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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15

Az, am you had any eye behind you,
you might more detracti0n at your
heels than fortunes before you.
Twelfth Night.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15
TT STOP TALKING.

"oh, professor, while you were playing
a closed my eyes. 1t was heavenlyr
Thank you. madam. If the ladies
wou1d-ahem-clos their mouths when
they close their eyes the soul of an art
ist would not be tortured"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15
THE GRIDIRoN.

THE GRIDIRON.
But you have no field of honor in
zis countree," said the French visitor.
"oh. yes, we have" replied the Amer
lean citizen.
"Oui?"
"oui, oui We have a field of honor
with two goal posts at each end, and
our husky young Americans take de-
light in ploughing it with their noses
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15
AN EXCUSE FOR PEEvIsHNrss

From the S. Louis Times.
Mr.. Hines must grit his teeth every.
time he thinks of Mr.. McAdoo and what Il
he wished on him.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15
BRIEF-COMMENT

Dudley Field Malone crying out, There
is no court that can compel a miner to
work" is merely trying to muddy the
water. The issue is. Can the courts en-
force the Lever law" The courts appear
to be doing so.-Augusta Chronicle
OF course the coal miners condition
may be "unbearable," but why didn't
they find it out last summer when the
weather was hot?-Dallas News
Striking butchers in Chicago are selling
steaks for Is cents pound The public
will hope they hold out indefinitely
Baltimore American.
Churches throughout the country are
asked by New York speaker to look
upon profiteers as worse than horse
thieves. This viii give the younger gem
GRAFTON an idea of how we'll a horse thief
used to stand. Detroit News.
What has become of the old-fashioned
tailor who used to make a silk-lined suit
with extra trousers for $45 and keep it
pressed. too?--Kansas City Star
China is not yet able to fix a date for
general rejoicing ever the return by Japan
of Shantung. Washington Star.
Thomas r. Marshall says that as Vice
President he is without power or author
ty Or influence" But at least he is not
without salary. Arkansas Gazette.
The Mexicans are making so much
money in the ransom business it will be
strange il they don't soon have American
comoetition.--Galv News
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15
MASS EFFORT.

There's but little fame or glory
In just sticking to your job;
You may go about your duties
Quite unnoticed in the mob,
Merely one of countless thousands,
Lowly toilers in the ranks,
in the stores. and shops and factries,.
In the offices and banks.
Yet, it's just because so many
Garry on through foul and fair,
That humanity moves forward,
That the world gets anywhere.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15

The Mexicans are making so much
money in the ransom business it will be
strange il they don't soon have American
comoetition.-Ga Galveston News
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
NOT EASILY ALARMED.

do you believe in ghosts, Mr.. Gid
dersleigh?"
Dear me. ma'am' I've never given the
subject any thought"
Suppose you heard mysterious groans
at night in your house when you felt
reasonably certain that you were alone
and you heard footsteps in the hall
rapidly drawing nearer, and suddenly the
doorknob of the room in which you were
sitting was turned and the door was
thrown open with another and louder
groan and your
"Oh, in that case, If Mr.. Giddersleigh
had been away on wait my first surnaise
would be that she had returned unex-
pectediy and was groaning about the con
dition in which she found the house"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15

Thomas R. Marshall says that as Vice
President he is without power or author
ity Or influence" But at least he is not
without salary. Arkansas Gazette
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15
MATERNAL ADVICE

Mother, may learn to fiyT'
Eyes, my darling girl,
But when you're way up in the sky
Don't stop to fix a curl"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15

Entered at the Birmingham, Ais-'
postoffice as second-class matter, IN
der act of Congress. March s, 1879
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15

China is not yet able to fix a date for
general rejoicing ever the return by Japan
of Shantung. Star.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15


1 hope the members Of both congrega-
tons will not take it aniss consider
that 1 think that am worthy to preach
to them, but having been a pastor l beg
to be allowed to say that the members of
the two congregations Drs. McNeill and
Edmonds if they will fall into line with
the action of the Presbytery and accept
ing it as an accomplished fact and go
about the business of readjusting their
thinking and their actions as men and
women of good will towards one another.
The two churches themselves must see,
that IL they play the part under God in
this community which they have a right
and expect to do, it will be easier of ac-
complishment il the Presbyterians can
throw in their mass weight. The thing
l strive for and the only reason 1 have
spoken at all is because l want the
churches Of ali denominations in Birming-
ham 20 be in position. for team work for
the Lord knows that in this great grow
ing industrial center there are problems
large enough to challenge all Of the re-
igious activities to unite for aggressive
work.
a nm M A.2
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1919-11-15

The Prince of Wales has captured
Washington by his democratic manner.
Crowned heads and princes of the blood
have discovered that democracy pays big
dividends
The courier-index., 1919-07-04
ACT NO. $50. Ammr0vQH M1r~A 22 NANa

An Act to authorize keepers of tha penitentiary and reform schools to provide for dental treatment for con victs Provides that the comnission- CTS shall purchase necessary eauip. ment at a cost not to exceed sf n6n Makes 1t the duty of the commission. srs to see that those convicts fin neaA of dental treatment shall be broueht to the walls and given the necessary treatment, Provides that the commis- sioners may enter into a contract u,tsh the dentist employed by the State Hos1 2ttai for Nervous Diseases and pay hin, . salary for such work, not to exceed $500 a year.
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AUT NO. 4SZ. Approved March f7, 1919.

An Act to amend Act 2i5 of 1911. Pro- vida that the County Court may ap- point any number of persons to act as probation officers, and fix their oom- 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 arc necessary. Pro- male offender under the age of t3 years or a male offsnder under the age of 1T 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. 382. AnnrnRnh March DR ma

An Act to provide for the payment of mileage and per diem of the General Assembly. Borrows from the commer- eial feed stuff fund 5000. from tbe fertilizer fund s2o 900 and [ he oil in- spsction fund SS0000 Directs the State Treasurer to transfer all moneys in ths State Capitol fund to the credit of th a general revenue fund. and to transfer all moneys Tn the sand and gravel fund to the general revenue fund. ana aII 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 l0l and 155 for the expenses of tha General Assembly, and provides tha hal anee may be used for other purposes
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ACT NO. si4.

An Act to amend Section 49 of Act tss of 1917. Makes 1t 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 so feet long on each side and the nneshes not less than inches square Does not prohibit the using Of minnow ssines nor prohibit the use of seinss not over 90 feet long nor with meshes gmaller than inches by picnic parties, between June 18th and September 1st-
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ACT NO. $50. AuuxAvNd Ma roh Fl 1919,

An Act to amend Section 541i of kfr- by.s Digest. so as to provide for the sat fsfaction 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 nortgs ges 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.
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ACT NO. zx4. A-.~auAS Ma~~A sY GQg4

An Act to prevent Injury pending It, igation to lands in which the State claims an interest Provides that pend ing such litigation that the parties claiming adversely ts che State or any other person shall not cut or remove from said land any trees. logs or tin- ber. Provides that the court may per- init such cutting or taking of timber where the petitioners enter into 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 ding a bond.
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ACT NO. 44O. Annr0waH Ma r~h gT NAfa

by's Digest and to ar ad Section 5r43 Repeals Section S734 1ad amends Sec ton 3742 to provide tI,at all committees clerks of the House of Representatives shall be stenographers ,nd shall 5e un- der the control Of tir Spsaker of tho House. Provides that rhe House may. at it's discretion. select not more than four stenographers. ssiicn clerks 10 ztva all Of their time to tn cir york and work at times when the House is not in ses- sion. Provides for clerks for the conn mittees of the Senate anu four stenok- raphers for the g. sote. Makes 1t un |. lawful for either the House or the Sem ate to employ anYone else by resolution or otherwise.
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ACT NO. S2s. A.-A naA Aw sAA

An Act prohibiting rrespassing on public property. Makes 1t unlawful to ride or drive on the State Caoitol grounds, except upon the public drive ways or walks of such grounds. punish able by fine not exceeding fl6o Di- Fects the custodian of the building and Bis deputies to arrest persons violating the Act. Money derived from fines to be paid into the State Treasury Id the credit of the general revenue fund Pro- hloits any person over the age of 10 years from skating or Walking with metal skates on any portion Of tho Capitol building or any abu' nent thare- on or approaches thereto.
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ACT NO. 5O4.

An Act to define and punish anarchy and prevent the spread of Bolshevism and kindred doctrines in the State Of Arkansas. Makes 1t unlawful for any person to write. speak or publish any word. sentence or article with intent to encourage the infliction of any per sonai injury upon any person or tho injury to public or prsva.e property or to disseminate opaganda which tends to destroy or over throw the present form of government. Prohibits ths wearing or displaying of any symbol Of token calculated to encourage per- sonal injury or the destruction of property or to overthrow the present form of government. Provides a pen alty of not less than t10 or more than 1000 for the violation of this act
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ACT NO. STA.

ARDFOvad AWFn T, 1vK "a ASA of 1917. Provides for a State De- pository Board Provides that in lieu of bond signed by surety com pany, ths depository may pledge bonds of the United States or of any legally orra uixsd school, levee, drainage or im- nroye emeut district of the State of Ar kansas. whose legality has been passed upon by the Attorney General Pro- yides that said bonds shall not be ao- cepted for more than 90 per cent oa 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. 6eI.

An Act to enable the County Court to correct all defects in the organization of improvement districts. Provides that ten residents of such district may file with the County Court a petition showing the alleged irregularities sought to be corrected. and such court shall cause . notice of the filing of the petition tQ be published for three weeks. and all property owners shall have the right to be heard Gives tho County Court the authority. upon the hearing, to correct any mistake or sr- TOT In the formation or organization of the district. Provides that such or ders shall be nnal and conclusive. but that any party interested may have the right of appeal
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AcT NO. 44s.

An Act to amend Section i of Act lb6 Of 1915. Provides that whenever 25 per cent of the qualified slerI1ra of three or more townships petition inc County Court for the privilege to vots on the question of restraining stoc< from running at large. the County Court shall call such election. Provides thst the petition must contain 35 per cent oe the electors of each town ship.
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ACT NO. 4ss-

An Act to amend Section 5S of Act 1i3 of 1919. Provides that dividends of nsolvent banks. remaining in the hands of the Bank Commissioner after six months after the final order of dtstri- button, shall be deposited in one or more State banks in trust for the ssv- eral depositors. Provides that no pay ment to deposttor shall De made uniess claim is made within two years after the Bank Commissioner takes ovsr ths assets of the bank.
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ACT NO. sas.

An Act to establish 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 tho work shall be under the control of the marin 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 no< less than s60 acres Of land and an op- tion on the $40 acres adjoining. Pro- vides for the erection of necessary buildings. Appropriates s5O,0oO for the purpose of the aot
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ACT NO. sss.
ApproveA April 3, 1s1e.

An Act requiring railroads to furnish cars equipped with grain-t tight doors for the shipment of grain. Requires all railroad companies or persons op- erating railroads to furnish cars equip ped with grafn-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
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ACT NO. 4e4. a.nrawed nTnvrh 3S. 1919.

An Act to establish State farm for women Establishing 8 State reform atory for women to be known as tnc Arkansas State Farm for Women. Places the nagement of 1t under a board of nine directors to be appointed by the Governor. at least five of whom shall be women. Provides for the pur- chase of 120 acres of land for such farm and for the erection of such buildings as are necessary, and appropriates money for this purpose
The courier-index., 1919-07-04
Fortune in bead Mans Dss n

Colfax. Wash. Upon .s FIsbst
 eastern relatives of frsu dsad H| old man who vas iou'' .ha oaa' shack in Colfax recently, {, ',asius snv d| visited with a view to disp''a' Ia y
 few household belonginssa, ' .a sp sj' the blankets from niS ,',sh p coap' bacco bag was found WI wnisr .ad aa| deposit slips for $l'o0' oo | Dlp, cash. Both slips were sa, ea slap' Delta county, one pelns bearDl < the other for $5OO, ano " of May 6, 1908 z,~-->|
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ACT NO. SS2. Auuvnved March 2R- IQfo-

Amends Section 5942 of Kfrbys 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 1t shall be prorated in just proportion. and if there is an ex- cess from the amount appropriated that such excess shall be prorsted among the persons allowed pensions.
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ACT NO. "A.
Approved March er, is,a.

Provides that the use of tho word trustee. agent. or as trustee in tho con- veyance of lands shaff not be notice to any person that the grantee holds as trustee or agent or that there are any other beneiciaries than the grantee himself And that a conveyance by such grantee to any other person viii vest title in such person free from the trust
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ACT NO. ss1 .nnreved March 2S, fl0fS-

An Act to provide for fthe suppcs' sssntiary' nr iar Appropriates ,5ss.Soo o TOT the support of the psnlte1ssisrg, ,ss g1sn,tsU- o u s, shar give bond in the sum ot ., aSe Proyidss that each convict. dis- cIn.hs. and cents per mile to the place of his conviction, Provides tnrt the commissioners Of the penase patsor on 7. .,i-.sSs Provides that the commis- sionsrs of the psnitentary shall noI Sc renuirsd to pay the expenses or orlnS
 inc any person to the reform schoOa'
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ACT NO. $50. ADprDyNd Anrff xata

An Act to amend Section 225 of the Acts of 1905 relating to the onaratior ot coal mines. Provides that ali slopss. drifts or shafts used for hoisting coal shah be made the intake of air into the mines. Provides that all air going mto the mine shall be so split that not more than 50 employees shall be work ins 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. ssa.
Approved AprsI |. 1912.

An Act to punish tion and deception In tho sale of fruit. shade or ornamental trees, vines, shrubs. plants. etc. Provides that all nursery men dealing in such trees shall obtain license from the chief inspector of the Arkansas Plant Board. and shall give bond in the sum of sl.000. Pro- vides Tor all parsons engaged in the trees to obtain license the licenss to be Ss year. Provides a penalty of not less than S10 nor more than s100 for selling such trees or plants with out lioense. Provides that In case of sale a duplicate invoice must be nIed with the chief inspector within thirty days. Provides that any person fnak- ing falss and fraudulent Representation to the purchaser of such trees shall be nor more than $500
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ACT NO. 4e1.
Approved March as, ielo.

An Act to authorize County ,cour+ % issue new bonds in lieu of the old ones Tn drainage districts. orgnnixad under Section 14t4 to 1850 of Kirby.s Dsest, mat where 1t Is to the best Court, upon surrender of the old bonds
 may issue new bonds. Provides thst the bonds shall not bear a greater rafs SI interest than per cent Proyides A~s woess shera M 1aere thaa oae sS-
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ACT NO. sss.

An Act to increase the minimum sal. 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 government Au- thorizes the Commissioner of State Lands to negotiate with the Federal government for the sale of such lands within such forests for a sum not less than s2.50 an acre and no, less than It's appraised value.
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ACT NO. sSs. Anmr0yed March 9Q naV0

An Act to amend Section 44s0 of Kirby's Digest. Amends such section 80 as to permit permit peremptory chal- iengs for cause by opposing counsel when a juror ia related to the attorney representing the other litisant within the fourth degree. either by consan- suinity or affinity.
The courier-index., 1919-07-04
AOI NOs BV-s AUnpaved March yS. 1Dt1.

An Act to amend Section 525S of Kir- by's Digest. Provides for the licensing of osteopaths. Provides that the ap- plicant shall be examined by a board and shall present evidence of having attended for not less than four years a reputab ble school of osteopathy. Pro- vides that the examination may be 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 a fea of s20 for the examination.
The courier-index., 1919-07-04
At7F NO. VI. ADDrNHed March Cr aNI

An Act declaring certain gins to ba public gins, Provides that all cotton gins. except those located on niante" tlons and ginning only cotton on ina plantation to be public gins Provides . that public gins shall gin cotton in Ina order in which it ie hrought to them Provides the penalty for refusing to gin cotton of a fine of not iass 2. S25 nor more than $50
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ACT NO. sle

An Act to amend Section Of sn Acs of islT regulating fraternal beneficiary assessrnents Provides that any succ society may admit any person not over 60 years of age and that any such society may issue certificates Of sick. death, annuity. or vchsr benerits 70 children between the ages of ana is ysars. and that when such child reaches the age for personal appnce tion. s,ich certificate may be exchanged for any other certificate issued oy the society, free designation of the bens- ficiary being left to the child That tns assessment collected on such cereifi. cate shall be based upon standard ot industrial table of immortality and sh per cent per annum or higaer standard
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ACr NO. 4sA
 NS a w-s<h III. l0lA-

Az Arf rasting to coal mines. Act
 --s1,Ass for an examining board to DC sppointsd by the Governor to examine sfi ars bosses, hoisting engineers ana mins forernen in the State Of Arkan- sas. Provides that mine inspeu1'o,s q z tna usn above mentioned. Provides thai the present mins inspector may oD- tasn csrtiacate without examination, ana provides that hoisting engineers mine foremsn or fire bosses. wno r;c1 nSr1 to ths passage of the act may obtain certiYicates without an examtnauon. a. provides that coal mine operators can not employ men for the positions nam ed who do not hold such certincateA
The courier-index., 1919-07-04
ACT NO. ISBs A--A HIur,h IT l0I4

An Act permitting cities of the first class to levy tax. not to exceed $b on automobiles, to be used exclusively for the building and maintaining of streets, alleys. etc, and provides penalty. Act permits cities to issue such licenses and enforce ordinances for the regula- kinn of the same.
The courier-index., 1919-07-04
ACT. NO. 571- . .a~eSF. AnrfI 1. I8lH-

A, Act to create the Areansas Cor .orstton Commission Establishes m Enc State of Arkansas a Corpora.loA Sn1on SnO ission to supervise and have con- trni cS all public service corporations. proviaes the method of procedure or said corporation; it's power ana 1urss- siction in the matter of facilities. safe- ty appliances. rates, etc owes seon s, nubiic service corporations operating in the State.
The courier-index., 1919-07-04
ACT NO. 8ss. ADprOyAd AursI

An Act to amend Section 1873 of n[oy plgest; Amends such section SO as 70 provide that fencing districts may be organized on petition of ths majority ofs land owners. instead oS two-thirds. and also gives the Countv court the right to change the bounda. rtes of such districts.
The courier-index., 1919-07-04
ACT NO. 4zS A>~nawA HHa rsnh Fl fal1.

An Act to prevent the .mutilation of motor and serial numbers of automo- biles. tires and gasolins 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 tho extent that 1t 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 80 mutiiated