The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1889-02-16
THE NEW LAWS.
Synopsis of the Most I'm
portant Laws of the
18th Legislature.

| regarded at the time az very unSat-
isfactory, but it was the best then
at hand. The following is syn
opsis of the most important laws
passed for which we are indebted
to the Hon. D. L. Bailey:
The act providing for stenog-
rapher for each judicial district
states the the salary for such stem
ographer shall be $1,000 per year.
To meet this extra expense each
/ party to civil action in the dis
trict court must pay So into the
Territorial treasury.
The bill declaring against the
carrying of deadly weapons pro-
vides a fine of $40 to 800 or i'm
prisonment, or both, against any
person carrying such weapon with
out permit; also against any per-
son hourishing a knife with deadg
intent. The officer making the ar
rest receives half the fine and no
fees.
The law in regard to stations for
service was printed in The Tribune
of Jan. 18th.
The law providing for the build
ing of wagon road between Mt.
Idaho and Salmon Meadows au-
thorizes the issuing of bonds to the
amount of $4,000, due in twenty
years, for such purpose. This act
will have to be approval by Con-
gress before taking effect.
The re-apportionment act gives
Ada county the same representa-
ton as before. Alturas one Coun-
Gilman and two Assemblymen. Lo-
gan and Gilmore an Assemblyman
each and joint Councilman.
The new hog law restraints hogs
from running at large at any time
or place. The personal property
of the owner as well as the hog can
be held to pay damages. The law
also allows so cents as fees for tax
ing up the animal and it becomes
the property of the person taking it
up after 80 days if the damages
are not settled within that time.
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 a felony; allows the
shooting of quail between Oct. 10Th
and Dec. /.
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 andimprov-
ing the Insane Asylum at Black
foot.
The new law in relation to mar
raige contracts provides that no
one under the age of Is can become
a party to a marriage contract
without consent Of parents or guar
dian.
The law protecting telegraph,
telephone and electric light COM
panies provides a fine of 500
against any person who mutilates,
destroys or cuts down poles, breaks
or cuts wires, etc.
The act for the relief of Mrs.
Mcmahon, Boise City, gives her
5000 for property destroyed by es-
capped convicts.
Fourteen thousand dollars was
appropriated for the purpose of
fencing and improving the capitol
grounds.
The act to invest school money
provides for the investing of the
permanent school fund SO that it
will be bringing in interest. There
are about $4,000 in this fund at
present.
The act for the relief of John
Early and others, allows them 500
for expense incurred in examining
into an alleged case of diseased
stock shipped.
The act to prevent the spread of
contagious diseases among stock,
creates a veterinary commission
for the Territory whose duty it
shall be to inspect any and all
stock and quarantine or kill them
if found suffering from any conta
gious disease; also to issue ship
ping certificates which will prevent
stock from from being delayed for
inspection while enroute.
The law forbidding the sale of
cigarettes to minors inficts fine
of 800 upon any person who either
sells or gives cigarettes to any per-
son under q years of age. Takes
effect Immediately.
The act providing for the print
ing of the reports and blanks of the
Territorial officers requires that all
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