Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1913-03-06
PRESIDENT WILSON.

Woodrow Wilson succeeded VIM. h.
Taft as President of the United States on
Tuesday, when he took the oath OF Office
at the capitol in Washington. In the
presence of many thousands OF American
citizens. and surrounded by the distln-
guished men OF the nation. he raised his
right hand and swore on the Good Book
TO faithfully perform the duties OF MS
high office. His inaugural address was
short one, but breathed the very spirit OF
patriotism, and the new President con-
secrated himself to his best efforts TOT
the welfare of his country, the uplllt OF
the people over whom he has been made
ruler, and the good OF humanity. we
quote the impressive words with which
he closed his inaugural address:
This is not a day of triumph: il is a
day of dedication. Here muster, not the
forces of party, but the forces ofhumanl-
ty. Mems hearts wait upon us; mems
lives hang in the balance; mems hopes
call upon us to say what we will do. Who
shall live up t. the great trnst? Who
dares fail to try? summon all honest
men, all patriotic, all forward-looking
men, to my side God helping me, will
not fail them, if they will but counsel and
sustain me
The Inauguration parade which passed
along Pennsylvania avenue, and which
was reviewed by President Wilson and
Vice-President Marshall, was probably
the most splendid spectacle ever seen in
Il is country. Soldiers ofthe regular army.
the West Point cadets, the midShipmen
from Annapolis. thousands OF national
suardsmen from the several States, splen-
didly equipped military organizations
from North, South, East and West. Gov
errors and their Stats from many States,
political organizations from every sec
ton. a groups OF genuine Indians, famous
bands OF music, all united TO form mag
nificentpageantthat stead!lymarched along
the avenue for nearly four hours. 1t was
the greatest parade that has ever been
seen in the capital city, and was witness.
ed, il is believed, by almost half million
people. The city OF Washington was
beautifully decorated for the occasion,
and at night the Nominations were lovely
beyond description. Weather conditions
were almost perfect for the ceremonies.
The Presidents cabinet appointments
we're made known on TueSd y, when
the following members OF his Official
family were announced:
Secretary of State-William Jennings
Bryan, OF Nebraska.
Attorney General-JameS c. Mickey
nolds, OF Tennessee.
Secretary Of the lnteror-Franklln X.
Lane, of California.
Secretary of War-Lindley M. Carl
son, OF New Jersey.
Secretary of Agriculture - David S.
Houston. OF Missouri.
Secretary OF Commerce-W. c. Red
field, OF New York.
Secretary OF Laoor-W. B. Wilson, OF
Pennsylvania.
Secretary of the Treasury-W. q. Nc
Adoo, OF New York.
Secretary OF the Navy-JosephuS Dan
ielS, OF North Carolina.
p StmaSter- General-A. S. BurleSon,
OF Texas
The appointment of these officials is
very favorably regarded. They are all
men OF recognized ability, and most OF
Them have had valuable training in pub
lie life. In selecting them, President
Wilson has recognized no faction, his
plain intention being TO surround hlmSel.
with the ableSt men he could secure.
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