The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-01-05
The CURTAIN RISES
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ion ., and praise Of all people from the
tfa " the sun to the going down
Il reoI. We<acknowledge Thee to be
s.s.s creator -of all things in heaven and
.n the Sovereign Ruler over all Thy
Morks' and the Giver Of every good and
srLect gift. Thy tender mercies and
.EnS kEldnesses which are over ah
Sreafures have especially been with
~; the JEWELLERS in this good, land
sn.s 1,hly favored commonwealth of
xu1s' Truly Thou hast done great things
Avn us, whereof we are glad.
Inc lines are fallen to us in pleasant
Maces, ven, we have a goodly heritage.
Me nave been kept from the pestilence
s..at Walketh in darkness and the de-
tion that wasteth at MONDAY. Thou
1'se neiped us in our recent political
ssnt1usgies to- choose men to make our
uMs VINO, we believe, are wise, honest
and patriotic citizens, not office-seekers.
put those who hear and heed the call
81 their country-men not impelled by
any motives of greed or gain
Now that they have met here for
entering upon the performance of these
innportant duties. may every member
ana presiding officers of this Legislature
pe endued with the Wisdom which Is
from above; which is peaceable,
gentlc, full of mercy and good fruits,
wlp.out Partially and hypocrisy.
Tod grant that this Legislature may
not disappoint the expectations of the
people sent here, but may the laws which
rey enact he such as shall promote
the best interests of all classes of the
people, and set our beloved State on
new career of righteousness. peace and
prosperity, which shall extend to all
parts of our State. May we as peo-
pie never forget the kind hand of our
Father which has led us. and sustained
us, and given us all our victories. May
we show forth our gratitude by walking
an obedience to Thy laws, and proving
ourselves the people whose God is the
Lord
The usual proceeding of appointing
the caucus nominees as temporary Off
Gers followed the prayer.
The roll call was then announced. the
Representatives coming forward by
counties, in patches of ten, to take and
subscribe to the oath, which was admin
fstered by Justice Walter Clark. of the
Supreme court cf North Carolina.
At the conclusion of the roll-call, Mr..
Mastin announced that it showed a quo
rum present, Representative Cochran, of
Montgomery. being the only absentee out
0ff120 members-elect
The nomination of Speaker to preside
over the deliberations of the House was
then declared in order, and Mr.. Locke
Craig, OF Buncombe, was recognized. lie
said:
II rise for the purpose of naming a
man already well known in North Caro-
lima, and beloved by its people from the
mountains to the sea. He is the pride
of the judiciary of the State; he has
filed with distinguished honor every
~pOsition in which he has been placed.
HI conservatism and honor will inspire
"a noge and confidence in our people.
rs no man in North Carolina bet
Oe1tRad to graphic with the pro-
/blems that must arise in this House,
than is Hon. Henry G. Conner. of Will
son. A Democrat of Democrats. his
zeal is tempered by conservatism. and
his character is above reproach. A ripe
scholar, a noble patriot. an experienced
legislator, he will preside with ability
over this House which must be history
making in the history of North Caro-
lima.
This nomination, enthusiastically an
plauded, was seconded by Mr.. Lee 5.
Oyerman, Of Rowan. He said:
1T gives me great pleasure to second
the nomination Of Judge Conner. He is
my friend--the friend of everybody. OF
unimpeachable character, a great judge,
fair, impartial, cool. conservative. just
and considerable, the Democrats of this
House have acted wisely in choosing
him. For it everybody in North Carolina.
without regard to party. will say. We'll
done, well done. North Carolin ans
The Republican noiainee. Mr.. w. w.
Hampton, Of Snrry. was placed in nom
nation by Mr.. A. X. Bran. of Madison.
seconded by Mr.. III. $. Williams. of
Yadkin.
The vote resulted: Conner. 90; Hamp-
ton. %: johnson, 2: Mitchell, l.
On the announcement Of this vote,
Mr.. Masten appointed a committee com