Whereas, We have learned with sorrow of the death of Senator F. E. Malloy, member of the Senate of the Twenty-seventh General Assembly, from the Thirty-fifth Senatorial district of our state, therefore be it Resolved, That in his removal from the scenes of earthly activity the state of Iowa has lost a good citizen, the members of our senate a valued associate, and all within the circle of his hearty sympathy a true and loyal friend; the Thirty-fifth Senatorial district an able and faithful legislator. A young man without wealth or the influence which it imparts, he exemplified in his honorable and successful career the possibilities of our country to the earnest and deserving youth. We tender our sympathy to his bereaved friends and commend the virtues which won for him the respect and affection of his neighbors to the emulation of all. Resolved, That these resolutions be spread at length in the Journal of this Senate and an engrossed copy be furnished to the family of the deceased. THOS. F. NOLAN, Senator Nolan addressed the Senate in memory of Senator Malloy as follows: MR. PRESIDENT-With feelings of the most sincere regret for his early demise and the most profound regard for his nobility of character, we offer these resolutions of respect to the memory of my youthful colleague of this House during the last past session. A young man, born, and who grew to manhood on Iowa soil, educated in Iowa's institutions of learning, he graduated from the law department of our State university. Entering upon active life he formed a law partnership with a fellow graduate of the same class, engaging in their chosen profession in our city of Dubuque. Taking a deep interest in public affairs, which, coupled with his ability as an orator and his honesty and determination of purpose, soon led to his being chosen by the electorate of our county to the honored position of member of this House, where, during the session of the Twenty-seventh General Assembly, he served with marked ability the varied needs of his large constituency, winning the admiration and friendship of every member of that session. Senator Perrin also addressed the Senate as follows: At the meeting of the twenty-seventh General Assembly of Iowa, there came as the Senator from Dubuque county, Francis E. Malloy, an attorney, 28 years of age. He was the youngest member of the body. He had been elected to represent a leading county of the state. His constituency controlled great wealth, fostered extensive commercial, manufacturing and mercantile industries. His city was a center of learning and intellectual activity, and had produced many eminent and distinguished citizens commanding great influence in the state and nation. Naturally much was expected of the young legislator, the burdens imposed upon him were great. How well he discharged the difficult and arduous duties of his responsible office, his constituents, and we who were his associates are ready to attest. He proved himself thoroughly competent, and was prompt to meet every emergency. While pronounced and forceful in maintaining his opinions, he was courteous and considerate of the rights of others. He early gained the respect of the entire Senate, and bore away with him the esteem of all at the close of the session. Of him it can well be said: "His life was gentle, and the elements so mixed in him; that nature stand up, And say to all the World. This was a man!" How startling was the news that came to each of us, that Senator Malloy was dead. The sorrow produced by the sad intellingence was universal and profound. And to-day we bow under the shadow of our great loss. Regretfully and tearfully we submit to the decree that has taken from us our beloved friend. We know that we shall not look upon his form again, we shall no more gaze into his intelligent countenance, nor listen to his persuasive oratory. He is gone from us, and we sigh in vain for the "Touch of a vanished hand, And the sound of a voice that is still." Why the rich promise of future success and usefulness was frustrated by this untimely death is a problem that finite wisdom cannot solve, and in helpless perplexity we seek aimlessly for consolation in our distress. A ship passes before our mental vision, from keel to topmast penon it is perfect in every detail; under a clear sky, with all its sails filled by favoring breezes it walks upon the water like a thing of life, swiftly it cuts the crested waves, carrying its burden of precious lives and costly merchandise. On it are centered fond hopes and anticipations. As we gaze wrapped in admiration at this thing of beauty, suddenly it strikes a hidden reef and is quickly buried in the vortex of the sea! A momentary shudder passes over us. Another scene presents itself. Stranded on a barren beach, deserted and neglected is the wreck of a ship that has buffeted the waves and withstood the storms in many voyages until storm-racked and distorted it has been abandoned. Its tattered sails, its rotting spars, its falling masts, its weather-scarred and gaping hull present a picture of desolation. Its long and profitable service are forgotten in the deformity of its decadence. But the ship that went down in mid-ocean, in our imagination ever sails majestically upon a summer's sea. The life of Senator Malloy furnishes a beautiful picture to hang on memories' wall. We garland it with his many virtues, and bedeck it with pleasant recollections. He was translated from time to eternity in the full vigor and strength of early manhood, with honors thick upon him, and the future beckoning him to still greater distinction. Old age will never overtake him. To those who knew him he will be always young. And he will be ever remembered as he was when called from the scenes of his useful life. Who can say whether it were better to fall early in the conflict of life, sinking to rest crowned with honor, in the full possession of menta faculties, under a sky bright with hopes and anticipations; or to totter to the tomb, bearing the scars of many battles, bowed with cares, and burdened with years, cankered with disappointments and deformed by mistakes. Ah! many times are we inclined to sympathize with the ancients in the belief that those whom the gods love die early. And to cry out thrice happy those who in youth descend to the shades. Were we permitted to gather about the windowless tenement where our brother sleeps and the power was vouchsafed to rouse him from his peaceful slumber, who of us would venture to call him forth to confront anew the trials and vicissitudes of life? Would we not rather reverently and lovingly join in placing a wreath of remembrance upon his grave; saying, brother rest in peace, thy life work has been well done, thy warfare is accomplished. And join in the Christian's exultant refrain: "O grave! where is thy victory; O death! where is thy sting." Report of the committee was adopted by a rising vote. Senator Hobart moved that the remarks of Senators Nolan and Perrin be spread upon the minutes and printed in the Journal. Carried. REPORT OF COMMITTEE ON ENROLLED BILLS. Senator Arthaud, from the committe on Enrolled Bills, submitted the following report: MR. PRESIDENT-Your committee on Enrolled Bills respectfully report that they have examined, and find correctly enrolled: Senate file No. 1, a bill for an act to surrender jurisdiction over grounds to be acquired by the United States in the cities of Clinton, Creston and Oskaloosa, in the state of Iowa, for the erection of public buildings thereon. Also: Senate Joint resolution No. 2, relating to the selection of additional employes of the Twenty-eighth General Assembly, and fixing their salaries and the manner of payment thereof. Also: Senate file No. 12, a bill for an act to appropriate $3,500, or so much thereof as may be necessary, to pay additional employes of this General Assembly. F. L. ARTHAUD, Chairman Senate Committee. Ordered passed on file. REPORT OF JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENROLLED BILLS. Senator Arthaud, from the joint committee on Enrolled Bills, submitted the following report: MR. PRESIDENT AND MR. SPEAKER-Your joint committee on Enrolled Bills respectfully report that they have examined and find correctly enrolled: Senate file No. 1, a bill for an act to surrender jurisdiction over grounds to be acquired by the United States in the cities of Clinton, Creston and Oskaloosa, in the state of Iowa, for the erection of public buildings thereon. Also: Senate Joint resolution No. 2, relating to the selection of additional employes of the Twenty-eighth General Assembly, and fixing their salaries and the manner of payment thereof. Also: Senate file No. 12, a bill for an act to appropriate $3,500, or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay additional employes of the general assembly. Ordered passed on file. J. P. LYMAN, Chairman House Committee. Chairman Senate Committee. President Milliman then announced that he had signed in the presence of the Senate, Senate files numbers one (1) and twelve (12), and joint resolution number two (2). Senator Craig moved that the Senate take up House messages. Carried. MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE. The following messages were received from the House: MR. PRESIDENT-I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House has refused to concur in the following concurrent resolution in which the concurrence of the House was asked: Concurrent resolution relative to election of United States senator; also state printer and binder. Passed on file S. M. CART, Chief Clerk, Also: MR. PRESIDENT-I am directed to inform your honorable body that the House has adopted the following resolution of the joint committee in which the concurrence of the Senate is asked: In relation to the appointment of mail carrier. S. M. CART, Chief Clerk. Passed on file. The joint committee on appointment of mail carrier presented the following report: MR. PRESIDENT AND MR. SPEAKER-Your committee appointed by the Senate and House to select a mail carrier report that they have had the matter under consideration and have selected John W. Omer from Freemont county for the position of mail carrier for the Twenty-eighth General Assembly from this time until and including the 2d day of March, 1900, and have selected J. C. Hefflefinger from Grundy county for said position from and after the 2d day of March, 1900. tee. WM. EATON, Chairman of Senate Committee. Chairman of House Committee. Senator Craig moved the adoption of the report of commit Adopted. The Journal of yesterday was taken up, corrected and approved. Senator Penrose moved that the Senate adjourn until 10 o'clock to-morrow morning. Carried. Senate adjourned. |