The farmers' union. (Memphis, Mo.) 1891-1895, 1893-03-09

the order TO march, and in front of the
grand old Capitol they made a spectacle
that was worth going hundreds of miles
to see, and one that was well cal
culated to stir the heart OF him who was
about to assume the duties of the high
est office in the gift of the American
people. With the rcverherat ny cheers
from all Of these, added to those COM
ing from the immediate vicinity of the
great platform, the demonstration was
so prolonged that it was some time be-
fore Mr.. Cleveland could begin his in
augural address which he then delivered.
When it was finished amid renewed
cheers, which seemed to grow more ex-
cited each time, Mr.. Cleveland turned
to the Chief Justice of his own crea-
ton, and said: Il am now prepared to
take the oath prescribed by law.
The scene that followed awed the
multitude into stiffness. II was the
scene for the right of which many a
man in the crowd had fought. 1t is the
crowning scene in the life of any Amer
lean citizen, and no doubt the significa-
tion flashed over many a man and
woman there. There was the true illus
tration of the great Ame lean railying
cry: "Of tie people, for the people, and
by the people.
As the President stood there and
looked out on the people he was to gov
ern, he saw representatives OF every
branch that makes this great nation.
People of every degree and condition,
and for the peace and prosperity of all
| these, and many more, he is response
Bile. There were brilliant uniforms.
and up the street was a detachment of
artillery, whose cannons thundered
| forth as he bent to kiss the Bible and
for the second time bound himself to
be the father OF the nation. Then the
crowd On the platform and the crowd
below broke loose. There was no re-
straint to Democratic ardOr. The
cheers almost awoke the dead on
Arlington, where many man sleeps
who, only four years ago. stood on that
very same platform and listened to
Ben iamin Harrison take the same
oa'h The people crowded about the
newly made President, and it was with
difficulty that he escaped their congrat-
ulations and reach I'd the shelter of the
capitol, where he prepared to join the
procession already forming.
The G.ea: Paradr.
Now came the great military dem
onstration OF tie day. During the fore
| EOOu Tue Military companies az tuGli
convenience marched to the plaZe tie.
yond the eastern front of the Capitol
and were there assigned to their various
positions in line. They were drawn III
in front of the vast throng and the civic
societies were also assigned places
there. AS soon as the oath was admin
istercd Mr.. Cleveland was escorted tt
his carriage and took his place in the
line. Tho procession then started, re-
turning to the White House by way O
Pennsylvania avenue. Mr.. CLEVELAND
and those whom he had invited ther
from a reviewing stand which had beer
erected in front of the White House
honored the military and civic organiza
tions by saluting and being saluted
, Fourteen Governors, accompanied b,
their staffs, participated in the parade
and marched at the head OF the troop.
and rolitical clubs from their respective
States. The Governors wore the bIacl
clothes Of the civilian, but the member.
of their staffs were in full Uniform. In
Guiding them there were nearly $4,000
men in line.
Fircworl, ut Night.
!. Shortly after sunset occurred one 0
the most dazzling and extensive illu
J limitations ever attempted. 1t wa!
{ nothing less than a simultaneous light
, ing Of that great thoroughfQre. Penney