The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-12-31
The new GOVERNOR Is HERE
Major Tyler and Family Reach'd Rich
mOnd Last Night.
MANY FRIENDS CAME WITH THEM.
At the Important stations Along the Route
There Were Crowds Gathered to Greet
the Next Executive. Plans for the
Inaugural and the Reception.

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Govornor-elect Tyler and family, ac-
companled by few friends from Rad
ford and other points in Southwestern
Virginia. reached Richmond at o'clock
last night.
The trip was made In two private cars
placed at the disposal of Major Tyler by
the Norfolk and Western Railroad Com
pany. General Passenger Agent W. b.
Bevill accompanied the party all the way
from Radford. lie went with the cars
from Roanoke to Radford Wednesday
night.
The superintendent OF the division Of the
road w9st Of Roanoke, came with tho
Cubcrnatorial party from Radford TO the
Magic City. At the latter place Major
DuBarry, the superintendent Of tho East
orn Division, took charge OF the train, and
came on TO Richmond.
The trip was n most delightful one. Az
that was possible 20 be done 10 make the
Journey pleasant was done by the railroad
officials. An elegant lunch WAS served
soon after leaving Radford. a1d later IN
the day the party sat down TO a splendid
dinner.
The train was held at Radford few
minutes. and. as compliment 10 Major
Tyler's political views. it pulled out Of
the station at l6 to /. That is, II started
at 12:H o'clock T.. NJ
| Nearly the whole Of the population or
Radford was at the depot TO see the party
off. When the train began TO move the
throng Of people assembled on the plat
form and cheered their distinguished EEL
low-citizer. Major and Mrs. Tyler stood
on the rear platform and bowed aifec-
| tionate farewells
The first incident Of the trip occurred
at Shawville. in Montgomery county.
Onite a aumber Of people were gathered
about the station. Major Tyler was IN
| the car engaged I'm conversation with
friends. but his son. Mr.. Heth Tyler, ap-
peared on the platform As soon as the
| Young man was observed 10y the crowd
colored boy yelled. Oar he is, dar he is'
and Young Tyler beat a hasty retreat
inside Of the car
CROWDS At STATIONS.
The journey to Richmond was a series
~ ovatons 10 the Governor-elect All
! along the route. at every station OF I'M
nortanco. many OF the admirers OF the
Major had gathered. lie did not make
a speech at any point. but went out upon
the station platforms and shook hands
with the people
There was a very large number OF peo-
nle at fine station in Roanoke. and when
The train pulled in cheer after cheer was
given. Major Tyler had ample time IN
which TO greet all who came mp to snake
his hand, and to express their good
wishes.
AT Bedford city about one hundred
persons shook hands with the next Gov
ernor. and when Lynchburs was reach
cd there were many in waiting TO get
glimpse Of the future Executive
Large crowds were about the stations
AZ Pamplin City Farmvihe. Cre"e'
blackstone. Petersburg and other points
along the route.
THE ARRIVAL HERE.
Tho train reached Richmond AT S56
O'Clock on scneulo .imc. Mr.. Henry NJ.
Tvler. brother o. the.Coyernor-Elect,w was
i'm waiting for the party. Major and Mrs.
TYLER the Misses Tyler. and Professor
and Mrs George W. Miles took carriages
and were driven 10 the jefferson Hotel.
The sons Of the Governor-Elect went 10
the Executive Mansion to look after the
baggage which was sent direct 10 tnat
nIece They spent the night there with
Mr. Robcrt NJ. OForrall. son Of the pres
ent Executive who vacated the building
Yesterday. The remainder Of the Guber-
material party went 10 hotels OF their
choice.
Those who travelled in the special cars
were as follows:
Governor and Mrs. Tyler. Missos Belle
| Norwood Tyler. Sue Hampton Tyler ana
Lille Tyler: Messrs Ed. IT,. :. Heth ana
| ITenrv q Tvlcr. children Of the major:
Misses Julia and Evelyn Tyler. his SIS
| fers. Professor and Mrs. George w Mics
of 81 Alhan'r School at Radford: Mr.. K.
+ Jordar. Colonel King l.. llarman' MT.
and Mrs w. r. Wharton and their little
SON Hotb. Mr.. and Mrs Hugh &. Pres
Ton Judge George +. Cassdl and Mayor
| Tames Green and mis- daughters Helen
and sue. of Radford; Miss Mary Phlesar'
~ Chrlstianburg: Miss Mary Baskerville'
~ Dublin: Mr.. w. b. BcviN. and Major
Du Barry.
rvncbburg and Hon. James Mann. mem
bcr Of the House. at Noitoway Court
house. Mr.. Ben =. owen. Jr- who is 10
he The new Governors private secretary,
two newspaper gentlemen aud MT. James
II Tyler Jr.. son Of the Major, met the
train at Petersburg.
SPENT \ QUIET EVENING.
Tho Gubernatorial party ,ook supper at
the jefferson and spent a quiet evening
NTaior Tyler went down into the lobby
| ana WAS EltAkNu ~ Aiitt'ia +'-N''N'- -+
Irirers.
soon after breakfast to-day Major Tyler
and family viii go 10 the executive
Mansion and the day will be spent IN
placing the house in orCCr.
Major Tyler's youngest son. Hal
has suffered very much from rheumatism
of late. but was much better yesterday
He will return 10 school az 81. Adams.
Mr.. Il. II. Tyler will go back home 10
superintend his fathers business interests.
Messrs. James II. Tyler Jr., and Heth
Tyler will reside in Richmond. The
former will be the Governors messenger
and the latter will practice law
Major Tyler has a most delightful
family. Misses Belle and Sue Tyler are
just blossoming into womanhood, and
Miss Lille Is yet a school girl. The sons
are all young men OF great promise.
INAUGURAL AND RECEPTION.
There are no changes in the inaugural
plans. Major Tyler will be escorted from
the Mansion to the Capitol by COMPANY
| +. Captain Morgan r. Mills He Will so
up into the Governors office where Lieu
enant-Governor Echols will join him. \
committee from the General Assembly
will walt on them and escort the two gen.
! temen before the members of the Senate
and House. who win have assembled In
the Hal Of the House OF Delegates. The
, lady members of the families OF The Gov
! ernor and Lieuteuant-Governor VIII oc-
cupv reserved seats In the nall Rev. Dr.
4 iii ~. he a. q