The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-01-12
Y. D. HOARD SWORN N,
Impressive Ceremonies at the State
Capital.
END OF The LONG RUSK REGIME.
The New Governor Formally Inducted
to Ofiice-Addresses of Ex-
GOV. Kusk. Gov.
Hoard aud May
Doyon.
END OF THE LONG RUSK REGIME.


enthusiasm as well as with ceremonies
which, on more elaborate scale, would
have betitted the Inauguration OF a
President. Accompanied by his family
and a few intimate friends, the
goyernor-elect left Fort Atkin-
son on special train shortly
after breakfast this morning. Madison
was reached at Il:45. Eight companies
OF militia, the Governors Guard, Gov.
Rusk and the committee on arrange
ments, together with great concourse
OF residents and visitors ho had been
arriving from an early hour on special
trains, were In waiting at the depot,
ana the incoming executive was ac-
corded hearty reception. The
procession moved up the hill and
around the Capitol Park. from
which the governor-elect was escorted
TO the executive chamber There the
chief Justice and other justices of the
supreme court, with the state officers,
were introduced and the party proceed
ed to the Assembly chamber. Prayer
was offered by Rev. DIR. Richards
Mayor Doyon made a few intro
ductory remarks and the new
Governor, having been introduced bv
Gen. Rusk, also spoke briefly. The
oath of office was then administered and
the proceedings came TO an end. To-
night grand inauguration ball will take
place IN the Assembly and Senate
chambers.
The special train bearing Gov.-elect
Hoard and party arrived half an hour
late. The regular train which preceded
1t brought additional companies of
militia from Milwaukee, Appleton and
ManItoWoc, who Joined the other
companies that had arrived earlier. SO
that when the special arrived all of the
militia We're IN line on Wilson Street
extending westward from the Nortn-
Western depot. Gov. Rusk with his
staff and other state officers, reception
and arrangement committees and an
immense crowd of people assembled at
the depot.
When the whistle of the locomotive
sounded a squad OF soldiers cleared the
depot platform so that the march from
Gov. HOard's car 10 the carriages would
be unobstructed. At the same time a
military salute was fired and the crowd
swept forward to catch first glimpse of
the distinguished visitors
Gov. Hoard received his first welcome
from Gov. Rusk, and arm-iu-arm they
proceeded along the platform to the
carriages.
The procession was quickly formed.
as the weather was chilly and the sol
dIers, a well as committees, were be-
numted by the long standing around.
The order of march was given, the
carriage containing Gov. Rusk and Gov
elect Hoard falling in directly behind
the militia companies. Then came
carriage with LucIus FairchiId and
James I. Lewis, the only
ex-goyernors present. Then fol-
lowed carriages containing state
officers, the governors staff in their
gorgeous uniforms, tie several commit
tees and the ladies of Gov. Hoard's
party. The executive carriage was
tasteiuily decorated with red, white and
blue ribbons.
The procession passed up Wilson and
King Streets and then circle5 around
the capitol park, the military making
very fine display. The procession halt
Ell atthe east front ite capitol building
at 1880 O'Clock, and on entering the
capitol was joined by the Justices Of the
supreme court and then continued on to
the Assembly chamber, where he
formal ceremonies of the Inauguration
occurred, in the presence of a great
multitude OF people. Hundreds were
unable to get inside the doors
Gov. Hoard, Gov. Busk, Mayor Dow
on, the chaplain and justices of the SUI
preme court, occupied the rostrum.
The band rendered a selection, after
which the chaplain invoked the Divine
blessing.
Mayor Doyon, who was chosen to
make the Introductory address, stepped
to the front of the rostrom and paid
graceful tribute 10 GOV. Rusk, and WEI
coined Gov. Hoard on behalf of the peo-
pie of Wisconsin. He said:
FELLOW CITIZENS LADIES AND GENTLEMEN:
We have assembled at this time to partici pate in
one Of tie events which divide the history of our
grand state in its several parts. Each successive
administration in many things is complete in
use|i. consequently, when we refer 10 any event,
we mention Il Gs taking place during parIiCu-
lar administration. 1t is source of pride TO
every loyal citizen that We can call TO mind the
noble men who have been placed n the diStiu-
guished position OF chief executive Of sJate.
We are glad to-day 10 be h0uortd with the pres
ence or some OF our worthy ex governors.
The people VIII prosper whose fortune 1t Is 10
have counse.o who comes from the active du-
ties OF life with varied experIence-who has
been tried and never found wanting. Il has
been our good fortune the past seven years 10
have such 8. one. Honest and brave, he has been
quick TO understand the needs OF the occasion
and fearless in applying the remedy. And II was
by bis firm aud determined stand that anarchy
was forever driven from our state. The hum
blest citizen has never been denied hearing and
with carefuIness and kindness of heart he has
listened 10 his or her appeal, and when duty
caused him TO deny their request, be has made
them feel that all hes been cone that he could
rightfully do. He was lear the people, their N
teTests were his great incentives 10 duty.
We find ourselves to-day enjoying 8 peaceful
prosperity, and he who has been chosen Tor
this future work comes fully equipped with the
same characteristics and cannot fail to bring
continued success.
Gov. RusK as you retire from these official du-
ties, you take with you the admiration, love an
respect of the whole people. Goy Hoard, eater
ing upon your official duties, you have the con
a
Gov. Rusk was greeted with ap-
plause as he inclined his head before
beginning his farewell address. He
spoke briefly of the affairs of the state
and in few words outlined the princi-
pal changes that had taken place in the
public institutions during his term OF
seven years. He said:
FELLOW CITIZENS, After service of seven
wears ss the Chief Executive OF Wisconsin, / To-
day surrender the trust 10 other HANDS
/ may be psrdouee, hope, for referring at
this time to our pros porous condition. Notwith-
standing that IN but TWO O. these seven years has
there cen a tax levied upon he people TO pay
the running expenses ot me state, me increase
in disbursements, through tie creation OF new
oAices construction OF TIE capitol extensions
State school ior Dependent Children, science
Hall, csre cf insane n eounly asylums. aua
other extraordi nary appropriations and tNpent-
itrres aggregated more thsU S,7tsfffo o. e. the
ordinary current expenses o. the state govern
rnent These large items OF expense have been
paId BY the increased revenues from railroads,
Insurance telegraph and exy~ssS COM panles,
Our increase in wealth and population : q
.rAisct for especial ConRTe t1lstl0C- Win sgrl-
culture, our leading indr-stry. receiving gener-
ous rewards with cur edGCstIo al institutions
taxing front ra8k. with factories sprlnGlng Hp ID
cur mi 1T with "a intelligent law-2aldi-sS geo
pie sud healtnfll climate. We mzy lnau-te f1e
hope that d bright future is BEFORE our Fe9p-el
and that Wisconsin VIII maintain hsE PROVO 20
sitiou anoug the states OF The Union
The several sentieElsn " 10 ESve been sS-ollsl-
{ ed with ne in administering the sta.Fs . .tS
s,ste hsva At ali times gIyea me ibel- u -
] hearty eo-oPeration, and have served NE psoP-S