Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1893-01-06
PRICE FIVE CENTS.

fRlCE FIVE CENIS.
true and good prophets said it was going
kingman and his supporters, among
whom may be mentioned Colonel Robin
son, the old war horse OF that county.
Hon. George Walsh told me in long
conversation last week that he was op-
posed to caucus of the republican men,
bers of either body, for either organization
or senatorial purposes. AS it is rumored
that the honorable gent has several votes
pledged to him as his interests may ap-
pear for his candidacy of speaker, this may
@ pc taken as meaning something, when it
is remembered that four votes will upset
the old caucus theory. 1t would appear
as if the precedent established two years
| ago will yet come up to damn some of
those who were its advocates then. Walsh
says to me in semi-cOntidential manner
that ne is the only man that can possibly
win in the speakership fight. II success
full, one thing is certain, and that is that he
will WELD the gavel with honor to himself
and the body over which he presides. AS
one OF the oldest legislators of the state,
walsh is certainly entitled to some favor
able consideration.
Among the legislators that know the
ropes who arrived Saturday morning,
noticed Hon. L. P. Havrevold, from the
Benson county district Havrevold has the
same debonnair air as of yore and no
thoughts of how he is said to have beaten
dian votes apparently crosses his breast.
with lots OF practical experience in the
wileS of the politician, predict that the
Twentieth district will be proud of the rec.
ord he has made.
In one corner of the lobby Saturday
overheard number of members discuss
ing and rather roughly criticising the re-
cent action of Judge Morgan, of the Devils
Lake district, for sentencing mere boy to
the penitentiary for life for highway rob-
oery. Just as the conversation was wax
ing hot lawyermember interposed and
put new light on the matter. Said he: 81
know something of this case and to my
own personal knowledge Judge Morgan
was very adverse to imposing this extreme
penalty, but the jury said he had committed
the crime. and there is no discretion in the
court but to impose the sentence he did
life. strong pressure was brought on the
defendant to have him plead guilty to a
minor O1fenSe, but he persisted in saving
ne was innocent, and this is the result If
any fault is to be found, let it be hurled at
the statute-makers. OF course, the law was
stage coach robbers, in earlier and more
woOlly times. but it is the law today, lust
the same, and what are you going to do
Speaking of severe legal penalties in this
state. have it on the authority of Major
Hamilton, of the compilation committee.
that the penalties for crime in North Da-
kota are the most severe of any state in the
union. If such is the case why would it
not be a good idea to have them reduced
somewhat. or more discretion placed in
the hands Of the judges who pass iudg-
ment on the convictedo
VI the new senators stopping al the
Sheridan, none seem to have more friends
or be more warmly welcomed than Senator
Gregory of Minot. When it is remembered
that Charles had no opposition last fa!l.put
was on all tickets. some idea OF his pop,l-
larlty at home may be arrived at. | pre-
dict brilliant future both in the legislative
halls. and on the forum OF the courts for
the senator.
ran across Tommy Ayers, as he is
facetiouSly called, last night and l must
say was somewhat aStonished in his ap-
pearance. had heard that he was one of
| the human race that should be Stunned:
that his thoughts ran to the ideas of the
red tiag and kindred subjects. On the
contrary, found him mild hammered.
smooth talking journalist, and am glad
that my impressions gathered from read
ing the Screeds of the opposition press
were not to be realized in actual life.
Brother ayers will report the preliminary
skirmlsh for the Independent. and | pre-.
sume help the Walter Muir senatorial
boom along.
OF the dozen members Of the last house
who were returned to the coming one.
none made better record for his constitu-
ents than Hon. 0. S. Wallen of the
Traill county district. He is already on
the ground, ready to battle rs his con-
science says is right, and will be found
was in the past. Speaking in regard to
Trail county'S candidate for the United
States senate, Colonel Dick kingman, he
said: "Our five votes will be given Mr..
Kingman. and you must not understand
that it is merely complimentary vote. 1t
is a vote in dead earnest and we feel very
much encouraged over the outlook. Col
Onel Robinson and myself accompanied
Secretary Flittie to the capitol and we
three will be found united in all interests
1t seems like olden times to see Hon.
James Brooke on the ground and to see his
hearty smile of welcome to all. AS a story.
teller, Jim had few equals last session and
no superiors. He is now winning fame as
counsel for a number of important eases
before the United States court at Grand
Forks, and when the matters come to trial
l am informed every legal advantage for
his clients is at his tongues end.
1t was truly gratifying to see that Brave
Hibernian from Borneo," Hon. Patrick
Horan, step from the train yesterday
morning ana int0lthe lobby of the Sheri-
dan. Two yearsiago Pat was one of the
most consistent and best liked members of
the lower branch, and l think his past
record is II good guarantee of the coming
one. His colleague this year is Benjamin
James one OF the young democrats OF
Bathgate, and withall a man of sound sense.
The First district will not be lost in the
shuttle, and don't you forget it.