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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-08-26

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The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Annrnved Marnh q iS11

nPptOFco RhdtCn Jt ltlfs
 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 Conn- ty Collector on payment of taxes for county general fund.
 Act also provides that warrants is- sued thereafter shall be numbered con- sscativeiy and shall be paid iifs current : money of the United States and in the order of their number and the date of their 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 10 the following counties: Baxter. Boone, Bradley, Cai- houn, Clay, Clebourne Columbia. Craig head. Crittenden, Cross, Crawford, Dai- las. Desha. Drew. Faulkner, Fulton, Gar land. Greene Grant. Hampstead, Hot Spring. Howard. Independence, Izard, Jefferson, Johnson. Lafayette. Lincoln, seyier. Sharp. St Francis, Stone, Lo- noRe, Madison Marion, Miller, Missis- sippi Monroe, Nevada, Ouachfta- Pike, Perry Phillips, Pope, Prairie, Pulaski, Saline. Scott, Sebastian. searcy. Waeh- insten. Woodruff. Montgomery Arkan- sns, Polk, Lee, Cleveland, Lawrence, Randolph and Union.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NC. i33.
Approved February 23. 1917

Approved February 25, 15l1.
 Act provides for Game and Fish Commission and for protection of game, fish and fur-bearing animals of the state and to regulate killing and talk ing of same.
 Act authorizes Governor to appoint of four years. Commissioners to serve without pay. but allowed actual trav- cling expenses They are permitted to ride upon free passes of the railroads. Act provides that the commission shall superintend and enforce all laws reg ulating the protection of fish. game and fur bearing animals and other wild life in this state, and shall adopt ways ana means to conserve and propagate same and pay expenses out of any surplus in hands of State Treasurer after pay ment of salaries and other necessary expenses. Shall also regulate shipment of game from the state for propaga- tion purposes. The commission shall appoint a secretary and delegate to him such duties as they think necessary. The secretary shall issue or cause to be issued all licenses with reference 70 fish and game in the state. and shall keep complete records of the acts of the commission and report to the Gov ernor annually. The commission may delegate to the circuit clerks of the state the authority to issue licenses provided for in this Act upon blanks furnished by the commission. The commission may appoint Such game wardens as they think necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act Act regulates all license fees to be charged both residents and non-resi- dents granting privileges to hunt and fish under this law; also prescribes fines and punishment for violation of this law. Act creates Game and Fish Fund. All sums received from licenses. fines etc, are to be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Game ana Ffch md r.f h t4A Ina penses of the Game and Fish Commis- sion are to be paid
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. HIS.
Annr,v.a Eohr,,orv 22 fsf7.

Approved February 22, 1917.
 An Act to provide for maintenance oI University of Arkansas. State Normai' four Agricultural schools, Medical Pe, partment and the Branch Normal School
 Provides for levy and collection ot tax of four r-ninths of one mill Tor the maintenance of the University or Ark- tenance of the State Normal, one-ninth of one mill for maintenance of each oi the four State Agricultural sehoois: one-ninth of one mill for the Medieal Department and Branch Normal on each dollar of taxable property ootn 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 or salo institution. That the above speciai lew of one and one-nfnth mills to be deducted from the general revenue rate.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO, or.
Anoro,,oa rshr,,arv a Ia17

Approved February 9, 1917.
 An Act 10 remove the state Reform School, purchase grounds and equip ment for same to change the name from State Reform School to Boys In- dustriai 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 he women, to manage the Girls Industrial School; managers of Boys' Industrial School shall secure q than 200 acres. for location of said school. In selection of site. board shall consider any and all propo- sitions from any part Of 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 a woman as su- perintenden tfor same. No employe of lated within the fourth degree of con- sanguinity or affinity to said super infendent or any member of the said board Act limits expenditures for Boys Industrial School to $65.000 for land and buildings, salaries sl2,000. and maintenance for two years s2S.- GOO; also limits expenditures of Girls' Industrial School, for buildings, s24,- 000; salaries. s6.000, and maintenance S11.O00.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO ,,o
Annroyad EaxcA "v sn ziv.

Approved March ID, 1917
 An Act creating bure,r |, .I tion relating to hotels. rnos,,s. K < and restaurants.
 Act provides that said br,m. be under the supervision ns e' Board of Health. Authori,e, <. Board of Health to appoipt ~. inspector and such other as,ls.. are necessary to carry ous s,..I of this Act. who shall mska ~ " the State Board of Healh nl visions of this Act apply [. rooming houses and restauras,, the state. Act defines whs, s considered hotels, also roon,s u and restaurants. Provide, as owner or conductor of each a.s cure a license for condueting - ... fixes the license fee for ss,s Act provides that on the s,s each month the secretary of X. N of Health and chief inspecio, <. with the State Treasurer 1 hs hotels. rooming houses and rs,I,s entitled to receive a licenu ni certificate of the State Trea,s,. raid fees have been paid sbs x of Health to issue license s ' ance with this Act, sIena ' q inspector and president Of R,9 Health. Said license must ! rss within 90 days after the Aa, this Act, and on the first dps x ary thereafter.
 Act also prescribes penanssa N ure to comply with this Nae| propriates t10,o00 to carry 1sms feet.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT se. ss.

AnDFoFfU tA0uaF4 @3t It1f.
 The Act prohibits the shipment or tntoxicating liquors into this state. or from one point or locality to another Foint or locality in this state; prohib- fts storage or possession of same: for htds solicitation or taking of orders: nrohibits the storage in lockers or oth- organizations for use therein, or keep hg same therein; prohibits Keeping of sszfswfui drinking places and making s1eh places nuisances: provides for the forfeiture of the charter of any incor- 1prated club or association violating his law; regulates the procedure and Aking of punishment and penalties for violation of same; prohibits any bank. mmtional or private. or any individual &<Tn or association from collecting or Handling any draft bill Of exchange or exder to pay money for same; author nes the seizure and destruction of liq- acre mentioned in this Act, ac- eording to the terms of this Ast. Pro- -wfdes that nothing in this Act shall prohibit the use of wine for religious CT sscramental purposes. or alcohol for strictly medicinal or mechanical pur- @oses but records shall be kept by the carrier or delivering party Of all such lsFfnes 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 enc hundred dollars or more than one thousand dollars for eacn offense, and confinement nos less than 30 days or more than 90 days In the county jail Tn effect from and af-er its passage.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. rr2.
hOE NVs ITas Approved February 20 1917.

Approved feDruary EV ,ISl1.
 An Act to establish a Text Book Conn mission and provide for uniform sys~ tenn of text books in common schools. Act creates State Text Book Commis- sion consisting of the Governor, Super intendent of Public Instruction, one lawyer, one business man and five teachers of recognized ability. The duty of said commission is to select and adopt a uniform series of books in all public grade schools of the state. Said commission is authorized to advertise for and receive bids and select such books as will in their discretion accom- plish the purposes of this Act. Coun- ties now under uniformity required to terminate present text book contracts to come under State Uniformity series and shall be entitled to exchange prices under this Act. One Text Book Depository shall be established in each county for sale and distribution Of said books. Act provides that the retail or contract price of every book sold shall be printed on the back or inside cover thereof, together with the exchange price between old and new books of the same grade Provides also that any school district in the state may vote for free text books at any annual school election, and if carried, the School Board shall purchase the adopt ed books of the contractor at whole sale price and furnish said books free for the use of pupils, said books to re- main the property of the school dis trict. Provides for penalty and viola ton of any of the provisions of this Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT No. Ios.

Approved February 70. 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 appropriat- ing funds for same Act creates an advisory board to the State ffiEh- way Commission for a period of 20 years. Authorizes a tax of $10 from every owner of motor vehicle which amount shal lbe paid quarterly into the State Treasury to the credit of the Highway Improvement Fund. Roads upon which state and Federal aid is extended must be maintained out of the mill road tax in the county where situated. Act appropriates $496, 134.60 out of the State Highway Improvement Fund covering 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 Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 70.

Approved fehruarY lU 1Sl4
 An Act for the erection, equipment and maintenance of State General Hospital for the free medical and sur gical treatment of the poor. sick in- jured and crippled of the state of Ar kanyas.
 Act creates a board consisting of five members, of which the Governor is chairman. The board consists of the Governor, Attorney General and three other members. to be appointed hv the Governor to carry out the pro- visions of this Act. Act authorizes board to accept suitable site and erect buildings by donation, but If no suit able site Is donated, the board is au- thorized to purchase site for same or, in its discretion, to erect said build ing on property owned by the state in Pope's Addition to the city of Little Rock. For tho purpose of providing funds for this Act the board is author ized to sell a portion of the above named property. All funds from the sale of such property to be paid into the state treasury to credit of Ar kansas General Hospital Fund; 25 per cent of said fund to be set aside for School of the Feeble Minded. Act lim- It's appropriation to s200000 Upon eompletiin of the building as prescrib- ed by this Act. the management of hos pital to uass into the control of the Board of Trustees of the University Of Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACr NO. Iee.
Annrnreh Marnh f mn

lATITTVNtU
 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 of pull taxes and otherwise regulating the manner and form of holding same. but specially exempt from every diSqualih- cation direct or indirect on account of sex every woman in this state shah have the right to vote at any primary elections sheld under the laws of this state. Provided that no woman shall ne allowed to vote in any primary election unless when requested by the judges she will make oath that she is of the same political faith of the party hold irg said primary election and that she will give her moral support to all the nominees of said political party.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT No .o.
Annroved March "0' e zy7.

Approved March g. 1Qf7
 An Act to promote aft,.,
 Arkansas National Guard, lensf ! form to the military lawea and M ed States. ol tAsl
 Act provides that m <.
 shall be made of any stae aplesl less such appointee shah b.sIli oIilas vious military experience ssse sas at| shall hold their appointmssnnss sns lS'l' ls age age! or d,.. et, s,,,t. unless relieved by z. martial. Vacancies annons ? 2 to be filled by appniotmssns. sath < < officers of the militia shs as l, lls Governor is authorized to .a. regulations as to the anro,is Mas the Guard and make sucSS0,a,nss sucS a.s lations pertaining to the Gus,ss 10s ,l| of Congress for particins,,, " eral appropriations for fOn Guards. M'
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
Arr No. sn

Approved February s. 1917.
 An Act to provide for the creation of commission for the removal or adult illiteracy in Arkansas. to be known as the Arkansas Illiteracy Com mission. Act provides that the said commission shall be composed of State Superintendent of Public Instruction and eight other persons. both men and women. 10 be appointed by the Cover nor. Duty of said commission to coi- lect data looking to more detailed knowledge and true conditions in re- gard to adult flliteracy in the state. Act makes no appropriation of any funds. Said commission to expend any funds which may come into it's hands from any other source, and shall reim- purse themselves out of such funds only.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I27.
Annroved f7ebruarv 23. 1e1

AppFOVeu TtUTUdIg -'1 Ioi . :
 An Act to amend Act No. 227 of the Acts of 1913 regarding lease of lands of minors and of lunatics and persons of unsound mind for oil and gas pur- poses.
 Act so amended as to allow the guar dian or curator of such person to lease lands for said purposes upon ob- taining an order from the Probate Court os the county in which the lands are sftuted
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ArT NO. pe.

Approved February 16 1917.
 An Act 10 amend sub b-division Num- Der ] of Section l of Act No. 1s7 of Acts of 1913. to establish tax on gifts. iegacies, inheritances, be- quests. devises. Successions and trans fers of property and to render more ef- feetivt the inheritance tax laws and re- duce expenses of collecting same. Act provides for tax on widows dower and husbands curtesy in excess of s5.000. Also provides for office of Inheritance Tax Attorney at a salary of s3,o00 per annum.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 14p.
Annroved March | 1917

AppTOVed WafCn T, IFIf.
 Act authorizes the State Registrar to appoint q registrar in each registra- ton district, who shall keep a record of all births and deaths occurring with In said district. Provides that all mar riages within the state shall be reg istered with the State Registrar of Vi- tai Statistics. and Act also fixes fees for the carrying ou tof this Act. which shall be paid into the state treasury and shall he credited to the Vital Sta tistics Fund. County Clerk is author ized to charge an additional fee on each marriage license which shall be credited to the same fund in the state treasury.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 17s.

ApnTOVHU NIHItH O IVIIs =.
 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 fed electors for approval or disapprov- al within 30 days after it's passage by the council
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2ls.

Approved March ID. lsIh.
 An Act fixing the time i9 of the quorum court, provlsla journnhent of said court l' time, and for calling eoun ' emergency; prohibiting the any court house, Jail. bridFe improvement without an apl' having been made therelot violation for the provlslon Act.
 This Act does not appN Greene. Baxter, Lawrence K Little River, Desha. Clay Lonoke counties.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. Is0.

Approved March 6, 1ylI.
 An Act to permit School Districts to issue bonds under proper safeguards and for other purposes.
 Act prov ides that the Board of Direc- tors of any special, rural special or con soiidated schools districts in the state shall have power to borrow money Tor the purpose of purchasing school site or sites, building, erecting, repair ing and equipping said building. or buildings The Indebtedness shall be secured by a mortgage on the building or buildings and site belonging to ths 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 Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. iso.

1tFPFVFWN ISIFs
 Act to raise tax on insurance com panies. to create office of Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal
 Act creates for a period of so years the office of Insurance Commfs- sioner and State Fire Marshal prescrib- 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 Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 7l4.
Approved March

Approved March 10, lslI
 An Act to amend Section PAP of the Acts of the Genefh \ biy of 1915.
 Bank Commissioner authofi'h pervise and enforce the preFla| this Act. and shall appoint q ant at a salary of sz.loo ps \ and shall make all rules and tions which are necessary to a''' Act into effect.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT No. aoo

An Act to provide for ii. A ment of municipal courts [. " the first class. A "
 All cities having a ponn,... oeeding 15.000 and under ss X cording to the latest U. $ ess.a " ject to the provisions Of tbl.
 The general provisions ,s ns ss x are similar to the provisIa,, N X No. 2. This Act to take erses @' |. 1. 1918. ''' ''l
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AVI NVa IbAs Annrnved NIarch 6 1q11

ApprOVed MATCH 6, MI.
 An Act to amend Section and 12 of Act No. 297 of the Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that the road funds coi- 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 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- tendents of public dirt roads instead of one
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcT NO. 14e.

Approved February 2S 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 navigable streams and con- serving ravieability of rivers, and for the consolidation and extension of na- tional forests in this state. Power Is rranted 10 Congress to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. n,

Approved January 22. 1917.
 An Act authorizing the Commissions R ek Labor to conduct free employ Rent bureau in connection with the
 nraau of Labor and Statistics. and to &rovide for the licensing and regula- V<aa of private employment bureaus TE*khtn the State. Commissioner of La- &bx is authorized to establish branch &mployment bureaus in any section of As State to serve the greatest num- kax of people. The license fee to ks charged private employment bs- Saaus shall be s5, and shall be in force fs~ one year. and on all renewals of aAid license the fee shall be $5. All fees shall be paid into the state A<ea aeury,
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcT NO. I23.

Approved February 23, 1917.
 An Act to appropriate additional funds for the expenses of the General Assembly.
 Act appropriates s25.O00 out of any money in the Treasury, s15,000 Of said sum to be borrowed from the Fertilizer Fund and the remaining Sl0,0o0 ap- propriated out of fees and taxes from Insurance Companies.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
AcrKo.2 2.


 An Act for the establishment of mu- ntcipal courts In cities of the nrst class. prescribing their Jurisdiction, and that of the justices of the peace and fixing compensation of officers in such cities and townships, and for oth- CT purposes.
 Applies to all cities with population exceeding 12.o00 and under l5.000, ac- sording to preceding census,
 Court to be styled Municipal Court Of ------; provides for seal; said court aboiishes police court in such cities, end all Jurisdiction in said police courts rests in municipal court herein estaD- ss=a 1s. Papers and deecras ef police courts to be transferred to municipal courts when established.
 Municipal judge shall hold office for fsur years. Police judge now In office to act as municipal judge until his sue seasor is elected and qualifed Munis- npAi judge must be twenty-hve years Of HEe good moral character, learned or xAe law, two years resident or the efAte. have practiced four years and Rave been admitted to the Suprerse Court of Arkansas two years; shall not engage in practice of law during term @f office. Salary, t2,40o per annum, payable monthly. If municipal judge ke Do filled by election by regular prac- t1ozng attorney of such court. Said npecfal judge shall receive sS per day WA.se he holds court; similar fees 10 @ose provided by general law h cases bekore 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 general laws applying to jus txces of the peace not inconsis- Gent with the provisions of this Act. nor with tho provisions of general laws of police courts. shall apply to 3he municipal courts herein created.
 Act specifically sets out Jurisdiction 5& Eunlasr.=i courts. makes the city MagA chief of police and constable of n tDAnship officers of the court; fix- AN the salaries and regulating the fsss to be charged in suits.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 142.

Approved February 27. 1917.
 An Act to cure defective conveyances and acknowiedgments.
 Act cures defects in all deeds and convevances executed since Mry 1S. 1887. provided this Act shall not val idate any deed or conveyance which the wife of the grantor has not sign ed. also deeds executed by minors or insane persons.