The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-01-11
THE LOWER HOUSE.
Speaker Artman's Address Upon Be-
ing EIected-Other Proceedings.

Speaker Artman's Address Upon he.
fng Elected-Other Proceedings.
The lower house of the Sixty-second Cen
eral Assembly of Indiana met yesterday
morning. and after organizing by the elec-
ton of the proper officers. heard the Gov
ernor's message read and then adjourned.
The members Of the House were called 10
order at 10 o'clock by Secretary OF State
Hunt The usual crowd of onlookers was
in attendance There was a large bouquet
of flowers on the speakers desk and some
of the members had bouquets in front Of
them.
The session was opened with prayer by
Rev. Rudolph Stanley. curate of Grace
Cathedral. The prayer was as follows:
Almighty and Eternal God, in whose
presence We are. we bless Thy name. that
Thou hast ever watched over US peo-
pie and hast given prosperity and happi-
ness TO this State. We humbly beseech
Thee 10 bless this whole land, and especial
ly the President OF the United States, the
outgoing Governor and the incoming Gov
ernor Of this State and the House OF Rep
resentatives now assembled. Give each
member Thy favor 10 be wise in his concep-
tons, strong in his convictions and firm in
his determination to do right. BE pleased
to direct and prosper all their consultations
and doings 10 the advancement OF Thy
glory the good. safety, honor and welfare
of Thy people, that all things may be so
ordered and settled By their endeavors upon
the best and surest foundations, that peace
and happiness, truth and justice, piety and
prosperity may be established among US for
all generations. These ana all other neces-
saries for them and the people we humbly
beg in the name and mediation of Jesus
Christ. our most blessed Lord and Savior
Amen"
The roll-call showed but one vacant seat.
this being the one selected by Representa-
tive Drummond. Of Ft. Wayne. whose death
occurred recently. Immediately after roll
call the members took the oath OF Office,
which was administered by Judge Monks.
of the Supreme court. At I0:25 the House
proceeded 10 select a speaker. Samuel r.
Artman, the choice OF the Republican eau
Gus Wednesday night. was placed in no5ui-
nation by A Nj. Scott. OF Montgomerv
county. In referring 10 Mr.. Artman's quail
ties. Mr. Scott declared that "he is in a true
sense a self-made man and in a larger
sense is a self-made Republican" Mr..
Scott. commenting further said that Mr.
Artman had been called cold man. Some
times" continued Mr.. Scott. 1--WE get an
much comfort out OF refrigerator as We
dc out Of base-burner.'' Following Mr.
Scott's nominating speech the minority
presented the name of Cyrus E. Davis as q
candidate for speaker. The vote resulted in
Mr.. Artman's selection. IL stood 6I to IS
THE SPEAKERS ADDRESS.
Mr. Artman was escorted 10 the speakers
stand by Mr.. Davis and Mr.. Statesman. He
at once addressed the members as follows:
ION accepting the high honor conferred
upon me In my selection as your presiding
officer / desire 10 say that 1 accept the
gavel with keen and serious appreciaflof
OF the responsibilities thereby reposed The
confidence which you have reposed I'm me
excites my feelings OF gratitude. and from
the very depths OF my heart I thank you
Ny administration as speaker OF this House
will be successful 90 the extent that have
the harmonious support OF the members.
and l now bespeak your hearty co-opera-
ton throughout the session We NAV mako
mistakes. but there Is always an excuse for
an honest mistake, because IL lacks the ele-
ment OF intent. II we commit wrongs We
should not be excused, because wrong n
always preceded by premedtatlon. and In
cludes the element OF intent Ii shall be
my earnest purpose 20 discharge the duties
OF the chair fearlessly. honestly and con-
scientlously. Having put my hand 10 the
plow. shall not look backward. The only
favor that any member or this House Win