Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-06

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A half-million lusty lunged Ameri-
cans today acclaimed in typical Amer
lean fashion new ruler A tall slen-
der man wreathed in smiles, standing
in his carriage bowling and waving to
mile Of densely packed humanity
was the object of the ovation. This
was Woodrow Wilson-President
Woodrow Wilson, Vice President Thos.
r. Marshall had his share Of applause
too.
Following the exact path Of twen-
ty-seven former presidents, President
Wilson was the central figure of the
pomp and pageantry of the greatest
inaugural parade ever assembled on
historic Pennsylvania avenue. 1t was
an observance of the precedents Of
generations.
From the steps of the inaugural re-
viewing stands at the capitol with the
kiss Of the bible in the hands of Chief
Justice White still warm upon his lips
President Wilson was the object of
tumutuous and vociferous applause as
he led the pageant of $4,000 soldiers,
sailors, and civilians to the White
house and there reviewed them.
Today's parade was declared the
most portentious of any in history. In
length, numbers, and novel features
1t was unique. For nearly three hours
it wended its way through Pennsyl-
vania avenue. 1t was nearly dusk be-
fore the last marchers passed the new
president through the court Of hon
or"
Crowds along Pennsylvania avenue
packed every bit Of room and filled
every seat in capacious grandstands.
The broad avenue, swept clean and
carefully roped off was bordered by
two walls Of gay canyon Of bunting,
lined with cheering multitude that
filled every inch Of space and every
available balcony and window. Fakers
did thriving business in selling big
packing boxes to crowds afoot. These
were pushed near the curb and af-
forded the owner private grandstand
Of his own.
The greatest crowd that ever greet
ed an incoming president and vice
president shouted itself hoarse. Three
hundred thousand Washingtonians and
visitors estimated at 100000, viewed
the spectacle.
Represented in the ranks Of the
marchers were the army. navy, West
Point and Annapolis cadets, governors
and their staffs, LOO bands, veterans
Of many wars, political clubs, Tam
many "braves," cowboys, college men,
and suffragettes. 1t was replete with
startling, novel and unique features,
Indian braves and college glee clubs
to the crowds of temperance white
ribboners."
Specially predominant was the coli
lege -education's tribute
to a great educator, President Wilson.
Thousands of college men, alumni Of
practically every great university and
college Of the country, were in line.
The parade was composed Of four
grand" divisions. First was the ar
my and navy, with nearly 1000 men;
second, the state militia, with about
10000 men; third, war veterans and
fourth, civic organizations. Every
state and almost every large city of
the nation sent its quota to swell the
stream Of splendor.
Forming about the capitol since
dawn this morning, the parade began
shortly before 1:30 o'clock. While
President Wilson was delivering his
inaugural address, thousands Of troops
began forming the line Of march
through the capitol ground. Preceded
by squad Of 100 mounted motorcy-
Gle and bicycye policement, the head Of
the parade extended eight blocks to
the Peace monument at the foot Of
Pennsylvania avenue, before President
Wilson. Vice President Marshall and
fifty carriages filled with members Of
the supreme court, senate. houss, in
augural committeeman, relatives Of
the incoming executives and political
leaders filed in front u the capitol
after the formal inaugural ceremonies
there.
President Wilson with former Prssi-
dent Taft seated At his left. occupied
the foremost carriage. II draw away
from the capitol reviewing stand VIII
the Essex cavalry troop - ~ escort,
while Vice President MarshAll. sssoxt-
ed by the Culver Military acadsRy
BLACK Horse Hussars," of lndlane,
drew in behind.
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