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The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 100.
Annrnyed Enhrnnrr IG1a

Approved February 16. 1917.
 An Act to borrow money to cover de- hciences of the state General Revenue Fund: to issue interest bearing evil dences of indebtedness therefor: To levy n tax to create sinking fund to pay the interest and principal of such loan. Act authorizes the borrowing of s750.- Q00 to be paid within a period of 20 years.
 Act creates sinking fund of one eighth of q mill for four years. and one-tifth Of mill thereafter to pay principal and interest Also appropri- Htcs Sso.000 for provisions of this Acr. and discontinucs one eighth mill for State Capitol levy.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
AFT NO. llA.

Approved February g. 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 1e.000 and less than 15,000. Act provides general city cleo tion to be held 10 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 be held on the second Tuesday preceding the first gem eral election to be held under this Act. 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 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 Board of Commissioners. Act provides for special form of affidavit to be used by candidates for mayor and commits sioners to get names upon the ballot for the primary Act provides that cam 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 Tor the nomination or election of any other candidate ct the same election.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO, II,
NUT NV. IT. Approved January g. 1917.

Approved January g. 1917.
 An Act authorizing the Commission CT of Labor to conduct a free employ ment bureau in connection with the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. and to provide for the licensing and regula- tion of private employment bureaus within the State Commissioner of La bor 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 shah be S5. and shall be in force for one year. and on all renewals of said license the fee shall be s5. All fees shall be paid into the state treasury.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. z.

An Act to amend Act No. fS of the Acts of 1913. entitled. An Act to pre- vide for a commission form of gov ernment for cities of the nrsr e-ass."
 Amends Section of said Act SO as to elect a mayor and two commissioners instead of a mayor and four commis- ktoners.
 Amends Section & of said Act so as to conform to the mayor and two com missioners instead of the mayor and four commissioners.
 Amends Section 2 so as to designate the powers and duties of the mayor and the two commissioners.
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ACT NO. m.
Annroved Eebr,arv ,e ,a,-

Approved February 16 .1slI.
 An Act to amend sub vision Mum Der l of Section l of Act No. 197 of Acts of 1913 to establish tax on gifts. legacies. inheritanees. be- quests, deyises, successions and trans fers of property and to render more eff fective the inheritance tax laws and re- duce expenses of collecting same. Act provides for tax on widows dover and husbands curtcsy in excess of S5.000. Also provides for office of Inheritance Tax Attorney at a salary Of 5000 per annum
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO, l2S.

Approved February 23. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section . of Act lAs of the Acts of 1899 approved May .. 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 10 increase the interest In said new bonds from 3 per cent to per cent. otherwise identical with said ex- isting bonds. Act also provides n tax Of one eighth of n mill to create an in- terest sinking fund 10 pay annual in- terest on said bonds.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
AOT 10. loo.

ApFToNeu MATCH Q. IvIT
 An Act to permit School Diatricts e issue bonds under proper aaf6guar4o and for other purposes.
 Act provides that the Board of Direo- tors of any special, rural yoec3ai or con- solidated schools districts fn the state shall have power to borrow money foV the purpose of purchasing school site or sites. building. erecting, ropAtr- buildings The indcbt e<iness shall bs secured by mortgage on the build1na( pr buildings and site sdQA1lng to the said school district. and s01d money 0o- rived herefrom shall not be used foe any other purpose than that set out in tAto Act
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. JlI,
AnnrnNed rnhrnnrv 1al

Approved February 21. 1917.
 An Act to cure defective couvcyarces and acknow lcdRments
 Act cures defects in all deeds and conveyances executed since lay IS. 1887, provided this Act shall not val tdate any deed or conveyance which the wife of the grantur has not sign ed. also deeds executed by minors or insane persons
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 1AN.

AppfoNSu MAftt I. fsts.
 Act authorizes the State Registrar to appoint n registrar Tn 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 reu- istered with the State Registrar of Vi- tai Statistics. and Act also fixes fees for the carrying ou tof this Act. which shall be paid into the state treasury and shall he credited ta 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 Dermott news., 1917-06-14
AlI ND. Z.

An Act for the establishment of mu- nicipal courts in cities of the f1fSt class, prescribing their Jurisdiction and that of the justices of the peace, and fixing compensation of officers In such cities and townships, and for oth- CT purposes.
 Applies to all cities with population exceeding f2,8e0 and under l5.O0U. ae- sording to preceding census.
 Court to be styled Municipal Court ot --; provides for seali said court Abolishes police court in such cities, and all Jurisdiction in said police courts rests in municipal court herein estab- sished 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 10 act as municipal judge until his sue cessor is elected and qualified. Munte- lpai judge must be twenty-five years CT age. good moral character. learned ot the law two years resident of the state have practiced four years and have been admitted to the Supreme Court of Arkansas two years Shail not engage in practice of law during term of office. Salary. s2,400 per annum, payable monthly. If municipal judge 6isquaItfied or office vacant. vacancy to be filled by election by regular prac- ticing attorney of such court. Said special judge shall receive SS per day while he holds court; similar fees to 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 docketed,
 All general laws applying to jus tices of the peace not inConsis tent with the provisions of this Act. nor with the provisions of general laws of police courts, shall apply to Che municipal courts herein created,
 Act specifically sets out Jurisdiction Of municipal courts: makes the city clerk chief of police and constable of a township officers of the court; fix ing the salaries and regulating the fees to be charged t suits.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ASV NO, Sc.

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 ArEenta.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO, lAS,

Approved February 2S. 1917.
 An Act 10 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- tection and conservation of the water sheds of navigahlc streams and com serving navlgahillty Of rivers. and for the consolidation and extension of ma tional forests in this state. Power is granted to Congress to make such rules and regulations as may he necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 1S,

Approved January e4. 1917.
 The Act prohibits the shipment or intoxicating liquors into this state. or from one point or locality to another point or locality in this state: prohib- It's storage or possession of same; for bids solicitation or taking of orders; prohibits the storage in lockers or oth- CT places .tu social clubs or fraternal organizations for use therein. or keep ing same therein; prohibits keeping of unlawful drinking places and making ouch places nuisances; provides for the forfeiture of the charter of any incor- porated club or association violating this law: regulates the procedure ana Axing of punishment and penalties for violation of same: prohibits any bank, national or private. or any individual, Arm 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 liq- uors mentioned in tnis Act, ac- cordingsto the terms of this Ast. Pro- ,vides that nothing in this Act shall nrohibft tho use of wine for religious or sacramental purposes. or alcohol for strictly medicinal or mechanical pur- lnoses but records shall he kept by the carrier or delivering party of all such wines and alcohol and statement there- Of nied 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 ono thousand dollars for each o1Iensc, ana confnemenA not oaAA than % days or more than s0}days
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ACT NO. 1a0.
h,b NVs IoD. Approved February 27. 1917

Approved February 24, 19l1
 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- ton shall be affected by two thirds vote of the stockholders of the respec- tive banks.
 Section 25 is amended by adding that any bank state, or national making agent. shall be subject to examination and to re-examination thereafter in tn e discretion of the commissioner. and shall pay the same fees provided in Section ts of this Act.
 Amends Section 3a by authorizing the continents 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 49 by inserting. in lieu of the fifty cents on each I.oO0 of its capital stock. the one-hundredth bank, and provides that the maximum amount for examining any one bank shall not exceed 500. nor be less than $20 for each examination. The com missioner may, in his, discretion. exam inc each bank twice a year. or often if necessary.
 Amends Section 52 SO that when the commissioner becomes satisfied that the Capltnt StoCk or any Dank IS I'm. paired. he shall require the stoekhold- CTS or officers to pay a sufficient sum to restore the capital or require a good and sufficient bond therefor.
 Amends Section B so as to provide that upon taking possession of any bank and making sale of It's prop crty. that said property, real or per sonal. shall be sold at public or pri- vate sale.
 Said section Is further amended by authorizing the chancery court. in va cation, shall have the power to make orders for sale of the property of such bank and ralidates all such proceed ings as if made in term time.
 Act further enlarges 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 liciously circulating any report or ru- nor affecting the financial standing of any bank: also raises Bank Com missioners salary from $S.00o to $i 900 per annum.
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ACT NO. IAO-
MT NJ. T5U. Approved February 2T. 1917.

Approved February 9I, 19l7.
 An Act 10 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 greater sum than i5 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 nppropria- ton of $2.500 out Of the Institute and Library Fund instead Of Inc General School Fund for such expenses.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. fsN.

ApproVed Mnrch I, MI.
 An Act to make the Secretary of State custodian of the State Capitol Building, and provides for the mainte- nance thereof.
 Act gives Secretar yof State control of the State Capitol Building: author izes the appointment of employees and Axes the salary thereof.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
AFT NO llS
MI NV. FVO. ApprnNe1 EnhrunrN 9S l9I

Approved February 2S, 1917.
 An Act to fix salaries Of county of fcials in all counties having a popu- lation in excess of T5.0o0 persons: also fixes the number of deputies and thesr salaries. Authorizes the county judge with the consent and confirmation of the Grand Jury to appoint an auditor and prescribes his duties. Act provides if the fees aNd emoluments of any of flee shall he 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., 1917-06-14
AGT NO. 4.

A bill for an Act to be entitled An Act 10 appropriate money for the maintenance of the various depart gnents of the state government to March 31. t917
 Deficiency bill to cover expenses in the Governors office. Attorney Gen erals office. Secretary of States of aee, Railroad Commission and Treas
 Act appropriates sT.t25.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 70.
Approved February 10 1917.

Approved ffDFhAfN iu lFi
 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 jured 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 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. All funds from the sale of such property to be paid into the state treasury to credit of Ar kansas General Hospital Fund: 2s per cent of said fund to he set aside for School of the Feeble Minded. Act linn it's appropriation to S200000. Upon completifn 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.
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A Synopsis of General
 Acts, 1917

!, Tom J. Terral, Secretary of State fer 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 afth day of June, 1917.
 TOM J. TERRAL. fSeall Secretary of State.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 0N.
Approved February 1e 10

Approved February 16, 1917.
 Act calling a Constitutional Conyen- ton
 Act provides for the calling of a Con stitutional Convention for the purpose of drafting a Constitution for the State of Arkansas to be held in Little Rock. Arkansas. on the 18th day of November. 1917,
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. lcN.
Annroyed Feb

Approved February g. 1917
 Act to purchase Arkansas Supreme Court Reports for Justices thereof.
 Act authorizes Clerk of Supreme Court to 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., 1917-06-14
ATT No SS

Approved February s. 1917.
 An Act providing for a statue of the late James P. 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.
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ACT NO. '.
Anproxed IannarY 22. 1N1T.

Approved January 22, 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money 10 pay salaries and expenses of fertilizer and feed inspectors and to pay for tags. freight, express, postage and contfn- gent expenses and to transfer s16.000 from the Fertilizer Fund to the General Revenue Fund to pay mileage. per diem and contingent expenses of the General Assembly,
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 50.
Approved March 5 1917

Approved March 5, 19lT.
 An Ac acknowledging a just debt to 10. 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 & Drake and make an ap- propriation to pay cos and expenses of said arbitration. Act appropriates $16.- S33l0
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
A"E Nn Cn

Approved February !, l9lT.
 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 appropriates $50 900 for said purpose. to be eNpend- ed under the provision of the Board of Control of the Agricultural ENperi- mCnt Station.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT TO. l7n
Approyed March ( isi

Approved March c. 1911
 An Act to enlarge powers of cities ee the first class.
 Act authorizes the City Council bY two-third vote Of all the mambegt eioos- ed thereto to authorize any petson to carry on any trade or busineAsl within the corporate limits subject to lrertain provisions and furtie>r that said oF1t- nance must be submitted to the Quals- ned electors for approval or diskpprov- al within 30 days after its peaszKe bY the council
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AFT Nh ln1

Approved February g. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate additional funds for the expenses of the General Assembly,
 Act appropriates s25.o00 out of any money in tle Treasury. sl5.oe0 of said sum to be borrowed from the Fertilizer Fund and the remaining Si0.o00 ap- prepriated out of fees and taxes from Insurance Companies
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. I-i.
Annrn,-nA E.hr,,n

Approved February .A. lHlI.
 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 10 lease lands for said purposes upon oh- tsining an order from the Probate Court of the county in which the lands are situted
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. faO.

Approved February g. 1917.
 An Act for the better enforcement of the mining laws of the state and pun ishment for violations thereof.
 Act increases the authority and DOW CT of the Mine Inspector and enlarges the scope of his duties. Also provides penalty for violation of Act.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. lM.
Approved \,

Npproved March 3, 1H11.
 An Act to conserve the natural aao resources of the state. and for other purposes.
 Act specifically sets out the methc1 by which any gas or oii found in the State shall he conserved and utilt1eNr for light, fuel and steam power. also authorizes the appointment of Ra' inspector hy the Governor, and ppe- scribes duties and sets out penalty for violation of provisions Of alis Act.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. l7A.
Apprasfa,l M

Approved March 6. 1aif.
 Act tn protect employees of Street Railway.
 Act provides that every eicstric F .et e1r shall during the months of M ss~ her. December. January. FcsruaF sl March of each year be provided Fss front end with a screen eomyosess.a Of glass or other material sufficient to protect the driver or motoruaa Act fixes penalty for violation
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ACT NO. vGc.
Anoroyed March S. 1917

NpprONed MnrCh .. IHIV.
 Act authorizing cities of the hrst class to vacate. discontinue streets anAt alleys.
 Act provides that cities of, more than 1o0o0 and less than K 100. with the consent of abuttinU property owners. may vacate discontinue. sell or give away any street or alley when for the. public good.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14

The term of all officers except mem bers of the legislature and the five con- stitutional offices shall begin January l succeeding their election.
 Act amends Section 704s Of Kirby'e 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 compo- tent person to All vacancy.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
AC1 no. Ira

Approved March 6, tatf
 An Aet to prevent the spread of con tceous diseases among Ave stock in. Arkansas. and to provide Tor cremation of said animals after death. Act makes II the duty of the owner If any dead anil nal to immediately cremats same. Act fixes penalty for failuT. to carry out proN isioua of this Act
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14

Approved January 31, 1917.
 An Act to amend Section of Act No. 220 of the General Assembly of 1905. entitled An Act to amend Sec tions 63S7, 63SS and 63S9 of Kirby's Digest, so far as they apply to certain counties only. Act applies only to cer- tain counties.
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ACT NO. SS.
Approyed February IS. 1917.

Approved February Is. 1917.
 An Act to amend Sections and 6 of Act No. 1l2 of General Acts of 1911. as amended by Act No. 122 of the Acts of 1913. Act provides that upon repor, of the Tax Commission to Auditor. the Auditor shall charge and certify to the Treasurer of State for collection a tax one one-tenth of l per cent upon capital stock employed in this state.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-14
ACT NO S2-

Approved February S. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 6204. kir- by's Digest. providing that verdict of cepted.
 Act authorizes acceptance of verdict of nine jurors in civil cases.
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ACT TO. lsl.

NVpFUVeu IaTVH b. IFIVN
 An Act to accept the benefits to - provides for the promotioa of yocattonal education, Act authorizes the otato e accept the provesions Of aaid Act onA to comply with all requirements Of aal1 Act of Congress. Act requires tbS 9sae0 Board of Education to carry out eAO provisions Of this Act
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ACT NO, ft3,
Anprnycd

Approved February 27. 1917.
 Act amends Section 6053 of kirby's Digest.
 Act changes the time for delivery Of copy of complaint and summons from co to 50 days.