, 1899-01-03

terday and the inducting into office of
his associate state officers was one of
the most interesting vents in the his
tory of this young state. says the Chey-
enne Tribune. Favored by excellent
weather the ceremonies at the capitol
were attended by a large crowd. The
parade was a success from every
standpoint and was witnessed by hun
dreds of people. The inaugural of 1898
was the peer Of those of the past and
reflected much credit upon those who
arranged the details and assisted in
carrying them to such a successful
termination.
THE PARADE.
The parade moved from the corner
Of Sixteenth street and Capitol avenue
at IL O'Clock noon. General F. A.
General F. A. Sitter was chief mar
shall, being assisted by Major Talbot
and Captain La Fontaine. The Third
battalion of the Twenty-rourth United
States infantry was preceded by the
Cheyenne city band, which rendered
coed music. The battalion of regulars
ocrrfJted OF Companies C., E, F and |,
crti numbered $50 men. Major Mark
ley WIS in command and was mounted
uEcn the horse which was ridden by
General Wickoff a few minutes before
that gallant officer was killed at the
battle of San Juan. Company C was II,
command of Captain James; Company
e was in command OF Lieutenant Nc
Nulta; Company F was in command of
Lieutenant Jackson and Captain Brett
was at the head of Company |. Lieu
tenant Geiger. adjutant, was mounted
AMID rcde with Major Markley. The
ga,rartt men Of the fighting Twenty
fourth made an imposing appearance
ard excited the admiration of the
crowds along the line of march.
Governors w. A. and DeForest Rich
ards ard Chief Justice Potter and
Mayor Schnitger, in a carriage, came
1sNt. TIE EeooEi carriage was oc-
cupied by Senators Warren and Clark,
Justice Knight and Rev. DR.. Rafter.
The state officers, governors staff, and
families of the governors and others
mentioned above came next in car
riages. Members of the j.. F. Reynolds
Post, G. A. R.. followed.
The state university cadets in conn
manh of Captain Wilson and Lieuten-
ANTS Sudduuh, Gilmore, Houston and
Fitch came next. The young men We're
greeted with cheers along the line of
march, and well they deserved their re-
ception, for the presented a fine ap-
pearance. Well drilled, manly looking
fellows, they won the hearts of all.
Last, but by no means least, came
Cheyenne's superb fire department,
headed by Chief Leslie and Assistant
Chief Swanson. The well groomed
horses, the bright and we'll kept APP
paratus, beautifully decorated, the
neatly uniformed firemen, each receiv-
ed its share of attention and went to
make up a magnificent display.
Arriving az the capitol building, the
troops were drawn up in line and ga
luted the governor and others as they
passed. A large crowd of people had
gathered to witness the ceremonies
which commenced with a prayer by
Rev. DIR. Rafter of st. Marks church.
The minister occupied a raised plat
form ON the walk near hte entrance to
the grounds. Among Others on the
platform were Assistant Adjutant Cen
eral w. R. Schnitger, Judge Advocate
General J. C. Baird Inspector General
A. P. Hanson, Surgeon General r. H..
Reed, Colonel D. H. Holiday, Major G.
H. Parmelee, Captain Patrick Sullivan,
Captain Charles jackson and Captain
Samuel Dickey, composing the stan or
Governor w. A. Richards, and the new
state officers.
The retiring governor, w. A. Rich
ards delivered an extended address in
which he reviewed the history OF the
past four years OF his administration
and the condition of affairs of the state
and referred to the various important
events as follows:
The Jackson Hole Indian trouble OF
1895, and touching upon the subject OF
state institutions he recited the con-
dftions at the p~enitentiary, the uni
verstty, hospital, insane asylum, SOL
dier's home and other institutions. He
gave a detailed account OF tine
land business Of the state, Its
increase in Importance, amount
of land and income therefrom
and referred to Senator Warrents new
bill as Of inest.mable value to the
state. In o~onnecuior with, the land
business, the Irrigation and water
RIGHTS question: was touched upon n
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