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Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT No. 118.
ADDroyed February IL, 1921.

An Ert to promote the Intelligent
and orderly marketing OF agricultural
products through cooperation, elm
mating speculation, waste, etc.
Provides that FIVE or more persons
engaged in agricultural products may
form non-proft co-operatve assocla-
tlou. with or without capital stock,
under the provisions OF this Act That
every such organization shall have the
power TO engage in any activity in con-
nection with the marketing, harvest
ing preserving. drying, packing, can
ming. COMPRISING and handling OF any
agricultural products produced or de-
llvered to II by its members. The
said association may borrow money
and make advances to members. May
act al agent or representative OF any
member OF the association, May pur-
chase bonds and stock, establish re-
serves and invest funds thereof in
bonds or such other property as may
be provided. May buy and sell real
and personal property and do every
proper for the aCCompli shment OF the
purposes Of this Act Such assOcia-
tlOus can admit as members only per-
sons engaged in the production Of agri-
cultural products, including lessee and
tenants Of land. Provides for the in
corporation Of said associations, for
the amendment Of its articles, for its
bylaws. rules and regulations, and for
its election of directors. Provides that
such associations may make contracts
requiring the members to sell for any
period OF time not over ten years, all
" any specified part Of their agrlcul-
mral products or specified Commodi ties
/ through the association or any faCil-
ides to be created by the association.
Provides that each association shall
make an annual report to the Commis-
soner OF Mines. Manufactures and
] Agriculture, that said associations
may make contracts and agreements
/ with other associations. Provides that
associations heretofore organized may
adopt the provisions OF this Act.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT NO. ia

Approved FthFuhNy To- lNlAs
An Act TO amend Act No. 571 OF the
Acts OF the General Assembly Of 1919.
The Act abolishes the Arkansas Cor
Arkansas Railroad Commission. to con-
S3,6OO.OO per year and secretary at
salary Of 33,6OOO0 per year Pro-
Nides that said commission shall have
control for the purpose OF regulating
all common carriers. railway express
companies. car companies. toll bridges,
ferries, steam boats. steam railways,
telephone and telegraph companies.
pipe lines for the transportation OF oil.
gas and water, gas companies, electric
lighting companies, hydro el ectriC
companies, water companies furnishing
water within the municipality for mu-
nicipal or domestic use. Provides that
the commission shall not have iurisdic-
tion over any rate, charge. rule, regu-
lations. order hearing or Investigation
or other matter pertaining TO the oper-
ations within the limits Of any mu-
nicipality OF any street railway, tele-
graph, telephone, gas company. pipe
line company, electric company. hydro
electric company. water company or
other company operating as public
utility. Provides that cities and towns
shall have the right 10 regulate the
service and rates TO be charged by pub
lie utilities within such city and town.
Provides that such Railroad COmmis-
sion shall have such iurisdi ctiOn as
heretofore conferred upon the Rail-
road Commission and the Arkansas
Corporation Commission not inconsist-
ent with the provisions OF this Act.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
Act No. a.

Approved January 20, 1921.
An Act to amend Act No 4FO Of the
Acts OF the General Assembly OF 1919
ana TO repeal Section 4 of said Act
Amends Act No. 44O by providing
that the House Of Representatives may
employ in addition to employees nuner-
ated in the original Act, one warrant
clerk at a salary OF $500 per day. one
elevator page at a salary of 81 90 per
day and seven pages at a salary OF
$500 per day, four additional stenog-
raphers, and provides that the salaries
Of stenographers shall be $500 Ter day
instead Of $500, one clerk for the com
mittee on Roads and Highways al a
salary OF $500 per day.
Provides that the journal clerk OF the
Senate shall receive $500 per day in
stead Of $500. Provides for "a post-
mistress of the Senate at salary Of
$500 per day. Provides for four ad-
dittonal stenographers for the Senate
and fixes the salary of all stonog-
raphers at $500 per day and provides
further that the House and Senate at
their discretion may employ such other
additional help as IL maysdeem expedi-
ent for the proper transaction OF the
business of the State.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT No. ia.
Approved February is. 1921.


An Act to conserve the natural gas
resources OF the State.
Provides that the Gas inspector shall
test all gas wells in the State between
the first day In December and the first
day in January Of each year, and as
often thereafter as in his Judgment
may be necessary, in order to deter
mine the open flow OF rock pressure
Of said well. that he shall receive
fee Of $500 a day and his actual eX-
or corporation owning the well to be
tested. Provides, that in testing a
well, the state Inspector shall close
the well for a period Of five minutes,
taking a test Of ITS closed-in pressure
and then open Il, allowing II to flow
for five minutes and then take a test
Of it's open flow volume Immediately
after the test said inspector shall fur
nish the owner OF said wei copy OF
his test. showing the amount Of gas
which said owner or operator may take
from said well each day. and shall file
said report with the county clerk of
the county In which said well Is To-
Gated. Such Inspector shall give Ave
and any person Interested shall have
the right to be present when said test
is being made.
Provides that said inspector shall
have access to all wells and well rec
ords, etc, in order to make the test.
Provides that when gas from a well is
being used the production thereof shall
be restrained to twenty per cent OF the
potential capacity of said well, + e.
that IL shall not be allowed to flow
more than twenty per cent OF It's open
flow capacity during any twenty-four
hours.
Provides that all oil and gas sands
found to be unproducttye shal be pro-
by the use of mud laden fluids or other
effective methods.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT No. %.
Annrpypd Eebruurv y. 4

An Act to appropriate funds for the
maintenance of the Department Of
State Lands, Highways and Improve
ments for the period ending June 80,
1921.
Appropriates the sum Of S2.40O.O0 for
the expenses Of the Land Division Of
said department
Appropriates the sum of $1.575.OO for
the Automobile Division of said de-
partmrut
Approprictes the sum OF S1O,2s750 to
pay expenses OF the Highway Division
of said department
Appropriates the sum Of S9,l62.52 for
automobile tags and receipt expenses
of the department incurred in March,
1913. claim of II. G. Push for printing,
prior TO April, 1919; J. 5. Maloney for
recording fees, prior TO April. 1918; for
extra automobile license clerks for
rush period in 1921, for additional al
lotment to Carroll County Appropri-
ates the sum of s1OO.OOO.OO for State
Aid to road Improvement districts. APP
propriates the sum of S3i9.53 for re-
fund for amount enormously paid into
the land sales fund.
Said appropriations covers the period
from April lst 1921, to June 80. 1921.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT No. 14O.


An Act TO amend Sections ana or
Act No. 1911 Of the Acts OF 1915, as
amended by Act No. 275 Of the Acts
OF 1919.
Provides that industries such as cam
ming factories and candy factories shall
apply to the Industrial Welfare COM
mission for authority TO employ woman
employees for more than nine hours
day. and the Commission may, after
hearing. grant such request Provides
that women employees shall be paid
one and one-half time for overtime.
Provides that the Industrial Commits.
sion shall consist Of one woman and
one man representative Of the em-
ployers and one woman and one man
representative of the employees. one
woman and one man member OF me
Commission to be appointed by the
Governor and one woman and one
man to be appointed by the Commis-
sioner OF Labor and Statistics.
Provides that all females employed
who are paid upon the piece-work
basis or In any other manner than by
the day, shall be paid not less than
the rate per day paid for similar em-
ployment. Provides rhat the Indus
trial Welfare Commission may upon in
vestiEation. II they deem that the sys-
tenn of piece-work Is working an in
justice to the general health OF the
employees, after a hearing, issue an
order compelling said firms TO abolish
said piece work system and establish a
daily rate OF wages for all employees.
Said rate to be not less than that speci-
fed in Section OF the original Act.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT NO. At.
Approyed February 4, 1921.

An Act to appropriate funds for the
maintenance OF the State Banking De-
partment and the Blue Sky Department
for the period ending June &c. 1921.
Appropriates out of the Banking
Fund for the salaries of Commissioner,
Assistant Commissioner. Examiners
Chief Clerk, Clerks and StenoEraphers,
Special Examiners, Travelling Expenses
and Current Incidental Expenses the
sum OF S22,1SO.O0, and approprlates for
the maintenance OF the Blue Sky De-
partment for the salaries Of assistant
commissioner and incidental expenses
the sum OF S2.500.O0. Provides that
Items for the maintenance Of the Blue
sky Department shall be paid out OF
the Investment Company's Funds. Said
appropriations covering the period end
ing June 30, 1921.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT NO. IFS.


An Act 10 make appropriations to
cover miscellaneous deficiency claims
which come under no department OF
State Government.
Appropriates $246.O5 to Mrs. II. H..
Railey, as special services for Chart
ties and Corrections Commission.
Appropriates SS35O.O0. deficiency in
States part Of assessors fees for 1920.
ApprOpriates $4,000 to W. Il. Haw-
kins for reward offered for arrest OF
Stewart Thomas
Appropriates s542.Os for taxes er-
roneously paid
Appropriates $4,000 to e. W. Brock
man for services as prosecutor.
Appropriates " s47.05 to b. Il. Nc
Ferrin for services as Lieutenant
Governor.
Appropriates 5000 TO r. e. Wiley,
services as special Judge.
Appropriates SlO79.05 for return of
fugitives from justice.
Appropriates S11s12.51 to pay inter-
est on Brough notes
Appropriates S4,A3.5T for supsrvIs-
ion of cattle dipping.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT NO. 81.
Approved January IS, 1921.

An Act to provide for the maintenace
and support OF the First District Agri-
cultural School to July 1st, 1921.
Appropriates for salaries for said in
S22. 10000; for student labor, repairs,
additions, supplies and incidental ex-
penses the sum OF S13,9S5.07. Provides
that should the appropriation contained
in any particular item be found I'M
necessary for the purpose mentioned
the balance may be expended for any
other purpose mentioned in the Act
or for permanent improvements Auth
orizes the Board of Trustees to have
all n cessary printing and binding
done.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT NO. II5.
nnrnrad Echrnn IN 10

An Act to provide for printing and
supplies for the General Assembly.
Provides that the Chief Clerk OF the
House OF Representatives shall procure
all printing. stationery and other
necessary supplies for the use OF the
members and distribute the same
among the members thereof, and that
the Secretary OF the Senate shall pro-
cure all printing, stationery and other
necessary supplies for the use Of the
Senate and shall distribute the same.
That said Chief Clerk of the House
and Secretary of the Senate shall let
all contracts for the articles enumer-
ated in this Act. They should give
notice by one publication that such
contracts for printing and supplies are
to be let and such contracts shall be
let to the lowest responsible bidder.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT No, z,


An Act to fix a definite fiscal year.
and for other purposes
Provides that the fiscal year for all
offices, departments. Institutions and
other agencies of State Government
shall begin on July LIST and end on June
80. Provides that July LIST. 1921, shall
be considered the beginning of the
frst fiscal year under the provisions of
this Act. Provides that appropriations
made by the 43rd General Assembly for
the support of the State Government
shall cover requirements from July 1st,
1921, to June 80, 1928, and that subse-
quent sessions of the Legislature shall
provide for the expenditures of the
geKertIls ~ Nlnun the
propriations shall he made for one
hscal year only-two appropriations to
be made for each agency of the State
Government at each regular session of
the General Assembly. Provides that
all reports TO the Governor are to be
mede as OF July first of each year PRO
vides the nrst report shall be required
July LIST. 1922.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT NO. a..
Annrnyed Fehruurv 1901

An Act to provide for the manage
ment and operation of the State Peni-
Provides that the Governor shall ap-
point an honorary board for the man
agement and operation of the State
Penitentiary. The said board to con-
sist of five members, at least one Of
whom shall be a woman, each member
to be appointed for a term of five years.
And provides that the term of one mem
Der shall expire on June 80 of each
year. Provides that said board shall
be entitled to their actual expenses
while engaged in the performance Of
their duties. Provides that the Gov
ernor may have power to remove any
member Of the board where he deems
the best interest Of the State will be
served thereby.
Provides that the present board turn
over to the board appointed by the
Governor all books. papers, records
property and property rights of every
character whatsoever in their custody
to the State OF Arkansas for the use
of the penitentiary.
Provides that the said board shall
organize by electing one of their num-
Der as chairman and one as secretary
and directs said board to employ su-
perintendent. who shall give his entire
time to the management OF the State
Penitentiary, and provides that said
superintendent shall give bond in the
sum Of S25,000.00, to be approved by
the Governor. Provides that the board
shall select such employees and Of
fcers as they and the superintendent
deem necessary for the safe and eco
nomical administration of the peniten-
tiary, and provides that said board
shall fix the salary of such officer and
employees, provided, that the salary
of the superintendent shall not exceed
the sum of 100000 per annum.
Provides that the county from which
any person is brought for confinement
in the death chamber awaiting eNecu-
tion, shall pay to the penitentiary fund
Sl00 per day for each day such per-
son is so confined, and shall pay $500
for the electrocution of each of such
persons.
Provides that the dental equipment
shall be kept at the farm where white
prisoners are confined. Specifically re-
peals sections 964S to 1858 inclusive, OF
Crawford & Moses Digest. and sections
9657 1862. 1864, $3.50, s671. 9672. 9673.
1914 $3.50, 1854, 96s7, 9697, and 1922 of
said digest
Provides that all provisions of law
regarding the operation and manage
ment Of the State Penitentiary not inz
consistent with this Act shall apSysald
he narfanaaAd--l.<s--ts hoard 49,
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT No. 81.
AnnrnNed EehrnnrN =. 1921.

An Act to prevent the destruction Of
section or quarter-section corners.
Provides that il shall be the duty of
all engineers employed by improve
ment districts to relocate any section
corner or quarter-section corner where
the same is destroyed by reason of the
work In the district. and to make full
and complete notes as to how he pro-
ceeds In the location OF such corners.
and to file such notes in the office of
the county clerk of the county. Pro-
vides that any person who shall by
clearing or improving land or in any
other manner destroy or remove any
section or quarter section corner, with
out first haXrSi said corner fixed by a
.comIeY not less iirhtSS ~ sMB1 slM efhlior9
'thtr W. hundred and fifty dollars
twenty-five lars of said fine to be
paid TO the informer.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT NO. 40.
Anproved Februnry 4. 10.

An Act to make appropriatiohs for
the office of Secretary of State and
Capitol Building for the period ending
June 30, 1921.
Appropriates for the salaries of the
Secretary OF State, Deputy Secretary
OF State, Chief Clerk. Corporation
Clerk, Library Clerk, Stenographe ers
and Clerks and Current Expenses for
said office and additional clerical help
during the session of the General AS
sembly. the sum Of $4,l75.0O. And ap-
propriates for the maintenance of the
State Capitol Building $2,212.37, and for
storm doors to the entrance Of the
State Capitol $1.50O.OO Said appro-
priatlons being for the period ending
Jun 80 1921.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT NO. 100.

An Act to amend Section 1860 Of
crawford & Moses Digest.
Provides that the owner, agent or
operator Of each coal mine shall cause
20 be made a correct map of the plans
true copy Of said map with the county
clerk OF said county wherein the mine
is located, and shall deposit during the
month of January of each year a cor
rected copy OF said map with the
county clerk. the State Mine Inspector
and shall keep a copy of said map open
for inspection in the office of such
owner. Provides that any person who
shall fail to file said map shall be sub
ject to "A fine of not less than one hum
dred nor more than five hundred dol
lars.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT No. 81.
A AnnnnUnd Enhn-nnu-u = IAnI

An Acf 6xinp the time for the gem
eral election OF State. County and
Township officers in the State of Ar
kansas.
after the first Monday in October, 1922,
and every two years thereafter there
shall be held an election for all State,
County ana Township officers whose
term Of office is fixed for two years,
and foI State Senators in their Dis
trIcts when their term OF office shall
expire, and Judges Of the Supreme
any other officers whose term of Of
hce shall expire before the succeeding
general election.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT No. "a.
a

An Act to provide for the mainte-
nance and support OF the Third Dis
trict Agricultural School for the period
ending June 80, 1921.
Appropriates for salaries for said
period for such institution $l6,23O.0O;
for maintenance, student labor, addi-
tiOns. supplies, repairs and incidental
expenses S11,64O.73. Provides should
the appropriation contained in any par
ticular item be unnecessary for that
purpose the balance may be expended
for any other purpose mentioned i'm the
Act Authorizes the Board Of Trustees
to have all necessary printing and
binding done.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT NO. las.

approved Tebrunry Is, ID2I.
An Act to create free library service
bureau in the State Departrnen OF Edu-
catiCn.
Said Act grants a free library service
bureau to be placed In the Department
Of Education and operated under tho
supervision of the Department. Pro-
vides that the Superintendent OF Public
Instruction is authorized to appoint
librarian and custodian OF said library.
Provides that the Chairman OF the Liz
brary Committee of the Arkansas Edu-
catioual Society, Chairman Of the LII
brary OF State Federation OF Women's
Clubs, the President of the Arkansas
Library Association shall constitute an
advisory committee to assist the said
superintendent in appointing a librar-
ian and directing the work OF the bu-
Teau.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT NO. 1.

Approved january IL. 1921.
An Act 10 appropriate funds to pay
mileage. per diem and contingent ex-
penses OF the General Assembly
Appropriates S2b.OOO 90 for The pur-
pose or paying for copying. indoNinC.
PROOF reading. printing. publishing and
distribution Of the Acts Of the General
Assembly Transfers va rious sur,a
from Commercial Feed Fund. oil In
spectiou Fund. Vital Statistics Fund
Investment Compauys Fund. Warehouse
and Marketing Fund, and Game Pro-
tection Fund
Provides that on August 25. 1921
said sums shall be returned to the
various funds
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT No. rs.

nance of student labor. supplies, re-
pairs and incidental expenses the sum
OF S13,669.21. Provides that should the
appropriation contained in any par
ticular item of the account be found
unnecessary for the purpose mentioned,
the balance may be expended for any
other purpose mentioned in the Act or
for permanent Improvement.
Authorizes the Board OF Trustees to
have all printing and binding done
necessary for the maintenance and op-
GRAFTON of the school
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT W. 50.

An Act to providelfor the payment
of the travelling and living expenses OF
the Circuit Judge of Ahe 18th judicial
Circuit.
Provides that the tnveling and liv-
ing expenses of said circuit Judge
while absent from his Ipme in attend
ance on court shall be Tpid equally by
the counties Of said Circnt.
Provides that said circat Judge shall
file an itemized statemcA Of his eN-
penses once each quarter and provides
that the county court shU pay the
proportionate amount Clargeabls to
each county.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT NO. IIT.
Approved FebrunI

Approved FebFunEg TO- IN-is
An Act to amend Section 81 OF Craw-
ford & Moses Digest.
Amends said section TO provide that
in case of any person dying intostats
leaving "A minor or minors. II shall be
the duty of the Probate Court, upon
the application OF the guardian, to
make such allowance from time to
time for the maintenance and educa-
tion OF such minor as may be necessary
and proper. Upon final settlement OF
the administration Of the estate, the
amount allowed such minor shall be
deducted from his distributive share
of the estate.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT No. 80.
Annroyed Februnry . 1921

An Act ceding Jurisdiction to the
United States over Block SO of the Hot
Springs Reservation.
Provides that exclusive Jurisdiction
over that part OF Hot Springs Rcserva-
tion known as Block SO is hereby ceded
and granted to the United States of
America so long as the same shall re-
main the property of the United
States; provided that said grant shall
not prevent the execution OF any
process OF the State. civil or criminal,
on any person who may be on said
reservation or premises.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT No. 70.

An Act to make appropriations Tor
the maintenance of the State Board OF
Health for the period ending June 80,
1921.
Appropriates S39O4.59 for salaries Of
State Health officer. StenoEraphers and
Bookkeepers. and for per diem travel
ing expenses. printing, binding, post
age, telegraph, telephone and other
necessary expenses for said depart
ment for the period ending June 30,
1921
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03

teuaucr Of the Feed Inspection services
tor the period ending June 30: lsLl.
tpuance Of the Fertilizer Inspection
service for said period.
anpropriates S12.75O.OO for the main
teuHuce Of the Warehouse ana Market
ing.
Appropriates {lO.75OOO for the Bu-
reau Of Crop Estimates and lmmigra-
tioU and provides that there shal pc
borrowed from amy money in the state
Treasury 20 the credit Of the CONNER
rial Feed stun Funds the sum or
SlO,gOU. the same to be transferred
TO the General Revenue Fund TO apply
and be used as expenses for the bu-
reau OF Crop Estimates.
Washington telegraph., 1921-06-03
ACT NO. "a.
Annrnved Eebruary 10

An Act to make appropriations for
expenses and salaries for the office Of
Attorney General for the period ending
June 30, 1921.
Appropriates the sum OF S3,60O0O for
salaries OF attorney general, assistant
attorney general, clerks and stenoE-
raphers and for current expenses Of
said office for the period ending June
80. 1921. Appropriates the sum Of
50, 10000 for the prosecution Of suit
against the Missouri Pacific Railway
Company for back taxes due the State.