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The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. PA.
ANI No. R03. ApprOYed March IL 141i.
a a0Seasment

ApprOVeU hNTCh TT, MI.
 for taxation of companies. associations and corporations engaged fin all kinds of insurance. security. guaranty and indemnity business. and the intangible property of all corporations.
 Act provides that the president or secretary. or principal accounting of ficer shall make and hls with the as- sessor of each county wherein Its prin- cipsl office is situated. sworn state ment or schedule. which said schedule shall be in addition to that prescribed in Section 6s10 of Kirby's Digest Act provides the manner for ascertaining the intangible property Of said corpo- rations which is to be taxed hereunder. Act also repesls Section 6ss6 of Kir- bY's Digest.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. lSd.
Apnroved March oa 1a11

Approved March 2S, 1917.
 An Act authorizing appropriation = provide for the care and comfort of Federal and Confederate veteran so1- diers. to enable them to unite in . national memorial reunion to be held at Vicksburg Military Park on oots- Der 16 to 19. 1917.
 All veterans desiring to attend shaiY apply to Jonathan Kellogg, Little Rock, Arkansas, who. upon investiga- tion, shall issue an order for transpor- tation for round trip from place of res- idence to their nearest railway station. and for an additional sum of $2 to be delivered to each of said applicants by the said commander.
 Act appropriates S5 .000 for the pur- poses of this Act Act also sets aside $500 of said amount to purchase blanks for applications, and other expenses.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 36O.

Approved. March 24. 1917.
 An Act to amend Act No. scr of Acts of 1907.
 Act provides that county examiners and superintendents shall hold one in- stitute for white and negro teachers each of one week in their respective counties, at any time betewen June and October 1. Provides that Super intendent of Public Instruction shall outline work for said institute Re- Quires all teachers holding licenses O. expecting to teach during the year to attend said institute, unless excused by the county superintendent or eNamin- CT. Provides that teachers may attend other recognized normals or summer schools. or attendance upon the State Teachers Association in lieu of said attendance for any one year.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. An

Approved March 9s, 1st7.
 Of ss.% ass sSsrs ss erSvfas Act sss ..k s missioner of Labor to appstnt inepee- tor of steam boilers. Act Aass beAA. salary and travelling sxpenscs of DAle Inspector. The inspector shah tnep0ot give the owner of such boiler i've AkyS notice of the time of such inspection. Act makes 1t duty of owner Of sn steam boilers. within SO days, to mo- tify the inspector of location of same Act prescrtbes fee of $S for each Sh- spection to be collected by the inspee- tor and paid into the state treasury to the credit of the Boiler InspectioM Fund, out Of which the expenses e4 this act are paid. Act provides penalty for violation thereof.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 1So.
Annroved Mnrch 2I. mn.

ApproVed MarCh gF, IJII.
 An Act to amend Section 73l Of K,r- by's Digest.
 Act provides that as between the grantor and grantee. that neither the statutory nor the general covenant of warranty against membranes shall be held to sover taxes or assessments B of any improvement districts of any kind, whether formed under the gen eral or local improvement laws. but the lien for any such local assessment or tax shall run with the land and be assumed by the grantee, and the gran tee shall pay all suchu~taXes after the delivery of the deed. unless expressly provided otherwise.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 217.

Approved March 10. 1S17-
 An Act fixing the time for meeting of the quorum court. providing for ad- journment of said court to fixed time. and for calling court in case of Amergency; prohibiting the building of any court house. jail. bridge. or other improvement without an appropriation having been made therefor, and fixing violation for the provisions of this Act.
 This Act does not apply to Fulton. Greene, Baxter Lawrence. Crawford Little River. Desha. Clay. Izard. or TIonoke counties.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT Nh TIA
Approved March 24. 1q1,

Approved March 24 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 6454 of Kir- by's Digest.
 Act amends said Section 5464 so as to strike out the provision to regulate hotels and all houses of public enter tainment and regulate or prohibit ale or porter shops and public places of habitual resort for tippling and intem- perance. and to declare what are such. Act provides. further. that municipal tiles shall have power to define, H. cense and regulate or tax transient and itinerant dealers in horses and mules but no one who conducts the same bushes sin said municipality for a pc riod of six consecutive months shall be considered as transient.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 3oo. ApproVNd March q. l9l

ApprOV0u MATCH TT, IyII.
 An Act to create warehouse beard and supervisors. regulate warehouses; create marketing bureau and regulate ginning and baling of cotton.
 This Act to be administered by the Commissioner of Mines. Manufactures and Agriculture. That the Governor, Secretary of State and Commi ssioner of Mines shall constitute a board who shall make rules and regulations for the control and administration of this ment and dx the salaries for same. Act prescribes duties of the appoint ees. Act provides penalty for failure to comply with provisions of this Act
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 2S2.
Approved March 2l. Iel.

NbpiSsso MaIch 1i' isi.
 An Act to provide for the sale and disposition of islands formed iH navfga- ble rivers and streams of the state which belong to the state of Arkansas
 Act provides that the Commis sioner of State Lands, Highways and Improve ments shall cause said lands to he sur veyed and file piais of saile in his Of hce. and upon approval by the Com missioner he shall proceed to sell same at $l.25 per acre to any person destr- ing to purchase s4Ee.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
A~ No. 3eA

ApPr6v61 WAf0b ~. IlI7.
 An Aot so amend Act 1o4 of the Acts of 1913
 Act provides;
 Section 1. That Section { of Act No. 270. of Acts of 1905, entitled. An Act to amend Sections 6sS7. 63sS and GSS9 be amended SC far as they apply to cer- tain counties. be amended to read as follows:
 Section 1. That this Act shall not re- peal Sections 63S7, 638s and 63S9 of Kirby's Digest, except to apply and be in force in the counties of - (naminG T different counties).
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, 2O,

Appr0Ved Narch 1B, 1y1T.
 An Act for the creation of an Au- dttorial Department for state offices and institutions
 Act creates said department for a pc rtod of 1S years. Authorizes Governor to appoint State Comptroller for a pe- rtod or term of six years. Said Comp troller shall have an assistant and one stsnoGrapher. The Act also sets out salaries and duties of the department
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
AOT NO. ls7.
Approved Maroh s 1aIT


 An Act to authorize the State Pom sion Board to add certain names to the pension rolls of the state and authorizes the Auditor to draw warrant for Same. Act authorizes certain persons whose names are set out In the Act and who are unable to furnish the required lega. proof of service shall be added to the pension roll of the state and that each one named in the Act be allowed S1OG or their pro rata part each year there after
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 214.
Approyed March 10. 1917.

ApprOVed March IU, 1y17.
 An Act to amend Section 1 of Act 242 of the Acts of the General Assem- bly, of 1913.
 Bank Commissioner authorized 70 su- pervise and enforce the provisions of this Act, and shall appoint an assist ant at salary of s2.400 per annum and shall make all rules and regula- tons which are necessary to carry this Act into effect
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. POI.

An Act to appropriate money to pay holdover members and employees of the House of Representatives and senate Of the Forty-frst Gneeral Assembly.
 Provides that officers and clerks named in Act shall be paid for their services up to April {. l9lt
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, lO2.

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act to provide for filing vacau- cies in office of United States sena- otr,
 Act provides that in case of vacancy in the office of United States Senator. the Governor Is authorized to All such vacancy by temporary appointment un- til the people All the vacancy at the next ensuing general election, to be held more than 60 days and less than 12 months after such vacancy shall oc- cur Provided. that if no general cleo tion be held within 12 months. the Governor shall call a special election to All said vacancy. not less than SO days nor more than 120 days after such va cancy shall occur.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. aID.
Approved March a2.

Approved March 23, 1Nli,
 An Act to enlarge tho powers of mu- nicipal corporations of cities of the first and second class.
 Act authorizes cities to regulate or suppress pool rooms. billiard halls and bowling alleys.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, 4A.
Approved Marc

Approv~d March 1], 1y1f.
 An Act to amend Section . of Act 175 of 1913.
 Act changes the time for bringins suit under this Act from two to three years after action accrued, and this shall apply to all causes of action here tofore accrued if suit has been filed O shall be filed within three years fror the date the cause of action accrued ir actions by employees against corpora tions.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 2S3,
A nnrnyAd Morch 1c lo1-

ApprOVed March 16, IY1T,
 An Act to legalixe marriages per- formed by ministers whose credentials were unrecorded.
 Act declares all marriages heretorore solemnixed by any regularly ordained minister, or priest in the state shall be legal and valid. whether credentials recorded or not
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
AFT NO. z1l.

Approved March 10, 1917.
 An Act to appropriate funds arising from special tax upon cattle within the Northeast and the Northwest Cattle Tick Eradication District
 Act appropriates s2s.o0o out of the funds of the Northeast District and the sum of $50,000 out of the Northwest District for the years 1917 and 1918 for the purpose of cattle tick eradication in the respective districts
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. c0g.
NVI NVs -VUs ApproVed March 2. 1911.

Approved March 9. 1917,
 An Act to amend Section I9S of ktr- by's Digest
 Act provides that upon affidavit fled with circuit clerk or clerk of any other court of the partiality. prejudice or re- iationship or the sheriff or deputy of any county where suit is brought or to be brought, or shall have been com monced or where such affidavit Is filed by tTe defendant in any criminal prosecution. the clerk shall issue and direct process to the coroner who shall execute the same.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 206.

Approved March 2l. 1917.
 An Act to amend Sections 1 and Of Act 1SS of the Acts of 1915.
 Act authorizes the Attorney General to give consent to the taking of sand. gravel. oil or coal from the beds and Oars of navigable rivers and lakes of this state. Party removing such ma terial shall also agree to fle monthly with the Attorney General a sworn ttemized statement uf material SO re moved and pay amount into the state treasury.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, Pas,
Approved March 2I. Isi7

lApproVed March Fl, lSlT,
 An Act to amend Sections ] and { of Act approved May si. 1909, entitled. An Act to create Arkansas History Commission and define Its duties"
 The Act enlArges the duties and in- creases the scope In the collect ction of exhibits. repcs and memsntoes for the purpose of creating a museum at the State Capitol
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23

tien to CqnDtttv&ional conv cation sAaIl, 1st Atss 0Ap 0 days bGfors satl cleo tisA. Ale witA the county clerk of the county in wht@h he is . candidate . sYerA statemsGt givinx the names of au cesDoratons with Which said can dfdats has been associated during one year preceding said election. Provides that clerk shall publish same in some newspaper in sai6 county. Failure to comply with this Act renders candidate Ineligible fer said office
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 216.
Approved March

Approved March 1U, 1917.
 Act provides that quorum courts may appropriate funds for use in eradica- tion of cattle ticks. Act provides that the county judge of any county in the state may approve claims to be paid for said purpose during the year 1917. upon authority of the quorum court.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, Sol,
Approved March 24. 1917.

Approved MarCn Z$. lSlT.
 An Act to amend Initiative Act No. 1
 Act provides that Section be amended 90 as to authorize person Is. suing certificates to make and prescribe and to change from time to time such rules as he may deem necessary and proper to secure satisfactory evidence of the age of the child. Act further provides that such rules and regula- tions shall comply with the rules and Congress entitled. An Act to prevent interstate commerce in the products of child labor"
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
March 24. 1917.

An Act to authorize req ssessment Of benefits in Improvement districts.
 Aot authorizes directors or commits sioners of any improvement district heretofore created under the laws of this state. including levee districts drainage and road districts. may re- assess benefits accruing to property not oftener than once year
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. C0p.

ApprOVed MNfCh 1U, IVlI.
 An Act to provide for the establish ment of municipal courts In cities of the first class.
 All cities having a population cx- ceedinH GOO and under 20.000. ac- cording 10 tho latest Y. S census. sub feet to the provisions of this Act.
 The general provisions of this Act are similar to the provisions in Act No. ? This Act to take effect January !, 1918,
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 200.

Approved March ?, lVII.
 An Act to appropriate money to pay for publication of orders of the Rail- road Commission in pursuance of Pub licity Act.
 Act authorizes the appropriation or y1,T32 co In payment of publication ot orders of said commission in the Yari- ous papers mentioned in the Act
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 23O,

Approved March 1e. 1917.
 An Act 10 amend Section 1 of Act 239 of Acts of 1919,
 Act amends by adding the following counties: Washington. Perry. John- son. Franklin Desha. Benton. Ran Solph and Conway.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 326.

Approved March 24, 1917.
 An Act for partial support of needy mothers of children under IS years of age dependent upon such mothers.
 Act gives the juvenile court or the county court Jurisdiction in all such cases. and provides at length how the provisions of this bill shall be carried Into effect,
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT No. 2oS.

Approved March 2l, 1917.
 An Act to protect producers and con- sumers of certain Arkansas food prod ucts. etc.
 Act provides that no tax or license shall be charged for sale of any fruits berries. melons. potatoes, cabbage. or other vegetables produced or grown within the State. that the same may be sold in any quantity anywhere In the state. and by any person MhomsoeNer.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 262.
Approved March Is. 1917.

ApproVeo MATCH l6, lyl1
 An Act to authorize the State Treas urer to refund 3 per cent bonds now held by the State as a nendowment for the University of Arkansas. and to issue in lieu thereof per cent bonds Also to include in said issue 5 per cent bonds that part of the endowment
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 400,
Approved March 27. 1a1.

Approved March 27. 1917.
 An Act to permit county judges. dep uty sheriffs and constables to accept free transportation on railroads.
 Act authorizes the use of free trans pertation by said officers.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. ~.

ACT NO. SQ
 Approved March 24, 1tt7.
 An Act to Ansnd Section Al ef Kir- by's Digest.
 Said section to read as follows: 1very citizen of the age of 31 years, of good moral character and who pos sssses the ps@uisits qualifications of learning and ability. may, upon appli- cation in the manner hereinafter pro vfded. be admitted to practice as an at torney and counselor at law in the courts of this state.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 270.
Approved March 2I. lsI'

AppfoNed Mafch .I, IyII.
 An Act to amend Section IS of Act l7I of the Acts of 1913.
 Fixes the Jurisdiction for the organ ization for the sub districts in the cir cult court of the county in which the main district was organized. where the lands lie in several counties. This Act pertains to drainage districts.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23

within 90 days after the passage of this Act. and on the first day of Janu- ary thereafter.
 Act also prescribes penalties fer fall ure to comply with this Act, and sp propriates SIG 1000 to carry Act into ef- feet
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. BIG.
Approved March 2l. 19l7

AppTONtu . n ITI
 An Act to amend Section of Act ls0 of Acts of 1915. amending Act 399 of Acts of 1917,
 Act fixes the salary of each county superintendent at sI,500 per year
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. CCA
Approved

Approved March l2. 1917
 An Act to provide for printing and sale of Arkansas Supreme Court re- ports.
 Nrt authorizes the commissioners to let public contracts to reprint all the volumes of the Arkansas Supreme Court reports now or shortly to be ous of print. Act appropriates the sum of $40 00o to pay for same.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. ieo.

AppfONtU MHTCN '. IFI [.
 Act to raise tax on insurance com panies. to create office of Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal.
 Act creates for period of 30 years the office of Insurance Commits sioner and State Fire Marshal prescrih. 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 Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 907.
Approved March ei. islI.

AppFOVtu MHrCn TT, IyKI.
 An Act to amend Sections 60ss and 6l0l of Kirby's Digest. The counter claim mentioned in this chapter may be any cause of action In favor of the defendant. or some of them. against plaintiff. or some Of them
 A sst-or may be pleaded in any ac- ton for the recovery of money, and may be a cause of action arising on contract or tort
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO 3o2.
Approved March e4, 1917.

Approved March 94, 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 435S of Kir- by's Digest.
 Act amends said section by allowinr the directors of common. single and special school district. and trustees oi 'rural churches to bGTomc members of the Farmers Mutual Aid Association
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
A" NO. S03.
AOA wv SV1s Approved March A, 1917.

Approved March S4, lSl7.
 Act provides that the county judge may require the tax collector to pay into the county treasury 90 per cent of the funds in his hands when need ed at any time before the annual set clement in July. Act provides penalty for failure to comply.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, 1CS.

Approved March 12. 1917
 An Act to amend Section 1 of Act lo4 of the Acts of 1913.
 Fixes time for killing deer, turkey and bear as the last 20 days of No- vember. all of December. and the first 10 days of January. and for killing tur- key cobblers from the 18th day of March until the 51st day of April.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT No. 4fn.
Annrovnd March eS 1at7

Approved March 2s. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate for support and maintenance of the ArkeAsas School for the Blind. for biennial pe- rio dendinc March 8t. 1919.
 Act appropriates ss1,6O0
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 2Sl.
Approved March 16, 1917,

Approved March 16, 1917.
 An Act to regulate fees of commis- sioners appointed to make sale of real and personal property under judicial decree. Act provides a regular scale of fees in such sales from 100 up to S35. 900 or more
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT No. 3tS.
Approved March 2i. 1912.

Approved March 2I, lNlI.
 Act fixing penalty for making false and fraudulent representations eN- pressed in writing for procuring money or other thing of value on the faith thereof
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23

ssts blishing JuvsniIe courts in tA4s state.
 the aGs of 21 years far tA& purposes C3 this Act are made ~aH6e of the state Act dehnes what Is haeent by wep08 dependent child, nssfstttA child An1 dslfnduent child"
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, S0o.

ApFTUVtN MHTCN 4,
 An Act authorizing guardians ant curators of minors to extend and re- new notes. bonds, deeds of trust or mortgages on real estate, under and by order of the Probate Court
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. Al.

Approved March 2S, 1917
 An Act to appropriate money for the maintenance of the Deaf Mute rn- stftutton. for biennial period endino March 31, 1919.
 Act appropriates s13S, 900.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT No. n15

An Act to appropriate money for de- nciencies fo rthe University of Ar kansas.
 deficiencies. st 900 for animal husban- dry department, and $6,1S3.33 as inter- est on university endowment
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 20S,

ApprOVed March IT, 1SIT.
 An Act to enlarge the powers of the State Tax Commts sion. Act provides that the Tax Commission shall Ale with the county clerk and county assessor a certificate showing the per centum of market value to be used In valuiug for taxation property for that year. Tax Commission authorized to raise or low CT the assessment of any county in or der to make the same uniform through out the state
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
,nnroy.d Ay,rcb at 1o1-

Approved March 2t. 1917. An Act to amend Section of Act No 32l of the Acts of 1911.
 Amends. Section 50l4 bv allowing
 nine months instead of 90 day. for filing of verified account, fixing lien upon materials. etc. Of blacksmiths and wheelwrights.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
CT NO Ay
AAlroYAd March 9a 1Qir

AOproved March 35, 1917.
 Ah Act to appropriate money fer (ho Sw ,rt and maintenance of the Nh- ttc Guard for the biennial pSPlod ending March S1. 1913.
 Act approprfates s12s,TBe.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. R

Approved March Fl, 1917.
 An Act to amend Act 95 of the Acts of 1917.
 An Act to revert s2.000 from the ap- Propriatfon for salar ries to the Student Labor Fund.Qf the Agricultural School ct RussellviIle, Ark
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. aN7.
Approved March 24. 1sli

! ApDEOVeU MHTVf L4, INIT. An Act authorizing and empowering municipal corporations to regulate tax
 prohibit or suppress certain places of
 amusement kept for hire. such as bill ! Hard halls. pool rooms. bowling alleys, box ball alleys.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO, N1.
Approved March %. 1917.

Approved March %. 1917.
 Aot curss defective relsAses of mort gages. Hens. deeds of trust as appears upon record February b. 1917. provid- ed that parties agGrisvsd by such re lease must bring action to cancel same this Act
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO 300

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section of Act 12G of the Acts of 1913.
 Act amends said Section 1 by add ing incorporated towns.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. 3eS. nnrnusA No r,h GA Ta1r

Approved March 24. 1917
 An Act to authorize cities with population of 10000 or over to refund city warrants
 Act authorizes the otty council of such cities to reissue any warrants out standing. The Act gives such reis- suance the effect of . Judgment
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT Nn aAa-

Approved March 2s 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money fnr maintenance of Hospital for NsYvOuS Diseases for biennial period sn6inS March 3t, 1919.
 Act appropriates s72o,0sS.
The Ozark spectator., 1917-06-23
ACT NO. S7O.
Approved March A, 1917.

Approved March z4, 1917.
 An Act to amend Act 25S of the Acts of 1913.
 Act makes 1t mfsdemeanor for all checks drawn for less than $100. and felony for all checks drawn over s100 tn violation of provisions of this Act