The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-01-17
THOUSANDS PAY. FITTING HONOR
 TO GOV. O'NEAL
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 The outside space for 100 yards on all sides had already become filled to over flowing. Below, along Dexter avenue. wonderful panorama was unwrapping itself One looked for distance of all most a mile. In the middle of the street appeared a thin thread of automobiles and carriages, followed by miniature men on horseback and afoot One could sec the flashing of little swords under the gleam of the sun, and could hear the shouts of command, confused and rumb- ling and indistinct.
 Governor Conner and Colonel O Neal ar- rived on the platform at 12:45 o'clock. When portion of the parade was in sight the clock indicated the time at :32 o'clock.
 Prominent Men Cheered
 Therefore, there was nearly an hour for the people to rush across the platform and shake the hand of the new governor. The pressure of people became almost uncomfortable. Those who could not get within striking distance of the stage shouted aloud their satisfaction, their con- graduation, and their conviction that all would now be well.
 Each executive officer upon the stage was called by name, and there was laughter following each sally. Some taunted Governor Conner. but so mildly that there was no offense. Others shouted their approval of the actions of the re- tiring governor. Everyone had kind word for O'Nea Shouts were raised for Gray and Seed and for Hugh Morrow and Judge Almon, who walked into view. each with silk hat in the hollow of his arm. And there was long applause, at one time, for J. Lee Long, the de- feated candidate for speaker of the house. and many proffered their support in his rumored race for the governor ship.
 Mrs. O'Neal and Miss O'Neal seated themselves upon the stage before the be- ginning of the inaugural ceremonies. There were warm cheers for them, to which they responded with bows and smiles.
 The Inaugural Address
 With the parade concluded the Rev. Stewart Mcqueen, rector of the Church of the Holy Comforter. offered prayer to God that the new chief executive might learn the lesson that he is to be the serv- ant and not the master of the people
 And then Governor Conner read his in- trodnctory remarks. which consumed nearly half an hour, but which the great throngs of people heard without signs of inattention. s'H
 When Colonel O'Neal stood upon hIs feet, following the introduction by Governor Conner. the applause which followed seemed to have been made up of all the applause and all ths echoes of the applause which had split the air during the entire day.
 The demonstratio was of such length and of such intensity that 1t was only after 10 minutes had elapsed when Colonel O'Neal could open his mouth and exciaini, My country men!'
 The inalirural addrass of tho many governor was long Those immediately to the front of the stage could hear Those trifle back could hear, but indistinctly. To the rear only word or two in every paragraph was caught.
 But the people remained standing until every echo had died away
 Julian's Certificate First
 Following the address of the gov ernor. Judge Almon, speaker of the house. adminstrted the oath of of- flee. az "
 Colonel o'Neal .swore to uphold tne laws of the state and to- dischArFe tlie duties of the office on which he was about to enter. sTk
 When he answered with right hand raised, T do!'' he became Governor ONeal. executive head of great conn monwealth of the union.
 The people then scattered and the soldiers marched away. all in perfect order Lee Cowart took charge of the governors office Immediately and the governor, himself, did not report to "his place of business' until very late in the afternoon.
 As if nothing had happened. the rou- tine of everyday life was begun. The first certificate of office was issued to- Frank Julian. associate member of the. railroad commission.