The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1905-01-04


compensation, the right TO use. from the
new system OF the quantity OF water re-
increased cost for maintenance. The
right Of condemnation as above qualified
shall include the right to enlarge exist
mon with the former owner Rights Of
do the least damage to public or private
sacS
rights may be acquired In the manner pro-
vided by law for the taking OF private
prssperty fos p public use y, n,.o,. tao,
or parcel Of improved land shall. without
the written consent Of the owner thereof,
be subjected to the burden y more than
purpose Of conveying water through said
land to lands adjoining or beyond the
same, when the same object can he fea-
s soIny and practically toy attained by the
Sec 15-state Engineer. Appointment,
Duties Powers, Qualification and Sal
III shall be stass who
lfnccd as hydraulic engineer. to he ar.
c"inted by the governor. and such ap-
r.'ntment confirmed by thu senate. He
shall hold office for the term OF six years
rom ard after his appointment, or nntil
his successor shall have been appointed
and shall have qualified. He shall be
subject to removal by the governor in his
discretion. Upon such removal the gov
ernor shalt file in the Office OF the secre-
tary Of state a statement Of his reasons
sion Of the waters Of the state and Of
the measurements and appropriation
thereof. He shall receive salary Of
$4,000 per aannum, and actual and neces-
sary travelling expenses while away from
his office in discharge Of his official du-
ties. He shall not engage In private
practice,
Expenses of State Engineers Office.-The
state engineer shall have power to APP
point an assistant state engineer at
actual and necessary cesar 'I travelling EXPENSE
while away from the office in the dis
charge Of official duties. The state engi
emd purehase ana
supplies for the proper conduct and
maintenance of his office and department,
In pursuance OF approximations as made
salaries and expenses Of the office OF
state engineer shall be paid at the same
time and in the same manner as those of
other officers OF the state. The ofAce Of
the state engineer shall be located at the
seat of government.
Section II relates to the bond and oath
OF the. engineer and his assistant.
Section IS relates to the auditing of
claims for services or expenses incurred
by. the state engineers office.
Section 10 provides for a detailed re-
port once in two years by the state en-
Sec. 2o,-Fees Of State Enginecr.-The
state engineer shall receive the following
fees. to be collected in advance, and to
be paid by him into the geacral fund Of
the state treasury on the 81 day Of each
month:
For filing and examining an applica-
ton for permit to appropriate water, map
and held notes OF the same and issuing
license other than water right instru-
ment. 81 for the first 100 words or frac-
ton thereof. and Is cents for each addi-
tional 100 words.
For filing any other paper. 81.
For issuing certificates of construction
or license to appropriate water. 81.
For making copy Of any document is
flee. 10 cents for each 100 words
For blue print copy Of any map or
drawing. 10 cents per square foot or any
actual cost thereof.
For certifying to such copies, 81.
plans and specifications for any dam not
exceeding 10 feet in extreme height from
the ther f9 ~ Dat $40; for dam higher
$40; for dam higher. than 20 feet and
not excee ing so feet, $50; or for a cana!
or other water conduit Of IN estimated
capacity exceeding 80 and not more than
100 cubic feet per second, s2o for an csti
mated capacity exceeding 100 cubic feet
per second. $50, II the ms oection of such
dam site or canal or conduit location be
deemed advisable by the state engineer in
advance OF approval of plans and grant
ing Of permit, an addtion II fee OF $40
per day and actual neoe ny lxpenses
shall be charged for such spectio1 The
state engineer may require a deposit in
advance to cover such charges
For inspecting construction work. SO
Rating bitches or inspecting plans and
specifications of works for the diversion
sttroge and carriage. Of water Mt the re-
quest of private parties. not In connection
with an application for right to nppropri-
ate water, actual cost and expenses and
the state engineer shall attach his appro-
t val to IS. such plans and specifications If
For such other work as may be reauir-
pense thereof
Section 81 relates to the records in the
office OF the engineer.
Section 20 authorizes the state engineer
10 make rules and regulations to carry
into effect the duties devolving upon his
, Sec. 20 makes the attorney general and
the prosecuting attorneys the legal ad-
Visers 81 the state engineer.
Sec. 24-Water Divisions state
shall be divided into water divisions as
-, Division No. l. that portion west of the
Division. No. 2. that portion draining
into the Columbia river and its tributar,
les from the right bank. between Sentinel
cade Locks.
Division No 3, draining into the colum.
bia from the left bank below Sentinel
Division No. 4. lying above Sentinel
BUNS and draining into the Columbia.
Sec. 25.-Water Commissioners.-Aw wa
ter commissioner shall be appointed by
the governor for each water division. as
herein established to serve six years Tie
VIII be subject to removal by the governor
IN the same manner as the state enginee1
The water commissioners first appointed
under the act to serve as follows: No. /.
2 years; No. 2. six years; No. 8, -four
Sec. 26.-Duties of Water Commission
ers-Each water commissioner shall have
the supervision Of the apportionment of
water. in his division, according to the
permits and licenses issued by the state
engineer and the adjudication Of the
courts He shall SO apportion, reg,ilat.
and control the waters Of his district as
70 prevent waste. Each commissioner
shall have the custody Of the records re-
!atfng to his division. which shall be p,Ib-
lie records and shall be transmitted to his
successor In office. Each water commits
sioner shall take an oath and give a bond
Sec: H.-Board Of Water Commission
ers.The water commissioners Of all the
divisions, together with the state enRj-
neer, who shall be chairman thereof, shall
constitute the board OF water commits
Sinnars Tho ri ehon