Eureka weekly sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1887-1902, 1899-07-08

Considerable discussion was had at
the last meeting Of the Board Of County
Commissioner relative to the universal
complaint about the wandering hogs,
sheep and cattle, and the rubbish nui-
sspces. These complaints have been
made to the Commissioners, Sheriff and
Constable by many Of our citizens for
some time past, and unless the nuisances
are abssed, steps will be taken TO punish
the offenders severely. Hogs, sheep and
cattle are permitted to run at large both
day and night, doing damage to prop
erty and irritating home owners beyond
endurance, but they seem at a loss to
know how to proceed. A number OF
people are also charged with dumping
rubbish in the streets, aud in some cases
turning on the water at the fire plugs
and washing the trash in front OF their
neighbors' doors.
For the information of parties who
may be interested. we print below por-
tions of law applicable to the hog and
sheep nuisance:
at shall he unlawful for any person
or persons, who are the owner or owners.
or who may have charge OF any swine
within this State, to allow them to run
at large and be free commoners.
ANY swine belonging to any person
or persons. or under she charge of any
person or persons, that shall break into
any yard, flower or vegetable garden, or
in any Enclosure whatever, or shall root
up or destroy any pasture. field or grow.
ing grass for hay purposes, or any kind
Of growing crop whatever. whether the
same be inclosed or not, such person Or
persons, owner or owners, shall be sub
ject to such damages as shall be equal to
twice the value OF the property broken
into. eaten up or destroyed"
ut shall be unlawful for any swine,
sheep, goat or goats, to run at large, or
the owner or owners, or any person or
persons, having in charge any swine,
sheep, goat or goats. to permit or allow
them to run at large within the ordinary
limits of any city or town of this State,
during any period Of the year. Said
ordinary limits shall be defined as follows:
Within such city or town, which con-
k;r. ono hrrdra1 or mara inhabitants
the said limits shall be defined as being
within . radius of one mile, radiating
from the postofice of said city or town.
1T shall be the duty Of any Constable,
and the privilege Of any citizen Of or in
any town described in section one OF this
Act, to impound any swine, sheep, goat
or goats.
1.-THE owner or owners, agent or agents,
having Jurisdiction over, or charge Of.
any swine. sheep, goat or goats. shall be
fined five dollars for each and every
violation Of this Act, and as much more
as in the wisdom of the court having
jurisdiction may deem . sufficient amount
to cover all damages.
"Any Constable, person or persons
having in his charge, after they have
been impoundsd. any swine. sheep, goat
or goats, shall post . notice that such
animal or animals are in his charge, and
if not taken out by the owner will be
sold. After the expiration Of ten days
the person having such animal or ami
mails. and having given notice as afore-
said, shall post three written or printed
notices ia conspicuous places in the town
or city where such animal or animals
have been taken up. describing the
same, giving all marks or brands. if any,
and that such animal or animals will be
sold by him TO pay the charges that have
and will have accrued against il and
costs. He shall sell to the highest bid
der, and upon payment of the purchase
money shall turn over to the buyer the
animal or animals sold. end after deduct.
ing the damages and costs of sale. shall
pay the balance, il shy remains. into the
county treasury. where it shall remain
subject to the laws governing escheats."