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The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 33S. ADDrOyed March 2C. 191{).

An Act to amend Act 113 of 1913 and 139 of 1917. Provides that any bank, a member of the Federal Reserve Sys- tenn, who complies with reserve require ments of such reserve system shall be deemed to have complied with the laws of this State relative to reserve. Pro- vides that the Bank Examiner shall fur nish the Federal Board or Federal Re- serve Bank copies of all examinations Federal system. Permits banks to own such amount of stock in the edoral Re- serve Bank as may be necessary to per init them to become members of the Federal Reserve System Authorizes banks to accept for payment at future date drafts drawn by customers and issue letters of credit. pucf aceeptances and letters of credit shall be considered as money borrowed
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ACT NO. 604. Approved April 3, 1919.

An Act to esta a central exper- iment station farm in Central Arkan- sas. Provides for the establishment of such farm, to be known as the central branch station of the main Agricultural Experiment Station or the University of Arkansas. Provides that the work shall be under the control of the main experiment station at Fayetteville and that the scope of work shall be in the several branches of agriculture. live stock, etc. Directs the purchase of not less than 360 acres of land and an op- ton on the GAO acres adjoining. Pro- vides for the erection of necessary buildings. Appropriates $50,000 for the purpose of the act
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ACT NO. 40.
ADDrOyed March 27, 1919.

An Act to repeal Section 3734 or Kir- by's Digest and to amend Section 3742. Repeals Section 3734 and amends Sec tion 3742 to provide that all committee clerks of the House of Representatives shall be stenographers and shall be un- der the control of the Speaker of the House. Provides that the House may, at it's discretion, select not more than four stenographers. Such clerks to give all of their time to their work and work at times when the House Is not in ses- sion. Provides for clerks for the com mittees of the Senate and four stenog- taphers for the Senate. Makes it un- lawful for either the House or the Sem ate to employ anyone else by resolution or otherwise.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 4S2.

An Act to provide for the support and maintenance of the Arkansas pen itentiary Appropriates $592,5O0 for the support of the penitentiary. Pro vides that the clerks of the pen1ten- tiary shall give bond in the sum oi S1 900. Provides that each convict dis charged, shall receive a civilian suit of clothes and 5 cents per mile to the place of his conviction. Provides that the commissioners of the penitent1ary may receive free transportation on railroads Provides that the commits sioners of the penitentiary shall not be required to pay the expenses of bring ing any person to the reform school.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 4O3. ADnrOyeS March y1. 1919.

An Act to amend Section 1 of Act 175 of 1917. Permits railroad employees travelling salesmen,, stuGents in colleges or other persons unayoida5ly absent from the County in which he resides on election day to vote for township, members of the Legislature, members of Congress, President and Vice PrcI- dent, al any voting precinct in the State of Arkansas.
 Provides that any person engaged as q sailor or soldier of the United States may be permitted to vote regardless of where he may be located on the day of election. I
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ACT NO. 40. AnDrOVed March 2z. JA10.

An Act to amend Section z of an Act of 1917. regulating fraternal beneficiary assessments. Provides that any such society may admit any person not over 60 years of age and that any such society may issue certificates of sick death, annuity, or orhers benefits to children between the ages of l and IS years, and that when such child reaches the age for personal applica- ton, such certificate may be exchanged for any other certificate issued by the society, free designation of the bene- ficiary being left to the child. That the cate shall be based upon standard of industrial table of immortality and 3R per cent per annum or higher standard
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ACT NO. 432. ADDrOyed March P, 1919.

An Act to amend Act 215 of 1911. Pro- vides that the County Court may ap- point any number of persons to act as probation officers, and fix their com pensation. In any counties containing cities of the first class the salary of such officers to be fixed by the court. Gives the County Court of the smaller counties power to decide whether or not probation officers are necessary. Pro- Vides that no court shall commit fe- male offender under the age of IS years or a male offender under the age of 17 years to jail in any county in which a detention home is provided, but shall commit them to such homes
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ACT NO. $50. AnnrOYed Mnrch 22. 1Al1.

An Act to authorize keepers of the pcnitentiary and reform schools to provide for dental treatment for con- victs. Provides that the commissions CTS stall purchase necessary equip rnent at cost not to exceed $1,000. Makes 1t the duty of the commission CTS to see that those convicts in need of dental Urea tment shall be brought to the walls and given the necessary treatment. Provides that the commis- sioners may enter into a contract with ihe dentist employed by the State Hos pital for Nervous Diseases and pay him a salary for such work. not to exceed $G00 a year.
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ACT NO. 574.

An Act to amend Section of Act 458 of 1917. Provides for State De- pository Board. Provides that in lieu of bond signed by a surety com pany, the depository may pledge bonds of the United States or of any legally organized school, levee, drainage or ini- provement district of the State of Ar kansas. whose legality has been passed upon by the Attorney General. Pro vides that said bonds shall not be ac- cepted for more than 90 per cent of their face value, and provides that such bonds may be withdrawn from time to time and other bonds substituted there for.
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ACT NO. 4se.

An Act relating to coal mines. Act provides for an examining board to be appointed by the Governor to examine all fire bosses, hoisting engineers and mine foremen in the State of Arkan- sas. Provides that mine inspectors must pass the examination as well as the men above mentioned. Provides that the present mine inspector may ob- tain certificate without examination. and provides that hoisting engineers, mine foremen or fire bosses who have held such positions for five years prior to the passage of the act. may obtain certificates without an examination. Provides that coal mine operators can not employ men for the positions nam ed who do not hold such certificates.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 314. ApprOyad March 21, 1919.

An Act to amend Section 49 of Act l33 of 1917. Makes it unlawful to main tain or caused to be placed, maintained or erected in the waters of this State, or to sell or to have in possession any seine net or fish basket except hoop nets without wings or with wings not over 50 feet long on each side and the meshes not less than 3 inches square. Does not prohibit the using of minnow setnes nor prohibit the use of seines not over 90 feet long nor with meshes smaller than 2 inches by picnic parties, between June 18th and September 1st.
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ACT NO. 2SO. Approved March 17, 1919.

of territory to improvement districts in cities and towns. Prescribes that ma iortty of owners of lands adjacent to an improvement district, desiring to be included In such district, may present their petition to the council. Said coun- ell shall publish notice for two weeks calling on all persons interested to show cause for or against the annexa- tion and on the day named shall hear all persons desiring to be heard and the findings of the council shall be final unless appealed from in less than 50 idays. They shall express their findings Eby proper ordinances.
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ACT NO. 1892. Approved March 28, 1919.

An Act to provide for the payment of mileage and per diem of the General Assembly, Borrows from the commer- cial feed stuff fund $25,O00. from the fertilizer fund $20,000 and t he oil in- spection fund $30.000. Directs the State Treasurer to transfer all moneys in the State Capitol fund to the credit of the general revenue fund. and to transfer all moneys in the sand and gravel fund to the general revenue fund, and all moneys from the sale of books by the Secretary of State to the general rev. enue fund,
 All of such money to be used to meet the provisions made in Acts Nos. 101 and 155 for the expenses of the General Assembly, and provides the bal- ance may be used for other purposes,
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ACT NO. 323.
 AnnrOyed March 21, 1919.

An Act prohibiting srespassing on public property. Makes it unlawful to ride or drive on the State Capitol grounds, except upon the public drive ways or walks of such grounds, punish able by a fine not exceeding $l90. Di- rects the custodian of the building and his deputies to arrest persons violating the Act Money derived from fines to be paid into the State Treasury ta the credit of the general revenue fund. Pro hibits any person over the age of 10 years from skating or walking with metal skates on any portion of the Capitol building or any abutment there- on or approaches thereto.
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ACT NO. $50. AnnrONe6 MarPh 20 1A19

An Act to amend Section 5411 of Kir- by's Digest, so as to provide for the sat isfaction by verified but unrecorded power of attorney Act provides that when any mortgage or deed of trust of personal property has been fully paid the same shall be satisfied. Provides that satisfaction of personal property mortgages which are filed but not re- corded may be satisfied by the recorder or other person when authorized by power of attorney, which power of at torney shall be filed with the satisfied mortgage or when the mortgage is withdrawn in lieu thereof.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. asa.

An Act to amend Section 225 of the Acts of 1905 relating to the operation of coal mines. Provides that all slopes, drifts or shafts used for hoisting coal shah be made the intake of air into the mines. Provides that all air going Into the mine shall be so split that noS more than 50 employees shall be work ing on each split of air and that there shall not be less than 200 cubic feet of air pass each face per minute Pro- vides for the testing of such air by the State Mine Inspector
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ACT NO. 424. Approved March p, 1919.

An Act to prevent injury pending lit- igation to lands in which the State claims an interest. Provides that pend ing such litigation that the parties claiming adversely t1 she State or any other person shall not cut or remove from said land any trees, logs or tim ber Provides that the court may per init such cutting or taking of timber where the petitioners enter into a good and sufficient bond to the State in the amount not less than the cash value of such timber. Provides that the State may obtain an injunction without filing 6 bond.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 5O2.

An Act to amend Section 5253 of Kir- by's Digest. Provides for the licensing of osteopaths. Provides that the ap- plicant shall be examined by board and shall present evidence of having attended for not less than four years a reputable school of osteopathy. Pro- waived by the board for any person who has graduated from such school. or where the person has been licensed by other States of equal standard. Pro- vides fee of $20 for the examination.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 433.

An Act to amend Section 58 of Act 113 of 1913. Provides that dividends of insolvent banks remaining in the hands of the Bank Commissioner after six months after the final order of distri- bution shall be deposited in one or more State banks in trust for the sew eral depositors. Provides that no pay ment to depositor shall be made unless claim is made within two years after the Bank Commissioner takes over the assets of the bank. 4
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ACT NO. 423. Approved March 27, 1919.

An Act to prevent the mutilation of motor and serial numbers of automo- biles tires and gasoline engines. Makes 1t unlawful for any person to have in their possession any automobile, tire or gasoline engine. the motor or serial of which has been mutilated to the extent that it can not be read. Pro- vides that where any such property has been stolen and later recovered, the courts have the authority to permit the rightful owner to use the same with such numbers so mutilated.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 494. AnnrOyed March 2S. 1919.

An Act to establish a State farm for women Establishing a State reform atory for women to be known as the Arkansas State Farm for w omen. Places the management of it under board of nine directors to be appointed bv the Governor, at least five of whom shall be women. Provides for the puf- chase of 120 acres of land for such fafm and for the erection of such buildings as are necessary, and apprOprlates money for this purpose.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 2S5.

II ! An Act to provide for the re-d1gest- ling of the Statute. Provides that the Ezoyernor and Supreme Court shall with in 30 days appoint some suitable person Ito redigest the Statutes and also to ap- point an examiner to approve the same when completed.
 l Provides for the printing of 12,00O
 copies Appropriates 5000 for the di-
 sester 32, 900 for the examiner and $40,-
 900 for printing,
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ACT NO. 447.

An Act declaring certain gins to be public, gins. Provides that all cotton gins, except those located on planta- plantation. to be public gins Provides that public gins shall gin cotton in the order in which it Is brought to them Provides the penalty for refusing to gin cotton of a fine of not less than S26 nor more than $50.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. ,444. nprOved March S7. 1910.

Provides that the use of the word trustee, agent, or as trustee in the com veyance of lands shah not be notice to any person that the grantee holds as trustee or agent or that there are any other beneficiaries than the grantee himself. And that a conveyance by such grantee to any other person will vest title in such person free from the trust.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
AsT NO. 571.

An Act to create the Arkansas Cor poration Commission. Esta blishes in the State of Arkansas q Corporation Commission to supervise and have con trol of all public service corporations Provides the method of procedure of said corporation; it's power and juris- dction in the matter of facilities, safe ty appliances, rates, etc. Gives such commission general powers over all public service corporations operating in the State.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 462. AnDr0yed March 2S. 101D.

An Act to authorize County Courts to issue new bonds in lieu of the old ones in drainage districts, organized under Section 1414 to 1450 of Kirby's Digest. That where it is to the best interest of the district, the County Court, upon surrender of the old bonds. may issue new bonds. Provides that the bonds shall not bear a greater rate of interest than 6 per cent. Provides
The Little River news., 1919-06-28

Billiousness is condNikh sthot breeds disease in the vital dGanps an ought to be corrected $to1kntls. Frickly Ash Bitters is a man't ySrn3dy It vitalizes the blood, drivesl enk inp- purities in the bowels, makestgoD leet bright, strong and hearty. Priv 41sf6 per bottle. Model Drug Store epocjes agents. n
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 40a.

An Act to provide for the partition of assessments in improvement dis tricts.. Provides that where the assess ments have been made in one body and the land is later divided, the owner of any part of such property may apply to the Chancery Court for a partition of assessment of benefits against the same.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 533.

An Act to increase the minimum sale price of school lands and tax lands within the Arkansas and Ozark Nation al Forest, and to provide for the sale to the United States govefnment Au- thorizes the Commissioner of State Lands to negotiate with the Federal government for the sale of such lands within such forests for sum not less than $2.50 an acre and no, less than its appraised value.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 630. AnnrOYed April 3. l3l4.

 An Act requiring railroads to furnish cars equipped with grain-tight doors for the shipment of grain. Requires all railroad companies or persons op- erating railroads to furnish cars equip ped with grain-tight doors for the shipment of grain in bulk Provides that failure on the part of the com pany to furnish cars so equipped shall make them liable for all grain lost in transit
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 493. 4 HV.<.p, % 1O1O

To provide for the introduction of certain evidence in suits against insur- ance companies for claims of persons dying while in military service while in foreign lands. Provides that cer- tificat, from the Adjutant General of the United States. certifying the death of the injured, shall be competent evl- dence and shall be prima facie evidence of death.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 0S7. ADnrOyed AurlI X. 1919.

An Act to amend Section of Act 313 of 1907; being an-a act to permit foreign corporations to do bpsinass in this State. Amends such section so as to provide that the complying with the law. by such foreign corporation after the date of any contract made by 1t, shall in no way validate the contract.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. eos.

An Act to require health certificates for school teachers. Provides that all school teachers shall obtain a certifi cate of health from regular licensed physician. showing that such teacher is free from tuberculosis, said certificate to be presented to the secretary of the school board before a contract can be made between said teacher and the board.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. SIP.
Approved March 21, 1919.

Amends Act S7 of 1915. Provides that the Municipal Court for large cities shall be held by one municipal judge for each city. Fixes the salary fol large cities at $3,000 a year. and for smaller cities at s2.0oo a year. Makes the City Clerk the clerk of the Munic- ipal Court and permits him to appoint deputies. The Act to become effective after the general election of 1921
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 333. Approved March 2Z. 1010.

An Act to cure defective acknowledge ments Provides that acknowledgements to instruments conveying land which has been heretofore taken and which are defective are cured of irregulari- ties. Provides the Act does not apply to any acknowledgements upon which suit is now pending.
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ACT NO. 3S2. Approved March 26, 1919.

Amends Section 5942 of Kirby's Digest so as to provide that if the amount ap- propriated by the Legislature for pen sions is insufficient to pay the claims in full then that it shall be prorated in just proportion, and if there is an ex- oess from the amount appropriated that such excess shall be prorated among the persons allowed pensions.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 344.
AOl NO. .b44. Approved March 22, 1919,


 An Act to provide for a permanent school fund and for the sale of State lands. Provides that the proceeds de- rived from the sale of State lands shall go into the permanent school fund. Pro- vides that all State lands shall be sold for not less than $2.50 an acre except for lands forfeited for taxes may be sold for not less than $125 per acre. Provides the method of sale of sixteenth section lands.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 446. a Approved March p, 1919.

An Act to amend Section 1 of Act 156 of 1915. Provides that whenever 25 per cent of the qualified electors of three or more townships petition the County Court for the privilege to vote on the question of restraining stock from running at large. the County Court shall call such election. Provides that the petition must contain 25 per cent of the electors of each township.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. BOA. ( .,r&~AUAA March IF 10I9.

An Act to provide for the recording of certificates of discharge for soldiers and sailors of the great war. Makes IL the duty of the Recorder of each County to record the certificates of discharge upon the payment of a zee not to ex- ceed 25c. Makes it the duty Of the County Court to provide proper record book for the purpose of keeping such records.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 539. AnnrOvaA Mnreh C2 1Q1Q-

An Act to amend Section 4490 of Kirbys Digest. Amends such section lenge for cause by opposing counsel when a juror is related to the attorney representing the other litigant within the fourth degree, either by consan- guinity or affinity
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ACT NO. 3S0. Approved March 20, 1919.

Appropriates $134,0oo for the mainte- nance of the tuberculosis sanatorium. Appropriates S15,000 for the purpose of installing an electric light plant at such sanatorium and appropriates $11, 730 for additional buildings and equipment. Sl500 for X-ray machine. and $2,00O for laboratory equipment. Appropriates $6,000 for the construction of a road to the sanatorium, and $3.000 for fenc- ing the sanatorium grounds.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28

aibfts the issuing of license to any per- soa except upon satisfactory proor that he Is above the age of 21 years Makes it unlawful for any person to hire any boy under the age of 21 years to operate such jitney or taxicab Pro vides a penalty of not less than S25 nor more than S100.
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ACT NO. 573. Auurnyed AnriI T.. 1919.

An Act giving to school districts the right of eminent domain. Provides that after compensation has been fixed by a jury, the sch1oi district shall, within 60 days, pay the owner of such property the amount fixed and that the court will enter an order of condemna- tion. Either party may have the right of appeal.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACTs NO. ass. Approved April 5. 1919.

An Act to amend Section 1878 of Kirby's Digest. Amends such section so as to provide that fencing districts may be organized on petition of. the majority of land owners, instead of two thirds, and also gives the County Court the right to change the bounda- ries of such districts.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 8S2.
AnnrOYed Anril !. lG

An Act to regulate the organizing and admission. of mutual insurance companies, other than life. Provides the method of organization and the re- quirements for admission of such com panies, and prescribes regulation of such companies.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 4ss.

Provides that the basic language for instruction in schools shall be the Eng fish language. Provides that the basic language of instruction In all schools in the State public or private. shall be the English language only. Pro vides a penalty of not exceeding $26 for the violation of the act.
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 2S9.

An Act permitting cities of the first class to levy a tax, not to exceed S5 on automobiles to be used exclusively fol the building and maintaining of streets alleys etc, and provides a penalty. Act permits cities to issue such licenses and enforce ordinances for the regula- ton of the same
The Little River news., 1919-06-28
ACT NO. 557. AnnrOYed March 2A. lAlA.

An Act to prohibit the licensing of jitney and taxicab drivers in cities of the first class. under the age of al years. Makes it unlawful for any per- son under the age of 21 years to op- crate such jitney or taxicabs. Pro-
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ACT NO 52O. ,,nI, % 1A10

An Act to permit fraternal benefit so- cieties to establish and maintain classes of membership. Provides that such societies may maintain separate1 classes and that such class shall be se~ss cured separately.