Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1909-03-04

tol. Roosevelt and Taft shared equally
| the public acclaim And from shat ma-
ment to the conclusion of the inaugural
were side by side-the two central fig
ures in the great historic picture of %
day. They rode together from the
White House thru history laden Penn
sylvania avenue to the capitol; APP
peared together in the presidents room
in the senate wing; entered the senate
chamber arm in arm to attend the in
duction into office of James School
craft Sherman, as vice president of tine
United States.
Many Women Present.
The galleries We're thronged with, q
brilliant assemblage, in which women
largely predominated Their modish
gowns and bright hats gave a gala
appearance to the upper portion of the
house. Mrs. Taft and Mrs. Roosevelt
were the centers of attraction. I'm
til the ceremony actually began, the
families of the incoming and outgoing
presidents were the most conspicuous
figures in a memorable gagthering.
There We're no decorations in the
chamber to emphasize the significance
Of the occasion, and none were needed.
The proceedings were conducted with
+solemnity, and when Mr. Sherman
raised his right hand at the first words
of Vice President Fairbanks as be ad-
ministered the oath of office. absolute
quiet prevailed except for the i'm
pressive tones ofSthe presiding officers
voice.
At the conclusion of the brief cere-
mony the president and the president
elect and the other notables left the
chamber and proceeded to the grand
stand in front of the building.
Taft Takes Oath.
Only a short time elapsed before Mr.
Taft. turned from this inspiring sea of
faces to Chief Justice Fuller
when that ,dignitary arose and pre-
pared to administer the oath. Half a
minute later Mr.. Taft had spoken the
words which made him the twenty
sixth president of the United States
He kissed the bible as the concluding
act of Inauguration. and the sacred
volume used for the occasion will here
after repose in the Taft home as it's
most priced possession. There We're
Aildly VI IjOpuldl up.
.proval before President Taft raising
his hand and broadening his genial
smile, succeeded in restoring quiet and
began his inaugural address.
Family First to Greet Him.
When the last words had been spok-
en- the officials and friends rushed for
ward to congratulate the president
First and foremost came his family.
Indeed, the president turned instinct
lively toward them as he finished his
address as tho he were anxious that
they should be the first to greet him
Then followed the greatest outburst of
the day. The enthusiasm and patriot
ism of the hundreds assembled in
the senate chamber knew no bounds
when Theodore Roosevelt, no longer
public servant, and William H. Taft,
no longer a private citizen, stood be-
fore that great people and clasped
hands in a parting which led one to
private life and freedom from official
cares and the other to the White House
to take UP the burdens of state
[Taft address will be found on page
Sixl.
Reviews Parade.
for their home at Oyster Bay
When he had received the congratu-
ations of the distinguished visitors
President Taft took his place in the
at the head of the line and
irove, thru a solid mass of cheering
to the reviewing stand in
.ront of the White House.
Immediately the center of interest
shifted from the capitol to the route
If parade, and there was a scramble
If the crowd to get advantageous posi-
ions from which to watch the notable
display. Shouts of officers Civ
ng command were heard on all sides;
soldiers falling into line sent the null
itude scattering in every direction, and
he clank of sabres and rattle of mus
letry as the troops fell into position
Ldded to the confusion of sounds that
old of another chapter in the story of
he day.