The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1923-01-17
ALL IDAHO HONORS
DEAD LEGISLATOR
SEVENTEENTH SESSION ADJOUR-
NED In RESPECT TO SENATOR
ID. w. VAN HOESEN

BOise-In respect to the memory
of the late Senator David w Van
Hoesen of Adams county, who died
suddenly of heart trouble Monday,
both houses of the Seventeenth ses-
sion of the idaho state legislature
were adjourned today. Both houses
held brief sessions yesterday to pass
resolutions eulogizing the dead SEN
ator and adjourned until 10 o'clock
tomorrow morning.
The body of Senator Van Hoesen
lay in state in the rotunda of the
state capitol from 1 to 8 o'clock this
afternoon. After 8 O'Clock the casket
was removed to the senate chamber,
where concluding services were held.
The senators occupied their respec-
tive seats and members of the house
and visitors were provided with seats
in the lobby and in the gallery.
Remarks We're made by Governor
Moore, the Rev. Jesse Baird of the
First Presbyterian church of Boise
and the Rev Mr.. Hagler, chaplain
of the house Lieutenant Governor
Baldridge and Senators Thomas and
Harris were in charge of the ar
rangements.
State Offices Closed
All state departments and offices
were closed this afternoon while the
body of Senator Van Hoesen was ly-
ing in state The body was sent to
Cortland, N. Y, the senator's former
home, for burial.
Regarding Senator Van Hoesen's
death, Governor Moore said:
"It is with the deepest sorrow I
mourn the passing of Senator Van
Hoesen. In his sudden death Idaho
has lost a brilliant statesman,
business man with, great vision
for the future of this state, and those
of us who knew him personally have
lost a warm friend. His assistance
and counsel will be greatly missed
in the legislative halls. Senator
Van Hoesen was a man of the high
est type of ideals, outstanding in
ability and one whose passing is a
distinct loss to Idaho.
The senate met at 10 o'clock yes
terday morning and upon motion of
Senator L. r. Thomas, president pro
tenn, recessed until 1850 that suit
able resolutions be drawn. Lieuten-
ant Governor Baldridge named Sena-
tors Thomas and Harris as the reso-
lutions committee. During the time
intervening the seat lately occupied
with an American flag, while on his
desk were placed two vases and
basket containing white carnations |
and red and white rosebuds.
Naming Successor
The manner of choosing a success
sor for State Senator Van Hoesen is
in doubt
In the memory of present members |
Of the legislature and state officials |
the situation is without precedent !
1t is not recalled that any vacancy
has been caused by the death of a
member while the legislature was in
session since the admission of Idaho
to statehood. There is statute, en-
acted in the early days of statehood
providing that upon the creation of
such a vacancy an election shall be +
held in the county represented by the
deceased member, to be called by the
governor on 10 days notice. But .
there has been doubt expressed
or not the present election
laws have not superseded this stat
ate by reason of the primary sys-
,em of nominating candidates for the
legislature
May Enact New Statute
Because of this doubt the sugges-
ion has been made that the 18th
session enact a new statute, giving
he governor power to nominate
for any member of the leg |,
stature who dies while the legislat-
Ire is in session. Such statute,
some believe, can be drafted which
will meet the requirements Of the
and provide a speedy
method of filling a vacancy. Cover
Tor G. G. Moore expressed his will
ngness to exercise the appointive
,ower if the legislature confer it,
md to be guided in so doing by the
of Senator Van ;
Ioesen's party members.
eff there is to be an appointment
instead of a new election said the
GOVERNOR, sthe position should be
illed by democrat, as the senator ,
vas a democrat. There is no ques-
ion of that. But I wish to consult ,
With democratic leaders also as to !
heir wishes on the manner of max
ng the selection. If new law is /.
Indicated, that is wholly in the prov :
nee of the legislature"
No caucuses of party members in
ither house of the legislature has
cen held to discuss the advisability
f drafting the suggested law en-
owering the governor to make the ..
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