Omaha daily bee., 1900-01-09
GEAR IS NOMINATED
Named on the First Ballot Taken by the
Republican Caucus,
CUMMlNS WTHDRAWS IN HIS FAVOR
Legislature Assemblies and Both Houses
Effect Organ cation,
BOWEN CHOSEN SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE
He is Placed in Nomination by Eaton, His
Late Opponent.
EVERY MEMBER PRESENT VOTES FOR HIM
senate session In Bricf aud Only
Routine Is Taken Up-Shnw
VIII lie
Thursday.
He is Placed in Nomination by Eaton, His
Late Opponent.
EVERY MEMBER PRESENT VOTES FOR HIM

DIES MONIES, Jan. Especial Tolegrnm)
The republican caucus tonight unani-
mously nominated Gevenor Gear for their
candidate for United states senator. At
the last moment Cummins announced his
withdrawal from tie race.
The withdrawal of Cummins was deter
mined at a meeting of his managers this
afternoon, although the announcement was
not given out until this evening. II did
not occasion any surprise.
The caucus was called to order at S o'clock
by Senator Blanchard. Gear was placed
in nomination by Representative Scott of
Ida. After his selection as nominee a COM
mittee was appointed to request the SEN
ator's presence at the caucus. He was
greeted with prolonged applause and made
a hearty response to the greeting and is
sued the usual card of thanks.
Howard Tedford of Ringgold county was
placed in nomination for state binder and
Bernard Murphy of Benton for state printer.
A poll of the senate and house this aft
ernoon demonstrated that Gear had seventy
six votes to forty for Cummlns.
Legislature Conycncs.
The first day of the legislature was un-
eventful. Both houses met this morning
and perfected their organization. The eau
Gus nominees of the republicans were Sc
lected as the officers of the legislature, a
committee on inauguration was appointed
and some minor business transacted.
Nineteen holdover senators, with the eX-
ception of Alexander OF Linn county, who
was expected this afternoon, took their
seats and the new senators, together with
the 100 house members, were sworn in,
The sessions opened at 10 n. m. and by
noon each house had notified the other Ito
organization was completed and a message
had been dispatched to Governor Shaw that
the Legislature was In session and ready
to receive any communications. BY IL 80
o'clock both houses adjourned to meet to-
morrow morning, when the governors mes
sage will be read to the assembly and
final arrangements made for the inaugural
ceremonies. The Joint on in
augural ceremonies is composed of Senators
Cheshire. Trewin, Smith Emmert and p6r-
ter and Representatives Carr of Polk, Hin
kle of Wayne, Let's OF Louisa, BOWS OF
Linn and Way of Hancock.
Senator Cheshire of the Inauguration COM
mittee stated this evening the governors
wishes regarding the time the Inaugural
ton should be held would be respected. 1t
is stated this evening that the Inauguration
will be held on Thursday at noon in the
house chamber at the state capitol. The
ceremonies will not be so elaborate as two
years ago when Governor Shaw first took
the chair of governor, but there will be
plenty of display, as Adjutant General Byers
has arranged to bring a number of mil
itary companies to the city for the occa.
sion.
Eaton dominates Bowen.
The feature of the morning session in tn,
house was the nomination of DR.. D.. II.
Bowen by w. l.. Eaton and his election by
the members of the house. When nomina-
lions for speaker were called for Mr.. Eaton
yrbo until INri1nu avnpipu ba5 ham tho rIuai
candidate in one of the most bitter cam
paigns ever waged in Iowa, stepped to the
front and in a short but effective speech
presented the name of DR.. Bowen as a mar
of strong purpose and unquestionable lnteg-
rity. Every member present responded to
the roll call in favor OF DR.. Bowen and he
was escorted to the chair by Mr.. Eaton and
William Theophilius of Scott. Before taking
his seat DR.. Bowen made a brief address
in which he spoke Of the campaign now end
ing and expressed his appreciation Of the
support just rendered him by personal aa
well as political friends. His words were
enthusiastically received by the members
of the house and in the hour he presided
there was evidence Of the fairmindedness
which it is believed will characterize the
rulings of the house in the session which
has just opened.
The contest for the seat OF Ex-Speaker
H.. w. Byers of Shelby county was pre-
scented to the house early in the session
and was referred to a special committee to
be named later by the speaker. The contest
will be bitter, as it Is charged that Byers
secured a number OF democratic votes by
~illegitimate means.
The senate session was brief. MOST OF the
argument arose over the appointment OF a
chaplain. 1t is expected the houses will not
get down to work before the latter part OF
the week.