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which only takes place once In four years. was
memorable In the extreme and moved in ma
jestic solcmnity into the presence OF the crca,
American public.
Figuratively, though perhaps not literally,
on the steps OF the capitol Benjamin Harri.
son laid down his offlce and Grover Cleveland
became the chief magistrate of the United
States
The ceremonies OF taking the oath are simple
but impressive. The chief magistrate OF over
60,o00.OO0 people was surrounded by the digni-
taries OF the government and representatives Of
all the foreign powers The oath was admins
tered by the highest judicial officer OF the gov
ernmcnt and in the presence of the representa-
tives OF the people. yet with all this glory he
did not forget tho early teachings of his child
hood and used as he did eight years ago the
simple little Bible presented to him by his
mother, when he started on the journey of life
Having performed this ceremony he turned to
the people and then told them what he hoped to
do during his administration
His inaugural was not long, and he delivered
II In clear, strong voice; but notwi hs tanding
that he was not heard by one -hundredth part
OF the crowd in front OF him. The last words
had hardly left his lips before the signal was
givcn and the cannon doomed forth announcing
10 the world that Grover Cleveland was presi-
dent Of the United States.
Then was the time for the crowd to cheer,
and they did II.
Hastily and amid the shouts OF the populace
the president and ex-president Harrison left
The last portico and began the triumphal return
up the avenue 10 the white house. by this time
he streets were densely packed with people,
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from the operation Of the government especial
and direct individual advantages.
The verdict OF our voters, which condemned
the injustice Of maintaining protection for pro-
tectfons sake, enjoins upon the peoples ser
wants the duty OF exposing and destroying the
brood OF kindred evils which are the unwhole-
some progeny OF paternalism. This is the bane
OF republican institutions and the constant
peril OF our government by the people. 1t de-
grades TO the purposes Of willy craft the plan Of
rule Of our fathers, established and bequeathed
to us as an object OF our love and venera ton.
1t pervcrts the patriotic sentiment OF our coun-
trymen and tempts them to pitiful cacula
tion Of the sordid gain TO be derived from their
governments maintenance. 1t undcrmnes the
place dependence upon governmental favorit-
ism. II stifics the spirit of true Amcricanism
and s'upciics every cnnobling trait OF American
citizenship. The lessons of paternalism ought
to be unlearned and the better lesson taught
that while the people should pa atriotically and
cheerfuly support their government its func-
tions do not include the support of the people.
The acceptance of this principle leads TO re-
fusa1 of bounties and subsidies which burden the
labor and thrift OF 4 portion OF our citizens
to aid ill-adviscd or languishing enterprises in
which they have no concern. 1t leads also to q
challenge OF wild and reckless pension expendi-
ture, which overlcaps the bounds OF grateful
recognition of patriotic service and prostitutes
20 vicious uses the peoples prompt and generous
impulse to aid those disabled in their countrys
defense.
Every thoughtful American must realize the
importance OF checking ut its beginning any
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other filled with growing palms, glittering viii
thousands OF electric beams Similar treat
ment is accorded the supports and cappings Of
tho two upper galleries.
White, gold and red are draped about the
walls OF the entire interior. Wherever the eye
wanders, these three colors predominant with
just enough Of floral green to make o pleasing
enect The ceiling, o hsndred and fifty feet
above the throng is o mass Of white and gold, Q
magnificent piece OF workmanship that elected
admiration from all beholders Ten thou
sand yards of material were consumed
in draptng the vast canopy. The stars
on walls and in the waiting rooms. The
tower gallery is covered with plush of purest
white, gold embroidered and gold fringed,
forming q background for American flags and
banners, while in the center of the plush. di
rectly above midway in the arches between
the supporting pillars, are emblems of chiv.
nlry, shields Of bronze and steel, highly pol
ished, over suits Of armor, with the spear in
the usual position. A floral piece is over each
Of the pillars supporting the first gallery On
the gallery wells are silk banners representing
the forty-four states.
The second gallery was decorated similarly
to the first with floral pieces above each col
umn, vases fairly overflowing with roses and
other flowers, while the sides were covered with
national and state escutcheons alternating
Foreign governments were complimented
In the decorations Of the highest gal
lery, which embraced flags of all nations
and, OF course the national coat OF arms
Flowers and growing plants were everywhere
About the pillars, covering the music stands,
over the arches; In the center was fountain
Of splashing water, translucent in the rays of
electric lights OF many colors. The fountain
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should the people to be served lose the benefit
OF cheapness, which usually results from whole
some competition. These aggrcgations and
combinati tions frequently constitute conspiracies
against the interests Of the people and in all
their phases they are unnatural and opposed to
our American sense OF fairness. To the extent
that they can be reached and restrained by fed
eral power, the general government shoule re-
lieve our citizens from their interference ami
eXactions.
Loyalty TO the principles upon which our gov
ernment rests positively demands that the
equality before the law which it guarantees to
every citizen should be justly anu in good faith
conceded in all parts OF the land. The enjoy
ment Of THIS right follows the badge OF citizen
ship wherever found and unimpaired by race or
color, il appeals for recognition TO American
manliness and fairness.
Our relations with the Indians located within
our borders impose upon us responsibilities we
can not escape. Humanity and consistency re-
quire US to treat them with forbcarance and IN
our dealings with them TO honestly and consid-
era'ely regard their rights and interests.
Every effort should be made 10 lead them
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HILARY A. HERBERT,
Secretary of the Navy.

While there should be no surrender of princi-
pie our task must be undertaken wisely and
without vindictiveness. Our mission Is not
punishment, but the rectifcation OF wrongs
If In lifting burdens from the daily life OF our
people we reduce inordinate and unequal ad-
vanfages too long enjoyed, this is but neces-
sary incident of our return TO right and justice.
II we exact fran unwilling minds acquiescence
in the theory of an honest distribution Of the
fund OF governmental benefcence treasured ND
for all, we but insist upon principle which
underlies our free institutions When we tear
aside the delusions and misconceptions which
have blinded our countrymen TO their condition
under various tariff laws, We but show them
how far they have been led away from the
paths of contentment and prosperity.
When we proclaim that the necessity for rev.
cnue TO support the government furnishes the
only jusiifca tion for taxing the people we an
nounce q truth so plain that its denial would
seem to indicate the extent to which judgment
may be influenced by familiarity with perver-
slons OF the taxing power; and when we seek
to reinstatc the self-coniidence and business en-
terprises of our citizens by discrediting an ab-
ject dependence upon governmental favor, we
strive to stimulate those elements OF American
character which support the hope OF American
achievement
Anxiety for the redemption of the pledges my
party has made and soicitude for the complete
Justification OF the trust the people have re-
posed in US constrain me to remind those with
whom 1 am 10 cooperate that we can succeed
In doing the work which has been especially set
before us only by the most sincere harmonious
and d!sinterested effort Even If insuperable
obstacles and opposition prevent the consum-
nation of our task we shall hardly be excused;
and If failure can be traced to our fault or neg
ect VIC may be sure the people will hold us to a |
swift and exacting accountability.
The oath.I now take to preserve, protect and |
defend the constitution of the United States |
not only impressively defines the great respou- |
sibility l assume, but suggests obedience to |
constitutional commands as the rule by which |
ny official conduct must be guided. I shall, to |
he best OF my ability, and within my sphere of |
iuty, preserve the constitution by loyalty pro-
ecting every grant of federal power 1t contains,
~ defending all its restraints when attacked by
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complete devotion to the interests and welfare
OF those who have honored me-
j deem II fitting on this occasion, while indi-
eating the opinions 1 hold concerning public
questions Of present importance, 10 also briefly
refer to the existence of certain conditions and
tendencies among our people which seem to
menace the integrity and usefulness OF their
government
While every American citizen must contem-
plate with the utmost pride and enthusiasm the
growth and expansion of our country, the suf-
hciency 0f our institutions to stand against
the rudest shocks OF violence, the wonderful
thrift and enterprise OF our people, and the
demonstrated superiority OF our free govern
ment 1T behooves to watch for every symptom
OF insidious infrmity that threatens our nation
al vigor.
The strong man who in the confience of sturdy
health, courts the sternest activities Of life and
reioices in the hardihood of constant labor, may
still have lurking near his vitals the unheeded
disease that dooms him 10 sudden collapse.
1t can not be doubted that our stupendous
achievements as people and our country's ro-
bust strength have given rise to q heedlessness
of those laws governing our national health
which we can no more cvade than human life
can escape the laws OF God and nature
Manifestly nothing is more vital TO our su-
premacy as nation and 10 the beneficent pur-
poses OF our government than q sound and
staple currency Its exposure 10 degradation
should at once arouse to activity the most en-
lightened craftsmanship: and the danger of de-
probation in the purchasing power of the wages
paid to toll should furnish the incentive to
prompt and conservative prccaution In deal
ing with our present embarrassing situation as
related TO this subject, we will be wise II We
temper our confidence and faith in our national
strength and resources, with the frank conces-
sion that even these will not permit US 10 defy
with impunity the inexorable laws Of finance
and trade. At the same time, in our efforts 10
adjust differences Of opinion, we should be free
rom intolerance or passion, and our judgments
should be unmoved by alluring phrases and un- |
vexed by selfish interests
i am confident that such an approach to the |
subject Will result in prudent and effective |
-emedial legislation. In the meantime, SO far |
IS the executive branch OF the government can |
none OF the powers with which il is |
invested will be withheld when their exercise |
S deemed necessary TO maintain our national |
redit or avert financial disaster. Closely re.
ated TO the exaggerated confidence in our |
greatness which tends TO disregard |
4 the rules Of national safety, another danger
onfronts US not less serious ! refer 10 the
'rsvslenoe Of popular disposition TO expect
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THE MILLIoNAIREs' MALADY.
Mental Disease Which Is the Outgrowth
of the Possession of Great Wealth.

| a mental disease which is the OutgrOwth
| of the Possession of Great Wealth.
There is reason to think that great
wealth begets a mental disease akin to
those forms of paralysis which affect a
minute portion of the brain. It is not
to be denied that the very rich, as
| class, show as much sense as other peo-
pie. Those who have made their own
fortunes may well have narrowed their
minds in the process. They probably
fell into groove, and we must not look
to them for sympathy with new
thoughts or projects. But the majority
in Europe, at least-inherited wealth
and they passed through the same
training commonly, imbibed the same
ideas as the rest of us. We knew some
of them at school or at the university.
where they were much like other youths
equally interested in the Questions"
which took their fancy. They may even
have promised in all sincerity to aid in
solving problem of some kind when
they came into their own, and looked
forward to the work with pleasure. If
the promise be forgotten when that
time arrives, no reasonable person will |
condemn them. To find ones self in the |
paternal seat, surveying lands all ones |
own, as far as eye can see, or reckoning |
up the money-bags, is not less exciting, |
probably, when that day has been an
tlcipated from childhood. But in n
short time the situation becomes famil-
lar, and then that reasonable person, if
inexperienced, looks for fulflment of
the promise. But rarely indeed is he
gratified. The mental disease has
found lodgment. His rich friend NAV
still take interest in the question, what
ever it be. But somehow his mind can
no longer grasp the obvious fact that
he himself might settle it, once for all.
by applying no great proportion of the
money which lies idle at his bank
1t is clear, also. that this malady
grows more common, and intensifies.
When the rich were by no means so
many or so wealthy as now, they
founded all sorts of charitable iustitu-
colleges, chantries, hos
pitals At present they subscribe lust
like anybody else, and their contribu- !
ton often enough is not more liberal
than that of men whose capital is no
greater than their income. In the ,
of churches alone do few of i
hem make show of rivaling their fore i
athers' munifcence But those sub (
criptions acknowledge the obligation. i
millionaire who fatty refused to do S
lnything for his fellow-creatures could c
lot be charged with inconsistency at c
east But he who gives hundred S
'uineas or so when piling up hundreds d
# thousands for probate, admits in eff n
ect that he ought to do what he can. h
'ut if he chose, what could he not do? s
bur hospitals, for instance, make des- l
airing appeals year by year. Their fl
missaries beg in the streets. They a
York through the directory, and write Il
each householder. Their boxes stand i
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WALTER Q. GRESHAM,
Secretary OF State.

and where, seated about him on every hand
were the representative men OF the country
had carpet at morn which was inches deer
with snow. Mr. Clcveland's luck" was no,
with him Saturday. MeteorologicallY speak
ing, Saturday was a match 10 The one four years
ago. when President Harrison delivered his in.
augural address under an umbrella in pcltng
rain, und when men marched in rain for hours
TO complete The great parade.
Washington slept very little Friday night,
and at the break OF day the streets, which had
nearly all night been full OF life, became throb.
bing masses OF humanity. 1t was the 4th OF
March, day long looked forward TO by demo-
crais for return 20 power, and early us the
sun the democracy turned forth on the
streets TO make joyful and celebrate. The elc-
ments did not seem in the same joyfu, condi.
tion, because Friday was mournful and sad as
II sorry that the republicans were going out OF
power. The sky Friday wept farewell and
the carorsals OF the democrats seemed out OF
place on the mournful occasion. Yet Saturday
all speed the parting guest and welcome The
coming
Washington is decorated as never before. Al
though the crowds are not as large rs expected,
yet the city is full 10 overhowing. and many
were obliged 10 spend last night upon the
streets for lack OF accommodations
or course Pennsylvania avenue SATURDAY.
morning was the magnet which drew all the
crowds. Ablaze with flags and bunting and
massed like one great circus tent IL
early became dcnsely crowded. Every
body wanted TO see everything and
everybody was in good humor Marching
men with bands OF music promcnaded up and
down the wide ihoroughfare, moving TO their
places OF rendezvous. Crowds came rushing in
from the depots, all eager 10 see and get some
point OF vantage. Great masses OF people hur-
ried toward the capitol in streams like running
rivers. Fakirs with voices like foghorns yelled
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"a LITTLE NONSENSE"

@Customer-"Aret these gloves much
worn now?" Clerk-"No; they are only
shop soiled."
-Ella-"What makes you think he
loves you? Did he say SOP" Ida-'No;
but he hugged me. That is round
about way of letting me know it,
Brooklyn Life.
English as She is Spoke -Miss
Wabash-"But when we are married.
count, mamma will live with us won't
she?" Count Parici-"Oh, yes, she
aoon't"-B., K. & Co.'S Monthly.
1.-THE doctor has discovered q curl.
GUS thing about Penelope's heart" said
Mrs Waldo, of Beacon street 1T
beats in exactly the same time as that
of Shelley's Cenci Bazaar.
-Wool-''People are mighty uncivii
in Philadelphia Van Pelt-"How
so?" Wool-'T asked native yester-
day what street was on, and all the
reply I got was Chestnut IN Y.
Herald.
He Felt It-Professor - ''What's
the formula for nitric acid?" Fresh
man-(Who has been experimenting
without knowledge of the acids prop.
erties) There is nothing formal
about it, sir. 1t just goes on without
ceremony. pharmaceutical Era
Chicago Man lin art Rallery)-"H'm,
now, what's that represent?" Guide
''The fight into Egypt" C. M.-"Ha,
ha! great scheme! Prophetic sort Of
thing, eh? Think I'll. go there myself
in worlds fair year. Have to escape
from my relations, you know. Kate
Fields Washington.
You were gone good while,"
said the invalid to her husband, who
had been to the drugstore, 'it must
have taken the clerk good while to
put up the prescription. II don't
know; I think he must have spent q
good deal of the time putting up the
price. e."-Washington Star.
Baron (bringing an heirloom to the
ieweler's)-"Could you not substitute
limitations for the diamonds SO that I
could take the jewel and you still have
,he valuable portion of the jewel?'
Jeweler-''C'ertainly. my dear baron;
'uo yOu oSO yOuh ldohCI ubS ROG ducd0
If you" ."-Fliegende Blatter.
Those Dear Women.-(Denslow has
invited a party of friends to a home
,ol<er symposium and Mrs Denslow
,rings in the luncheon just as Denslow
'ets his first hand in two hours )-"Why,
Tommy! isn't it rather unusual to have
very card in your hand clubs?"-
mith, Gray & Co.'S Monthly.
John Henry had visitor at dinner
he other day, and during pause in
he conversation the infant terrible
poke up: 81 wish 1 was YOU" DO
on, my little boy? And why do YOU
vish you were me?" "Cos you don't
ct your ear pinched when you eat Wit
es with your knife. ."-Tit-Bits.
And She Failed What's the mat.
r, dear?" asked Mr.. Justwed as he
,me into the house and found his wife
-ying as if her heart would break. 81
m so discouraged, she sobbed what
as bothered my little wife?' 'Tworked
i the afternoon making custard pies-
ecause 1 knew you were SO fond of
lem, and-and-" Here she began
eeping Historically again. And
hat. darling?' And they turned ors
be sponge cakes s"-Bufalo Esyresa
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Is surrounded by growing plants, flowers and
vines. and its effect Is SO unique that It forms
one OF the most attractive features of the
general scene. Two great floral arches each
sixty-fve feet in height, are on either side of
the court, while just in front of and sur
rounding them are the stands for the musi-
clans. The arches are trimmed in pure white
bunting, forming o background for plants
and vines and odorous flowers. They are the
crowning features OF the room. From tho dome
Of one, the magic name Cleveland" blazed in
electricity; from the other Stevenson" shines
The band stands are marvels Of artistic floral
beauty. Banked around the base Of each Of the
eight gigantic pillars supporting the roof are
flowers and plants in profusion, while from the
tops Of these pillars depend waving ribbons OF
smilax fifty feet in length. The columns bear
artistic shields, each having upon It the name
OF one Of the twenty-three presidents of the
United States and Of Vice President Stevenson
1t is estimated that twelve thousand people at
tended the affair, but only q small proportion
OF these took part in the dancing The throng
was too great to admit Of freedom in the waltz
and scottische and polka, and the pressure
about the square sets was SO intense that the
revelers were given but little space for their
terpsichorean evolutions.
Precisely at l2 o'clock the band struck up
Home, Sweet Home" and the assemblage
quietly dispersed. The whole proceedings were
marked by staid and stately decorum moro
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The inaugural Address.

In obedience 10 the mandate of my country
men, am about TO dedicate myself TO the ser.
vice under the sanction OF a solemn oath Deep
ly moved by the expression Of confidence and
personal attachment which has called me to
this service, am sure my gratitude can make
no better return than the pledge now give be-
fore God and these witnesses OF unreserved and
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Squeaking Sands.


Singing sands are found in many
parts of the United States but squeak
ing sands are not so common. There
is only one place in this country where
the squeaking sand is found and that
is small plain in south Colorado The
singing sand emits a musical sound
only when dry and loses this property
on being dampened The squeaking
sand, on the other hand, is silent when
dry and s9ueaks best and loudest when
moistened. The sound it gives forth is
by no means loud but somewhat re-
sembles the squeaking of an armchair.
1t sounds when rubbed between the
fingers or when placed in a small bag
and violently struck but the cause Of
the sound is a mystery Great
Divide,
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DANIEL SCOTT LAMONT
Secretary of War.

through the paths of civilization and education
10 self-supporting and independent citizenship
In the meantime, as the nations wards, they
should be promptly defended against the cupid
ity of designing men and shielded from every
influence or temptation that retards their ad-
vancement.
The people of the United States have dccrecd
that on this day the control of their govern
ment in its legislative and executive branches
shall DO given TO political party pledgeu il the
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Then began the ride down the avenue, with
President Harrison as the host and Mr.. Cleve-
land as the guest. How the great American
public did show its patriotism and how II
chccred and hurrahed the two great men. Con-
gross was in the agony OF death when they ar.
rived and only fingered long enough for the
president 10 sign the remaining bills after his
reaching The capitol.
The scene the senate during the administer
ing OF the oath to the vice-president and the or
ganiza,ion OF the senate was gorgeous and inter-
esting in the extreme But il was only prelim.
lnary 10 the great event OF the day BY high
noon all was completed for the republicans to
yield up their power and the democrats to as
uume the responsibility.
The proy< vion TO the east front OF the poYEoo.
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most positive terms to the accomplishment Of
tariff reform. They have thus determined In
favor OF more just and equitable system Of
federal taxation The agents they have chosen
to carry out their purposes are bound by their
promises, not less than by the command Of
their masters, to devote themselves unrendt-
tingly to this services