Hope Republican, Volume 1, Number 38, Hope, Bartholomew County, 12 January 1893 — Page 6

IS FIRM'D LAST. Gov. Chase’s Message to the General Assembly. ' Gomprehcngivo Review — Various Recommendations as to Affairs of State. Each branch of the Legislature met in brief session Friday morning, and at 11 o’clock met in Joint session in the hall of the House to hoar the message of Governor Chase, as follows: Gov. Chase’s Message. Gentlemen of the Senate and House of Representatives—In accordance with the requirements of the constitution. X wish to apprise you regarding the condition of affairs relating to the State, and otfer such recommendations as will, in my Judgment, inure to the best interests of the people. Since the adjournment of the last Legislature it has pleased the Governor of the Universe to remove from the seen to the unseen world, the late Alvin P. Hovey, Governor of Indiana. He passed from the duties and activities of this life to read the mysteries of that which lies beyond in the strength and vigor of a ripened and noble manhood. The State never had a more careful or patriotic executive to administer its affairs. Those who disagreed with him on matters of public policy readily conceded his ability, and pronounced him unimpeachable. Indiana was his pride—her prosperity his highest Joy. He was beloved by his neighbors regardless of his political or religious beliefs. It is gratifying to know that the day is not remote when the State debt will be nominal, if not entirely wiped out. The increased revenues of the State during the past year amount to $697,581.65 over the year previous, and this sum will undoubtedly be larger for the coming year. The tax law passed by the last General Assembly, while not perfect in all respects, will be the means of improving our financial standing at homo and abroad. STATE DEBT AND INTEREST. ' Foreign Debt*. $8,340,000 00 Interest 261.835 00 Domestic debt 484,000 00 Interest 24,300 00 State stock certificates 6,615 13 Total debt and interest $8,830,615 13 Interest. 286,035 00 Temporary interest loan, due April 2, 1893 340,000 00 Temporary interest loan, due April 1, 1894 370,000 00 There is now laid 16 cents on the hundred dollars for State school purposes. This brings in more revenue than is needed for the purpose indicated, and I recommend that it bo reduced at least 5 cents. Under the present appraisment the general fund of the State treasury shows a surplus of half a million dollars annually in round numbers, and I believe that the State tax levy of 13 cents may safely bo reduced to 10 cents, and I recommend the same. THE PUBLIC DEBT. As will be seen from the public debt statement, the present foreign debi of the State is $8,346,615.13, and the domestic debt $484,000, making a total debt of $8,830,615.13. Of all this sum the temporary interest bonds, dated April 1, 1888, aggregating $340,000, fall due April 1 ,1893. The temporary Interest loan bonds, dated April 1,, 1889, aggregating $370,000, fall duo April 1, 1894. If the current expenses—including $125,000 for legislative expenses in 1893 and 1895 —which means the expenses actually necessary to pay the permanent officers, departments and institutions and the interest on the public debt, it will require the sum of $3,065,485, leaving a balance of $557,008.51. PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Indiana is, and has the right to be, proud ■of her public schools and thesystem which .has won the applause of some of the most celebrated and critical educators of the land. The time is here when the very best text-books obtainable should be placed in the hands of every child enrolled, free of ■cost. STATE UNIVERSITY. What will hinder the Indiana University from taking high rank with the best institutions of learning in the land? Lack of that assistance of which it now stands in need. A study of the work accomplished in the last few years will convince any one or all of you that the faculty has not eaten the bread of idleness. The people of Indiana, through the action of their General Assembly, have now an opportunity of making their university second to none. Any action, to be effective, must be immediate, for in the educational world,as in the business world, movements are rapid In these days. STATE NORMAL UNIVERSITY. ■ This institution was never in so prosferous a condition as at the present time, t is not necessary to argue the importance of rendering all the aid the efficient board of trustees are asking at your hands, that greater advantages may be afforded to the students seeking instruction. The number of students enrolled in 1892 was 1,839. PURDUE UNIVERSITY. I cannot too strongly commend the work being done at Purdue University. The progress of that institution is most gratifiying in all respects. The attendance was never so large, and the power of Purdue is extending to every State. There is need of more buildings, and your attention is called to the requests set forth in the annual report. INDIANA INSTITUTE FOB THE BLIND. It gives me pleasure to inform you that this well-managed institution has had a prosperous year, lived within its income, and asks for no extra appropriation. INSTITUTION FOR THE DEAF AND DUMB. I have carefully considered the report for the last fiscal year regarding the needs of this school. For four years I have advocated the changes recommended by the superintendent in this report. It seems unbusinesslike to hold valuable lands that are, from their surroundings, unproductive, when the institution to which it belongs could reap immense advantage from its sale, and with no possible loss of a dollar to the State. The needs of the institution are great if not imperative., SOLDIERS’ AND SAILORS’ ORPHANS’ HOME. Six hundred and twenty-four boys and girls, nearly all children of deceased soldiers, are being carod for by the State. I wish, gentlemen, you could, as a body, visit this institution. To gaze into the faces of those bright sons and daughters of old soldiers, men who did as much—to speak modestly—as any other class to make Indiana what she is to-day, would cause you to rejoice in the redemption of solemn promises, as well as to realize that the State is to bo the gainer in having properly trained citizens morally, intellectually and industriously, made, so under its own, and by its own authority. The people will applaud theslightest indl- , cation of sincerity on the part of their law-

makers in this direction, and will bo as well, if not better, served, and at less expense. REFORM SCHOOL FOR BOYS. You will find the report of this institution a model for clearness and brevity. It is the equal of any school of its kind in the country. The appropriation asked for should bo granted without hesitation. FEEBLE-MINDED. I sincerely hope that you will not allow cruel gossip, ignorance or prejudice to divert your minds from, or cause you to become indifferent to the peace of the State, and so neglect to take due notice of the needs of one of the deserving and pitiable classess of our humanity. The pressing wants are set out in the very interesting report of the Board of Trustees, and I ask you to weigh the subject in your minds with the thought before you that the State can not be protected from fifteen hundred of this class of citizens, now of school ago, if allowed their freedom. WOMAN’S PRISON AND REFORMATORY FOR GIRLS. In the management of this Institution we have an exemplification of the wisdom of giving women a representation in the administration of our public affairs. No institution of the State is better conducted than this one, and, in my opinion, there ought to be at least one woman a member of each board of our public institutions. BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS. So far as I have been able to Judge, our benevolent institutions are under the supervision of competent and faithful officers. It is estimated by reliable experts in the matter of statistics covering the populalation of those afflicted with insanity that there is one for every six hundred. Capacity of hospitals as follows; Central 1,523 Southern 390 Eastern 435 Northern 410 Total 2,758 The ratio for capacity to population for Central, 1 to 607; Southern, 1 to 949; Eastern, 1 to 910; Northern, 1 to 1,192. It is evident that our hospital accommodations are seriously deficient in capacity; especially so is this the case with the one at Longcliff, near Logansport. I am entirely satisfied with the workings of all the hospitals visited, and wish to thank each of the superintendents for offering me every opportunity to make as thorough inspection of their buildings and equipments as tvas necessary to understand the workings and necessities of each. STATE PRISONS. It will be a severe task for any person to find better regulated prisons than those located in Indiana. Perfect sanitary conditions cannot be effected in any prison where it is so crowded as to require two prisoners to occupy ono cell. The Northern Prison is in great need of repairs. After a special examination of the institutution and its needs, I urge you to consider Warden French’s statements, not paring his estimates a dollar. The wall now in process of construction at the Southern Prison is one of the most formidable, and, at the same time, attractive, tube found in the United States. TOWNSHIP TRUSTEES. The recommendations of Governor Alvin P. Hovey in his last message upon this subject failed to find any response in the proceedings of the last Legislature. □Transactions by either incompetent or conscienceless trustees have come to public notice, which causes me to urge upon you to pass a law limiting the power of the trustee in making contracts. , Costly legislation follows dishonest manipulations of the public funds. The honesi and faithful public servant of the people will not complain of any reasonable safeguard you may throw around this officer. THE BOARD OF CHARITIES. This board has been quick to respond to every pressing call made upon it, and faithful in the discharge of every duty. I regard the report of the board the most valuable of its kind ever given to the public. The board has need of more money, and I recommend that the oppropriation of $5,000 be granted. THE STATE MILITIA. The progress made in the organization and equipment of the State militia has been most satisfactory. There are now four infantry regiments, besides an artillery corps, all under the proper officers, who have been selected for their special merit or have earned their positions by regular promotion. Each year a camp of instruction is held, and the results of the drill and camp life generally have made our State troops equal to those of any other State. GOOD ROADS. It Is gratifying to notice the Interest now being taken in the discussion as to whether Indiana shall become a leading State in the betterment of public roads. The press almost unanimously is advocating a better Jaw. The late convention hold in this city for the purpose of making recommendations to the Legislature was ono of the most intelligent ever convened here. No law contemplated by this honorable body can compare with one that shall give the farmer an open market all the year round so far as material prosperity is concerned. For several months in each year the farmer is unable to do anything because of impassable roads. His teams are idle, and the profits of the months he has toiled are used up in doing nothing. This condition of business economy must be changed, and no matter will require your thoughtful attention more than legislation for the improvement of our highways. KANKAKEE RIVER. A law was approved March 7,1889, authorizing the Auditor of State to accept for the use of the State of Indiana trusts deeds to lands including the bod of the Kankakee river, from the west line of the State to and including the limeston ledge at Momence, in the State of Illinois, to provide for the removal of so much of such rock ledge as obstructs the channel of sgid river, and for matters properly connected therewith, including the appointment of a board of commissionei's and a civil engineer to' supervise the work, appropriating $40,000 for the expense of said work, and declaring an emergency. On October 20,1802, the commission lot the contract to Mr. David Sisk for the re- 1 movai of 60,000 cubic yards of stone at 83 cents per yard. The contractor has filed a bond with the Board of Commissioners worth more than one million dollars. The board has revised their first proposition, which was to take out ono hundred foot wide and seven feet deep, to one of three hundred feet wide and four feet- deep. The commission ask for an additional appropriation of $35,000 to complete the work begun I recommend the Legislature to grant their prayer. PUBLIC HEALTH. During the year many thousands of people from every country will visit the United States to attend tho World’s Fair, most of whom, of necessity, will have to

pass through our State. I therefore ca' your especial attention to the recommeit dation of the State Board of Health, thu will bo found in Its annual report. INDIANA SOLDIERS UO> Ai the last department encampment o the Grand Army of the Republic of In diana, held at Ft. Wayne, a resolution unanimously passed favoring the estab lishment of a State soldiers’ home, wher, Ox-soldiers and their wives, and widow of ex-soldiers, unable .to care for them selves, might be cared for by the State The subject is worthy of your most careful consideration. The committee appointed by the Grand Army have accepted donations of 187 acres of land near the city of Lafayette, on the Wabash river This donation was made by Tippecanoe county, while the city of Lafayette donated fifty-live acres adjoining, and Colonel DeHart, a citizen of Lafayette, donated five acres, making in all 240 acres, besides *5,688 In cash. The proposition of a soldiers’ home meets with ray earnest commendation, and a grateful people will not object to substantial assistance being given the enterprise by your honorable body. THE NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC. Indiana has been accorded the honor of entertaining the twenty-seventh annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic, which will be the greatest national event of 1893, with the exception of the Columbian Exposition in Chicago. An invitation to come to Indiana in 1893, which I extended on behalf of citizens of the State, was accepted by the organization by unanimous vote. As the greatest organization of patriotic men in the world, numbering nearly half a million members, bound together by ties of comradeship in loyal service to their contry, X believe that the Grand Army of the Republic deserves the generous hospitality of any State in which its encampments may be held. I hope that Indiana will, for her own credit, give as liberal support to t .e work of arranging for a suitable welcome to the visiting veterans as has been accorded them by the States where this encampment has been held. The citizens of Indianapolis, where the encampment will bo held, have given evidence of a determination to do their utmost to make it a success, but, as the reputation of Indiana is involved with that of Indianapolis in the success or failure of the arrangements for the event, I hope the. State wilknot neglect to contribute its full share to the great undertaking. The Legislature has always been quick to respond to any call that w-ould honor the “Old Guard” or grant him relief. It is my firm belief that this honorable body will grant needed aid to make the coming encampment not only a marked success, but in so substantial a manner that the people will applaud your patriotic spirit, and declare that the State has. proved herself worthy of having conferred upon her so high and so everlasting an honor. soldiers’ and sailors’ monument. As the State Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument approaches completion its magnitude and greatness become more manifest. Its graceful lines, lifting toward the heavens, tell of an artistic ahd mechanical skill without a parallel in the monumental works of this country, rivaling the best structures of the Old World. In its presence wc stand mute; our passions are hushed and acrimony disappears, for it speaks of the sacred past and noble dead; of those who gavetheirlivesfortheirconntry. With this spirit ever hovering about it, it becomes a continual inspiration to good citizenship and self-sacrifice. Let it be completed, then, in a manner commensurate with the great sentiments and interests it represents; secure the best artists in the world to make its great bronze groups; make every detail as perfect and complete as the genius of the artist and the handiwork of the artisan can fashion', it, until it becomes the pride of the Nation* and the boast of our State. And, above) all, let it be so broad in its expression and meaning that every citizen of the State will fael that it is his, and so make it the guaranty for the future. THE WORLD’S FAIR. By an act of the General Assembly the sum of *75,000 was appropriated lor the purpose of making an exhibit of the resources of Indiana at the World’s Columbian Exposition. The ouganization of a Board of Managers was perfected May 15, 1891, and the work began at once. I am sure that the people of the State will feel a just pride In the Indiana Building, and I trust the action of the board of managers, who have so wisely planned and constructed it’ will meet with your hearty approval. This building, in a great measure, is the exhibit of Indiana. Strangers who look upon it will judge ' the State very much by her building, and no citizen will have cause to be ashamed of this building, which will compare favorably with any other State building on the ground. I cannot speak too strongly in behalf of this great work. Indiana can make a better showing than any other State or country in the world. Let us not hesitate in the gre.»t duty before us. The board of managers have rightly placed Indiana where she belongs, and I trust their recommendation for an additional appropriation to carry on the great work will meet with your prompt and hearty endorsement. Wo are not poor, and never was Indiana sn well prepared for an emergency like this as now. GOVERNOR JENNINGS. In the last Legislature a bill was presented making an appropriation for a monument to the memory of Jonathan Jennings, the first Governor of the State of Indiana, who lies burled in an unmarked grave near Charlestown, Clarke county. Reserved the State in her infancy with distinction in the. National Congress, and as Chief Executive, and it would bo a most worthy and proper act for you, as Representatives of the people, to make provision for a monument to his memory. THE STATE HOUSE. This structure, in which all the people of the State possess a jnstifial : e pride, and in which millions of dollars’ worth of valuable property are involved, requires vigilant watchfulness and care on the part of those to whom it is intrusted, that it may be protected from the hand of the vandal, and secured, as far as possible, from the destruction by the elements TOWNSHIP LIBRARIES. The Interest which is growing in libraries in Indiana should receive the fostering care of the Legislature of our State. Other States are in advance of us in this direction which are behind us in other lines of advancement. I would recommend that some system of distributing reading matter lie devised, either by township libraries or whatever may seem to your honorable body the most practicable. CONCLUSION.. The time is at hand when I shall tak •> my leave from the high office to which 1 have succeeded after the death of Governor Hovoy. I have tried, in the fear of God and man, to faithfully perform the responsible duties imposed. On you, the representatives of the people, I invoke, the blessings of Almigthy God.

111AM MLATllE. Opening of the Fifty-Eighth Biennial Session. Jas. 15. Curtin, of Marlon County, Elected Speaker—Senator Griffith Protempore President of the Senate. The fifty-eighth biennial session of the Indiana General Assembly convened at the State Capitol, in Indianapolis, Thursday. At 10:12 a. m., Secretary of State Matthews arose in the hall of the House, wrapped throe times with the oak gavel, and said: “In accordance with the power vested In me by the constitution of the State of Indiana, and as the time has arrived lor calling to order of the Fifty-Eighth General Assembly, I now call this House to order.” Rev. Mr. Carstensen opened the proceedings with prayer. At the conclusion of the prayer the roll was called and the

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oath was administered to now members by Judge. Hackney. Election of officers being next in order, Representative Ader, of Montgomery, placed in nomination for Speaker, James B. Curtis, of Marion county, the Democratic caucus nominee. For the minority. Representative Haggard, of Tippecanoe, placed in nomination for the same position, A. C. Lindemuth, of Wayne. The vote on Speaker was: Curtis, 63; Lindemuth, 37. Mr. Curtis was escorted to the chair, and addressed the House as follows: “In tho vote of confidence which has been extended to mo by my selection as your presiding officer, there has been given that assurance which carries with it the conclusion that my efforts will meet with tho support of the members. Many embarrassing circumstances will arise, but It is my hope that the people of Indiana will not be disappointed. Be you Republican or Democrat, let us show to the people of Indiana that its Legislature is a business body, capable of caring for the wants of tho people in an economical manner, always considering the demands which can not be ignored. Man is mortal and mistakes are common, therefore, if my judgment at any time seems to bo wrong, judge not too harshly, but lend me that aid and forbearance which will enable me to avoid future error. It is my hope to please the majority, and it is my sincere wish to be fair to the minority.” Tho oath of office was then administered to Mr. Curtis by Judge Hackney. The oath of affirmation was at this point administered to Representative White, of Henry county. Minor officers were then elected as follows: Chas. E. Crawley: of Sullivan county, for Clerk, received 63 votes to 37 for Miller, of Hendricks, tho Republican caucus'nominee; John D. Carter, of Orange, for Assistant Clerk, was elected over Wm. Ennis, of Gibson, by the same vote. Tho organization was completed by the election of the Democratic caucus nominee, B. D. Glazebook, Starke county, doorkeeper, over tho Republican nominee, James A. Southard, of Clinton county, and the oath of office was then administered to Messrs. Crawley, Carter and Glazebrook. Tho Senate was called to order at 10:10 a. m., by Senator Griffith, of Dearborn. Prayer was offered by Rev. Dr. Buchtel. The roll was called and the oath was administered to now members by Judge Howard. Senator Magee, of Cass, was called to the chair. Senator McHugh, of Tippecanoe, placed In nomination for President pro tom., Senator Griffith, who had taken his seat in the body, being the Democratic caucus nominee, and he was chosen by 33 to 14 for Senator Boyd, of Fountain, the Republican nominee. On taking tho chair Senator Griffith spoke as follows: “Senators, for this renewed expression of your confidence I desire to thank you. I trust that during the present session our relations shall be agreeable and harmonious. 1 trust that the interests of the State of Indiana will receive proper consideration at your hands. It stands us in hand to keep pace with the rapid progress in the march that has been made hy our sisterhood of States. I ask you to contribute your part toward keeping Indiana in the front rank of the procession. We are now ready to proceed with the further organization of the Senate.” Representative Hinch appeared to announce that the House had organized. Senator Morgan, of Allen, moved that three clerks and eleven doorkoers, in addition to the statutory number, be employed. Resolution adopted, and upon a motion to reconsider hy Senator Magee, was laid on the table by a party vote. Senate adjourned till 2 p. m. The organization of the Senate then proceeded. Senator Holland, of Ripley, placed in nomination for Secretary, Geo. 8. Pleasants, of Switzerland, for the Democrats. For tho Republicans, Senator 'Boord, of Warren, placed in nomination Geo. W. Boyd, of Fountain. Mr. Pleasants was elected. Joseph F. Freidman, of Dubois county, was chosen Assistant Secretary over Mark Sontag, of Vanderburg. Wm. F, Manutx, of Allen, Doorkeeper, over Wm. H. Dubois, of Hamilton. The officerseloct were sworn in. President Griffith declared tho Senate of the Fifty-eighth Assembly ready for business. Chair appointed Senators McHugh, Newby, Kern, Leyden and Loveland a committee on rules. Senator Boyd offered a resolution that tho Senate take appropriate action on the death of Gov. Hovey. Resolution adopted. Senator Boyd, Lynn and Smith were appointed to meet a

House committee on the subject. A committee was appointed to inform the House that the Senate was organized. Gov. Chase was officially notified - that the Senate was ready to hear any communication he chose to make. Senator Kopelke offered a resolution that Loo. Lefkovits be appointed a page in addition to the regular number. Ecsolution was adopted by party vote. Other pages are Geo. Schley, Fred. French and O. Heck. French and Bock are sons of Senators. House mot at 10 a. m„ Friday. Prayer by Representative Bransteer. Representative Sulzer offered a resolution to regulate sale of prison labor products, Referred. Rep. Johnson offered resolution denying peddlers, etc., privileges of the floor of the House. Carried. House took recess to await arrival of Senate for the joint session. Senate held a brief session, Friday. Report of committee on mileage adopted. Each member is allowed 30 cents mileage for one round-trip. Senate adjourned till Monday. House and Senate met in joint session to hear Governor’s message, which is given in another column. Message was read by Private Secretary Roberts. At the conclusion of message President Griffith announced the canvassing of the vote for Governor and Lieutenant Governor. Speaker Curtis announced the vote: Matthews, 260,601; Chase, 253,635; Worth, 13,960; Templeton, 22,017. Nye, 260,364; Shockney, 253,594; Culbertson, 12,960; East, 23,072. President Griffiths declared Matthews and Nye elected. Joint session adjourned. House reassembled. Representative Ador moved that 5,000 copies of the Governor’s message be printed. Ader, Sulzer and Passage were appointed a committee for that purpose. Speaker Curtis announced the committee on rules —Putnam, Rodibaugh and Haggard. House adjourned till Monday. i

LEGISLATIVE NOTES. The House Democratic caucus was held Wednesday night. Richard K. Erwin, of Adams, presided. Chas. E. Oawley, of Sullivan, was nominated for Clerk by acclamation. The result of the vote on other officers was the nomination of John D. Carter, of Orange.for Assistant Clerk; and D. B. Glazebrook, of Starke, for doorkeeper.. Senator Magee, of Cass, presided over the Senate Democratic caucus, Wednesday evening, and the nominations were by acclamation, as follows: Secretary, Geo. S. Pleasants, of Switzerland; Assistant Secretary, Joseph Friedman, of Dubois; doorkeeper, Wm. T. Mannix, of Allen. The Republicans of the House and Senate held a joint caucus. Theodore Shockney, of Union City, presided, and the caucus was organized by the election of John Yaryan, of Wayne, permanent chairman. Separate caucuses were then held, and House Republicans made the following nominations: Speaker, A. C. Lindemuth, Wayne; Clerk, Scott Miller. Hendricks; Assistant Clerk, Wm. Ennis. Gibson; doorkeeper, James A. Southard, Clinton. Senate nominations were: Secretary, George W. Boyd, Fountain; Assistant Secretary, Mark Sontag, Vanderburg; Doorkeeper, Wm. A. Dubois, Hamilton. James B. Curtis, the newly elected Speaker, is the Democratic member from Marion and Shelby counties. Mr. Curtis is thirty-three years old, a graduate of Butler University, class of '80, and a member of the law firm of Morris, Newberger & Curtis. This is his third term as a member of the House. A. C. Lindemuth, who received the complimentary vote of the Republicans for Speaker, is a member of the Richmond bar, and is a young man. He was a member of the House two years ago. The colored Democrats of Indianapolis have demanded recognition, and E. E. Cooper hopes to be an engrossing clerk. No contests for seats in either branch for the first time in thirty-two year's. Peter Schaf, of Brookville, is the oldest Representative. Forty years ago he was an Ohio river roustabout.

ABOUT LEGISLATURES. W*. The South Dakota Legislature met at Pierre on the 3rd. The Delaware Legislature met at Dover, Tuesday. The Governor discussed the tariff in his message. The Tennessee Legislature is combative. Two fights have already occurred before the session was two days’ old. The Oregon Legislature convened at Portland, Tuesday, and the Senate was organized by a Populist-Democratic fusion. The California Legislature met, Tuesday, at Sacramento. Republicans organized the Senate; Democrats organized the House. The Republicans organized both branches of the North Dakota Legislature at Bismarck on the 3rd. Senator Casey will probably bo re-elected. By a decision in a case involving four seats in the Kansas Legislature, the Supreme Court leaves the Republicans one majority in the House, and that party will organize the House, but on joint ballot the Democrats will hold the balance of power, providing no further action is taken in other contested cases now before the court. The Legislature will convene next week. Twenty-four contests have been filed against Republicans and seven against Democrats. The Nebraska Legislature met at Lincoln, Tuesday. An attempt to organize the showed on a strict party vote—Republicans, 14; Populists, 14; Democrats, 5. Tho Senate adjourned. The House organized by electing James N, Gaffin, independent. Speaker, Democrats voting with the independents. The result of the day showed a combination of Populists and Democrats, and makes the re-election of Senator Paddock doubtful. The Democrats and Populists in Montana have secured control of the House of Representatives, practically assuring tho election of a Democratic United States Senator. On joint ballot tho Legislature will stand, thirty-six Democrats, throe 1 opulists and thirty-two Republicans. The threatened split in the Legislature is thereby avoided, and State legislation can now be attended to S. T. Ha'*** if in the lead for the Senatorial plum.