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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-06

"
ROOSEVELT EOUIPS
BATTLE
New York, March 6.-Franklin D.
Roosevelt, assistant secretary of the
navy, has rushed to New York with
the utmost haste and is today or
ganizing the mosquito fleet" which
will be this country's principal de-
tense against U-bOats in case Of war
with Germany.
The navy departments strenuous
preparations against the submarine
blockade indicates the seriousness
with which official Washington re-
CARDS the possible extension of the
barred zone" to this side of the At
lantic.
Americans who imagine this ma
ton can support itself-that the u
boats can do America no harm-are
overlooking many things.
The foreign commerce of the
United States is carried largely in
foreign bottoms In 1916 the United
States exported products amounting
to S5,42L 269,162. We imported pro-
ducts totaling 1891, 654,335.
Of these imports 24.O4 per cent,
valued at nearly $6OO,O0O,O0O were
foodstuffs that we do not ourselves
produce.
Furthermore, the great bulk Of
imports of all kinds-sOme of which
our people could not do without
came in British, Japanese, NOrweg-
ian, Dutch, French, Danish, Spanish
and Italian ships. Of the imports Of
S2,391, $50, 1886, American vessels car
ried only 1882, 341,713 - less than
One-fOurth. Another $24,3372,617
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-06

century mark, in a four-rOund exhi-
bition on March 16. This event is
carded as one of the features for the
Paddy Carroll benefit at the Strand
theateT.
When articles were signed yester-
day Gilmore announced he would not
demand his pound of flesh for fear Of
breaking up the show. Pillows will
be used by Doc Krone and he may be
restricted in the number Of blows in
any single round.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-06

o. Britton held his right hand in
leash throughout the bout because Of
an injury.
Bill Brennan, Chicago heavy
weight, hammered Tom COWler in a
fast ten-roUnd~ battle at Buffalo
COwIer was weak at the finish.
Despite a handicap of weight equal
to that of two lightweights - some
265 pounds - Prof Harry Gilmore,
with his 1875 pounds, will tackle
genial Doc Krone, hitting the four
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1917-03-06

VI ~ \ LII ~
U-BOATS
worth came overland, and all the rest
came in foreign bottoms.
Great Britain at the outbreak of
the war in 1914 had nearly twenty
million tons of merchant shipping;
the United States has less than eight
millions. In 1916, in spite of the u
boat campaign, Britain had a total
of 21,015,958 merchant tonnage in
commission, while the United States
had but 8,469,649, and the greater
part of this, amounting to 6,244,550
tons, is engaged in cOastwise trade.
Our country produces no ferro-
manganese-an absolute essential in
production of higher grades Of steel.
Last year 90,928 tons were imported,
valued at $9,24O,528, more than $1O1
a ton.
Many chemicals are not produced
here; tin must come from the British
Isles and the Straits Settlements; the
only supply of nitrate Of soda, neces-
sary for manufacture Of explosives
and for fertilizer, is in Chile.
Interruption Of shipping would re-
suit in disappearance Of a large
amount of fruits from our tables.
A shortage of shoes would inev-
tably result from the cutting off of
imports of cattle hides, which last
year totaled O4,901,34 pieces, val
ued at $87 ,674,812.
Neither tea nor coffee is produced
in the United States.
A. F. White, 3648 w. 18th, accused
of infidelty in divorce complaint.
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 112.

Approved February 20 1917.
An Act to establish a 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 q 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 established 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
ton OF any OF the provisions OF THIS
Act
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT No. iaa

Approved February CO. 1917.
An Act Goo amend Act ms uf the Acts
of 1913. lO- 'hr organization. control
of banks, trust companies, and savings
banks.
Section Ia is amended by providing
tlat upon rrasrln.zatgu or o'nsn.iia-
rI0u shall hr affected by "a fH1-thIris
vote OF the stockholders OF the Tesuec-
tive banks
Section % rs amended bv adding that
any bank. state. or national making
application Co be- designated aa rr-vrv"
agent. shall Doe subject 90 examination
and tu rr-yNamiUutIOu thereafter Iu the
discretion or the commissioner. ana
shall puf the same fees provided In
Section 10 OF This Act.
Amends Section 30 by authorizing
the comments or criticism Of frr r1m-
missioner relating 90 the condition Of
the mr, TO be placed by the officer
or the bank receiving the same before
the Roard OF Directors.
Amends Section 40 by Inserting, I'm
lieu OF the ffty cents on each $1,000
OF its capital stock, the one-huudrrdth
of ! pcr cent OF the total assets OF the
bank. and provides that the maximum
amount for examining any one bank
shall not exceed $500, nor be less than
500 FOR each examination. The COM
missioner may I'm his discretion. exam
Inc each bank twice a year, or often ir
necessary.
Amends Section 50 so that when the
commissioner becomes satisfied that
the capital stock OF any bank is im-
paired. he shall require the stockhold-
crs or officers TO paw a sufficient sum
20 restore the capital or require good
and sufficient bond therefor
Amends Section So $50 as TO provide
that upon taking possession of any
bank and making q sale OF its prop
ertv. that said property real or per
soual shall be sold at public or pri-
yato sale.
Said section IS further amended by
authorizing the chanc~yy court i'm va
cation, shall have the power 20 make
orders for sale OF the property OF such
bank. and validates an such proceed
inEs as IN made IN term time
Act further cUlarges the powers Of
the Bank Commissioner and proscribcs
his duties in carrying out the proyis-
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 $4,000 to $4,000
per annum.
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 20.

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
Ave 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 II no suit
able site is donated, the board is au-
thorized to purchase site fer same, or,
in its discretion, to erect said build
ing on property owned by the state In
Popes Addition to the city OF Little
Rock, For the purpose OF providing
funds for this Act the board Is author
lZed 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; rs per
cent OF said fund to be set aside for
School OF the Feeble Minded Act lin
its appropriation to 100000. Upon
completlin OF the building as prescrib-
cd by this Act, the management OF hos
pital to uass into the control OF the
Board OF Trustees OF the University OF
Arkansas.
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 1873.

Approved February 23, 1871
Act provides for Game and Fish
Commission and for protection OF game,
fish and fur bearing animals OF the
state and TO regulate RlllnB ana TAX
ing OF same,
Act authorizes Governor to appoint
commission Of five members for a 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
ulatlng the protection OF FISH, game and
fur bearing animals and other wild life
I'm this state, and shall adopt ways ana
means 10 conserve and propagate same
and nav 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
aypoint a secretary and delegate 20 him
such duties as they think necessary,
The sccrctary shall issue or cause TO
he Issued all licenses with reference vo
aah and game I'm the state and shall
keep complete records OF the acts or
tho commission and report TO the Gov
ornor annually The commission may
delegate TO the circuit clerks OF the
gtnte tho authority 10 Issue licenses
proyided for in this Act upon blanks
furnished by the commission, The
commission may appoint such game
wardens as they think necessary 20
carry out the provisions OF this Act.
Act regulates all license fees to be
charged both residents and non-resi-
dents granting privileges TO hunt and
Gah under this law; also preqCribes
nnes and punishment FOR violation OF
this law. Act creates Game and Fish
Fund. All sums received from licenses,
nnes etc, are to be paid into the state
treasury and credited to the Game and
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT M .


An Act for the establishment Of mu-
sicipal courts in cities Of the first
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-
or purposes.
Applies to all cities with population
exceeding 1900 and under $1,000, ac-
eording to preceding census.
Court to be styled Municipal Court OF
l--; provides for seal; said court
abolishes police court in such cities
and all jurisdiction in said police courts
rests in municipal court herein estab-
iished. Papers and decords OF police
courts to be transferred to municipal
courts when established.
Municipal judge shall hold office TOT
four years. Police judge now in office
10 act as municipal judge until his sue
cessor is elected and qualified. Munlc-
lpal Judge must be twenty-five years or
age, good moral character, learned or
the law, two years resident or the
state, have praCtiCed four years ana
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,
payable monthly. II municipal judge
disqualified or office vacant, vacancy
10 be filled by election by regular prac-
ticing attorney Of such court Said
special Judge shall receive $8 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
eices Of the peace not inconsls-
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
slerk, chief Of police and constable OF
a township officers Of the court; FIX
ing the salaries and regulating the
Gees to be charged in suits.
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30

whether for municipal. county state or
other O.-Ct.' lie may cause notice OF
his candidacy TO be published iu "a
newspaper and may secure the circu.u-
ton OF q petition for his nomination.
but he shall not personally circulate
such petition, nor nF writing on other
wise solicit anyone 90 support Or vote
'Or him, lie shall not eNpeud ur prom
ise any money office, employment ur
other thing OF value TO secure his nom
nation OF election. but Doc may answer
such inquiries as may be put 20 him
and may declare his position publicly
ON matters or public Interest. either by
addressing public meetings or hy writ
ten statements FOR newspaper publlCa-
tion or general circulation" Violation
OF this provision disqu1ildes him from
holding office and person receiving th,
next highest vote shall be entitled Go
the office. Act prov idts city clerk shall
have primary ballots printed In accord
ancc 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 lphabetiCally." Act provides
for contest in elections. Act limits sal
airy OF mayor to 81 900 and salary OF
less otherwise provided by law. Mayor
and commissioners authorized 10 elect
city manager whose duties are pre-
scrlbed and whose salary shall not eN-
ceed $1,000 per aunum. Act provides
for initiation OF any measure upon a
petition Of % per Centum OF the quail
fed electors i'm which case the city
commission shall first pass said ordi-
nance without alteration within 20 days
or the city commission shall proceed
10 call a special election submitting
same to the people. Act provides that
not more than 20 measures shall be In
iJiated al 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
cndum i'm regard TO an yoTdin8nce upon
petition Of % per cent OF the entire
vote. Act also authorizes recall Of any
elective officer upon a petition signed
by at least 50 per centum of the entire
vote.
Act provides that any candidate shall
at least two fun days next preceding
the primary election and two full days
next preceding the general election
publish I'm a newspaper OF general cir
culatIOn in the city and file with the
city clerk a 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 Ike
statment OF such expenses and eNpendi-
lures. Act fixes penalty for failure to
comply with any Of provisions Of this
Act
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT No 1Ig.

Approved February 22, 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 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 Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 67.
Approyed February 9, 1917.

Approved February y, l9l1.
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
dustrial School OF Arkansas. and to
convert property now being used for
said institution to the use of an in
stitution to be known as the Girls In
dustrial School OF Arkansas, and to
provide for management OF same; pro-
vides that the Governor shall appoint
FIVE persons, two Of them women, to be
managers Of the Boys Industrial
School and five other persons, three or
whom shall be women, to manage the
Girls Industrial School; managers Of
Bows Industrial School shall secure a
suitable tract Of farm land, not less
than 200 acres, for location Of said
school. In selection Of site, board
shall consider any and all propo-
sitions from any part Of the
state and locate same according to
its best Judgment. Any member OF the
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
n man as superintendent for same, and
the board Of the Girls Industrial
School shall appoint a woman as SUI
perintenden tfor same. No employe or
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
Bows industrial School to s65, 900 for
land and buildings, salaries $4,000,
and maintenance for two years $685.
900; also limits expenditures Of Girls
Industrial School, for buildings, $24,-
OOO salaries, $1,000, and maintenance
$1,000.
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT NO, los.

Approved February 20, 1917.
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 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 $40 from
every owner of motor vehicle which
amount shall 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
mill road tax in the county where
situated. Act appropriates s4s6,134.60
out Of the State Highway improvement
Fund covering a period Of five years
for the purpose OF building roads in
the state, in conformity to Act OF Con-
gress apportioning an equal amount to
the state for the same purpose
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT NO. ia.
MI INVs 1T
Annroynd Fehrupry % 1917

Approved y tDIhdlS 90 1pll'
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 10000 and less than
$4,000. Act provides general city cleo
tlon 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 a primary TO be held on the
second Tuesday preceding the first gem
eral election 10 be held under this Act.
Candidates must comply with Corrupt
Practice Act The mayor shall be
elected for to term OF four years and
the commissioners are TO be elected for
n 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 a term Of four
years. Act provides for four commits.
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 Commls-
sioners TO get names upon the ballot
for the primary. Act provides that can
dIdates must be residents OF said city
for at least three years preceding the
election also provides that no candi-
date for mayor or commissioners shall
make any personal canvass among the
voters for his nomination or election
'or the nomination or election OF any
other candidate At the same election,
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 13.
January "a. 1917.

Approved January "a, 1917.
The Act prohibits the shipment or
intoxicating liquors into this state. or
from one point or locality to another
pont or locality in this state; prohib-
its storage or possession OF same; for
bids solicitation or taking OF orders:
prohibits the storage In lockers or 9TH
or places in social clubs or fraternal
ORGANIZATIONS for use therein, or Keep
ing same therein; prohibits keeping OF
unlawful drinking places and making
such places nuisances provides for the
forfeiture OF the charter OF any incor-
poratcd club or association violating
this law; regulates the procedure ana
nxlng 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
ICES the seizure and destruction OF llq-
uors mentioned in TINS Act ne
cordinR to the terms OF this Asst. Pro-
Vides that nothing In this Act shall
prohibit the use OF wine for religious
or sacramental purposes, or alcohol for
strictly medicinal or mechanical pur-
poees, but records shall be kept by the
carrier or delivering party OF all such
wines and alcohol and statement there
OF filed with the clerk OF the Circuit
Court within ten days after such de-
livery. Fixes penalty upon conviction
OF OF less than one hundred dollars
or moro than one thousand dollars for
each orfense. and confinement not
less than 80 days or more than 20 days
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT NO. 50.
Approved February s, 1917

Approved February s, 1917.
An Act to provide for the creation
OF d commission for the removal or
adult illteracy 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 llliteracy 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 reim-
burse themselves out Of such funds
only.
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ATT No IT2

Approcvd March G. 1917.
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 10 the
new Institution. Also authorizes the
Board OF Control 10 sell 1000 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-
ployes To provide necessary funds to
locate and secure the site and equip
and maintain school for feeble mindsd
this Act approprlates for the purpose
funds heretofore set aside In Act No.
70 Of the General Assembly OF 1917.
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT NO, 1913,
Annrnund Enhl

Approved February %, 1917
An Act to amend Section OF Act
148 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 8 per
cent, otherwise identical with said ex-
listing bonds. Act also provides tax
Of one-eighth Of a mill to create an in
terest sinking fund to pay annual In
terest on said bonds.
The Harrison times., 1917-06-30
ACT NO. lBo.

approved MaTcN g. IJII,
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 tho stats
shall have power 10 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
or buildings and site belonging 10 ths
said school district, and said money de-
rived herefrom shall not be used for any
other purpose than that set out In this
Act