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.
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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,
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LEVI P. MOBTON.
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! 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
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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
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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
