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The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-11
TAFT AND SHERMAN
 ARE |NAUGURATED
NEW PRESIDENT AND vcE-PREs- DENT TAKE OATH OF OFFICE.
WASHlNGToNIS STHRoNcED
Details of the Notable Ceremonies In the Senate Chamber and on the East Portlco of the
 Capitol.
eY EDWARD 5. CLARK.

Washington, Mar 4.--William How ard Taft is now president of the Uni ted States and James Schoolcraft Sherman is vice-president
 President Taft took the oath of of. fee shortly after noon on the east portico of the capitol in the presence of one of the greatest throngs that ever gathered in the chief legislative city of the nation to witness the cere- monies attending the inauguration of a chief executive. The vice-president took the oath of office in the senate chamber immediately preceding the administering of the oath to the president-elect.
 Notwithstanding the fact that Mir. Taft has been in civil pursuits all bis life. the military display which accom- panied his induction into office was greater than that which marked the inauguration of the militant rough rider president, Theodore Roosevelt. four years ago Washington was filled with civilians and soldiers and sailors. From the earliest daylight hour the streets were crowded with people. Pennsylvania avenue. the cen ter of all things in Washington, was packed with the crowds. every man and woman in which sought, by an early arrival. 10 obtain place of van tage from which the great procession, which for hours passed through the broad thoroughfare. could be seen. Every windowand every balcony over looking the avenue had been preempt.
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tary band Then came Maj. Gen. J. Franklin Bell, chief of the general staff of the United States army. who was the parade's grand marshal, and his staff. The military division had the right of way after the presidents es- cort. At its head were the West Point cadets in their gray uniforms, march ing with the perfect alignment for which the military students are famed. Behind the stripling soldiers came the stripling sailors, the midshipmen from the naval academy at Annapolis. The cadets of both schools were cheered. as they always have been cheered at every inaugural parade in which they have taken part. Immediately behind the future officers of army and navy came the regulars of the military service, veterans most of them. who had seen service in Cuba. and in the Philippines, and. many of them. upon the plains in the days before the Indians had left the war path for the ways of peace.
 In the line were the 2.600 men who
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l elect were escorted by the congress
 sional committee into the senate wing of the capitol through the historic doorway of bronze on the east side or
 the building. They went directly 10 l the presidents room where they re- mained until the committee or ar | engagements came to them and an nounced that the senate was Tn readi- ness to receive them. MT. Roosevelt and MT. Taft then walked to the sen ate chamber, taking the seats re- served for them In the first row di- rectly in front of the vice-presidents desk
 Vice-President Fairbanks and Vice President-elect sherman drove to the capitol together and went directly to the room of the vice-president In turn they were escorted to the senate chamber as the two chief figures Of the occasion had been escorted before them. MT Fairbanks went at once to his place as presiding officer of the senate and MT. sherman took seat at the left of Mir Roosevelt and MT. Taft, just across the center aisle of the chamber.
 Mir. Sherman Takes the Oath.
 Edward Everett Hale, the veteran chaplain of the senate and one of the most picturesque figures in the Uni- ted States, offered prayer. Immedi ately following the prayer. the oath Of office was administered to Mir sherman by the outgoing vice-presi dent, Mr. Fairbanks. The new vice president next delivered his inaugu- ral address, and then at once, as the first duty of his new office, he admin istered the oath to the newly elected senators of the United States.
 Present on the floor of the senate chamber were many former senators of the United States, who have the privileges of the senate at all times owing to the fact of once having held membership in the body. The speaker and the entire house of representa-. lives were present and with them were the chief officials of the district government, the chiefjustice and asso- ciate justices of the supreme court. the heads of the executive depart ments of the government, the govern. DTS of the states and territories, the chief of staff of the army. and his aides. Admiral Dewey of the navy and his aides, and several veteran officers of the army and navy who, having re- eeiyed the thanks of congress for sallantry ia battle, are entitled to the privileges of entering either branch of congress during session time. Among them was Gen. o. o. Howard
 Procession Through Rotunda.
 As soon as the senators-elect had been sworn into office, procession was formed to march from the senate
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ed for weeks by persons willing 10 pay great sums to get an unobstructed view of the passing marchers.
 Decorations Are Beautiful.
 The scene was one of constant movement and constant color. The red. white and blue floated from every hagpole and fell as drapery from every cornice. The inaugural commit tee succeeded this year In outdoing all previous efforts at decorative eff feet.
 In the line of march leading from the capitol up Pennsylvania avenue. past the great treasury building and White House there were nearly 4,000 regular troops and twice as many different states and Independent mill tary organizations. The civic fea- lures of the parade were many. The trades, the professions and all kinds of business activities were represent ed by thousands of persons who came to Washington to do honor to the country's new civil chief.
 Gather at the Capitol.
 Early in the day the president-elect met the outgoing president in the White House. About an hour before noon. the congressional committee of arrangements. consisting of Senators Knox. Lodge and Bacon, and Repre- sentatiyes Burke. Young and Gaines, arrived at the executive mansion and informed the president and the presi dent-elect that congress was in readi ness for the ceremonies of the actual inauguration. At half-past eleven President Roosevelt and Presidential be Taft entered carriage, Mir Taft sitting at the left of Mir. Roosevelt. In the carriages immediately following were the members of the congression- al committees of arrangements. A body of veterans of the civil and Spanish wars acted as an escort for the out going and the incoming chiefs of state.
 All the morning long the crowds had been awaiting the coming of the two officials. The cheering was con stant and the names of both Roose- welt and Taft were intermingled with the shouts of applause The drive to the capitol was made slowly in order that the veterans acting as a guard of honor might not be distanced.
 The president and the president,
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nificence that which followed Presi- dent William H. Taft from the capitol to the White House immediately after his Inauguration. As soon as the pres idents carriage started up Pennsyl. vania avenue the parade was formed
 The details of the military part of the procession were arranged by Brig Gen. John A. Johnson. chief of stan to Gen. Bell, and by Maj. Samuel D. Sturgis, who acted as adjutant gen. eral.
 The guard of honor attending PresI dent Taft was followed Immediately by a mounted police guard and full mill
The Mena weekly star., 1909-03-11
INAUGURAL PARADE
 FINEST EVER SEEN
MARKED BY AN UNPRECEDENTED
 DISPLAY OF MILITARY.
CADETS ARE IN THE VAN
Regulars, Sailors and MarInes from Atlantic Fleet, National Guards men and Scores of Civic Or
 eanizations.
BY EDWARD B. CLARK.

Washington, March 4.-Seldom has the national capital witnessed a pa rade that equaled in extent and mag.
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had formed the Cuban army of pacif cation. and who had just left that is land in pursuance of the policy O. the United States to withdraw its troops as soon as the Cubans gave evi dence that they were capable of gov erning themselves. In the force o regulars were cavalrymen, infantry men and artillerymen, the yellow the blue and the rcd of the service lend ing their colors, and something of tn pomp and circumstance of war time to the parade
 In the waters of Hampton roads foi ten days the fleet which had made lts
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
Germania Stein Clubs
 Annual Dance Tonight

The Germania Stein club will hold its third annual dance at Germauia hall this evening on which occasion the hall will probably be well filled with young people since this organization composed of the younger set in the popular Germania Singing society has a host of friends who are only too glad to attend their entertainments knowing that they will have as en- joyaDle time at this one as at those held in the past Every effort possi-. ble is being made to make this dance even more enjoyable than its two pre- decessors have been. Risley's full or chestra has been engaged and refresh- ments will be on sale during the er- ening The demand for tickets has been large so that good sized crowd is already assured
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
TRAINING CLASS FOR SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHING
To be Conducted by Supt. of Schools
 Deane and Rev. Gerald H. Beard.

The Teachers Training Class of Park street church will begin it's third year next Monday evening, meeting in the kindergarten room at g.. The gen- eral subject for this year will be The Principles and Practice of Sunday school Teaching. The course will con sist of some 20 lectures, given one a week with a recession the Holidays.
 The first part of this will be given by Dr. Chas. w. Deane, Sueprinten- dent of Schools. His lectures will be principally on the human mind and Its development, suggesting the princi- pies and methods which underlie all worthy teaching.
 The later lectures, by Dr. Beard, will deal with the Aims, Courses, Helps Methods and Organization of Sunday schools. Practical discussions by the members will be introduced from time to time. bearing on the many questions and problems connected with Sunday School work.
 The institution of this Training Class is an attempt to meet the generally felt need of better teaching in Sun day schools, by giving teachers some Of the advantages enjoyed by teachers of the public schools Sunday school teachers, and young people that hope to become teachers, although not con- nected with Park street church, are heartily welcome to membership in this
 
 yet offered in their own Churches. It is especially hoped that the class may be of growing bo lefit to young people that are not yet teachers, but in a few years should be fitted for the work of the Sunday school.
 The sole condition of membership is regularity of attendance and a pur- pose to master the material presented in the lectures. An examination will be- offered at the close of the lectures to those who wish the teachers certi- fcate on satisfactory completion of the three years course This is re- commended to those wno would gain most from the lectures but is option al
 The aim of this Training Class is purely educational. No fee is charg- ed and those who attend are invited to do so freely, without incurring any obligation to the inviting church other than the spirit of good fellowship and a common interest in the great work of the Sunday school.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
wHITNEY-wHITE.

Mir Frank Whitney and Miss Lillian White were united in marriage by the Rev. Father Murphy at St. Mary's church this morning. After the cere- mony the couple returned to the home of the brides parents at 169 Clarence street where a wedding breakfast was served They departed on the 12:31 train for a trip to Philadelphia and Washington. On their return they will reside in East Norwalk where the groom has furnished a handsome home for the bride. The bride is well known young woman of East Bridge port having been foreiady in the Inter national Silver Co. The wedding pres ents were many and beautiful.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
Garage Blaze Spreads
 Over Entire Block
Especial from United Press.)

Dunkirk. N. Y.. Nov. 1S--Fire of un- known origin broke out early to-day in a garage in connection with the AIinton Honse at Westfield and before it was extinGuished an entire block Of frame buildings was in ruins. The loss was SI25,O 900.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
FITCH-CUMMINGs.

Rev. James A O'Meara. assistant pastor of St. AuEustine's church united in marriage. yesterday morning. with a nuptial mass. at 9:30 o'clock Miss Bridgie l.. Cummings and Mir. William H. Fitch. The bride was attended by her sister. Miss Julia Cummings. and the groom by his brother. MT. Edward Fitch. A wedding breakfast and re- ception followed after the ceremony at the home of the brides mother. Mrs. Alice Cummings. 6S Sanford avenue. The bride was attired in a gown of white messaline satin trimmed with embroidered chiffon and carried a bou- quet of white chrysanthemums. Her attendant was gowned in yellow mar velau satin trimmed with lace. The newly married couple took the 1928 train for Washington. D. c. After Jan. 1st they will reside on Coleman street.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
NOVEMBER WEDDINGS
O'HARA-THoMPsoN.

Mr. Leo O'Hara and Miss Annie Thompson. both residents of Black Rock. were married at o'clock this morning at St. Peters church. Rev. Father Kelley officiating. The brides maid was Miss Sophia Johnson and the best man. Mir. Frank O'Hara. The bridegroom is well known machinist and the bride has a. host of friends in the West End. After a wedding break last bride and groom left for New York and after a honeymoon of a week they will return to take up their resi- dence in the West End.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
THE PRETTIEsr FACE.

and the most beautiful hands are of. ten dIsngured by an unsightly wart It can easily be removed in a few dayr without pain by using Cyrus. War Remover, for sale only at The Cyrus Pharmacy. 25s Fairfield avenue and Is6 Cannon St
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
CLEANEAsY. THE BEST HAND
 SOAP.

Instantly removes Stove Polish, Rust Grease, Ink. Paint and Dirt. For the hands or clothing. Large can 10 centa Manufactured by Wm- R. winn, ssS stratford Ave
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-11-18
LOCKE-MACDOUGALL.

Miss May MacDougall was united in marriage at the home of her brother John s. MacDougall. S1 Hough avenue Tuesday evening to Mir. Shelton Davis Locke of Beverly. Mass. by Rev. Dr, A MacDougall. an uncle of the bride The home was prettily decorated for the occasion by John Beck & Son. the florists The bride was gowned in white satin. and carried a shower bou- quet of bridal roses. The wedding march from Lohengrin was played by Miss Edna Garneau- who also played 70 Promise Me" The couple left on the 6:54 o'clock train for a honeymoon trip to their former home in Canada where Mrs. Laurence Doyle. the mother of the bride. who was present at the ceremony. resides at Bloomfield, P. F.. Island. The couple will take up their residence at Beverly. where the groom engaged in business
Chicago eagle., 1909-08-28
DENEEN rLAu5 soLoNs' WORK.
Govcrnor IN Issue Call In October
fur Extra session.

Govcrnor In Issue Ca1l In October
fur Extra session.
Governor Denoen is busily at work
arranging a program for the extra ses-
sion of the General Assembly. This
Information came from Springfield.
coupled with the tip that the official
call for the extra session will be Is.
sued during the week following the
State Fair In October. The Governor
In shaping up the matters which he
viii ask the legislators to consider Is
seeking to have the codification Of the
revenue laws and Of the laws AFFECT.
Ing the railroads included In the spe.
cial session business. The General As
sembly prior to adjournment author.
lied the appointment of separate com.
missions to do the work Of codinca.
tlon. The news from the State capital
Is that Governor Deneen Is about
ready to announce these commissions
and will ask the members to have
their findings prepared for submission
to the members Of the Legislature
when they convene In November. The
points to be included in the special
session call have not been announced
by Governor Deneen. and the only big
item which the Senator's and Repre-.
sentatives are certain will be put up
TO them Is the making Of another pri.
mary law. II Is understood that ef.
forts will be made by forces which are
ostensibly In control Of the Legislature
TO have working agreement on prl.
mary law satisfactorily arranged prior
to the reassembling Of the solons at
Springfield.
Chicago eagle., 1909-08-28
ILLINOIS WHEAT Il BEST YET.
Crop just Harvested In This state
Yields Farmers e22,SOO,OOO.

Crop just Harvested In This state
Yields Farmers e22,SOO,OOO.
The winter wheat crop Just har
vested by the farmers OF Illinois
brought them $22.5OO.OOO. It was the
largest and best paying crop Of wheat
on record. The oats crop Of this year
has brought the farmers $3S.I2S.135
1t has been the largest since 1905 and
the most valuable In history. On Aug
the condition Of the Illinois corn
crop was 93 per cent OF an average
or fourteen points better than on Aug
l last year, while the total acreage
planted Is 616,1S2 acres greater than
last year. These are the essentials In
the August crop report Of the state
board Of agriculture. issued this after.
noon. The acres planted in wheat
were l,097,703. the largest on record
The average yield was nineteen bush.
els and the ruling price was 81 on
Aug. 1. The total yield was 2O,533..
703 bushels. Oats were planted In g.
760,426 acres. with an average yield
Of thirty.sir bushels. making a total
Of 9S,i2S,S69. The acreage Of corn Is
7.296.6S9. The reports on fruits are
discouraglng: apples show 43, pears
"A and grapes IS per cent.
Chicago eagle., 1909-08-28
Items from al Over the State o,
Matters Of Interest to Our
Readers.
Happenings Of the Week from Cairo to
Chicago Carefully Compiled for
Busy Men.
as YEARS IN CAD; NO ACCIDENTS.

Engineer Who Drove 2,OOO,OOO
Miles On Halfway Dies at Elgin.
With a record of more than 2,000..
600 miles at the throttle of a locomo.
tive without an accident during fifty.
five years continuous service, James
VOORHEES, Wilson. for fourteen years
general master mechanic of the Chi.
cago, Milwaukee st. Paul system. and
father of .Alonzo T.. Wilson, a we'll
known Illinois prohibition worker,
died at Elgln. Broken In health
after his long service. Mr.. vii.
son made his last run July 12.
The veteran railroader was born
In Glencoe, n. Y. seventy.three
years ago. As lad he came West
and began work for the Milwaukee
road at Madison. There he got his
engine a half century ago. Seven.
teen years ago he was appointed mas.
ter mechanic Of the railroad system,
with headquarters in Chicago. Be.
cause OF the many responsibilities Of
the position and longing to return
to the cab. he resigned three years
ago and went back on the road. Since
then he has run between Elgin and
Chicago. Surviving him are widow,
four daughters. Mrs. II. r. Fairchild
and Mrs. Leslie NJ. Barkwell. OF MIN.
neapolis. and Mrs. william 8. Nichol.
son and Mrs. william II. Adams. OF
Chicago. and one son. Alonzo +. vii.
son. OF Wheaton. The funeral was
held at Forest Home Cemetery chapel.
Chicago.
Chicago eagle., 1909-08-28
EA0LETs.

When you want to fnd out which Is
the shady side Of the street the best
way Is to ask loafer.
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When q young married man gets
sick his mother always imagines 1;
ia due to his wife's cooking.
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Some pessimist has made the discov.
cry that the holes in the doughnuts
are much larger than usual.
Learning to ride an airship Is some.
what like It used to be to learn to
ride a bicycle-with q longer and
harder fall.
The sailor Is supposed to have a
sweetheart In every port. but Colonel
Smell appears to have had one wher.
ever there was postoifice.
One Of these days the nations Of the
earth are going to quit building
Dreadnoughts and devote their time
to the construction Of fighting aero
planes.
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One OF the experts gives Il as his
opinion that the late Colonel Smell was
crazy over women. We are inclined
to regard the opinion as being extreme
ly conservative.
Chicago eagle., 1909-08-28

$4.000,00O and defends at their own
expense all dramshop civil suits and
pays all judgments, attorneys fees and
court costs. Annual premium. cover.
ing all indemnity, $50. Chicgo ohice
Is at $50 Corn Exchange Building.
Cyrus A. Potts Is the manager Of the
Chicago agency.
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The safest department store 10 the
.ity to-dny 10 The Fair. II has road
iisles and everS convenience for the
public.
%e~
w. Kolacek & Co. at $50. SCI, 563
and 565 Blue Island avenue, is one
Of the foremost department stores in
the city. Everything In the line Of
merchandise at the lowest prices. West
Siders should remember Kolacek's
when looking for real bargains.
~6
Otto Griesbach IL the proprietor Of
the restaurant and buffet ut 1888 South
Water street, which Ia patronized by
the hest business men. Mr.. Griesbach
deserves their patronage, for he treats
them well.
Chicago eagle., 1909-08-28
XIDNAPs SON AND ESCAPES.
Illinois Man sciseS Hts Child In the
street While lie L. Playing.

Illinois Man sciseS Hts Child In the
street While lie Is Playing.
Carroll Holloway, OF Mt. Vernon,
kidnapped his 9.year-old son from his
divorced wife's husband. Harve Fitz.
gerald. In Centralia. was captured by
n posse, then escaped. taking the boy
with him. The mother Ia almost
prostrated over the loss and of.
fers $1,000 for the arrest of the kid.
naper and the boys return. Holloway
made several previous attempts to get
the boy. He drove into Centralia and
located the boy with his stepfather.
The child was playing with a crowd
OF boys Of his own age when Hollo.
way leaped from the buggy. snatched
the child from the sidewalk and drove
rapidly away.