Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1897-03-11

frequently as she surveyed the crowd
and chatted with Chairman Bell, Of
the inaugural committee, who sat be-
side her. Following the wife of the
new president came the venerable Mrs.
Mckinley, ST., CARRIED betittingly to her
age Her kindly face was framed in
rolls of gray hair, like those in old
prints. She was two seats from Mrs.
Mckinley, Jr., and the two bent for
ward frequently for an exchange of
happiness.
The diplomatic corps entered the
chamber at 11:45, followed a moment
later by the chief justice and associate
justices of the supreme court. They
filed slowly down the aisle in gorgeous
regalia and silken robes, the crowds on
the floor and in the galaries standing
respectfully until they were seated.
The members of the house of repre-
sentatives, headed by Speaker Reed,
Mr.. Dingley, the tariff leader, near at
hand, then entered the chamber. There
was a stir Of interest when senate Of
ficials announced the vice president
elect. Mr.. Hobart entered the right
door, bowed slightly to the standing
senators and officials, and stepped to
the seat near the presiding officers
desk
1t was just 1920 when the presiden-
tial party entered the main doors, fac
ing the vice president, and attention
was rivited at once on these two GEN.
trail figures. AS they moved down the
middle aisle Mr.. Cleveland was trifs
in advance, stepping haltingly and with
suggestion of his recent rheumatic
trouble. His face looked grave. Mr..
Mckinley followed closely, stepping
easily down the AISLE his poise being
easy and dignified. He bowed to the
presiding officer, facing the senate and
the crowd.
On the left sat Maj. Gen. Miles, COM
manding officer Of the army, and Ad-
miral Brown, senior officer of the navy,
both in full uniform. 10 the right was
another blaze of rich uniforms and dec
orati0ns, the four ambassadors, Sir
Julian Paunccfote, NJ Patenotre, Baron
Won Thielman and Baron Fava being
directly to the side of Mr.. Mckinley.
The members of the outgoing cabinet
were in semi-circle to the left, facing
| the outgoing and incoming presidents.
On the opposite side of the center aisle,
in semi-circle, We're Chief Justice
Fuller and the associate justices, wear
ing their long silk robes, the circle Of
silvcred heads aud strong faces max
ing picture Of dignity and force.
The members of the house of repre-
scntatives filled the entire body Of the
hall On the right side, and on the op-
posite area Of the chamber sat the sem
ators and senators-elect. AS the presi-
dental party took their seats Vice Pres
ident Stevenson arose and invited his
successor to step forward and take the
oath o, Office. Mr.. Hobart advanced
to the desk, raised his right hand, and
| took the oath in accordance with the
constitution. Mr.. Stevenson then de-
livered his valedictory address, speak
ing hoarsly, as a result Of recent strain.
He said:
| Senator's: The hour has arrived which marks
| the close OF the Fifty-fourth congress and ter
Before laying down the gave for the last
| time, may be pardoned for OBTAINING you for
moment in the ,o attempt to give
me-during the time 1t has been my good for.
appreciation OF the resolution OF the senate
| personal to myself can find no adequate ex-
preston in words Intentionally. l have a.
| no time given ofYense. and I carry from this
! presence shadow Of feeling of unkindness
| towards any scnator-no memory OF griev-
Chl.f among the favors political fortune h.,s
| bestowed upon me count that OF having beer
the assoeiate and and Of having known something
| have SO long held official relations in THU
| chamber. 10 have been the presiding office,
| the most illustrious citizen might be proud.
am persuaded that no occupant Of this char
aurnx hsory AND esh
upon the discharge OF the duties pertaining t