Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1893-10-21
Oar PROMISED washIngton Lelter.
RIcHMoND, VA Oct. Z, 1898.
From our Special Correspondent !:

from Our special correspondent
DEAR NEWS 1T has been told us
over and over again in Idaho, if one
ever drink OF the limpid waters of
Snake river, he will return to slalie
his thirst again from the same waters.
They say in Washington, if one ever
spend winter in the city he will
have an earnest longing to live the
life over again the following winter.
There is fascination, a charm about
the life there that is perfectly irresist-
ible. To those who understand the
situation it is not surprising that pres
idents eagerly seek second term, that
senators and congressman ask claimed
justice for themselves from the dear
people and return a second term
that they may serve their constitu-
encies more intelligently and efficient
Is. The fascination and the charm
caught us, and 1t was with many re-
grets, that we crossed the Potomac SO
soon to continue our'.On to Richmond.
As we wrote sou in a former letter
the weather was perfect, and we reach.
ed the city under bright, balmy,
autumnal skies Upon the suggestions
of Register Brown and Hon. Frank
Beane, Of your town, we registered at
the Riggs House. We did well to do
so. The Palmer House, Of Chicago,
may entertain national conventions
royalty, may close doors on caucuses
that name presidents and vice. presi-
dents, and all that, but for genuine
comfort and for courteous attentions
to lady travellers commend us to the
care Of the Riggs House.
Every citizen OF the country who
can do 50 ought TO pay a pilgrimage,
once, at least, in a life time, 10 this
city, the heart OF the nation. 1t is full
Of historic "reminiscences Of the past
il is full OF active interests OF today.
Here the government started life, here
il is in its full power and strength.
Here the nations honor and good
name is watched and guarded, and
here the laws which protect ard bless
the people are framed. Here is the
great center OF the system Of govern
ment from which emauate the rays to
tighten the fofty.four states Of the
union. And may add, incidentally,
here is the table from which fall the
patronage crumbs so eagerly sought
for By hungry Office seekers, but none
OF course, are in Idaho.
One Of the first objective points TO
be seen after reaching the city is the
White House. Every visitor wants to
see that and go through its rooms
whose names are familiar as house.
hold words We were no exception,
aud under the guidance and chaperon.
age Of Mrs. Ryan, relative Of Sena-
tor Dubois Of Idaho and Mrs Bore
land, wife Of the Senator's secretary,
we were accorded that pleasure, and
had our curiosity amply gratifed and
satisfied. The President was too un-
we'll to be seen and Mrs. Cleveland
was still shut in her sick chamber
From the White House, we went
through the treasury building, the
Smithsonian institute, art gallery and
other places OF fame and OF note,
where the eyes look upon things new
to them with qualification and pleas.
ure until seeing they grow almost too
tired to see any more.
TO the people living in the city the
capitol building was the center Of at
traction during our stay. The great
silver fight was on, Greek repealers
we're confronting Greek anti-repealers,
and the battle was earnest and strong.
By invitation of Senator Dubois we
visited the capitol and the Senate
side of the building. Senator Black,
burn, Of Kentucky, had the floor and
was using his battle AK Of eloquence
with all the force Of power at his com
mand for his side in the contest. To
Senator Dubois we were indebted for
4 long range introduction TO the party
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