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The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AGT No 0Rf
N NO. -bfs AnnrnMed March IL laI

Approved March r. f9i7.
 An Act 10 amend Section 1 of -tct l59 and Section l of Act 220 of the Acts of 1913. and Section II of Act l52 of the Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that every fire. tornado or marine insurance company shall fle with the Auditor sworn statement setting forth the gross amount of pre- miums received from policies. and pro vides that tax of ? per centum on the gross receipts shall be paid into the state treasury on or before the lst day of March in each year. Such tax shall be in lieu of all other state taxes. Persons paving premiums To companies not authorized to do business in this state shall pay tax Of , per centum on the gross premiums paid.
 Ac provides that each life. accident. life and accident, health and accident. and every bond and surety company shall file similar statement as to gross premiums and pay tax Of per centum thereon into the state treas ury.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 1e2.
March 9, 1917.


 An Act to regulate the payment Of county and city warrants.
 Act provides that aIter the passage or this Act all outstanding county or city warrants shall be received by the Coun- fy Collector on payment of taxes for county general fund.
 Act also provides that warrants ir- sued thereafter shall be numbered con- secutively and shall be paid in current money of the United States and in the order of their number and the date of their issue. Also provides for warrants that are not presented for payment within one year. Act authorizes county, city. and incorporated towns to fund their outstanding warrants not oftener than once per anuum.
 This does not apply to the following counties Baxter, Boone. Bradley. Cal houn. Clay. Ciebourne. Columbia, Craig head Crittenden. Cross. Crawford, bal las. Desha Drew. Faulkner. Fulton, Car land Greene Grant Hampstead. Hot Spring. Howard Independence, Izard. Jefferson Johnson. Lafayette. Lincoln. Revler, Sharp. St Francis stone. Lo- noke, Madison. Marion, Miller. Missis- sippl Monroe Nevada. Ouachita. Pike. Perry. Phillips, Pope. Prairie. Pulaski. Saline. Scott Sebastian. Searcy. Wash ington. Woodruff, Montgomery, Arkan- sas Polk Lee Cleveland, Lawrence. Randolph and Union.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AFT NO. LIS.

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money for tn support and maintenance of thu Branch Normal for biennial period ending March 31. 19l9 Act appropri- ates s44.006 for the biennial period
 Act provides that one-half of said sum shall be appropriated out of tho general revenue for the year sl7, ana the remaining one-half out Of special fnnd created by Ac t110 of the Acts of 1917 for the year 1918.
 Act also provides that property and buildings now located al Pine Bluff shall be sold by the Board of Trustees after advertisement at public sale for not less than s50,o00. and the schoo shall be moved to location suitable to said hoard. of not less tNan zen acres in Jefferson county to be donted to the state free of cost.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
At NO. POT.

Approved March g. 1qI7.
 An Act 10 promote efficiency of the Arkansas National Guard and to con- form to tho military laws of the Unit ed States.
 Act provides that no appointment shall he made of any staff officers un- less such Fpoiutee Sh"u have had pre- vtous military experience and that they shall hold then appointment unt1 the age Of e. unless relieved by resigna= ton. disability or determined hN court martial Vacancies among such offices 60 be flied by appuiotment from the officers of the militia of this state Governor is authorized to make such regulations as to tho appointments In the Guard and make such other reEu- iations pertaining to the Guard as may be necessary to conform to the laws of Congress for participation in fed ~val appropriations for National Guards
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO opy

Approved March 2lt l9lI.
 An Act to create a commission to be known as the Arkansas Charities and Correction Commission.
 Act provides that the Governor shall appoint commission of seven members. two of whom shall be women. The commission shall examine the whole charitable and correction system of tn c state. inspect and examine into the management Of all state. county muni- cipai and private institutions for the care of the dependent, detectives and deiinquent.. and make such recommen- dstions for the improvement of said correctional system as in their judg- ment deemed best. and also to make biennial report to the Governor ana General Assembly.
 Said commission may appoint five persons in each county. two of whom shall be women who shall constitute county boards of public welfare for said county. Act fixes penalty for per sons refusing 10 comply with this Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AFT NO 2nA-

Approved March 2i, 1917.
 An Act to provide for compulsory school attendance between certain ages. fixing penalty. requiring boards and giving them authority to furnish free text books under certain coudi- tions.
 Act provides that from and after September l. 1917. every parent. guar dia nor person residing in this state having in custody or charge any child or children between the ages Of and l5 years. both fclusive, shall send said child to a public. private or parochial school, under penalty for failure to comply with this Act Act exempts children mentally and physically in capacitated. also children who have completed common school course. chill dreu whose services are needed to sup port widowed mother. The Act fixes the duties Of the school boards. super intendents and teachers in carrying out the provisions of this Act. and pro vtdes penalty for non compliance.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. o3s.
Annrovad March I2 Iei

Approved March l3 1917.
 An Act to provide for the inspection Of coal oil. gasoline, naphtha and other similar fluids used for heating. light ing, and other power purposes.
 Act creates the office of inspector for a period of go years. to he appoint ed bv the Governor. said inspector to ap- point with the approval of the Cover nor. six inspectors and one clerk to carry out the provisions Of this Act Act specifically sets out methods for testing said oils. The owner Of any oils provided for in this Act to notify the inspector for the purpose Of hay ing an inspection made; also author izes the State Treasurer to provide suitable certificates and stamps to be placed upon receptaeles containing such oils. Act provides in case no in spector can be found to make prompt inspection the owner of such oils may make such inspection according to the provisions of this Act. Act authorizes payment of fees into the state treas urY and kept in separate fund. Also provides that railroads shall notify in spector Of the arrival and delivery of all ear tanks containing oils herein specified.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 266.

NDpT0NtI NHftN -T m
 An Act te create warehouse board and supervisors. regulate warehouses, create marketing bureau and regulate ginning and halius of cotton.
 This Act 10 be "dpiHistered by the Commissioner of Mines Manufactures and Agriculture. That the Governor. Secretary Of Statc and Commissioner of Mines shall constitute a board who shah make rules and regulations for The control and administration of tbia Nct Said board to make all appoint mcut and fix the salaries for same. Act prescrihes duties ef the appoint ces Act provides penalty for failure to comply With provisions Of this Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AFT Nn- 3a0
Anprnved Mnrch

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to amend Act No. 561 of Acts of 1907.
 Act provides that county examiners and superintendents shall hold one in- stitute for white and negro teach CTS each Of one week in their respective and october 1. Provides that Super intendent Of Public Instruction shall outline work for said institute. Re quires all teachers holding licenses oi expecting to teach during the year to attend said institute. unless excused by the county superintendent or examin- 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 Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 282.
htT NVs AUA- Anprnved March IL. 1a11.

Approved March IT, IaI1.
 An Act to provide for assessment for taxation of companies. associations and corporations engaged in all kinds of insurance. security. guaranty and intensity business. and the intan ible property of all corporations.
 Act provides that the president or secretary. or principal accounting Of ficer shall make and file with the as sessor Of each county wherein its prn- cipal office Is situated. a sworn state ment or schedule. which said schedule shall be in addition to that prescribed In Section 69l0 Of Kirhy's Digest. Act provides the manner for ascertaining the intangible property of said eorpo- rations which is to be taxed hereunder. Act also repeals Section 6e36 Of kir- by's Digest.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO 4e.

Approved March 28, 1917.
 An Act authorizing appropr5a+f,7. to provide for the care and comfort ~ Federal and Confederate veteran sol. diers, to enable them to unite in :. national memorial reunion 10 he ta,d at NickshurG Military Park on 0ete. Der 16 to f9 1917.
 All veterans desiring to attend sba,, apply to Jonathan KolloEe. Little Rock. Arkansas. who. upon inxestisa- tion, shall issue an order for traDsnor- tation for round trip from place Of res idence to their nearest railway station and for an additional sum Of s fo he delivered to each of said applicants kL the said commander.
 Act appropriates 5000 for the pnr. poses of this Act. Act also sets aside $500 of said amount to purchase blanks for applications. and other expenses
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 376.
-Annrnrn-Mn-

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 5454 of Kir- hyts Digest
 Net amends said Section 5f54 so as ta strike out the provision to regulate hotels and all houses Of public enter taiument and regulate or prohibit ale or porter shops and public places of habitual resort for tipplng and intem- perance. and 10 declare what are such. Act provides. further. that municipal- ities shall have power to define IT, 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 pc riod Of six consecutive months shall be considered as transient
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. A9G

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act to provide for the insnao,,.- of steam boilers. Act authorfzes C,.l missioner of Labor to appoint insnan tor of steam boilers. Act Axes bDrs salary and travelling expenses of 9sfs inspector. The inspector ahali fnsnsn, every boiler once annuallS and sE.,I give the owner of such koffsr five Sa',I. notice of the time of such insoertio,, Act makes it duty of ewner or aIi steam boilers, within SO days. to ns "'' tffy the inspector of location Of ssn. Act prescribes fee of 8 for each i spection to be collected by the insnao ln tor and paid into the state tree s,,,,, to the credit of the Boiler rnsnscti5,, Fund. out of which the expenses ~. this act are paid. Act provides penal,,. for violation thereof '
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2T.

Appr0Vcd NaTch TO. I9II-
 An Act fixing the time for meeting of the quorum court. providing for ad- journment Of said court te fixed time. and for calling court in case of emergency; 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 Innnke counties.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 4O2.
Anproved March 2S. l9l

Approved MarCh 2A, l9l1.
 An Act 10 provide for filing vacan- cies in office of United States sena otr.
 Act provides that in case of vacanc, in the office of United States Senatos the Governor Is authorized to fill such vacancy by temporary appointment un- tiI the people fll the vacancy at t're next ensuing general election. to h. held more than GO days and less than I2 months after such vacancy shall oc- cur Provided. that If no general cleo tion be held within t2 months. the Governor shall call a special election to fill said vacancy, not less than 60 days nor more than 120 days after such va eancy shall occur.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 339.
ht we sfsb~- Annrnved March 2A. 1aIT.

Approved March 2l. IAl7.
 An Act to amend Section 73l of KIT by's Digest.
 Nct provides that as between the grantor and grantee. that neither the statutory nor the general covenant of warranty against iucumbrauces shall be held to sover taxes or assessments of any improvement districts of any kind whether formed under the gen eral or local improvement laws. hut the lien for any such local assessment or tax shall run with the land and be assumed by the granke. and the gran tee shall pay all such taxes after the delivery of the deed. unless expressly provided otherwise.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 462.
NVI NVs TV~s AnnrnYnd March 2S. l9l [.

Approved March 2S. l9i .,,,.t,on
 An Act pertaining to the reg 9hener and incorporation of fraternal peasg lessrs ciary associations. societies or, or oius ,ssre and repeating all laws in conhle' '"N
 with. ,.,,,ro tiop,
 Act provides that any eotpot%o%cis. society or order or. voluntary rIzsd solely stGt, for the mutual benefit Q, y,rf rg members and not for profit, and haSi,ss ,st,s a lodge system and repfe,Ste'ss, pro. form of government. and n'@k,uGd m visions for the payment of behgniler; accordance with this Act, ts 4 scl 10 be q fraternal heneht sgSsa.aartraea' also authorizes Insurance to an9 to issue certificate Of authorit,k, ,,z aee ae ny such organization upon coihpiie'
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2HI.

NDDTOVed MaTCh GF, MI.
 An Act to amend Initiative Act No. 1.
 Act provides that Section be amended SO 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- lions shall comply with the rules and regulations made pursuant 10 act of Congress entitled. An Act to prevent interstate commerce in the products of child labor"
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AT NO. 2R3

Approved March r, 19l7.
 An Act to enlarge the powers Of the State Tax Commission. Act provides that the Tax Commission shall file with the county clerk and county assessor a certificate showing the per centum of market value tn be used in Naluing for taxation property for that year. Tax Commission authorized To raise or low er the assessment of any county In or der to make the same uniform through out the state.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. zoe

Approved March g. 19i1.
 An Act to amend Section 793 of kir- by's Digest.
 Act provides that upon affidavit filed with circuit clerk or clerk of any other court Of the partialitY. prejudice or re lRtionshfp or the sherih or deputy Of any county where suit Ia brought or ta be brought, or shall have been corr menced or where such affidavit Is nied by the defendant In any criminal prosecution. the clerk shuH issue and direct process ta the coroner who shall execute the same
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. oSn

ApproVed March 2l, MI,
 An Act to provide for the snle and disposition of islands formed in navfga- ble rivers and streams of the state, which belong to the state of Arkansas.
 Act provides that the Commissioner of State Lands. Highways and Improve ments shall cause said lands to be sur veyed and file plats Of same in his Of fee. and upon approval by the Com missioner he shall proceed to sell same al sl.25 per acre to any person desiF- ing to purchase same.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AIT NO. iS7.

Approved March 2S. 1917.
 An Act to encourage and aid in ths teachings of elementary agricuiturr, home economies and manual traihlht teachers for rural and eiemeh'ai' schools in the state.
 Act gives the Roard of Education S. pervision. Provides Act shall not ap' p1v to any city or town having a p'vs uIation of more than 1000 inhahitann according 10 the last census. ALSO s propriates the sum of s40.o0o for H,r. ing said rural and village high scnon. and for the purpose of teacher tt"'"' ing, the sum of s10.000.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 200.

Approved March 9. l9I1-
 An Act 10 appropriate money 10 pay for publication of orders Of the Rail- road Commission in pursuance of Pub licity Act.
 Act authorizes the appropriation of gl73z00 in payment of publication of orders of said commission in the Nari- ous papers mentioned in the Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. .sat.
Approved March 24 1917.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section , of Act 1-5 of 1913.
 Act changes the time for bringing 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 or shall be filed within three years from, the date the cause of action accrued in aetton> b. employees against corpora lions.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 372.

Approv March 24. 1917.
 An Act 10 amend Act 1S4 Of the Acts Of 1913.
 Act provides:
 Section l. That Section of Act No. a2o. of Acts of 1905. entitled. An Act 10 amend Sections 63S7. 638S and 63S9 be amended so far they apply to cer- tain counties. be amended to read as follows:
 Section | That this Act shall not re- peal Sections 63S7 63S8 and 63S9 of kirby's Digest. except to apply and be in force in the counties of ---- tnaminE T different countiesl.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. lsT.

Arpfoved March 6, I5lJ.
 An Act to authorize the State Pen sion Hoard 10 add certain names to the pension rolls of the state and authorizes tho Auditor to draw warrant for same.
 Act authorizes certain persons whose names are set out in the Act and who ags unable to furnish the required legal proof Of service shall be added to the pension roll of the state and that each one named in the Act be allowed fl00 Dr their pro rata part each year there after
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO atI
Approved March 10. 1917

NppFoveh MATCH IU, IsIT.
 An Act to appropriate funds arising from special tax upon cattle within the Northeast and the Northwest Cattle Tick Eradication District.
 Act appropriates s2s, 900 out Of the funds Of the Northeast District and the sum of s50.000 out of the Northwest District for the years 1917 and 1918 for the purpose of cattle tick eradication in the Taspective districta.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
Alr Nh p-n

Approved March 2I. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section le of Act IF of the Acts of 1913.
 Fixes the Jurisdiction for the organ tzatton 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 Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AFT NO. 1IA.
AnDroved March 2S 1917

ApprOVed MarCh 2X, 19l7.
 An Act to prevent the introduction and dissemination within the state Of insect pests and diseases injurious to plants. and to create State Plant Board and to prescribe powers and duties thereof.
 Act creates the State Plant Board, to be composed of five members. whose duty is to carry tho provisions of this Act into effect Act also prescrihes and sets out the duties and salaries of said board. and also appropriates the sum of s5 GOO to carry this Act into effect. Act fixes penalty for viola
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28

tion to Constitutional Convention shall. not later than 20 days before said eiec- ton, file with the county clerk of tn c county in which he is & candidate a sworn statement giving the names of all corporations with which said can didAte has bean associated during one year preceding said election. Provides that clerk shall publish same in some newspaper in said county. Failure to comply with this Act renders candidate ineligible for said office.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. a8=.

AppI0Ved March 2I. IHII.
 An Act to amend Sections 60qa and ff0i of kirhNs Digest The counter claim mentioned in this chapter may be any cause of action in favor of fhe defendant. or some of them. against plaintiff. or some of them
 \ set-on 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 Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT No. 26p.

Approved March 2i. 1917.
 An Act 10 amend Sections 3 and of Act approved May 3i. 1909. entitled. An Act to create Arkansas History Commission and define it's duties"
 The Act enlarges the duties and in- creases the scope in the collection of exhibits. relics and memcntoes for the purpose of creating il museum at the State Capitol
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACr NO. o0S
Annrovad Varcb 9i fa1

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 WhomsoeVer.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 252.
Anrroved March rs Iqi7

NhbfoNtd NaFoh Ib, I4Il-
 An Act to authorize the State Treas urer 10 refund per cent bonds now held by the State as ncndoament for the University of Arkansas. and 10 issue in lieu thereof per cent bonds. Also 70 include Tn said issue j per cent bonds that part of the endowment funds not now invested in state bonds
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AFT NO. 22R.
AnnrnXcd March 2. 1917.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act for partial support of needy mothers of children under 15 years of age dependent upon such mothers.
 Act gives the juvenile court or the county court Jurisdiction in all such cases. and provides at lenEth how the provisions of this bill shall be carr jed into effect
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT Np.3 3-f.

Approved March 24. 1917.
 An Act to regulate renewal or OK tending time in payment of debts se- cured by mortgages. deeds of trust or vendors lien also the operation of the statutes of limitation thereon. and prescribing the manner in which trans fers of mortgages and liens and satis- faction thereof shall be noted on the record.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AT NO oSs

Approved March 16. 1917.
 An Act for the creation Of an Au- ditorial Department for state offices and institutions.
 Act creates said department for pe- rlod of IS years. Authorizes Governor to appoint State Comptroller for a pe- riod or term of six years. Said Comp trolfer shall have an assistant and one stenographer. The Act also sets out salaries and duties of the department.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO 253

Approved March 16 Ig17
 An Act t0 IeEdlize marriages per formed by ministers whose credentials were unTecorded.
 Act declares all marriages hcretorore soIemnized by any regularly ordained minister or priest in the state shall be legal and valid. whether credentials recorded or not.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AET NO. 220.

Approved March 12, 1917
 An Act 10 amend Section Of Act 23S of Acts of 1913.
 Act amends by adding the following counties: Washington. Perry. John son. Franklin. pesha. Benton. Ran dolph and Conway.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. t5S.

Approved March 2S, I9Il. .,...,lr,
 An Act designating and const'.ua'"r. n'r. n State Depository Board for the pu, pose of naming Repositories for s'a" funds. At
 Act provides that the Governor ", M torney General. State Treasurer ,,t,,,, Bank Commissioner shall conS!,sar, said board. Act authorizes salu a, to make such rules and reguiatlom o, may be necessary for the depos" state funds in said depositorles,