Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1917-01-02
BEIDLEMAN AND
BALDWIN ELECTED
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as they did in previous sessions. Mr..
/ Black is back in the Democratic block
and the Cumberland members are in
the Fourth Democratic row. The Leb-
anon members are in front of the
Dauphin Republican representatives.
James e. Rininger, Altoona, has seat
No. /, long occupied by Mr.. Baldwin.
Flowers for Dauphin Countians
The Dauphin members participated
In the flower giving and their gifts
ran second only to those of Senator
E. E. Beidleman, which were much
admired. Mr.. Bechtold received two
large baskets of flowers and a spray
from Steelton friends and the Steelton
Republican Club. The desk of Repre-
| sentative Ira E. Ulsh was occupied by
a huge basket of roses from the upper
lend Republicans. Mr.. Black was sent
a large basket of American Beauty
roses by his Democratic friends.
Baldwin Nominated
| The name of Mr.. Baldwin was pre-
sented for Speaker by Mr.. Hess, Lam
caster. who reviewed the Delaware
countian's boyhood and his legislative
career. Mr.. Steedle, Allegheny. who
supported Edwin r. Cox in the caucus,
seconded the Baldwin nomination. Mr.
Flynn, Elk, the senior Democratic
member, presented the name of Will
son G. Sarig, Berks, for Speaker on
behalf of the Democratic caucus. Mr.
Shaffer, Columbia, seconded the Sarig
nomination.
Mr.. Flynn took occasion to say
something against the recent cam
paign by remarking: II am glad to
hear so many kind words about my
old colleague, MIR. Baldwin. I had
heard and read SO much of the other
/ q In ST a hof ho6
gun to doubt his virtue
Cox Votes for Baldwin
Mr.. CoX's vote for Mr.. Baldwin was
greeted with considerable applause.
Mr.. Maurer, the Socialist member
from Berks, voed for Mr.. Sarig. The
candidates voted for each other. Mr..
Musser, Juniata. was taken ill and
compelled to go to a hospital, thereby
reducing the Democratic vote
A few minutes after 1 o'clock the
vote was announced as follows:
BALDWIN .......... 167
oarlS ............ 81
Absent ........ 8
Messrs. Cox and Sarig escorted the
Speaker elect to the rostrum. Mr..
Baldwin made his address.
Baldwin's Speech
Mr.. Baldwin said:
mo man could be insensible to the
great honor of being chosen to preside
making body of this great Common
wealth. 1 appreciate thoroughly the
high distinction shown to the county
which | represent and the personal
confidence reposed in me. That my
election should come after a rare con-
test makes me prize 1t all the more,
for 1t indicates healthy appreciation
by the membership of the House of
the importance and responsibility of
the place with which you have trusted
me. | will not burden you with a long
declaration of principles and purposes,
but l will say that 1 realize, as we all
must, that we have a sacred duty to
perform and that we must all join to-
gether for the greatest good to the
eight millions of people whom we rep
resent in this great empire of a State
For myself l will pledge fairness, cour-
tesy and full attention to my duty,
and l hope to receive the same from
my colleagues in the House. We will
now get down to business with econ
omy and efficiency as our watchword
and with the guidance of Almighty
God make this session memorable for
it's good works for the people of the
state"
Garvin and Leib Reelected
Chief Clerk Garvin and Resident
Clerk Leib were reelected, q Demo-
cratic resolution to elect Il. w. Lain
tAlieHtoWIl, ana "A. Il. FlcKeS, Ork,
having been voted down. The usual
committees were named to wait upon
the Governor and Senate to inform
them of the organization of the House
Mr.. Rininger, Blair. offered a reso-
luton that the rules of the House for
the 1915 session be adopted and Mr.
Canon, Mercer, presented an amend
ment prepared by the Democratic eau
Gus. The Democratic plan was to have
the House select the committees and
Mr.. Sarig declared that the Democrats
should have the right to select their
own committeeman on a proportional
basis. The Canon amendment was laid
on the table and the 1915 rules adopt-
ed, Democratic members voting in the
negative. Under the rules the Speaker
will name the committees.
MFR. UIsh Makes Motion
On motion of Mr.. Woodward, of
Allegheny, 10 a. m. was fixed for the
time of meeting and a resolution was
adopted on motion of Mr.. Ulsh, of
Dauphin, thanking Judge S. j. M,
McCarrell for administering the oaths.
The House concurred in Senate
resolution to set in a joint session on
January 2S to canvass the votes for
Auditor General and State Treasurer
and decided to adjourn to-day to meet
January % at 8 p. m.
Ira Dale Meals. Dauphin, was re-
appointed assistant resident clerk.
Messrs. Stern, Cox and Rininger
were named a committee to wait upon
the Governor and notice was given to
the House by the Governor that he
had appointed William H. Ball as
private secretary.
A recess was taken until 2:3O.