The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1895-08-16

Boise, Aug. 12.-Under date of August
1th, n. j. Norris of Occur dAlene City,
whose leLter-head proclaims him justice
o. me peace, wrote Governor McCon-
ncll as follows.
~ number OF local sporting men here
ana some of Cur substantial business
men also are contemplating the matter
or arranging for some sports to occur
here in the near future, and a prize
i'Sht is TO be one of the chief attrac-
uuns. Now, as we Understand the law,
prize fighting is no greater offense than
miSdemeanor, and we desire to know
If such an event is advertised to occur
mere whether we need fear any inter-
ference from the chief executive of the
state. You doubtless know that our
little town derives a large part of it's
revenue from the excursions which
come in, and this is just a move for an
excursion TO benefit the town. OF
course. l understand that you are not
under any special obligation to this
town, but your non-interference in the
matter would win you friends, not only
in our town but among the sporting
people in northern Idaho, Shoshone and
Kootenai counties. / hope you take no
olfense at this letter, as it is written
merely to ascertain your own views of
the matter. We all feel that you will
do what you think to be your duty in
the matter, but the concensus of opin-
ion here Is that 1t Is not incumbent on
the Chief Executive under our laws to
interfere. However, If you think 9TH
erwise we gracefully submit"
THE GOVERNORS REPLY.
The Governor today sent a reply.
After quoting section by5 of the revised
statutes, making all participants in and
spectators of prize fights subject to two
years Imprisonment, he says 1T
seem to me not only my duty as Gov
ernor but yours as Justice of the
Peace, would compel us to use every
effort to prevent any violation of this
statute. The language is broad and
plain, and the fact that such gather
ing as usually assemblies to witness a
prize fight might take some money to
your town would not justify you or me
in violating our oathS of office. Nor do
i think 1t would compensate the people
of your beautiful and law-abiding city
for having such an aggregation OF
toughS come together within its Dor
ders. Political or financial gain should
not influence any officer to neglect his
duty, and / can assure you If any prize
fights are INDUCED in within the State
OF Idaho, while l am Governor, the
parties to them will be punished to the
full extent of the law"
RAILROAD ASSESSMENTS.
The state board of equalization met
luuay as d board of assessors to fix the
assessment OF railroad, telegraph and
telephone property. The telegraph lines
were assessed at 500 mile for the first
wire and $3.50 mile for each add
tional wire; instruments, $3.65 a set
Telephones, at $42 a mile. The Oregon
Short Line was assessed at $500 a
mile, the same as the 1894 assessment
There are 434.06 miles of the Short Line
in Idaho. Oregon Railway & NaViga-
ton branches in Northern Idaho, 81;
mines, $1,000. The assessment of a piece
OF one OF the branches between Wal
lace ,ssrid-bufife, 81 miles, was reduced
10 $500 mile, owing to the road being
miles. $4,000 a mile. Northern Pacific
main line, S4,04 miles, $4,000 a mile
Spokane and Palouse branch, 40H
miles, $4,000 mile; Occur dAlene Rail
way & Navigation company branch
narrow gauge, POL miles, $4,000 a mile
standard gauge, 80 miles, $4,000 mile.
a deadlock occurred over the assess.
nent of the Utah Northern from Poca.
tello to the Montana line, 1882 miles
Last year it was assessed as a branch
line at $4,000, Treasurer Bunting moved
to increase it to $6500 Mr.. Bunting
stated he thought it was the height Of
inconsistency TO assess the Short Line
$4,000 and the Utah Northern only $500
lie stated that the Utah Northern was
today doing Il great deal more business
than the Short Line, and that condi
ton of affairs had prevailed for some
time.
Auditor Ramsey moved to make Il
the same as last year. Secretary o.
State Garrett advocated $4,000. Bunting
would not accept unless the Short Line
was placed at the same figures
Bunting offered to make the rate OF
both lines 5000, but Garrett demurred
The Governor remained neutral. Aftel
holding afternoon and evening session!
over the matter, the board adjourned
until tomorrow without coming to al
agreement.