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Sec. 244. Bad characters.

He must strictly watch the conduct of all persons of bad character
in such manner as it will be evident to them that they are


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being watched, fixing in his mind such impressions as will enable
him to recognize persons whom he frequently meets in the
streets at night, and to the utmost of his power prevent the commission
of assaults, breaches of peace, and other crimes about
to be committed.