The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1913-03-14

Washin gton, March An the pres
ence of thousands OF his fellow coun-
trymen, and with barred head and up
lifted hand, Woodrow Wilson OF New
Jersey today took oath as president
of the United States for the ensuing
four years. He is the twenty-eighth In
the presidential line and the eighth
native Virginian to hold that Office.
Just before the big event, which took
place on a platform in front OF the
east portico OF the capitol. Thomas K.
Marshall took the oath as vice-presi-
dent
AS the new chief executive OF the
nation stood with barred head. Ed
ward Douglas White, chief justice OF
the Supreme court, held before him
the Bible always used in the cere-
mony. Mr.. Wilson placed his hand
upon the book, and in voice strong.
though somewhat affected by emotion.
swore TO support the Constitution and
the laws OF the country and to per
form the duties of his high office TO
the best OF his ability.
ty to the Constitution and to the
people. in the senate chamber, where
for four years it will be his duty to
preside over the deliberations OF the
members of the upper house of con-
gress.
Immediately after the senate cere-
monies a procession was formed to
march to the platform OF the east por-
tico Of the capitol, where Woodrow
Wilson was to take the oath. The pro-
cession included the president and the
president-elect, members OF the SUI
preme court, both houses OF congress.
all OF the foreign ambassadors, all OF
the heads OF the executive depart
ments, many governors Of states and
territories. Admiral Dewey OF the navy
and several high officers OF the sea
service. the chief of staff OF the army
and many distinguished persons from
civil life They were followed by the
members of the press and by those
persons who had succeeded in secur-
ing seats in the senate galleries
MIR. Wilson lnaugurated.
The instant that Mr. Taft and Mr.
Wilson came within sight OF the crowd
there was a great outburst OF ap-
plause. and the military bands struck
quickly into THE Star-Spangled Ban
ner." Only few bars OF the music
was played and then soldiers and CT
villains became silent to witness re-
specially the oath taking and to
listen to the address which followed
The chief justice OF the Supreme
court delivered the oath to the presi-
dent-elect. who. uttering the words
II WILL" became president OF the
United States. AS soon as this cere-
mony was completed Woodrow Wilson
delivered his inaugural address. his
first speech TO his fellow countrymen
in the capacity OF their chief execu-
tive.
At the conclusion OF the speech the
bands played once more. and William
Toward Taft. now ex-president Of the
United States. entered a carriage with
the new president. and. reversing the
order of an hour before. sat on the
Mr. Wilson took the seat OF honor"
on the right. The crowds cheered as
they drove away to the White House.
which Woodrow Wilson entered as the
occupant and which William Fl. Taft
Immediately left as one whose lease
has expired
Parade Is Elaborate.
The "Jeffersonian simplicity which
Woodrow Wilson requested should be
observed in every detail OF his inaug
uration as president did not apply TO
the inaugural parade. for IL was as
elaborate as such an affair usually is.
The people wanted il so. and they
showed their appreciation OF the spec
tacle by turning out By the hundred
thousand and cheering wildly as the
marchers passed with bands playing
loudly and flags waving brsvely.
The newly inaugurated president re-
viewed the procession and smiled his