Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1897-01-12

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ture to forecast the election of Madden.
The action of the caucus was unanimous,
and the number of members present re-
]ieves the situation of any doubt as to
the selection of Curtis when the house
meets. Shelby, Allen and Schubert, the
retiring candidates, seconded the NOM
ination of Curtis. The nominee, in ac-
ccpting the honor, said ii was as much
surprise to him as anybody. He de-
clared that he had given no pledges to
any organization, and would favor none
in the administration of the Office.
Illinois Senatorial Contest.
Washington, Jan. 6.-The senatorial
fight in Illinois over the election of q
successor to John nj. Palmer attracts
much attention here for the reason that
three members of congress from that
state are candidates, more or less
ayowed-Messrs. Hit, Hopkins and
Cannon-and they will probably re-
main on the field until after the eau
Gus acts, which it is expected TO do
next week.
The leading candidates are Alderman
Martin B. Madden and ex-Con-
gresham w. Z. Mason, of Chi
cage, each of. whom claims
enough votes to nominate. 1t is stated
here that in case of deadlock between
the two the name of John S. Runnclls,
a prominent lawyer of Chicago, will
be presented to the caucus as COM
promise. Mr.. Runnells has never held
public office, but always took an active
part in politics, and is now counsel for
the board of damage commissioners
of the city. He is said to be u fine
speaker.
Pennsylvania Legislature Meets.
Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 6.-Both houses
of the legislature convened at noon.
II. K. Boyer trep.), of Philadelphia, was
chosen speaker of the house, receiving
169 votes against 80 for Lehman dem
OF Lehigh county.
i To Succeed Senator Cameron.
Harrisburg, Pa, Jan. 6.-The full re.
publican caucus of the senate and
house Tuesday night to choose can
didate for United States senator to sue
coed Senator Cameron, resulted in 13a
votes for State Senator Penrose, of Phil
ndelphia, rs for ex-Postmaster-Gc General
John Wanamaler, for Senator Came.
ron, 1 for exCongressman John p. Rob-
inson and / for Judge Rice, present
| judge of the superior court. If the de-
cision of the caucus is obeyed in joint
ballot of the legislature. Mr.. Penrose
will be the next senator from Pennsyl,
vania to succeed Senator Cameron.
The democratic caucus was held Tues.
day evening, and ex-Lieut. Gov. Chaun.
cey F. Black, of York, was chosen as
the democratic candidate for senator.
North Dakota Lawmakers.
| Bismarck, N. D., Jan. 6.-The North
Dakota legislature convened at moor
Tuesday with only about two-thirds O
the members present, the others being
snow-bound at various points in the
state. E. A. Williams, of Bismarck, wa:
chosen speaker of the house. The i'll
augural address of Gov. Briggs and mes
sage Of Gov. Allen will not be read unit
to-day. Tidings of the death of Gov
Briggs daughter, Miss Stella Briggs
at the Hampshire Arms, Minneapolis
was received just before the assembling
of the legislative bodies. Gov. Brigg
started for Minneapolis at four o'clocl
P. m. In respect to Gov. Briggs, tn
: senate and house both adjourned with
out transacting any business.
Legislators Snow-Bound.
| Pierre, S. D., Jan. 6.-The Inaugural
} ceremonies here Tuesday consisted l.
} the swearing in of the new officers i
the Office of the governor AS nun
Der of house members are sDow-boun
i at various points in the state, that bod
will not organize before to-day. Th
messages of the governors will not b
presented until the organization is con
:, pleted. A combination of democrats an
Republicans of the house is limited q
: to take the control out of the hand
: Of the populists, but it is not yet a
assured fact.
Two Houses In Delaware.
Dover, Del, Jan. 6.-The democrat
organized both houses here Tuesday
In the senate they seated Samuel ]
Meredith, of Kent county, but only fiy
{ out of the nine members participated
i the business, the republicans withdraw
ing. In the house the Kent county +,
publicans were ignored, though thu
protested and remained standing {
f the floor for an hour before they wit
: drew. They organized second hou
4 on the second floor of the Hotel Ric
a ardson. George Fisher Pearce and j.
, G. Moore, two republican senator's, !
: fused to participate in the organizati'
a of rump senate. After the organic
a ton Of both branches the two hous
adjourned until three o'clock. There
no disturbance and everything is quiet.
d Gov. Watson's message was pl
: sented to the general assembly. He ,
ports the assets of the state as excee
Ing the liabilities by $304.7o2. On t
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