The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-02-03
who by his originality and hurnor is the
life Of the Senate.

who by his originality and humor is the
life Of the senate.
Lieutenant-f Governor Laughton today re-
appointed A. 3. Stewart, Of Seattle, COM
missioner of the ssellacoom insane asy-
luTn.
Some benighted British resident of
North Dakota has taken the Washington
state Senate for patent Office. The fol-
lowing self-expianatory letter received by
President Wilson has created considerable
amusement Although President Wilson
has not committed himself, II is intimated
that he must have been st one time
in the dim past .shen-fruit" enthusiast,
and the reputation he achieved has spread
even 70 cold North Dakota. He insists he
is not interested in the proposition, and
that he has appointed the genial Senator
Watt a committee Of enc TO be known as
egg expert. Whether or not Senator Watt
win assume the duties of his exalted posi-
ton Is not known; Following is the letter:
FAEGo, y. D.. Jan "a, 1851
To the Pressdezt Of ns PcrE5aneza: should
Ike 10 submit 70 your examination one article
to Be patented It's an instrument 70 test eggs,
should like 70 know II there is anything already
patented for the same purpose. For the present
time shall tell you that the instrument has
success, by use Of which yon may tell fresh
you win iake my letter into censiderstion, re-
remain. your obedlent servant
G. L LASoxErTx-
The Senate had another lively time this
afternoon over adjournment. Senator
Dyer moved to adjourn till 10 o'clock to-
morrow, and a standing vote being re-
quired to decide the question, the motion
was lost by one vote. Senator Owings
then moved to make it O'Clock, which has
been the usual time OF conyenIng. He
stated that there was nothing on the calen-
dar and consequently nothing could be
accomplished by meeting so early. That
he was willing TO meet at a. m. or 10 a.
m, and would stick TO his post all night if
it was required. but as long as
not in favor of being compelled to respond
at so early an hour. Dyer made forciDle
argument against the notion claiming
there was something to do, and even If the
Senate met but one hour or two each day
it should be in the morning in order to
give committees an opportunity to meet
afternoons and evenings. Ciaypool sup
ported Dyer, and held that il was utterly
impossible TO get committee meetings in
the morning. That if the Senate
would hold session in the early
part of the day it would be an
easy matter to get members Of committees
which would naturally give them more
time TO work and expedite business
Senators Smith. Long and others spoke in
favor of and against the motion. Finally
Dyer called for the ayes and macs, in order
to put each man on record. A member
calling for the ayes and macs, however
must have his call seconded by five men,
bers, and this Dyer failed to receive. The
question was finally put to viva voce
vote and the Senate adjourned till , p. m,
as usual.
The special bribery investigating CON-
miteee returned today from Spokane Falls,
and the members resumed their places in
the House. The committee has outlined
no definite plans for this week, but it will
submit its report as soon as practicable.
Representative Metcalfe appeared in the
House for the first time this week.
The following concurrent resolution
unanimously passed both houses:
WHEREAS the grim reaper without warning
has removed from the field OF his usefulness
Hon. William Window, secretary of the United
world for his ability, in the nation for his in
tegrity, aud amid his associates for his amia-
bility, in his family circle for his lovableness,
Resolved, by the House, theSenate eoncurring,
that the state of Washington has heard with
great sorrow OF the sudden death of Hon.
NilildiH " luuOlu. secretary Oh the treasury, ana
that as a slight token of grief, the governor be
and is hereby requested to have copies of these
resolutions properly engrossed and authenti-
Gated, and transmitted 10 the widow of the
deceased and the secretary of state of the
United States"
Senator 0wings introduced bill in the
Senate today providing for the condemna-
ton of property for state purposes. The
intention of the bill is to give the state
board, appointed for the purpose, power to
condemn property lying between the pres
ent capitol grounds and the water 'front.'
This is done that the property may be OBJ
tanned without having to pay an exorbit-
ant price for it.