The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1894-12-05
kOLB CAUSES NO DISORDER.
He and His Cabinet Take the Oath
of Office.


MONTGOMERY, Ala. Dec. 1.-Kolb
was quietly sworn in her at II o'clock
this morning at the office of Justice Jones
Howell, together with other gentlemen on
his state ticket, to faithfully perform the
duties Of the Office 10 which they had
been duly elected"
Kolb then went to the capitol accom-
panied by his friends, to deliver his in
augural, but he found the approach TO the
building guarded by the militia and ne
and his friends retired to the steps lead
ing to the capitol grounds facing Dexter
ave. and delivered his inaugural. There
was no disturbance and his movements
were SO quiet it was all over before hardly
anyone knew what was taking place.
The military preceded Kolb to the capitol
and then turned down the street as he
returned with his friends.
The ceremony OF taking the oath &C.
CURED in the law Office of Warren Reese,
and at the same time the oath was admin
istered 10 J. G. Fanvile. As secretary Of
state: W. 7. Lynch, as auditor; J: P. Oh
yer. superintendent of education. and War
rem Reese. jr., encouragement Ko-b
and cabinet then proceeded 90 the state
house for the purpose Of making a speech
He was followed by severa- hundred Of
his adherents. They marched up the state
house steps. through the ranks Of assem-
bled militia. and took their places beside
the identical por,ico upon which jefferson
Davis was declared president Of the con-
federate STAKES. In a few minutes Gov
ernOr Jones sent for Capt Ko,b, who was
escorted into his presence by Lieut.. Irwin
Of the regular army.
Il understand sir" said Governor Jones,
that you propose TO make a speech in
these grounds claiming to be governor Of
Alabama
That is my Intention" answered Kolb,
firmly.
Then must say to you that the moment
you attempt it. ! viii have you arrested
and carried off the ground" answered the
governor.
II say this in all kindness to you. If you
were governor you would do the same thing
In a similar case. I will not permit YOU or
anyone else on these grounds to interrupt
the Inauguration proceedings of Governor
Oates"
Governor Jones's manner was courteous.
but firm Capt. KOlb looked around at
the assembled troops, and with a 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 Capt. Kolb mounted.
He stated that the proceedings would be
opened with prayer A populist clergy
man mounted the wagon, and at a mo
ton from him the crowd uncovered their
heads. 1t was an impressive scene.
Every man in the crowd was a plain
countryman with rough clothes and high-top
boots. In simple English the clergyman in
voked the blessing Of God upon the assem-
blage, "A plain people OF God" he said.
who are here TO secure an honest govern
ment." AS its conclusion Capt. Kolb made
a short temperate address. The only Bit
terness in il was directed at Governor
Oates whom - tern, an usurper. He de-
clared ne had been legally elected governor.
and that he would use every means 10 gain
the position, which he declared belongs to
him.
He cautioned the people against violence
and amid rOusing cheers descended from
the wagon and his place was taken by DIR.
Crow, from an adjacent place, who has
made desperate and blOod-thirsty threats.
''They call me an anarchist in this
state" said he. 'If being opposed to
ballot-box thieving is anarchy, then, thank
God, am one"
He called Governor Oates's followers
scoundrels and after cautioning peace
called on every one to meet him later to
form volunteer company for the sup
Ear OF KOlb.
There were not over 300 Ko,bites in the
crowd and no sign Of arms among them.
After the speeches they dispersed and pro-
ceeded down town. where they are enlist
ing in Crows company. although the lat
ter has apparently no definite plan Of ac-
ton. a battery of artillery has swung
into position on the hiL IN front OF the
state house and the cavalry withdrawn
About 2 O'Clock Governor-elect Oates
reached the capitol escorted by the militia
The inaugural ceremonies were preceded
by a prayer. after which Governor Jones
introduced his successor, who was greeted
with prolonged cheers The oath Of office
was administered to him on the spot
where the oath Of office was taken by Gov
ernor Jones and the formalities closed.
MONTGOMERY Ala Dec I'm spite
OF her dual government Alabama has en-
Joyed as peaceful and quiet a Sunday as
any state in the union. Most Of the