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MOWTH OF WILLIAM MIIHLEY AS PRESIDENT OF TIE ON1TEO STATES
STEVENSON ADMINISTERS OATH TO VICE-PRESIDENT HOBART, WHO IN TURN, ORGANIZES
JTHE NEW SENATE AND DELIVERS HIS ADDRESS.
Chief-Justice Fuller Administers Oath to President McKinley After Which the New Executive Read
His Inaugural Address-Program of the Day Carried Out With Brilliant Success.
William McKinley was inaugurated
president of the United States at
Washington Thursday at noon in the
presence of thousands of loyal citizens
of our grand old commonwealth.
For the fourth time in the history
of this great republic a native born
citizen of Ohio bent his head over the
sacred book and took the solemn oath
which bound him for four long years
to watch over and guard the welfare of
the American people.
It was an impressive, yet beautifully
simple ceremony, that marked the ac¬
cession of William McKinley, of Ohio,
student, lawyer, representative, gover¬
nor, to the high office of president of
the United States of America.
Everything in tho inaugural pro¬
gram worked to that end with a do-
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WILLIAM M’KINLEY, THE NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE.
gree of energy, and the popular
monstration of the day was a
success in every particular.
Five imputes after 10 o’clock the
presid^^Hect ception^^roi door emerged at the Ebbitt from his the re
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arm of Senator Sherman. He looked
calm and walked firmly.
tlie As the president-elect emerged from
private entrance besido the tall
form of Senator Sherman there was a
roar ef applause that shook the build¬
ings. The street was so packed with a
solid mass of people that the carriage
which was to oouvey the president-elect
to the White House could scarcely be
driven. While the police struggled to
. clear a passage through the crowd tho
president-elect bowed bis acknowl¬
edgements. He was seated with Sen¬
ator Sherman, sitting on the rear right
seat, and Senator Mitchell with Mr.
Porter occupiod the front seat.
The carriage was one bought by the
senate committee, and was drawn by
a pair of clipped brown horses. At 10
minutes after 10 o’clock the start was
made for the White House amid re¬
newed cheering by the crowd.
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CHIEF JUSTICE FULLER.
(He administered th» oath of office to Pros!*
dent McKinley )
It was only a step around the cor
ner to the White House, but the pro
cession moved slowly enough to give
the crowd a good view of the president
elect and he was cheered generously
daring his short initial ride. It was
just 10:20, or five minutes after he left
the Ebbitt House that Mr. McKinley,
accompanied by the senate committee,
consisting of Senator Sherman, of
Ohio, and Senator Mitchell, of Wis
consin, drove np to the north front of
the White House, escorted by Troop
A, .of Cleveland.
Joined By Cleveland.
Major McKinley and his parly en¬
tering the rotunda of the White House
were at once shown into the blue
room, wh»*e they were joined inane-
BULLOCH
diately by President Cleveland and
all the members of bis cibinet, with
the exception of Secretary OIney.
General Miles and Admiral Brown
and Captain Davis and Lieutenants
Sharp and Hughes joined the presi¬
dential party. The black horse troop
of Cleveland took its station at the
side of the avenue, whilst the squad
of the Sixth cavalry from Fort Myer
came down the avenue at a trot and
formed into position in a squadron
in front of the north side of the av¬
enue covering the whole of Lafayette
square.
On the Way to the Capitol.
As soon as the McKinley carriage
entered the grounds, the first of the
procession, consisting of a platoon of 50
mounted police, moved down from the
Arlington plaza and followed by the
Governor’s Island band of 50 pieces
turned down Fifteenth street.
The battallion of United States en¬
gineers wheeled into line and was fol¬
lowed by General Horace Porter and
200 hundred mounted aides. Then
came the marines headed by the United
States marine band. Then came the
troops and the great procession was
under way. Tho crowds cheered as
the magnificent column moved down
toward Fifteenth street. Troop after
troop passed the half-filled reviewing
stand before the white house until the
last of the guides with his guidon
snapped in the line and passed the
gate of the white house.
The Presidential Carriage.
There was a slight pause and the
presidential carriage, with its four
foam-fle'eked bays, rode down the
avenue in the rear of the cavalry
squadron. President Cleveland, with
Major McKinley on his left, leaned
back with a smile on his face. He
looked pleased, as well as contented,
but he did not return the salute of the
crowds on either side. When the
first cheer arose, Major McKinley was
the only one to raise his hat in ac¬
knowledgement.
Kinley in the carriage were Sonator
John Sherman, the incoming secreta¬
ry of state, and Senator Mitchell, of
Wisconsin. Behind the presidential
Mr. carriage, riding in solitary state,was
John Addison Porter, secretary to
the president elect. In the third car
riage was Attorney-General Harmon,
Secretaries Lamont and Carlisle and
Secretary Herbert; the fifth, Secrota
ries Francis and Morton, and the sixth
and lost, General Miles and the mem¬
bers of his staff.
The black horse troop forming, the
president’s troop followed close to the
last carriage. Their handsome uni¬
forms were given even a heartier wel¬
come than was the presidential party.
They Reach the Capitol.
The approach of the president and
president-elect was signalled to the
crowds on the capitol steps by cheers
that greeted them and followed them
up the hill, accompanied by waving
handkerchiefs and hats,
Arriving at the capitol grounds the
carriage was driven to the front steps
where the party alighted. Senator
Cnffery escorted President Cleveland
and President-elect McKinley with
Mr. Sherman, came after. They im
mediately entered the senate wing of
the capitol.
President-elect McKinley went at
once to the vice president’s room and
President Cleveland and cabinet to
the president’s room.
STATESBORO, GA„ THURSDAY, MARCH 11,1897.
Oath Administered.
The head of the procession appeared
at the inaugural stand at 12:45. When
Mr. Cleveland and Mr. McKinley ap¬
peared on the platform of the inaugural
stand the throng broko forth in pro¬
longed cheers. McKinley
At 1:16 p. m. President
took the oath of office, administered
by Chief Justice Fuller, The oath
follows:
“I do hereby solemnly swear that I
will faithfully execute the office of
President of the United States, and
will to the best of my ability, preserve,
protect and defend the Constitution of
the United States. ”
President McKinley then read his
inaugural address in the hearing of a
hundred thousand people.
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GARRETT A. HOBART, THE NEW VICE-PRESIDENT.
In the Senate Chamber.
The senate chamber was the center
of attraction Thursday and the galler¬
ies presented a lively scene. The pro¬
ceedings were brief interims between
recesses, for the time had gone by
without anything beyond the vital leg¬
islation of appropriation bills.
The presidential family party arrived
at 11:30 o’clock. Mrs. McKinley, ac¬
companied by her sister, Mrs. Barber,
moved down the aisle and took a front
seat in the gallery which had been re¬
served for her. Following the wife of
the new president came the venerable
supreme court. They filed slowly
down the aisle in gorgeous regalia and
silken robes, the crowds on the floor
and in the galleries standing respect¬
fully until they were seated. The
members of the house of representa¬
tives, headed by Speaker Reed, Mr.
Dingley, the faviff leader, near at hand,
then entered the chamber.
There was a stir of interest when
senate officials announced the vice
president-elect. Mr. Hobart entered
from the right door, bowed slightly to
the standing senators and officials, and
stepped to the seat near the presiding
officer’s desk. Then came the arrival
of President Cleveland and President¬
elect McKinley. It was just 1:10 when
they entered the main doors facing the
vice-president-elect, and all eyes were
riveted on these tw.o figures.
Mr. McKinley bowed to the presi¬
ding official and was seated in front of
the presiding officer, facing tl e senate
and the crowds. On the left sat Gen¬
eral Miles, commanding officer of the
army, and Admiral Brown, senior
officer of the navy, in full uni¬
form. To the right was anoth¬
er blaze of rich uniforms and dec¬
orations, the four ambassadors,
Sir Julian Pauncefote, Mr.Pate-Notre,
Baron Thielman and Baron Fava being
directly by the side of Mr. McKinley.
The members of the outgoing cabinet
were in a circle to the left, facing the
outgoing and incoming presidents. On
the opposite side of the centre aisle, in
a semi-circle, were Chief Justice Ful¬
ler and associate justices, wearing
their long silk robes, the circle of sil¬
vered heads and strong faces making
a picture of dignity.
Hobart Sworn In.
The members of the house of repre¬
sentatives filled the entire body of the
hall on the right side and in the oppo¬
site area of the chamber sat the sena¬
tors and senators-elect. As the presi¬
dential party took their seats vice
President Stevneson arose and invited
his successor to step forward and take
the oath of office.
Mr. Stevenson then delivered his
valedictory address, speaking hoarsely,
as a result of the recent strain.
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Mr. Hobart now advanced to the
presiding chair, and for the first time
exercised his official functions by call¬
ing the senate to order.
Mr. Hobart moved aside for the
blind chaplain of the senate, llov. Dr.
Milburn, who in an impressive voice
delivered the first invocation to the
new senate.
Mr. Hobart advanced to the desk,
raised his right hand and took the oath
in accordance with the constitution. On
taking the oath of office, he said:
“All the interests of good govern¬
ment and the advancement toward a
higher and better condition of things
call for prompt legislation at our
hands.
“To obstruct the regular course of
wise and prudent legislative action,
after the fullest and freest discussion,
is neither consistent with true senate*
rial courtesy, conducive to the wellare
of the people, nor in compliance with
their just chaplain expectations,” closed, Vice-Presi¬
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dent Hobart addressed the senate for
the first time, as he delivered his in¬
troductory address. of the outgoing
The proclamation
president calling an extra session of
the senate having been read, Vice
President Hobart requested the new
senators to advance and take the oath
of office.
As the new senators took the oath
there was a hum of interest through
the gallery. Men conspicuous in pub¬
lic and private life were recognized
when, with uplifted hand, they swore
allegiance to the constitution. No ex¬
act order was observed, the oath being
given to four senators at one time.
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(Orand Marshal of Inauguration Parade.)
Meantime while the oaths were be¬
ing administered, Mr. Cleveland and
Mr. McKinley sat talking in a low
tone. It was clearly a most agreeable
exchange for the old president and
the new smiled every now and then
as they nodded acquiescence to each
other.
It was 1:05 p. m. when the last oath
had been administered and then the
formal exit began, the supr ,me judges and
going first, then Mr. Cle- /eland
President McKinley and. the other
officers following. The occupants of
public gallery were held in their
seme time in or.der not to block
procession of officials. Gradually
chamber was deserted and the
of action removed to the front of
capitol, wh. ere the inauguration of
M.cKjnlej took pla<k).
TIMES.
THROUGH GEORGIA.
Bud Brooks and Grady Reynolds are
both now safely confined in the coun¬
ty jail at Tefferson awaiting a trial for
the murder of Merchant Hunt.
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The matter of discrimination in
freight rates against Atlanta is rapidly
approaching a climax. Goaded by
unnecessary delays in the adjustment
of satisfactory rates, the leading
wholesale merchants of Atlanta have
become desporate over the situation
and have takeu steps looking toward
immediate action.
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A bloody tragedy occurred a few days
ago near Milan. John Mortoil engaged
in a row with the family of his wife,
and, drawing a revolver, killed Charlie
Crumady and his wife and badly woun¬
ded two others. All the parties are
negroes, liis the murdered man and woman
being wife’s parents, The exact
cause of the trouble has not yet been
learned, as the entire settlement is
much stirred up over the tragedy.
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The Brooks Lumber Company,
whose plant has filed is located in Charlton
county, tt mortgage Banking in favor
of the American Trust and
Company in the sum of $10,000. The
mortgage was executed in 1895, but
was not placed on record until a day
or two ago. The mortgage is given
for tlio consideration of certain loans
which are to be made by the American
Trust and Banking Company. Tlie
entire stock of lumber and crossties is
covered by the mortgage.
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Tlie decision of Judge Newman fn
the case of the Southern Mutual Build 3
ing and Loan Association at Atlanta
will not finally settle the matter.
Judge Tompkins, stockholders, representing the
Florida giivC notice to
Judge Newman that he would appeal
to the Unired States district court of
appeals. He applied for a supersedeas
pending the appeal. Judge Newman
heard the rebnest for the supersedeas
and though there was a hard fight OH
the matter he granted it.
* * *
Sam Jones opened Ilia campaign
against Atlanta sinners last Sunday.
He preached revival tile 3 o'clock first sermon in the Moody of the
_great at
tabernacle; crowded Between 8,000 and 9,000
people Auto the commodious
structure and eagerly listened to the
words of the famous evangelist, whiie
fully 2,500 people were turned away
disappointed. It was the greatest as¬
semblage that was ever gathered in
Atlanta, with one exception, and that
was when the inimitable evangelist
was preaching his farewell sermon in
the city last yedf.
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The attorneys for V. T. Stanford,
tax collector of Floyd county, have
been to see Governor Atkinsru and the
Ins trouble bond which has befell took brought place in regard to
to an end,
It will be remembered that Sanford
claimed that he sent liis bond to the
executive department at the proper
time. their No record of it having ever ar¬
rived can be found and Mr, San¬
ford was so notified. Sanford and tile
Governor have both come to the con¬
clusion that the bond was lost in the
mail between Rome and Atlanta and
the attorneys have been informed that
if Sanford will make a new bond it will
be accepted.
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The Georgia-British company, limit¬
ed,of London, with a capital of j£l,000,
000 or $5,000,000,. charter under will apply to the
Courts for a the laws of
Georgia. The papers were seht to
Colonel Candler, secretary of state,
from London, but the secretary does
not grant charters for mining compa¬
nies, although he does for railroad, ex¬
press, telegraph, ami banking compa
lues. Colonel Candler informed rep
resentaties of the company that the
application would have to be made to
the superior courts. This is the great¬
est mining company that ever begun
operations in Georgia.
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The Central railroad may shorten
its present line between Atlanta and
Savannah by about one-fourth the dis¬
tance. Without any stir being made,
a road is being built through Eman¬
uel, Bulloch and Effingham counties
to connect with the Central at Pineora,
s point about thirty miles west of
Savannah. Thirty-eight miles of track
have been laid and that length of road
is in operation now from Bruton to
Stillmore. Several miles have been
graded from Stillmore eastward toward
Pineora and the rails for some of the
track are on the ground. Bruton is
probably fifty miles east of Macon,but
connection can possibly be made with¬
out building all that distance. It is
possible to connect with the Central
east of Macon. Between Macon and
Savannah the Central describes a rain¬
bow-shaped curve, which is 191 miles
long. A line stretched across the base
would cut off seventy miles.
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The nineteenth annual state conven¬
tion of the Young Men’s Christian As¬
sociation will meet in Macon, March
11th to 14th, inclusive. The invitation
for the convention was issued to the
state committee of the various associa¬
tions several days ago and was accept¬
ed, The associations of the state were
notified and the selection of the place
for the convention has given universal
satisfaction. Indications point to one
of the largest attendances in the histo¬
ry of the organization, and it is fully
expected that 15,000 delegates will be
in attendance upon the four days’ ses¬
sion. Reduced rates have been se¬
cured on all roads leading into Macon
and ample accommodations have been
made by the people of Macon. The
programme of the session is teeming
with delightful features and some of
the most prominent Christian workers
tn the state will make short addresses
upon the history, work and field of the
Young Men’s Christian Association.
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AS READ I1Y M’KINLEY ON TARING
THE OATH OF OFFICE.
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS DISCUSSED.
A Concise Document Replete With Patri¬
otic Intentions and Promise*—-tier*
main Features of the Addreii.
Following are the germain features
of President McKinley’s inaugural
address read in the hearing of a
hundred thousand people:
Fellow Citizens: In obedience to
the will of the people and in their
presence) by the authority vested in
me by this oath, I assume the arduous
and responsible duties of president of
the United States, relying upon the
support of my countrymen and invok¬
ing the guidance of Almighty God.
Restore Confidence.—The country is
suffering from industrial disturbances
from which Speedy relief must bo had.
Our financial system needs some re¬
vision; our money is all good now, but
it value must not further be threaten¬
ed. It should all be put upon an en¬
during basis, not subject to easy at
tyck, nor its stability to doubt or dis¬
pute. Our currency should continue un¬
der supervision of the government. I
believe it uecessary to devise a system
which, without diminishing the circu¬
lating medium, or offering a premium
for its contraction, will present a rem
edy for these arrangements. Bimetallism.—If,there*
International
fore, congress in its wisdom shall
deem it expedient to create a commis¬
sion to take under early consideration
the revision of oilt coinage, banking
and currency laws, and give them that
exhaustive, careful and dispassionabie
examination that their importance de¬
mands, I shall cordially concur in
such action. * * * The question
of international bimetallism will havo
early and earnest attention. It will
be my constant endeavor to secure it
by co-operation with the other great
commercial powers of the world.
The credit of the government, the
integrity of its currency and the invio¬
lability l of its obligations ninst be pre
servet This was the commanding
verdict of the people and it will not be
unheeded. (
Economy Demanded.—Economy is
demanded in every branch of the gov¬
ernment at all times, bnt espec'ally in
periods like the present of depression
in business aim distress among the
people. The in severest all public economy expenditures must
be observed stopped
and extravagance Wherever
found, and prevented wherever in the
future it may be developed. If the
revettnos are to remain as now, the
only relief that ean come must bo from
decreased expenditures. created
A surplus in the Treasury by
loans is not a permanent nor safe re¬
liance, It will suffice while it lasts,
but cannot last long while tho outlays
of the government are greater than its
receipts, as has beeir- the case during
the past two years.
Increase the Revenue.—The best
way for the government to maintain
its credit is to pay as it goes— not re¬
sorting to loans, but by keeping out of
debt—through an adequate income se¬
cured by a system of taxation, external
or internal, or both. It is the settled
policy of the government, pursued
from the beginning and practiced raise by
all parties and administrations, to
tho bulk of our revenue from taxes
upon foreign productions entering the
United States for sale and consump¬
tion, and avoiding for tho most part
every form of direct taxation except
in time of war.
It is, therefore, earnestly hoped and
expected that congress will, at tho
earliest practical moment, shall be enact fair, reve¬
nue legislatien that rea¬
sonable, conservative and just, and
which, while supplying sufficient reve¬
nue for public purposes, will still be \
signally beneficial and helpful to every
section, and every enterprise of the
people. revision of the tariff especial
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attention should be given to the re¬
enactment of the reciprocal principle
of the act of 1890, under which
so great a stimulus was given
to our foreign trade in new and
advantageous markets for our sur¬
plus agricultural and manufactured
products. Revival of Manufacturing Needed.—
The depression of the past four years
has fallen with especial severity upon
the great body of toilers of the coun¬
try and upon the holders of farms.
The revival of manufacturing will be
beneficial to both. Legislation bene¬
ficial to the producer is beneficial to
all. Business conditions are not the
most promising. It will take time to
restore the prosperity of former years.
If we cannot promptly attain it, we
can resolutely turn our faces in that
direction, and aid its return by friend¬
ly legislation. Must Not Be Tolerated.—
Lynching be tolerated in
Lyncliings must not a
great country like the United States.
Courts—not mobs—must execute the
penalties of the law. The preservation
REWARD FOR BUD BROOKS.
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Governor Atkinson has offered a re¬
ward of $150 for the charged apprehension witfc hav¬ of
Bud Brooks, who is
ing been implicated in the murder of
M. C. Hunt, which took place a week
ago in Jackson county, Ga.
Brooks left soon after the murder
and has not been seen since. The gov¬
ernor was requested to offer a reward
mid complied with the leanest.
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tl DAVID B. TUEMEB.
of public order, the right of discussion,
the integrity of courts and the ordyly
administration of j ustice must continue
to be the rock of safety upon which our
government securely rests.
Immigration Laws.—Our naturaliza¬
tion laws should be further improved
to the constant promotion of a safer,
better and a higher citizenship. A
grave peril to the republic would be a
citizenship too ignorant to understand
or too vicious to appreciate the great
value and beneficence of our constitu¬
tions and laws—and against all who
come here to make war upon them our
gates must be promptly and tightly
closed, Nor must we be unmindful of
the need of improvement in our citi¬
zens, and with the zeal of our fore¬
fathers encourage the spread of knowl¬
edge and free education.
Reforms in the civil service must go
on. But the changes should be real
and genuine, not perfunctory, or
prompted by a zeal in behalf of <any
party, simply because it happens to be
in power.
Merchant Marine Needed.—Congress
should give prompt attention to the
restoration of our American merchant
marine, once the pride of the seas, in
all the great ocean highways of com¬
merce. To my mind, few more im¬
portant subjects so imperitively de¬
mand its intelligent consideration.
Commendable progress has been made
of late years in the upbuilding of the
American navy, but we must supple¬
ment these efforts by providing as a
proper consort for it a merchant ma
rine amply sufficient for onr own ear
rying We trade have to cherished foreign countries.. the policy of
non-interference with the affairs of
foreign governments, wisely inaugura¬
ted by Washington, keeping ourselves
free from entanglement either as allies
or foes. It will be our aim to pursue
a firm and dignified policy which shall
be just, impartial, ever watchful of onr
national honor and always insisting
upon the enforcement of the lawful
rights of American citizens every¬
where.
Arbitration Treaty Approved.—Our
diplomacy should seek nothing due more
nor accept nothing lees than is us.
We want no wars of conquest; we must
avoid tbs temptation to territorial ag¬
gression. War should never be entered
upon tmtil every agency of peace lias
failed; peace is preferable to war in
almost every contingency. Arbitration
is the true method of settlement of
international as well as local or in¬
dividual differences.
The importance and moral influences
of the ratification of such a treaty can
hardly be overestimated in the cause of
advancing civilization. It may well
engage the best thoughts of the states
meu and people of every country, and
I cannot but consider it fortunate that
it was reserved for the United States
to havo the leadership in so grand a
work,
Extra Session of Congress.—It has
been the uniform practice of each pres¬
ident to avoid, as far as possible, the
convening of congress in extraordinary
session. It is an example which, un¬
der ordinary circumstances, in tho ab¬
sence of a public necessity, is to be
commended, But a failure to convene
the representatives of the people in
congress in extra session involves neg¬
lect of a public duty and places the
responsibility of such neglect upon the
executive himself. The condition of
the public treasury, as has been indi¬
cated, demands the immediate consid¬
eration of congress:
There could be no better time to put
the government upon a sound financial
and economic basis than now. ilio
people have only recently voted that
this should be done, and nothing is
moro binding upon the agents of their
will than the obligation of immediate
action. of
Extra Session Called.—In view
these considerations, I shnll deem it
my duty as president to session convene Mon¬ con¬
gress iri extraordinary March, on 1897.
day, the fifteenth day congratulate of the
In conclusion, I
country upon the fraternal spirit of
the people and the manifestation of
good-will everywhere so apparent.
The recent election not only most for¬
tunately demonstrated the obliteration
of sectional or geographical lines, bnt
to some extent also tho prejudices
which for years have distracted onr
councils and marred our true greatness
as a nation.
It will be my constant aim to do
nothing and permit nothing to bo done
that will arrest or disturb this growing
sentiment of unity and co-operation,
this revival of esteem and affiliation
which now animates #eo many thou¬
sands in both the old antagonistic do sec¬
tions, bnt I shall cheerfully every¬
thing possible to promote and increase
it. again
Repeats the Oath.—Let me
repeat the words of the oath admin¬
istered by the chief justice, which, in
their respective speeches, so far as
applicable, I yvould have all my coun¬
trymen observe:
“I will faithfully execute the office
of president of the United States and
I will, to the best of my ability, pre¬
serve, protect and defend the constitu¬
tion of the United States.”
This is the obligation I have rever¬
ently taken before the Lord most high.
To keep it will be my single purpose;
my constant prayer—and I shall con
fidenty rely upon the forbearance and
the assistance of all the people.
Furniture Makers Go Under.
William F. Schwarzwelder & Co., .
manufacturers of furniture at New
York have failed. The business was es¬
tablished in 1834. and incorporated in
1893 with a capital stock of $250,900.
Liabilities not yet known.
Durrant Must Hang.
The Supreme court of California has
filed a decision denying a new trial to
Theodore Durrant, murderer of Blanche
Lamont and Minnie Williams.
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