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New Britain herald., 1917-12-06
KENS|NGTON GROCER
MAY Be PROSECUTED
Dennis Aegri Asked High Price
For Sugar, It Is Said
FOOD COMMISSIONER TO ACT
Said to Have Taken Advantage Of
CustOmers-Aslxed II Cents Per
Pound-Late Mrs. Hart Remembers
Conversational Societies in VIII.

Asserting that the sale of sugar by
Dennis Negri of Harrington Road,
Kensington, for IA cents a pound re-
TALL was unreasonable and unlawful
and will be investigated" the office of
the food commission at Hartford said
today. it Is possible that within the
next few days the local man will be
prosecuted. 1t was learned this morn
Ing that Mr.. Negri, who conducts
grocery store, had secured a ship
ment of sugar A number of resi-
dents desirious of securing some of
the sweetening, although protesting
against what they cons dered an exor-
bitant price, purchased a pound. Be-
fore leaving the store, however, 1T is
said, that a number expressed their
opinion of Mr.. Negri. saying that no
was taking advantage of them.
1t was stated, at the federal food
commissioners office in Hartford this
morning that no standard price for
sugar had been set Tho commission
has been attempting to fix the price
of sugar and has come to the con-
clusion that no retailer should charge
more than II cents for a pound. The
food commission. has received numer-
Gus complaints within the past few
"
complaining that they We're the vic
Tins of high prices. Tho food COM
mission, it was learned this morning,
is to conduct n rigid investigation
into every complaint and prosecutions
will be made where the case war
rants.
In the care of Mr.. Negri. the COM
mission said. tho local merchant has
been charging IN exorbjtant prica
and unless he can give a good rea-
son for doing so he will be prose
cuted. 1.-THE merchant can charge
only reasonable profit over ano
above the cost of the goods" was
mart of tho statement given. What
is reasonail'o price is only a ques-
ton of fact. We have been attemp.
ing to fix r~icc Viii n VIC consider
reasonable. We have arrived at the
conclusion that no retailer should
sell SUGAR above i cents q pound ant
if he docs tho reason fo" his doing Sc
\ will be INVESTIGATED Fourteen cent!
Is against the ruling OF the food ad
ministration ana therefore unlawful.
Mrs. HART, Will.
The last wilt and testament of Mrs
Anne Amelia Hart v'ifc Of S@,nNel A
Hart, who recently ed il kensi0Ston
has bcea filed with tho court Of pro
bate A numbe" Of CONGREGATIONAL 80
|. cieties were remembered by Mrs
Hart The chief substance of the will
follows. t. hnr hi ''2a"A Samuel A
Kart. is -r''s'' ""Tcs OF land obposit
| his home in Berlin and also life use o
one-third of the balance of the estate
# The residue of the estate is to be di
New Britain herald., 1917-12-06
REDUCED RATES.

Washington, Dec. 6.-Reduction in
livestock rates from Missouri points to
East st. Louis and National stock
yards, Illinois, was ordered today by
the Interstate Commerce commission.
The new rates will be substantially the
same as interstate rates applying in
Missouri in order to prevent discrim-
ination in favor of st. Louis stock
yards.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-06

Eddy to the Boy Scout selling the
largest amount Of Liberty Bonds, was
won by Algot Stenberg Of Golf street
with a total of $1,15O.
Vincent Eddy is building new
house on Robins avenue.
Mrs. William Burke is i'll at her
home on Robins avenue.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-06

MI. and Mrs. M. Ct. ShantS spent
Thanksgiving in New York with their
son Everett, who is in the Medical
Corps, at Fort Slocum.
The Literary club held an all-day
sewing meeting at the home of Mrs.
S. B. Bassett on Robins avenue, We'd
nesday. There were several articles
made for the Childrens Home. Rev.
J. E. Klingberg gave an interesting
talk about his work. The next meet
L. B. Banford, December 10. DIR. Va
leria Parker will speak.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B, Langevin OF
Bridgeport, and Mr.. and Mrs. o. R.
Gorgenfen of New Haven were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Durham Of Golf
street over Thanksgiving.
The Parents and Teachers associa-
ton held a meeting at the Town hall,
Wednesday evening. 1t was decided
to introduce cooking in the Newing-
ton schools. A committee will be ap-
pointed to take the matter under con-
sideration. New officers were elected
as follows: President, Mrs Gaynes;
SECRETARY, Miss Bigelow; treasurer,
Mr.. A. B. Goodale; superintendent,
Mr.. Pratt. Miss Hayes of storrs COL
lege spoke on Cooking in Our
Schools An entertainment followed
the meeting.
A. c. 1nnis of New Milford spent
Monday and Tuesday with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. e. B. Proudman.
Tha &20 nriZa 0f1nrAd h.1 n WALES
New Britain herald., 1917-12-06
Maple Hill

Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Shants spent
Thanksgiving in New York with their
son Everett, who is in the Medical
Corps, at Fort Slocum.
New Britain herald., 1917-12-06

The $40 prize offered by e. Welles
New Britain herald., 1917-12-06

% % 11r1'' o"
New Britain herald., 1917-12-06

A. c. 1nnis of New Milford spent
Monday and Tuesday with his daugh-
ter, Mrs. e. B. Proudman.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-15

abetber for municipal, eounay. state or otber O ce" He may cause notice oI his candidacy to be publishSu ih " newspaper and may. secure the cilCuia ton of a petition for his hoiililla. nat io,i, t but he shall not personally clrcuIale s,Tcb petition, nor by writing or otheI vVise solicit anyone to support or vote for him. He shall not eXpend or prom ise any money, office, employment or otl,et thingr of value to Secute ms nom i,a tioy or election. but he may answer s,1cb inquiries as may be put 10 nm and may declare his position pupilGlg on matters of public interest, efiheI py addressing public meetings or py ,W.llt- fen statements for newspaper publlca- ion or general circulation. Niolacoh of tbis provision disqualifies hln rom holding office and person recelFlnS lie next highest vote shall be emitted 10 the office. Act provides cltY, clel K i sna' have primary ballots printed in accord ance with the general laws Of the state "excent that said primary shall be non nartisan and said ballot shall conlaih neither party designation nor any marx n,batever: and upon said ballots the names of the candidates shall be ar ranged alphabetically.' Act proVldes for contest in elections Act llmlts sal ,rv of mayor to $1,000 and salary of commissioners to S5Uo per ahhuin uIi- less otherwise provided by law. Mayor and commissioners authorized to elect citv manager, whose duties are pre- scribed and whose salary shall not ex- coed s50O0 per annum. Act provides for initiation of any measure upon a petition of 25 per centum of the quail fed electors in which case the city commission shall first pass said ordi- nance without alteration within 20 days or the city commission shall proceed to call a special election submitting same to the people. Act provides that not more than 10 measures shall be in itiated at any one time. Also provides that no Act Initiated by the voters shall he repealed or amended except by vote of the people. Act provides for refer endum in regard to an yordinance upon a petition of 25 per cent of the entire vote. Act also authorizes recall of any elective officer upon petition signed by at least 35 per centum of the entire vote.
 Act provides that any candidate shall at least two full days next preceding the primary election and two full days next preceding the general election publish in a newspaper of general cir culation in the city and file with the city clerk a sworn statement Of such expenditures, expenses and promises of expenses and three days after each primary election and three days after each general election publish like statment of such expenses and eXpendi- lures. Act fixes penalty for failure to comply with any of provisions of this Act
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ACT NO, 1l2

Approved February 20 ,1917.
 An Act to establish Text Book Com mission and provide for uisiform sys- tenn of text books in common schools. Act creates State Text Book Commis- sion consisting of the Governor, Super intendent of Public Instruction, one lawyer one business man and five teachers of recognized ability. The duty of said commission is to select and adopt a uniform series of books in all public grade schools of the state. Said commission is authorized to advertise for and receive bids and select such books as will In their discretion accom- plish the purposes of this Act. Coun- ties now under uniformity required to terminate present text book contracts to come under State Uniformity series and shall be entitled to exchange prices under this Act One Text Book Depository shall be established in each county for sale and distribution of said books Act provides that the retail or contract price of every book sold shall be printed on the back or inside cover thereof together with the exchange price between old and new books of the same grade. Provides also that any school district in the state may vote for free text books at any annual school election, and if carried, the School Board shall purchase the adopt ed books of the contractor at whole sale price and furnish said books free for the use of pupils, said books to re- main the property of the school dis trict. Provides for penalty and viola ton of any of the provisions of this Act
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ACT NO. Ill.
Approved February 22. 1s1T.

AppTONeU <Z. lTlT.
 An Act to provide for Commission manager Plan of Municipal Government for cities of the first class.
 Act applies to all cities of first class with population of 12,000 and less than 15,000. Act provides general city cleo tion to be held 70 days after the pass age of this Act for the election of a mayor and commissioners, said mayor and commissioners having been nomi- mated in a primary to be held on the second Tuesday preceding the first gen. eral election to be held under this Act Candidates must comply with Corrupt Practice Act. The mayor shall be elected for te term of four years and the commissioners are to be elected for a term of two and four years, the terms of the commissioners to be determined by lot and after the commissioners terms. serving two years, expires they shall al lbe elected for term of four years. Act provides for four commits sioners. The mayor and the four com Board of Commissioners. Act provides for special form of affidavit to be used by candidates for mayor and .commis- sioners to get names upon the ballot for the primary. Act provides that can didates must be residents Of said city for at least three years preceding inc election, also provides that no candi- date for mayor or commissioner shall make any personal canvass among the voters for his nomination or election "or the nomination or election Of any other candidate at the same election
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ACT NO R-.
Approved February 9, 1917

Approved February 2, l9lL
 An Act to remove the State Reform ment for same. to change the name from State Reform School to Boys In dustrial School of Arkansas, and to convert property now being used Tor sYafd institution to the use Of an 1n- stitution to be known as the Girls ln- dustrial School of Arkansas, and to provide for management of same pro vides that the Governor shall appoint five persons two of them women, to be managers of the Boys Industrial School, and five other persons, three or whom shall be women, to manage the Girls Industrial School; managers Of Bows Industrial School shall secure a suitable tract of farm land, not less than 200 acres, for location of said school In selection of site. board shall consider any and all propo- sitions from any part or the state and locate same according to it's best judgment Any member of the board of either the Boys Industrial School of Arkansas or the Girls Indus Governor for cause; the board of the Boys Industrial School shall appoint a man as superintendent for same, and the board of the Girls Industrial School shall appoint woman as su- perintenden tfor same. No employe Of either of the said boards shall be re- lated within the fourth degree of con- sanguinity or affinity to said super intendent or any member of the said board Act limits expenditures for Boys Industrial School to s65.00o for land and buildings, salaries S12.eO0, and maintenance for two years $25.- GOO; also limits expenditures of Girls industrial School. for buildings s24.- 900: salaries. s6.000, and maintenance s1 0Ql
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ACT NO. ISS.
Approved February 2a.

Approved February z6, 1S17-
 Commission and for protection of game. fish and fur-bearing animals of the state and to regulate killing and talk ing of same,
 Act authorizes Governor to appoint 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 this 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 prepaga- tion purposes. The commission shall appoint a secretary and delegate to him such duties as they think necessary. 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 ernor 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 he charged both residents and non-resi- dents granting privileges to hunt and fish under this law; also preseribas 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 and
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ACT NO. IO5.

ApprOVed Februafy ZU, IJII.
 An Act to provide that the State of Arkansas shall accept aid from the Federal Government for the construc- tion of rural post roads and appropriar- ing funds for same. Act creates an advisory board to the State High way Commission for period of 20 years. Authorizes tax of S10 from every owner of motor vehicle which amount shal lbe paid quarterly into the 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 5 mill road tax in the county where situated. Act appropriates $496, 134.6 60 out of the State Highway Improvement Fund covering a period of five years for the purpose of building roads in the state, in conformity to Act of Con- gress apportionlng an equal amount 10 the state for the same purpose.
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ACT NO. LIS.
Approved FehrnarY 22. 191

ADDTUVFU T .,
 An Act to provide for maintenance Of University of Arkansas, State Normal. four Agricultural schools, Medical De partment and the Branch Normal School.
 Provides for levy and collection or a tax of four -ninths of one mill for the maintenance of the University of Ark ansas, one-ninth of one mill for ma1n- tenance of the State Normal, one-ninth of one mill for maintenance of each of the four State Agricultural Schools, one-ninth of one mill for the Medical Department and Branch Normal on each dollar of taxable property both personal and real Each levy and col lection of tax under this bill to be paid into the treasury and kept in sepa- rate fund for ethe maintenance of sald institution. That the above special levy of one and ninth mills to be deducted from the general revenue rate.
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/ ACT NO, 172.
ADproavd NTorob z 1o5-

ApproeVd March 6, 1917.
 An Act to provide for an Instit, for the Care and Training of Fes minded persons.
 Act provides said Institution f, under control of the Board of eo, of State Charities. Provides for' transfer of feeble minded persons other institutions of the state to new institution. Also authorizes Board of Control to sell 4,000 acre wild lands belonging to the stat, exchange part of same for a suit location for said institution. board of control to have manager of said institution and appoint all ployes. To provide necessary fund locate and secure the site and e and maintain school for feebe.mll this Act appropriates for the pur funds heretofore set aside in Act 70 of the Genera Assembly of M
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ACT NO. I4S.

Approved February 28, 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- lection and conservation of the water sheds of navigable streams and con- serving naviga bility of rivers. and for the consolidation and extension of na- 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 Brinkley argus., 1917-06-15
Anproved January 24. Ie17

Approved January 24, 1e11
 The Act prohibits the shipment or Intoxicating liquors into this state, or from one point or locality to another point or locality in this state; prohib- Its storage or possession of same; for bids solicitation or taking of orders; prohibits the storage in lockers or oth- CT places in social clubs or fraternal orEanixations for use therein. or keep ing same therein; prohibits keeping of unlawful drinking places and making such places nuisances; provides for the forfeiture of the charter of any incor- porated club or association violating this law; regulates the procedure and fixing of punishment and penalties for violation of same; prohibits any bank. national or private, or any individual firm or association from collecting or hendling any draft, bill of exchange or order to pay money for same: author izes the seizure and destruction of liq- uors mentioned in this Act, ac- cordinR to the terms of this Ast. Pro- vides that nothing in this Act shall prohibit the use Of wine for religious or sacramental purposes. or alcohol for strictly medicinal or mechanical pur- poses, but records shall be kept by tho carrier or delivering party of all such of filed with the clerk of the Circuit livery. Fixes penalty upon conviction of not less than one hundred dollars or more than one thousand dollars for each offense, and confinement not less than 30 days or more than 90 days
The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-15
ACT NO, 40.

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 commissioners shall not enter into contract for any text book at a greater sum than 15 per cent less than the same book Is now being sold for at retail in the state of Arkansas.
 Act provides that all members of the commission, except the chairman and secretary, shall be paid $500 per day, and further provides for an appropria- tion of s2500 out of the Institute and Library Fund instead of the General School Fund for such expenses.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-15
ACT No. 70.

Approved February 10 l9l7.
 An Act for the erection, equipment and maintenance Of a State General Hospital for the free medical and sur gical treatment of the poor. sick in jured 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. te be appointed by 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 able site Is donated. the board is au- thoriyed to purchase cite 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 named property. All funds from the sale of such property to be paid into the state treasury to credit of Ar kansas General Hospital Fund; 25 per cent of said fund to be set aside for School of the Feeble Minded. Act linn its appropriation to $200.000. Upon completiin of the building as prescrib- ed by this Act, the management of hos pital to uass into the control of the Board of Trustees of the University of Arkansas.
The Brinkley argus., 1917-06-15
ACT NO. l79.
Approved March 6. 1917.

ApproVed MATCH D, IgII ,.,. '
 An Act to enlarge powers of cihs, the first class. .]
 Act authorizes the City Coanoil tWo-third vote of all the members
 ed thereto to authorize any pefse5 carry on any trade or business s1 the corporate limits subject 10 ee] provisions and further that seid a nance must be submitted 70 .ae M
 fled electors for approvai or oisaYp; al within 30 days after ite pa"'s' the council
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ATT No 2.

An Act for the esta blishment of mu- nicipal courts in cities of the hrst class, prescribing their Jurisdiction and that of the Justices of the peace and fixing compensation of officers in such cities and townships, and for otn- CT purposes.
 Applies to all cities with population exceeding 12,000 and under 15,oo0, ac- cording to preceding census.
 Court to be styled Municipal Court ot
 -; provides for seal; said court abolishes police court in such cities, and all Jurisdiction in said police courts lished. Papers and decords or ponce conrts to be transferred to munlclpaI courts when established.
 M,fnicipal fudge shall hold office TOT Your years. Police judge now Tn otLice ,,e to act as municipal judge until his sue cessor is elected and qualihed. Muhlce lpal judge must be twenty-five years or Age, good moral character, learned or the law, two years resident or tns state. have practiced four years ana have been admitted to the supreme e Court of Arkansas two years; shall not engage in practice of law during term of office. Salary, s2,4o0 per annum, payable monthly. If municipal 1udge aisoualified or office vacant, vacancy to be filled by election by regular prac. ticing attorney of such court. Salo special judge shall receive $S per day while he holds court similar fees to LnoSb pTONIQtN by A''' -'t'' ~
 before justices of the peace.
 Appeals must be taken within thirty days after Judgment rendered; such appeals to be advanced on docket in Circuit Court and stand for trial de novo ten days after being docketed.
 All general laws applying to Jus tices of the peace not 1nconsls- tent with the provisions of this Act, nor with the provisions of genera laws of police courts, shall apply to the municipal courts herein created.
 Act specifically sets out Jurisdiction of municipal courts; makes the city clerk, chief of police and constable or & township officers of the court; nx- ing the salaries and regulating the fees to be charged in suits.
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ACT NO. FPS.
atS Nos < AnnrnNnd Eah hrilarN 22

Approved February 23, 1917.
 An Act to amend Section of Act 14S of the Acts of 1899 approved May 8, 1899.
 Act authorizes the State Debt Board to issue 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 per cent to per cent otherwise identical with said ex- isting bonds. Act also provides a tax of one-eighth of a mill to create an in .terest sinking fund to pay annual in terest on said bonds.