Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1891-01-08
CHAT FROM THE CAPITAL.
Bismarck Filling up With Dignt-
Rcd Law Makers and Anxious
Place.Seekers.
.Rhe Speakcrship Contest Mar
rOwed to q Fight Between
Oliver and Gill.
The, Senatorial Situation Quiet
OH the eSurl;lcc.-PersOnal and
Political Points.

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BISMARCK, Jan. 4. Especial. Bis
marck is fast resuming it's winter holiday
appearance SO far as the crowd goes to
make up that condition. The hotels and
boarding places are filling up with men,
bers and candidates for the various posi-
tions to be filled here during the next
sixty days.
The all important senatorial election
IS not favorite topic at present among
those whose votes will be required to
elect senator. They will talk of almost
anything else except the senatorial elec-.
tion. Il is safe to cay that the organiza-
tion of the two houses Will occupy about
all the members time tomorrow and next
day. The candidates for speaker Of the
house are Oliver of Ransom, Beardsley
of Grand Folks and Gill of Cass. It is
reported that deal has been fixed up
between the first two named whereby
Mr.. Beardsley will withdraw in Mr. Oil
ver's favor. Whether or not the senate
rial finger is mover in these matters is
not known. Any one of these gentlemen
would make competent presiding Off
Ger. There is little personal feeling man
ifested, each candidate going in on his
merits.
Lieutenant Governor Dickey is not ex-
pected here and Lieutenant Governor
l>o
the constitution peculiar condition
might be brought about by the qualilica-
tlon of Mr.. Allin and the failure Of Gov.
Burke to qualify. The former would be
acting governor as we'll as president of
the senate, for day or longer, and could
make the appointments, which if con-
frmed at once would be legal until the
session is closed. He could also name
committees TO sottle contests, &c. No
trouble however, will come out of the
loopholes left by the constitution in these
matters, but there is possibility of some
warning factions in the distant future
taking advantage of this and creating q
temporary disturbance.
The candidates for chief clerk of the
senate are Bowstield of Ellendale and
Wallace of jamestown The former has
been on the ground for some weeks and
has been actively at work among the
members. He is being advocated by the
Pierce following, and is being largely as
sisted by his newspaper experience and
privileges Mr.. Wallace has some strong
friends who will urge his excellent quail
tications for the position. The candidates
fou ha Oth hos min
numerous than ever before. Every other
: man almost has a card stating who he is
and what he is after. The candidates for
pages are giving their elders numerous
pointers in the conduct of the canvas,
The Tribune notes that for president
pro tenn of the senate there seems to be
no opposition to the able senator from
the twenty sixth district, and it Is likely |
the position will be conferred upon MIR. |
Worst without opposition.
For chief clerk of the senate the fight |
is between Messrs. Bowsteld and Wal
lace, each with strong support, with
Bowsfeld first on the ground.
For bill clerk of the senate Mr. w. ID.
McCllntock Of McHenry, and Mr.. James
M. Rowe of Cass, are candidates. Both
have strong following and have had
experience in the line of duty required.
The seekers after the position OF chief
enrolling clerk of the senate are Fred
Falley of Richland, Mr.. Hutchinson of
LaMoure, and ex-senator Harry Delsem
OF ickey
The Rev. Ryan, of the Methodist
church of Bismarck, and the Rev. Kline,
Baptist, also of this city, seem to be re-
spectfu!ly slated for chaplain of the SEN
ate aud house. ..
Editor Il. NJ. Tuttle of Mandan seems
to have no opposition for stenographer
of the senate, and Miss Knapp of Grand
Forks, is understood to be a candidate
for the same position in the house. Frank
LaWall's friends are also urging his can
didacy, he being one Of the best stenog
raphers in the state.
There will probably be no opposition
to Major Hamilton for chief clerk and
Ernest Sanford for assistant in the lower
house. Their experience in former ses-
SONS has made their occupany of these
positions very desirable both for the state
and the members.
Peacemaker Cole Of Dickey county, has
not yet put in on appearance. 1t is said
being for peace this time he is for war
war on Bowsfeld- against whom he is
said TO have grievance.
O. A. BoyntOn, one of the old timers in
jamestown, added his charming presence
to the throng around the Sheridan yes.
terday. Mr.. Boynton will have no diff
Guilty in popularizing his membership Of
the third house.
Fred Snore, without whose presence
no legislative session IN North Dakota
would be complete, arrived yesterday,
and as his grip was well bulged, it is pre-
sumed he has come with the intention OF
remaining. Fred was sergeant.at- arms
Of the last house.
PARAGRAPHIO POINTERS.
The gallant Col. Robinson of Traill !