The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1909-03-05

the inaugural ball. Mr. ana Mrs.
Taft were the guests Of the Roose-
velt's at the White House last night
setting a new precedent in the cour-
tesies OF the executive mansion, as
they did again today when Mrs. Taft
accompanied the newly made presid-
ent and Mr.. Sherman, the new vice
president, from the capitol at the
head of the imposing parade, to the
White House. The presidential car
riage, drawn by four bay horses,
which had been closed against the
storm as President Roosevelt and
MIR. Taft made their way to the ca
p1tol, was thrown open as the re-
turn journey was begun, and Pres
ident Taft, quickly recognized by the
crowds which stood enthusiastically
unmindful of the ankle deep snow
and slush about them, was acclaim
ed all along the great distances of
the avenue. Wearing his broadest OF
smiles, he bowed right and left in
acknowledgment Of the succeeding
ovations which marked his progress
to the White House.
When they met at breakfast with
the world all white outside and the
song of the blizzard ringing inatheir
ears, MIR. Taft and President Roose-
velt were as happy as two boys.
knew it would be cold day
when was made president of the
United States," exclaimed Mr.. Taft.
"And knew that there would be
blizzard clear up to the moment I
went out Of Office rejoined Presid-
ent Roosevelt.
Despite his unfailing good humor,
Mr.. Taft was deeply disappointed
when, upon arriving at the capitol
shortly after II O'Clock he found
that the committee on arrangements
had practically abandoned all hope
OF an outdoor ceremony. Mr.. Taft
said that he was anxious that the
great American people represented
in the throngs which gathered every
four years on the capitol plaza,
should have their usual share in
viewing the Inauguration.
It was deemed dangerous, howev-
er, to force upon the venerable mem
bers of the supreme court, the sem
ate and the diplomatic corps, the
jeopardy Of long exposure to the
fury of the elements and the presid-
ent-elect finally acquiesced in the
change Of program.
Not since Andrew Jackson's sec
ond Inauguration in 1888 had pres
ident taken the oath in the senate.
When President Roosevelt and Mr..
Taft were announced at the main
door of the senate chamber, opposite
the presiding officers desk, the audi
torium Of the upper branch of con-
gress held what was probably its
most brilliant assemblage Of digni-
taries Of state and nation, and richly
uniformed ambassadors, ministers
and special representatives from prac
tically every country of the civilized
world.
The voice Of the usher at the door
way was drowned in the .volley of
cheers from the corridor throngs,
which followed the two chief figures
in the history making of the day, in
to the crowded chamber. The pres
ident and Mr.. Taft walked side by
side down the aisleway to chairs
placed Immediately in front OF the
clerks desk, and sat facing the dis
tinguished audience. They had been
greeted with applause which began
among those on the floor, and quick
Everyone in the great assemblage
Taft and Mr.. Roosevelt should be
seated. On the floor Of the chamber
to the right and left Of the center
aisle were ranged the members Of
the diplomatic corps, the black gown
ed justices Of the supreme court, the
members OF the house and the senate,
the admiral OF the navy, the chief Of
staff of the army, and scores of 9th
er officials and the distinguishe
visitors. An entire section of the
gallery to the left Of the presiding
officers desk had been reserved for
Mrs. Taft and the other members OF
the new prsident's family. Meme
bers of Mr.. Sherman's farmdly also
had space set apart for them.
The Inauguration
The ceremonies Of the inaugural
formally were begun when Vice
President Fairbanks in farewell
| liaddress which called out for him 9
spontaneous tribute OF applause and
cheering, declared the sixtieth con
gress at an end. Turning then te
Mr. Sherman, who had been escort.
ed to a place beside him, he admin,
listered to his successor the solemn
loath OF Office and turned over to hin
1.-The gavel Of the senate. Previous.
| 1y resolution Of thanks to Mr.. Fair.
banks had been unanimously carried
Mr.. Sherman in rapping the senate
Ito order In special session Of ths
sixty-frst congress. made . brief ad'