The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-03-05

previous night in the smaller hotels IN the
vicinity OF the Capitol, stood gosslping on
the subject OF the day. Tkeir ccaspicuous
high hats and overcoats of light
or dark material and gsudy badges of red.
blue or purple silk were objects Of curios-
ity for the strangers. An occasional rooster
design ornamented the head covering The
people on the east plaza stood in groups or
promenaded the length OF the Capitol with
resident friends. Occasionally member OF
Congress, whose WEAKNESS from continued
sitting was conspicuous, strolled with town
or country constituents, and pointed out
objects of interest. Many of the strangers
had been unable to find resting place
during the night and their faces aud
clothes were covered with dust aud dirt.
Many of them carried carpet sacks or vAlises
in band, while few had their visiting
clothes in eood-sized bandbox. laxative
individuals related their experiences OF past
inaOgurations. An old white haired man,
with beard ss long as Rip Van Wrinkle, en-
te rtained many with his account OF the
burning of the Capitol by the British IN lSli
He said be was ninety-two years old, and
was from one of the first families of Virginia
Little did / think" he remarked, when
saw that building burning that l would live
20 see Grover Cleveland inaugurated in
1885," On the east steps at the House side
of the Capitol SOC or l. o people lad seated
themselves. A few of the early birds had
reserved choice positions st O'Clock, and
had held them with chairs which they had
brought from their own homes. The west
ern terrace was crowded with spectators
looking upon Pennsyl vania avenue,
along which the procession was
to move. That thoroughfare was
filed almost from curb 10 curb with
a moving humanity. Policemen who stood
at the entrances through which the per
sons were TO be admitted to the Capitol
were vigorously engaged ia moving from the
door.ways the hundreds who had conere-
gated about them At the basement en-
uenoe TO the east front OF the Senate Wig
both men and women were using their srga-
mentative powers to influence the officers.
bat without success. Through this entrance
the Senators gained admission. 'Let TIE
Senator in" shouted a large sized officsr
present, as he gave dozen or more men aud
women vigorous shoves. Senator Cameron.
Of Wisconsin, was the party to enter. he
was Wedged through and succeeded Ia aid
ing half dozen ladies who accompanied
him in gaining admittance. LET the
Senator IN" was again shouted by the
officer, and Senator CongeI's slight form
was squeezed between two men. almost
as closely united as the Siamess twins. The
few ladies who accompanied the dis
tinguished gentlemen were the recipients Of
no greater fsvors than were the Senators
They were pushed through and lifted from
their feet. Their hats and bonnets were sub
ject for general repairs.
BY 10 O'clock the procession began 10 form
on the streets and avenues east OF the
Capitol. On all sides were to be heard
strains OF National mdsic, the tattoo OF dram
corps coming up one side OF the Capitol
mingled with the sound of q bugie aud the
brass band Of troops advancing on the OPP
posite side. The Tammany Society from
New York was one Of the first organizations
on the grounds. As the TammAny Sschem.
sttiIed IN aboriginal costume entered
the plaza, be was escorted by
"Ugb, Ugh" and other characteristic
expressions. Civil and military orga1iza-
tons, preceded by q single drummer boy
or q band of 100 pieces, as the case might be
followed and took the positions assigned
them. The sun shone brilliantly aud the
uniforms of the troops and their bsYOnets
cleaned in the sunshine like a sea OF bur-
nished steel. at IL o'clock the crowd
had increased to 6,00O or 1000 and crowded
the plaza.
General Hancock and Lieutenant G sneral
Sheridan arrived, and as they assembled the
steps TO the east front of the Senate wing
q desfening cheer arose from the crowd
Twenty minutes later the Presidents car
riage with the four white horses fairly prano-
ing entered the west end OF the plaza.
Prior to its arrival the people stood en- mssse
over the east front. Policemen on horses
rode among them and with shouts and clubs
cleared passage way. The carriages then
began to move through the passage way pre-
ceded by the military. The people
cheered. at first family, but as the vehicle
proceeded the hurTahs increased. Hats were
lifted and thrown into the air. handkerchiefs
wave above heads by both ladies and gentle
men, and tiny flags, held by patriotic chill
dren and their elders were waved. The
bands seemed to play with greater vigor, and
the drums were beaten with greater vshe-
menoe. The flies shrill sound was more
piercing and the bugle's blast louder and
louder.
The carrisge was driven in front Of the
east steps and around to the passageway be-
meath them. 1t had been expected that tins
distinguished occupants would ascend the
iteps and enter the building on the main
floor. When, however, it was discovered
they would enter through the basement pas-
ssgeway, there was rush in that direction,
but in a moment the President and Prss!-
dent-elect, the Senators who had accompan-
led them IN their carriage, s1d the Wee
President-elect and his companions were
within the building. The doors were then
closed.
Mr.. Cleveland, on the arm Of Senator
Sherman, went 10 the private entrance 70 the
| Senate chamber, and proceeded Immediately
| to the Vice Presidents room.
President Arthur went TO the Presidents
room, where his Cabinet was assembled, and
where be busted himself In signing the
measures which Congress was rushing
through in the legislative halle. Mr.. Hen
bricks. on the arm Of Senator HsElev. sa-
tered the apartment where Mr.. Cleveland
! had previously gone.
/ The Senate adjourned Immediately on Ire
return from the platform; therefore there
will be no Cabinet nominations to day.
Illinois Legislature.