Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1889-03-05
AT THE CAPITOL.

The March from the Carriages to the Sem
ate Observation-Disclosures Spectators.
1t was shortly after IL o'clock when the
presidential party alighted from their car
riages at the Capitol President-elect HarTi-
son and the president, accompanied by Sena-
tors Hulr, of Massachusetts and Cockreil, of
Missouri, members of the committee of ar
rangements, followed by Vice Presi lent-elect
lIorton and Senator Cullom, of Illinois, en-
tered the senate wing of the Capitol by the
bronze doors in the east front
President Cleveland wake by the side of
the grandson of old Tippec noe 1t was not
a rapid procession, but just fast enough for
digniied senators and the chief magistrate of
great republic to walk with ease
Vice President elect Morton and Senator
Cullom were only few steps in the rear.
Mr.. Morton's clean shaven face looked sol
emn, and Senator Cullom was grave and Dig
nified
AS soon as the party entered the president
went directly to his room, and the president
elect, accompanied by the two senator's, was
escorted to the vice presidents room, followed
by the vice president-elect and his companion
Besides the senator's present the senate
chamber was overiowing with law makers
and high dignitaries in dark silk gowns the
Justices of the supreme court sat in front OF
the senator's Chief Justice Fuller some
inches shorter than his associates, was more
than interested, because this was the first
time he had officiated upon such an occasion
Indeed, it was the first tim in many years
that Democratic chief justice hal sworn in
a president. His heavy gray mustache was
quite in contrast to the long, flowing beard
of Justice Lamar, who is also newly appoint
ed. Four years ago the lamented jurist
Waite was one of the actors in the inaugura-
tion drama Associate Justice Woods was
also missing from the row of dark gowns
The diplomatic corps made picturesque
appearance as the members filed in and took
seats ON the right of the chamber. The fancy
costumed Coreans attracted much attention
and made a strange contrast to the dark
gowns of the supreme court judges. The
Coreans wore gowns, but of a gaudy hue.
Their funnel shaped hats looked like targets
for merry congressman to grow facetious
over Uncle Sans army was well repre-
sented. The major general of the army COM
manding the admiral of the navy and officers
OF the army and navy, who by name have re-
ceived the thanks of congress, in company
with the heads of the executive departments,
occupied seats on the left of the presiding
officer Gen. Greely, of Arctic fame, was
easily recognized by his pale face and dark
gray hair.
The seats east of the main entrance were
pretty well filed by governors from many
states, judges OF the court of claims, ex-sena-
tors of the United States, judges of the SUI
prenle court OF the district and the commits
toner's of the district There were not many
ex-Senators, but governors and judges were
in abundance. On such an occasion the mem
their politics and occupy seats together on
the right of the chair. while the senator's con-
gregate in twos ON the other side Of the aisle
Reed was buttoned up to his chin in frock
coat and his smooth head was conspicuous,
even among so many men blessed with no
hirsute adormment Jovial George Vest, tn
handsome member from Ballstons N Y, was
down among the Democrats, perfectly at
home.
It was curious 70 note the unconcel1led
way in which many members acted during
the swearing in of the vice president-elect.
Very few of them posed or attempted TO at
tract any special attention. Speaker Carlisle,
square jawed and hnpertnrhable, was noticed,
and the father of the famous tariff bill, Mr..
Mills, was there 10 see the opponent OF his
idea sworn in. The prominent Republican
members, Mckinney, of Ohio, Butterworth
and q score Of otl5ess were there and heanled
upon the imposing scene in very satisfied
manner.
Both the father OF the house, Judge Kelley.
and the father of the senate, Mr.. Morrill,,
occupied conspicuous seats. The senators
were nearly all present Jones, of Nevada,
and Brown, Of Georgia. have rather long
gray beardls, and these invited the attention
Of strangers
In the visitors gallery there was not room
enough to wedge in a baby. Mrs President
elect Harrison, her daughter, sblFs. Mckee
and Mrs Russell Harrison witnessed fbs
scene from the gallery, where place bad
been dior thtan. Mr.. Russell HarTi
son was also spectator.
Gen. George B. Williams, who acted a. 80
cort to Mrs Harrison and tho ladies Of the
presidential party, was near them Hand
some Mrs Morton was there n . good sat x
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