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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-05-17

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Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1917-05-17

J. A. PEARCE,
Marshall and Ex-officio
Pound Master of the
said City of Payette,
Idaho.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 1I2

Approved February 20 1917.
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 Commits
sion consisting of the Governor, Super
intendent of Public Instruction, one
lawyer. one business man and five
teachers of recognized ability. The
duty of said commission is to select and
adopt a uniform series of books in all
public grade schools of the state. Said
commission is authorized to advertise
for and receive bids and select such
books as will in their discretion accom-
plish the purposes of this Act. Coun-
ties now under uniformity required to
terminate present text book contracts
to come under State Uniformity series
and shall be entitled to exchange
prices under this Act. One Text Book
Depository shall be tahlished 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 xgrade. 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 contra ctor at whole
sale price and furnish said books free
for the use Of pupils said books to re-
main the property of the school dis
trict. Provides for penalty and viola
ton of any of the provisions of this
Act
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 20.
Annroved February 10 1917.

Approved February IL l9l1.
An Act for the erection, equipment
and maintenance of a 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 board 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 IL no suit
able site is donated, the board is au-
thorized to purchase site for same, or,
In its discretion to erect said build
ing on property owned by the state in
Pope's Addition to the city of Little
Pork For the purpose of providing
funds for this Act the board is author
lied to sell portion Of the above
named property. All funds from the
sale of such property to be paid into
the state treasury to credit of Ar
kansas General Hospital Fund; % per
cent of said fund TO he set aside for
School Of the Feeble Minded. Act linn
its appropriation TO 5000 600 Upon
completiin of the building as prescrib-
ed by this Act, the management of hos
pitai to uass into the control of the
Board of Trustees of the University of
Arkansas
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 133.
Annroved Fehruarv q. 1911.

Approved February %. 1917.
Act provides for Game and Fish
Commission and for protection Of game.
fsh and fur bearing animals Of the
state and to regulate killing and TAX
ing of same.
Act authorizes Governor to appoint
commission of i've members for q term
of four years. Commissioners to serve
without pay, but allowed actual trav-
cling expenses. They are permitted TO
ride upon free passes of the railroads.
Act provides that the commission shall
superintend and enforce all laws reg
ulating the protection of fish. game and
fur bearing animals and other wild life
in this state, and shall adopt ways ana
means to conserve and propagate same
and pay expenses out of any surplus
in hands of State Treasurer after pay
ment of salaries and other necessary
expenses. Shall also regulate shipment
of game from the state for propaga-
ton purposes. The commission shall
appoint a secretary and delegate to him
such duties as they think necessary.
be issued all licenses with reference -
fish and game in the state, and shall
keep complete records of the acts Of
the commission and report to the Gov
ernor annually. The commission may
delegate to the circuit clerks OF the
state the authority to issue licenses
provided for in this Act upon blanks
furnished by the commission, The
commission may appoint such game
wardens as thew - iflt neees saFy tc
carry out the provisions ~ this Act
Act regulates all license fees to be
charged both residents ard non-resi-
dents granting privileges to hunt and
fish nnder this law. aIaa arescrf Ne
this law. Act creates cane and Fish
FUND All c"rnr rneeived from licenses
fines, etc. are 10 be paid into the state
treasury and credited to the Game and
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14

Approved February Q, 1917.
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 In
dustrfal School Of Arkansas. and 10
convert property now being used for
said institution 70 the use of an in
stitution to be known as the Girls In
dustriai School of Arkansas, and TO
provide for management of same: pro-
five persons, two of them women, TO he
managers of the Boys Industrial
school and five other persons three of
whom shall be women. to manage the
Girls Industrial School; managers of
BOYS Industrial School shall secure
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
it's best Judgment. Any member of the
board OF either the Boys Industrial
School Of Arkansas or the Girls Indus
trial School may be removed by the
Governor for cause; the board of the
Bows Industrial School shall appoint
a man as superintendent for same and
the board of the Girls Industrial
School shall appoint woman as SUI
perintenden tfor same. No employe OF
either of the said boards shall 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 to $4,000 for
land and buildings, salaries $4,000,
and maintenance for two years $780,
O0O also limits expenditures of Girls.
Industrial School. for buildings, s24,-
900: salaries. $4,000. and maintenance
S11 900.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. iii.

Approved February p. 1917.
An Act TO provide for Commission
manager Plan of Municipal Government
for cities of the first class.
Act applies TO all cities of first class
with population of 10000 and less than
$1,000. Act provides general city cleo
ton to be held 40 days after the pass
age of this Act for the election of
mayor and commissioners, said mayor
and commissioners having been nomi-
mated in a 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 tie 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 be determined
by lot and after the comm issioners
terms, serving two years, expires. they
shall al lbe elected for a term of -four
sioners. The mayor and the four COM
missioners shall be designated as the
Board OF Commissioners. Act provides
for special form of affidavit 10 be used
by candidates for mayor and commits
sioners to get names upon the ballot
for the primary. Act provides that can
dfdates must he residents Of said CITY
for at least three years preceding the
election. also provides that no candi-
date for mavor or commissioner shall
make any personal canvass among the
voters for IS nomination or election
"or the nomination or election OF any
other candidate at the same election.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14

whether for municipal. county, state OF
other o. &C." He may cause notice Of
his candidacy to be published In a
newspaper and may secure the eircula-
ton of petition for his nomination
but 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
Use any money, office, employment or
other thing OF value to secure his NOM
jnation or election but he NAV 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 disqualifes him from
holding 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
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 the candidates shall be ar
ranged alphabetically." Act provides
for contest in elections. Act limits sal
airy of mayor to 81 900 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-
coed $1,000 per annum. Act provides
for initiation of any measure upon a
petition Of rs per centum of the quau-
fed electors in which case the CITY
commission shall first pass said ordi-
nance without alteration within 90 DAYS
or the city commission shall proceed
to call special election submitting
same to the people. Act provides that
not more than 10 measures shall be in
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 petition signed
by at least 80 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 newspaper of general cir
culatfon 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 a like
statment of such expenses and expendi-
lures. Act fixes penalty for failure TO
comply with any of provisions of this
Act.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. I0S.

Approved February 20, 1917.
An Act 10 provide that the State Of
Arkansas shall accept aid from the
Federal Government for the construc-
ton of rural post roads and appropriate
ing funds for same. Act creates
an advisory board to the State High
way Commission for a period of 20
years Authorizes a tax of SO from
every owner of motor vehicle which
amount shall he paid quarterly into the
State Treasury to the credit Of the
Highway Improvement Fund. Roads
upon which State and Federal aid is
extended must be maintained out of the
mill road tax in the county where
situated Act appropriates $49613460
out Of the State Highway Improvement
Fund covering a period of five years
for the purpose of building roads in
the state. in conformity to Act of Con-
gress apportioning an equal amount to
the state for the same purpose.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. IL.

! Apnroved January "a, 1917.
: the Act prohibits the shipment o.
Intoxicating liquors into this state. or
sray, one point or locality to another
nnint or locality in this state; prohib-
- storage or possession of same; for
hfas solicitation or taking or orders;
DD-cbibits the storage in lockers or 9TH
- r,iaces in social Clubs or fraterra1
EXAMINATIONS for use therein, or keep
~ sarne therein. prohibits keeping of
srgavful drinking places and making
surh places nuisances; provides Tor the
sorSeiture of the charter of any moor
saratad club or association violating
WI law: regulates the procedure and
s1ino Of punishment and penalties Tor
Taxation of same; prohibits any bank,
,a+fonal or private, or any individual
as,, or association from collecting or
aandllng any draft, bill of exchange or
ap1ar 10 paw money for same; author
iras the seizure and destruction of liz
i,ors mentioned in TINS Act, ac-
~erding to the terms of this Asst. Pro-
eIdas that nothing In this Act shaii
nrohibit the use of wine FOR reIgious
~ sasramental purposes or alcohol Tor
.trietly medicinal or mechanical pur-
noses. but records shall be Kept py the
psrrier or delivering party OF all such
Ines and alcohol and statement there
~ sIed with the clerk OF the CIRCUIT
court within ten days after such de-
liyery. Fixes penalty upon conylction
- not less than one hundred dollars
=, more than one thousand dollars Tor
s.oh ofYense and confinement not
isss than 80 days or more than W osys
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. lis.


Approved February o. 1917.
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 or
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
institution. That the above special
levy of one and one-ninth mills to be
deducted from the general revenue
rate
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
LII
ACT No. 100.


Approved February l6. 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 sinking fund to pay
the interest and principal of such loan.
Act authorizes the borrowing of $780,
600 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 $4,000 for provisions of this Act,
and diseontinues one-eighth mill for
State Capitol levy
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO, 50,
AnnroVed EehruarY s 10

Approved February s, 1917.
An Act to provide for the creation
of a 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
lect data looking to more detailed
knowledge and true conditions in re-
gard to adult illiteraey in the state.
Act makes no appropriation of any
funds. Said commission to expend any
funds which may come into its hands
from any other source. and shall REIN
only
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. lbs.

Approved February q, 1917.
An Act to amend Section of Act
14S of the Acts of 1899 approved May
s, 1899.
Act authorizes the State Debt Board
to issue a 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-
listing bonds. Act also provides a tax
of one-eighth of a mill to create an in
terest sinking fund to pay annual in
terest on said bonds.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 40.
Approved March /. 1917.

approved MATCH 7, IHI1.
Act authorizes the State Registrar to
appoint a registrar in each registrs-
ton district. who shall keep a record
of all births and deaths occurring with
in said district. Provides that all mar
riages within the state shall be rer--
istered with the State Registrar of Vi
tai Statistics and Act also fixes rees
for the CARRYING on tot this Act. which
shall be paid into the state trea surv
and shall be credited to the Vital Sta
tistics Fund. County Clerk is author
ized to charge an additional fee on
each marriage license. which shall he
credited to the same fund in the state
treasury.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 10.
III NV f7fVs
Apnroved February Of 1917

Approved February q, 1917.
An Act to amend Act No. 112 of the
Acts of 1917.
Act eliminates from original bill the
requirement of sample or specimen
copies to be furnished to county SUI
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 5 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-
ton of $500 out of the Institute and
Library Fund instead of the General
School Fund for such expenses.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14

Approved February 90 1917.
An Act authorizing and empowering
the State Highway Engineer or HIS As
sistant to make, prepare, amend, modi-
fy. approve, ratifv and adopt prelim-
mary surveys. plans specifications and
estimates of cost for improving and
constructing public highways in GER
tain cases.
Act authorizes the Highway Engf-
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 the
passage of this Act
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. ..

An Act for the establishment of mu-
nicipal courts in cities of the first
class, prescribing their jurisdiction,
And that of the justices of the peace,
and hxing compensation of officers in
such cities and townships, and for 9TH
er purposes.
Applies to all cities with population
exceeding 1900 and under $4,000, ac-
cordlng to preceding census.
Court to be styled Municipal Court of
- provides for seal; said court
apoLshes police court in such cities,
And all Jurisdiction in said police courts
rests In municipal court herein estab-
ushed. 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. Munie-
tpal 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, $4,000 per annum,
eesyanle month"; Municipal Tsnae jnaes
to be filled by election by regular prae..
ticing attorney of such court. Said
special Judge shall receive IS per day
while he holds court: similar fees t.
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
novo ten days after being doeketed.
All general laws applying to JUS
tees of the peace not fnconsis-
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
q township officers of the court; fix
ing the salaries and regulating the
fees to be charged in suits.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. I72.
A,nroevd Maroh 4 1e17

Approved March 8, 1917.
An Act 10 provide for an institutions
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 tn
new institution. Also authorizes the
Board of Control TO sell 1000 acres of
wild lands belonging to the state or
exchange part of same for suitab BILE
location for said institution. Said
board of control to have management
of said institution and appoint all en-
ployes. To provide necessary funds to
locate and secure the site and equip
and maintain school for feeble minded
this Act appropriates for the purpose
funds heretofore set aside In Act No.
20 of the General Assembly of 1917.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
AtT No. I3B.
Aprroyas1 lr.br..n,v- 81 .a1

Approved February 81, 1917.
An Act to amend Act 113 of the Acts
of 1913, for the organization, control
Of banks. trAst companies. and savings
banks.
Section 10 is amended by providing
that upon reorganization or consolida-
ton shall be affected by a two- thirds
vote of the stockholders Of the respec-
tive banks.
Section rs 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 az 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 per cent OF the total assets OF the
bank, and provides that the maximum
amount for examining any enc bank
shall not exceed $500. nor be less than
$40 for each examination. The com
missioner may, in his discretion, exam
tne each bank twice year, or often n
necessary.
Amends Section 81 so that when the
commissioner becomes satisfied that
the cap1saI STOCK OF any Dank 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-
vate sale.
Said section is further amended by
auth orizing the chancery court in va
cation, shall have the power to max e
orders for sale of the property of such
bank, and validates all such proceed
ings as II 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
Hciously circulating any report or ru-
NOR affecting the financial standing
of any bank; also raises Bank Com
missioner's salary from $4,000 to $4,000
per annum.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
AEn No M


Approved February 16 1917.
An Act to amend sub division Num-
Der l of Section l 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 eff
feetive 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 Inheritance
Tax Attorney at a salary of $4,000 per
annum.
The Newark journal., 1917-06-14
ACT no. 100.
Annro,ed Nh

ApprOVed March 8. In.
An Act to permit School Districts to
issue bonds under proper safeguards
and for other purposes.
Act provides that the Board of Direc-
tors of any special, rural special or con-
solidated schools districts in the state
shall have power to borrow money for
the purpose of purchasing a school site
or sites. building, erecting, repair
ing and equipping said building or
buildings The indebtedness shall be
secured by mortgage on the building
or buildings and site belonging to the
said school district. and said money de-
rived herefrom shall not be used for any
other purpose than that set out in this
Act.