The Brandon news. (Brandon, Miss.) 1892-1961, 1916-01-27
MILITARY AND CIVIC PARADE
FEATURES OF THE lNAu.
DURATION.
CAPITAL CITY IS THRONGED
Legislators and Citizens Join In the
CeIebration-chief Justice Smith
!. OF Mississippi Supreme Court
Administers the Oath.

1t i3 now Gov. Bilbo OF Mississippi,
and as such the distinguished young
man from Pearl River county since
noon of Jan. Is stands solemnly, con-
stitutionally and formally proclaimed.
The Inauguration ceremonies, as map
ped out weeks ago were carried out as
far as it was possible in view of the
inclement weather.
With a parade including civilians
and military, officials and aides to the
new governor, the actual formality of
escorting the governor-elect to the
capitol was carried out. Fully 500 en-
listed men were in line, added to
which was the cadet corps from Mis-
sissippi A. & M. College, two military
bands and additional musicians from
different towns, notably that from BIZ
!oxi, with 80 pieces.
Owing to the. raw weather, after the
parade had reached the capitol and
those in charge had consulted togeth-
sr, 1t was decided to abanon the open
air proceedings and adjourn indoors to
the hall of representatives. The scene
was brilliant and impressive, with
floor and galleries swarming with
men and women.
Standing on the rostrum and before
| thousand pairs of eyes, Theodore
| Gilmore Bilbo took the oath Of office
| as administered by Chief Justice Sid
ney M. Smith after a fervent invoca-
ton by Rev. H. NJ. King, pastor Of the
Second Baptist Church of Jackson
| While this formality was in progress a
hundred young men of Jackson were
engaged in hosting the mammoth flag
from Canton, O., to the space selected,
draping it about the dome of the build
ing, where it was admired by thou
sands who stood and beheld.
The Introductory address OF Mayor
s.. J. Taylor was impressive and was
interrupted by bursts of applause, but
the greatest wave of enthusiasm was
manifested when Gov. Bilbo arose
1 from his seat beside his father, I'M
pressive and venerable looking, with
his patriarchal snowy beard, and be-
gan his carefully prepared address.
The retiring governor, Earl Brewer,
who about two years ago directed the
/ prosecution Of Mr.. Bilbo on chargas~8f
bribery, of which Bilbo was acquitted,
took no part in his successors inau-
guration.
| Official Changes.
There were a few changes on the
second floor in the auditors ana treas
urers Offices, the new heads taking
charge and designating their assist.
| ants.
In the auditors department Auditor
/ Wilson announced as his staff w. j.
Miller as deputy and Frank c. Nelson,
Yancey D. Lott, Writ Johnson and r.
/ G.. Wilson as clerks.
| In the revenue agents department
Stokes v. Robertson succeeded J. G.
tombstone in charge, and was busy get.
ting his bearings. Robertson has de-
clared that If the Legislature sees mt
to put his office on salary basis he
will offer no protest, but will discharge
the duties just the same as though a
| big fee account showed behind every
action, or every old account recovered
to the state or any county Of the state.
Miss Gertrude Butler, who for the
past four years has been confidinetial
clerk to the governor and most COM
petent and painstaking young lady,
left for Clarksdale, where she will re-
sumo her former position as stenogra
pher and clerk to Earl Brewer, attor-
ney and counselor-atlaw, who will re.
sumo his practice and home in that
city.
Lieutenant Governor Russell took
| the office at the noon hour, succeed
ing Governor-elect Bilbo, who was a
] private citizen for "a hours.
| Successor TO S. A. Witherspoon.
Misunderstanding w. w. venable,
| successor to the late Representative S.
| A. Witherspoon Of Mississippi, repre-
,enting the Fifth District Of Missis-
sippi, was sworn in as member Of
the House. Considerable national in
terest has been shown in Judge Vena.
ble's election, is it is shown to be the
result of direct issue in the prepared
ness issue. He opposed the little navy
principles Of his predecessor, while
Representative Witherspoon's secre-
tary ran for the seat in Congress on
exactly the same ideas as those held
i by his former chief.
|
Governor Brewer, whose term ended
at noon Jan. IS, sent in his final mes
/ sages. One message suggests the re-
pair of the old capitol building, an
other gives account Of contingent fund
expenditures, and the third asks re-
endorsement Of the $4,000 deficit in
The Panama-Pacific Exposition fund.
A flood Of bills was introduced in
/ both branches Of the Legislature. Gov
ering wide variety Of topics.