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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05

beyond the cables which ran along the
curb, and busy wOrkmen spun the
wires across the lntersecting
streets. A forest of umbrellas hid the
sidewalks from view. Few indeed were
the spectators who ventured at this
hour upon the unprotected grand
stands. The chairs and benches were
covered with pools of water, and an en-
terprising tradesman did lively bust
ness for time selling rubber air cush-
ions. Owing to the heavy rain, only
few hundred people gathered around
the Arlington hotel to witness the de-
parture of the president-elect and party
for the capitol. On the porch of the
johnson Annex were about twenty re-
porters, and these, with a few police
men and some soldiers. constituted the
only persons who saw Gen. Harrison
depart. At 10 o'clock the carriages pro-
vided by the inaugural committee to
convey the party to the capitol, drew
up in front of the Johnston Annex,
and for a time were the center
of interest to the crowd. A
few minutes later, Vice President
Elect Morton, clad in a heavy ulster,
coming down to his shoe tops, and
house, escorted by eX-Solicitor General
of the Navy Department Gen. Williams,
and entered the first carriage. Behind
him came Mrs. Morton on the arm of
Lieut. j. f. Parker. U. S. A., and en-
tered the carriage with her husband.
At 1915 o'clock large carriage, very
similar to the one used by President
Cleveland, drawn by two beautiful bays,
drove up to the sidewalk for Gen. and
Mrs. Harrison. A few minutes later
the general and Mrs. Harrison, Mrs.
Mckee, Mrs. Lord, Mrs. Halford, Miss
Mckee, Mr.. and Mrs. Russell Harrison,
and the other members of the party de-
scended the staircase leading from their
private apartments to the hall below.
The senate committee in charge of the
inaugural ceremonies, consisting of
Senators Cullom, Hoar and Cockrell,
then advanced to escort the party to
thnir oorrionac
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THE INAUGURAL STAND.
Handsomely Decorated With
FIags---All Prominent Officials
AdOrn Their Residences


The inaugural stand was also gay
with wealth of flags, banners and
shields. American flags hid entirely
the outside woodwork and banners
were caught up in graceful folds and
relieved at frequent intervals by the
American coat Of arms. Gariands
of evergreens winding in ser
pentine curves around the stand
added to the effect of the picture.
Several residences of public men in the
neighborhood of the capitol were hand
somely decorated. Surgeon General
HamiltOn'S residence was covered with
flags gracefully arranged; huge flag
Senator Ingalls, house, within stones
throw OF the building and across the
East Capitol park. Senator Spooner's
fine residence was almost completely
hidden by flags and streamers. The
plaza in front of the capitol,
the adjacent sidewalks, the porticos and
every cOign of vantage from which even
glimpse of the presidential party could
be obtained was black with people. The
police were kept busy clearing the road
way along which the escOrting pro-
cesSion was to move. The organiza-
tons to take part in the return parade
IldIClltu Will JULIUS pldSlllS ny Sue
streets and avenues to the places adjoin-
ing the capitol grounds. where they
were to assemble. On all sides there
was commingling of marching music
and perfect babel of musical chords
and discords. The shrill pipe of the
flutes, the tap of the drums and the fam
fore of trumpets filled the air. The
noise of the bands was drowned at in
tervals by the hoarse roar of
the crowd as it greeted with
applause some favorite organization.
Looking eastward from the treasury,
with the capitol forming hazy. yet
stately, background, the sight was in
spring. The broad expanse of the
avenue glistened beneath the dull sky.
Like giant mushrooms the umbrellas of
the multitude covered the sidewalks.
The crowds strained against the confin-
ing cable, but the wires held firmly and
the avenue was kept clear for the
troops.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
TO THE WHITE HOUSE,
And Thence to the Capitol for the
Final Cere monies.

When they were seated there was no
delay, and all the carriages immedi-
ately drOue off. Ten minutes later the
party arrived at the Fourteenth street
entrance to Wizards hotel, and were
escorted to the room which had been
handsomely decorated in their honor.
Gen. Harrison's immediate party was
the first to arrive, and were soon fol-
lowed by Mr.. MOrton'S party and the
other members of the two households.
After few minutes spent in receiving
the congratulations of privileged
friends, the general and Mr.. Nor
ton. accompanied by the senate re-
ception. committee entered their car
riageS and were driven to the executive
mansion. Great crowds of people
blocked the streets in every direction,
and as the distinguished party made
their appearance they were received
with vociferous cheers. The president
elect rode in closed landau drawn by
four beautiful grey horses and was ac
cOmpanied by Senators HOar and Cock
rell. Upon arriving at the White house,
the main doors were trown open and
they proceeded at once to the blue par
lor, where they were soon joined by
President Cleveland and his cabinet.
A second closed landau, drawn by four
spanking bays, drove up to the White
house Immediately behind Gen. Harri-
sons carriage. In it were Vice
President-elect Morton and Sen
ator Cullom. They also proceeded
to the blue parlor. AS the
carriages entered the grounds, the Sew
entieth Indiana regiment presented
arms and saluted the occupants as they
passed. Their recognition of Gen. Har-
rison, their commander, was partic-
ularly enthusiastic. At II o'clock the
presidents carriage. drawn by the we'll
| known seal browns and two fine bays,
and driven by Albert Hawkins, the
presidents coachman, drew up to the
entrance, and the party within was in
formed that everything was in readiness
for their departure to the capitol. There
were about twenty people OIL the por-
tico, including correspondents and po-
licemen, and, at given signal, path
way was opened to the carriages. The
party walked out in the following
! order:
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HOW THEY FOUGHT THE RAIN
MIR. Cleveland BorrOws an UNI
brella Promising to Return 1t.

President Cleveland with Senator
COckrell, President-elect Harrison with
Senator Hoar, Vice President-elect
Morton with Senator Cullom, followed
by the members of President Cleve-
lands cabinet in couples. President
Cleveland was the first to enter the
carriage and was followed by Gen.
Harrison and Senators Hoar and Cock
rell. A large white bearSkin rug was
placed in the carriage with them, and.
as an additional protection against the
rain, two umbrellas were raised. PreSi-
dent Cleveland held one over Gen.
Harrison and himself and the other
was held by Senator Cockrell over him
self and Senator Hoar. President
Cleveland seemed In good spirits, and,
there being some trouble in raising one
of the umbrellas, asked Secretary Fair
child, who was standing by, to let them
ing, I'VE are all honest people and will
return it, Secretary Fairchild laugh
ingly responded, ''l'm not so sure of
that as far as you are concerned, but
Pll trust you this time" The presi-
dents carriage went ahead short dis
lance. and the second carriage drove up
for its occupants. These were Vice
President-Elect Morton and Senator
Cullom. Both gentlemen were
heavily clad and had an umbrella
raised. This carriage, like its prede-
cess0rs, was an open landau. 1t was
drawn by the four greys which brought
Gen. Harrison to the White house half
an hour ago. There were five other
carriages, each drawn by two horses.
Secretary Bayard entered the first of
these with Assistant Secretary Moore.
The second contained Secretaries Whit
Fairchild. the fourth Secretary Villas
and Postmaster General Dickinson and
the fifth Attorney General Garland and
Secretary Colman. Mrs. Cleveland and
Mrs. Folsom witnessed the embarkation
of the party from an upper window, and
seemed to be specially interested in the
proceedings.
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HISTORIC FACES.
Hannibal Hamlin. Gen. John G.
Fremont and Gen. Sherman Els
cOrted to Their Seats.

hduHiUdl Hami1n. zen. JOnn u.
Fremont and Gen. Sherman Els
cOrted to Their Seats.
Hannibal Hamlin, the venerable ex-
vice president. was escorted to his seat
at the right of the president pro tem.,
ingalls,, by his friend Capt. Basett, and
as he moved across the chamber, over
which he presided for four years. he
was greeted by a generous clapping of
hands, the first demonstration of the
day. Mr.. Blaine came in at this
moment by rear door and modestly
took seat at the extreme end of the
senatorial body. but could not escape
discovery, and ripple of applause ran
over the chamber. This was in
went down and escorted him to more
prominent seat. For the second time,
President ingalls, rebuked the gallery
and floor for the Outburst. Gen.
John c. Fremont only shortly preceded
the entrance of Gen. Sherman and
Major Gen. Schofeld and personal
aides, the three latter being gorgeously
uniformed in gold and blue. Gen. Sher-
man wore black Prince Albert with
his G. A. r. badge on the lapel of his
coat. AT H.: 10 the main doors of the
StHdle were opened, anu D0orkeepef
ChrIsty escorted the diplomatic corps
to their seats. The dean of the corps,
Minister Preston, of Hayti, head
ed the line and the bright
pageant notably illuminated the
otherwise rather somber scene. The
magnificent figure of the Austrian min
lister, in a uniform of white and gold,
was an excellent foil for the color and
gilt of the other uniforms; that of Count
Arco Valley. the German minister, be-
ing the most pronounced. The pic
turesque costumes of the Corean and
Chinese embassies received their full
share of attention, and after the pro-
cession had been given seats, the plain
people on the floor were sadly neg
lected by the fair ones in the gallery.
Even distinguished nOtables came in
without attracting much attention.
among them eX-Secretary Window and
John w. Noble, of Missouri.
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given to their families and friends, and
consequently a resolution had been
passed directing the sergeant-at arms
of the house to force pass
ageway through to the gal
leries. Rumors were repeated that
surreptitious issues of tickets had been
made and sold at prices ranging fIom
S25 to $50 apiece. but these evidently
had little foundation. That tickets have
been sold is true, but they are not OF
surreptitious issue. At 1850 the house
resolution was reported to the senate by
the chief clerk, and its reading caused
a lively sensation. "What did it mean?'
was asked on every side. and rapidly
the story of the trouble in the house was
circulated. Mr.. Edmunds' prompt
action, moving acquiescence in the order
of the house. under such regulations
respecting identity as the president Of
the senate may prescribe, was looked
upon as clever move, effectively spik-
ing the guns of criticism and disappoint-
ment. and it was agreed to without
DELAY.
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side and the remainder o. the
party took seats behind them.
The stand was deliberately dec
Grated with flags and bunt
tnre despite the rain. It was thTr onged
with ladies In gay costumes, and army
and navy officers in full uniform. Gen.
Schofield and his staff occupied seats to
the right of the president, and a num-
Der of naval officers had seats on the
left. Gen. Sherman occupied con-
spicuous seat. and many diplomats and
prominent officials with their families
were scattered in the throng. Gen.
Alger came on the stand just before the
president, and was received with hearty
cheers. Whitelaw Reid joined the
president soon after he had taken his
place.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
DULY SWORN IN.
The Essential Ceremony of the
Day Performed With Proper
SoIemnity.

The Essential Ceremony of the
Day Performed With Proper
Solemnity.
After the swearing in of new men,
bers of the senate, the vice president
announced without further prelimi-
naries, that the senate would proceed
to the platform of the east front of the
capitol to witness and participate in the
ceremonies of inaugurating the presi-
dent-elect Of the United States. The
procession than moved in the following
order: Marshal Wright, of the supreme
court, and Marshal Wilson of the Dis
trict of Columbia: eXVice President
Hamlin, the supreme court. Ser
geant-at-armS Canady, of the senate;
Senators Hoar, Cullom and Cockrell,
committee on arrangements. President
Cleveland and PreSident-elect Harrison,
Vice President Morton and Secretary
diplomatic corps, heads of departments.
Gems. Sherman and Schotield and staff,
Admiral Porter, representatives and
MEMBERSHIPS, governors of states and
others admitted to the floor of the SEN
ate. While the procession was being
arranged, the members of the press, by
the courtesy of the committee OH ar
engagements, were permitted to reach
the platform in advance, by means of a
private stairway, and take their seats.
The occupants of the gallery were held
in their places while the procession
was moving, so that there was no
delay or interruption, and in five
minutes from the time of leaving the
senate chamber President Harrison
was reading his inaugural. The spec.
OIL I'm, fol h Al
weather, was worthy of such all event.
In a driving rainstorm were countless
thousands of citizens of, the republic,
hOarSely cheering and shouting the
name of the president. From one end
of the east front of the long and stately
capitol, was to be seen dense mass of
umbrellas, while Immediately about the
inaugural platform great numbers of
people were packed in unmovable mass
exposed to the rain. The crowd in the
streets kept up a constant cheering,
shouting the name of Harrison
and flour, four, four years more,
1t was nearly l o'clock when the pro-
cession from the senate appeared at the
doors of the rotunda, President Cleve-
land and President-elect Harrison walk
ing side by side. and took their places
in small rallied enclosure erected in
the center of the front of the stand.
Such members of the senate. diplomatic
corps and of the house of representa-
tives. and number of such officers of
the government as cared to brave the
rigors of the elements, then came on in
a body. When the crowd saw the presi-
dent, there arose an uprOar like the
rushing of the waters of Niagara. The
cheering was renewed again and again,
and it was not until President Harrison
had several times raised his hand for
silence that order was restored.
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THE REVIEW,
A Well-Arranged Parade Highly
Appreciated by the President

A Well-Arranged Parade Highly
Appreciated by the President
and Vice President.
The review began Immediately after
the presidents arrival, and was indeed
a beautiful spectacle despite the
adverse surroundings. Gen. Beaver,
chief marshal, headed the line, with
Gen. Hastings as chief of staff, followed
by great number of aides. AS they ap-
preached they barred their heads and
gave the president marching
salute. The president and Mr.. Morton
returned the compliment by removing
their hats. At the same time the band
played Hail to the Chief" and the
crowd cheered vociferously. The first
division presented a splendid appear
ance. 1t was composed of United States
troops, marines, naval apprentices, and
the National guard of the district. The
president recognized the salute of
each commanding officer by rails
ing his hat, and he also uncovered
his head as each flag was dipped in sa-
Lutte. He spoke frequently to Mr.. Nor
ton in communication of the marching
of the different regiments and inquired
particularly as to the identity of Col.
Cecil Clay, commanding the second dis
trict regiment who raised an empty
sleeve in giving the usual salute. The
alignment of several companies
was disturbed as they passed
the reviewing stand by strong de-
sire on the part of certain members to
get glimpse of the chief magistrate.
During lull in the review, an excited
colored individual on the sidewalk di-
rectiy below the reviewing party. called
for three cheers for Harrison and Nor
ton. They were given with hearty
vigor that was really inspiring. and
were followed Immediately by three
cheers for Mrs. Harrison, which compli-
ment the president acknowledged with
a bow. The fireworks exhibition
has been postponed until the
weather becomes more propitious.
The National Guard of Pennsylvania
composed the second division. 1t was
commanded by Maj. Gen. John F. Hart
ranft. and, as usual, when the guard
has appeared at the capitol, it created a
sensation. The perfect alignment of
the marching columns as the passed the
presidents stand, they soldierly bearing
of the men and their ALREADY -for-any-
emergency equipment, called forth
from the great crowd cheer after cheer
of admiration. The third division was
commanded by Gov. j. B. Foraker, of
Ohio, and as he, accompanied by his
staff, approached the presidents stand
he was cheered to the echo
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-03-05
MADE QUITE A HIT.
"A Band That Knew What to Play
and When to Play 1t.

AS the Fifth Maryland regiment band
of this division was opposite the stand
it played the ''Star Spangled Banner"
and the thousands of people occupying
the presidents stand and the one i'm
mediately opposite rose to their feet
and cheered again and again, and
when the band, after passing
the president, struck up MY Mary
land'' the same scene of enthusiasm
was repeated. The only full regiment
in the Third brigade was the famous
was received with tremendous
cheering. AS company after company
passed by. in perfect alignment, the
great crowd was almost beside itself
with enthusiasm. The Fourth brigade
was composed of infantry, the National
rifles, of Washington, acting as
escort to the brigade commander.
The Fourth division, con sisting of q. A.
r. posts, was commanded by Gen. Will
lam Warner. The light brown over
coats of the Lincoln club, of Cincinnati,
had assumed darker hue when that
club passed the reviewing stand. But
though their garments were injured by
the pelting rain, their courage and
patriotism were not affected, and with
uncovered heads they paid their re-
spects to the new president. The
American club, of Pittsburg, was next
in line, and presented an unique APP
pearance. By this time, owing to the
lateneSs of the hour, number of the
organizations had dropped out of line
and did not pass the reviewing stand,
consequently the continuity of the pro-
gramme was broken. The Union
League club, of New Jersey, clad in
light overcoats, presented handsome
appearance. One and all DOTTED their
hats as they passed President Harrison.
In black suits and silk hats, the 200
representatives of the Business Mems
Club OF New York made an excellent
showing, and cheer after cheer went up
at the mastiff bearing the word ''Pro-
tection'' npon his covering. He figured
in 10 Of no m
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HERE THEY COME!
President Cleveland, President
Elect Harrison and Their At
tendan is Enter the Chamber

Cenuan Us ENTER the sjham Der.
At As exactly the executive gallery
doors were opened to admit the party of
the preSident-elect, but owing to the
already crowded condition of the
benches some difficulty was occasoned
i'll seating them. The persons compris-
ing the presidential party were: Mrs.
Benjamin Harrison, her father, Rev.
DR.. Scott; her sister, Mrs. Lord; Rus
sell B. Harrison and wife. Mr.. and Mrs.
Mckee, of indianapolis; Mrs., W. V.
Saunders, of Nebraska; Mrs. <. S. Me
Kee and daughter: Mrs. John Harri-
son, of Kansas City; Devon.
of Iowa. and Mrs. Eaton, of
Ohio-half-sisters of the president: Mrs.
| Bette Harri son and son, of Chicago:
Will Harrison, Lieut.. and Mrs. John
Parker, Judge John Scott, Mrs. A. T.
| Britton and Mrs. George B. Williams,
wives of members of the executive in
augural committee; Private Secretary
| Halford, wife and daughter. Mrs. Nor
mon, of this city, and the young ladies
of her family. At 1859 Capt. Bassett
announced the president of the United
| States and great hush fell. President
! Cleveland entered, arm in arm with
| Senator Cockrell and preceded by Capt.
Bassett and followed by the members of
his cabinet, he walked to the seat as
signed him in front of the clerks desk.
The eight heads of departments, Bay
ard, Endicott, Fairchild, Whitney, Gar
land, Dickinson, Villas and Colman,
seated themselves opposite the Justices
of the supreme court, the assemblage
standing until all were seated. Gen.
harrison, on the arm of Senator Hoar,
appeared at the door and was intro
| duced by Capt. Bassett as 1.-THE presi-
dent-elect of the United States,'' and he
walked with his companion to the seat
provided at President Cleveland's right,
the audience again rising to their feet.
The same ceremony was repeated with
Vice President-Elect Morton. Before
| taking his seat he was sworn in by Mr..
ingalls,, who walked arm in arm with
| Senator Cullum. At 1859 President
Pro TemDore Ingalls, rose and closed
| the Fiftieth congress. Immediately
i upon the REIMBURSEMENT of the chair BY
Senator ingalls,, Vice President Morton
assembled the forum and called the sem
ate of the Fifty-first congress to order
] in special session.
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THE SUPREME COURT.
The Justices SolemnIy Escorted
to Their Seats.

At II :45, Messrs. McMillin, Kelly and
Breckenridge, of Arkansas, the mem
bers of the house committee appointed
to wait OH the president and ask if he
had any further communication to
make, appeared at the main doors and
were announced, whereupon Senators
Sherman and Salisbury joined them
and retired. Two minutes later the
justices of the supreme court were an
nounced. and with becoming solemnity,
were escorted to their seats to the right
of the presiding officer, headed by Mar
shall Wright. and Clerk Mckinney.
The latter carried in his hand Gen. Har-
rison's family Bible, OH which he will
take thesoath of office, and Chief JUS
tice Fuller and Justice Miller walked
together. followed in pairs by Justices
Field, Bradley, Harlan, Gray, Blatch-
ford and Lamar. Ex-Justice Strong and
Reporter Otto brought up the rear. As
they passed down the aisle, the assem-
blage on the floor rose and remained
standing until the court and its officers
were seated.