Bismarck weekly tribune., 1889-02-01
combination we would make suggestion
to the suffering people of that territory.

The bill providing that seed wheat bt
furnished farmers by the counties. having
passed both houses, Fred Adams, the gal
liant father Of the law, is the most popular
yeoman in the broad territory of Dakota
Congratulations TO Farmer Adams. May
his popularity increase with the years.
THE bill making 1t misdemeanor for 6
man to be seen in the company Of demo
crat would long ago have passed the house
| would it not convict every member thereof
1t will not be introd uced until Representa-
tive McNeal, the only democrat in the body
is kidnapped or sent to the executioner.
THE suggestion that the North Dakota
constitutional convention question be
settled by q f0ur-pound- -feather-glove con
test between the slender and spirituelle
John Haggart of Fargo, and the light and
gossomy McHugh of Langdon, meets the
| approval OF every man to whom it has been
| proposed.
THE short, dark complexioned Major
Cleary, who stands in the front rank of the
lawyers of Foster county, and who is as
agreeable gentleman as ever mingled
Governor Hannitin's legislature and is
aiding in the great and glorious work of
antagOnism.
MIR. WAUGH of Jamestown was yester-
day appointed official stenographer of the
council. We make, this announcement
with many regrets, for having learned to
esteem the gentleman highly, we look for
ward with poignant anguish to his certain
paralysis the first time Major Dollard gets
warmed up to speech.
IT Is amusing to see how desperately the
Mandan Pioneer is struggling to convince
fl,o of
that their representative, Mr.. Parkins, is Of
little account in the legislature. We are
pleased to note that Mr.. Parkins is on the
band wagon, and regret that this is more
than we have ever been able to say for the
Pioneer.
The Third house is now adorned by the
presence of the Hon. johnson Nickeus,
whose handsome features and stentorian
voice are familiar in the halls of legisla-
ture in Dakota. Just what Mr.. Nickeus'
mission is, it is not possible to state at
present, but we are reliably informed that
he is here to do what lies IN his power to
add to the fame and glory OF his old-time
friend and boon companion - Senator
Glaspell.
The "Stamp Act" which appropriates
$40 to each member of the legislature for
stamps during the session, having passed
both houses, We expect, of course, that the
gentlemen who are investigating Gov
ernor Churcl's clerk hire appropriation on
the ground that it is contrary to the organic
act: will expect him to give his approval
with sweet and ecstatic delight and with
the full understanding that it is in exact
harmony with the organic act.
THE FARGo-GRAFToN WAR.
1.-THE North Dakota constitutional convention
will be special order this ternoon The war be-
tween Fargo and Grafton for this convention is
raging furiously.]
CAMP GRAFTON.
Uphomi,.s: Heigho, sing to me merry,
For as great Monte Christie didst exclaim:
''The world is miner What say you
Good McHughsicus, who hast led us in
This raging war with such supreme success?
Oanst we rely upon the strong combine
To bring to glorious Grafton the convention?
McHnghsic7.s: Aye, M good Uphamius
Thou canst rely, for such combination
Ne'er before was formed-not e'en the one
The key whereof the great Dowdellicus doth hold.
But true as iberty's price is vigilance eternal,
30 is it true t. at our good warriors
Must in line be kept until to-morrow's
Light doth into darkness wane.
And we shalt win! NJ armor's buckled on.
NJ IONS we'll girdled are, and never
Since from Sweden didst roam, hath
Been better fitted for the war. r..
But. most loyal and devout Uphamius,
Lest some strange, cruel fate doth thwart us
Now, just as our eager hands wouldst pluck
The golden fruit warn thee to keep
Searching eyes upon the cute Hs'gartius,
And all of his most sleuth designing band.
Uphamiets: Upon the same thou canst
Thy life full bet. Here's How!
CAMP FARGO.
Ha'gartiats: Hu-s-sh; speak soft, fair stonious.
For as we speak, we know not who doth
At the keyhole list. 'Tis the battles eve!
Our enemies do all their forces muster!
The hurrying armies of the sly Uphamius
And of the Swede McHughson do gather
At their camps to plan the morrow's fray.
Now let us do such deeds as wilt these
Plotting fends destroy, and for our fair metrop.
opolis
The convection constitutional secure.
Aye now's the time. few hours more
And Gratton's battling bands wilt take the field
To fight like demons for the prize, but
Never till the last exploding bomb doth fall
Shall we the prize give DER. The day
Doth dawn, the light too quickly comes;
But with our gallant men we canst not lose.
Let every man stand firm. Call in the
Bold Shattuckius, whose fame for bravery
Doth sure entitle him to lead the way.
Give shy Spaldingicus careful part to play,
For though as any maiden he doth blush
Thou'lt find him good at strategy.
And as for 1.-THE Hubbardius, he of the
Graceful gait and form most willowy,
Let his sharp eyes keep vigil close
Upon the Swede McHughson, for by the dogs
This Scandinavian bold cunning rascal is.
Now, Stonicus, for sleep. A few short hours
OF slumber wilt refresh US we'll, and then
Like tigers hungry for their prey wilt
We leap forth for victory or bludd
Stonicus: IT'S we'll. M brave Ha'gartius.
By all the gods thou'lt find me
Where the blood most freely flows.
From Sundays Daily.l
REACHING THE CRISIS.
Another republican caucus of house
members was held last evening. Mr.. Nc
Neil is the only democrat in the house, ant
we hazard the prediction that unless h
does some shrewd work in organizing an,