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The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1889-03-06
Born Died Term Of office.


the badness Of the roads. and not IA little to
what now seems criminal Neglect. the MEM
bers OF the first House did not assemble In
sufficient numbers 10 form quorum until
the 9th Of April. 1888. and or that day the
votes OF the electors were opened and
counted. Official information was immedi-
a.ely communicated 10 Washington and
Adams. and Preparations made for an inn
pressive inauguration. On the 18th OF
April Charles Thompson, Secretary of the
late Congress, conveyed official notice TO
Washington. and he set out at once. his
journey being continued triumphal pro-
cession.
As they drew near the city of New York.
IL WAS seen that all the vessels and boats
were highly decorated and crowded with
spectators. and his progress was accompa-
MED with the music OF many bands, the
roar of cannon. and loud acclamations OF
the people.
Landing at Murrny's wharf. he was re-
ceived by the Governor, corporation OF the
city. clergy. foreign ministers. and the mill
tary. and escorted 60 his residence. ON the
3Oth OF April service was held in all the
churches OF the city at 3 o'clock in the
morning. and soon after noon the commit
tees OF Congress and the heads Of depart
ments waited upon Washington. and a
grand procession was formed. the military
i'm advance. the committees next. then the
President in a coach accompanied by his
Aid-de- Camp. Colonel HUM hreys. and his
Private Secretary. Tobias Lear After them
were various civil officers aud citizens Ar
irving at Federal Hall. they were conducted
by Marshal Webb 20 the Senate Chamber. at
the door Of which the President was form
ally received by Vice President Adams,
previously inaugurated. and conducted 10
his seat Both houses Of Congress occupied
the Senate Chamber before him. Then the
Vice President. addressing Washington.
said:
sir. the Senate and House OF Represen-
tatives OF the United States are ready 90 at
tend you TO take the oath required by the
Constitution, which will be administered by
the Chancellor OF the State Of New York"
Washington responded: Il am ready TO
proceed. Then they passed 20 the open
porch at the south end OF the hall. where
Chancellor Livingston. OF New York. pro-
nounced the oath. and Washington. holding
| up his right hand reverently. in a clear.
1 strong voice. said:
| Il. George Washington. do solemnly swear
| that will faithfully execute the Office of
President OF the United States. and will. to
the best OF my ability. preserve. protect and
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He Would Return the Visits.

"He was as humorous q fellow as I
ever saw, in his way" said Captain
Ben Elliot, as he smoked cigarette
and warmed his long legs before the
fire in the business Office of the Rome
(Ga.) Tribune. He was relating rem
taniscences of steamboating twenty years
ago-steamboating in ITS halcyon days.
hat was before the Selma, Rome and
Dalton Railroad was completed, and
Talladega and other towns below got
their freight at Greensport, where it
was left by steamboats,. The Coosa
River steamers did tremendous bust
ness.
Bill Cornelius, he's dead now, but
he's the humorous man / am talking
about. He went through the war, and
in one of the battles rifle ball went
into one heel, and cut in two the toes
of his other foot. He came back home,
and his foot hurt him so bad that he
decided to have the injured toes ampu-
tated. He went to bed and sent for
Rome's most distinguished surgeon.
The toes were amputated, and after
ward Bill got well and returned TO his
duties. One day bill was sent to him
for amputating so many toes so many
dollars, and for so many visits SO many
dollars. don't recollect the amounts,
but 1 think it was $40 for the toes.
Bill said TO the collector:
90 Here's $40 for the four toes, and
tell DIR. - I'll return the visits
"And he never paid the bill for the
visits up to the time he died. Rome
(Gd.) TTiJ1Lne.
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AT every turn there is a suggestion Of
the past, and no visitor will leave the
city without having seen In some guise
or other the counterfeit presentment Of
each one Of the Presidents who have
guarded the ,destinies OF the United States
since IL burstthe bonds OF dependence and
bloomed forth the free nation OF all man
kind. The group given herewith includes
every President from Washington TO Har-
rison-a period OF exactly 100 years.
President Harrison is the twenty third
citizen who has risen to the highest honor
I'm the gift OF the people. The scroll of
national fame accords equal reverence TO
the direct choice OF the people and 20 acct
dental Successors. and death has given five
OF the latter class place in history. The
official summary condenses the lives OF
these great men to a historical line. but ii
Is thrilling with eloquent deeds cherished
In the hearts OF people.
THE GREAT CAPITOL BUILDING.
The Capitol Building hardly shows it's age.
and It is difficult TO imagine that it lacks
only four years OF being century old. The
accompanying picture gives a full front
view. Facing east. on the west brow OF n
plateau. its 751 feet of length affords
grand and pleasing prospect. while over
half that amount OF depth enables the
building TO very comfortably crowd nearly
four acres OF ground. Its history may be
briefly summarized: Corner stone laid by
Washington Sept. Is. 1913; north wing ready
Tor tho nrSt Slttln2 OF congress Nov IL,
1870; south wing finished. 1893: interior Of
both wings burned by the British Aug. "a
1914; reconstruction OF wings begun. 1876
of main building laid March "a
1918, and the whole completed. 1927. An
extension was projected twenty-three years
later. and its cornerstone was laid by
President Fillmore and Daniel Webster July
e. 1851. This addition saw completion only
after sixteen years work. The entire
structure, with its Corinthian columns.
projections. coupled columns and recessed
porticos. presents striking look. the CEN
trail sandstone being painted white and the
marble extensions Just streaked with faint
blue. Several groups OF sculpturss. the
cast-iron dome in the center. 1919 feet in
diameter and 2S711S fcet in height and the
great bronze statue Of Liberty at the apex.
lend graceful finish 90 the most noted struc-
.turc I'm America.
Inside. the rotunda forms a circular room
,nincty-sx feet i'm diameter. and rising TO
the dome nearly double that distance con-
tanning a number OF fine Decorations and
historical paintings. The Senate Chamber
the Hall of tho House OF Representatives.
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FoUR-THoUsAND-D HOUSE.
spindle work over. A curtain hung here
and Topped back discloses the pretty stair
case, and altogether produces a pleasing
effect. Double sliding doors connect hall,
parlor and dining room. Open fre-places
with good mantels are provided in the
parlor and in the front bedroom. The
kitchen is ventilated by a fue in the Chin
ney. One large bedroom and hallway
are finished in the attic. The whole attic
space is floored. The cost of this house
includes everything except heater and
range.
This illustration represents one of five
detached cottages recently erected. The
contract for the entire work, inclu ling
painting and plumbing was given ont at
50, 900 each. The building has n frontage
of Il feet by 30 feet 6 inches deep, and a
one story extension l0xlS feet. Height
of first story, 10 feet second story. 9 feet
inches. Attic left unfinished, but with
sufficient height and light to admit of fin
ishing two good-sized rooms if wanted.
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ker briefly introduced Mr. Lincoln. anu.
stepping forward. the President elect. in a
firm. clear voice. every word being heard
by every one OF the audience. read that re-
markable inaugural. When he pronounced
the closing words, Il am loath 10 close-we
are not enemies, but friends-we mustenot
be enemies-though passion may have
strained. 1t must not break our bonds OF
Affection" etc.. the people broke into loud
and prolonged cheer. Chief Justice fancy
arose and took up his Bible. and Mr.. Lin
coin pronounced this oath:
Il. Abraham Lincoln. do solemnly swear
that / will faithfully execute the office OF
President OF the United States, and will to
the best OF my ability preserve. protect and
defend the Constitution OF the United
States" As the last word died away. the
battery. commanded by Gen. Scott thun-
dered its salute. Mr.. Buchanan and Presi-
dent Lincoln returned 10 their carriage.
and the military escorted them TO the White
House.
GENERAL GRANT.
The Inauguration OF General Ulysses s.
Grant on the 4th OF March. 1869. aroused
great display OF popular enthusiasm in
which all parties Joined.
GROVER CLEVELAND,
The inauguration OF Grover Cleveland
surpassed all previous ones. For week
before March 4th the two, Washington de-
pots were crowded with people night and
day 1t is estimated that 100000 persons
from other places were present How to
accommodate them had been one OF the
problems for the Inauguration Com
mittee. who appointed several hundred
men to make a canvass of the house,
holders who had room TO spare and
would be willing to receive one or
more OF the tourists. In spite Of the pre-
cautions all the available space was occu-
pied two days before the Inauguration. and
the thousands who arrived on the I'd and Sd
of March'yere left TO shift for themselves.
How they shifted Is still matter Of amuse-
ment to the Washingtonians. They sleptin
Railways and cellars and in the public parks.
The procession was simply enormous, occu-
pying six hours in passing given point.
The President delivered his inaugural ad-
dress in clear. resonant voice. from men,
DRY, making only an occasional reference TO
the notes in his hand, and then Chief JUS
tice Waite administered the oath Of office.
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PAST INAUGURATIONS.
TO-DAY AND. YESTERDAY IN THE
NATIONAL METROPOLIS.

Our Presidents, from Washington to Har-
~ison-The Great Capitol Duilding-The
White House and Its Spacious Grounds
Insugurations Of the Past.
The Inauguration OF President Harrison
xevives many memories OF past age In the
minds OF those who have visited the Capitol
City for the first time. The United States
Is a weak 'bantling In matters OF antiquity
in the eyes OF dusty England. with its abb
beys OF the fourteenth century. its statues
of twenty generations and its time-worn
archives; but in Washington. II anywhere.
is exemplifed the fact that our people are
learning to cherish and revere the tokens
that cluster around the birth of nation.
and at every step in the crowded city will
be met reminders OF the last century and
connect.ng links OF suggestion down
through the decades 10 the present time.
These are manifest more particularly in
the great Capitol Building and the White
House. both oil which structures glow forth
Respondent through the CRIME and wear OF
nearly a hundred years. and present within
moro than one treasure OF antiquity. sa-
credly guarded through storm. the elements
and war. The entire city aspect Is tinged
with historical semblance. combined with
an effort at the attractive and beautiful.
From a mere town-site, containing 5000
people, IL has grown TO a 14-mile circuit.
covers nearly ten square miles. and. from
its hundred-foot elevation, looks down four
miles of Potomac frontage 10 a circling
range Of magnificent wooded hills Boast
ing a population OF nearly l50,OOO, its
twenty-one tree-shaded avenues OF sweep
ing width present surprises in mall.
squares. circles and triangles that in
clude the great Botanical Garden. the
Smithsonian Institution. the Department of
Agriculture. and statues. lofty and massive,
commemorative of the men who helped 10
make great the Government which the
lovely city represents. In bronze. Jackson
looks down from his charger at Lafayette
Square; Lincoln scans Judiciary Square in
dignifled pose; the heroic statue OF Rawlins
rests on the tract that bears his name:
Washington greets tho passer-by at the
circle; Scott guards the White House 10 the
north; and. the gift of the colored race. tho
writer OF the Emancipation Proclamation.
looms over Lincoln Park in colossal bronze.
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Jack.

Jack was one of the train OF mules
with which the Earl of Dunraven made
an excursion in the Yellowstone Park
a few years ago. 1t is not often that
mule gets so good character from his
master as Jack receives, but it was we'll
earned.
Jack would ascertain, by some means
best known to himself, the exact width
OF his pack, and would measure his
distance between the trees TO an inch,
running through apertures that looked
far too narrow FOR him, but never strik-
ing or getting jan med. He had some
extraordinary method also of determine
ing the height of his pack, and could
tell precisely whether he could pass
under an overhanging bough without
STOPPING, and, if not, how much he
would have to st3op.
If necessary, without pausing for
moment in his trot, he would double
down until his belly almost touched the
ground, and wriggle himself through
under a fallen tree IN the most ludi-
crors manner.
1t is no easy task for O man, even
though he be accustomed to the noun
talns and the forests, to make his way
through the matted labyrinth of these
primeval woods; but through such
places, if they were practicable at all,
Jack would run, jump. climb, or crawl,
picking his way without pause.
His faculty of stopping under
branches, though very useful at times.
was inconvenient when he was required
as a riding animal. He would forget
for moment that he had not tall pack
upon his back, and in passing under
some leaning tree, to avoid which the
r.der would merely stoop his head, not
expecting for moment that the mule
would stoop also, down he would GO,
and with twist and wriggle of his body
writhe himself under the supposed
obstacle, much to his riders surprise
and discomfort.
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Supreme Court rooms. Court OF Claims. and
library OF Congress- take up the interior OF
the edifice. and look out on the beautiful
Capitol grounds. comprising biL acres.
handsomely laid out and containing a va
riety of trees, the colossal marble statue OF
Washington TO the east being majestic
guard TO the great statues. paintings. and
archives stored In structure which Is the
wonder OF every newcomer 70 the Capitol
City.
HOME OF THE PRESIDENTS.
Perhaps not one out OF ten visitors
arriving in Washington neglects to look
frst and foremost for the White House.
which is here Illustrated. Strangers get
the Executive Mansion and the Capitol
Building sadly mixed in the miad's
Is never forgotten. SO accustomed are
people TO see the two buildings in en-
cravings near together. that when they
learn they are a mile and "a half apart. the
Presidents house being In the west portion
OF the city. they are puzzled and disap-
pointed. The White House. so named by
Washington from the Gusts mansion at
Mount Vernon. is only two stories In
height 40 feet long. and Sc feet deep.
with beautiful north portico supported
on eight Ionic columns. and semicircular
colonnade on the south with six columns.
1t is built OF Virginia freestone. which is
very porous. and TO protect IL from the
weather ii receives frequent coats of white
lead which keeps IL in clear. striking color.
in harmony with its popular designation.
Its history embraces tive epochs'of note:
corner stone laid. 1892; edifce occupied by
President Adams $3.50; burned by the Brit
ish. 1914; restored and reoccupied. 1918. Its
grounds embrace seventy-five acres. TWEEN
~ OF which. handsomely laid out. are in
closed as the Presidents private grounds.
The nearest Government building j. the
Treasury. just east. The White House
grounds lie between Fifteenth and Seven
River. and besides trees andshrubbery have
a fine fountain. The interior is kept in
modern order ard elegance despite the am
tquity of the ediiice. which has the merit
OF roominess and solidity
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SECOND PIooR.
FIRST FLOOR.

FIRST FLOOR. SECOND FLOOR.
of the window; and over this last
drawer are shelves for dishes, open
ing from both kitchen and dining groom,
and inclosed with doors on each side. At
the left of the window is another inclosed
closet for provisions of all kinds. Be-
tween the window and the opening to the
back of the house is table inclosed be-
low for the flour barrel. In this combined
kitchen and pantry, all drawing out of
the table and travelling to and from the
pantry, bringing and returning the arti-
cles three times per day, is avoided. The
little parlor of this house is intended TO
be the family sitting room, and the kitchen
and dining-room are so arranged that the
family work can be done in them without
observation. The dining-Ioom communi-
Gates with both the other rooms in such
way that it will be warmed from them
sufficiently for its proper use. The
second floor will be found to be planned
with equal care. Asmall stove in the upper
hall will add greatly to the comfort of all
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THE FLOOR PLANS.

Cellar under entire building, feet 6
inches high. Foundations above grolnd
of brick laid in red mortar; all cellar
openings furnished with stone sills. out
side cellar steps and coping of stone,
chimneys furnished with stone cap with
fue openings cut out. Lathing. plaster
ing throughout in two coats, and hard I'm
isked cornioe in parlor, dining-room, halls,
and front bed-room. Timber of frame
Of spruce. Frame covered with mill
worked sheathing, put on diagonally, this
covered with heavy rosin sized sheathing
paper, aud then inclosed with six-inch
beveled clapboards. Shingles with orna-
mental ends placed where shown. Posts
OF porch and railing turned. Floors
throughout of white pine, five inches
wide. Inside finish of white pine, with
nodded plaster, finish with corner and
base blocks. Doors throughout paneled;
one and a half inch room doors, one and a
fourth inch closet doors. Windows
glazed with double thick French sheet
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FIRST FLOOR.
SECOND FLOOR.

FIRST FLOOR. SECOND FLOOR
is to make home of which its occupants
may be proud, even though il be situated
in the midst of moro pretentious and ex-
rensive neighbors.
A house planned like the one shown in
this article can be built for 1850, COM
ple;e, including mantels and blinds. The
structure is "a feet front and % feet deep,
not including the veranda. The cellar is
feet in height, the first story 9 feet and
the second story feet The foundation
is an S-inch brick wall, the first story clap
boards, the second story shingles and the
roof shingles. In this house there is
cellar under hall and parlor, well liohted
and ventilated, with S-inch brick walls un-
der the whole house. The parlor has an
open fireplace and wood mantel, and is
connected with the hall by double 81 ding
doors. The stairway is of hardwood and
of very pretty design. Two doors between
the kitchen and front hall keep kitchen
odors from pervading the house. The
dining-room has an open Fireplace and a
wood mantel. The attic is hoored, but
not finished.
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BY whom elected.

riage did not arrive, and 50 he rode on
horseback. with only moderate state. and
entered the Senate Chamber attended by
the heads OF the departments. the Marshal
Of the District OF Columbia, his officers. and
other officials.
ANDREW JACKSON.
General Jackson delivered his inaugural
and took the oath OF Office at the eastfront
Of the Capitol. The procession both to and
from the Capitol was the longest ever seen
down TO that time In Washington. From
there the President went TO the White
House. whore all the doors were open and
no one was refused admittance. Orange
punch by barrels was made. and in serving
IL pals would be upset. glasses broken and
painful confusion caused. prominent
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stairs that lead to the spacious cellar,
which runs under the whole length. On
entering the kitchen, il will be found that
il is both kitchen and pantry. and in the
various closets surrounding will be found
places for every article used in these two
rooms, right where they are needed. Nar
the portable range Is closet for all tho
be found, next the floor, three drawers
for table linen, opening into the dining
room; next above is one drawer for spices,
ETC., opening into the kitchen, and close
by the mixing table. which is in front
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avenue we're stationed squads OF rifemen
from the regular army. ready to shoot
down any one who should FIRE on the Presi-
dental carriage. just before the cere-
monies began a strange historic group was
accidentally. formed. On one side was
Senator Douglas. late Mr.. Lincoln's chief
rival for the Presidency. holding Mr.. Linz
coln's hat. On the other stood Chief JUS
tice fancy. author Of the bred Scott deci-
sion. and close TO the latter Presiz
dent buchanan. To the front and center
stood Abraham Lincoln. President elect.
thus grouping together the principal
characters in the most momentous era Of
American history. When the loud and pro-
longed cheering had subsidized. Senator Ba-
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defend the Constitution OF the United
States
Webb held up to him. he added. so help
me God" The Chancellor then. turning to
the people. exclaimed In a loud voice;
Long live George Washington. President
OF the United States" A roar OF applause
went up from the $4,000 or 10000 people
present. which was followed Immediately
by shouts in all the adjacent sections and
the thunder OF cannon. Washington bowed
10 the assembled multitude and returned TO
the Senate chamber where. both houses
and tho officials being seated. he delivered
his Inauguration speech. Then the new
President and the members OF both houses
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COST, ONE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED
AND FIFTY DOLLARS.
the chambers; and the hall, with its
closet, will make very convenient sew
ing But those who wish can
utilize this space for a bathroom. From
this hall stairs ascend over the other stairs
to a commodious store-room in the attic.
Each of the three chambers is provided
with closet and two windows, thus Sc
curing good ventilation. The height OF
the ceilings is 81 feet in the clear In the
first and S feet in the second story. The
purpose of this design, to state it briefly,
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COST, TWO THOUSAND SIX HUNDRED
DOLLARS.
glass, with marginal lights of cathedral
glass in upper sashes; outside blinds
throughout. Kitchen provided with sink
and wash trays. Chair rail on walls OF
dining-ro Picture holdings through
out Slate mantels in parlor aud dining
room. The floor plans show the interior
arrangements.
The size of the kitchen is llxl4 feet:
the dining groom, l2x20; the parlor, l2xl7
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Prunes.

Prunes are very ancient, and were
grown ages ago in the East. Eleven
varieties were known to ancient Roman
horticulturists. and in the region around
Damascus avigorous wild variety thriv-
ed that was much used as q stock for
grating, and is so used to this dav
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TIME first design
shown is for q
\ splondidly plan
ned house that can be
erected for 81, 900. The
size of this structure
is SO feet front aud SO
feet deep. The cellar
ceiling is ! feet. first
story 8 feet, second
story 8 feet. The size
of the rooms is given
in the floor plans. The
materials are stone