Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-01-05
HOUSE.
Augusta. Jan, 4, 1899.

VI the STATE loI tHc IheSt-
ing of the 69th Legislature. the MEM
bers-elect assembled In their hail at
10 o'clock A. NJ. and were called TO or
der by the clerk of the last House.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Williamson OF
Augusta
A communication Was received from
the secretary of State transmitting a
certified roll OF the representatives.
elect of the 69th Legislature. A call OF
the roll by the clerk revealed the
presence of a quorum. lab members
elect responding to their names.
on motion OF Mr, rerkins. Messrs.
FerKins OF CORNISH NNhersoi ..
Sta..,. g. nar,,, L;a,,I ~
oa,,,n, a Wet os piIanford Woo
a, .,,notn+aa o,,,,,,sttaa 70 ,,.it an the
Cns,o.,,, ;..cn,,,, h,,,, ~ ,ha nros
- = .,,e,,,,,, - Tho an,barsI Ia,aot
rf tha ua,,sa - ponrasantat;y.s Il,
~ t,,.a,, haI, ona ,.aoua.t III.
q .tterd.r,,o ~ oar,in;sta. .o thor, tho
,o+h roo,,,.oa ~, tho oo,,,;t,t;nr 70
av,oh,a 49,. - n+ar ,,,or tho d,s
csors,A ~ +to,n oe,oioI d,,ttas
Subsequently, Mr.. Perkins reported
thai me. committee had performed the
duty assigned II and His F,xcellency
the Governor was pleased tn saw that
with his suite he would forthwith at
tend upon the convention for the pur
pose indicated in the message.
ThereupOn the Governor accom-
panied by his suite, came in and ad-
ministered, and the members ELECT
subscribed, the oaths necessary to
qualify them to enter upon the dis
charge of their official duties.
The Governor and his suite then
withdrew.
IN THE HOJISE OF REPRESENTA-
TIVES.
~ o.; 90 uu c, ,,o
conh,, - Na,,,,ort yU,,a,, os
Chanr,,fa,a roa.r of r,oonart E,,,,ar
- ronnah,,,,, g., ie 49, 80
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p.,a.,,, 80 c,,,,;,, - a;ntaa
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.,.a ,s NJ. c.,I 49,,
go. 90, io.'' '''e
'epo' 'eN q" io''o"'
Wnole NUMBER OF votes, lao
necessary ior cholce, o.
.. u. LeaVltt nau -
lsalan n. Stetson had llo
scattering,
And Hon. Isaiah X. Stetson was de-
clared duly elected Speaker Of the
House
Mr. Stetson was conducted to the
chair by Mr.. Leavitt, and addressed
the House as follows:
Gentlemen of the House of Represen-
tatives
/ am deeply impressed with graft
tude for the confidence reposed in me,
and in the discharge of my official
duties. I shall endeavor to be guided
by just and unstrained construction
of the rules governing this House.
When my memory recalls the dis
tinguished gentlemen who have oc-
ccupied this position of great responsi-
bility. / feel how great is the honor
YOU have conferred upon me, and
now realize how in many ways l shall
need your assistance and help in con-
Quoting the business Of the House.
shall discharge the duties of my office
to the best of my ability, and shall
enter upon their performance with en-
tire cOnflQence IN the SuDUOrt all the
members.
This confidence and respect shown by
you, in electing me to this high office,
have inspired me with feelings of pro-
found gratitude, and with an honest
purpose to do what is right, l hope 20
perform my duties, impartially and for
the best interests of our State.
The people of our State have en-
trusted to us grave responsibilities,
and may we discharge the duties and
burdens imposed upon us, so as to
merit their approval and appreciation.
We were elected to look after the
interests OF the people, see that no un-
wise laws are passed, ana TO practicc
strict economy IN the expenditure OF
the pupiic money, Whlch may pe coH'-
patloie WIN the puohc lnterest.
The people snouid not De taxed 1or
more than the amount necessary 20
defray tne expense OF Wise' econom-
lcal ana eincieht administration OF our
state government.
Inc puroehs oi government shouiu,
as far as practlcal' De distributed
justly ana eQuaiy among al our
people.
ANY olscriminatlon IN 1aVor OF cor
and equality which should govern US i,