Arizona republican., 1905-03-05
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naked purity of the stately capitol. on which. by act of congress no decorative draping is permitted.
 Some time before the beginning of the inaugural ceremony several thou sand persons holding tickets entitling them to seats on the grand stand be- gan to take their places. By 12 o'clock the human garden which had flourish ed in the senate and house galleries was transplanted to the open air amphitheatre. The brilliant costumes of the women gave to the scene the finishing touch of color. Added to the acre of people seated. who looked down upon ten acres standing, were hun dreds banked upon every projecting ledge Of the capitol and filling the windows.
 At about l 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 first 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. 1 All except those who were participat- l ing in the ceremony were seated. When the justices of the supreme court with the exception of Chief Justice Fuller. emerged from between the Corinthian pillars and marched down the sloping carpeted aisle to their sta tion, they were greeted with applause. The justices wore their robes and skull caps. Then came the members of the diplomatic corps in their gorgeous 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 their seats on the right of the stand. Strolling in after them came members of the cabinet, senators and represent atives in congress.
 Throughout this scene the demeanor of the multitude was that of interested expectancy. The enticing prospect of 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 signal the arrival of Mrs Roosevelt and party of friends. and 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 peo-  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 l advanced 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 com7 mfttee on arrangements. As the pres ident passed down the aisle he barred his head and with characteristic sweep of his hat bowed in acknowledgement of the salutations from the stand ;tnd the ovation from the people. His man ner was not that of man incurripg 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 TO show of vanity. with no evidences of political enmity. apparently no mem ories of the campaign gone by, and nothing more disconcerting than a huge gathering of loyal Americans.
 At a sign from Chief Justice Fuller the clerk of the supreme court stepped forward holding 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 began his inaugural