Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1895-03-02
TnE SAME VOTE AT BOISE
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in the LEGISLATURE

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In the Legislature.
Eoise. Feb. 2l.--Another day has mass
ed without change In the senatorial
vote. Parkinson and Golden were
paired and the ballot resulted; Shoup
10. Sweet Is. Clagett Is. A republican
caucus and a populist caucus were an
nounced for tonight. The republicans
met with 2s present. The only matter
talked over was the apportionment bin.
NO action was taken. The populist eau
Gus was called. so II is claimed. at the
Instance of those who desired 10 20 10
sweet. but the question was not brought
up and the caucus was In session only a
Few minutes. 1t was said II was found
impfaeticable to carry out the purpose.
and that II was not desired TO have the
question come up and receive adverse
action. This. however. is all mere gos-
sip. The situation has not changed so
Tar 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. II Is. however. the judg-
ment OF your correspondent that Shoup
will be elected unless Sweet gets the
populist vote. The election is not likely
to occur until next week Both houses
have adjourned until Saturday
IN THE LEGISLATURES.
Boise. Feb. 2l.--The following memo
rial to congress was passed by the house
today by vote OF 81 10 81
We. your memoT lists. the legisla-
ture 81 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
ahle body to submit TO the states an
amendment to the constitution of the
United States which will require the
election OF United States senator's by
the direct vote OF the people"
In committee of the whole the house
fayorably acted upon Days senate joint
resolution for constitutional amend
ment to abolish the present district at
tnrney system and substitute county
attorneys, with two amendments. one
making the term of office two years
and fixing the salary at $500 to $500
per annum. at the discretion of county
eolnn,is sioners.
IRE passage OF the bill for the relief
II Captain Wells for his services as
Narld's fair commissioner was recon-
mended. II appropriates $500. Wells
hal no salary as commissioner.
The Weiser agricultural college bill
was killed by vote OF is to 13 and the
house coneurred I'm the report by vote
OF 2i by 49,
In the senate, Dewey introduced a bill
providing for the construction of a
state bridge across the Snake river at
4 point between Walters ferry and Hot
Springs ferry. The measure further
provides for the appointment by the
governor of a bridge commission. 70
consist OF one member from each of the
COUNTIES Of Ada. Owyhee and Canyon.
10 supervise the construction. The cost
If the bridge shall not exceed $4,000.
Mr.. Day. chairman of the committee
10 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 PHI
mer for constructing the wagon road
along Salmon river in Custer county
came up. The measure appropriate
81. $50. the cost OF construction. MT
Watts explained that the road was con
structed under contract with the eoun-
ty, but. owing to some legal technicali-
ty. the county refused TO pay. After
some debate. the bill was RECOMMENDED
| for passage.
II seems that there will stiil be some
thing OF tight over the adjustment OF
the Aituras- Logan county matter The
people OF Bellevue and those of Camas
prairie will stubbornly oppose the
change.