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The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. la9.
A,nroveo March , 1911.

Approved March ?. 1911.
An Act to regulate tue payment OF
county and city warrants.
Act provides that after the passage 81
mis- Act all outstanding county or city
warrants shall be received by the Coun-
~ Collector IN payment of taxes for
county general fund.
Act also provides that warrants Is
.su-d thereafter shall be numbered con-
secuttyely and shall be paid in current
money Of the United states and In the
order Of their number and the date or
their issue. Also prov idcs for WARRANTS
that arr not presented for payment
within one year Act authorizes county,
city and INCORPORATED towns To fund
their outstanding warrants not oftener
than once per Hunum
This does not apply TO the following
counties BaNter. RaoHe bradley. Cal
houn, Clay Ctehaurpe. Columbia Cratg-
head CritteUd"n Cross. Crawford. nal-
las Deaha. Drew. Faulkner. F@ltnn. Car
land Greene Grant Hampstead. Hot
Spring Howard Independence. lizard.
JEFFERSON johnson. i.afavctte. Lincoln.
aevtcr. shnrp. 50 Francis stone. Io-
nofe Madison. Marion Miller. Misses
sippi Monroe Nevada 0uaehtta PKG.
Perry phillips. rnue. Prairie PULASKI.
saIiu~= saaatt seHasttan SsHsey Nash-
inxton. Woo3ruH. Montgomery Arkae-
r.s Polk - Cleveland. Lawrence.
Randolph and ln.un.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
Avn No oni
Annrnuna A1nr.h ~ ~

Approved March q. 1917.
An Act to provide for compulsory
school attendance between certain
ages. fixing penalty, requiring boards
and giving them authority to furnls l.
free text books under certain Condi-
items.
Act provides that from and after
Septenb Der /. 1917. every parent. guar
dia nor person residing In this state
having In custody or charge any child
or children hetr-een the. ages of Z and
Is years. both iulustve. shall send said
child TO a public. private or pnrochial
school under penalty for failure To
comply with this Act Act eNempts
children mentally and physically in
capacttated 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
intendcuts and teachers In carrying our
the provisions Of this Act and pro-
vides penalty for non compliance.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT No. sSS.
Approved

Approved March -. 1917.
An Act TO provide for the inspection
of coal oil, gasoline, naphtha and other
similar fluids used for heating. light
ing. aud other power purposes,
Act creates the office of Inspector for
a period OF 30 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 tails Act to notify
the inspector for the purpose OF hav-
Ing an inspection made; also author
izes tho State Treasurer to provide
suitable certificates and stamps to be
placed upon receptacles containing
such oils. Act provides In case no In
spector can he 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 he state treas
ury and kept In separate fund. Also
provides that railroads shall notify In
spector OF the arrival aud delivery of
all car. tanks containing oils herein
specified.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. cIO,

Approved March 10, 1917.
An Act creating bureau of SANTA
tion relating to hotels. rooming houses
abd 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,
roomtng houses and restaurants within
the state. Act defines what shall be
considered hotels. also roominR houses
and restaurants. Provides that the
owner or conductor OF each shall pro-
cure q 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 Roa I'd
of Health and chief Inspector shall file
with the State Treasurer a list of all
hotels. roomtng houses and restaurants
entitled TO receive license, and upon
certificate OF the State Treasurer that
said fees have been paid. State Board
Of Health to issue license in accord
ancc with this Act, signed by chief
Inspector and president OF Board or
Hsaith- Said license must be procured
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT No. COZ.

Approved March .. 1917.
m Act 10 promote efficiency OF the
Arkansas National Guard and 10 con-
fotm TO the military laws OF the Unit
s6 States.
Act provides that no appointment
shall be made of any stan officers I'M
less such anpointee shall have had pre-
vious military experience and that they
shall hold their appointment until the
age OF G.. unless relieved by resigna-
zion, disability or determined by court
martial Vacancies among such office :
20 be filled nv appointment from the
officers OF the militia OF this state.
Governor is authorized 20 make such
regulations as To the appointments in
xhe Guard aud make such other regu-
lations pertaining TO the Guard "a may
be necessary to conform TO the laws
Of Congress for participation In fed
~rai appropriations for National
Guards
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO a2S.

Approved March 2S. 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 saia
inspector. The Inspector ehaH inspect
every boiler once annually and shalt
give the owner of such boiler five days
notice OF the time of such inspection.
Act makes II duty OF owner OF all
steam boilers. within so days. to no.
tify the inspector Of location of same
Act prcscrtbcs a fee Of So for each in
spection TO be collected nv the inspec-
tor and paid into the state treasury
10 the credit OF the Boiler Inspections
Fund. out of which the expenses OF
this act arc paid. Act provides penalty
for violation thereof.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT No. 600.

ApprOved March u. IFIf,
An Act to amend Act No. 567 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-
err. 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 Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT No. e66.
NJ W. -F"s
Nf-#..L % f1N-

Approved Narch y. W.
An Act to create warehouse hoard
and supervisors. regulate warcNou Hcs.
create marketing bureau aud regulate
ginning and haling Of cotton.
This Act TO he administered hv tho
Commissioner OF Mines. Manufactures
and Agriculture. That the Governor,
Secretary Of state and Commits Toner ~
Mines shall constitute "A hoard who
shall make rules and regulations for
the control and administration o. IN =
Vet Said hoard TO make al appoint
ncnt and fix the salaries for same.
Act prescrihes duties Of the appoint
ees Act provides penalty for failure
10 comply with provisions or this Act
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
Act No. 2Gc.
Approyed March 1917

NppTUNfu NIdFtH u IFIi.
An Act to provide for assessment
FOR taxation OF companies. associations
and corporations engaged in all kinds
Of insurance. security, guaranty and
indemnity business. and the intans bic
property Of all corporations.
Act provides that the president or
secretary. or principal accounting or
hcer shall make and file with the as
SCISSOR or each county wherein It's prin-
Cipal office Is situated. n sworn state
ment or schedule. which said schedule
shall he In addition To that prescribed
in Section 69l0 Of Kirhv's Digest, Act
provide tho manner for ascertaininG
the intangible property OF said corno-
rations which Is to be taxed hereunder.
Act also repeats Section 1856 OF kir-
by's Digest.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. tOa
hpproved March IS. 1ai-

ApprOVed Narch n, wv.
An Act to provide for filing vacar-
cies In office of United States sena-
otr.
Act provides that In case OF vacancy
in the office OF United States Senator,
the Governor IS authorized to nh such
vacancy by temporary appointment un-
I'll the people fll the vacancy at the
next ensuing general election TO be
held more than so DAYS and less than
IL months after such vacancy shall oc-
cur Provided, that II no general cleo
ton he held within IL months, the
Governor shall call special election to
fll said vacancy, not less than go days
nor more than 100 days after such va
cancy shall occur.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
Act NO. 10y.
pprnvpt

Nppr0NeI WHfHh IN, IITI.
An Act for tho creation OF an All
ditertal Department for state offices
and institutions
Act creates said department for Pc
Rod or Is years Authorizes Governor
to appoint State Comptroller for n Pc
riod or term or six years. Said Comp
trolier shall have an assistant and one
steuoErapher. The Act also sets out
salaries and duties or the department.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
AlT NO. ITO


Approved March 2. 1917.
An Act 10 amend Section 73i OF KIT
byss Digest
Act provides that as between the
grantor and grantee. that neither the
statutory nor the general covenant OF
warranty against membranes shall
he held to sover taxes or assessments
OF any Improvement districts OF any
kind. whether formed under the gem
erai or local Improvement laws. but tn q
lien for any such local assessment or
tax shall run with the land and he
assumed by the grantee, and the gran
tee shall pay all such taxes after the
delivery Of the deed. unless expressly
proNIded otherwise.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT No HRf

ApproVed Narch "a 1911.
An Aet To amend Section OF Act
Is ef 1872
Act changes the time FOR bringing
suit under this Act from two to three
Years after action accrued. and this
shall apply TO all causes Of action here
tafofc accrued = suit las been filed or
shall he Hied within three wears from
the date tire cause or action accrued IN
actions by employees against corpora
tons
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
Act No. zoo.

ApprOYed n. IcN . III :.
An Net 20 amend Section 793 OF kir-
by's Digest.
Act provides that upon affidavit nled
with circuit clerk or clerk Of any other
court or the pVrttniitv. prejudice or re-
lattonshin or the sherir or deputy OF
any county where suit is brought or To
be brought. or shall have heeE com
rfenced or where such affidavit is
rled by the defendant in any criminal
prosecution. the clerk shall issue and
hir~-t process II the coroner, who shall
execute the same.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. A5z.


Approved March q. 1917
An Act to encourage and aid in the
teachings OF elementary agriculture.
home economies and manual training
teachers for rural and elementary
schools in the state.
Act gives the BOARD OF Education SUI
pervision. Provides Act shall not ap-
ply TO any city or town having a pop
ulation OF more than ] 900 Inhabitants
according to the last census. Also ap-
propriates the sum OF $500 for aid
ing said rural and village high schools
and for the purpose OF teacher train.
ing, the sum OF $4,000.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. sS2.

Approved March l6. 1917.
An Act to authorize the State Treas
urer to refund per cent bonds now
held by the State as a neudow IN MT
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 Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 2It.
Approved March 10. 1917.

Approved March 10, l'l1.
An Act to amend Section I of Act
242 OF the Acts OF the General Assem-
bly, OF 1915.
Bank Commissioner authorized to SUI
pervise and enforce the provisions OF
this Act. and shall appoint an assist
ant at n salary OF s2.400 per annum.
and shall mate all rules and regula-
tons which are necessary 20 carry this
Act into effect.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT No. gay,
Approved

Approved March II. WI.
An Act to amend Sections 60aa and
6Iot OF Kirhy.s Digest. The counter
claim mentioned in this chapter may
be any cause or action In favor OF n q
defendant or some OF them. again -
plaintiff. or some OF them
\ set-oG may he pleaded In any &C
ton for the recovery OF money, and
may be cause OF action arising on
contract or tort.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT ND.5f,.
knnro,.el Nforch 10 1917

Approved March 10. 1917.
An Act fixing the time for meeting
Of the quorum court. providing for ad-
iournment Of said court to fixed
time. aud for calling court In case Of
emergency: prohibiting the building Of
an court house. Jail. bridge. or other
Improvement without mn appropriation
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. Besha. Clay. lizard or
Ionoke counties.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
Act No. 253.

Nppr0ved MarCh rs. 191T.
An Act to legalize marriages per-
formed by ministers whose credentials
were urrecorded
Act declares all marriages heretofore
solemniZed by any regularly ordained
minister or priest in the state shall
he legal and valid. whether credentials
recorded or not
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
Act No. 2ds.


Approved March 81. 1917
An Act to protect producers and con-
sumers OF certain Arkansas food prod
ucts etc.
Act provides that no tax or license
shall be charged for sale or any fruits.
berries. melons, potatoes, cabbage. or
other vegetables produced or grow n
within the State. that the same may be
sold in any quantity anywhere In the
State. and by any person whomsoever.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
Arr NO. onp-

Approved March 10. 1917.
An Act to provide for the establish :
snent OF municipal courts in cities OF
the first class.
All cities having a population ex-
seeding 1900 and under 20 600. &C
sording to the latest u. s. census. sub
1ect TO tho provisions OF this Act.
The general provisions OF this Act
are similar 20 the provisions In Act
No. {. This Act to take effect January
4, 1915
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT MO. 100.
Approved March I. 1917.

Approved NafTh I, WI,
Act to raise tax on insurance com
~enies to create Office OF Insurance
Commissioner and State Fire Marshal.
Act creates FOR n period OF 90 years
che office OF Insurance Commits
sioner and state Fire Marshal prcscrib-
tng the duties asd fixes the salary OF
zach
Act fxea tax To he paid hv insurance
companies at . per Centlim of the gross
receipts of each and every company III
aleu- OF all other taxes.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21

Apnroved March 10 1917

Approved March TO. 1877.
An Act to appropriate funds arising
from special tax upon cattle within the
Northeast and the Northwest Cattle
Tick Eradication District.
Act appropriates s2s 900 out OF the
funds OF the Northeast District and the
sum OF $4,000 out OF the Northwest
District for the years 1917 and 1918 for
the purpose OF cattle tick eradication
in the respective districts.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACE NO. IN

Approved March 81. 1877.
An Act to amend Section 10 of Act
lit OF the Acts of 1918
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 Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21

An Act to provide for the sale and
disposition of islands formed In navigr-
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 OK same in his Of
nee. and upon approval by the Com
missioner he shall proceed to sell same
at si.26 per acre to any person desir-
ing to purchase same.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO, 1877.
Arproved March 6 1911,

TFItt
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 arc set out in the Act and who
are unable to furnish the required legal
proof of service shall be added to the
pension roll OF the state and that each
one named In the Act be allowed 500
or their pro rata part each year there
after
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21

within 90 days after the passage of
this Act. and on the first day of Janu-
airy thereafter.
Act also prescribes penalties for fall
ure to comply with this Act, and APP
propriates $4,000 to carry Act into ef
feet.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21

ton to Constitutional Convention shall.
not later than so 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 sa id office.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21

An Act 70 approximate certain funds
collected under Section 1890 of Kirby's
Digest
Aet appropriates 81 ono collected un-
der section 10 paw salaries and ex-
penees Of collecting exhibit work in
office or Superintendent Of Public In
structiou and 10 purchase books for
said superintendent OF Public Instruo-
ton
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO ZIG.

Approved March 10, 1917.
Act provides that quorum courts may
appropriate funds for use in eradtea-
tion of cattle ticks. Act provides that
tbs. county Judge Of any county in tn"
state may approve claims to he paid
Ter said purpose during tho year 1917,
upon authority OF the quorum court.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT No. 36..

Approved March ~ 1917.
An Act to amend Section All of Kir-
by's Digest
Said section to read as follows:
Every citizen Of the age of u years,
OF good moral character and who pos
sesses the requisite qualifications OF
learning and ability. may, upon appii-
cation in the manner hereinafter pro-
vided, be admitted to practice as an at
torney and counselor at law in the
courts of this state.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT No. 28o.

Approved March 81 1917.
An Act TO amend Sections ) and I of
Act approved May 81. 1909. entitled
An Act to create Arkansas History
Commission and define its duties"
The Act enlarges the duties and in
creases the scope In the collection of
exhibits. relics and mementoes for the
purpose OF creating a museum at the
State Capitol
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. Isl.
AnDroved March ~ Ioi1

NppTOVed MILTON To. wv.
An Act to regulate fees OF commits
sioners appointed to make sale of real
and personal property under judicial
decree. Act provides regular sea lie
Of fees In such sales from 800 UP to
$685. 600 or more
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 45S.


ApprOved Narch 2Y 1877.
An Act designating and constftutfnR
a State Depository Board for the pur.
funds.
Act provides that the Governor. At
torney General. State Treasurer anN
said board. Act authorizes said boar0
to make such rules and regulations a.
may be necessary for the deposit e<
state funds In said depositoriea
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 462.
Annroyed March Is. lal7.

Approved mdTcn 80, I'LL.
An Act pertaining to the regulation
and incorporation of fraternal beneh.
ciary associations. societies or orders.
and repeating all laws In conflict there
with.
Act provides that any corpOratton,
society or order or, voluntary assoeta-
ton without capital stock. organized
solely for the mutual benefit or itn
members and not for profit. and HAVING
a lodge system and a representative
.9r,n i ,er ne navmsnt ~ hsnne.1
accordance with this Act IL declares
to be fraternal benefit society. Act
also authorizes Insurance Departmaonv
to issue certificate of authority 20 ~
such organisation upon eomDliaAcs ~
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 36I.
Approved Nj

Approved March "a. 1917.
An Act to amend Section 444 of Kir-
by's Digest.
Act provides that every applicant
shall be examined pursuant to rules of
the Supreme Court of this state. and
shall not be permitted or licensed to
practice until he has been admitted to
practice In the Supreme Court Su-
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT No. .g5.

An Act TO appropriate money for de-
f'etencies 70 rthe University OF Ar
kansas.
deficiencies $1,000 for animal husban-
dry department. and S6.1N3. 30 as inter
est on university endowment
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 400.

Approved March IS. 1917.
An Act making appropriation for ex-
tension work in agriculture and homo
economies for the biennial period end
ing june 40 1919.
Act appropriates s102.Ss0.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT No. oy-.

Approved March 10. 1917.
An Act to amend Act 1873 OF the Acts
OF 1917.
Act exempts rabbits from tho provis-
ions of said Act.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21

Annrnved Niarah

Approved March 27 1917.
An Act 20 permit county Judges. dep
utv sheriTs and constables to accept
free sportatton on railroads
Act authorizes the use OF free trans
portation by said officers.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21

III
~fo~C1, &C tofT

Nnnroved Narch IS 1ot7.
An Net TO provide for sunport ana
maintenance Or the penft"utiary.
Aet appropHfatps s475 nn0 to 80
known as the Fenitentiary Fund
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT No dtc

Approved March %. 1917.
An Act to amend Section 1, Act 217,
Acts OF 1911.
Act amends Section 1894 OF Kirby's
Digest so that the county Judge shall
convene the quorum court at such
times as the county court may direct.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21

Approved March IS. 1of7
An Act making apprrprintion for
maintenance and support Of the Uni
| versttv fer biennial period ending
June so. 1910
Act appropriatcs sa7S.e1s.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 21@.

Approved March 10. 1917.
Act to appropriate funds for use and
benefit of the Fish and Game Commits
sion. Act appropriates $4,000 for the
term of two years. beginning April ].
1917.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT No. :s6q.


Approved March -. f9f7.
An Act auth orizing guardians and
curators# - minors TO extend and re-
new notes. bonds deeds OF trust or
MORTGAGES on real estate. under and
by order OF the Probate Court.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. ~.

Approved March Is 1917.
An Act to provide for deficiencies OF
the Deaf Mute for the biennial period
ending March 81. 1918.
Act appropriates Ss.659.1S.
The Dermott news. (Dermott, Ark.) 1910-1977, 1917-06-21

same political faith OF the party hold
ing said primary election and that she
Will rive her moral support to all the
nominees OF said political party.