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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-05

Kruger Engineers, Of Newark I; TIE
First New Jersey Democratic Bat
talon Of Camden. N. j.; the Jef-
ferson Democratic Club Of Cmcin-
natl East Connecticut Democratic
Club Of Norwich; r. s. Patteson Asso-
ciation Of Philadelphis Hancock Veto
ran Association and Young Mems Dem
oeratic Battalion Of Philadelphia; Zss-
dcnderfer Club of Philadelphia Third
Ward Continental Club ofphiladelphia
jackson Club of Philadelphia Cleve-
land Club Of Philsdelpnia Pirst-Ward
Democratic Club Of Philadelphia
Americus Club OF Reading; Taney
Club Of Baltimore Democratic
Central Association Of Baltimore;
Democratic Inaugural Club Of Port
land, Maine; First Cleveland Flag Es-
cort of Moberly, No.; Davis Demo-
cratic Club Of Piedmont, w. Va; and
National Veteran Democratic Club oil
Chicago.
The civic organizations made . very
fine display and were highly compl'-
mented by the presidential party. The
members Of most Of these organiSat'ons
saluted the President by raising their
hats and canes and cheering by lines.
Live roosters. which were carried BY
the Tammany Club aud County Demo-
racy, Of New York, were made con-
spieuous as they passed the stand and
caused much amusement.
Taken all in all, as combined mrii-
tary and civic display the procession
was undoubtedly the largest and finest
ever seen in Washington. The NUM-
Der of men who marched past the presl-
dental stand is estimated at $4,000.
yice-President Hendricks felt some
what fatigued, and retired to the Esecu-
tive Mansion for rest before all the
civic organizations had passed. Many
other persons also left the stand before
the parade was over because Of wear,-
ness.
AT LUNCH.
At the conclusion Of the review the
President and party proceeded TO the
dining-room Of the White House, where
they partook Of lunch prepared for
them by ex-President Arthur. There
were present, besides the members Of
ex-President Arthur's Cabinet, NJ.
Villas. Mr.. Manning, Mr.. Lamont, and
several others.
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INAUGURATION NOTES.
The Ciuhs Nirriuia BRIGADE 90 s,enswsii
Band Personal.

Inc NifEfUfa
Band Personal.
Especial telegram TO the Dispatch.l
WASHINGTON, March .4.-Neyer
did 4th of March open in this
country more auspiclously than to-day.
The weather seemed to have been i'm
ported from Florida for the occasion,
while that on the last inauguration-day
must have come from the Arctic re-
gions.
The exclamation of everybody was
that 10 such crowd was ever beiorc
seen in Washington. 4 feature Of the
display was the number of splendid
citizens clubs from all parts OF the
country. have heard 1t tauntingly
said that the northern Democrats are
all rough people. but never in my
life have seen finer looking men
than marched to-day in line. Each
club was dressed III uniform style, even
to gloves and canes. They marched as
if thoroughly drilled, and their black
silk hats looked a II made by the same
house. 4 senator. in commenting ON
their splendid appearance, said To nae
as We were walking to the Capitol
" There are men in that line
who are worth millions, and
every branch of legitimate business has
prominentrepresentatiyes among them
Tammany and the County Democracy OF
New York, thousands strong. surprised
me by their bearing appearance" and
precision in marching; while the Cres-
cent Club of Baltimore. the Chicago
Club. the Americas Of Philadelphia,
and scores Of others could name from
as many cities. looked superbly. Their
badges would have done for the favor
ties of foreign courts.
THE MILITARY CAME
from North. South. East, and West,
and gave an American an idea Of what
an army of citizen soldiers can beraised
To resist foreign invasion and TO uphold
the American flag If il shall ever be-
come necessary. The blue harmonized
with the gray, and white and colored
troops marched in line to the same mn-
sic. This would have surprised the
poor colored people at the South who
have been taught that the election Of
Cleveland meant slavery for them and
their children.
THE VIRGINIA BRIGADE,
which was in General Fitz. Lees di-
vision and commanded by Colonel
Bumgardner, of Staunton. presented
soldieriy appearance, and did credit to
their State. While the other regi-
ments came AZ organizations the
First was represented by three
companies that felt proud Of.
| knew how splendidly they have
time and again acquitted themselves in
military contests, and could only regret
that the First was not here in full force.
Every section Of Virginia was repre-
sented here to-day by well-known DEM
ocrats, and the delegations from RicII-
'mond and fredericksburg were very
numerous. All bore themselves well.
The Stonewall Band from Staunton
headed the Virginia brigade and was
highly compllmented. A good many
NirginiaDs left this evening by the
Coast and - Midland y lines.
Ex-Governor Smith to-day, after Wit
Messing the ceremonies at the Capitol,
walked as briskly as the young men
down the avenue to his quarters. lie
greatly enjoyed the restoration Of De-
m0cfacy to power.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-05
AT THE CAPITOL.
A surging Mass-Arrivai OF the Presidential
Party-Ensering the BuiIdiua.

A surging Mass-Arrivai OF the Presidential
Party-Entering the Building.
Before Q O'Clock fully 5000 people
had congregated on the broad piazza to
the east of the Capitol, and the terrace
to the west approaches to the building
both for carriages and pedestrians, were
black with strangers going to and from
the great structure. On the streets
north Of the building the military com
panies and societies were forming and
preparing to march TO the centre
of the city. Hundreds of people
who had passed the night in Bal
timore and who had arri' ed on
the early morning trains lined the
thoroughfares. Members of political
organizations who had found quarters
for the previous night in the smaller
hotels in the vicinity Of the Capitol
stood gossiping on the subjects of the
day. Their conspicuous high hats and
overcoats of light or dark material and
gaudy badges OF red, blue, or purple
silk were objects of curiosity for the
uninitiated stranger. An occasional
rooster design ornamented the head
coverings. 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 conStitu-
ents and pointed out objects OF interest.
Many strangers had been unable to find
resting-placc during the night, and
their faces aud clothes were covered
with dust and dirt. Many Of them
carried carpet-sacks or valises in their
hands. while few held their visiting
clothes in average-sized bandboXes.
SOME EXPERIENCES.
Talkative individuals related their
experiences of past inaugurations. An
old white-haired man. with beard as
long as Rip Van Wrinkles, entertained
many with his account Of the bnrning
of the Capitol by the British in 1914.
lie said he was ninety-two years old,
and from one of the first families Of
Virginia. Little did think" he re-
marked. "whcn | saw that building
burning, that | would see Grover Cleve-
land inauguratcd in 1885" On the
last steps at the House side of the Capt.
tol three or four hundred people had
seated themselves. A few of the
carly birds had secured choice posi-
tions at 4 O'Clock and held them
with chairs which they had brought
from their own homes. The western
terrace was crowded with spectators
looking upon Pennsylvania avenue,
along which the procession was to move.
At this hour that thoroughfare was
filled almost from curb to curb with
moving humanity. Policemen who
stood at entrances through which per-
sons were to be admitted to the Capitol
were vigorously engaged in moving from
the doorways hundreds who had con-
gregated about them.
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pauses as if to note the effect Of his re-

f~'-eo no ~ w h''e ehN theNs VI hf' ~
marks.
HOW THE SPEECH WAS RECEIVED.
When he began the crowd applauded
whenever he paused to take breath, but
after while contented itself with cheer
ing him as he made his principal points.
His reference to the prohibition of for
eign contract labor called cut loud and
long-continued applause, but his allu-
sion to ciyil-service reform fell pretty
fiat. AT precisely two minutes after l
o'clock he concluded with an invocation
of the blessing of Providence, and turn
ing to the Chief-Justice and bowing to
him, said: Il am now prepared to take
the oath prescribed by law"
THE BIBLE HIS MOTHER GAVE HIM.
As the Chief Justice arose to admin
lister the oath the vast assemblage
cheered again and again. The Presi-
dent-elect stood facing the Chief Justice.
with the crowd on his right. Chief
Clerk McKenney, of the Supreme Court,
stood just to one side of Mr.. Cleveland,
and held the Bible upon which the oath
was administered. the President-elect
also holding it with his right hand.
The Bible used is small morocco
covered, gilt-edged volume, pretty well
worn. 1t is the Bible which Mr.. Cleve-
lands mother gave him when he
left home as young man, and at
his special request the Committee
of Arrangements had it in readiness for
the ceremony. The crowd preserved
perfect quiet as the impressive ceremony
of administering the oath was taking
place, but when it was concluded, and
as President Cleveland laid down the
Bible, after reverently kissing it, and
shook hands with the Chief Justice, who
was first to congratulate him, they
cheered loudly and long. Ex-President
Arthur was the second man to con-
gratulate the President, and then fol-
lowed Chief-Clerk McKenney and
Senator Sherman. President Cleve-
land was then introduced TO
the remaining Judges of the Supreme
Court, to Lieutenant-General Sheridan,
and General Hancock. The remaining
persons on the platform then pressed
forward and many of them shook his
hand. As he reentered the Capitol he
was again greeted with cheers. He
walked to the basement entrance, where
he first came into the building, and en-
tered the carriage to be driven in the
procession to the White House.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-05
IN THE SENATE.
The eAsemblaCe-I Hendricks Takes the Oath
Mr.. Edmupds's NaIedicfory.


hr. EdmuBds's NaIedicfory.
During the morning recess of the
Senatc-lrom till 9:30-the appear
ance of the hall underwent a change.
RusSett-leather backed sofas and luxu-
riOus arm-chairS from the cloak-rooms
and the committee-roOmS were brought
in and placed around the vacant space
before the Clerks desk, while two or
three hundred split-bottom chairs
were placed wherever space could be
found between the seats Of senator's.
Senator Garland's desk bore floral
ladder with several rounds. but no
other flowers were 10 be seen. Very
few Senators--many less than quo
gavel of the President called the
body to order after recess. and
the processes of legislation were
only constructively going on du-
ring the first hour. The galleries
were opened at 10 o'clock. and immc-
diately ticket-holdcrs began TO throng
in, quickly filling the entire space to
which they were entitled. There were
few snowy and no conspicuous cos
tunes to be seen. The ladies were
clad in their travelling and street
dresses, and the gentlemen in ordinary
black or business garb. The assem-
blage differed in no respect, 30 far aS
appearances went. from that which
may he seen in the place on the occa-
sion of any exciting debate. \ little
before III o'clock the doors of the
Presidents gallery were opened. and
the people entitled to admission were
escorted in. Among them were Miss
Cleveland and Mrs. Herr. sisters Of
the prcsident-elect Rev. W. A. Cleve-
land and wife and their two sons Mr..
Hastings, nephew Of the President
elect; Miss Hastings, Miss Nellie Yco-
mans, and Hiss Anna ieomsns, nieces
OF the President-elect Mr.. and Mrs.
Bacon. of Toledo; and Colonel and
Mrs. Lamont.
TIE DIPLOMATIC GALLERY.
The blue-tapestried seats of the
diplomatic gallery remained the
longest vacant, but they. too. were
filled by quarter past IL. A quorum
Of senator's having arrived. the business
of the Senate proceeded, with frequent
and long Interruptions. while await
ing the action of the conferrers on the
appropriation bills. Among the early
arrivals upon the floor were Senator'S
elect Evarts and Payne, who were
warmly greeted by dozen or more ac
quaintanccs as they came in at the main
door Of the hall. Commissioner-of-
Agriculture Loring; ex-senator Tip
ton, of Nebraska; General Murray;
Mr.. Bissel, law partner of President
Cleveland; Commissioners Eaton, Thom-
MS, and Gregory, of the civil-Seryicc
Commission, arrived in their turn. and
were greeted by friends and acquaint-
snees and conducted to their ap-
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LET THE SENATOR IN.

h'ri SIN - tbis i-Ns
At the basement entrance TO the east
front of the Senate wing both men aud
women were using their argumentatiye
powers to influence the officers. but
without success. Through this en-
trance senator's gained admission. - Let
the Senator in = shouted lsrge-Sizcd
officer present, as he gave dozen or
more men and women vigorous shoves.
Senator Cameron. of Wisconsin, was the
party to enter. lie was wcdgcd through
and succeeded in aiding half a dozen
ladies who accompanied him in gaining
admittance. Let the Senator in :"
again shouted the officer, and Senator
Conger's slight form was squeezed be-
tween the two men almost as closely
united as the Siamese twins. The few
ladies whoaccompanied the distinguished
gentlemen were the recipients Of no
greater favor than were the senators.
They were pushed through and lifted
from their feet until after they had got
ten beyond the threshold. Their hats
and bonnets were subjects for general
repair. BY 10 O'Clock the procession
began to form in the streets and ave-
nues east Of the Capitol. On all sides
were TO be heard strains Of martial
music. The tattoo Of n drum-corps
coming up one side Of the Capitol min
sled with the sound Of the bugle and
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-05
A GHoerLy SIGHT.

leoNrINuEp oN raIkD rAeMl
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-05
THE FIREWOEKS.
q Pyro,sehBir Display OF unprscsde ace
Magaincenee.

Msgaincsnee.
The public celebration Of the day
ended with display of fireworks. In
character il was like all the displays Of
fireworks, but in volume and variety il
is said to have excelled any former py-
rotcchnical exhibition upon this con-
iinent. Withai it was successful
to the minutest detail, although the
stage of preparation late in the after
noon was not encouraging. The scene
of the exhibition was the White lot.
an area Of two or three hundred acres
sloping gently away from the south
front ofthc Treasury, the Executive Man
sion, and State Department. The night
was noonless but clear. and an-
counted crowds began early to fund
their way toward the spot from every
quarter Of the city. For an hour or
more they waited. watching, for want
Of better entertainment, the passaSs
from point to point Of torches in the
hands Of workmen or their attendants
who were puttingthe finishing touches 70
the frames. and commenting mean while
upon the singular appearance Of ths
monument hundred rods beyond the,
iirew orks' enclosure.
A GHoeTLy SIGHT.
The lower third Of the SHAFT MAS not
visible, but all above was dimly oas-
lined like . ghost Of itself against the
black sky, and rejecting 70 is peak
the rays Of electric lights IN the citN
itoxriNUEp on rHIkp rAeRl \
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1885-03-05
THE PROCESSION.

The first division of the procession,
eScorting the Presidcnt-elect, then be-
gan its march TO the Capitol. The
scenes on Pennsylvania avenue almost
battle description. 4 great sea Of up
turned faces hid the sidewalks. Above
il stately buildings were covered with
cloths of gorgeous colcrS arranged in
patriotic devices; soft. sprink-like
breeze lazily stirred the innumerable
flags and streamers: special aides in
brilliant uniforms clashed hithcr and
thi,her, lending animation to the scene.
The police regulations were perfect,
and the broad avenue, with its hard.
smooth surface. was completely cleared
of everything that might obstruct the
pageant.
THE UNITED STATES REGULARS.
The United States regular troops
came first, thus departing somewhat
from the order Of the programme, with
the probable object Of ensuring clear
marching space. Marching in division
front. their ranks extended clear across
the avenue and presented a most i'm
posing appearance. The United States
Marine Cops, with its magnificent band
mounted for the occasion, followed ar
tillery bsualions. This section Of the
proecssios proceeded as far as the south
'front.' Of ,be Treasury Department and
then halted, came to pprade-rest, in
order to afford an opportunity for the
presidential party 20 fall in line, when
the mach was resumed. The Presi-
dents elegant carriage was preceded by
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INAUGURATED!.

.------------
Democratic Rule an Accom-
Pitched Fact.
YESTERDAYS GREAT EVENT.
Cleveland Takes The RelnS Of
Government.
GALA DAY In WASHINGTON.
Magnificent Military and
Civic Display.
THE ClTY'S DECORATIONS.
A Wilderness Of Bunting
and Designs.
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS.
Solemn Ceremony Of Taking
the Oath.
THE CROWD UNPRECEDENTED
Seenss in the &naie Chamber and About
The CapitOl---Part Borne by
Prominent Men.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-23
STATE NEWS.
Close time for shooting deer begins
the first of January.

Close time for shooting deer begins
the first Of January.
Hon. W. w. Bolster of Auburn, re-
ccivcd Monday a telegram announcing the
death of his son, Alvin j. Bolster of Dell
Rapids, Dakota. Mr.. Bolster was a grad
natc Of BowdOin class of 1877, and was
engaged in the practice Of law In Dakota.
The King Of big pine trees was cut re-
Gently, by Mr.. A. +. Kelihcr, up the San
dy river where he has been at work for l..
Plummer, Lisbon Falls. 1t WAS los feet
long and scaled j,s77 feet II was per-
fcctly straight and sound except a single
hollow place in the butt.
Mrs. 5. q. Sargent Of Augusta has re-
ceiyed Il check for twenty-five dollars from
Mrs. II. j. Bailey, towards furnishing the
new building Of the Industrial School for
Girls.
George Homer and An Indian started to
cross the penobscot river from Odtown
to Indian Island. Both broke through
the ice and Homer was drowned lie was
man 40 years of age and was formerly a
merchant of Boston.
Major George A. Bolton of the thirty
first Maine Regiment during the war, a
prominent citizen and many years City
Marshal, died at his home, in Bangor, Me,
Wednesday Of Consumption after a long
illness.
The board Of management of the State
Experiment S alton met Tuesday, being
engaged in closing up the accounts for the
year. OF the appropriation of $1,000,
about 84,750 will have been expended by
the close Of the year, leaving balance of
$3.50.
Hon. w. w. Thomas, Jr., has returned
from trip to New Sweden. He reports
that he was agreeably surprised at the
growth Of the settlement When bnt
few years since all was wilderness there
are now cultivated farms and fertile
fields.
A meeting OF the Executive Committee
on the Legislative reunion was held at
the Falmouth Hotel. Por land, Wednes-
day afternoon and evening; all the com
mittcc were present. The committee on
the mock session of the Legislature was
appointed as follows: J, f, Moore, of
Thomaston, Clarence Hale and C. p.
Mattocks, Portland, T. w. Vose Bangor,
John S. Case, Rockland, F. NJ. Drew,
Lewiston, Chas. A. SpoAord, Deer Isle,
b. Is. Thatcher, Bangor, Geo A. Wilson,
Paris, +. c. Goodnow, Calais, +. +. Webb,
WaterVlllc, GeO. ID. BisDce, Buckncld,
Ernest NJ. Goodale. Sanford, A. NJ.
Spear, Hallowell, and Weston Thompson,
of Brunswick. Hon. J. II. Drummond,
of Portland, was appointed POSTMASTER
at the banquet. The committee wish it
understood that all ex-members intending
to be present must notify the committee
on or before Dec. 2Sth. Many personal
friends of the late ex.Gov. Morrill, have
obtained a fine portrait and it is to be
presented t. the State by Hon. J. w.
Bradbury, of Augusta, Jan, 9th at noon,
in Representatives Hall. Gov. Robbie
will accept it in behalf of the State.
The committee adjourned to meet Dec.
3lSt.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-23
AT WASHINGTON.

1t is believed there will be but few, if
any, combinations made by the Senate till
after the holiday recess.
President Cleveland wants 81 900 more
money to run the White House than SUI
feed for that purpose under General Ar
thur.
The introduction Of Il bill in the Sen
ate to repeal the silver coinage law will
bring on struggle which will show how
many democrats the President can count
upon to support his recommendation to
stop the coinage of silver.
The first bill sent to the President for
signature is the one removing the disa-
biliticS of Gen. Lawton of Georgia. 1t
is reported that Lawton will be rendered
the first important mission that is vacant,
and that if it shall be decided to I'll the
Austrian mission he probably will be sent
there.
Senator Henderson has introduced n
bill to pension all persons, not now pen
stoned, who served for at least one year
in the late war, and who were either dis
charged after such term of service upon
surgeon certificate of disability as no
longer TT for military duty, or who, after
like term of service, were discharged
with the re-enliStmcnt clause stricken
from their certificate of discharge. 1t
provides that the rate of pension shall be
determined by the usual examination, but
shall not be less than 81 nor more than
Sl2 month, that acceptance into the
Serv &c shall be pr1md fdciP proof of
Soundncss at the time of enlistment, and
that no pcnsioner shall receive less than
81 month, and the burden of all proof
shall rest with the government.
The Somerset reporter., 1885-12-23
Maine Industrial School.

ne corporate and associate subscribers
OF the Maine Industrial School for Girls
met III annual meeting at the institution
on Ncdnesday last. In the absence of ex-
Toy. Gerham by reason of illness, Judge
baker was chosen to preside. The annual
reports OF the superintendent and treas
utter We're presented, showing the school
to be in excellent condition and promising
much for the future. The following OIL
GERS were elected for the ensuing year
President, Sidney Perham; secretary,
Charles +. Nash; treasurer, +. Rowell
Hon. Moses Giddings of Bangor, and Mrs.
Sarah NJ. Ware OF Waterville were elected
trustees for three years Miss Clara NJ.
Farwell, Mrs. Margaret T. Merrill and
Charles r. McFadden were chosen associ-
ate subscribers.
The meeting was made pleasant by the
TACT that the new school building is now
completed and ready for occupancy as
soon as the furnishing is effected Mrs.
l.. M. n. Stevens, Mrs. S. e. Sargent and
Miss Farwell are a committee to solicit
funds for furnishing the building for oc-
cupancy by Jan. l3, 1886, if possible.
The board of managers elected the fol
lowing board for the ensuing year: Mrs.
Nj. T. Merrill, Portland: Mrs. A. d..
Knight Hallowell; Mrs. o. Williamson,
Mrs. |. d. Sturgis, Mrs. g. W Quinby,
Augusta; Miss Clara VI. Farwell Rock
land; Mrs. James d. White, Gardiner
Miss Sarah Hyde, Bath Mrs. Fl. X. Baker
Hallowell; Mrs. Moses Giddings, Bangor
Mrs. j. 0. Smith, Skowhegan; Mrs J. r.
Bodwell, Hallowell. Mrs. l.. NJ. N Stevens
and Mrs. Sargent were constituted n com
mittee to engage matron and assistant
matron for the new school.