Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1895-03-01
THE SAME VOTE AT BOISE
shoup 10. Sweet 10. Ciagett Is-The hay
in tho Legislature.

the Legislature.
Boise, Feb. 21-Another day has pass
ed without change in the senatorial
vote. Parkinson and Golden were
paired and the ballot resulted: Shoup
10. Sweet IS, Clagett 10. A republican
caucus and a populist caucus were an
nounced for tonight. The republicans
met with % present. The only matter
talked over was the apportionment bill.
No action was taken. The populist eau
Gus was called. SO it is claimed, at the
instance of those who desired to go to
Sweet, but the question was not brought
up and the caucus was in session only a
few minutes. 1t was said 1t was found
impracticable to carry out the purpose,
and that 1t was not desired to have the
question come up and receive adverse
action. This, however, is all mere Cos
sip. The situation has not changed so
far as surface indications are a guide.
though the impression that Shoup will
be elected is quite strong in the Hobbies.
Sweets leaders stoutly deny that Shoup
can be elected 1t is, however, the judg-
ment of your correspondent that Shoup
will be elected unless Sweet gets the
popuist vote. The election is not likely
to occur until next week Both houses
have adjourned until Saturday.
IN THE LEGISLATURE.
Boise. Feb. 21.-The following memo
rial to congress was passed by the house
today by vote of 81 to s.:
1--WE. your memorialists, the legisla-
ture of the state of Idaho, respectfully
represent that the sentiment of the
people of the state of Idaho is almost
unanimously in favor of the election of
United States senator by direct vote of
the people, and we petition your honor
able body to submit to the states an
amendment to the constitution of the
United States which will require the
election of United States senators by
the direct vote of the people,
In committee of the whole the house
favorably acted upon Days senate joint
resolution for a constitutional amend
meilt to abolish the present district at
torney system and substitute county
attorneys, with two amendments, one
making the term of office two years
and fixing the salary at $500 to 81. 800
per annum, at the discretion of county
commits sioners.
The passage of the bill for the relief
of Captain Wells for his services as
worlds fair commissioner was recon-
mended. 1t appropriates $500. Wells
had no salary as commissioner.
The Weiser agricultural college bill
was killed by a vote of IS to 10, and the
house concurred in the report by a vote
of 81 by 10.
In the senate, Dewey introduced a bill
providing for the construction of a
state bridge across the Snake river at
a hat al nd
Springs ferry. The measure further
provides for the appointment by the
governor of a bridge commission. to
consist of one member from each Of the
counties of Ada, Owyhee and Canyon.
to supervise the construction. The cost
of the bridge shall not exceed $4,000.
Mr. Day, chairman of the committee
to adjust the controversy between Al
turas and Logan counties. introduced
two committee bills providing for the
establishment of Blaine and Lincoln
counties from the counties now included
in Alturas and Logan counties.
Mr. Watts bill to reimburse John Pill
mer for constructing the wagon road
along Salmon river in Custer county
came up. The measure appropriates
$3.50. the cost of construction. Mr..
Watts explained that the road was con-
structed under contract with the coun-
ty but owing to some legal technicali-
ty. the county refused to pay. After
some debate, the bill was recommend
for passage.
1t seems that there will still be some
thing of fight over the adjustment of
the Alturas-Logan county matter. The
people of Bellevue and those of Camas
prairie will stubbornly oppose the
change.