The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1901-03-13
the huge stand fairly trembled with the
volume Of sound.
President Bows Acknowledgements.

President Bows Acknowledgements.
The President bowed his acknowledge
mentS of the greeting. His face wore
look Of calm dignity and contentment.
He put on his hat as he stepped into
the open, and his overcoae was buttoned
high up to keep off the beating drops.
He moved across the portico, and then
pausing at the top Of the high marble
stairs again waved his salutations to the
Justice Fuller, prepared to administer
the oath.
Through the lines Of senators and Off
Gals, all standing, to do him honor, the
President proceeded to the central pavil-
ion, going forward to the railing and fac
ing the vast assemblage at close range,
again and again bowling his acknowledge
came from 10000 threats. Then he
turned and shook hands with Vice-Presi-
dent Roosevelt while another great cheer
went up as the two central figures, Nc
kinney and Roosevelt, stood out above
the crowd.
Administering the Oath.
Now again deep hush fell upon the
assemblage as the President and the chief
justice advanced to the center Of the pa
villon.. The President removed his hat
an and then he raised his right hand. In
heard the solemn words Of the chief jus
tIce, and the measured response Of the
President, taking the oath to maintain
lnvlolate the constitution and laws Of
TIE United States. He spoke in
strong J, voice. easily heard by those
near the front Of the stand. His
pronounced. There was NO demonstra.
ton. as he concluded the oath. He turned
again to the people, and advancing to the
rail Of the pavilion, began his inaugural
address. He spoke in rather low tones
at first, gradually growing more distinct
until he was heard by all those on the
stands and most Of those in front rank
Of the crowds. He kept his hat off while
he spoke. Occasionally he used gestures
to emphasize some salient point Of his
address.
AS the President spoke, the pent-up
clouds gave out their full force and the
pelting rain came down in sheets, throw
ing a watery veil over the dripping
multitude. Under his pavilion the Presi-
dent was we'll protected and there was
no faltering in the address as the down
pour continued.
Cheers for "Free Cuba.o
AS he raised his voice, in a resounding
mighty shout Of approval and frequently
he paused to allow some well-turned
sentence to receive its tribute of popu-
lar approval.
AS the President closed his address, the
vice-president and many senators grasped
his hand in congratulation. Then he re-
turned to the capitol, proceeding to the
Senate wing, where a lunch had been
spread in the committee room Of the
committee on military affairs. Here the
President was joined by the vice presi-
dent, the inaugural committee, dstin-
guished officers of the army and navy
and number of senator's and other in
vited guests. Half an hour was spent
in taking refreshments and then the
President was escorted back to his car
riage to join in the parade to the white
house.
Roosevelt Takes the Oath.
Washington, D. c., March 4.-Stand-
ing upon a spot hallowed by history, and
in the presence Of brilliant and dis
tinguished assemblage, Theodore Roose-
welt of New York, today was indicted
into the office Of vice-president Of the
United States
The solemn oath, the taking Of which
places Mr.. Roosevelt in the van of q
long list Of eminent patriots and states
men, was administered by Senator Will
liam p. Frye Of Maine, president pro
tempore of the United States Senate.
The ceremony was thoroughly democrat
AZ yCtj III 4lo FCAs SiLipl1SAly,
impressive.
Looked to Wife for Inspiration.
AS the new vice-president dropped the
hand of Senator Frye, he glanced up
ward at his wife, seated in the executive
gallery. She was the first of whom he
thought in this moraentous hour and to
her he looked for inspiration.
An instant later, this vigorous Ameri-
can and man Of letters land Of affairs
faced the United States Senate for the
first time as its presiding officer. Not
flaw in the induction of the yice-presi-
dent into Office was noticeable. The
whole was perfectly planned and beauti-
fully executed.
The Senate was in session, construct
lively, having been so since IL O'Clock
Saturday morning, although recesses,
taken at intervals, had rendered the men
tai and physical strain the more endur-
able.
Early in the morning the galleries had
been cleared by an executive session and
they were not opened again until ~
o'clock, and then only to those who held
cards Of admission TO the capitol and to
the places reserved for them in the gal
leries.
At 1870 a. N. the ice-president-elect
arrived at the capitol, accompanied by
Senator Spooner and Representative Dali
zell He went directly to the vice-Dresi-
dents room. Shortly before 1870
o'clock Mrs Mckinley, escorted by Maj
Gen. Corbin, entered the executive gal
lery. She was accompanied by the MEM
bers Of her house party. She was assist
ed down the aisle Of the gallery to front
seat which had been reserved for her.
She chatted spiritedly with her friends
and at times smiled recognition to some
friend on the floor Of the S nate or IN
the galleries.
President Steps Forward Briskly.
Just in advance Of Senators Hanna of
Ohio, Jones Of Arkansas and Represem-
tative Cannon of Illinois, members Of the
inaugural committee, the President,
fresh looking and vigorous, stepped brisk
ly lown the aisle to the historical red
leather chair which had been placed for
him in the area Immediately In front of
the secretary's desk. When seated, the
President faced the distinguished as
semblage upon the floor. AS he took his
seat the President bowed and smiled to
Mrs. Mckinley and she returned the sal
utation with a pretty wave of her gloved
hand.
On each side of the President sat the
members Of the congressional inaugural
committee, Senators Hanna, Spoeler
and Jones, in the order named, on his
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