Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-11-22
BlsMARCK WEEKLY TRIBUNE: FRIDAY. NOV %, 1889

MARCk WEEKLY ,IttIBl
any one Of his assailants: that he had
some things to tell that might be sur.
i prise to many of them, ard that the treach.
cry which was noticeable in the very air
of the contest was such that longer silence
on his part was impossible.
Was It warm in the lobby about this
pretty cOld-blOOded man to say so.
NO CAUCUS.
A call for q joint republican caucus of
the senate and house to vote on candidates
for the United States senate was issued
last evening, and for a time it was expected
that the climax would be reached before
the statesmen slumbered But 1t was not
to be. No sooner had the call beer issued
than there was renewed murmur
throughout the crowd. Some raised their
eyebrows, some whispered. many expressed
doubt as to the wisdom Of the course, and
floor and looked wise. In view of this
OminOus demonstration 1t was decided that
the caucus should not be held, and it will
probably be late this evening before the
sages meet to WELD the senatorial brand.
THE FARMER's CAUCUS.
The evening did not pass without eau
Gus. The farmers met in the Pacific hotel
about O'Clock to discuss the senatorial
situation. There were about forty mem-
bers present AID they were all willing to
talk. No resolutions were passed, no def
mite action was taken, but all who spoke
declared that for the second senatorship
they would support no man who was not
identified with the farming interests and
who would not work in their behalf as
freely on this subject the caucus adj
journed, the legislative yeomen filed
quietly out and returned to the Sheridan
to mingle with their brother lawmakers.
The event of the meeting was the intro
duction Of q resolution by Representative
Ordway now and forever" The sentiment
of the meeting gave Mr.. Ink very little en-
cOuragement and the resolution was not
put to a vote.
IN THE THIRD HOUSE.
Never in the history of Dakota, North or
South has the third house been better rep
resented in Bismarck than at present. The
brightest and most accomplished antagon-
izers and the most extreme men within the
range of Governor Hannifn's acquaintance
are here.
For instance here is j. L. Cotton, the
''dum ine'' member of the constitutional
convention, who has no superior in the
old-time knock-dOWn- -and-drag-out politi.
cal warfare, which has brought so many
th0roughbreds to the front. When it comes
to political fight Cotton is in clover.
w. F. Ball one of Fargo's handsome at
torneys is here with his luxuriant cream
r0o too md INN oil %l,o
fact that he has been mentioned for the
United States senate does not detract from
his popularity among the sovereigns.
Col. Thomas OF Fargo, whose gray-haired
skittishness and irrepressible humor have
made him popular with both young and
old, is adding to the array of legal ability
in the city.
Waldo NJ. Potter, the sage of LaMoure,
whose New England accent, and Plymouth
Rock prOclivities endear him to the
Yankee heart, moved quietly in from the
east and is in pursuit of the rumor that he
is candidate for the senate.
J; a: Johnson, of Fargo, is another of the
Red River valley representatives in the
city ard his brother Irishmen are glad to
see him.
Colonel Plummer and S. j. Small, the
newspap0rial Damon and Pythias of Gas
seltOn, are increasing their circle of friends,
and the colonel's aspirations in no way
III.
They are accompanied by Captain Sprake,
X. M. Pollock and other we'll known Cassel-
tOnians who are not strangers in Bismarck
General Allen, still imperious and un.
conquered. strides majestically through the
limitless halls of the third house, ,congratu-
lating himself that while the more .1nfor-
tunate politicians are grOaning under the
burdens Of official duty he is as free and
light-hearted as bird.
Not the least among the dlgnified visitors
is Senator Spencer, who was elected to the
United States senate from Alabama, and
having passed through the ordeal knows
how to appreciate the situation in Bis
marck.
From Walsh county come Major Con
nelly, the young athlete and successful
business man; w. B. Hennessy, the bright
eyed editor Of the Grafton Herald. whose
spirituelle form and Partisan mustachiOs
are no more attractive than his pen is
trenchant; B. B. Bristol, the rOtund host,
and numerous other prominent citizens.
EXCUSE ME, BROTHER,
A lonely, religious individual, who had
been anxiously peering through the crowd
for some time walked cautiously across the
room and accosting tall, gaunt ethereal
eyed Talmadgian bearded man, said
meekIy:
Excuse me, brother. We are strangers.
but would ike to know where you
preach, so that may attend services"
The man to whom the question was put
excused the stronger for the liberty he had
taken and proceeded to impart the desired
information. He was answering the ques-
ton regarding mission work when he
was slapped on the shoulder by friend,
who shouted:
.Come on-hic-Rolfe, let's have some
thing"
uRishOn,, ROlfe Of Minnewanken oath
cred himself as soon as possible, and be-
fore the stranger could regain his speech
they had separated, alas, forever.
NECESSITY.
The following card to be worn upon the
breast has been prepared and will be
sold at reasonable prices:
E: GOOD MORNING SENATOR. s:
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