Middletown transcript., 1909-01-23
Great Day for Dover


the number of visitors who joined the in
augural day throng. and Kent county, in
which the Capital is located, furnished
hundreds OF visitors, many of whom drove
for miles TO witness abe inaugural parade
and try to get glimpse of the formal in
auguration ceremonies. It was one of the
largest crowds Dover can recall for inaug.
uration day, and ii was significant Of the
general good feeling prevailing that Demo-
Gratis and Republicans alike were repre-
sented in the visiting throng. In fact,
/ harmony seemed to be q predominant
keynote, Republican and Democratic
members Of the Legislature working hand
in hand in the inaugural arrangements,
while non-partisan civic committee
looked after some of the details. One Of
the pleasing incidents was that DR.. Row
land G. Paynter, Of Georgetown, who was
/ the Democratic nominee frr tinvernnr and |
was defeated for Governor by MI Peuns-
will, was chairmanof the inaugural Tecep-
tion committee. It was truly the inaug-1
uration of the Governor Of Delaware,
rather than the inauguration of Governor
of any particular political party, and a
striking illustration OF the general acquies-
cense in that foundation principle of
United States government--the expressed
will of the people.
From the State House were embIazoned
yards of red, white and blue bunting,
rosettes, flags and other decorative effects
in patriotic colors, and many other build
ings displayed flags. The State House
was also decorated on the interior, Ferris
Giles, of Wilmington, being the official
decorator for the inauguration. The
Opera House in which the Inauguration
ceremonies took place, aiso had its touch
of color.
The Organized Militia OF Delaware and
the Delaware College Cadets arrived on a
special train about 1890 o'clock, and the
militiamen made their headquarters in
the skating rink. Colonel Theodore
Townsend was in command OF the regi.
ment.
The Inaugural Parade
The inaugural parade was held at IL
O'Clock, forming on New street, and
marched over the route already announced 9
The streets we're not in condition for
marching. the mud being several inchss'I
thick in places. Colonel Edmund Nit !
chell, Of Wilmington, was chief marshal ]
Of the parade and his aides included 7.
Allen Hilles, Charles F. Curley, w. W.
Lobdell, T. F. Finn, DR.. ]. s. Kuhns, !.
Col. Everett Hickman, Walter Harring.
ton, DR.. q. D. Robinson, John Carrow, =
Levi Scott, Marx L. Davis, D. NJ. Wilson, =
G. G. Davis and franklin Temple.
The formation Of the inaugural process u
sion was as follows: 9
First Infantry Band, Organized Militia 1
Of Delaware, Delaware College Band, t
Delaware College cadets, Smyrna Band,
Cadets Of the State College for Colored .,
carriages containing Governor F
Lea, Governor-elect PennewiIl, Adiutant- b
General WickeFsham, Secretary Of State 4
Cahall. Governor LEAFS staff, the eenerall
staff, Lieutenant Governor Parker, Lieu. !.
tenant Governor-elecs Mendinhall, Presi. :
dent Pro. Tenn. Sparks and Speaker =
Cooper; Senator DUPONT, Senator Rich y y
ardson, Congressman Burton. Congress. "
Head, committee of arrange
nents, State officers and retiring State Iii
,ficers; Delmar Band and civic organiza. b,
lions. la
At 1880 O'Clock the present State of n
icers and the State officers who retired
be first week in January marched to the 81
Hotel Richardson, where they extended N
Governor Pennewill. The OF nj
icial parties then entered carriages in q,
Waiting and took their position ii the pa =,
ade.
Iieutenant- Governor Afirms
Lientenant.GoyeFnor John NJ Mendfn-
Iall was inducted iuto Office during the
ession Of the Senate, he being qualified 40
) Judge James Pennewill. Lieutenant a.
Governor Mendiuhall affirmed instead of ID
eing sworn. s
In the Senate before the joint session of
here was striking display Of good feel. at
ng toward retiring Lieuienant-G Governor vi
'arker. Senator Thomas M. Monaghan,
democrat, Of Wilmington, offered tie IoI-l fb
'wing resolution Of appreciation, which Is
ias adopted unanimously after several i.
lembers had made fslicitOus remarks: ri
.Whereas. We the members Of the
enase, realize that the term Of Office Of AM
urpresiding officer. Lisutenant-Governo 81
Thomas Parker, win terminate On Jan. -
aFy 18th, 1909; tEeFsfors be il ~
Resolved, That we tender TO tie Hon. | thi
7. Parker our very kindest regards and tur
te the able and impartial sig
anner with which be has conducted the
ssions oi the Senase, and ior the gen.
ous and courteous consideration always
loSn the memberp.s We desire iufthef !
convey to the lieussnant-goyerno our
ny kiudest wishes for bis future happi- WI
lss and success IN life. and tFust the ex-
'sIences Of his term Of oliice. and hia "a. Tin
ciation with the membsfso Of she Senate, s'lo o
81 always Be looked upon by him With M
sli0sa 81 pleasure and satisfaction. We g
8 conddens that as yssrs roll on She 55gI
emory oi our asaociasi0u with him win ~ y
: pleasant recollection lor Is all; BE- it I.ai
Fthef 1ig
Resolved Illat these resolutions BE- Fes
Rad upon shs iournslol tie Senate ana
copy engrosasd by Tie clerk snd ioF. I