Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-15
THE ARENA.
A Day With the Dakota Statesmen
and a Glimpse of the Law
making Body.
Remarks Personal, Political and
General Regarding the Distin-
guished in Halls and Lobby.
LIGHTS and SHADOWS.
A GOOD DAY.


A GOOD DAY.
Woman suffrage, railroad meetings, the
clash of appropriation bills, normal schools
and vetoes! 1t was a day of life, activity,
spice and thunder in the legislative halls
No sooner had the speaker III languid,
weary tones proclaimed that the newsp
per resolution had passed, ''the objections
of the governor to the contrary notwith-
standing" than another veto arrived with
as much ease and expedition as though it
was the first that the governor had issued.
The house threw up it's hands and as Tom
Elliott caught a glimpse OF the governor
and recognized that the eNecu-
tive was still enjoying good
health. thank you, he moved
that committee OF five be appointed to be
known as the veto committee and that the
members thereof be excused from all other
business during the remainder OF the ses-
sion. Following close upon the I,' ileels OF OF
the veto messages and the dying echoes OF
"tO the contrary Notwithstanding. came
the woman suffrage bill which has been
bObbing y:ily about between committees
for several weeks. and the prospective dis
cussion of which called forth galaxy OF
rosy. dimpled, beauty. There was the bold
and fierce Van Etten in his seat, watching
OH the question OF which he is the undls-
puted champion: there, two. was, Col.
Price, who mounts the snowy clouds
and scars into the blue intinitude
for the darling women who should
vote; there was the frsly BiXlcr, with his
biblical profundity and smooth. inclneu
skatorial paror oertopping his wealth Of
ebony beard, loaded with scrlptural tnrpe-
does with which to sink the bill. They
were allthere. And back OF the statesmen.
bordering the room like bank CT blooming
roses. were the pink-cheeked daughters OF
the realm whose rights inalienable We're
soon to be discussed.
1t was an inspiring scene: Van Etten was
the exposure of all eyes. and with a full
appreciation Of the fact, he sat with al! the
expressive grandeur OF a cycfne in repose
awaiting time for action. But this world
is full of fdisappointments. and just as the
immense audience was prepared to hear
Van Etten speak he was invited to the
speakers chair and thus was he prevented
from shaking the capitol With his oratory
But the speeches We're all good and the dis
cussiOn was one of interest. Mrs. Barker
capturing the lallrelS,
in TIE COUNCIL
there was not SO much excitement, the
senatorial dignity sitting serenely Oh the
neck OF lllarity. 1t was apparent that the
angel of peace had gained entrance into
the chamber, for much to the surprise of
everyone, and to the complete paralysis Of
the newspaper men. the governors veto OF
the sneWspaper resolution" was sustained.
This was OF itself all event OF startling in
terest to the antagoniZers who had hoped
that the fight would continue until the
close of the session. and they are still
wondering what tiend of harmony did the
work.
ELLIOTT VS.. NEWMAN.
Another of those merry wars. which en-
tertain and instruct took place in the
house last evening when the North Da-
kota members met in caucus to decide
whether the Normal school for North Da-
kota should be located at Lisbon and give
the popular Colonel Elliott glorious
victory or to be given to Minor and
permit Mr.. Newman to wear the halo OF
success. The battle was sharp and de-
cisive. The Elliott forces moved in solid
body against the Newman brigade, and
for time it seemed as though the glisten
ing saber OF Colonel Elliott would flash
above the winning squad. But Newman's
men were loyal and at last. after many ad-
vances and retreats, in which Major
Adams and Major Upham played prom
inent part. Newman won BY a majority of
two. When last seen Colonel Elliott was
of the opinion that Normal schools are
needless and expensive luxury unworthy
OF the prominence they have been given by
tfighty public.
A SCHEME DIABOLlCAI.
I'VE hinted yesterday morning that some jeal-
ous Ones-some who look with emerald eyes upon
the popularity which Captain Van Etten has won
among the ladies-would attempt to cheat him
Of his place as the chief and only greatest cham
Pion OF woman suffrage. How true this was,
dawned fully upon the captain yesterday after
noon when, just as the woman's suffrage ques-
ton was about to be discussed he was called to
the chair and thus prevented from speaking
Vamics.s Ettenicus: Oh, gods of war
Do ye now see this plot most vii! !ainous,
This scheme wherewith to rob the great Ettenicus
Of that bright fame which he hath won
In battling with his tongue supreme for those
Who art indeed sweet angels. but who unto
the mob
Art known by name of woman!
Who didst this plot conceive!
Who, from the broa'l arena of debate. didst
Send rue to the chair. where must sit
Mute, speeches. and alone, whilst all
These jealous ones do prste and strut
And snatch before M startled eyes the laurels
That are mine. Wouldst know the guilty man?
Wouldst gaze upon the cunning fend who thus
DAust nope 10 W10 m gOrlOOe lame:
Then gaze on Priceus! Yea, PEceus, the colonel.
He of the giggling eyes and fierce mustachios,
He of the classic terms and words immeesure-
able.
[koaring] Yea. by the blood-stained stars
And by the watchful witch that walks the night
Iswaar that injured Vanicus wilt be reveneed.
wilt not thus be choked and gagged
By tricks and pranks of foes conniving,
But breaking through their wavering ranks
wilt such vengeance wreak, that all these
Piping babes and weaklings oratorical. wilt wish
That light of sun they neer hadst seen.
Vanicus not speak? By schemes suppressed?
Oh. weeping gods look down on this foul trick
And watch full close how wilt slay them.
Yea, how wilt their fimsy fame 1ipup
And leave their mangled forms upon the field.
For. breaking their weak chains, socn Wilt
On them spring and with M voice.
Compared with which Niagara doth whisper;
With eyes aglare like meteors in fight;
With pose which wouldst great Ajax enyious
make.
Iwilt SO shout! proclaim! demand! ejseulate!
Jesticulate! vooiferate! fire spit and lightning
breathe,
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