Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 January 1899 — THE STATE LEGISLATURES. [ARTICLE]

THE STATE LEGISLATURES.

. Thursday. Gov. Pingree sent his message to-the Michigan Legislature. In Nebraska William A. Poynter was inaugurated Governor. Frank Rollins was Inaugurated Governor of New Hampshire. In Maine Gov. Llewellyn T. Powers was inaugurated for his second term. Indiana Legislature installed .officers and received Gov. Mount’s message. In Massachusetts Roger Walcott was for the third time inaugurated Governor. Kansas House defeated Senate bill to create guarantee fund to protect bank depositors. Missouri Legislature organized, Democrats and Repqjdicaus voting for Democratic nominees. Gov. Stephens, in his message to Missouri Legislature, asked investigation of boodliug in St. Louis. Bills were introduced in Minnesota Legislature providing for a constitutional amendment and electrocution and others. In North Dakota the legislative caucus of Republicans cast eight ballots for Senator without a choice. M. N. Johnson led on each ballot. Friday. North Dakota Senate amended divorce law, fixing time of residence at one year. Missouri Senate passed bill appointing committee to investigate alleged municipal and State political crookedness. - In California Burns men claimed 35 votes, while 32 were pledged to opponents. Charges of bribery made against Grant. In Delaware the House deadlock was broken in ninety-one ballots, regular Republicans beating Addicks faction. In Kansas Gov. Leedy sent message to the House demanding the evidence of Representative Brown, who openly charged him with being influenced by use of money. Beveridge seemed to gain strength in Indiana senatorial fight, four doubtful legislators announcing themselves in his favor. Opposition candidates organized to beat Hanly. Monday. Senatorial fight in North Dakota remains practically unchanged. Utah Legislature assembled and active canvass commenced for seuatorial vote. Contest for Speaker in Arkansas Legislature seems likely to result in a deadlock. In Indiana Perry S. Heath broke into the senatorial fight, using influence for Taylor. The Oregon Legislature convened and continued the organization of the special session. Organization of the Wisconsin Legislative Assembly is made an issue in the fight for United States Senator.

The Legislature of Washington organized, electing E. H. Guie, the youngest member, Speaker of the House. Utah Legislature met and organized. A. Nebecker was elected President of the Senate and William M. Roylance Speaker. In Kansas the Populist extraordinary session adjourned without attempting further legislation. Stanley took oath at uoon. Tuesday. Massachusetts re-elected United States Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Arkansas’ deadlock was broken by the election of A. F. Vandeventer Speaker. The Texas Legislature met and the House organized by electing Sherrill Speaker. In New Jersey the Republican caucus nominated John Kean for United States Senator. Missouri appointed a committee of six to investigate the municipal government of St. Louis. In Minnesota bills were introduced imposing more taxes on ruilroad and express companies. In Indiana the Republican caucus nominated A. J. Beveridge of Indianapolis for United States Senator. In Colorado Charles S. Thomas was inaugurated Governor. His message discussed State affairs only. In South Carolina Gov. Elierbe urged a law to prevent lynching and recommended the submission of the dispensary question to a vote of the people. Wednesday. Republicans in Nebraska fail in their efforts to bring about a senatorial caucus. In Minnesota Assembly House committees were announced and new bills introduced. In Washington efforts of Senator Wilson to bring about Republican caucus' met with failure. In West Virginia presiding officers of both houses were elected and coutests over seats commenced. Caucus of Republicans in Wyoming unanimously nominated C. D. Clark for re-election to the Senate. Michigan House and Senate committees were announced and Gov. Pingree submitted a list of appointments. Senatorial caucus in North Dakota took two ballots without result, except a loss of one for Johnson, who still leads. Republican majority in Connecticut chose Joseph R. Hawley for United States Senator on the ninth ballot. In the Maine Legislature Senator Hale was chosen as Republican nominee and Samuel L. Cord as Democratic nominee for the Senate. The California Legislature voted in joint session for United States Senator without electing. Phelan led with thirtyfour complimentary votes. Wisconsin Legislature organized, electing officers in both Houses, and named Senate committees. Cancus committee agreed on Wednesday, Jan. IS, as day for first meeting.