Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1895-01-17
The INAUGURATION AT DOVER.


Tuesday attracted large crowuS from tnls
city. Two special trains. besides the regu-
lar trains at s.l3 and LOB Tuesday morn
ing, were run on the Delaware Railroad.
On the first special, which left at $40,
were the Republican Inyincibles accom-
panied by the First Regiment Band.
About $50 of the members of the Young
Mems Republican Club also went to the
State capital on this train. The regular
8.13 train did not leave the station until
S.2l. 1t was made up of seven cars All
crowded to their GREATEST capacity With me
out at $50 with Company h OF the
National Guard on hoard, under the COM
nand of Colonel A. D.. Chaytor. This
train consisted of six coaches every seat i'll
which was occupied.
At 1l.03 large number of people also
went to Dover. or these the majority
have gone to attend the reception and ball
Tuesday night.
Fred. Il. Bach returned to the scene of
the Senatorial fracas on this train.
THE NEW GOVERNOR.
DOVER, Jan. 15.-At noon to-day the
two branches of the Legislature met in
Joint session and proceeded to the Kent
county Court House for the purpose of
attending the Inauguration of Governor
Marvil.
The Legislature entered the county
court room at 1850 o'clock. On the way
thither the members walked in couples,
led by Speaker pro TEN Records of the
Senate and Speaker McMullen of the
House. The legislators were accom-
panied by the several officials OF the two
| houses.
Messrs. Records and McMullen occu-
| pied seats on the judges platform, and
the others proceeded to seats inside the
bar of the court. The public, which
impatiently crowded the stairway, was
admitted at 11.55 o'clock and the room
was quickly filled to OVERLOOKING.
Governor. elect MarViI entered at 1915
| o'clock. lie was accompanied by Gov
ernor Reynolds, the latter's Secretary Of
State and staff, Judge David Il. Marvel,
n. b. Smithers, the Rev. S. N. Pilchard,
Encouragement Nicholson and George
M. Jones, who Immediately proceeded
to the platform.
The inaugural ceremonies began al
1890 o'clock aud continued about 20
minutes. Prayer was said by Mr.
Pilchard.
Before the invocation was finished,
some people in the crowd became noisy
and their voices could be heard in all
parts of the room.
On motion of Senator Handy the oath
was adm mustered to the Governor.elect
1t was administered by Judge Marvel.
"GooD-3YE, BOB"
Immediately after the oath had beer
taken the gathering cheereh and ap'
plauded. When this enthusiasm sub
sided somebody yelled "Good-bye, Bob
goodbye, Bob"
This created laughter, and the retir
ing Governor flushed and smiled
Speaker pro tenn Records had to rap fol
order several times.
NO INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
The new Governor did not deliye
an address.
On motion of Representative SypherC
the journals of the two houses, referring
to the canvass of the vote for Governor
were read. The benediction was pro
nounced by Mr.. Pilchard.
At 1850 o'clock, on motion of Sena
tor Handy, the two houses separated
| During the ensuing ten minutes Gov
ernor Marvil held an informal reception
and the court room was vacated. Mean
while the Assemblymen returned to thu
State House and Immediately adjourned
until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
Many visitors came to town to-day
A few buildings arc decorated In homo
of the occasion.
THE INAUGURAL PARADE.
The parade started soon after 1
o'clock and marched over the pub
lished route. There were about 40
men in limo. The Republican Invinci
bles of Wilmington, were representet
by about 40 members and the Y. NJ. X
O., by about rs. The National Guar,
and Delaware College cadets, numbered
about $50. The men made creditabl
showing.
The procession was headed by th,
militia and the cadets, who were accom-
panied by the First Regiment Fife an
Drum Corps. They were followed by
barouche containing the Governor an;
Ex-Governor Reynolds. The latter's stall
came next, riding in carriages. The las
barouche contained Senator HiggiR:
General Wilson and Mayor Short
lidge. Next came the Republican Irwin
cibles, accompanied by the Fret Regi
ment Band. They were followed by th,
Young Mems Republican Club, whicl
Immediately preceded the East Dove
Hundred Republican Club.
The colored clubs, accompanied by
local baud, marched in the rear.
HIS FIRST APPOINTMENT.
, Governor Marv:rs first appointment
will be officially announced this aftel
noon. He has offered the position O
. Secretary of State to N. B. Smithers an
that gentleman has indicated that h
{ will accept it.
GoveEnOr Marvil has been quartere
at the Capitol Hotel since yesterda
afternoon. He was called upon Their
this morning by Senator Higgins AM
, many other politicians.
, The reception and ball will hel
, tonight.
&c.. -.a... BACH KISSED.
During the afternoon the two prime
pal streets were thronged with visitor:
and many drunken men invaded tn
l town,
: About o'clock tie Republican In
! vincibles and representatives of othe
political organizations, accompanied b
the First Regiment Band, halted j
! front of the Hotel Richardson. Shout
) for Higgins, Addicks and Bach wer
/ uttered repeatedly and finally Senate
l | Higgins appeared on the balcony. ii
+. made brief address, expressing hi
thanks 70, the compliment and tellin
the people assembled below that the
! were invincible.
/ Mr. Bach also responded. After h
had said few words somebody bega
to hiss. The kissing rapidly increase
: in vehemence and the speaker hastil
4 retreated.
Mr. Addicks was absent.