The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1894-04-18
The CAPITAL CITY.
Improving and Advancing Along
Every Avenue.
PEIlTEITlARY, IATAToRIUI, HOTELS
A Curs0ry Vlew-Good City Govern.
ment-Encouraging Outlook
1odesty Shocked.

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town but lacked the spirit and sub.
stance thereof, but since the railroad
has actually penetrated the oligarchy
of "Old timers" and desecrated the cit
idel of mOssback arist0cracy, a great
change hath been wrought and a mod
ern civilization is come INFO being.
The political mountebank is nOticably
few on the "Overland" corner. The
"Appointee" and "attache" no longer
dominate society; the clink of the
"tiger" check is less demonstrative than
of yore and straight business is the
general order. But the most remark
able advancement pertains to city gov
eminent. Not long ago the idea of an
honest official was regarded as her
esy and any pretentiOns to public
integrity held in such disesteem that
no instance is recorded of an official
courageous enough to assume it. This
is changed. Boise now has an honest
and efficient city government and,
strangely enough seems, to be proud of
it. Mayor Soma occupies singular
position in Boise history; that is, the
reputation of being at once honest and
respected. While at the capital, at the
instigation of Warden Campbell, we
made a semi official visit to the peni
Tertiary with view to possible &C.
cupancy and desire to inspect the
official prize ring, which, we regret to
say, has become obsolete. Whatever
else may be said of the present state
administration, it can not be charged
that the traditions of the prize ring and
other moral agencies of its predecessors
k0A IN
Mcconnell, assisted by an efficient war
den, has introduced sensible business
ideas. Economy and improvement are
the watch words. The prisoners have
clean, comfortable quarters and whole
some food. They are given three sub
stantial meals day at a cost of only
IA cents to the state. Everv man
capable of work is made to do it and
the consequence is shown in magnifi-
cent stone buildings. a substantial wall,
three f0urths completed, and creditable
improvements on every hand. The
prisoners are encouraged by precept
and example to reform their lives and
what with comfortable quarter, excel
lent books, kind treatment and health
full exercise, if they do not reform it is
because they are hOpelessly depraved.
The Natitorium is splendid edifice
and the best swimming hole in the
state. We wont say much about it
because the landlady taxed us Is cents
for bath when we hadn't had one for
several years before, and were only
induced to risk it at the earnest solicit
tatiOn of Mr.. Flenner who insisted that
it might do us good. Bathing in the
NatitOrium is an unmitigated delight,
but there are some things our mOdesty
rebelled against. We hate to appear
in public dressed dec0lette at both ends.
It is bad enough to have to expose
ones breast bone and shoulder blades
to the scrutinizing gaze of lady man.
agement but to exhibit pair of ENACT
ated legs, flecked with old gold hair,
for the delectatiOn of specialized ma
tron is whiting to delicate sensibilities.
There is considerable hustle and
activity about Boise, although business
Is generally dull. There are unmistak-
able evidences that for many years the
Capital will continue to be the metrop-
oils of the state. 1t is surrounded by
rich agricultural and mining country
and has fair prospects of additional
railroad facilities. A north and south
road, as anticipated, running through
the city would probably compel the
oregon Short Line main track to be
moved when Boise would become an
important junction. With its wealth
and present facilities it should strive
to become the main distributing point
for south western Idaho and proper
enterprise would accomplish that end.
The location of Boise is beautiful he-
yond description and it will neces.
'arily become great resort for local
pleasure seekers. Among its hotels.
The old Overland holds its ancient pres.
;ige and moves with tho progress Of |
The times. The affability and uniform
of Capt. Putnam, mine host.
. no doubt answerable for much of the |
'steem In which the Overland con.
inues to be held. We would like to
'ay more about Boise but the shock to
'ur nerves resulting from the recent !
Exhibition at the Natitorium constrains
u to defer to another time.