Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-03-06
SANDAY AT THE CAPITAL.
There Were Scenes OF Hlarity up ''i D"y
Light, aud Even After That the osuA'
Ouietude of Sunday was Lacking


Ouietude of Sunday was Lacking
WASHINGTON, d. c., March 5.-There
was but little outward indication lo-usy
of the quiet sanctity which Is consie-
cred an attribute Of the orthodox SAD
bath.
The enthusiasm aroused by the quad
rennial political revolution, pecuilar
only to the American Repuolic, con-
tinued with some trifing dimlnutioh
throughout the night.
None OF the visitors went home eA-
cept those who were impelled 10 'has
step by necessity.
When the serious work OF Inducing
a new administration into once was
completed the restraint OF discipline
was removed and the hosts or gooo ha-
tured visitors who have bodily cap
tured the Federal capital proceeded 10
consult their personal preferences as 10
WAYS and means of enjoyment.
Up to a late hour many clubs, preced-
ed by hands, paraded the streets sere-
naded their friends and found comfort
IN the noise and confusion they created
In the early morning hours which pre-
ceded daylight the celebration became
more individualized but scarcely less
demonstrative.
The roll OF drums and blare OF trum-
pets were heard less frequently. IL
was matter for smazement how the
men who had stood waiting for several
hours previous TO the parade, and who
then had n long and tedious tramp In
the teeth of an Icy wind could still nn-
bottle sufficient enthusiasm TO cover
many miles Ia marching after night.
When the Pullman band struck up
"The Bowery" the New York men, in-
cluding many Tammanyites, seized
each other around the waist and went
through the gyrations OF the boom de-
aye" dance. When the same oanu
played Cannibal Song, from "Slnoad,
the Iroquois men chanted the refrain.
The friends OF digni6ed gentleman
attached 10 the staff OF Fitzhugh Lee
had TO hold him by main force to pre-
vent him from danciRg a break down
when 'sDlxie and old Virginny' were
played.
A fayorite form Of amusement was
"cracking the whip" and II was an odd
sight to see such solid and dignitied cit
liens as belong TO the Duckwortn Oiuo'
OF Cincinnati, trying to hurl the uniort-
unates, who, being at the wrong emu ol
| the line, had TO serve as "cracKers
into infinite space.
In marked contradiction to the day
break of inauguration morning the
Sabbath dey was almost tirreproachaoie'
Throughout the day the streets were
thronged with pedestrians, aud every
thoroughfare filed with more or less
brilliant equipages.
The first day passed by President and
Mrs. Cleveland In the executive man
sion was OF the most quiet character
The public entrance remained closed
although constant oesleteo py VlSlU
seek admittance.
The various walks through the
grounds adjoining the White House
were thronged with strangers, who
quietly inspected the exterior OF the
historic building.
The only formal caller at the EKecu'
tive Mansion to-day was Judge Gres'
ham, who will tomorrow become the
premier of the new administration.
The Judge called shortly after mid
day, paid his respects TO the President
and remained to lunc heon. Soon after
ward he returned TO his apartments at
the Arlington.
Later In the afternoon the President
and Mrs. Cleveland took drive In the
suburbs, carefully avoiding the crowded
thoroughfares so as TO prevent any pos
sibility of demonstration.
A small bantam rooster which was
conspicuous in the inaugural process
sion yesterday. was presented TO little
Ruth Cleveland, and proved a source OF
delight and amusement TO the child.
Mr.. Cleveland did not answer any let
ters except few which related TO per-
sonal matters.