The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-01-17
WILD CHEERS FOR ALBEIT
specfal to The Jersey City Nelvs.

TRENTON, Jan. II, 1S93.-At noon today
George T. Werts was formally inaugu-
rated Go werner Of New Jersey, with
lack of pomp and display which was In
keeping with the Democratic simplicity
of the man. The Capital put on its holi-
day attire in honor of the event and
flags and bunting were generally dis
played. The most elaborate decorations
were on State and Warren streets, among
the hotels and business houses. On
Warren street the Trenton House was
bedecked from the parlor floor to the
roof with long streamers of red. white
and blue bunting and flags of all nations
worked up into attractive designs. A
few doors away the building of the True
American presented q beautiful sight
with its attractive white front elabor-
ately decorated with flags and shields.
The American House and the United
States Hotel, on the opposite side of the
street, presented an equally attractive
appearance. Many of the business houses
on State street were equally elaborateIy
decorated.
MUSIC IN THE AIR.
At an early hour music was heard In
the direction of the depot, and the
organizations which participated in the
procession began to arrive. The first to
arrive were the Frank ]. McAdams
Democratic Club and the Americus Club,
of Camden Both Clubs were fine look
ing bodies of men. and were accompanied
by bands. They wore white Alp inc hats
and carried canes. They marched
through the principal streets, and then
took up their position along the line of
march.
The M. j. Coyle Association of Hobo
ken came seventy-flve strong, headed by
brass band. Owing to the condition of
the streets which are ankle deep in snow,
and the wishes of the Governor to have
the ceremonies as!simpls as possible. but
few organizations were on hand. The
music drew the people out of doors and
soon the streets were thronged.
The weather was mild and pleasant and
made out of doors more aRr eeable than 1T
promised to be In the early morning.
JUDGE wERT's MORNING
Judge Werts arrived at Trenton yester-
Mrs. Werts and Private Secretary John
McMaster. He was driven at once to
he reJidsnce of ex-Sena tor Jonathan
N. Blackwell on State street.
a few doors above the Capitol
where he remained over night. He spent
quiet evening and saw only a few
intimate friends.
THE pporFccInN
At 11:3o o'clock the procession marched
to Senator BlackwelPs home and escorted
the Governor to the Theatre. First came
the George I. Werts Guard of Morris
town. They were followed by the
Business Mems Tariff Reform Club of
Newark, and behind them came the M.
y. Coyie Association of Hoboken. The
Americus Club of Camden came next
followed by the Francis j. McAda ms
Association. also OF Camden.
Then came the Legislature Committee
on Inauguration in carriages. An open
barouche Followed, In which were seated
Governor Werts and Governor Abbstt.
Cheers greeted them as they passed along.
GJv ernor Albeit looked well and cheer
full and smiled Upon the crowds as, with
Governor Werts. he raised his hat to the
wild cheers of the crowds which thronged
the sidewalks.
The rear of the procession was brought
up by carriages containing State off GERS
and mem bers OF the Legislature
Both Houses of the Legislature held
brief sessions and adjourned. The mem
bers then proceeded TO the Taylor Opera
House, where the exercises were held.
7. DECORATIONS.
The old conventional flags, shields and
coats of arms had been abandoned and
the interior of the theatre was decorated
in pale blue and white. producing
o beautiful and harmonious effect.
Around The bal comics were wide stream
ers of pale blue bunting caught up
in festoons AGAINST The backgrouna OF
pure white. The boxes were drapped In
the same manner, the plain blue and
white being relieved by the national cout
OF arms and flags at the centre OF Ine
arch. Streamers of the same color
started from the huge chandalier which
hung in tbe centre of the ceiling. and
were carried to the four walls. Large
Eaving palms ornamented the corner OF