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The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 2.

An Act for the establishment of mu- nicipal courts in cities of the nrst class. prescribing their Jurisdiction. and that of the Justices of the peace. such cities and townships. and Tor oth- CT purposes.
 Applies to all cities with population exceeding i2.000 and under lb.00o, ac- eording to preceding census.
 Court to be styled Municipal Court or ----: provides for seal; said court Aboiishes police court in such cities, and all Jurisdiction in said police courts fests in municipal court herein estab- nshed. 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 Tn office Co act as municipal judge until his suc- eesaor Is elected and qualified Munie- 1pni judge must be twenty-hve years of aGe. good moral character, learned Of the law. two years resident or the state, have pYacticed four years and lave been admitted to the Suprer&e Court of Arkahsas two years; shall not sngaxe in practice of law during term ef office Salary. $2.t0o per annum' RAyabie monthly. If municipal judge Disqualified or office vacant. vacancy se be filled by election by regular prac- sfcing attorney of such court. Said epscla1 judge shall receive SIS per day whfie he holds court: similar fees to 8ose provided by general law tn cases &efore 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 nsvo ten days after being docketed.
 All general laws applying to jus ssses of the peace not inconsis- tent with the provisions of this kst. nor with the provisions of general laws of police courts. shall apply to the municipal courts herein crvated-
 Act specifically sets out Jurisdiction q municipal courts: makes the city s1@rk, chief of police and constable of . township officers of the court; nx- lng the salaries and regulating the f@@z to bs charged in suits.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
Arr No TIA.

Approved March G. lsls- S...
 set to protect employees of street Railway. .,...~,c s+rae, car shall during the months ol NoN eua s.,, her December, January, February anu March of each year be provide at the fl end with screen composed ot glass or other material sufne.eht ls protect the driver or motormah. ASs fixes penalty for violation
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21

E. X. McCuTT5--r. -wsT--sr. -s9eoo Trieber. as a commission. and John ]. Moore. Steve Carrlgan Jr. and c. W. Mckay. as attorneys to settle contro- verey between the State of Arkansas and Caldwell & Drake and make an ap- propriatien 10 pay cos and expenses or said arbitration. Act appropriates sl6.- sSS.10.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. fse.
Approved March 3. 1917.

AppFoVtu MATCH ot A5l [.
 An Act to conserve the natural gas resources of the state. and for other purposes.
 Act specifically sets out the method by which any gas or oil found in the State shall be conserved and utilizea for light. fuel and steam power. also inspector by the Governor, and pre- scribes duties and sets out penalty for violation of provisions of this Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. I75.

Approved March 5, IsI', ,,,
 Act sets out the manner oy wnicn any ,o,ofiiea elecfor in this state shall be allowed to vote at any primary or gen eral election in case he is absent rom his regular place of voting on account raason for absence from said voting place. Act prescribes penalty Tor vio- lati0n.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO ls1.
Annroved March 6- mn

Approved March 6, 1917.
 An Act to accept the benefits to Do derived from an Act of Congress which provides for the promotion of vocational educaticn Act authorizes the state to accept the provesions of said Act and to comply with all requirements of said Act of Congress. Act requires the State Board of Education to carry out the provisions of this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. Bs.

Approved February &. 1917.
 An Act providing for q statue Of the late James r. Clarke. Act provides for Governor to appoint three citiEens 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.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
Aor no. 1e7.

Approved March 6. 1917.
 An Act to authorize the State Pen- sion Board to add certain names to the pension rolls of the state and authorizes the Auditor to draw warrant for same.
 Act authorizes certain persons whose names are set out in the Act and who are unable to furnish the required legal proof of service shall he added to the pension roll of the state and that each one named in the Act be allowed s100 after
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
The cost of this publica- tion to the State of Arkan- sas is Sl37.5C.
A Synopsis of General
 Acts, 1917

I, Tom J. Terral. Secretary of State eor the State of Arkansas. do hereby certify that the following Is true ana correct synopsis, as prepared by the Attorney General. under the provisions of initiated Act No. 3. of 1918, Of all general laws passed by the General Assembly of 1917, and approved by the Governor.
 Given under my hand and seal this 19th day of June. 1917.
 TOM ]. TERRAL. fSeall Secretary of state
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 1oa.

Approved February 20. 1917.
 An Act authorizing and empowering the State Highway Engineer or his As- sistant to make, prepare. amend. modi- fy. approve. ratify and adopt prelim- mary surveys, plans specifications and estimates of cost for improving and constructing public hiahways in cer- tain cases.
 Act authorizes the Highway Enei- neer or his Assistant to amend modify or approve in whole or in part any pre- liminary surveys, plans or estimates flied by any other engineer prior to the passage of this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
Annro,ea I.ehruarv 4af'

Appfofeu ebfhdfs ID, iSll-
 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 fin Little Rock and Argenta
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. IW.

Approved March 1. 1917.
 Act to amend Sections 1882 anA fsel of Kirby's Digest.
 Act fixes the liability of the owner of any dog for killing of sheep or goats and provides that there shall be no liability to the owner of said dog for killing same.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 12s.

Approved February 23, 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.
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ACr Nn onn

ApprOved March IU, l91I.
 An Act to provide for the estahp., ment of municipal courts in cItles z, the first class.
 All cities having a population 4, eeeding 15,000 and under 20.0oa <. '. cording to the latest U. s. census .ns feet to the provisions of this Act 'S''
 The general provisions of this .,. are similar to the provisions in Ass 1. 1918
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
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ApprOYtd

Approved March 10. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 1 N Act z42 of the Acts of the General Assem- bly of 1915.
 Bank Commissioner authorized to su. pervise and enforce the provisions Of this Act, and shall appoint an assist ant at salary of s2.4oo per annum' and shall make all rules and regula- tons which are necessary to carry thn Act into effect.
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AcT No. ss.
Annroved Fehruary lb. Ie17

Approved February l5. 1917.
 An Act to amend Sections : and ( of Act No. fl9 of General Acts of 1911. as amended by Act No. l22 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 1 per cent upon capital stock employed in this state
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. foo.
Annrnx.d Marnh ieir

AppToNco MaTCn l. lSlf.
 An Act to permit any special school district in the State to borrow money and to mortgage property In the dis trict to secure same.
 Act amends Sections and of Act No. PAS of the Acts of 1905.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21

win, win crcnfs n ,h. crsfxgr cIerx cr any sn.
 lationship or the sheriff or AZ or th any county where suit is bro,eppav t be brought, or shall have hssn or C menced, or where such affISa Con. filed by the defendant in anv aussn t prosecution, the clerk shall ,ss.lmlnN direct process to the coroner. wba ssae aai execute the same. ""o sfaa
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ACT NO. 1II.
Approved March fo. 1917

Approved MATCH IV, 1ylI.
 An Act to appropriate funds arising from special tax upon cattle within the Northeast and the Northwest Cattle Tick Eradication District.
 Act appropriates s2s.000 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 respective districts.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 1s0.

Approved March I, IylT.
 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 fixes the salary thereof.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
Afvr No. no.

Approved February [, ISiT.
 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 sh0,000 for said purpose, to be expend- ed under the provision of the Board of Control of the Agricultural Experi- mcnt Station.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. ls2.

AppTONeu MHTEH bt ISIIs
 An Act to amend Section and l2 of Act No. 297 of the Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that the road funds col lected as taxes by the Collector in each township shall be placed in the Treas ury to the credit of Township Road Fund. except that 10 per cert of the amount collected in all the townships in the county shall make and constitute a general road fund. Section l2 amend ed so as to give the County Judge au- thority to appoint two deputy superin- tendents of public dirt roads instead of one.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
Acr Mn 1an-

Approved February 2S, 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 pow CT of the Mine Inspector and enlarges the scope of his duties. Also provides penalty for violation of Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
Acr No. ].

Anproved June 12. l9l {.
 An Act to provide and appropriate funds to pay mileage and per diem and contingent expenses for the General Assembly. and for other purposes.
 Appropriated s2o,0o0 out of the Cap stol Fund S50.o0o out of the Highway lmproy oyement Fund. and the Treasurer and Auditor of State directed to re- fund said amounts when | sufficient amount accumulates to the credit or these funds In the state treasury.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
March < 1a1r

ApproVed March 6, 1SIT.
 Act authorizing cities of the first alleys.
 Act provides that cities of more than 12.000 and less than 15.000, with ths consent of abutting property owners. may vacate, discontinue, sell or give away any street or alley when for the public good
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 14e.

Approved February ZI, IJIF
 An Act to cure defective conveyances and acknowledgements.
 Act cures defects in all deeds ana conveyances executed since May iS' 1887, provided this Act shall not var val idate any deed or conveyance wnlch the wife of the grantor has not sign ed. also deeds executed by minors or insane persons.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
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Ax~xex.s Jan,,sxS e ,s,r

ApDFoVed JanuRFy zz, 1s1s.
 An Act to appropriate money to pay salaries and expenses of fertilizer and as>1 inspectors itnd to pay for tags. freight, express. postage and contin- rent expenses and to transfer sib.o00 fsem the Fertilizer Fund to the General Revenue Fund to pay mileage. per 11em and contingent expenses of the General Assembly.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. I0I.
Approved Ma Ma

ApproNed MATCH 3. IalT.
 An Act authorizing the Commission CT of Labor or persons duly authorized by him to file information in justice of the peace courts. mayor, judge of municipal court or any court of com petent Jurisdiction for violation of la bor laws.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. IA.

Approved February 27, 1917.
 Act to amend Section of Act lsS or the Acts of 1907.
 Act amends Section 7590 of Kirby'ss Digest SO as to authorize levy nor exceeding 12 mills by any school dls- trict for the purposes therein mention ed.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. I2.

Approved January 24, 1s17.
 An Act to provide for the payment sf the expenses of the auditing com? xnittee Of the Fortieth General Assem- biy and appropriating funds for the payment of same. Act appropriated 5iI7S.s7 for said purpose.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. n2.

Alp roved February s. 1917.
 An Act to amlns Section Ccef. Kir- bys Digest. providing that verdict or cepted.
 Act authorizes acceptance of verdict of nine jurors in civil cases.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 1fe.

Approved March 10. 1917.
 Act provides that quorum courts nay appropriate funds for use in eradica. tion of cattle ticks. Act provides tnat the county judge of any county m Ins state may approve claims to De pala for said purpose during the year ls''' upon authority of the quorum court
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
Arr Nn n

Approved February S. 1917.
 An Act appropriatIng money to cover deficiency of Fish and Game Commits sion for the remainder of the biennial period. Act appropriates f2S000. or so much thereof as is necessary.
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ACT NO. I73.
Annrnued Mns

ApproVed March 6, l917.
 An Act to prevent the spread of con- tageous diseases among live stock in Arkansas. and |; provide for cremation or said animals after death. Act makes IL the duty of the owner of any dead ani- nal to immediately cremate same Act n1es penalty for failure to carry ous provisions CT this Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT No. rr.

Approved February 12 1917.
 Nh Act to pay salaries cf teachers and employees of Jonesboro Agricultu- ral School Ast appropriates moneys to cover deficiencies fer the biennial period ending July l. 1915. to July l. lsif. amounting to s3e.s2s.73.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. Isf.
Annroved Fe

Approved February 2S, 1877.
 An Act to construe Section IS of Article 1s of the Constitution of the State.
 Act prescribes the qualifications and fitness of Superintendent of the Hospi- tai for Nervous Diseases.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
AcT No. 4.

A bill for an Act to be entitled An Act to appropriate money for the unntntenance of the various depart 1nanfs of the state government to March sf. 1sf7.
 Dencisncy bill to cover expenses in Aa Governors office. Attorney Gen 9RArs office. Secretary of States of- 3sa Railroad Commission and Treas
 Act Appropriates x7,125.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ArT Nn- as.

Approved February 8. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money to pay deficiencies for maintaining State Cap itoi building and to provide for it's maintenance for the months of Janu- ary. February and March. isl7 Act appropriates $47.325.s6.
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ACT NO. Ie2.

NppIUFcu NddTtH IT NIL
 An Act to appropriate money for the Fourth Agricultural School District for the biennial term ending July 1, 1s1T Act appropriates $6.050.
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ACT NO. 200.

Ar Act to appropriate money to pay road Commission in pursuance of PuhL licity Act.
 Act authorizes the appropriation Of H.732.o0 in payment of publication of srders or said commission in the vari- bus papers mentioned in the Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 1si

ApproVed MATCH [, l9lI.
 An Act to reduce tax on commercial feed stuff. Provides that rate shall be 20 cents per ton on all concentrated feed stun.
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ACT NO. I72.
Approevd March ( f917

AppFOpVu WHTCh '. IYIf.
 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 fror, other institutions of the state to inc new institution. Also authorizes inc Board of Control to sell 1000 acres of wild lands belonging to the state or exchange part of same for suitable board of control to have management Of said institution and appoint all en1 ployes. To provide necessary funds fo locate and secure the site and equip and maintain school for feeble rnindsd this Act appropriates for the purpose funds heretofore set aside in Act No. 70 of the General Assembly of 1917.
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ACT NO. I<o.

An Act to amend Act No. ii1 of the Acts of 1917.
 Act eliminates from original bill the requirement. of sample or specimen copies to be furnished to county su- perintendents of education.
 Act also eliminates from original bill the provision that commissioners shall not enter into contract for any text book at a greater sum than IS per rent 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 $2500 out of the fnstitute and Sssseoi Fund for such expenses
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ACT NO. 8.

Approved January lS, is1T.
 An Act to amend Act No. f3 of the Acts of 1918. entitled. An Act to pro- vtde for a commission form of gov esnment for cities of the nrsr c-asss
 Amends Section ( of said Act so as to eae<t . mayor and two commissioners tnstead of mayor and four commits n1euers.
 Amends Section s of said Act so as aa conform to the mayor and two com- naaasioners instead of the mayor and Aeur commissioners.
 Amends Section g so as to designate sAs powers and duties of the mayor cod the two commissioners.
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ACT NO. 22.

Approved January sI. 19i7
 An Act to amend Section 4 of Act No 2z0 of the General Assembly of 1908, entitled An Act to amend Sec tions 63ST 63sS and 63s9 of Kirbv's pireet, 70 far as they apply to certain counties oriw Act applies only to cer- tain counties.
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ACT NO. s4
AtF NOs S4- Annrnved EehruarY IA. 1al

Approved February l4. 1917.
 Act to appropriate money for den' ciency of the Confederate Home foi tine biennial period ending March 3i. 1917.
 Act appropristes sia.Oo0 for such pur.
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Arr vo. 14a.

Approved February 27, 1917.
 Act amends Section 6053 of kirpy Digest. Act changes the time for delivery or copy Of complaint and summons from 60 to 30 days.
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ACT NO. af2.
Annroved ]

Approved March 10. 1917.
 Act to appropriate funds for use and benefit of the Fish and Game commis- sion. Act appropriates s7S.000 for the term of two years. beginning April l, 1917.
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ACT NO. Is2.

Approved February 2S. 1917.
 Act to provide for maintenance and salaries of the Third Agricultural School.
 Act appropriates &7.60O.
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AcT NO. I24.

Act appropriates money to pay for printing and publishing amendments to the Constitution submitted by the leg islature of 1915. Act appropriates ss6,- 69O.
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Acr rn an

Approved February Is 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money for baf- ancesof salary of Assistant Supreme Court Librarian from July 51. 1916. to March 3l, 1917. Act appropriates $60o
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AT NO. 7a.

Approved February IF. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate funds to cover deficiencies of the State Highway De- parfnent during the biennial period enaine March 31. 1917. Act appropri- atns sl7.647.4S.
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AcT NO. 225.

Approved March 12, 1sl1. x Al
 An Act to amend Section l oi w f24 of the Acts of 1915. ...sr.v
 Fixes time for killing deer. tu isrs sso. and bear as the last 20 days or ss,, No,, vember. all Of December. and the mp .ar. 10 days of January. and for killing .Osf of key gobblers from the l5th ua' March until the s1st day of Apri-
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ACT NO. 2a4.
Annroved March I2. 1917.

Approved Marcn lz, ivtt. ..orSs of
 An Act to abolish the poa,u a-- equalization and to provide for tne bls sessment and valuation Of taahF aatheF property in the state, and TOT
 purposes. court
 Act provides that the count s,tirens, |shall appoint two reputanie neace |who shah be justices of the h1o po'f Of when practicable. in each townash tow.ath tho tlre county. who. together mnstitute county tax assessor. shall Sn,,t and the township board of assessis. said valuation for said township, each board shall assess the property lh at its township, both real and persona5is's that fair market value Act provivtse tse said the county assessor shall meet ,ns tns and hoard in its respective townS.n,..een .,.e prop shall. with said board, assess ac lively erty Tn the townships. ee'rs,.r,lsh Son-residents arc re.-z-reu -s' -e''-
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ACT No. 4n.

Approved February 5, 1917.
 An Act to provide for the payment Of the expenses and per diem of the ccwniiftee for the investigation of the Hospital for Nervous Diseases. Act ap- proffiesea ei 482s5 for such purpose
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ACT NO. I'll.

AppfONcu MdTCh D. lSif.
 An Act to regulate domestic corpo- rHtions. associations. partnershfps firms or joint stock compa nies oper- ating a hotel, hospital. sanitarium. or iufirmary. and generating electricity for same. and other purposes.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. POT.

HppIUNtu MHFCh ', IHII.
 An Act to appropriate money to pay noldover members and employees of the House of Representative and Senate or the Forty-first Gneeral Assembly.
 Frovides that officers and clerks named in Act shall be paid for their services up to April :. 1917.
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ACT NO. 226.

Approved March 12 1917. - and
 An Act to provide for printing re- sale of Arkansas Supreme Court ports. .nrs 10
 Act authorizes the commissioneu,s me let public contracts to reprint aI ssrn, sr volumes of the Arkansas Sup, S ss,, Court reports now or shortly to sr, D of of print. Act appropriates the sum $40, 900 to pay for same.
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ACT NO. 230.

Approved March 12, 1917. .+ sss
 An Act to amend Section l or Ae' of Acts of 1913. <.,,owtng counties: Washington, Perry spsn- son. Franklin. Desha. Benton dolph and Conway.
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lures. Act fixes penalty for failure to vompiy with any of provisions of this Act
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ArT Nn ooa
Arnrov.a M M NV' <Ds,

Approved Mafch Q. 1917. by's Digest.
 Act provides that when affidavit filed
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ACr No. Isa.

Approved March 6. 1917.
 An Act to make appropriations for deficiencies for the various State De- partments during the biennial period ending March s1. 1917.
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AcT M m

Anproved March $, 1sI7 An Act acknowleageing just debt to