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The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. so. Approved February IA, 1919.

An Act to accept the benefits of an Act of Congress providing for voca- tional education. Provides for the ac- ceptance of the benefit of the Act of Congress entitled An Act to provide for vocational education" Makes the State Treasurer custodian of the funds derived from such act and makes the State Board of Education the board for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of the Federal act and this act, which Board shall have all neces- sary authority to formulate plans for the promotion of vocational education. to promote and aid in the establishment by local communities of schools, de- partments or classes, etc; to establish and determine the general qualificat- ions to be possessed by persons en- gagged in the training of vocational teachers. and makes the State Super interdent of Public Instruction the ex- ecutive officer Of such board.
 Provides for the collection of one fifth of one mill on the dollar of all taxable property in the State. said taxes to be paid into the State treas ury as separate fund for vocational education
 Appropriates the sum of s25,000 out of the general revenue fund, and ap- propriates s100.000 out of the voca- tional education fund. Provides for the giving of Federal and State aid to schools offering instruction in voca- tional education.
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ACT NO. e4. Approved February I9, 1919.

An Act to amend Act No. 179 of 1sI7 Provides that cities of the first and second class may prescribe a license for any person. firm or corporation en- gagged in carrying on or following any trade, business. professional vocation or calling within the corporate limits of such city That the City Council shall provide rules and regulations for the payment or such license. but in fix Ing the penalty for failure to pay such license the penalty cannot be greater than double the amount of the license provided. Provides that the ordinance shall not be effective until 1t has been published once week for four consec- utive weeks. and provides that upon a petition of Is per cent of the qualified voters of such city, said ordinance shall be referred to the people, and if a majority shall vote for it. the ordi- nance will stand, and if majority vote against it. the same shall be repealed.
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ACT NO. I34. Approved February 27, 1919.

An Act providing for wash houses at coal mines. Provides that 1t shall be the duty of every owner or lessee of coal mine employing more than ten persons to provide suitable building and equip the same with lockers. hang CTS. benches. seats, light, heat, hot and cold water and shower baths. and main tain the same in good order for the use and benefit of all persons employed at the mine. Prescribes the size and na ture of said building and desisnates the necessary equipment.
 Provides that such person operating the mines shall keep and maintain said house in a clean and sanitary condi- ton. and prescribes a penalty of not less than $50 nor more than s100 for each days violation of the provisions of the statute.
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ACT NO. @

posited in the state treasury to the credit of the farm fund of tee fogr State agricultural schools. Abpropri- stsa out Of such fund to the Second Dis the ThiTd District Agrieuitursl school. 3f.i2s. and to the Fourth District %s- ficultural School s51s.sT. Provides that the funds arising from the sale of farm products shall be used as con. tinEsnt fund by the various Boards or Trustees. which boards shall designate a custodian. who shall receive and dis purse the funds on the order of the board.
 Provides that such custodian sh III make quarterly reports to the Audto- rial Department, and shall make and execute a bond for the faithful per formance of his duties.
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ACT NO. 77. Approved February 13, 1919.


 An Act to authorize the Board of control to purchase 6 farm to be op- erated in conjunction with the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases. Au- thortzes tho board to purchase a farm within Is miles of the institution. un- der control of the board. Such farm not to exceed 800 acres. Provides that said farm will be operated in conjunc- ton with the Hospital for Nervous Dis eases. and provides that such inmates of the hospital as would be benefited thereby may be worked on such farm. No inmate to bs worked to the detri- ment of his health or mental condition. Provides for an assistant superinten- dent at the salary of s2.5oo. Provides Tor the use of the products on such farm by the institutions under control of the board and other State institu- tions, and for sale of the surplus.
 Provides that a record of receipts and disbursements shall be kept and reported quarterly to the State audito- rial department. Appropriates 375,00o for the purchase and equipment of such farm. Fixes the salary of the Board Of Control at tS.000 per annum each, and for the secretary of such board at $2,400 per annum, and provides that such board may accept free transpor- tation from railroads
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board of assessment. A duplicate copy of sucs appointments shall be filed with the county dlerk. who shall csrtify the some to the Tax Commission. Provides that the Tax Confnisson shall furnish necessary copies of ap lists. etc. to the county clerk, who shall have suf- fiessnt number of aogts printed for n,en sne ship and value On ths nrst day of May Requires the assessor to publish notice on the dates on which he will be Tn eaeh township. Requires the board 70 slt on the day for which notice mas been given and value all property pre- sertee. Requires s4le owner of property % ltst the same during the time sAid board Is sitting. and requires him to pounded to him by the board. Pro vides that nonresident owners and those unaYeidably aosent may have their property Hated by an agent or oy verified lists filed with the assessor before the day or the assessment of property in such township. Provides a penslty of 9 per cent for delinquent assessments, with 8 minimum penalty of LOO. Makes 1t the duty of the board to visit the resioence or place or business of any delinquent and value his property and ike out an assess ment list against him not later than 15 days after the adjournment Provides that the members of the board shall receive s3 a day and 50 cents for each delinquent tax list. Preseribes an oath for taxpayers to take before the as- sesSment of their property. Provides for an appeal to the County Court not later than the 18th day of September. Provides that hearing on appeal may be had al the October term after such assesSnent Requires the assessor to call meeting of the members of the boards of the different townships be- tween the 10th and goth of August of each year. Provides for the assessment of real estate in each odd numbered year Requires the assessor to make reports tQ the Arkansas Tax Commis- sion. Fi3es the fees of the assessors. Reauires the assessor to assess all property which has been left of of the assessment list when the same has been placed on the assessment book by the county clerk. Authorizes the TaJ Commission to direct the county clerk to place any property omitted on the tax books.
 Rspeals Act 284 of 1917.
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ACT NO. ley. Approved March 7, 1919.

An Act to impose license on each dog in the State Of Arkansas Pro vides that all dogs over months old shall be listed for taxation. and pro- vides further that the owner of every annual license Of sl Provides that when any sheep or any other live stock is killed or injured by dogs that the owner shall report to a justice of the peace, who shall appoint appraisers to fix the damage and . report shall be filed with the county clerk. and if the County Court finds the claim to be just one. hs shall allow 1t and order it 10 ba paid out of the dog tax fund; and also provides that the fees of the jus- tices and the appraisers shall be paid out of the dog tax fund
 Provides penalty of not less than g. nor more than s1e for failure to pay license on dogs. and provides that any dog without license shall De killed.
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ACT NO. 2T6. Approved March r, 1919.

An Act to amend the game laws of the State. Provides that the Fish and Game Commission may appoint Sec retary at the salary of ss.o00 per year. Provides for the appointment of game wardens not exceeding eight, to inves- tigate violations Of the law.
 Makes it unlawful for any person to fish with artificial bait or to hunt any deer bear or turkey without first pro- curing license Provides the cost of license for residents of this State at s11o for either hunting or fishing, and for residents 10 hunt, SIS. and to Ash. s5. Provides that a non-rssident may obtain a license for each trip for sf.1o Defines resident as lawful voter. Provides that if fish are caught for market. each fisherman using seine nets. tout lines and set hooks. a H. eense of $50 is required, and for each fisherman using hoop nets only, f2s, and for using only hook and line. tout lines and set hooks. S10. For each helper of the market fisherman $5.
 That 1t shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale the following named fishes which are less Tn length than specified: Trout, eight inches: pike II inches: jack salmon. Il inches; croppie and white perch. eight inches; black bass. II inches; white or striped bass, eight inches; sun fish. six inches And the following Of the minimum weight: Catfish. two pounds; drum two pounds. and buffalo. three pounds.
 This section shall not apply to min noWS used Tor DalG.
 Provides for license of $20 for talk ing fur-bearing animals by traps where more than 12 traps are used. Provides license of s1.50 for each dog used in hunting wild fowl or birds. Prohibits the selling or offering for sale between March 18th and octobes 1st the pelt of any fur-bearing animal caught in this State. Prohibits the shooting or killing of any doe, wild turkey. hen or any wild pheasant. grouse. prairie chicken, or robin red breast until after January 1st 1922. Prohibits the hunting of wild turkey or deer between the 18th of Jam
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ACT NO. 04. Approved February 10, 1919.

An Act to prevent the dissertation of the flag of the United States and of the State Of Arkansas. Prohibits the use of the flag for advertising purposes. and prohibits the mutilstion and de- facement of the flag. and provides for punishment of one who. by word or act. publicly exhibits contempt for the flag. colors. coat of arms or other-insi signia Of the State of Arkansas and the Unit ed States fixes punishment for the yf- olstion of such act by fine not exceed ing $100 or Imprisonment for not over 30 days, or both.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 2e0.

An Aot for the control and suppress sition of prostitution and vsnsfeAi dis- eases. Provides for the acceptance of the benefits of the Act of Congress No. lss. of the Sixty fifth Congress-. Makes the State Treasurer the custodisn of the funds derived from such act Makes the State Board of Health the agent of into effect the provisions of ssid aot, and makes the secretary Of said board the executive officer of said board fof the enforcement of such act. Appro- visions of the act
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-26
Aw NO. aae.

An Act confirming sale of lands un- der dsoree of Pulaski Chancery Court. approved prior to May 1. 1873. Pro- ytdss that the sale of lands made in pursus nee to the decree of the Puleski of Arkahsas. prior to May l. 1878. are ratified and confirmed. Provides that when the owner of such land presc its to the Commissioner of State Land a duly certified copy of the proceedings of such court. and shall show evidence of his title and continued payment of taxes. the commissioner shall execute : deed conveying the interest of the State in and to such land
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ACT NO. I63. Approved March 8. 1919,


 An Act for the supervision of Ire in surance rating bureaus and to permit competition of the insurance business All persons. firms and corporations en- gagged in the business of fire insurance rate making are deemed to be rating bureaus Requires that every rating bureau shall inspect each risk and shall furnish copy of it's surveys to the owner of the property at his re- quest.
 Prohibits the making Of agreements bu such bureaus with the insurer that the whole or any part of his insurance shall be placed with any particular company. Provides that the Insurance Comm ssioner may require reports from Sioner shall have power to examine all such bureaus operating in this State. Prohibits determination In rates by such bureaus. and where complaint Is made that such discrimination Is be- ing made the Commissioner of Insur- ance shall investigate such rates and shall have the power to order change in rate. Provides that where the in- sursnce company makes a profit in sX- cess{>f 5 per cent a year for a period of i've years, the commissioner shall order reduction Tn rates. Provides that any rating bureau must admit to membership any re insurer authorized to do bus nsss in this State. Provides that nothing In thia set shel. prevent competition by insurahce companies, and that no agreement for the fixing of rates can be made except in comoli- anoe with this act
 Provides penalty for the violation of the act of hne of s25 to .2O0 for each offense. ApproprtAtes S760o for the ekpenss of the office of the Insur- ance Commissioner.
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ACT NO. I5e. Apnroyed Afareh . 1QIQ

An Act permitting recovery against railroads for injury caused by running trains notwithstanding contributory negligence. Provides that contribu- tory negligence shall not be a dA$ense for persons injured in any suit against the railroad company, where the in- jury was caused by the running of trains and where the negligence Of the person injured is of & less degree than that of the oarrtsr. but that the amount of the recovery shall be diminished In proportion to such contributory negli- gence.
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ACT NO. l0. Approved January 2S. 1919.

An Act to regulate the creation of rural special school districts etc.
 Provides that people in given ter ritory may organize rural special school district. That the petition pro 'vided for in Section 7ess of Kirby's Di- gest shall be accompanied by maps showing the territory embraced in such district and such petition and map shall be presented to the County Judge, who shall perform the duties imposed upon the mayor of cities and towns wRhin the original act. That such judge shall call an election and appoint three qualified electors to hold such election to vote on the proposed school district. and at such election the cleo tors shall also elect six directors. That within Ave days from the date of the election the judges of the election shall file the returns with the county clerk and at the first regular or adjourned date of the County Court thereafter, the court shall canvass the vote and declare the result. and shall make ap propriate orders. When an election has been called. no election can be or defed on another petition for the same territory or part thereof, unless an ad- verse vote has been had on the first petition. Provides for the election of two directors every two years after the formation of the district. and pro- rides further that such districts so or ganized shall have the right to borrow money.
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ACT NO. 05. Approved February I9. 1919.

An Act providing for the sale of cot ton samples by the warehouse and mar ieting bureau. Empowers the board of sepSi i9o ,Y s,+3an a,,iias .isas fsauy Tor their possession during 1919. Provides that such cotton shall be sold at public or private sale and the proceeds arising the State treasury for the warehouse and market fund.
 Appropriates s3.000 out of such fund to defray expenses Incurred in grading. classifying and handling such cotton.
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ACT NO. 45. ApprOved February 4, 1919.

A An Act to provide for the form of ac- executed by corpora tons and curing acknowledgments heretofore executed. prescribes the form of acknowledg he execut- ed by all corporatiol ,yeving Iand and provides fC .. ac- Acknowledgements of pa .. convey anoss affecting the titles of rc1l es- tate which have heretofore been re- corded shall be binding on said corpo- rations and effectual for the purpose set out in such instances.
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ACT No. 124. Approved February 20, 1919.

An Act authorizing the State Auditor and the State Treasurer to transfer funds from the sinking fund to the gem eral revenue fund. and makes appro- priation for interest due March l. 1919. The State Auditor and State Treasurer are authorized to transfer from the sinking fund to the general revenue fund s37,57T.06. and the sum of st7.- s12.51 is appropriated out of the sink ing fund for the purpose Of paying coupon No. on the note issue of the State.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 2sS.

APpFVVtu March 10, lvIU.
 An Act for the protection and health of women workers. Provides that there shall be established in every factory, manufacturing or established work shop. where six or more mon and wom- en are employed. separate toilet and wash rooms. also suitable lunch rooms for women employees; and provides that where no lunch room is furnished. women workers shall be allowed not less than one hour for meal time. Pro- vidss that the Commissioner of Labor shall enforce the provisions of the act.
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ACT NO. 23O. ADurOyed March il. 1919.

An Act to prohibit municipal offi- cers or employees from receiving gratui- ties from municipal corporations or public utility compsnies. Prohibits any officer or employee from receiving any water gas, electric current or other service from any public utility com pany for less rate than the general rublic pays therefor Provides a pen atty of not less than S10 nor more than s200 for violating the act.
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ACT NO. 7e. Approved February 14, 1919.

burning of property. Provides that ey- cry person who shall maliciously burn any dwelling house or other house, either the property of himself or an ony' And every narsop t who shall burn any grain or food stuffs or feed, cot ton or cotton seed. or any goods, wares or merchandise. or any farming imple- ment. machinery or vehicle or any oth- CT personal property, the property of himself or another. when the value is more than s10. shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor and be fined not more than $500.
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ACT NO. SC. Approved February IT, 1919.

An Act to make an appropriation for the payment of interest on the univer- sity endowment fund and for disposal or the interest on the J. 8. Alphin terest on permanent school bonds. Ap- propriates $100.16o to pay interest on the university endowment bonds. For printing and engraving bonds. $621 for 10 bond containers, S16 Appropri- ates from the interest on the J. S. Al phin notes s2.160. to be paid to the financial officer of the university for the benefit of the university
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ACT NO. 20s. Auproyed March , IeIa

An Act to create a hssreau of crop estimates, etc. Provides that the Commissioner of Mines. Manufactures and Agriculture. together with two as sistants to be appointed by him, shall compose a bureau of crop estimates and statistics relating to crops and compile and give the necessary pub licity to the resources of the State. Provides that such bureau shall CO., operate with the Federal Bureau Of Crop Statistics.
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ACT NO. POS. Approved March 7.IpIQ.

Provides that tho clerk of the su- preme Court shall receive sS.000 per year and shall employ two deputies at S2.000 per year each. such salaries to he paid out of the fees of the office. and provides further that the clerk may employ an additional assistant when in the opinion of the judges of the court such employment Is necessary. Provides that iii no case must the sal aries exceed the fees of the office.
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ACT NO. 26I.

An Act to appropriate money for the purchase of land on which the State serum Plant is located. Authorizes the Board of Control of the AericuituraI Experiment Station to purchase tho acre of land or which the serum plant is located and repair and enlarge the buildings on the same. and to purchase necessary equipment. Appropriates s15.000 for this purpose.
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ACT NO. 100.

An Act to amend Kirbys Digest so as to allow the statute of Limitations to run against married women. The act repeals the exception in favor Of married women, but provides that any such married women who now has cause of action upon which she might sue may bring such suit within one year of the passage of this bill.
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ACT NO. 257. Ann-o-lx n

An Act to appropriate money for the reprinting of certain Supreme Court re. ports: Appropriates s30.000 for the re- printing of Supreme Court reports that are now or shortly will be out of print.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 13T. nnrAxad Eahruurx Q- lnIA

An Act making deficiency appropria- tions for the various department of State government. Appropriates s265.- 570.73 to cover deficiency in the vari- ous departments of the State govern ment for the period ending March 31. 1919
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ACT NO. e3. npRoNah Fahpu " T. IaIQ

An Act making appropriations for the state University. Appropriates for the maintenance of such university; for salaries. the sum of s260.000; for main purchase of land for experiment sta ton. tz5.000. Appropriates s12. to pay interest due on university endow- ment bonds, is1e-192o.
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ACT NO. ee.

An Act to amend Act No 15s of the Acts of 1915. entitled An Act to re- move the dsa bilities of married women In the State of Arkansas" Provides that married women shall have all O. the rights and be subjected to all the laws Of the State if she were 8 femme sole. It Is expressly declared to 5e the intention of the act to remove all stat utory disabilities as well as common law disabilities, such as the disability to act as administratriX. executrix. etc.
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ACT No. 275. ApDrcyed March K I0IQ

Amends Sections II and 13 Of Act 11 of 1915. Provides that the Com missioner of Labcr may esta hlish reg ulations governing the employment of females in hotels and restaurants. Pro- vides that such regulations shall not permit female employees 70 be employ ed in excess of nine hours in any ons day. nor for less wage than vill sup ply them with a proper living.
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ACT No. I47. Approved March I, 1919.

An Act to provide for the assess Inent of property. Act provides that before April 1 the County Judge shall
 appoint two property owners in each township. who, together with the as- ssssoT, Shall compose the township
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ACT NO. 3f.
Approved February 3, 1910.

An Act to make certain emergency appropriations for the maintenance of the State Capitol building. Appropri- Htes S4.996 for the maintenance of the State Capitol.
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ACT NO. 0I. Approved February IA. I0tQ.

gest Provides that it shall be lawful for any number of farmers to make mutual pledges and give valid obIiga- ton to each other for their own insur- ance from loss by fire, tornado. light
 ming. cyclone or wind storms, but such association or person shall not insure any property not owned by one of their members. Provides that members may
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ACT NO. a50. Annra~aH tT,r.k. f0 rA.a

An Act to appropriate money for the purpose of tick eradication. Appropri- ates s1O0.000 for the purpose of tick eradication in the State of Arkansas
 The expenditure of which is to be un- der the control of the Board Of Control or the Agricultural Experiment Sta