Indianapolis Times, Volume 33, Number 255, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 March 1921 — Page 5

Took Washington 14 Days; Harding Used Only Minutes

WASHINGTON, March 4—lt 1* a far cry from the weary drive of George Washington from his Mount Vernon home to New York to the dash by motor made by President Harding from the White House to the Capitol. George Washington's Inaugural procession lasted fourteen days, and relays of coaches and saddle horses were necessary for his long driTe. President Harding was whisked to the Capitol in a very few minutes in the most modern of motor vehicles. The shadows of other inangurals hovering over Washington today run the gamut of variety, from the fourteen-day trip of George Washington and the heavily guarded Inauguration of Abraham Jdneoln to the quiet and unostentatious proceedings of today. Spring had barely banished the ice on the Potomac River and the roads still were muddy from the thawing frosts, when George Washington left Mount Vi non April 16, 1789. In a horse-drawn car riage for New York to take the oath of otTlee. The first President had proceeded no farther than Georgetown—then a thriving port and now a residential sedition of Washington—when he was met pby a cavalcade. For the next fourteen days his drive was a procession of honor. 'With celebrations all along the route as he approached. April 30, 1789, the guns boomed at Ft. George In New York harbor and the first Inaugural was under way. The streets of New York were thronged as George Washington, In a stage coach, preceded by military bofites and dignified delegations, drove to the Federal building and took the oath of office. The guns boomed forth again and the church bells pealed as Washington, attired In dark brown broadcloth and properly bewigged, drove back to the presidential mansion. John Adams, second President, set a new fashion when he was inaugurated at Philadelphia. Street parades and displays were absolutely lacking when he was Inducted into office, and the meager newspaper accounts of the ceremony Indicate that there was little w-whusiusm as Adams was inaugurated. Thomas Jefferson's Inauguration Is the subject of historical controversy. John Sharp Williams, Senator from Mississippi, and an authority on the life of Jefferson, declares that Jefferson rode to the Capitol, tied his horse to a hitching

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post, was inaugurated and then went back to bis boarding house and took his usual place at the dinner table. SOME SAY TROOP ACTED AS ESCORT. Other historians declare that Jefferson was escorted to the Capitol by a troop of militia. All agree, howeve/, that Jefferson set his mind against all display and counted his Inauguration as a matter of but, little Import. 'At least, it Is certain that Jefferson was not escorted by the outgoing President, for history records that John Adams drove away from Washington during the night in order that he might not see or hear Jefferson Inaugural. James Madison did not take his cue from Jefferson, for his Inauguration was the signal for a great celebration and a parade in which large numbers of Federal troops participated. Nine companies of militia, a considerable force for that time, escorted President Madison, and he was ushered Into the Senate chamber to take the oath of a senatorial committee and the members of the Cabinet. In the evening President .Madison and ex-President Jefferson both attended an inaugural ball. SCBBOtSDED BY A CAVALCADE. James Monroe went to the Capitol to be sworn in surrounded by a cavalcade of prominent citizens, and npon bis arrival at the Capitol he was met by tbe Marine Corps and several other military companies. After his Inauguration he gave a huge public reception, which set a mark for social functions of that day, and in the evening be attended an inaugural ball. John Quincy Adams failed to follow his father's example, for his inauguration led the way foi real Inaugural celebrations. The inauguration was the greatest display that the nation bad ever seen up to that time, and the social functions which followed were most elaborate. The guest of honor was John Adams, the second President of the United States and the father of John Quincy Adams. When Andrew Jackson took office it was in the midst of a bitter partisan struggle. John Quincy Adams took a long horseback ride, rather than to attend the Inaugural and the only uniformed troop available refused to escort Jackson and he finally went to the Capitol under the escort of an old guard of

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President’s Pay WASHINGTON, March 4.—The President’s “on the side” fund is |25,000, provided by Congress for Incidental expenses—to sny nothing of a private yacht and a private car and a nice big house on Pennsylvania avenue to live In. This rounds off the salary of $961.53 per week that the President's job pays. President Harding's profits from the Job, however, will be trimmed by an Income tax that was not applied to his predecessor. as the act was passed during his term.

Revolutionary veterans, hastily called ‘nto service. Jackson made an impression, however, on the crowd that gathered to hear him make his inaugural address on the Capitol portico, which was used for the first time for that purpose. At the close of the address he was the center of a storm of admirers, and going Into their midst he held an informal reception. The crowd tagged along, cheering wildly as he returned to the White House. At the White House the crowd became a mob and ran wild through the mansion, causing great damage to the furnishings. Martin Van Bureu's inauguration brought great crowds to Washington and the carnival spirit prevailed. Van Buren rode to the Capitol in a state coach made from the original timber of the frigate Constitution, drawn by four horses elaborately bedecked with brass-mounted harness. HARRISON RODE WHITE CHARGER. Preparations for a great parade were made for William Henry Harrison and the Whigs turned out In great strength. President Harrison refused to ride to the Capitol in state, however, but mounted his favorite saddle horse, a white charger, and cantered down Pennsylvania avenue bareheaded and acknowledged the plaudits of the huge crowds that wanted to pay their respects to “Old Tippecanoe.” James K. Folk rode at the head of a great parade in his Inauguration procession, through a heavy rain and a sea of mud. Zachary Taylor was known as “Old Rough and Ready” and his inauguration seemed to fit that characterization, for it was the noisiest celebration that staid old Washington had ever witnessed. General Taylor laid away his favorite military costume, however, and rode In a

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carriage drawn by four gray horses to the Capitol at the head of an enthusiastic noise-producing parade. Sluah filled the streets when Franklin Pierce fell Into line, with his predecessors and beaded an Inaugural parade. Jam.es Buchanan's Inauguration was the signal for a great social celebration. Buchanan wag a bachelor. Abraham Lincoln’s Inauguration was in the midst of an armed camp. Attempts on his life were predicted. Riflemen were on every roof along the lnle of march, a cavalry squad guarded Lincoln and troops were stationed at the Capitol ready to check a riot. Lincoln took the oath of office In a clutter of masonry, for the Capitol was then being remodeled and the famous dome under construction. President Lincoln failed to attend the Inauguration ball, much to the disappointment of Washington society. The height of pomp and celemony was attained when U. 3. Grant became President. Troops from every section of the country formed a great parade and the town took on the aspect of a carnival. A great inaugural ball followed in tbe evening and for days and days Washington and the nation celebrated. It was anything but a dry celebration, according to historians. GRANT SET POMPOUS MARK. Grant appears to have set the standard, for from his inauguration 0 n down, Hayes, Garfield, Arthur, Cleveland, Harrison, McKinley, Roosevelt, Taft and Wilson have all participated in pompous processions as they took office. There have been more simple Inaugurals than this today, for Theodore Roose velt was quietly sworn In at a private residence after the death of William McKinley. There have been far more elab orate Inaugurals than this today. But President Harding seems to have reaebed a happy medium, dignified and solemn Impressive and Interesting, yet lacking utterly In the carnival spirit, the lnau gural today marks the progress of the How Fat Actress Was Made Slim Many stags people now depend entirely upon Martnola Prescription Tablets for redwing and controlling fat. One clever getrese tells that she reduced two to four pounds a week by using this new torn of the famous Martnola Prescription end now. by taking Marmola Tablets several times a year, keeps her weight Just right. All druggists sell Marmola Prescription Tablets at one dollar for a large case. Or you can get them by sending price direct to the Marmola Cos.. 4612 Woodward Ave., Detroit. Mich. If you have not tried them do so. They are harmless and effective.— Advertisement.

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