The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1889-03-09
WITH LEGAL F0RMALITY.
THE XEU EXECUTIVE OF SIYry
MILLIONS.
Graphic Description of the Scene at
Washington on the Fourth of March
The City in "a Blaze of Gorsiousness
and Crowded With yisitors-Harrfson
and Morton Sworn In-The Big Pa
rade.

streets, which were extremely extern
slve and elaborate, and which repre-
sented an outlay of large amount of
money and time by The committee IL
charge of that branch of the inaugura
ceremonies, was, TO say the least, not all
that fancy painted it. In cases
where the material used was
not of washable character the
brilliant blues and reds were blended
more compactly, though less harmo-
niously than was intended by designers.
For two weeks or more the city had
been the center Of observation from all
parts of the country and during the two
days previous sight-seers had been ar
irving by thousands. Trains from all
directions were loaded with military
and civic organizations and common
people, all bent upon taking part in the
festivities, either as active partici pants
or as spectators. Every room at the
hotels was engaged tour weeks in adj
vance, and by Saturday night the board
ing houses were also packed with guests.
Cots were brought out from their hid
ing places and every inch of space as
utilized. Even private domiciles were
invaded, many householders placing al
most tEeIr entire dwellings at the dis
posaI Of the committee on accommoda-
tons and public comfort. On the N rn-
ing OF Monday q new influx began, COM
posed of the people of neighboring
cities together with many from q dis
tance who had the foresight 10 get d
good night s rest either on the cars or at
Baltimore. 1t was estimated that the
population OF 2C0, COO was more than
trebled.
All reports agree that Washington
was never more profusely or more
tastefully decorated on any occasion,
and even the twenty-fOur hours Of
steady rain was sufficient only to dim
but not to eclipse the gorgeous effect
OF course PENNSYLVANIA Avenue was the
most elaborately trimmed. There were
few houses along the avenue, from the
capitol to the treasury, not arrayed in
holiday attire. The hotels, and other
buildings of public character were orna-
mented with a lavishness never before
egualled, while from every window and
eornice of the business places and
shops, the national colors were
displayed In streamers, banners,
flags and lines of beauty. Here
the decorator achieved his perfect work.
Where all of the bunting came from is
a mystery. 1t waved from lofty poles
In banners of imperial size; it dangIed
from slender ropes andwires, and thou
sands of little trlangles and pieces of
fantastic shape; it ran out ike the con-
volutIons of the giant creepers across
the vast expanses OF brick, and overy-
thing it touched it gIorItied. Viewed
from the emInenCe of Capitol Hill,
the general effect was as if the spec
tator looked into some giant kaleido-
scope, SO warm and rich and full of
prismatIc coloTing was the scene
OF all the squares on the route, those
along Pennsylvania Avenue, between
Seventh and Thirteenth Streets, showed
the most elaborate decorations. Here
are grouped number Of the largest
business houses in the city, and they
honored the day with proper iberality.
Among the many unique effects pro-
duced was at the treasury building
Signal flags were here used to carry out
a pretty ConceIt, and supplement- the
handsome decorations Of the State, War
and Navy Department building. Drop
ping from the tip of the great time ball
staff to the four corners of the central
tower on the eastern side, they were
arranged in order so as TO spell out to
the initiated The President VIII Ar
rive at II. Meridian" Salute the Presi-
dent, and Cheer" The great white
facade of the Metropolitan Hotel was
divided into trlangles by long lines or
bunting Pictures of Washington and
the Goddess of Liberty adorned its
front, and over the entrance rose d
great arch bearing blazing eagle, sur
rounded by the inscription: "Wel-
come, President Harrison" On the
front of the old National Hotel, pretty
half rosettes "a general ieature) mad e
Of bright flags caught up on edge
wrapped every one of the numerous
windows, while here also the national
bird appeared above the national coat
OF arms. Across the waythe st. James,
newly painted, showed what might be
accomplished with shields and flags of
red, white and blue, and with a skv
line made up of little streamers of fan
tastic colors and designs woven between
Its fagstatfs.
Owing the rain but small crowd sur
rounded the Arlington Hotel durisg the
forenoon, and when the carriages ar
rived there only party of reporters
were present to see the actual departure
of the president-elect and party. At 10
o'clock the carriages provided by the
inaugural committee to convey the party
TO the capitol drew up in front of the
Johnson annex entrance. i few min
utes later Vice -presldent-eiect Morton,
clad IN q heavy ulster coat and wearing
high hat emerged from the
house escorted by Ex-SolicItor of the
Navy Department Gen. Williams, and
entered carriage. Behind him came
Mrs Morton on the arm Of Lieut. J. +.
Parker, Z. 5. n, and entered the car
rage with her husband. At I0I5
clock large carriage, very similar 10
the one used by President Cleveland.
drawn by two beautiful bays, drove up
10 the sidewalk tor Gen. and Mrs. Har-
rIson. a few minutes later tie General
and Mrs Harrison, Mrs. Mckee. Mrs.
Lord, Mrs. Halford and Mrs. Russell
Harrison and the other members OF the
party, descended the staircase leading
from their private apartments to the
ball below. The Senate committee in
charge Of the inaugural ceremonies. con-
slstlng Of Senaecrs Cullum, Hoar and
CockreIl, then advanced to escort the
party TO their carriages. When they
were seated there was no delay, and ali
the carriaaes Immediately drove of.
The party drove to Wizards Hotel,
where they received tie Congratula-
tIons of a few intimate friends, after
which Ley were driven direct to the
Whre House. Crowds of spectators
blocked the streets IN ali directions, and
the appearance Of the president-elect
vas greeted with voeiferous cheers.
Gen. Harrison rode in closed landau
drawn by four beautiful gray horses,
and was accompanied by Senators Hoar
and CockreI, Upon arriving at the
White House the main doors were
thrown open and they proceeded at
once to the blue parlol, where they
were soon joined ~ President Cleve-
land and his cabinet A second closed
landau, drawn by four spanking Bays.
drove up TO the White House inn
mediateIy behind Gen. Harrison's car-
risge. In it were ce-Pre5ident-eIec
Morton and Senator Cullom. They also
proceeded TO the blue parlor. As the