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The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 112.

Approved February 27, 191T
 An Act to cure defective conveyances and acknoWledgments
 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 Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. l8O.

Approved March 6, 1917.
 An Act to permit School Districts to issue bonds under proper safeguards and for other purposes.
 Act provides that the Board of Direc- tors of any special, rural special or con- shall have power to borrow money for the purpose of purchasing q school site or sites, building, erecting, repair ing and equipping said building or buildings. The indebtedness shall be secured by a mortgage on the building or buildings and site belonging to the 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 Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
SIT NO. SG.
Annroved February IS. fqf7.

Approved February I5, I9I7.
 An Act to provide depository for 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 in Little Rock and Argenta.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NOI I22.
Approved

Approved February 23, 1917.
 An Act to appropriate additional funds for the expenses of the General Assembly.
 Act appropriates $25,00O out of any money in the Treasury, $15,000 of said sum to be borrowed from the Fertilizer Fund and the remaining $10,000 ap- propriated out of fees and taxes from Insurance Companies.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NA 1dS

Approved February 2S, 1917.
 An Act to empower the United States to 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- tecton and conservation of the water sh eds of navigable streams and con- serving navigablitY of rivers, and for the consolidation and extension of ma -' tional forests in this state. Power is granted to Congress to make such rules and regulations as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 1G6.
h1proVaR NTorcb Q -Io1

NDpTONtf 7MaFCT [, IJII. - -!
 An Act to conserve; the natural gas resources of the state, and for other purposes.
 Act specifically sets out the method hv which any gas or oil found in the State shall he conserved and utilizcc for lieht, fnel and steam power. also authorizes the appointment Of a gas insDector hy the Governor, and pre- acribes duties and sets out penalty for violation of provisions of this Act
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
CT Nn lzA

Approved March 6. 1917.
 Act to protect employees of Street Railway.
 Act provides that every electric street car. shall during the months of Novem- Der, December, January. February and March of each year be provided at the front end with d screen composed of glass or other material sufficient to protect the driver or motorman. Act fixes penalty for violation.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15

culation in the city and file with the city clerk a sworn statement of such expenditures. expenses and promises of primary election and three days after each general election publish a like statment of such expenses and eXpendi- lures. Act fixes penalty for failure to comply with any of provisions of this Act
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 1877.

T
 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 reauired legal proof of service shall be added to the pension roll of the state and that each one named in the Act be allowed S100 orhtheir pro rata part each year there after
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 12S.

-ApproVed FebruerY 23, IgII
 An Act to amend Section 2 of Act 14S of the Acts of 1899 approved May s, 1899
 Act authorizes the State Debt Board to issue a sufficient number of new bonds for the purpose of taking up the present bonds of the permanent school fund and to increase the interest in said new bonds from 3 per cent to per cent. otherwise identical with said eX- isting bonds: Act also provides tax of one-eighth of mill to create an in- terest sinking fund to pay annual in terest on said bonds ,.s.-~
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO ot1

ApDTOVed MafC6 IU, IHTl.
 An Act to amend Section i of Act 242 of the Acts of the General Assem- blv of 1915.
 Bank Commissioner authorized to su- pervise and enforce. the provisions of this Act and shall appoint an assist ant al a salary of $2.400 per annum, and shall make all rules and regula- tions which are necessary to carrys this Act into effect
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15

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- tion of $2.500 out of the Institute and Library Fund instead of the General School Fund for such expenses.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 60.

Approved February ', l9f7
 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 S50000 for said purpose. to be expend- ed under the provision of the Board of Control of the Agricultural EXperi- ment Station.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. IGS.

Approved Narch 6, 1917.
 Act authorizing cities of the first class to ,vacate, discontinue streets and
 alleys. A"t provides that cities Of more than 1 9 100 and less than 15.000. with the consent of abutting property owners away any street or alley when for the r1t hlic good.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACr NO Gtf.

NppfoNed WafcT IU, IHII. An Act to. appropriate funds arising from special tax upon cattle within the Northeast and the Northwest Cattle Tick Eradication District.
 Act appropriates $2S GOO out Of the funds of the Northeast District and the sum of $50.O00 out of the Northwest District for the years 1a17 and 19lS for, the purpose of cattle tick eradication in the respectiYe districts.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. I75.

Approved March 6. 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 prescrbes penalty for vio- lation. +.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NC. 5S. l .... c s n -t

Approved February &, 1917.
 An Act providing for a statue of the late James P Clarke. Act provides for Governor to appoint three citizens 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 Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
AET NO pnG
lA& A1
 ADDrOVp6 March

Approved March 9, 19l7.E>
 An Act to amend Section 79S of Kir- by's Digest.
 Act provides that upon, affidavit filed with circuit clerk or clerk of any other court of the partiality, prejudice or re- lationship or the sheriff or deputy of any county where suit is brought or to be brought, or shall have been corr menced or where sucn affidavit is filed by the defendant in any criminal prosecution, the clerk shall issue and direct process to the coroner who shall execute the same
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. h0.

NppTOVtu MATCH Q, WI.
 An Ac acknowledging just debt to F. A. Mccullough, J. " Walker, Jacob Trieber, a commission, and John l. Moore, Steve Carrigan Jr. and c. w. Mckay. as attorneys to settle contro- Versy between the State of Arkansas and Caldwell X Drake and make an ap- propriation to pay cos and expenses of sald arbitration. Act appropriates Sl6,- S331O
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
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ACT N O. VI. ADnrOyad FabrrarN 16 1o1T

Approved February 16, 1917.
 Act calling a Constitutional Conven- tion.
 Act provides for the calling of a 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 Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
aCp NO. '.

,proved January 22, 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money to pay diaries and expenses of fertilizer and led inspectors and to pay for tags, Bight, express. postage and eontin- .ent expenses and to transfer $15.000 om the Fertilizer Fund to the General ,venue Fund to pay mileage. per m and contingent expenses of the
 leral Assembly.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
4CT NO.

Approved I7ebru0rV l2. f01T.
 An Aet for the better protection for the public safety. Act makes il unlaw- full for any person or persons, com pany OF 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 ca ab at all times while on duty. Act pro-
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15

Approved March Q, 1917.
 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 it the duty of the owner of any dead ami nal to immediately cremate same. Act fixes penalty for failu-'e to carry out provisions of this Act
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
rT MI 1QJ

Approved March 6. 1917.
 An Act to accept the benefits to be derived from, an Act of Congress which provides for the promotion of voca tional l educa tion~ Act authorizes. the state to accept the provesions of said Act and to comply with ali requirements of said Act of Congress. Act requires the State Board of E69"a tion to carry out the provisions of this Act
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 200.

Approved March 2, 1NI1.
 An Act to appropriate money to pay for. publication of orders of the Rail- road Commission in pursuance of Pub licity Act.
 Act authorizes the appropriation or $1,732.00 in payment of publication of orders of said commission in the yari- ous papers mentioned in the ASs-
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. I50.

Approved March l, 19I7. -
 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 app6intment of employees and fixes the salary thereof.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. onR.
NNFE 7-NFF : --D- Annrnrnd NInrch 10 1n1-

NpprOVed MarCh IF, l9l7.
 An Act to provide for printing and sale of Arkansas Supreme Court re- ports.
 :. Act authorizes the commissioners to let public contracts to reprint all the volumes of the Arkansas Supremc Court reports now or shortly to be ouy of print. Act appropriates the sum of S40,000 to pay for same.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. l98.

Approved March 0, l9I [.
 An Net to make appropriations for -detfcieneies for the various State De- partmerts during the bfehriaI' period ending March 31, 1917.
 Act aRpropriates for special
 judges .=...:... ...=.......$ 5.5SO.00 Taxes erroneousiY paid....... 552.32 Prosecuting Attorneys fees. /. eS9.aT Assessors fees .....#......'.s.i. 2.203 g0 Rewards for fugitiVeS. ........ 1,955.66 Witness fees before committee ..:2S1o Water for old State House.... 34515 LeeisatiVe Investigating Com
 mlttee ........ .....,#,...... 25 Confe 1erate pensioners ...... 23.50 Presidential electors ......... 297.20 Mine Inspector ..........:-.,..;y f527. Attorney Generals Office e..... 1.492. GO
 Bonds '''.>'s .,. 59.67o.Oo Minimum Wage Board ..-.-.=... 600n0 Governor s office .....#...... 29.61 Auditors Office ............ 1o.01S.f4 History Comm ission ......... 100000 Department of Labor ......... 1I1&7.55 Tax Commission ..........r...r 1,o92 so State Board of Health. .......4 400 co Board of Control .-,........... 2.5O0. co Secretary states Office. ....... 25 5S2.77 Treasnrer'S Office ........... 1.3S716 Rnaistered Nurses Fund ..... 4T752 Military Department .5.....-..,.. 7.f31.1 19 Sunt. Public Instruction: 3.h46.79 Railroad Comm ission ........ 644.30
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACr NO. t2a.

Approved February 23, 1917.
 Nct 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- prerntn Court of the State to. be paid out of the Library Funds. s-4 #
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NG. s5.
Ar,nrnrnd Eehrlarv 1I ma

ApprOVed FeDruaTy ID, I9I I.-
 An Act to amend Sections and of Act No 112 of General Acts of 1911. as amended by Act No. 122 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 q tax one one-tenth of 1 per cent upon capital stock employed in this state.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
AC"r NO. PIC.

Approved March 10. 1917.
 Act provides that quorum courts may appropriate funds for use in cradica- tion of cattle ticks. Act provides that the county judge of any county in the state may approve claims to be paid for said purpose during the year 1917. upon authority of the quorum court.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
AFT NO n2
Al NOs O- ApproNed EehriIhrN X

Approved February 8. 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 6204, Kir- by's 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 Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT ND. cnA.

Approved March 10, 1917.
 An Act to provide for the establish ment of municipal courts in cities Of the first class. :
 All cities having a population eX- ceeding 15,o00 and under 20.o0o, ac- cording to the latestaU. S. censns, sub ject to the provisions of this Act
 The general provisions of this Act are similar to the provisions in Act No. 2. This Act to take effec- January 1. 1918. >,.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 151.

Approved February 2S, 1917. .4 .s,..
 An Act to construe Section 19 of Article 19 of the Constitution of the State
 Act prescrihes the qualifications and fitness of Superintendent of. the ,Hospi- tai for Nervous Diseases @.}
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
Afp M ooS
VI NOr z Annnnrnl -AIn inI ID

ApprOVed NIafeh P. 19IT.
 An Act to amend Section 1 of Act 124 of the Acts or 1915. ..3
 Fixes time for Killing deer turkey and bear as the last 20 days of No vember, all of December, and the first 10 days of January, and for killing tur- key Gohblers from the 18th day of March until the 31st day of April. v
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
 ACr Nn Ilf

Approved February 27. 1917.
 Act to amend Section of Act 189 of the Acts of 1907.
 Act amends Section 7590 of Kirbys Digest so as to authorize a levy not exceeding 12 mills by any school dis trict Tor the purposes therein mention- a1
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 130,

Approved February 23,, 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 Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 172.
Approevd March 6, 1917.

. Nnproevd Narch 6, 1N17.
 An Act to provide for an Institution for the Care and Training of Feeble 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 from other institutions of the state to the new instit1ltion. Also authorizes the Board Of Control to sell 4.000 acres of wild lands belorging to the state or exchange part of same for a suita ble location for said institution. Said board of control to have nnanagoment of said institution and appoint all em- ployes. To provide necessary finds to locate and secure the site and equip and maintain school for feeble minded
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACr MI oot

Approved March 12, 1917.
 An Act to abolish the boards of equalization and to provide for the as sessment and valuation of taxable property in the state, and for other purposes.
 Act provides that the county court shall appoint two reputable citizens,
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
cp No 90

Approved January 31, 1917
 An Act to amend Section f of Act No 220 of the General Assembly of 1905, entitled An Act to amend Sec tions 63S7, 63S8 and 63S9 of Kirby's Digest, so far as they apply to certain counties only. Act applies only to cer- tain counties.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT HO. 2OI.
.H A NJ

AppvlNed Mafch y. IgI '. An Act to appropriate money to pay holdover members and employees of the House of Representatives and Senate of the Forty first Gneeral Assembly.
 Provides that officers and clerks named in Act shall be paid for their services up to April ', 1917.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. I6I.
a AnnrnNad March

Approved March 3, 1917.
 An Act authorizing the Commission CT of Labor or persons duly authorized by him to file information in justice of the peace courts. mavor, judge of municipal colIrt. or any court of com petent jurisdiction for violation of la bor laws. :--
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. IRn.
EAN +NOs hU'S- Anprove5 Marcb 1Q17

Approved March 1. 1917.
 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 2-and of Act No. PAS of the Acts of 1905.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO 5=

Approved February S. 1917.
 An Act appropriating money to cover deficiency of Fish and Game Commis- sion for the remainder of the biennial period. Act appropriates S23.000. or so much thereof as is necessary.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ATT Nn 6t

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 ary. February and March, 1917. Act appropriates S47.325.36.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. II5.

Approved March 1, 1917
 Act to amend Sections 1892 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 no liability. to. thf owner of said dog
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
AFT NO. 1.

Approved Februarv 12 1ot7
 An Act to pay salaries Of teachers and amDloyes of Jonesboro AFrieultu- raI School hst appropria tes moneys to cover deficiencies for the biennial period ending July l, 1915, to July l., 1917. araounting to $39. 925.I3.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. IF.

Approved January 24, 1917.
 An Act to provide for the payment of the expenses of the auditing com? .mittee of the Fortieth General Assem- bly and appropriating funds for the lyment of same. Act appropriated @s4173S7 for said purpose.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. i.

for an Act to be entitled An appropriate money for the lnce of the various depart the state government to I. 1917.
 ancy bill to cover expenses in .ernor's office. Attorney Gen office. Secretary of States of Railroad Commission and Treas t appropriates S7.125.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. oeO

ApDrOVed Nafch I2, f91T.
 An Act to amend Section i of Act 23S Of Acts of 1913. .s
 Act amends by adding the following countless Washington, Perry, John son. Franklin, Desha, Benton, Ram dolph and Conway.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 2.

'roved January IS, 1917. Act to amend Act No. 13 of the pf 1913, entitled, "An Act to pro- sor A commission form of gov
 < ties. of the trs- c.ass."
 ,,n ~of> said Act so as to
 and two commissioners mayor and four commits fs Section of said Act so as Form to the mayor and two com CTS instead of the mayor and mnissioners.
 's Section 2 so as to designate rs and duties of the mayor wo commissioners
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACr NO 1n

Approved February 5 1917
 An Act to provide for ,ne payment of the expenses and per diem of the committee for the investibation of the Hospital for Nervous Diseases. Act ap- propriates Sl,4S2.S5 for such purpose.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
C,7, No O4

Approved February IA, 1917.
 Act to appropriate money for defl- ciency of the Confederate Home for the biennial period ending March 3t, Act appropriates $12,o0O for such pur- noses
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. no.

Approved February 27, 1917 { An Act to amend Act No 112 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 commisei a--p4rs shall not enter into contract "a any text book st greater suIoynoAn 15 per cent less than the san ok is now
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
trp No 70

Approved February 12. 1917
 An Act to appropriate funds to cover deficiencies of the State Highway De partment during the biennial period ending March 31, 1917. Act appropri- ates $17G47.4S.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 1o4.

Act appropriates money to pay for printing and publishing amendments to the Constitution submitted by the leg islature of 1915. Act appropriates S36, 690.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. 143.

Approved February 27, 1917.
 Act amends Section 6053 of Kirby's Digest.
 Act changes the time for delivery of copy of complaint and summons from 60 to 30 days.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
A CT MI TOT

ApproVed March !. Ell An Act to reduce tax on commercial
 feed stuff PRovides that rate shall be
 20 cents per ton on all concentrated feed stuff
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. I52.

Approved February 2S,~1917 -. .....
 Act to provide. for maintenance and sa laliies, off, the Third Agricultural School. .4alf= -- Act appropriates $7,500 2.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. TT. I

Approved March 6. 191T
 An Act to regulate domestic corpo- ra ations, associations, partnerships, firms or joint stock companies oper- ating hotel hospital, sanita rum. or inArmary, and generating electricity for same, and other purposes.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
AFT MI. ot".

Approved March 10. 1917.
 Act to appropriate funls for use and benefit of the Fish and Game Commits sion.. .Aet appropriates $73000 for. the term of two years. beginning April 1, 1917.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACVH Nn lco

Approved March 1. 19t7
 An Act to appropriate money for the Fourth AgricultUraE School District for the biennial term ending July 1. 1917 Act:appropriates $6,050.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT MO l22.

this Act appropriates for the purpose funds heretofore set aside in Act No. 70 of the General Assembly of 1917.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15

ance of salary of Assistant Supreme Court Librarian from July 31, 1916, to March 31. 1917. Act appropriates $500 for said purpose.
The Green Forest tribune., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. A0.

Approved February IS, 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money for bal