Jamestown weekly alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1882-1925, 1893-02-02
the death Of the Hon. James G. Blaine;

Whereas, We recognize therein the loss
to our country and the world of one of
the greatest men OF these later times, q
honored at home and abroad,
who had for more than quarter OF
century dignltied the councils of this ma
ton, contributing widely to the del,bera.
tlOns OF the executive aE we'll as the leg.
islative branches of it's government; be it
therefore
Resolved, That, in unison with the
people of all sections Of our broad
We mourn sincerely the death of
one whose long career has been bless
ing to this nation, who sustained with a
noble fortitude the crushing, heart-rend-
ing misfortunes with which he was many
times afflicted; who, departing, has in
deed left behind him footprints in the
sands of time." marking the hOnored
course of busy life we'll spent in earn
est, patriotic and successful endeavor for
the we'll being of his fellow men. Beloved
and admired even by those who opposed
him in the bitter strife of politics, he was
in truth, as was that other leader of
whom the world SO long since spoke,
"First IN the hearts OF his cOuntrymen."
Often Il target for the vanOmus shafts
OF jealous malice, he was man the
latches Of whose shoes the greatest Of
those who revile HIM were unworthy to
unloose. A splendid exponent of the best
type Of American manhood; diplomat
whose genius had received world wide
recognition. his memory will be reverent-
ly cherished and his fame will remain un-
dlmmed so long as the human heart shall
reverence that which is great and good
or pay loving homage to the achieve
ments of an intellect superlatively en-
dOwed.
Resolved, That in testimony of our
admiration for the high character and
magnificent abilities which have made
the name of James G. Blaine an house
hold word throughout onr broad land
and will render that name illustrious 90
long as government by and for the peo-
pie shall exist, these resolutions be en-
crossed upon the minutes of this joint
conventions; and that, in token of our
deep sympathy of their bereavement, a
copy hereof, duly certified, be forwarded
to the remaining members of his sorely
stricken family; and
ther mark OF our sorrow this joint con
ballot by law required.
Mr.. Mccormack moved that the reso
lutiLns be adopted by a rising vote
which motion prevailed by an unanimous
vOte
BISMARCK, Jan. 31.-lSpeclal. THE
thirty fret ballot for senator resulted
as follows: Benton IS, Casey %. King
man 9, Smith 4, Walsh 4, Roach 2, Muir
l, Anderson Total, IS.
Five members absent on sick list.
Grand Forks republicans voted for
Walsh, Pembina democrats for Roach.
Blizzard is raging here with great
violence. Members are sitting with
overcoats and caps on in the capitol
building, in joint session. Thermometer
registers 25 degrees below zero, and
growing colder. Two hacks have been
blown over today.
After taking the one ballot, the joint
session dissolved and both houses ad-
journed.
BISMARCK, Jan. 3O.-[Speclal] ]-Today's
joint session Of the legislature proved as
indecisive as those which have preceded
1t for the past two weeks. The session
was characterized by complimentary
balloting for number of ladies for
the United States senatorship,
Mrs. NJ. L. Mccormack Of Grand Forks,
80 votes on the second
ballot. Representative Logan Of Barnes
county, opened the ball on the first bal
lot by casting his vote for Mrs. r. T
Kingman, the popular and accomplished
wife of the Traill county candidate for
honors. Great applause fol-
lowed the announcement. The ballot
10Th of the session-proceeded and re-.
suited in Casey receiving 36 votes,
one less than on Saturday: Roach q,
Muir IA, Fuller IA, Smith
Arnold and Walsh, ono vote
each, and Mrs. r. T. Kingman one. The
anti Caesy men voted practically solid
for Bailey Fuller, who is recognized as
the leader of these forces.
A motion to dissolve the joint session
was lost, and the thirtieth ballot was
taken, resulting in the loss OF one more
vote by Mr.. Casey, his vote standing at 35
Mrs. NJ. L. McCormack's name was
sprung on this ballot, and for time it
looked as it the lady would capture the
prize. Senator McCormack's name was
omitted on the first roll call. but when
bis name was called he proudly voted for
bis wife, making 30 votes to her credit.
Senator Stevens voted for Mrs. Elsen-
huth, and one vote was cast for Mrs.
Walter Muir. The remaining votes were
az follows: MUIR 6, Fuller
5, Roach 3, Arnold 3, Young 2, Anderson
2, Walsh l.
When today'a session opened, Oliver
and Veeder were absent, and call Of