Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1905-01-12

Butler, of Sampson, presented the name
publican nominee for Speaker. As to all
other positions, Mr.. Butler said, the
had been treated fairly by
the majority and would have no can
didate. Mr.. Rector, of Henderson. Sec
onded Mr.. Crisp's nomination. Mr..
Woodward, in neat speech, presented
the name of o. H. Guion, among many
other compliments, saying he was one
Of the finest products of the east. Mr..
Winborn, of Hertford, said that as a
candidate himself for the high honor.
he felt honestly that the caucus acted
wisely last night in selecting Mr.. Guion
paying him high tribute. Other
speeches seconding the nomination of
Guion were made by Warren, of Jones,
and Robinson, of Guilford. The vote
on roll call, being the first of the ses-
sion was: Guion 95; Crisp %.
Upon the announcement of the cleo
ton, Speaker Pro TEN Graham, named
Mr.. Winborn, of Hertford, to escort the
Speaker to the chair. Chief Justice
Walter Clark administered the oath
of Office and when the Speaker-elect
stood facing the House-members join
ed in spontaneous tribute of applause.
Speaker GuiOn occupied but a few
minutes in his inaugural, saying that
the standard which had been placed for
him was, he fancied, a higher one than
he should reach, but that he should
conscient1ously endeaver to discharge
the duties of the Office for the good
Of the State and to the satisfaction of
all members. He said he felt fearfully
this responsible honor of presiding over
one of the best bodies of Representa-
tives ever assembled in North Caro-
lima. Returning cordial thanks for
the honor, Speaker Guion announced
that the next order of business was
the election of officers of the House.
Frank D. Hackett. of Wilkes, was
elected Chief Clerk. Mr.. Little, of
Pitt. moved that he be elected by ac-
clamation, there being no objection
Mr.. Graham, of Lincoln, raised the
point that all officers should be elect
ed by roll call, and the point was sus-
tained.
Other officers elected, completing
the organization of the House, were:
Reading clerk, T. B. Arendell; engross-
ing clerk. M. D. Kimsland, of Haywood;
door-keeper, John H. Kerr, of Caswell;
assistant door-keeper, D. H. Jones, of
Pitt The oath of Office was admins
tered to these by Speaker Guion, who
announced the House organized and
ready for business.
The second day was largely occupied
in hearing the message of Governor
Aycock read. A few bills were intro
duced and the appointment of COM
mittees announced.
On Thursday in the house bills were
introduced as follows: Bill by Co.
field, that after February %, no new
bills be presented to the House was
Cowles, of Wilkes, to amend the con-
dietary committee; to amend chapter
339, laws 1908. Referred to judiciary
committee.
Winborn, to amend the constitu-
ton; to provide for high grade schools.
Referred to committee on education.
Stewart, to reform the divorce law
| of North Carolina. Referred to COM
mittee on judiciary.
Rector, to amend the road law of
| Henderson county.
Graham, of Granville, reported from
| the committee appointed to wait on
the Governor, notifying him of the or.
ganization of the House, that His Ex
cellency would communicate his mes
sage in a few moments.
| The message Immediately was com
municated by a messenger and its
reading, which occupied exactly an
hour, was carefully listened to.
A Senate resolution providing fol
publication Of 500 copies Of the mes
sage was amended and 1000 copies
were ordered printed, 800 for the Sen
ate and 700 for the House.
The Speaker announced the follow
ing as committee on part of the Hous,
committee on the inauguration of thu
Governor, January 18th: Laughing
house, of Pitt, chairman; Murphy, O
Rowan, Hasten, of Forsyth, Warren
OF Jones, Robson, of Guilford.
Senate Committees.
Following are the Senate commit
tees:
Proposition and Grievances-Duls
Bragaw, Thorn, Arendell, Jones, Tur
ner, Turrentine, Shaw, Williams, Lon,
of Iredell, Taylor
Privileges and Elections-Stubbs
Gillian, Zollicoffer, Eller, Empie
Alexander, Miller.
Claims-Sinclair, Aaron, FLEMING
Ward Watkins, Edell, Crisp.
Judiciary-Mason of NORTHAMPTON
Gillian, Zollicoffer Burton, Mason Q
| CASTOR, Scales, Duls, Foushee, Stubs
Vann, Webb, Ward. Fleming. Wright