The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-01-12
End of the First Week and 0rganiza-
tiOn Completed.
SILVER RULES THE HOUSE.
The Gold Bugs and Populists Unite to Rule
the Senate.

Especial correspondence to the SIG
NAL, Boise, January 6.)-Since l
sent my last letter about the only
good accomplished is the fact that
both divisions of our legislature are
organized and ready for business as
soon as necessary committees have
been appointed. Mixing with the
members | get good chance to learn
their private views on various mat
ters and may mention now, l have
heard nothing but commentator of
the Governors message, the general
expression being that it is straight
forward, business like document,
thorough and practicable AS pre-
viously written, the re- enactment Of
former legislation will be the first
duty undertaken, and it is.generally the
opinion of those who are already be-
ing looked upon as leaders, that the
method advised by the Governor will
he adopted. A great deal of unfa-
vorable criticism is being made of
he action of the populist senators
who aided the gold bugs to organize
the state senate. it is reported that
one leader in that party Of almost
national reputation was heard to say
that every principle the party had
been striving for in Idaho had been
abandoned and surrendered by
their action, and the general consen-
sus Of opinion seems to be that those
two gentlemen, having constituted
themselves the undcrtakers of the
party, have buried it so deep it is
not likely to be resurrected for many
years as figure in Idaho politics
"Reqniescat in pace. "
One good the last week has seer
accomplished is the general acquaint.
ance and friendliness growing up be
tween the members, and | predict
that one or two genial gentlemen, now
going around shaking hands and al
ways smiling, will find the genera
good will they are earning of mater
ial assistance to them whenever they
wish a private bill, all appropriation,
or any other matter of peculiar inter
est to their respective constituents
pushed. Some members by super
iority of intellect or natural force o
character are already elevating them
selves to pinacle from which the,
can, when need arises, direct ant
con troll their associates; and the lad,
members sure l mustn't forget them
the dear creatures: well, Mrs. Haiti
Noble, of Boise county, on yester
day was dressed in black wool serge
trimmed in fancy colored brocadet
silk, she had on black cape o
ladies cloth trimmed in pasamenteri
and high collar, she wore her hal
in coffure surmounted by a bacl
walking hat trimmed in quilts and
black veil. Mrs. Wright of Kootena
and Mrs. Campbell of Ada, who 81
together, were dressed, the first i
suit of green and brown dres
goods trimmed in rows of narro'
green braid the basque was cut i
Eaton jacket with high collar. Sh
wears her hair parted and in long co
at the back. The latt'r, Mrs. Camp
! bell, looked business like in dres
of black ladies cloth cut quite plain
trimmed in black braid and lace an
: with high collar. She wears n
} jewelry excepting large silver Oh
nament in her hair which is worn i
coifrure. 1t is early yet to progno'
ticate what effect women will hay
on practical legislation; in some d
E rections they should shine, educalio
! for instance; in Others, such as fiji
apce, they will likely rely on other
' judgment.
Sunday, January 9Th. There
practically nothing new to chronicl
l. In the senate rules as adopted ye
e terday, an innovation is made in Il
!, fact that Lieutenant Governor Hutc
= inson has the appointing of all stan
: ing committees. The wherefore al
the results OF this rule have rails