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The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO, 1e2.

Approved March g. 1911.
An Act to amend Section 2 and IL OF
Act No. 291 of the Acts of 1915.
Act provides that the road funds ooi-
lected as taxes by the Collector in each
township shall be placed In the TreaA-
ury to the credit of Township Road
Fund, except that 10 per cent OF the
amount collected IN all the townships in
the county shall make and constitute
general road fund. Section IL 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 Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO, I23,
Annroved Febrrarv %

Approved February %. 1917.
An Act to appropriate additional
funds for the expenses of the General
Assembly.
Act appropriates $3.50 out of any
money in the Treasury. $4,000 of said
sum to be borrowed from the Fertilizer
Fund and the remaining $4,000 ap-
propriated out OF fees and taxes from
Insurance Companies.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28

Approved February 5. 1917.
An Act TO amend Section goa. Kir-
bys Digest, providing that verdict of
nine jurors in civil cases shall be ac-
cepted.
Act authorizes acceptance of verdict
OF nine jurors in civil cases.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I'VE.
Annrnevd March s. 1911.

Approved March 6, 1917.
An Act to provide for an Institutes
for the Care and Training of Feeble
minded persons.
Act provides said Institution 10 be
under control OF the Board of Control
of State Charities. Provides for d .
transfer OF feeble minded persons from
other institutions of the state TO ID .
new Institution. Also authorizes the
Board of Control to sell 1000 acres Of
wild lands belonging to the state or
exchange part of same for suitable
location for said institution. Said
board OF control to have management
of said institution and appoint all en-
ployes. To provide necessary funds to
locate and secure the site and equip
and maintain school for feeble mind dad
this Act appropriates for the purpose
funds heretofore set aside in Act No.
10 OF the General assembly OF 1917.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
Asst No. Sc,
Approved February Is, 1917

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
Ak repositories Of public funds, in
Guiding 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
Argenta.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 10.
MI W. lew
AnnrnVed March / 1Q11

Approved March /. 1917.
An Act to make the Secretary of
State custodian OF the State Capitol
Building. and provides for the mainte-
nance thSeof
Act gives secretar yof State control
of the State Capitol Building; author
ICES the appointment of employees and
fixes the salary thereof.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 61.

Approved February S. 1917.
An Act TO appropriate money to pay
deficiencies for maintaining State Cap
itol building and to provide for its
maintenance for the months of Janu-
airy, February and March. 1917 Act
appropriates s47,325.36.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO, I45,

Approved February %. 1917.
An Act to fix salaries of county Of
hcials in all counties having a popu-
lation in excess of $4,000 persons; also
fixes the number of deputies and their
salaries. Authorizes the county Judge
with the consent and confirmation of
the Grand Jury to appoint an auditor
and prescribes his duties. Act provides
nee shall be insufficient to pay sala-
rieE. the salaries of such office shall
be reduced in proportion to the reve-
nues of said office
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28

The term of all officers except menu
bers of the legislature and the I've COO.
stitutional offices shall begin january
/ succee ding their election.
Act amends Section f042 OF Kfrby'sf
Digest. requiring the sherin to make
bond on or by the first Monday m
January Of each year, otherwise offt01
vacant and Governor TO appoint compe-
tent person to all vacancy.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
lie Cost Of This Publication
Tax Payers is $3.50
/ Three Insertions.
Synopsis of General
Acts, 1917

|. Tom y. Terral. Secretary of State
the STATE OF Arkansas, do hereby
fifty that the following is true ana
rect synopsis. as prepared by the
torney General. under the provisions
initiated Act No. 3, of 1914, of all
neral laws passed by the General
sembly of 1917. and approved by the
vernon.
5iven under my hand and seal this
h day of June, 1917
TOM J. TERRAL
.Seall Secretary of state.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I42.

Approved February 81, 1917.
An Act to cure defective conveyances
and acknowledged ts.
Act cures defects in all deeds and
conveyances executed since May Is,
1887, provided this Act shall not val
fdate any deed or conveyance which
the wife of the grantor has not sign
ed. also deeds executed by minors or
insane persons
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 100.

Approved March l. 1917.
An Act to permit any special sch ooa
district in the state to borrow nonsv
and TO mortgage property in the dis
trict to secure same.
Act amends Sections 2 and OF Aoe
No. 24s of the Acts of 1905.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I75.

Approved March s, 1917.
Act sets out the manner by which any
qualified elector in this state shall be
allowed to vote at any primary or gen.
eral election in case he is absent from
his regular place of voting on account
OF business or any other unavoidable
reason for absence from said voting
place. Act prescribes penalty for vio-
lation.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. III.


Approved February %, 1917.
An Act to construe Section 10 of
Article 10 of the Constitution OF the
State.
Act prescribes the qualifications and
fitness of Superintendent of the Hospi-
tai for Nervous Diseases.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28

bill for an Act to he entitled An
to appropriate money for the
ntepance of the various depart
II OF the state government to
CHI 81, 1917.
sficiency bill to cover expenses in
Governor's office, Attorney Cen
r. office. Secretary of States Of
Railroad Commission and Treas
X appropriates s7.125.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I2a.

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.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I8I.
Annrovaa March , 1917

Approved March 3. 1917.
An Act authorizing the Commission
er 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 conn
petent jurisdiction for violation OF Ia
Dor laws.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
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ACT mo, ITS
Annroved 49,

approved Marcn y, 1917.
An Act to enlarge powers of cities of
the first class
Act authorizes the City Council by
two-third vote of all the members cleo +
ed thereto to authorize any person to
carry on any trade or business within
the corporate limits subject to certain
provisions and further that said ordi-
nance must be submitted to the quail
he'd electors for approval or disapprov-
al within 80 days after its passage By
the council.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 130.

Approved February 3d. 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
er of the Mine Inspector and enlarges
the scope of his duties. Also provides
penalty for violation OF Act.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. IA.
Approved February ~. 1917.

Approved February 81. 1917
Act to amend Section of Act 1S9 of
the Acts of 1907.
ACT amends Section 1890 of Kirby's
Digest so as to authorize a levy not
exceeding IL mills by any school dis
trfct for the purposes therein mention
cd
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT yOJ 6a
Approved March 3. 1917.

Approved March }, ls1T.
An Act to conserve the natural gas
purposes.
Act specifically sets out the method
by which any gas or oil found In the
State shall be conserved and utilise0
for light fuel and steam power. also
authorizes the appointment of a gas
inspector by the Governor, and pre-
scribes duties and sets out penalty fos
violation of provisions Of this Act
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT No. 81.

Approved February g. 1917.
An Act appropriating money to cover
deficiency of Fish and Game Commits
sion for the remainder OF the biennial
period. Act appropriates $4,000, or so
much thereof as is necessary.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 174.
Approved March

Approved March ., 1917
Act to protect employees OF Stress
Railway.
Act provides that every electric street
car shall during the months of Novem-
Der December, January, February aud
March of each year be provided at the
front end with screen composed %
glass or other material sufficient to
protect the driver or motorman ACT
fixes penalty for violation.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
Act No On

Approved February 10, 1917.
An Act to appropriate money for BAL
ance of salary of Assistant Supreme
Court Librarian from July 81. 1916. to
March 81. 1917. Act appropriates $500
for said purpose.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT No 20

Approved February 16, 1917.
Act calling a Constitutional Conven-
ton.
Act provides for the calling Of 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 Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO 40.


Approved February 5, 1917.
An Act to provide for tne payment
of the expenses and per diem of the
committee for the Investigation OF the
Hospital for Nervous Diseases. Act ap-
propriates S1.4S2.S5 for such purpose.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. Xxx.

Approved March l. 1917.
Act TO amend Sections 1899 and 1924
Of Kirby's Digest
Act fixes the liability OF the ownes
of any dog for killing OF sheep OF
goats and provides that there shall be
no liability to the owner OF said dog
for killing same.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. ia,
Approved March s l9l7.

ApproVed MARCH .. wv.
An Act to prevent the spread of con-
tageous diseases among live stock in
Arkansas. and to provide for cremation
of said animals after death. Act makes
ii the duty of the owner of any dead ami
NAL to Immediately eremate same. Act
fixes penalty for failure to carry out
provisions of this Act
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACE No Z.

,proved January %, 1917.
Act TO appropriate money to pay
ries and expenses of fertilizer and
Inspectors and to pay for tags,
CHIT, express, postage and contin-
Expenses and to transfer $4,000
i The Fertilizer Fund to the General
enue Fund to pay mileage, per
i and contingent expenses OF the
srAl Assembly.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28

Approved January 81, 1917.
An Act to amend Section 4 of Act
No. go OF the General Assembly of
1908, entitled An Act to amend Sec
tons 63S7, 6Sss and $3.50 of Kirby's
Digest. SO far as they apply to certain
counties only. Act applies only to GER
tain counties
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT I13

Approved February 81, 1917.
Act amends Section 6053 of Kirby's
Digest.
Act changes the time for delivery of
copy of complaint and summons from
so to 80 days.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. "a.

Approved February II, 1917
Act to appropriate money for def-
cheney Of the Confederate Home for
1s17.
Act appropriates $4,000 for ssch pur-
poses
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. J24.

Act appropriates money to pay for
printing and publishing amendments to
the Constitution submitted by the leg
tslature of 1915. Act appropriates $780,,
$50
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. rs.


AnpTONFU It
An Act for the better protection for
the public safety. Act makes 1t unlaw-
rul for any person or persons, COM
Many or corporation. or receiver of any
railroad. to operate locomotive engines
that are not so constructed that the
engineer and fireman shall be located
under the same roof of the engine cab
AT all times while on duty. Act pro-
yfdes penalty for violation of this Act.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. III. 4
Ap1povsH March A. 1917

-
An Act to regulate domestic oorpo-
rations, associations, partnsrshfpa.
firms or joint stock companies oper-
ating hotel. hospital. sanitarivn, or
inhrmary, and generating electricity
for same, and other purposes.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. IL,

proved January "a, 1917.
Act to provide for the payment
e expenses of the auditing com?
3 of the Fortieth General Assem-
md appropriating funds for the
ant of same. Act appropriated
E.S7 for said purpose.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 1s2.

Approved MATCH I, 1917.
An Act to appropriate money for this
Fourth Agricultural School District for
the biennial term ending July 1, 1e1S.
Act appropriates $1,000.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACE NO. u.

Approved February -. 1917.
An Act to appropriate funds to cover
deflciencies OF the State Highway De-
nartment during the biennial period
ending March 81, 1917. Act appropri-
etes SIT, 6414S.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT No 4

proved January il. 1917.
| Act to amend Act No. 10 Of the
of 1918, entitled, An Act to pro-
for commission form Of gov
tent for cities Of the rrs- c.ass."
nends Section of said Act so as to
q mayor and two commissioners
cad of mayor and four commits
ers.
nends Section of said Act so as
onform to the mayor and two COM
sioners instead of the mayor and
commissioners.
mends Section 9 so as to deeigpate
mowers and duties of the mayor
the two commissioners.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. ies.

Approved March s, 1y17.
Act authorizing cities Of the nSSN
class to vacate, discontinue streets and
alleys.
Act provides that cities Of more than
1900 and less than IL 900, with me
may vacate. discontinue, sell or give
away any street or alley whsn for the
public good.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT No. IKE.
MI NVs IJNs
.proved Esbruary % 1917

Approved February IS, 1917.
Act 10 provide for maintenance and
salaries of the Third Agricultural
School
Act appropriates $500.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28

to cover deficiencies for the biennial
period ending July /. 1914 TO July l.
1917, amounting to tss,93kTl
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT Q.

An Act for the establishment of mu-
ipal courts in cities of the nrst
ss, prescribing their jurisdiction.
that of the justices of the peace.
! nxing compensation of officers IN
n cities and townships, and for oth-
purposes.
Applies to all cities with population
,eeding $4,000 and under $4,000, &C
ding to preceding census.
court to be styled Municipal Court OF
-; provides for seal; said court
dishes police court in such cities,
all jurisdiction in said police courts
Is in municipal court herein estan-
led. Papers and decords of police
rts to be transferred to municipal
irts when tablished.
1unicipal judge shall hold office for
years. Police judge noW in office
act as municipal Judge until mis- sue
sor is elected and qualified. Munie-
judge must be Twenty-Five years 81
!, good moral character, learned OF
law. two years resident of the
tie, have practiced four years and
e been admitted to the Supreme
Irt of Arkansas two years; shall not
age in practice of law during term
office. Salary. s2400 per annum.
able monthly II municipal judge
,e filled by election by regular prac=
ng attorney of such court. Said
sial judge shall reesive IS per daF
lie he holds court; similar fees 70
se provided by general law in cases
IRE JUSTICE of the peace:
seals must be taken within thirty
$ after Judgment rendered. such
eals to be advanced on docket in
,uit Court and stand for trial de
ten days after being doeketed.
Il general laws applying to JUS
OF The peace not ineoss., :
with the provisions of this
nor with the provisions Of general
OF police courts. shall apply to
municipal courts herein created.
4 specifically sets out jurisdiction
nunieipal courts; makes the city
k, chief OF police and constable OF
wnship officers of the court; fx-
the salaries and regulating the
to be charged in suits.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. IT,

Approved February -. 1917.
An Act to pay salaries of teachers
and amployes of Jonesboro Agricultu-
raj School. Asst arpropriates moneys
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO, 1.

Approved June u. 1917.
An Act TO provide and appropriate
ads to pay mileage and per diem and
1tingent expenses for the General
sembly, and for other purposes.
Appropriated $4,000 out of the Cap
! Fund. $4,000 out of the Highway
provement Fund. and the Treasurer
Auditor of State directed to re
i'd said amounts when a sufficient
cunt accumulates to the credit Of
se funds in the state treasury.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT No. n.

in the county Jail. In effect from and
after its passage
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I53.


Approved February 2S, 1917.
Act provides that the Circuit Court
shall suspend any county, township Of
fcer or prosecuting attorney upon pre-
sentiment or indictment for offenses
named in the Act, and Governor is au-
thorized temporarily to appoint to MI
vacancy until an election to FIJI the va
cancy or the disability IL removed n
vacancy occurs during session of the
court. a temporary appointment is to
be made by the circuit Judge.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I51.

Approved March l, 1917.
An Act to fix tenure of state. dis
trict. county and township officers.
The Newark journal. (Newark, Ark.) 1901-1959, 1917-06-28

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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-21
HOSPITAL UNIT
CALL DELAYED
Lack of Equipment Will Delay
Departure Till After June
Is, Is Belief of DIR. Mclean

Because OF the difficulty in getting
full equipment for the two base hos
pital units 10 be sent from Detroit
IL il likely that neither the Harper
hospital nor the Detroit College OF
Medicine unit will be ordered into
active service until June 10. This II
the belief OF Or. Angus Mclean, lieu
tenant-colonel in command OF the
Harper hospital unit, who has Just
returned from Washington, where
he was summoned for a conference
Dr Mclean also says he believes
that when the call does come II Will
be for both units AZ the same time
Already six base hospital units
have been sent 10 France and none
OF these was fully equipped. While
the war department realizes the
necessity for getting medical assist.
ance 20 the battlenelds as rapidly
as possible, It realizes that 1t rs A
mistake 10 send such units without
complete equipment
The work Of examining the enllst-
ed men OF the two units Will start
at once and the personnel OF the
units will be ready as soon as the
government can supply the equip
ment that is now lacking But for
few articles the outfits could leave
for abroad within a week Or Nc
Lean says another ambulance com.
pany is 10 be organized az once.
which will make two for Detroit. He
believes the ambulance companies
will be ready as soon as the hospi-
tai units are called and that all can
go together
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-21
.D.M& CAR.
IS WRECKED
BY DESIGN
LOOsened Rail Is Cause
of Smash Near
WyandOtte
TWO PASSENGERS
ARE INJURED
Fish Plate and Spikes
Had Been Removed
From Track

AS Tho result Of deliberate loos-
cning Of tho rails, a car OF the De
troit. Monroe and Toledo line was
wrecked an l2 % o'clock Monday
morning while II was running at
run speed, just south Of Wyandotte.
causing the painful injury Of many
OF the passengers and the serious
injury OF two That many were not
hurt. seems miraculous. "a the car
ran fully 100 feet after 10 left the
track and then turned upside down
across both the north and south
bound tracks
Those most seriously injured and
sent 20 Grace hospital suffering
from severe bruises are Mrs Myr-
tie Mccormick, 40 100 Warren.sye.
east and Philip Lester. 30 272 era.
tiot-aye
Tho wrecked car was the first Of
two running as train No ~ headed
for Detroit and Was in charge OF
Conductor William Walters and
Notorman Oscar Roehrig. both Of
Detroit When the car lert tho track
the lights went out and passengers
became panic stricken While Roeh
rig sought no calm the passengers,
Walters cravlcd out got his red
lantern and ran back TO flag the
other car. which otherwise would
have crashed into the wreck
An lnycstiga lion showed that
pair OF fish plates bad bSss removed
from the rails and the spikes for
three four'hs rho length Of the rail
had been removed making 81 certain
that tho wreck was The result OF a
deliberate attempt
\ tool house OF Tho Michigan cen.
trail railroad "a short distance away
was broken into during The night
ann q spike Ciaw and n wrench We're
stolen These arc tho tools that
would le needed for me moddling
with he intcurban tracks The
railroad officials can assign no rea
,on for the act. as mo- attempt was
mad, M roo the passengers.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-21

he set apart IN which as Gar as
possible the ordinary COURSES OF
business be- suspended and ln
y hioh Ne shall give uursetvev TO
earnest meditation and prayer. I'm
ploriDg the God OF our fathers 10
aspire as With steadtast faith
and watchful courage and 30 70
guide as that We NAV be- able 10
keep for righteousness and freedom
this land which Was dedicated io
righteousness end consecrated 10
freedom
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-21
FRENCH SHIPS
CLASH WITH FOE
One Destroyer Slightly Dam
aged. Paris Adj
mitS

LONDON. May 81 An outpost
engagement between German and
French torpedo boats sunday morn.
ing Was reported In Berlin and
Paris official statement received
here today one French torpedo
boat was slightly damaged. accord
Ing 20 tbc Paris report
Berlin described he brush as a
"short outpost engagement on
Flanders According 90 tho enemy
version French ships were repeat
cdly hit but ours were undamaEed 4"
Tho Paris official stated The Ger.
mans after Short engagement
Withdrew ~ fu1i speed
Tho extent of the slight damage"
inflicted ON tho ono French vessel
was not specified
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1917-05-21
TOLL BELLS ON
MEMORIAL DAY"
Governor Sleeper Asks That
People Observe the Time
In Earnest Solemnity

declaring that this year Memorial
day has an especial significance to
the people OF 4he Unitoc states,
GOV Albert f Sleeper. in his
proclamation appointing wednes-
day May 80, FOR tho observance,
suggests that bells be toued from
10 10 10 05 o'clock on 'h5t day.
and that all persons stand with un-
covered head IN quiet so,emnity
during the hve-minute perrin
Il earnestly request the people Of
Michigan 70 assemble in their var
ious communities end by appropri-
ate public exercises and in other
fitting ways observe the day as a
solemn memorial festival" writes
Gov. sleeper in he proc anlatiun.
Flags should bt displayed az half
mast until noon then hoisfnd 10 the
top OF The stan
Il further suggest that .he day