Brookings register. (Brookings, S.D.) 1890-1894, 1893-01-06
CAPITAL NEWS.
The Register Representative GIVES Our
Readers Newsy Letter.
PIERRE, S. d., Jan. )

REGISTER, BRooKINGs:
1t is quite too early to antici-
pate Legislative action with any
degree of certainty. The organiz-
alton of house and senate were
perfected with the utmost harmony
and an able corps of officers were
secured.
The Brookings county delega-
ton in the house were promptly
in their places, but Senator Allison
is still detained at home by i'll
ness.
Representative Bitterness enjoys
the distinction of being one of the
tallest members of the house, and
is one of a quartette of Scandi-
navian members who aggregate 25
feet in height.
No committees have yet been
appointed, but | am assured that
Brookings county is booked for
places on the best committees in
each house, including two chair
manships.
There is manifest disposition
among the Legislators to deal with
the utmost liberality consistent
with constitutional limitations
toward the educational institutions
among which the agricultural col
lege is pronounced favorite.
The department reports show
the state to be in a most excellent
condition. The state debt has not
increased beyond the 100000
limit since statehood, when the
taxes levied and to be collected are
taken into account, while S25, 1000
have been expended for permanent
improvements. This is a remark
able showing when the depression
of two and three years ago are
considered.
The inaugural ceremonies at the
capital were simple, but impress
i've. Gov. Sheldon's inaugural
was most favorably received, and
on careful perusal real gem,
short, pithy, practical. Every
recommendation in it is worthy of
the most careful consideration of
our lawmakers. The new govern
or, always popular, is daily adding
great numbers to his legions of
friends.
The smoothness with which the
legislature was organized in both
branches is a matter of congratul-
alton, for it presaged a harmonious
session and effective and valuable
legislation.
Lieutenant-Governor Herried
has been almost overwhelmed by
the pressure for places on the
committees, and the ease with
which he has performed his ar
dous task, and the wisdom he has
displayed in the selection of men
indicates the unusual strength he
possesses.
Mr.. Lawson, the new speaker, is
young man about 35 years of
age, a lawyer by profession, and a
resident of Aberdeen. Of fine
presence, an able parliamentarian,
he presides over the house like
one born for the place.
J. w. Cone and Charlie Cooper
appear to be indispensable to the
house and senate desks, and the
legislature very wisely retained
them in the positions they have
previously filled SO we'll.
Mrs. Sheldon and daughter are
with the governor. Mrs. Sheldon
is a beautiful little lady, who
dresses with exceeding good taste,
and is very much younger than
her husband. Their daughter is a
pretty little Miss of l2 or IA years.
Mrs. Herried, a charming and
cultivated young lady, is also with
her husband, and is accompanied
by her little boy and girl, who are
exceedingly interesting children.
The Herrieds are quartered for
the winter at the Locke, and the
Sheldons are stopping at the
Wells House in East Pierre.
It is to early to anticipate legis-
lation. Great interest is taken in
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