The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-01-15
MONT GOMERY CROWDED FOR 
Great Crowd to See Brandon Take Over ReinS of State Government Today-Big
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 Rain failed to dampen the ardor of the countless scores who gathered in Montgomery tonight for the in- auguration of Judge w. w. Bran don as governor of Alabama at noon Monday. Throngs were on the streets until late in the evening and hotels were crowded. Many a person will find no place to lay his head when he reaches the city to pay tribute to the new governor.
 Great disappointment was shown when rain began to fall during the late afternoon and continued dur ing the evening. The flags and bunting, which had been placed throughout the business section and across historic Dexter avenue, which will be traversed by Gov ernor Brandon as he goes to the point in front of the capitol to take the oath, were soaked and probably ruined. However, there was an in- dication that the rainfall will cease during the night and that Monday will dawn clearer and fairer.
 Spends sunday Resting
 Governor-elect Brandon spent Sunday resting at the home of his son-in law, A. l.. Tyson. He did not make his appearance at any public gathering or in any public place His inaugural address and first message to the legislature were completed be- fore he left his home at Tuscaloosa and he Is ready to assume the duties of his office. relieving Thomas E. Kilby. who took the oath four years ago, lacking three days.
 In his inaugural address. Governor Brandon will outline some of the policies which will be made effective when he takes up his new duties.
 In his inaugural address, Governor Brandon will outline some of the policies which will be made effective when he takes up his new duties.
 In his first message to the 1egisla- ture the statements regarding pol icies will be amplified. Governor Brandon proposes to appear before the senate and house in joint session Tuesday morning and deiive: his first message in person. This custom was established by Governor kilby, who delivered his first message in person in 1919. and who appeared several times before the legislature which served during his term.
 Creates Great Interest
 It is not probable that Alabama has ever witnessed such interest in the inauguration of a new governor Citizens have been attracted from the four corners of Alabama. Judge Brandon has long been favorite son and the fact that he received the greates majority in the history of elections in Alabama has caused grater interest to be shown in his entry into the office than has been shown in the past.
 The parade which will pass through the streets of Montgomery beginning at II o'clock will be the longest ever organized. Ten bands will participate while every civic in- terest of Montomery will be repre- scented.
 Tuscaloosa, home of Governor Brandon. will move heart, body and mind to the capital as a demonstra- ton of the interest they have in the last step of their native son. Citi- zens of Tuscaloosa not already here will arrive on an early train. They are already organized for the parade,
 Mobile Company Arrives
 The first military company to reach the city was the Mobile Rifle with Capt James J. Alvarez as com manding officer, which arrived dur ing the early evening, 50 strong. A large number of Mobilians accom- panied the troops, among them be- ing Senator John Craft and Rep resentatives J. J. Russell. Edward J. Grove and R. E. Cunningham. Joseph H. Lyons. A. S. Lyons. Joseph Es- palla. Mayor R. V. Taylor, Commis- sioner Harry T. Hartwell. D. P. Be- store. Jr., Leon Schwarz and James H. Webb, chairman of the state democratic executive committee.
 Birmingham citizens will arrive in large numbers on late trains while special trains from North Alabama and Southeast Alabama will bring hundreds to the city early Monday, An estimate is that not less than SC, 900 visitors will be in Montgomery. IsS ilroads have granted special rate of fare and half for rounG trip. showing Alabama a favor which has been refused others states in re- cent weeks.
 Mcdowell to Have Part
 The inauguration this year will be unusual Governor Brandon while the chief attraction will not be the whole show. The inauguration will be d Brandon Mcdowell affair. Lieu tenant Governor Charles $. Mcdowell will stand before the people imme- diatly after Judge Brandoo has been sworn and will take the oath which will make him the presiding officer of the senate and next in line or succession to the governorship. In the past the lieutenant governor has taken the oath in the presence ot the senate. but this year the commit tee decided that since Governor Brandon and Lieutenant Governor Mcdowell were running mates the oaths should be administered at the same time and on the same platform.
 Following the inauguration cit izens of Montgomery will tender a dinner to Governor Brandon and Lieutenant Governor Mcdowell dur ing which addresses of welcome will be delivered