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The Dermott news., 1917-06-28

whether for municipal. county. state or other 0. .ce." He may cause notice of his candidacy to be published in q newspaper and may secure the circula ton of a petition for his nomination; :; but he shah not personally circulate | such petition. nor by writing or other wise solicit anyone to support or vote l for him. He shall not eapend or prom ise any money. office, employment or other thing of value to secure his nom- inAtion or election, but he may answer | such inquiries as may be put to him | and may declare his position publicly | on matters of public interest, either by addressing public meetings or by writ ten statements for newspaper publica- ton or general circulation" Violation of this provision disoualines him from
 next highest vote shall be entitled to the office. Act provides city clerk shall have primary ballots printed in accord
 ance with the general laws of the state. except that said primary shall be non
 partisan and said ballot shall contain neither party designation nor any mark whatever; and upon said ballots the names of tho candidates shall be ar for contest in elections. Act limits sal
 ary of mayor to 31.00o and salary of commissioners to $500 per annum un-
 less otherwise provided by law. Mayor
 and commissioners authorized to elect city manager. whose duties are pre-
 scribed and whose salary shall not ex-
 cced $5.00o per annum. Act provides
 for initiation of any measure upon a
 petition of 26 per centum of tho Quali-
 fled electors In which case the city
 commission shall first pass said ordi-
 nance without alteration within 20 days
 or tho city commission shall proceed
 to call . special election submitting
 same to the people. Act provides that
 not more than 10 measures shall be tn-
 itiated at any ono time. Also provides
 that no Act initiated by the voters shall
 be repealed or amended except by vote of the people Act provides for refer endum in regard 10 an yordinance upon d petition of % per cent of the entire vote. Act also authorizes recall Of any elective officer upon petition signed
 by at least 35 per centum of the entire vote
 Act provides that any candidate shall at least two full days next preceding the primary election and two full days next preceding tire general election publish in newspaper of general cir culation In the city and file with the city clerk sworn statement of such expenditures. expenses and promises of expenses and three days after each primary election and three days after each general election publish like statment of such expenses and expendi- lures. Act fixes penalty for failure to comply with any of provisions of this Act.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. InS.
AHHHAaA IL

Approved February 70. la1i.
 An Act to provide that the State of Arkansas shall accept aid from the Federal Government for the construc- ton of rural post roads and appropriat- Ing funds for same. Act creates an advisory board 10 the State High way Commission for period Of 20 years. Authorizes a tax of slo from every owner of motor vehicle which amount shal lbe paid quarterly into tho 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 sts6. 3% 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 apportiontng an equal amount 10 tho stato for the Eamo purpose.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. l51.

Approved February 2s. lsif.
 Act provides for Game and Fish Commission and for protection of game. Ash and fur-bearing animals Of tho state and to regulate killing and talk ing of same.
 Act authorizes Governor to appoint commission of i've members for s term of four years Commissioners to serve without pay. but allowed actual trax- 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 fsh. game and fur bea ring 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- ton purposes. The commission shall appoint a secretary and delegate to htm such duties as they think necessary. be issued all licenses with reference 70 sh 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 Ash under thts law. also prescrih~ 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 and
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 100.
Approved Fchruarv f6 1eI'

Approved February i6. lelf.
 An Act to borrow money to cover de- heiences of the State General Revenue Fund; to Issue interest bearing evil dences or indebtedness therefor; to levy tax 10 create sinking fund to pay the interest and principal of such loan. Act authorizes the borrowing of $780, 0oO to be paid within a 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 s50.00 for provisions of this Ac,. and dtsconttnues one-eiChth mill for State Capitol levy.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. M.
Approyed February te 1e

Approved February 16 .1s17.
 An Act to amend sub division Mum Der l of Section 1 of Act No. 1sI of Acts of 1913. to establish tax on gifts. legactes. inherltances. be- quests. devises, successions and trans fers of property and to render more ef- fcctiye the inheritance tax laws and re- duce expenses of collecting same. Act provides for tax on widows dover and husbands curtesy In excess of s500o Also provides for office of Inheritance Tax Attorney at a salary of s3.o00 per annum.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. S9.
AnnrovsS Eebruarv 1oI'

Approved February 5, IVII.
 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. to be appointed by the Cover nor. Duty of said commission to col feet da ta looking tp more detailed knowledge and true conditions in re- gard to adult iliiteracy 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 Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. g..
Approved February 9. 1917.

Approved EcbfhAfS V ISA'.
 An Act to remove the state Reform School purchase grounds and equip ment for same, to change the name from State Reform School to Boys ln- dustrial School of Arkansas. and to convert property now being used for said institution to the use Of an in- stttution to be known as the Girls h. dustrtal School of Arkansas. and to provide for management of same: pro Vides that tSe Governor shall appoint five persons two of them women. to be managers of the Boys Industrial School. and five other persons. three or whom shall be women. to manage the Girls Industrial School: managers of Boys Industrial School shall secure a suitable tract of farm land. not less 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 its best judgment Any member of the School of ArkansAs or tho Girls Indus trial School may bs removed by the Governor for cause; the board of tho Boys Industrial School shall appoint . man as superintendent for came, and the board of the Girls' Industrial School shall appoint woman as su. perintenden tfor sams. No employs of either of the said boards shsll 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 10 5000 for land and buildings. salaries 312,o0o. 900: also limits expenditures of Girls Industrial School. for buildings. 32t,- 900; salaries, ts.ooo. and maintenance $l1,000.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. IOn.

Approved February 20 1917.
 An Act authoriZing and empowering the State Highway Engineer or his As- siStant to make, prepare. amend. modi- fy. approve. ratify 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- 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 tn . passage of this Act.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
The cost of this publi- cation to the taxpayers is the sum of S22.92
A Synopsis of General
 Acts, 1917

| Tom J. Terral. Secretary of State eOf the State of Arkansas, do hereby certify that the following is a true ana correct synopsis. as prepared by the Attorney General under the provisions of initiated Act No. 3, of 1914, of all Assembly of 1917. and approved by the Governor.
 Given under my hand and seal this A1th day of June, 1917.
 TOM J. TERRAL. tSAall Secretary of State.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. IA.

Approved January 2<. 1917.
 The Act prohibits tho shipment or Intoxicating liquors into this state. or from one point or locality to another point or locality in this State; prohtb- ts storage or possession of same: for bids solicitation or taking of orders: prohibits the storage In lockers or oth- oY places in social clubs or fraternal examinations for use therein, or keep ong same therein: prohibits keeping of unlawful drinking places and making such places nutsances: provides for the forfeiture of the charter of any incor- oorated club or association violating this law, regulates the procedure and 1xing of punishment and penalties for violation of same: prohibits any bank. oational or private. or any individual. orm or association from collecting or handling any draft. bill of exchange or order to pay money for same; author lses the seizure and destruction of Iio- uors mentioned in thfs Act, rc- eording to the terms of this Ast. Pro- vides that nothing In this Act shall prohibit the use of wine for religious or sacramentSl purposes. or alcohol for striotly med Snal or mechanical pur- poses, but records shall be kept by the carrier or delivering party of all such wines and alcohol and statement there- of filed with the clerk of the Circuit Court within ten days after such de- livery. Fixes penalty upon conviction of not less than ono hundred dollars or more than one thousand dollars for each offense, and confinement nor less than % days or moro than 90 days
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
AFT NO. l2N.

Approved February 23. lelT.
 An Act to amend Section of Act i4S of the Acts of 1899 approved May [. 1893.
 Act authorizes the State Debt Board 10 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 ] per cent to per cent. otherwise Identical with said ex i.ting bonds. Act also provides . tax of one-eighth of mill 10 create an in- tere.t sinking fund to pay annual in- tersst on said bonds.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. loo.
Approved March s. 1917.

NpTFONed MATNh .. VII.
 An Act to permit School Distritl issue bonds under proper sAfes and for other purposes.
 Act provides that the Board of tors of any special. rural special ot solidsted schools districts in the shall have power 10 borrow none. the purpose of purchasing 2 school or sites. building. erecting. re ing and eauipping said building buildings. Tho indebtedness shal secured by mortgage on the bull or buildings and site belonging to said school district and said money rived herefrom shall not be used for other purpose than that set out in Act
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I:-.
Annro.vd March 6 1917.

ApOr0SVN NFft.F ht |
 An Act to provide for en frstitutioDp for the Care and Training of Feeble. minded persons.
 Act provide aatd Institution 10 be- under control of the Eoard ef Control of State Charities. Provides for the transfer of feeble minded persons from other institutions Of the state tc the new institution Also nuthortrss the Board of Control 70 sell s,n0n acres or wild lands belonging to the stats ev exchange part Of same for suitable location for said institution aaid %oard of control to have managemsnt ,.f said institution and appoint aii arn- ployes. To provide necessary fanas te locate and secure the cite and souiB and maintain school for feeble rnf-dsI this Act apprnprlatcs for the purpose funds heretofore set aside in Act Ne TO of tho General .ssembly of 1917.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 11S.
ApprovcA Eahrunry oS iel-

Appr0vcd Februnry IS. 1slT.
 An Act to fix salaries of county of- ncials in all counties having a popu lation in excess of 75.ooo persons; also fixes tho number of deputies and thesr salaries. Authorizes the county judge with tho consent and confirmation of the Grand Jury 10 appoint an auditor and prescribes his duties. Act provides If the fees and emoluments of any of- Ace shall be insufficient to pay sala- ries. the salaries of such office shall be reduced in proportion to the reve- nues of said office.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. II.
January 22. 1

Approved January Z2, IglY.
 An Act authorizing the Commission sy of La Dor to conduct . free employ ment bureau Tn connection with the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. and to provide for the licensing and regula- ton of private employment bureaus within the State. Commissioner of La Dor is authorized to establish branch employment bureaus in any section of the State to serve the greatest num- Der of people. The license fee to be charged private employment bu- reaus shall be s5. and shall be in force for ono year. and on all renewals of said license the fee shall be $5. All fee~ shall be paid into the state treasury.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT MO. lYS

Approved March C. 1917.
 An. Act to enlarge powers of elite the frtst class
 Act authorizes the City Counci two-third vote of all the membsrs ed thereto 10 authorize any psre carry on any trade or business the corporate limits subject to provisions and further that sAida nance must be submitted to the ned electors for approval or disaE al within 80 days after its pAssak the council
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
AQT NO ~

Approved February l6. 1917.
 An Act to provide a depository for public funds and providing for salary of the county treasurcrs 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.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. SS.
Approved February & 1917

Approved February s. 1917.
 An Act providing for a statue of the late James F. 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 CTS service.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. lAN.
Approved February .s. 1917

Approved February :s 1917.
 An Act to empower the United States 10 acquire lands by purchase within the state of Arkansas
 Act authorizes the United etates government 10 purchase certain lands ir the state of Arkansas for the pro- lection and conservation of the water shed. of navigsbie streams and con- serving navigahiiity of rivers. and for the consolidation and extension of na- tionai forests tn this state. Power ia granted to Congress 10 make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 11l.

Approved February ?2. 1917.
 An Act to provide for a Commission manager Plan of Municipal Government for cities of the first class.
 Act applies to all cities of first class with population of 12.ooo and less than l6.ooo. Act provides general city cleo ton to be held 70 days after the pass axe of this Act for the election of a mayor and commiss toners. said mayor and commissioners having been nomi- mated in . 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 ts term of four years and the commissioners are to be elected for . term of two and four years, the terms of the commit sstoners to be determined by lot and after the commissioners terms, serving two years. expires, they shall al lbe elected for . term of four years Act provides for four commis- sioners. The mayor and the four com missioners shall be designated as the Board of commis toners. Act provides by candidates for mayor and commits sioners to get names upon the ballot for the primary. Act provides that can didates must be residents of said city 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 .'or the nomination or election of any other candidate at the same election.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT TO. lsa.

SpproNeu MArch e. lsti !
 An Act to amend Section ' anA il Act No. ss5 of the Acts of 1915
 Act provides that the road funds eel lected as taxes by the Collector in eacs township shall be placed in the rsoAk pry an, to % the credit s, 9S Townsnip Res amount collected in all the township0 t& the county shall make and constitut a general road fund Section ii amend ed % as to give the County Judge aA thority to appoint two deputy supertsf tendents of public dirt reads tssssal of ono
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. INO,
Annroyed February 31 1e1?

Approved February 3I, letf.
 An Act to amend Act No. 113 of the Acts of 1917.
 Act eliminates from original bill the requirement of sample or specimen copies 10 be furnished 10 county su- pcrintendents of education.
 Act also eliminates from original bill the provision that commissioners shall not enter into contract for any text book at greater sum than 1S per cent less than the same book ts now being sold Tor 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 m nppropria- tion of se.5e0 out of the Institute and Library Fund instead of the General School Fund for such expenses.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. AO.
Approved February !. le1'

REpFUVFN Y T
 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 approprtates $50 900 for said purpose, to be expend- ed under the provision of the Board of Control of the Agricultural Experi- ment Station.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
NUT NV. INS. A0nrauoA y.hr,,as., a- ,n-

Approved February 2T, 1911
 An Act to cure defective conveyances and nowledEments,
 Act cures defects in all deeds and convcyances executed since May IS. 1887. provided this Act shall not val idate any deed or conveyance which tho wife of the Erantor has not sign ed. also deeds executed by minors or Insane persons.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. IA0.

ApproVeh Whrch T. IHIF.
 Act authorizes the State Registrar to appoint registrar fin each registra- tion district. who shall keep a record of all birth. and deaths occurring with Tn said district. Provides that all mar riages within the state shall be rev istcred with the State Registrar of vi- tai Statistics. and Act also fixes fees for the carving ou tof this Act. which shall be paid Into the state treasury and shall be credited to the Vital Sta tistics Fund County Clerk Is author ized 10 charge m additional fee on each marriage license. which shall be credited to tho same fund in the state treasury.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. l.3.
Approved February %. 1917.

Approved February %. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate additional funds for the expenses of the General Assembly.
 Act appropriates s25.o0o out of any money in the Treasury. sl5.000 of said sum 10 be borrowed from the Fertilizer Fund and the remaining slo.0oo ap- proppIated out os fees and taxes from Insurance Companies.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT TO. loA

v.
 An Act to provide that wemsn mof vote in all primary elections tn ArhA2 sas.
 Provides that from and after the pass. age of this Act and subject to the pyo. visions of the laws of this state as e age; residence eisisen.hip. paymens .sS sS manner and form of holding sAme. bue specially exempt from every dlsQuAiia- cation direct or indirect on account of sex every woman in this state shall have the right to vote at any primay- elections held under the laws of stste Provided that no woman shM allowed 10 vote in any primary ei unless when requested by the she win mako oath that che D
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO, !.

Approved January IS. 1917.
 An Act to amend Act No. : of the Acts of 1918. entitled. An Act 10 pro- vide for a commission form of gov srnment for cities of the hrs, crass."
 Amends Section of said Act so as to elect a mayor and two commissioners Instead of mayor and four commis- sioners.
 Amends Section of said Act so ns to conform to the mayor and two com nissioners instead of tho mayor and -Four commissioners.
 Amends Section SO as 10 designate the powers and duties of the mayor and the two commissioners.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT 10. lol.
Approy~A Asarrl

ApproNcd MArch Q, IVIt.
 An Act to accept the benefits e derived from an Act of Congress wh prov idessfor the promotion of vocatto. education. Act authorizes the 0tAte accept the provesions of said Act q to comply with all requirements of e Act of Congress. Act requires the St Board of Education to carry out provisions Of this Act
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. Ic-.
Anprovcd Eehrunry 22. Ial7.

Approved February 2S. 1917.
 An Act 10 amend Act No. 221 of the Acts of 1918 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 10 lease lands for said purposes upon ob- taining an order from the Probate Court of the county In which tho lands are situted.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. IIO,
Approved February ?s. T.

ApproVed Februhfy ". MI.
 Act to purchase Arkansas Supreme Court Reports for Justices thereof
 Act authorizes Clerk of Supreme Court 10 purchase complete set of Re ports for each of the Judges of the Su- preme Court of the State to be paid out of the Library Funds.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-28
AFT NO Al

Approved February s. 1917.
 An Act to provide for rne payment of tho expenses and per diem of the committee for tho investibation of the Hospital for Nervous Diseases. Act ap- propriatss &1.A81.9S for such DurposA