The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-01-17
HOARD NOW GOVERNOR.
INTERESTING CEREMONIES AT WIS
CONSIN'S CAPITAL.

The Assembly Chamber Thronged with
People-Speeches by the Retiring and
New Governor-Commissions Signed.
MADISON, Wis, Jan. S.-The Inaugural
ton of Gov. w. D. Hoard Monday was
one OF the most imposing ceremonies that
ever occurred at Wisconsin's capital. Of
the military no less than eight picked COM
panies from the National Guard of the
State assisted. The special train bearing
Gov. Hoard and party arrived over the
Northwestern road at II 90 The party
was met at the depot by Gov. Rusk and
stall, the State officers, and military. AS
Gov. and Mrs. Hoard stepped from the
train they were greeted with cheers by the
crowd that had assembled. They were met
by Gov Rusk, who escorted them to car
rlages. After the party was seated in
carriages the line was formed and the col
umn marched TO the capitol, drawing up
at the east front
The two Governors, with the State officers
and staff of Gov. Rusk, alighted and re-
paired to the executive chamber, where.
after removal of wraps, the procession
formed, with Gov. Rusk escorting Gov.
Hoard at the head, and proceeded up the
stairs to the Assembly chamber The
chamber was mass of people on the ar
rival of the distinguished party The uni
versity undergraduates were out in force,
and as Gov. Hoard was conducted to a seat
on the dais occupied during session by
Mr.. Speaker from hundred or more
young Threats rose the startling university
cry: "U-rah! Rah-W WISCONSIN!
ending with tiger Gov. Hoard at first
looked startled and then smiled good
naturally at this novel greeting.
AT his right were Gov Rusk, Mayor Doy-
an, and Chief Justice Cole, on his left sat
the Rev. DR.. Richards of the Congrega-
tionacl church. AS the party took their
seats the Second Regiment band stationed
IN the balcony struck up martial strain.
Gov. Rusk was then introduced, and as his
stalwart form appeared above the rail of
the desk n1urmur Of applause ran around
the room. The Governors speech was
brief and devoted to a reference to the
financial prosperity of the State, of the
proud position Wisconsin was assuming
among the States Of the Union, and an ex-
pressslon OF thanks to the former State Off
GERS. Concluding, the Cove rnor said:
And now after seven years OF service it is
pleasure to me to give over this trust to
one IN whom [ have the greatest confidence,
the Hon. w. d. Hoard, man OF the peo-
pie, whose whole heart and sympathies and
interests are with the people. His ability
and his character are a sure guaranty that
the high duties imposed upon him will be
discharged conscientiously and to the honor
of himself and the State. - There was an
other burst OF applause when the Governor
took his seat.
Gov. Hoard looked like man with
heavy load Of responsibility resting on his
shoulders, as he arose and faced the crowd
ed chamber. His first words were low,
but clear and distinct In the voice there
was touch Of pathOs a popularity of the
Governors Gov. Hoard said
''FELLow CITIZENS: I desire in few
words to express the deep sense of respon-
sibility I feel concerning the duties i'm
posed upon me at this hour. I deem it no
light thing to be chosen as the executive of
this people. It is an honor to our beloved
commonwealth that faithful stewardship
has been the rule with those to whom in
the past has been committed this high and
onerous trust. None can realize more
deeply than myself how difficult it will be
for me to wisely follow in such footsteps.
Especially true is this when comparison
shall be drawn with him who for the last
seven years has given to this people as the
best fruit of his life most wise and ener-
getic administration. With rugged hon
esty Of purpose, with enduring courage,
and with consummate sagacity he has fully
justified the confidence of all who put faith
in him. A faithful public servant is the
best gift of Providence to trusting people.
IF | know my own heart and purpose,
it is to discharge the grave duties that have
been imposed upon me with all eye single to
the welfare of the public service and the
honor of Wisconsin. desire to make pub
lie acknowledgement to the citizens of
Madison and all others who have con-
tributed thereto for the marked courtesies
of this occasion. I join with you all in the
fervent wish that as a people an as officials
we may be guided by kind Providence in
the way of just and stable governffient."
AS Gov. Hoard concluded he turned
partly around, and faced the venerable
Chief Justice Cole, who has assisted at the
gubernatorial ir,augurations for over q
quarter of century, who administered the
oath of office. The State officers, who sat
at the right of the desk, were then sworn
in separately in the following order: Lieut.
Gov. Ryland, Secretary of State Timme,
State Treasurer Harshaw, Atty Gen.
Esterbrook, Superintendent Of Public In
struction Thayer, Railway Commissioner
Peterson, and Insurance Commissioner
Cheek. This concluded the inaugural cere-
monies.
Gov Hoard was escorted to the execu-
tive chambers by ex-Gov. Rusk, and at
once signed the following commissions:
Private secretary, Henry, Casson of
Viroqua; superintendent of public property,
H. c. Adams of Madison; adjutant
general George w. Burchard of Fort
Atkinson, with rank of brigadier general;
surgeon general, Henry Palmer of James
Willie, with rank of brigadier- general,
aid-de-camp, Charles King of Milwaukee,
Isaac H. Wing of Bayfield,, D. w. Curtis
of Fort Atkinson, Theodore w, Golden of
GAINESVILLE, Jessie Stone Of Watertown,
Fred Becker of Manitowoc, and Henry
Casson of Viroqua.
Gov. Hoard took dinner at the executive
mansion, while ex-Gov. Rusk gave a
dinner to the staff at the Park hotel.
In the evening the inaugural ball and
reception took place at the capitol.
Everybody IN Madison managed to be
present at some time during the evening.
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