And for taking such timber?

A fine from five to twenty dollars, or imprisonment. If a person finds goods or cattle, what is his duty?

To post up notices, notify the town clerk, and cause the same to be cried by the town crier.

If he neglects this, what is the penalty?

He loses the right to any compensation for his trouble or expense, and must account to the owner for the value, and is fined twenty dollars.

What must the owner do on reclaiming the goods?

Pay all expenses. If they disagree about them, they are to be referred to some justice of the peace.

If no owner appears in a year, what is done?

The finder must pay one half the appraised value to the town treasurer, after deducting the expenses. The rest he can keep.

What is done with stray cattle?

After three months they are sold, and the proceeds kept for the owner a year, then divided as above.

If the owner takes them without paying the charges, how is he punished?

The finder may recover their full value of him.

CHAPTER LXXX.

OF UNCLAIMED PROPERTY TRANSPORTED BY COMMON

CARRIERS.

What is done with such property?

After due delay, it is sold, and the net proceeds held for three years, then paid to the commonwealth.

CHAPTER LXXXI.

OF WRECKS.

Who has charge of wrecks.

Commissioners appointed by the governor.

Can any other person interfere with them?
Not after his arrival.

What is his duty?

To preserve the property, and if necessary, sell it, and after satisfying lawful charges, hold the rest for the

owner.

CHAPTER LXXXII.

OF THE PRESERVATION OF BIRDS AND ANIMALS. What birds is it unlawful to kill at certain seasons?

Woodcock, grouse, quails, heath-hens, wood duck, black duck, teal, marsh, beach or shore birds, or any other undomesticated birds, except birds of prey, blackbirds, crows, herons, bitterns, or Canada geese.

What else is punished?

Having in possession such birds, or destroying their nests, or taking them at any season by nets or snares, or by battery, swivel, or pivot guns.

What exception is there?

Birds may be taken as specimens, or for scientific purposes.

What animal is protected?

Deer. Any dog chasing them in Barnstable or Plym. outh counties may be killed.

CHAPTER LXXXIII.

OF FISHERIES, KELP, AND SEA-WEed.

In what way is it unlawful to take fish?

By poison, or to take pickerel, trout, or salmon, except by a hook and line, and other fish at certain sea

Fishing in many rivers and ponds is prohibited or regulated by special statutes.

Who have the general supervision of the fisheries?

The commissioners of inland fisheries.

What are their duties?

To see that proper fishways are provided over dams and the laws are enforced.

How is the propagation of fish encouraged ?

By allowing to the owner of any pond of less than twenty acres, or stream not navigable, the control of it. The commissioners may also lease larger ponds for that

purpose.

Who owns the fish artificially propagated or maintained?

They are the absolute property of the person maintaining them.

What penalties are imposed on those who violate the provisions of the fish acts?

A fine, and the forfeiture of their boats, nets, lines, and other apparatus.

How may towns encourage fisheries?

By opening ditches, sluices, or canals into ponds, and regulating and leasing such fisheries.

How is the oyster fishery regulated?

It is under the control of the selectmen, who give

permits. They may also grant licenses to plant oyster beds.

Who may take kelp or sea-weed?

Any one while it is actually afloat in tide-water.

CHAPTER LXXXIV.

OF THE LORD'S DAY.

What is forbidden on the Lord's day?

All labor, business, work, or travelling, except from necessity or charity, or presence at any public diversion, or taking part in any sport, game, or play.

Who may inuholders entertain on that day?

No one but travellers, nor on the evening before.

What else is prohibited on Sunday?

The service of writs.

How are persons behaving rudely or indecently within the walls of a house of public worship punished?

By a fine of not over ten dollars.

Who are excepted from the operation of this chapter?

Those who conscientiously observe Saturday, provided they do not disturb others.

CHAPTER LXXXV.

OF GAMING.

Can money lost at gaming be recovered?

Yes.

Who can sue, if the loser does not ?

Any person after three months, and recover treble the value.

Who is liable besides the winner?

The owner, tenant, or occupant of the building where the gaming or betting takes place, if it was done with his knowledge or consent.

Is gaming unlawful?

Yes. Any person keeping a gaming-house is punished by fine and imprisonment.

How are persons playing for money on public conveyances punished?

By fine or imprisonment.

Are notes, mortgages, or deeds given for gambling debts, valid ? No, they are void.

If a mortgage or deed is avoided, to whom does the land go? To the person who would take it if the grantor were dead.

CHAPTER LXXXVI.

OF THE MANUFACTURE AND SALE OF LIQUor.

What are the duties of the liquor commissioner?
To procure pure liquor and sell it to the town agents.
Who can give authority to manufacture liquor for exportation?
The county commissioners.

What is the manufacturer required to do?

To keep books showing all his sales, and to give bond. What is the duty of towns and cities?

To appoint liquor agents, or authorize a druggist to sell.

What must the agent do?

Keep an account of all purchases and sales.

For what purposes may he sell?

For use in the arts, for medicinal, chemical, and mechanical purposes.