The Work Begun

NOKTH DAKOTA. Bismakck, H. D., July 5.- The constitutional convention of North Dakota met at noon Thursday. T. B. Fanchar, ol James:own, was made president. The convention then 'adiourncd without transacting any business to take part in the festivitics of the day. Bismauck. N. D., July 8.- The business of the Constitutional convention Saturday was the report of the committee on rules, which was ordered printed. The conyention then adjourned until Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock. SÓUTH DAKOTA. Sioux Falls, S. D., July 5.- After an immense street parade, in which were repreBentations of the industries of Sioux Falls, a number of brass bands, and a general celebration of the day, including the birth of the new State of South Dakota, the constitutional convention was called to order in Germania Hall at noon Thursday. Tiie convention selected as its permanent chairman Senator-elect A. J. Edgerton, of Mitchell. A roll cali disclosed the presenc of Beventy-four of the seventy-five delegatea Several committees were appointed. Adjourned. Sioux Falls, D. T., July 8.- The South Dakota convention transacted routine business Saturday. The report of the committee on rules which waB made on Friday was considered in committee of the whole and was adopted. MONTANA. Helena, M. T. , July 6 -The Constitutional convention met at 1 p. m. Frlday. After brlet preliminaries a permanent organízatJon was effected. These omcers were eleoted: President, Hon. W. A. Clark; chief clerk, W. H. Todd; nrolling clerk, G. H. Stanton; sergeant-at-arms, Sam Alexandei; chaplain, Eev. H. D. Clewe. All ara Den, ocrats. Seventy-three of seventy-flve mem. bers answered to the roll-calL They ara dlvided politically as íollows: 39 Demócrata, 88 Republicana, 2 scattering. The convention adjourned until to-day. Helena, Mont., July 8- The Constitutional convention adjourned on Saturday until to-day, alter hearing the report of the committee on rules. " WÁSÜNGTON. Oltmpia, W. T., July 6.- The Constitutional convention on Friday elected Hon. John P. Hoyt, of King County, president. The nominees of the Republican caucus for the remaining offices were elected. The report of the committee on credentials was adopted. This seata Delégate Wallman, who holda a certifícate of election, but as returns in the Territorial Secretary'i office sliow that he reELÍyed teQ Tote(i leW tüayj hi% (ompetitor Travñ, tjbe latter will be heárd if ke conléèis. Olyxfia, W. T., July 8.- But little bualn?ls jF iniportance was transacted Saturday at the Washington Territorial Constitutional convention. The committee on rules reported a list of standing committees, also the number of members each committee should contain. These committees will be made up and appointed by the president ol the next convention. The convention adjournjjd until next Tuesday afternoon at ü o'cloek. IDAHO. Boise City, I. T., July 0- The tional convention was called to order by I Governor Shoup at 12 noon Thureday. I Every county except Idaho is represented. Judge Morgan, of Brigham, was mada temporary president, and Reid, ol Nez Perces, and Stanreed, of Oneida, tem. porary secretarie. Two short sessions were held. Heyburn, Savage, Shoup, Crutcher, Poe, Cavanagh, Stanreed, Allen and Hogan were appointed a committee on credentials. Every body ia harmonious and enthusiastic for Statehood. Boise Citt, L T., July 8.- The Oonstitutional convention settled harmoniously all conteste and organized permantly by electing Judge W. H. Clagttt, of Shoshone County, as president The committoe appointed to invite the Senatorial committee en route to Alaska reported that the Henators all favored Idaho for Statehood after having the riches and resources of Idaho explained tothem.