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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
THE PROCESSION.
An Ovation All Along the Line.


1t was precisely at the hour set, 1890 o'clock,
that the Presidential party entered their car
riages at the White House and took the posit on
assigned them in the line The party entered
their carriages rs 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. Tho second cal riage
contained the Vice President-elect. with SEN
ator Hawley on his LETT As the carriage
occupants were greeted with the widest enthu-
siasm; men shouting, women screaming and
waving their handkerchiets, and all seemed
carried away with the excitement OF the mo-
ment. The Pres dent elect and Vice President
elect came in for the principal share OF the
enthusiasm, and ca of them raised his hat and
bowed right and left to the crowd, which lined
ooth sides of the carriage-way. The first
division OF the procession. escorting the Presi-
dent elect, then began It's march to the capitol:
The scenes on Pennsylvania avenue almost
batfied description. great surging mass hid
the sidewalks. Above, the stately buildings
were covered with cloths OF gorgeous colors, ar
SliasA hofhs sSfist IRON une oruer OF
the programme, with the probable object
OF insuring clear marching space. Their ranks
extended clear across the avenue and pre-
ssented q most imposing appearance. The
United States Marine Corps, with its maTniti-
cent band, followed the artillery battalions,
and this section OF the procession proceeded
as far as the south front OF the Treasury De-
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 stan ana a
troop of United States cavalry. Surrounding the
carriages were a, dozen mounted policemen.
I he party received an ovation all along the
line of march: men cheered, women waved
their handkerchlefs and clapped their hands and
the greatest enthusiasm was evinced by the i'm
mense throng. President-elect Cleveland kept
HIS gilk hat in his hand and bowed to the right
and left as the carriage rolled slowly along, The
same reception was accorded to the Vice Presi-
dent elect, whose carriage followed. Next came
the National Democratic Committee and the in
auRnral committee in carriages. followed by the
District militia headed by the Washington Light
Artillery
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
REVIEWING THE PAGEANT.
Description of the Parade as IL Passed th,
White House stand.

WHO HOUSE Sthnu.
The greatest enthusiasm was manifested all
along the rOuts. When the head of the line
reached Fifteenth street malt 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 I'm front OF
the mansion. Among those who occup ed seats
were: Secretaries Frellnghuysen, McCulloch,
Lincoln, Chandler, and Teller, Postmaster
Hancock, Daniel Manning, of New York, Nh.
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 1910 per-
sons on the stand, including many ladies,
The review was grand sight; Il was the gem
orally expressed opinion that no more brilliant
pageant was ever witnessed In this country.
All the organizations gave marching salute as
they passed the grand stand. The number OF
mated at $4,000. As the Cook County Demo-
cratic Club passed IL sauted the President by
waving hankerchiefs.
At the conclusion of the review the President
and party proceeded to the dining room OF the
White House, where they partook OF a lunch
ordered for them by ex-President Arthur
There were present, besides the members of
eX-Presideut Arthurs Cabinet, Mr.. Villas, NJ
Manning, Mr. Lamont, and several others
The celebration Of the day ended with dis
play OF fireworks, which in volume and variety
IL said 10 have excelled any former pyrotechni-
cal exhibition upon this continent
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
" POt,ROilef.s.N

"Pot-boilers" are highly colored and
Ms,llkli.YYsrqisSaed npeiRtjAlgsaa cetelesslY;.
with the sole purpose of selling as
soon as possible. Although such a
picture is bad art. it is better than the
manufactured" paintings done by the
yard from patterns and sent to auction
rooms as genuine oil paintings in real
gold gilt frames" In even a "pot-
boiler" the artist feels some interest in
his work, and weaves into il some
fragmentary glimses of his more loyal
moods. As for composition the popu-
lar "pot- boiler" always has surround
ing of purely conventional and stereo-
typed arrangement, distance, middle
distance and foreground, tendency to
vivid yellow, purple or emerald. Sun
set scenes and marine views are very
common, the latter for the reason that
an economical perspective, and an ex-
panse of lifeless blue or green waves,
can be painted in" with vast rapidity.
The gay barge in the center of the can
vas can be gotten up with little draw
ing and much color. The entire pict-
ure may be "done" by an accomplished
"pot-boilerist" without n sketch before
him. He knows to cent the price he
will get for the result, and his art is
leveled to almost the grade Of the
frame-maker. The Hour.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12

Prayer was offered by the Chaplain. following
which the Vice President made brief address
The new Senators were sworn In. and, after
reading the message OF the President conyenipg
the senate, procession was formed and nlea
the Capitol. 1t was IN the following order:
Marshal Of the DISTRICT OF Columbia aud Mar
ex-Vice presidents, the Supreme Court. Sergeant
at.Arms OF the Senate. Committee OF
Arrangements, President and President
Senate, members OF the Senate, the Diplomatic
Corps heads OF departments, retired Generals OF
the army, Lieutenant General OF the army, the
army and navy who by name have received the
thanks OF Congress, members OF the House OF
Representatives and members-ele Governors
and ex- Governors OF States, officers OF the sen-
and all other persons who have been admitted
to the floor OF the Senate chamber, followed by
those who have been admitted to the galleries
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
The Expansive West.

"The West" the lecturer said, ais a
vast, illimitable, mighty, changing land.
1t is large. It takes two men to see
the edge of it, and then they have to
look twice. Everything is on the same
large scale. People out there wear box
cars for watch charms. 1 do not.
am too short" Then looking sadly
toward the ground, he added: II wear
them for oyershoes." Need it be added
that he was q Chilouis man2 Chicago
and st. Louis papers please copy, with
leave to amend. )-Brooklya Eagle.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
Inst Like I'm.

"Now, for instance, " he began, sup
pose you were poor-very poor"
"Yes, sir"
"And your husband was sick-very
sick"
"Yes, SIR"
"And you were to be turned out of
the house for non-payment of rent"
"Isee."
SWELL, o philosopher comes along
and gives you $40 to pay rent and buy
medicines"
"Well?"
"But your husband dies, you are
poor, the city buries him at its expense.
In some cases the undertaken simply
comes in a wagon and takes the body
away, but in this case the city sends q
carriage for the mourners to ride in"
"Ah!"
"Well, now, you are q widow, rent
unpaid, and $50 in your pocket, and
what would you do?"
"Well, If l had money ="
"But you have money. The philos-
opher gave you $40"
ayes, but when the city got ready to
bury my husband 1 order four extra
carriages for the funeral procession,
and that used up my last cent. DE
troit Free Press.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
THE CROWD.
The street. penseIy Packed.

The scenes on the streets OF Washington ara
very animated, telegraPhs q correspondent,
city. From Fifteenth street on the avenue TO tho
foot Of the Capitol there is one dense. solid mass
OF people on the sidewalks, through (which
Sight-seers overflow into the broad avenue
VIII Oh Is filed with a macs OF humanity The
list OF the visiting militia and civic
columns OF closely printed type. There
Is crush and crowd everywhere.
Bands are playing and politicians from tho
different sections are being serenaded by tho
local bands which have come here for the i'm
aueuratlon
There Is not nook OF corner I'm the hotels
which n not filled. At every corner one finds
cots. Everywhere one sees gay uniforms and
waving Dlumes and hears the clanking OF
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
That All Rail Route 10 Eurone.

District Gov Kinkead, of Alaska, be-
ing interviewed on the subject of rail-
roads in Alaska said: "You can never
build railroads in that country. It is
out of the question. There isn't a road
in the country mile long, and q horse
has never been seen there. There was
talk of railroad through Alaska 70
Behring's Strait and thence by steamer
to Russia, but it was n wild, visionary
scheme without the slightest possibility
Of accomplishment
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
THE OLD AND THE NEW.
AS Others See US British Newspaper
Opinion.
TCable dispatch from London

Gable dispatch from London
The Times says Arthur has filled the Presi-
dents chair with prudence, public spirit, and
dignity, and deserves credit for having punished
official corruption with exemplary severity. He
can boast he has handed over the Government
in a state of unclouded prosperity
The NeIes says there Is every likelihood that
Cleveland will Justify the confidence reposed in
him. Widespr al interest in his election seems
TO promise the rescue Of the Government from
the ascendency OF professional politicians, This
mission the nation has given to Cleveland, and
1t seems probable he will fulfill IL.
The Times Gays the inaugural address is con-
ceived in a worthy spirit, but throws no light
on the main questions awaiting solution.
The Standard says Cleveland's address is
manly and sensible but extremely non commit
tai
The Daily Telegraph. after giving q sum
mary OF the inaugural address and sketch of
the late administration, says:
The inaugural address seems TO testify that
the President and the colleagues whom he has
ranged by his side will administer tho affairs OF
the mighty nation committed for four yeara
to their care with true and serious patriotism.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
EN- ROUTE.
The Journey to tho Capital.

The Journey to Washington was quiet and
uneventful one. Mr.. Cleveland was the most
jovial OF the party, and seemed TO take matters
very eesily. POLITICAL complications and Cab
met speculations were entirely disregarded. and
only once was the matter referred to at all.
That was when Col Lamont addressed Dan
Manning as Mr.. Secretary of the Treasury,
little too previous. This caused a general laugh
at Lamont's expense. and thus ell allusion To
the coming event was done away with. During
the evening cards were produced, and the four
gentlemen engaged in a game Of pinocle This
IL Mr.. Cleveland's favorite Lastime, and 1t was
continued until after IL o'clock. The train
passed through Philadelphia at o'clock In the
morning. Even the station master was una
ware OF the distinguished individuals who occu-
Mad the train and not one curioaity-seeker put
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
The City Fairly Covered with
Patriotic Decorations and
Bright COlOrs.
A Hundred Thousand Persons Throng
the Streets, but Remain Good
Natured.
The Presidents Inaugural Address DE.
liyered Amid Intense En-.
thusiasm.
He Advocates Oivii-Service Reform and
the Protection Of Ameri-
can Labor.
OFF FOR WASHINGTON.
President Cleveland's Quiet Departure
from Albany.

President Cleveland's Quiet Departure
from Albany.
President Cleveland and party pnssting OF
his brother, Rev. l.. Cleveland, end wife, Miss
Cleveland, Mrs. Hoyt. his married sister, and
Miss Hoyt, her daughter, Daniel Manning ana
wife, Col Lamont and wife, and Miss Hastings,
a niece OF the President elect left Albany Tor
the national capital on the evening or Monday,
March 2 The secret or their intended departure
was closely Kept. aud very few knew or IL until
they w1rv Welt ON the journey. The Pe~ty az
not take the train at the general depot IN Al
bany, and no one expected that II would, but
they arranged TO drive to telegraph station
called Kenwood, about three miles below the
CITY, where n special train consisting OF bag
gage car and the directors car OF the New York.
v est 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
to pay his own way.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
How He Measured II.

"Some people, said Mrs. Sharpmale,
measure love by gold; measure it by
its quality" II measure it by quantity,
said meek little Mr.. Sharpmale in feeble
tones; Il measure IL by the peck" "By
the peck, you lunatic; what do YOU
mean by that?" "By the hen-peck, he
gurgled hoarsely, and then ali the rest
OF the night he wished he hadn't said il.
--Burdetie.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
The Next Mistress Of tho white House.
fAlbanv speciall

nevertheless fact, that Cleveland is engaged 20
be married at an early day His affianced, q
girl OF about twenty summers, an ideal OF fem
inine beauty, and az present 2 pupil OF Wells
car Folsom, OF Buffalo, who was partner OF
Cleveland, and was killed In an accident IN
1873. She has been Cleveland's ward In fact, u
not In law. ever since her father died. She II
said 70 be very bright and intelligent lady.
When the marriage win take place can not be
stated; but u 10 said to be settled fact TO be
accomplished within year.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12

swords, The crowd Is hourly becoming 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
one side OF the avenue 70 the other, leaving
scarcely place to put ones foot.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12
Extra Session of the Senate.

President Cleveland sent to the Senate, on the
9th inst, the names of the gentlemen he has
selected as Cabinet officers. They are as fol-
lows Secretary OF State, Thomas f. Bayard. of
Delaware; Secretary OF the Treasury. Daniel
Manning. Of New York; Secretary OF War.
tary of the Navy, William Q. Whitney, OF New
York; Secretary OF the Interior, IL. Q. C..
Lamar, OF Mississippi; Postmaster General,
William Il. Villas, of Wisconsin,; Attor-
ney General, A.. II. Garland, of Arkansas.
0n.motion OF Senator Sherman, the Senate went
into executive session. There Is a time-honored
custom in the Senate OF confirming all appoint
ma1ts- without sratsrence- r-discnss ton-JEhSSe
OF the Senate. This rule would not be violated
by any Senator who had any self spect, ex-
cept for grave reasons. confirmation can
not be made at once, IL a single objection is
raised. There was an objection promptly
made to Senator Bayard, by Senator Riddle
finds much, il any, friendly recognition, upon
the Republican side. The majority of the Dem
ocratic Senators will not even speak to them. IL
they can AVOID IL, so much do they dislike
them. kiddleberger made his objection in a
ringing, defiant voice, and with a swagger
of manner that called for no reply. SEN
ator Allison TUNED to eXpostulate with
him by tn, arm. Senators Henderson
Palmer, ingalls,, and other Republicans came III.
TO the NirRinian, ana begged him in low tones
TO res ect the courtesy of the Senate and with
draw his objection. He stubbornly refus ID and
then began To give his reasons He regarded
Bayard as too much of an Englshman. His
recent resolution denouncing the dynamite out
RACES in London was enough to unit him for
the post OF Seer tary Of State. He then repea ed
para2raphs from his former harangues against
the original resolution OF Mr.. Bayard. No one
ventured to answer any Of his remarks.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12

The name Of God in the Hindoostanee
language is rain. In Persian. sire.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12

For knowledge to become wisdom,
the soul must be rooted in God.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12

"A nine.pound pickerel was spearaa
'nr0uah the Ice at Plainwell a few days ago
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1885-03-12

A Fun Hopper-On All subjects--Appor-
tionment Comrnittees-Capital Punt sh-
ment Restored--Fuu Text or the Bill
Prohibitory Amendment Defeated In the
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-06-09
TERRELL.
A Quiet Local-option Campaign-A
Visit to Kaufman.


TERRELL, TEX, June S.--Your re-
porter visited Kaufman Saturday.
District court was in session and en-
gagged in the trial OF an important land
suit.
TT. Adams is still in very critical
condition.
Wheat IL nearly all matured and will
be harvested in a few days. Oats are
heavy and corn is promising heavy
crop.
Next Saturday is the day for the
local-option election in this county.
Work ls being done on both sides.
The canvass, however, has thus far
been conducted without any noise on
either side and, from the best informa-
ton we have, both sides are confident
ofsuccess in the end.
Col. A. j. Cropsy preached in the
G.. p. church yesterday morning a
sensible and practical discourse. Rev.
r. T. Lively filed the pulpit of the
Methodist church, the pastor, Mr..
Nealy, being absent. The Sunday
schools were all well attended.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-06-09
Reducing the Cash Balance.

There are men in Texas who could
give Billy Chandler some valuable
pointers in a email way. The uni.
verslty regents have succeeded in re-
dueing their cash balance from $65, 900
to $4,000 in three months, and they
didn't exert themselves to any per-
cepuble extent either. AT that rate a
four-thousand-dollar professionally may
be bought for coonskin at the end OF
another session, while the regents will
feel humble enough to walk all the
way from the depot to the university
and return. What that institution
needs is man who can "hggern with
one hand and manipulate stuffed
club with the other.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-06-09
Another Dallas soheme.


The people of Wsxahachie will
hardly permit the dog-ln-the-manger
spirit that controls ID ,llas to rob them
of road to Fort Worth. The Dallas
Herald has conceived the idea OF a
narrow-gauge road to Waxshachie,
and thus let's the feline out of the bag:
Lancaster Ia keen for such line and
Waxahachie would doubtless be equal
ly gratitied to see such a move in
augurated. Communicates with Dali
las Ia of first importance TO these
towns, and the So, 900 subscribed by
Waxabaohie to the Fort Worth enter
prise would not only be duplicated
but doubled and possibly diverted, II
dotipe, responsible business men OF Ddl-
las iOould project and shape
up this Dallas, Lancaster 4,
Wdrah0chie Maroon gauge.
Certainly, "Shape up" the scheme,
and then see II the people OF WaxR-
hachie are such fools as to exchange
Uncertainty OF broa i-gauge road for
the project Of y narrow-g gauge
shaped up by "actirc, responsible
Dallas men. The time has passed foI
Dallas TO impede Fort Worth progress
by schemes and tricks and falsehoods,
Get down to honest work and liber
ality, II you expect TO fight "tht
FL rt.p
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-06-09
On to the Southeast.

The Bonhsm News recognizes the
preat work for all North Texas that
has been inaugurated by Fort Worth.
AZ the proud metropolis Of this grand
section, II was meet that Fort Worth
should inaugurate the work. Says the
News: "Fort Worth win get its road
from Waxahachie, and while this will
only be continuation Of the Texas
Central, yet is but the first step towards
the long talked-of and desirable road
from North Texas TO Sabine Pass,
which. when completed, Will pass
through the finest timbered country
west OF the Rocky Mountains. North
Texas and Northwest Texas would de-
rive an iEcalculable benefit from road
giving US transportation to and from
Southeast Texas. The immense for
ests Of pine, oak, cypress
and walnut that stand ready
to be made into lumber and
shingles would supply all Of our
Northwestern country for all time to
come, and would give one continued
stream Of business pouring into our
country. Besides all this, Sabine Pass
will be one of the best seaports on the
Gulf of Mexico. The dredging and
deepening Of the channel is now rap.
idly going on. At no distant day YES
sells from every commercial point in
the world, will be found loading and
unloading at her wharves. A grand
city will spring up one that will de-
mand and draw our produce to it's
market. We will have the benefit of
live competition between the gulf
cities that will increase the price OF
our products, and pour into the lap of
North Texas untold treasures Of
wealth"
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-06-09
The Forts Enterprise.
Wh,tesboro News.

The business men of Fort Worth
held another meeting Saturday night
and raised the requisite amount to
meet Mr.. Haney's demands for build
Ing the cotton mill at that place. They
informed Mr.. Haney that the money
had been raised and If he "toes the
mark" the scheme will In all proba-
bllity be grand success. Cotton
mills Will add greatly to the develop
ment of Texas and the South. They
are what we need, and perhaps when
Fort Worth gets hers In operation,
the rival cities will follow the exam.
Pile. 1t Is to be hoped 20, at least.
All honor and success to the enterprise
of the Fort.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-06-09

THE chief complaint that is urged
against Mr.. French. who wants the
San Antonio postofiice, Is that he is
a Democrat for revenue only, and 1t is
based on the fact that a few years ago
he was announced as candidate for
district clerk "subjeot to the action of
the Republican convention" Unless
the willy eX-mayor sends in q satisfac-
tory explanation right away there is
danger that he will get the mitten
from the star-eyed go idess, with po-
lite request from the old man at the
White House to move further on up the
street.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-06-09
No Thank, 10 tho State.

The Big Spring Paragraph states a
mournful truth when It says that "the
sales of land In West Texas for the
past two years, the colonies organized
and the agricultural tests made, have
not been the result OF any liberal In
ducement held out by the state to
home-seekers or pioneer settlers. No;
such is due to the efforts OF the rail.
roSd corporations and to investment
by private capital, capitalists seeing
the future worth of our Western eoun-
try. And to these the actual settler
has had to look for homes rather than
TO the great state.n Had the
lease law never been passed and al
lowed TO deter men from seeking
homes In Texas, the many brought
into the state by immigration would
have gone far 10 relieve the depression
OF the crop shortage last year. What
has been accomplished In the way OF
settlement has been despite the lease
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1885-06-09

law. This fact has evidently pene-
trated the crsniums Of the land board,
aud for the sake Of Texas 1t is to
be hoped that the people will insist
upon an absolute repeal Of the law
when the legislature meets again
The lease law has been an unmitigated
curse TO Texas, and Is the scheme OF
cattle syndlcates to perpetuate their
business at the expense OF the settle
ment Of the country.