The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-05
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 time in the corridors.
 Speculation continued in the house as to who would be named ajority leader. Reports were Rep resentative Hugh M. Alcorn, Jr., Sufield, would be designated, des- pite the fact he may be at Water bury for some time aiding in pros ecution of former Lieutenant-Gov- ernor T. Frank Hayes on municipal corruption charges.
 Another major candidate for the job was Representative E. Lea Marsh, Jr., Old Lyme, the leader ship comes about merely by ap- pointment as chairman of the judi ciary committee.
 Thus, for the first time in eight years, Republicans had full control of the state government-the gov- ernor, state officers, house and Sen- ate leadership, committees and also, patronage.
 The occasion of change of ad- ministration brought the greatest crowd in the history of an inaugu- ration into the State Capitol late yesterday. The hall of the house was crowded to the saturation point when the joint session heard Gov ernor Baldwin deliver his hour-long message.
 First bills to be introduced were in the house where three measures dropped in the hopper called for construction of $5,500,000 bridge across the Connecticut river at Hart ford.
 Governor Baldwin said such 8 construction was vital.
 Other bills were held up until next week, when hundreds were ex- pected to be placed on the clerks desks within a few days. They will be distributed to various commit tees with dispatch. The numbers of committees, it was expected, will be materially less than two years ago.
 Republicans felt at least five Of the committees were unnecessary and planned to eliminate them.
 First Proclamation
 Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. - U.PO The first proclamation of Cover nor Raymond E. Baldwin today designated January IA for public observance of the 300th anniversary of the signing of the fundamental orders-the first written constitu- tion in America.
 "On January IA, 1639'' the proc lamation read, representatives Of tba ,,ao1la i,, JIyipdcor IUotberSfie1d and Hartford, met in this part of Connecticut and, in the gathering darkness of mid-winter day, com pleted the fundamental orders. They fixed for all time the principle that the people are by divine right their own governor. They founded a republic upon a written consti- tuition, the first in America
 Three centuries separate us from that day, and in those pass ing years people of different races and creeds have dwelt here in com plete tolerance with our several rites, for having given to our fore fathers and to us the opportunity to prove to a questioning world that the people are capable of governing themselves. Let us highly resolve that the mission he has ever in- trusted to the people in Connecticut and in America shall not fail through our neglect. Let us renew faith in our government, knowing we'll, as we do, that human free dom is a divine gift. If God be for us, who can stand against us"
 By direction of the governor, the general assembly will meet in joint session January IA for public ob- servance of the anniversary.
 Adoption of the fundamental or ders preceded inauguration of the first governor by three months. Prior to that time the colony was controlled by provisional govern ment.
 Inauguration Ball
 Hartford, Conn.,, Jan. 5 - UP0 The greatest inauguration ball in the history of Connecticut conclud- ed early today following a night long display of pomp and pageantry which dazzled onlookers. | MO4C bAAetAA VVVv RSA ooAAo VII OAASCA the brilliantly decorated state arm ory to watch the traditional military ritual for inaugurated governors. The affair went off smoothly, al- though slowly, an dprovided Repub- licans the first opportunity in eight years to greet governor of their own party.
 The affair attracted the states entire off1cialdom, including the courts. Some Democrats were there. Society reporters scurried frantical- ly to make sure their list of names and gowns was complete.
 Two Lobbyists Register Hartford, Conn, Jan. 5 - (UP) The second general assembly lob- byist to register under terms of the act passed by the 1887 legislature was Tex A. Denino, member of the local Union party, the secretary of 1 states office announced today.