Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-20
Admitting the Fun,

Awaiting the Fun.
The weather yesterday was in strict ac-
! cord with the senatorial situation of the
Grst day-unsettled. 1t was a cold day for
candidates-and for every one else, as far
as that is concerned. Among the polite
ians in the morning, however, there were
no outward signs of storm or disquietude.
A. sort Of heavy calm hung over and man
tied every thing. The corridors of the
Sheridan formed the stage upon which
were acted many little dramas which we're
evident only to and appreciated by thosewho
watched occurrences closely. Discus
sions as to the afternoons vote was the
principal occupation of the onlookers, and
those who were not very deeply interested
except in so far as their natural curiosity
had been aroused, and a sorlof general
muster of strength, with the keeping in
line of their supporters, kept the candidates
busy.
1t becomes evident at once from the APP
pearance of the several hotels that the
scramble Is to be closely watched. From
every nook and corner Of the state, north,
east, south and west. there are lobbyists
and spectators. They come, not by
couples, but by dozens. Spectators out
number legislators and candidates three to
one. TO the ninety-one who arrived on
Monday morning was added nearly as
great a number yesterday. The platform
was an impossible thrOng. To make ones
way through the crowd and emerge from
the other side in good repair wa a diff.
Guilty not easily to be surmounted. From
the greetings which We're everywhere to
be heard North Dakota is rapidly becom-
ing a newer Kentucky. COlonels, majors,
captains, generals, the woods seem to be
full of each class. The man without a
military title was a nonentity-a mere
bubble of foam in the rushing waters Of
the political whirlpool.
The various landlords about town threw
up their hands in terror n cried, "Where
will we put them all! And the objects
of the inquiry repeated the gesture and
said, "Where will we go?' Blessed was
he who had a roof and four walls to shell
ter him from the inclemency of a January
breeze. And many were those who con-
sideied themselves lucky had they even a
friendly nail or kindly peg to hang upon
tor the night. Calm contemplation of the
relative merits Of the lee side of a building
as a cot and the frisky shadow of the pale
and yellow moon as a cOvcrliu was forced
pom the many, and, verify, many of the
sons vi men had no places to lay their sew
eral heads.
Probably one of the most striking
personages who made his way from the
independents, was Hans A. FOss, of Grand
Forks, one of the revered cOunselOrs OF the
p0pulists, and who, through the columns
OF NOrmanden, advances some rather
doubtful schemes for the betterment OF the
species. Mr.. FOss is mere to see that the
populists keep in a firm and unbrOken line
and make the most of their strength.
Taylor Crum, also, returned yesterday.
his senatorial boom lost in the shuttle.
Taylor will probably recover from the
disappointment, however, as he can find
solace IN the many intricate and interest !
ing law cases which fall into his hands.
Then, too, there will be more senatorial
elections in future and booms which can
not be used this year, may, if not too badly
damaged in the melee, be preserved and
brought out for inspection another time.
MesSrs. Cameron and Stevens, the absent !
members of the new railroad commission,
also returned yesterday from their homes.
The full board is on hand.
j.. I. Wade of Jamestown, the president
OF the enforcement league, is another to
be on the grounds. Mr.. Wade m At
torney General Standish are units on one
subject, that of suppressing the liquor
traffic, and as the whole town is currently
reported to be as dry as the proverbial
bone, they probably feel that they are
coming out on top. Mr.. Wade registered
at the Sheridan, but he atterWard left for
counter with a sad smile in his face, and as
the rays of his diamond pin scorched a
hole in the milk-whlte pages of the regis
ter. told him that the whole house was full,
in the Websterian fullness and complete
ness of the term, and so Mr.. Wade was
forced to seek elsewhere.
Fred Fancher Is another JamestOwnite
who arrived yesterday, and whose pres
ence is especially pleasing to his many
friends. 1t is said Mr.. Fancher gazed at
the dOOr OF the insurance commissioners
office as he entered within the pillared
halls OF the capitol, and then turning aside
whispered, "where in the devil were we at,
anyway ~ but this is merely rumOr, and is
probably utterly unfounded. At any rate,
Fred would have made a good officer had
he been elected. and is good material for
another campaign when the suhshines a lit
tie warmer tor the Z. {. +.
Major Mag!one, OF Rugby, also ilIumi-
mates the darker corners OF the Sheridan
with his brilliant smile, and the handsome
face and figure Of Colonel Meredith, Of
Cassclton, is at once to be distinguished
among the gorgeous galaxy of North Da-
kotans. Editor G.. X. Bassett, of the Valley
City Alliance, is another North Dakota
editor to greet the Others OF the visiting
quill drivers and to learn the true inward
ness Of things senatorial.
At2 O'Clock yesterday afternoon there
was a melancholy stiffness in the several
places about town where Legislators and
lobbyists usually c%ongregate. The Sheridan
house was deserted, save for the presence
OF q few who did not care to exert them
selves to the degree necessary to betake
themselves to the halls OF the senate and
the house. Nothing was to be heard but a
plaintive sound Of hammering, as the
portcrinailed up some spikes for the ac-
commOdatiOn Of s%uperiluous guests for the
night. IL was q brief moment of blisstui
peace and quiet.