Chap. 916.—An ACT to make the night-watchman of Chincoteague island, Acco-
mac county, a conservator of the peace on suid island.
Approved March 8, 1898.
Whereas the business men of Chincoteague island, in the county of
Accomac, have selected and paid a watchman to protect their interests
against fire, robbery and disorderly conduct: now, therefore,
1. Be it enacted by the general assembly of Virginia, That said watch-
man, on said island, shall have all the powers, duties and responsibili-
ties of a conservator of the peace: provided that he shall have no fees or
costs for his services payable by the commonwealth of Virginia, or the
county of Accomac.
2. This act shall be in force from its passage.