The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-01-04
PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE.
Both Houses Organize ana Elect Re-
sst publican Caucus Nominees.

HARRISBURG. Pa, Jan. 3.-There
were the usual scenes and incidents at
the opening session to-day OF the house
of representatives. There was added
interest owing to the occupancy of the
new capitol. The chamber occupied by
the legislators Of the lower branch OF
the assembly was n surprise for most
of the members. They expected to meet
In a harn-like and uncomfortable hail.
without furnishings save those OF the
Dlainest design. but instead the spa
cious hall Is not only attractive, but
comfortable. The decorations arc not
costly. but they hide the bare walls and
conceal the temporary finish OF the big
room. r.Egs
The desks OF many members were
hidden by beautiful floral pieces. the
gifts of admiring constituents. There
were great floral baskets and magnIti-
| cent horse shoes and nll manner Of
flowers. and the recipients OF these to-
kcnS OF esteem sat behind them out of
sight. ~
| The galleries were crowded through
out the proceedings. and there was
great, interest in all that occurred.
The house was called TO order shortly
after II o'clock by Chief Clerk Rea.
The roll was called for, after which the
members presented themselves at the
bar and were sworn In by Judge Bid
die. of Carlisle. John r. Farr.s OF Lack
awanna, wns nominated for speaker by
William T. Marshall, of Allegheny, and
William T. Greasy, OF Columbia, by
George r. Dixon. Of Elk.
Mr. Forr ,yns p1 nv, tive f,,n d.
publican vote OF 1877. and escorted 10
the chair by Mcssrs Bliss. OF Delaware;
Hosack. of Allegheny. and Mr. Greasy.
Owing to the absence OF Judge to
swear In the speaker q recess was ta-
ken until Judge Simonton, OF Harris
burg, could be summoned. Mr.. Farr
made brief address of thanks, In
which he promised to be fair and cour-
teous In his treatment of the members,
Jerc B. Rex. OF Huntingdon. was re-
elected chief clerk, and A. D. Fetterelof,
OF MontGomery, resident clerk. Henry
HUM. of Philadelphia, was reappoint-
ed speakers clerk. The other officers
and employees Will not be- announced be-
fore next week. The senate resolution
providing for final adjournment on
April 20 was agreed TO almost immcdl-
| atcly after q motion TO refer the resolu-
tiOn to the committee on rules was
voted down.
4 recess was taken until 4 o'clock this
afternoon, when the house rcassembled
| TO receive the biennial message of Gov
| crnor Hastings. After the reading Of
| the message and other communications
| from the executive. Mr.. Clarnecy, or
Philadelphia, was appointed n teller on
| the part of the house to compute the
vote for governor. lieutenant governor,
superior court judge and secretary Of
internal affairs. on January L.. Tho
| house will meet again tomorrow morn
Ing at II o'clock.
The opening session OF the senate
was brief. Organization was effected
at o'clock and Secretary Of the Com
monwcalth Martin appeared and pre-
sentcd 10 the senate the returns of The
| recent election for senator's. These
were read, and then Judge Simonton,
OF the local court, administered the oath
of office TO the new senators. The next
formallty was the election of n prcsI-
dent pro ten. Senator William p. Sny-
der, of Chester. the choice of the Re.
publicans. was successful over W. II.
| Haines, Democrat, OF York, by 81 to ~.
Senator Snyder. upon assuming the
chair. made brief speech. counselIng
moderation and caution In the consId-
Grafton OF the measures that will come
| before the senate for action,