Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1894-12-02

MONTGOMERY, ALA, December 1.-Kolb
was quietly sworn in at II O'Clock this
morning at the Office of Justice John
Howell. together with the other gentlemen
on his State ticket, to faithfully perform
the duties of the Office to which they had
been duly elected"
EGov. Jones sent for Capt Kolb, who was
escorted into his presence by Lieut.. Irwin,
Of the regular army.
II understand, sir" said Gov. Jones,
''that you propose to make speech in the
grounds claiming to be Governor Of Ala
bamal"
THAT is my intention" }" responded Kolb
firmly.
"Then must say to YOU that the moment
you attempt it 1 will have you arrested and
carried OF the grounds" answered the
Governor II say this in all kindness TO
you. If you were Governor you would do
the same thing in similar case. l Will
not permit you or anyone else on these
grounds 10 interrupt the inauguration pro-
ceedings of Governor Oates
Governor Jones' manner was courteous
but irm. Captain Kolb looked around at
the assembled troops and with wave of
his hand started down and out Of the
grounds, followed by his adherents. They
congregated again in the street outside the
capitol grounds.
a wagon stood near by, and upon this
Captain holO mounted He stated that
the proceedings would be opened with
prayer. A POpulist clergyman mounted
the wagon, and, at his motion, the crowd
~ n
sive scene. Every man in the crowd was
plain countryman, with rough clothes
and high top boots. In simple English the
clergyman invoked the blessing of God
upon the assemblage. "a plain people,
Oh, God he said, "who are here to secure
an honest government"
At its conclusion Captain Kolb made a
short, temperate address. The only bit
terness in it was directed at Governor
Oates, whom he termed a usurper. He
declared he had been legally elected
Governor, and that he would use
every means
TO GAIN THE POSITION
which he declared belongs to him. He
cautioned the people against violence and
amid rousing cheers descended from the
wagon. His place was taken by DR.. Crow,
from another place. who made desperate
and bloodthirsty threats.
"They call me an Anarchist in the
State, ;" SAID he. "If being opposed to bal
lot box thieving is anarchy, then thank
Gcd l am one"
He called Governor Oates followers
scOuudrels and after cautioning peace
called on every one to meet him tonight
10 form a volunteer company for the sup
port of kOlb. There were not over 800
holoitss in the crowd and no sign Of arms
among them. After the speeches they
dispersed and proceeded down town, where
they are enlisting in Crows company, al
though the latter has no definite plan Of
action. A battery of artillery has swung
into position on the hill in front OF the
State House and the cavalry withdrawn.
About 2 o'clock GovernOr-elect Oates
reached the State Capitol, escorted by the
militia The inaugural ceremonies were
preceded by prayer, after which Governor
Jones
INTRODUCED HIS SUCCESSOR,
who was greeted with prolonged cheers
The oath of Office was administered 20 him
on the spot where the oath OF Office was
taken by Governor Jones, and the tormali-
ties closed.
There was no trouble, and the incident
appears to be closed without the anti
cipated conflict.
Governor Jones has issued orders to give
free access to the State house grounds as
long as people behave in an orderly man
ner.
The returns Of the August election show
Colonel Gates elected by over 21,O00 ma
jority. The Legislature, in joint session,
had regularly counted and announced the
result, Captain Kolb. Oates opponent,
the nominee OF the Popullsts, charged
fraud, and determined to be sworn in.
Colonel Oates took the oath of Office upon
the steps of the State Capitol, standing on
the very spot on which Jefferson Davis
stood when he was sworn in as President
of the Southern COnfederacy,