The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-05

the Senate and House galleries. was transplanted to the open air amphithe- atre. The brilliant costumes of the wo- men gave to the scene the finishing touch of color. Added to the acre of people seated. who looked down upon ten acres standing, were hundreds banked upon every projecting ledge of the Capitol and filling the windows.
 The Official Party.
 At about 1 o'clock the official party came through the main door. Cheers were sent up from the enthusiastic multitude. all eyes were directed that way and strained to get the hrst glimpse of the President. Shouts of "There he is," were heard frequently. but in nearly every instance the cry was sounded in false alarm.
 The official entrance was dramatic. All except those who were participant ing in the ceremony were seated When the Justices of the Supreme Court, with the exception of Chief Jus tice Fuller, emenged from between the Corinthian pillars and marched down the sloping carpeted aisle to their sta ton, they were greeted with applause The Justices wore their robes and skull-caps. Then came the members of the diplomatic corps in their gor- geous uniforms, and they evoked thunderous applause. Led by Count Cassini, the Russian Ambassador and dean of the corps, and followed by the others in order of precedence, they took seats on the right of the stand. Stroll ing in after them came members of the cabinet, Senators and Representa- lives in Congress.
 Throughout this scene the demeanor of the multitude was that of interested iofr If seeing gorgeous and stately pageants in review detracted in no manner from the keen interest in the less brilliant program in immediate prospect. The attraction responsible for the assembly of so vast a throng was demonstrated by the tremendous burst of applause which heralded the Presidents ap- proach.
 The Man of the Hour.
 Taking as a signal the arrival of Mrs Roosevelt and a party of friends, and a moment later of Vice-President Fairbanks and his escort, the applause subsided to await the coming of the man of the hour. Suddenly the crowd on the stand began to cheer This was taken up by those immediately in front of the platform. The military presented arms, the committees un- covered, and soon the great sea of people was waving hats and flags and shouting itself hoarse
 President Roosevelt came forth from between the massive pillars quietly and composedly He was escorted by Chief Justice Fuller. With measured tread in harmony with the dignified step of the Chief Justice, the President ad- vanced in state down the long aisle of distinguished guests. By this time all were standing and nothing could be heard above the roar of thunderous welcome. Immediately following came, arm in arm, the members of the com mittee on arrangements. As the Presi- dent passed down the aisle he barred his head and with characteristic sweep of his hat bowed in acknowledgement of the salutations from the stand and the ovation from the people. His man ner was not that of man mourning onerous responsibilities, three years in the White House having familiarized him with the duties of the high office to which he was to be inaugurated. While he waited for the applause to die out he stood in triumph, with no show of vanity, with no evidences of political enmity, apparently no memo ries of the campaign gone by, and nothing more disconcerting than a huge gathering of loyal Americans. Oath Administered.
 At a sign from Chief Justice Fuller the clerk of the Supreme Court step ped forward holding a Bible. A hush fell over the crowd. The President raised his right hand and the oath to support the laws and constitution of the United States was reverently taken amid deep silence. When this had been concluded there was practically no demonstration and the President be- gan his inaugural address. As soon as he flnshed speaking he re-entered the capitol and as he disappeared with in the building a signal was flashed to the navy yard and the roar of twenty one guns was begun in official salute to the President.