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The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT M. ia.

Approved February %. 1917.
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 10000 and less than
$4,000 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 mayor
and commissioners having been nomi-
mated in a primary to be held on the
second Tuesday preceding the first gen
eral election TO be 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 a term of four
years. Act provides for four commits
sioners. The mayor and the four COM
Board OF Commissioners. Act provides
by candidates for mayor and commits
for the primary. Act provides that can
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
cor the nomination or election of sany
other candidate at the same election.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 20,
Approved February 10 1917.

Approved February 10 1917.
An Act for the erection, equipment
and maintenance of State General
Hospital for the free medical and sur
eical treatment of the poor, sick, in
jured 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. 10 be appointed
by the Governor to carry out the pro-
visions of this Act. Act authorizes
board to accept suitable site and erect
buildings by donation, but II no suit
able site is donated, the board is au-
thorized to purchase site for same. or.
In its discretion. to erect said build
ing on property owned by the state in
Popes Addition TO the city Of Little
Rock, For the purpose of providing
funds for this Act the board is author
lied 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; % per
cent of said fund 10 be set aside for
School of the Feeble Minded. Act lin
its appropriation to 100000 Upon
eompletiin of the building as preserib-
ed by this Act, the management of hos
initial to uass into the control of the
Board of Trustees of the University of
Arkansas.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT No.IO5.

Approved February 20. 1917.
An Act to provide that the State of
Arkansas shall accept aid from the
Federal Government for the construc-
tion of rural post roads and appropriar-
ing funds for same. Act creates
an advisory board to the State High
way Commission for period of 20
years. Authorizes a tax of $40 from
every owner of motor vehicle which
amount shall lbe paid quarterly into thu
State Treasury to the credit of the
Higi way Improvement Fund. Roads
upon which State and Federal aid is
extended must be maintained out of the
3 mill road tax in the county where
situated. Act appropriates 1896, 1860
out of the State Highway Improvement
Fund Gov ering a period of five years
for the purpose of building roads in
the state. in conformity to Act of Con-
gress apportioning an equal amount to
the state for the same purpose.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. lis.

Approved February p, 1917.
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 a
tax of four ninths of one mill for the
maintenance Of the University of Ark
ansas, one ninth of one mill for main
tenanee 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 Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. G.

Approved February 9, 1917.
An Act TO remove the State Reform
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 in
stitution to be known as the Girls In
dustrial School of Arkansas, and to
provide for management of same; pro-
five persons, two of them women, to be
managers of the Boys Industrial
School and five other persons, three of
whom shall be women, to manage the
Girls Industrial School; managers of
Boys Industrial School shall secure a
than 200 acres. for location of said
school. In selection of site, board
shall consider any and all propo-
sitions from any part or the
state and locate same according to
it's best Judgment. ANY member of the
board of either the Boys Industrial
School of Arkansas or the Girls Indus
trial School may be removed by the
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 employee 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 $4,000 for
land and buildings, salaries $4,000
and maintenance for two years $685.
600: also limits expenditures of Girls
Industrial School. for buildings, s24.
600: salaries, $4,000, and maintenance
$1,000.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21

Approved March /, 1911.
Act authorizes the State Registrar TO
appoint a registrar in each registr,-
tion 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 re-
istered with the state Registrar of VI
tai Statistics and Act also fixes rees
for the carrying GU tof this Act which
shall be paid into the state treasury
and shall he credited n the Vital Sta
tfstics Fund County Clerk is author
lied to charge an additional fee on
each marriage license. which shall he
credited TO the same fund in the state
treasury.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACI NA-1nn-


Approved February 16, 1917.
An Act to borrow money to cover de-
fciences of the State General Revenue
Fund; to issue interest bearing evil
dences of Indebtedness therefor; to levy
tax to create a sinking fund to pay
the interest and principal OF such loan.
Act authorizes the borrowing of $780,
600 to be paid within period of 20
years.
Act creates sinking fund of one
eighth of a mill for four years. and
one-fifth of a mill thereafter to pay
principal and interest Also appropri-
ates $4,000 for provisions of this Act.
and discontinues one-eighth mill for
State Capitol levy.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. Is.
Approved january q. 1877.

An,goyed January a, 1871.
ri q Act prohibits the shipment or
,.,tsxicatfng liquors into this state, or
49, one point. or locality to another
.rj,,t ar locality in this state; prohib-
stcrace or possession of same; for
~ VI soIicitation or taking of orders;
plap ibit~ the storage in lockers or 9TH
Rl.iaces in social clubs or fraternal
xntzafions for use therein, or keep
.ane therein; prohibits keeping of
VIII drinking places and making
aS ntaces nuisances; provides for the
ssxait,-re of the charter of any incor-
Ionatad club or association violating
lev. regulates the procedure and
snis of punishment and penalties for
n'i,lia,ion of same: prohibits any bank.
sa+aonal or private, or any individual,
"a Ia ~ association from collecting or
mr., ,Iing any draft. bill of exchange or
les re nav money for same; author
ne seizure and destruction of liq-
'Aee mentioned in tnfs Act, ac-
w 70 the terms of this Asst. Pro-
49, That nothing in this Act shall
a,,i hit the use of wine for religious
~ oss,axramental purposes, or alcohol for
u -, medicinal or mechanical pur-
sti hut records shall be kept by the
p..;sr or delivering party Of all such
ca . 10 and alcohol and statement there
- tiiad with the clerk Of the Circuit
Court within ten days after such de-
st,,arv Fixes penalty upon conviction
- not less than one hundred dollars
=. raare than one thousand dollars for
soh ofYense. and confinement not
less than 80 days or more than W days
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
Annrouad NIarch & &c

<AiPIoNtu MdIcn D. 1914.
An Act TO provide that women may
vote in all primary elections in Arkan-
sas
Provides that from and after the pass
age OF this Act and subject to the pro-
visions OF the laws Of this state as to
age, residence. citizenship. payment or
poll taxes and otherwise regulating the
manner and form of holding same. bur
specially exempt from every disqualir-
cation direct or indirect on account Of
have the right TO vote at any primary
elections held under the laws Of this
state. Provided that no woman shall lie
allowed to vote in any primary election
unless when requested by the judges
she will make oath that she Is OF the
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT Mo-

An Act for the establishment of mu-
niclpal courts in cities of the first
class. prescribing their jurisdiction,
and that of the justices of the peace,
and hxing compensation of officers in
such cities and townships, and for 9TH
er purposes
Applies to all cities with population
exceeding $4,000 and under $1,000, ae
cofdlng 10 preceding census.
Court to be styled Municipal Court of
--; provides for seal; said court
abolshes police court in such cities.
and all jurisdiction in said police courts
rests IN municipal court herein estab-
hshed. Papers and decords 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
cessor is elected and qualified. Munie-
tpal judge must be twenty-five years of
age. good moral character, learned OF
The law, two years resident OF the
state. have practiced four years and
have been admitted to the Supreme
Court of Arkansas two years; shall not
engage in practice of law during term
of office. Salary, $4,000 per annum.
payable monthly. If municipal judge
disqualified or office vacant. vacancy
to be filled by election by regular prac-
ticing attorney of such court. Said
special Judge shall receive So per day
while he holds court; similar fees TO
those. provided bS general law IN cases
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
nove ten days after being docketed.
All general laws applying to JUS
tiees of the peace not incoHsis-
tent with the provisions of this
Act. nor with the provisions of general
laws of police courts. shall apply to
the municipal courts herein created.
Act specifically sets out Jurisdiction
of municipal courts: makes the city
clerk, chief of police and constable Of
a township officers of the court; fix
ing the salaries and regulating the
fees to be charged in suits.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. I2S.
Approved February 90 10,

Approved February %, 1917.
An Act to amend Section OF Act
14S of the Acts of 1899 approved May
s, 1899.
Act authorizes the State Debt Board
to issue sufficient number of new
bonds for the purpose OF taking up the
present bonds of the permanent school
fund and to increase the interest In said
new bonds from 3 per cent to per
cent. otherwise identical with said ex-
listing bonds. Act also provides a tax
of one-eighth of mill to create an in
terest sinking fund to pay annual in
terest on said bonds.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 1fS.

Approved February rs, 1917
An Act TO empower the United States
to acquire lands by purchase within
the state of Arkansas
Act authorizes the United States
government to purchase certain lands
in the state of Arkansas for the pro-
lection and conservation of the water
sheds of navigahle streams and con-
serving naviga bilty of rivers, and for
the consolidation and extension of ma
tional forests in this state. Power is
granted to Congress to make such rules
and regulations as may be necessary TO
carry out the provisions of this Act
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. I72.
Annroevd March &. 1917.

Approved March 8, 1917.
An Act to provide for an institutions
for the Care and Training OF Feeble
minded persons.
Act provides said Institution to be
under control OF the Board of Control
of State Charities. Provides for the
transfer of feeble minded persons from
other institutions OF the state to tho
new institution. Also authorizes the
Board of Control to sell 1000 acres OF
wild lands belonging TO the state or
exchange part of same for suitable
location for said institution. Said
board OF control to have management
of said institution and appoint all en-
ployes. To provide necessary funds to
locate and secure the site and equip
and maintain school for feeble m I'M ed
this Act appropriates for the purpose
funds heretofore set aside in Act No.
10 of the General Assembly OF 1917.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO 100.
Approved February 20. 1911

Approved February 20. 1917.
An Act authorizing and empowering
the State Highway Engineer or his As
sistant to make. prepare, amend, modi-
fly, approve, ratify and adopt pre1im-
mary surveys, plans. specifications and
estimates of cost for improving and
constructing public highways in GER
tain cases.
Act authorizes the Highway Engi-
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 Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
The Cost Of This Publication
to Tax Payers is. $3.50
Tor Three Insertions.
a Synopsis of General
fy Acts, 1917

l. Tom ]. Terral Secretary of State
Tor the State of Arkansas, do hereby
certify that the following is a true anc
correct synopsis. as prepared by the
attorney General. under the provisions
OF initiated Act No. 8, of 1914, of all
general laws passed by the General
assembly of 1917, and approved by the
Governor.
Given under my hand and seal this
18th day of June, 1917
TOM J. TERRAL,
loeaIJ Secretary of State.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. IL.
Annroved January e. 1917.

ApprOVed january 20 I5It.
An Act authorizing the Commission
ar Of Labor to conduct a free employ
ment bureau in connection with the
pnreau OF Labor and Statistics, and to
nrovide for the licensing and regula-
tion of private employment bureaus
gifhfn the State. ComnS ssioner of La
nor is authorized to establish branch
smployment bureaus in any section of
~ state to serve the greatest num-
49, ~ people The license fee to
he charged private employment bu-
'eaus shall be SIS. and shall be IN force
80 one year. and on all renewals of
aid license the fee shall be IS. All
fees shall be paid into the state
treasury.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. lao.
Approved March s. 1917.

1aPFIVNtu -HaINI o 7 = =
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 school site
or sites, building, erecting, repair
buildings. The Indebtedness shall bs
secured by a mortgage on the building
or buildings and site belonging 10 the
said school district. and said money de-
rived herefrom shall not be used for any
other purpose than that set out in this
Act.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
AGT NO. l.

Approved June IL, 1917.
An Act to provide and appropriate
FUNDS TO pay mileage and per diem and
contingent expenses for the General
assembly, and for other purposes.
Appropriated $4,000 out of the Cap
itol Fund. $4,000 out of the Highway
Improvement Fund, and the Treasurer
and Auditor of State directed to re-
tund said amounts when a sufficient
amount accumulates to the credit OF
THESE funds in the state treasury.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT No 30
Approved February z 1917

approved February Z, 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
$4,000 for said purpose, TO be expend-
ed under the provision of the Board
of Control of the Agricultural Expert
ment Station.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. I75.
Approved March 6 1917

Approved March 8, 1917
Act sets out the manner by which any
qualified elector in this state shall be
allowed TO vote at any primary or gem
eral election in case he is absent from
his regular place of voting on account
reason for absence from said voting
place. Act prescribes penalty for vio-
alton.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. It's.
Anproyed March i

Approved March q, 1917.
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 withinl
the corporate limits subject to certain
provisions and further that said ordi-
nance must be submitted to the quail
ned electors for approval or disapprov-
al within 30 days after its passage by
the council
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21

ACT No 102
Approved February % 1at

Approved February %, 1917.
An Act to appropriate additional
funds for the expenses of the General
Assembly.
Act appropriates sos, 900 out of any
money in the Treasury. $4,000 of said
sum TO be borrowed from the Fertilizer
Fund and the remaining $4,000 ap-
propriated out OF fees and taxes from
Insurance Companies
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
Asst NO. Sc.

Approved February IS, 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
Guiding school funds. Act also fixes
fees of county treasurer and penalty
for failure to carry Act into effect
This Act does not apply to nor include
the school funds in Little Rock and
Argenta
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACE NO. Las.
Approved February IS. 1917.

AppTOVtu FtbIudTE 70, ITI 7.
An Act to fix salaries of county of
ficials in all counties having a popu-
lation in excess of $4,000 persons; also
fixes the number OF deputies and their
salaries. Authorizes the county judge
with the consent and confirmation of
the Grand Jury to appoint an auditor
IL the fees and emoluments OF any Of
flee shall be insufficient TO pay sala-
ries. the salaries of such office shall
be reduced in proportion to tie reve-
nues of said office.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO, 90,
~ 4NVf VVs
ApproYed Eehrl1arv LIZ 1Q17

Approved February 16 1917.
An Act to amend sub division Num-
Der l of Section / of Act No. 1877 of
Acts of 1913, to establish tax
on gifts, legacies, inheritanees, be
quests, devises. SUGGESTIONS and trans
fers of property and to render more eff
fective the inheritance tax laws and re-
duce expenses of collecting same. Act
provides for tax on widows dover and
husbands eurtesy in excess of $4,000.
Also provides for office of Inheritance
Tax Attorney at salary of $4,000 per
annum.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 3.
Annrnved Iannarv rs. 1N17

Approved january Il, 1YI7.
An Act to amend Act No IS of the
Acts of 1913, entitled, AN Act to pro-
vide for a commission form of gov
eminent for cities OF the IRIS, c-ass."
Amends Section of said Act so as to
elect mayor and two commissioners
instead OF mayor and four commits
sioners.
Amends Section of said Act so as
to conform to the mayor and two COM
uissioners instead of the mayor and
four commissioners.
Amends Section so as to designate
the powers and duties of the mayor
and the two commissioners.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 127.

Approved February %, 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 OBJ
tanning an order from the Probate
Court of the county in which the lands
are situted.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACE NA-a %.

Approved February 16. 1917.
Act calling a Constitutional Conven-
ton.
Act provides for the calling of Con-
of drafting a Constitution for the State
of Arkansas to be held in Little Rock,
Arkansas, on the 10th day of November.
1917.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 40.

Approved February 81. 1917.
An Act to amend Act No. liz of the
Acts OF 1917.
Act eliminates from original bill the
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 a greater sum than Is per
cent less than the same book is now
being sold for at retail in the state of
Arkansas.
Act provides that all members OF the
commission, except the chairman and
secretary, shall be paid $500 per DAY.
and further provides for an appropria-
ton of $4,000 out OF the Institute and
Library Fund instead of the General
School Fund for such expenses.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21

Approved February S1e1

Approved February s, 1917.
An Act providing for a 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
erS' service
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT Mo 1877

Approved March 8, 1s17.
An Act to accept the benefits TO be
derived from an Act Of Congress which
provides for the promotion of vocational
education. Act authorizes the state TO
accept the provisions of said Act and
to comply VITA all requirements of said
Act Of Congress. Act requires the State
Board of Education to carry out the
provisions of this Act
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21

The term of all officers except men,
bers OF the legislature and the ave con-
stitutional offices shall begin January
/ succeeding their election.
Act amends Section 7042 OF Kfrby'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 all vacancy
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-21
ACT no, 1s2.

o y
An Act 70 amend Section and IL OF
Act No. 2a7 of the Acts of 1915
Act provides that the road funds COL
lected as taxes 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 tne
amount collected in all the townships in
the county shall make and constitute
general road fund. Section - amend
ed SO as to give the County Judge au-
thority to appoint two deputy superin-
tendents of public dirt roads instead
of one