The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1890-01-25
INAUGURATION DAY.
Hon. James E. Campbell lnaugurated
as Governor.
A brilliant Pageant Ushcrs In q New Adj
@ Govcrnor Foraker
Gracefully Assists in tho
Ceremonies.

COLUMBUS o., Jan. II james u, Campbell
entered upon his duties Us Governor of Ohio at
O'Clock this afternoon. amid tho flourish OF
trumpets the musc OF bands the cheers OF
thousands CT Democratic admirers from all
over Ohio anc from other States, and under
auspices rs favorable rs Governor of Ohio
ever enjoyed on baing inducted TO his great
offce.
The inauguration ceremonies were held on
the east terrace OF the capitol On the stand
were Govcrnorolect Campbell and stan, the
members OF the latter being In full regimentas; !;
Private Secsotary Charles l.. Kurtz, Private
Secretary Claude Mooser, the Judges OF the
supreme Court State officials, Senators and
Representatives and other notables A crowd
ofperhaps five thousand people flied the broad
area at the east front OF the Capitol, and when
the Govcrnor.clect with his stan made his ap-
pearancn loud cheer went mp, followed by the
rnt-tat-tat-tat of u dozen country brass bands
stationed ut different parts of the grounds, all
blowing the same tunc-thnt tune which is now
dear 10 the Democratic heart, 1.-THE Campbells
Are Coming"
At.exactly o. clock carriages containing Gov
ernof Foraker, Govcrnor-elect Campbell Chief
Justice Minshell Speaker Hysoll, Mayor Bruck
and others left the Neil House and proceeded
60 the north side of the Capitol 1t was with
lificulty that path was made from the car
rages to the steps Of the stand. The first
man on the stand was Rev N. s Smith, pastor
of Westminster Presbyterian Church. who
had been selected to open the exercises with
prayer
He was followed bv the Committee OF the Gen
eral Assembly having the inauguration prcpara-
tions in charge. A moment later Governor For
aker and Govcrnor-clcct Campbell, nrm.in arm,
appeared on the steps and q cheer went up.
They were followed by the new Governor S mill
tary staff, headed by Adjutant. Generals Axline
md Hawkins, the former in citizens clothes.
Mrs Governor Foraker. Miss Campbell and
Il I,.l -
gether with members of the Ohio Ladies Demo-
cratic Club, who brought bouquets of flowers for
the occasion, took their places on the stand
Senator Ven Cleaf, as Chairman of the Legisla-
tive Committee, presented Rev DIR. Smith, who
asked the Divine blessing the members of
the outgoing administration, and upon the acts
of the new
Governor Foraker then mounted q chair. His
appearance was the signal for an outburst OF
applause. He said:
"FELLow- CITIzHNs-Ther remains for me to
perform only one additional official act, and
that is to present to my successor, as do with
great pleasure. his commission as Governor of
Ohio In doing this have only one word to say,
and that is the expression of my sincere hope
that his administration may prove in every re-
spect one successful in the highest degree. I
now have the pleasure of Introducing to you
Governor Campbell" [Applausc
Chief Justice Mnshall administered to Gov
the ceremony was concluded Governor Foraker
stepped up and shook hands with and congrat-
ulated his successor. Th~ new Governor
mounted q chair and said
before proceeding to the delivery of the in
augural address wish to thank you. Governor
Foraker, most heartily for your kind wishes,
and to assure you and the people that accept
this honor OF Governor with full appreciation
Of the responsibilities of the position.
Then followed his inaugural address to the
General Assembly.
Governor Campbell' inaugural address con-
cluded the ceremonies. Tho Governor took the
arm OF the Ex-Governor and, followed by the
new Governors staff and State officials, they
repaired at once to the Governors office, where
Dir. Foraker showed every possible attention
TO Mr.. Campbell in the way OF acquainting him
with the locks, drawers and other appliances
OF the office, The same courteses were ex-
tendcd by Private Secretary Kurtz to Private
Secretary MeelScr
The first official act Of Governor Campbell
was to aign the commissions OF the members of
his stan. This being done, q little reception
took place. Governor and Mrs. Foraker shook
hands with Governor Campbell, wished him all
the success possible, and took carriage in
waiting.