Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-01
OF Capt. Kolb's appeal upon some of his


to be an Increase in the number Of coun-
trymen I'm the city, many of whom are
Kolbites. The militiamen ostentatiously
showed themselves around the streets with
their guns and their ammunition belts
studded with ball cartridges. The Kolbites
exhibited no guns and it was understood
that the order had been given to immedi-
ately arrest any civilian who exhibited a
gun or pistol on the streets.
Preparing for the Ceremonies.
Gov. Jones and his staff came to the
state house early I'm the morning and have
been busily engaged making preparations
to protect the inaugural ceremony from
violence. Tho militia at this hour Q0:3O)
Is beginning to fall In at the armory. There
are five companies of local militia, COM
pany from Huntsville and a large proper
ton of the famous first regiment from
Mobile. They make a good display, are
well drilled and equipped and under good
discipline. The militia fairly worship Gov.
Jones, who was formerly their general
commander. and have announced their in
tention to obey any orders he may give
them.
At 10:45 am the Montgomery Mounted
Rifles. under Capt. Joseph rode up to the
state house and formed in line in front
of the portico. They unslung their rifles,
loaded them with ball cartridges and stood
In order, facing right and left. to COM
mand the approaches to the state house.
Gov. Jones Is In personal command of the
ulAllid, anu mounted orderly Is StatlOneO
at the side of his Office.
Kolb's Coming Announced.
At IL O'Clock a message was received at
the state house that Capt Kolb had taken
the oath IN a downtown office. and was
coming to the state house to make
speech.
Gov. Jones has given orders to give
all free access to the state house grounds
q M no a in, nrdar
ner.
The ceremony of swearing in Kolb oc-
CURED I'm the law Office of Warren Reese
and at the same time the oath was ad-
ministered to ]. c. Fonville as secretary of
state. A T. Il. Lynch as auditor j p
Oliver, superintendent of education, and
Warren Reese, jr., attorney general
kolD and his cabinet then proceeded to
a. speech. followed by several hundred of
his adherents.
They marched up the state house steps,
through the ranks of the assemble militia
and took their places beside the Identical
portfco upon which Jefferson Davis was
declared president Of the confederate
states.
In a few minutes Gov Jones sent for
Capt. Kolb. who was escorted into his
presence by Lieut.. Irwin of the regular
army. Il understand. SIR" said Gov. Jones,
these grounds. claiming to be governor of
Alabama"
That Is my intention" answered Kolb,
firmly. -.
Then 1 must say to you that the mo-
ment you attempt 1t will have you ar
rested and carried Of the grounds an
swered the governor. Il say this in all
kindness to you.
IF you were governor I would do he
same thing in similar case. 1 will not
permit you OF any one else on these
grounds to interrupt the Inauguration p: O.
ceedings Of Gov. Oates"
Gov. Jones' manner was courteous but
firm.
Capt Kolb looked around at the assem-
bled troops, and. with wave of his hand,
started down the hall and out of the
grounds. followed by his adherents
They congregated again in the street out
side of the capitol grounds A wagon
stood near by, and upon this Capt. Kolb
mounted. He stated that the proceedings
would be opened by prayer. A populist
clergyman mounted the wagon, and at his
motion the crowd uncovered their heads.
1t was an impressive scene. Every man
in the crowd was plain countryman, with
rough clothes and top boots. They stood
with uncovered heads while the clergyman
pronounced prayer. In simple terms he
invoked the blessing of God upon the as
semblage-"a plain people, oh, God. who
are here to secure an honest government
TO their advantage and their glory"
He asked that the people might be peace
full and refrain from violence and that the
light OF liberty and the freedom of the
franchise might come to them. At the
conclusion of the prayer a fervent Amen"
went up from the crowd.
company of militia that had quietly
taken possession of their guns grounded
arms. Capt. kolb made his address. 1t
was short and temperate. The only word
OF bitterness in II was directed at Gov.
Oates. who was termed a ''usurper."
Calling KoIbites to Arms.
He declared that he had been legally
elected governor and that he would use
every means to gain the position. which
belonged to him. He cautioned the people
against violence, and, amid rousing cheers,
descended from the wagon.
His place was taken by DR.. Crow. a man
who has made many bloodthirsty and des-
perate threats.
They call me an anarchist in this state"
said Crow. IF being opposed to ballot box
thieving is anarchy, then, thank God, 1 am
one"
This sentiment was greeted with cheers
DIR. Crow called Gov. Oates followers
scoundrels and thieves, and after telling
the people to be peaceful, called upon every
one OF them to meet him tonight to form a
volunteer company for the support of Kolb.
rousing response of cheers was the
answer. There were not over 800 Kolbites
In the crowd and no signs of arms were
shown.
The crowd dispersed Immediately after
this. Kolb has no definite plan of action
further than the hope of getting his case
In the United States court. The Kolbites
Immediately proceeded to a downtown
once, where enlistment papers were OPEN
ed for the formation of the volunteer
company. DIR. Crow is carrying the matter
on, but does not give any definite idea of
what the volunteers are going to do after
they are enlisted
The men are signing and say they will
follow their leaders through thick and
thin.
battery of artillery has swung into
position on the hill in the front of the state
house and unlimbered and the troop of
cavalry withdrawn.
GOV. Oates Inaugurated.
II was . o'clock before Gov. ELECT Oates
reached the state capitol, escorted by the
militia. His approach was greeted by the
harmless booming of cannon, which but
shortly before had been ready to pour shot
and shell into the ranks of an enemy If
necessary.
Inaugural ceremonies We're preceded by
prayer, after which Gov Jones in a short
speech introduced his successor.
Prolonged cheering greeted the appear
ance of Col Oates on the state house por-
tico. The oath of office was administered
to him on the spot where as has been
said. jefferson Davis assumed the presi-
dency of the confederacy. and the COVER
nor delivered his inaugural address.
1t was devoted to a discussion of the