78 DIGEST OF GAME LAWS FOR 1901. 



comjiounds, or in any other way than by hook and Une, and then only at sucli seasons 

 and in such times and manner as may be directed by the Secretary of the Interior. 

 That the Secretary of the Interior shall make and publish such rules and regulations 

 as he may deem necessary and proper for the management and care of the park and 

 for the protection of the property therein, especially for the preservation from injury 

 or spoliation of -all timber, mineral deposits, natural curiosities, or wonderful objects 

 within said park; and for the protection of the animals and birds in the park, from 

 capture or destruction, or to prevent their being frightened or driven from the park ; 

 and he shall make rules and regulations governing the taking of fish from the streams 

 or lakes in the park. Possession within the said park of the dead bodies, or any part 

 thereof, of any wild bird or animal shall be prima facie evidence that the person or 

 persons having the same are guilty of violating this Act. Any person or persons, or 

 stage or express company or railway company, receiving for transportation any of 

 the said animals, birds, or fish so killed, taken, or caught shall be deemed guilty 

 of a misdemeanor, and shall be fined for every such offense not exceeding three 

 hundred dollars. Any person found guilty of violating any of the provisions of this 

 Act or any rule or regulation that ma}^ be promulgated l)y the Secretary of the 

 Interior with reference to the management and care of the park, or for the protec- 

 tion of the property therein, for the preservation from injury or spoliation of timber, 

 mineral deposits, natural curiosities or wonderful objects within said park, or for the 

 protection of the animals, birds and fish in the said i)ark, shall be deemed guilty of 

 a misdemeanor, and shall be subjected to a fine of not more than one thousand dol- 

 lars or imprisonment not exceeding two years, or both, and be adjudged to pay all 

 costs of tlie proceedings. 



That all guns, traps, teams, horses, or means of transportation of every nature or 

 description used by any person or persons within said park limits when engaged in 

 killing, trapping, ensnaring, or capturing such wild beasts, birds, or wild animals 

 shall be forfeited to the United States, and may be seized by the officers in said park 

 and held pending the prosecution of any person or persons arrested under charge of 

 violating the provisions of this Act, and upon conviction under this Act of such per- 

 son or persons using said guns, traps, teams, horses, or other means of transportation 

 such forfeiture shall be adjudicated as a penalty in addition to the other punishment 

 provided in this Act. Such forfeited property shall be disposed of and accounted for 

 by and under the authority of the Secretary of the Interior. 



[Sec, 5. Provides for appointment of a United States commissioner who shall 

 reside in the park.] 



[Sec. 6. Provides for appointment of deputy marshals for the park and for holding 

 sessions of the United States district and circuit courts in the park.] 



[Sec. 7. Provides for payment of salary of $1,000 per annum and fees to the com- 

 missioner and of fees to the United States attorney, marshal, and their assistants.] 



[Sec. 8. Provides that costs and expenses of cases under this act shall be certified, 

 approved, and paid as in courts of the United States.] 



[Sec. 9. Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to erect a suitable building in the 

 park at a cost not exceeding $5,000, for jail, and also for office of the commissioner.] 



Sec. 10. That this Act shall not be construed to repeal existing laws conferring 

 upon the Secretary of the Interior and the Secretary of War certain powers with 

 reference to the protection, improvement, and control of the sai^ Yellowstone 

 National Park. 



Approved May 7, 1894. 



