The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1891-03-06
ADJOURNED WITHOUT DAY
Tho Second Legislative Assembly
Concludes its Deliberations with
Prayer and Torpedoes.
A Busy Day for the House of
Representatives and
the Senate.
List Of the Bills Passed During the Session
Since the Compromise was
Accomplished.

Since the Compromlss was
Accomplished.
When old Sol looked in the window Of
the upper door of the Electric building
this morning he winked to the fast disnp-
pearinR moon and whispered;
'Ah there, my representatives! tYou have
gone. When will we ifty-hve meet AGAIN."
His practiced eye saw a strange array of
waste baskets, paper balls, newspapers,
chairs and desks. All were tumbled helter-
SHELTER and every other way. In the disor-
der nothing was left to tell the story of
legislative work except the wealth of official
communications about the clerks desk. II
was = Wild disarray OF remnants marked by
an absence of representatives. They were
still sleeping after the effects of an exciting
night in which comparatively little work
was done.
The second legislative assembly had fin
ished it's session and was happy.
The fun in the house commenced late in
the afternoon session., While the
members were busy with legislation
Frank Higgins fred a paper wad
HuO uuOn uAc Auolldu0 lOikOW6u. AL ulS-
c~ussions over bills was lost in the volley Of
paper balls and waste baskets, and this
continued until a recess until 1880 O'Clock
was ordered. That hour found few repre-
sentatives and a full lobby, but when
Speaker Comly's gavel fell at eight O'Clock
the full house was present. All of the
members we're not full, though several Of
them had evidently been ''churning" with
Col. Jag earlier in the evening. Before the
session was over the colonel appeared in
person. with the announcement that he had
come all the way from Louisville, Ky, to
see that the Montana house of representa-
tives was properly adjourned. Miss Belle
Nelson looked out of the cloak
room and smiled as the colonel CON
cluded his remarks. Other representative
citizens dropped in the house during the
evening. The familiar and always Welcome
countenance of Maj. MaRinnis beamed with
fun as he watched the proceedings. The
ponderous tread of Worlds fair commits
sioners was heard as the Worlds fair az
preparation was reconsidered and passed.
DR.. Mussigbrod and Tom McTague, who
also smiled, n others followed suit. Col.
Nolan and Judge Sanders shook hands
with legal sympathy over the satisfactory
results OF the session, and Justice Dewitt
looked over his glasses with equal pleasure.
Chairman T. Z. Collins leaned against the
Cncle Jerry Taylor, whose only regret
is the defeat of the Teton county
bill. Hugh McQuaid was reminded
of the adjournment of parliament
and Tom Marshall's laugh could be heard
Editor Moore, of Glasgow, smiled sadly,
for despite his gallant and u~ntiring efforts
Valley county will still remain part of
Dawson and George .. Boos was equally
sad. His printing bill was thrown in the
Colonel Dolnan ana Mine Inspe ctor joe
Hogan, members of the legislature ex-
oficio, were there shaking hands with their
former brothers. Colonel McCutcheon
thought there was a certain lack of dignity
and Colonel Bradshaw. OF Butte, endorsed
says that the Irish parliament
will certainly be a more orderly
body. Colonel Curtis had the Cheyenne
expedition ready to suppress the riot, and
City Treasurer Ben Fold was there to pay
sible mayor. John G. Curtin. Ex-State Ex-
aminer Dave Browne said that the legisla-
ture was certainly a disappointment, and
Colonel Sullivan whispered in his ear,
You are right" State Treasurer Hick-
man was accompanied by The ghost of the
bns VASMpAAy3 WILMA WNo Vac uSSSLARhIAlCu
by the ghost of the printing bill. These
gentleman watched the warfare of paper
wads and finally took part in the proceed
inGs. The ladies, of whom there was a
Roodly number, sat within the rail and
watched the fun.
The sedate and dignifed Mr.. Blakely, of
Gallatin, gently lifted a bundle of petitions
for the repeal of the Sunday law, and
the next minute they were flying
in sections around the room. One of them
hit Hugh McQuaid in the eye and raised a
scar but Hugh did not mind this. For
from the Arkansaw springs to get a'sand-
wich. Mr.. Howey went to the lobby to
talk with a friend and came back mid q
shower of paper baskets to find his chair on
his desk surmounted by an empty black
bottle (thsre were few empty bottles
stood the rain of paper until he got mad
and then good natured Bob Humber took
the chair. He was a good target but the
drawer was full of paper wads and he held
his own. There was, however, a moment of
e esms when Saxn pretty ha little s;. Maud a;.h PenrG 5s,
One was for Mr.. Comfy and
and the other for Mr.. Humber. Both
speakers received the gifts with graceful
speeches. Then the banging of waste bask
pages took a hand this time and pslted the
older member until they were almost dead.
Mr.. Hershheld offered an ample cover fol
attacks and he was not not neglected
When another lull came Mr.. Loud arose
and presented a very nent resolution OF
hanks to Mr.. Humber Great applause
followed this very appropriate tribute to the
popular speaker pro TEN. He arose and in
an impressive and feeling manner replied
Is followp: -
"Your resolutions overwhelm me. and the
very tiattering manner in which my name
is mentioned renders me powerless to prop
erly return my thanks. / assure you I ap-
preciate this token of your regard as to my
fairness. I take it AZ nn evidence that il
you did not always approve of my rulings
you sympnthiZed with me, and sympathy II
is a precious balm for all errors-and sym.
pathy is the noblest sentiment that per-
vades the human heart or adorns the hu
man character. Accept my thanks fol
your forbearance and courtesy and kind
ness always extended to me. l hope, sirs,
the short and pleasant association we have
had may ripen into enduring friendships
and may contribute its share in the elimi-
nation Of politics from our Legislature az
far as possible, and that We may, with com
mon interests at heart, 90 on e~nactinl
wholesome legislation. l believe your con.
stituents will be satisfied with the efforts
you have made to enact in thirty days thu
legislation thought possible in II mucf
longer time. will not lengthen my prosy
remarks, and again / thank you.'
MIR. Phillips introduced a bill that Great
cd great laughter. 1t was this: