River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-04-14

thousand hundred and b. the revised
as amended Provided, that such re.asscssment may,
in all cases. be made by the Of the town where
in the land properly to be reasessed is situated
Section 2. This act shall take effect aud be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March p. 1851.
Published March 81, 1881
CHAPTER 2O5.
AN ACT to amend section thousand three hundred
and sixtyye of the revised statutes, in relation to
drains.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Seetion1 Section one thousand three hundred and
adding thereto the following: And when majority of
the resident of any swamp overlooked lands
have ditch drain laid out constructed partly in
said town and partly IN such city to drain the same OF
for such purpose to straighten enlarge any water
course therein, they may make an application for that
purpose in writing IN duplicate to the supe ysors o.
the same manner provided in section one thousand
three hundred ana hlty-inne OF Ihe res satsi =
the same manner in giving notice, deciding upon the
application and making the orders determt Eations,
maps plans, estimates, divisions, awards ana assess
ments and in all other proceedings as provided by law
Determination, award md ass ssrncn shall have the
approval of and be stoned by majority of tn super
ns Ui sd to e d or recorded n
office, shall be made in duplicate and one copy thereof
the Office of the clerk Of such city all notices
quired be posted shall be posted in both such town
section . This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March &C. 1851
tPublished March "a, 1881
CHAPTER ISL.
AN ACT to amend section two thousand four hundred
and thirty three, Of chapter one hundred and thir-
teen Of the revised statutes, entitled, of the circuit
courtsn
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in
senate End assembly, do enact as follows
Section /. Section two thousand four hundred and
thirtythr chupter hundred and thirteen, of
the revised statutes Of the state Of Wisconsin is hereby
amended TO read follows: Section 24S3. The
circuit courts and he circuit Judges in vacation may
APPOINT in each fthe counties in their respective cir
cults four court commissioners, each of whom shall
hold his office during the term Of Office OF the circuit
Judge who appointed him. and until his successor is
appointed and qualified, unless sooner removed by the
missioner SHALL before entering upon the duties of his
Office take and subscribe the constitutional oath of Of
appointment in the Office of the CLERK of the circuit
court Of the county in which he resides.
Section p This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication
Approved March @, 1851.
Published March - 1871
CHAPTER 1874
AN ACT to prevent tie obstruction Of navigation Of the
waters OF TINS state
The people the state wisconsin represented in
ate and assembly, do enact as follows
section l. Any person who shall carry or tn ow into
state connected with the great chain Of lakes avgable
for We sells steamers to be carried thrown
or deposited therein any sawdust shavngs edgings or
other mill waste shall be punished therefor by fine not
exceeding ten dollars; and in case Of second or any
subsequent conviction of the person within any
year. by fine not exceeding twenty dollars or i'm
prisonment in the county jail not than one month
nor less than ten days.
Section q Nothing in this act shall be so construed
as 70 prevent the Of any material mentioned in Sec
ton in the erection, construction repair Of any
pier piling ground dock, lawfully established and
being in any Of the waters Of this state.
Section . This act shall take effect and be IN force
from and aftsr its passage and publication
Aplfo' ed March q, lsSl'
Published March 81, 1881
CHAPTER 20i.
ACT IN amend section thousand five hundred
and ty-six, chapter sixty-sx, of the revised stat
utes, relating to the sale Of intoxicating drinks.
The people the state of Wisconsin, represented in
ate and assembly, do enact as foilows
section1. soDion one thousand five hundred and
sH charter s1tySx Of ne revised s statutes sa Il
section, follows Any person who shall purchase. pay
for or by any device whatsoever, procure any such
quors drinks, for or in behalf of any persos other
than himself to be drank beverage by such other
person the premises, in any public place. shall be
deemed guilty Of nisdeneanor and upon CONVICTION
t reof shall be fined not less than five dollars nor more
section This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication,
Approved March 20, 1881.
Published March "a, 1871
CHAPTER 147.
AN ACT to amend section four thousand eight hundred
and eightytwo of the revised statutes, of 1875 en-
titled, "Of inquests Of the dead"
The people OF the state Of Wisconsin represented in
senate and assembly, do enact follows:
Section l. Section four thousand eight hundrej and
eightytwo of the revised statutes Of ISIS hereby
amended to read follows: Section 4ss2. In all
when inquests to be taken I'm the counties OF
Sheboygan and Dane, the same shall be taken by the
Of said counties who shall perform all the
ties of have all the powers of and receive the fees
shall have exclusive power to take such inqsts in said
counties, except in cases Of inability to attend to said
any justice Of the pence of said counties
Section 2 This act shall take effect and be in force
from and aiter us Tassaee and publication
Approved March 2, 1881.
Published March "a, ISL
CHAPTER 165.
AN ACT relating to dispositions and nmendatory Of
ton four thousand and eightysx q chapter one hun
dred and seveutysX of the revised statutes entitled,
"of evidence"
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin. represented in
senate and assembly, do enact follows
Section !. Section four thousand and eighty-six Of
the revised statutes hereby amended by adding there
to the following: And in az criminal or quasi crimi
nal c IA courts Of record the defendant on notice 10
the district attorney may apply 70 the court or the
siding Judge thereof for leave 70 take tie deposition OF
any material witness within the state who is in mrni-
nent danger Of DEATH Of any material witness who
lion Of the court or presiding Judge that due diligence
has been used in making such application, and that
such witness is material, and IS in such imminent
danger without the state and that his attendance
cannot by the Of due diligence be procured upon
the trial then such leave may tie discretion Of such
court or judge, be granted, and such court or Judge
shall determine whether such deposition be taken on
verbal or written inteoeatores and crnss-interrOga-
tories, and the same when taken may be used on the
trial IN the same manner as ID civil cases
Section ?. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage tnd publication.
Approved March q, 1esl
LEuDDshed Ma1Gn ~ 1851.
CHAPTER Ig5.
AN ACT to amend section FIVE hundred and nine of the
revised statutes, relating to Webster dictionary.
The people OF tie state Of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assem- bly,, do enact Is follows
Section l. Section five hundred and nine Of the re-
ved statutes is hereby amended 50 as % read rs ipi-
lows. Section 5q The state SUPERINTENDENT Is hereby
authorized to furnish 70 any school district or TO any
school distinct department thereof IN any city or
village one COPY Of Webster unabridged dictionary on
receipt OF an affidavit the district clerk the school
superintendent Of such village or city thai sucn school
department has not yet been supple ], or that the
dictionary furnished 10 said school de- arnent lass
been i or is unit for use and on PAYNE Al IN advance
OF the price to said superintendent for any 50 u Dc
replaced, and the state Superintendent is further All
orzed to sell az the cost price to the Industrial school
Milwaukee the astitutign for the bland at Jailespil
and tie Institute 0r the deaf and dn at Ieiayan on
written Tequis. ton being made by the superiliena
the institute many copies Of Webster u-
abri eyed Dictionary nBt exceecing the number Of
s 3ol departments the institution under his charge
may Dc necessary for the educational pu poses OF the
same.
seetlon . This act shah take effect an1 be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March "A. ISL.
Published March 70, 1881.
CHAPTER 207.
An ACT 10 enpfd section SIX hundred and seventy Of
the revised statutes relating % special powers OF tue
county board.
The people o. the state Of Wisconsin, represented ia
seHats ard assembly, do enact rs follows.
section l. Section six hundred and seventy Of the
vises statutes hereby amended By adding thereto
Ivsioa twelve which snail read follows t0-r5t Il
counties wherein there is no Incorporated city vii
LACE. but such county board shall not have power 10
alter OF discontinue such dock wharf lines
from and amer its passage and publication.
Approved March p. ISL.