The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1909-03-05

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that confronted the men OF the militia
and the marching clubs who have trav.
elcd 80 many miles TO take part in the
parade.
prophecy Of fair aud somewhat cooler
was found TO be but an empty dream,
Washington was filled with record.
breaNng throng, whose disappointment
knew no bounds. proprietors OF stands,
and privileges and ticket spectators lost
thousands OF dollars.
Yesterdays storm was the worst that
Washington has known in ten years, and
followed weather which for time was
suggestive OF late April.
AL, the people were treasured by the
weather bureau prediction. In spite Of
the continuous fall OF snow. Professor
Lewis l., Moore, in charge Of the weather
bureau. sent message to Mr. Taft at
the White House Wednesday night, as
surfing him through the veil Of binding
snow that he would take Office under
cloudless skies. with Hood OF sunshine
and temperature of about 90 degrees
Down town Washington was deserted
through the hours Just previous to the
Inauguration aud crowds we're struggling
in the slush for places of vantage along
the route Of the big parade.
Departure from White House.
President Roosevelt and Mr.. Taft left
the White House at 1910 a. m. for the
capitol. As he came out OF the front
door, Mr. Roosevelt babe good bye TO
the various officers and attendants who
were gathered on the portico. w. Taft
followed The president, who was |le first
TO enter the carriage, and took "a right
hand seat. Mr., Taft sat beside him
Senator Knox and Senator Lodge OF the
committee on arrangements. also entered
the carriage, which was drawn by four
horses. The two leading horses were I'M
ruly and one OF them kicked out Of the
traces and il seemed that the driver
would lose control Everything was soon
Strengthened out, however, and the presi
dent and Mr. Taft drove away amid the
cheers Of White House attendants.
Officers of President RoOsevelts cab.
met also, took carriages. being given
places in line following the presidential
equippage. Troop A of Cleveland, the
famous Black Horse Cavalry OF the Ohio
National Guard, which has acted as es-
cort 10 a number OF presidents, performed
q similar service yesterday. The large
veterans escort also was on hand
promptly in the morning IN spite Of the
storm and was loudly cheered by the
crowds which began TO gather along
Pennsylvania avenue in the snow and
slush after 10 o'clock Mrs. Roosevelt
was the last OF the presidential family
To leave the White House, in the Limo
sine automobile purchased for the Taft
family. and which had taken Mrs. Tatt
to the capitol.
Mr.. Taft Took the Oath at 1855.
President Roosevelt, arm in arm with
President elect TAFT, entered the crowded
Senate chamber shortly after u o'clock
and Mr.. Taft was sworn in at 1855.
When President Taft had concluded
his inaugural speech, Mr.. Roosevelt
mounted the rostfum and greeted him
cordially. He left the chamber at :35
amid great applause, and two minutes
later President Taft departed with the
crowd still cheering
As President Taft passed up Pennsyl-
vania avenue to the White House. ne
was greeted with loud cheering, which
he acknowledged by repeatedly lifting
his hat With Mrs. Taft, the president
rode behind Troop A of Cleveland. which
had been preceded by a band. the A ief
marshal Of the parade and his aides.
Vide President and Mrs. Sherman rode
in separate carriage Immediately behind
the presidential coach, which was drawn
by four horses.
Ceremonies at the Capitol.
The ceremonies at the capitol ended at
! AS p. M. after which the Senate adj 1
journed until IL to-day, when il will
meet in response to the extra session
called to confirm cabinet appointments.
BY p. m. a large street cleaning force
had cleared the center of Pennsylvania
avenue Of snow In anticipation Of the
parade the street had been completely
choked with thousands who had gathered
in spite OF the slush
President RooseyeIt's plan to walk to
the station were abandoned and he went
in q carriage.
With band playing Aud Lang Syne"
he arrived at the Union station at 1850 |
p. M, and then made short address. |
In few words he thanked the throng
that surrounded him and then went to
meet his wife.
Mrs, Roosevelt took her final depart /
ure from the White House at ii 4. m. |
She was accompanied by two other ladies'
and Capt Archibald II. Butt. President
Rooseyelt's chief military aide. The au-
tocar moved rapidly to the Union sta
lion, where Mrs Roosevelt awaited the
arrival Of her husband in the presidential
suite OF rooms.
Former President Roosevelt and party
eft Washington in private ear attached I
% the Pennsylvania train leaving Wash
ngton at 3 p. m.
At Long Island City The Roosevelt
'arty were supplied with a special train
eaving there at Q o'clock last night.
iue at Oyster bay at 1915 p. m.
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