Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-01-07

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your indulgence many times during
our session here this winter. have no
doubt but will make many mistakes,
but I can only say that it will be my
endeavor in presiding over the DELHI
erations Of this body to act fairly and
to recognize the rights Of every man
here. We are come together, gentle
men, as. representatives of the good
old State of Maine. and while party
is necessary in conduct
ing the affairs Of this State, and while
we were elected here to this body per-
haps as Democrats or as Republicans
or as Progressives, now, gentlemen,
having taken the solemn. oath of Of
flee which we have just taken this
we are not Democrats, we
are not Republicans, we are not Pro-
gressives, we are representatives Of
the good old State of Maine. and 1t is
our duty to act and to do such things
as shall most rebound to the honor and
glory Of our State.
Gentlemen, again thank you and
again 1 ask your indulgence in con-
Quoting the affairs Of this Office; the
Chair now awaits your pleasure. CAP
plause)
A messenger was received from the
Senate through Mr. Durgin Of Piscata-
quis, informing the House that. the
Senate had been duly organized by the
choice OF Hon. Ira G. Hersey Of Aroos-
took. as President, William E. Lawry
Of Augusta as secretary and l.. Ernest
Thornton Of Eoulton as assistant Sec
rotary.
On motion by Mr.. Clifford, Messrs.
Clifford Of Lewiston. Drapeau Of
Wilkins of Jay, Hill of Cor
inth, Greenlaw Of Pressure Isle, BESSIE
of Clinton and Wise Of .Guilford were
a committee to receive, SOFT
and count votes for Clerk Of the House
for the present session. -
Having attended to the duty assign.
ed it. Mr.. Clifford from the committee
reported 151 votes cast; necessary for
a choice 76; N. P. Gould had five votes:
William r. Roix had 50 votes and
Chandler c. Harvey had II votes.
The report was accepted, and Chand-
Ter C. Harvey was declared duly elect
ed Clerk Of the House for the present
session.
On motion by Mr.. Goodwin, Messri.
Goodwin of Mexico, Gerrish Of Green
vile, Tate of Topsham, Libby Of Mer-
rill, Fay of Dexter, Beal Of Cornville
and Ames Of Stockton Springs were ap-
pointed a, committee to receive, sort
and count votes for assistant clerk.
Mr.. Higgins Of Brewer: Mr.. Speaker,
the hour is getting late and am go
ing to make suggestion to the effect
that We will withdraw our candidate
for the position Of assistant clerk Of
this House, and If it is agreeable to
the House l would suggest that one
vote by cast by the chairman Of the
committee for the gentleman
representing the dominant party,
will withdraw their candidate. This
is done in the interest of saving time.
The motion was agreed to.
Mr.. Goodwin of Mexico thereupon
cast vote in favor Of Fortunat Bel
leau who was declared ELECTED assist
ant clerk for the present session.
On motion by Mr.. Greenleaf of Port
land their gentleman was charged with
a message to the Governor notifying
him of the organization of the House
by the election Of speaker, clerk and
assistant clerk.
Mr.. Greenleaf subsequently reported
that he had discharged the duty as
signed him.
The report was accepted.
On motion by Mr.. Gallagher of Ban
gor that gentleman was charged with
a message to the Senate informing
that body of the organization Of the
House by the election Of a speaker,
clerk and assistant clerk.
Mr.. Gallagher subsequently reported
that he had discharged the duty as
signed him.
The report was accepted.
On motion by Mr.. Plummer Of Lis
bon, that gentleman was charged With
the duty Of conducting the clerk and
assistant clerk to the Governor to re-
ceive and subscribe the oaths neces-
sary to qualify them to enter upon the
discharge Of their official duties.
Mr.. Plummer subsequently reported
that he had performed the duty as
signed him. '.'
The report was accepted.
The clerk and assistant clerk then
assumed charge Of their respective po-
sitions.
A communication was received from
the Senate through its secretary pro-
posing a joint convention Of the two
branches Of the Legislature at two
o'clock P. NJ. in the hall Of the House
of Representatives for the purpose Of
electing Secretary Of State, State
Treasurer, Attorney General, Commits
sioner of Agriculture and seven Exec
utive Councillors.
On motion by Mr.. Thombs of Lin
coin, the House voted to concur in the
resolution for joint convention, and
in further motion MT. Kicker Of Cas-
tine was charged with a message 70
the Senate signifying the concurrence