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The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 276. AnnrnNeh Nurch IT. IaIN


 An Act tO amend the game laws Of the State. Provides that the Fish and Game Commission may appoint q Sec retar3 at the salary of S2000 per year, Provides for the appointment of game Wardens, not exceeding eight, to inVes- tigate violations of the law.
 Makes t unlawful for any person to fish with artificial bait or to hunt any deer. bear or turkey without first pro- curing a license. Provides the cost of license for residents of this State at S1.10 for either hunting or fishing, and for residents to hunt, $lb, and to fish, $5. Provides that a nonresident may obtain license for each trip for $1.10. Defines a resident as lawful voter Provides that if fish are caught for market. each fisherman using seine nets, tout lines and set hooks, a H. cense of $50 Is required. and for each fisherman using hoop nets only. $25. lines and set hooks. SIC. For each helper Of the market fisherman, s5. That 1t shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale the following named fishes which are less in length than specified: Trout, eight inches; pike. II inches: jack salmon, Il inches; eroppie 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 for bait
 Provides for license of s20 for talk ing fur-bearing animals by traps where more than 12 traps are used Provides license of $1.50 for each dog used in hunting wild fowl or birds Prohibits the selling or offering for sale between March 18th and October 1st. the belt of any fur-bearng animal caught in this State. Prohibits the shooting or Killing Of any doe, wild turkey hen or any wild phseasant. grouse. prairie chicken. or robin red breast until after January 1st 1922. Prohibits the hunting of wild turkey or deer between the 10th of Jan-
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
2H0.

Aa A.ttar tHe control and sHBpres- .iIfHH sz f'""I.EHt z8H and VeHgTe0I dis 'a-ss -t..s. Haf the acceptance of 'ha HHH##s= af fH#= E5H of Congress No. las.et H## .ts@HsaH Congress. Makes the sH#Ha raa HHa# the custodian CT tae tGa5s Ie s.I fH.m such act Makes haa## a# Health the agent of the =ae far taa HaHBose of carrying lnta gsszt ttf uruE izE1ns of said act.
 Ha z5s he secretary or said board The a2asa-flsc officer ef said board for
 IH enforcement of such act Appro- zHa t#-ts tn carry out The pro lIstaH# If the .ct
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT No. SG. Approved February r. 1919.

An Ae6 to make an apUropriation faf the payment of interest on the uuixer= slty endowment fund and for afsnasai Of the Interest on tae j. z. AIpbIn notes Appropriates 45f.725 to pay iu- terest on permanent school bonds. 4Ap- pfoBriates st66I I68 to pay interest on the university endowment bonds. Faf printius and euEraYing bonds. $Ezf for IS bond containers SIS. Appfopri- ates from the interest on the l. $ AL phin notes S2l6o. to be paid to th5 financial officer of the university for the benefit Of the university
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
AC S0.79.

An Aet t3 provide penalties for the burning of property Provides that eN- cry psnsan who shall maHei1usig= burn any dwelling house or other house. either the property of himself or an= other, shall be deemed guilty of I fe1= onN. And every person who shall burn any grain or food stuffs or feed, cot ton or cotton seed. or any goods, wares or merchandise, or am farming imple- ment machinery or vehicle or any uIh= CT personal property. the property of himself or another. when the value is more than $10, shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor and be fined not more than $500
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
tG NO. ttl.#
snnro.4,I Ian,,.r, Iafo

HpUF0Htu HUUU1r4 24s I3IN.
 An Act aa pE9Eidr the time for hold ing Chuuccry Courts tu The Seventh ChancerN District
 Fixes the giae for the court in the various counties as follows
 Lafayette gauHtg, second Monday if January April. July and October
 Columbia County, fourth Monday II January. April July ard October
 Union county first Monday in March. June September and December
 Dallas county. first Monday in Eeb= ruary May Aueust and November
 0uachlt8 county. third Monday =tH March. June. September and December
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT Nc. 226.

An kri confirming sale of lands un- der decree of Pulaski Chancery Court approved prior to Mey 1. 1873. Pro yides that the sale of lands made in pursuance to the decree of the Pulaski CEauFery Court in favor of the State of Arkansas. prior to May |, 1878. are ratIHed and confirmed. Provides that VI hen JHe owner of such land presents ID the Commissioner of State Lands a. Dufe certified eapN of the proceedings ur such court and shall show evidence -fftft and continued payment of taxes laa commissioner shall execute a aeaH conveying thu interest of the State fu and t3 Sueh land.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 2O9. Approved March '. I9ID.

An Act to create 8 bureau Of crop estimates, etc. Provides that the Commissioner of Mines. Manufactures ana Agriculture. together with two as- sistants to be appointed by him sbaII compose bureau of crop estimates and statistics relating to crops and compile and give the necessary pub- lieity 10 the resources of the State. Provides that such bureau shall CO., operate with the Federal Bureau of Crop Statistics
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. c. 4 uzaaes.z=s.ss Frs.F-s.t...4-. sn fpgn

An Act .ta prevent Che deseCra ton Of the liaE.aI .the United States and of the Stat" of Arkansas. Prohibits the use of the taE for advertising purposes. and prohibits the mutffHtiUn and de- taggweHt af the flag. and provides for punishment af one who, hE word ot act behliclE exhibits contempt for The fae eoturs. coat of arms or other insignia of the @fate=af# tritaH=a= and the Unit ed states HN## punishment for the *i- GIatnu ni such act h5 me not extted- fas %lee af Imprisonment for not over @y days, or both
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. POS. pproyed March 2. 1914.

Provides that the clerk of the Stu preme Court shall receive s300O per year and shall employ two deputies at S2.O00 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. Provides that in no ease must the sal aries exceed the fees of the office.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
= An.2
Approved Januarz x. f0lo.

V tTWFEF7 EtE 9tIIEIfaIFt sNa IIIGF.
 An Act to authorize tho Governor to execute deeds ta certain lands cedea to the State by the United States and vests the Governor Wifh all the power and authority vested in the Governor of the Territory of Arkansas by act Of Congress approved Juls 1. 1882 and makes it the duty of the Governor to execute deeds 10 purchasers of lands upon satisfactory showing that said lands were purchased ard pad for un= der the provision of said act of Con Eress
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. I75.

An Act to amend Act 3G4 of the= Gen erai Assembly Of 1909 Provides for a History Commission Provides that suet commission shall perfect and com pIete it's work Of preserving the his- tory oi Arkansas part In the great war. and fixes the salary of the secretary to the commission at the sum Of g. 100 year.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 9I. Approved February 10. 1919.

Amends Section 1858 of Kirby,s Di- gest. Provides that il shall be lawful for any number or farmers to make mutual pledges and give valid obliRa- 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
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. f59. alts.rn,..a .4z..-..I.- Lala.

An trf perm tenn rec0Nety a#e#r-t railroads aoI Int4Hs caused hN aanaaa= =e tsaIH Hst tl.iL Ga#4EIas JguEE5H HuE#IE
 ug tz-EnHg Provides That cuHtzlHl# tuHs Hesta==ne- shan mot be B #a## #H=e fog He#=#H= .aiaHeH 5a amy zHat #aIH7t the HaHHHaa.d company. where HHa iu- jury Was caused hE tEa ruaulHE ut trains md Wrefs IaG n.-liZ Zeuee af The person aHzuH,d i= es H lsea Iesrae than tI at et tha carrier hat that the amount rf taa recovery shall b. diminished ia IlabeEt5eH t9 such esHtFIhltaHz= HeeIi-
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
AtT NO 24.

FET|T"7'I3 T '-TEE VE7E1 -7'' T7I"'
 Am =s=t authafzta@ ahe state Auditor and a## StHle Treasurer to transfer funds from lG. sinking fund lo the gen eraf r-VeHHe EHHt. ard makes aBpFa- rrzH E5r iu. 0razt due March I. Hafa. Tua 5HaH= Auditor md Etats Treasurer al. zEa-l1ed ta transfer tlam tha sunk zH= EHaH 10 The ZeHeral IsNEHH ' f1H# and tHe sum ae s1F- el1sH x aHHHo out.4ted aHt oi the##iak- ln-s fHHa zaH purpose of Ha11Eza coupon Sa 3 ua 6he Hate issHe =8H 5He -H4ta#
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 8g. Approved February II. 1919.


 An Aet ta amend Act No l5q of the Aets eff fa45. entitled An Act to re- move inc disabilities of married women In the S4ate of Arkansas. Provides that married women shall have all af Ihe rights and be subjected to all the laws at the State as if she were femme sole is expressly declared to be the intention of the act to remove all stat atory disabilities as well as common laW disahilitIes such as the disability To act as admiuistratriXs eXecutrix. etc
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACIAa. aRS.

AHFFoNfd March i3, Ibib.
 An ae' for tHr protection and health of women workers Provides that there shall De as'lhiished in every factory. manafaat4f or established work shop. where siV or more men and wom- tH 5fH employed. separate toilet and wash room lsa suitable lunch rooms for women employees. and provides that aheFe fta MAeh room E furnished, women workers shall be allowed not los taau one hour Tor meal time. Pro tides that the Commissioner Of Labor shall enforce the provisions of the act.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 45. ApproNed February i, 1919,

An Act to provide for the form of ac- acknowledgements executed by corpora liens and curing acknowledgement heretofore executed. Prescribes the form Of acknowledgment to be execut- ed by ali corporations when conveying land, and prov ides further that all ae- knowledgments of parties and convey ances affecting the titles of real es- tate which have heretofore been re- corded shall be binding on said corpe- rations and effectual for the purpose get out in such instances.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
AT M. :.
Approved .Tnnuar. 28 sa1,

AT#F0FCd J1nU1r5 2i. 30lU.
 An ACt ta amend Section IL of AoT f6d of l4fas entitled @Au 4aI establish ing and aNHs Che salaries and fees of county officials of all counties AaxInzz two Judicial districts and a population of more than a8.00O"
 Amends section t5 bE pf8etdine thaH the excess fees aHisiuz bs IH# from tae commissions allowed to tha collector and treasurer ToF collecting. receiving and dts6ufzinz tbc school fund shall be paid into the school fund and not into che general revenue fund af= the coun- ". as formerly provided
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 267. Aunr,,.d ea.r.A tR InIp

An Aet for ths holdover members and clerks Of the General Assembly for I9f4 f-FGy des what members of the Senate and the House shall be held over to complete the unfinished business of both houses a the time of adjournment md Y hat employees of both houses shah be retained
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. z75. AnDroNeh Mnreh K, 1919.

Amends sections II and 13 of Act 19i of la15. Provides that the Com missioner of Labor may establish reg uIatiens governing the employment of females in hotels and restaurants. Pro- Vides that such regulations shall not permit female employees to be employ cd 1u excess of nine hours in any one day. nor for less wage than will sup ply them with a proper living.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 100.
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N|"|WFWW T '-ITE U9l-F -T1 IT7"'
 AH Est to amend EnhEs Digest so a a#### the statute eff limitations F.. # ainst married women The a0t #eHe5T4 the eNsgs.=au tu favor 9I Ir..I..a saWeu, but gEa ,da- that any ..-.H H#Hf.gd pamsu Eho nasE has eats=.s uH action ubau which -ee might sue f##H H#HHE s#e#t= #=aHst.# #A.4aH+B aae L---- U --- n---L-.- oL LII. nL-
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 238. Ar.nUox.H 4Bavuh Ig EnIA

An Aet to prohibit municipal off rers OF employees from receiving EFatui- t8aa frrnH municipal corporations or public HUiitE companies. Prohibits any officer at rmpIoEce from receiving any -ataE-a4-. electric current OF other service From any public utility com pauE Tor less rate than the general public paws therefor Provides a pen aftE uf not Iess than SIU nor more than $-aa far violating the act.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
AT No. 25t.

An Aet t1 auurapriate money for the purchase af .snd uu which the State Serum ###4Ht i- iaea#sd. Authorizes fhe HaaeH a6 Control at tho Agricultural ENHaHHHHat --s ton to purchase the aefr=as# zaa #e which fine serum plant is #a##=#=#5# and feHaIT= and pH#aEsss inc hHl4aza=z -au the- me.=aud ta purchase EA A4=== rHHfH#eH# Appfoprfatcs Iz aHH &a= fALs purpose
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
AFT Altn
#AA "a As+ Eths AanfnE t,n t.raIIlnrt [. TDIn.

' ENf0E-I T '-FF FIItfN . IIIW.
 An Act ma lstns appropriations for the State University. Appfopriatea for Che maintenance of such university, for salaries the stun of S25a.Go0; for mafn- teuangHs sauHnm"ut, etc. S210.U0G. for purchase et tand for experiment sta ttaH. sza.88a Appr8PEiate5 $t2. .36G#eS to Pay interest du, on university endoW- mE mt bonds t9Ig-I92h
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT No. itI. .--. .a L. L - i.

An Aet to regulate tbe fees for keep ing prisoners. Allows the sheriff one dollar day for the keeping of prison CTS in county jaiIs. Act does not apply to Crawford, Madison. Sebastian. New ton. Greene. Lafayette and St Francis counties
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
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taa~s, tlsseat, ,o TOTO

Approved aarah t2. 1919.
 An Aat ahHHaH= Aa munas Cor the H9HHaz .t t'.l. eradication. Annroprf- Tfsz 5zzzH EEZ purpose Of lick .E#z#==s#=H #H# S#ata of Arkansas i,He azaazi .rs at which ia ta he 8n- #eE H#Ht.-t #f tH# Board aF Control of tfa tzr.ertHzat Experiment Sta ton
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. I8.

An Act to provide for the mainte= nance of the four district agricultural schools Appropriates $f20.000 for first district school, $l20,00o for second dis trict school. $i20 000 for third district school and S12000O for fourth district school
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 2lI. ADDroNed March 7 TOTO

Authorizes the Secretary of State to furnish the Supreme Court reports to the United States courts of this State and to exchange with other States and countries. Provides that the Secretary or State may furnish such reports to
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT No. IF. AnnroNed AInrf.h Iafn

An Act 10 provide for the assens- ment of property. Act provides that before April l the County Judge shall appoint two property owners in each township who, together with the as- sessor. shall compose the township
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19

Arkansas by direction of the General Assembly of i9fT
 hppropriates various sums to numer- ou4 papers in the State of Arkansas for printing
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 5i. ApproVed February :, 1919.

An Act to make certain emergency appropriations for the State Depart rent of Education and the Secretary of State.
 Appropriates $500 for the Depart ment of Education for printing up to April 1, 1912. and appropriates $500 for the office of Secretary of State to coY- CT postage, express and other office ex- penses up to April 1, 1919.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
AoI NU. t55- tstssrna March q. fAFH-

AH 4eH ta apHa#HH H=aHa money Tor tha naufIBeent eNptH--s HH# per 3Iem ef Ee General A=sa##h#s NpnHaHE EH#tsa
 f.fttH #af 0f the general rtt etHsls #-iaH tH P#N Ear. .In9ena expenses. Wfteas ana ez#t#gI..
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. ID. a L.. ann EAN

An Act to amend Sections and of the initiative act of Act No. 1 of the Acts of 1917. Provides Tor the holding Of primary elections on the second Tuesday in August preceding the gen eral election.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT No. f3z. tppruN nd February 2-. 1919.

4E3UTWN''W ' t9fi sf3tt , asF I'f7.
 Na=SGH a1lIuH deficiency aRREaHtfisH- li,Hs fes the Va3iaas department gf Stete government AHBHapuia S8E=- 570.I2 To cover defeIauev in the saHf- uus daaHFfHsu af fHH State govern
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19

.nch States as extend similar courtesy to this State. and requires him to fur rfsh the Federal Courts of this State win volumes of such reports, begin ming with Volume It.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. iS5. ApprO we'd March A. tDIn

An Act to prescribe freight rates on crushed stone, sand and gravel. The act fixes the rates to be charged per ton over various distances within this State.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
AfI M IT.
,nro,cd t-ci.,-,,r, Ioto.

Appros ed t'ctsrunrs :, 1919. An Act ta make deficiency appro- priatiou for Che Arkansas Deaf Mute Institute. Apprap ST.600 to cover deficiency te maintain the Arkansas tleaf Aiute Institute for period prior to March 3t, 4at9
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT iaS.

NHHE"N|W T O0Ful.t --' 'TI0.
 ta& &#H f5 U& tHe salaries of the st.uueIauher for the associate justices er Ll. supreme Court Fixes such sat- aries at s1 500 Gears
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
.57.


 Aa z=H ta appropriate monss for the FeH# a## af certain Sup -ene Court re F1f# NHHrHp HpEHa1Hz S3a-a06 for the re- rE#H###= ~ @H#H=He Court ports that orc HHzz as uarftz VII be out Of print.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 37.

An Act for deficiency appropriation for the State Hospital for Nervous Dis eases Appropriates ST6 600 to cover deficit in appropriation for period end ing March 31. 1919.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19

V st. % s@s 4nHrnt#sd Es4Ft#tysfFN 2I. I0Ia.

ApproNcd F,ehEaarA 25, l9fa.
 NH Ael to apVFopr5stte money 10 pay if.HeHe=H aH the St#9e= note issue. Ap- pr5BHi#t#= $5I.25u out of the siukinE fund la pay the interest on the note f-+ur of tHH State
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 70. Approyed February II. 1919.

 An Act to appropriate money to pay deficiencies of the State penitentiary. Appropriates $199,160 for accounts con- tracted prior to April l. 1919.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO
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NDHFatEa IanUnF4 23 lHIU
 An Act 10 pFe4er5be the salary Of EtenoglaHheH employed b# the Chief Justice ef Hhe Supreme Court
 Fixes the salary of such stenoera- pher at One sum oC S1 s80 per annua.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 3i.

An Act to make certain emergency appropriations for the maintenance of the State Capitol building Approprt- ates $4,995 for the maintenance of the State Capitol
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 3S.

An Act 10 make a deheiency appro- priation for the Confederate Soldiers Home Appropriates $40000 to cover deficiency in appropriation for period ending March 3i, 1919.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
N0
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Approved January iG. 1919.
 An Ae5 #1a=p prov Ide an opriatIan to pay tUe mileage, per dem and con ftnEeut eNpauses of tha General As semhly
 Apnrapf4ate= St1Han aat of the gea- efaI revenue fund for the purpose of paEiuE mileage and per diem
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
AtI Nnn ILL.
Approved February 21, i9I9.

AHHF8FVW FEHEW.aEs -IT IHIa.
 AH=Ae4 ta amend Aet 157 Of the Acts of IgI5= Provides that the librarian of thr sHHHeu= Court may appoint aa as- fHuf#55t#tHe -aiaft of Sl.2e0 q veal
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 2T.

An Act to appropriate the sum of s1.400 towards the cost of silver ser vice for the battleship Arkansas.
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
ACT NO. 7R.

NUTIVFFU v FbFNtfF4 I15 IVfV' An Act to appropriate money for the maintenance of the State Normal school Appropriates $IISl75 for the maintenance of the State Normal School
The Newark journal., 1919-06-19
The cost of this publi- cation to the taxpayers is the sum of 5 1900
A Synopsis of General
 Acts, 1919

Tho following is a sxnansIs as pre- pared hv eue Attorney General under #he provisions ae Initiate zAtt No ef I#I#. of aI# -aHtrlI Eaaz bassCd ny fae General Assembly of fafa. and ape pFoved HE FHe Governor
 Respectfully.
 TOM ]. THERMAL
 Secretary ur Slate
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ACT M. RI.

Approved February 7, 1919.
 An Act to pay f1r certain legal ad- vertising done by the newspapers Of
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-21
ABROAD
FOR WAR HEROES
GENERAL PEReHING WILL BUY
ESTATE TO BURY THE AMERI-
CANS LOST IN WAR.
CAN BRING BODIES BACK
National Cemetery In France TO Have
Chateau Fer Museum, But FanI-
lice Can Brine Dead Back To
America II They Desire.

Boston.-Aeting upon instructions
from the war department, Gen. Perish
ing has been in communication the past
month with Marshal Petain for the pur-
pose Of purchasing property for ma
tional cemetery for the American dead
in France, according to a statement
made here by Secretary of War Baker.
The orders stipulate, he said, that
chateau or castle shall be located on
the property decided upon, adequate
for a museum to house a collection
commemorative Americas participa-
ton in the world war
Secretary Baker made clear the plan
would not interfere in any way with
the desires Of parents who wish their
dead brought back to this country.
"The war department will scrupu-
lousy respect such requests" he said.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-21

YANk BRINGS BACK HUN.

Had Served AZ Dispatch Bearer Be-
hind American Lines-Wounded.
New York-The first German desert
er known to have arrived in this coun-
try, got In on the American transport
Arakan. He was led ashore with rope
around his neck By Lieut.. James w.
Corley OF Marietta, Ga.
The deserter was one of a party OF
10 Germans WHO had the misfortune to
run into Corley and two doughboys
near Thiercourt. The other IL sur
rendered. The deserter ran away, fol.
lowed the American into camp and
gave himself up. He served as dis
patch bearer behind the American
lines and was wounded in action.
Corley says he is the best German
police dog in captivity.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-21
slow To Cigarette Sale.

BY vote Of is for go against it the
bill before the general assembly legal.
izing the sale Of cigarettes to adults
in Tennessee was rejected, and proba.
bly, ends agitation to permit the sale
of cigarettes in the state.
However, both senate and house
have passed on final reading a bill
which imposes the most drastic penal.
ties on all persons who sell or give
cigarettes, cigarette tobacco or ciga-
rette papers to minors Merchants
who violate the law prohibiting the
sale to minors on second conviction
will have their licenses revoked. For
the past week or ten days petitions
have been received from thousands Of
citizrns,. men AMI women, protesting
against the licensing Of the sale or a
repeal Of the law prohibiting their
sale IN the state.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1919-02-21
REQUESTS STATES
ENACT DOG LAWS
sEcRETARY HOUSTON SENDS
WORD TO THE GOVERNORS or
TWENTY STATES.
MUST STOP SHEEP KILLING
legislatures Asked To Make Mers
Adequate State Laws-Thirtieth
Division Awaiting shlps-oth-
or Late Wire News.

Washington. The enactment Of
more adequate state laws to control
sheep-killing dogs is urged by Secre-
tary Houston, in letter sent to the
governors Of 20 states. The secretary
points out that although there has
been gratifying increase in the mum
Der Of sheep in the United States IN
the past year, there is room for fur
Their expansion Of the industry. Farm,
ers, he says, are discouraged in many
instances from keeping sheep on &C
count Of the danger OF damage by
dogs. The letters were sent to the
governors OF Arkansas, Delaware
Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kan
sas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota,
Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire,
North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Car
DINA, Tennessee, Virginia, West Vir-
ginia and Wisconsin, where state leg
islatures are now in session.