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The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 23O. Approved Mnreh IT. 1QlQ

An Act to prohibit municipal off, cers or employees from receiving gratui- tles from municipal corporations or eubllc utility companies. Prohibits any oIrlcer or employee from receiving any service from any public utility com. pany for less rate than the general public pays therefor, Provides a pen atty of not less than s16 nor more than $2O0, for violating the act.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05

,,.. States as extend similar c9uffegy ,a f,,r. Q tflS,.state, and requires of mn His U s5ate .l isn the of such reports, begin aing with VoSAme l%s
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 10.
RO NVs 1Vs Approved January 2o,

An Act to provide tor the mainto- nance of the four district agricultural eehools. Appropriates Sl20.000 for first district school. $110.000 for second dis tr!ct school. .}l2o. 900 for third district school. and 3130.000 for fourth district Acho ,l
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. III.
Approyed Fehruarx 24. 1NIN.

AUVTUVeu FeUtuHTy z4' I110s
 An Act to amend Act 157 of the Acts of 1915. Provides that the librarian of the Supreme Court may appoint an as- sistant at the salary of $1,200 a year.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 7e.
Ann.ov.1 Tehrwary 1a. 1a1n.

An Act to appropriate money for the mSintenance of the State Normal
 School. Appropriatss t11S,175 for the
 msintenance Of the State Normal
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
Am NO. M.

Approved January Sl, 1e1s.
 An Act to appropriate the sum ol el.4o0 towards the cost of . silver ser vice for the battleship Arkansas.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO, 25O,

An Act to appropriate money for the purpose of tick eradication. Approprt- ates $l0O.O00 for the purpose of tick eradication in the State of Arkansas The expenditure of which is to be vn- oer the control of the Board of Control or me Agricultural Experiment Sta. tton
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. S7. AnnPnvoA EAhp p.uu 0psv IF r01S

An Act to amend Act No. IS of the General Assembly of 1917 (known as the Bone Dry Law). Makes it unlaw- ful for any person, firm or corporation to transport into this State or from one place to another place in this State, or to ship, or to transport into, or to de- liver, in this State, in any manner Or by any means whatsoever, any alco- holic, vinous, spirituous or fermented liquors or any compound thereof. That It shall be unlawful for any person. firm or corporation to receive any such liquors. and provides that no property rights of any kind shall exist in any liquors, and such liquors are forfeited to the State. Makes 1t unlawful for any person to induce any railroad com pany or other carrier or any other per- son to carry, transport or ship into this State, or any one point or place in this State. for delivery to himself or any carrier of the true contents of such shipment. Prohibits the keeping of any such liquors in any locker or other place in any social club or fraterna organizations: fixes the venue for pros- cautions under this act in any counties in which such liquors are found Per. rntts the shipment into this State of al- cohOl for medicinal and mechanical purposes. and wines for strictly sacra. mental purposes, and provides the method for such shipments Fixes the penalty for the violation of this act a; not less than $1O0 or more than S1 OOO or Imprisonment for not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days Fixes the fee of prosecuting attorney for convic- ton under this act at s25
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 267. Approved March 13, 1919.

An Act for the holdover members and clerks of the General Assembly 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
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 10.

Approved January 70. 1o1o.
 An Act to amend Sections and of the initiative act of Act No, of the of primary elections on the second Tuesday In August preceding the gem oral election.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO, 6l.
Approved February s. 1919.

An Act to make certain emergency appropria tions for the State Depart ment of Education and the Secretary of State.
 Appropriatss $500 for the Depart ment of Education for printing up to April l. 1919. and appropriates $500 for the office of Secretary of State to cov- CT postage, express and other office ex- penses up to April l. 1919.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. co. Approved February II, 1919.

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 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 district may file with the county clerk a petition to 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 district unless the majority in value and the majority in number and tion. Such courts shall issue an order creating such district and shall tap-. point three commissioners. and shah give the district a name. It shall be the duty of the commissioners to keen 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- 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 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.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. M.
AnnrNyed February 1. 1912.

ADDFOVed FebFuaFy ', 18I0.
 An Act for . deficiency appropria ton for the State Hospital for Nervous Dis- eases. Appropriates $70.000 to cover dshcit in appropriation for period end- ing March Si, 1919.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. SC. AnDrOved ENhruary IF 1Q1

1HPR'VvcW rVWruWTv I5s IOIS.
 =. 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 $56,725 to pay in- terest on permanent school bonds. Ap- propriates $100.16O to pay interest on the university endowment bonds For printing and engraving bonds. $621 for 1k bond containers $16. Appropri- ates from the interest on the J. g. AL phin notes $2.160. to be paid to the financial officer of the university for the benefit of the university.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 142. Approved March I. 1919.

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 canceled 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 certificate from the clerk of the county showing the sale of the land, the amount of the taxes. penalty and cost due thereon. and the payment thereon, and make a sworn statement in writing that he is the holder of such lands. Provides that upon such show Ing the commissioner shall execute q deed to such person.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 70.
Approved February Il. Is

An Act to appropriate money to pay deficiencies of the State penitentiary Appropriates $199. 160 for accounts con. tyacted prior to April 1. 1919.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 80. Approved February IA, 1919.


 An Act to accept the benefits of an Act of Congress providing for voca- !ional education. Provides for the ac- ceptance of the benefit of the Act of Congress entitled An Act to provide for vocational education" Makes the State Treasurer custodian of the funds derived from such act and makes the State Board of Education the board for the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of the Federal act and this act. which Board shall. have all neces- sary authority to formulate plans for the promotion of vocational education 10 promote and aid in the esta blishment by local communities of schools, de- partments or classes, etc; to establish and determine the general Qualif1cat- ions to be possessed by persons en- yaged in the training of vocational teachers. and makes the State Super intendent of Public Instruction the ex- ecutive officer of such board.
 Provides for the collection of one hfth of one mill on the dollar of all taxable property in the State. said taxes to be paid into the State treas ury as 8 separate fund for vocational education.
 Appropriates the sum of $25,000 out or the general revenue fund, and ap- propriates $100.O00 out of the voca- tional education fund. Provides for the giving of Federal and State aid to schools offering instruction in voca- ttonal education
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. l46. Approved March I, 1919,

'
 An Act changing the time of holding Chancery 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- ber.
 Lawrence County (eastern district) fourth Tuesday in April and third Tues . day in September.
 Lawrence County (western district) 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 district) first Tuesday in May and November. Izard County, second Tuesday in May and November.
 Jackson County. kiurth Tuesday in May and November.
 Independence County. fourth Tuesday in June and December.
 Stone County, second Tuesday in June and December.
 Cleburne County, third Tuedsay in June and December.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. l37.

Approved February 27, 1919. = An Act making deficiency appropria. tions for the various department State government. Appropriates $265. 570.73 to cover deficiency in the vari ment for the period ending March 31 1919.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. M,
Approved February {

Approved February {, 1919.
 An Act to make 6 deficiency appro- priation for the Confederate Soldiers Homo Appropriates $40.000 to cover deficiency in appropriation for period ending March Sl. 1919.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. I. Approved January 10, 1919.

# An Act to provide an appropriation tc pay the mileage, per diem and com tlnEent expenses of the General As 0embly.
 Appropriates $76.000 out of the gem oral revenue fund for the purpose of paying mileage and per diem.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. c

Approved January 2S, 1919.
 An Act to prescribe the salary of etenographer employed by the Chief Justtce of the Supreme Court
 Fixes the salary of such stenosra. peer at the sum of $1,800 per annum.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 175. Approved March 5, 1919,

An Act to amend Act 3o4 of the Gen eral Assembly of 1909, Provides for History Commission. Provides that such commission shall perfect and com plete 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 $2,4O0 8 year.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 1855. ~l

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.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 60. Approved February II. 1919.

An Act to amend Aot No 169 of the Acts of 1915. entitled An Act to re- move the disabilities of married women 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 disa abilities as we'll as common
 law disabilities. such as the disability to act as administratrix, executrix. etc.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. s7.

Approved February 2. 1919.
 An Act to pay for certain legal ad- pestisiug done by the newspapers o1
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 7a.
Approved February IA, 1919.

An Act to provide penalties for the turning of property. Provides that ev-
 ry person who shall maliciously burn any dwelling house or other house, either the property of himself or an- sther. 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- er personal property, the property of himself or another. when the value is more than $10, shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor and be fined not more than SaO0
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 9l. Approved February 10, 1919,

Amends Section 1858 of Kirby's Di- gest. Provides that 1t shall be lawful for any number of farmers to make mutual pledges and give valid obliga- ton to each other for their own insur- anoe 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
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 10.

ADDFove1 January 27, 1919.
 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 iIniny contx M 1r srat Mnnds anc UctGDeT Q; M. rob June. September and December
 Dallas county. first Monday in Feb ruary. May, August and November. March, June, September and December.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. Is7.

An Act tV impose a license on each dog in the State of Arkansas Pro- vides that all dogs over months old shall be listed for taxation, and pro- vidss further that the owner Of every dog over 4 months of age shall pay an annual license of $l. Provides that when any sheep or any other live stock Is killed or injured by dogs that the owner shall report to justice of the peace who shau appoint appraisers to fix the damage and q report shall be filed with the county clerk, and if the County Court finds the claim to bt just one. he shall allow it 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 s10 for failure to pay license on dogs, and provides that any dog without a license shall be killed
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. l4O.

An Act giving blacksmiths. horse
 shoers, wheelwrights and automobile repairers a lien on the production ol their labor. Provides that all black
 smiths etc. repair men who perform labor or furnish material for the repair of any vehicle. including tires and al other motor accessories for automo. piles, shall have an absolute lien upor the production of their labor and upon all such wagons. carriag automo- piles, trucks. tractors, and all othe' vehicles, for the sums of money due fol labor performed or labor furnished Provides that if possession of the ve- hicle is retained such person shall have the right to sell the same for satisfac- tion of the debt. Provides that the sale shall be upon notice, and that such person shall make a bond to be fixed by justice of the 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 a descrip- ton of the property to be affected by the said lien. That the clerk shall en- ter such lien upon the lien record of the county, and that suit on such lien must be brought within four months in the Chancery Court of the county.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO, l4l.

Approved February 27, 1919. An Act to regulate the fees for keep ing prisoners. Allows the sheriff one dollar a 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.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. 16. Approved January 2S. 1919.

ARRIOV00 0am0Afy 10s k01Ws
 An Act to regulate the creation of rural special school districts. etc.
 Provides that people in a given ter ritory may organize rural special school district. That the petition pro- vided for in Section 1869 of Kirbys Di- gest shall be accompanied by maps showins the territory embraced in such district. and such petition and map shall be presented to the County Judge, who shall perform the duties imposed upon the mayor of cities and town within the original act. That such judge shall call an election and appoint three qualified electors to hold such election to vote on the proposed school district. and at such election the eiec- tors shall also elect six directors. That within five days from the date of the election the judges of the election shall 6le the returns with the county clerk. and at the first regular or adjourned date of the County Court thereafter. the court shall canvass the vote and declare the result. and shall make ap- Dropriate orders. When an election has been called. no election can be or dered on another petition for the same territory or part thereof. unless an ad- verse vote has been mad on the first petition. Provides for the election of two directors every two years after the formation of the district. and pro- vides further that such districts so orr Eanixed shall have the right to borrow money.
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. POS. Approved March ', 1913.

Provides that the clerk of the Su- preme Court shall receive $3.O00 De, year and shall employ two deputies at S2.000 per year each. such salaries tt 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 tho court such employment Is necessary. Provides that in no case must the sal. aries exceed the fees of the office
The Little River news., 1919-07-05
ACT NO. IF.
Appreyed January as. 1s1a.

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 1, 1882. and makes it the duty of the Governor to execute daeds to purchasers of lands upon satisfactory showing that said lands were purchased and paid for un- der the provision of aid act of Con-
New Britain herald., 1919-01-09
HELP FOR SERVICE MEN
Springfield Mayor Urges City to secure Work For Soldiers and Sailors. Possibly in ArmOry.

Springfield Mass, Jan. 9.-F>ollow- ing a meeting of discharged soldiers and sailors called to discuss the problem of unemployment, Mayor Adams announced he would urge creation by the city council of a committee to make every effort to place service men in jobs.
 A communication will be sent to Congressman Gillett asking that steps be taken to find employ yment for some of the men in the United States armory.
 The meeting of soldiers and sailors, called by three of their number was in an entirely pacific spirit. Organi- zation was effected and future meet ings will be held to forward the movement for employment. Several employers provided jobs for men in the meeting today. About 100 service men attended.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-09
67 POINT RISE IS
 FEATURE OF MARKET
Texas and Pacific Land Trust Certifi- cateS Are Making Fortunes
 For Owners.

New York, Jan. 9.-With the rise of 30 points today in Texas and Pa cifc Land Trust certificates, following 37 point rise yesterday, and pre- ivous advances almost daily for the past week, this ordinary quiet issue has become the sensa tional feature or the stock market.
 All told. dealings in the ceruhcateS thus far this year have aggregated about 1900 shares. In 1918 only 300 shares changed hands at l3O l-- to 150 They have risen this year from 1SO to 26O today, with odd lots changing hands from 300 to BIO. Wall street meantime has been conJectur- ing as to the reason for the rise.
 Coincident with the rise in Texas Land certificates there has been the a ctiVity and strength of Texas and Pacific railway shares which have risen from $15, their price in Octo- Der last to $35, their quotation on the stock exchange today.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-09
NO ONE IS KILLED
 IN BIG EXPLOSION
Thousand Pounds of Dynamite Blows Up Tt Saltsburg, Pa, Shaking
 Entire Community.

Tunnelton Pa, Jan. 9.-This city and towns for miles around were se yereIy shaken and windows shattered when one thousand pounds of dyna- mite exploded last night at the G. R McAbee Powder Company's plant at Saltsburg, three miles from here. The two main buildings of the powder plant were destroyed by fire which fol- lowed the explosion. A watchman and fireman, the only persons in the plant at the time, were blown from the building by the blast but were uhln- jured.
 Hundreds of persons here and In nearby towns rushed panlc-strlckeh from their homes after the expioslon' The plant was situated in th1nly settled district and it was not untll early today that the cause Of the shock was learned. No estimate was obtainable here of the damage.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-09
STOCKHOLDERS VOTING.
Boston and Maine Owners Expected
 to Endorse McAdoo's Plan.

Boston, Jan. 9.-Stock holders of the Boston and Maine railroad and several of the leased lines met today to vote on the new consolidation plan endorsed by Director Gen. McAdoo as a preliminary to the receipt of financial aid from the governm ent. Directors of the lines indicated for amalgamation have already voted in favor of the plan.
 Stockholders meeting in this city represented the Boston and Maine the Fitchburg and the Boston and Lowell railroads. Meetings are also scheduled today for the stockholders of the Connecticut river and the Concord and Montreal railroads.
New Britain herald., 1919-01-09
4O,OOO PEOPLE STRANDED
Marine Workers Strike Leaves Man.
 haitian Islanders Without Means of Going To and From Their Homes.

New York, Jan. 9.-The harbor men carried out their threat to tie up not only the railroad and privately owned boats, but also those in the municipal service. AS 8 result 40,- 900 persons who labor in Manhattan were left stranded on Staten Island, a few of whom, after hours of delay, reached the city on launches or by way of New Jersey or Brooklyn. On Staten Island also live several hun dred army and navy officers who were brought to their offices in Manhattan on navy tugs and launches. They will be housed here, it was stated, until normal transportation is resumed.
 Shipbuilders, bound for the Elmer gency fleet plants on Staten Island, were unable to report for work. More than 10000 of these men were forced to turn back home from Battery park when the government cha rtered steamers which ply to and from the shipyards were deserted by their crews.
 The navy department finally detailed two mine sweepers to carry passengers with urgent business between the is- land and Manhattan. The vessels, 1t was stated, will make regular trips while the strike is in progress.