Dakota farmers' leader. (Canton, S.D.) 1890-19??, 1897-01-08
FRIDAY JANUARY g. 1897
Rules, McGlenn.
Railroad, Palmer.
Printing, Buck.
Judiciary, Kellar.

| Judiciary, Kellar.
Mines and mining, Fairbanks.
County affairs, Bradley.
The house met and adjourned without
accomplishing anything owing to the re-
fusal of the democrats to cooperate with
the populists. The democrats are not
satisfied with the distribution of the Of
fees and insist on further recognition.
Persons on the inside say that everything
will be harmonious tomorrow.
| The ball was held in the Locke Hotel,
which was beautifully decorated. There
was small attendance because the trains
are snOwbound.
The senatorial fight is quiet but hard
work is being done. Plowman is ad-
vancing rapidly and in the lead of the
other candidates except Kyle. In the Sc
lection Of officers it was shown tnat the
ombined strength of the opposition is
stronger than Kyle's following.
The house organized Wednesday with
Representative Colvin as speaker; J. H.
Lien, chief clerk; D. B. Connors, first
assistant; G. A. Crane, second assistant;
Jacob Tschetter, sergeant at arms; T. P.
Griffith, assistant sergeant at arms; J. j.
Jones. enrolling and engrossng clerk; P.
O. johnson, bill clerk; d. G. McLaugh-
lin, messenger; R. E. Talent, watchman; !;
Clarke Loudan, chaplain. Of this list
the sergeant at arms, postmaster, watch
man and second assistant clerk are Demo-
Gratis. This is the result OF a com promise
between the Populists and Democrats,
in which the Democrats were to with
draw their candidate for speaker and
make no nomination. Besides these ap-
pontees they get the charmanships Of
the appropriation and ways and means
committees. The chairmen OF some Of
the principal house committees may be
selected tonight, but the committees will
not be selected until tomorrow and will
not be announced in either house until
Friday.
The senate had short session Wednes
day, only drawing seats and adjourning
until today, when the governors
message will probably be read. Most Of
the names have been selected on the SEN
ate committees, but there may be chang
es when the absentees arrive. today.
There is some friction among the leaders
in regard to the Craftsmanship of some of
a., ~
principal committees are understood to
be: Judiciary. Kellar; appropriations,
Hinckley, insurance, Goodwin; state af-
fairs, Kindschy; elections, Bouck,
Two fights of Importance will arise
this week. the railroad bill and the bill
to resubmit the capital site to the people.
The railroad has strong lobby which is
working hard. A committee was ap-
pointed of interested persons to watch
the doors of the railroad lobby and an
nounced that 1t would make list of the
members going in and coming out and if
necessary read them on the floor of the
house. 1t is intended to push railroad
legislation through quickly and get it
out of the way of other business. 1t ap-
pears that Pierre people care little about
! the capital removal. Business men say
it is of little benefit to them and ack.
nowledge the inconvenience of the TO-
cation. 1t IS known that a majority Of
the senators favor removal. It is empha-
sized by the long blockade which is
likely to occur at any time.
The ball was brilliant success be-
yond all expectations. The reception
was held in the parlors of the Locke ho'
tel. After hand shaking the grand
march was led by Miss Lee, daughter of
Governor Lee, and R. w. Stewart of this
city. Governor Lee and Mrs. U. S. G.
Cherry led the first dance. An elegant
supper was served at night. 1t passed
off pleasantly. Governor Lee danced ear.
ly and late and demonstrated that he is
quite as capable of discharging the social
duties of chief magistrate as he is to give
an able business administration.
1t is reported that Senator Pettigrew
will arrive in the city in few days and
Will use his influence in behalf Of Mr..
Goodykoontz of Mitchell. In this event
the contest will probably center between
Goodykoontz and Kyle.
Owing to the fact that the recent biz
Zard blockaded all railroad traffics west
of Huron until Wednesday night, it has
been impossible to receive any mail from
the capitol this week.
Just as we go to press the news reaches
US that two of Mr.. Kennedy's children