The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1905-03-09
A MONSTER PARADE
Vice President Takes Oath in
the Senate, Where Cere-
monies Were Brief,
But Impressive.

A Washington special says: Under
auspices in every detail perfect, and
with ceremony most impressive as be-
dts the occasion, the American pe1-
ole installed Theodore Roosevelt "a
the highest office the nation holds.
He took the solemn and binding oath
Of Office before a vast gathering of
the people he had been elected to
serve. The attendant scenes were not
nnusual. Inaugurations from the time
the east front Of the capitol first He.
came the setting for the ceremony
have been much the same. Many OF
the central figures have officiated In
like capacity on other occasions when
presidents have acceded. to the highest
Office In the gift of the American peo-
9ae. Chief Justice Fuller, in admins
sering the oath. repeated a solemn
function he has performed four times,
this occasion his last.
The decorations throughout the city
were more elaborate and beautiful
than on the occasion of any previous
presidential Inauguration. Twice as
many flags used this year by the in.
&1gural commission as was ever used
before, and the splendor of the
scheme adopted for the city's adorn.
ment never has been surpassed.
The formal ceremonies of installa-
ton began in the senate chamber with
the taking of the oath by the new
vice president. For two hours be.
tore that ceremony the galleries were
flied with brilliant assemblage of
invited guests who watched with deep
Interest the arrival of the various no
tables. last among them the president,
who upon this occasion, occupied the
position Of president and president
elect, and upon the short sessions OF
the senate necessary to wind up the
ends Of business.
One Of the interesting features was
the adoption of resolution com
meadatory of the retiring president OF
the senate, Mr. Frye. Senator Bacon,
a democrat, was called to preside, aad
Senator German, another democrat
presented the resolution. which was
unanimously adopted
A few minutes later, after the mem
bers Of the house, the members OF
the supreme court. the ambassadors
and ministers had been announced and
seated. Senator Fairbanks appeared
upon the arm of Senator Bacon and
escorted by two republican senators,
aad as soon as the president and cab
ines arrived the oath was administer
ed the to the new vice president. After
bis address the scene Of ceremonies
was transferred to the great stand on
tie east side of the capitol. where
President Roosevelt was administered
the oath Of Office by Chief Justice Ful'
Ter.
After the presidents address came
the great parade, which was reviewed
By the president from the stand IN
front OF the white house. In many
respects this was the greatest OF in
,ea1guration parades.' What it may
hsye lacked in distinctive features,
# made up in size. There was not
che notable array of governors OF
states that marked the Cleveland In
auguration parades or the first NC
Kinley Inauguration
OF the military features the Annap-
osis middies, the West Point cadets,
the Jackies from several warships and
the marine corps deserve special men
ton. General Chaffee, the head OF
the army, was one Of the most pop
utar personages with the crowds. Gen
eral Fred Grant, who is the image OF
his great father, and General Joe
General Joe Wheeler were both heart
Wheeler were both heartily cheered.
The Oath Administered.
At length all was ready for the
crownlng ceremony. The sea OF hui
manity was stilled. The president ad-
vanced to take the oath Of Office. With
Ills hand upon the Bible, held by the
chief Justice, he reverently repeated