Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-06
IN THE HOTEL LOBBIES,

IN THE HOTEL LOBBIES,
Attorney General Standish arrived early
last week and at once plunged head
first into his official work of which already
there is large amount on his desk. l
imagine it will prove relief to General
Spencer to be relieved of the burden of an
sWering the many questions asked of this
once. General Standish is we'll known as
profound believer in the theory that this
state should be as dry as the prOverbial
craven image, and look for some lively
developments once the harness of the at
torney generals office is thoroughly draped
over his shoulders. Mr.. Standish is quoted
as having recently made inquiries as to the
secrecy OF the sheriff of this (Burleigh)
county, and whether he could be depended
on TO keep matters secret, that were given
MIN for service, until the proper time ar
rived. If this is the way Standishs
thoughts already run. look out, all ye of
slghtless swine proclivities, if any such
exist in fact.
Congratulatory remarks are being freely
indulged in by the many friends of Judge
Lauder over his recent marriage to one of
Richland county's most charming ladies.
The Judge was the last of the ermine-
wearers of North Dakota. save Judge Nor
gan, to leave single cussedness and join the
| army OF benedicts, and it is the hope of all
the venture will prove success, as of
course it will. AS member of the consti-
sutional convention Judge Lauder distin-
guished himself. On the admission of the
state he was elected to preside over the
southern district. and this fall was unani-
mously reelected for four years. A record
to be proud Of.
Among the newspaper men who came in
Sonday morning none were more heart
lily greeted than Hon. F. w. Mclean,
editor of the Langdon Democrat, and a
young man who will be heard from before
the closing of the session. Fred as he is
popularity known, is a prominent member
Of the North Dakota National Guard, and
| understand has some legislation forming
in his head for the better care of this i'm
pOrtant branch OF the government. With
Mclean and his energetic partner. Plain OF
Milton. in the house, and the old fire tried
senator Bidlake in the upper branch. Cav
alier county interests will be well taken
care of.
Speaking of the suit recently instituted
against the city OF Steele for the default in
interest on certain city bonds, one of the
old members of the legislature says this is
the second time in the history OF the terri
tory of Dakota and following the state of
North Dakota. wherein such thing has
happened. The first time this was done
was the old IanktOn county railroad
bonds, which were voted to assist some
paper railroad to that city, but trouble
arose and they were not paid. 1t happened
Maine. and at that time ex-Secretary of
State Blaine was in the United States senate
and he swOre that no territory that repu.
dated its obligations should be admitted
10 statehood as long as he could prevent
the same. He did so prevent and the re-
suit was that the territory was not admit.
ted for years after it would otherwise have
been sister state OF the union. OF course
no such thing can happen against the city
of Steele, but it shows how much depend
ence the eastern mind places on good
faith being kept in financial matters with
this western country. 1t is to be hoped the
city Will see its way clear to make an am
icable settlement in this matter.
understand that Hon. II. {. Southard
has in mind the introduction of Il bill that
will enable judges of the district courts to
suspend sentence for the crime of drunk
ennesS. under suitable provisions tor the
culprit to take the Kelley. or some kim
dred cure. This is in line with the method
recently adopted by the courts OF Yer
mont on their own motion wherein the
Judges sentence the guilty person and then
suspend until such time as tile booser
shows the punctureS of the hydraulic Syr-
inge and cOnvinces the court that he has
been rejuvenated by the double gold bus
mess. l trust the handsome Southland
makes Il go Of his little William.
Speaking OF senatorial timber-whle
AT,,jr l,.> tE,
ious and Worst the strongest-in the lobby
thus far-l see no reason to change my
opinion that Hon. George II. Walsh has
the most distinguished appearance of all.
see it reported by the Eastern Dakota
papers that Attorney General Standish
will have his estimable wife to assist him
in his office routine. Mrs. Standish is said
to be capable stenographer and in every
ways capable to carry on the multitu-
dinous duties of the office. Mr.. Standish
will be here on Saturday, it is said.
Among the arrivals last week at the
Sheridan house was the rotund form
of Judge Bennett, he of tho true.b blue JET
fersonian democratic faith. Whatever may
be said of the judge, no one will gainsay
that ne Is earnest i'll his endeavOrS to work
up democratic sentiment in North Da-
kota that will compare with other states.
He will remain here during the session and
report the doings OF the Legislative solons
for eastern papers, and it goes without
saying that his letters will make crisp read
ing.
Speaking Of the boom for "Dick'' King
man, OF Traill county, for a successor to
Senator Casey, makes me inclined to the
belief that a positive strength OF five votes
first, last and all the time, as rumor credits
hlm with, makes him candidate of no
mean proportion, with the single excep-
tion of Senator Worst, who has larger
following ut this time. Colonel Kingman is
certainly Il true and consistent republican,
u representative OF tho young element OF
the party and comes from the county in
the valley that gave the biggest surprise
of them all last electiOn-giving the state
aud national ticket q majority when the