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The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 70.

Approved February 10 1g11
 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 a 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 hy the Governor to carry out the pro- visions of this Act. Act authorizes board to accept suitable site and erect buildings by donation. but if no suit nbie site is donated. the board Is au- thorized to purchase site for same, or. In its discretion, to erect said build ing on property owned by the state in pope's Addition to the city of Little Rock For the purpose of providing funds for this Act the board is author ized to sell a portion of the above nemed property. All funds from the sale of such property to be paid into the state treasury to credit of Arr kansas General Hospital Fund; 25 per cent of said fund 10 be set aside for School of the Feeble Minded. Act lsm- it's appropriation to s200 900. Upon cci,pletiin of the building as prescrib- ed hv this Act. the management of hos pital to uass into the control of the Board of Trustees of the University Of Arkansas.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. I33.
Approved February

Approved February 2S, lSlT.
 Act provides for Game and Fish Commission and for protection of game. fish and ur-bearing animals of the state and to regulate killing and talk ing of same.
 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 ulating the protection of fish. game and fur bearing animals and other wild life in thfs state. and shall adopt ways ana means to conserve and propagate same and pay 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- lion purpcseS. The commission shall appoint a secretary and delegate to him such duties as they think necessary. The secretary shall issue or cause to be issued all licenses with reference 70 fish and game in the state, and shall keep complete records of the acts of the commission and report to the Gov crnor annually. The commission may delegate to the circuit clerks of the state the authority to issue licenses provided for in. this Act upon blanks furnished by the commission. The commission may appoint such game wardens as they think necessary to 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 axh under this law; also prsscribes fines and punishment for violation of this law Act creates Game and Fish Fund. All sums received from licenses, fines. etc. are to be paid into the state treasury and credited to the Game ans Fish Fund, out of which fund the ex- penses of the Game and Fish Commis- sion are to be paid.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. Iae,
Annrnu.d Eehr,,arv

Approved February 27, 1917.
 An Act to amend Act 1I3 of the Acts of 1913. for the organization, control of banks, trust companies, and savings banks.
 Section 1s is amended by providing that upon reorganization or consolida- ton shall be affected by a two-thirds vote of the stockholders of the respec- tive banks.
 Section 25 is amended by adding that any bank, state, or national making application to be designated as reserve agent. shall be subject to examination and to examination thereafter in the discretion of the commissioner. and shall pay the same fees provided in Section 70 of this Act.
 Amends Section 80 by authorizing the comments or criticism of the com missioner relating to the condition of the bank to be placed by the officer of the bank receiving the same before the Board of Directors
 Amends Section 49 by inserting. in lieu Of the afty cents On each sf 900 of it's capital stock. the one-hundredth of per cent of the total assets Of the bank, and provides that the maximum amount for examining any one bank shall not exceed S400. nor be less than s70 for each examination. The com missioner may. in his discretion, exam inc each bank twice year. or often If necessary.
 Amends Section 52 so that when the
  the capital stock of any bank is im- paired. he shall requtre the stockhold- CTS or officers to pay sufficient sum te restore the capital or require a good and sufficient bond therefor.
 Amends Section 53 so as to provide that upon taking possession of any bank and making a sale of It's prop erty, that said property. real or per- sonal. shall be sold at public or pri- vate sale.
 Said section is further amended by authorizing the chancery court, in va cation, shall have the power to make orders for sale of the property of such bank and validates all such proceed ings as if made in term time.
 Act further enlarges the powers of the Bank Commissioner and prescrfbes his duties in carrying out the provis- ions of this Act.
 Act also provides penalty for ma- Hciousiy circulating any report or ru- nor affecting the financial standing of any bank; also raises Bank Com snissioner's salary from ss.00o to x4.00o per annum.
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AT NO. no.

Approved February &. 1917.
 An Act to provide for the creation of commission for the removal cr adult illiteracy in Arkansas, 10 be known as the Arkansas liliteracy 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 illiteracy 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- purse themselves out of such funds only.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 2fO.
Approved March 10. 1917

Approved March 10, 19l7
 An Act creating a bureau of sarn. tion relating to hotels, roorline baa.' and restaurants.
 Act provides that said burean ,..s be under the supervision of ths s,.s Board of Health. Authorizes tbs ss. sAM Board of Health to appoint ono ss ss,': Inspector and such other assistar,, <. are necessary to carry out proyi,,s. of this Act. who shall make repor E. the State Board of Health. m s,s visions of this Act apply to bo,. rooming houses and restaurants wl,sa the state Act defines what Shan ss considered hotels, also roominQ hon,.. and restaurants. Provides thst .s, owner or conductor of each shan r,. cure a license for conducting same ,,, fixes the license fee for each ei,.s Act provides that on the first dsv {. each month the secretary of the p.,s of Health and chief inspector shall s. with the State Treasurer a list oi .a hotels, rooming houses and restaurss.. entitled to receive a license and ma certificate of the State Treasuref ,l., said fees have been paid, State Bas,s of Health to issue license in scrsrs ance with this Act, signed by eks inspector and president of Bosri z Health. Said license must be procwe within 90 days after the passag, ( this Act. and on the first day of js. ary thereafter.
 Act also prescribes penalties fo,N. ure to comply with this Act. sna propriates $i0,000 to carry Act into feet.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. lse.
Annrn,.ed MnIch mn

ATFTIfVNFu
 An Act to provide that women may vote in all primary elections In Arlxan- sas
 Provides that from and after the pass age of this Act. and subject to the pre- visions of the laws of this state as to age, residence, citizenship. payment of poll taxes and otherwise regulating the manner and form of holding same, but specially exempt from every disaualh- cation direct or indirect on account of sex every woman In this state shall have the right to vote at any primary elections held under the laws of this state. Provided that no woman shall he allowed to vote in any primary election unless when requested by the judges she will make oath that she is of the same political faith of the party hold ing said primary election and that she will give her moral support to all the nominees of said political party.
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AcT wo. 1eo.
Apnroved March q 1417

Approved March 9. 1917.
 An Act to regulate the payment of county and city warrants
 Act provides that after the passage of this Act all outstanding county or city warrants shall be received by the Coun- ty Collector on payment of taxes for county general fund.
 Act also provides that warrants is- sued thereafter shall be numbered con- secutively and shall be paid in current money of the United States and in the order of their number and the date of their issue. Also provides for warrants that are not presented for payment within one year. Act authorizes county. city and incorporated towns to fund their outstanding warrants not oftener than once per annum.
 This does not apply to the following counties: Baxter Boone. Bradley. Cai- houn, Clay, Clebourne, Columbia. Craig head. Crittenden, Cross, Crawford, Dal- las, Desha, Drew. Faulkner. Fulton Gar land. Greene Grant, Hampstead. Hot Spring Howard. Independence, Izard. Jefferson, Johnson. Lafayette. Ifncoln' sevier, Sharp, St Francis Stone Io- noke, Madison. Marion Miller. Missis- sippi, Monroe. Nevada, Ouachfta Pike Perry. Phillips, Pope. Prairie, Pulaski Saline Scott, Sebastian Searcy. Wash ington, Woodruff, Montgomery. Arkan- sas- Polk. Lee, Cleveland Lawrence Randolph and Union.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT No. Io5.
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Approved February 2O. 191T.
 An Act to provide that the State of Arkansas shall accept aid from the Federal Government for the construc- ton of rural post roads and appropriar- 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 Sl0 from every owner of motor vehicle which 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 min road tax in the county where situated. Act appropriates $496 6134. so out of the State Highway Improvem 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 Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AcT NO. 4zf.

Approved March IF. lSlf.
 An Act to amend Sections ', ,, 14. 17 and 26 of Act ST of the Ac's 1915. ..-
 Changes the term of office ron .lls.i avsl years to two years of the mun'c.pss. judge. provided judges serving as ,ss. ss.. shall hold until the regular ciy e "A, ton in 1919. Tn the larger citiss cit...... n., divides the court into two divlslg,s' sA,.' and provides for judge for eacn oi's, "A, ion. Act provides that judges ln 'ri smaller cities shall receive a saialy .s x S3.000 The qua lifcations as 70 .sns~ a,,, of practice fin the Circuit and Sup,S'.- Court for the first division in tne s,s ssi CT cities and in the smaller eities s ,s,s rs' to arply until the city election ol ,s ait IA Act provides that fees shall pc pa'o advance in civil proceedings .,rt
 Act authorizes city clerk 10 appv'ii 4,a, deputies, subject to the contrha.ssarrs arss the city council. Provides thst nsa- slsy forfeitures. etc.. collected unoef ,rst s1. ordinances in both civil and cIli',,sr, srosn cases shall be reported sepafatels s.nrSs asvS those under State laws. Act sp'''s ss. Section IT so as to exclude ths s.en. penses of the city clerk and ms wy ties from the second class accounh
 Amends Section 26 as to the ns', ncs
 of deputies and the salaries thefsvi
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT ND. LIS.


 Approved February 22. 1917.
 An Act to provide for maintenance oi University of Arkansas. State Normal four Agricultural schools, Medical be partment and the Branch Normal School
 Provides for levy and collection or tax of four-ninths of one mill Tor the maintenance of the University Of Ark ansas. one-ninth of one mill for nam tenance Of the State Normal, one-ninth of one mill for maintenance Of eacn or the four State Agricultural schools, one-ninfh of one mill for the Medical Department and Branch Normal on each dollar of taxable property poth personal and real Each levy and col- lection of tax under this bill to be paid into the treasury and kept in a sepa- rate fund for the maintenance or said institution. That the above special levy Of one and one-ninth mills to be deducted from the general revenue rate.
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Arr M 1-o
Annrna,.A M, NU' 6.z.

NNNTWNNU MHfCn ', IYIT.
 An Act to provide for an Insti.,,.tou for tho Care and Training If Faah,a" minded persons.
 Act provides said Institution to he under control of the Board of Control of State Charities. Provides for the transfer Of feeble minded persons fronn other institutions of the state n th !. new institution. Also authorizes ths Board of Control 10 sell 4.000 acres AZ wild lands belonging to the state or exchange part Of same for a suitabie location for said institntfon. SaiS board of control to have manarennert Of said Institution and appoint alI ems pioyes. To provide necessary funds "a locate and secure the site and eouin hnd maintain school for feeble-mfndad this Act appropriates for ina n,,r,sa.a funds heretofore set aside in Act Nn " or the General Assembly of 1877
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 149.

Approved March I, l9lI
 Act authorizes the State Registrar to appoint registrar in each registra- tfon district who shall keep a record of all births and deaths occurring with in said district. Provides thet all mar riages within the state shall be rer- istered with the State Registrar of Vi- tai Statistics. and Act also fixes rees for the carrying ou tof this Act. which shall be paid into the state treasury and shall he credited to the Vital Sta tistics Fund County Clerk is author ized to charge an additional fee on each marriage license. which shall be credited to the same fund in the state treasury,
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT M .oo
Approvea Febr,,arx & aV iS ~ ,a,7

Approved February i6. 1917.
 An Act to borrow money to cover de- hciences of the State General Revenue Fund; 10 issue interest bearing evil dences of indebtedness therefor to levy tax to create a sinking fund to pay the interest and principal of such loan. Act authorizes the borrowing of s750, years.
 Act creates sinking fund of one eighth of mill for four years, and one-ffth of a mill thereafter to pay principal and interest. Also appropri- ates s50.000 for provisions of this Act, and discontinusg one-eighth min for State Capitol levy
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. ITS.
Anproved March {. lgiI.

ApprOVed Mafch D, ISIIf
 An Act to enlarge powers of cities or the first class,
 Act authorizes the City Council by two-third vote of all the members elect ed thereto to authorize any person 10 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 ned electors for approval or disapprov- al within 30 days after it's passage by the council
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
.r, ~a aa
Approved Februarv 1s 1s,

Approved February 16 .1s17.
 An Act 10 amend sub division Num- Der 1 of Section l Of Act No. I97 of Acts of 1913. to establish tax on gifts. ieeacies. inheritances be- quests. devises. successtons and trans fers of property and to render more eff fective the inheritance tax laws and re- duce expenses of collecting same. Act provides for tax on widows dover and husbands curtesy in excess Of t5.00o, Also provides for office of Inheritance Tax Attorney at a salary Of SS900 per annum.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. ao-
Annroved N9arch % a ,a,. 1U.,

Approved March q, 1917
 An Act to promote efficiensv . Arkansas National Guard and ,e u
 ed States. "e pNl
 Act provides that no ann.
 shall be made of any stan nfff'SaaInaa less such appointee shall have M al vious military experience ana ,Lae lsl shall hold their appointment rn. ,nai as age of 64. unless relieved by sss rssI.i ' martial. Vacancies among sncI eeuH to be filled by appniotment f,nI oIiss officers of the militia of this ion A Governor is authorized to ms.. hs regulations as to the appointra'ss ns the Guard and make such othss lations pertaining to the Guard s. @ 2 of Congress for participatlon 70 eral appropriations for Ns.ll a lss Guards. u'a
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT No. Ieo.
Approved March I. 1917.

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 Act to raise tax on insurance com panies, to create office of Insurance Commissioner and State Fire Marshal
 Act creates for period of 90 years the office of Insurance Commis- sioner and State Fire Marshal prescrib- ing the duties asd fixes the salary of each.
 Act fixes tax to be paid by insurance companies at per centum of the gross receipts of each and every company in lieu of all other taxes.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. I54,

Approved March I, lgIT.
 An Act to fix tenure of state, dis krict. county and township officers.
 The term of all officers except mem bers of the legislature and the five con- stitutional offices shall begin January 1 succeeding their election.
 Act amends Section 7042 of Kirby's Digest. requiring the sheriff to make bond on or by the first Monday in January of each year. otherwise office vacant and Governor to appoint compe- tent person to i'll vacancy.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AFT Nn- 12z.
A,nrovaa Eahrnary 99 1e17

ApprOved February Z5, I5II.
 An Act to amend Act No. 227 of the Acts of 1919 regarding lease of lands of minors and of lunatics and persons of unsound mind for oil and gas pur- poses.
 Act SO amended as to allow the guar dian or curator of such person to lease lands for said purposes upon ob- tafning an order from the Probate Court O. the county in which the lands are sltuted.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AsT NO. se,
a,nroyea I-eh,,,,vo " 1s4a,

AppfoVed Febiuary 15. 1a17
 An Act to provide depository for public funds and providing for salary of the county treasurers and other pur- poses Act authorizes County Court to fix dep0sifories of public funds. in- ciudiug 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 Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AcT NO. Iso.

AppFONtu MaT0H b IylI' v-,-.-,-. .
 An Act to permit School Districts to issue bonds under proper safeguards and for other purposes.
 Act prov ides that the Board of Direc- tors of any special, rural special or con sofidated schools districts in the state shall have power to borrow money for the purpose of purchasing school site or sites, building, erecting. repair buildings The indebtedness shall be secured by a mortgage on the building or buildings and site belonging to thr said school district. and said money de- rived herefrom shall not be used for any other purpose than that set out in this Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
AFT NO. IA5.
Annroved Februarv 2g. 1917.

Approved February aB, WI.
 An Act to fix salaries of county of- ficials in all counties having popu- lation in excess of IT. .000 persons; also fixes the number of deputies and thefr salaries. Authorizes the county judge with the consent and confirmation of the Grand Jury 10 appoint an auditor and prescribes his duties. Act provides if the fees and emoiuments of any off, flee shall be insufficient to pay sala- rfes. the salaries of such office shall be reduced in proportion to the reve- nues of said office.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. Iaa.
Approved March 3. 1917.

ApproVed March 3, 1gl7.
 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 utilfzeo for light, fuel and steam power. also authorizes the appointment of gas inspector by the Governor, and pre- scribes duties and sets out penalty for violation of provisions of this Act
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
Aur No. 1a2.

AppTONtU NdTCH bt MI,
 An Act to amend Section 2 and 12 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 cent of the amount collected in all the townships in the county shall make and constitute a general road fund. Section IF 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., 1917-06-14
ACT No. xII.

AppruNeu MaTch IU. I8kl,
 An Act Co appropriate funds arising from special tax upon cattle within tn. Northeast and the Northwest Cattle Tick Eradication District
 Act appropriates BPS, 900 out Of the funds of the Northeast District and th. sum of $50.000 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., 1917-06-14
As-T Nh rAS

Approved February 2S, 1917
 An Act to empower the United States te acquire lands by purchase within the state of Arkansas.
 Act authorizes the United States government to purchase certain lands in the state of Arkansas for the pro- lection and conservation of the water sheds of navigable streams and con serving navigabilitv of rivers, and for the consolidation and extension of na- tionaI forests in this state. Power is granted to Congress to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to Try out the proyisions of thIs Act.
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. 2oe.
Acnrovad March 1o 5o,, y,

ApprOVed March lU, 1917,
 An Act to provide for the es,.p.. ment of municipal courts in iissla eissaa the first class. ~
 All cities having a populatlo, :. ceedinE 15.000 and under 20 das z cording to the latest U. S. censnS G G feet to the provisions of this Ae, WI
 The general provisions of nj. i. are similar to the provisions in 4. No. 2. This Act to take effect Jsru@s. < 1. 1918. uaI
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ACT NO. 1a3.
Approved February aS. 1917.

Approved February 28, IyI7.
 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 fill vacancy until an election to i'll the va cancy or the disability is removed If vacancy occurs during a session of the court. a temporary appointment is to be made by the circuit judge.
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The cost of this publica- tion to the State of Arkan- sas is $l37.5C.
A Synopsis of General
 Acts, 1917

l. Tom J. Terral. Secretary Of State for the State Of Arkansas. do hereby certify that the following is a true ana correct synopsis. es prepared by The Attorney General, under the provisions e3 initiated Act No. 8, of 1918, of all Assembly of 1ef7. and approved by the. Governor.
 Given under my hand and seal this 12th day Of June. 1917.
 TON J. TERIsAL. fSean Secretary of State.
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ACT NO. res.

Approved March (, 191T
 Act authorizing cities of the first alleys.
 Act provides that cities of more than 1 1000 and less than 15,O0O. with inc consent of abuttirg property owners. away any street or alley when for tho public good
The Mena weekly star., 1917-06-14
ACT NO. Inn.

Approved March 1, 1917.
 Act to amend Sections 7Ssz and 1894 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