The Plymouth tribune. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1901-1911, 1909-01-28


that will attempt to force them to
vote for the repeal of the law at this
time. 1t is supposed that there are
three Republicans who will vote to re-
peal the law, but il there are, and
three Democrats vote to keep IT on
the books, there will be no repeal.
There is a possibility that four Demo
cratic Senator's will oppose the repeal
of the law when the time comes. There
are three certain at this time. In the
House twelve Democrats certainly. and
perhaps thirteen, are against ii, and
twenty Democrats will oppose the re-
peal of county option unless there
is good high license substitute for
the present law.
= Back of a resolution to take n bill
from one committee and send it to an
other. offered by Senator Bowser. is
good story. 1t should be explained that
there is sharp contest between Gary
and Hammond in Lake County for the
establishment of superior court
Bowser, who is espousing the cause OF
Gary, introduced the bill and had it
referred to the committee of which he
is chairman. A. L. Knots, of Ham,
moDd, who knows the tricks of the
trade, asked Bowser to introduce the
Hammond bill, but the Senator de-
clined to do so. Then Knots got Sen
ator Halleck to introduce it and had
it referred TO the Committee On Ju-
dietary, hoping thereby to get favor
able report. Senator Bowser, however,
was on the job and at once introduced
resolution to take the bill from the
Judiciary Committee and send it to the
Committee on Organization of courts,
of which Senator Bowser is chairman.
The Bowser committee has reported in
favor of the Gary bill.
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Governor Marshall, Speaker Honan
and about 125 members OF the State
Legislature were the guests of the An
derson Commercial Club the other night
at dinner. and it was an enjoyable
affair. 1t was in the nature Of big
social event and was a surprise party
for the visitors. Than Anderson was
not after something from the Legisla-
ture seemed remarkable to the legisla-
tors, not that this city has besieged
former sessions of the General Assem-
bly,, but it was not understood at first
| just why this city should be so gen.
erous and hospitable. Finally, the Wis
itors were made to understand that it
was a custom of the Anderson CONNER
cial Club to have monthly dinners and
| frequently discuss affairs of State, and
that the club desired only to have the
| legislators for an evening TO get ac-
talks on legislation of Importance to
the entire State The dinner was given
at the home of Anderson Lodge Of Elks.
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The position OF messenger TO the
Governor has been offered to Hugh
Sutherland. late fullback OF the cele-
brated Wabash College football team
| Some time ago when John Hales, the
messenger in the Governors Office, re-
signed, Custodian Baker, who has the
appointment to make, told Governor
Marshall that if the Governor would
name a man for the place, he would
make the appointment. Governor Mar
shall has named Mr.. Sutherland and
Mr.. Baker, in accordance with his
promise, will appoint him on the Gus
todian's force and assign hin; to the
Governors Office as messenger. Young
Sutherland is a brother of the Rev.
MIR. Sutherland of Columbia City, who
is the Governors pastor.
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1t is no wonder that Senator Pearson
watches the chandelier that hangs
heavy over his head. His brother-in-law
once walked into a drug store. and just
as he got out of the way a chandelier
attached to the ceiling Of the store
broke from its moorings and came
down with a crash. If it had struck
him the blow would have been fatal
And every time the Senator looks up
he thinks of his brother-in-law's escape
The Red Tie division of the third
house is on hand and has invaded the
halls of the Legislati re. Just because
man wears red neck tie Ii is not
a badge that he is lobbyist, but most
OF the lobbyists do have on red ties.
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Senator Pearson used TO he news
paper man. During the Worlds Fair
at Chicago he worked for the City
Press Association and made good. That
is why he has such a fellow-feeling for
the reporters.
Politically Lieutenant Governor Hall
and Senator VIII Wood. president pro
tenn. of the Senate, do not agree, but
personally they are good friends. The
Lieutenant Governor. being new man
on the job, and Senator Wood IN old
hand at it. the latter gives the former
all the assistance possible Then when
the Senate adjourns they have n good
time. Senator Wood one night gave a
little theater party for the Lieutenant
Governor and later the Lieutenant Gov
ernor gave one for the Senator.
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Il suppose we shall get down to bust
ness pretty so0n." remarked Senator
kimmell up to this time we have
been having inaugurations, inaugural
balls. receptions, elections of United
States Senators and things like that.
Business will begin pretty soon, and I
shall not be sorry for it,
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Every one connected with both
houses seems to be shying away from
the liquor question. though there are
a number of bills already introduced
on thar subject.