Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-05
REVIEWED BY THE PRESID
REVIEWING THE PARADE.
The Scenes About the White House
Yesterday Afternoon.

REVIEWING THE PARADE.
The Scenes About the White House
Yesterday Afternoon.
THE WAITING CROWD IN THE RAN-DEPARTURE
OF MRS. CLEvELAND-ARRIvAL OF THE PREsI-
DENTAL PARTy-THEY REVIEW THE GRAND PRO-
cEssIoN.
The rain did not seem to dampen the spirits of
the crowd waiting on the streets near the White
House Yesterday for the inaugural procession.
-Waterproofed ladies bore their fate bravely
and made the best of the situation, chatting
and laughing. Every few feet along the line
some facetious individual enlivened the wait
with remarks bearing on the gruesome sur
roundings. which had to large extent the eff
feet of keeping the crowd in good humor. The
folks on the stands around the Treasury, how
ever, were melancholy looking lot of sight
seers, and they huddled under their umbrellas
with an air Of patient misery. Every now and
then man would wiring out the tails of his
overcoat or attempt to dry his handkerchief,
and
LADIES BANGS CAME OUT OF CURL
and hung limp and loose around their fore
heads. The lucky folks in the covered stands
made merry of the weather and flung defiance
in the face of the signal Office. The police,
specials and regulars. paraded solemnly up and
down between the lines guarding with jealous
care the sacred precincts hemmed in by the
wire cables. Occasionally a bold spirit would
break through the crowds, step over the rope,
and dash across the street, pursued by an OFF,
Ger waving his club and calling for the intruder
to halt. Fakirs sought refuge from the rain
under grand stands, in doorways on window
sills and shouted forth their wares to an I'M
| needing public. Trade was dull except in
| umbrellas and those fortunate individuals
who had secured a stock made rapid sales
MRS. CLEVELAND LEAVES THE WHITE HOUSE.
Promptly at IL o'clock the brougham, drawn
by the sorrel team and driven by Willis made
its appearance at the south front of the White
House. In a few minutes Mrs. Cleveland and
her mother entered the carriage and were drlv-
en- rapidly to Secretary Fairchilds home. where
| they were warmly received by Mrs. Fairchild.
The personal baggage had previously been
sent there.
HERE THEY COME.
!. At twenty minutes before 2 o'clock the
first indications of the approach of the presi-
dental party reached the White House, faint
sound of cheering away down the street. min
gled with the strains of music. Nearer and
nearer came the sounds, and men ran quickly
down through the grounds from the mansion
to clear the way for a few carriages that stood
waiting. Soon carriages began to come to both
entrances with folks who had been at the cap
itoL
THE PRESIDENTS BROTHER.
Among them was cab which a Waterman
ordered back from the south door. 1t soon re-
turned and grey bearded man alighted. The
Waterman asked him his name.
my name is Harrison, from Kansas CITY,"
1t was the Presidents brother and he and his
party went up the stairway into the mansion.
MRS. HARRISON
and the other ladies entered by the front door
at about o'clock.
quarter of an hour later the cheering be-
came roar and there was q hustle Of prepare
ration at the mansion. In q few minutes the
head of the column Of the escorting veterans
appeared and Driver Hawkins white hat made
a light spot over the heads of the crowd The
four bay horses were stamping and neighing as
they drew up at the foot Of the stairway at 2:25
o'clock.
ARRIVAL OF THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
Lieut.. Guy opened the door Of the coach and
Senator Hoar alighted. Then President Harri-
son jumped out and ran up the east stairway,
followed more slowly by Senator Hoar who
had the umbrella. Mr.. Cleveland was the next
to alight, and he and Senator Cockreu went up
the stairs rapidly. Vice-President Merton, Sem
ator Cullom and Mr.. Halford were in the next
carriage. The party went into the private
y
luncheon of coffee, boullion and sandwiches.
This occupied their attention for about ten
minutes, when they appeared on the front por-
tico without Mr.. Cleveland who took a car
rage for Secretary Fairchild's), and made their
way to
THE REVIEWING srfND.
The head Of the procession reached the
stand few minutes before 8 o'clock.
There was an immense throng Of people i'm
- Il, LII H.
the faces were upturned to catch q glimpse of
the new President.
CHEER AFTER CHEER
from sonnd and patriotic lungs went up into
the moistness and General Harrison's head was
almost constantly uncovered in response. Col
Moore and his advance platoon of police were
quite q distance ahead Of the body
of the parade and caused a fresh
outburst. General Harrison and Mr..
Morton. who stood on his left, both bowed.
Gen. Beavers appearance was the signal Of an
other pulse of sound, process which was kept
up at frequent intervals. The presidential
party could not stand in front of the structure
on account Of the driving mist, but they re-
treated just little and braved it out without
umbrellas. The ladies came ont in about half
an hour. sss Aag @ 81
MRS. HARRrsoN's APPEARANcR
created q great sensation ON the street,
and many cheers went up to her name.
One OF the climaxes Of enthusiasm came when
Governor FORAKER and his staff went BY, The
air seemed ready 70 rend with the shouting Of
the multituds, men sprang to their feet and
yelled Of the tops Of their voices, shouting
forth the name Of the Ohio soldier, and then
cheering. The reviewing stand lost its de-
corum for moment and Joined In the ovation.
President Harrison greeted the governor with
tsBsea TIE PASSING AEorlrxzr. asss .ssss
Another burst came with the passing Of the
New York seventh. A tho long straight lines
went BY 70 the music Of the magniAesnt band,
every man part Of the perfect machinery Of
discfpline and training, the enthusiasm OF the
spectators had no bounds, and cheer after cheer
followed the soldier boysup the street.
GIN. szKnNAN. ~
At aboutl o'clock General Sherman, Who hsf
bssn sitting . few rows back Of the Pseaidsnt
with General echonsld, LETT his est And eauss
down 70 The front, chatting for Z few minutsx
with General HARRISON. The crowd recognised
him and called forth his name, but ~ old
soldier rseosnissd thst u was not ~ Who