The Idaho Republican. [volume] (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1904-1932, 1909-02-26

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WOMEN In LEGISLATIVE WORK.
(By Mrs. J. G. Green.)
BOISE, Feb. ~. Only ten days
more Of legislation and the Home
Finding and Civil Service bills are
still before the house, in which body
they we're introduced. 1t was hoped
they would come UP for consideration
today, but the house adjourned on
Saturday until Tuesday morning,
while the Senate held a holiday SEES
sion this forenoon, and proceeding
with the regular business passed
resolution relating to the famous
Liberty Bell. This is Of such inter-
est to all citizens, including even the
children, that ] am going to give a.
brief synopsis Of it. The bill cites
the fact that the bell is to be exhibit
ed at the Alaska Yukon-P Pacific ex-
position in Seattle and at the Rose
Festival in POI land, and petitions
that It pass over the Northern Pa
cific railroad in North Idaho and re-
turn over the Oregon Short Line in
South Idaho, stopping at the cities
of the state enroute. To this end
the Senate of the state Of Idaho ear
nestly requests the city authorities
of Philadelphia to grant the request
Of Seattle and Portland
With regard to the Civil Service
bill the friends Of the measure realize
that as in other states, the office
holding class consider taking away
their appointments an attack on their
privileges and in some cases. are OPP
posing it strongly, but the committee
is not discouraged as they feel that
in any event 1t has been campaign
OF education and that a great deal
of information has been disseminated
through the 500 extra copies of the
bill which the house had published.
The committee also feels that If UNI
successful this time, sentiment in its
favor has been given an impetus;
and that law will be secured in less
than the ten years required by Colo
RADIO.
BOISE, Feb. 23. When the house
was called to order this morning it |
was evident that the notice given
through the papers that the two bills
having the endorsement of the State |
Federation of Women's Clubs had
been widely read. The room was
lined with members of the gentler
sex, occupying the seats lining the
walls.
It was interesting to note the class
of women in attendance. Intelligence,
refinement, culture, stamped upon
every face. Some very beautiful
young girls, simply but handsomely
gowned, sat among their elders, lis
tening modestly and with interest to
the discussion. DR.. Christian i'm
formed your correspondent that the
Home Finding bill comes up tomor-
row afternoon as special measure.
The Civil Service bill comes later in
the week. Shortly before the noon
an announcement was I
made that the Boys Band of the
State Industrial school at st. Anthony
would play for the pleasure of the
house and sentae, An invitation was
sent in to the latter, which
by filing in in body.
To those who have heard boys
bands before (and most Of us have)
he music of this band composed prin-
eipally of very young boys, was in
the nature of a delightful surprise.
Three times they were recalled and
each time the music seemed sweeter
han before. The boys seemed to be
bright, clever lads, with frank, manly 1
aces and every mothers heart
yarmed toward them, tears filling
many eyes as they thought Of their
,wn with their young lives SO full
If the Joys found in the loving en- 7
,ironment of good home.
Then Mr.. Humphrey, the head Of
he school, stood up at the head of I
lis band of boys and spoke for them
nd the school. 1 wish you might,
nd every club woman might, have I
cen the look Of utter trust and al
most filial reverence in the face Of
ach boy as he looked up at Mr.. Hum
hrey as he made his brief but telling I
peech. Then they filed out andd
'ere taken to Governor Brady's resi-
ence, where the chief executive was Z
. entertain them at luncheon.
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