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The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. l96.

Approved March 6 l9ll
 An Act 10 provide that women may vote in all primary elections in Arkan- sas
 Provides that from and after the pass age of this Act and subject to the pre- visions of the Jaws of this state as to age. residence. citizenship payment or poll taxes and otherwise regulating ,io 1uanner and form of holding same, but speCialIv exempt from every disquaiin- ton direct or indirect on account Q. sex every woman in this state snsn have the right to vote at any primary elections held under the laws of ms state. Provided that no woman shaII DC allowed to vote in any primary eiee.lon nnIass when requested by the Judges she will make oath that she is or ths
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 100.
NN lNVs EVVs kpnTpVH5 EebrIIarv 1c t9f

Approved February 1G, 1gf7.
 An Act to borrow money to cover de- fieiences of the State General Revenue Fund; to issue interest bearing evil dences of indebtedness therefor; to levy tax 10 create sinking fund to pay the interest and principal of such loan. Act authorizes the borrowing of S750.- 600 to be paid within a period of 20 years.
 Act creates sinking fund of one eighth of mill for four years, and one fifth of a mill thereafter to pay principal and interest. Also appropri- ates s500O0 for provisions of this Act. and discontinues eighth mill for State Capitol levy.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AII NO. IlA.
Annroyed

Approved March 1. 1917.
 Act authorizes the State Registrar to appoint a registrar in each registrn- ton district, who shall keep a record of all births and deaths occurring with in said district. Provides that all mar riages within the state shall be reg istered with the State Registrar Of Ni- tai statistics. and Act also fixes fees for the carving ou tof this Act. which shall be paid into the state treasury and sheU 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 Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 12S.
 Aund LohrnarU o2 1QII

Approved February 23. 19iT.
 An Act to amend Section of Act I4S 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 3 per cent to per cent, otherwise identical with said eN- isting bonds. Act also provides tax of ne-eighth of a mill to create an in terest sinking fund to pay annual in- terest on said bonds.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I4S.

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 lection and conservation of the water sheds of navieahle streams and con serving navigability 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 q S may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. II.
Approved January % ia,7

Approved January 22. 1917.
 An Act authorizing the Commission CT or Labor to conduct free employ ment bureau in connection with the Bureau of Labor and Statistics. and to profide Tor the licensing and regula- ton of private employment bureaus within the State. Commissioner of La DOT Is authorized to establish branch employment bureaus in any section of the State 10 serve the greatest mum per or people The license fee to be chaVged private employment bu reaus shall be s5. and shall be In force Tor one year, and on all renewals of sad license the fee shall be $5. All Tees shall be paid into the state treasury
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
NtI NV. taf. ApnrOyed Fabruary I5 1917

Approved February 15. 1917
 An Act to amend Sections : and 6 of Act No. I12 of General Acts of 1911. as amended by Act No. I22 of the Acts of 1913. Act provides that upon repofS of the Tax Commission to Auditor, the Auditor shall charge and certify to the Treasurer of State for collection tax one tenth of l per cent upon capital stock employed in this state.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
The cost of this publi- c.t;on to the taxpayers is inc sum of $34.37
A Synopsis of General
 Acts, 1917

rom I T.rral. Secretary of State
 l. to etate Of Arkansas, do hereby .sr,lfy seT t' that the following Is a true ana % s,tnrney General. under the provisions nf initiated Act No. 8. of 1914, or all CT rarai laws passed by the General ssesenbly of 1917, and approved by the Gwen under my hand and seal this 1slh "@' TOM J. TERRAL.
 ,coal, Secretary of State.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT No. l5O.
Anoroved March I. 1917.

NpprONtU MafNH I, IJI
 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 appointment of employees and fixes the salary thereof.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO nc
Approved February 16 1917

Approved February 16 .I917.
 An Act to amend subdivision Mum Der 1 of Section 1 of Act No. 197 of Acts of 1913. to establish tax on gifts, legacies. inhcritances, be quests. devises. successions and trans fers of property and to render more ef- 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 $J,000. Also provides for office of Inheritance Q Tax Attorney at salary of s3,000 per annun.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. IRS.
Approved March 6. 1917.

Nppr0Vcd March c, I9l7.
 Act authorizing cities of the first class to vacate. discontinue streets and alleys.
 Act provides that cities of more than 900 and less than 5000, with tho consent of abutting property ow ners. may Vaeate discontinue sell or give away any street or alley when for ths public good.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. IFS.

Approved March 6. 1917.
 An Act to enlarge powers of cities of the first class
 Act authorizes the City Council by two third vote of all the members elect ed thereto to authorize any person to carry on any trade or business within the corporate limits subject to certain provisions and further that said srdf nance must be submitted to the quail ned electors for approval or disapprov- al within 90 days after it's passage by the council
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. la2.
AnnroYed March (. 1917.

NpVTVNFN VT IdT m Vt T HI F.
 An Act to amend Section and l2 of Act No. 297 of the Acts of 1915.
 Act provides that the road funds col leeted as taxes by the Collector in each township shall be placed tn the Treas Fund except that 10 per cent of tho amount collected in all the townships In the county shall make and constitute a general road fund Section 12 amend ed so as to give the County Judge au- thority to appoint two deputy superin- tendents of public dirt roads iantead of one.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. l09.
AVT NO. IVJ. Approved February 20. 1917.

Approved February %. 1917.
 An Act authorizing and empowering the State Highway Engineer or his As sistant to make. prepare. amend, modi fy. approve. ratify and adopt prelim- mary surveys. plans. specifications and estimates of cost for improving and constructing public highways in cer- tain cases.
 Act authorizes the Highway Engi- neer or his Assistant to amend modify or approve in whole or in part any pre- liminary surveys, plans or estimates filed by any other engineer prior to the passage of this Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AGT Nn H0

Approved February :, I9It.
 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 $50 900 for said purpose. to be expend- ed under the provision of the Board of Control of the Agricultural Expert ment Station
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28

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 Kfrby's Digest. requiring the sheriff to maks bond on or by the first Monday in January of each year. otherwise office vacant and Governor to appoint compe~ tent person to fill vacancy.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28

Approved February 27, 1917.
 An Act to cure defective conyeyances and acknowledgements.
 .tct cures defects in all deeds and conveynnces executed since May IS, 1887. provided this Act shall not val idate any deed or conveyance which the wife of the grantor has not sign cd. also deeds executed by minors or insane perSons.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 2.

An Act for the esta blishment Of mu- .tsina1 courts in cities of the nrst class prescribing their Jurlsdlclloh' and that of the Justices of the peace. snd fxing compensation of officers In surh cities and townships. and for oth-
 AppIies to all cities with population exceeding 12000 and under l5'ooo' ac-
 Court to be styled Municipal Court oi --; provides for seal; sald court aboltshcs police court in such cltles' and all jurisdiction in said poIlce courts Ceefs in municipal court herein eStap- Usbed Papers and decords Of ponce courts to be transferred 10 muhlcipai courts when established =
 Municipal judge shall hold oi1Ice TOT four years. Police judge now III office to act ns municipal judge until ms sue ips1 fudge must be twenty-five years or age good moral character. learned ol the law two years resident or the state. have practiced four years anu anu have been admitted to the supreme Courf of Arkansas two years; shall not engage in practice of law during term Of office. Salary. $2,400 per annum' payable monthly. If municipal Judge 1isoualihed or office vacant, Nacahc! 10 be flted by election by regular prac- ticinE attorney of such court. Said special judge shall receive sS per day while he holds court; similar fees to those provided by general law in cases 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 ticeg of the peace not ineonsis- tent with the provisions or thls Act. nor with the provisions of general lsu.s 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 s township officers of the court, fix ing the salaries and regulating the fees to be charged in suits.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AFT ND. llS.
Annroved Fehruary 28. 1e17.

Approved FebFuary 28, lglI.
 An Act to fix salaries of county of ficials in all counties having a popu- lation in excess of 75. 900 persons; also fixes the number of deputies and thefr salaries. Authorizes the county judge with the consent and confirmation of the Grand Jury to appoint an auditor and prescribes his duties. Act provides if the fees and emoluments of any of flee shall he insufficient to pay sala ries. the salaries of such office shall be reduced in proportion to the reve nues of said office.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. l7A.

ApproVed MATCH 6, Iv1V.
 Act to protect employees of Street Railway.
 Act provides that every electric street car shall during the months of Novsm- Der. December January. February and March of each year be provided at tho front end with screen composed of glass or other material sufficient to protect the driver or motorman. Act fixes penalty for violation.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I75.
Approved March 6, 1917.

Approved March 6. 1917.
 Act sets out the manner by which any qualified eiector in this state shall bs allowed to vote at any primary or zen 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 prescribes penalty for vto- la ton.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I68.
Anproved March 3. 1917.

NpprOVed MafCh :, INII.
 An Act to conserve the natural gss purposes.
 Act specifically sets out the method by which any gas or oil found in the State shall be conserved and utilizeo authorizes the appointment Of a gas inspector by the Governor. and pre- scribes duties and sets out penalty for violation of provisions of this Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ATT NO S1

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 casess.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. l7a.

NppFnNtu MATCH D, IJlt.
 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 il the duty of the owner of any dead anil nal to immediately cremate same. Act fixes penalty for failure to carry out provisions of this Act
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. lal.
Annrnved March 6N10II

7tPP'"FoI '" VI 9 N, .,t. .. , derived from an Act of Congress which provides for the promotion of vocational education, Act authorizes the state to accept the proyesions of said Act and to comply with all requirements of said Act of Congress. Act requires the State Board Of Education to carry oui ths provisions of this Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I2O.

Approved February 2S 1917.
 Act to purchase Arkansas Supreme Court Reports for Justices thereof
 Act authorizes Clerk of Supreme Court 10 purchase complete set of Re ports for each of the Judges Of the Su- preme Court of the State to be paid out nf the Library Funds.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
Ar NO fpst

Approved February 23, 19i7.
 An Act to appropriate additional funds for the expenses of the General Assembly.
 Act appropriates s25.000 out of any money in the Treasury. s15.000 of said sum to be borrowed from the Fertilizer Fund and the remaining s10.0O0 ap- prOpriated out of fees and taxes from Insurance Companies.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 30.
NVT N ApDroyed March f

U'
 An Ac acknowledging a just debt to F. A. Mccullough. J. V. Walker. Jacob Trieber, as 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- propriaton to pay cos and expenses of said arbitration. Act appropriates $16,- S3210
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. tSS

Approved March 1, 1917
 Act to amend Sections 1892 and 1894 of Kirby's Digest
 Act Axes the liability of the owner of any dog for killing of sheep ov goats and provides that there shall bx no liability to the owner of said dor for killing same
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO, 5S,

Approved February 8. 1917.
 An Act providing for a statue Of the late James r. 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 compensate ton for commission CTS service.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
A GIT N0 QA
AnDrovAd Fphruary 1b 1917

Approved February Is, 1917. An Act to provide a depository for public funds and providing for salary 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 Argcnta.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. TT.

Approved March (. 1917.
 An Act to regulate domestic corpo- rations associations, partnerships. firms or Joint stock companies oper- ating a hotel. hospital. sanitarium. or inirmary. and generating electricity for same and other purposes.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. l2O.

Approved February B. 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 enlarEes the scope of his duties. Also provides penally for violation of Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. la0.

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 Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO, lc7.
Approved Eel

Approved February 23. lNII.
 An Act to amend Act No. 22T of the Acts of 1913 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 of the county In which the lands are situted.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. Ng.

AppfONed FebfuarY I6, 1yIt.
 Act calling a Constitutional ConEen- tion.
 Act provides for the calling of q Con stitutioual 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 Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 1.

X bil for an Act to be entitled An Act 10 appropriate money for the maintenance of the various depart nents of the state government to March 3l, 1917.
 Deficiency bill to cover expenses in the Governors office. Attorney Gen erars office. Secretary of States Of- Ace, Railroad Commission and Treas
 Act appropriates ST.125.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 18I.
Annrnund Mnrrh 2 1nIr

Approved March !, 1g1I
 An Act authorizing the Commission CT of Labor or persons duly authorized by him to Ale information in justice of the peace coutts. mayor, judge of municipal court or any court of com petent Jurisdiction for violation of la bor laws.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AFT N0 ll.t

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 so to 90 days.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AFT NO. Ina.

NpproVed FebruUrY 2N, l9Il.
 Act provides that the Circuit Court shall suspend any county, township or a.rr or prosecutin@ attorney upon pre- scutn,cnt or indictment for odenses named in the Act. and Governor is au- .horized temporarily To appoint to fill v1ca0c. until sn election to fill the va ncy or the disability Is removed. sf vacancy occurs during a session Of the court. q temporary appointment Is to he made by the circuit judge.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. InI.

Approved February 28. 1917.
 An Act to construe Section 1e of Article 19 of the Constitution of the State,
 Act prescribes the qualifications and fitness of Superintendent of the Hospi. tai for Nervous Diseases.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. ..
Approved January rp ,e,7

Approved January f2. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money to pay salaries and expenses of fertilizer and Feed inspectors and to pay for tags. freight. express. postage and contin- gent expenses and to transfer Sl5.0O0 from the Fertilizer Fund to the General ReVenW Fund to pay mileage. per diem and contingent expenses of the General Assembly,
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 7S.

Approved February IF. l91i.
 An Act for the better protection for the public safety, Act makes 1t unlaw- ful for any person or persons, com pany or 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 cab at all times while on duty. Act pro- vides penalty for violation of this Act.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I,.

Approved January 24, 1917.
 An Act to provide for the payment oA Inc expenses of the auditing com? hniltee or the Fortieth General Assem- Ds ana appropriating funds for the payment of same. Act appropriated 'hlt3.84 for said purpose.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 5T.

Approved February s. 1al..
 An Act appropriatinG money to cover deficiency of Fish and Game comms- sion for the remainder of the biennial period. Act appropriates s23.000. or 50 much thereof as Is necessary.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. 10.

Approved February D. 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 S1,4S2.85 for such purpose.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AFT NO ll1.

Approved February 2T. 1917.
 Act to amend Section ? of Act 1S9 Of the Acts of 1907.
 Act amends Section 7590 of Kirby's Digest so as to authorize a levy not exceeding 12 mills by any school dis trict for the purposes therein mention ed.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. T.

ApproNed January IN. MI.
 An Act to amend Act No. - of the Acts Of 1913, entitled. An Act to pro- vide for commission form of gov srnmeut for cities of the nrs, cfass."
 Amends Section of said Act so as to elect 6 mayor and two commissioners instead of mayor and four commis- slonprs
 Amends Section s Of said Act so as to conform To the mayor and two com missoners instead of the mayor and four commissioners.
 Amends Section so as to designate the powers and duties of the mayor and the tive commissioners.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. i.

Approved June F. I9I9.,
 kcf 10 provide and appropriate -A4, ta nav mileage and per diem and eonffneent expenses for the General AssT1t snnropriated 2O,o0e out of the Cap ttoi Fund. s5O.O0O out of the Highway Improvement Fund, and the IIeas re. .nd Auditor of State directed 10 re. sund said amounts when suffielehte ! amount accumulates to the credit or tbese funds in the state treasury.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. ".

Approved February 15. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money for bal .auee Of salary of Assistant Supreme Court Librarian from July q. 1916. to March S1. 1917. Act approprfates $500 for said purpose.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT No. St.

Approved February 5, 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money to pay deficiencies for maintaining State Cap itol building and to provide for it's maintenance for the months of Janu- ary. February and March, 1917. Act appropriates $i7,325.36.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
AFT NO. G4-
ALT NO. S4- Approved February IA. 1917.

Approved February IA, 1917.
 Act to appropriate money for defi- ciency of the Confederate Home for the biennial period ending March S1. 1917.
 Act appropriates s1e.ooo for such pur- poses
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28

Approved January S1, 1917.
 An Act to amend Section 1 of Act No. 220 of the General Assembly of 1905, entitled An Act to amend Sec tfons 63S7, 638S and 63Ss of kirby's Digest, so far as they apply to certain counties only. Act applies only to cer- tain counties.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. y2.
A& NOs s~' ,Ouad EabrnarV lg 10lT

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 $i7,6i7.48.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. I52.

Approved February 2S. 1917.
 Act to provide for maintenance and salaries of the Third Agricultural school
 Act appropriates s7.5O0.
The Nevada County picayune., 1917-06-28
ACT NO. Is2,

Approved March l. 1917.
 An Act to appropriate money for the Fourth Agricultural School District for the biennial term ending July l. 19iT. Act appropriates s6.050.