Mountain Home maverick. [volume] (Mountain Home, Idaho) 1906-1911, 1911-04-06

the special sessino. Then the roll was
called alphabetically by states to re-
cord the names of the members pres
ent. Word passed among the mem
bers that 127 substitute names for
those members present at the ses-
sion that opened last December ap-
peared on he roll.
Then came the great event Of the
day, the election Of the speaker. OF
course the result was not in doubt.
but the realization that in few imn-
ues they would see Champ Clarks
giant form passing up the marble
steps to the speakers station keyed
members and spectators to a state Of
excitement. Clark was modesly abb
sent during the operation but it was
proved later that he was not far
away
Mcdowell named a Democrat and
Republican as tellers and they took
their places at the clerks desk Bach
member, as his anne was called, an-
nounced the naem Of choice for
speaker. The Democrats pilel mp
their majority for Clark and a roar
of approval rumbled through the long
corridors Of the capitol
A committee was appointed to mo-
tify the Missouri leader Of the hon
or given him. The committee accom-
pished the task in few minutes,
and when they returned the new
speaker smiling and happy was
greeted with another burst of p-
plause
Clark made speech expressing
his deep appreciation of the honor
and his realization of the RESPONSE
bility devolving upon him. He took
the oath of office and proceeded in
turn to administer i'm TO the menu
beers. They were called in groups to
the clear space between the seats and
the clerks desk and with appraised
hands subscribed to the oath as pro-
MVUMttl ny INC nbNAA'A-
Then followed the election Of the
clerk, sergeant-at-arms, the door
keeper and postmaster Of the house.
The clerk was ordered to notify
the president and the senate that
the house had completed its organi-
cation. A committee was appointed
act with a committee of senators to
inform the president that congress
was ready to receive any communi-
cation he might be pleased to make.
A resolution adopting - o'clock
as the time for daily meeting was
adopted.
A report was submitted by Chair
man Henry, Democrat of Texas, of
the committee on rules.
Proceedings differed somewhat in
the senate, it being continuing
body. That is, one-third of the mem
bers retire or are elected every two
years, but two-thirds of the member
ship are full-hedged with authority
ana qualified for business at the be
ginning Of a new congress.
With Aldrich, Hale, Kean, Scott
Carter and others of the standpa
. leaders missing the attendance OF
the floor presented on almost start
ling scene to those familiar with th'
j senate of recent years. There was NJ
Aidrich to direct the proceedings
Progressives, with their increases
IT. numbers and prestige, showed a Sc
E rene and contented mood
Vice President Sherman, rudd,
with the glow of health, well groom
l. ed as usual, and also with a flarin
. carnation on the lapel of his Goa
e as usual, stepped into the chambe
Il al one minute to 10 as sedately a
st though there had been no break i
Is the session. He announced praye
e by the chaplain and when that wa
over the clerk was directed to rea
= the presidents proclamation calm
III the extraordinary session.
IT The roll was called. Reasons fc
the absence of number of member
'e we're given by their colleagues.
n Reelected senators and the ne
ID recruits were lined up in front OF II
T. seats and facing the vice presiden
He administered the oath prescribe
~ by law.
Is Resolutions were adopted direc
so ing the secretary to notify the houl
X that the senate was ready for bus
H. ness and for he appointment of
oil committee to join the house commi
az tee in visiting the White House
IL inform the president ha congress VI