The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1891-01-16
SOUTH DAKOTA LEGISLATURE,


SOUTH DAKOTA LEGISLATURE
PIERRE, s. D., Jan. 6.-The second gen-
.ral assembly of South Dakota convened
IN biennial session today at the state house
and both branches at once Organized for
work. The chief clerk called the house. to
order aud Rov. Landis, of Pierre delivered
an eloquent prayer. The roll call showed
ali present except Beach of Clark, an inde-
pendent. The oath OF Office was adminis-
:ered by Judge kellam Of the supreme
bench. The house then proceeded to or.
uation II. Buchanan, of Sioux Falls, and
the Independents z. x. Seward, Of Water..
town, for speaker. The vote taken showed
That Seward had W votes and Buchanan I'll,
svery member present voting and the in.
dependents and democratic voting together,
except that Goddard, the Fall River dom.
Dcrat, and Reese, the Charles Mix inde-
pendent. voted with the republicans.
When the result was announced there
was only moaerats applause, every body
seemingly being taken by surprise. 1t was
gener ail,' thought that tho repu blicans
nad amply sufficient independents to vote
with chem to give safe majority. MIR.
seward on being escorted to tho chair
gave short address which was we'll de-
livered and we'll received. He stated
upon taking the chair that he laid all poll
tics aside ana would treat all fairly. Tho
hvlse adjourn d until o'clock.
At the second meeting the house pro-
ceeded at once TO the election of chief
clerk. Norton, of Minnehat,a, placed e.
w. Cone, Of Brule, In nomination on bs-
half of the republicans, and Knippe, Of
Bro,kings, named w. w. Eastman, OF
Beadle, ON behalf Of the independents.
The votes showed Cone elected by vote
Of 63 to 81. At this failure OF independents
and democrats to follow up the victory
Aned in the election Of speaker
tho re republicans shouted themselves
hoarse. Cones election was made possi-
ble by the vote of Bowel, Of Lake, awell-
9nown independent elected at a special
election, who was said to have pledged
himself to support Tripp in order to So
sure the democratic support. Bowell
claims he voted for Conc In order to ex-
speaker, which Is true. Converse, of Jer-
auld an independent, also voted for Cone.
The election OF speaker by the independ.
ants and democrats gives them control OF
The house contest cases that will be
brought mp. There are twelve thut IN ay
be decided In their favor.
After the senate had adjourned 1t met
with the house and the message of Cover
nor Arthur c. Mellette was presented by
him. The governor was in his best form
and spoke with fol ce and precision.
PIgRRE, Jan. 7.-The house met at 10
this morning. After the opening Beach, OF
Clark, the only member absent yesterday,
was sworn in and the house proceeded TO
The election of officers Dell Coy, of
Hughes, democrat, was elecued assistant
clerk. Clark, democrat, was elected sec
md assistant clerk. Henry Sspatz, of
Yankton, was elected bill clerk Hart
Barton, of Bon Homme, democrat, the only
nominee, was elected sergeant-at-arms by
n vote OF i19, notvotlng. II. T. Voik mar.
Of Grant, independent democrat, was
numed for engrossing clerk and received
The senate met at 2 O'clock this after
noon. Rules were presented by unani-
nous agreement of the committee ard
We're adopted with only few minor
changes from last year. The senate
named committee on joint rules as fol-
lows: Senators Sheafe, of Coddington
Jalley, of Union md French, of 9ankton
The salaries of officers were fixed: The
secretury at So per day, the first assistant
at IS, the second at S5, the engrossing
clerk at 81, the bill clerk at 81, the SER
geant-at-arms at "A, the assistant at 81, the
postmaster and messenger at 81, the
watchinan and janitor ut $780, the chap
lain at s3 and the pages at 81.
PItRnE, Jan. S.-Caucuses were held By
the democrats and Independents last nigh,
for the consideration of committees.
Nothing important trans e..ad, ami it Is
reported that no understanding has yer
bean reached as to "a division, whether
among the three parties or two. The re-
pnblicans are making strong effort for
equal Representations. The republicans
also had caucus this morning. Nothing
Except parliamentary rules were consid
cred. The republicans are sending word
alon. the line that from this every
hHort is to be for party success rather
chan that of any man.
Griffith, of Faul1, democrat, was nom.
nated, and also w. w. Eastman, Of Beadie,
an indepen lent. Eastman elected. The
speaker gave notice that lie will announce
tie standing committees tomorrow.
In the senate a resolution was offered
al IN itting j, j. Fletcher. elected from
htaaiey county, not in any district, to the
loor 1t was referred. Senator Wickham
introduced a resolution to the affect that
the interests OF the state would be better
subservea bJ the presence and attention
Of our United States senators aid repre-
sentatives at the national capital at
this time. 1t was referred 20 the
committee on state officers. A
resolution by Senator Washabaugh fixing
February "A as the time when the legisa
ture shnll adjourn, to so into effect as
soon as passed by both houses was referred
to the committee on state officers. A reao'
luton was introduced by Senator Potter
asking the senators and representatives In
con 5ress to use their influence for the en-
lar cement and extension of Fort Mead 1t
was referred to the committee on military
affairs. Senator Mcfarland introduced q
resolution calling upon Congressman Pick
Ter to exert his influence to have the Indian
Office changed in the war department.
Senator reston introduced bill
protiding for tho Australian ballot
system. Senator Sheafe introduced 9
similar hill. Senator Heintx offered q
bill tn amend sections la, 20 and Il, Of
article J, OF the constitution, to transfer
NIL probate business to the circuit court.
Referred to the judiciary committee. Sen.
ator Jolly offered an act relating to walls
in common. Referred to the Judiciary
committee. Senator Peterman, u bill re-
lating to the salaries of county auditors
one on the salary OF register of deeds and
treasurers, aud one on abstracts. Re
ferrea to the committee on state officers
1t wns noted us irregular this referring
bills to tho committees before they had
been handed down.
PIERRE, Jan. 9.-There was large at
tendance ut tho meeting of the house thi.
afternoon. The Office Of journal clerk. te
which MIR. Critic, of Faux, was yes sterday
elected, was for tho present abolished. A
joint resolution to adjourn February i
was laid upon the table House bid %
t, by Mr.. Schnauber, of Yanktop, relatin.
TO the mileage Of members, was referred
Walker, of Charles Mix, introduced a res
olution as follows.
Whereas, 1t hIs come TO the knowledGe
of the liouse thnt numbers of mem herl
have been repeatedly and continually an
noyed by approaches aud eviiy disposed
persons, and that hri bes have been offered,
unlawful promises made aud improper in.
dueemcnts held ont to attempt to influence
the votes tf members In matters pertain
ing therein, and that,
Whereas, Tl.ese corrupt offers have
been openly md almost publicly made,
calling for Immediate ctton on our par,
in defense of the right and dignity OF the
house; therefore,
Resolved, That committee be ap
pointed by the sps. .ker toinvestignte these
charges.
Lester, of Brown; Richards, of Erule
aud Lane. of Yankton, were name al
ssch committee.
NIouoc Wind, the Indian Forger.
TrcsoN, Ariz.. Jan. TO- -Adviaes iron
Solongille state Modoc Wind and tw,
| other Apache indians are held to an
swer by the United States commissieae
on a charge Of forging Capt. Bulls