Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1889-11-21

elections, and in breaking np the repub
ltcan party organization. The customary
caucus de iberations and vote by ballot,
following the long line Of precedents OF
the varions state legislatures is the plan
that republicans generally seem to IA
vor.
The senatorial situation is still in the
same nebulous condition in regard to the
second man. Ex- Governor Pierce has
quarters, and the boys find his pleasant
smile and soothing cigars great attrac-
tions. The ex-governor is every where
looking after the estrays and keeping
the flock together with consummate skill
His abilities are readily recognized and
his election confidently predicted. The
other senatorship is sought after by Hon
M. N. johnson OF Lakota, whose courtly
treatment of everyone and unquestioned
abilities are bav1ng their natural effect
in Strengthening his cause Mr.. johnson
personally is having The extreme salts
faction Of seeing time justify, in the
opinion Of many OF the party leaders, his
strong denunciation OF Senator Reagan's
untimely remarks IN the late constitu-
tional convention. Manv men who
thought at the time that Mr.. Johnson's
criticism was harsh and in bad taste,
have changed their views on the matter
and frankly stated to the gentleman that
they believed he was in the right, after
all.
The other senatorial aspirants are Mr..
Nc cCumber of Richland, who is working
cautiously; Mr.. Spencer OF Walsh, who
has the efficient aid Of Mr.: Dan Yorkey
and other friends; Walter Muir. whose
facts and figures in themselves seem
stronger arguments for the farmer con-
sideration than Mr.. Muir himself; and
ex-Goy. Ordway, imposing in figure and
keen IN intellect q giant IN both whose
power for making the republicans keep
their strength, and ability t., get the new
state her share OF national gifts,ls plainly
recognized and becoming generally adj
nlitted. The republicans are looking for
Il close fight before long to maintain
supremacy. and the lifelong experience
of men like Ordway in perfecting organl-
zation, is seen TO be sadly needed. The
election in Walsh county showed what
could be done by organization. II
changed the vote of several hundred
democratic majority to d republican VIC
tory of over GEO.
s. A report has been started that Govern
or Miller will enter the senatorial COM
bat and pull on the farmers for double
lift. This is only one Of the rumors flying
IN this direction.
Those who Caught On.
BISMARCK, Nov IS, 1889. Especial cor.
responde1'ce. The fall list OF officers
decided upon at the senatorial caucus
this morning was as follows:
Chief clerk-C. G. Bowsfeld, Ellen
dale.
AsaistantJnaga MoG-llory. Devils D'sssiill:s.
Lake.
Bill clerk James Rowe, Casselton.
Enrolling clerk-T. ). w. Okey, Lisbon.
Engrossing clerk i. G. Hutchinson,
LaMoure.
Clerk of Judiciary committee j. W.
Burnham, Wheatland.
Sergeant-at-arms A. e. Woods, Fargo.
Assistants. H. Bailey, Park River.
Doorkeeper e. Coleman. Minot.
Messenger J. W. Topping, Grand
Forks.
{ Postmaster Easterbrook, Car
rington.
Chaplain Father Pierrault, Mandan.
The house caucus was held this after
noon at four o'clock. At noon Wellman
had 81 of the 60 members pledged to
him, and when this fact became noised
abroad, his opponent, Stevens of Lisbon,
gracefully submitted to the inevitable
and withdrew from the race. In the
caucus he presented Wellman's name
and the latter was unanimously declared
the caucus nominee. Honest Dave
developed the full farmer strength and,
as The Alert predicted,
WAS AN EASY WINNER.
His straightforward course in the last
legislature demonstrated that he was a
man who could be trusted and the farm
ers naturally fell into line for him. Mr..
Wellman is a gentleman with an unusual
amount of good sense. He conducted
himself very cleverly during his canvass
and it is everywhere predicted that his
record as speaker will be alike creditable
to himself and to the agricultural class.
o. which he is prominent representa-
tive.
The house caucus settled on the follow
ing officials:
Chief clerk j. G.. Hamilton, Grand
Forks.
Assistant e. H. Sanford, jamestown.
Bill clerk w. d. McClintock, McHen
ry county.
Enrolling and Engrossing clerk VIM.
G. Hayden, Fargo.
Assistant w. A. Kelley, Trail county
Clerk of judiciary committee w. II.
Bratton, Sterling.
Sergeant at-arms Fred Snore. Minne-
waukan.
Assistant Robert Thacker Pembina
county.
Doerkeeper james Thompson. Dickey
county.
Messenger Stewart Walsh, Grand
Forks.
Postmaster Stockwell, Sargent
county.
Watchman Harper, Morton
county.
THE RAILROAD COMMISSION
will be organized tomorrow. Mr.. Mont
romery will be chosen president Who