therefore this act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval.
Approved March 8, 1899.
CHAPTER 61.
[H. B. 101.)
REWARD FOR CRIMINALS.
AN ACT Authorizing Board of County Commissioners to offer Reward for the Apprehension and Conviction of Certain Criminals.
Be it Enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of North Dakota:
§ 1. May offer reward.] The board of county commissioners of any county of this state may offer a reward of a sum not exceeding fifty dollars nor less than ten dollars for the apprehension and conviction of each person violating any of the provisions of section 7589 of the Revised Codes, or who takes by fraud or stealth any wheat, oats, rye, barley, flax or other grain, or any other property, the property of another with intent to deprive the owner thereof.
§ 2. Emergency.] Whereas, there is no law on this subject; therefore, an emergency exists, and this law shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval.
Approved March 9, 1899.
COUNTY COURTS.
CHAPTER 62.
[S. B. 139.)
INCREASED JURISDICTION.
AN ACT to Amend Section 6615 of the Revised Codes of 1895, Providing for the Compensation of Judges of County Courts Having Increased Jurisdiction.
Be it Enacted by the Legislative Assembly of the State of North Dakota:
§ 1. Amendment.] That section 6615 of the Revised Codes of 1895 be amended to read as follows:
§ 6615. As compensation for their services under this act there shall be allowed and paid to the judges of county courts having civil and criminal jurisdiction in all counties having a population of
