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The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

Approved January "a. 1917.
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 9th
er places I'm social clubs or fraternal
ORGANIZATIONS 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 ana
Axing of punishment and penalties for
violation OF same: prohibits any bank.
NATIONAL or private. or any individual.
arm or association from collecting or
handling any draft. bill OF exchange or
order to pay money for same; author
ixes the seizure and destruction of lid-
uors mentioned in TINS Act. ec-
rording to the terms OF this Asst. Pro-
ytdes that nothing in this Act shall
prohibit the use OF wine for religious
or sacramental purposes. or alcohol for
,strictly medicinal or mechanical pur-
posex but records shall be kept by the
carrier or delivering party OF all such
wines and alcohol and statement there
OF fied with the clerk OF the Circuit
Court within ten days after such de-
livery. Fixes penalty upon conviction
or more than one thousand dollars for
each ofrense, and confinement nor
lbess than 20 days or more than 80 days
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. $50.


NnprnNod NufCh o WI
An Act to permit school B.rtricts to
issue bonds under propcr safeguards
and for other purposes
Aet provides that the Board OF Direc-
tors Of any special. rural special or CON
sol3dated schools districts IN the state
shall have power tn borrow money for
the purpose Of pure hasius n school site
or sites. building. erecting. repair
ing and cqutpping said building or
buildings The indeh tedness shall be
secured by IA mortgage oa the building
or buildings and site belonging 10 the
said school district and said money de-
rived hercfrom shall not be used for any
other purpose than that set sat In this
Act
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
AII No. y.

-,
An ASt TOT the estapll9iI'tut u -
nleipaA courts IN ellleS 81 m ~
class, prescribing their JurtSdietieR'
and that of the justices OF the PestSt'
and liking compensation OF oiilttfs IA
such cities ana Tow hshlpSr ana Aoi o'"-
er purposes. ..,..t.r
Applies to all cttfeS WIN PoPula'i'"
exceeding lt.000 ana under I2,VoV, ae
eording TO preceding census. .=....-z.,
Court to be STYLED Munlcipat Court on
-; provides Tor seal Saia Soui
abolishes police court IN such eltleS'
and all jurisdiction in SAID ponce courts
rests In municipal court heretn esRa y
hshed Papers and decordS OF ponce
courts to be transferred 10 municipal
courts when estabhShed. -.,,.. -
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. II.

Approved January -, 1917.
An Act authorizing the Commission
err of Labor to conduct free employ
ment bureau in connection with the
Bureau OF Labor and Statistics. and to
provide for the licensing and reEula-
ton of private employment bureaus
within the State. Commissioner Of La
Dor rs authorized to establish branch
employment bureaus in any section of
the State to serve the greatest num-
Der of people. The license fee to
be charged private employment bu-
reeus shall be s.. and shall he in force
for one year. and on all renewals OF
said license the fee shall be IS All
fees shall be paid into the state
treasury.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACE NO. 4.

A bhi for an Act to he entitled An
Act to appropriate money for the
,rnaintenance Of tho various depart
ments of the state government TO
March 81, 1917.
Deficiency bill to cover expenses In
the Governors office. Attorney Gen
erars office. Secretary or States Of
Ace Railroad Commission and Treas
Act appropriates S7125.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

Approved February - 1917.
An Act to amend Section : of Act
ltS OF the Acts or 1899 approved May
S. 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 80 increase the interest in satd
new bonds from 3 per cent to per
cent otherwise identical with said eN-
listing bonds act also prov ides "A tax
OF onc-ctEhth OF a mill to create an in
tereSt sinking fund to pay annual in
trreSt on said bonds.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT no. ls6.

An Act TO provide that woaAen may
vote In all primary elections ~ Arkan-
Provides that from and after the pass
age of this Act. and subject To the pro-
visions of the laws of this state as 90
axe, residence citizenship payment OF
poll taxes and otherw isa regulating the
manner and form of holding same. hut
specially exempt from every dtsauslir-
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 be
allowed TO votesn any primary election
unless when vi uested by the Judges
she will make IA that she 10 Of the
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

Approved February 20 1917
An Act authorizing aud empowering
N" State Highway Engineer or his As
slstaut 10 make, prcpar". amend, modi-
". approve, ratfy and adopt prelim-
mary surveys. plans specifications and
estimates OF cost for improving and
constructing public highways in Ger
tain cases
Act authorizes the Highway Enei-
necr or his Assistant to amend modify
or approve in whole or in part any pre-
lIminAry surveys. plans or estimates
nlcd bv any other engineer prior to the
passage OF this Act
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
AZ r NO Iis.


Nppr0Ned FtbfunfN n. WI
An Act to fix salaries Of county Of
hciHls In all counties having "A popu-
latton in excess of $4,000 persons: also
fixes the number OF deputies and their
sala ries. Authorizes the county Judge
with the consent and confirmation OF
the Grand jury to appoint an auditor
and preserihes his duties. Act PROV ides
II the fees and emoluments OF any OF
hcc shall he insufficient to pay sala-
ries. the salaries OF such office shall
he reduced In proportion to the reye-
nucs OF said office.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. =.

Approved january y, I9lt
An Act to appropriate money 20 pay
salaries and expenses OF fertilizer and
feed inspectors and 10 pay fer tags.
freight, express, postage and eontin-
gent expenses and to transfer $4,000
from the Fertilizer Fund TO the General
Revenue Fund to pay mileage per
diem and contingent expenses OF the
Eenesai Assembly
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
Act NO. ?.


Approved January ~. lHif.
An Act to amend Act Ne. IL 81 the
Acts of 1913. entitled. An Act 10 pro
vide for q commission form Of gov
eminent for cities OF the rrs- c-dSS..
Amends Section 4 OF said Act SO as 70
elect a mayor and two commissioners
instead of mayor and four commits
sioners.
Amends Section 9 or said Act so as
10 conform to the mayor and two com
missiouers instead of the mayor and
four commissioners
Amends Section so az 70 designate
the powers and duties OF the mayor
and the two missioners.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

FpNfONNN MNfth o. WI
An Act To enlarge powers od cities Of
the first class
Net authorizes the City Council by
two-thtrd vote OF all the mcmbers - ect-
ed thereto To authorize Ruy perscl to
carry on any trade or business wthtn
the corporate limits subject 10 Ct ain
provisions and further that said Ardi-
nance must be submitted to the qtaii-
tied electors for approval disapGvov-
al within so days after tta passage by
the council
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

Approved March @ i9l}
Act To protect employees u street
Railway.
At prov dies that every eIestrts II -
ear shall during the months Of NJ 81
her, December. January. February
March of each year be provided IL
'front.' end with a screen composed -
glass or Other material sufficient TO
protect the driver or mStotta.sl Act
fixes penalty for violation
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO lsl.
Annrnvnd NJ

Approved MArch o, WI
An Act to accept the benefits 10 be
derived from an Act OF Congress which
provides for the promotion of vocational
education. Act authorizes the state TO
accept the provisions OF said Act and
10 comply with ali requirements of said
Act IF Congress Act requires tire State
Board OF Education to carry out the
provisions of this Act
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT Ne, I.=.


Approved February q, 1917.
An Act TO amend Act No 227 OF the
Acts Of 1919 regarding lease OF lands
OF minors and OF lunaticS and persons
OF uusound mind for ell and gas pur-
pose
Act so amended as to allow the guar
dian or curator OF such person to
lease landS FOR said purposes upon oh
tanning an order froW the Probate
Court OF the county in which the lands
are Situtsd
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. l8a.

NipfnNed MATCH .. WI
An Act 10 amend Section and IL OF
Act No. e91 OF the Acts OF 1915
Act provides that the road funds col
leeted as taxes 10y the Collector In each
township shall be placed ia tho Treas
ury To the credit OF Township Road
fund, except that 10 per cc0t OF the
amount collected In all the townships in
the county shall make and constitute
"A general road fund. section II amend
ed SO as to give the County Judge au-
thortty TO appoint two deputy superin-
tendents OF public dirt roads nstsa1
of one
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NJ. 40.

Approved February -. 1917.
An Act for the heft"r enforcement or
tho rtntuE laws OF tire state and pun
ishment for violations thereof
Act increases the authority and pow
cr Of the Mine Inspector and eninrgcS
the scope OF his duties. Also provides
penalty for violation 81 Act
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT No. ~. q

NTVT W vi = - =
An Act to regulate domestic corpo
rations associations. partnershipa
firms or ~ stock companies oper.
affnr hotel. heSnitai seuitarfum. o.
fnfrmarv. md generating electricity
for same. and other purposea
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
The cost of this publ
cation TO the taxpayers
Is the sum of S22.92
A Synopsis of General
Acts, 1917

I, Tom j. Terra1. Secretary OF State
for the State OF Arkansas. do hereby
certify that the following is a true ana
correct synopsis. as prepared by the
Attorney General under the provisions
of Initiated Act W. q. Of 1914. of all
general laws passed by the General
Assembly OF 1917. and approved by the
Governor
Given under my hand and seal this
I2th day OF June, 1877.
TOM J. TERRAL.
ISeai3 Secretary of state.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 100.


Approved March I, 1911
An Act to permit any special school
district in the State to borrow money
and to mortgage property I'm the dis
trict to secure same.
Act amends Sections . and Of Act
No. 24S OF the Acts Of 1898.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
act No. los.

ADpr0vcd NafGh Z, IgIT.
Act authorizing cities OF the hrss
class to vacate. discontinue streets an6
alleys.
Net provides that cities Of more tina,
/ . non and less than = 600 with tho
consent Of ahuttinr property owners
may vacate discontinue. self or give
away any street or alley when for the
public good.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. $50.

Approved March l. 1917.
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
Ices the appointment OF employees and
fixes the salary thereof.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT No. 10.


Approved February 5. 1917.
An Act to provide for tne payment
of the expenses and per diem Of the
for the Investigation OF the
Hospital for Nervous ! eases Act ap-
Sl,4S2S5 70. UGH purpose.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
AlE NJ. LIZ.

Approved March g. 1917
Act sets out the manner by vvi,seh any
qualified eleCtor In this state shall be
allowed to vote at any primary or gen
eral election In case he ts absent from
hts regular place OF voting account
reason for absence from said voting
place Act prcscribes pe0sity for vio-
la ton.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT No. IGt.


Approved March 3. 1917.
An Act authorizing the Commissions
or Of Labor or persons duly authorized
by him to file infarma ton In Justice
Of the peace courts. MAYOR. Judge of
municipal court or any court Of COM
petcnt jurisdiction for violation of la
Dor laws.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

The term OF all officers except men,
bers Of the Legislature and the i've con-
stitutional offices shall begin January
l succeeding their election,
Act amends Section 7042 Of ktrby'e
Digest, requiring the sheriff to mako
bond on or by the first Monday In
January OF each year. otherwise office
vacant and Governor to appoint sompe-
tent person to fill vacancy.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

Approved January 81, 1917.
No. 22s of the General Assembly OF
1905. entitled An Act to amend Sec
tions 63S7, 63SS and $3.50 of kirby's
Digest so far as they apply to certain
counties only. Act applies only to GER
tain counties
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

Approved February -. Ial7
Act 10 almond Section > Of Act 1Se Of
the Acts or 1ao1.
Act amends Section 100 or Kirhy's
Digest 80 NJ to authorize "A levy not
exceeding l. mills by ANY school dis
triCt Tor the purposes therein mention
oil
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
AlfI No lSI

Approved February IS 1917.
An Act To construe Section - Of
Article - OF the Constitution Of the
State.
Act prescribes. 1.-The qualifications and
htncss OF Superintendent OF the Hospi-
tai for Nervous Diseases
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

Approved February T., 1877.
An Act for the better protection for
the public safety. Act makes IL unlaw-
full for any person or persons. COM
pany or corporation, or receiver OF any
ra ilroad, to operate locomotive engines
that are not SO constructed that the
engineer and fireman shall be located
under the same roof OF the engine cab
at all times while on duty Act pro-
vides penalty for violation OF this Act
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
~ 4 <O, tt,.

Approved February o. fai7
Act amends Section 6et3 u kirhy's
Digest
Net changes the time for delivery OF
copy Of complaint aud summons from
To TO 30 days
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. ff1

Approved Nnrch I. 19l7
An Act to approximate money for tho
Fourth Agricultural School District for
the biennial term ending Jufy 1. 1911.
Act nppropriatrs s6060
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. 81.
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- ~. !, -, ., 49, "a f0tT

Approved February IA. 1917.
Act to appropriate money for dem
cheney OF the Confederate Home for
the biennial period ending March 81,
1917.
Act appropriates $4,000 for such pur-
poses.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO ~

Approved February IL. 1917
An Act to appropriate funds to cover
deficiencies OF the State Highway De-
partment during the biennial period
ending March 81. 1917. Act appropri-
ates s17,64T.4S.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. t5J.
ApprONed Ma

approved MaTch 1, 1910
Act TO amend Sections 1929 and 1854
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.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. IL.

Approved January "a 1917.
An Act to provide for the payment
of the expenses of the auditing com?
tsnittee OF the Fortieth General Assem-
billy and appropriating funds for the
payment of same. Act appropriated
64,1T38T for said purpose.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT No. Ia2.

Approved February IS. 1917.
Act to provide for maintenance and
salaries OF Tho Third Agricultural
School.
Act appropriates $500.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

At epproprTUtcs money to pay FOR
printing and PUBLISHING amendments 10
the Constitution submitted by the leE-
tstatare Of 1915. Act appropriates s36.-
Go.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

to cover deficiencies for the biennial
period ending July l, 1915. to July /,
1917, amounting to s39.925.73.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

Approved February IL, 1917.
An Act to pay salaries OF teachers
and employees of Joneshoro Agricultu-
raj School. Asst appropriates moneys
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21

Fish Fund. out OF which fund tho ex-
penses f the Game and Fish Commits
sion are to be paid.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO. ~.

in tho county jail. In effect from and
after its passage.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT No. l55.
Approved Fcbruar,

Approved February N. faiT.
Act provides that the Circuit Court
shall suspend any county, township Of
ficer or prosecuting attorney upon pre-
sentiment or indictment for offenses
named in the Act. and Governor Is au-
thorized temporarily TO appoint to MI
vacancy until an election to hll the va
cancy or the disability IL removed N
vaeancyfoceurs during a session OF the
court. N temporary appointment Is to
be made by the circuit Judge.
The Dermott news., 1917-06-21
ACT NO, 1854.

ApV owed March I. 1917.
AU Yet 10 nx tenure of state, dis
trici ounty and township officers
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
Apollo Club
Concert

Arthur Middleton is one singer who
absolutely gets the crowd. From the
moment that he stepped on the stage OF
the Auditorium at the Apollo club 5
Monday night concert every man. WON
anand child was with him This fact
was due to two rcasonS-Arthur Middle
ton is finished artist and ono OF
Americas best male sngerS--also he is
the type of robust, expansive, vital
American citizen who is always more or
less OF hero, whether he happens 10
be president ola bank, the maker OF an
tumobleS an artist or musician. Ne
rendition OF the prologue from "Fdg-
liacci" has ever carried with II greater
conviction and dramatic force, At least
among the men who have sung It IN
Oklahoma The Largo Al Factotum
from The Barber OF Seville has not
been done so well since De Gogorg ap-
peared in this city in a memorable con
cert about eight years ago. And so ono
might continue to praise the man ad in
finitum
The Apollo club which was response
bic for Mr. Mlddle,on'S appearance, won
new laurelS for itself. and its share OF
the program meritcd the lavish applause
il received Mrs BeSS Hairless Gothold,
the wife OF one of the clubs members,
lent her voice to one OF the most inter
esting numbers. Miss Pauline Roberts
set another milestone on her march OF
progress, accompanying both Mr. Mid
dieton-no small honor, and the club il
sei(
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
Romance in the Air
Over Allies Armies
From a Staff Correspondent OF the
Associated Press.

BRITISH HEADQUARTERS IN
FRANCE, May l-Ou, of the high, thin
air where the fighting birdmen fly IN a
sort of dreamworld OF adventure. have
come within the last few days still more
wonderous stories OF dauntlcSS deeds
and ieats OF aerial tilting to spread the
welcome glamor of romance over the
more sordd side OF the war Above the
British lines aud isr within the enemy
territory the blue spring skies have been
filled with daring planes that seem to
flash in and out among the bits oi
flowing cloud with the speed OF the very
S&ynbeams that sparkle and play upon
their silver sides and all but tran,par
ent wings,
Virtually all tho visible machine, bear
the red, nile and blue marking, oi the
allies. 1t is seldout tina, hostile battle
birds with the maltese cross upon their
spreading wings venture across tn,
fighting lines
The British aviatorS report that it is
difficult Just now 10 &c, the Germans ,t
give fight,
One story has 10 do with the narrow
escape OF young British naval air mar
after he had destroyed captive bal
loon that hurriedly had been hauled tC
the ground upon sighting him
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
LABOR AGENCIES
renew LICENSES
Ashton Expects to Find Work
for $4,000 This Year,

More than 50 percent OF the prl-
waite employment agencies OF Oklahoma
are not renewing their licenses TO con
iinue business after the first OF May
according to w g. Ashton, state la
Dor commissioner. today The bill
passed BY the recent legislature rals-
ing the license of private employment
bureaus from S. TO $50 and the bond
from $3.50 to $500 is forcing many OF
these agencies out OF business as shown
by records at the labor commissioner
office
In discussing the matter OF employ
ment bureaus this morning. Mr. Ash
ton said there was no need for bu-
reaus to supply laborers other than
the state bureaus established at Okla
homa City, Enid. Tulsa and Muskogec
Last year the state free employ
ment bureau of Oklahoma gave posi-
tions to 2l,000 men and women" said
Mr.. Ashton This year will roll up
a record Of more than 5000 II ncccs
sary we will increase the office force
to take care OF the extra demand that
will come during harvest time
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
immigration Law
Effective Today

WASHINGTON. MAY l.-Whilc the
lltcraoy clause is OF comSc the pre-
dominant feature oi the new immigra.
ton law which comes into operation
today. there is another feature oi the
law OF more direct concern To thousand,
OF our close neighborS on the north
and south who are engaged in business
or labor IN the United States. Thi, is
the clause iequlrlng identification cards
from al persons who daily travel be-
tween the United States and Canada
on the north and Mexico TO the south
II is estimated that there arc at least
10000 Of such persons residing across
the border and engaged in work ON
this side All such persons arc re-.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
CARRANzA COMMANDER
EXECUTED BY FEDERAlS

FL PNSO. Texas, MAY l-Coloncl
Nacny. tarran,a commander AZ Casa.
Grandcs. was executed there trda, al
ter papers had been taken from Villas
secretary showing that Sacnl had of
icrcd to JOIN Villa with ms dc'aylo
command, according to report, received
here last night hy government agents.
Sacnl was guest recently At a
luncheon given hy General Murgull No.
honor oi General Bell m luarcr aud
was well known here
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

Qulrcd under ne new law To- carry an
identification card hearing ht, or hc
photograph The card, are To he i,-
sued from the immigration o'ir,c, at
the citc, into which the travellers pas,
clch dlA
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
$1,000 Corns
Lifted Right OH !
Try 2 Drops of Magic "Gets-lt." y"

Thefes wonderful difference between
getting rid OF " corn now and the way
0ey used TO try 10 get rid Of II only
-FOUR or five years ago Gets II" has roe.
elutionlred "orn history. It's the only
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01

Dsincltls, not only Of shrivelins up the
Scsn. ~ ~ o. ioossnI,n.g n. corn aft-.o
year hnesvs. Put drops OF Gets. II"
& 0at corn er callvs tonlsht. That's All
IL corn % doomed sure AZ sunrise. No
- ~ trouble. or. soreness. You do
kNDf 0nce and for all with toe .bundilnH
7DeA tc>-eating ssives and IRE
~ That -ncts. Try lt--set sur.
QoNA % tecelpt Of price by n
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-05-01
Mr.. BUSINESSMAN


Soon the Boosters Special will start on its annual e
pilgrimage for new business stopping at all the princi
pal cities the state and directly reaching the repre-
sentative business of over two million consumers
Have you thought of the wonderful business oppor-
tnites that the special trade extension trip will enable
you to grasp?
Are you preparing to take advantage of this oc- Fl
caslOn to increase your business to become personally
acquainted with your customers and to meet possible
new ones? "a
The Oklahoma City Times will issue a special =
edition to be devoted exclusively to the advertising of
the wholesalers jobbers and retailers of this city It
will be booster edition in every of the word
Think Of the number of possible new customers that Z
this edition will reach BE-
Can you afford to pass up the advertising possbi-
ties offered by this special number? e
Be progressive and let those you serve know that
you on the firing line Z
Prepare by contracting for advertising space Z
1t will be most profitable to you. FL
Phone PBX.5 and an Ad Man Will Call BE-
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