It was largely a Virginia crowd which jammed Washington today to see William Wilson inducted into office for a second term. Those who check up on the crowd declared in the night that Virginia and Maryland furnished at least 10 percent of the inaugural visitors. Therefore, when Governor Stuart loomed up along the parade line, his appearance was marked with an ovation which compared with that given the President.

It was when Governor Stuart and the Virginia contingent swung into the court of honor where the President reviewed the parade that they received the greatest reception. The hand, which heralded the approach of the Virginians, struck up "Dixie" as it turned from Fifteenth Street into the avenue fronting the White House. In an instant, "60,000 people were on their feet, cheering like mad. Immediately following the hand came Governor Stuart, on his magnificent-looking mount, with his brilliantly uniformed staff behind him. The cheering, in vogue, was followed by the stirring strains of "Dixie" grow in intensity and the Governor appeared.

Following in the wake of the Governor and his staff came the V. M. I. cadets, trim and alert, marching like veterans. The perfect line and solid.  Every appearance of the Lexington boys brought them an ovation equal to any they have received in the past. The V. P. C. cadets from Blacksburg were the next in line. These boys, on account of their size, were dubbed "the six-footers" by the crowds. It was frequently remarked that the Blacksburg cadets were the most stalwart looking men in the whole parade line. They also marched like regulars. 