Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-05-25
LAWS OF WISCONSIN.
Published April Q, 10e1.1
CHAPTER H1e

Amendatory OF section one thousand eight hundred
and fifteen, chapter eighty-seven Of the revised
statutes of 1878, entitled of railroads
1ne people Of the state of Wisconsin, represented In
a sensss and assembly, do enact as follow:
neen OF chapter eighyseven of the revised statutes
q 1878, entitled Of railroads, IL hereby amended by
striking out the words, " after the performance Of
the number Of days labor for which the claim is
made In the fifth and sixth lines Of said section and
inserting In Hen thereof the words after the claim
or demand of such laborer shall have accrued SO
that said section shall read when so amended az fol-
lows: Section Section 1915. As often as any con-
tractor the construction of any railroad or part
thereof progress of construction shall be indebt
ed to any aborer for thirty days labor or less either
manual or team labor, or both, including team and
aborer may within thirty days after the claim or de-
mand of such aborer shall have accrued serve notice
In writing, signed by him, his agent or attorney on
the corporation either owning or constructing such
road, that he claims such Indebtedness stating the
amount thereof the number Of days labor and tile
ume when performed, and the name of the contrac-
TOR from whom DUE and thereupon such corpora-
ton shall be directly liable to such laborer for the
amount SO due him, provided he bring his action
therefor within sixty days after the service of such
net1ce. Such notice shall be served by delivering
copy thereof to an engineer, agent or superintend-
ent In the corporations employment having charge
OF the part of the road which labor was per-
formed, personally or by leaving the same at his
once or usual place OF business, with some person
OF suitable age therein.
Section q This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication
Approved April Q, 1881.
Published April s, 1881
CHAPTER $50. /. .. 3.
AN ACT relating to the coat of of the state of
wisconsin, and providing for the purchase of
great seal of the state.
The people of the state of Wisconsin represented in
senate and assembly. do enact as follows:
Section l. The coat of of the state of Wiscon-
sin is hereby declared to be follows viz Arms or
quartered, the quarters bearing respectively piow
crossed shovel and pick, an arm and held hammer,
and anchor, all proper the base Of shield resting
upon horn of plenty and py ramid of pig lea :,
motto of the United States, viz: Arms, paewise of
thirteen pieces argent and gules; chief azure:
motto ION garter surrounding inescutcheon), E
Pluribus Unum;' crest, badger, PEASANT, proper;
supporters dexter, sailor holding coil of rope,
proper sinister, yeoman resting pick, proper.
Motto over crest, Forward"
Section 2. The great seal of the state shall consist
Of metallic disc, two and three-eights inches in
diameter, containing within ornamental border,
the following devices and legend, VIZ The coat of
arms of the state in this act described above the
arms, in line parallel with the border, the words
Great Seal OF the State of wisconsin," in the
que, In q curved line, thirteen stars
Section AS the present great seal of the stats has
become so worn to be incapable of making fair
impression, the governor is hereby authorized and
directed to procure new great seal, as hereinbe-
fore described 70 be engraved in the best manner,
with suitable press for taking impressions there
from; and thereafter to the great seal in
the keeping of the secretary of state to be defaced by
fling two marks at right angles the face of
the The great seal now kept by the secretary
of shall continue to be used until the fourth day
of July, 1881, and thereafter the zeal, herein
provided for, shall be used the great seal of the
state.
Section This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after it's passage and publication,
Approved April 1, 1881.
Published April T. 1881
CHAPTER 277.
AN ACT to provide for participation by the state OF
wisconsin in the Yorktown centennial celebra-
ton, and to appropriate a certain sum OF money
therefor. sass
The people of the state of Wisconsin represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. There is hereby appropriated to the
governor of the state OF Wisconsin out OF any funds
"a the state treasury not otherwise appropriated the
surn of fifteen hundred dollars, to enable the gov
rncr with bis military staff to attend the celebration
f the Yorktown centennial and take proper part in
he public exercises that occasion and to enable the
a.e to take proper part in the erection of the monu
nent the cornerstone of which is to be then laid;
szovided, however, that no part Of the money here
Nv appropriated shall be used to pay the expenses
VI any person except the governor who did not
exve in the active military service OF the United
AIRY organization Of tho state Of Wisconsin.
Section T. This act shall take effect and Be in
orce from and sitter It's passage and publication.
Approved April L, 1881. q
Published April 7, 1851
CHAPTER ESQ. sm
AN ACT to prevent quacks from deceivtng the pso-
pie by assuming professional title. ~
The people of the state of Wisconsin represented In
senate and assembly, do enact follows:
Section l. Ne person practcing physie sur
gerry both, who is prohibited by section one thou
sand four hundred and thirty-six of the revised
statutes of Wisconsin, 1875 from testifying in a
professional capacity, Is physician surgeon, in
surgeon, by means Of any abbrsviaton, or by the
of any word words, letters Of the aphabet Of
the English or any other language, or any device Of
hbited IN any advertisement circular, handful, let
ter or other instrument nor on any card sign, door
or pace whatsoever. Any person violating any pro-
visions OF this act shall be deemed guilty of mis-.
demeanor, and shall, conviction thereof be pun
ished by fine of not less than twenty-five dollars
nor more than one hundred dollars, by imprison-
ment IN the county Jail not less than ten days nor
more than sixty days for each offenss.v ffc1a
Section 2. Upon complaint made, in writing under
OATH before any magistrate or justice of the peace
charging the commission OF offense against the
provisions of this act IN his county, It shall be the
duty of the district attorney to prosecute the offend
er, and in all such prosecutions the burden of proof
shall be upon tins defendant to esabIish his right to
use such title, Under the provisions of this act
Section j. Any person prohibited by section one of
this act from assuming the title Of doctor, physician
surgeon, who ahs practice pretend to practice
physic or surgery, or both, shall not be exempted
and Liabilities for malpractice; and ignorance shall
be excuse for failing to perform, or for negh-
gently or unskillfully performing attempting to
perform any Of the duties required by iaw, OF prao-
Section T. Every person pretending to practices
h OF Or sna upon demand ,sad
may have, to practice physc, or surgery, or both,
and If such person upon demand shall refuse to ex-
hibit such diplomas or licenses any suit gated
malicious. - a.
Section s. This act shall take eject from and after
It's passage and publication. -
Approved Mxrch 90, 1881. s@
sIEGGr lPublished April I, 1851
- aaszvEasazE "A CHAPTER 232.
AN ACT to amend section sc hundred and nine
ty-six, chapter thrtyeight Of the revised statutes
of 1873 relating to town elections. SCI
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin represented
senate and assembly, do enact as follows: ffRk
Section /. Section seven hundred and Einety-six,
chapter thryeigh of the revised statutes Of 1878,
is hereby amended to read as follows: Section
1876. The polls of the election shall be opened be-
tween the hours of nine and ten O'Clock in the fore
neon, and shall remain open till FIVE O'Clock in the
:. afernoon, and the inspector shall proclama-
ton TO made the opening Of the polls and at the
closing thereof, and Proclamation In like manner at
least one hour before the closing ofhe polls specify
ing the hour at which the poIEof the elecion viii
be closed. sgEf. ia c. ~
Section q. This set shall take effect and be in force
frem and after its passage and puhdc2Hon.
Approved March SO. 1881. vi
Published March %, ls31.I
CHAPTER 1913.
AN ACT to prevent the spread OF contagiods 1nfec
tious and pestuential diseases.
The people of the state Of Wisconsin, represented II
senate and assembly, do enact As follows:
Section 1. Any person who shall bring, knowingl!
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