The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1911-01-16

grand marshal in command OF the in
augvral parade. Vas one OF the great
est soldiers This world has seen. a
yeTitable field marshal whose sword
had ARRAYS pointed 10 victory. That
grand marshal was William Tecumseh
Sherman. general. e S 4.
Al the bead of the procession
marched the Marine Band, and Il was
under the direction OF John Philip SOU
So. the man who wrote The Washing
ton Post March and who vas des-
tined 10 be known IS the March
King of the world
When the procession started from
the white house, President HAYES and
President-elsct Garfield we're seated
together IN barouche. which was
surrounded by the First Cleveland
Troop, mounted. : splendid body OF
citizen soldiery. gorgeousiy uniformed
and gailF eaparisoBed.
Vice President wheeler and vice
Presioent-elect Arthur followed in
another harouclae guarded by the bril-
liant Cleveland Grays. and folIoves
by The SPLENDID Governor Guards of
Columbus, Ohio.
On the afternoon Of March s. he
city of Washington was visited by
Tremendous storm OF snow anu sleet.
as il The elements knew that ii vas
high time for them TO get busy. and
gre the national capital CITY its
customary treat OF inauguration day
weather At eight O'Clock that night
the defeated democratic candidate.
General Hancock, arrived al the old
Sixth street. depot Thousands Of the
untsrEiaed democrats greeted their
IDOL With cheers and shouts. They
wanted 10 unhitch the horses from
his coupe. and haul the vehicle 10 the
hotel; but the police force prevented
them
The storm continued al night On
ne morning OF March .th. the city
vas nantlei in snow and swept BIZ
Wintry blasts Through the gloom in
me eastern sky the dull red sun could
BE- seen struggling for MASTER. By
nine O'Clock the mfsFs had rolled
awaT. and the sun was shining
brightly and effectively. BIZ half past
Ten O'Clock the snow was disappearing
and when The procession started rom
ne white house al II O'Clock the day
oFer head vas an ideal one. The en-,
Tnusiastle thousands thronging Penn
syiyania avenue rocked not The damp
ness nnde-foot- The deep diapason OF
cheers and shouts added glory 10 the
music O. sonsas greatest OF military
bands and the march to the capitol
Nas indeed triumpnal procession.
TTson their arrival at the senate
section Of The capitol General Gar
field. and Mr. Arthur accompanied Nr.
Wheeler 70 the Vice Presidents room.
and there remained during the hour
preceding the public ceremonies. Pres
Idenf Hayes wsnt to the transceadanr-
Y beautiful Presidents room. where
re found the members of his cabinet
awaiting hin. There all Of the an
pro2Eisfion bills were brought TO him.
and al OF them we're signed By noon
n THE 10 make Them laws
General Hancock. The suDerb tha
defeated democratic candidate for the
presidency, vas there. He was seated
beside Lieutenant General phil Sher;-
dan They we're soon joined bv Cen
eral Sherman the grand marshal Of
tae inaugural parade. There we're
Esresens also many other military men
Of note and distinction
During that hour tie senate wa ;r
opea session, Passing belated bills
.aiis the galleries we're being filed.
and The acor SPACES we're being al
AoEed 70 me ambassadors. ministers.
tae supEme eogrs. members and mem
oeTselect o. the house IF representa-
szFes, and Others entitled 10 places on
me Eoor Of thai august body.
- tbs clock oTer the main entrance
% he senate marked the time as q
q1arter 70 twe7ve. Father Bessett
the veteran assistant doorkeeper of
Ehe senate. stealtaiIy and da;ckIv
eans oEt Of the door On the Repnoli-
"a cloak room "A relic of 81 gone
days Eas ne, and hss locks we're white
3 me foamy sea He had q long
thin pole- With 2 peg on the side OF
7ne ezd NJ II He ierked he minute
-and back 10 half past eleven. and
sii5pe7 hack into TIE CLOAK room 20
glieslg hat very f4w people IN the
s@E hin They began to
ook At their wasches: and 70 reset
-aem Three times did Father Bas
5ett rnus manifest taat nc egoYed to
teal whfle waF from the official
inc. hefere 4 became his duty 10
=Fard II The main aisle and announce:
~. President. The President and
presisJent-@iec+ u he United states.
President Hzyez and General Gar
ted 'ogether walked do7u the main
45sae q h seDste and we're seated IN I
5goat q The dess u the secre tary. The
seaete saer ordered recess OF two
lonEs IND proceeded 10 the platform ]
4 tse east front II Tie capitol, where
5eneysI Garfield delivered his inaug /
syal address. rpeu the conclusion OF
II resdfag fsereof. willie the zssemb-