make all appoint
ment and fix the salaries for same.
Act prescribes duties of the appoint
ees. Act provides penalty for failure
to comply with provisions of this Act
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 2S7.

approved -NNTCn It, IJIT
An Act to amend Sections G090 and
6101 of Kirby's Digest The counter
claim mentioned in this chapter may
be any cause of action in favor OF the
defendant. or some of them, against
plaintiff. some of them.
a set-off may be pleaded in any ac-
ton for the recovery of money, and
may be cause of action arising on
contract or tort.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
&C" NO pRQ
Approyed March 81 1oI7

approved March It. 1917.
An Act to amend Sections and of
Act approved May 81, 1909. entitled.
An Act to create Arkansas History
Commission and define it's duties"
The Act enlarges the duties and in
creases the scope In the collection of
exhibits, relics and mementoes for the
purpose OF creating museum at the
State Capitol.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 214.
Approved March 10, 191

Approved March TO, 1917.
An Act to amend Section l OF Act
242 of the Acts of the General Assem-
bly, of 1915.
Bank Commissioner authorized to su-
pervise and enforce the provisions of
this Act, and shall appoint an assist
ant at a salary of $2.400 per annum,
and shall make all rules and regula-
tons which are necessary to carry this
Act into effect.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT No 9EC

approved March It, 1917.
An Act to protect producers and con-
sumers of certain Arkansas food prod
uets, etc.
Act provides that no tax or license
shall be charged for sale of any fruits,
berries, melons. potatoes, cabbage or
other vegetables produced or grown
within the State that the same may be
sold in any quantity anywhere in the
State, and by any person Whomsoever.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 100.

NPTTOVtu WaTCn Z,
Act to raise tax on insurance COM
panies to create office of Insurance
Commissioner and State Fire Marshal.
Act creates for period of 80 years
the office Of Insurance Commits
sioner and State Fire Marshal prescrib-
ans the duties asd fixes the salary of
each.
Act fixes tax to be paid by insurance
companies at per centuln of the gross
receipts OF each and every company in
lieu of all other taxes.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30

ton to Constitutional Convention shall,
not later than 30 days before said cleo
ton. file with the county clerk OF the
county in which he Is a candidate a
sworn statement giving the names of
all corporations with which said can
didate has been associated during one
year preceding said election. Provides
that clerk shall publish same in some
newspaper in said county. Failure to
comply with this Act renders candidate
ineligible for said office.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 402.

Approved March 28, 1917.
An Act to provide for filing vacar-
cics in office Of United States sena
otr.
Act provides that in case of vacanc,
in the office of United States Senator
the Governor is authorized to fill srcl
vacancy by temporary appointment un-
til the people All the vacancy at tae
next ensuing general election. to be
held more than 60 days and less tina.
IL months after such vacancy shall DC.
eur. Provided, that il no general cleo
ton be held within 12 months the
Governor shall call a special election tt
fll said vacancy. not less than co day.
nor more than 100 days after such va.
cancy shall occur.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30

within 80 days after the passage of
this Act, and ON the first day Of Janu-
airy thereafter.
Act also prescribes penalties for fail
ure to comply with this Act. and ap-
propriates $4,000 to carry Act into ef-
feet.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 3f2.
M INVs DJks
AnnrONed Ma rch q 1a17

Approved March "a. 1917.
An Act to amend Act 1874 of the Acts
of 1913.
Act provides:
Section l. That Section 4 OF Act No.
220, of Acts of 1905. entitled, "An Act
to amend Sections G3S7, 63SS and $3.50
be amended SO far as they apply to GER
tain counties, be amended to read as
follows:
Section 4. That this Act shall not re-
peal Sections 63S7, 6368 and $3.50 of
kirby's Digest, except to apply and be-
in force in the counties of
(naming Il different counties).
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 90.

KppToVed March To, wv.
An Act to authorize the State Treas
urer to refund per cent bonds now
held by the State as nendowment
for the University of Arkansas, and to
issue in lieu thereof per cent bonds.
Also to include in said issue per cent
bonds that part of the endowment
funds not now invested in state bonds.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 2S3.

Approved March 16, 1917.
- An Act to legalize marriages per-
formed by ministers whose credentials
were unrecorded.
Act declares all marriages HERETOFORE
solemniZed by any regularly ordained
minister or priest in the state shall
be legal and valid, whether credentials
recorded or not
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 27O.

Approved March 21, 1917.
An Act to amend Section 10 Of Act
1T of the Acts of 1913
Fixes the jurisdiction for the organ
ization for the sub districts in the cir
cult court of the county in which the
main district was organized, where the
lands lie in several counties This Act
pertains to drainage districts.
The Little River news. (Ashdown, Little River County, Ark.) 1897-current, 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 332.

Approved March "a, 1917.
An Act to amend Section 731 of Kir-
by's Digest.
Act provides that as between the
grantor and grantee. that neither the
statutory nor the general covenant OF
warranty against membranes shall
be held to sover taxes or assessments
of any Improvement districts of any
kind, whether formed under the gem
eral or local improvement laws, but the
lien for any such local assessment or
tax shall run with the land and be
assumed by the grantee. and the gran
tee shall pay all such taxes after the
delivery OF the deed, unless expressly
provided otherwise.