The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1900-04-13
Incorporation VS.
Anti-IneOFpOratiOH.

Anti-IncoTp0ratioH.
During the time that steps have been
under headway for incorporating Emmett
into village, much stronger opposition
has been mustered than we knew any
thing about until the first Of this week.
On Tuesday night of last week an anti
incorporation meeting was held at Mrs.
Hayes and petition prepared for the
County Commissioners opposing incor-
hporation. The petition was signed by
Mrs. Hayes, J. NJ Martin, Joseph Degan,
Sr., Mr. Baldwin, d. Mclean, J. Daley,
Joe Shepherd, MIS-. Murray. and T. Eder-
klipp, all Of whom are located in the out
skirts Of the proposed territory to be
with in the proposed village. The oppo-
sirion was very much wrought up and
thought that gross injustice was being
imposed upon them, and in their behalf
Mrs Hayes, and Messrs. Martin and Nc
Bean were in Caldwell before the Com
missioners Monday, Attorney Morrison
appearing for Mrs. Hayes, trying to show
why the petition should not be granted.
Those supporting the petition made
no fight or appearance before the Com
missioners in behalf Of the petition but
felt that if it was not TO the best in ter
ests of those fighting the petition, with tie
exceptions Of two or three, that it was
not TO their interests, and they did not
feel like being active in bringing about
such an imposition.
Under the conditions, little room was
left the Commissioners for action, 50 they
simply laid the petition over for consid-
Grafton at Their next session. Such pro-
Ecedue has met with the hearty approval
Of all and will allow ample time for each
side to thoroughly consider his or her
reaction to such step.
In connection with the above and with
outany i'll feeling towards any one, some
remarks by part OF the anti faction merit
a little further consideration. First, We
are accused Of being the prime movers in
trying to impose upon outsiders. We
acknowledge that we have been in har-
mony with the movement aud believe il
is just what We need, but many citizens
urged US to make some suggestion along
the line before we ever said word.
Second, it is claimed that few wish
ing to make lite something out Of the
positions, were active in getting up the
petition, and that the petition was NOT
presented to the opposing faction, who
. are the peOple-the tax payers. In an
swering this we shall consider part at q
time. No one can hold a very lucrativ,
: position in such a miniature form as our
would be. The trustees get no pay, ahC
Z the clerk aud attorney very small fee
Ifa night-watch is appointed he may ex
p pect liberal pay which would be the to
tai cost aside for organizing, little print
4 ing and street improvements. The peti
ton was presented to those on the street
when beiug circulated by Mr.. Bilderback
e and We further notified every on
=, through the Index that such a petitiO
:, was being circulated, which was ampl
d notice from The fact that the petitiOue
J. supposed that everyone, as himself, va
Il in favor Of this move. As to the taXabl
- valuation we shall not give the valuatiO
of each more than TO say that the whOl
opposing faction pay lakes on Sl3,lpO j
IN this district, much of which IS out Of th
h pr posed village. waile the spOkesma
. paws on $3.50. Two firms in town pay o
$40, 96O which will equal all the oppos
sition Now, who are The peoglel
-. LAYING all the above aside we wish
consider the proposition from q praCtici
~ STANDPOINT Tor few minutes. Every OF
re will agree that good streets lined Wit
te side walks and beautiful trees, systema
,o ic protection against fires, contagious dl
eases, etc. aud the other advantages
n be derived from au incorporation as wort
ID much.
re- Now as to the cost. It has been Il
n experience of Emmett TO count on
Ls least two saloons which would give
800 per year. 800 al the most, W
CT pay the incidental running expense
That leaves US $500 for street imprOv
menls and peace cfice. All We nee
4" al present is a justice Of the peace and
'as constable or deputy sheriff for this Sc
Of tiou. in town, then if the cCNditlOns
of came such as to demand additional yea
officers, which would uOt be any fault
re- the incorporation, they could be added
PIX. the same expense as without the incI
ov- pora1iou. We cannot see it in any 9th
,cl. way than that the town by Incorporate
viii be At least $500 per year ahead
Or improvements which now goes into /
will state fund. Very simple economy
lis Space will be granted any one for
ply