Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1901-03-23
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
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public welfare. You have increased the
revenues of the State by more fairly
distributing the burdens of taxation.
more than 100000 annually. You nave
abolished in many instances the fee
system and placed officials upon
known and fixed salary. You nave
stood for every measure tending TO the
uplifting of the people. and the best IN
terests of our good State. You nave
discharged your duty from the highest
and purest motives.
The closing scenes and hours are full
of sadnese, and yet of pleasure; sad
ness that the friendships we have
formed in our official relations, must
in the order of events, give way to
good byes: pleasure that we have
formed close personal ties which will
remain permanent joy.
May express my deep hope that we
shall always hold the kindly feelings
now entertain. and in whatever
walks of life our several pathways
lead. that we shall be guided by our
Heavenly Father, and under His direc-
ton enjoy long life, peace, prosperity
and happiness. prolonged Applause.)
Mr.: FELLOWS of Bucksport: Mr..
Speaker and Gentlemen of the House: Il
gives me great pleasure to have the priv
iege OF presenting a resolution in favor
OF one of the best men that God ever
made. He is the noblest work of the Al
mighty. | believe; and | will read the
resolution:
Resolved. That the thanks of this
House he extended to w. S. Cotton zap
plause) for the ability he always display
in the discharge of his duties clerk
and that he receive oar love and bes
wishes now and forever more. tApplause)
And. Mr.. Speaker, when that resolution
is voted upon hope it will be by ris-
ing vote. feeling in your hearts that you
are voting for one of the best men in this
state of Maine or in the world Gap
pauScl.
Mr.. GARDNER of Patten: Mr.. Speaker
and Gentlemen of the House | mos
heartily second the motion of the gentle
man from Bucksport and | know that the
motion for the passage of the resolution
will be unanimously and heartily adopted
Could | have elected solely as my owr
any special privilege of saying feH
words concerning the man and the uualit'
of his work. to speak in regard to oul
clerk would be the privilege would have
chosen. Ii needs no words of mine tt
cnumeratc his good qualities. The gentle
man who has spoken before me has cos
cred the ground in saying that ne is one
Of the best men God ever made. If there
is any special quality that could be men
toned more than another II is his never
failing good nature and his desire t'
please and serve more especially those o.
us who have not been experienced in les
islative affairs.
! again most heartily second the motion
of the gentleman from Bucksport.
Mr. BENNETT of Hollis: Mr.. Speaker
and Gentlemen. The work of our clerl
needs no enconium of mine. The fac
that he has signally filled that Office cinct
81. six successive sessions if the Legisla
tIre. teStfieS to his sturdy worth an.
ability. His exact and methodical ar
rangement of matters that have come be
fore us. his experience and knowledge OF
the usages and customs of this. House
have greatly assisted US in our delibera
lions: and | think | voice the unanimous
sentiment of the House when | say tina
he has honored the Office more than tn,
office has honored him
To the assistant clerk. the reporters il
fact. to all others who have had the care
and keeping of this House and in any
way contributed to our comfort ana con
Neniencc. we thank you for your kindness
and courtesy and bid you good-ble. hop
ing that your lives may be long. prosper,
Gus and happy, that you may be blessed
with all that Heaven can send. Sooe
health, a long youth great pleasure am
many friends. lApplause).
The SPEAKER: Gentlemen. the Chan
cannot put the motion without first Civ
ing endorsement of the Chair to th'
resolution. 1t has been my pleasure Il
he more intimately associated with the
clerk this winter than probably any mem
her of the House. | know his ability, hi
fidelity. his sterling qualities and hi
worth. and | want to add my tribute 4
Is it the pleasure of the House to give
the resolution IA passage? All in favor
will please rise.
The members arose.
The SPEAKER: 1t is unanimous
vote. tApplausel
Mr. POWERS of Fort Fairfield Mr.
Speaker 1t is always pleasant thing tC
praise work which has been well done
and while Join most heartily in the GOO
words which have been said of our OIL
GERS this afternoon, | wou.'l also offer 1
resolution and ask that it have a passage
Resolved. That the thanks of the HOUSE
he rendered to the assistant clerk. tho
stcnoGra piers and the employees OF the
House for the careful attention given L
their duties and the fidelity with whict
they have performed the laborS entrusted
to them. APPLAUSE.
The SPEAKER: 1t is the pleasure 81
the House to give the resolution u pas
sake? All in favor will rise.
The members arose.
The SPEAKER: 1t is unanimous
vote. ApplauseD.
on motion of Mr. Chase Of Portland. tn,
House took a recess until O'Clock in the
evening.