Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1909-01-13
STATE soLONs.
Legislative News of Interest to Ham
cock County Readers.

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cock County Readers.
At the joint republican caucus Wednes-
day evening, at which, OF course, the State
officers are really chosen, as their election
follows as matter of course, there were
only two contests those for assessor and
attorney-general. For assessor, NJ. E,
tombstone, of Brownville, defeated l.. c,
Morse, of Liberty, and for attorney-gen-
eral, Judge Warren C. Philbrook, OF
| Waterville, won by vote of rs to Al from
| Scott Wilson, of Portland. The situation
in the latter case was much simplified by
the withdrawal Tuesday of the third can
didate in the attorney general fight
Bertram l.. Smith. of Patten. The nomin-
alton of Judge Philbrook was made by
Senator Deasy.
Arthur /. Brown, of Belfast, was nomi-
mated for secretary of state, Pascal c.
Gilmore, of Bucksport, for state treasurer,
and A. w. Gilman, of Foxcroft, for COM
missioner of agriculture, all by accla-
nation.
LEGISLATURE CoNvENEs.
At the opening session of the Senate
Wednesday morning, Senator Deasy was
elected president. In taking the chair he
said:
Fellow Senators-I am deeply sensible OF
the honor you have conferred upon me to
preside over your deliberations. In the per-
e..
ask, shall confidently expect, your forbear-
ance and your assistance.
It has been eighty eight years since the
first Maine legislature convened. Since that
time there have been seventy-three Iegisla-
lures. This is the seventy fourth. Most Of
the splendid names that have made Names
history illustrious are found on the roster Of
membership Of this body. Most of the great
men that Maine has sent out into the councils
Of the nation have, Ut one time or smother,
served here. I need not mention the names.
These walls which have echoed their voices
are eloquent with their memories. We can
not promise to add new lustre to Names leg
islative history, but we can promise, and, -
presiding officer, assume 10 promise, that we
will not tarnish that lustre. We c.nnot
court comparison with the men Of mighty
cupie the places that we nc W occupy; but
We may, as they did, bring to and lay upon
the shrine of our beloved state our best gifts.
Among other officers of the Senate
elected was Albert w. Buck, OF Oriand,
as postmaster. Edward E. Chase, jr., Of
Bluehill, was appointed one of the pages.
The first bill in the Senate was presented
Wednesday by Senator Staples, OF Knox
county, for the repeal of the Sturgis law.
In the House George g. Weeks, OF FAIR
field, was elected speaker.
AT joint convention Thursday the oath
OF office was administered to Gov. Bert
NJ. Fernald, who then delivered his mes
sage, which is printed in full in this issue
Both Senate and House adjourned Thurs
day until this morning
THE COMMITTEES.
The joint standing committees of the
Senate and House and the House COM
mittees were announced Thursday
Senator Walker is on the joint COM
mittees on education, military affairs,
shore fisheries, State prisons and libraries
Peters, of Ellsworth, has the coveted
position on the joint judiciary committee
Joy, of Eden, is on the joint committee
on appropriations and financial affairs.
Harmon, of Stonington, is on the joint
committee on federal relations and the
House committee on leave OF absence.
Havey, of Sullivan, is on the joint COM
mittee on education.
Jones, of Bucksport, is on the joint COM
mittee on railroads and expresses, and the
House committee on elections.
Merrill, of Bluehill, is on the joint COM
mittee on telegraphs and telephones, the
joint committee on counties and the
House committee on engrossed bills.
Silsby, of Aurora, is on the joint com
mittee on inland fisheries and game and
the House committee on county estimates.
Bowley, OF Swami Island, is on the joint
committee on shore fisheries and the
joint committee on mines and mining.