Bismarck Weekly Tribune from Bismarck, North Dakota • Page 1

ISfS VOL. 14. NO. 34 a ''v LEGISLATIVE LORE. All's Well That Ends Well, and the Combination Fight Has So Ended.

The Sultry Atmosphere Brings the Members Upon the Diamond For a Contest. LEGISLATIVE GOSSIP. Wednesday's THE DPS AND DOWNS. And true it is that the "wisest plans o' mice an' men gang aft aglee." This tation from that sterling old-time Dakotan, Bobbie Burns, was inserted in these umns yesterday as a friendly jest At the gentlemen who organized the house and elected Mr. Crose to the speakership.

It is now inserted for the benefit of the second, or combination-breaking combination, on the principle that what is food for the goose is a reasonable diet for the gander. The hearts which on Monday bounded about in legislative breasts like zephyrtossed bubbles of glee are now Tathoming the depths of disappointment like leaden sinkers in a sullen sea. The eyes that twenty-four hours ago were sparkling with the radiaftce of joy are now heavy and treless, and some of the gentlemen who were to vivisect the combination are now convinced that this world is a vain and fleeting show. According to Monday's rangement the northern members and en of the southern salons had a tion warranted to withstand the wind and weather, and not to shrink, fade, or rip up the back. They believed that the cards were "running their way," and that the I earth bad condescended to drop into their palms that the phase of the moon was pitious, the horse shoe was above the door, and the "dead immortal sinch" was in their sleeve.

To-day these gentlemen are ing requiems over the remains of their parted hopes, while the gentlemen who were heavy-hearted during the Monday night session, are rollicking and plunging about with the hilarity of the famous little black bull that cauie down out of the mountain in days of old. THE DEAL which reorganized the demoralized bination is not known in detail by the newspaper detectives, who have been out with lanterns for several nights, but this much can be said: The principal bone of contention was the chairmanship of the committee on railroads, which was ised to Mr. Hobart, of Moody county. Mr. Hobart was disappointed and left the track.

He was followed by six other estimable members, and the seven joined with the eighteen North Dakota members who had been left in the cold, making the twentyfive necessary to reorganize the house. Mr. Stewart, of the Black Hills, being a nanimous and tar-seeing gentleman.agreed to resign the position of chairman of the committee in Mr. Hobart's favor, and the proper concessions were made to Messrs. Berry and Royer.

Prompted by that law of human nature which ever leads the heart back to its tirst love, these gentlemen fell upon the necks of their forgiviug companions, and at the same time the memoers of the new bination fell upon each others necks, and all hands wept. It is said the scene enacted when the gentle-hearted Hobart grasped the hand of magnanimity and friendship, which but a few hours before he believed was turned against him, was as pathetic and touching a piece of dramatic work as has ever been witnessed in the west. But there is more to the reports of the reconciliation, and as to the truth or dation of the part now about to be given no one outside of the charmed and ing circle can tell. However, let it go for wnat it is worth, that rmnor says that in a few days SPEAKER CROSE WILL BESIGN the speakership in favor of Mr. Stewart, of the Black Hills.

This.it is one of the inducements which brought about Mr. Stewart's resignation of the railroad mittee chairmanship, and that the ous-hearted Crose is willing to sacrifice his exalted position in behalf of harmony. This rumor is given for what it is worth, as it came to the ears of the TRIBUNE last evening from a source which ought to be reliable. It will be a very novel procedure and is hardly probable, but stranger tbings than this are liable to happen in a legislature. As for Mr.

Stewarts ability, there can be very little doubt, and if he is raided to the speakership the Black llills may be doubly proud of theexcellent work of its delegation. THE PLEASANT FEATURE of the "double-cross" political performance just closed, after a successful engagement in this city, is that no malice or ill-will is manifested, and the house, which is posed of reasonable and generous men, is settling down to work with an earnestness that commands respect. Mr. Hobart ing displayed some excellent generalship in so marshalling his forces that he pelled the combination to fulfil its pledges to biro, he is now comfortably located in If the chairman's chair of the committee on railroads, which has been placed on wheels with parlor car attachments, and will be 6rances reserved as one of the interesting rememof the seventeenth session of the legislative assembly. Mr.

Hobart is now ready to receive the bills touching upon the question of railroad legislation, and will work in the interest of his constituents with up-rolled sleeves and loosened penders. If Speaker Crose signs the speakership he will the consolationon of ing that he was a fair and impartial officer and that he was the leader of as entertaining and cyclonic a combination asever graced a Dakota legislature. A DENIAL. Mr. Aikens, the handsome and talented ywutg member from Lincoln, is in posses- 1 1 i'.

sion of a letter from Carter tors of the Canton Advocate, denying that a telegram was sent from that place to the effect that a movement was on foot for the removal of the capital. The letter is ten on authority of the telegraph operator at Canton, and is good ground for the position that the telegram was given birth in St. Paul, where so many able ton and foreign correspondents reside. THIRD HOUSE MEETING. There will be a meeting of the third house per order of Chairman Cabban at the city hall this evening.

It is stood Governor Hannifin will be present and will give some valuable advice to the sovereigns. When seen last evening the governor twas reticent as to the nature of his message, but he very willinglv vanced a few ideas on the question of islation which should enlist the attention of the third house. "In the first place," said pardon. Governor. 1 believe in ing all four sections of Dakota at once.

1 am an antagonize in everything, from politics to religion. This harmony fake doesn't suit me at all, and as squatter ernor of the territory, I want to feed these political gangs on bitter root and vinegar, and organize the north, the south, the tre and the Black Hills in a square, freefor-all Donnybrook fair. An important measure, and one which should receive the mimedlate attention of the "sovereigns is that of taxing those mining bloaks in the Blai-k Hills. Heretofore they have not antii'd, but have held the'biggest hands in the game, and their rake-offs have been greater than any of the men who have been compelled to put down the dust whenever the tax-collector shuffles the cards. They have been living in California and running their bullion out of their territory in castiron, bullet-proof coaches, and I think it is time we called'em.

Yes," said the nor as he buttoned his coat and wheeled about to enter the sinch room, "I expect to deliver my message in a few days, and I will give the boys a few tips on how to deal flushes to our friends and cold deck our emies at every point in tiie game. My motto for the great seal of the third house is 'war to the knife, knife to the hilt. Ever ready to stake a friend and sinch an Scattering Shots. It can be truthfully said that John bart is the lion of the house. "Called Back," as sung by Mr.

nobart, will be one of the most popular numbers in a concert soon to be given in this city. Col. Lay, the bright and entertaining gentleman with the fervid locks and Celtic vigor, hails from Grand Forks and is among the most prominent occupants of the lobby. When Chaplain Cook opened the work in the house yesterday by praying that the members might soon find the right path and there remain until the close of the sion, all eyes turned upon Mr. J.

W. England, of Sioux B'alls, the tleman with the priestly face and ous laugh, and an entertainer of the royal type, arrived yesterday, and will be called upon for a speech at the meeting of the third house this evening. What has Mr. Patten, of Lawrence, been doing all this time? It is now beginning to dawn upon his fellow-members that his fine Roumanian hand has not been idle ring the disturbances of the past few days, lie is a very pleasant as well as a very watchful gentleman. Senator Donovan, whose dark and ing beard makes him a conspicuous ber of the upper house, is one of the best legislators with which the territory has been blessed for many years.

He is a quiet but eifective worker, and is ever true to the principles of democracy. The presence of Major Edwards and Gen. Harrison Allen in the city gives courage txi the members of the third house, and it is expected that the sovereigns will do some good work during the next few days. The major's fragile form in the legislative throng brings back pleasant memories and spicy enisodes of the famous session two years ago. Senator Harstad, the good-natured man from Traill, in which county the quent Lars Pluininerson now resides, is one of the orignal characters of the ture.

His facial expression and general make-up is calculated to attract attention wherever he appears, and his honesty of purpose makes liiui an influential member of the senate. He is one of the three staunch democrats of the body, and is said to be an excellent singer. Thursday's ALL'S WELL. Owing to the sultry and oppressive heat yesterday, and the fact that the house had emerged from a fierce and enervating struggle, the business of the day was not as exciting as was expected. As will be seen by the routine report the double-backacting, self-loading combination has been restored to its original glory and power and Speaker Crose is again enabled to look smilingly upon a good solid majority which stands as loyal as upon the day that he was raised to the speakership.

Mr. Hobart, the pleasant-faced and adjustable man whose fame as a commander has gone forth into the world, has been placed at the head of the committee on railroads, which position was magnanimously resigned by Mr. Stewart of the Black Hills Mr. Berry, the classical and esthetic gentleman from Clark, takes the place of the popular Fletcher as chairman of the committee on appropriations the tall and stately Mr. Royer is at the helm of the insurance mittee, vice Ward, resigned, and the bination, re-combined and cemented, is now settliqg down to a love feast such as has been rarely witnessed in the territory.

As Speaker Crose read out in his brass-band voice, the changes on the committees terday afternoon, the members of all the factions and sections used their chiefs freely, for the picture of brotherly love and affection presented by the ous speaker and his friends was worthy of the tears of any manly man. The changes were announced and approved without a ''i iL, dissenting as they were not subject to a vote of the this important business having been transacted, the legislative ship sailed on without a quiver of sail or a shiver of timber. AN IMPORTANT ISSUE. A sensation was caused in the house terday by the resolution of Mr. Sprague, the scholarly gentleman from Steel, and another by the young and frolicsome Moore, of Sully, demanding the removal of the saloon from the iseinent of the capitol building.

Mr. White, the slim aud pallid gentleman from Clay, was first to see the meaning" of the resolution of the sly and designing Moore and Sprague, aud asked them to what point in the building they wanted the saloon removed, an portant question. If the saloon is to be removed, to what room in the building will it be taken? It is believed by many that it now occupies the most propriate place in the ing, and such able and persistent temperance advocates as Donald Stewart, Mr. white. John Ely.

W. H. Fellows anil F. II. Adams insist that Messrs.

Moore ami Sprague shall not have the bar removed from the basement the cloak room of the house, as it will then be a constant and dangerous temptation to the gentlemen who may look upon the wine when it is red. This is a serious question and it is sincerely hoped that the saloon will not be removed nearer to the members. SPORTIVE LEGISLATORS. The game of base ball between the bination nines on Capitol Hill yesterday was one of the leading sporting events of the season and had it not been for the fact that Senator Allin, who was chosen as umpire was overcome by the heat in tne fifth inning, the game would have been 'one of the triumphs of the year. Taking advantage of the balmy air and the ical calm that lulled the atinosph ere into a languid slumber, the legislators, who had been kept indoors for several weeks by the cold, adjourned at an eariy nour of the afternoon to indulge in a contest b'i the' diamond.

The large crowd of ladies and gentlemen who gathered on the green to watch the game were adorned with their light and gauzy holiday attire, and as Speaker Crose went to bat for the gers a cheer went up from every throat.The handsome speaker never appeared to ter advantage, his uniform consisting of white muslin pantaloons, a handsome pair of pink stockings and a shield ing the "double-cross" (political) on his breast. As he drew back to strike at the ball which was pitched with terrific force by Mr. Ruggles, the athletic giant of Edmuiids county, his bat struck Catcher van in the ribs, knocking him breathless for a moment. But Mr. Sullivan's rich Danish blood would not be downed, and springing to his feet he returned to his position.

Speaker Crose made a three base nit, and would have readied home safely but for the of Mr. Hob irt, who sent a grounder to the young and agile short-stop, Donald Stewart. Sir. Stewart sprang upon the ball with the nimbleness of a cat and hustled it to first base, where it was neatly caught by man Ely, who moved that but for the terrific heat he would have played a remarkable game. However.

Mr. Hobart reached first base by sliding in with the grace of a Kelly, and the next time that the ball went over the diamond, he started for second base with expanded nostrils and flying suspenders. Second base was then occupied by Mr. Stewart of the Hills, who could not run without forcing Speaker Crose from and holding his base he found that he and Mr. Ilobart were in a contest as to the right of possession.

Mr. Hobart bounded on to the base and manded a decision of the umpire, but rather than create a disturbance in tne game, Mr. Stewart left his base and was declared "out." The second man out was Mr. Fletcher. was driven from his I base by Mr.

Berry, of Clark, and the watchful Royer, by a magnificent run, reached I '-third" in time to force Ward to the home I plate, in an effort to reach which he was put out. The game was very exciting, and but for the spraining of an ankle by Mr. Williams, of Burleigh, while runI ning a race with Mr. Crose, a bruised finger by Donald and a disabled hand by Mr. Greene, the game was without accident.

At the close of the game it was ascertained that the score stood 27 to 21 in favor of the Tigers (Grose's nine), and that the most serious result was the sunstroke to Senator Allin, who kindly consented to umpire the game. Mr. Crose was not very well "up" on the rules of the game, hut every time he went to bat he sent the ball far over the heads of the fielders and plowed around the bases like a mogul locomotive on a down grade. It is learned that Sergeantat-Arms irapaugh and Chief Clerk Eaklns realized a handsome sum by the sale of lemonade and fans, and all in all the day's sports in the warm and balmy air of Capitol hill was an event worthy of an artist's pen. At the close of the game the senators took the grounds for a lawn tennis contest, and the heated base-ballists repaired to George Reed's natatorium in the basement of the capitol, for refreshing and invigorating baths.

Scattering Shots. Mr. Gleudenning, the member with the Judge Edgerton phiz and agricultural meanor, is a conspicuous leader of the farmers elements in the house. President Loucks, of the Farmers Alii ance. having been given the freedom of the floor in both houses, is doing some gent work for the yeomen of the territory.

The short and chubby Senator Lawler turned from St. Paul yesterday, and his presence in the senatorial body is greeted with pleasure. He is one of the most ular members of that body. Senator Mead is growing in popularity with the session, and with his light and golden beard and soft blue eyes he gives one the impression of a man of generous impulses and good granite sense. Mr.

Fellows, of Grand Forks, the est member of the house, is taking his place among the most influential members of the legislature. He is a genteel and persuasive gentleman and deserves the spect of his brother law-makers. The scene presented at the capitol yes- 8 terday as the members gathered in groupi and Hnen dusters on the shady aide of tni building to escape the scorching rays of Representative Shook's bill providing a bounty for the killing of gophers give rise to some interesting discussion yesterday, and it is understood that Mr. Elliott is paring an eloquent appeal on behalf of the I gophers, which he will present to day. It is hoped, however, that the popular Elliott will not forsake the ladies to devote his talents to the welfare of these industrious aud enterprising little qnadrupeds.

BISMARCK. DAKOTA. FRIDAY. JANUARY 21. 1887.

PRICE FIVE CENTS. the sun, was enough to bring tears to the eyes of a politician. The combliments of the young ladies who have visited the capitol have been tributed between the1lithesome Mr. Moore, of Sully, ami the winsome Mr. Patten, of Miner.

b-th of whom are among the gay and frisky members of the house. Mr. Mallory's bill to prevent ness has not boen read, but if it proves cessful, it should be printed by the dreds of thousands and distributed btoadcast throughout the land. If Mr. illory has a bill to prevent drunkenness it should be placed in every household in the land, but the fact that lie has tried it first on the legislature is resented as an unjust ation.

Mr. Stewart, the magnanimous and broad-gauge member from the Black Hills, is justly indignant at the rumir that he was induced to resign Ills position as chairman of the committee on railroads by a promise of the speakership of the house. And well he may be, for he resigned the position without demanding or expecting any remuneration, aud against the wishes of his friends, who were willing to stand or fall with him as chairman of the mittee. MY DEAR SITTING BULL: I return herewith sixteen pounds of war paint aud one tom tom. The war paint that I used worked like a charm and the tomahawk was very eifective.

Will not need your services now, as I cannot give you the speakership scalp. I have one. goodCimmittee scalp w.iicli you vy have if you desire. I think tiie war is over and that our enemies will be set apart on a ervation. As you say, this is a great try.

JOHN HOBABT. W. H. Standish, the of Likota anil the embodiment of Dakota wisdom, has submitted a bill to the house appropriating $10,000 to he expended by himself and two othergentlemen iu suppressing the pine land ring or Minnesota. Mr.

Standish tys he is the only man in this country who knows all about this question, and as he will arrive in a few days, it would be less at this time to attempt a statement of the case. When he arrives and becomes organized and is ready for the transaction of business, he will pass his bill and ceed to Washington to annihilate the pine land plunderers of the North Star state. LIGHTS AS I) SH tDOWS Friday's A THRILLING EPISODE. The most exciting and thrilling episode of the session was furnished Wednesday night by Major Edwards aud a number of the dignified solons who slumber at the Sheridan. The major had been riding on the cars and laboring diligently on his torial work on the day previous, and be fore retiring he appeased his hunger by devouring several large mince pies which had been made especially for him by the admiring and generous cook at the idan.

He dis not retire until late and when he did he was accompanied by his able and handsome lieutenant, William Signor, who states in explanation of what followed that the major's head no sooner touched the pillow, than he fell uprtu the flat of his back and dropped into a loud and uproarious slumber. The nocturnal lay with which the mvjor favSred the guests is spoken of as one of the most creditaljle'basso profundus efforts of the age, and so enraptured were they by the deep, rich, undulating music that it was away into the early morning before they pt. But their slumbers were not. long. The mince pies and the position which the major's pound physique occupied soon got in their awful work and the cries of "Help!" "Murder!" "Save me!" and other shrieks of distress were given in tones that shook the foundations of the building, blew out the lights in the office below, and awakened every occupant of the house.

This awful alarm came from the room occupied by the gallant major, and in a moment the quietude of the house was transformed into pandemonium. The brave night clerk rushed into the saloon and told Walter Dunn to come quick with his revolver. Walter grabbed his revolver, and after falling over a billiard table made a wild break for the room. By this time the legislators were swarming in the halls and corridors, talking excitedly as to what had happened. Mr.

Patten of Lawrence dashed down the stairway in his beautiful flowing night gown and asked if there was any hope of escape. Tom Elliott leaped into the hallway opposite his room, with his pants in his hands, his vest drawii over bis nether limbs and a copy of his latest clenched tightly in ins hand, while 3. Adams bounded out of his room dressed in a pretty pink bonnet and a pair of suspenders which he grabbed as he went, and the rosy Washaha ugh, clothed in the veil of the night, descended the stairs in two jumps, and as he stood bling and pale at the foot of the stairs he apologized to the girl with whom he had collided and asked if the murderer had been caught. By this time the major had awakened, a crowd of excited solons stood breathless at his door, and seeing what had happened he turned to his gentle room mate and said in tones that could be heard throughout the house: "Signor, you tell the gentlemen that I cannot give them audience, and member, Signor, that before you bring me another of those mince pies you had better leave your measure for a coffin." LAWYERS AND DOCTORS ON'PRINTING. The joint resolution providing for the printing of the legislative journals was fore the council, a body of lawyers and doctors, for discussion yesterday.

Mr. Cain explained in printer's terms the prices 0 and conditions of the bill. A hot sion ensued as follows: Attorney as the said Four Em Pica has not been granted a stay of execution, and a Writ of supersedeas is pending on the previous question, I ysagree with Mr. Cain that 200 copies of the journal should be placed upon file with the records of this court, unless a quo ranto is served on the aforesaid Mr. Pica.

Mr. insist, Mr. President, that the gentleman is out of order. In the first he speaks of the person before the house as Mr. Pica, when the resolution explicitely says "Em" Pica.

Now, as to the capability of Miss Emma Pica to fulfill the requirements of this house without proof of her literary and statistical ability is the question for us to decide. Then there is the Folio, which, I insist, has not been properly diognosed to permit of mission to this body. The sympathetic and pulmonary organs of "Token" are as yet undeveloped and the pleuro-pueumonia is liable to break out among the quad lines at any moment. I further Dr. D.novan— Mr.

President I must rise to a lint of order. The gentleman speaks of Mr. Folio mentiored in the bill, and 1 believe this is the proper place to offer an amendment I am convinced that this man Folio is an imposter and that his name in reality is O'Foley. As my Irish friend Mr. O'Harstad knows, O'Foley is a good Celtic name and that it was very easy der the pressure of Yankee subterfuges for this worthless man to transpose the letters so that at first It appeared "Foley'O," aud at last "Folio." Dr.

Collins thought the point was well taken, but did not believe that if "Folio" had thus transposed and mutilated his name he wab entitled to the consideration of the house, "lam in favor of applying strong emetics to this bill," said the doctor, "and trust that before this important tion of printing is settled, all these men Emma Pica, Quad Lines and be compelled to give a certificate of goo-l faith in writing." At this point Attorney Bogert arose and said: "Since Dr. Galloway spoke on the iyoung draw iny objections and move the adoption of the bill." question and showed me lady, Miss Emma, I with- Attorney question before the (resolution is put to a vote. I see the resolution speaks of indentions, "flush" lines, etc. Will Mr. Cain explain as to the nature of the aforesaid flush: If it is a good, square, statutory of a kind am in favor of the adoption of the said resolution, but if it is of the Mandan or bob-tail variety, I enter an objection and move that the case be dismissed, as there will be no cause for action, and the flush is Irrelevant, incompetent and immaterial.

At this point Mr. Cain, the newspaper of the body, gave satisfactory explanations and the resolution was adopted. Scattering Shots, Senator Grigsby has as cute and artistic a manner of sliding an arrow of sarcasm into an opponent iu debate as any man on the floor of the legislature. It is a fact woi thy of notice that the man with the most states manly tread in the hoime is Sergeant-at-arms Rorapaugh, and the most dignified member of the council is Chief Clerk Kingsbury. Senator Ericson, the handsome Hibernian from Union county, is getting to the front with magnificent strides and is giving ator Bogert a lively tussle for the boquets to be distriquted by the ladies.

The report that Mr. Hobart will duce a bill for the removal of the Homestake mines from the Black Hills to the coteaus of Moody county is denied, but Mr. Stewart's friends have advised him to be on the alert. Receiver Hutchinson, John Whalen ard Captain Moorhouse no longer wear the taurels lor grace and agility at the ver Star dancing club as Senator McCumber has made his appearance in an elegant new pair of pumps and a captivating sinile. If it he true that it was Lieutenant nor and not Major Edwards who aroused the solons at the Sheridan house day night, then the sly and deceptive nor deserves as severe an unmerciful an coriation as the major can give hiui with his scathing dash editorials.

Senator Sheldon, of Hand county, who took part in the out-door sports on Capitol hill Wednesday afternoon, and who won the prize in a hotly contested foot race with Dr. Galloway, is one of the leading champions of the interests of the farmers and can hurl off as neat a dissertation on the grinding monopolies as any man in the council. In the call for the meeting of the railroad committee of the council next Monday evening it was announced that the meeting would be held in room 80, Sheridan house. It has since been learned that this room is occupied by two of the most fascinating of the Stie'idan- waitresses and the members of the committee are busily engaged in making explanations for the mistake. It is said that the cause of Major Ed iy nigh not mince pie, but the fact that upon bis wards' nightmare Wednesday night was not mince pie, but the fact that upon his arrival the first man to meet his gaze wasJud Lamoure.

The Major and Jud have not been loving each other very vidly during the past two years, but if their meetings are to result in nightmare and horrible dreams, it is hoped that a iation will be brought about at once. It is understood that Representative Bidlake, the gifted irom Cavalier, is now busily engaged on a poem which will eclipse in beauty of sentfmeiit and tion of thought anything that the talented Tom Elliott has penned. By the way, Mr. Bidlake is a thorough, full-blooded lishman of the most generous type, and the fact that he is here in the place which two years ago was filled by the popular Patnck McHugh is just cause for alarm among the sons of Erin who are fighting for the sup- Sir. ression of English rule.

Of course Bidlake is not slow at adopting the liberty principles of America, but he phatically denies the report that during the campaign he was introduced to the audiences in his district as Mr. "O'Bidlake, the farmer's friend." But he is a good democrat, and with this banner among the Hibernians and John Elyson doing yeoman service among the crats, the 21st district secured two of the most creditable representatives in the I ifSlM GOULD'S BIG PROJECT. Jay Gonld Behind the Scheme of Building' the Kansas, Nebraska Dakota Railroad. The Noted Railroad King Will Make it the Greatest Project of His Eventful Lite. How the Work is Progressing.

ST. LOUIS. Jan. is given out here on what is alleged to be high authority that Jay Gould stands behind the projected Kansas, Nebraska Dakota railroad or what is better known as the Great North South line which is designed to connect the coal fields of Dakota with New Orleans and that he now owns the controlling enI terprise and intends to make it the biggest project of his life. One hundred miles of the road are now in actual operation and the greater part of the right of way has been provided for.

The recent purchase by Mr. Gauld of the Little Rock, Fort Smith Mississippi road in Arkansas is said to have been for the purpose of making it a line in the great line, and tiie present plan is to strike Natchez, Miss, but this scheme may be changed after Mr. Gould's recent tour of inspection. What is known as the New Orleans Natchez Fort Scott road Is a part of the plan, and the Kansas, Nebraska Dakota will be extended south to Ft. Smith, and thus make a continuous line.

SKNATB. TG AMEND THE CONSTITUTION. WASHINGTON, Jan. message was received from the president vetoing a private pension. Mr.

Blair gave notice that Tuesday next he would ask the senate to the senate to take up and act upon the joint resolution proposing an amendment to the constitution so as to authorize women frage. The conference report on the oral count was agreed to. HOUMB. TNE INTER-STATE COMMERCE BILL. Mr.

Othwrite reported back the tion asking the secretary of the treasury to inform the house what amounts were due the United States on Jan. 1,1887, from the Pacific railroads, and what would be the effect on these debts if house bill No. 8818 should become a law and its ions complfed with. Passed. The house then resumed consideration of the conference report on the inter-state commerce bill and an understanding was arrived at whereby a session was ordered for to-night for the discussion of the port, at the close of which session the vious questions shall be considered as ordered, and a report on the adoption of the report taken to-morrow morning after the reading of the journal.

MISCELLANEOUS. CONFIRMATIONS. Among the postmasters confirmed by the senate to-day were: M. Sullivan, Marshall, Minn. G.

N. Carleton, Deer Lodge, Mont. G. G. McNatnara, Tort Townsend, Mont.

Also W. L. Maginnis as chief justice of the Wyoming supreme court and P.H.Leslie as governor of Montana. Cromwell. CROMWELL, Jan.

J. Hubbard has lately purchased afinc pair of horses. Rufus Crosby has gone east on a business trip. He is expected to make a flying visit to Massachusetts before his "eturn. Robert Beuslaw, of Steele, is stopping at Mr.

Hubbard's. "And still another man gone wrong." Thursday afternoon Mr. Hotchkiss wno has winter quartern itl "The iifteen miles north, started from this place home. Soon after dare he lost his way and wandered around nearly all night. Then he abandoned his horse and, after considerable hunting, found a trail whieb he followed.

The trail led him to Mr. Crosby's ranch at Lake Canfield which be reached about 4 o'clock in the morning, pretty well tired out by his night's ture. The first four miles of nis lourney he was followed by a large grey wolf. The wolf alluded to above has been in the vicinity ior some time past. He lately followed Rufus Crosby and Chester Mattson over the same road, probably smelling some of the good things stowed away in the sleigh.

When these men had gone a short distance they met George Chadwick, returning from the lake. The wolf then turned and followed the latter till within a short distance of Mr. Andrews' farm. He has been fired at twice, but so far has escaped injury. Miss Hattie southmaya is malting a visit at Mr.

Kemp's, in Francis township. Montana Weather and Stock. ST. cial to the Pioneer Press: Reports on stock and weather to the Independent are as follows: never looked oetter Fort Assinaboine Cattle doing well Fort encouraging, no loss of stock Fort and sheep in good condition Deer vere snow yesterday, but no serious sults anticipated deep, and hard on stock ing before the chinoob. Frosen to Death Near MANDAN.

Jan, Missait was frozen to death a half mile mm irom his borne north of here while hauling wood. It is supposed he lost his way In the dark. He has a wife in the Jamestov rUe in the Jamestown asylum,.