Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1903-06-13

Jackson. Miss, June S.--The corner
stone Of Mississsppi's new capitol
hulldiug was laid today.
n is Jefferson Davis birthday, as
we'll as the first of new era in Mis-,
sissippi's history.
with a wealth of display and profu-
sion of ceremony unequaled in the his
tory of Mississippi, the formal dedica-
tion of the magnificent building that
marks a new epoch in our history and
development took place this afternoon.
Today has been Jackson's greatest
event Never before has such a crowd
assembled within her gates; never be-
fore has such parade passed along
her thoroughfares; a1d never before
has such unbounded enthusiasm ald
exuberance of spirit been shown by
q multitude.
A light rain, at times only mist,
fell throughout the morning, but it
did not dampen the ardor of the crowd
and the only evil effect was to mar
somewhat the start of the parade, and
cause a separation of the various di-
visions.
Not only was the crowd the largest
ever assembled in Jackson, but it was
the greatest that has ever gathered
at any poin4 in the commonwealth.
Citizens in all the walks of life and
from all parts of the State poured in
to the capital city by the thousands
and spent the day on the gaily deco
rated streets and at the new state
house witnessing the imposing cere-
monies.
Crowd Hard to Estimate.
To make a correct estimate Of the
size of the assembly is next to impossi-
Bile. 1t would be almost like number
ing the leaves on the trees or the sands
on the sea shore. Some say 1t was
$4,000 and others place the number
at 10000.
Any way, it was an immense con-
course of Mississippi's best citizen.
ship, gathered to do honor to the oc-
casion and to gaze on the splendid
domcile of government that so proud
ly sits on the old penitentiary site,
where once grim walls, strong bars
and armed guards met the vision of
the visitor.
With lavish hospitality Jackson has
entertained her guests, and accorded
them the best possible treatment un-
der the circumstances. 1t has been
severe strain. and would have taxed
the entertaining facilities of many
larger cities. jackson has done her
best and nobody can do more.
The Arriving Multitude.
Since early yesterday morning all
trains entering the city have been
loaded to the limit with visitors The
reunion of the Mississippi division of
the United Confederate Veterans
brought many of the heroes of the
Lost Cause, who had planned for two
days stay at the capital, and at least
as many others who came in advance
oil the corner stone event in order to
make sure of board and lodging.
The night trains dumped their hui
man cargoes at the depot in squads,
assemblies and battaliols. On each
incoming train a majority of the pas
sengers were headed for Jackson and
some of the roads were unable to keep
up with their schedules ON account Of
the heavy traffic.
All Tuesday night the streets wore
an animated appearance. Some OF
the visitors apparently had no inclina-
uon to go to bed, and spent the night
taking in the sights and scenes of
tne capital city by electric light.
The Big Rush.
Al 8 o'clock the thoroughfares we're
alive with people, but the big rush
was yet to come. Shortly after that
nour the special trains commenced to
arrive at the Union Station, and the
ton.
IL Is the custom of all crowds in
mississippi to be good natured when
out Tor a celebration, and this crowd
was not an exception. The best OF
eood feeling prevailed, and the peo-
pie answered each others inquiries,
s,Apiained the program of~the day, the
iine Of march and answered a multi.
.uae OF other questions with the great
est OF good win.
Companies of National Guard.
hterspersed with the throng from
Ie special trains were the companies
~ =, the Mississippi National Guard
inc soldier boys left their homes at
~ early hour, with many Of them II
Dslng necessary to start Tuesday
Msnt, but they all looked fresh and
spirited. and in response to the sharp
Commands OF their leaders marched
WIN precise step and regular forma
uun 10 the fmproyised military camp
y Clty Hall Park, where breakfast
vas being served throughout the
Iwenty-one special trains for the
esuiar visitors reached the station
sufIng the morning. and five specials
seIe required to haul the national
suardsmen. The freight yards have
oeeh nlockaded with long lines OF pas
sshger coaches throughout the day
.enaering the handling Of the regular
uarilc very difficult.
Came by Towns.
!. 40 witness the Decentralization oi
le crowd at the depot It looked like
me OF the small surrounding towns
nau oeen picked up bodily and dumped
~ ~ jackson; for practically their en-
~ population was aboard, and 1t II
aale 70 assert that there has beer
day. :" s''0 No"n''s -
nrookhaven. for instance, Ia esti
.aated to have 1000 Of her citizens
Aefe. and other nearby communitiel