Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1905-03-09
THE INAUGURATION.
How It Looked to the Editor.

Inauguration several days ago, and
read descriptions by skilled and ac-
complished writer's. However, some
description of how the great historic
event looked to q novice, how it look
ed to an Audubonite who was viewing
lit for the first time, may interest some.
The immensely of the affair, the
great size of the crowd of observers
and the length, magnitude and variety
of the parade were to me most Impress
i've. In all these features it indicated
it was national institution. 1t re-
presented the great growing and pro-
gressive spirit and power of the re-
public.
No one could see it all. 1t was too
big. Too much was going on at once
and as it was physically impossible
to be in but one place at time, and
as it was impossible for the minds
attention to grasp but one idea at a
time, the amount unseen by one far
exceeded that which one saw.
Through the kindness of Congress
man Smith received coveted ticket
to the Senate gallery for the morning
of inauguration day. On this quad
rennial occasion the historic old cham
Der is crowded to its capacity. The
galleries hold perhaps 1900 or 1900
people. They began to fill soon after
ten o'clock. The larger galleries soon
filled and then the diplomatic gallery
with color of complexion and display
of gold lace attracted attention. Then
the door to the presidents gallery
opened and some of the presidents
family came, among them the modest
and lady-like woman who graces the
place of wife and mother in the Roose-
velt household. The wives of the cab
met officers and of many of the sena-
tors and congressman attracted atten-
ton. Among them was the wife OF
the colored man, by the way prince,
by birth who represents Hawaii in
congress. She is colored woman,
but decidedly pretty woman of that
type.
The senate in the floor below was
making the final disposition of the
business of the 5Sth congress. Allison,
the acknowledged leader in experience
and in responsibility, was making the
last summing up of the state govern
ment's financia operations. The SEN
ators were all grouped in the east side
of the chamber. Their actual business
was light that morning as the business
had practically been completed and
the body was waiting for the time to
come to enact its final work. Allison
and Bate were appointed to wait on
the President, after performing their
duty the former reported and the body
seemed ready for adjournment. Then
the sergeant at arms announced the
arrival of the members of the House
of Representatives. They were admit
ed and in strobe old Joe Cannon and
his three hundred and eighty odd fol-
lowers who more than filled the vest
side of the hail. Then it was announc-
ed that the ambassadors and ministers
plenipotentiary OF foreign courts had
arrived when we were treated to dis
play of uniforms of dazzling brillian-
cy from the style of the courts of
France, England and Germany to
those of Turkey, China and Japan.
Then came the members of the supreme
court, treading in stately and solemn
dignity, and as If not yet satisfied with
the celebrity and greatness of the as
sembled guests the sergeant at arms
announced the President of the United
States and the members of this cabinet.
They were all seated. The arrival of
no one had been greeted with applause.
All was orderly and dignified. A hush
fell on all as the aged, celebrated and
honored divine, the senate's chaplain,
Edward Everett Hale, arose and of
cred simple and eloquent prayer.
Senator Frye, the model presiding
officer, thanked the senator's for their
kindness to him during the long time
he had presided. The senate adjourn
ed. The newly elected vice president,
Fairbanks, then received the oath from
FRYE. Fairbanks short speech was
excellent in sentiment and delivery.
The new senate was convened, the new
senator's sworn iL and adjournment
taken. All then proceeded TO the big
stand to the east of the capital on the
east side of which the oath was adj
ministered to Roosevelt. Then great
shout went up from the tens Of thous-
ands of throats. Then the Presi-
dent delivered his inaugural, or
tried to. He went through the mo-
tions awhile any way. The weather
had played pranks. 1t was mild in
the morning and calm. just before
this hour it had clouded up and the
wind had gone to the northwest and
was now blowing terrible gale. A.
a Kansas Zephyr does with popu
lists long beard this Washington
wind was now doing with Roosevelt
coat tails and they We're fairly snap
..ing in the wind as the President wa