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Rock Island daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1886-1893, 1889-08-20

BERLIN, Aug. 2o-Queen Victoria has
sent TO Prince Bismarck a life-size portrait
OF herself ss a special mark of esteem
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-25

and Washington. having alighted from his
chariot. attended by body-guard, walked
through the avenue thus made amid in
tense cheering. He was conducted directly
to the Senate Chamber, where Congress had
just assembled. Vice-President Adams.
who had taken the oath of Office few DAYS
previously, met Washington at the entrance
and escorted him to the Presidents chair
Having made formal Introduction, the
Vice-President turned to Washington and
gravely addressed him as follows; - Sir, the
Senate and House of Representatives OF the
United States are ready to attend you to
take the oath required by the constitution,
which will be administered by the Chan
cellor of the State of New York"
I" am ready to proceed" was the grave
response.
Vice-President Adams then escorted
Washington to the balcony, accompanied
by congressman and distinguished officials
wall and Broad streets, and windows and
house-tops in every direction were
crowded The tumult ceased profound
silence that was awe-inspiring and almost
appalling brooded over the scene immedi-
ately preceding the administration of the
oath In the center, between two pillars,
stood the commanding figure OF Washing
ton He wore Continental coat. dark
brown knee breeches, white silk stockings
and low shoes with silver buckles His hair
was powdered and tied behind On one side
OF him stood Chancellor Livingston. in a
full clerical suit of black; on the other
ce-Presldent Adams, dressed more showily
than Washington. Between Washington
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wAsH1NGroN's NEW YORK RESIDENCE.

garlands. Men, women and children of all
degrees fiocked through the streets, shout
ing and waving hats and handkerchiefs in
their almost delirious enthusiasm The
name of Washington was not only upon
every lip, but displayed in ornamental
arches under which the procession passed.
The official residence was known as the
Walter Franklin House. 1t had been occu-
pied by Samuel Osgood, of the Treasury
Board, who moved out to give room to
Washington and his family. Shortly after
arriving at his new home, Washington was
called upon and cong ratulated by Govern
ment officials, foreign Minister'S public
bodies military celebrities and many pri-
vate citizens. He dined with Governor
Clinton that evening, at the latters resi-
dence in Pearl street Many of the streets
We're brilliantly illuminated.
Between the date of Washington's arrival
and his Inauguration, the city was overrun
with visitors and sght-seers from all parts
of the country. All the hotels and even
private mansions were crowded Excite
ment ran high. There was an Unsuitable
desire prevalent to get look at Washing
ton, who had been described as the noblest,
grandest man human eyes ever saw. Old
people expressed tn -ir readiness to die al
L
Impatientiy every body waited for the
great day, April 81, the dawn OF a new era;
and when it finally came the citizens and
visitors were absolutely frantic with patri-
otto fervor. At daybreak a National sa-
lutte was fired from the fort at the Bat
terry and within short TIM the city was
seething with excitement OF course all
business was suspended Thousands OF
men. women and children, in holiday dress,
bands and military companies filled the
streets. Many people from the surround
ing country were arriving by stages and
packets About nine o'clock bells in every
church tower in the city pealed forth
merry welcome. Then they paused mo-
ment only toreSume, butin more measured
tones, that summoned the people to the
churches Ito implore the blessing of Heav-
en- on the Nation and its chosen President"
so universal was the religious sense OF the
significance of the event
Meanwhile military companies were
forming at their respective headquarters
They soon appeared in procession, with
bands playing patriotic music, and waving
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Extraordinary License.

at seems to me-" remarked one or our
citizens the other day, THAT physicians are
allowed extraordinary license in the man
ner in which they juggle with the welfare
of their patients"
Snow here is DR.. " who was attending
Mr. up to the time Of his death, and II
he treated him for one thing he treated him
for dozen different disorders. First the
doctor said pneumonia was the trouble;
then it was consumption. Then the patient
was dosed for heart trouble, and so on I'M
til lust before he died it was ascertalned
that disease of the kidneys was the real
trouble, and that which had been at first
treated as pneumonia, consumption, heart
disease. etc, were but the symptoms OF
kidney disease.
sBut then it was too late.
"ThIs is only one case in hundred, and
am beginning to lose faith IN the doctors
altogether In fact haven't had any need
for their services since l began TO keep
Warmers Safe Cure in my house, a little
over three years ago. Whenever L feel a
little out of sorts take few doses OF 1t,
confident that the source of all diseases IS
in the kidneys, which / know Warmers SAFE
Cure will keep in good order, and will Grad
icate any disease that may be lurking there.
Had Mr.. - followed a similar course,
have no doubt that he would be alive to-day;
but of course all people don't think alike.
Zone thing is certain, however, and that
is the doctors are allowed a little too much
freedom in the way they have Of pretending
to know that which they really know moth
ing about If they don't know what is the
real trouble with the patient, they should
admit it and not go on and experiment at
the cost of the patients life"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-25

drama played here. amid the glow OF
patriotic enthusiasm one hundred years
ago, must be regarded as trans endent.
From the balcony of the hall that stood
where the statue now is the Declaration of
Independence was first read to the citizens
of New York; the Continental Congress sat
here in its closing days; and here the first
Federal Congress assembled America
offered no place more hOnorably identified
with the history of American liberty than
this
The first Inauguration of Washington
marked the birth of our National Republic
Colonial and provincial America ceased to
exist, and National America began The
hope of success lay apparently in one man,
revered and beloved as no other man had
been or ever will be, and upon the success
full issue OF the trust to which he was here
solemnly devoted. What scene in history
overtops or even equals the grandeur and
significance of that glorious conservation?
AS we look upon this sculptured form of the
Father of His Country" and remember
that this is the place of the sublime event
which may be cOmmemorated by unborn
generations, that here Washington took the
oath of his great office, fancy pictures the
scenes that occurred here one hundred
years ago.
As the first inaugural ceremony occurred
In New York City, the centennial celebration
of that event would naturally take place
in the metropolis The sou ptured figure
of the illustTious hero and statesman will
be the central point of the commemorative
demonstration. And could a more appro-
pirate place be found? The patriotic feel
ings aroused by the memory of the event
have resulted in material action for its
proper observance, and the celebration of
the anniversary viii be of National charac-
ter-a grand civic military and naval dem
onstration, probably eclipsing the COM
memoratiOn of Evacuation Day five years
ago.
After the adoption of the constitution, on
September Is, 1888, it was determined that
New York City should be the seat of the
first Federal Congress when it should con-
vene. The old City Hall in Wall street. in
which the Continental Congress had been
accustomed to meet, was placed by the cor
poration of the city at the disposal of Con-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-25
Mice at a Women's Meeting.

A certain historical mouse is said to
have been the means OF rescuing a lion
caught in snare. Hitherto the afore-
said mouse has been the only one of
his species whose career was deemed
worthy of record. 1t will now. how
ever, have to divide its posthumous
fame with two other mice, whose
names will be handed down to posteri-
ty as having effectually dispersed a
meeting of strong-minded ladies-a
feat no sane man or men would have
dared to attempt. This notable Incl
cent occurred at a meeting of the
..Women's Suffrage League" held at
the house of a lady at Southport just
when some fair orator was exercising
to the full her declamatory powers in
aid of the sacred cause, a mouse was
observed curiously contemplating the
scene from a coign of vantage on a
chiffonier. The flow of eloquence was
at once stopped and silence fell upon
the entire meeting, one lady only
venturing to observe that she had
heard that mice bite dreadfully."
But when this mouse's presence was
by that of another, no
more words were wanted; rush was
made for the door and the meeting
broke up in 1.-THE greatest excitement"
London Truth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-25

gress and after reconstruction was known
as Federal Hall The City Hall was built
about 100. 1t was in the form of an L. and
open in the middle. The cellar contained
dungeons for criminals: the first story had
two wide staircases two large and two
small rooms; the middle of the second
story was occupied by a court room with
the Assembly room on one side and the
magistrates room on the other. The debt
ors' cells were i.szhe attic
At this time the building was FALLING To
decay. and the depleted treasury furnished
no means with which to erect q new
structure or even to remodel the old one
Fortunately, in this emergency some of the
prominent and wealthy men subscribed
enough money, some thirty-two thousand
dollars necessary to make the alterations.
When completed it was for that period. an
imposing structure.
The assembling of the first Federal Con-
gress after the adoption of the constitu-
ton, was fixed for March 1. 1879 The day
was ushered in by the ringing of bells and
the boom OF cannon. Owing to the sever
fly of the weather, the muddy condition of
the country roads and the general incon-
veniences of travel, only eight Senators
and thirteen Representatives not enough
for quorum, were present Rivers and
brooks that usually could be forded at
particular places were OVERLOOKING their
banks, making this kind of passage i'm
possible. The Raritan river, at New
Brunswick, n. J., and the Delaware river
were crossed in scows, upon which car
riages were driven. Travel was so impeded
that it was not until over a month later.
April G, that a quorum of Congressman
had assembled, and ON that date they met
and organized The first business was
opening and counting the votes for Presi-
dem and Vice President to which offices
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-25
WASHINGTON TAXING THE OATH

and the Chancellor stood Secretary Otis, of
the Senate, a small, short man, holding a
Bible on a crimson cushion. Conspicuous
in the group were Roger Sherman, General
Knox, General St Clair and Baron Steuben.
The Bible upon which the oath was taken
is carefully preserved by St Johns Masonic
Lodge, No. l, of this State. 1t bears this in
scription: ION this sacred volume, on the
thirtieth day of April, 17S9, in the City of
New York, was administered to George
Washington the first President of the
United States of America, the oath to sup
port the constitution OF the United States"
Chancellor Livingston administered the
oath il Slow, distinct words. When the BIZ
BILE was raised and as Washington bowed to
kiss it, he said, gravely: II swear" adding
fervently, with closed eyes, so help me,
God"
1T is DONE" said the Chancellor; and
then turning to the spellbound threng be-
low, he exclaimed: Long live George
Washington, President of the United
Statesi" This was the signal for the out
burst OF pent-up joy and patriotism A
hurricane of shouts rent the air, and with
the waving of flags and banners lasted for
several minutes. A flag was Immediately
displayed over Federal Hall as a sign that
Oue Gel cliOIly udu D0eH perlOIHleu, anu III
simultaneously all the bells in the city rang
out triumphantly, while cannon doomed
from fort and fleet in every direction.
Washington bowed low to the vast, cheer
ing assemblage, and then retired to the
Senate chamber, where he delivered
short inaugural address remarkable for its
modesty, dignity and wisdom
After his address, President Washington,
attended by the Vice-President, Chancellor
Livingston, Cabinet officers and other dig
nitaries, went to St Pauls Chapel, where
prayers were read by Bishop Provost, one
OF the chaplains of Congress The church
was crowded, and the services very i'm
pressive. After they were over the Presi-
dent was escorted to his residence In the
evening the city was brilliantly illuminated,
and the people, who usually retired early,
sat up until late hour talking about the
event of the day which crowned the man
who was first in war, first in peace, and
first in the hearts of his cOuntrvmenD
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THE LEADING NEWSPAPER.
A Single Column Devoted to the Repor
of the Inauguration.

Single Column Devoted to the Report
of the Inauguration.
The leading newspaper in New York City
in l7S9 was the Gazette of the United States.
1t contained four pages of three columns
each and was published semi-weekly. 1t is
amusing to compare the issues announcing
John Adams arrival and taking the oath
and Washingtons arrival, weeks soiourn
and impressive Inauguration with the re-
ports of similar events in the leading news
papers of the present day In the Gazette
OF May 2, 1879, the first page is devoted to a
political essay by "Americanus" and a COM
munication on general affairs. The second
page gives the regular proceedings OF Con-
gress. Two-thirds of the way down the
first column of the third page, under the
simple headline, City of New York" be-
gins the report of one of the greatest events
in the life of this Nation or OF the world
But little more than two columns is devoted
to the august proceedings, and exactly one
half of that limited space is taken up by
Washingtons inaugural address And yet
the Gazette was thoroughly patriotic and
seemed to be imbued with the spirit of the
times.
The arrival of Washington in the city is
thus announced, the typographical style
ClOScly, tACe as W Iue OIQ
time 50:
THURSDAY last between and 3
o'clock, P. NJ the Most Illustrious PRESI-
DENT OF THE UNITED STATES arrived in
this city.
AT ElizIbeth'Opn he was received by a
deputation of three SENATORS and five REP
REsENTATIvEs of the United States-and
three OFFICERS of the STATE and CORPORA
TIoN-with whom he embarked on board the
Barge built for the purpose of waiting him
across the bay. Thirteen Pilots in white
uniform rowed this Barge-THoMAs KIM
BALL, Esq, acting as Cockswain."
The most sensational paragraph in the re-
port of the Inauguration proceedings was
the following:
The Scene on Thursday last was sublime
" great-beyond any descriptive powers of
the pen to do justice follow universal
and how laudable the curiosity-How sin
cere-and how erDres-iue the sentiments of
respect and venerationl-All ranks ap-
peared TO feel the force of an expression,
that was reiterated among the crowd
WELL. HE DESERVES IT ALP
The Gazette of date April -, 17S9, thus
describes the arrival of John Adams from
his home in Boston:
ION Monday last arrived in this city
amidst acclamations of all ranks of citizens,
His Excellency JOHN ADAMS, Esq, VICE
PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATEs,-The Cav
alcade which escorted His Excellency into
the city, was numerous, and truly respecta-
BILE. From the Connecticut line to Kings
bridge, he was attended by the Light Horse
of West Chester County, under the COM
mand of Major PIsTARD. At Kingsbridge he
was met by General MALcoM, with the Off
af hrirr aud tho ifx- nv
Horse, commanded by Captain STOKES Also
by officers of distinction-many members
of Congressman a large number of citizens
in carriages and ON horseback On passing
the fort Federal salute was fred
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-25

the stars and stripes. Colonel Morgan
Lewis was in command The procession
marched TO the Presidential mansion and
halted The committee which had charge
OF the arrangements consisted of Ralph
Lard, Tristram Dalton end Richard Henry
Lee, from the Senate and Representatives
Egbert Benson, Charles Carroll and Fisher
Ames They escorted Washington from his
house amid vociferous cheering. The
President-elect rode in carriage that was
called chariot, drawn by four horses The
route was through Pearl to Broad street.
thence to Wall street Arriving in front Of
Federal Hall the troops broke ranks and
formed In line on each side of the street.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-25
HIT ON THE FIELD.
How Soldiers Felt When They Entered Into
Their First Engagement.

How Soldiers Felt When They Entered Into
Their First Engagement.
We had been held in reserve for i've
long hours while cannon Numbered
and muskets cracked spitefully along
the front mile away. A procession
of dead and wounded had fled past US
until we were sick with horror Shot
and she'll and bullet had fallen upon US
behind the woods until the dry, dead
grass bore many a stain of blood.
Attention. Forward-guide right
-marchr
Our brigade was going in at last,
and there was a look of relief on the
face of every officer and man as We got
the word.
As We swung clear Of the woods a
gust of wind raised the smoke for a
minute, and l saw the plain in our
front blue with dead and wounded.
Away beyond them was a line of earth
works, and had one swift glimpse OF
thin blue line kneeling behind the
cover.
STEADY! Right dress! Double quick
-marchr'
The air is alive with the ping of
bullets and the whizz and shrek of
shot and shell. We bend our heads as
if breasting fierce gale laden with
icy pellets. There is a wild cry-a
shriek-a grOan as men are struck and
fall to the earth. but no one heeds
them-nO one hesitates. 1t is hurri-
cane of death, but we feel a wild
exultation in breasting it. Men shout,
curse, sing, swing their hats and
cheer.
We are driving through the smoke
cloud when there is flash of fire in
front. | seem to rise into the air and
float hither and thither, and the
sensation is so dreamy and full of rest
that | wish it could last forever. 1t is
suddenly broken by the sound Of my
own voice. Is it my voice? 1t sounds
strange and afar off to me. Why should
cheer and curse by turns? What
has happened?
All! now | come back to earth againi
Above and around me is the smoke
the earth trembles under the artillery
men are lying about and beside me
Where is the brigade? Why did 1
drop out. am lying on my back. and
struggle to sit up and look around.
| rise to my knees-weave this way
and that-topple over and struggle up
again. There is red, fresh blood on
tho honA
| taste it on my lips as my parched
tongue thrusts itself out in search of
moisture.
Who is grooming? Who is Shrek
ing? Who is cheering? And why
should | laugh and exult? Have we
held the line against a grand charge?
Did we scatter and descimate the
legions hurled against us? Have we
Won a great victory to be flashed over
the country and cause the bells to ring
with gladness? Let me think. Give
me time to remember how it all hap
pened. Strange that my thoughts
should be so confused, and the desire
OF sleep be so strong upon me when |
should be up and doing. will shake
it off | will spring up and follow on
after the brigade. Here"
How do you feel?"
My eyes ar wide open. and l am
lying on a cot in large room. see
people walking about-other people
lying on cots like my own.
Il feel all right. Why?"
You were hard hit in the fight four
days ago. my boy"
so there was battle?n
Yes"
''And | was wounded?"
Had your left arm shattered by a
piece of shell and we had to amputate
it."-Detroit Free Press.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-25

This event, indelibly recorded, marked
the beginning of a memorable epoch in
American history; for it was the dedication
of the young Republic as well as the inau-
guratiOn of its first President. Here ia
nous actors of revolutionary times realized
their dreams of independence. Upon this
site the browning event of Washington's
glorious life and the life of the juvenile
Union occurred Among the most impos-
ing scenes in our National history, the
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1889-04-25

BE kind to your friends, that you may
keep them; be kind to your enemies, that
they may become your friends.-Thales, .,
@ 60
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-09-21
Gave Himseif Away.
From the Kansas City star.

From the KANSAS lily STAR.
F~orepaugh's circus was i'm WIGHT Sat
urday, and when one of the preachers OF
that city Ind occasion to Use his andke
chief in the pulpit the next day he drew
out with il n whole handful of peanGts
But as an effort is being made to hush
matter up other papers are requested not
10 copy this item.
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-09-21
some Other Game.

A man with his left arm in a sling, says
the Detroit Free Press, was telling a pas
senRer on n Fort street car allied him
and how II happened. Said he:
"My boy Henry likes to go hunting. and
so last Secondary I takes my gun und goes
oudt by der Norris road init him to kill
some squirrels. Poorly soon we vhas sep
arated und l goes along by u thicket und
Henry shoots me init his shotgun"
Accidentally of course"
"Of course. He sees me creeping along
und takes me for u wolf"
"A wolf! Why. there isn't N wolf within
500 miles of Detroit"
"Dot vhas 80, but Henry doan' know il
until we comes hack home. He feels
VERY bad abo,idt it. Henry vhas IA good
boy, und next time he doan' make sOuch
n mistake-he shoots me for a wood
chuck.S
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1889-09-21
As q Cemetery.

From the st. Paul Pioneer Press.
1t is rumored that at the proper time
Mrs. General Grant will consent tn the re-
moval of the remains Of her from
the neglected grave i'm Riverside park.
New York. 81. Louis is vigorously urging
her claims for scpulchur of the great mans
remains. For once ST. Louis Is right. As
a cemetery st. Louis is equaled by no
other locality On the American conti-
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