Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-03-21
Col. Plummer Has Been Enjoying
Himself in the Capital-Look-
ing For Nothing.
He Calls on the Executive, and is
Well Pleased With His
Reception.
Several Dakota Appropriation Bills
& For Public Buildings Pass
the Senate.
Col. Plummer on Deck.

WASHINGTON, March 13.-[Special] +
Col. W. G. Plummer, the eloquent editor
Of the rampant Republican at Cassleton, is
in the federal capital. He wanted nothing,
and says the administration was atfable
and quite willing to supply any quantity of
1t. His mission is executed, but the colonel
prefers the chilling influence of this politi-
cal atmosphere to the torrid radiations
from Goodwin's red hot stoves, and will re-
main a few days longer.
When your correspondent offered to "set
'em up' the colonel looked frightened and
cast longing glance toward the door, but
an explanation that cigars. not stoves, were
meant reassured the timid editor.
OUR sQUATTER EXECUTIVE
is not bursting with enthusiasm for the
administration. He says the appointments
have been disappointing and he proposes
to write to certain member of the cabinet
asking if the official has sufficient influence
with his private secretary to induce the
latter to grant him (the cabinet officer) an
interview with the writer in behalf of All
Old comrade This, perhaps, violates a
confidence but IS justitiable by reason of
which will not permit transient Irritation
to shake his deep-rooted allegiance to the
republican party.
The colonel SAID in answer to query, if
there is any truth in the rumor that a love
feast will be held at Bismarck immedi-
ate!y following the adjournment Of the
legislature, that there are 10 viands for
such symposium. At the last feast the
pabulum consisted of cake OF ice which
has since been melted by the lottery snow.
THE LOTTERY BILL.
Colonel Plummer was asked if his politl-
cal creed includes q resurrection of the
lottery bill. Said he, it does not,while am
opposed to the lottery bill and to all like
schemes. there is nothing1 intrinsically
wrong in the measure. Similar methods
have been in vogue in nearly every civil
lied nation, according to the records of
history, sacred and profane. Lottery
schemes have been approved and repro
bated by the pope; they have been counten-
anced and condemned by the presbytery
But, he added, the adoption of such a
| measure concerns alone the administrative
policy ef the state. and should not provoke
that mass of righteous indignation from
pious outsiders, who publicly denounce
the tickle goddess and privately solicit her
smiles.
IN FAVOR OF SECOND TERMS.
lie believes that North Dakota has an
excellent trio of representatives who
should all be returned. 1t is a matter of
state influence, which should cause per-
sonal animosities to be suspended for the
nonce. A senator or congressman with
the air of newness cannot accomplish very
much. Prestige which is best obtained by
state reimbursement and familiarity with
the routine of legislation, which can only
be acquired by experience, are essential to
secure to the state the greatest good. Give
the members of the delegation chance.
1t is fair. 1t is good politics. Then, weigh
them In the balance and if found wanting,
use the highest shelf Of the political cup
board
MIR. H. F. Douglass arrived in Washing
ton last Sunday and is guest OF Secretary
Window.
COL Pat Donan still fingers in the city.
Last evening another theater party was
given in his honor, and the Fourth of July
orator remarked that among the occupants
OF the box would be SIX of the prettiest
young ladies' who ever graced the national
capital with their presence.
Ira W. Fisher of CasseItOn and Rev. H,
q. Mendenhall Of jamestown are at the St.
James.
The following South Dakotans are regis
tered at the Riggs: Thos. Thornton of
Canton and II. II. Keith and E. Mckinney
OF Sioux Falls.