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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-12
IN THE SENATE.
Vice President Hendricks Indicted Into
Once.

little before IL o'clock the doors OF the Presi-
dents gallery in the Senate Chamber, were
opened. and the people entitled TO admission
were escorted in. Among the early arrivals
upon the floor were Senators-elect Pavne and
Evarts, who were warmly greeted by dozen or
more acquaintance as they came in at the main
door OF the hall. An elegant floral ladder orna-
mented the desk of Senator Garland. The only
events of the early proceedings which were not
upon the programme were the out
breaks OF applause which greeted the an
announcement Of the passage Of the Grant re-
ment bill, and the reception of the Presidents
message nominating Gen. Grant to the newly
created vacancy The applause, which was
hearty and prolonged. was not suppressed by
Mr.. Edmunds.
Just before the entry of the members of the
Supreme Court arrayed In their ample black
silk gowns and preceded by their marshal, the
annual act of tu ming back the hands a the
Senate ock was performed by the veteran
door-k seper, Capt Isaac Bassett. The Supreme
Court Justices were placed upon the right In
front of the chair. President Arthur was now
announced. and his coming was greet
ed with warm ciapping of hands, In recognition
OF which he bowed gracefully to the assem-
bage.
moment later and the buzz of conversation
was again suslepde in anticipation of the an
nouncemrnt That the President elect OF the
United st ties, Mr.. Cleveland. had already en-
10 ed the hall with his escort and halted W thin
sight OF the asscmblage while his arrival was
being announced. Applause. chrping OF hands
az first and then cheers. loud and prolonged.
welcomed him.
The Vice President elect was now escorted
into the chambrr, and without delay but with a
solemnity and drccrum bcfitting the occasion.
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Scenes on the Streets Just Before the In
auguration.

Scenes on the Streets Just Before the In
auguration.
Wednesday morning. the 4th of March, opened
hazy, but with an excellent promise OF fair
weather, which was fulfilled before y o'clock.
The throngs were abroad early, walking and
riding from point to point to see what they could
OF the public buildings. the parks statues, and
began Filing and drumming and marching
OF clubs and troops were the enlivening ele-
ments of the early forenoon, while the morn
ing serenades rendered TO popular political
favortes served to amuse and interest
the participants and crowd. Washington.
telegraphs correspondent, "entertains to-aay
10000 strangers. They began to come before
been coming day and night ever since. They
have come IN family parties, In clubs, and COM
panies, and regiments The hotels were filled
a week ago. and private boarding houses and
dwellings have since done what they could to
lodge the shelteress and feed the hungry.
brought little besides their patriotic memories
and exultant hopes, tramped the avenues last
night from necessity, and breakfasted this
morning With coffee and sandwich from the
vendors at the markets and street corners.
Long before the hour set Tor the movement
Of the procession the music of hundreds OF
bands heading the different organizations, seek
Everywhere the shrill note of the fife and the
kettle-drum was heard. BY 10 o'clock the en-
tire population OF the city seemed to have de-
serted their homes ana occupied the streets ON
the line OF march. The crowd was something
unprecedented even in this city, accustomed TO
receive the outpourings of the nations pQpula-
ton. Men, women and children pushed and ell
bowed in the vast throng. yet 1t was a good
natured crowd, and evidently disposed to do
Justice TO the OCCASION.
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THE OATH OF OFFICE.
An Impressive Ceremony I'm Which a
Much-Loved Bible Is Used.

Less than twenty minutes were consumed in
the delivery of the address. At its conclusion
Mr.. Cleveland turned to Chief Justice Waite,
and, bowling to him, said:
4 am now prepared to take the oath pre-
scribed by law"
As the Chief Justice arose TO administer the
oath the vast assemblage cheered again and
again.
The President elect stood facing the Chief
Justice, with the crowd on his right. Chief
Clerk Mckinney, of the Supreme Court stood
Just to one side of Cleveland and held the
Bible upon which the oath was administered,
the President elect also holding IL with his
right hand. The Bible used Is a small moroc-
co-covered gilt-edged volume. pretty well worn.
1t is the Bible which Cleveland's mother gave
him when he left home a young man, and at
his special request the Committee OF Arrange
ments had 1t In readiness for the ceremony.
The crowd preserved perfect quiet as the i'm
pressive ceremony of administering the oath was
taking place, but when it was concluded, and
as President Cleveland laid down the Bible,
after reverently kissing 1t, and shook hands
with the Chief Justice, who was the first TO con-
gratulate him, they cheered loudly and long.
congratulate the President, and then followed
Chief Clerk Mckinney and Senator Sherman.
President Cleveland was then introduced to
the remaining Judges of the Supreme Court, to
Lieut.. Gen. Sheridan and Gen. Hancock. The
other persons on the platform then pressed for
ward and many Of them shook his hand. AS
he re-entered the Capitol, he was again greeted
with cheers. He walked to the basement en-
trance where he first came into the building,
and entered his carriage to be driven In the pro
cession to the White House.
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ARRIVAL AT WASHINGTON.
Tho president Declines Public Rccoptio

Tho President Declines "A Public Reception.
AT o'clock on the morning of March Sd,
when the mists OF night still clung around the
Baltimore * Potomac depot, and but few per
sons were about. the special train bearing the
President elect and his party drew up ON the
side-track In the depot.
The committee of citizens appointed by Chair
man CoroOran to receive the President elect had
been informed by him that he desiI ed TO avoid
public reception, and would prefer to receive
a visit from the committee at his hotel. After a
delay OF about ten minutes Chairman Berret
and Mr.. Gait, OF the inaugural committee, put in
an appearance and were introduced TO the Presi-
dent elect Some twenty minutes were required
TO secure carriages, and il was 80 before the
party disembarked. Meanwhile the news of
the arrival OF the party had spread, and crowd
had gathered around the Pullman car Maranou
and stared hard at the President elect, who
bore tho scrutiny with equanimity. When the
carriages arrived the party alighted and pro-
ceeded through the ladies' waiting room to the
north entrance, the President-elect leading,
with Chairman Berret. He wore a blue over
GOAT and silk hat, and did not appear TO be at
all fatigued by his nights journey. Carriages
were taken, and the party proceeded to the
Arlington where hasty toilet was made and
breakfast served
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Sherman, Hawley, and
Ransom-called at the Arlington at 2 80 and IN
formed the President elect as to the plans for
the Inauguration, and presented him with the
official programme.
In the afternoon the subcommittee appoin ed
by the Inauguration general reception commit
tee to welcome the President elect called or him
by appointment. Their Chairman, Hon. Rich
ard Il. Merrick, after introducing his fellow
members, expressed their welcome in few
well-chosen words, and Gov. Cleveland felici-
tOusly returned his acknowledgements. Informal
conversation ensucd for some time, and the
committee then individually took their leave
Mr.. Arthur invited Mr.. Cleveland to dine with
him during the evening, but the latter seems to
have preferred to wait until he was master of
the White House. and had power TO bowstr1ng
the cook and bastinado the walters before din
Jfng in the Executive Mansion, for he excused
himself. and dlned with his own party in his
own dining room
During the evening Mr.. Cleveland received
many callers, President Arthur being among the
number Mr.. Hendricks also received a large
number Of callers at his rooms during the day.
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REVIEWING THE PAGEANT.
Description of the Parade as 1t Passed the
White House Stand.

Wn1te House StanO
The greatest enthusiasm was manifested all
along the route. When the head Of the line
reached Fifteenth street a halt was made and
the carriage containing the President and ex-
President left the line and proceeded by way of
the executive avenue to the White House. The
entire party proceeded to the reviewing stand
on Pennsylvania avenue. directly in front of
the mansion. Among those who occupied seats
were: Secretaries Frelnghuysen, DfcCuloch,
Lincoln, Chandler and Teller, Postmaster
General Hatton. Lieut. Gen. Sheridan Mai. Gen.
Hancock, Daniel Manning of New York, Mr..
Endicott, of Massachusetts,. Senators Bayard
and Garland, Col. Lamont, Mayor Grace and
ex-Mayor Cooper, of New York, and large
number of other prominent persons, including
many officers of the army and navy and
the Diplomatic Corps. There were 1000 per-
sons on the stand, including many ladies,
whose rich costumes added to the brilliancy OF
the scene.
The review was grand sight; IL was the gen.
erally,expre opinion that no more brilliant
pageant was ever witnessed IN this country.
All the organizations gave a marching salute as
they passed the grand stand. The number OF
men who marched past the grand stand Is esti-
mated at d, ou0. A tho Cook County Demo-
cratic Club passed IL saluted the President by
waving hankerchiefs.
and party proceeded to the dining-room of the
White House, where they partook of lunch
ordered for them by ex-President Arthur.
There were present, besides the members of
ex- President Arthur's Cabinet, Ma Villas, Mr..
Manning. Mr.. lamont and several others.
The celebration Of the day ended with dis
play of fireworks. which In volume and variety
Is said to have exceIled any former pyrotechni-
cal exhibition upon this continent
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CITIZEN ARTHUR.
He Will Retire to the Life of Gentleman
of Leisure.
Washington telegram

Leisure.
Washington telegram
President Arthur has determined to con-
tinue in private life. into which he has not
permitted the cares of state too greatly to
intrude. The report popularity accepted that
the President contemplates re-engaging In
the practice of law is not shared by those
who know him best. They say that the
President does not contemplate resum-
ing the practice of law or engaging
in any profession or business. His fortune,
which is variously estimated, is ample to
Justify his retirement without financial
care. Mr.. Arthur will become the guest Of
Mr.. Frelinghuysen for somo days at his
Washington residence. He then contem-
plates trip to Fortress Monroe, where he
will remain for a time, by medical advice,
seeking relief from a complaint resembling
catarrah, from which he is sufferer, al
though otherwise in robust health. The
date Of the Presidents return to New
York is not decided. His New York
residence has been placed in condi-
ton for occupancy His sojourn there will
not be longer than two months. He will
start for Canada by June / on his summer
fishing tour. After his return in the autumn
New York City will be his home, but
his life will be that of q gentleman of lei
sure. He has chosen a life of ease among
his friends, varied by fishing trips and
pleasure excursions. After recovering from
the disappointment Of the failure to receive
the nomination at Chicago his friends assert
that this mode of life was chosen.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-12
SCENE OF THE INAUGURATION
On and About the Stand ON Which the Pres
ident Delivered the Address.


ident Delivered the Address.
The stand on which the President was to de-
liver his inaugural address was erected almost
on a level with the floors of the Senate and the
House and directly In front Of the middle en-,
feet square the largest ever before erected for
an Inauguration, and covered by 1900
chairs These , were n occupied by Senator's;
Judges Of the Supreme Court, members of
the House OF Representatives, and press repre-
sentatives. Before the President left the Senate
chamber the crowd in front of the stand had
increased until it became one solid mass of hui
mainly 400 feet in front of the stand, and more
than 100 on either side. The crowd continued
Il IS soiidy in the rear OF this multitude. The
trees in the great lawns were filled and the roofs
OF the surrounding dwellings were covered
On the roof OF the Capitol some 200 or 800 men
and boys had congregated. In approaching
avenues and streets the military companies
and society organizations were masseu in coll
umns, forming brilliant vista az far as the eve
could reach. On elevated stands enterprising
photographers had placed their instruments to
perpetuate in Photographic designs the as
sembly on the stand, and the sea OF hats and
faces that moved continually like waves of the
ocean. This immense throng was variously esti-
mated as TO numbers. President Arthur subse-
quently said 1t was simply immense: the great"
looked at it, said he thought it numbered about
$50, 900 people.
Precisely at 80 the head of the procession
the capito Presdent Arthur 1 I stepped ' to the
front of the platform, followed by the President
elect. Chief Justice Waite, and the Sergeant at
Arms of the Senate. All uncovered as
they stood facing the crowd, and the vast
assemblage cheered again and again for
several minutes. When the persons who
were TO assist at the ceremonies were seated
on the platform, President-elect Cleveland
began his inaugural address. He was
clad in full suit of black. Prince Albert coat.
high. old fashioned standing collar and black
tie In speaking he held his left hand closed
behind him. and EMPHASIZED his speech by
gestures with his right hand He spoke with
out manuscript, but occasionally consulted q
small piece of paper bearing notes OF the heads
of his discourse. His voice was clear and reso-
nant, and he slowly enunciated his words and
occasionally turned about at pauses, as II to
note the effect of his remarks
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-12
A TEXAS DANCE.
1t Winds Up with the Killing OF Three
People.

1t Winds Up with the Killing Of Three
People.
tRockdale (Texasl dispatch.l
Intelligence has reached here of desper.
ate shooting affair hast night at point
fifteen miles below this city. involving the
fatal shooting OF three persons. A dance
was in progress at the house of w. s.
Davis. Fred Stephens, formerly Deputy
Sheriff of this county, started to go outside
with Buck Scales TO talk over an old diff
Guilty. AS they passed out the doorway,
Stevens shot Scales through the stomach
and breast. AS Scales fell. Stephens
fred third shot, which passed
through the chin of the 10-year daugh-
ter of Mr.. Sibley. The bystanders mt once
seized and disarmed Stephens. The
brother of Buck Scales then entered the
room and started for Stephens, who ran
into the yard and shielded himself behind
wagon, meanwhile begging piteously for
his life. Scales fred several shots, but
missed Stephens, when the latter ran into
the house, followed by the crowd. Stephens
picked up a shotgun and emptied its con-
tents into the breast of Mr.. Hodge, m in
nocent bystander, killing him. Two other
guests were also wounded. Stephens es-
capped to the woods, notwithstanding that
twenty men followed and fired at him. The
Sibley child will die.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-12
THE PROCESSION.
An Ovation All Along the Line.


1t was precisely at the hour set, 10 80 O'Clock.
that the Presidential party entered their car
riages at the White House and took the position
assigned them in the line The party entered
their carriages as follows: In President Arthur's
carriage President Arthur with President-elect
Cleveland on his left; Senator Sherman facing
President Arthur; Senator Ransom on his right,
facing the President-elect. The second car rage
contained the Vice President-elect. with Sem
ator Hawley on his left. As the carriage
drove out of the gate and entered the line the
occupants were greeted with the widest enthu-
sfasm; men shouting, women screaming and
waving their handkerchiefs, and all seemed
carried away with the excitement of the mo-
ment. The President elect and Vice President
elect came in for the principal share of the
enthusiasm, and each OF them raised his hat and
bowed right and left TO the crowd, which lined
both sides of the carriage-way. The first
division of the procession. escortng the Presi-
dent elect, then began its march to the Capitol.
The scenes on Pennsylvania avenue almost
the sidewalks. Above, the stately buildings
were covered with cloths OF gorgeous colors ar
ranged In patriotic devices.
The United States regular troops came first,
thus departing somewhat from the order OF
the programme. with the probable object
OF insuring clear marching space Their ranks
extended clear across the avenue aud pre-
sented most imposing appearance The
United States Marine Corps, with its magnifi-
cent band, followed the artillery battalions,
as f far as t the south ron Of the Treasnry Dec
partment and then halted and came to
parade rest in order TO afford an OPP
portunity for the Presidential party to fall in
line when the march was resumed. The Presi-
dents elegant carriage was preceded by Gen.
Slocum, the Chief Marshal, and his staff ana
troop of United States cavalry. Surrounding the
carriages were dozen mounted policemen.
The party received an ovation all along the
line OF march: men cheered, women waved
their handkerchefs and clapped their hands and
the greatest enthusiasm was evinced by the i'm
mense throng. Presdent-elect Cleveland kept
his silk hat in his hand and bowed to the right
and lett as the carriage rolled slowly aloha The
same reception was accorded to the Vice Presi-
dent elect, whose carriage followed. Next came
the National Democratic Committee and the in
augural committee in carriages. followed by the
Artillery
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no SsASces ASCusSAy SSaSns
THE scenes on the streets OF Washington are
very animated" telegraphs . correspondent,
They are without parallel In the history OF the
city. From Fifteenth street on the avenue to the
foot Of the Capitol there Ia one dense. solid mass
OF people on the sidewalks, through which
pedestrians can with difficulty find their way.
Sight-seers overflow into the broad avenue
which is filed with mass OF humanity The
list OF the visiting militia and civic
organizations already here fills several
columns OF closely printed type. There
Is crush and crowd everywhere.
Bands are playing. and politicians from the
different sections are being serenaded by the
local bands which have come here for the in
auguration.
There Is not n nook or corner In the hotels
which IL not filled. At every corner one finds
cots. Everywhere one sees gay uniforms and
waving plumes and hears the clan King OF
swords The crowd is hourly becom ny great
err The committee on public comfort Is taxed
to the utmost Private families are taking care
OF the strangers. The vast crowds surge from
scarcely place to put ones foot.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-12
EN ROUTE.
The Journey to the CAPITAL.

The journey to Washington was quiet and
uneventful one. Mr.. Cleveland was the most
ioviai of the party. and seemed to take matters
very easily. Political complications and Cab
met speculations we're entirely disregarded. and
only once the matter referred TO at all
That was when Col. Lamont addressed Dan
Manning as MIR. Secretary OF the Treasury,
and the latter remarke that the Colonel was a
little too previous This caused a general laugh
the coming cvcIt was done away with. During
the evening cards were produced. and the four
gentlemen engaged In a game of pinocle. This
Is Mr.. Cleveland's favorite pastime, and il was
continued until after III o'clock. The train
passed through Philadelphia at o'clock in the
morning. Even the station master una
ware OF the distinguished individuals who occu-
pied the train, and not one curiosity-seeker put
IN an appearance.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1885-03-12

1T is stated on what appears to be good
authority that the leading booksellers lost
heavily on the Revised New Testament. It
is said that the King James edition has by
no means been superseded, and that the
demand for it has not perceptibly de-
creased. Heavy stocks Of the new version
were disposed of by auction, and certain
dealers are low holding them in hopes Of q
future demand, which they believe viii be
sure to come when the people become ac-
customed to the change and appreciate tina
work of the revisers.
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Features ola Days Record Re-
markable in the History
Of the Country.
The inaugural Ceremonies, the
Parade, and the Grand
Ball at Night.
Full Text of President Oleveland's In
augural Address to His Ooun-
trymen.
OFF FOR WASHINGTON.
President Cleveland's Quiet Departure
from Albany.

President CIeve1and's Quiet Departure
from Albany.
President Cleveland and party-consisting of
his brother, Rev. L.. Cleveland, and wife, Miss
Cleveland, Mrs. Hoyt, his married sister, and
Miss Hoyt, her daughter Daniel Manning and
wife. Col. Lamont and wife, and Miss Hastings,
a niece OF tho President elect left Albany for
the national capital on the evening OF Monday,
March . The secret of their intended departure
was closely kept, and very few knew of 1t until
they were well on the journey. The party did
not take the train at the general depot In Al
bany, and no one expected that IL would, but
they arranged TO drive to telegraph station
called kenwood, about three miles below the
city, where a special train consisting of a bag
gage-car and the directors car of the New York.
West Shore and Buffalo was In waiting The
expenses of the special train were borne by the
President. He was rendered the special gratis
by the two railroad companies, but he preferred
60 pay his own way.
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The Daily Ne,cs says editorially: President
Cleveland will have the hearty sympathy OF
England IL In our desire that there should be
perpetual peace, growing friendship, and In
inaugural address IL full of promise and worthy
II his Rzeat personal reputation
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SEWER in the heart of the business
district OF Chicago, at the corner of Clark
and Madison streets, eleven feet below the
surface, was found TO be frozen solid, and
the ice was removed with ares and picks.
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THE CROWD.

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