The state herald., 1905-01-13

multuous and disorderly In the ex-
treme and narrowly escaped a trough
house" and an ugly riot. Following is
an account Of the proceedings, sifted
down from reports of the morning
newspapers:
When Lieutenant Governor Hag-
gott stepped on the rostrum he took
possession of the north side OF the
speakers table. At about the same in.
stant, so that the two voices repeated
the words almost In concert, the leu-
tenant governor and the speaker de-
clared that the Joint assembly was in
session. Both chairmen hammered on
the desk, the lieutenant governor hav-
ing Just trlno the advantage In both
voice and crm power.
Speaker Dickson, while his tones
were less strenuous, and his arm not
up to the Haggott mark, did not al
low himself to be outshouted. or to be
found lacking at any point OF the con-
troversy.
Chief Clerk Harper OF the house had
been instructed In his duties, so that
he held possession of the reading
clerks desk, having in his hand a
printed roll call of the house.
Mr.. Fnrwell. secretary Of the senate,
took position back OF the minute
clerks desk, and there awaited the
command of his chief.
The secretary Of the senate Will
call the roll of the Senate" said the
Lieutenant governor.
"The chief clerk will call the roll of
the House." ordered the speaker. los
ing only about q fifth OF second in
the start and finishing well up with the
lieutenant governor.
Chief Clerk Harper and Secretary
Farwell each proceeded to call from
his own roll call, the names being al
ternated. Some amusement was ap-
parent, even In the din of the shouting
clerks and the confusion made by
members when Senator Barela an
swered Here" for Representative Ba-
rela on the call OF the House clerk.
Representative Frewen interrupted
the roll calls by rising to be recog-
nlzed. Both the speaker and the lieu
tenant governor hastened to recognize
him. Mr.. Frewen began In an impas-
stoned manner to appeal to be heard
for the purpose. he declared, OF having
demonstrated who was the proper OH
Ger to preside over the Joint assembly.
At this point Speaker Dickson recog-
nized point OF order that roll
call could not be interrupted. and Or
dored the clerk OF the House to go
ahead. The lieutenant governor
shouted that Mr.. Frewen had tho floor.
so the latter went on talking. though
he could not make himself heard. His
remarks were punctuated by the mo-
notonous call OF the clerk OF the
House. and the responses as the mem
bers declared they were here"
Every now and then this bit OF con
yersation was injected into the calling
Of the roll:
81 demand the floor" from Mr..
, Frewen.
"a point Of order" from Mr. Can.
non. The roll rot be ih,eriereo
with"
Tho point Is well taken" from the
| speaker.
"Mr. Frewen has the noor." from the
/ lieutenant governor.
And then noise. noise. from every
part OF tho chamber, where members
D Ntfb luuEullB SHoutAht VI ~
attract the attention of one or the
other OF the presiding officers.
Finally, at the close OF the roll calls
of the two houses. both clerks having
! finished their tally without any an
nouncement OF the result having been
made from the chair. or either of them.
Senator Morgan advanced down the
aisle.
MIR. Morgan. has the noor." shouted
tho presiding officers in concert.
81 move" said the senator. that
this joint session do now adjourn. or
dissolve"
dissolve" came from all parts Of
| tho house In correction. before the
senator had made the correction him
self.
Both presiding officers put the ques-
tlon TO vote. and good, hearty shouts
responded both In affirmation and
nerntion.
Mr. Haggo,t-Tho ayes have II. The
Joint assembly Is now adlourncd-dis-
solved.
Mr.. Dlckson-Tho noes have Il. The
! Joint assembly Is not dissolved.
Representative Street, n Democrat
from the head OF the Platte river,
sprang upon his desk TO give series
OF old.time cowboy yells.
Mr.. Haggott-The Joint assembly IL
dissolved.
Mr.. Dlckson-The joint assembly is
not dissolved.
Mr.. Haggott-The Joint assembly is
! dissolved. All senators Will return TO
the senate chamber.
Mr.. DIcEson-The Joint assembly Is
not dissolved. All members Will keep
! their seats.
The licutncnnnt governor swung his
gnyel over his head. calling upon NIL
senators 20 follow him.
Mr.. Dickson again announced that
tho Joint session had not been dis
solved. and called upon the sergeant
alarms and doorlyoopors TO close the
doors and allow no member. either
senator or representative. 10 depart.
His words did not reach tho door.
keepers until after n larRe number OF
senators had followed Mr.. Hinggott
into the hall.
The speaker demanded that the
House be In order.
While the senator was speaking tho
acrgcnntat.nrma Of the senate mp.
ponrod IN the rear lobby Ia order sen
a,ors 10 return 10 their own chamber.
where the lieutenant governor was
conducting session. lie had been In.
structcd 10 bring In tho senators even
II he had 10 use force, and had been
promised any amount of assistance II
needed. llo secured Senator Millafd
aud was marching lin townrd the
a.