The Dickinson press. (Dickinson, Stark County, D.T. [i.e. N.D.]) 1883-1927, 1897-03-13

tice OF the supreme court administered
the solemn oath which made William
president of the United
States. Then the seal Of silence was
broken by the reign of sound, deep,
all-pervading. dominating. as
II a surging sea were rolling over the
.and before the driving of king of
storms. As the many bands Joined the
mighty acclaim, the organized columns
marched into place, the grand review
was in motion, and the currents of hu-
manity began to follow toward the
lines of its march. Moving promptly
In from all streets and avenues. CEN
tcring on the park east OF the capitol.
the column of parade was quickly
formed along the spacious plaza cX-
tending in front of the house and SELL
ate wings and the central buildings.
The new president entered his carriage
and the. column. circling the great
white temple Of the nation, in and
about which the tribes had gathered
with patriotic purpose. passed down
through Its beautiful grounds, and
wheeling into Pennsylvania avenue at
the Peace monument, where its real
march began. Looking from the head
of the line at the Peace monument to-
ward the treasury and the White House
a mile and a half away. was like gaZ-
ing into Il broad canon whose high
walls were mass of men, women and
flags. AS a basis for decoration the
inaugural committee distributed $4,000
national flags to all on the line of
march who would use them in their
windows. So great was the demand
that there would have been 100000
used il they had been provided. Upon
owner builded and wrought out such
forms of beauty as his enthusiasm and
his patriotism suggested. First was
the clean swept floor of the wide ave-
nue. roped in throughout its length, and
clear Of every object save the lining of
police. The wide paycments on either
side throughout the line of march
were packed. Every window and cor
nice had its full quota of spectators,
and so upward to fringes of men along
the edges of the roofs, every available
point of observation was crowded to
its capacity. The great stands which
lined all the parks and reservations
were beautifully decorated. Thus was
removed the former effect of the harm
like structures of rough lumber which
have heretofore mnrred all attempts Mt
comprehensive decoration of the ave-
nue.. Over such triumphal way, and
thus honored by magnificent prcparl-
tions and the presence and
ThunderOus Applause
of uncntling crowds, President Me
1iinley was escorted to the White
House, whence he soon proceeded to
the stand in front Of it to review the
imposing columns of marching thou
sands which had followed him from
the capitol, eliciting Mt every step un'
bounded admiration. and wild nc.
claim, which. at intervals drowned the
music Of the bands. The president's
reviewing stand occupied two-thirds q
the front of the White House grounds
The president stood in n projecting
area, shielded by glass. The audience
was notable in all its elements. The
official life of the nation was fully rep
resented. The ambassadors and min
listers of all nations honored the oc
casion. The political magnates OF
both parties had seats. The parade was
n famous column, notably commanded
Gen. Horace Porter, grand marshal, a
its head, recalled to all veterans thu
campaigns of Grant, his chief. FOLLOW
ing his numerous and brilliant staff
upon which the sons of President
Grant, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur ant
Harrison were prominent figures, cam!
Gen. Granville NJ. Dodge, command!n,
the first grand division, which EN-
braccd all the military organizations o
the parade.
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eclipsed by the brilliancy Of the varl
Gus night displays. The decorations o
the ball room have not been equalle,
before. 1t is certain that they hav
not been approached in this country
Those who have attended noted fete
abroad insist that they have not bee
anywhere eXcelled. The fireworks ant
the street illuminations have not beel
equalled in the past, and the enter
tainment for the thousands who coul.
not attend the ball was varied AM
ample.
Never before was an administrator
launched upon its unknown future witt
more impressive or enthusiastic dem
OnstratiOn.
The lights are out in the ball room
the flags no longer glcam against til
darkness of the sky; the city light
burn low: the wild acclaim of the mu
titudes is stilled; after a day Of fel
vent patriotic emotion the national cal
ital sleeps.
With the sunrise tho new administra
ti0n. which all our clans have unite
to welcome. stripped itself for til
countless tasks which will test IT
strength.