The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1889-11-19
rnE Darn or OFFICE.
A Simple Pledge, Sworn on tho RibI.
While Gnnnons shouted.

A stsnple Pledge, sworn on the bible,
While Ennnons shouted.
OLYMPIA. Nov. 1S.--After the applause
from the inaugural address had died away
Judge John T.. Hoyt, Of the supreme court.
stepped forward and administered the oath
of Office 10 Governor Ferry. The judge
raised his right hand during the ceremony,
while the governor solemniy placed his
hand upon Bible. The oath was as fol-
lows:
Yon, Elisha p. Ferry, do solemnly swear %
support the constitution OF the United States
sad The constitution OF this state. and that you
viii faithfully discharge the duties Of your Office
% the best Of your ability, so help you God7
Governor Ferry responded firmly. 81
do. and then retired. The other state
officers were brought forward and formed
a semieircle around the Bible. each placing
his right hand upon the sacred book.
Judge Hoyt repeated the oath 70 them, and
. chorus Of Affirmation arose when hs tin-
Ished.
The state officers thus indacted into Office
were: aCharles +. Isaughton. lieutenant
governor: Allen Weir, secretary OF state !;
Thomas III. Reed. auditor; A. a. Lindsey.
treasurer; w. q. Jones, encouragement
n. u Bryan. superintendent of pubic I'M
struction: w. +. Forrest. commissioner of
lands. The judges of the sGpreme court
had qualified last week.
Just as Governor Ferry had concluded
his speech the first shot Of salute of thIr-
teen guns was fred. Then the booming of
cannon was continued during the cere-
mony.
The following letter was read by Mayor
Convey
TAnoxA, Nov. Is.
Hon Miles G.. Moore. Chairman Invitation
committee. Olympia. usar SIR ~ an iuxs
In Feeesps Of your telegram inviting me
20 BE- present az the inaugural ceremonies
on Aoaaay. snd very much regret that
business engagements VIII prevent me from
giving mysesf thai pleasure. The qualification
Of this great commonwealth as a memher of the
American union Il q memorable event nos
only 80 these who know It's infancy and
tta growth. bat 20 those who came
aflexwafd and RAISED II 10 manhood. It's fatare
Is iliimstahle. Tie great eonquering race must
thicker here as tt did On the western shore OF
the other continent besoTe the discovery og
America. and here Il viii pat forth SIS supreme
effort, making Of Washington the greatest state
ef nodeFa hsxteSy. The grand cycle has been
eample1ei, the record ef utmost daring has
been snrsaed up, tho sasth has yielded SIS sub.
faissiuns and naw The tnyinrihle race viii gov.
egn With It's ideas tho world e has
eireled With Is arms All hail state Of wash.
tngtaHl. peerless oaseeFae Of the latest tiraet I
lowe her sEth the affection af 8 chsld ana |
Ftery ln seF strength aHd her beauty. May the
tsfas snssie wpen her forever. aud mAy the hAppi.
neSN If her fFee people be bright and eogaplate
lks the haw ~ prorslse
Please eamxvy - the gentlemen. one ana al,
tnso Whose hands have sha saves>
siwn reasse ensFwstca tas Offices ~
sas state my heartfelt enagxasaia-
tiens a'sa gesd wishes. sna my regrets saAs |
eaHaet present them So parson Very respect
Eatfy. y0uf assSiens ssrxA@s ENaEsK SsaFGN
The largo audience vas then dismissed
~ Mayor eovey, ard the rev state OF.
GERS Of Washington were formally sss-
stalled
This aE1 not conclude she services az the
day. however, Ia the afternoon tie miis.
Tia wsse reviewed from The balcony os fhe
WeearnfF block hy Governor Perry. There
we're ia tae reviewing staasi Governor Fer
r. ex-Csoyegaes Moore, General Sprazae.
Jsslge hext AaiaF Hayden and others.
fae sroops appeared en- the street at !
e'elosg sa4 marched through the msu1l. ex-
seaslng naneaverS IN the eaarSs 81 the
taaFca. The oTder es naAreh was Casonel
Hsiaes and siSa, FsFsf Regiment hand
restsashtsi dFwm corps. Company n. Gem.
rany Z. Company u. ConpSny f. Masaa
Eistes and cavalry. The seyiew was wst.
Messed By large cg0wi "a people.