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The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. sd.


 An Act to accept The benefits of an Act of Congress providing for voca- ttonal education. Provides for the ac- reptauCe of the benefit of the Act of Congress entitled HAa Act to provide Tor 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 ueces- sary authority to formulate plans for thr promotion of vocational education. 10 promote and aid in the establishment by local communities Of schools de- paftmcuts or classes. etc. to establish and determine the general qua litieat- ions to be possessed by persons en- gagged in the training of vocational teachers. and makes the State Super intendent of Public Instruction the ex- ecutlve officer of such board.
 Provides for the collection of one fifth of one min on the dollar or all taxable property in the state. said taxes to be paid into the State treas urX as separate fund for vocational education
 .Appropriates the sum Of S25.0o0 out of the general revenue fund. and ap- propFiates s100.000 out Of the voea- tional education fund. Provides for the giving of Federal and State aid to schools offering instruction in vooa- tonal education
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT NO. ts. ApprONed EehruarN IL Inin

An Act te secure the maintenance of roads improved by improvement dfs- tricts. Provides that improvement dis trtcts may be formed 10 repair roads or bridges now or hereafter improved hy road improvement districts created either by special act or under general laws. Provides that ten land owners establishing such district may file with the county clerk petition to form a district to maintain such roads Such clerk shall publish notice call ing on all persons to take notice of such petition. The County Court shall consider the petition and may create such q district unless the majority in value and the majority in number and acreage are opposed to it's organiza- ton. Such courts shall issue an order creating such district and shall an point three commissioners. and shall give the district name. It shall be the duty of the commissioners to keep the road in repair. and in order to do this they may borrow money and may make and issue negotiable evidences of indebtedness.
 Provides that the commissioners shall determine what repairs are nqcaS sary and shall ascertain the benefits that will be derived by the several tracts of land in the district, and pro- vides the annual installP1ent for the payment Of such benefit. Provides that each year the commissioners shall as certain the amount necessary to main tain such roads, and they shall certify to the county clerk the Der cent of the assessment that will be needed to maintain such roads for that year. The clerk shall calculate the amount to h. paid by each tract of land and enter the same on the tax books. and the same shall be collected by tbe co1Iee tor at the time and in the manner ofh- CT taxes are collected Provides that the commissioners may borrow money and issue bonds, and provides a sink ing fund Tor the payment of Sane=Pro- 1 h.a contract or by contributing to work done by county officials
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. IT. Appros January 2s. 1919.

An Act to regulate the creation of rural special school districts etc.
 Provides that people in a given ter rilory may organize rural special school district. That the petition pro- vided for in Section 766g of Kirhy's Di- Eest shall be accompanied by maps showing the territory embraced in such district. and such petition and map shall be presented te the County Judge who shaI# perform the duties imposed upon the mayor of cities and towns within 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 five days from the date of the election the judges of the election shall He 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- pfopriate orders. When an election sas been called no election can be or dered on another petition for the same territory or part thereof unless an ad- verse vote mas been had on the first petition. Provides for the election of two directors every two years after the formation of the district and pro Nides further that such districts so or sanized shall have the right to borrow money,
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. I46. AnnroAed 1Inrch Ia1n

 An Act changing the time of holding Chaneef8 Court in the Eighth 6hancery District. Fixes the time for such courts as follows:
 Randolph County. first Tuesday in March and September.
 sharp County northern dfstrfcf second Tuesday i'll March and Septem- Der.
 Lawrence County teastern distrief9 fourth Tuesday in April and third Tues day in September.
 Lawrence County fwestern distric1. first Tuesday in April and first Tuesday in September.
 Fulton County, second Tuesday in April and October.
 Baxter County third Tuesday in April and October.
 Sharp County tsouthern distrietl irst Tuesday in May and November. Izard County, second Tuesday in May and November
 Jackson County. fourth Tuesday in May and HoVens Der.
 Independence County. fourth Tuesday in June and December,
 Stone County, second Tuesday in June and December.
 Cleburne County, third Tuedsay in June and December.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20

bureaus Requires that every raHhs bureau shall inspect each risk a." shall furnish a copy of its surveys U" the owner of the property q hts fe- quest.
 Prohibits the making ef aeHeemeIhtt : hu such bureaus with the insurer tadt the whole or any part of his insurance hall be placed with any particular company. Provides that the lusut ahe Commissioner naN require reppI ts from such rating bureaus and such e"l9iHlS- sioner shall nave power to examine att such bureaus operating in this state. Prohibits determination in rates bN such bureaus and where complaint Is made that such discrimination Is De ing made. the Commissioner of InsHi 7 auce shall investigate such rates and ~hali have the rowef ta order change m rate Provides that where the ln- auranee company makes profit III eN- cess of Der cent T year for q peIloa of five wears. the commissioner shall order reduction ill rates. Prov ides that any rating bureau must admit to mem befShip any re insurer 2Hthorized to do business in this State Provides that pathine in this act shall prevent competition by insurance companies and that no agreement for the tXinG of rates can Dc made except in Compt anee with this act
 Provides a penalty for the violation of the act of line of $2j to $2oo for each offeuse. AppropTiates $7,600 for the expense of the office of the Insur- anCe Commissioner.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
AtT' No. no. Approved February 27, 1919,

An Act giving blacksmths horse shoers. Wheelwrights and automobile rcpairers q lien on the production of their labor. Provides that all black smiths etc, repair men who perform labor or furnish material for the repair of any vehicle, including tires and all other motor accessories for autOmo- piles. shall have an absolute lien upon the production of their labor, and upon all such wagons, carriages, automo- piles. trucks, tractors. and all other vehicles, for the sums of money due for labor performed or Ia bor furnished. Provides that if possession of the ve- hicle is retained such person shall have the right to sell the same for satisfac- tion of the debt Provides that the sale shall be upon notice, and that such person shall make a bond to be fixed by justice of the peace in such sums as the justice may fix. That if posses sion of the property has been lost such person may avail himself of the lien within 90 days by filing with the clerk of the Circuit Court of the county the demand due, together with a descrip- ton of the property to be affected by the said lien. That the clerk shall en- ter such lien upon the lien record of the county, and that suit on such lien must be brought within four months in the Ghancery Court of the county
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. 9i. Approved February 10. IQta

An Act to amend Act No l79 of 1at7
 Provides that cities of the first and second class may prescribe 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 of such license. but m 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 it has been published once a week for four consec- utive weeks. and provides that upon a petition of Is per cent of the quafffied voters Of such city, said ordinance shall be referred to the people. and if majority shall vote for it. the ordi- nance will stand, and if a majority vote against il. the same shall be repealed.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. -. AnnEa.A na L,chEIIarAI2 mn


 An Act to authorize the Board of control t9 purchase 8 farm to he ap erated in conjunction with the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases AU- thorlzes the board to purchase q farm within i5 miles of the institution. un der control of the board Such farm not to exceed 900 acres. Provides that said farm Will be operated in conJHne= ton With the Hospit8t for Nervous Bfs- eases and provides that such inmates ot the hospital as would be benefited thereby may be worked on such farm. No inmate 10 be worked to the detri- ment of his health or mental condition. Provides Gor an assistant superintea- dent at the salary of S25ad Provides for the Use of the products on such farm by the institutions under control or the board and other State institu- lions. and for sale of the surplus
 Provides ghat a record of receipts and disbursements shall be kept and reported quarterly te the State audito- rial department. Appropriates S75.o0o Tor the purchase and equipment of such farm. Fixes the salary of the Board of Control at S3.o00 per annum each. and for the secretary of such board al S2400 per annum, and provides that such board may accept free transpor- tatton from railroads.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
AFT NnIRI.

An Act providing for wash hoases at coal mines Provides that il shall be the duty or every owner or lessee 0E coal mine employing more than ten persons t8 provide d suitable building and e4HiP 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 al the mine Prescribes the size and na- ture of said building and de-ignates the necessary gquIpmt mt.
 Provides that such person operating the mines shall keep and maintain said house in a clean and sanitary eendi- u0n, and prescribes q penalty Of not less than $50 nor more than S100 for each days violation of the provisions of the statute
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. s3. Approved February ID, 1919.

An Net Co appropfiate the money de- posted m the State treasury to the credit Of the farm fund Of the four State agricultural schools. Appropri ates out Of such fund to the Second Dis trict Agricultural School SSS942: to the fhifd District Agricultural school, Sl,72S. and to the Fourth District Ag- rlcultural School $516.37 Provides that the funds arising from the sale of iafm products shall be used as q con tIngent fund by the various Boards of Trustees which boards shall designate custodian, who shall receive and dis purse the funds on the order of the boar I'd
 Provides that such custodian shall ma ke quarterly reports To the Audito- rial Department, and shall make and execute bond for the faithful per formanee of his duties.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ArIAOa33e.

An Act to amend Act t13 of 1913 and 139 Of I9I7. Provides that ang= bank q member of the Federal Reserve Sys- rem, who complies with reserve require ments Of such reserve system shall be deemed to have complied with the laws of this State reiatise te reserve. Pro Vides that the Bank Examiner shall fur nish the Federal Board or Federal Re- serve Bank copies Of all examinations made by him of banks members Of suea Federal system. Permits banks 10 own such amount of stock II Iae Federal Re- serve Bank as may be necessary to per- init them To become members of the Federal Reserve System Authorizes banks to accept for payment at future date drafts drawn by customers and issue letters of credit. Tuch acceptances ana letters of credit shah bs considered money borrow ed
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT NO. I07. 4pproNed March /. 1919,

An Aet to impose a license on each dog in the State of Arkansas. Pro vides that ali dogs over months old shall be listed for taxation. and pro vides further that the owner of every dog over months Of age shall pay an annual license of s1. Provides that when any sheep or any other live stock is killed or injured by dogs that the owner shall report to q justice of the peace. who shall appoint appraisers to fix the damage and report shall be nIed with the county clerk. and if the County Court finds Inc claim to be just one. he shall allow it and order it to be paid ou. 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 s10 for failure to pay license on dogs. and provides that any dog without a license shall be killed
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. I12. AnnFnNed Nareh IoIo

An Act to provide for the redemption of lands sold to the State for taxes but not certified to the Commissioner of State Lands. Provides that all lands forfeited in the State for taxes prior to 1908, which have not been certified to the Commissioner of State Lands. are cancelled and set aside and held for naught. That lands sold to the State since 1908 or hereafter. which have not been certified to the commissioner may be redeemed by filing with the commfs- sioner certificate from the clerk of the county showing the sale Of fhe land. the amount of the taxes. penalty and cost due thereon. and the payment thereon. and make sworn statement in writing that he is the holder of such lands. Provides that upon such show ing the commissioner shall execute q deed to such person.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT NoZI0-
lNNI V NFH f"s Approved January 27. 1913

An Act to provide the time for hold ing Ghaneerg Courts in the Seventh chancery District.
 Fixes the time for the court in the ~arious counties as follows.
 Lafayette county. second Monday in January. April. July and October
 Columbia County. fourth Monday in January. April July and October.
 Union county first Monday in March June. September and December.
 Dallas county. first Monday in Feb ruary. May, August and November.
 Ouachita county, third Monday Tn March. June, September and December.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT NO. 3Ii. AuurOycd March 2I. IoIo

An Act to amend Section 70 Of A.. rS2 of fGfT Makes il unlawful to mai, tain or caused to be placed, mafnfainal or erected in the waters of this Sfate or to sell or to have in possession an. seine net or fish basket except hoa,r nets without wings or with wings not aver 20 tett long on each side and tbe ,a.sFes not less than inches sauara Does not prohibit the using of minno,,. srfu,s TOT prohibit the use of gpi,5,, mol over g0 feet long nor with mesheS smaller than inches by picnic parfieso between June 15ih and September 1sf
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT NO. 95. ABprOy February 10. Iaru

Ar Act providing for the sale of cot- ton samples by the warehouse and mar keting bureau. Empowers the board of supervisors to bale and have ready for market all cotton samples coming in their possession during 1919 Provides that such cotton shall be sold at public or private sale and the proceeds arisfne from such cotton shall be deposited in the State treasury for the warehouse and market fund.
 Appropriates $3.000 out of such fund to defray expenses incurred in grading, classifying and handling such cotton.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. ESQ. ApDroyeA March r. IotO.

An Act to provide for the annexation of territory to improvement districts in cities and towns. Prescribes that a ma jority of owners of lands adjacent to an improvement district, desiring to be included in such district, may present their petition to the council. Said eoun- cil shall publish notice for two weeks calling on all persons interested to show cause for or against the annexa- ton and on the day named shall hear all persons desiring to be heard and the findings of the council shall be final unless appealed from in less than 30 days. They shall express their findings by proper ordinances
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. PFC. Annrnknd M.-1h II tnIn

An Aet confirming sale of lands un- der decree of Pulaski Ghancery Court approved prior to May l, 1878. Pro Nides that the sale Of lands made in pursuance to the decree of the Pulaski Chancery Court in favor of the State of Arkansas, prior to May l. f87S, are ratified and confirmed Provides that when the owner of such land presents to the Commissioner of State Lands d duly certified copy of the proceedings or such court. and shall show evidence Of his title and continued payment of taxes. the commissioner shall execute a deed conveying the interest of the State in and to such land
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT NO. 270. Approved March r, 1919.

An Act to amend Act 39 of 1917. Makes 1t the duty of Peace Officer owner of cattle has failed to dip tho same, to take possession of said cattle and dip them. Said officer Is author ized to make q charge of not less than Sl. or more than 8 for his services. and the person in charge of said cattle shall pay the same. and if he fails to pay the cattle shall be sold for the sat isfaction of the costs. Directs the Peace Officer to take up and dip all stray cattle running at large not being dipped
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. 209. kppro,cd March 7. I9Io.

An Act to create a bureau 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 q 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 Fedora Bureau Of Crop Statistics.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT NO. 323. nDrONeb March 1l 1910

An Act prohibiting trespassing on public property. Makes it unlawful tn ride or drive on the State Gapffoi grounds. except upon the public dfive' ways or walks of such grounds, punish able by a fine not exceeding Sfa0 Di yrcts the custodian of the building and his deputies to arrest persons vinlatin@ the Act Money derived from fines = be paid into the State Treasury to fbe credit of the general revenue fund Pro. hihits any person over the age of m years from skating or walking win metal skates on any portion of ina Capitol building or any abutment there on or approaches thereto.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. i5a.

AH ~ permitting f.o9tery aea5nst
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 R#+ Provides that c0ntTIBij- ,. ls# nee -tall not be a defense The railroad company where ft. 5s
 J"Ls sts tta~ga Ht tte running If As #Ha V Ie the negligence 6f Inc l48atse r Less degree fHafl .+ Eier. hat hat me amount tiopetfisu to such contrfbutar3. rs..i. -enE.. l..- Ll-
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ACT NO. SC. Approved Eebruar. IT IDIg

An Act to make an approprta ton for the payment of interest on the univer- sity endowment fund and for disposal of the interest on the J. $ Alphfn notes. Appropriates S56.725 to pay fn- terest on permanent school bonds. Ap- proprfates st00 leo to pay interest on the university endoWm bonds. For printing and engraving bonds. $62l: for , bond containers S1G Approprf- ates from the interest on the J. $ AL phin notes S2.16O to be paid to the financial officer of the university for the benefit Of the university.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. t5. ApprngPtI February totp

An Act to provide fer the form of ac- know ledgmeuts executed by Cotpora- tions and curing acNnoW ledgmeHts heretofore executed FfesCribes the form of arkuosS ledgment to be eNerut= ed ny all corporations when conveying land. and provides further that all ae- know iedSments of paTtIeS and convey ances affecting the titles ot real es- tate which have heretofore been res corded shall be binding on said corpo- rateRs and edectuat for the purpose lrL out in such instances.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. 35O. ApprOyed March 22. 1919,

An Act to amend Section 5411 of ktr- oY Digest, so as to provide for the sat, isfaction by verified but unrecorded power of attorney. Act provides that when any mortgage or deed of trust oi personal property has been fully paid the same shall be satisfied Provides that satisfaction of personal property mortgages which are filed but not re- corded may be satisfied by the recorder or other person. when authorized Dy power of attorney, which power of al, torney shall he filed with the satisfleu mortgage or when the mortgage Is withdrawn in lieu thereof.
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. 2OS. ApproNcd March /. 1919,

Provides that the clerk Of the Su- preme Court shall receive $3.00A per year and shall employ two deputies at S2.000 per year each. such salaries to be paid out of the fees of the office. and provides further that the clerk may employ an additional assistant when in Inc opinion Of The judges of the court suck employment k necessary. Provides that in no ease must the sai- aries exceed the fees of the office
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. 230. AnnrANaH tfs,K.y, IT fAtn

An Act to prohibit municipal off cers or employees from receiving gratui- ues from municipal corporations or ruhiic utility companies. 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 publ1e pays therefor. Provides a pen alty of not less than s10 nor more than S200 for violating the act
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No. 3Of. Approved March r. IoIa

An Act to provide for the recordi ao- of certificates Of discharge for soldi.e9 and sailors of the great war Makes 1t the duty Of the Recorder of each County to record the certificates of discbarSa upon the payment of r Tee not to ex- ceed Poe Makes il the duty of t6a County Court to provide a proper recoisd book for the purpose of keeping sutt
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT NO Gf.

An Act To prevent=the desecfafInn 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 mutttat4ou and C. iacsmCnt or 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 insignia Of the State of Arkansas and the Unit ed states fixes punishment for the vi olatlou of such act hy a fine not exceed ing $ina or imprisonment for not over % days. or both
The Monticellonian., 1919-06-20
ACT No.2It. 4nxcA ash- fnfn

Authorizes the Secretary of State to furnish the Supreme Court reports t3 the United States courts of this State and to exchange with other States and countries. Provides that the Secretary of State may furnish such reports 10 such States as extend similar courtesy to this State. and requires him to fur nish the Federal Courts of this State with volumes of such reports, begin ming With Volume 126