JOURNAL OF THE HOUSE. FIRST DAY. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, OLYMPIA, WASHINGTON, Monday, January 11, 1897. 12 o'clock M. Pursuant to law, the House of Representatives of the State of Washington met in its fifth regular biennial session in the Representatives Hall in the State Capitol, at 12 o'clock noon, and was called to order by Fred Z. Alexander, assistant chief clerk of the House at the last session of the state legislature. The proceedings were opened with prayer by Rev. Clark Davis, of King county. The following communication from the Secretary of State was read: State of Washington, Department of State, To the Honorable House of Representatives, State of Washington: GENTLEMEN-I have the honor to transmit herewith a certified list containing the names of all persons elected as members of your honorable body at the late general election, and at the special election held in the Twenty-third Representative District, as shown by the election returns now on file in this office. Very respectfully, J. H. PRICE, Secretary of State. STATE OF WASHINGTON, Office of SECRETARY OF STATE, I, J. H. Price, Secretary of State of the State of Washington, do hereby certify that the annexed list contains the names of all persons elected to the House of Representatives, State of Washington, as members thereof, at the late general election, and at the special election held in the Twentythird Representative District, as shown by the election returns now on file in this office. In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of the State of Washington, the day and date first above written. [SEAL.] First District, Second District, J. H. PRICE, Secretary of State. FORREST I. PHELPS. 177505 |