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expired, the misdemeanant is released without any assurance as to his future good behavior.

One more point remains to be spoken of, viz., the extraor- dinary provision and the extra inducements found in a few states for the apprehension and conviction of tramps. In New Hamp- shire and Pennsylvania anyone witnessing an act of beggary on the part of a tramp may take him before the proper authority to be held for trial. 1 Upon conviction, in New Hampshire, a per- son so taking a tramp receives a reward of $10. Similarly, in Connecticut and Rhode Island, an officer receives a reward of $5 from the state for every tramp arrested and convicted, while in Nevada the district attorney receives $10 for each case successfully prosecuted. 2 Maine provides for special constables in each school district to apprehend and arrest tramps. 3 Massa- chusetts and New Hampshire likewise provide for the appoint- ment of special officers in cities. 4 In a few states, as in Vermont, Maryland, and Nebraska, refusal on the part of a tramp to work for what he gets is punishable. 5 Other states add penalties for building fires, trespassing, etc., all of which discourages tramp- ing and adds inducement for the tramp's arrest.

H. A. MILLIS. UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

X 5, ch. 286; 2, p. 2066.

a i549; 33, ch. 281; 4774.

324, ch. 1-28, as amended in 1889.


 * 40, ch. 207; 6, ch. 286.

s 3968 ; Act of April 6, 1894; 6908.