The news-democrat. (Providence, R.I.) 1906-1909, 1907-01-01

characteristic enrontery and insolence,
Boss Brayton offered open insult TO the
peoples governor by stalking conspicu-
ously up and down the corridors and bra
zenly assuming his old seat in the office
Of his errand boy High Sheriff Hunter Z.
White.
With the Inauguration OF James IL
Higgins as governor OF Rhode Island, and
of the other general officers who served
last year and were reelected, the legis-
lature began at noon today what Boss
Brayton intends shall be a short and prof
itess session from the reform stand
point, but what Democrats and lndepend-
ents believe will mark a new era for the
state OF Rhode Island
No particular effort was made 60 make
the inaugural a brilliant event, nor was
there any APPARENT inclination shown to
mar 10.
Boss Brayton's friends, as they prefer
TO call themselves. or his instruments. as
they are generally regarded, went
through the usual motions I'm "A perfume
tory sort OF way, having settled every de-
tail in a caucus prior TO the assembling
OF the two branches OF the legislature.
A number of those who have been Sc
lected TO represent the boss in the senate
and house chambers this year were clos
eted for hours high up in the Banigan
building until after dark last evening and
received Interchangeable Instructions
Boss Brayton, true to his word, was on
hand bright and early, stalking through
the corridors OF the state house by the
side OF his guide as IL he owned the build
ing
Those who cared TO make their de-
voirs found him in the familiar leather
covered easy chair at the desk OF the high
sheriff, in the northeast corner of the
room, the door OF which WAS kept open
in order that every passerby might see
the brazen boss in his accustomed place.
He was arrayed in immaculate black,
with a handkerchief stuffed In diamond
form under his ochin and down on his
breast. and was smoking one OF his big
and pungent cigars.
The man OF brass on the state house
dome was not more unconcerned or COM
pletely at home than was the easy boss"
who is destined TO have such a darh time
at the present session OF the general as
sembly.
Roswell Il. Burchard, I'm approved Back
Bay costume, was almost ubiquitous be-
fore the house was called to order and re-
ceived introductions to scores of fair visi-
| tors
| Just before the hour for calling the sem
ate TO order Senator Stiness. the original
Wetmore man from Warwick and Re-
publican whip on the senate floor, was
seen traverSing the north corridor arm
in arm with Hon. Rathbone Gardiner, Col.
Goddard's most eloquent supporter. The
Warwick Goliath had the usual pink
In his button hole and Senator Gardner
was respondent i'm a silk tile.
Gov. Utter presented TO each of his six
aides and To Executive Secretary Richard
w. Jennings handsome gold sleeve links.
bearing on the diverse side the coat of
arms and motto OF the state and on the
reverse the name and title of the recipi-
emit
High Sheriff Hunter c. White In black
Prince Albert and high silk hat and
rosette, with narrow silk sash and gilded
sword had force of II deputies on duty
at the doors OF the senate and house; and
a detachment of - men from Company A,
Second Regiment, was also on guard.
The organization OF the new general
assembly preceded the inaugural cere-
monies by only few moments.
As the house gallery accommodations
arc limited the number OF persons who
saw the new governor accept his respon-
sibilities was comparatively small. The
west gallery was open to the public, but
the balcony on the east was reserved for
special guests. while the floor space of the
house chamber was occupied by the gov
ernor's staff. the justices of the supreme
and superior courts. members of the new
assembly and other officials.
The largest crowd that has been known
I'm the history OF such occasions was on
hand to witness the ceremonies.
The crowd began TO stream toward the
capitol soon after o'clock; and from
then until long after noon the marble
palace presented a scene of remarkable
animation
II was a good d-natured. curious crowd.
iostling, smiling hand shaking and
wearing the happiest smiles tho new year
could Inspire.
Among the better known persons pres
ent were: Former Police Commissioner
Gardner 6. Sims, Peter g. Cannon Clerk
William =. Cross OF the United states
district court, Col. Daniel r.. Ballou, Col.
r. II I. Goddard Representative John
J. Fitzgerald, former Senator Alfred Nc
kenna OF Richmond. Alderman Nc
Caughey OF Pawtucket, Bernard Nc
kenna and Patrick Barry Of Cumberland.
| Thomas n. Higgins and Nathan NJ.
Wright.
The Capitol building had been thrown
wide open 10 al visitors. and Fays band
was stationed in the upper balcony under
the rotunda, where II discoursed enliven-
ing strains.
A public reception by the governor and
general officers was held In the state
chamber Immediately after the Inaugural
tion, following which came the dinner to
members OF the general assembly and
their guests. The governor, his staff and
executive secretary had a private lunch
IN the governors reception room
This evening, from ) TO 10 o'clock the
citizens of the state are invited 10 the
governors reception at tho Capitol
The formal exercises OF the dav
opened at noon, when the senate con b.
vened In the senate chamber and was
called to order by Gov. Utter.
Prayer was offered by Rev Edward
/ J.. Sanderson or the Central Congrega.
| tional church and tho senate completed
! it's organization bv electinE David g.
| White OF Pawtucket as reading clerk
| A committee was then named TO
| notify the house that the senate was
ready to meet with the house in grand
| committee for the Inauguration.
The house was called 10 order az
/ noon by Representative Franklin. the
senior member from Newport, accord
ing TO an established custom. After
prayer by the house chaplain Rev.
/ Carter r. Cate OF the Roger Williams
Free Baptist church. the house organ
I ICED by the election OF a speaker AMI
a reading and recording clerk, Boss
Brayton's candidates being chosen as
/ follows;
Speaker, Roswell r. Burchard OF Lit
tie Compton, reading clerk, Raymond
@. Mowry, recording clerk, Charles II