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The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
Ac,r rn 1a

Approved January 24, I917.
 The Act prohibits the shipment or intoxicating liquors into this state. or from one point CT locality to another point or locality in this state; prohfb- It's storage or possession of same: fgr- bids solicitation or taking Of orders: prohibits the storage in lockers or a5h- CT places in social clubs or frateruaI organizations for use therein, or keep ing same therein; prohibits keeping of unlawful drinking places and making kuch places uuisanceS; provides for the forfeiture of the charter of any thcor- porated club or association violating this law; regulates the procedure anG 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 uors mentioned in tnrs Act ac- cording to the terms of this Ast. Pro vides that nothing in this Act shall prohibit the use of wine for 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 conviction of not less than one hundred dollars or more than one thousand dollars fer each offense, and confinement nc less than 30 days or more than 90 days in the county jail. Tn effect from and after its passage.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
AEI NN. Inr

NDnH8N1a T00TW1TN 20. IaIT.
 An Aet To provida that the State of Nrkansas shall accept aid from the Federal Government for the constIuc- tion of rural post roads and appropriar- ing funds fer same. Act creates an advisory board 10 the State High way Commission for 2 period of 20 years Authorizes g. tax Of $l0 from every owner of motor vehicle which amount SAa1 lbe paid quarterly into the State Treasury to the eeea:f oe the N@hWaE Improvement Fund Roads upon which State and Federal aid is extended must be .oaintained out of the 3 mtll road tax in the count where out of the State HinhWav Improvement Fund covering period of five years for the purpose of building roads in the state in conformity to Act Of Con greS* aPpeittoniug an equal amount to the state for the same purpose.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
AC1 NO. I1S.

Approved February 22. 1917.
 An Act to provide for maintenance of Uni9e ersity of Arkansas, State Normal, paftment and the Branch Normal School
 Provides for levy end collection or a tax of four-ninths oft 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 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
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT MO. l26.

NnprONed MafCh 6. INIl.
 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- age, residence. citizenship, payment Of poll taxes and otherwise regulating the manner and form of holding same, but specially exempt from every disquaIih. sex every woman in this state shah have the right to vote at any primary elections held under the laws of this state Provided that no woman shall be allowed tn Hote in any primary election unless when requested by the judges she will make oath that she is of the same political faiTTl of the party hold ing said primary election and that she will give her moral support to all the nominees of said political party.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 22I.

Approved March 12. 19t7.
 An Act to amend Sections 2, !. 6, '. 1A. IT and 26 of Act 87 of the Acts or 1915.
 Changes the term of office from four years to two years of the municipal indee, provided judges serving as such shall hold until the regular city cleo ton in 1919. Tn 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 So 000 The qualifications as to length of practice in the Circuit and Supreme Court for the first division in the lars- CT 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 eases 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 26 as to the number of deputies and the salaries thereof.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 172.
RVE NVs TNs NTarcb 1o17

ADprOeVd MATCH 0, IJII.
 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 Predetermined persons from other institutions of the state to the new institution. Also authorizes the Board of Control to sell 4,000 acres Of wild lands belonging to the state or exchange part of same for suitable location for said institution. Said board of control to have management of said institution and appoint all em- ployes To provide necessary fHnds to locate and secure the site and equip and maintain school for feeble minded
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 2cr.

Approved March 9, 14f7
 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 un- less sucs appointee shall have had pre- vious military experience and that they shall hold their appointment until the age of GA, unless relieved by resigna- tion, disability or determined by court martial Vacancies among such offices to be filled by appnotment 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- lations pertaining to the Guard as may be necessary to conform to the laws of Congress for participation in fed eral appropriations for National Guards
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
4eT NO. go.

ND0r0Vod L'aITUaTN N. I9IT.
 An Act to provide for the creation of a commission for the removal or adult illiteraey in Arkansas to be known as the Arkansas IlH,eraey Com mission Act provides that the said commission shall be composed of State Superintendent of Public Instruction and ot4ht other persons, both men and women, to be appointed by the Cover nor. puty Of said commission to col tect data looking to more detailed knowledge and true conditions in re- gard to adult iIliteracE 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 s6Uree. and shall reita- nnIN.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
AFT TNn


 An Act for the establishment of nut ntcipal courts in cities of the tFst class, prescribing thei Jurisdiction and that of the justices of the peace. and fixing compensation of officers in such cities and townships, and Tor oth- CT purposes.
 Applies to all cities with population exceeding 12,000 and under l5,o00. ac- cording to preceding census.
 Court to be styled Municipal Court of --; provides for seal; said court Gbo1tSheS police court in such cities, and all jurisdiction ill said police courts rests in municipal court herein estab- lished. Papers and deeords of police courts to be transferred to municipal courts when established.
 Municipal judge shall hold office for four years. Police judge now in office to act as municipal judge until his sue oessor is elected and qualified. Nuuic- ipai judge must be tWentE-tVe years or age. good moral character, learned of the law, two years Tesldent ol me state, have practiced four years and have been admitted to the Supreme Court of Arkansas two years shall not engage ir practice of law during term of office. Salary. $2,400 per annums 2g1aote monthly. If municipal judge or office vacant vacancy to be filled by election by regular prac- ticfnE attorney of such court. Said special judge shall receive SA per day while he holds court; similar fees to tnOSe provided DE general law III tttSt9 before justices of the peace.
 Appeals must be taken within thirty days after judgment rendered. such appeals to be advanced on docket in Circuit Court and stand for trial de novo ten days after being docketed.
 All neral laws applvinS to jus tices of the peace not iuconsis- tent with the provisions of this Act. nor with the provisions of general laws Of police courts. shall aDplT to the municipal courts herein created.
 Act specifically sets out juria diction Of municipal courts; makes the city clerk. chief of police and constable of a township officers of the courti fix ing the salaries and regulatiug the fees to be charged in suits.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 11S.

Approved February 2S. 1917
 An Act to empower the United States to acquire lands by purchase within the state of Arkansas.
 Aet authorizes the United States rovernmont to purchase certain lands in thc state of Arkansas for the pro- lection and conservation of the water sheds of uavieahle streams and con serving navi@ablitv of rivers. and for the consolidation ard extension of na tional forests ir this state. Power is granted to Congress to make such rules and rerulations as ,r1av be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT ND. to0

Approved February t6, 1917.
 An Act to borrow money to cover de- nclences of the State General Revenue Fund; to issue interest bearing evil Iences 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,- Ooo to be paid within a period of 20 years.
 Act creates sinking fund of one ei@9fh of mill for four yaars. and one-drth of mill thereafter to pay principal and interest. -Nlso appropli- ates S5o,0e6 for provisions of this Ac5 and diseontinres one-eighth mill for State Capitol levy.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ATT no.

Approved February 27 1917.
 tn Act to awcnd Act 11@ of the Acts of hanks, trust companies, and savings banks
 Section 13 is ar7ended by providing that upon approximation or cOnsOlfda- tfou shall be aHeCted by wO-thirds vnte of the stockholders of the respec- five hanks.
 eae4is,, e5 is amended by adding that any hank. state. or national making application to be desi@nated 2 s reserve sr,anf- shall be subject to examination a,ad fo re-exami1atinn thereafter in the df~cretion of the commissioner and shall pay the gaIne fees provided in Section t9 of this Act.
 Almonds Section 20 by authorizing fhe comments or criticism of the com missioner rclating to the condition of th. hank To be placed by the officer of inc hank receiving the same before the Roagd of Direet.oors ,.-.,..- |.
 Almonds Src'iNn Q by inserting. Tn lieu Of the fifty cents on each S1 .on0 of ifs capital stock. the nne-hundredtb of per cent of the total assets of the hank and provides that the maximum a7,7atfnt for evo7riring any one hank at5aff not Nvcocd Sfa0 nor be less than goo for each ev,9r1tna tton The com rp7f=eionor r1aV. in his discretion. exam inc each bank twice a year, or often 1T
 kr7ands Section 62 so that when the commissioner becomes satisROd flat the capital stock Of any hank is inn paired. he shall reruire the etockhold- CTS or officers to pav a sufficient sum 10 restore the capital or require a good and sufficient bond therefor.
 Almonds Section B so as to provide that upon taking possession of any hank and matine 9 sale of its prop ortv tFat said property real or per sonal. shall be sold at public or pri- Vate sale.
 Said section is further amended by authorizine the chancery court. in va cation. shall have the power to make orders for sa1e of the property of such bank and validates all such proceed ings as if made in term time.
 Act further enlarges the powers of the Bank Commissioner and prescribes his duties in carrying out the provis- ions of this Act.
 Act also provides penalty for ma liciously circulating any report or ru- nor affecting the financial standing of any bank; also raises Bank Com missiouer's salary from s3,O00 to $4, ,00t per annum.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
GcT NO. r49.
kpnrovn1 N~arCh 1O17

AnnrOvod NTarch l. 1917.
 Act authorizes tho State Registrar to appoint 2 rc@ias rar ir each registr-- tion district wbc shall keen a record of all births and 7.att~ occurrino- with in said district. 7'roet7os that all mar i.isesee within tho stato sha11 be rc.-- isterod with the Stafo Ro~istr9r of Vii ta1 Statistics and tct o'rO fixes -eee for the carrvine- ou tof this Act. which ehaU he rqid irto tho a+ato troasnrv and sho'1 he credited to the Vital Sta tisties FUn3 Countv Cler17 is author i1a5 to c1,nr@e on addifiOrnl fec on anaf, r7orrta e~e lfcense which shall hn credited to the same fund in the state treasury.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT MI 1Qn-

Approved March 6, 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 equipping said building or buildings. The indebtedness shall be secured by q mortgage on the building or buildings and site belonging to the said school district. and said money de- other purpose than that set out in this Act
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT, ND. ItH.

ApprOVed I'ebruary 2S, 19l7.
 An Act Co fix salaries of county of- tieialS in all counties having a popu- setion in e..cess of 75.000 persons also fNrs the number of deputies and therr sa diaries. Authorizes the county judge with the consent and confirmation of the Grand Jury to appoint an auditor and prescribcs his duties. Act provides flee shall be insufficient to pay sala- ries, the salaries Of such office shall be reduced in proportion to the reve- nIleS of said office
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 2t4.

ApproVed March TO, MY.
 An Act to amend Section 1 Of Act PAP 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 $2.4o0 per annum, and shall make all rules and regula- tions which are necessary to carry this Act into effect
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
AGW MO lrQ

Approved March 6. 19II.
 An Act to enlarge powers of cities of the first class.
 Act authorizes the City Council by two-third vote Of all the members elect ed thereto to authorize any person to carry on any trade or business within the corporate limits subject to certain provisions and further that said ordi- nance must be submitted to the quail lied electors for approval or disapproV- al within 30 days after it's passage by tha council
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
cr NO ooo

ApproVed March TO, MI.
 An Act to provide for the establish. ment of municipal courts in cities of the first class.
 All cities having population eX- ceedins 15,0G0 and under 20.0Oo, ac- cording to the latest IT. s census, sub ject to the provisions of this Act.
 The general provisions of this Act are similar to the provisions iu Act No 9 This Act to take effect January i 1918
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT No. 1s2.

AppfONed Naftn b. lIi 4.
 An Act to amend Section and 12 of Act No. 297 Of the Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that the road funds col leCted as taNes by the Collector in each township shall be placed in the Treas ury to the credit of Township Road Fund. except that 10 per cent of the amount collected in all the townships in the county shall make and constitute a general road fund. Section 12 amend ed so as to give the County Judge au- thority to appoint two deputy suporin- tendents of public dirt roads instead of one
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
AGI NO. In4.

ApprOVed MafCh I, I9I1.
 An Act to fix tenure of state, dis trict, county and township officers.
 The term of all officers except mem bcrs of the legislature and the five con- stitutional offices shGIl begin January succeeding their election.
 Act amends Section 7042 of Kirby's Digest. requiring the sheriff to make bond on or by the first Monday in January of each year, otherwise office vacant and Governor to appoint compe- tent person to fill vacancy.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. I53.
Approved Febr

Approved February 2S, 1917.
 Act provides that the Circuit Court shall suspend any county. township of Heer or prosecuting attorney upon pre- sentiment or indictment for offenses named in the Act, and Governor is au- thorized temporarily to appoint to fill vacancy until an election to fill the va cancy or the disa bility Is removed. IT vacancy occurs during a session of the court, a temporary appointment is to be made by the circuit judge.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
HCY NO. 1GR.

Approved March 2, 1917.
 An Act to conserve the natural gas resources of the state, and for other purposes.
 Act specifically sets out the method hv which any. gas or oil found in the State shall be conserved and utilizec for li~ht. fuel and steam power, also authorizes the appointment of gas inspector by the Governor, and pre- scribes duties and sets out penalty for violation of provisions of this Act.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. II.

Approved JaUUaTy 22l I9lT.
 An Act authorizing the Commission CT of Labor to conduct a free employ meut bureau in connection with the Bureau of Labor and Statistics, and to provide for the licensing and resula- tion of private employment bureaus within the State Commissioner of La bor is authorized to establish branch employment bureaus in any section of the State to serve the greatest num- Der of people. The license fee 10 be charged private employment bu- reaus shall be 8, and shall be in force for one year. and on all renewals of said license the fee shall be $5. All fees shall be paid into the state treasury.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. Io0.

VTTr 7
 Act to raise tax on insurance com panies. to create office of Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal
 Act creates for a period of 80 years the office of Insurance Commis- sioner and State Fire Marshal prescrip- ing the duties asd fixes the salary of each.
 Act fixes tax to be paid by insurance companies at per centum of the gross receipts of each and every company in lieu of all other taxes.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT N2. olf.
Approved March 10, 1917.

Approved March It, l9If.
 An Act to appropriate funds arising from special tax upon cattle within the Northeast and the Northwest Cattle Tick Eradication District.
 Act appropriates $2S 6A0 out of the funds of the Northeast District and the sum of $50.0O0 out of the Northwest District for the years 1917 and 91S for in the respective districts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 73.

1DnroWoa F'11HH@T| ". T|TI.
 Nn Act for the better protection for the public safety. Act makes it uRlaw- ful for any person or persons com 1qUr or corporation. or receiver of any railroad. to operate locomotive engines that are not so constructed that the engineer and fireman shall be located ttrder the same roof of the engiue cah at all times while on duty Act pro- vides penalty for violation of this Act.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
AtI No. 1Do. lApnroved March q 1N1T

-NppTONed NarCh ', 1gI1.
 An Act to amend Section 793 of Kir- bys Digest.
 with circuit clerk or clerk of any other court of the partiality, prejudice or re lationship or the sheriff or deputy of any county where suit is brought or to be drought, or shall have been com menced, or where such affidavit is filed by the defendant in any criminal prosecution. the clerk shall issue and direct process, to the coroner. who shall execute the same
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
AFT NO En.

Approved March 5. 1917.
 An Ac acknowledging just debt to E. A. Mccullough. J. V. Walker. Jacob Trieber. as a commission, and John l. Moore. Steve Carrlgan Jr. and c. w. Mckay as attorneys to settle eontro versy between the State of Arkansas and Caldwell &s Drake and make an ap- propriation to pay eos and expenses of said arbitration. Act appropriates $t6,- S23.10.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22

Approved february g, 1017.
 An Net to appropriate addition | funds for the expenses oi the General -Nvset55i.
 AeG Gappropriates s25.00G out of any money in the Treasury, $15.00O of said sj.ln to be borrowed from the Fertilia r Fund and the remaining $le."e0 ap- propIiated out of fees and axes from Insurance Companies.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22

oeIng sold for at retail in the state of AfKansaS.
 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- ton of $2,500 out of the Institute and Library Fund instead of the General School Fund for such expenses.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT 70. I2.

NppT0Ved T'oNTWaI -5, TITI.
 An Act to amend .Net No. 22I Of the Acts of 1919 regarding lease of lands of minors and or lunatics and persons of unsound mind for oil and gas pun poses.
 Act so amended as to allow the guar dian or curator Of such person to lease lands for said purposes upon oh tailiing an order from the Probate Court of the county in which the lands are situted.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
AET Nh AE
8t Nos tS. Approved February 16 te17

Approved February 16 ,1917.
 An Act to amend sub division Mum Der 1 of Section 1 of Act No 197 of Acts Of 1913, to establish tax on gifts. legacies, inheritances. be quests, devises. successions and trans lers Of property and to render more eff fective the inheritance tax laws and rc- duce expenses of collecting same. Act provides for tax on widows dover and nus band s curtesy in excess of 5000. Also provides for office of Inheritance Tax Attorney at a salary of S3,000 per annum.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 137,
A,,nror.nd N1nnon M L

Approved Aafch b. l!ll,
 An Act to authorize the State Pen pension rolls of the state and authorizes the Auditor to draw warrant for same.
 Act authorizes certain persons whose names are set out in the Act and who are unable to furnish the reduired legal proof of service shall be aided to the pension roll of the state and that each one named in the Act be allowed $100 or their pro rata part each year there after
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 175.

NpprOVed MATCH 6, IVII,
 Act sets out the manner by which any allowed to vote at any primary or gen eral election in case he is absent from his regular place of voting on account of business or any other unavoidable reason for absence from said voting place. Act prescribes penalty for vio- la tiOn.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22

culation in the city and file With tAe ciey ciSrk q sworn staeement of such expenditures, expenses and promises of expenses and three days after each primary election and three days after each general election publish a like statmcnt of such expenses and eXper ii
 lures. Act fixes penalty for failure to comply with any of provisions of this