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The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
Chicago Hotel Man Fails.

Chicago, March 21.-Colonel w. S.
Eden, manager of the Great Northern
hotel filed petition in bankruptcy in
the United States district court this af-
ternoon, scheduling liabilities of $1,327-
1856, with assets of $640,111 The debts
were contracted in the main in connec-
ton with the development of the hotel
and the Endorsement of notes.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
Killed HIS THREE CHILDREN.
A Maine farmers Awful Deed-Doesn't
Know why He Did II.

Clinton, Me-, March 21.-Jacob Dear
born Mari a farmer living eight miles
from this village, killed his three chill
dren Alice M, aged thirteen; Elwin,
aged nine, and Helen, aged seven, with
an axe shortly after the family in hap
py mood had risen from the dinner
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22

Lincoln, Neb.. March 21.-D. b.
Thompson, on to-day's ballot FOR Unit
ed States senator, gained two votes
and came within six Of election for the
short term. The vote was: Allen (fus-
ionist) So, Hitchcock (fusionisD 43, W.
H. Thompson (fusionisD IA, D. e.
Thompson S. Crounse 8. Currie 8, Meik-
lejohn 20. Hinshaw Z. Martin 4, Rose-
water 81, scattering 3.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
EXP EDITIONS IN CHINA.
Sent A galnst Armed Bands of Robbers
In PaO Tin. Flu District.

HI faO Fu
Berlin, March 21,-The officer COM
manding the German troops in Pekin
cables to the war office here that, owing
to the complaints of the inhabitants a
band of robbers has been dispersed by
Captain Preiss, with a squadron of cav
airy, at a village forty-eight kilometres
west of Pao Ting Flu. Seven OF the rob-
bers We're killed and wounded; the 9TH
ers were imprisoned and handed over
to the Chinese court for trial. Major
Won Muelmann has started from Pao
Ting Flu with three companies of in
fantry, squadron of cavalry and
train of mounted artillery for place
to the eastward of Tao Ma Kuan He
is proceeding against a large band of
robbers.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
THE MASSAUHUSETTS ASHORE.
Big Bnttleship Runs Aground While
Proceeding to Sen.


Proceeding to Sea.
Pensacola, Fla, March 21.--The flag
ship Kearsarge, battleships Alabama
and Massachusetts left their anchorage
at the navy yard this morning The
the bar and proceeded to sea. The
Massachusetts, took a turn to one side
and before she could be brought to-,
stuck her nose into a spit of sand to
the eastward of the entrance to Caucus
Channel just opposite Fort Pickens and
went aground. Tugs pulled on her all
the afternoon, but she is still stuck.
1t is thought, however, that she will be
floated at flood tide. The vessel is not
injured in the slightest and is in no
danger.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
STRIKE ON YASDLRBILr HOUSE.
Men Ordered Out Because Non-Union
Labor Was Employed.


Labor Was Employed.
New York, March 21.--Delegates from
the building trades unions Of New York
city went to Oakdale, L. l., o-day and
ordered out about one hundred mechan-
les who We're employed on William K.
Vanderbilt's summer residence, idle
hour" in consequence of which seven
ty-five Workmen came back to Manhat-
tan and those who live in the vicinity
returned to their homes, and the work
came to standstill. The carpenters
and decorators remained at work to-
day, but expect orders from their unions
tomorrow to leave their job. Mr.. Van
derbilt was endeavoring, by the employ
ment of a large force of men, to have
"Idlehour ready for occupancy this
summer. The trouble is caused by the
of nonunion men.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
Veterans Endorse Palmer.

Albany, March 21.-The Union veter-
ans association of Albany and the G.
A. r. posts have endorsed General John
Palmer formerly secretary of state of
New York state, for commissioner of
pensions of the United States.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
The Ribbon Sale.

The quality Of the ribbons offered
in this sale is the very best, every
yard is fresh and new. the coloringsl
auch as are most used this season,
and the prices cut almost in half,
Twill pay you to see them.
All silk ribbons 37A to 5 inch
widths.
l2Hc, l5c. 25c and 39c the yd
Also black velvet ribbons in al
great variety Of widths.
Prices from &c to 24c the yard
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22

st. Paul, Mimi, March 21.-By vote
of 72 to 80 the house this afternoon pass
ed the senate bill prohibiting the manu-
facture, sale or giving away of cigar
cites.
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s1, 200, 600 for Detroit Library.

Lansing, Mich, March 21.-The house
has passed bill authorizing the city Of
Detroit to issue $1,000,O00 worth Of bonds
for the purpose of buying a site and
erecting public library building.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22

Topeka, Kan, March 21-Mrs. Carrie
Nation has signed contract for six
lectures to be given in Concinnati. She
will receive s100 for each of the lee
lures and all her expenses.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
Silk Warp
Poplins,
30c the yd. 75c quality

Many braved the ele-
ments yesterday and the
Silk Department was
far buster than we ex-l
pected with the extremely
disagreeable W z a t h EN-
taken into consideration.
For Innings, waists and
handsome petticoats, you
could not find a more
desirable fabric thanB
these Silk Warp Poplins
they are 26 in. wide
with warp Of pure sew
ing silk, are guaranteed
to wash, absolutely un-
breakable, and will not
cut The colorings are
exquisite-twenty differ
ent shades in plain and
changeable effects. Made
to sell at 75c.
Our price 39c yd
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
SCHOONER AVERY's RoUGH TRIP

Experiences Terrific Ga1es-Deck Luatl
Lost and Sails Split.
New York, March 21.-Schooner Ed
ward P. Avery of New Haven, Captain
Hawley which arrived to-day from
Fernandina, June is, and Bermuda,
March 10, with lumber. reports: Had
terrific gales of hurricane force from
north and west with heavy seas which
boarded the vessel, swept away deck
load, flooded cabin and caused other
damage about the decks. Lost and split
sails. Obliged to tow into Bermuda, All
hands exhausted and short of provi-
sions"
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22

Cape Town. March 21.---Four fresh
cases Of the plague have been reported
here.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
CHARLES P. CLARK DEAD
FORMER ESIDENT OF THE CON-
SOLIDATED RAILROAD.
Passed Away Yesterday Afternoon at
Nice-A Valuable and Useful Lie
Ended Sketch of His Cnreer-Notabie
and Important Railroad Improve
ments Originated by Him and Com
pleted Under His Administration

BOSTON March 21.-The death OF
Charles P. Clark, formerly president OF
the New York, New Haven and Hart
ford Railroad company, to-day at Nice,
in the southern part of France, was an
nounced in cablegram received this
afternoon BY his son. c. Peter Clark,
general superintendent of the eastern
district, from his mother, who is now in
France No arrangements have yet
been made for bringing the remains
home, and no date has been fixed for
the funeral although the latter will be
held from his old home on Pleasant
street. Newton Center. Death resulted
from heart trouble brought on by over
work during his presidency of the New
Haven road He had suffered more or
less from this trouble for three years
past, and two years ago was forced to
relinquish active work. His condition
has been serious since last November,
when the disease reached a critical
stage.
Since Mr.. Clark's retirement from the
presidency of the New Haven road he
had spent much of his time abroad,
chiefly in southern France, the climate
of which was thought most beneficial
for his health. About the first of March
he was reported in a very critical con-
dition, but he rallied from that attack
and it was though that he might at
least recover sufficiently to permit his
coming home. For two or three weeks
previous to last Tuesday he had showed
some distinctly favorable signs and it
was as a result of this that his son de-
cided not to take the trip. At one time
Clark might be able to return and it
was planned to have him leave for
home last Saturday on steamer due
in New York next Monday but that ar
rangement had to be cancelled, and it
was then thought that his son might
make the journey to France.
For several weeks Mr.. Clark's entire
vital organism had been affected and
life was sustained by milk diet and
the administration of oxygen. His chief
malady was hardening of the arteries
and the extra exertion of the heart
necessary to keep up circulation result
ed in an enlargement of that member
His lungs were also seriously weaken
ed, while the kidneys and liver were
nearly dormant.
The news of the death of Mr. Clark
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22

The news of the death Of Mr.. Clark
was received in New Haven about 5
o'clock yesterday afternoon by the Off
cials of the New Haven road, with deep
regret, although it was conceded by
those who were better posted as to his
condition, that his death was only a
matter of time and that it was impossi-
bic for him to recover even enough for
him to be brought to this country. The
lCnntinued nn Siyth Pace -
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
White Goods.

1000 yds Of fancy white lawns,
nainsooks and dimities in handsome
corded stripes and open work effects.
They are actually worth from zoe to
37Hc Fer yard.
Will be closed out at lOc per yard
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22

(Of1cial announcement of withdrawal Of
troops by England and Russia from disput-
ed Tfen Tsin ground is on page 81
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
Napkins Cheap.

An opportunity to buy napkins at
greatly reduced prices half dozens
and odd lots Of 2 to 4 doz each at
following prices.
81. SO napkin, only 95c
LIS +" /" $I.23
200 /" :. I.42
2.75 !" !" 1893
Also great reductions made on
other single dozens.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
OPERATORS FAIL TO REPLY


President Mitchell OF the United Mine
Workers is Hopeful, However, of
Answers To-day or To-morrow-Un-
certainty of situation Continues to
Arouse Alarm in Business Sections.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22

On account of b a d
weather yesterday all
bargains advertised for
Thursday will be con-
tinued to-day.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-03-22
Al The Howe Z SteB0n Stores

New Haven, Friday March tweny-second
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THE BOARD OF FINANCE.

Continued on Sixth Page.7
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
COUNCIL MEETING.

City Gouscil net Wednesday evsniug with
the following members pses0os: Mayor
S:ucke3, Aldermen Chandler, ~ a. EpSc CT.
SOD, F;na and purd7
Minutes of Dec i',h were read and ap
proved.
Mr. Fino reported that notwithstanding g
recent Improvements made in the guard houae
i: vac still insecure, and persoos continue to
escape occasionally The COMMITTEE Of Pualic
Works ws:e authorized TO have necessary
work done 10 make tie prisoo secure.
The Superintendent of Streets was author
:zed to advertise for shade trees for the
strset0
The Dry Earth-Ceeapool Ordinance vas
presented fer second reading In the discus.
sion which followed, Cocncil decided TO in-
corporate ioto the ordnance the rules and
requirements concsroing the construction Of
dry wells. The clerk was directed to prepare
.hs ordinance accordingly and committee
was appointed consisting of Aldermen ". h.
Eppersop and Finn aod the aeal,h Officer, TO
deci.e upon the plan Of building to be
adopted.
There were 90 o1be, matters OF public in
.ere5t.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
His Hand Blown Off.

Neal Bsonsss, colorsd, OF the Spring bill
neighborbood, bad bis left hand 20 badly
Injured by the explosion Of cannon cracker
few days age that it vas necessary TO am.
pu.ate it abovo the wrist His children bad
the crackers and be took ch.rge Of sffairs to
be sore that the firing was managed properly
aod safely When one OF the crackers failed
to explode ss promptly a. be though. i.
should be weos to examine it and it exploded
iast as be packed it up The thumb and
three fingers we're blown of and The semain-
der of tho hand wss 80 terribly lacsrated that
it could not be saved.
The frequency Of suca accidents frem these
dangerous, high explosive frecraeksrs should
be suficient TO convince the lau makers Of
the State tha, their sale should bs forbidden. {.
1t is crimiosl to place snch dangerous play.
tbiogs in the hands of children
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
Meeting OF County Board of Com
missloners.

A called meeting of toe Board of County
Com nissiouers YES bed on December 9th,
in connection with the eounsJ delegation 10
the legislature
Present ". a Scale, Supervisor, and Com.
m,ss,oners, J T. McNeill, " D Raodee, Jas.
G White, T. D Mcleod and J. A. Scsreor-
oueh. With Senator Manning, asd represent t
a,ives t. G Mcleod, A Noses and T. B.
Frsse-, of the delegation
The contract apd bond of q. c. Moses for
icde1;cg records in Office of r C., was
read and after reisresce to County Attorney,
approved
Ex Co. Supervisor Dorn was called to 'he
chair by Supervisor Scale, and stated that tee
object of the meeting was for cooeultation
with the Legislative delegation
Senator Manning stated that tie delegation
would be glad 10 hear auJ suggestions as 10
the Road Law, County Government Bill, &c.
Representative Noses and Others spoke as
to pay of road overseers, whether or not they
should be paid, and, whether the road work
is improved by paying road overseere.
Commissioners AcNeill made statement as
10 how the system works in Florence County
and that the work is poorly done.
The retiring County Supervisor made some
feeling remarks in resigoiug his seat, and ten.
dered bis tnarks 10 the other members of the
board and TO the clerk for their kindness TO
him
Bonds of Superintendent Of Education W.
P. Baskips aud CLERK OF Cont Shepard Nash,
we're submitted spd approved
Sheriff H. W. Scarborough ves before The
board asking that some new furnisnre be put
10 the Sheriff Office, at q cost cf asout $50
or $34, and the Supervisor vas authorized to
attend TO same.
The bond of L. L. Baker, dispenser At
Bishopville was approved
After approving accounts for payment. tie
board adjourned to NEE, Jaouary 8, 1901
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
Cold Steel OF Death

There is but one small chance tc save your
ife an that is through an operation" was the
a~ful prospect set before Mrs 3 Hunt, CT
Lime Ridge. Wis. by her doctor after vainly
trying to cure her of frightful case Of ston-
acn trouble snd yellow jaundice. He didn't
count on the marvellous power of Electric
Bitters to cure stomach and liver troubles. but
she heard of it, took seven bottles, was wholly
cured, avoided surgeons knife, now weighs
mere and feels better than ever. It's positive
ly guaranteed to cure stomach, liver and kid
ney troubles, and never disappoints. Price
soc at W DeLorme's drng store.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02

The midnight service as The Fret Methodist
Church Monday nigh, vss largely ATTENDED.
The exercises began at 10 clock and ended
at twelve vben tbs church bell tolled ont
the old and rang Ia the new year. Several
short talks were made. large part Of the
time VAS occupied by singing and players.
Everyone seemed Impressed with the solemn
itJ Of tho occasion and appeared to enjoy the
evening" in quiet meditation.
The mos, soothing, healing snd antisspsic
application ever devised 10 Dewiu's Witch
Hazel Salve. 1t relieves at osce and cprea
piles, sores, eczema and skio diseases. 30.
ware Of limitations. is. Hughson 4 Co.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
MARRIAGE.

xr George Baker ADD Miss Kar,os Davis
Of Bieb Sp5iaes, Fla wore married FRIDAY
evening, q, the Baptist parsonage, sy Res.
q G. Brown. Miss Davis has been board
ing pupil a, the Sumter iostltate' and aas
amending the holidays with relatives 10 tins
city at the time she decided 20 get married
The groom is .oo of Mr. Arthur Baker; = OF
81. Cb.rles, and has d situation IN The ie's'
phone Factory in this city
The bride is q daughter Of lady formerly
of this city who will be better remen oereo
az M;ss Amanda Butke;, whose FIRST husband
vas Mr. Fer.itef.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
MAYORS COURT.

The folloviog were che cases before the
Mayor last Thursday:
Walter johnson and Jimmy James. Two
coored boys, for blockeding the sidewalks
by shooting marbles 81 or ;~o days zach.
Frank Ross aud Albe,tus Lsvsn for nght-
ing The evidence was ,usufhcieut TO COZ.
vict Rosa The other defendant bad DOT
been arrested, aud the case Was continued aa
TO him.
John Mack FOR dis,urbaoce of the pescs.
Not guilty
Eisba Dyson, drunk and disorde,ly, So or
days.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02

Mrs. Saren McGrew, the mother Of Messrs
G. Weston and David AcGre. died yesterday,
at o'clock, aged 81 years, of paralysis. She
was 6ret striker with the disease that caneed
her death more than year ago and bad
been helpless invalid ever since. DEATH
came as g. welcome release frcm suffering ana
be. cod was peaceful asd painless Mrs
McGrev was daughter of the late Charles
l.. Os,eea of this county and sister Of Mr.
N. q Osteea. She lea-es three sons aaa one
daughter
The faneral services were held this morning
at O'Clock at her late residence. and the in
sermeot made in the family bsrylog in Con-
cord township.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02

sell these Haows little magn that my greatest the
satisfaction they give rather than the profit make
My dooss open to aMy stock ready for Inspection
Liberty
FIRST CLASS LIVERY, FEED AND SALE STABLES.
W. b. BOYLE. Sumter. S. G..
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
DEATHS.

Mrs. May Young Mcleod, wife of Mr.
Henry C. Mcleod, OF Rem5erts, died yesser-
day morning at 8 O'Clock after brief illness,
aged ,hirty-two years Her death was q
terrible shock to her relatives and friends IN
this city as they bad no iu,imauoo, uosil 'ast
night, that she was 10 critical condition
She was daughter of the la.e Deniel Young
of Rafting Greek and sister of Ar. D.
Young of this city. She was wcmso OF
lovacle character and sterliog worth She
leaves devoted husoaud aud two children,
both boys, TO whom her death is the greatest
loss that could have befalleo them.
The fuueral services were appolnted TO ce
held at Ren bert Church at IL o'clock today.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
Marriage at Hsgood.

Miss Jas;e Saunders, Of Hegood, aud Dr.
Blair of Monroe, n c., were married last
Thursday at 10 O'Clock The ceremony was
performed BY Rev Nr BarnwelI at the home
of she bride, in the presence of large mum
Der of friends snd relatives. DR.. and Mrs.
Blair left Immediately after the ceremony for
Monroe, N. c., their future hone.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
The State of South Carolina,
COUNTY OF SUMTER.

By T. Y Walsh, Esq, Probate Judge.
N7HEREAs, MRS. MARY G BROWN
w Jade suit to me to grant her Letters
Of Administration of the Estate OF aad effects
of JAS r. BROWN, deceased.
These are therefork. to cite and admonish
all aud Singular the Kindred and creditors Of
the said Jas. T Grown, late of said County
and State, deceased, that they be and
appear before me in the Court of Probate,
TO be held at Sumter c. on January l6;h
1901, ue1,, after publication thereof, at II
o'clock in the forenoon, TO show cause, If
any they have, why the said Administration
should not be granted.
Given under my hand this I'd day OF
THOS. v. WALSH.
Judge Of Probate.
Jan. 2-3t
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
Coming Marriage,

Cards bare oceu issued by ar erd ara.
&c. Dove. of DovesvilIe, TO the marriage OF
Their daughter Nary E;na, 20 hr. David w.
Cunniopham oI our city. The sappy event
takes place January e;h, 10 Black Creek
Church
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
LINCOLN,
Terms-Payahle in Advance

No travelling canvessers are employed
Terms for locel agents will be sent upor
application All money should be GENT by
P O order. Express order, or by bank draft
on New York or Chicago Do not send
Individual checks or stamps.
Subscribers of the Watchmao and South
ron csu get the Commoner" q. club rate,
IS ceptsa year
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1901-01-02
MARRIED.

Mr. R F. Hoys of this cit, aod Miss Leia
Mcleod, daughter of Ar. N S Mcleod, CT
Oswaco. were married last Thursday eveoiog
a, tho home Of the brides parents
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-16

Among northwestern appointments
made by the president the dispatches
refer to William F. Case, postmaster
at Newport, WASH, and Albert E.
Rose. of North Dakota, to be receiver
of public moneys at st. Michael,
Alaska. Considering the record the
other Dakota appointee, Alex McKen.
zie. made in Alaska-he is now in Jail
1T would seem that the administra-
ton would select men from other
climes. But the down easterner is
so set in his notions and traditions
that it seems to them that no one but
a northwestern man could fill the job
or stand the climate of Alaska.
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1901-1901, 1901-03-16
GAME LAW PROVISIONS.
Changes in the Law Remove Protee
ton From Water Fowl.

Changes in the Law Remove Protec-
ton From Water Fowl.
Montana sportsmen are very well
pleased with the approval by Gov.
Toole of house bill 10, which was faith
cred by Representative Berkin of JEFF
ferson county. This makes several
changes in the law respecting open
seasons. Under it the killing of bison
buffalo, quail. Chinese pheasant.
mountain sheep, antelope, cariboo or
beaver is prohibited absolutely, pro
vided that anyone may kill beaver on
his own premises when such killing IS
necessary for the protection of those
premises. Under the old law it was
forbidden to kill mountain sheep,
beaver, buffalo, bison, quail or Chin
csc pheasant. Antelope and cariboo
are the new animals in the privileged
class.
is forbidden under the new law
to kill at any time any female moose
or elk. The open season for male
moose and elk is fixed at Sept 1 10
Nov. l. No one may kill more than
two moose or elk in single season.
The old law made the open season
Sept. Is to Nov. Is with the same linn
itation as to number.
The open season for deer and rocky
mountain goat is fixed in the new law
at Sept. to Jan. 1. with the same linz
itation. allowing hunter to kill no
more than six Of each in one season
The open season for grouse, prairie
chicken. fool hen, pheasant and par
fridge under the bill is Aug.1 to Dec.
l instead of Aug. Is to Dec. is. The
provision of the old law prohibiting
the killing by one hunter of more than
20 of any of these birds in one day is
continued.
No change is made in the bill in re-
gard to fish seasons.
All protection is removed from
brant swan, wild ducks and wild
geese
This provision is added to the law:
Section 6. Any person who owns,
maintains or uses any ditch or bitches
diverting water from any of the public
streams in the state must. for the pur-