Omaha daily bee., 1891-01-22
TIE THIRD HOUSE.
1t Organizes by EIectinG Judge sahler
Speaker.

speaker
LINCOLN, Neb., Jan. 2l.-[Special Tele-
gram to THE BEE. -SQuatter sovereignty
holds sway at the capitol might, and the Third
house has possession of representative hall.
The announcement of their session brought
out an audience of 800 persons, including
many ladies'. Deputy United States Marshal
Hastings seized the reins by appointing him
self speaker pro TEN, and he made a speech
in which he hit off some of the style and re-
marks of Speaker Elder in very happy man.
ner. Walt Seely was made temporary secre-
tary on the ground that he had given ten
years of inefficient service to the state. The
honor OF permanent speakership lay between
Frank White anu John Sahler The solon
from Cass declined, and the honorable men,
Der of the Third house from Douglas was de-
clared unanimously elected. The Judge was
greatly surprised, but rallied sufficiently to
draw an impromptu speech from his pocket.
j. p. Murfin of Superior was made perma-
nent secretary, but couldn't read, and Walt
Seeley had to deliver Governor Pearman's
message, while the governor and the speaker
discussed fine point in high five. After
laughing over the message the house went
into committee of the whole and ground out
several score Of bills and resolutions, besides
several appropriations. Following is Judge
Sahlers speech:
Ladies', Gentlemen and Solons of Ne
l have assumed to call you to order. AS we
are the only house with full power direct
from the people and no supreme court, the
responsibility is great, and we have over one
million constituents and are bound to report
to each individual and cannot leave any per-
son without convincing him we have done
the right thing at the proper time and thus
become like the gods of ancient lore.
"The responsibility you have each assumed
is wonderful and heroic. Be men now
ar a knn no do
ger, no order or mandate can reach us, no
sheriff dare present his face at our citadeland
receive the least attention. Our governor,
Hon. j, w. Pearman, has no contest, no old
besides ladies know better than try
ing to nil mans place. After an
interregnum Of one term our governor
will very shortly appear on the rostrum
and deliver himself in eloquent terms to your
understanding and greatly to his benefit
have read his message and one great point is
made-'We are the people and must be re-
spected.'
''The railroads, banks and currency, trust
companies and all other corporations wherein
there is great Capitalization of capital, must
receive your grave thoughts, ana wisdom
must be brought to bear on all these su bjects,
so that the final legislation will rebound 10
the profit of the masses l am told the fol-
lowing telegram was received by the under
ground wire:
"Dear Governor: am for the people, I
possess millions of railroad and other cor
poratioh stocks. Fix rates for freights and
passengers so low that g per cent per annum
can be realized on all stocks especially if
well watered. This part is my best layout,
and do not worry, will not be left
JAY GOULD.
$50 mote it be. Music by the banu).
81 understand that every member of this
greatest of legislative body has received an
nual passes good on all railroads in the United
States, Notwithstanding the interstate COM
mission orders. We bow to no constitution,
we make no mistakes; please return such
passes and IN red ink in plain manner write
across Its face, I'VE will not receive bribes.
"Glory be TO God.
"As the journal of this assembly does not
show who did preside at its deliberations, so
the journal Of the late unpleasant Joint ses-
sion shows no lieutenant governor was in it.
Let Joy be unconfined-a dance without a
fiddle.
"As Chairman Watson Is from Nebraska
City the inhabitants thereof are always on
on the lookout for succors-no other fish need
apply. The other members being from Doug
las county, where such game as buffalo, deer,
deer, antelope prairie chicken and quail are
legally protected and have undisputed sway,
therefore the members will only look for the
tiger in his den and high-fves. Either game
is luxury and costly.
Now in conclusion lot us do our worl,
earnestly speedily, so that when we return
TO our constituents we will be welcomed with
banners and brass bands and the JOYOUS
masses with full praise. We'll done faithful
servant'.n