The Lewiston teller. (Lewiston, Idaho) 1900-1905, 1905-02-24
Especial star correspondent)

Especial Stan Correspondent
BOISE, Feb. .23.--As the eighth ses-
ison Of the Idaho legislature nears its
end, it is interesting to note the ac-
OF the delega tions from
the different counties. The delegation
from Nez Perce seems to have led all
the others, in their influence upon leg
islation and their own accomplish
ments. Other counties have able rep
and senators, but there is
generally weak point somewhere in
the list Of their Legislators.
In Shoshone. for illustration. there
are Representative Aulbach and DR..
France who have established reputa-
tions for themselves. Ada has pre-
sented Judge Richards. one Of the
ablest Individual members Of the house,
Fremont has given John Hart 70 the
senate and Charley Moore to the house
two Of the leaders Of the respective
bodies Chairman Turner OF ta,e house
caucus u from Bingham iHanhoch has
presented the house with its able
speaker; but in every instance. while
the other representatives are both able
and earnest and thoroughir conseien-
tiOus II, the performance sof their du-
ties, the delegation as a whole does not
reach that of Nez Perce.
Senator Crum has been the chairman
Of the republican caucus Of the senate
and one of the leaders Of the upper
house.
In the lower branch OF the legisla-
ture Representative Thomas has been
one OF the big Four" leaders Of the
door. his colleagues in that honor be-
ing Representatives Turner OF Bing-
ham. Moore tof .Freinont and Richards
Of Ada. These men have differed oc-
casionaiiy In thespolicy they proposed
to carry out, Judge Richards especially
being somewhat at yariapce with the
administration But all have undeni-
ably been Of great weight in the delib-
eratioAa-of The house. ms, Nssgs re 2
Thomas has perhaps spoken upon the
floor as often asrany other. member OF
the house-unless. perhaps, It were
Auibach OF Shoshone and Smith of
Washington. who have weakened their
influence 70 a greater or less extent by
too promiscuous speaking. This.
Thomas has never done: he has never
attempted to speak unless he had
something to say, and his words Of ad-
vice have been listened to and have
had great weight with the members OF
the house.
Goodnight appeared in good light
when he first appeared on the scene
and was prominently mentioned by his
friends for the speakership, before that
contest was settled. His previous ex-
perience has given him great advant-
age, as has also that Of Thomas
Goodnight Is not much of a floor lead.
er, although he has the habit OF ex-
pressing his opinions in forcible man.
| ner at times. His great forte has beer
| in committee work. AS chairman oi
| the committee on state affairs he has
| had great influence in shaping the leg.
islation Of the session. He has alss
held places, on the judiciary and ways
! and means committees, these three be-
ing perhaps the most important com
| mittees Of the house. ~
Smiths work in the house has large
! ly been along educational lines. HI
has been chairman Of the educationa
committee. and has fathered no les
than eight bills, all relating to TIN
school system of the state. He laboret
I, persistently and consistently for tn
passage of a measure introduced b.
him early In the session permitting
districts to issue interest bearing war
rants in case of necessity, and ha
finally succeeded in getting the bill
through. Another important schoo
measure presented by him is tina
changing the present compulsory edu
cation law so that children shall b
compelled to attend school three
fourths of the school term, rather tina
only for three months. as at present.
4 Magill has not been an active mem
Der of the house, but 1t has been notice
able that his advice has been sound o
almost every proposition where he ha
proffered it, and in many instances
has been accepted. He is chairman c
the committee on county officers, an
has fathered a number of bills tha
have been put through. The measur
that he has paid most attention to
I that repeating the river franchise Law
which has been adopted. His bin
amend the liquor license law so as
do away with ''roadhouse" licenses. ir
tended as a protection of the variot
logging camps in the north. was passe
] by the house at the evening session Q
, Tuesday night. His amended bill NAL
. ling trespass a misdemeanor. SO muc
desired by some of the farmers amor
: his constituents. has been favorab
. Recommended by the committee. on n
: land game In the house. cc- q +
/ The standing OF the -Eez Perce deh