Meade County news., 1917-03-08
BY EDWARD 3. CLARK.

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Washington, March Sin the pres
ence of many thousands of his fellow
citizens, Woodrow Wilson today, for
the second time, was inducted into the
office of president Of the United
States. Just before that ceremony
Thomas r. Marshall took the oath as
vice president, also for the second time.
For several nights prior to the in
auguration, Washington was a flood Of
light. Thousands of American citizens
came to the capital of their nation
from all over the United States to wit
ness the ceremonies attending the in
auguration. The situation of the coun-
try In reference to its foreign relations
added more than a touch Of serious
ness and distinct flavor Of patriotism
to the entire proceedings. Washington
is city of flags at all times, but 1t
became ten times a city Of flags one
day before the ceremonies Of inaugu-
ration.
President Wilson drove from the White
House to the capitol with his wife at his
side. In the carriage with him were
two members Of the congressional COM
mittee which had general charge Of
the ceremonies, and of which Senator
Overman of North Carolina is chair
man.
Vice President Marshall, with Mrs
Marshall in the carriage with him, was
escorted in like manner to the capitol.
Big Crowds, Many Flags.
From an early hour the sidewalks
were crowded with persons waiting to
see the president and "the first lady
of the land" pass along the avenue to
the place of the oath-taking. All the
windows commanding view of Penn
sylvania avenue also were crowded
with onlookers. The red, white and
blue was everywhere in evidence. The
only foreign flags to be seen in Wash
ington were those flying from the flag
poles of the foreign embassies and
legations which, even though they are
located in the city of Washington, are
recognized as being foreign territory.
About the capitol there was an enOr-
nous crowd Of people, who had begun
to assemble shortly after daybreak. A
dozen bands stationed on the streets
approaching the legislative building
played through the morning hours. The
organizations which were to take part
in the parade which started immedi-
ately after the taking Of the oath by
the president assembled on the streets
leading to the capitol in order to be
ready instantly to fall into their places
in line.
Vice President Takes the Oath.
Vice President Marshall was resworn
into Office before the Inauguration Of
the president. The exercises took place
in the senate chamber. The legisla-
tive day of March g. so far as the SEN
ate was concerned, had been continued
by recesses until the hour of II noon
Of the calendar day March 5.
The president pro tempOre of the
senate presided at the ceremonies pre-
ceding the administering of the oath to
the vice president-elect. The president
of the United States, the members of
the cabinet, the foreign ambassadors
and other notable guests occupied seats
in the senate chamber. At twelve
o'clock the president pro tempore ad-
ministered the oath of office prescribed
by law to the vice president-elect.
Immediately following the taking Of
the oath of office by Mr.. Marshall, the
bewly elected senators of the United
States were sworn into Office. Then
the vice president made this announce
ment: "The sergeant-at-arms Of the
senate will carry out the order of the
senate for the inauguration of the pres
ident of the United States"
The president-elect, accompanied by
the chief justice Of the United States,
the joint committee on arrangements,
the associate justices Of the Supreme
Court, the foreign ambassadors and
ministers plenipotentiary, the members
Of the senate, preceded by the vice
president and secretary Of the senate,
the holdover members of the house of
representatives, preceded by the Off
GERS of the house who have just relin-
quished Office by virtue Of the expira-
ton of their terms, and other distin-
guished guests made their way to the
inaugural stand.
Inauguration Of the President.
The procession, headed by the presi-
dent-elect, wound through the east SEN
ate door, the main corridors Of the
senate and through the rotunda Of the
capitol to the place set for the oath
taking. On reaching the inaugural
stand, Woodrow Wilson took place
directly In front of Edward d. White,
the chief justice of the United States,
and the chief clerk Of the Supreme
court, James d. Maher. The sergeant
alarms of the senate and the congress