Gov. Tanner Sworn In

Springfield, 111.,, Jan. 12. - The return of the repub'licans tojjower in Illinois was celebrated uiider the most auspicious conditions to-day. Better weather cculd not be imagined. Springfield was in gala attire, and the old statehouse, within and without, was completely transformed by the decorator's skiil. Gov. Tanner and hls official household took possession tliis afternoon and had an old-fashioned house-warrning in t'hrir respective offices. Beginning with a parado at 10 o'clock, reviewed by tho new state officers, the day's festivities concluded iviih an inaugural ball in tho capítol to-r igöt. The incoming officials took the oath of office shortiy after 12 o'clock. ExGov. and Mm Altgeld havo ompleted their arrangcrnents for turning over the executive mansion to Gov. Tanner and his brido and expect to return to Chicago to live the last of tho week. Sinee the inauguration ol Thomas Ford as governor of Illinois in 1842 th.ere have been few ar, imposing ceremonies in Springfield as those which attended the installation of John R. Tanner to-day.