The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-01-20
A BIG HURRAH AT JESUP
GOV. NORTaEN AND OTHER STATE
OFFICERS IN TOWN.

Commissioner OF Education Bradwen
and Controller General Wright in the
Governors Party-Au Three Given q
Warm Welcome-The Distinguished
Guests Escorted to the Speakers
Stand
JEsUP, GA, Jan. 19.-Gov. Northen and
State School Commissioner Bradueil ar
rived here this morning and we're met at
the depot by a committee Of the munici-
pality, citizens, and detachment from the
Wayne Light Troop. They were escorted
to the Hotel Wilkins. Early this morning
citizens from the rural districts began 70
arrive, and at an early hour trooper
could be seen here and there upon
his charger, in uniform, with his white
helmet on and his glitteriug saber dangling
by his side. At $3.50 o'clock the troop as
sembled in front Of Capt. Clark's residence.
A few moments later Capt. Clark gave the
command, Forward, march" The line OF
march was up Broad street to Hotel Will
kins. Upon the arrival of the troop
Gov. Northen and Commissioner Brad
well were escorted TO their carriages
by Mayor Steele and Councilmen Wiki
ms, Bennett and Littlefeld. Then the
line of march moved off in the following
order: Grand Marshal J. F. Stone. with
Aides George r. Armstrong and E. c. Fort;
the Wayne Troop, carriage with Gov.
Northen and Mayor Steele. carriage with
Capt. Bradwell and Councilman Bennett.
confederate veterans, municipal officers and
citizens.
ROUTE OF THE PROCESSION.
The procession marched down Cherry
street TO Macon, up Macon to Orange, out
Orange 10 Masonic Academy and then out
Wayne to the court house, where the plat
form was erected. The assembly was called
TO order by the grand marshal, who an
nouu ced that the address of welc cme would
be made by Capt Clark Of the Wayne
Troop.
CAPT. CLARK'S ADDRESS.
The speech of welcome was delivered by
Capt. W. n. Clark He said:
1T is with pride that l welcome to the
town Of Jesup, His Excellency Gov. W. J.
Northen. / welcome him also TO our home
This is the first time in the history of the
town. and doubt not in the memory Of the
oldest citizen Of this county, that we have
been honored with the presence of the chief
executive Of our state.
THE governor and the, superintendent of
education are here in the interest Of eduoa-
tion. From the knowledge l have of them,
nowhere In this grand old state can be found
more earnest and conscientious advocates of
educational institutions.
Therefore do most cordially ask that you
give them a most hearty and sincere vel
Gomez
GOV. NORTHERN INTRODUCED.
Capt. J. F. Stone. Of the MORNING News,
introduced Gov. Northen. In conclusion
he said:
1.-THE proudest honor Of my life is In in
Producing to the citizens of this county one
of the most conscientious, upright and best
governors who ever presided over our COM
monwealth.
''Since my memory he is the first gov
ernor Georgia ever had who gave the wire
grass section any consideration. Truly
Georgia has an executive who is a cultured
gentleman, with broad and liberal views
upon every public question, and one who
firmly believes that no section or citizens of
our state should be ignored.
ut affords me unbounded pleasure to have
the honor of presenting to you the present,
and next governor Of Georgia, Hon. w. J.
Northern
GOV. NoRTHEN's SPEECH.
Gov. Northen made one OF the
most eloquent and manly speeches that
has ever been delivered in this Sec
ton. dwelling upon the agricultural
and educational interests. He won the
admiration of all who heard him, and
everybody is congratulating the chief
executive.
Councilman J. w. Bennett then intro
duced Capt. S. d. Bradwell, who made one
of his most earnest appeals for higher edu-
cation. He made a most happy effort and
was at the home Of his friends.
Next Controller General w. A. Wright
was introduced and made short and elo-
quent address to the old "vets"
The next speaker was V. E. Orr, editor Of
the Georgia Teacher. who entertained the
crowd for a moment with his keen humor.
SHAKING THE GOVERNORS HAND.
Then half hour was given for recep-
ton to Gov. Northen. Nearly every man.
grasped the hands of the distinguished
guests.
There were fifty old veterans In line under
command Of Capt. B. Millikan. A confed-
crate veterans association was organized.
with the following officers: Capt. B. MILF
kan, president; Rev. J. E. Black, vice presi-
dent; k. b. Hops, secretary; j. A. Har-
per, treasurer. This evening the troop tilted,
l. ). Bennett making the highest score.
The r. E. Lee anniversary ball at STAN
ley opera house is in progress tonight. 1t
will conclude the exercises of the daV.
Myers Cornet Band Of Savannah fur
nished excellent music during the day.
Pierro's Band of Savannah furnished the
music for the ball.
Gov. Northen and Capt. Bradwell left at
6:35 o'clock via Savannah. AS the train
pulled out three cheers were given for Gov.
Northen.
COMPTROLLER Wright and Editor Orr are
in attendance at the ball They will leave
at 1885 o'clock in the morning for Atlanta.
via the East Tennessee, Virginia and Geor.
Kia road.