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The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14

whether for municipal. county, state or other Dee. He may cause notice of his candidacy to be published in newspaper and may secure the circula- tion of petition for his nomination; bat he shall not personally circulate such petition, nor by writing or other wise solicit anyone to support or vote for him. He shall not expend or prom iSe any money. office. employment or u,u,r thing of value to secure his nom inaticn or election but he may ansW CT such inquiries as may be put to him and may declare his position publicly o4 matters of public interest. either by 7 addressing pubic meetings or by writ : ten statements for newspaper pubIca- tiou or general circulation" Violation
 of this provision disQualfes him from hotdiHg office and person receiving the next highest vote shall be entitled to
 the office. Act provides city clerk shall have primary ballots printed in accord i aAcc with the general laws of the state, except that said primary shall be nom partisan and said ballot shall contain neither party designation nor any mark whatever; and upon said ballots the names of the candidates shall be ar ranged alpha betraIly.' Act provides fpI contest in elections. Act limits sal | a8y of mayor ,o SfbO0 and salary of commissioners To S5r0 peI aunufu un- less otherwise prov ided by law Mayor and commissioners aut horized fo elect 1 city manager, whose duties are pre-
 
 i ceed 5000 per annum Act provides | for initiation Of any measure upon t petition of 25 per eeatum of the quail fled electors in which ease the city commission sha first pass said oIdf- nance without alteration ithin 20 dafs or the city commission shall praaeed to call special election submitting same to the people Act provides that not more than 1h measures shall be fn- itiated at any one 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 Also provides that no Act initiated by the voters shall be repealed or amended except by vote of the people.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 to an yordinance upon a petition of 25 per cent of the entire vote. Act also authorizes recall of any elective officer upon q 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 the general election publish in a newspaper of general cir culation in the city and file with the 1 city clerk sworn statement of such l 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- 1 lures. Act fixes penalty for failure to comply with any of provisions of this Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO, HIS.
NN-N -sO' IFt'. Annrnunl IT1.Hr,,or,- 90 TOT

Approved February 22, 191G
 An Act to provide for maintenance of University of Arkansas. State Normal four Agricultural schools, Medical De- partment and the Branch Normal School.
 Provides for levy and collection Of a tax of four -ninths of one mill for the maintenance of the University of Ark ansas. one-ninth of one mill for main tenance of the State Normal, one ninth of one mill for maintenance of each of the four State Agricultural Schools, one-ninth of one mill for the Medical Department and Branch Normal on each dollar of taxable property both personal and real. Each levy and col lection of tax under this bill to be paid into the treasury and kept in a sepa- rate fund for the maintenance of said levy of one and one-ninth mills to be deducted from the general revenue rate.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
AET Nn tto

Approved February % .1a17.
 An Act to establish Text Book Com 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 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 Dcpository shall he esta hliShed 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 tion of any of the provisions of this Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 70.

Approved February 10 1917.
 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 iured and crippled of the state of Ar kansas.
 Act creates board consisting of five members, of which the Governor is chairman. The hoard consists of the Governor. Attorney General and three other members. to be appointed by the Governor to carry out the pro- visions of this Act. Act authorizes board to accept suitable site and erect buildings by donation. but if no suit able site is donated, the board is au- thoriZed to purchase site for same. or. in it's discretion, to erect said build ing on property owned by the state in Pope's Addition to the city of Little Rock For the purpose of providing funds for this Act the board is author ized to sell a portion of the above named property. Ali funds from the sale of such property to be paid into the state treasury to credit of Ar kansas General Hospital Fund; 9 per cent of said fund to be set aside for School of the Feeble Minded Act lim- it's appropriation to s200, ,000 Upon completiin 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 Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 40.

Approved February 27, 1917.
 An Act to amend Act No. 1t2 of the Acts of 1917.
 Act eliminates from original bill the requirement of sample or specimen copies to be furnished to county su- perintendents of education.
 Act also eliminates from original bill the provision that commissioners shall not enter into contract for any text book at a greater sum than 15 per cent less than the same book is now being sold for at retail in the state of Arkansas.
 Act provides that all members of the commission. except the chairman and secretary, shall be paid $500 per day. and further provides for an appropria- tion of s2500 out of the Institute and Library Fund instead of the General School Fund for such expenses.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. T39.

Approved February 27. 1917.
 An Act to amend Act 113 of the Acts of 1913. for the organization. control of banks, trust companies, and savings banks.
 Section 13 is amended by providing that upon reorganization or Consolida- tion shall be affected by q two-thirds vote of the stockholders of the respeC- tive banks.
 Section 25 is amended by adding that any bank. state. or national making application to be designated as reserve agent shall be subject to examination and to examination thereafter in the discretion of the commissioner. and shall pay the same fees provided in Section 49 of this Act.
 Amends Section go by authorizing the comments or criticism of the com missioner relating to ahc condition of the bank 10 be placed by the officer of the bank receiving the same before the Board of Directors.
 Amends Section 49 by inserting, in lieu of the fifty cents on each $l.0o0 of it's capital stock. the one-hundredth of per cent of the total assets of the bank. and provides that the maximum amount for eNauinin. any one hank eh9Il not exceed s'a0. nor be less than S2a fer each examination. The com missioner UaE, in his discretion. exam iHe each bank twice year, or often i- necessary.
 Amends Section 52 so that when the commissioner becomes satisfied That the capital stock of any bank is im- paired he shall require the stockhold- CTS or officers 10 pa* sufficient sum to restore the capitol or require a good and sufficient bond therefor
 Amends Section a3 SO as to provide that upon takin" uoe~c sion of any bank and maEjnE T sale of it's prop erty that said property. real or per soual, shall be sold at public or pri- Vatr sale.
 Said section is further amended ly authorizing the chancery court. in va cation shall have the power to make orders for sale of the property of such bank, and valldates all such proceed ings as if made in term time.
 Act further cnlargrs the powers of the Bank Commissioner and prescrihes his duties in carrying out the provis- ions of this Act
 Act also provides penalty for ma 1iciously circulating any report or ru- nor affecting the financial standing of any bank: also raises Bank Com missioner's salary from $3.000 to 1000 per annum,
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO-1Ii.
Approved February 22. 1917.

Approved February 22, IVY.
 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 12.000 and less than 15.000. Act provides general city cleo tion to be held 40 days after the pass age of this Act for the election of a mayor and commissioners. said mayor and commissioners having been nomi- mated in primary to he held on the second Tuesday preceding the first gen. era1 election To he held under this Acr. Candidates must comply with Corrupt Practice Act. The mayor shall be elected for te term of four years and the commissioners are to be elected for a term of two and four years, the terms of the commissioners tO bc determined by lot and after the commissioners terms serving two years, expires. they shall al Inc elected for a term Of four years Act provides for four commis- sioners. The mayor and the four com missioners shall be designated as the Board of Commissioners. Act provides for special form of affidavit to be used by candidates for mayor and commis- sioners to get names upon the ballot for the primary. Act provides that can- for al least three years preceding the election. also provides that no candi- date for mayor or commissioner shall make any personal canvass among the voters for his nomination or election Cor the nomination or election of any other candidate at the same election,
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. IOS.
Approved February 20 1917

ApproVed Februafy 2U, IgIt.
 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 appropriay- ing funds for same Act creates an advisory board to the State High way Commission for period of 20 years. Authorizes a tax of sf0 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 2 mill road tax in the county where situated. Act appropr!ates $496.134. 60 out of the State Highway Improvement Fund covering 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 Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. t72.

ApprOeVd Narch h, I917.
 An Act to provide for an Institution for the Care and Training of Feeble minded persons.
 Act provides said Institution to be under control of the Board of Control of State Charities. Provides for the transfer of feeble minded persons from other institutions of the state to tho new institution. Also authorizes the Board of Control to sell 4.000 acres Of wild lands belonging to the state or exchange part of same for a suitable location for said institution Said board of control to have management of said institution and appoint all em- ploves To provide necessary funds to locate and secure tho site and equip and maintain school for feeble mi nded this Act appropriates for the purpose funds heretofore set aside in Act No. 70 of the General sseembly of 1917.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. Sa.

ApprOVed February 8, MI.
 An Act to provide for the creation of commission for the removal or adult illiteracy in Arkansas to be known as the Arkansas Illteracy 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 lect data looking to more detailed knowledge and true conditions in re- gard to adult illiteracy 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 Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. lse.

ATprONeU March ., I3I '.
 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 to age. residence, citizenship. payment of manner and form of holding same. bus specially exempt from every disqualin- cation direct or indirect on account of sex every woman in this state shall have the right to vote at any primary elections held under the laws of this state Provided that no woman shall os allowed to vote in any primary election unless when requested by the Judges she will make oath that she is of ths
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 18o.

NDIThNeu MdtfH D. i5I C.
 An Act to permit School Districts to issue bonds under proper safeguards and for other purposes.
 Act provides that the Board of Diree- tors of any special, rural special or con solIdated schools districts in the stats shuH have power to borrow money for the purpose of purchasing a school site or sites. building, erecting repair ing and equippinE said building OF 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 dc rived herefrom shall not be used for any other purpose than that set out in this Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. t2S.
Annrnnnd Eehrnnrr- -23 101

Approved February g. l9l7.
 An Act to amend Section of Act 14S of the Acts of 1898 approved May s, 1899.
 Act authorizes the State Debt Board to issue sufficient number of new bonds for the purpose of taking up the present bonds of the permanent school fund and ta increase the interest in said new bonds from per cent to per cent. otherwise identical with said cx- isting bonds. Act also provides a tax of one-eiPhth of a mill To create an in- terest sinking fund to pay annual in terest on said bonds.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 100.
Approyed February 16. 1q1

ApproVed February lb, I9l1.
 An Act to borrow money to cover de- ffciences of the State General Revenue Fund; to issue interest bearing evi- dences of indebtedness therefor; to levy a tax to create d sinking fund to pay the interest and principal of such loan. Act authorizes the borrowing of $750.- 900 to be paid within a period of 20 years.
 Act creates sinking fund of one eighth of q mill for four years. and one-fifth of mill thereafter to pay principal and interest Also appropri- ates s500C0 for provisions of this Acr. and discontinues one-eighth mill for State Capitol levy.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 14S.

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 naVigahle streams and con serving navigability of rivers, and for the coneoliaa tjon and extension of ma tional forests in this state. Power Is granted to Congress to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. I3

pploVed January 24. 1917.
 6xio-tSl prohibits the shipment or n 'oa.iilE oa.E hquors into this state. or
 One point or locality to another
 etoS VI locality in this state; prohib-
 99se or possession of same. for kb ibt,t tV,ilo!ittatlon or taking of orders. Ininag me storage in lockers or oth- |ani..eas, es m social clubs or fraternal I
 ,.'.ee s.' ,.sa e'ohs Tor use therein, or kee,- awf,iY ,9 sheF eln; prohibits keeping of IA nlaa VI uFlhkinE places and making. tfeitnro9 hulsauces, provides for inc kataS VI the charter of any incor- |s Ia1,. eluh or association violatinc- ns a~' regulates the procedure ana Slatio,, punishment and penalties for kt,ion tanci or same; prohibits any banll Ia or VI pliVate, or any indiyidual a9r r association from CoIIacti,,I. VI ss ', !. 6er te any draft. bill of excban@e or (s to pay money for san3e' .a,,ft, ,,,l 2 S O' bs nenti1e 11Ie and destruction of lio- ksHs 10 the terms Of tbis AZ na bhibit tb nothing in this Act shall sacran1,e,re4sul ,,e use or wine for religious fietlv pn.a's,ii Ie,s1di purposes, or alcohol for |ses, hut V4.eInel rael or mechanical pur- frier or as3Sds taegords shall be kept by the hes and eu3eilvering party of all such
 filed witL itteohol and statement there ,urt win the clerk of the Circuit Tery. Eixa. Ei'i ten days after such de- not less t penalty upon conviction more tha man one hundred dollars ch offenann one thousand dollars for Is than ao and confinement no,
 UT more than 90 days
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. tda.
Arnroved ,Torch to1-

NpDroved NorCh !, 1917.
 Net authori2ee the state Registrar to appoint a registrar in each reeistrs- ton district. who shall keep a record of all blrths and deaths occurrin~ with in said district. Provides that. all mar riages within the state shall be rei-- istered with the State Registrar of Vi tal Statistics. and Act also hves rees for the carrying ou tof this Act which shall be paid into the state treasury and shall he credited h 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 trea sury.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. JOO.

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 prelm- 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- ltminary surveys, plans or estimates filed by any other engineer prior to the passage of this Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
AST NO. SR.

Approved February IS. 1917.
 An Act to provide a depository for public funds and providing for salary of the county treasurers and other pur- poses. Act authorizes County Court to fix Repositories of public funds. in 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 Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT No. t23.

Approved February 23, l9l1.
 An Act to appropriate additional funds for the expenses of the General Assembly.
 Act appropriates 25.0O0 out of any money in the Treasury, s15,000 of said sum to be borrowed from the Fertilizer Fund and the remaining $10,000 ap- propriated out of fees and taxes from Insurance Companies.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
AFT Nh IL

proved January 22. 1917.
 Aet authorizing the Commission
 Laoor 10 conduct free employ
 bureau in connection with the {au or Labor and Statistics, and to Pae for the licensing and regula- or private employment bureaus |ih the State. Commissioner of La authorized 10 establish branch Peoyment bureaus in any section of |olate 10 serve the greatest num- or people. The license fee to Eharged private employment bu- |s snail be g. and shall be in force one year, and on all renewals of
 incense the fee shall be $5, All snail be paid into the state
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14

The term of all officers except mem bers of the legislature and the five con- stitutional offices shall begin January 1 succeeding their election.
 Act amends Section 7042 of Kirby's Digest, requiring the sheriff to make bond on or by the first Monday in January of each year. otherwise office vacant and Governor to appoint comps- tent person to fill vacancy.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
AIT No. teR.

ADDr0Ved NHroh '. IA19-
 An Net to conserve the natural gas resources of the state, and foi otSsr purposes.
 Act specifically sets out the method hv which any gas or oil found in the State shall be conserved and utiiizeo for light. fuel and steam power, also authorizes the appointment of gas inspector by the Governor. and pre- scrihes duties and sets out penalty for violation of provisions of this Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
AFT NO. nG.

Approved February 1G ,1417.
 An Act to amend sub division Mum Der of Section of Act No. 197 of Acts of t913 to establish tax on gifts, legacies. inheritances. be quests. deviSes, successions 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 s5. .006. Also provides for office of Inheritance Tax Attorney at a salary of $3000 per annum.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO Il-.

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 oh- taining an order from the Probate Court of the county in which the lands are situted
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
AFT NO. 5N.
Approved March ,, 1917.

ApprOVed Mafch 9, IJII.
 An Ac tacknowledging a just debt to E. A Mccullough, J. V. Walker Jacob Trieber, as a commission, and John |. Moore, Steve Carrigan Jr and C. w.. Mckay. as attorneys to settle contro- versy between the State of Arkansas and Caldwell X Drake and make an ap- propriation to pay cos and expenses of said arbitration. Act appropriates Sl6,- 833.10.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. l82.
Annrnved March { m

NppTOVeu MuIVn ., I9 q.
 An Act to amend Section Q and l2 of Act No. 297 of Che Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that the road funds col- leCted as taxes by the Collector Tn each township shall be placed In the TTeaa- ury to the credit of Township Road Fund, except that 10 per cent or tha amount collected in all the townships in the county shall make and eonstituts a general road fund. Section 12 amsnd- ed SO as 10 give the County Judge au- thorty to appoint two deputy supcrin- tendents of public dirt roads instead of one.