The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1901-03-04
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ganizations that had been delayed en-
route poured in with increasing rapid
ity-
The sounds of bands filled the air, rs
troops. company and marching clubs,
one after the other swung into Penn
sylvania avenue at quick step, hurryiI.g
to the quarters in hope Of a hasty
breakfast before setting out for their
rendezvous whence they were to fall in
line for the big parade
The livery stables Of the city were
taxed to their utmost capacity in hous-
ing mounts for the hundreds Of aides
and staff officers. Before o'clock there
was a crush on the car lines and soon
every car was so crowded that pasSen-
gers finally mounted to the roofs
Preparations for holding back the
crowd from the line of march along the
avenue had been going on for several
weeks in the sinking of heavy iron sock
cts in the sidewalk at short intervals
all along Pennsylvania avenue Early
in the morning a gang of wOrkme a
Stra ted from the foot OF the capitol with
a wagon lead Of heavy iron posts and
big reels Of wire cable with which they
made what 1t was hoped would prove
an imp egnable barrier against the
crowds SurgIng out on the avenue and
spelling the formation of the troops as
at some earlier inaugurations. BY II a.
m. this hastily constructed fence was
in place all along the line Of parade,
with breaks only at the street crossings
which We're left open till 1 o'clock. when
after 9 o'clock the big stands along the
lines of march began to fill up.
SEATS BRING HIGH PRICES.
Along the court OF honor ard in its
immediate vicinity many Of the review
ing stands were carried. clear across the
side streets, with only a narrow passa ge
way beneath them connecting with the
avenue Further down town however
the cross streets abutting on PennsyI-
vania formed a vantage point for spec
uiatOrs in small temporary stands Of
their own construction Everything
from soap boxes to flour barrels Were
brought into requisition ard standing
room on these fraH structures was soon
at a premium of something like so cents
per tCOthOld. Early In the morning
several unusually thrifty colored team
sters with a score of wagons appeared
on side streets just Off Pennsylvania av-
enue with elevated tiers of seats rising
above the wagon bed, capable of accom-
nodating from ten 10 twenty people
each. These seats We're auctioned of
The prices Of window seats in the houses
and stores along the line Of marcn
reached an almost fabulous rate within
the past week. 1t is reported that ore
wealthy man paid $500 for ore single
room in hotel near Pennsylvania ave-
nue. and Fifteenth street while ordinary
second story windows have been reg
ularly held at from S25 to $50 and single
chairs In store windows a from IS up.
As the hour fixed for the departure
of the escorting column from the White
scenes
street beanie If possible still liveiier. The
avenue which had been covered early
with a thin and treachereus glaze of
moist mud had dried up to a point where
even the novice felt safe on his horse.
. With that precision known only to
Uncle Sans regular soldiers and sailors
the crowds on the avenue were steadily
pressed back by the lines of blue which
We're making ready TO build up the
sscortiDg column. The soldiers stood at
ease. leaning on their rifles and stretch
ed in d pretty close formation from the
White House down the avenue to
Eleventh street Overcoats We're the or
der Of the day. This detracted some
what from the brilliancy of the display
that would have been afforded by full
dress, but having in mind the long wait
that the regulars have to submit to
while the ceremonies are going on at the
capitol the officers leaned toward the
SIDE of safety Soon after 10 o'clock the
street cars were stopped; the scattering
groups Of soldiers along the curbs sprang
forward at the sharp word Of command
and lined up company front. waiting TO
ready for the start to the capitol
A SEA OF COLOR
The splendid avenue looked in better
condition for a great parade. The en-
sea of colors- The national colors were
everywhere. At the instance of the dec |
1rations committee, the house holders |
along the line OF march had avoided all /
cheap decorations and gave the prefer /
lnce to the red, white and blue at all !
points. What might have been an over !
plus Of color. was fortunately tempered /
1y soft and almost imperccptible haze, |
l precursor Of spring in this climate.
The White House was astir early this |
morning Although the messengers |
rom the capitol kept the president well |
supplied with bills for his consideration
until late in the night 1t was fully a 4
lalf hour earlier than usual when break
last was served Up to 10 o'clock the I
Il he
hat the president saw and their confer !
nee was quite brief. All of the details /
n connection with the departure of the \
PRESIDENT for the capitol had been fully \
arranged by Mr.. CorteIyou. the presi- /
ients secretary, so that little remained |
@ be done except to see to the execu-
ion Of his orders Several members of
he cabinet called later IN the morning
% look over any bills that had come
rom congress
II was few minutes after 10 O'Clock
when troop A, of Cleveland so men.
commanded by Capt BuntS. Superbly |
mounted. filed into the White House
rounds, through the east gate and took
- position facing the front Of the man
ion. Veterans Of the civil war and the
irSt division Of the military grand CiVi-
ion which formed the escort under the
ommand Of the grand marshal. had
OIned on the avenue facing The man
ion The rough rider band IN their
.haiki uniforms was also in position
ONE time before the hour for starting
ROOSEVELT OUT EARLY.
The vice president-elect was out early
m the steps Of the Cowles residence,
There he had spent the night looking |
{ the weather and chatting with sew
raj friends from about the neighbor-
God. He was bareheaded and wore in
is buttonbOle Roosevelt carlatfon
ne Of a new crimson variety that has
ecently been named in his honor. Mr.
Roosevelt early this morning was the
ecipient of an extremely handsome
oral piece from Capt. VIM. Flanagan.
ate Of his staff in New York. 1t was a
asket OF orchids. roses and carnations
ach flower set IN separate tiny silver
fun OF water