Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1893-02-23
5DON. NORTH DAKOTA. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 1893

\. THURSDAY. FET
cheering had partly subsidized, and
the announcement had been made
by the Lieutenant Governor, that
Roach was elected, the scnator-clect
was escorted to the platform and
made good speech thanking the
members, which was followed by
an address by Col. J. D. Benton,
both gentlemen were greeted with
renewed outbursts of applause at
the close of their remarks. The
JOINT session then dissolved and
adjourned sine die. The corridors,
lobbies and every place in the capi-
tol building was crowded with ex-
cited and enthusiastic people. The
senate reassembled and Immediate
ly adjourned until Thursday. Sew
eral bills we're read in the house,
including the senate appropriation
bills, after which 1t adjourned until
Thursday, as Wednesday is legal
holiday.
THE NEW SENATOR.
William Nathaniel Roach, senator
elect from North Dakota, was born in
old Virginia Sept. 25, 1910. at an
early age his parents moved to Wash
ington, where he spent the greater
part of his life. He was educated in
the Georgetown college, and at the age
of q adopted the mercantile business
as a profession. He followed the same
until 1867 when he became imbued with
The western spirit and came to Dakota,
locating ut Grand Forks. He opened
and operated the first mail route be-
tween that place and Fort Totten and
Devils Lake. During his two years as
mail agent he took up homestead and
tree claim about eight miles from the
present city of Larimore, where he has
since resided. He assisted in plating
Larimore in 1881, and was agent OF a
townsite company. He organized the
city government in 1883, received the
charter and was appointed mayor.
Was afterward elected to that office
three successive terms. In the mean
time he was devoting his attention to
the pursuits of farming and has con-
tinued in the same up to the present
time.
lie has always exhibited great public
spirit, and has been among the leaders
Of the democratic party from the be-
ginning. He was elected to the legisla-
ture in 1885 and was the only demo-
cratic member in that body. He re-
ceived his party's nomination for gov
ernor at the first state convention in
1889, and also in 1890 and was only de-
feated by 5000, with republican ma
jority Of 1000 to overcome.
Mr.. Roach was married in 1872 to
Miss Liebermann, daughter of DR..
Liebermann of Washington, and four
children have been born them, three
sons and one daughter. Mrs. Roach
lied in 1890. Two of the sons are now
taking Il course in Georgetown college.
Mr.. Roach is a man of pleasant ap-
Dearance with keen eye and broad,
open countenance. He is of genial |
spirits and honest convictions. AS a
nan he is loved and respected by all |
who know him, and his election to the
United States senate pays an honor to
,ne to whome honor is due.
ROACH BANQUETED.
The democrats are banqueting to-
light at the Sheridan. A large
crowd is in attendance. Hundreds
If telegrams are pouring in from all
quarters congratulating the new
senator. A large number were from
prominent men in Washington.
DEATH BLOW TO M'KENzIE.
Election of Roach ls regarded as
! death blow to Mckenzie, who
boarded the east bound swearing
train this evening. 1t is said his
senatorial fight has incurred liabili-
ties aggregating $4,000 which be
had intended should be assumed BY
the successful candidate.
BETTER THAN A HARE's FOOT.
On the night of Roach's nomina-
ton Bidlake nailed a horse shoe
over the committee room door.
This was presented to Roach today
in connactlon With hio handsomelv