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ACT NO. 94. A..,rn~FnI EFnhr-raur-U 10 lA1A

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 be greater than double the amount of the license provided Provides that the ordinance shall n6t be effective until it has been published once a week for four consec- utive weeks. and provides that upon a voters of such city, said ordinance shall be referred to the people, and if a majority shall vote for it. the ordi- nance will stand, and if a majority vote it, the same shall De repealed.
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ACT NO. 197. Aunrnvcl March r IQgn

An Act to impose q license on each dog In the State of Arkansas. Pro- vides that all dogs over 4 months old shall be listed for taxation. and pre- vides further that the owner of every dog over f months of age shall pay an annual license of $1. Provides that when any sheep or any other live stock is killed or injured by dogs that the owner shall report to a justice of the peace, who shall appoint appraisers to fix the damage and a report shall be filed with the county clerk, and If the County Court finds the claim to be just one, he shall allow 1t and order 1t to be paid out of the dog tax fund; and also provides that the fees of the jus- tices and the appraisers shall be paid out of the dog tax fund.
 Provides a penalty of not less than $5 nor more than $10 for failure to pay license on dogs. and provides that any dog without a license shall be killed
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ACT NO. 142. AnnrOXea March |. 1DI1.

An Act to provide for the redemption of lands sold to the State for taxes, but not certified to the Commissioner of State Lands. Provides that all lands forfeited in the State for taxes prior to 1908, which have not been certified to the Commissioner of State Lands, are cancelled and set aside and held for naught. That lands sold to the State since 1908 or hereafter, which have not been certified to the commissioner may be redeemed by filing with the commits sioner a ccrlifcate 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 a 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.
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N-p.oyo,- s'e5ruary 10, 1919.
 An Act to appropriate the money de 5ositca iu the State treasury to the credit of the farm fund of the four State agricultural schools Appropri- ates out of such fund to the Second Dis trict Agricultural School. $889.42; to the Third District Agricultural School SLIPS, and to the Fourth District Ag- ricultural School $51G37 Provides that the funds arising from the sale of farm products shall be used as q con tlngent fund by the various Boards of Trustees. which boards shall designate 9 custodian. who shall receive and dis purse the 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 bond for the faithful per formauce of his duties.
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ACT NO. I46. Annroved March i. 1919.

An Act changing the time of holding ChanceTy Court in the Eighth Chancery District Fixes the time for such courts as follows:
 Randolph County, first Tuesday in March and September.
 Sharp County (northern district) second Tuesday in March and Septem- Der.
 Lawrence County (eastern district) fourth Tuesday in April and third Tues day in September.
 Lawrence County (western distric) first Tuesday in April and first Tuesday in September.
 Fulton County, second Tuesday in April and october.
 Baxter County, third Tuesday in April and October.
 Sharp County (southern districD first Tuesday in May and November
 Izard County second Tuesday in May and November,
 Jackson County, fourth Tuesday in May and November.
 Independence County. fourth Tuesday in June and December.
 Stone County, second Tuesday in June and December.
 Cleburpe County, third Tredsay in June and December.
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ACT NO. 27e.


 An Act to amend the game laws of the State, Provides that the Fish sd Game Commission may appoint Sec fetary at the salary of S2,000 per year. Provides for the appointment of game wardens, not exceeding eight. to inves- tigate violations of the law.
 Makes it 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 S110 for either hunting or fishing, and for nom residents to hunt, $15 and to fish. $5. Provides that a non-res dent may obtain a license for each trip for s110. Defines a resident as q lawful voter. Provides that if fish are caught for market each fisherman using seine nets. tout lines and set hooks, a H. ccnse of $50 is required and for each fisherman using hoop nets only S25, and for using only hook and line tout lines and set hooks, sl0. For each helper of the market fisherman, $5
 That it 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, II inches; croppie and white perch, eight inches; black bass Il 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 6 license of $20 for talk ing~fur- bearing animals by traps where more than l2 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 March 18th and October lst. the pelt of any fur bearing animal caught in this State Prohibits the shooting or killing If any doe, wild turkey hen or any wild pheasant. grouse. prairie chicken. or .obin red breast until after January 1st 922. Prohibits the hunting of wild turkey or deer between the 18th Of y1nn
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ACT NO. 2C0. ADnrOyed Nnrcb J2, 1919.

An Act for the control and suppress sition of prostitution and venereal dis eases. Provides for the acceptance of the benefits of the Act of Congress No. 193 of the Sixty fifth Congress. Makes the State Treasurer the custodian of the funds derived from such act Makes the State Board of Health the agent of the State for the purpose of carryingI into effect the provisions of said actI and makes the secretary of said board the executive officer of said board for the enforcement of such act. Appro- priates $427348 to carry out the pro- visions of the act.
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ACT NO. 134. hpnrnXRd EahrnnEy 2Z 1919,

An Act providing for wash houses at coal mines. Provides that it shall be the duty of every owner or lessee of a coal mine employing more than ten persons to provide 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. 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 house in a clean and sanitary condi- tion, and prescribes a penalty of not less than $50 nor more than $10O for each days violation of the provisions of the statute.
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ACT NO. 69. ADuroyQH EFlhruary Ii. Inlo


 An Act to secure the maintenance of roads improved by improvement dis tricts. Provides that improvement dis tricts may be formed to repair roads or road improvement districts created either by special act or under general laws. Provides that ten land owners establishing such a district may file form a district to maintain such roads. Such clerk shall publish a notice call- ing on all persons to take notice of such petition. The County Court shall consider the petition and may create such a district unless the majority in value and the majority in number and acreage are opposed to its organiza- ton. Such courts shall issue an order creating such district and shall ap- point three commissioners, and shall give the district name. It shall be the duty of the commissioners to keep the road in repair, and in order to do this they may borrow money and may make and issue negotiable evidences of indebtedness.
 shall determine what repairs are neces- sary and shall ascertain the benefits that will be derived by the several tracts of land in the district and pro- vides the annual installment for the payment of such benefit. Provides that each year the commissioners shall as- certain the amount necessary to main tain such roads, and they shall certify to the county clerk the 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 collec- 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. Pro- Vides that the repairs may be made by contract or by contributing to work done by county officials.
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ACT NO. 64. Appr0Ned Eehr5lnRY ID. 1Gl9.

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 { Unit ed States; fixes punishment for the vi- olation of such act by a fine not exceed ing $100 or Imprisonment for not over 30 days, or both.
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ACT NO. 226.

AppfOVcd Mnrch IT, I3IJ.
 An Act confirming sale of lands un approved prior to May 1, 1878. Pro- Vides that the sale of lands made in pursuance to the decree of the Pulaski Chancery Court in favor of the State of Arkansas, prior to May 1, 1878. are when the owner of such land presents to the Commissioner ot State Lands a duly certified copy of the proceedings or such court. and shall show evidence or his title and continued payment of taxes, the commissioner shall execute q deed conveying the interest of the State in and to such land.
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ACT NO. f53.

An Act permitting recovery aeainst railroads for injury caused by running trains notwithstanding contributory negligence. Provides that contribu- tory negligence shall not be a 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 Is Of a less degree than that of the carrier, but that the amount of the recovery shall be diminished in proportion to such contributory negl- gence.
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ACT NO. 70. AODrOva5 EabvrraTv IA J0ff

An Act to provide penalties for the burning of property. Provides that ev- cry person who shall maliciously burn any dwelling house or oNher 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- himself or another. when the value is more than $10, shall be deemed guilty of a r3isdemeanor and be fined not more than $500.
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ACT NO. 124.
Approycd February 25. 1O1O.

EAPPAOFSN eAAas @.C'
 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 1, 1919. The State Auditor and State Treasurer are authorized to transfer from the sinking fund to the general revenue fund $3757706, and the sum of ST. S12.51 is appropriated out of the sink ing fund for the purpose of paying coupon No. on the note issue of the State.
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ACT NO. ..

Inroyed Jnnuafg N'|' V' 'V'lu .o amend Section 15 of Act |, "sDtitIed An Act establish : {s,lrg the salaries and fees of gaelals of all counties having 'i,i districts and a population 'Ss Section 15 by providing that fees arising by law from the sre allowed to the collector .urAr for collecting, receiving
 -sng the school fund shall be
 ,be school fund and not into NJ revenue fund of the coun- |rArly provided.
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ACT NO. 20o.

An Act to create 8 bureau of crop estimates, etc. Provides that the Commissioner of Mines Manufactures and Agriculture, together with two as- compose a bureau of crop estimates and statistics relating to crops and compile and give the necessary pub licity to the resources of the State. Provides that such bureau shall CO., operate with the Federal Bureau of Cron Starfstics
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ALI NO. IUU. AnpEnNnl NchrlAry 20. 1919.

! 1 An Act to amend Kirby Digest so
 as to allow the statute of limitations | to run against married women. The act repeals the exception in favor of
 married women. but provides that any i such married women who now has
 cause Of action upon which she might i sue may bring such suit within one ] year of the passage of this bin.
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ACT NO. 05.

An Act providing for the sale of cot ton samples by the warehouse and mar keting bureau Empowe the board Of supervisors to bale and have ready for market all cotton samples coming in their possession during 1919 Provides that such cotton shall be sold at public or private sale and the proceeds arising from such cotton shall be deposited in the State treasury for the warehouse and market fund.
 Appropriates $S.000 out of such fund to defray expenses incurred in grading, elassifying and handling such cotton.
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ACT NO. 91. ApnrONcd Eebruary 10. 1919.

Amends Section 4358 of Kirby's Di- gest. Provides that 1t shall be lawful for any number of farmers to make mutual pledges and give valid oblga- tion 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
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AErV NO. o65.

ADEro9NG MarcIa IJ, IUID.
 An Act for the protection and health of women workers. Provides that there shall be established in every factory, nanufa curing or established work shop, where six or more men and wom- en are employed. separate toilet and wash rooms also suitable lunch rooms for women employees; and provides that where no lunch room is furnished. women workers shall be allowed not less than one Lour for meal time. Pro- vdes th1t the Commissioner of Labor shall enforce tbe proVisiona of the act.
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ACT NO. 66,

Approved February II, 1919.
 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 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 as administratriX. executriX. etc.
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ACT NO, SC.
AnnrnroG rron,n..o.,, IF 1otn

lADBFOFFN FeWFIafy IT, IOIV1
 An Act to make an appropriation for the payment of interest on the univer- sity endowment fund and for disposal of the interest on the J. S. Alphin notes Appropriates $5G,7e5 to pay in- terest on permanent school bonds Ap- propriates $10O160 to pay interest on the university endowment bonds. For printing and engraving bonds. $621; for 15 bond containers, SIG. Appropri- phin notes $2,160, to be paid to the financial officer of the university for the benefit of the university
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ACT NO. 60. Ar,n-n,rnH VF.h-..,,. ~ sp4n

Approved February 7, 1919.
 An Act making appropriations for the State University. Appropriates for the maintenance of such university; for salaries, the sum of S250, 900; for main tenance, equipment etc, $210.O00; for purchase of land for experiment sta tion, $25,000. Appropriates SIP 366.68 to pay interest due on university endoW- ment bonds, 1919-1920.
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ACT NO. 275. nnrnuaI 1l.r.h TX IAIQ

Areends Sections II and 13 of Act 191 of 1915. Provides that the Com missioner of LabcT may establish reg ulations governing the employment of females in hotels and restaurants. Pro- Vides that such regulations shall not permit 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.
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ACT NO. 230.

An Act to prohibit municipal off cers or employees from receiving esratui- ties from municipal corporations or public utility companies. Prohibits any officer or employee from receiving any water. gas, electric current or other service from any public utility com pany for a less rate than tho general public pays therefor. Provides 9 pen alty of not less than $fG nor more than S200 for violating the act.
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ACT NO. 2Os. AnnrOycd March 7. IOIo

preme Court shall receive s3,000 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 case must the sal- aries exceed the fees of the office.
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ACT NO, 2.;1.
EtN ! -NOs 4..3I, AE,DFOVed Akarch I2. 1919.

An Act to appropriate money for the purchase of land on which the State serum Plant is located. Authorizes the Board of Control of the Agricultural Experiment Station to purchase the acre of land on which the serum plant is located and repair and enlarge the buildings on the same, and to purchase necessary equipment. Appropriates : !, 900 for this purpose.
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ACT NO. t75. ApRroyad 2g3reh <. JqfN-

An Act to amend Act BOA of the Gen eral Assembly of 1909. Provides for History Commission. Provides that such commission shall perfect and com plete it's work of preserving the his- tory of Arkansas part in the great war, and fixes the salary of the secretary to the commission at the sum Of $2.400 a year.
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,,popsiis of General { Acts, 1919

a.,,,ng is a synopsis as pre- 10 ioogi"4S .hn Attorney General: under |N s. ine of Initiate Act No. 2 of tFislohs z, oroi laws passed by the ! al aal.ssembly of 1919' ana ap- tr inc Governor
 hesp'e TOM J. TERRAL.
 Secretary of State.
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ACT NO. 207.

An Act for the holdover members and clerks of the General Assetlbly for 1919. Provides what members of the Senate and the House shall be held over to complete the unfinished business of both houses at the time of adjournment and what employees of both houses shall be retained.
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icT NO. 10,
ALI gO' EV' d IanuarV Z7. 1913,

koyed January 27, i9l0. O provide the time for hold Ssry Courts in the Seventh District.
 time for the court in the kntes as follows:
 county. second Monday in prn, July and October.
 County, fourth Monday in ril, July and October. Enty first Monday in March, Snber and December.
 anty, first Monday in Feb
 August and November.
 county, third Monday in
 September and December.
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ACT NO. 1.

I.,,oyed January iV' Ep'o'' 'nroyide an appropriation 'U wileage, per diem and con 2, s,Denses r. of the General As .,,.tss s75.oOO out of the gen
 .as fund for the purpose or sIIaoge sIao and per diem.
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AG0I' GN. 2Sn.

411nroVea Nnrch l2. 101O.
 An Act to appropriate money for the purpose Of tick eradication. Appropri- ates $100G00 for the purpose of tick eradication in the State of Arkansas. The expenditure of which is to be un- der the control of the Board of Control of the Agricultural Experiment Sta ton.
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Appro9 cG da~eh 2. i0:3.
 An Act to appropriate moneT for the contingent expenses and per diem of the General Ass mhly. Appropriates $5O,0O0 out of the general revenue fund to pay contingen. expenses mileage and per diem.
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ACT NO. 3E-.

7pyfDFeN E.ierrf I-, tJIS,
 An Act to appropriate money for the rcprinting of certain Supreme Court re- ports Appropriates S30 900 for the re- printing of Supreme Court reports that are now or shortly will be out of print
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ACT M 0y

Approved February 7, 19i0.
 An Act to make @ deficiency appro- priation for the Arkansas Deaf Mute Institute. Appropriates $7o00 to cover deficiency to maintain the Arkansas Deaf Mute Institute for period prior to March 3l, 1919
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such States as extend similar courtesy to this State, and requires him to fur nish the Federal Courts of this State with volumes of such reports, begin ming with Volume l26.
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ACT NO. 11I.


 An Act to regulate the fees for keep ing prisoners Allows the sheriff one dollar day for the keeping of prison CTS in county jails. Act does not apply to Crawford, Madison, Sebastian, New ton, Greene, Lafayette and St. Francis counties.
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ACT NO. I47.

An Act to provide for the assess ment of property. Act provides that before April 1 the County Judge shall appoint two property owners in each township who, together with the as- ssssor. shall compose the township
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/AcG, NO. 2l1.

APFTOVSI
 Authorizes the Secretary of State to furnish the Supreme Court reports to fbe limited States courts of this State and to exchange with other States and countries. Provides that the Secretary af State may furnish such reports 70
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ACT NO. 13z

Approved February 27, 1010.
 An Act making deficiency appropria- tions for the various department of State government Appropriates $265,- | 570.73 to cover deficiency in the vari- ous departments of the State govern ment for the period ending March 31, ] 1919.
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,s,ed JanuarY g. 1919.
 i'd prescribe the salary Of ,sr employed by the Chief the Supreme Court.
 I'd salary of such stenogra- sum of $1,800 per annum.
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ACT NO. IS5.

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.
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ACT NO. I0S.

An Act to fix the salaries of the stenographer for the associate justices of the Supreme Court. Fixes such sal aries at $1,800 year.
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Arkansas by direction of the General Assembly of 1917
 AppropriateS various sums to numer- ous papers in the State of Arkansas for printing.
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ACT NO. I22.
A+ " N0- A@A' Approved February 25, 1919.

 An Act to appropriate money to pay interest on the State note issue Alp propriates $71.25O out of the sinking fund to pay the interest on the note issue of the StSte.