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CHAPTER Xxx.

An Act for the ascertainment, protection and
enforcement of the rights of the state, under
special charters, in certain railroad and canal
property.
/. Be it enacted by the Senate and General As
sembly of the State of New Jersey That it shall be
The duty Of the attorney general of this state to
ascertain what companies have special privileges
or immunities and what privileges or immunities
by virtue OF their charters other than such privi
eges and immunities as are granted by the gen.
eral railroad act of the state, and in particular
that he ascertain what companies, II any, have
privileges or immunihes with respect to taxation
and with respect to the right to charge tolls fares
and rates OF compensation for the transportation
of freight or passengers, and that he estimate the
pecuniary value of these privileges as compared
with the status of the same companies If organized
under the general railroad law.
p 2. And be it enacted. That 1t shall be the duty
Of said attorney-general to ascertain and report
what special rights are reserved or given TO the
property other than such rights as are reserved to
the state by the general railroad law in corpora
tons organized hereunder or in their property
ana in particular that he ascertain the companies
whose property may. by their charters be taken
by the state in any other manner than by the ex-
ercise of the right of eminent domain and in
what manner and on what terms the same may be
taken, and the probable value of such right to
take the same, and the probable cost of such
taking.
g. And be it enacted, That the said attorney
general shall report either to the present or to the
next session of the legislature to both and that
he shall frame and report acts or proposed laws
for the definite ascertainment protection and en-
forcement of the rights of the state in such com.
panies or property wherein the safe has special
interest or for the dsnos OF such rishts at their
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CHAPTER LxxIx.


Supplement to an act entitled "An act relative
to the Monmouth battle monument" approved
March fourteenth, one thousand eight hundred
and eighty one.
Whereas "The Monmouth Battle Monument AS
ISOLATION" q corporation under the laws of this
state did in conformity with the provisions Of
the act to which this Is supplement. convey
to the state of New Jersey the tract of land in
the county of Monmouth known as monument
park" containing over three acres;
And whereas monument to commemorate the
battle of Monmouth has been erected on said
land. by the Joint contributions of the people
and the state and United States governments,
under the supervision of the commission created
by said act; 3l a9 5
And whereas 1t is represented that the said cem-
mission has not sufficient funds remaining to
grade, fence and improve said land. the site of
the monument, as was contemplated by said
acts5H Uaff4l 43a4H-
And whereas, Under the provisions of said act
the Monmouth Battle Monument Association
retained. out of the moneys which had been
contributed to said association by the people,
the sum of two Thousand dollars the interest
from which was intended to be used towards
keeping the grounds in order and caring for the
monument amer the same haa been completed;
ceived. since the passage OF said act. other
p moneys towards keeping the grounds in order
and caring f0T the monument tin IN a6
should be graded fenced and improved as
speedily as possible so as TO cause the site to
correspond in beauty with the monument itself;
citation will pay to said commission created by
said act all said moneys now in hand. or which
may hereafter be received and transfer TO said
commission all bonds or evidences Of indebted
ness belonging to said association, to be used by
taid commission in grading fencing. Identifying
y and improving said grounds. the site Of the
monument, now belonging to the State of New
Jersey; provided that after said Improvements
shall have been made, the said grounds and the
monumene shall. until otherwise provided by
law, be and remain in the care and underline SUI
pervision Of said commission To keep the same in
order and.care for the monument:
And whereas, One of the chief inducements to the
appropriation of the sum of twenty thousand
dollars made by the United States toward the
erection OF said monument was the fact that the
title TO the site thereof was in the state of New
Jersey. which fact was considered guarantee
that the site and the monument would be con-
tinually cared for therefore,
l. Be il enacted by the Senate and General As
sembly of the State of New Jersey That when
The Monmouth Battle Monument Association -
shall pay all the moneys belonging thereto and
shall transfer all the bonds and other evidences
of Indebtedness in possession of SKID association
to the said commission created by the act to which
this is supplement the said commission may
receive the same and shall use the proceeds
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CHAPTER LII.

An Act to prevent frauds upon travellers.
Whereas, Numerous frauds have been practiced
upon unsuspecting travellers by means of the
sale by unauthorized persons of railway and
other tickets; and also upon railroads and other
corporations by the fraudulent use of tickets in
violation of the contract of their purchase; now,
therefore, with the view of preventing and pun
ishing such frauds,
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey. That it
shall be the duty of owner or owners of any rail-
road, steamboat other conveyance for the trans
portation of passengers, to provide each agent
who may be authorized TO sell tickets or other
certificates emitting the holder 10 travel upon any
railroad, steamboat or other public conveyance
with certificate setting forth the authority of
such agent to make such sales, which certificate
shall be duly attested by the corporate seal. If
such there be. of the owner of such railroad
steamboat or other public conveyance; and also
by the signatures of the owner or officer whose
name is signed upon the tickets or coupons which
such agent may sell.
q And be it enacted, That 1t shall not be lawful
for any person not possessed of such authority SO
evidenced to sell, barter or transfer for any con-
sideration whatever the whole or any part of any
ticket or tickets passes other evidences of the
holders title to travel on any railroad steamboat
or other public conveyance, whether the same be
situated operated or owned within or without the
limits of this state; provided such tickets shall
have printed thereon notice of the penalties I'm
posed by this act. and of the provision made for
8. And be it enacted, That any person or per
violating the provisions of the second section
NEAR 81, and shall be liable 70 be punished by q
fine not exceeding five hundred dollars. and
by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or
either or both, in the discretion Of the court
in which such person or persons shall be con-
victed.
4. And be it enacted, That it shall be the duty
of every sgent who shall be authorized to sell
tickets or parts of tickets, or other evidences OF
the holders tile to travel to exhibit 70 any per-
son desiring ~ purchase ticket, or To any officer
OF the law who may request him the certincate OF
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CHAPTER LxXI.

An Act to amend an act entitled "An act to estab.
lish system of public instruction." approved
March twenty-seventh, one thousand eight hun.
bred and seventy four.
/. Be it enacted by the Senate and General AS
semby of the State of New Jersey That section
seventy six of said act be amended SO as to read
as follows: 2ei 9
"76. And be it enacted, That for the purpose of
defraying the expenses of teachers institutes the
procuring of teachers and lecturers for said insti
tutes, and other necessary expenses of the same
in each county of the state there may be paid an
nually to the county superintendent of the re-
spective counties, upon the certificate of the state
superintendent of public instruction, sum not
exceeding one hundred dollars to one teachers
institute in any county, and where two or more
counties join in holding union institute each
county SO uniting may receive like sum, the
same to be paid on the certificate of the state
superintendent of public instruction, out of the
income Of the school fund.- upon the warrant of
the comptroller upon itemized accounts rendered
to him BY the state superintendent of public in
strucrion of the expenses incurred" A3 %
Approved March IL, 1885. LIe
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CHAPTER LvI1r

IL .
An Act relating to arrearage of water rents OF
charges for the use of water furnished by cities
wherein water works are owned and controlled
by the city authorities. t5a
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General AS
sembiy of the State OF New Jersey. That in any
city Of this state. wherein water works are owned
BY the city and controlled by the city authorities,
the municipal department Of the city government
having charge of such water works or the regula-
ton of-the distribution and use OF water from the
reservoir or reservoirs connected with such water
works, shall have full power and authority in case
of the neglect or refusa OF any person or corpora
ton TO promptly pay for the or rents of water
heretofore or hereafter furnished by such city or
any municipal department. thereof III or upon any
building. place or premises TO shut off the supply
of water frum such building place or premises,
or rules, and regulations as may be deemed proper
by such municipal department In relation thereto,
and m case the supply Of water shall be shut of
from any building. place or premises for n-pay-
ment of water rent or water rents, the said city or
such municipal department. aforesaid. shall not be
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cHAprER Lxxx1v.

An Act to provides uniform method of procedure
for the recovery OF penalties tor the violation Of
the several laws relating TO game and game fish,
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey That here
after justices of the peace. district courts and
police magistrates in cities shall have Jurisdiction
TO try and punish all persons guilty of violating
the provisions Of the act entitled IAN act to
amend and consolidate the several acts relating
TO game and game fish" approved March tw, nty-
seventh, one thousand eight hundred and seventy
four, or Of any of the acts supplemental to or
amendatory thereof. or of any thsr act acts ofl
the legislature relating to or regu sting the kill-
ing or taking of game. game fish or insectiverous
or song birds; and all the different penalties In
said acts prescribed for the violation thereof may
be enforced and recovered before any justice OF
the peace. district court or police magistrate in
any county where the 0hense is cOmmitted or
where the offender is first apprehended.
O. And be it enacted, That such Justice Of the
peace, district court or pelce magistrate, upon
receiving due proof by affidavit OF one or more
persons of the violation OF any of said laws by
any person or persons whereby . penalty has
been incurred. is hereby authoriz d and REQUIRED
by warrant under the hand and seal of such JUS
tice magistrate or under the Seal OF such district
court. as the case may be. direeted 20 any con-
stable, police officer or fish warden OF the county,
10 cause such person persons TO be arrested and
brought before such Justice, court or magistrate.
who SHAH thereunon ina summary Way hear and
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CHAPTER LII

An Act to provide for the taxation of the property
of persons engaging temporarily in business in
taxing districts subsequently to the completion
of the annual assessment by the local assessors
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General As
sembly of the State of New Jersey, That whenever
any person firm or corporation shall, subsequently
to the time fixed by law for the completion of the
annual valuation and assessment for local taxes In
any taxing district in this state bring send into
such taxing district any stock of goods Or merchan-
disc to be sold disposed of i'll place of business
temporarily occupied for their sale. without the
intention of engaging in permanent trade in such
place. the owner, consignee or person in charge of
the said goods or merchandise shall Immediately
notify the local assessor or board of assessors by
whatever name such officer or board shall be des-
ignated; and thereupon the assessor or board of
assessors, as the case may be, shall at once pro-
coed to value the said stock of goods and merchan
disc at its true value and upon such valuation the
said owner, consignee or person in charge shall
pay to the collector oftaxes of the township town,
borough or city, as the case may be, tax at the
in the taxing district in the year then current and
1t shall not be lawful to sell or dispose of any such
goods or merchandise as aforesaid in such taxing
district until the assessor or board of assessment
shall have been so notified as aforesaid and the
tax assessed thereon duly paid TO the collector.
z. And be 1t enacted, That in case any such
owner, consignee or person in charge of such
stock of goods and merchandise as is mentioned
IN the foregoing section shall fail or neglect to
notify the proper assessor or board OF assessment
or to pay the said tax as is herein required shall
proceed to sell oEdispose of such stock any por
ton thereof before the payment of the tax levied
on account thereof the owner of such goods or
merchandise shall forfeit to such taxing district
sum equal to twice the amount of tax assessable as
aforesaid on account of such stock; such forfeiture
may be recovered in an action of debt in the name
of the collecting officer of such taxing district in
any court having jurisdiction in civil causes to the
amount thereof, and such action may be COM
menced by writ of attachment which shall issue
upon the filing in such court of the affidavit of
the collecting officer. showing cause of forfeiture
ont rar0n mos in
said cause shall be regulated and conducted in
the same manner that suits by attachment against
non resident or Ascending debtors are conducted
debts nrnSad % % e a
any mistake in the name of the owner of the said
goods or merchandise shall not affect the right to
recover such penalty by an attachment and sale
of such stock.
8. And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately.
Passed March 9, 1885.
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CHAPTER LXXXI.

A Further Supplement to an act entitled IAN act
for the protection of fisheries in this state ap-
proved March twenty-6rst, one thousand eight
hundred and seventy-four. a
l, Be it enacted by the Senate and General Asa
sembly of the State of New Jersey, That section
nine of the act to which this is a supplement and
which reads as follows:
80. And be it enacted, That it shall be lawful
at any and all time for any person or persons to
legitimately take or catch with hook and line, OF
with hook line and rod, any pike, or pickerel, OF
bass in or from the bodies of water known as Lake
Hopatcong and Stanhope reservoir. situated in
the counties of Sussex and Morris in this State,
and the bodies of water known as Cranberry
reservoir, Swartswood pond, Deckers pond and
Culvers lake, situated in the county of Sussex in
this State, and none of the penalties contained in
this act shall apply to such legitimate fishing as
is provided for in this section be and the same ID
hereby repealed. 4
q And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately. -
Passed March 16 1885.
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CHAPTER LXxxIm

An Act permitting cities and towns to remit and
cancel water rates and 10 allow the free use of
water by charitable institutions. A
1. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State Of New Jersey. That In
any city or town where the supply Of water for
the use of the Inhabitants thereof is under the
control of the municipal authorities it shall be-
lawful for the board, council ar other authority
having charge thereof, in their discretion TO CAM
eel and remit any water rate assessed or charges
made for the water economically and necessarily
used by any hospital asylum, home for aged
women, children's home or other charitable instil
tutions supported and maintained by private
benefactions without aid from the public funds |
2. And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately. *
Passed March 16 1885.
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CHAPTER LxI

An Act to amend the act entitled Gan act to Or
ganize and establish state board of agricul-
ture," approved April twenty-five, one thousand
eight hundred and eighty-four. af
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey, That from
and after the passage of this act the county board
of agriculture in each county of this state the
State and Pomona Oranges of Patrons of Hus-
bandry, the State Agricultural Society and the
State Horticultural Society shall each have power
to select and appoint two directors to the state
two years.
2. And be it enacted, That the state board of
agriculture shall have the right and power, to
elect their officers and committees or any of them
either from among the directors or from among
any of the members of the board who are not
directors. ls1a ielf
9. And be it enacted That this act shall take
effect Immediately
Approved March 10, 1885.
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CHAPTER Lxxu.

An Act to provide compensation to constables for
extra services rendered to the courts Of the sew
eral counties of this state.
1. Be it enacted by the Senate and General As
sembly of the State of New Jersey, That whenever
any constable of any circuit court, court of oyer
and teriner, court of general quarter sessions of
shall be required by any of the said courts to
attend upon any jury while out considering of
their verdict for more than six hours after the
usual hour of adjournment of said courts then it
shall be lawful for the presiding judge of said
court in his discretion to order that the said con-
stable be allowed extra compensation for the said
extra attendance at the same rate as is now al
lowed by law for regular daily attendance upon
said courts, and to be paid in the same manner as
constables are now paid for attendance upon the
said courts. nH a8lF.7llf ll
2. And be 1t enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately.
Approved March II, 1885.
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CHAPTER LXXyI.

An Amendment to an act entitled "An act in rela-
ton to the payment of assessments for local i'm
provements," approved April fifth, one thousand
eight hundred and seventy eight.
l. Be it enacted by the Senate and General
Assembly of the State of New Jersey, That the
fourth section of the said act be and the same is
hereby amended so as to read as follows:
4. And be it enacted, That in municipal cor
porations in which there are commissioners of the
sinking fund, it shall be lawful for the said COM
missioners by resolution, to limit the time within
which, and TO decide what class of bonds shall be
received for assessments, and to determine whether
bonds shall be received for assessments hereafter
laid or not
2 And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately.
Passed March II. 1885.
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CHAPTER TxxYu

An Act to amend an act entitled IAN act for the
formation of borough governments in seaside
resorts" approved March twenty-ninth, one
thousand eight hundred and seventy eight 4
/. Be it enacted by the Senate and General As3
sembly of the State Of New Jersey. That section
twenty-f0ur Of an act entitled AN act for the
formation of borough governments in seaside
resorts" approved March twenty ninth, one thou3
sand eight hundred and seventy Eight, be amended
to read as follows:
"24. And be It enacted, That this act Is not M
tended to Interfere with any seaside resort now
existing within this state or to repeal any laws
heretofore made for the government of the same.3
e., 2. And be 1t enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately. 4 ~
Passed March 10, 1885.
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CHAPTER Xxx.
An Act to cure defective acknowledgements Of
s conveyances by corporations.

An Act to cure defective acknowledgements Of
Isl conYeyances by corporations.
/. Be 1t enacted by the Senate and General AS
sembly Of the State of New Jersey, That the ac-
acknowledgements and records OF any and all deeds
Of conveyance of land tenements and real estate
situate within this state heretofore made executed
and delivered by any corporation, organized under
The laws OF this state and having for its object the
deeds have been acknowledged by an officer of
the grantor corporation instead of having been
proved by subscribing witness thereto, Be and
sfectusl as If the same has been duly proved;
provided. said deed or deeds shall have been re-
corded in the clerks or registers Office of the
county wherein such lands are situated for five
years last past.
2. And be i enacted. That this act shall take
effect Immediately. @a3 t
Approved March II, 1885. -5M aas
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compeIIeu again 10 supply SAID puTIdIng, place OF
premises, or any additional building OF erection
thereon, with water until said arrears with in
paid and satisfied; nothing in this act contained
shall be so construed as in any manner to deprive
the said city of any rights which it now has to
prosecute any person or persons corporation or
sell lands and premises for unpaid water rents.
otherwise deprive the city of any existing rights
regarding the same. sN
9. And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately "a - .s aff.s.
Approved March g. 1885.
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CHAPTER LxxvIu
An Act to authorize the appointment of additions
ward assessors in the cities of this state.

An Act to authorize the appointments of additional
ward assessors in the cities of this state.
1. Be it enacted by the Senate and General As
sembly of the State of New jersey That any
board or officer authorized in any city to appoint
ward assessors or taxing officers in the wards or
to appoint an additional assessor in any ward OF
taxing district whenever the whole number of
assessments in such ward or taxing district shall
in any ward or taxing district where the whole
number of assessments shall exceed ten thousand
in such ward or taxing district; provided, how.
ever, that no such additional appointments shall
be made where the assessors are paid fixed
salary. -,5,sre..... r4 - ~.
Q. And be 1t enacted, That this act shall be
deemed public act and shall take effect imme-
diately.
Approved March 10, 1886.
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CHAPTER LXTU.

Further Supplement to an act entitled Gan act
to regulate the practice of the courts of law -
(Revision). March twenty seventh, one thousand
eight hundred and seyenty-four.
/. Be it enacted by the Senate and General AS
sembly of the State of New jersey, That it shall
not be necessary to file bill in equity to obtain
new trial in an action at law. merely because the
term in which the verdict was rendered has ex-
PRED but new trial may be granted by court
of law after the expiration of the term.
2. And be it enacted, That this act shall take
effect Immediately.
Approved March 10, 1885.