Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1907-01-02
ALL READY FOR WORK
Beth Houses Of Nebraska Legislature
Organise Without Hitch.
NETTLEToN FORMALLY ELECTED SPEAKER
Promises Fair Treatment to All and Asks
Help of ALL
NO DISPLAY cHARAcTERIzss OPENING
No Flags, No Flowers, No Pictures and
Minimum of oratory.
SENATE SESSION JUST AS PERFUNcToRY
Opening Exercises Finds All Menu
bers of Upper House in Their
Seats with Exception
of Two.
10 DISPLAY cHARAcrERIzts OPENING
SENATE SESSION JUST AS PtRFUNCToRY
CFrom star Correspondent

(From a Stafr Correspondent
LINCOLN, Jan. l.--(Special) 1.-THE thir-
tieth session of the Nebraska legislature
convened at 12 o'clock today, organized
and adjourned until O'Clock tomorrow.
The opening was marked not by pomp and
gorgeous display. but rather by simplicity
and earnestness, IN keeping with The great
responsibilities imposed upon the members
by the pledges they have made to the
people Of the state. Not picture adorned
either house and not flag was flown, and
contrary to custom, the formality OF rails
ing Old Glory over the state house was
neglected. During the entire day steady
downpour of rain continued, but this did
not prevent the gRllaries from being well
filled with men and women while the
lobbies back Of the railing In both houses
were crowded.
Lieutenant Governor McGilton presided
In the senate and in the house Secretary Of
State Galusha called the members to order
and presided until he turned the reins over
to Adam McMullen of Gage county. who
was chosen temporary chairman. The busi-
ness OF each house was strictly formal and
consisted merely In carrying out the pro-
gramme mapped out at the caucuses. In
both houses Chief Justice Sedwick admin
istered the oath and he was accompanied
by Judge Barnes and Judge Letton. The
oath prescribed by the constitution is as
follows:
II do solmeny swear that will support
the constitution OF the state OF Nebraska
and Will faithfully discharge the duties Of
mnemapef OF the legislature according to the
pest %. my ability and at the election at
tRhich was chosen to fill the said office
l., hays NOT. improperly influenced in any
cepted nor will accept or receive Nrectiy
or indirectly, any money or other valuable
nsragS 1m,ngS from 70 an any corporation, company, or
official act or influence (for any vote
may give or withhold on any bill, resolu-
'ioh' OF appropriation, so help me God"
NettIeton Inducted Into once.
Speaker Nettleton was inducted into Of
flee amid generous handclapping In which
both members and galleries Joined, and he
received second round OF applause when
ne concluded his speech Of acceptance. In
thank you heartily for tf,6 efeat honor
you nave conferred upon me. And indeed
II Is a great honor, especially at a period
when the legislature has so much construc-
tive legislation to enact; when the people
have defined what they want and what they
VIII have, To steer to the middle course.
which will not do wrong to any interests
but which will tend to the best development
OF the state. giving to each and all a fair
great responsibility which attaches to this
position, / ask each of you to give me your
advice, assistance and announcement and
shall give to each Of you fair and equal
recognition.
The fusion members bestowed upon ]. @.
Van Housen of Colfax the honor of a vote
for speaker. while their organization made
in the caucus received a strictly fusion
recognition.
Douglas Men Prominent.
With the advantage of the acquaintances
and experience gained at the last session.
the three senators from Douglas county
were right in evidence during the opening
session. With Saunders as vice presiding
officer, Douglas county also had a member
on nearly all of the committees. Gibson
was chairman of the committee on Gre
dentials. Thomas was a member of the
committee which notified the house the
senate was organized and Saunders was
named as chairman OF the committee to
select standing committees and was named
on the committee to notify the governor
OF the organization OF the two houses.
Senator Gibson was also the first senator
to address the president from the floor
after the senate had been called to order.
The Douglas county delegation occupies
places in the rear row of seats and a little
to the right Of the entrance to the hall.
Their places are right In line with the
presiding officers eye, which is considered
something of an advantage. On the same
side Of the chamber. but clear up 70 the
front, are the senators from Lancaster.
Joe Burns, the old war horse of the Bur-
lington machine in Lancaster county, sits
on the end of the front row 10 the left
OF the presiding officers desk. and his
colleague. J. c. F. McKesson, sits next TO
him ROfb atffupad Il.
getting into the game at the start
There are only six Of the 1906 senators
In their old places this year. Besides the
Douglas county trio there are Gould OF
Greeley Epperson of Clay and Wilsey Of
Frontier, and all three of them took promi-
nent parts in the opening session. Several
others nOmbly McKesson, Burns, Hoi-
brook of Dodge. King OF Polk and Wilson
OF Pawnee. have had experience in one or
the other houses at previous sessions.
Cone TO Head Fusionists.
The fusionists held a meeting tonight and
discussed their committee preferences and
selected Cone OF Saunders as floor leader.
The announcement was made that the fu-
sionists would not attempt to hamper the
majority as long as the republicans stick to
their party pledges
The senate standing committee TO recom-
y
is composed OF Gibson Of Douglas. McKes-
son Of Lancaster. Hanna Of Cherry, Epper-
son OF Clay. sackett OF Gage and Randall
OF Madison.
MiIlard Committee on Deck.
The Millard boosting committee from
Omaha was augmented by the arrival dur
ing the day OF W. g. Wright. NJ. G. Peters
and Postmaster Henry Il Palmer. The
other members OF the committee were
President A. c. Smith OF the FontanelIa
club. Vice President c. r. McGrew Of the
Omaha National bank and J. e. Baum. Up
10 date these gentlemen have NOT sue
ceeded in convincing the legislators that
they are absolved from the pledge Of the
republican state convention TO elect Norris
Brown United states senator.
LeGisIative small Talk.
Watching the proceedings this morning
were a number OF patriots who have IN the
past become well known as lobbyists OF
wire Puilsrs. AmonG those Nho Hess u