Oakes weekly Republican. (Oakes, Dickey County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1898, 1889-03-01

though perhaps never seeking notoriety
are well qualified to steer the ship of
state for the new craft and to bring her
by safe seas and rapid voyage to a
haven of prosperity and contentment.
a glance over the history of Dakota
for the past ten years will show that
in all respects North Dakota has ever
been to the front in any measure cal
culated to advance the interests of the
Territory. That her representatives
Though in the minority in our Legisla-
lures have been of such Il class as to
win the respect and consideration of
the majority from South Dakota, both
by their sympathy for fair dealing and
on account Of their fear Of valiant
opposition. Perhaps no district from
North Dakota has ever had more con-
sidcration than the 22d, the heart of
which Is Jamestown, the future Capt.
tai of North Dakota. During the pio-
neer days when the Legislature was
held ut Iankton. Johnson Nickens was
the representative from jamestown
and Il recognized leader of that body.
Again at Bismarck he displayed the
ability to control. Her next represen-
tative, w. +. Dodge, we'll sustained the
0nyiuble reputation of this District,
and now i'll the declining days of terri
torlal administration, with these 9TH
ers relcgated to the rear, we have Hon.
5. l., GlaSpell, who has proved himself
far above the peer of amy member
of the present Council and Il man well
qualified for any position within the
power of the people of North Dakota
to grant. His actions at the present
session haye shown him the friend of
the farmer of North Dakota, whose
interest is ours. We believe the farm
ers of North Dakota should name the
Governor of North Dakota and to
such we commend the name of S. L..
Glaspell, of Jamestown.
The Soldiers Home bill of which |
have so often spoken, was this day
vetoed by His EXcelency, the Coy
ernor. His objection was a lengthy
one, evidently made to discover if pos
sib]e q good excuse for his action.
However, the bill was sent from the
executive office with the Governors
objections and almost in the same
breath passed the House by a handsome
tWo-thlrds majority oyer his veto, and
Il half hoar later Chief Clerk ilanil-
ten of the House appeared III the
Council transmitting the bill with the
Governors objection thereto. The
Council Immediately passed the cele-
DRAFTED Hot Springs Soldiers Home
bill over the vote, Therefore this bill
approprating S45,000 to erect a 600
home for our old broKen-,lown SOL
diers at Hot Springs Dakota has at
last become Il law and all honor to COL
James for his hard work in his success
full fight for his bill, Col. james drew
this bill, and it is all the handiwork of
our gallant Colonel. and L trust he
Will receive his reward for his hard and
Jealous work,
Senator Geo. II. Walsh, of Grand
Forks, is beyond doubt one of the
ablest men North Dakota can boast of
to-day-quiet in his demeanor but with
lion-like action he watches every move
of his enemies, which 1 am happy to
say are few in number He has sup
ported every meritorious bill at this
session, among them being the iron
clad prohibition bill of Miner, of Pat
ton. Mr.. Walsh has hosts of friends
and North Dakota will eyer have in
him one of her ablest and most honest
friends. w. II, E.