Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1908-10-08
Only Contest in Organizing That
for Chaplain of the
House.
ROUGH ON SECOND BALLOT
Before Noop Both Branches Had soii-
hcd Govcrnor Of Rendine-. for
Bu-incss speaker Cheney
Speeds Representatives in
Speech of Acceptance.

Montpelier. OCT. with the exc-p-
tIon Of the contest for chaplain in the
House OF Representatives tho organ
ization OF tho Vermont Legislature
was quickly effected thls morning and
before noon both branches uoti-
fled the Governor that they were ready
for tho transaction Of business.
After the senate was called 20 or
der by Lieut. Gov 9. II Prouty. the
R"v. Marcelius W. Farnnn OF West
| field. the blind chaplain OF that BODY
for the pact six years, was reelected
without opposition and to Senator r.
W. Gibson Of Brattleboro went the
honor Of election as president pro
temporo OF ths SENATE. Thie afternoon
tho committees from tho Senate to
! canvas votes for county and state on
cers were appointed. Tho list Will be
found In tho Official report
Tho Ravel fell IN the House shortly
after ten O'Clock IN morning ana soc
rotary ~ state +. q. Fleetwood. after
calling upon the Rev II. a. Flint Of
Montpelier to oTer prayer. called the
roll OF the House. only two members
wero absent Mr.. Ous OF Sutton had
been called TO Essex Junction to attend
the funeral Of a grandchud and Repre-
sentative McClintock Of Norton was
detained by the trial OF case In Es-
sex county court.
In nominating NJ Cheney for re-
election as speaker. Mr. DeBoer Of
Montpelier said:
Il nominate for speaker OF thu
House the representative from Morris
vile. Two years ago Mr Cheney dis
charged the duties OF the speakership
with ability, impartiality and force.
HIS experience in the practice of law.
his large legislatire experience which
he acquired as clerk Of the House. his
Intimate familiarity with the current
n neads and business - the State. aud.
above all. HIS knowledge OF the men
! who compose this house, constitute in
! him the elements Of q strong speaker.
| whose work will advance our delihcr-
ations and our acts. I have the honor
to nominate for speaker Thomas G.
! Cheney"
l. Tho democrats In he House decided
! Tuesday evening not to nominate any
candidate for speaker but 70 support
Mr. Cheney and the sentiments Of tn"
| minority were handsomely expressed
by Mr. I.eary OF BurlinRton, and M-
Lavigue Of Colchester Mr. Cheney
received all the votes cast and on TAX
Ing the chair said.
SPEAKER CHESEY'S ADDRESS.
Gen,lemen Of the House Of Representa-
t,vcs:
sincerely thank you for tho honor
sou have couferrcd upon MA in selecting
me - preside over the deliberations %
this House 7 wish that might hnd
words to suitably express 20 you my
ie-pes. appreciation o: the compliment
you have paid me IN eiecting me TO this
Once with such unanimity.
| Realizing fully the eXactlng duties and
| res possibilities OF the speakership l ask
/ Of you your cordial support and cooper
| alton during the coming weeks and on
my part ! promise 10 perform tho duties
OF the once TO the bes, OF my ability and
with fairness and !Inpart.ai!ty TO all.
! believe that every member OF this
/ House irrespective % party ties takes
| Just pride IN the splendid work accom-
! plishei for the state by the able admin
! 'st-atior now drawing 20 \ close. Il
marks a nav ern in the history Of our
state believing that It's progressive poll
! cies viii be continued by the new admin
! .stration l bespeak for the incoming ex-
| ecutive the same loyal support at your
hands that Was accorded tho presen, ex-
ecutiye by the Legislature OF lal5 for It
= only through YOUR hearty cooperation
/ that tGe good wori, begun by him can be
! carried on 10 a successful finish.
URGES EARNEST WORK
7 am sure We all realize that We are
/ horo for hard earnest work. Many
matters of much more than ordinary
( interest and Importance viii have 70
| DO passed upon by you. In order that
I they may be determincd wisely the
| state has tho right TO expect and de-
mand that Won Eivo 20 them your most
earnest thought and careful considcra-
| ton feel that Il I my duty 80 i'm
| press upon YOU IN the strongest terms
! the absolute necessity OF entering upon
! the work OF the session without DELAY
and of continuing the same faithfully
with as few Interruptions as may be.
| And | would especially urge that tAe
important measures he brought to our
| attention at the earliest possible mo
ment and be acted upon SO far a. ma
| be during the earlier weeks Of the scS-
sion when they can receive the carcfu'
study and consideration which their
| Importance demands.
| on no account should such measures
be allowed to drlt along until the
| rush OF the closing days. In dolnE our
work let US ever bear in mind that W.
are not here to act for any particular
| party. but that We are here as loyal
| Ncrmonters 10 work for the best In
| terests ot our beloved state.
| thank YOU again for the honor You
have conferred upon me and hope that
| when our labors shall close and We
shall separate thst l may retain your
confidence and good will
| In tho election OF Charles A plumev
OF Northneld for clerk OF the House Mr.
Howe OF 81, Johnsbury and Mr.. Lavgne
OF Colchester voiced tho sentiments ot
the democrats OF the House that Mr.
| Pumley's election he made unanimous
| HOUGH ELECTED CHAPLAIN
-Four candidates were in tho field for