Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1897-03-11
THE INAUGURATION.

Kinley as twenty fifth President of the
United States at Washington last
Thursday was an imposing spectacle
The weather was absolutely perfect
NOT a cloud obscured the sun and
the temperature was just at pleasant
degree. Inauguration is usually &C.
companied by fendish weather, and
this notable exception was therefore
ali the more enjoyed. The number OF
strangers in Washington was not, ap-
parently, as great as on former occa-
sions of this sort, but the crowd was
nevertheless an enormous one.
The President-elect arose early at
his apartments in the Ebbitt House and
prepared for the arduous events of the
day. At ten o'clock he drove to the
White House, where was received by
President Cleveland and the members
of his cabinet. Soon afterward the
party started for the capitol, where
the Inauguration ceremonies were to
take place. President Cleveland and
President-elect Mckinley occupied a
carriage drawn BY four handsome bay
horses, with Senator Sherman of Ohio
and Senator Mitchell Of Wisconsin
sitting opposite them. The carriages
moved slowly down Pennsylvania av-
enue, escorted by the Black Horse
Troop of Cleveland, Ohio, fne-losk-
ing body of men in uniform mounted
on coal-black horses, and followed by
several thousand United States troops,
militia and other organizations. Mr..
Mckinley was afable and joyous, and
frequently bowed and lifted his hat in
response to the cheers and applause
that greeted him. President Cleve-
land sat stern and expressionless and
looked straight ahead. Senator Sher-
man, bundled in a big overcoat, looked
sour and lean. Senator Mitchell had
the appearance Of one who was en-
Toying a good thing. Carriages con-
tanning members of Mr.. Cleveland s
cabinet followed the presidential team,
but they didn't count for much, espe-
cially as a big, gorgeously dressed
drum-major came right after them,
Arriving at the capitol, an hour or
more was spent in the Senate, witness
ing the closing scenes there Of the old
Congress, the swearing in Of the new
Senators, the simple ceremony of IN
Quoting into Office Vice-President Ho-
bart, and various other details Of more
or less interest.
In the meantime an enormous crowd
had gathered on the plaza in front of
the capitol and the extensive grounds
adjoining-anywhere from $4,000 to
10000 men, women and children Of
all sorts, conditions and colors, There
were acres of human beings, waiting
expectantly for the inaugural cere-
mony, of whom about one in hum
dred could get near enough to hear
anything or see clearly. 1t was a
thoroughly respectable crowd in ap-
pearance and behavior, and good
humored one. Discussions here and
there showed that it was not all Of one
political faith, for the inevitable free
silver man could be heard stoutly de-
Tending his doctrines while giving his
respect to the President Of all the peo-
pie. An immense stand had been
built in front of the Senate wing of
the capitol, and this now began to fill
up with the favored ones who had
tickets. When Mr.. McKinley's wife
and mother made their appearance the
eyes of thousands were fastened upon
them. The Presidents wife is an in
valid, and she had to be heavily sup
ported by her escort. His mother
seemed to be the stronger of the two.
Finally Mr.. Cleveland and Mr., Nc
Kinley came from the main entrance
to the Senate and were greeted with
cheers. They walked very slowly
down the broad steps and along the
platform to their place at its farthest
corner, Mr.. Mckinley looked unim-
posing beside Mr.. Cleveland, who
doomed up impressive and expansive.
Following these came Senators, the
Supreme Court, army and navy Off
GERS, diplomats and many other nota-
bles.
When the party had been seated,
Chief Justice Fuller arose to admins
ter the oath of Office that inaugurated
new President of the United States.
Clerk McKenney held an opened Bible,
large, handsome book that had been
presented by Bishop Arnett in behalf
of the African Methodist Church. Mr..
Mckinley advanced to the front Of the
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