Hot Springs weekly star. (Hot Springs, S.D.) 1892-1917, 1899-01-20
THE STATE LEGISLATURES.
Friday.

law, hXing time OF residence at Que year.
Missouri Senate passed bill appointing
committee to investigate alleged munici-
pal and State political crookedness.
In California Burns men claimed 81
votes, while 80 were pledged to opponents.
Charges of bribery made against Grant.
In Delaware the House deadlock was
broken in ninety-one ballots, regular Re-
publicans beating Addicks faction.
In Kansas Gov. Lecdy sent message to
the House demanding the evidence of Rep
rcsentativc Brown, who openly charged
him with being influenced by use of
money.
Bcvcridgc seemed to gain strength in
Indiana senatorial fight, four doubtful
legislators announcing themselves in his
favor. Opposition candidates organized
to beat Hanly.
Monday.
Senatorial fight in North Dakota re-
mains practically unchanged.
Utah Legislature assembled md active
canvass commenced for senatorial vote.
Contest for Speaker in Arkansas Leg
islaturc seems likely to result in a dead
lock.
In Indiana Perry S. Heath broke into
the senatorial fight, using influence for
Taylor.
The Oregon Legislature convened aAd
continued the organization Of the special
session.
Organization of the Wisconsin I.egisla-
tive Assembly is made an issue in the fight
for United States Senator.
The Legislature OF Washington organ
lied. clecting L.. II. Cute. the youngest
member, Speaker of the House.
Utah Legislature met and organized. a.
Nebcckcr was elected President of the
Senate and William Nj. Roylancc Speaker.
In Kansas the Populist extraordinary
session adjourned without attempting fur
Their legislation. Stanley took oath ut
uoon.
Tuesday.
Massachusetts reelected United States
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge.
Arkansas deadlock was broken by the
election of n. Il. Nandcvcntcr Speaker.
The Texas Legislature met and the
House organized by clccting Sheriff.
Speaker.
In New Jersey the Republican caucus
nominated John Kcan for United States
Senator.
Missouri appointed II committee of six
to investigate the municipal government
of ST. Louis.
In Minnesota bills were introduced im-
posin, more taxes on railroad md eNprcss
companies. e.
In Indiana the Republican caucus nom
mated A. ]. Bevcridgc of indianapolis
for United States Senator. -.
In Colorado Charles S. Thomas was in
auguratrd Governor. His message dis
cusscd State affairs only.
In South Carolina Gov. Ellcrlic urged u
law To prevent lynciing and recommended
the submission of the dispcnsary question
10 Il vote of the people.
Wednesday.
Republicans in Nebraska fail III tlei,
efforts to bring about a senatorial caucus.
In Minnesota Assembly House commit
tees were announced anl new bills intro
luccd.
In Washington efforts of Senator Mil
son To bring about Republican, caucus
met with failure.
In West Virginia presiding officers of
both houses We're elected AMI contests
over seats commenced.
Caucus of Republicans in Wyoming
unanimously nominated 6. d. Clark for
reelection to the Senate.
Michigan House and Senate commit
tees We're announced and Gov. Pingree
submitted IL list of appointments.
Senatorial caucus in North Dakota took
two ballots without result, except n loss
of one for Johnson, who still leads.
Republican majority in Connecticut
chose Joseph II. Hawley for United
States Senator on tho ninth ballot.
In the Maine Legislature Senator Hale
was chosen as Republican nominee and
Samuel l.. Lord as Democratic nominee
for the Senate.
The California Legislature vStcd in
joint session for United States Senator
without clecting. Phclan led with thirty
four complimentary votes.
Wisconsin Legislature organized, elect.
ing officers in both Houses, md named
Senate committees. Caucus committee
agreed on Wednesday, Jan. IL, as day for
first meeting.
Thursday.
In Montana w. a. Clark gained in til.
senatorial contest, receiving ~ votes.
while Conrad fell to rs.
In New York the Republican, legislative
caucus unanimously nominated DIR.
Clanncey Nj. Drpcw for United States
Senator.
III Michigan the Tingree and admimis>
tration legislators clashcl over appoint.
mcnt of committee and result WAS rom.
promise.
The fourth ballot in California was tax.
on. leaving Burns and Grant ti"t, with ~
votes rach--Burns having gained two. \
deadlock is predicted.
In West Virginia the wranglc for seats
to gain balance of power began. Com.
mittee appointed which will in alE prob.
ability unscat two Republicans in House
Republicans will rctaliatc in Senate.
Geographic Brevitfes.
The United States troops keeping orde.
in Havana are encamped in the heart OF
the city.
The American flag flies from the wreck