Fort Mill times. [volume] (Fort Mill, S.C.) 1892-current, 1903-01-21

spirit OF appreciation. and the un-
swerNinE devotion and unSelfiShnesS
which ic begets. seeks, by all honor
able means. to retain them.
II I am justified in entertaining the
belief that the kindness of your par
tlality which has so signally honCN,d
me, Is TO some extent at least. an ev,,
uence or the former. than before shall
attempt TO discharge the important du
ties which IL imposes. the hope must be
lndulged and Will he continually cher
1shed. that by faithful and consistent
effort may be permitted TO carry with
me through life the consciousness OF
having enjoyed the latter.
Yes. gentlemen OF the house of rem
respntatives. to preside over the deli
berations of this body the chosen.
trusted. a"d commissioned representa-
uveS of truly great people great In
character. great IN achievement. great
in tradition. and far greater yet in his
tory no mean honor ia seek and the
delegation of that right no Indifferent
trust TO reposc
When reflect upon the brilliant at
tainment and distinguished service OF
those who have preceded mt here. the
apprehension which follows I promise
yuu shall only serve TO intensity the
hope that after it's duties and reSnunsi
bilitieS are laid aside that OF the effort
you may say. ii was conscientious that
the conduct was fair. courteous and i'm
partial. and that the mistakes were
hCnvSt lf that shall he your verdict.
then the obligation which YOU place me
undec in your selection shall only he
increased by your own generous sesti-
mate of it's wisdom Let us work to-
gcthcr, for the prosperity and glory OF
our state. To this end may Il Divine
Wisdom and Providence guide and di-
rect MS | desire to again thank YOU
for your distinguished consideration
Thos. G. Hammer was re elected
clerk OF the house and was sworn In by
Speaker Smith. Col. Hammer is now
entering upon his third term and is
personally very popular with the mem
bcrs
There were three nominees for ser
Gcant-at-armS. Mr.. j. :. Wilson OF
Lancaster. Mr.. w X. Grant OF Green
VILE, and Mr Geo w Asbill of Lees
Vile. Mr. Wilson received 81 votes.
Mr.. Grant u and Mr.. Asbill H. Mr..
Wilson ~ declared elected and was
Mr. John S, Withers. of Chester. had
no opposition for the position OF read
ing clerk. an Office which he has filed
years Mr.. Withers is very useful
member Of the speakers staff
The house adopted o --olution pre-
scented by Mr. John u. Thomas. Jr..
granting the Use or the hall to the
state Bar association for it's annual
meeting Thursday night. Friday after
noon and Friday night
ON motion OF MIR. Morgan a com
mittee of three waited on the GOV
crno" to Inform him that the house
Was organized and ready for business.
similar message was sent to the sen
aiv The governor submitted II mes
Sag'S- his annual message. IL messaC
cS submitting reports OF State officers
ctr.. and one announcing the death OF
Hon. Henry Newer. chief justice.
The house cuncurrcd in the senate
resolution to appoint a committee to
attend the funeral OF Judge McIver.
The speaker appointed Messrs. T. Y.
Williams. Jr.. of Richand. J. o. Pat
torson " Barnwcl VIM. l.. Mauldin.
or GreVnNille and X. S. Whaley, o.
Charleston. Mr.. Williams was OK
cus"d on account of physical disabiIi-
y and MIR. Altamont Moses Substi,u-
ted.