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COLUMBUS JOURNAL-SUPPLEMENT. 1NAUGDRATI0N. The Ceremonies Incidental to a Change of Governmental . Administration. Harrison and Morton Qualify as President and Vice President of the United States. Xetwlthstaadiii?, Bad Weather the Crowd Proves the Largest That Has Ever Visited Washington. The Inaagnral Ball in the Pension Ba tid ing a Brilliant Aflaii An Acre of Dancing Floor The 3Inalc Deco rations Toilet Receptions The Grand Parade. al vvjggV)'ay s21 Washington, March 4. Probably a hundred thousand visitors, and as many more resident people of Washington, ware along the line of march waiting patiently to witness the inaugural of the president. It was perhaps the most stupendous and significant pageant on the face of the earth. The crowd was aomethincr unprecedented even in this tomed 10 receiv ing outpourings of the nation's populace. Al though the doors of the Capitol were not to be opened until 10 o'clock, ticket holders beean to assemble long before the hour, and the throng around the building became benjamin harkisok. so dense that a struggle for breathing began. The principal at tractions was the senate chamber, where the vice 6 resident was to e sworn in. Be fore 11, when the senate doors were thrown ODen. the public galleries were nearly full. A few minutes before 12 the S resident of the Tnited States was announced, followed a moment la ter by the president-elect. They were taken to seats directly in frout of Presiding Officer Ingails. At noon the vice president-elect was announced and escorted to the platform of the pre siding officer. Every one in the chamber arose and remained standing while Senator Ingails administered to Morton the oath of office. After short addresses by Ingails and Morton the new senators were sworn in and a message of the president convening the senate m extra session was read. The senate having completed its organization, the vice-president announced it would pro ceed to the east front of the Capitol, H fir VSSil&39LSa"(aV iSJF LEVI P. MOBTON. I HI ' ' l ! PRESIDENT MORTON TAKIXO Tim OATH. where the resident of the United States would be sworn in. A heavy down-pour of rain during the entire forenoon threatened to materially change the ceremonies, but at a few minutes before noon the president-elect announced that he would not disappoint the large crowd gathered, and rain or shine, the inaugural address would be delivered on the east portico of the Capitol. The procession formed in the sen t&t headed -by Jhe marshal of the instriLi or Tjoiumtna, ana proceeded through the rotunda of the Capitol, through the main entrance at the east Iront, and out upon the great Elatform, which had been erected upon tie central portico. As the president and president-elect appeared they were greeted with cheer after cheer from the dense throng that surrounded the plat form. They took seats reserved for them at the front of the stand, the chief justice on the right and the sergeant-at- BARRISON TAKING THE OATH. arms of the senate on the left When all had been seated the president elect arose and the chief justice administered the oath of office. The great crowd on the platform arose and remained with uncovered heads during the ceremonv. As the president bowed his head and kissed the open book the gieat crowd cheered again and again. Turning from the chief justice to a lit tle rostrum in front of the stand President Harrison began deliver ing his inaugural address. THE PABADE AND KKVIEW. Long Lines of Troops aad Civilians with Banner Flying. About 8:30 a fine, penetrating rain began to fall. The work of the decora tors presented a tine effect. The sixteen large Corinthian columns supporting the arched roof of the portico, were draied with large American banners. From the top of the six columns two large flags of the Lnited States hung down and were gathered over the passageway through which the president walked to deliver his address. Above this passage in a tpuce made by the looping of Hags, was a large blue-, silken banner stretching from the column, an eagle with wings plumed for (light, and in its claws an olive branch and a bundle of pilvery arrows. In the apex of the roof a huge American ffag was run out, and 1'ioiu three points the numerous pennants of the nations of the world swung one above the other from ropes stretched Tar upwards to the first bal cony of the dome of the Capitol. The inaugural stand was aiso gay with Hags, banners and shields. The several residences of public men in the HARRISON DELIVERING INAUGURAL. neighborhood of the Capitol were hand somely decorated. The plaza in front of the Capitol, the adjacent sidewalks, porticos, and every coign of vantage from which even a glimpse of th presi dential party could be obtained, was black with people. Organizations to take part in the return parade marched with bands playing by side streets and avenues to places adjoininf the Capitol grounds, where they were to assemble. The noise of the bands was drowned at intervals by the hoarse roar of the crowd as it greeted with applause some organization. With wonderful patience the expect ant spectators waited for the procession while the 'inauguration ceremonies were in progress. The rain had abated some what and taken the form of a fine, driv ing mist, In suite of all untoward sur- rounumgs'TnPCro'WU preserved "a good humor. Finally the heads of the great procession turned into Pennsylvania avenue on the march to the White House and interest in all else ceased. Gen. Beaver rode in advance with his head uncovered a great part of the time in acknowledgement of the greeting of the great multitude. Long lines of troops and militia and civilians with banners and guidons flying in the north ern wind, completely filled the vision. Over all was heard the continuous roar made up of the voices of the thousands and thousands of spectators as they cheered the presidential party or greeted seme particularly fine looking body of troops. Whjn the head of the proces sion reached the treasury a halt was called and the presidential party in its own carriages turned olf and drove rap idly to the White House. When a hasty luncheon had been taken the party, with the exception of Mrs. Cleveland, repaired to the reviewing stand, and the presi dent and vice president had their Jirst view of the grand pageant in which they had taken so conspicuous a part When they had taken their place at the front of the stand they were at once recog nized by the crowd gathered beneath them and a mighty shout rent the air. The stand was elaborately decorated with flags and bunting, and presented a pretty picture, despite the -rain. It was thronged with ladies in gay costumes, army and navy officers in full uniform. ManV diplomats and prominent officials, with' their families, were scattered in I A BIRD'S-EYK VIEW Of PARADE FROM STATE, WAR AND NAVT BUILDING. the throng. The review began immedi ately after the president's arrival, and was indeed a beautiful spectacle. Gen. Be:iver, chief marshal, headed the line, with Gen. Hastings as chief of staff, followed by a great numlier of aides. As they approached the stand they bared their heads and gave the president a marching salute. The pres ident and Mr. Morton returned the compliment by removing their hats. At the same time the band played "Hail to the Chief and the crowd cheered vociferiously. The first division pre sented a splendid appearance. It was composed of United States troops, marines, naval apprentices and National guards of the District. The president recognized the salute of each command ins officer by raising his hat, and he also uncovered his head as each flag was dipped in salute. He spoke freely to Mr. Morton in commendation of the marching of the different regiments. Owing to the lateness of the hour, at this time a number of organizations dropped out of the line and did not pass the reviewing stand, consequently the programme of the procession was some what broken. The cowboy club of Denve , CoL, headed by Buffalo Bill, Buck Taylor and Maj. Burke, formed one ol the most interesting features of HABRISON RETIEWINO PABADE. the p"araue. They '"Were wen moun tea and woie the picturesque dress of the far west They were accompanied by the band of the Flambeau club of Dodge City and bore two unique banners surmounted by enormous horns. Continuous rounds of cheers greeted them all along the line. Last of all came the contingent of the colored Harrison and Morton clubs from old Virginia, winding up one of the grandest civic and military pageants evtr'seen in Washington, just as twilight began to thicken into dark ness of night. When the last of the participants had, passed the stand. Pru dent Harrison with his son Russell te I I - i mx55sV i I wnv nrriTDV m POT rarrw TJAr vnlL-o.l nniillr to thn White HnUM. followed by V"ce-Preideit Morton and party, and" prse i within the open por tals." out of which lieamed generous promise of warmth and light after the fatigues of tlio dav. The White House was the only biiildin" in the city which was devoid of decorations. The Amer ican flag, however, floated from the staff on the roof. TKK INAUGURAL BALL. An Acre of Dancing Floor A Daatltag. Entrancing Scene. Washington, March 4 .The climax of the great events of the day was the grand ball at tKe pen ion building. In all iti? conditions, it was the most im pressive social gathering in the history of this, or perhaps any other country. The colossal grandeur of the buld ing. the Iwauty of the decorations, the blazing brilliancy of the illumination, and the enormous throngs of superbly dressed men and wonivn. made a scene that in turn delighted, dazzled and en tranced the beholders. The pension building court, with its cr. of dancing fioor. was beautifully garlanded with flags and flowers. In" the centre stood a two-story Japanese pagoda. The lower iPvjc O W STI TUTIONXr BAM. IN Til". PKSSION OFFiriS. part of the structure was a grotto built of rocks and ferns. The first Hoor was occupied by the Germania orchestra of 100 Philadelphia performers, who played the dance music. Above them, on the second floor, the Marine band was sta ioned. Under the direction of Band master Sousa. it furnished the music for the promenaders. The unique structure was ablaze with lights and parti-colored streamers, and on its top. in letters of fire, was the word "Constitution." The eight great central pillars of the court were entwined with laurel and bunting. The surface fronts of the gal leries were festooned with the national colors and in the spaces between were placed alternately silver-plated armor mounted in plush and the coats of arms of all the states and nation Carved