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Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
AIT NO. III.
Approved INcbrnNry e9, mn,


An Act 10 provide for n CommlssIons
manager Plan Of Municipal Government
for cities OF the hrst class
Act nppliea TO all cities OF frat class
with population of 10000 and lesa than
1900, Act provides general city elee-
tlon TO be held 40 days after the pass
age Of thla Act for the election or n
nnyor and commissioners said mNyos
and commissioners having been noml-
mated In n primary tO be held on the
Aeeond Tuesday preceding the frat gem
eral election 10 be held under this Act,
Candidates must comply With corrupt
Practice Act, The mayor shall he
elected for te term OF four years ana
the commissioners are 10 be elected for
n term OF two and four yeHrs, the terms
OF the commissioners 20 be determined
by lot and after tho commissioners
terms, serving two yeHrH, expires, thoy
shall al lbo elected for n term OF four
years, Act provides for four eommlsa
Ai0nera, The mayor Anf the four eohs
mlaelonera shall be designated ea tho
Hoard OF Commissioners, Act nrovldeh
for special form Of affidavit 20 hc uaed
by enndldntea for mayor ana eonnllss
aionefH 10 get names upon the ballot
for the primary Act provides That eehs
didnteA must be residents or said city
for at least three years preceding tho
election, also provides that ne eandl.
date for mayor or eomnilssoner shall
make any personal canvass among the
voters for hia nomination or election
"or the nomination or election OF any
other candidate ~ the same sisotlen.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. ina.

NNNTuNrU WUTVH v TUII -
An Act to provide that women may
vote IN all primary elections IN Arkan-
hhH
Provides that from and after The pass.
are Of this Act and subject 10 the pre-
Visions of the laws OF thla state ua 10
age, residence, citizenship, payment or
manner and form OF holding same, but
specially exempt from every dledualins
cation direct or indirect on account OF
sex every woman IN this state shall
have The rlght toy to vote at any primary Il,s,y
state Provided that no woman shall be
allowed 20 vote In any primary election
unless when requested by the judess
she will make cath thai she 70 e Vhe
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. IlO.
Approved February 27, 1917.

Approved February 27, 1917.
Acts OF 1917.
Act eliminates from original bill the
requirement OF sample or specimen
copies to be furnished to county su-
perntendents OF education.
Act also eliminates from original bin
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 tho
commission, except the chairman and
secretary, shall be paid $500 per day,
and further provides for an approprla-
tion of $2,50O out of the Institute an-
Library Fund instead of the General
School Fund FOR such eXpenses.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO, n.
ApproVnd JnnnnrY 22. l0l7.

ApDtoVod JnnuNrN ", IVY,
An Act authorizing the Commission
or OF Labor to conduct a free employ
mont bureau In connection with tho
Bureau OF Labor and Statistics, and TO
provide for the licensing and rcgulN-
tion OF private employment bureaus
within tho State, Commissioner OF La
Dor is authorized TO establish branch
employment bureaus In any section OF
the State TO serve the greatest Num-
ber OF people, The license fec 60
be charged. private employment bu-
reaus shall be 81, and shall be In force
for ono year, and on all renewals OF
said lIconse the fec shall be s5 All
fees shall bo paid into tho state
treasury,
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 12S.

Approved February 2S, 1917.
An Act TO amend Section OF Act
1iS Of the Acts Of 1899 approved May
s, 1899,
Act authorizes the state Debt Board
TO Issue sufficient number of now
bonds for the purpose Of taking up tho
FUND aud TO increase the interest IN said
new bonds from per cent to per
cent, otherwise identical with said cx-
listing bonds Act also provides tax
of onc-oighth OF a min to create an NJ
toroat sinking fund to pay annual In
terest on said bonds,
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO, IiO,
Annr0Yod Mnroh L lNlE

ADpfoNou Mnfcn " wv 4
Act authorizes the state Registrar to
nppoint registrar IN each registrs-
ton dlatrct, who shall keen n record
Of all births and deaths occurring with
in apld district, Provides TINT all mar
riugcs within the state shall be rcw-
tNl Statistics, and Act nlso nNea roea
for the carving on tof this Act which
shall be paid into the atnte tpeaaury
md ahRll he credited 10 tho Vital Sta
Italics Fund County clerk IN author
i1ed 20 charge IN additional fec on
cNch mnrrlnpo license. which shall he
credited TO the Same fund In the state
trcnAury
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. I30.


Approved February q, 1917.
An Act to amend Act 113 of the Acts
of 1913, for the organization, control
of banks, trust companies, and savings
banks.
Section 1S is amended by providing
that upon reorganization or consolid"
ton shall be affected by two.
vote of the stockholders of =
tive banks.
Section 25 is amended b.
any bank. state, or nations
application to be designated as e
agent, shall be subject to examh. in
and to re-examination thereafter inThe
discretion of the commissioner, ana
shall pay the same fees provided in
Section 40 of this Act.
Amends Section 80 by authorizing
the comments or criticism OF the COM
missioner relating to the condition OF
the bank to be placed by the officer
of the bank receiving the same before
the Board OF Directors.
Amends Section 40 by inserting, in
lieu OF the fifty cents on each 81, 200
of its capital stock, the one-hundredth
of l per cent Of the total assets of the
bank, and provides that the maximum
amount for examining any one bank
shall not exceed S400, nor be less than
$50 for each examination. The COM
missioner may, in his discretion, exam
inc each bank twice year, or often ir
necessary.
Amends Section So so that when the
commissioner becomes satisfied that
the capital stock of any bank Is i'm
paired he shall require the stockhold-
ers or officers to pay a sufficient sum
to restore the capital or require a good
and sufficient bond therefor.
Amends Section SO so as to provide
that upon taking possession OF any
bank and making a sale of its prop
erty that said property, real or per-
sonal, shall be sold at public or pri-
vatc sale
Said section is further amended by
authorizing the Chancery court, in va
cation, shall have the power to make
orders for sale 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
missioner's salary from $4,000 to 81, 900
per annum.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 100,
Approved February 20, 1917

NUDTUVUU FtDTUUTY ~, ITII,
An Act authorizing and empowering
the State Highway Engineer or his AS
sistant TO make, prepare, amend, modl-
fy, approve, ratlfy and adopt prelim-
mary surveys, plans, specifications and
estimates OF cost for improving and
constructing public highways in cer-
tain cases.
Act authorizes the Highway EngI-
nocr or his Assistant to amend modify
or approve In whole or In part any pre-
llmlnary surveys, plans or estimates
filed by any other engineer prior to tho
passage Of this Act.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 100.
Approved February 16, 1917

approved February TO, 1917.
An Act to borrow money TO cover de-
ficiences 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 mill for four years, and
one-tifth OF a mill thereafter to pay
principal and interest. Also appropri-
ates $4,000 for provisions OF this Acs
and discontinues one-eighth mill for
State Capitol levy.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
AGT MO 40

Approved MOrch 9, lDlG
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 10
curry on any trade or business within
tho corporate limits subject to certain
provisions and further that said ordi-
nance must be submitted TO the quail
fled electors for approval or dlsapprov-
al within 30 days after It's passage by
the council
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
asst NO. sc.

An Act to provide 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
cluding 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,
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
The cost of this publ
cation to the taxpayers
is the sum Of $54.57
A Synopsis Of General
Acts, 1917

I. Tom ]. Terral, Secretary OF State
For the State of Arkansas, do hereby
certify that the following is true ana
correct synopsis, as prepared by the
Attorney General, under the provisions
Of initiated Act No. 3, 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,
ISealJ Secretary Of State.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACu NO. LIZ.

NDDfOYod WnfoH Q, IVTT,
Act sets out the manner by which any
qualified olcctor In this state shall bs
allowed to vote at any primary or gen
eral election In case ho is absent from
his regular place OF voting on account
of business or any other unavoidable
reason for absence from said voting
place, Act proscrbos penalty for vlo-
In tlon,
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 2.
Anproyed January IS, 1917,

Approved January IS, 1917.
An Act to amend Act No. 13 OF the
Acts OF 1913, entitled, AN Act to pro-
vide for commission form of gov
srnment for cities OF the hrst cIass,"
Amends Section 4 OF said Act so as to
elect mayor and two commissioners
Instead of n mayor and four commits
sioners.
Amends Section OF said Act so as
10 conform to the mayor and two COM
four commissioners
Amends Section Q 40 as to designate
the powers and duties OF the mayor
Ind the two commissioners.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO, ina,
Annrnvnd Mnrah NNV'idiYH1'' ~

Approved March 0, 1Ol7,
An ACT 90 amend Section ana ~ of
Act No, gO1 OF the Acts OF 1915,
Act provides that tho road funds col
lected Na taxes by the Collector IN each
township shall be placed Ia the Tfeaas
pry TO the credit OF Township Road
amount collected IN all the townships In
tile county shall make ana constitute
d general road fund Section II amend
ed 40 as TO give the County Judge au-
thotlty to appoint two deputy sgperln,,
of one,
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. .,

An Act for the establishment of mu-
liCipal courts in cities OF the first
class, prescribing their jurisdiction,
and that Of the justices of the peace,
and fixing compensation of officers in
such cities and townships, and for 9TH
sr purposes.
Applies to all cities with population
exceeding 1900 and under $1,000, ac-
cording to preceding census.
Court to be styled Municipal Court OF
-------; provides for seal; said court
abolishes police court in such cities,
and all jurisdiction in said police courts
rests In municipal court herein estab-
iished. 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. Munic-
lpal 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, s2,400 per annum,
payable monthly. II 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 IS per day
while he holds court; similar fees to
those provided by 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
uovo ten days after being docketed,
All general laws applying to jus
tees OF the peace not inconsls-
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.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO, tt5,

NpDTOVtU TODTUHTy 70, TUTT
An Act to nX salaries OF county Of
lcials in all counties having u popu-
latlon in excess Of $4,000 pcrsons also
nXcs the number OF deputies and thorr
salaries, Authorizes the county Judge
with the consent and confirmation OF
the Grand Jury to appoint mn auditor
and proscrlbes his duties Act provides
II tho focs aud emoluments OF any Of
fee shall be insufficient to pay snla-
ries, the salaries OF such office shall
be reduced In proportion to the rove-
nucs OF said office,
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
AIH No. IIS.

Approved February 2S, 1917.
An Act TO empower the United Statoa
to acquire lHnda by purchase within
the state OF Arkansas.
Act authorizes the United states
government TO purchase certain lands
In the atnlo OF Arknnsna for tho pro-
sheds OF nnyl"nhlc streams and con-
serving nnvIgnbIlIlv OF rIYcra, and for
the consolidation md extension OF M
tionnl forests In this state Power ~
granted to Congress- TO make such rulcs
and regulations na may be necessary TO
carry out the provisions Of this Act,
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT No %

Approved February 16, 1917.
Act calling Constitutional Conven-
ton.
Act provides for the calling OF Con-
stitutional Convention for the purpose
OF drafting Constitution for the State
of Arkansas to be held in Little Rock,
Arkansas. on the 18th day OF November,
1917.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 4,

bin for an Act to be entitled An
Act TO appropriate money for the
maintenance OF the various depart
mcnts OF the state government TO
March 81 1917
Deficiency bill to cover expenses In
the Governors office, Attorney Cen
erals office. Secretary OF States Of
tco. Railroad Commission and Treas
Act approprlates S7125
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. l2z.
AnnroYod FehrnnrY 22. 1N17.

Approved February 23, 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
tnlninE nu order from tho Probate
Court OF the county In which the lands
are Situtod,
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. Ii2,

Approved February o. 1917.
An Act to cure defective conveyances
and acknowledgements.
Act cures defects in all deeds and
conveyances executed since May IS,
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.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22

The term Of all officers except mem
bers of the legislature and the FIVE con-
stitutional offices shall begin January
l succeeding their election.
Act amends Section 7042 of Kirby's
Digest, requiring the sheriff to mako
bond on or by the first Monday in
January of each year. otherwise office
vacant and Governor to appoint eompe-
tent person to fill vacancy
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT MO. IVA.
Approyod March q 1917

hDprOVeu MHfCn D, lvlt
Act to protect employees Of Street
Railway.
Act provides that every electric street
car shall during the months Of N0vem-
ber. December, january, February and
March of each year be provided at tho
front end with u screen composed OF
glass or other material sufficient 10
protect the driver or motorman. Act
fixes penalty for violation.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO, I23,

Approved February 23. 1917,
An Act to appropriate additional
funds for the expenses of the General
Assembly.
Act appropriates $4,000 out of any
money in the Treasury $4,000 of said
sum to be borrowed from the Fertilizer
Fund and the remaining $4,000 APP
propriated out Of fees and taxes from
Insurance Companles.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. IGS.

NUHIUNF u Il
Act authorizing cities OF tho first
class to vacate, discontinue streets and
alleys
Act provides that cities OF more than
$4,000 and less than $1,000. with the
consent OF abutting property owners.
may vacate, discontinue, sell or give
away any street or alley when for the
public good
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 10.

Approved January ~, 1O17
Tho Act prohibits the shipment on
Intoxicating liduors into this state, or
from one point or locality TO another
point or locality In thla state, prohib-
lts storage or possession OF same, fors
bids solicitation or taking of orders
prohibit tho storage IN lockers or 9TH
ar places In social clubs or fraternai
organizations for use therein, or koep-
Ing sAmo therein, prohlblta Keeping OF
unlawful drinking places and making
such places nulaeneeal provides for the
forfeiture OF the charter OF any ineora
pofated club or association violating
THIS lawi regulates the procedure ana
nNihH OF punishment and penalties for
Violation or same prohibits any bank,
national or private or any Individual
nfm or association from collecting or
handling any draft, bin OF exchange or
order TO pay money for same, author
Tres tho hc1ure and destruction OF llds
uofn mentioned In tnIa Act heu
cording 10 the terms OF this AAt, Pro-
vldeH that nothing In this Act ahaii
prohibit the Use OF wine for reiiejous
\ saqrhmental purposes, or alcohol FOR
Tiutly medicinal or mechanical plirs
scs. but recorda shall be Nept by the
wier or dellverlng party OF All a,ieh
ten And alcohol and abatement tbere,
Med with the clerk OF The Circuit
a sy0tt within ten DAYS after aueb das
Wyery, Fixes penalty upen eonyietien
OF not leea than one hundred doiiara
! sr more than one thousand doiInra for
mach offense, ana oonnnement M,
sss than % days or more Than 30 days M
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO, $50,
Annrovod March / l0l7

Approved M0feh I IOIT
An Act 20 make the Secretary Of
state custodian OF the Stnto Capitol
Building, and provides for tho mantos
nance thereof
Act gives Sccretor yof state control
OF the state Capitol Dulldlngi author
isea the appointment Of employees and
hXea the salary thereof
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 1.

Approved June 10, 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
ltol Fund, $4,000 out of the Highway
Improvement Fund, and the Treasurer
and Auditor of State directed to re-
fund said amounts when sufficient
amount accumulates to The credit of
these funds in the state treasury
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
AET NO. NR.
nv Noe OOs
Approved February 16 1917.

Approved FEBRUARY 16 ,l917.
An Act to amend sub division Num-
Der 1 of Section 1 OF Act No. 1877 of
Acts of 1913, to establish tax
on gifts, legacies, inheritances, be-
quests, devises SUGGESTIONS and trans
fers of property and to render more ef-
fective the Inheritance tax laws and re-
duce expenses of collecting same. Act
provides for tax on widows dover and
husbands curtesy in excess of $4,000,
Also provides for office of Inh eritance
Tax Attorney at salary of $4,000 per
annum,
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT MO III.

AbDfOVod MUfCh q, WI, -.-.---
An Act TO accept the benefits 10 be
derived from an Act OF Congress which
provides for the promotion OF vocational
education Act authorizes the state 10
accept tllc provisions OF said Act and
TO comply with al requirements OF said
Board OF Education TO carry out the
provisions OF this Act
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO, 90.
Annrovad Enhruarv z 1917

ApplDNCu u Spi udl y I, ioi''
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-infcction Of ticks. Act appropriates
$4,000 for said purpose, to be expend-
ed under the provision of the Board
OF Control of the Agricultural Exped-
ment Station.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
AI,T NO. IS.

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
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACI NO. 80.

Approved March 5, 1877.
An Ac acknowledging a just debt to
q. A. Mccullough, j. V. Walker, Jacob
Trieber, as a commission, and John l.
Moore, Steve Carrigan Jr. and c. W.
Mckay, as attorneys to settle contro-
versy between the State of Arkansas 5
and Caldwell G Drake and make an ap-
preparation to pay cos and expenses of
said arbitration. Act appropriates s16,-
S33.10.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 100.

Approved February 30, 1911
Act TO purchase Arkansas Supreme
Court Reports for Justices thereof,
Act authorizes Clerk OF Supreme
Court TO purchase complete sot Of Re-
ports for onoh Of the Judges Of tho Sua
promo Court Of the state to be paid out
of the Library Funds,
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 1R1.
Anproved Mnrch 8. 1N17.

Approved March 3, 1917.
An Act authorizing the Commission
er of Labor or persons duly authorized
by him to file information in justice
of the peace courts, mayor, Judge OF
municipal court or any court of com
petent jurisdiction for violation OF la
Dor laws.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACI NO. g.

Approved February Is, 1917.
An Act to amend Sections and 6
Of Act No. 112 of General Acts of 1911,
as amended by Act No.t122 Of the Acts
Of 1913. Act provides that upon repor,
of the Tax Commission to Auditor the
Auditor shall charge and certify to the
Treasurer of State for collection tax
one one-tenth OF l per cent upon
capital stock employed in this state.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO, 7.

Approved January 20, 1917,
An Act TO appropriate money TO pay
salaries and expenses Of fertilizer and
feed inspectors and TO pay for tags,
freight express, postage and contln-
gent expenses and to transfer $4,000
from the Fertilizer Fund to the General
Revenue Fund to pay mileage, por
diem and contingent expenses OF the
Goneral NDaomblY
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. I60.

Approved March l. 1917.
An Act to permit any special school
district in the State to borrow money
and to mortgage property in the dis
trict to secure same
Act amends Sections and 4 Of Act
No. 24S of the Acts of 1905.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. III.

NUUTUVVU u, =
An Act to regulate domestic corpo-
rations, associations, partnerships,
Arms or joint stock companies oper-
ating a hotel, hospital. sanitarium, or
infirmary, and generating electricity
for same, and other purposes
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
ACiH MO. LIZ.

Approved February 81, 1917.
Act amends Section G053 OF Kirby's
Digest.
Act changes the tmo for delivery OF
copy Of complaint and summons from
60 to 30 days.
Sharp County record., 1917-06-22
AtV NO. 1913.
AnnrOVp1 March 2 1917

Approved MarCn 3, l9lI,
An Act to conserve the natural gas
resources OF the state, and for other
purposes.
Act specifically sets out the method
by which any gas or oil found in the
State shall be conserved and utllizeo
for light, fuel and steam power, also
authorizes the appointment OF gas
inspector by tho Governor, and pre-
scribes duties and sets out penalty for
violation of provisions of this Act