Evening journal., 1905-03-04
CHARLES WARREN FAIRBANKS.
VICE PRESIDENT.

and his white-haired companion came
James II. AicKenney, clerk OF the SUI
prcme Court bearing a ponderous Bible.
When the demonstration ceased. Chief
Justice Fuller. dis SNOWY locks falling
to his shoulders. In feeble tones pro-
nounccd the oath.
President Roosevelt's voice was eas-
lly audible at some distance when he
rcpeated the formal declaration pre-
scrlbed ln article III Of the Constitution.
Il do soiaiillis -sgeear that 1 will faith
fully execute the Ofice OF President OF
the United States and viii, TO the best
OF my ability. preserve, protect and
defend the Constitution OF the United
States"
A second latter he bowed and pressed
his lips upon the open pages OF Holy
Writ. Again erect. he faced the people.
and for an instant perfect silence
lheld. A signal had been flashed from
the dome Of the Capitol 20 the Navy
Yard, whence came the boom OF n 10
inch gun, first OF tweny- zone. fired IN
honor OF the newly inaugurated Chief
Executive The tension was broken,
and a roar of cheers resounded FAR and
wide across the plaza. in fruitless
competition there was hcard by "a few
the strains of "The star Spangled BAN
ner" from Professor Fosters big chO-
rus
on the outskirts Of the crowd bands
We're playing; cannon in the Virginia
forts across the river and bait
terios in the city were joining the big
guns OF the monitor Puritan in the sa-
lutte TO the President For many min-
utcs the jangle Of sounds continued be-
fore the President could find a chance
10 begin his inaugural address.
The conclusion Of the address was the
signal for another ovation, during
which Mr.. Roosevelt shook hands with
most Of the notables who pressed about
ithe tribune. Then he was escorted
back 10 the rotunda OF the Capitol and
Thence to the Executive chamber. WHERE
ne held brief reception before leaving
for the White House.
Fairbanks Sworn In.
Senator Charles Warren Fairbanks, o.
Indiana, became Vico-Prcsident of tn,
United States shortly after the marble
faced clocks OF the Senate chamber reg
istered noon today. He reached the nortl
side Of the Capitol few minutes afte
II o'clock and went TO the vicc-Presi
dents room. which he will occupy for tn
coming four years as presiding officer o
the Senate.
President Roosevelt had arrived lit
tie before and was in his own room re
ceiving the leaders of the Senate an'
House between scratches Of his pen a
ne signed bills passed during the ex
! piring hours Of the Fifty-eighth Con
gress.
Today's closing business was of in
sufficient importance 10 seriously engage
the attention OF the spectators. the heav!
business OF this Congress already havinl
beno concluded for better or worse.
At Ills the galleries We're opened, an,
there was a qulcS-rush OF those pos
. sessing the coveted pasteboards for point
, of vantage from which to view the forth
coming ceremonies in the red carpetes
E and mahogany furnished pit below. Th'
. galleries filled quickly and overnowe'
E into the corridors. The gay frocks Of th'
% women relieved the dull background o
! the walls, and with their varied color
s formed picturesque frame for th'
scene below. Among the early arrivals
5 were Mrs. Roosevelt and Mrs Fairbanks
r who took seats I'm the Executive gallery
] The arrival Of distinguished guests OF
:. the floor soon offered all the interest tn
. galleries could desire. First came thu
I Supreme Court of the United States. lee
7 by the venerable Chief Justice; then tn
diplomats. with the Russian ambassador
= In front; then a horde Of other dignltariei
5 -admirals of the navy, headed by Ad
l mlral Dewey; generals of the army. head
5 ed by Lieutenant General Chanee; SOM
. sixteen Governors of States. with mem
bers of their STATS. justices and judge
! Of the Federal courts. Government OH
I cials of high rank. and many other
whose positions or attainments entitle
them TO reorganization in this assemblas
5 of the favored.
President Enters the Senate
As each succeeding detachment arrive
= anouacement was made by the Sergeant