American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-07-06
AT THE STATE CAPITAL.

Boise, July 3.-The capital city is
maintaining its intense activity that
has been evident since the call OF the
state troops 20 the colors. The troops
are still here. but the regiment as at
present constituted is very differently
constituted from the old national
guard regiment. The officers are In
many instances the same, although
there have been good many changes
in the regimental staff, and owing to
the III health of the lieutenant colonel.
the recent adjutant general. P. H.
Crow, has been commissioned to that
position. Then two new companies
have been formed, one termed the sup
ply company, and another, the ma
chine gun company. Major Woo6son
Jefferys, for long time assistant ad-
jutant general has been appointed to
command. The Idaho troops have now
been mustered into service Of the gen.
eral government and 1t is supposed
Will be sent to the front within a short
time.
But the troops have not contribut-
ed all the life to the capital city re-
Gently. Last week for several days
the city was filled with leaders OF po-
litical action from all the parties
the occasion being the holding of the
platform convention here. Although
these conventions we're held on Thurs
day apparently these In attendance
found much to talk over, and many of
the delegates remained over through
out Wednesday. Besides the Chau-
tauqua, which had been In session for
a week or more, closed Its season, and
was generally voted by those who had
been In attendance the most instruc-
tive and pleasing ever given in Boise.
The summer school 10 still In session,
with very large attendance, not only
Of those who are Interested profession
ally, but also among the town people
are many who embrace the opportun-
ity for cultural advantages thus Of
fered.
Fourth Of July Celebration.
Ever since Saturday Boise has been
enduring the throes Of Fourth oi
July celebration. This will not end
until tomorrow night, with the grand
display Of fire works, after q long day
devoted to mental and physical exhibit
tions Of patriotism.
There was good deal Of disappoint
ment felt GA Saturday sscning. whss
the heavy rainstornA put y quietus :,
the. grand military hall, which ha,
been arranged for. The dancing wal
to have been done on the paved stree
In front Of the capitol building.
The pavement had been secured ant
polished like a dancing floor. Tn,
downpour was very heavy. and ths
dance was given In the rotunda OF tn,
capitol, the music being located on tn,
fourth floor and the dancing beinl
done on the floors below.
Republican Platform Generally Ap'
proved.
The state platform promulgated b!
the Republicans has met with genera
approval. II is constantly pointed
out that the party in Its initial Off
cial utterances has not endeavored :,
cover up anything. Rather II ther'
has been a weakness It has been II
the direction OF throwing the bar
down too openly and inviting criticiss:
Of its recent past records In the state
for the avowed purpose Of securing
better and more representative gov
ernment In the future. As has bee;
pointed out the platform this year 4
largely constructive. The party 1
recognizing in the plainest possibl
way the imperative necessity of ad
vancing the material interests OF tn
state. the development OF It's natura
resources, and the safeguarding OF tn
rights OF It's citizens.
The condemnation OF Goyerno
Alexander's course In connection wit
the national guard has resulted 4
severely Gripping the public servic,
come In for general approval. IL
"PP"irhb iIoHi btdtemenib tnht WeT
made on the streets and In the hotel
during the convention period this
there is among the more thorough
advised people of the state a feelin
of distrust against the governor. Til
Is as true among Democrats as wit
Republicans. There is apparent
nothing irritating about his cours
and claims among citizens OF all clai
ses OF political faith. which shoul
find expression at the polls in Neven
ber.
VIII Inspect the Project.
I In obediance to the insistent reque
: OF the Idaho Irrigation company tn
) an inspection OF It's works be mat
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