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The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. liO. Ausyroyed Eebrunry 17. 1919.

An Act giving blacksmiths. horse shoers. wheelwrights and automobile Tepairers . lien on the production of their labor. Provides that all black
 snnithr. etc. repair men who perform labor or furnish material for the repair of my vehicle. including tires and all other motor accessories for automo- piles. shall have an absolute lien upon the production of their labor. and upon all such wagons. carriages, automo- btles trucks. tractors. and all other vehicles. for the sums of money due for labor performed or labor furnished. Provides that if possession of the ve- Aicle is retained such person shall have the right to sell the same for satisfac- tion of tho 6ebt. Provides that the sale shall be upon notice and that such person shan make bond to be fixed by n justice of tho peace in such sums as the justice may fix. That if posses sion of the property has been lost. such person may avail himself of the lien within 90 days by filing with the clerk Of the Circuit Court of the county the demand due. together with n descrip
 tion of the property to be affected by the said lien. That the clerk shall en- ter spch lien upon the lien record of the county. and that suit on such lien must be brought within four months in the Chnncory Court of the county.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 0f. Approved February 10, 1919.

An Act to amend Act No. l79 of 1el7. Provides that cities of tho first and second class may prescribe u license for any person, firm or corporation en- gagged Tn 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 Tor failure to pay such license the penalty cannot be greater than double the amount of the license provided. Provides that the ordinance shall not be effective until it has been published once week for four consec- utive weeks, and provides that upon a petition of 15 per cent of the qualified voters of such city said ordinance shall be referred to the people, and If majority shall vote for it. the ordt- nance Will stand. and if q majority vote against it, the same shall be repealed
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 10.

An Act to provide the time for hold Ing Chancery Courts in the Seventh Chancery 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.
 Oxachita county, third Monday in March. June. September and December.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. ID. ApprOycd February l4, 1912,

An Act to provide penalties for the burning of property. Provides that ev- cry person who shall malicously 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- 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 $500.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
THE SPECTATOR, OZARK. ARKANSAS.
ACT NO. ga.

An Act to appropriate the money de- posited in tho State treasury to the credit oS the farm fund of the four State agricultural schools. Appropri- ates out of such fund to the Second Dis triet Agricultural School, $SS9.42; to the Third District Agricultural School S1,T2S, and to the Fourth District Ag- ricN2turai School $5l6.37. Provides that the funds arising from the sale of farm, products shall be used as a con tingent fund by tho various Boards of .Trusteos. which boards shall designate a 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 forman of his duties.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. lS4. AnnxA~Ah Fr>Ar~Nrv sy2 NQTA

An Act providing for wash houses t coal mines. Provides that 1t shall be the duty of every owner or lessee of q coal mine employing more than ten persons to provide a suitable building and equip tho same with lockers. hang CTS. benches. seats. light. heat, hot and cold water and shower baths. and main tain tho same in good order for the use and benefit of all persons employed al 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 houss in . clean and sanitary condi- ton. and prescribes a penalty of not less than $50 nor more than $100 for each days violation of the provisions of tho statute.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. .6O. Approved March I2. 1919.

An Act for the control and suppress sition of prostitution and venereai dis cases. Provides for the accordance of the benefits of the Act of Congress No. l9S. of the SiNtN-fifth Congress. Makes the state Treasurer the custodian of the funds derived from such act. Makes the state Board of Health the agent If the state. for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of said act and makes the secrctary of said board the executive officer of said board for the enforcement of such act. Appro- priates Si.G13.AS tc carry out the pro. visions of the act.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. f42. ApprOVed March |, l9l0.

An Act to provide for the redemption og lands sold 10 the State for taxes. but not certified to tho Commissioner or 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 cancejea and set aside and held for nausbt. That lands sold 10 the State since 1908 or hereafter. which have not been certified to the commi ssioner may be redeemed by hling with the commis- sioner certificate from the clerk of the county showing the sale of the land. tho amount of the taxes penalty and cost due thereon. and the payment { thereon. and mako sworn statement in writing that he is the holder of such lands. Provides that upon such show . ing the commissioner shall execute u deed to such person.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 226. Anny.sNCd MnrCE, II. 101O.

An Act confirming sale of lands un- der decree of Pulaski Chancery Court, approved prior to May l. 1878. Pro- vides that the sale of lands made in pursuance to the decree of the Pulaski of Arkansas, prior to May 1, 1878, arc ratified and confirmed. Provides that, when the owner of such land presents to the Commissioner of State Lands a duly certified copy of the proceedings Of such court and shall show evidence of his title and continued payment of taxes, the commissioner shall execute a deed conveying the interest of the State in and to such land.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 2S1. Approved March 12, 1912,

An Act to appropriate money for tho purchase of land on which the State serum Plant is located. Authorizes the Board of Control of the Horticultural 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 $l5.000 for this purpose
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 265. ApnrpNSl unrch n vav0

An Act for the protection and health of women workers. Provides that thero shall be established in every factory
 manufacturing or established work shop. where six or more men and wom- cn are employed separate toilet and wash rooms, also suitable lunch rooms Tor women employees: and provides that where no lunch room is furnished
 women workers shall be allowed not less than one hour for meal time Pro- Nides that the Commissioner of Labor shall enforce the provisions of the act
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. I-J. ApDrOycd March x IOIu

An Act to amend Act BOA of the Cen eral Assembly of 1909. Provides for a History Commission. Provides that such commission shah perfect and com pletc its 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 S2.40O Il year.
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ACT NO. lS9. , AnDrcNCd March 2 1O1O.

An Act permitting recovery against 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 less degree than that of the carrier. but that the amount of the recovery shall be diminished in proportion to such contributory ncgli-
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 60. AnnrOVod Echv-uRrv II. INJN

An Act to amend Act No. 159 of the Acts of 1915, entitled An Act to re- move the disabilities of married womep in the State of Arkansas" Provides that married women shall have all of the rights and be subjected to all the laws iof 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 isabilities as we'll as common law disabilities, such as the disability to act as administratrix. executrix. etc.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. SC. ApprOyCd February F. 1OlO.

An Act 10 make an appropriation for the payment of interest on the univer- sity endowment fund and for disposa or the interest on the J: & Alphin terest on permanent school bonds Ap- propriates $lo0.1G0 to pay interest on the university endowment bonds. For printing and engraving bonds. S621: for 15 bond containers, S16. ApproDri- ates from the interest on the J. s. AL phin notes $2,160. to be paid to the financial officer of the university for the benefit of the university
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 6A. Approved February 10. 1919.

An Act to prevent the dissertation 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 a fine not exceed ing s100 or imprisonment for not over 30 days, or both.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 2O9. AnnrO Nnreh r0eO

An Act to create bureau of crop estimates. etc. Provides that the Commissioner of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture. together with two as- sistants to be appointed by him, shall compose bureau of crop estimates and statistics relating to crops and compile and give the necessary pub lcity to the resources of the State. Provides that such bureau shall co- operate with the Federal Bureau of Crop Statistics
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. .. Approved January 2S, 1919.

An Act to amend Section 15 of Act 164 of 1917, entitled An Act establish ing and fixing the salaries and fees of county officials of all counties having two judicial districts and a population of more than 50.0o0."
 Amends Section 15 by providing that the excess fees arising by law from the commissions allowed to the collector and treasurer for collecting, receiving and disbursing the school fund shall be paid into the school fund and not into the general revenue fund of the coun- ty, as formerly provided.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 45.
Approved February 4, 1910.

An Act to provide for the form of ac- kAowledgments executed by corpora tions and curing acknowledgements heretofore executed. Prescribes the form of acknowledgment to be execut- cd by all corporations when conveying land. and provides further that all ac- knowledgments of parties and convey ances affecting the titles of real es- tAxe which have heretofore been re- corded shall be binding on said corpo- rations and effectual for the purpose ct sut in such instances.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. IF. ApprOyed JanuArX 2S. lA1A.

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. 1882, and makes it the duty of the Governor to execute deeds to purchasers of lands upon satisfactory showing that said lands were purchased and paid for un- gross.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 124.
A ApnrpyFN February 2S, 1919.

An Act authorizing the State Auditor and tho State Treasurer to transfer funds from tho sinking fund to the gen. erai revenue fund, and makes appro- priatton for interest due March l. 1919. The State Auditor and State Treasurer are authorized to transfer from the sinking fund to the general revenue fund s3T.57T.06. and the sum of ST., s12,si is appropriated out of the sink ing fund for the purpose of paying coupon No. on the note Issue of the State.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. al. Approved February ID. IoIo.

Nntnus section 430S or kirhV's Di- gest. Provides that it shall be lawful for any number of farmers to make mutual pledges and give valid oblga- uon 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 be tenants as well as land owners
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. .17. ApnrOxcd Mnrch JI. lOln.

An Act for the holdover members and clerks of the General Assembly for 1919. Provides what members of the Senate and the House shall he held over to complete the unfinished business of both houses at the time of adjournment and what employees of both housea. shall be retained.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 23O. ApDrOycd March II. 1010.

An Act to prohibit municipal offi- cers or employees from receiving gratui- 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 less rate than the general public pays therefor. Provides a pen- atty of not less than S10 nor more than S200 for violating the act.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 2:5. Approved March IS, I0Ig.

Amends Sections II and 13 O. Acn 19l of 1915. Provides that the Com missioner of LabCr may establish reg ulations governing the employment of females in hotels and restaurants Pro- vdes that such regulations shall nots permit female employees to be employ. cd in excess or ninc hours in any one day. nor for less wago than VII. sup- ply them with a proper living.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 146. A0AwAvAA HQnvnA gAnA

An Act changing the time of holding Chanrcry Court in the Eighth Chancery District. Fixes tho time for such coarts as follows.
 Randolph County. first Tuesday In March and September.
 Sharp County (northern district) second Tuesday in March and Septem- ber
 Lawrence County (eastern districO fourth Tuesday In April and third Tues day in September.
 Lawrence County twestern districD. 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 tsouthern district), first Tuesday in May and November.
 IEard County. second Tuesday in May and November.
 Jackson County. fourth Tuesday in May and November.
 Independence County. fourth Tuesday ir June and December.
 &~ns County. second Tuesday in June and December.
 Cfeburne County. third Tuedsay in June And December.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT No. 251. Approved Mnrrh l.. 1OvO

An Act to appropriate money for tho neprlnting Of certain Supreme Court re- ports. Approprintes S30, 900 for the re-. printing of Supreme Court reports that are now or shortly will be out of print.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 100. AnrrAwnh TrhVppAry 20. 1912.

An Act to amend Kirby's Digest SO as to allow the statute of limitations to run against married women. The act repeals tho exception in favor of married women, but provides that any such married women who now has cause of action upon which she might sue may bring such suit within one year of the passage of this bill.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 10. ADDrOyed January c9, lO19.

An Act to provide for the mainte- nance of the four district agricultural schools. Appropriates S120,000 for first district school. S120.000 for second dis trict school, $i20.000 for third district school, and s120.000 for fourth district school.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 6,
Annrnyed Januar. 22. 1a1a.

An Act to prescribe the salary of stenographer employed by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
 Fixes the salary of such stenogra- pher at the sum of s1,S00 per annum.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 37.
Approvcd E~brunry 4. 1Oro.

An Act for deficiency appropriation for the State Hospital for Nervous Dis cases. Appropriates s70.000 to cover deficit in appropriation for period end ing March 31, 1919.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 09. Approved February II, 1910.

An Act to secure the maintenance of roads Improved by improvement dis trlcts. 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 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 district unless the majority in value and the majority in number and acreage are opposed to it's organiza- tion. 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.
 Provides that the commissioners 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 maintains 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 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. 63. Approved February ., 1919.

An Act making appropriations for the State University. Appropriates for the maintenance of such university; for salaries, the sum of S250,000; for main- tenance equipment, etc, S210,000; for purchase of land for experiment sta tion, S25,000. Appropriates S12.S66.6S to pay interest due on university endow- ment bonds, 1919-1920.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. I. AnnrOvad January IA vN1Q

An Act to provide an appropriation to pay tho mileage, per diem and con- tingent expenses of the General As- sembly.
 Appropriates $75,o00 out of the gen. eral revenue fund for the purpose of paying mileage and per diem.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. 1SS. Approved March 3, 1919.

An Act to appropriate money for the contingent expenses and per diem of the General Assembly. Approprlates $50.0o0 out of the general revenue fund to pay contingent expenses. mileage and per diem.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. c5O. ApprOVcl NnccI, I1. l0IO.

An Act to appropriate money for the purpose or tick eradication. Appropri- ates S10000O 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 Contro, of the Agricultural Experiment Sta tion.
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such States as extend similar courtesy to this State. and requires him to furst nish the Federal Courts of this StateS with volumes of such reports, begin- ming with Volume 126.
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The cost of this publi- cation to the taxpayers is the sum of $80.OO
A Synopsis of General
 Acts, 1919

Tho following Is synopsis as pre- pared by the Attorney General. under tho provisions of Initiate Act No. of 1914. of all general laws passed by the General Assembly of 1919 and ap- proved by the Governor.
 Respectfully,
 TOM J. HERBAL
 Secretary of State
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT No. EOS. Approved March 2, 1919,

Provides that the clerk of the Stu preme Conrt shall receive $3.0O0 per year and shall employ two deputies at S20o0 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
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. O5. Approved February 10, lQiO.

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 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 he deposited lr the State treasury for the warxh0aas and market fund.
 < Appropriates $3.000 out Of such fund te d<1ray expensea tncurfed in grading. e1assif4 &nd handling 1saah eottoaE
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. I0.
Approved January 20, 101

An Act to amend Sections andsS of the initiative act of Act No. l of the Acts of 1917. Provides for the holding of primary elections on the second Tuesday in August preceding the gen oral election.
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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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ACTsNO. 3l. AnnPAved February q 1912

An Act to make certain emergency the State Capitol building. Appropri- ates $4.995 for the maintenance of the State Capitol
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ACT NO. cit. March z. 1CfO.

Authorizes the Secretary CT State 10 furnish the Supreme Court reports to the. United Statcs courts of this State and to exchange with other States and countries. Provides that inc secretary
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ACT NO. III.
Appxovrd February C4. 1919.

AppT0Vrd FcbrUNFy Ls, I3fW'
 An Act to amend Act 157 of the Acts ot 1915 Provides that the librarian of the Supreme Court may appoint an as Sistant at the salary of $1.200 year.
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ACT NO. 51. ADDRoveh EebPuary s. 10lO.

An Act to make certain emergency appropriations for the State Depart snses ss Education and the Secretary
 Appropriates $500 for the Depart 0Ant of Education for printing up to Apgil l, 1919. and appropriates $500 for 1e~ office Of Secretary of State to cov- ~ oostngo. cxpress and other office ex- peAsee up to Aprli l. 1919.
The spectator., 1919-06-27
ACT NO. iS5. ADproNct. 1IPrch S, fo!O.

An Act to prescribe freight rates or 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. 137.
Approved February 27. 1919.

APBt0VtU FcDfuury Z1, IVTS
 An Act making deficiency appropria tionS for the various department of State government. Appropriates S265. 570.T3 to cover denciency in the vari- ous departments of the State govern ment for the period ending March S1, 1el9.