The Coeur d'Alene press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1892-1907, 1905-02-25
DIVISION Of KOOTENAI.
Alene with county seats as we'll.
TOO LARGE FOR ONE COUNT

TOO LARGE FOR ONE COUNTY.
Representative Aulbaeh made
spirited address in favor of the
division of Kootenai, claiming that
he was we'll acquainted with the
sentiments of the people OF the south |
ern portion of the finland empire,
which had an area of $500 square
miles and was equal in extent to
Connecticut, Rhode Island and
Delaware. Such vast territory, he
urged, should not be left under one
system of county government.
He stated that three OF the
majority members of the committee,
and one of the minority, had been
preiudiced before considering the
bill. Therefore, of the unpEeiudieed
members, two had favored division
and one opposed it, making the
minority report practically that of
majority of the free minded members.
\ In speaking Of taxation In the pro-
posed new counties, he stated that
the school, road and other funds
must necessarily remain the same IA
at present and that only the salaries
Of officers, a small proportion of the
expense Of a county, would be more
under two counties than one. Great
saving of mileage and fees would re-
suit from having the county seats
more accessible to the different parts
of the counties and be could not see
that expenses or taxation would be
increased.
TWO THRIVING CITIES.
He urged it was entirely proper
that Occur d'Alene was especially
praised strive for the county seats,
as they we're rapidly becoming the
most prosperous and best cities Of
that region. Occur d'Alsue was
especially praised by the speaker,
who declared it was the prettiest city
in the state outside of Boise and was
destined to become the best city Of
north Idaho.
Mr.. Aulbach, In referring to
Boise, expressed the hope that those
Legislature who we're reelected to the
next session Of the legislature would
= Hud a better looking and better
) capitol building than the present
"dilapidated, ramshackle, death,
r dealing" structure. His statement
! was received with applause.
DENIAL BY CHAIRMAN.
Chairman Jensen, Of the committee
on county lines and boundaries, did
, not agree with Aulbachs statement
that three OF the majority members Of
the committee had been prejudicec
in advance, stating tnat all excep
one, referring evidently to Aulbaeh
had paid close attention to the argu
ments both for and against the meas
ure He raised laugh by suggest
ing that Aulbach, Judging from hi
i enthusiasm, mast be contemplating
. removal shortly from his presen
home to Occur d'Alens.
d The application for county divis
It ion, be stated during the course Of
II review Of his reasons for reportin
: adversely upon the bill, had resolve
u itself into a county seat fight, Wit
: an idea that those backing the con
l. test would be rewarded with th
70 offices, all Of which 1t was argue
. we're to 90 to the newcomers. lie
in company with other old timers
d had helped to pave the way for mod
{. ern civilization and for capital
II come In and be wisely invested.
N Representative Johnson. who's
le anti railroad bills have beeou
famous during the past weeks, raise
Y laugh BY congratuIatinR spauldiu
upon statement that the railroad
3 we're not going to mix in the count
&c division fight. The statement ha
q been used by Spauldiug as indicatir
le that all the heavy taxpayers we're NJ
OF opposed to division.
i7 PREPONDERANCE OF EVIDENCE
" Representative Smith, OF Washin
ton. explained his action in repor
10 ing adversely upon the bill by sta
ing that the evidence seemed abO
equally balanced. and he did u
consider that sufficient showing hi
been made to warrant change fro
at present conditions. tie denied ha
ing been prejudiced In advance,
be had been iutimated by Aulbach.
at Representative Christensen al
ay denied having been preiudiced
til advance. having acted az he did fre
ed the belief that IL was a county sc
is question conclusion inteusifi
Of by the fact that Occur d'Aleue b
Re. opposed Senator Taylor's bill Viii
Id did not grant it county seat.
.ut Representative Spaulding explain
H. from the map, the railroad al
.p- other connections Of Standpoint, Rat