The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-01-15

Of such sound public policies as will keep
Missouri in the very forefront OF the pro-
gressive march Of the times.
"Other legislation may be appropriate
and necessary but / shall not now submit
further suggestions. Permit me to add
simply. that whatever legisl alton is en-
suspicion Of unworthy influences Every in
terest affected by proposed legislation mas
the unquestioned right TO an open. I'M
partial hearing. Any attempt. however. to
methods should be. / am sure II will be.
legislative and executive departments
st. Louis Worlds Fair.
Missouri Is the brightest of all the
jewels which Jefferson gave to our great
Republic. 1t is on this account peculiarly
assigned the pleasing task OF initiating
suitable preparations for the coming cele-
bratiOn to be held at st. Louis. which VII!
fittingly commemorate the acquisition OF
the Louisiana Purchase. W. may con
fidently announce that this exposition. in
the variety and magnitude or It's display.
bring 20 our State and metropolitan city
the representatives OF all the nations OF
the earth. Missouri has already achieved
gTandly. but let us catch more fully, IL pos
sible the ins piration OF the marvellous era
in which we live We must neither stand
still nor take any backward step. A broad
and inviting field beckons US onward TO con-
quests er.n greater than those already
won
The reading Of the address ended the in
suRuration ceremonies
LIEUT.. GOV JOHN 4. LEE
IL FORMALLY SwORN ~.
Following the joint session Lieutenant
Governor John A. Lee Of st. Louis was
sworn In al special session OF the Senate
by Chief Justice Burgess. A II. Bolte
made a brief farewell address in which he
complimented his successor. Lieutenant
Governor Lee spoke briefly. commenting
his predecessor and indorsing the views ad-
Vanced in Governor DOcker~s inaugural
address. and declared that al members Of
The Senate would receive consideration from
him in his Office as President ot the Senate.
irrespective Of party
The other State officers-Secretary Of
State 5. Il. Cook. Auditor Albert o Allen.
Treasurer r p Williams and Attorney
General E. G. CrOv-tOOk the cath Of Office
In the office OF the Secretary Of State.
II WIS not easy to feed AMI care for the
great crowd that attended the Inauguration
al the hotels had their hands fIIlI. The
lsdies VI the FirSt Baptist church served
dinner to the Jefferson club and the men
who came on the Tinker train found lunch
served ON the ears. which were sid-trscked
IT. the yards under Capitol Hli
In tne afternoon the visitors to Jefferson
City used the sunshine and balm Of the day
10 the fullest Inc hoteI CorTiOdrs were
dessfteG Tor the street snc the steps Or
the hotel Noi only was the sidewalk
CROWDED with knott Of gossipeas but they
extended far out into the street. Amy NUM-
ber Of prominent ST Louis Democrats were
in the groups. The meeting Of the Presi-
DENTAL Electors and Of the State commit
tees added to the gathering. Among those
not connected with clubs present from St
Louis were l. ID. kinsslanG, l. +. Ham
mer. Thomas E. Mulvihill. Colonel John /.
Martin Sheriff Joseph z. Dickmann. Charles
Lemp. James Carlisle. Doctor Heine Marks
W. {. Jenkins. Charles Kelley. George r.
Robertson. Frank Tate Emil 5. Giavanoni,
I'd butler. Charles Higgins. Judge AlcCaf-
ferry. John II. Boogher. San I. RathelL
Morton Jourdsn. r. u. L-ancs ster and Hugh
Brady.
Ia the baggage car ahead Of the train
that carried the Jefferson Club was the
stereopticon which did effective service dur
ing the campaign preceding the November
elections. 1t Was set up and exhibitions
were given in the evening.