The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1929-01-10
DAPPER, TARDY,
VAN ORMAN KIDS
CRAVE SENATE
Witty QuipS and Repartee
Mark Opening Session
of Upper Body.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS r. ldIOlC
Van Orman took the gayel for the
last time at the opening session of
the state senate today and gave a
final demonstration of his ability to
turn that solemn instrument of the
presiding officer into the pigskin
bladder of the buffoon.
Van OrInan was late.
So the seventy-sixth session got
under way in the traditionally SOL
enn manner.
Archie Bobbitt, state auditor was
presiding and Senator John S. All
dredge (Rep., Madison, had just
finished the prayer when in burst
Van Orman.
A dapper Jimmy Walker type OF
we'll dressed executive, with a smil-
ing face surmounted with heavy
pompadow Of gray-black hair, his
appearance brought rounds Of ap-
plause from the old-time senators
and his wise cracks" soon put the
newcomers at ease.
Shortly the entire senate took on
the air Of a mardi gras and repartee
superseded the regular order of the
day.
New Senators Make Debut
First appearance senators, who
seldom say anything for week or
two, gained courage.
For instance there was Senator
John L. Niblack (Rep., Marion), who
interfered with the order Of business
to gain recognition and then told
Van Orman in a loud voice, that
it's cold in here"
The chair glowered at the young
senator and shaking his gavel an
nounced:
Wen soon make it hot enough
for you"
Regular business proceeded swift
Iy. the senate officers chosen at the
Republican caucus being voted upon
and sworn in after the new sena-
tors had taken Office.
Following the custom, Senator
Denver c. Harlan (Rep., Wayne)
his Democratic opponent, Senator
Joseph NJ. Cravens (Dem., Switzer-
land, Jefferson and Clark veteran
of twenty-five years from Madison.
Il stand for a square and open
field for every man." Harlan assert
ed in his speech of acceptance.
Stands for NOnpartisan Legislation
Legislation should be for the
benefit of all and not partisan. 1 am
sorry that the minority representa-
ton is so small, but it has quality
and trust we can all work together
for the general interest"
This speech over, the fun began
anew under the presiding playboy.
Wilson S. DAILY, who was elected
assistant secretary, thanked the
senate and said it was the first time
he had held public Office.
THE first time" Van Orman de-
clared, hoy you don't know what a
distinct virtue you possess.
Senator Andrew E. Durham
Dem. Montgomery and Putnam
himself a comedian of note, nomi-
nate film Smith, Almo, Democrat,
for postmaster. He added that it
vas customary to give Jim" few
Scattered votes. Durham took the
floor hands in pocket
'I see you still keep that quaint
custom also, senator, of keeping your
hands in your owl, pockets" the
presiding officer added.
Adjourn for Joint Session
So it continued until a commit
tee from the house came and an
nounced that the senate was in
vited into the house for the Gov
ernor will deliver his farewell mes
age. 1 think" said the committee
chairman.
You think it's his farewell mes
sage?" Van Orman asked. Well
never come until you make sure"
The meeting adjourned for the
Joint session.
Van Orman appears for the last
time Monday when he delivers his
farewell message and turns the
,savel over to the new Lieutenant
Governor, Edgar D. Bush, Salem.
At the close OF the Civil war.
America was a continent more than
three months wide: today, by the
best trains it is three days vide;
and planes will soon reduce that to
a mere fraction.