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The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
MATERIALS IN BIRDS NESTS
Feather Folk Use Greater Variety of Things in Building Homes Than
 Is Supposed.

Perhaps when you have said that birds nests are made of leaves, twigs grass, string, moss, feathers, hair or mud you think you have exhausted the list of building materials used by the feathered folk. But to examine even one nest carefully will prove that your list is by no means complete.
 For example nest of gray vireo was found to be fastened to the bough of the tree by means of strips of inner bark, of spider and cocoon silk, and of milkweed stalk. The body of the nest yielded the following in- ventory: White and yellow birch bark, cobwebs, blue bottle fly. spider egg silk tufts, slender roots, bits of pith, leaf skeletons from which all but the ribs and veins had been cut away, pine needles, old cocoons of the tus- sock moth, grass, caterpillar hairs, dandeIion seeds, moss and feathers. At the bottom of the nest, where great strength was needed, was a piece of gray paper from the nest of the paper making hornets, and interwoven with all these were bits of newspaper.
 Other vireo nests have yielded as many as hundred black spiny cater pillar skins, a half yard of lace edg- ing, and even small snake skins.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 297.
Approved March 91 1o17

Approved March 21, 1917.
 An Act to create commission to be known as the Arkansas Charities and Correction Commission.
 Act provides that the Governor shall appoint commission of seven members, two of whom shall be women. The commission shall examine the whole charitable and correction system of the state, inspect and examine into the management of all state, county, muni- cipal and private institutions for the care of the dependent, detectives and delinquents, and make such recommen- dations for the improvement of said correctional system as in their judg- ment deemed best, and also to make biennial report to the Governor ana General Assembly.
 Said commission may appoint five persons in each county, two of whom shall be women who shall constitute county boards of public welfare for said county. Act fixes penalty for per- sons refusing to comply with this Act
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
Silenced Him.

At a small social gathering recently the talk fell upon that somewhat we'll worn topic mothers-in-law. One of the party, Mr. z -, who is himself not the most amiable of men, indulged in good deal of cheap sarcasm at the expense of the ladies in question, says London Tit-Bits.
 Nevertheless, gentlemen he con- cluded, with a seIf-approving smile, you will scarcely believe it, but the fact is I lived five years in the house with my mother-tn-law and we never had a single quarrel. What do you think of that?"
 T think" said a dry old Scotsman who was present-"I think that it speaks vera weel for yer mither-in-law, ma man; and - subsided, amid general laughter.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
Accidental Discovery.

Bottled ale, rendered mellow by .ong keeping, was an accidental dis c0very. It was made by Alexander Newell, dean of St. Pauls in the reign of Queen Mary. Newell was obnoxious to Bonner, and the latter had sent sol diers to apprehend him; but it hap pened on that day Newell was out fish ing, and in order to keep his beer cool had buried it in the bank. Getting in- timation of his danger, he fled, forget ting all about the beer, and escaped to the continent; whence, returning some years later, he remembered his beer, aug it up, and found it wonderfully improved with age.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 13J.

Approved March 28, 1917.
 An Act authorizing appropriation to provide for the care and comfort of Federal and Confederate veteran sol diers, to enable them to unite in national memorial reunion to be held at Nicksburg Military Park on 01to- Der 16 to 19. 1917.
 All veterans desiring to attend shall apply to Jonathan Kellogg, Little Rock, Arkansas. who. upon investiga tion, shall issue an order for transpor- tation for round trip from place of res ideuce to their nearest railway station. and for an additional sum of S2 to be delivered to each of said applicants by the said commander.
 Act appropriates $5.00O for the prr- noses of this Act. Act also sets aside $500 of said amount to purchase blanks for applications, and other expenses
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
Livinu Music.

To move the body to the rythm of the universe, andante, presto, fast or slow, keeping the accent steady and sure;
 To use the voice in melodious speak ing, wsth kind and gentle words, to stranger or to friend;
 h all events of daily life and work, to resolve the discords, and to blend the moments into one harmonious whole;
 A mind to set in form the theme of life, announce the subject clear and rue. and work it to satisfying close;
 To find within the soul the beauty bearing message of the song divine;
 This is to set the days to music, and to be a symphony .-Evangeline Close, in The Musician.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22

who shall be justices of the peace when practicable. in each township of the county. who, together with the county tax assessor, shall constitute the township board of assessment and valuation for said township. Said board shall assess the property in each township, both real and personal, at it's fair market value. Act provides that She county assessor shall meet the said board in it's respective townships, and shall, with said board, assess the prop srty in the townships. respectively. Non-residents are required to furnish the assessor with a list of their prop erty in each township, upon blanks to be supplied by the assessor, fixing a penalty for failure to do so. Act gives said board full power to raise or lower the value of any property it may think proper, but persons aggrieved may have the right of appeal
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
NN-I N VI. .TOI. AnnrnNnd Afa1ch oN 141z-

Approved March 2S. 1917
 An Act to provide for the mainte- nance of the four state District A6ri- cultural Schools at Jonesboro. Russell ville Magnolia and Monticello Ark.
 Act appropriates for the first agri cultural school, situated at JOnesboro SSf,500 for district agricultural schoo1 situated at Russellville, $61. 300, for district agricultural school situated at Magnolia. S4.000: for district agricul- tural school situated at Monticello, $S5.000.
 Act provides that not more than one half of the moneys hereby appropri ated shall be paid out of the General Revenue Fund, and that the remaining One-half shall be paid out of the spe- cial fund to be levied and collected for the support of said schools for the bi ennial period beginning 1, 1917, and endin gJuly 1. 1919.
 Act provides that should the entire appropriation for any one of the four schools contained in this Act be found unnecessary for the purpose mention ed, the balance may be expended for any other purpose mentioned in this Act.
 Act provides that the proceeds from the sale of ave- products shall be deposited in the state treasury 10 the credit of each of said schools and kept in a separate fund, and used for no other purpose. Act fixes penalty for violation of any of the provisions of this Act.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT No. i2s.

Approved March 28, l917.
 Act to provide for the inspection Of steam boilers. Act authorizes Com missioner of Labor to appoint inspec- tor of steam boilers. Act fixes bond, salary and travelling expenses of said inspector. The inspector shall inspect every boiler once annually and shall give the owner of such boiler five days notice Of the time of such inspection. Act makes it duty of owner of all steam boilers, within 60 days, to no tify the inspect or of location eff same. Act prescrihes 3 foe of $3 for each in spectton 10 he collected by the inspec- tor and pa'I t"to the state treasury te tl7e e"o-7t. -" .',a Boiler Inspection f9ur1 o''t ee hich the expenses of =ti ..=-z9''r Da Act provides penalty Cor violation thereof.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
HOW WEALTH GIVES COURAG
Bank Is More Efficient Than One Who Is PenniIess.

There is this to be said about wealth It gives courage to the owner. Poy erty makes towards of us all. "Eht man who is suffering with fear" say a writer, because he does not know where the next dollar is coming from is in no condition to earn or to at tract dollars. Fear always makes 3 man think he is weak, q nobody. Ii always pictures the worst; sees no light ahead"
 We hear a great deal these days about eficiency-and about ineffi. cieney. The fellow who has saved few dollars, and has them in the bank or where he can put his hand upon them, is more efficient than the fellow who is penniIeSs, declares the Dayton News. Start out to find job with never a dollar in your pocket You'Il have a hard time. You appear at q disad- vantage when you approach business man. You feel your dependence. You have a cowardly air about you-an inefficient air. You realize that you will have to accept anything that is of fered. You are in no position to look the business man in the face and tell him your qualifications. Want is at your back, causing you to eringe
 But with money in your pockets you assume a different attitude. You real ize that you are, to that extent, inde- pendent. You meet the business man more nearly upon an equal footing You are more courageous, more self assertive. more efficient. You know that you are not compelled to accept the first job offered you. You can discuss wages and contracts, and con- ditions of employment, if you are not "broke." So, if for no other reason, the young man should seek first of all to have a bank account, to have some thing right in the beginning. It is even more important than to save some thing toward the end.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. A62.

ApproNed Narch 26, I9Tl.
 An Act pertaining to the regulation and incarceration of fraternal henefi- eiary associations. societies or orders, and repeating all laws in conflict there with.
 Act provides that any corporation, society or order or, voluntary associa- ton without capital stock, organized solely for the mutual benefit of its members and not for profit, and having 6 lodge system and a representative form of government. and making pro visions for the payment of benefits in accordance with this Act, is declared to be a fraternal benefit society. Act also authorizes Insurance Department to issue certificate of authority to any such organization upon compliance by said organization of the provisions of this Act
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 23S.
NC NVs -'SSs ApprOVed March 12. 1917.

Approved March 13, 1917.
 An Act to provide for the inspection of coal oil, gasoline. naphtha and other similar fluids used for heating. light Ing, and other power purposes.
 Act creates the office of inspector for a period of 30 years, to be appointed by the Governor. said inspector to ap- point, with the approval of the Cover nor. six inspectors and one clerk to carry out the provisions of this Act. Act specifically sets out methods for testing said oils. The owner of any oils provided for in this Act to notify the inspector for the purpose of hav- ing an inspection made; also author izes the State Treasurer to provide suitable certificates and stamps to be placed upon receptacles containing such oils. Act provides in case no In spector can be found to make prompt inspection. the owner of such oils may make such inspection according to the provisions of this Act. Act authorizes payment of fees into the state treas ury and kept in separate fund. Also provides that railroads shall notify in spector of the arrival and delivery of all car tanks containing oils herein specified.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 26i.

Approved March IT, 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 1 of Act 159 and Section 1 of Act 220 of the Acts of 1913, and Section Il of Act 152 of the Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that every fire, tornado or marine insurance company shall file with the Auditor a sworn statement setting forth the gross amount of pre- miums received from policies, and pro- vides that a tax of per centum on the gross receipts shall be paid into the state treasury on or before the 1st day of March in each year. Such tax shall be in lieu of all other state taxes Pefsons paying premiums to companies not authorized to do business in this state shall pay a tax of per centum on the gross premiums paid
 Ac tprovides that each life, accident, life and accident, health and accident and every b ud and surety company shall file a Iimilar statement as to gross premiums and pay tax of per centum thereon into the state treas ury.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 20f.
Approved March oI 1o17

Approved March 2l, 19l7.
 An Act to provide for compulsory school attendance between certain ages, fixing penalty. requiring boards and giving them authority to furnish free text books under certain condi- tions.
 Act provides that from and after September 1, 1917, every parent, guar dia nor person residing in this state having in custody or charge any child or children between the ages of T and Is years, both iclusive, shall send said child to a public. private or parochia1 school, under penalty for failure to comply with this Act. Act exempts children mentally and physically in capacitated, also children who have completed common school course, chfl- dren whose services are needed to sup port widowed mother. The Act fixes the duties of the school boards, super intendents and teachers in carrying out the provisions of this Act and pro- vides penalty for non-c compliance
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 245.
INNI NVs ~=tJs March Is. 1917.

Approved March IS. 1917.
 An Act regulating delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
 Act provides all candidates for cleo tion to Constitutional Convention shall, not later than 30 days before said elec- tion, file with the county clerk of the county in which he is a candidate sworn statement giving the names of all corporations with which said can didate has been associated during one year preceding said election Provides that clerk shall publish same in some newspaper in said county. Failure to comply with this Act renders candidate ineligible for said office.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
Mushrooms Go to Waste.

Mushrooms are allowed to go to waste in enormous quantities every year, but in part this is on account of the grave risks involved in the selec- ton of edible varieties from among the poisonous kinds that grow in woods and fields. If everyone were able to discriminate with certainty and pre- cision between the safe and unsafe mushrooms that nature sows profuse- ly about the country uncounted thou- sands of tons of good food might be added to the supplies already pos sessed.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
FIsu Etiouette.

It. the display of the Stars and Stripes by Americans etiquette pre- scribes that the American flag should be hoisted first and on the tallest and most conspicuous staff, or in other cir cumstances should occupy the mos conspicuous position. In the case o1 an equal display the Stars and Stripe should occupy the position at the right
 No other flag is flown on the sam staff with the Stars and Stripes excep in the navy. There the church per nant is flown above the national fla. during divine service.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 262.

Approved March IT, 1917.
 An Act to provide for assessment for taxation of companies, associations and corporations engaged in all kinds of insurance. security, guaranty and indemnity business, and the intangible property of all corporations.
 Act provides that the president or secretary, or principal accounting or f1cer shall make and file with the as- sessor of each county wherein Its prin- cipal office is situated, sworn state- ment or schedule, which said schedule shall be in addition to that prescribed in Section 6910 of Kirby's Digest Act provides the manner for ascertaining the intangible property of said corpo- rations which is to be taxed hereunder. Act also repeals Section 6936 of Kir- by's Digest
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO, 36O,

Approved March 24, 1917.
 An Act to amend Act No. S67 of Acts of 1907.
 Act provides that county examiners and superintendents shall hold one in stitute for white and negro teachers each of one week in their respective counties. at any time betewen June 1 and October ]. Provides that Super lntendent of Public Instruction shall outline work for said institute Re quires all teachers holding licenses oI expecting to teach during the year to attend said institute, unless excused by the county superintendent or eXamin- CT. Provides that teachers may attcnd other recognized normais or summer schools. or attendance upon the State Teachers Association in lieu of said attendance for any one year.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NN AzO.
NNV " Va T Vs ApproYed March 22 1q17.

ApprOVed March 2S. I9l7.
 An Act to appropriate money out of the penitentiary fund for the purpose of paying 1evee drainage and other special improvement district assess ments against the state farm lancs. and for other purposes
 Act provides that any and all ex- tsting levee. drainage or other spe- ciaI improvement district assessments and taxes against any of the state farm lands shall be paid out of the appro- priation now or hereafter made to pay the current expenses of the state pen itentiary. Said claims shall be pre- sented as the same accrue and shall be allowed. if correct. and shall be vouehered and paid. Provides that all lands acquired by the state in the fu- ture shall be known as state farm lands. and shall be subject to the pro visions of this Act.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
Philippine lumber Goes to China.


 Certain grades of lumber from the Philippine islands have largely SUD- planted American lumber in the Hong- kong market lately, owing to the high rates of freight for the trans-Paeiiic voyage. Imports of what is known in the Chinese trade as Oregon pine Douglas tir), which formerly averaged about 10,00000O board feet annually from the United States, fell in 1916 to about 100000 feet. Cheaper woods from the Philippines are now freely used, although inferior in quality to the American product. Philippine hardwoods and log timber are also finding a good demand in China under present conditions. - Popular Mechan- ics Magazine.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NJ. 364.

Approved March 24. -1N17.
 An Act to amend Section 5 of Act 175 of 1913
 Act chanres the time for bringin,- suit under this Act from two to three years after action accrued. and this shall annly 10 all causes of action here tofore accrued if suit has been filed or shall he filed within throe wears from the date the cause of action accrued in otions by employees against corpora tions
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 4O2.

ApprOVCd NarCh 2N. IyII.
 An Act to provide for filing vaca-- cies in office of United States sena- otr.
 Act provides that in case of vacancy in the office of United States Senator the Governor is authorized to fill such vacancy by temporary appointment un- til the people fill the vacancy at the next ensuing general election, to be held more than 60 days and less than 12 months after such vacancy shall oc- cur. Provided, that if no general cleo tion be held within 12 months the Governor shall call q special election to fill said vacancy, not less than 60 days nor more than 120 days after such va cancY shall occur.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. oSo
AO T ' Approved March

NppTOVeu MATCH TT, IyII.
 An Act to provide for the sale and disposition of islands formed in naviga- ble rivers and streams of the state which belong to the state of Arkansas
 Act provides that the Commissioner of State Lands, Highways and Improve ments shall cause said lands to be sur yeyed and file plats of same in his of flee, and upon approval by the Com missioner he shall proceed to sell same at $1.25 per acre to any person desir- ing to purchase same.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. H72.
fANS W 'bS Approved March 24. 1917.

Approved March 24, 1917.
 An Act to amend Act 1S4 of the Acts of 1915
 Act provides:
 Section l. That Section of Act No 220, of Acts of 1905. entitled. An Act to amend Sections 6387 6SSS and 63S9 be amended so far as they apply to eer- tain counties, be amended to read as follows:
 Section 4. That this Act shall not re- peal Sections 63S7. 63S8 and 63S9 of Kirby's Digest, except to apply and be in force in the counties of (naming T different counties).
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO, 3aI.
NV T NTf Approved March 24. 1917.

Approved TaTch Z7. T3T7.
 An Act to amend Initiative Act No. 1.
 Act provides that Section be amended so as to authorize person is suing certificates to make and prescribe and to change from time to time sucn rules as he may deem necessary and proper to secure satisfactory evidence of the age of the child. Act further provides that such rules and regula- tions shall comply with the rules and regulations made pursuant to act Of Congress entitled. "An Act to prevent interstate commerce in the products of child lnhnr .,
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. Z1S.

Approved March 21, 1917.
 An Act to protect producers and con- sumers of certain Arkansas food prod ucts, etc.
 Act provides that TO tax or licenss shall be charged for sale of any fruits. berries, melons, potatoes, cabbage. or other vegetables produced or grown within the State, that the same may be State. and by any person whomsoever.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO 3RG

Approved March 21, 1917.
 An Act to create warehouse board and supervisors, regulate warehouses, create marketing bureau and regulate ginning and baling of cotton.
 This Act to be administered by the Commissioner of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture. That the Governor, Secretary of State and Commissioner of Mines shall constitute a board who shall make rules and regulations for the control and administration of this Act. Said board to make all appoint ment and fix the salaries for same. Act prescribes duties of the appoint- ees. Act provides penalty for failure to comply with provisions of this Act.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACu, Nn nGo

Approved March 2t 1917.
 An Act to amend Section Al of Kjr- by's Digest.
 Said section to read as follows
 Every citizen Of the age of 21 vear~. of good moral character and who pos sesses the requisite qualifications of learning and ability. may, npon appli- cation in the manner hereinafter pro vided, be admitted O practice as an at torney and counselor at law in the courts of this state
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
SC'V NO. JAS,
Approved March 29. 1917.

Approved MaNch 2S. 19I7.
 An Act to appropriate money for the support and maintenance of the Branch Normal, for biennial period ates $44. .00e for the biennial period.
 Act provides that one-half of said sum snail be appropriated out of the general revenue for the year 1917, and the remaining one-haIf out Of special fund created by Ac t1fo of the Acts of 1917 for the wear 1918.
 Act also provides that property and buildings now located at Pine Bluff shall be sold by the Board of Trustees after advertisement at public sale for not less than $50.90O. and the schoor shall he moved to q location suitable to said board. of not less than 200 acres fin Jefferson county to be donted to the state free of cost.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-22
ACT NO. 26I.

Approved March 24, 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 444 of Kir- by's Digest.
 Act provides that every applicant shall be examined pursuant to rules of the Supreme Court of this state. and shall not be permitted or licensed to practice until he has been admitted to practice in the Supreme Court Su- preme Court to appoint board of ex- aminers in each judicial circuit under such rules as it may prescribe.