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The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
AGp NO. 23f. a........,-.d AIareh IL. 1O1O.

An trt fo provide for County Board of Education n each county or the e,fata Provides that all schools except tFnse in cities and towns shall be un- der the control Of the County Board of Education. said board to be elected by qualified electors of the county at each annual election. Said board to be com posed of i've members. not more than Two of which snail be from the same township. and shall hold office for a term Of i've years. Said board shall have the control CT schools school funds. and shall perform such duties in relation thereto as has heretofore been imposed upon county judges. They shall meet at feast four times year, and at such other times as shall be necessary. Regular meetings 10 be held on the second Saturday fin March. Jaaa September and December. Pro Viaes that they shall have the power ta discharge iHe county superintendent hv vote of foer members of the board. Fixes the salary Of county superinten- dent at not more than $1.S00, in coun- ties of 1ess thsn 22.ab9 population. and in other counties at S2i00. In case of vacancy ou tEe hoard. the other mem- bers of the board shall elect q qualified person tn i'll sueh vacancy. who shall serve until the next annual school cleo l tIon.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. IS. Approved January 2S, 1919.

An Act to regulate the creation of rural special school districts, etc.
 Provides that people in a given ter ritory may organize a rural special school district. That the petition pro- vided for in Section 7669 of kirby's Di- gest shall be accompanied by maps showing the territory embraced in such district, and such petition and map shall be presented to the County Judge. who shall perform the duties imposed upon the mayor of cities and towns 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 tho date of the election the judges of the election shall file the returns with the county clerk. and at the first regular or adjourned date of the County Court thereafter, the court shall canvass the vote and declare the result. and shall make ap- propriate orders. When an election has been called, no election can be or dered on another petition for the same territory or part thereof. unless an ad- verse vote has been had on the first petition. Provides for the election of two directors every two years after the formati of the district, and pro- yides further that such districts so or ganized shall have the right to borrow money.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03

board of assessment. A 99p t fa iIsd with of such appointments shai potrtif, po the
 t,e countv clerk. who shau Ssi itss-.,idae
 san7e to the Tax Gcminlsslottt. f,trrish
 that the Tax Commlssl2A sl@" tc to
 necessary copies or all iiStl' n slff-
 the county clerk. who shaIi nta3 n'e, fG, the
 ficfent number of copies P tIlltJLU tLat prop-
 ,is. of The county. Provides tt'11 r.,,,.,.-
 erty shall be assessed as CT I.S g Niav shin and value on the HiSt VGt ,,otfre
 Requires the assessor te puo-f11 he in
 m tba dates on which he N ih to
 aacb township Requires the poal oe
 sit oD tho day for which heIlNS
 been given and value all pIopSl1S S1S.,,i.rt,, scnted. Requires the owner ol PioP. .said
 to Hsf the same during the ui4T tI
 S5 i gtttfDr and requires hiH t'
 answer mon oath all questions pL
 pounded to him bS the beatu- and
 vfdes that nonresident o"Htis t,-t those unavoidahlS a'zseItt iis.f ar
 tbefr nroperty listed bE an agent V,
 bv verified lists filed &lEh lIae 1S9 sf before the day Of the assess, ,llVH'. o- G
 property in such toWnshfp- io' ,,t,',,t a penalty of 25 per cent for dellHquII5t.,
 Assessments with hthth5a.t in e
 of s1OO Makes 1t the duty Vl ' board to visit the re=ireure of place oL business of any delinquent anu N''u- his property aud make out an SSS'',- ment list against him net itAet '.e, days after the adjournment ! t'F V|,f tbat inc members of the board sHat ! receive S3 day and 51 cents for t's.H
 delinquent tax list Prescribe an o.,.'' .. ' for taxpayers to take before the 3s- 5s [ sessment of their property. iioN iage for an appeal to the County Court not ] later than the 25th day of seplfmoe[. i ,,'a Y. Provides that hearing on enpeal may I.!a5 be had at Che October term after Suyl
 assessment. Requires the assessor 10
 call a meeting Of the members Of me boards of the different townships De ! t,Uacp tba 10th and 20th of August or i each year. Provides fer the asscssmenI
 of real estate in each odd numbered year. Requires the assessor 10 make reports to the Arkansas Tax Golnlills- | sion. Fixes the fees of the assessors
 Requires the assessor to assess a II property which has been left off of the 1 assessment list when the same mas l boan pIacad on the assessment book by l the county clerk. Authorizes the lay . Commission to direct the county eiti [ to place any property omitted on the 1 tax books
 RepeaIs Act 234 of 1917.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 77.


 An Act to authorize the Board of Control to purchase 2 farm to be ep- erated in conjunction with the State Hospital for Nervous Diseases. Au- thorizcs the board to purchase farm within Is miles of the institution un- der control of the board. Such farm not to exceed 800 acres. Provides that said farm will be operated in conjuhc- ton with the Hospital for Nervous Dis eases, and provides that such inmates of the hospital as would be benefited thereby may be worked on such farm. No inmate to be worked to the detrt- ment of his health or mental condition Provides for an assistant superinten- dent at the salary of s2.500 Provides for the use of the products on such farm by the institutions under control of the board and other State institu- tions and for sale of the surplus
 Provides that a record of receipts and disbursements shall be kept and reported quarterly to the State audite- rial department. Appropriates $75,000 for the purchase and equipment eff such a farm Fixes the salary of the Board of Control at s3,000 per Hunum each. and for the secretary of such board at 2.400 per annum, and provides that such board may accept free transpor- tation from railroads.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. so.


 An Act to accept the benefits of an Act of Congress providing for voea- tfenai education. Provides for the ac- ceptance of the benefit of the Act of Congress entitled An Act to provide for vocational edUcatfon." Makes the State Treasurer custodian Of the funds derived from such act and makes the State Board of Education the board for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of the Federal act and this act. which Board shall have all neces- sary authority to formulate plans for the promotion of vocational education. to promote and aid in the establishment by local communities Of schools. de- partments or classes, etc; to establish and determine the general qualificat- ions to be possessed by persons en- gagged in the training of vocational teachers, and makes the State Super intendent of Public Instruction the ex- ecutfVe 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.
 Appropriates the sum of s25.ooo out of the general revenue fund. and ap- propriates $100,000 out of the xoca- tional education fund Provides for the giving of Federal and State aid to schools offering instruction in vocn- tional education.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 60. Approved February II. IoIQ

An Act to secure the maintenance of roads improved by improvement dis tfiets. Provides that improvement dis tricts may be formed to repair roads or bridges now or hereafter improved by road improvement districts created either by special act or under general laws. Provides that ten land owners establishing such a district may file with the county clerk a petition to form q 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 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 a 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 neees- sary and shall ascertain the benefits that will be derived by the several tracts of land in the district and pro- vides the annual instailment for the payment of such benef1t. 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 per cent Of the assessment that will be 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 be collected by the colIec- tor at the time and in the manner oth- CT taxes are collected. Provides that the commissioners may borrow money and issue bonds. and provides a sink ing fund for the payment of same Pros vides that the repairs may be made be contract or by contributing to work done by county officials
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. o4. Appreyed Eebrttury 10 TOTO

An Act to amend Act No 179 of 1917. Provides that cities of the first and second class may prescribe a license for any person, firm or corporation en- gagged in carrying on or following any trade business. professional vocation or calling within the corporate limits of such city. That the City Council shall provide rules and regulations for the payment Of such license. but in fix Ing the penalty for failure to pay such license the penalty cannot he 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 15 per cent of the auaIiffed voters of such city. said ordinance shall be referred to the people. and if a majority shall vote for 1t. the ordi- nance Will stand, and if & majority vote against it. the same shall be renealad
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT S8. Ig7. AgDrCEgd TJarcl, rot0

An Act to- impose a- license mn o.,t dog in the State ef Aflsansns. Pro NtdeS that aH 4ogH over i months old shall he listed for taxation. and pra- yldes iufthef that the owner of every ., unE "}s5 months oi age shall pay an when ans sheep or any other live sta..l[ Is 6illed or injured by dogs that inc owner shall report to justice of inc peace who shah appoint appraisers to hicd with hc county cletJ< and ~ 5e the County Court 6nds the claim ta La just one, he shall allow II and order tt tG De paid oct of tHe dog tax fund. and alSo provides tEat Inc fees of the ius- liccs and the appraisers shah he TafI out of the dog tax fund P"'o II"Nldes penalty of not Ieqs than }" nor moro than $I0 for failure To p,,,, license gn dogs, and nfes lies that a,,5, u's without license shall be Killed
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACr NO. I34@
Approved Febswsry 27, 1s1a

An Act providing for wash houses n coal mines. Provides that ft shall be the duty of every owner CT lessee of q coal mine employing more than ten peFs0nS to provide a suitable building and equip the same with lockers, hang CTS, benches. seats. light. heat hot and cold water and shower bathst and main tain ths same in good order for the use and benefit of ail persons employed It the mine. Prescribes 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 honss in a clean and sanitary condi- ton, and prescribes penalty of not less than $50 nor more than $i60 for each day's violation of the provisions of t5S statute.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. I1G. Approved March 1, 1919.

An Act changing the time of holdfne Chaneery Court in the Eighth Chancprv District. Fixes the time for such courts as follows.
 Raaoo1ph County. first Tuesday fin March and September
 Sharp County (northern district, second Tuesday in March and Scpten- Der. '''
 Lawrence County teastern district, fourth Tuesday in April and third TiIesL day in September.
 lawrence County (wextern district, first Tuesday in April and first Tuesday in September. 9N'' April and October 'i Baxter County. third Tuesday in April and October. "
 sharp County teouthern distrlcD hFst Tuesday in May and November
 lzard County. second Tuesday in May and November. tos May and November |" in June md December. '''''
 StCne County, second Tnasaa,, l., June and December III
 c9eborne County. third Tuedsav ,r June and Deeembe i'
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A" NO. So.
ANT nO- Sd. -.-.-~,y EAhrt.nrx In TnFn

An Act to appropriate the money de posted in the State treasury to the crsaEt of the farm fund of the four State agricultural schools. Appropri- ates oua of such fund to the Second Dis triet Agricultural School SS6942t 10 the Thtrd District Agricultural School SITES, and to the Fourth District Az rieuIturnl School s516.37. Provides that the funds arising from the safe of farm products shall be used as q con tingenk fund by the various Boards of Trustees, which boards shall designate a custodian, who shall receive and dis purse tha funds on the order of the board
 Provides that such custodian shall make quarterly reports to the Audito- rial Department. and shall make and execute a bond for the faithful per foTxnhnc0 of his duties.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
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 t0 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 commis- sioner 2 certificate from the clerk of the county showing the sale Of the land, the amount of the taxes. penalty and cost due thereon. and the payment thereon. and make e sworn statement in writing that he is the holder of such lands Provides that upon such show ing the commissioner shall execute A deed tb such person
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 22G. ~
 March II, I9I9.

ApptVrfiiig AT pnonfifining sale of lands un- der decree a[ior p5 to May l, 1878. Pro- %PPToytiha idss that p the sale of lands made & i in pnrsaance is to the decree of the fn pulaskl sfst GhanG,eIS ',=l s,sss prior to May l, 1878. are or -s.l1 ~ hs'.,fs and confirmed Provides that. lati1e4t tbo gnu owner of such land presents " VI Mnfi, ,Re . Commissioner of State Lands duly certded copy Of the bdw RToesfddhe eSdenes or sue" +ftIe and continued payment of oL .L,i1l l..s he commissioner shall execute dasd conveying the interest or the S+ate 5n and to such land.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. ETC. ApnroSed 1Inrch IL. 1Oin.

An Act tn amend the game laws or the state, Provides that the Fish and tame GomlEiasiuu may appoint q See ietAIN at The salary ef $2.000 per year Provides for the appointment of game Wurdens, mol exceeding eight, to iuVes- tEate violations of the law
 Makes lt unlawful for any person te- Hsh with artliiclal bait or to hunt any deer bear or turkey without first pro curing license. Provides the cost or license for residents of this State at Sl l.lU Tor either hunting or fishing. and for Hon-residcnts 10 hunt, SIS. and to nah. So Provides that nonresident may obtain license for each trip for Si.i0. Defines q resident as q lawful voter Provides Chat if fish are caught TOT market, each fisherman using seine nets. tout lines and set hooks. a H. ccnse of S50 is required. and for each fisherman using hoop nets only s25 and for using only hook and line, tout lines and set hooks, s10. For each helper of the market fisherman, s.
 That 1t shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale the following nameai fishes shes s which ,. arc less in length thanl specified: Trout. eight inches pike. IL inches; jack salmon. II inches: croppiei 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 pound8; drum, two pounds. and buffalo. three pounds.
 This section shall not apply to min- noWs used for bait.
 Provides for a license of $2o for talk Ing fur-bearing animals by traps where more than 12 traps are used Provides T license of sl.50 for each dog used in hunting wild fowl or biyds. Prohibits the cling or offering for sale between March lath and October ist. tho peit of any fuf-beatfnR animal caught in this Slate. Prohibits tho snooting or killing oi any doe, wild turkey hen or any wild pheasant. grouse. prairie chicken. or room Ted breast untittafter Jgnuary lst i9zz. Prohibits the hunting of wild tuiksy CT Geef beSa zen the I6th of Jap~.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. T9. Approved February H. 1919.

An Act 10 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 or feed. cot ton or cotton seed, or any goods wares or merchandise. or any farming imple- ment, machinery or vehicle or any oth- CT personal property. the property of himself or another, when the value is more than $10, shall be deemed guilty Of a misdemeanor and be fined not more than 1900.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. G5. Approved February ID. fOi.,

An 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 cornfur f, their possession during 1919. Provides that such cotton shall be sold at public or private sale and the proceeds arfafnp from such cotton shall be deposited in the State treasury for the warehouse and market fund.
 Appropriates S3.oe0 out Of such fund to dAray expenses incurred in grading classify ing and handling such cotlea.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT No. S6. AnnrnNRd Ephrx1ury I- In1H

An Act to make an appropriation for the payment of interest on the univer- sitY endowment fund and for disposal or the interest on the l S Alphin terest on permanent school bonds Ap- propriates $100,160 to pay interest on the university endowment bonds For printing and engraving bonds $G21: for 15 bond containers, SIG. Approprf- ates from the interest on the !. s. Al phin notes $2,160, to be paid to the financial officer of the university for the benefit of the university.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT ND. 10.
Approved January 27. 1919.

 An Act to provide the time for hold ing ChancerY Courts in the Seventh Chaneery 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. oaaehita county. third Monday in March. June, September and December
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. .0o. Approved a-ar.l, ,a.a

An Act to create a bureau of cron SGstlnlates' etc. Provides Chat tbe .ommlssioner Of Mines Manufactu,es aha ana Agriculture. together with two as. compose a bureau Of croo esi S,i sa,t4,i u and statistics relating to crops and compile and give the necessary pub- Incliy to the resources of the State FfoVides that such bureau shall co
 operate with the Federal Rnraan Crop Statistics. VI
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
AGrNo. f59. AnnrnNcn Mnreh q. IG1O.

An Act permitting recovery against railroads for Injury caused by running trains. tWithstandinE contributoTy negligence. Provides that eoutrIhu- tory negligence shall not be defense for persons injured in any suit against the railroad company. where the in jury was caused by the running Of trains and where the negligence of the person injured E eE q less degree than that of the carrier. but that the amount Of the recovery shall be diminished in proportion to such eoHtributory negh- GenCe.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 60. l. l { s

An Act to amend Act No. 159 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 sof the State as if she were a 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 as administratrix, executrix. xtc.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 2Gn. Aunrt.,cd March t2. roIe.

An AeI taf tAe control and suppress Sition 0f prostitution and venereal dis eases Provides Tor thc acceptance CT the benefits ef fhe Act Of Congress No. 1a3. Of fHa Sisty-hfth Congress. Makes the State Treasurer thr custodian of the funds derived from such act Makea tae State EaaHa ef Health the agent esf the State for inc purpOEe of Curryiar iuta GsEEt tl=r n-zzl-1ans os said act and tSesa tiaeas secretary of said board the e&ee#ttse officer of said board for the eHfH#eenafht of such act. Appro- Hriatez fs te carry out the pro- visions of tine set
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 84. EP.k,-,,.r.- tO EnFu

An Act to prevent the desecration 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 mutilation and de- facement of the flag. and provides for punishment of one who. by word or act publicly exhibits contempt for the flag, colors, coat Of arms or other insignia of the State of Arkansas and the Unit ed States; fixes punishment for the vii olation of such act by fine not exceed ing $100 or imprisonment for not over 30 days. or both.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. IF.
Approved January 2S, 1919.

An Act to authorize the Governor to execute deeds to certain lands ceded to the State by the United States, and vests the Governor with all the power and authority vested in the Governor of the Territory of Arkansas by act of Congress approved July 4. 1892. and makes it the duty of tho Governor to execute deeds to purchasers of lands upon satisfactory showing that said lands were purchased and paid for un- der the provision of said act of Con yress.
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 287. AIDr0tVa Hnr.f, .s faro

An Aet ter fine Ee}dover members and clerks Of he General Assembly for l41a. frns tliEs what pembers of the Senate and tfe House shall be held oyer |" complete lAe unfinished business of both houses at fbe time of adjournment
 he what taptoyees of both houses
The Newark journal., 1919-07-03
ACT NO. 45. Appr0yeL rehruary 4. IaJa

An Act to provide for the form of ac- kuowledgments executed by corpora tions and curing acknowledgments heretofore executed. Prescribes the form of acknowledgment to be execut- ed by all corporations when conveying land. and provides further that all ae- Acknowledgements of parties and convey apces affecting the titles of real es- tase which have heretofore been re- corded shall be binding on said corpo- rayions and effectuai for the purpose ser cut in such instances.