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Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-06

alternating. Foreign governments are
compIimented In the decorations OF the
| highest gallery which embrace flags OF all
nations and OF course the national coat OK
arms.
| Flowers and growing plants are every
where about the pillars, covering the mu.
sic stands, over the arches. In the center
Of the court Is fountain OF playing water,
translucent In the rays OF electric lights OF
many colors. The fountain Is surrounded
by growing plants, flowers and vines, and
its effect Is 50 unique that II forms one OF
| the most attractive features OF the general
scene. Two great floral arches, each 81
feet In height. are In either side OF tho
court, while lust IN front OF and surrounds
| ing them are stands for the musicians. The
arches ere trimmed In pure white bunting,
formed back ground for plants, and vines
and odorOus flowers. They are browning
features OF the room. From the top Of one
the magic name Of. Cleveland" blazes In
electricity, from the otner "Steyenson"
shines The baud stands are maryeis OF ar
tistc floral beauty. Banked around the
base Of each oft
EIGHT GIGANTIC PILLARS
supporting the roof are flowers and plants
| In profuslon, while from the tops OF these
pillars depend waving ribbons OF smilax
| nfty feet Ia length. The columns bear
artistic shields, each having upon u the
name Of one Of the twenty-three Presi-
dents.
But these elaborate and tasteful decora-
tons are only made perfect By tho harms
NOUS effect OF many coiored electra
| lights. Their radiance comes from ceiling
| and balcony they peep from out the smilax
| and fern; they shine on the water OF tie
fountain. Thousands Of them aid In bring
| ing forth the grandeur Of the whole effect
The ball had been in progress Tor some
time before the Presidential party arrived
| Many persons Of distinction, from al perfs
| of the country, Senators, Representatives,
prominent politicians, Governors OF States,
| officers OF the army and navy, diplomztists
| from many lands. militia officers--1ll
| these. with thousands OF ladies, formed the
| torong that passed through the four graf
doorwsys Of the building and made merry
| In the ball room. il - estimated that L..
| 600 people attended the affair, but criy =
small proportion Of these took part II the
| dancing. The throng was TOO great {, adj
rnit on freedom In the waltz and schotAschs
and polka, ard the pressure aDo1t tbs
| square sets was 50 intense that the refellers
were given but little space for their .erpsi-
| chorean eyolntions.
Mr. 3. y. Hay. chairman OF the Commit
| tee on Inaugural Ball and Prome<ads. was
floor manager, and each twelve sections in
70 which be divided the ball room, was in
Charge OF an assistant Chairman Hay had
/ bis station near the orchestra, anc ne com
mupIcated with his aides by means OF
electric signals. When square dnce was
ready 70 begin In each section an eactric
anuunciator made known that fact 70 Mr..
/, HAY. and when the last set In the lastsec-
! ton had been formed he gave the ordq for
| the music 10 begin. The programmes fos
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-06

Pullman band. the shadows of nightwets
becinuipg 10 fNl when the Cleveland
Democracy of\ Buffalo passed
the PresidentiarN stand. March
inc proud and erect with their uniform
black ton ceats and silk hats they pre-
sented an appearance that did credit to the
Presidents home. Every head was barred
as the contingent went by 70 the strains OF
"Annie Laurie,n and the president KEEP,
his hat In hand until the last rank OF his
ex-fellow townsmen was out o. sight. Inc
metn bers of the Duckworth Ciuo, OF Gin
cinnati, marched with the precision OF
company of regulars.
CHORUS OF YELLs
heralded the Kentucky delegation. Thicn
was headed by an express cart bearing q
life-sized representation OF the Star tled
Goddess. The Bandanna Club OF the sane
CITY displayed between ranks pictures OF
Carlisle. Lindsay, Watterson, Grady, and
other living and dead apostles Of the Demo
cratic faith.
There was prolonged break in the pro-
cession at 6:25, just after the Camden IN.
J.) contingent had gone by 10 the strains oil
s'Four Years More of Grover" The null
titude around the Presidential stand imag'
iued that the parade was over. and II
pressed forward with an impetuoslty that
threatened to carry IL from its foundations,
At the same time the occupants OF the rear
of the stand made move 10 the front, and
in the twinkling of an eye the President
was the central figure OF veritaolel MOB.
Hands were ontstretched TO the right
and left, before and behind, and almost De-
fore he knew what he was doing the Pres
ident was using both hands in tne effort 70
grasp ali of the palms that were extended
to him. The crowd bore on the platform
with such force that some of the members
of the Reception Committe became alarm
ed and shouted: "Danger-keep back.
Finally lane was, with some difnculty,
made, and Mr.. Cleveland, with the Vice
President in the rear, was escorted TO the
back OF the platform. and thence through
the grounds to the executive mansion. The
departure of the reviewing party proved,
however, to be premature, for no sooner
had the stand been cleared than music was
heard in the distance, and presently
THE RANDALL CLUB,
of Philadelphia, came marching along
Following these came several other contin
gents. 1t was exactly o'clock when the
last rank went by the White House and
disbanded in front Of the Army Depart
ment; so that the parade had occupied out
ten minutes shorssi Ave hours in passing
in review.
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THE GREAT PARADE.
Thousands Upon Thousands OF Cheering
Democrats Brave the Bad weather to
March IN Honor of Grover.

Democrats Brave the Bad weather to
March IN Honor of Grover.
WASHINGTON, D. c., March AT the
conclusion of the inaugural address, the
firing of a gun brough the commands OF the
first grand division to attention, and amid
the booming of the Presidential salute OF
twenty-one guns from the batteries OF the
WASHINGTON barracks, the Washington
navy ward and fort Mayor, President
Cleveland and his escort moved rapidly
towards the White House followed by the
inaugural procession.
The reviewing stand designated by an
immense flag flying aboue il was situated
Immediately in front OF the executive man
sion and on tho south side OF Pennsylvania
avenue.
crush of humanity surging like a sea
occupied every available spot Of ground in
the vicinity and as the President made his
appearance another cheer signalled his
presence and was taken up and re-echoed
down the avenues and by ways like the
roar of troubled ocean. With head erect
and standing firmly with his lmpasslve
features facing the procession, President
Cleveland reviewed the military, civic and
political organizations that made up the
line OF march.
The inaugural parade, which was under
the command of Gen. Martin L. MCMAHON,
of New York, grand marshal, vas com
posed of two grand divisions, each grand
division being in turn sub-divided into
divisions and brigades.
The first popular outburst came when
Governor Robert q. Pattison, Of Pennsyl-
vania, passed in front of the reviewing
stand, followed by his staff and the Ma
tional Guard OF the State of Pennsylvania.
The DoDular Democrat, twice Governor OF
the keystone State, and recently himself
prominently discussed as Presidential
candidate, awoke all the enthusiasm Of
THE TRIUMPHANT DEMOCRACY
and was frequently compelled to turn and
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bow an acknowledgement to the ovations
ne received.
Following close behind him was one who
failed to awake the popular enthusiasm Of
mis- chief, but who was the object Of almost
as much public attention. 1t was Major
G. General George r. Snowden, commander
of the mill Tia at Homestead. and the officer
who gave his approval to the degradation
of Private Ianis, who was suspended by
the thumbs. shorn Of his hair and drummed
out Of camp for applaudiug the shooting OF
Frick.
Later a loud huzza from ten thousand
southern threats welcomed the appearance
of soldierly looking gentlemen, who, with
mis- staff. headed the third brigade. 1t was
Gen. Fitzbugh Lee, OF Virginia. eq-goyer-
nor Of that State rnd nephew OF the idol OF
the southern army, Gen. Robert z. Lee.
Following the Virginians was Gov. Wortz
OF New Jersey, accompanied by bis stafi
in full uniform. Gov. William J. Northen,
of Georgia. came next. In quick success
sion came Gov. Morris. OF Connecticut.
and his stan, and the youthful governor OF
Massachusetts, William E. Russell
Mo ovation of the day exceeded that &C
corded to the young Democratic Governor
of the Bay State, who has become dou-
blv famous because Of generous toast pro-
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political friends in the parade. He stood
on the stand in the face Of the howling
wind impassive and dignifed, not seeming
TO mind the cold and the waves of drifted
snow that were carried in his face. His
overcoat was 0uttoned tightly ABOUT his
throat.
During the whole time the parade was
passing Mr.. Cleveland stood in one posi-
tion and carefully scanned the lines Of
marching men. When darkness fell upon
the scene, President Cleveland almost the
last to leave the stand returned to the
White House, and
ATDowS TO A FAMILY DINNER.
There were present the President and his
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Perrile, MIR and Mrs.
Dickinson, MIR. and Mrs. Lamont, Miss
Saunders, Mrs. Lamont's cousin and guest,
Private Secretary Thurber and Misses
Bessie and Julia Lamont
Ex-President Harrison left Washington
for Indianapolis on special train over the
B. & o. railroad at 05 this afternoon. He
was accompanied to the station oy Acting
Secretary of State Whartoe, Score
tary Of the Treasury Foster, Sec
retary OF War Elkins, Secretary
Of the Navy Trcay, Secretary
Of Agriculture RuslK, Postmaster General
Wanamaker and Attorney General Miller.
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PRESIDENT o1EvELAND.

Ghersrdi and the members Of the Demo
cratic National Committee also joined the
party. In the meantime Inspector General
breckenridge. Don NJ Dickinson and Rich
ard Watson Glider had entered the house,
and were with Mrs. Cleveland and her
friends. At 3 o'clock Mr. Harrison and
Mrs. Mckee babe the assembled party
farewell and entered their carriage to go 10
ex-Postmaster General Wanamaker's Tor
lunch, and thence to the station for tnelr
departure for Indianapolis. AS they
walked through the public vestibule, he
WAS GIVEN A HAND CLASP
by the newspaper men present, and re-
sponded by raising his hat. MIR. Harrison
was closely followed In his leave taxing Dy
Mr. Morton, who drove away with Senator
Teller.
After spending few minutes in the par
Tor, President Cleveland, on the arm OF
Chairman Barrett and accompanied by Cen
eral Schofeld and Admiral Gherardi, pro-
ceeded the reviewing stand and took his
place there. Then the members of his cab
met went out again and with them some or
the ladies. The others remained longer 10
partake of the lunch spread In the dining
room. A hearty cheer greeted Presl
dent Cleveland's appearance on the
reviewing stand, and the shouts redoubled
Us no bOOh MS pAuOC III bAO SSlAoB@SeAS E-~
lection OF the structure, where he stood
during the parade. He was soon followed
by Mrs. Cleveland, Mrs. Stevenson, Mrs.
Lamont and other ladies who had been
with the Presidential party all day. They
came at moment when the crowd was in
terested in the passing troops, and their
presence was unn0ticed.
As.General Martin Mcmahon, the grand
marshal of the parade, passed Mr.. Clevee-
land and saluted, he was greeted with
cheer after cheer. The New York Bust
ness Mems Cleveland and Stevenson CLUB,
which had formed the Presidents escort to
and from the capitol. came in for their
share of applause. Mr. Cleveland fol-
lowed his own precedent in saluting the
national flag every time it passed him
ueaiso occasionally bowed TO personal and
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dress II Is the quadrennial tribute paid
by policies TO society.
There have been but two intermisslons
IN the series OF inaugural balls 10 commem-
crate the accession OF newly elected Pres
idcnt aimee the days OF Madison, that covers
a neriod of eighty-four years. The earlier
haIIe we're held on sites then deemed fash
ionable. but since given over 70 variety
theatres or beer gardens. Martin Vaa
Ruren had two balls given in his honor,
hut the President and Vlce-Presioent AZ
tended only one. VIM. Henry Har.
rjson's brief term was commenced
bv three inaugural balls, ana ne
attended All and danced st one OF these
.,,,,h the wife Of the editor of the National
IntSTliosncsr. Polk had two inaugural balls;
one ar $40 a ticket and one at 3. The last
as might be readily supposed. was numer'
onsIv attended and very disorderly. Zach
arv Tavlor. who, like Harrison, died De-
fore his term of once expired, had three
nails given in his honor, aud attended each
ofthem' accompanied by the Vice-Presi-
dent pierce-"Poor Pierce as bis con.
temnoraries became accustomed TO call
him-wound up his inauguration IN snow
storm and had no ball given him.
with buchanan, the plan OF making tenn.
norary provision so as 70 concentrate al
the visitors under one rooi began. ln9 ln-
augural ball was held in a temporary WOOD
en- structure erected as an annex 70 what Is
now the CITY Hall in Judiciary Square.
TincoIn,s Inauguration In spite OF the over
shadowing cloud IL impending. war called
| for the construction Of similar wigwam
On the same square: but Lincoln himself,
onnressed with the sense OF his coming re-
sponsibilities did not attend.
GRANTS r1EsT INAUGURATION
was celebrated by ball given In the then
rncomnleted north wing CT the Treasury
huilding. Grant and Vice President Col
| fax were present accompanied oy their
wives and among the honored guests was
| Horace Greeley. who four years later was
nominated for the Presidency In opposition
cision Of the disputed title OF President
HAYES prevented any ball being given In
his honor. Garfeldis brief administration
which opened so auspiciously and closed 50
| traqicaliy, was ccmmemorated Dy Dail
| held In the uncompleted National Mus
| eum whose vast proportions with its
arches corridors and dome gave facilities
for making the ball the most imposing al
| fair of the kind ever witnessed IN this
country. This ball was never equalied IN
| MI the majestic Central Hall OF the other.
wise interesting pension building created
by the late Gen. Meigs, placed at the dis.
posal OF the national authorities oall
room the equal of which II would be hard
To End anywhere. Whatever changes OF
administration may occur. II seems likely
| tbat the pension building viii DC the na-
| fionaI ball room Of the future
Cleyeland's first inauguration and Har-
rison,s election were each celebrated by
4 rrosf successful balls held within this
building. but neither Of them could com
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pare in SPENDS = the bail held thfre to-
n' Much o; the spectacular success Iof the
affair VA doubtless due tolthe modtrn de-
velopp,ents in the use of electricity, OF
which full advantage yrs takent The
scene was fairy-like. The scent OF flowers,
the combined radiance OF myriad electric
globes. the dainty blending Of green ane
gold and white, sparkling fountains OF
tinted water. perfect harmony OF musical
Instruments, aud what was to many the
most interesting feature OF all
rbILETs OF SURPRISING TASTE
and ma tnifcence, all combined to make
spectacle that will be carried Tor many
years fin the minds OF those who witnessed
Ii In ,sts fulless.
fancy a chamber nearly one hundred
wards in length, more than forty yards in
breadth and fifty yards from tioor TO cell
inr-for such are the dimensions OF the
great court of the Pension Office building
where the ball was held-eighty feet from
the floor of the framework Of the roof, sup
ported by eight pillars. massive IN SIZE,
wrapped round and round, In artistic RASH
ion, with bunting and ivy ana smliax ana
studded with numerous electric lights In
globes of various colors. Three
broad galleries range on all
sides of the spacious court; the
first twenty feet or so from the ball room
floor. supported by many slender columns
OF polished granite and the balcony railing
capped by huge vases. But tho snlhlng
surface OF the columns and the bronzed
coating OF the vases are hidden IN the
masses of floral decOranou-tne one COW
cred by hanging strings OF smilax and SIM
liar pendants. the other filled with grow
ing palms glitterlng with thousands OF
frnf1 ulHnt Is Al-
corded the supports and cappiugs OF the
two upper galleries. White. gold and red
are draped about the walls OF
the entire interior. Wherever
the eve wanders these three colors
predominant, with just enough OF norai
green TO make pleasing effect. The cell
ing. a hundred and fifty feet above the
throng, is mass of white and gold,
magnificent piece OF workmanship that
ELECTED admiration from all beholders.
Ten thousand yards OF material Were
consumed in draping this vast canopy. Inc
stars and stripes are everywhere-on pill
lars, on walls, and in the waiting rooms:
The lower gallery Is covered with plush o,
purest white, gold embroidered and gold
fringed, forming background for
AMERICAN FLAGS AND BANNERS,
while in the centre OF the plush, directly
ABOVE, midway In Jne aEcues oO1MSSu suS
supporting pillars, are emblems or chivai-
nv, shields OF bronze and steel highly pol
ished over suits OF armor with the conVen.
tional spear In the usual position. A forsl
piece is over each Of the pillars supporting
the first gallery. On TIM gallery walls are
silk bsnners representing the Al States.
The second gallery is decorated similar 70
the first with floral pieces above each coll
umu, vases fairly overfiowing with roses
and other flowers while tho sides are COW
cred with national and State escutcheons
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lowed almost Immediately by Mrs. Cleve-
land, who was greeted in the blue room by
the recent mistress of the White House,
which she turned over to her who is for
four years to
PRESIDE OVER ITS DEsTINIES.
In few minu ties President Cleveland
and Mr.. Harrison, riding in the latter's car
riage, drove under the porte after passing
the reviewing stand. They were net on
the upper step by Col b. Berret, and arm
in-arn walked through the door. The
double glass doors in the portion separat-
ing the public entrance from the main cor
ridor of the house were thrown open and
President Cleveland was face to face with
his wife. 1t was most dramatic incident
and greatly enjoyed by those fortunate
enough 10 witness it.
Mrs Cleveland was becomingly gowned
in dark brown wooden garment, with vel
vet at the throat ana cuffs, and she wore
small black hat. President Cleveland was
followed by Vice President Stevenson, ex-
Vice-President Morton, and the Senate
committee on arrangements for the inaug-
uration. Gen. Schofeld and Admiral
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TRIUMPHANT DEMOCRACY.
BENJAMIN Harrison and Grover Cleveland Exchange Places
and Titles The Growing Glory Of the Peoples
Victory Last November

Imposing Ceremonies Parade Seriously Marred by
rched WeatherThe Presidents Inaugural Address Model
of Plain STRAIGHTFORWARD CearCut Expressive English in
Which He Says Means Without Waste Of Words or
ouvocaton-Th Characteristic OF the Man Through
oForty Brave the Elements and Participate
in the Grand Parade Along the Historic Avenue
of the Nations Capta-Feaures Of the Great Military and
Civic Wildly Cheered by the Countless
Multitude Of Spectators-Ns Cleveland Bids Her Husband God
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THE INAUGURAL BALL

The Most Brilliant Affair in the country's
Ristory-A Description of the Big Hall
In the Pension building.
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 4.-By long
custom, the inaugural ball has grown 10 be
almost as much part OF the ceremonies OF
the Inauguration day as the inaugural ad-
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sD,e.al 7sleoram % ne sunday R'gis'sr.

Special Tslsor1Dq % re sunday Register.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 4-The pro-
verbal cleveland weather. which has
been the commentary of the pasi eight
years. failed the President-elect to-day.
Whether 10 auglr good or bad TO those
who see in every manifestation Of the ele-
rnents an omen for good luck or misior'
tune, is question which each soothsayeI
MIST settle Ia his own mind, for the herces'
weather Of tho day began an hour before
tho conclusion of President Harrison
term Of onice. and RACED for an hour after
President Cleveland had been indicted
into ONCE.
The Harrison administration went out
in storm and snow, and the Cleveland term
was ushered in with
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by the patient throng that had gathered
about the stand. and after few minutes Of
delay, he stepped 20 the rail and began the
delivery OF his inaugural address. He fol-
lowed the same course pursued by himself
eight years ago, Of delivering his address
first and taking the oath afterwards. This
was the course pursued by Buchanan and
Lincoln.
Observation-Disclosures the exceedingly inclem-
ept weather. Mr. Cleveland removed bis
silk hat. aud with bare head, addressed the
multitude. He Kept his cvercoat on. aud
secured what warmth be could TOR the I'm
gers OF his right hand by keeping 10 in his
overcoat pocket, holding his hat az his side
ia his left hand, which was unprotected
from the weather by q glove. The wind
had been rising and turning colder ever
since noon. and Mr.. Cleveland'S task must
have been attended with considerable per-
sonal disc0mfort, but be gave no sign Of it.
ana steadily continued his address until the
close.
The Characteristic feature about the in
aucural was the clear, steady and excellent
enunciaticn with which 10 was delivered
and the absolute absence OF any gesture.
Mr.. Cleveland gave no other emphasis TO
his remarks than that derived from the en-
phatic tone and the determined nod Of the
passages Of his Grafton He spoke without
notes. ard turned around 10 every part OF
the hall. In the confusion caused oy the
crowding which lack Of observation OF the
arrangements made, and the wind, II was
impossible for persons within forty feet OF
Mr., Cleveland 70 fully follow his remarks
from beginning TO end. The people on the
plaza Immediately in front could hear a
part Of the salient features. and whenever
thew signihed by cheers approval OF special
paris OF It. the demonstration was taken Up
bv psrsoas unaware Of what had exacJly
been said. The reference TO
TIE CURRENCY QUESTION
nrovoyed considerable cheers, but theloud-
est approval was given the tariff section OF
his remarks. The President began the de.
livery Of his address about 80 O'Clock and
ftoccupied about twenty-five minutes
st the conclusion Of his remarks. Dir.
Cleveland turned aroun to the Chief nAls-
fica who was attired in the rOoeS s