The Marlboro democrat. [volume] (Bennettsville, S.C.) 1882-1908, 1903-01-23
IN THE HOUSE.
mr.. Mendel L. Smith Elected Speaker
Almost Unanimously.
ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY

ORGANIZATION OF THE BODY.
No Other Business Attended to On
the First Day, tho House Ad-
.journing Ont OF Respect
60 Judge NIcIver.
The house Of representatives was
ca led to order at noon on Tuesday,
Jan 13, by Col. Tom G. IIamer, clerk
Of the last house Of representatives.
Hon. Altamunt Moses was chosen
temporary chaiaman Of the represen-
tatives-elect. Mr.. Moses was temper
ary chairman Of the organization two
years ago and is = very fine presiding
officer. lie has had a longer and more
varied legislative experience than any
other member Of tho house OF repre-
Sentatiyes.
The mem bcrS-elect presented them
selves before the speakers desk and
were sworn In. The roll Of counties
was called and the memberS-elect pre-
sented themselves by counties and lay
ing their hands upon the house Hiblc
tools the oath of Office, They then
subscribed to the roll Of the house and
were duly quilted representatives Of
the State Of South Carolina.
Nominations for speaker being in or
der, Mr.. B. a, Morgan Of Greenyille,
secured the floor and nominated Hon.
III, L. Smith Of Kcrshaw county. This
was seconded by Mr.. Whaley of
Charleston. Mr.. Ehrd Of Lexington,
| Ntr. Lancaster OF Spartanburg, Mr..
Richards Of Kcrshaw and Others.
Mr.. CASTOR Of Chester, put In nOmi-
nation the name OF Hon. T. Yanccy
Williams Of Lancaster. This was sec
ondcd by Mr.. Halle Of York, Dorroh
Of Greenville, Mr.. Moss of Orangeburg
and several others. There were 118
votes cast, OF which Mr.. Smith receiv-
ed 81 and Mr.. Williams 2i.
The following voted for Mr.. Smith:
Messrs. Aull, Bailey, Baker, Banks,
Bass, Bates, Black, Blackwood, Bomar,
Brooks, Brown, Bunch, Callison, Ca
rey, Carwile, Clifton, Coggcshall, Coop
er, Cutler. Davis, DeBruhl, Dennis,
DcVorc, Doar Donald. Bowling,
Doyle, Edwards, Eiird, Fox, Fraser,
Cause, Glover, Gourdin, Hail, Harrcll-
son, Haskell, Hendrix, Herbert, ]. e.
Herbert, ID. o., Hill, Hinton, Holman,
Humphrey, Irhy, James, Jarnegan,
johnson, Kelley, Kibler, King, Kirby,
Lancaster, Lanham, Lcaverctt, Les
csne, Lide, Little, Lotion, Lyles, Nc
Coll, Mace, Magill, Mahaffey, Middle
ton, Minis, Morgan, Moses, Nichols,
Parnell, Paterson, Pearman, Quick;
Etainsford, Rankin, Rawlinson, Read y.
Eticnards, Riullardson, Isqsselt,' Sea-
brook, Smith, j., Smith, w. c., Stack
house, Stuckey, Tatum, Thomas,
Toole, Towill, Traylor, Tribble,
Wade, Walker, Wall, Webb, Whalcy,
Wingard, Wingo.
The following voted for Mr., VIII
liams: Mcssrs. Barren, Bcamguard,
Bennett, Colcocll, DesChamps, Dowl-
ing, Forde, CASTOR, Halle, Mccain,
Mauldin, Moss, Pearman, Peurlfoy,
Potts, pyatt Sinkler, Strong, Wise,
Wright and Youmans -2l.
Mr.. Smith was escorted to the chair
by Nlessrs. Morgan, Patterson and
Efird and after taking the oath of
speaker, addressed the house.
SPEAKER SMITHS REMARKS.
Gentleman of the House of Represcn.
! tativeS:
would be unmindful, indeed, of the
| prOmptingS Of a truly thankful heart,
should fail to make my first utter
ancc In the position to which you have
SO kindly elevated me an expression OF
deep and lasting gratitude for that
most highly distinguished honnor.
Human life and conduct have always
been, and will ever continue to be, in
tluenced and controlled by many mo-
to serve ones State and people, an
obligation from which the humblest
citizen cannot escape, however rude,
Imperfect or unsatisfactory the at
tempt may be, there is no motive OF
ambition more commendablc, more
fundamentally right, or more prOduc-
tive Of legitimate rights than that
which strives TO win their respect
esteem and confidence, save that, per-
haps, which, In a broad spirit OF ap-
probation, and the unswerying devO.
tion and unselfishness which it begcts
seeks, by all honorable means, to re-
tain them.
! If am justified in entertaining the
belief that the kindness of your par
tiality which has SO signally honorcd
me, is to some extent, at least, an cvi-
dcnce Of the former, then before shall
attempt to discharge the important
duties which it imposes, the hope must
be indulged and will be continually
cherished, that by Il faithful and con
Sistcnt effort, may be permitted tG
carry with me through life the con.
seriousness of having enjoyed tho
latter.
Yes, gentlemen Of the house OF
representatives to preside over the
deliberations Of this body-thc chosen
trusted, and commissioned representa-
tives OF a truly great pcople-great in
character, great In achievement, great
in tradition, and far greater yet ir
history--is no macn honor to seek and
the delegation Of that right no indif
| fcrcnt trust to IcSpOSc.
When | reflect upon the brilliant a t.
tainment and distinguished service ol
those who have preceded me here, the
apprehension which follows, l promise
| You shall only serve to intensity the
hope that after It's duties and RESPONSE
bilities are laid aside, that of the effort
you may say, it was conscientious, that
the conduct was fair, courteous ant
impartial, and that the mistakes were
honest. If that shall be your verdict
then the obligation which you
place me under In your selection shall
only be increased by your own gener
Gus estimate Of its wisdom. Let us