New Britain herald., 1915-01-06
.HOLCONB SWORN IN AS.
 SIXTY-S|XTH GOVERNOR
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He urged all to lend to their work a proper spirit and join with him in saying the Lords Prayer.
 Secretary of State Phillips read the roll of the members, all being pres ent, except Stephen Whitney of the eighth district. The oath of office for the senators was then adminis- tered by the secretary.
 Russell Elected Clerk.
 The senate proceeded to ballot for clerk, Sabin S. Russell being elected unanimously.
 Clerk Russell then called for bal lot for the election of a president pro tempore. Senator Bartlett was de- clared elected with tWentynine votes, with four for Senator Purcell, demo- crat The latter made MT. Bartlett's election unanim ous MT. Purcell will be his partys leader in this branch.
 Rev. Sexton Chaplain.
 President Bartlett appointed Rev. MT. Sexton as chaplain.
 Senator Purcell announced that the absence of Senator Whitney was due to his being in. railroad accident while returning from the south. (
 Senators Evarts and Pierson were appointed a committee on doorkeep- CTS and messengers of the senate, and the committee presented resolutions appointing David A. Viets of Granby and Frank w. Congdon of Hampton as messenger and Mino Blackman of Prospect, James McKendrick of Ston- ington, George Sherwod of Weston, F. U. Rau of Rockville, Lee Kellogg of Canaan and George T. Mccall of Middletown as doorkeepers and they were adopted. -
 No Contest for Senate Seat.
 Although there is no contest for senate seat Senators Peasley, Molloy and Whitney were named commit tee on contested elections.
 With expedition the scores of resolu- tions needed to organize the body with business from the house, was handled by President Pro Tempore Bartlett and Clerk Russell so that re- cess was taken at noon until D. m., when upon reassembling the oath of office was given to Lieutenant Cover nor Clifford B. Wilson. The senate then went to the house for the joint session.
 ... Webster Opens House.
 The house was called to order by Morris Webster, comptroller -elect and speaker of the 1913 house of repre- sentatives. Prayer was offered by the Rev. Howard E. Morton of Deep River. The roll of those entitled to take the oath as members was read by Richard J. Dwyer, deputy secre- tary of state.
 Speakers Desk Adorned.
 The speakers desk was adorned by large basket of pink roses and a cluster of lilies-of-the valley and vio lets.
 The members received their oath from MT. Webster. There were few absentees. Representative Stoddard of Woodbridge and Representative Deming of West Hartford, were made temporary clerks and Representatives Macdonald, Putnam, Addis of New Milford, Joyce of Brookfield and Elm cry of Plymouth were named as tell CTS.
 Vote for Candidates
 The election of a speaker was or dered and Representative Hyde of Manchester said that a good prece- dent was set at the last session in electing speaker by roll call, and he moved that the house elect this time without nominating speeches The roll was called. The republi- cans voted for Frank F. Healey of Windsor Locks and the democrats for Representative Jesse Devine of Wa terbury, each having been the nom- inee of his party caucus last night
 The independent member, Glazier of Hampton and the progressive mem Der, Hutchins of Pomfret, voted for Healey.
 Election Made Unanimous.
 The vote was Healey 192, Devine 58. On motion of Mr. Devine the election was made unanimous Repre- sentatives Devine and Hyde escorted MT. Healey to the chamber where he briefly addressed the members thank ing them for the honor of election.
 MT. Healey said in part: For a brief season you and I are to serve as law makers. It is a task worthy of our noblest efforts. Election to this house may enlarge our bump of ego tism but it does not add to the sum of our human knowledge.
 Connecticut Melting Pot.
 upon you depends the future vel fare of the people of Connecticut Let us enter on the work with the zeal of a crusader and the single thought to give Connecticut our best service to meet the hopes and aspira- tion of our people. Connecticut Is a melting pot. It is our duty to make as easy as possible the burden of life for those who are to be assimilated into our life." -u.
 MT. Healey said he was in favor of a short session and would do all in his power to bring that about. He could see no reason why small committees could not clean up by April 1 and make the way clear for the larger measures. In conclusion he quoted