Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1889-03-07

president turned arOun9 and
KISSED his WIFE AND DAUGHTER.
The crowd which had all this time
surged back and forth like the waves OF
the sea, gradually dissolved. The line
was form 1 and the president Tetraoed
his steps % re ce-presjdent's room C
the senate escorted by Senetor Hoer.
Sen. Cockroli escorted the retiring presI
dent TO the presidents room. The sen-
ator kept his umbrella raised while IN
the building, and it was not until ne
twice or Eore
KNOCKED ME-. CLEVELAND HAT OFF
that he recognized he was NO longer N she
rain storm. and lowered MS umbreil2 ,.
Elk Pres1deLt Cleveland remained N the
presidents room about minutes ano
then Joined President Harrison N the
room, and the entire
party again formed in procession and
departed by the exit doors of the senate
through which they came. President
leaning on the arm of Senator
Hoar, however, took first instead OF
second place, which they occupied when
they arrived at the capitol.
NEXT CAME Ex PRESIDENT CLEVELAND
by Senator CockreIl, followed
by Senator CulIom. Private Secretary
Halford attended by Gen. Geo. B. vii
liams brought up the rear. While the
procession was moving through the cor
ridors, Senator Edmunds met Mr.. Cleve
land and greeted him with great cordial
ity. Mr.. Reid, of Maine, also exchanged
salutations, with the retiring
chief executive. Deafening cheers anC
demonstrations of applause again greas
ed the party es they descended the senate
steps and continued until they were
seated in gheir carriages and took their
place in the procession, which immediate
ly began to move.
THE PROCESSION.
With wonderful patience tht
spectators waited for the procession to
day while the Inauguration ceremonies
were in progress. The rain had abated
somewhat and had taken the form of {
fine, driving mist. Despite all outdoor
the crowd preserved goot
humor. Finally the head Of the grea
procession turned into Pennsylvania az
enue on the march TO the white house
and interest ceased in all else. The ele-
ments Warred upon them, bQt they hello
their own brAveIy. Looking eastward
from the treasury, with the capitol form
ing q hazy yet stately background
the sight was an inspiring ore
The broad expanse Of the avenue glisten
ed beneath the dull sky. Ger. Beaver
rode in advance, and his head was uncov-
cred a great part of the time in acknow
edgement Of the greetings of the grea
multitude. The long line ot
troops and militia, and civilians will
banners and guidons flying in the nortt
wind, com pletely filled the vision. Owe
all was heard
A CONTINUOUS ROAR,
made up of the voices of the thousand
and thousands of spectators as they cheer
ed the presidential party, or greeted
some particularly fine body of troops
When the head of the procession reache,
the treasury a halt was called, and tn
presidential party, in its own carriages
turned off, and
DROVE RAPIDLY TO THE WHITE HOUSE.
When a hasty luncheon had beer
taken, the party, with the exception o
Mr.. Cleveland, repaired to the reviewing
stand, and the president and vice-presi
dent had their first view of the CRANE
pageant in which they had taken so con
spicuous part. When they took thei
place at the front of the stand they wer
at once reoo Enized by the crowd who haC
gathered beneath them, and a might,
shout rent the air. The stan'
was deliberately decorated will
flags and h1nting and presented
pretty picture despite the rain
1t was thronged with ladies in gay cos
tunes and army and navy officers in full
uniform. M4ny diplomats and promin
emit officials with their families, wer,
scattered in the throng. The review be
gan Immediately after the presidents ar
rival, and was indeed a beautiful
spectacle. Gen. Beaver, chief marshall
headed the line with Gen. Hastings, a
chief of thu staff, followed by grea
number of aides. As they approached
the stand they
Barred THEIR HEADS
and gave the president the marching
salute. The president and Mr.. Morton
returned the compliment by removing
their hats. At the same time the bant
played "Hail to the Chief and tn
crowd cheered vocifereusiy. The frs
division presented splendid appear
ence. It was composed of the Unite'
States troops, the marines, naval apprent
ices and the pationaI guards of the dis
trict. The president recognized the sa
lutte of each accompanying officer b.
raising his hat, and he also uncovere'
his head as each flag was dipped in tn
salute. He spoke frequently 20 MI
Morton in commendatiOn of the marcn
ing of the different regiments. The fir
works exhibition has been postponet
until the weather is more propitous.
The natiooaI guard of Pennsylvania
composed the second division. 1t wa
commanded by Maj. Gen. ]. F. Hartranf
The perfect alignment of the marching
columns as they passed the stand and tn
soldierly bearing of the men, called fortl
cheer after cheer.
The third division was commanded b,
Gov. Foraker, of Ohio, aad as he, accom-
panied by his staff, approached the stand
he was cheere6 20 an echo. The only full
regiment in the third brigade was tn
famous 7th New York, which, as hereto
fore, was received with tremendous ap-
plause.
The fourth division consisted Of G.
R. posts, and was commanded by Gen
W. w. Warner. Most of the remainde
of the procession was composed of civi
organizations, politi sal clubs, ETC., man.
of them handsomely uniformed. OWNS
to the lateness of the hour at this time
members of organizations dropped on
of line and did not pass the reviewing
stand, consequently the programme OF
the procession was someWha broken.
The Cowboy Clab, of Denver, Colorado
led by Buffalo Bill, Buck Taylor and Maj
Burke, formed one Of the most Interest
ings features of the parade. They we're