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The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 4S2. ApDrOYed March 39. IafQ.

An Act to provide for the support and maintenance of the Arkansas pen itentiery. Appropriates s592,500 for the support of the penitentiary. Pro- vides that the clerks of the peniten- tiary shall give bond in the sum of $1,000. Provides that each convict. dis charged. shall receive a civilian suit of clothes and cents per mile to the place of his conviction. Provides that the commissioners of the penitentiary may receive free transportation on railroads. Provides that the comms- sioners of the penitentiary shall not be required to pay the expenses of bring ing any person to the reform school
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 343- Approved March %. I019.

An Act to permit special consolidated and common school districts to expend money for transportation. Authorizes the members or directors of such dis tricts to purchase wagons. busses or other means of transportation and hire persons to operate them or make other arrangements necessary. Permits them to lease or build teacherages e homes for the aceommoda tion of the teachers for the district
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. .432. ApprOyed March 21, 1919,

An Act to amend Act 215 of 1911. Pro- vides that the County Court may ap- point any number of persons to act as probation officers, and fix their com pensation. In any counties containing cltles oi the ilTst class the salary oI Gives the County Court of the smaller counties power to decide whether or not probation officers are necessary. Pro- male offender under the age of 8 years or male offender under the age of IT years to jail in any county in which a detention home is provided. but shall commit them<to such homes.
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ACT NO. 1892. kpprOyed March 26. 1919.

An Act to provide for the payment of mileage and per diem of the General Assembly. Borrows from the commer- cial feed stuff fund $25,00o, from the fertilizer fund $20,000 and he oil in- spection fund $30,000. Directs the State Treasurer to transfer all moneys in the State Capitol fund to the credit of the all moneys in the sand and gravel fund to the general revenue fund, and all moneys from the sale of books by the Secretary of State to the general rev. enue fund
 All of such money to be used to meet the provisions made in Acts Nos 101 and 1bb for the expenses of the General Assembly, and provides the bal ance may be used for other purposes.
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iuAry ana the 10th day of November.
 Any wild goose. duck. Wilson snipe, tkailinule or coot, between February isf

iUAry ana the 10th day of November Any wild goose, duck, Wilson snipe 'kailinuie or coot, between February isl and November 1st, any woodcock from December 31st to November lst any wild pheasant, grouse or prairie chick sn between the 18th day of January and the 1bth day of December any part ridge or quail between the lst Gay of February and the 10th day of Novem- Der any mourning or turtle dove of plover between December 18th ahd Sep tember 1st. Provides that wild tIIrke, EObblers may be killed from March 1st to May 1st of each year and that sQuir- rel may be shot or taken from May 18th to January 18th of each year Prolib- its any person to permit his dogs to mn any deer between the 18th day of January and the 1st day of November Prohibits the killing or more than { deer. 1 bear or turkeys fin any one year by the same person. Prohibits the taking by the same pers on in any one day more than 15 squirrels, pheas- ants, grouse, 5 prairie chickens ( woodcocks, 8 geese. brant, 20 part ridges. 25 turtle doves, rails coots gallinules, Wilson snipe or jack snips and 25 ducks
 Provides that. shipments of game or fish shall bear @ tag showing the name of the person killing or catching the same Prohibits the use of a seine with meshes smaller than 2A inches. but pro Sides that picnic parties may etch fish Tor their own use with a seine of not greater length than 100 feet and with meshes not smaller than IF inches Provides that officers may seize and destroy seines being used in violation of the law and provides that any game Wardens may oonfiscate all unlawful shipments of game or fish and use the same Tor charitable purposes. Provides that game wardens shall have the right of search to ascertain whether or not the laws are being violated Provides that the money derived from the fees HClnaaa hl1 pra int ha ,v,a. protection fund.
 Provides that nothing in the Act shall prohibit any person from hunting on hs own premises without a license.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 42I. ApnroyPG March Q-. IoI0.

An Act to prevent injury pending lit igation to lands in which the State claims an interest. Provides that pend ing such litigation that the parties claiming adversely te ,he State or any other person sha1l not cut or remove from said land any trees, logs or tim Der. Provides that the court may per- init such cutting or taking of timber where the petitioners enter into q good and sufficient bond to the State in the amount not less than the cash value of such timber Provides that the State may obtain an injunction without filing a bond.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 4O3. DnrONed NHrch 1@ 1QI4

An Act to amend Section of Act 175 of 1917. Permits railroad employees travelling salesmen, students in colleges or other persons unavoidably absent from the County in which he resides on election day, to vote for township, county, district and State officials, members of the Legislature, members of Congress, President and Vice PreI- dent at any voting precinct in the State of Arkansas.
 Provides that any person engaged as sailor or soldier Of the United States may be permitted to vote regardless of where he may be located on the day of election.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 270. Approved March r. 1919.

1 An Act to amend Act 39 of ls17 Makes 1t the duty of a Peace Officer on notice of the Inspector, where the owner of cattle has failed to dip the same, to take poseession of said cattle and dip them. Said officer Is author 1zed to make charge of not less than 41. or more than s3 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 dsfaction of the costs. Directs the Peace Officer to take up and dip all stray cattle running at large not being dipped
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. $50. ApprOYed March 2S. IAlA.

An Act to authorize keepers of the penitentiary and reform schools to provide for dental treatment for con victs. Provides that the commissiorr- CTS shall purchase necessary equip ment at cost not to exceed Sl.000. Makes 1t the duty of the commission CTS to see that those convicts in need of dental treatment shall be brought to the walls and given the necessary treatment. Provides that the commits sioners may enter into a contract with the dentist employed by the State Hos pital for Nervous Diseases and pay him a salary for such work. net to exceed $500 a year,
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT No. $50. Approved March x2. 1919.

An Act 10 amend Section 5411 of Kir- by's Digest, Sc as to provide for the sat isfaction by verified but unrecorded power of attorney. Act provides that when mortgage or deed of trust of 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 by power of attorney, which power of at Aorney shall be filed with the satisfied mortgage or when the mortgage Is withdrawn in lieu thereof.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT No. 574. Approyed AurtI IQIQ

An Act to amend Section 3 of Act 45S of 1917 Provides for State De- pository Board. Provides that in lieu of bond signed by surety com- peny the depository may pledge bonds of the United States or of any legally organized school, levee. drainage or im- provement district of the State of Ar kansas, whose legality has been passed upon by the Attorney General Pro- vides that said bonds shall not be ac- cepted for more than 90 per cent of their face value. and provides that such bonds may be withdrawn from time to time and other bonds substituted there for
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ACT NO. 314. ADDrOyed March 21. 1919.

An Act to amend Section 49 of Act 133 of 1917. Makes it unlawful to main tain or caused to be placed, maintained or erected In the waters of this State, or to sell or to have in possession any seine net or fish basket except hoop nets without wings or with wings not over 50 feet long each side and the meshes not less than inches square. Does not prohibit the using of minnow seines nor pvohibit the use of seines not over 90 feet long nor with meshes smaller than inches by picnic parties, between June 18th and September 1st.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. bT1. Approved April l. 1919,

An Act te create the Arkansas Cor poratfon Commission. Establishes in the State of Arkansas a Corporation Commission to supervise and have con- trol of all public service corporations Provides the method of procedure of said corporation; it's power and juris- dictIon in the matter of facilities, safe ty appliances, rates. etc. Gives such commission general powers over all public service corporations operating in the State.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19

An Act permitting deferred payments of assessment of benefits in drainage districts. Provides that in drainage districts where the assessments of ben efits have been made. the property own CT may pay such assessment in full within sixty days after the passage of this act, and if not paid within that time such installments to bear per cent interest
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. CSC.

An Act to amend Section 225 of the Acts of 1905 relating to the operation of coal mines Provides that all slopes. drifts or shafts used for hoisting coal shall he made the intake of air into the mines. Provides that all air goin 2 into the mine shall be so split that not more than 50 employees shall be work ing on each split of air and that there shall not be less than 200 cubic feet of air pass each face per minute Pro- vides for the testing of ruch air by the State Mine Inspector.
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ACT NO. 3S0. AnnrONed March %, 1919.

nance of the tuberculosis sanatorium. Appropriates s15.000 for the purpose of installing an electric light plant at suoh sanatorium and appropriates $1l,130 for additional buildings and equipment, Sl 800 fer X-ray machine, and s2,000 for laboratory equipment. Appropriates S6000 for the construction of road to the sanatorium, and $3,000 for fenc- ing the sanatorium grounds
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 403. AnnrnVaH H1reh 02 lnIA

To provide for the introduction of certain evidence in Suits against insur- ance companies for claims of persons dying while in military service while in foreign lands Provides that a cer. tificate from the Adjutant General of the United States, certifying the death of the injured, shall be competent eVi- dence and shall be prima faeie evidence of death
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ACT NO. 323. ADurOyed March 21. 1919.

An Act prohibiting trespassing on public property. Makes it unlawful to ride or drive on the State Capitol grounds. except upon the public drive ways or walks of such grounds. punish- able by a fine not exceeding $160. Di- recxs the custodian of the building and histdeputiss to arrest persons violating the Act Money derived from fines to be paid into the State Treasury to the credit of the general revenue fund. Pro hibits any person over the age of 10 years from skating or walking with metal skates on any portion of the Capitol building or any abutment there on or approaches thereto.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 533. Approyed Mnrch 2S. 1919.

An Act to Increase the minimum sale price of school lands and tax lands within the Arkansas and Ozark Nation al Forest. and to provide for the sale to the United States government. Au- thorizes the Commissioner of State Lands to negotiate with the Federal government for the sale of such lands within such forests for a sum not less than $2.50 an acre and no, less than its appraised value.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 423. Approved March 2-, 1919.

An Act to prevent the mutilation of motor and serial numbers of autonlo- piles. tires and gasoline engines. Makes 1t unlawful for any person to have in their possession any automobile, tire or gasoline engine, the motor or serial of which has been mutilated to the extent that it can not be read. Pro- vides that where any such property has been stolen and later recovered, the courts have the authority to permit the rightful owner to use the same with such numbers so mutilated.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 638. nnrn-aI An-sI 0 uArf

An Act requiring railroads to furnish cars equipped with grain-tight doors for the shipment of grain. Requires all railroad companies or persons op- erating railroads to furnish cars equip ped with grain-tight doors for the shipment of grain in bulk. Provides that failure on the part of the com pany to furnish cars so equipped shall make them liable for all grain lost in transit
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. f46. ADprOyed March 2T, 1919,

An Act to amend Section l Of Act 1856 Of 1915. Provides that whenever 25 per cent of the qualified electors of three or more townships petition the County Court for the privilege to vote on the question of restraining stock from running at large. the County Court shall call such election. Provides that the petition must contain 25 per cent of the electors of each township.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 502. ApprOyed March 2S. 1919.

An Act to amend Section 5253 of Kir- bys Digest. Provides for the licensing of osteopaths. Provides that the ap- plieant shall be examined by a board and shall present evidence of having attended for not less than four years vides that the examination may be waived by the board for any person who has graduated from such school, or where the person has been licensed by other States of equal standard. Pro- Vides fee of S20 for the examination.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT No. 344. Anur0yed March % 101a

An Act to provide for permanent school fund and for the sale of State lands. Provides that yne proceeds de- rived from the sale of State lands shall go into the permanent school fund Pro- vldes that all State lands shall be sold for lands forfeited for taxes may be sold for not less than s1.25 per acre. Provides the method of sale of sixteenth section lands
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. sra. Apnroyed AurtI |. 1a1Q

An Act giving te school districts the right of eminent domain. Provides that after compensation has been fixed by jury the school district shall property the amount fixed. and that the court will enter an order of condemna- ton. Either party may have the right of appeal
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT No. 539. AnnrOved March 2S. IQ1Q-

An Act to amend Section 4490 of Kirby's Digest Amends such section so as to permit permit peremptory-chal- lenge for cause by opposing counsel when a juror is related to the attorney representing the other litigant within the fourth degree, either by consan- guinity or affinity
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 333. tnnroYcd March 22- IAIa.

An Act to cure defective acknowledge ments Provides that acknowledgements 10 instruments conveying land which has been heretofore taken and which are defective are cured of irregulari- ues. Provides the Act does not apply to any acknowledgements upon which suit Is now pending.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. ass. kunrovNd Anrtl X. IQIQ

An Act to amend Section 1878 of Kirby's Digest. Amends such section so as to provide that fencing districts
 may be organized on petition of the
 ma Jority of land owners. instead of two thirds, and also gives the County Court the right to change the bounda- ries of such districts
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT No. lo2. Approved March xS, 1919.

An Act to authorize County Courts to issue new bonds in lieu of the old ones in drainage districts. organized under Section 1414 to 1450 of Kirby's Digest. That where it is to the best interest of the district, the County Court, upon surrender of the old bonds, may issue new bonds. Provides that the bonds shall not bear greater rate ef interests than per cent Provides
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ACT NO. 3S2. AI NV-I. o0 rnfO

Amends Section 5942 Of Kirby's Digest so as to provide that if the amount ap propriated by the Legislature for pen sions is insufficient to pay the claims in full then that it shall be prorated in just proportion, and if there is an eX- cess from the amount appropriated that such excess shall be prorated among The persons allowed pensions.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 494. Approved March 2S, 1919.

An Act to establish a State farm for women. Establishing a State reform atory for women to be known as the Arkansas State Farm for Women. Places the management of it under a board of nine directors to se appointed by the Governor, at least five of whom shall be women. Provides for the pur- chase of~120 acres of land for such farm and for the erection of such buildings as are necessary. and appropriates money for this purpose.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 304. nnr<,xad Mareh r. 1919.

An Act to provide for the recording of certificates of discharge for soldiers and sailors of the great war. Makes u fhe duty of the Recorder of each County to record the certificates of discharge upon the payment of rec not to eX- ceed 25c. Makes 1t the duty of the County Court to provide proper record book for the purpose of keeping such 1AcordS.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 8S7. Apuroyed ApriI K VQIQ

An Act to amend Section of Act 313 of 1907; being an act to permit foreign corporations to do busin3ss in this State. Amends such section so as to provide that the complying with the law, by such foreign corporation after the date of any contract made by 1t, shall in no way validate the contract.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19

nipfts the Issuing of license to any per son except upon satisfactory proof that he is above the age of fl years. Makes it unlawful for any person to hire any boy under the age of q years to operate such Jitney or taxicab Pro- yides penalty of nat less than ,25 nor more than $100.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 4O4. Auur0yed Nnrrh T IQIa

An Act 10 provide for the partitiop of assessments in improvement dis tricts.. Provides that where the assess ments have been made in one body and the land is later divided the owner of any part of such property may apply 10 the Chancery Court for partition of assessment of benefits against the same.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 2S9. Apprcyed March r, 1919.

An Act permitting cities of the first class to levy tax, not to exceed 30 on automobiles, to be used exclusively for the building and maintaining of streets, alleys. etc. and provides penalty. Act permits cities to issue such licenses and enforce ordinances for the regula- 4ion of the same.
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ACT NO. 312. Aunroyed March 2i, 1919.

Amends Act S7 of 1915 Provides that the Municipal Court for large cities shall be held by one municipal judge for each city. Fixes the salary for large cities at $3.000 a year, and foI smaller cities at $2.01c year. Makes the City Clerk the clerk of the Munlc- ipal Court and permits him to appoint ldeputies. The Act to become effective after the general election of 1921.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT No. 447. nrsrn NnA yIe rnk pC

An Act declaring certain gins to be ps blic gins. Provides that all cotton gins, except those located on planta- tiola and ginning only cotton on the plan ,ation, to be public gins Provides that public gins shall gin cotton in the order in which it is brought to them. Provides the penalty for refusing to gin cotton of fine of not less than s25 nor more than $50.
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ACT NO. 433. ApprOyed March 27, 1919.

An Act to amend Section 5S of Act 113 of 1913. Provides that dividends of insolvent banks. remaining in the hands of the Bank Commissioner after six months after the final order of distri- button, shall be deposited in one or more State banks in trust for the sey eral depositors. Provides that no pay ment to depositor shall be made unless claim is made within two years after the Bank Commissioner takes over the assets of the bank.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT No. 4SS. Anproycd Nnrch 2G IQI0.

Provides that the basic language for instruction in schools shall be the Eng lish language. Provides that the basic language of instruction in all schools in the State, public or private, shall be the English language only. Pro vides a penalty of not exceeding s25 for the viola ton of the act.
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ACT NO. 2S5. ADDrOyed March r. 1919.

An Act to provide for the re-digest- ing of the Statute. Provides that the Governor and Supreme Court shall with in 30 days appoint some suitable person fo redigest the Statutes and also to-ap-
 point an examiner to approve the same when completed.
 Provides for the printing of 12.00c copies. Appropriates s5,00o for the di- gester, $2,000 for the examiner and $40,~ d00 for printing,
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ACT NO. 5I5. ApurOyed Mnrch 2S. 1919.

An Act governing the reassessments of benefits in improvement districts. Provides that where a district has is sued bonds or incurred indebtedness, the total amount of assessed benefits shall never be reduced by reassess- rnentS
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT No. 444. ADDrOyed March y- IoI4

Provides that the use of the word trustee, agent, or as trustee in the con- veyance of lands shaH not be notice to any person that the grantee holds as trustee or agent or that there are any other benefciaries than the grantee himself. And that conveyance by such grantee to any other person will vest title in such person free from the trust.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 652. AnnrnNed AnriI k 1Q1A

An Act to regulate the organfzing and admission of mutual insurance companies, other than life. Provides the method of organiza tion and the re- quirements for admission of such eom- panies, and .prescribes regulation of such compa nies
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 300. Approyed March 2S. 1919.

An Act to relieve licensed undertak- CTS and embalmers from jury service. Provides that such undertakers or em- balmers may be excused from service on juries by showing their license or registration card
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ACT NO. COS. ApDrOyed April |. 1919.

An Act to require health certificates for school teachers. Provides that all school teachers shall obtain a certifi- cate of health from regular licensed physician, showing that such teacher is free from tuberculosis said certificate to be presented to the secretary of the school board before a contract can be made between said teacher and the board.
The Carlisle independent., 1919-06-19
ACT NO 52O.
Approved March 2S, 1919.

An Act to permit fraternal benefit so- cieties to establish and maintain cla sses of membership. Provides that such societies may maintain separate classes and that such class shall be se- cured separately.
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otper innaDftan1s or the County that ne inhabitant resides in such township.
ACT No. saI. ANnro y%d Htc--ch 12 JArQ

An Act to provide for the place Of taxation Of personal property Of cor porations. Provides that euch property shall be assessed in the County in winch 1t is located, regardless of the To- cation of the principal office of the corporation
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ACT NO. 3S1. AuproNed March 26. 1919.

An Act making appropriation for ex- tension work in agricultural and home economies. Appropriates $15S,44.45 fof extension work in agriculture and honae economics.