Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1913-03-05
THE INAUGURAL.
Continued from, Page One.)


their 3ombre robes, the Vice President
elect. President Taft and the President.
elect, side by side, escorted by the
members of the congressional inaugu-
raj committee-was an inspiring spec
tacle.
When all had taken their places and
the members of the new cabinet had
been seated in the rear of the room, Mr.
Marshall took the oath of office, which
was administered by Senator Gallinger
at exactly 1924 O'Clock, and then deliv-
cred his inaugural address, in which he
referred to the Senate as the 'blinders
of the governmental harness.
Then began the procession of the Sem
ate wing to the great amphitheatre at
the east front of the Capitol. After
Chief Justice White, followed by the
justices of the supreme court had en-
tered the inaugural stand. President Taft
and President-elect Wilson appeared in
the doorway of the Capitol Their pres
ence was the signal for prolonged cheer
ing from the crowd assembled in the
wide esplanade, the huge grandstand and
perched fringe-like on the roof of the
Capitol from one end to the other.
stood for several moments with head
barred. acknowledging the plaudits of the
crowd. Then, with the President, the
members of the new cabinet. the Vice
President elect, Speaker Clark and the
justices, he seated himself to await the
solemn ceremony.
The Ladies Enthused.
Meanwhile Mrs. Wilson, the Misses
Margaret, Eleanor and Jessie Wilson,
Mrs. Marshall and the Wilson family
party reached the front of the platform
and took seats adjoining the inaugural
rostrum. AS the gay crowd cheered, Mrs.
Wilson was carried away with enthus-
iasm She ran to the front rail and
waved to the throng. Her daughters fol-
lowed. So did Mrs. Marshall Before
the ceremonies began, Miss Margaret
Wilson stood up in her chair to view
the scene TO better advantage.
Isn't 1t beautiful" said Mrs. Will
son as she looked upon the gay crowd.
the West Point Cadets and Naval Cadets
from Annapolis drawn up in review be-
fore her.
Isn't it," said Miss Margaret. Then
suddenly reminded that she was standing
in her chair high above the heads of ALL
the magnet for thousands of peering
eyes, the young woman exclaimed: ooh.
I'm afraid l am too conspicuous up here,
Eleanor. come on up here with me-
And her sister seized another chair and
she. too, stood up and watched the
throng. Then Mrs. Marshall stood in her
chair, waving to the Vice President.
? Come on in here" said Speaker Clark
to Mrs. Marshall, "and I will give you
my seat"
| The Oath Administered.
Promptly at LBS, when Chief Justice
White rose to administer the oath ano
woodrow Wilson stood with right hand
appraised to heaven. the most human
touch in the picture of the day asserted
itself. The first lady of the land could
not see we'll from her seat As spryly
as school girl. Mrs. Wilson moved hel
chair to the side of the rostrum ane
ctrnoed upon it with the assistance o.
Soi. Powers, the Presidents aide. Grasp
ing the railing. she stood there gazing
at the President as he kissed the Bible
ana she remained standing until his adj
dress was concluded. The Misses Mar
earet and Eleanor Joined her, but Miss
Jessie remained seated throughout the
day.