The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1891-01-10
NV LIEN SWORN IN.
Geo. w. Peck and the Other Democrats
elect in Office.


the stairway in the big capitol building
leading ,n the Assembly chamber, at
noon to-day, and underwent a transtor-
nation. When he came out he was no
longer the plain humOrlst who used to
tickle you when a boy, but Gov. Peck,
ii you please, of the great state
of Wisconsin. simultaneously William
Dt tmpster Hoard was retired from the
executive chair TO become a private
citizen.
The day dawned bright and clear. At
an early hour the trains began to pour
their living freight lnio the city, and
shortly after sunrise the scene on the
streets was an animated one. The first
regular delegation to arrive was
the one from Rock County, COM
prising about seventy-tive members,
coming from GAINESVILLE. \ similar del
esation followed and another from Chill.
ton. There was was general absence
of decorations on stores and other build
ings although a few flags were shown.
Tie reception committee and the re-
firing state officers were in waiting al
the depot, and as GOv.-elect Peck
stepped from the train and grasped
Gov. HOard's hand and that of Mayor
Bashf ud with hearty grip, the crowd
cieered ant the band played. Headed
by the GovernOr-clect the party
proceeded 10 the carriages III
waiting. In the first sat Gov.
Hoard. Gov.-elcct Peck and Mayor
Bashiord. In the second were Mrs.
Peck and Mrs. George Peck. Jr., and
Burr ". Jones. In the third was See
retary of State Tmme, Secretary elect
Cunningham and George W. Bird. Next,
l., l., Il,
Gen. Estabrook, his successor, Mr.
O'Connor. and Judge T. W. keves
Next rode Geo. w. Raymer, Supt. Thay.
carriage was j. c. Gregory, Chairman
Wall, Railroad Commissioner Peterson
and his successor, Mr.. Thompson. In
the next were the new and old insur-
ance commissioners, MCsSrs. Cheek and
Root. In the next carriage was Supt.
Adams and Mr.. Won Bri-en.
Following the carriages came the Gov
ernor's Guard a. an escort.
the jefferson Club and other
political organizations, the procession
moving up Main Street and on 10 the
capitol. When the state house was
reached the carriages drew up, and III
the order named above the officers en-
tered the building at the south entrance
and proceeded 10 the Assembly Cham
Der.
GOV. Peck, followed by the other
state officers, all accompanied bv the
outgoing officers, entered the Assemb y
chamber and took their seats IN semi
circle. The room and the galleries, tho
building from pit TO dome. was a dense
mass of humanity, and the pro
cession of dignitaries was greet
ed upon its entry with q
profuse demonstration of applause.
Lieut.. Gov. Ryland was the only alb
sentee of the outgoing officers. Burr
w. Jones, of this city, escorted the lieu
tenant-goyernor-ele in the place OF
Mr.. Ryiand. Chief Justice Cole and
Mayor BashiOrd occupied the speakers
desk. Mayor Rashford stepping forward
announced that the time had arrived
to administer the oath of office to the
ofiicers-elect and invited George W.
Peck to come forward and be sworn in.
The latter advanced With Gov. Hoard
and Chief Justice Cole administered
the oath in the usual form ua tiov.
Peek, as he listened 10 the reading OF
the oath showed a disposition TO open
his mouth in a wide smile, but represseG
the inclination and looked quite dia.
nified. After Mr.. Peck had
stepped down the ieutehant-go YER
nor took his place and was
sworn, and so on through
the list. During the impressive cere-
monies the audience maintained quiet.
When Mr.. Hummer was brought in the
crowd IN the gallery raised cry 'Hur-
rah for John Hummer When Atty
Gen. O'Connor assended to take the
oath. another burst OF applause went
up. and the University boys raised the
college yell - WISCONSIN Rah-Rah
Rah -
The ceremony occupied about five
minutes, after which Mayor Bashtord
addressed the audience, announcing the
reception and the ball to follow Then
the band in the gallery played and the
BIZ audience slowly focked from the
big hall.
When the inauguration services were
concluded the officers We're escorted TO
their respective offices, where they held
short receptions
The croNnlng occurrence of inaugura.
ton day was the reception and ball
commenting shortly before o'oclock
and continuing until the small hours oi
the night. The edict that the ladies
and gentlemen should appear in
evening dress was generally obeyed
and there were rs many elaborate
costumes as were ever seen upon a
similar occasion in Wisconsin. The
ladies of Milwaukee and Madison We'd
with each other in the beauty of their
gowns. 1t would be difficult to say
which city presented the larger num-
Der of beautiful women and beautiful
costumes.
As early as O'Clock the galleries
commenced to fill. the doors opening
TO the main floor remaining closed until
s O'Clock. The galleries were soon filed
to overtlOwing with curious spectators.
who looked with great interest at the
empty chamber. When it was finally
opened the crowd rushed in at a
tremendous rate, filling the chamber
for second time to-day, except
for a small circle in the center Of the
hall, by common consent reserved for
those in honor of whom the option
was given. 1t is enough to say that ey-
ervbody in Madison was present. The
people stood while the orchestra
played, and looked at each other, until
the Governor party, three-quarters OF
an hour late, followed in the wake Of q
courier, who cleared a way through the
dense mass Of humanity to position at
the end Of the hall The
party was under the escort
Of Col. VIM. f. Villas, Arthur
j. Dodge. Prof. Parkinson and DR.. Fox,
members Of the reception committee.
GOV Peck followed with Mrs. Lucius
Fairchild upon his arm. Next came
Gen. Farchild esCorting Mrs. Peck !;
Lleut.-tTUy. Jonas and daughter; George
". Peek, Jr.. and wife; Secretary Of
State Thomas j. Cunningham and wife; ;
Treasurer John Hummer and wife; Atty
Gen. O'Connor and wife; Insurance
Commissioner Root and Railroad Com
missioner Thompson.
REWARDS FOR HE FAITHFUL LEGION,
appointments by Gov. Peck I" the Nari-
State Offices.
MADISON, Wis, Jan. Gov. Peck's.
appointments a. he announced them
to-day. are as 'ollows:
Superintendent Of Public Property-E
Y. Eriesrn. Columbus.
Adjutant-General--J b. Doe, GAINESVILLE.
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