Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1897-03-11
INAUGURATION SCENES.
Interesting Pen Picture by "a Vermont
Lady.

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some dozen Others from Montpelier, and
Miss Alice Sonle Of st. Albans were also
en- route for Washington. uss
We were soon Overtaken by snoWstorm
but sunshine prevailed on board the train,
for the genial, smiling face of Mr.. Cross
always carries cheer. A broken engine
caused an hours delay and the party, who
went by way OF New London, Conn, laid
tired heads on their pillows after reaching
the boat on Long Island Sound.
A restful night and good breakfast
found as ready to go on deck for sight
OF Liberty statue, Brooklyn bridge aud
other points OF interest
We were safely landed at DesBossts st.
Station and, closely following the foot
steps Of a company Of soldiers, were es
corted in safety through the crowd 10 the
cars.
The head lines in large type in the morn
ing papers said son TO the Inauguration p
ana though still one hour late We hurried
forward. When we reached Pennsylvania
| depot, Washington, the building was sim
/ pl5 packed with pushing Grove OF in
comers and corresponding number to
welcome them. All hurriedly beIook
themselves TO carriages, herdics and street
cars, and here the thermometer registered
20 degrees above zero.
Already were the grand stands perfected
! for the sightseers. We passed the YER
mont stand and were struck by the beau
| tiful, patriotic decorations everywhere.
! Our governor and staff officers had their
headquarters at the Arlington, " here they
1 received cordial welcome, and many Yer
monters were at the Raleigh and the Eb
bett House, receiving a great deal OF atten-
i tion from many in the city. Gov. and Mrs.
Grout were given dinner al Senator Nor
rill's one evening.
On the arrival OF the presidential train
/ Tuesday from Canton, o., throngs filled
1 No "a M no "a VI
ident and Mrs. Mckinley were greeted by
the reception committee and escorted TO
tue Ehbett House. One interesting Incl.
dent marked the arrival OF Madam Me-
Knley, when a sympathetic official has
tened forward with an invalid chair, which
was quietly yet decidedly waved aside.
The call OF President eject and Mrs.
Mckinley, the return call OF President and
Mrs. Cleveland. the dining of Major Me
Kinley with the President are items of
news which have been fully reported
After sultry and showery Wednesday,
Inauguration DAY was ushered in-an ideal
one, clear, cool and bright. Imagine
day OF A pril sunshine at home, eloudless
sky, a city bedecked With bunting and in
holiday attire, bells changing, thorough
fares thronged, and it cen be easily un-
derstood that the watchword from all
points of the compass had been "Onto the
Inauguration
Vermonters were in an appreciative state
OF mind Hal they not enjoyed the gen
erous hospitality OF Senator Proctor in his
elegant new home the evening before, |
where visiting Nermonters greeted the /
venerable Senator Morrill, and many other /
resident Nermonters Gov. GroUt and I
staff we're present, and Gen. and Mrs. Es- /
tey and James l.. Martin of Brattleboro. /
Mrs Estey had been in town for a week 4
attending the meeting of the Daughters of 1
the Revolution in this city.
MIR. Fletcher Proctor of Proctorsville, 1
Miss Proctor and Redtield Proctor were 1
present and assisted IN receiving the 1
guests Wednesday evening. The governor 1
and others were entertained by Senator I
Morrill,.
II was nearly eleven O'Clock when en-
thusiastic cheers announced the appear
ance of the President -elect at the White |
House east entrance. Immediately the 4
President and the President. elect started |
with their escort for the Capitol. Grand |
Marshal General Horace Porter, with staff 4
and aids and Governors Island band, 4
headed a brigade of United states forces 4
and brigade of the District OF Columbia 4
National Guard and others, including |
Vice President-elect Hobart and members /
OF the cabinet, general OF the army and
senior admiral OF the navy.
The usual ceremonies took place at the I
Capitol at twelve o'clock. Wee President |
stevenson delivered his valedictory and /
ately afterward the president pro tempore
of the Senate convened an extra session .
and proceeded to swear in the vice presl-
dent elect. Then followed the swearing /
in OF the new senators. An unusual COM
pllment was shown Senator Morrill, be-
cause OF his long ald distinguished SER
vice and he took the oath first and alone. 1
The presence of the President aud Presi- /
intellect, of Congress, OF the judiciary, /
OF the Diplomatic corps and distinguished !
guests rendered the occasion an impress
sive one. After the completion OF this GER
emony the Senate adjourned for the day 1
and all proceeded to he east portico OF the /
Capitol, where the PresidenI-e elect deliv-
cred his inaugural address. At its con-
clusion he took the oath of office before /
Chief Justice ruller, and the Hon. VIM.
Mckinley became the president OF the +
United States
Thereupon, with the retiring president 4
and the incoming secretary of state, Sen
ator Sherman, he was escorted by the III 4
augural procession to the White House.
The din Of national salute, the plaudits |
of a multitude, the surging of the CROWDS
heralded its approach. The waving OF 4
handkerchiefs from the grand stands pre-
sented a scene never to be forgotten.
The parade lasted for three hours. II
was the good fortune of your correspond
ent and party TO have seats Immediately
opposite the Presidents reviewing stand.
This was a miniature White House and
from its front portico President Mckinley
and Vice President Hobart reviewed the
passing military and civic organizations.
The appearance OF Mrs. Mckinley at her
husbands side was the signal for storm
of applause, and his graceful attention. to
his mother received warm response.
The striking features of the parade. per
haps. were the appearance of the United
States cavalry, said by some experts in
military affairs to be equal to any in the
world; the famous GiInore's band; the
martial bearing of the list New York reg
iment; the enthusiasm over Gov. Bushnell
and staff of Ohio; the cheers for the
Daughters of the Regiment accompanying
a detachment of the District of Columbia
National Guards; the interest shown in
the Carlisle indian School band playing
HKingdom and Thrones to God BELONG"
and the uuickening OF the hearts OF all
Vermonters and the apparent appreciation
of Others as Gov. Grout and staff at the
head of the Vermont troops passed in re-
view. Need / say more than to quote the