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The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. so. Approved February 1T. 1919.


 An Act to accept the benefits of an Act of Congress providing for voca- tfonai education. Provides for the ae- 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 esta Dlishment by local communities of schools, de- partments or classes. etc; to establish and determine the general qualifcat- 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- echttve 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 a separate fund for vocational education.
 Appropfiates the sum of s25.000 out of the general revenue fund and ap- propriates Sf00 0Q0 out of the voca- tional education fund. Provides for the giving Of Federal and State aid to schools offering instruction in voca- ttonal education.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 276, Annraved March t%. 1919.


 An Act to amend the game laws of the State Provides that the Fish and Game Commission may appoint a Sec fetary at the salary of s2,e9e per year Provides for the appointment of game Wardens. not exceeding eight, to inves@ tigate violations of the law.
 Makes fl 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 Slt0 for either hunting or fishing, and for non-residents te hunt $15. and to ffsh S5 Provides that q nonresident may obtain a license for each trip for sI10. Defines a resident as n lawful voter Provides that if fish are caught for market each fish ernan using seine nets. tout lines and set hooks a H. cense of $50 is required, and for each fisherman using hoop nets only, $25, and for using only hook and line, tout lines and set hooks. SID For each helper Of the market fisherman, $5.
 That il shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale the Following named fishes which are less in length than 9pecified Trout, eight inches, pike. II inches; jack salmon. II inches: croppie and white perch, eight inches: black bass, | inches white or striped bass, eight inches; sun nsh' 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 for bait.
 Provides for & license Of s2O for talk ing fur bearing animals by traps where more than 12 traps are used. Provides a license of S1.50 for each dog used in hunting wild fowl or birds Prohibits the selling or offering for sale between l March 18th and october fst. the belt of 1 any bearing animal caught in this l 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 l turkey or deer between the 18th of Jan
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 77.


 An Act to authorize the Board of Control 10 purchase q farm To be op- erated in conjunction with the State Hospital foH Nervous Diseases. Au- thefizes The hoard 10 purchase d farm within E miles Of the institution. uH- der control of the board. Such farm not to exceed 500 acres. Provides that said farm will be operated in eonjune- 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. Nh inmate to be worked to the detfi- ment of his health or mental condition. Provides for an assistant superiuten- dent at the salary of $2 300. Provides for the use of tine 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 10 the State audito- rlal pertinent. Appropriates S75.000 for the purchase and equipment of such q farm Fixes the salary Of the Board oG= Control at 5000 per annHm each. and for the secretary of such board at S2.3a0 per annum. and provides that such board may accept free tfanspor- tatI0n from railroads.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. s1.

An Act 10 amend Aet Nc. ls of the General Assembly of 1917 tknoN,n as the Bone Dry Law1= Makes if unlaW- fui for any person, firm or corporation To transport into this State. or from one place to another place in tbls State. or 10 ship, or to transport into. or to de liver. in this state. in any manner or by any means whatsoever any alec hoiic. Vinous. spriiuous OF feImeuted liquors or any compound thereof That II shall be unlawful for any person. firm CT corporation t0 receive any such liquors, and provides that no property rights CT any kJnd shall exist in any liquors. and such liquors are forfeited 10 the State. Makes it unlawful for any person to induce any railroad com panE or other carrier or any other per sea to carry, transport or ship into this State. or any one poIntor place in this State, for delivery to himself or any other person by failure to notify the carrier of the true contents of such such liquors III auV locker or other organization. fixes the venue for pros cautions under this act in any counties in which such liquors are found Per mits the shipment into this State of aI- cahol for medicinal and mechanical purposes. and wines for strictly sacra- mental purposes, and provides the method for sueE shipments. F'5xes the penalty for the violation of this act at uot less than $ItO or more than $l 000 OF imprisonment for not less than 3p days nor more than 90 days Fixes the ev 9f prosecuting attorney for c0nYic- tf9H# under th4 act at $2s.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT No. IoT. ADproA Murch :, 1919.

dog in the Stale of Arkansas. Pro Vides that all dogs over 1 months old shall be listed for taxation. and pro vldes further that the owner of every dog over months Of age shall pay mn annual license of $I Provides that when any sheep or any other live stock Is killed of injured by dogs that the owner shall report ta justice of the peace who shall appoint appraisers to fix the damage and report shall be iled "lth the county clerk and if the County Court finds the claim to be just one. he shall allow it and order it to be paid out of the dog tax fund. and also provides that the fees of the jus LceS and the appraisers shall be paid out of the dog tax fund
 Provides penalty of not less than S5 nor more than sl0 for failure to pav license on dogs, and provides that any dog without license shall be killed
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. I46. Approvrd Ninrch L. IAIn.

An Act changing the time of holding Ghancery Court in the Eighth Chaneerr District. Fixes the time for such courts as follows
 Randolph County. first Tuesday Tn March and September.
 sharp County tnorthern distrfct1 second Tuesday in March and Septem- Der
 Lawrence County (eastern distrteA fourth Tuesday in April and third Tues day in September.
 Lawrence County Cwestern district1 frat 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 (southern district) first Tuesday in May and November.
 Izard County, second Tuesday in May and November.
 Jackson County. fourth Tuesday ir May and November.
 Independence County. fourth Tuesday in June and December. Stone County. second Tuesday 1T June and December
 Cleburne County. third Tuedsay ir June and December,
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO 10.
AL u. IU. Approved January 27. 1919.

An Act 10 provide the time for hold ing ChaneerE Courts in the Seventh Chancery District.
 Fixes the time for the court in the various 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 Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. I42.

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 10 1908. which have not been certified to the Commissioner Of State Lands are canceled and set aside and held for nauEht 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 commis- sioner certificate from the clerk of the county showing the sale of the land, the amount Of the taxes peuaIts. 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 deed To such person
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO, Is4 Anzumd NraAr.. fnNA

An Act providing for wash houses a coal mines. Provides that lt shall be tho duty of every owner or lessee Of a coal mine employing more than ten persons to provide a 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. Presoribes the size and na- ture of said building and designates the necessary equipment.
 Provides that such person operating the mines shall keep and maintain said house in a clean and sanitary eeHdi- ton. and prescrfbes a penalty of not less than $50 nor more than $100 for of the statute.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
Al MI nI
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 An Acf i9 amend Act No. 1Ig=af l917= Provides thut cities aL inc hrst and second class may prescribe license fer amy pefsau. firm or corporation en- sa&Aa m n.eafrNtns an et following any trade bus mess prUfessi0Uat eGt.4tfau ot e4lIus within tae corporate limits o5 such city. That tbo Cits Council shah provide rules and regulations for the pay ment of such license, but tn TX lhs tn penalty for failure ta bae such license the penalty cannot he greater than douhle the amount of the license provided. Provides that the ordinance saaIl not be effective until if nas been published once week for four rausec- ullNe weeks, and provides that upon a pe1iti2n oi D per cent of the qualified voters of such city said ord nance shall be referred To the people. and if majority shall vate far t. the ordi- nance win stand and IF majority vote against H. the same shall be repealed
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 226.
Approved March TT, I01O.

An Act confirming sale of lands un- der decree of Pulaski Chancery Court. approved prior to May 1, 1878. Pro tzidas that ihe sale of lands made in pursuance to the decree of the Pulaski ttEancerv Court in favor of the State 0f trkansas. prior to May |, 1878, are 4atIffed and confirmed. Provides that. uhqn the owner of such land presents ta the Commissioner of State Lands a duly certified copy of the proceedings af such court, and shall show evidence 4f bi4 fftIe-and continued payment Of taxes. the commissioner shall execute 4 decd conveying the interest of the state in and to such land
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 69.
Approved Febrn3rV n. 1oIa.

An Act to secure the iaa#ntynanee of roads improved by Improvement dis tricts Provides that improvement dis tiICts may be formed 10 Egnati roads or bridges HOW OF hereafter Improved by load improvement districts created either hA special act ul undur general laWs. Provides Chat ten land owners establishing such a district may file with the county clerk a petition t0 form q district to maintain such roads Such clerk shah publish notice call ing on all persons lo take notice of such petition. The County Court shall consider the petition and may create. such district unless the majority in value and the majority iH mum ber and acreage are opposed to its pte8nlza- ton. Such courts shall issue an order creating such district and shall ap- point three commissioners. and shHti give the district name II shall he the duty of the commissioners te keep the road in repair. and tH order ta do thAs they may borrow money and may make and issue negotiable evidences of indebtedness.
 Provides that the commissioners shall determine what repatrs are neces- sary and shall ascertain the benefits that will be derived bH the several tracts of land in the district and pro Nides the annual instaHment for thp payment of such benefit. Provides that each year the commissioners shall as- certain the amount necessary 0 main I fatn such roads. and they shall certffv i 10 lhH county clerk iRe per cent af the assessment that will he needed to maintain such roads for that year The -clerk shall calculate the amount to be paid by each tract of land and enter
 the same on the tax books and the
 same shall Ire collected by the coilec-
 tor at the time and in the manner ath-
 er taxes are collected Provides that /. tuc c0mmiss toners may borrow money l and issue bonds, and provides i sink i ing fund for the payment of same Pro
 vides hat the repairs may be made by contract or by contributing to work
 done by county officials
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACTNo. 2Ga.

An Ae1 for the control and suppress sition of prostitution and yenereaf dis eases. Broyid for the acceptance Of the benefits of the Act of Congress No. 193. of the Sityzflfth Congress. Makes the State Treasurer the custodian Of the funds derived from such act Makes the state Board of Health the agent of tho State for the purpose of carrying inte effect the provisions of said act and makes the secretary of said boa I'd the executive officer Of said board for fine enforcement of such act Appro- pfiates &&2T34s te carry out the pro- visions of the act.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
AO NO. Sa.
Approved February i9, 1919.


 An Act to appropriate the money de posited in the State treasury to the credit of the farm fund of the foui Ztate agricultural schools. AppropTi- ates out of such fund to the Second DiS- trict Agricultural School, SSS942. te the Third District Agricultural School SLIPS. and to the Fourth District AZ ricuitural School s5I6.37. Provides that the funds arising from the sale of farm products shall be used s q con tingent fund by the various Boards Ui Trustees. which boards shall designate custodian. who shall receive and dis purse the funds on the order of the board
 Provides that such custodian shal make quarterly reports to the Audito- rial Department, and shall make ane execute a bond for the faithful per formance of his duties.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT No. S6. Approved February IT. IDIg.

An Act 0 make an appropfiation for the payment of interest on the univer- sity endowment fund and for disposal of the interest on the ]. s. Alphin terest on permanent school bonds Ap- propriates $f00160 to pay interest on the university endowment bonds. For printing and engraving bonds. SG2i. for l5 bond containers SIG. Approprf- ates from the interest on the J. $. AL phin notes S2160. te be paid to the financial officer of the university for the benefit of the university
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. n. Annunr...a IrnE...n tt mn

An Act to provide penalties for the burning of property. Provides that ev- cry person who shall maliciously burn any dwelling house or other house. either the property of himself or an other shall be deemed guilty of a fel- ony. And every person who shall burn any grain or food stuffs OF feed, cot ton or cotton seed or any goods. wares or merchandise, or any farming imple- ment, machinery or vehicle or any oLh= CT personal property the property Of himself or another when the value ts more than $10. shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and be fined not more than $500
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. i24. ApprOYcd FebriIRry 25, 1919.

An Act authorizing the State Auditor and the State Treasurer to transfer funds from the sinking fund to the gen 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 s3I577.06, and the sum of $tt- S12,51 is appropriated out of the sink ing fund for the purpose of paying State.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 95. AnnroN E.nhrttnrn Ia nm

An Act providing for the sale of cot ton samples by the warehouse and mar kedng bureau. Empowers the board of supervisors to bale and have ready for market all cotton samples coming in their possession during 19I9 Provides that such cotton shall be sold at public or private sale and the proceeds arising from such cotton shall be deposited Tn the State treasury for the warehouse and market fund.
 Appropriates $3.000 out of such fund to desray expenses incurred in grading. classifying and handling such cotton.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT No. 275. ApnFoxcd Mnrch TX. luID.

Amends sections II and 13 of Acs I91 of I9I5. Provides that the Com missioner Of Labor may establish reg ulations governing the employment of females in hotels and restaurants. Pro Xid that such regulations shall not permlt female employees to be employ ed in excess Of nine hours in any one day nor for less wage than will sup ply them with a proper living
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT No. 45. AnnrnNch HsrhruarN InIQ

An Act to provide for the form of ac- knowIedgments executed by corpora 7 tions and curing acknowledgment heretofore executed. presgribes Inc form of acknowIe Iedgmeut to be execut ed by all c0rporat tioHs when conveying land. and provides further that all ae= know dgnents ol parties and convey ances affecting the tftIes of real ee- tate which have heretofore been re= corded shall be binding on sad corp0- rations and effectual for the purpose nft out in such instances.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 20S. AuprDXcu MureH InIu

Provides that the clerk of the Su- Dreme Court shall receive $2.000 per year and shall employ two deputies a f S2 GOO 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 the opinion of the judges of the court such employment is necessary
 iFeVides that i'll no case must the sa
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 200. ADnroNed March 1oIu

An Act 10 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 bureau of crop estimates and statistics relating to crops and compile and give the necessary pub licitS to the resources Of the State Provides that such bureau shall co- operate with the Federal Bureau of Crop Statistics
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. I59. AnnrnNeh Mnreh T. l9Ig.

An Act permitting recovery against railroads for injury caused by running tFa #Hs. notWithS StandIHE ContrtbutorS negligence Provides that contribu tory negligence shall not be defense for persons injured n 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 carrier. but that the amount of the recovery shall be diminished in proportion to such eontributory negli- RenCe.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO s.
Annrn,ed InnIInr, na nm


 An Act To amend Section I5 Of Act 164 of 1917. entitled An Act establish ing and fixing the salaries and fees of county officials of all counties having two judicial districts and a population of more than 56.000.'
 Amends Section 15 by providing that the excess fees arising by law from the commissions allowed to the collector and treasurer for collecting receiving and disbursiug the school fund shall be paid into the school fund and not into the general revenue fund of the coun- ty as formerly provided
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. e4.
Annrnrcd Erhrnnrv- In- Ia1A-


 An Act to prevent the deseC ration 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 mutfiation and de faccment 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 insignia of the State of Arkansas and the Unit ed States. fixes puni> hment for the vii oIatfou of such act by 4 =F4ne not exceed ing $f00 or imprisonment for not over 30 days. or both.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
AGp NO. 68. ApproNed EchrnnrN u. 1nIa.

An Act to amend Act No. l59 Of the Acts Of 1915, entitled An Act to re- move the disabilities of married women in the State Of Arkansas+ Provides that married women shall have all of the rights and be subjected to all the laws of the State as if she were femme sole. It is expressly declared to be the intention of the act to remove all stat utory disabilities as well as common law disabilities. such as the disability to act administratrtx. executrix stc.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 100. nr1rov.d rahr,arN .,n IQIq

An Act to amend Kirby's Digest so as to allow the statute of ljWltauaus to run against married women The act repeais the exception in favor oi 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.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 267. \.

An Act fot the holdover members and clerks of the General Assembly for 1919 Provides what members of the Senat" and the House shall be held over 70 complete the unfinished business of both houses at the time of adjournment and what employees of both houses shall be retained
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 26S. AnproNrd NTarcb I3. Iafn.

An Act for the protection and health Of women workers. Provides that there shall te established in every factory. manufacturing or established work shop. where six or more men and wom- tu are employed. separate toilet and for women employees; and provides that where no lunch room Is furnished. women workers shall be allowed not bass than one hour for meal time Pro- ftdc7 that the Commissioner of Labor Shau enforce the provisions of the act
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. of. Appr84pd TerErstar, 70 fafa

AmeuJs seaHon 48as af kfrbt,S Df- Ee=t lT9N5aaa rhat It shah he lawful i9H any number af f#Hmgf- fa= make m4taaf F1eases and EiXe valId ab5e3t= t,7n ta eaeh athrr feF their own lnstlr- auee from loss by hIe. tornado. hsht- rIus cyclone or N md storms. hut such association ar person shall not insure ah2 property mol owned by one of their nle}ah hers. Provides that members may
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 25I. Approved March f2. THfo

An Aet to appropriate money for ths purchase Of land on which the State Serum Plant Is located. Authorizes the Board of Control of the Agricultural Experiment Station 10 purchase tho acre of land on which the serum plant k located and repair and enlarge the buildings on the same. and to purchase necessary equipment Appropriates sl5.0e0 fof this purpose
The Newark journal., 1919-06-26
ACT NO. 5l. AnnrsaNad E'ehrmarN ,. toit.

An Act to make certain emergency appropriations for the State Depart Enent O. Education and the Secretary Of State
 Appropriates $500 for che Depart ment of Education for printing up to April T. 1gIa and appropriates $500 for the office Of Secretary Of State to eoV- = postage. express and other office ex- penses up to April 1, 1919.