Idaho semi-weekly world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1875-1908, 1889-02-22
THE NEW LAWS.
synopsis Of the Hast Important Laws
OF the 18th Legislature.


Caldwell Tribune.
The following is synopsis of the
most important laws passed, for
which we are indebted to the Hon. |
D. L. Badley:
The act providing for stenogra-
pher for each judicial district states
that the salary for such stenographer
shall be $4,000 per year. To meet
this extra expense each party to q
civil action in the District Court must
pay $3 into the Territorial Treasury.
The bill declaring against the car
rying of deadly weapons provides a
fine of 500 to $100 or Imprisonment,
or both, against any person carrying
such weapon without permit; also
against any person fourishing knife
with deadly intent. The officer max
ing the arrest receives half the fine
and no fees.
The law providing for the building
of a wagon road between Mount
Idaho and Salmon Meadows author
ICES the issuing of bonds to the
amount of $4,000, due in twenty
years, for such purpose. This act
will have to be approved by Con-
gress before taking effect.
The game and fish law increases
the penalty of the present law up to
$500. Forbids the shipping of fish
outside the Territory; makes the
killing of fish by giant powder or by
poisoning felony; allows the shoot
ing of quail between Oct. 18th and
Dec. l.
The new law relating to tax deeds
extends the time of redemption from
tax sale to one year.
Fifteen thousand dollars was ap-
propriated for buildings and improv-
ing the Insane Asylum at Blackfoot.
The new law in relation to mar
riage contracts provides that no one
/ under the age of IS can become a
party to marriage contract without
, consent of parents or guardian.
The law protecting telegraph, tele-
phone and electric light companies
, provides a fine of 800 against any
=. person who mutilates, destroys oil
t cuts down poles, breaks or cuts wires
: etc.
The act for the relief of Mrs. Nc
t Mahon, Boise City, gives her $500
0 for property destroyed by escaped
: convicts.
Fourteen thousand dollars was ap
propriated for the purpose of fencing
o and improving the capitol grounds.
h The act to invest school none,
e provides for the investing of the per
S manent school fund so that it will b.
e bringing in interest. There ar
l. about $4,000 in this fund at present
l. The act to prevent the spread Q
$ contagious diseases among stock ere
1t ates veterinary commission for tn
d Territory, whose duty it shall be t
n, inspect any and all stock and quaran
n tine or kill them if found sufferin
lie from any contagious disease; also
g issue shipping certificates which WI
N prevent stock from being delayed fc
inspection while en- route.
The law forbidding the sale of cis
Il arettes to minors inficts fine (
s 800 upon any person who eitht
to sells or gives cigarettes to any perso
tn under q years of age. Takes effe'
W. Immediately.
nd The act providing for the printin
We of the reports and blanks of tt
Sc Territorial officers requires that a
y, the printing be done in the Territor
of An act for the relocation of ii
Is, county seat of Washington count
he permits the people of that county
vote on the question any time aft
the ratification of this act by Co
=. gress.
~ The act prohibiting the obstru
CIV ton of highways declares that all W
10 ter-ways shall be left open upon
''e section lines for the use of stock.
'i The act creating prison oommi
sion provides that such commlssi'
shall be appointed by the Govern
for and their duties shall be to contra
,si 81 for the keeping of consicts; provi
zen for their employment; and also io
lng into the matter of, and recommel
ing pardons.
,ae a; An act raising the bond of t
nd Collector from $4,000 to $4,000
1t from $4,000 to $4,000.
The act relating to poll taxes
empts every person of fifty years
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