Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1890-01-10
REPRESENTATIVES,

Az Haugerud, Alex. Thompson,
franklin Estabrook, Nels Tandberg,
KosderioK J. johnson, or. J a'Cn'
J. F. Selby, H. H. St1om,
Frank J. Johnson, Eli D.. Mcintyre.
". w, Beard, r. q. Hankinson,
+. n. Ink, A. 0. Heglie,
e 9; J. cRristiainson, ". a. 'f f. honey,
CHRIS. Balkan, W. H. Murphy,
6. E. 1ngebretson. Jr., James Mccormick,
Z. A. Currier, d. b. Wellman,
Luther L. Walton, George Lutz,
John Unlisted, l.. A. LELAND.
George Y; Lilly, ". L. Beiden,
y. A.. Williams, James Reed,
A. W. Hoyt, &C. Moore.
WHO TIE POOR?
1t would be difficult to imagine a more
novel caucus of Legislators than that held
in the senate yesterday afternoon for the
purpose of discussing the proposition to
give the per diem of members during the
holiday recess to the destitute farmers of
the state. 1t was called as a republican
caucus. The amount of the per diem for
each member during the recess is sos. \
snug little sum. The caucus was called to
order, and While a few of the senators
wore an expression of delight and satisfac-
ton at the prospect of making the dona-
ton, there were others to whom the propo-
sition came like a sudden and unexpected
blast from the north pole. 1t is authorita-
lively reported that one senator arose and
pathetically described the failures of his
W crops, the mortgage on his farm, the
wolf, loafing about his door and closed
with the significant query: "Now, to
whom shall l give my 1852" Ave,
there's the rub. "By all the dogs
M generous Horalio," thought one
senator, 81 have banked upon this same
$95. With it we'll counted in M modest
pile did l launch forth upon the Christmas
time and prance me gaily as an eastern
prince. | said: Now will l live as becomes
a statesman of this glorious state and do
full credit to the calm And so 1 went.
In special car DER continent l glided; drank
deep OF wine with nabobs Of the west: put
ralnboWS on the town and tinted bright
the night, until m purse lost all its proud
rotundlty-and now, alas, the last decisive
straW-they bring me out before the pub
lie gaze and loud demand per diem for the
poor" There were many scowlS and
frowns n muttied deprecations in that
caucus room, and at last when a resolution
was passed directing each senator present
to donate his recess per diem to the poor
there was no symptoms of rejoicing in the
quiet, secret room. AS each member is at
liberty to do as he pleaSes there seems to
be no serious ground for the alarm.
AMONG II soVEEEIGNs.
Janitor Gleason returned IN the morning
and Immediately proceeded to give his
approval to the plan for resuming work at
2 o'clock in the afternoon and to make it
pleasant for his statesmen who have
| chou,n fhair ornrooi t;nn ~ III, oo,cIo,..
The captain shows no disposition to dis
charge the legislature or to otherwise en-
barass his solons n in all probability
will permit them to remain until they are
willing to return to their homes peaceably.
Fred Snore, who was recently married,
played the dual role of sergeant-at-arms
and groom with commendable grace and
dignity, and was compelled to devote a
large portion of his time to receiving con-
CALCULATIONS.
Railroad Commissioner David Bartlett,
with his stern New England countenance
and Vermontian speech, occupies a posi-
ton in the lobby and restlessly waits for
instructions to throttle the soulless corpor-
atinns.
Assistant Enrolling. Clerk Kelly, the
sprightly gentleman with the Belfast-Spi-
der gait and hearty Dublin greeting,
tripped lightly from the train and is at his
posi- OF greeCng. NO more popular artist
ever "slung ink" in a Legislative hall.
W. Fl. Topping, the affable mes
senger of the senate, whose classic
brow and PROFESSIONAL whiskers, add to the
personnel Of the chamber, is in his place
with all the appearance Of a man who en-.
joyed the vacation.
Stenographer Bridges, who is still in
doubt as to whether or not it will pay him
to remain in the capital city during the
session, added a large number of hero
glyphics to his note book yesterday after
noon.
Enrolling Clerk Hayden hasn't much to
say, but he is fully up with his work and
can let the wind blow through his capil-
larry harp with impunity.
Assistant Sergeant alarms Bailey and
Waterman Calkins of the senate, have also
rolled up their sleeves once more in the
interest of their constituents and will con-
tinue In the battle until the last gun is
f~red-barring an accident to the treasury.
Col. Patrick McHugh. the gallant Greek,
who was made colonel by the constitu-
tional convention, is here once more. We'll
come, colonel! May your line of battle be
as magnificent as your appearance is in
spring, and when danger approaches may
your presence of mind and your legs, not
fOrsake you.
The HeAly Case.