davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
lNINQ Wn H. TAFT

office in the chamber Of the senate in
76 years. William Howard Taft, be-
came president Of the United States
yesterday.
Accompanied 70 the capitol through
swirl OF binding snow By President
Roosevelt and guard Of honor, Mr.
Taft returned TO the White House
just as the sun began to force its way
through the clouds. A sudden blizzard
sweeping In from the northwest
Wednesday night set awry the weather
bureaus optimistic promise Of "fair
and somewhat cooler" caused an
abandonment Of the outdoor eeremon-
les on the famous east front Of the
capitol. much to Mr.. Taft's chagrin,
and threatened for time TO stop the
brilliant pageant Of the afternoon.
However, passageway was cleared
along the center Of Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. and for nearly three hours Prvsi-
dent Taft and Vice President Sherman
reviewed a passing column which was
replete with martial splendor and pic
turesque with civic splay.
After the inaugural ceremonies in
the senate. Theodore Roosevelt, again
q private citizen. bade an affectionate
adieu 20 his successor. while all in
the historic chamber looked on in ST.
lenee and then be hurried away through
a side door 10 take the train for New
York. As he passed out Of the cham
Der. Mr.. Roosevelt was given an ova-
tion quite the equal Of that rendered to
the new president.
The ceremonies Of the inaugural
were formally begun when Vice Presi-
dent Fairbanks, in a farewell address,
which called out for him spontaneous
tribute Of applause, declared the Six
tieth congress az an end. Turning
then 10 Nr. Sherman. who hal been
escorted 70 place beside him, he ad-
ministered 20 bis successor the oath OF
Office and turned over 10 him the gavel.
Mr. Sherman, in rapping the senate
10 order IN special session Of the Sixty
first congress, made a brief address.
Then followed the swearing in Of many
new SENATOR This completed. Vice
President Sherman said:
The chief justice will now admins
ter the oath Of Office to the president
elect"
The snd1en announcement came as a
surprise and = solemn hush fell upon
the assemblage.
Mr. Taft arose, took the arm Of SEN
atOr Knox. chairman Of the Joint com
mittee on arrangements. and walked
around TO a position IN the rear Of the
presiding officers desk He was fol-
lowed By Chief Justice Fuller, who was
officiating for the fifth time at this
historic ceremony. Mr. Taft took I'd a
position fleeing the members Of his
family grorpec N the gallery.
The chief jn tice began the admins
trstion Of the oath 10 a soW tone. Mr..
Taft repeated the words 10 slow,
distinct voice. When he az last had
kissed the Bible. there was an outburst
Of applause. & grasp Of the hand By
the chief justice. and PRECEDENT Taft
began Immediately the inaugural ad-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11

attention. The Filipiros saw their
first fall of SNOW.
President and Mrs. Taft were the
centers OK interest at the eliminating
feature of the day-the inaugural bal
in the Pension building. The scene in
the cavernous building, which has beer
transformed into a canopied court OF
ivory and white. was another of the
brilliant pictures quadrennially painted
here by the gathering of vast anc
brilliant assemblage from every sec.
tion of the country. With all the color
and movement of military spectacle,
with the softening influence of deli.
cately tinted gowns and the interest OF
personnel seldom equalled at a social
function. the inaugural ball holds a
place unique in the history making OF
the day.
While the ball was in progress in
doors, display of fireworks on the
monument lot in the rear of the White
House marked the end of the outdoor
celebration. For hours the thinly
clouded heavens were alight with rock
cts, with sun clusters that challenged
the br illiancy of day, with fiery eco
bras" and all the fantastic creations OF
modern pyrotechnicl skill.
All feminine Washington had long
been eager for details of the gown
which Mrs. Taft wore at the inaugural
ball. In her choice of the toilette in
which she would appear for the first
time as the first lady of the land -
Mrs. Taft has shown not only exquisite
taste in dress but patriotism as well,
for the design in which the beautiful
costume is richly embroidered shows
America 5 national flower, the COLDER
rod. The embroidery, in silver, ap-
pears not only on the chiffon overdress
but on the long court train as we'll.
The foundation of the. gown is o,
heavy white satin, cut in princess
effect. Over this the chiffon is drapeo
with consummate skill. giving the
effect of long. straight lines. The
sleeves are formed of rare point lace
The goldenrod design is also woven in
the lace
Mrs. Taft wore her hair rather high,
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
Silver Notes Proposed.

Allahbad, British India, March g.
The Allahbad Pioneer makes the cur
ious statement that project is under
consideration to meet the British bud
get requirements for old age pensions
by revising the scheme of the late Wis
count Goshen, chancellor of the ex-
chequer, for the issuance of 1O-shilling
notes secured on silver basis. The
Pioneer adds that the United States is
considering similar project and COM
ments on the appreciation of the price
of silver which would result from this,
and the consequent restoration of the
value of the rupee.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
TAFT USHERED INTO OFFICE
Ceremony IN Senate Chamber, Due to Winter
Weather Conditions Prevailing.

dress. He read from typewritten man.
uscript.
Mr.. Taft wor applause at the very
outset by announcing bis adherence TO
the Roosevelt policies and his inten-
tion to carry them out by means of
further eg:slation, which would also
have for its purpose the freeing from
alarm of those pursuing proper and
progressive business methods.
In spite OF the bitter inclemency of
the weather and the slush piled mcun-
tain high in the cutters, crowd that
jammed Pennsylvania avenue from the
house line to beyond the curbs gathered
10 see the inaugural pars5e. Nearly
everyone in the dense throng carried
an American flag of some sort. and as
the marching troops passed these were
waved in welcome and applause.
BY dint Of great effort regiment of
street cleaners got the center OF the
avenue into shoveiled into marching
condition by o'clock. and their efforts
were cheered by the waiting crowds
almost as vociferously as were the
marching columns that followed in
their wake.
At 2:47 p. m. President Taft and
Vice President Sherman left the White
House and took their place in the re-
viewing stand They were received
with a mighty cheer. The review Of
the inaugural parade began at once.
More than 30, 900 marching men par
ticipated in the great military and
civic pageant, which constituted the
principal spectacular feature of the
presidential inaugural ceremony. APP
proNimately 25. 600 of these were
soldiers. sailors and marines of the
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11

Will support Eoosevelt's reforms
and admits that he has been acting
in an advisory capacity in many OF
the Roosevelt policies.
| Pledges regulation of the corpor-
ations in the mater of issuance OF
excessive bonds and mortgages
Stability of American business to
be assured.
Tariff question calls for extra ses-
sion of congress and question one of
most important that country must
solve.
Taxation should be made as light
ne possible and government expendi-
lures curtailed, avoiding all unneces-
sary expense. Public moneys should
be wisely protected but not boarded.
Favors army and navy sufficiently
strong to maintain peace and pre-
serve Monroe doctrine. Army should
be large enough to form nucleus for
fighting corps sufiicien; to defend
country from invaders
Country must observe treaty rights
of foreigners. Anti-foreign agita-
tions discouraged. Government
should settle all such questions by
proper legislation, inoifensive to
other countries.
Congress should pass a postal saw
ings bank bill.
Panama canal policies of Roosevelt
will be continued.
Race prejudice may be eliminated
by fifteenth amendment TO the con-
stitution OF the United States MAX
ing educational qualifications neces-
sary to obtain the electoral franchise
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
GAUGE QUAKES' POWER.
Stanford Professor Perfecting Instru-
ment of Engineering Use.


ment of Engineering Use.
Stanford University, CAL, March A..
Prof. w. F. Durand, head of the
department of mechanical engineering
at Stanford university, announces that
ne has invented device which will
doubly increase the ability of man to
know and harness earthquakes. It's
power to regiser and measure the force
of seismic disturbances will be of enor-
nous value to science when combined
with the direction recording seismo-
graph.
Professor Durand is perfecting the
construction of his instrument. 1t will
be completed some time in the spring
and will be installed here. The idea
was born during his investigation of
the buildings at Stanford, wrecked by
the tremblor of 1906. The only present
device of vital use in the study OF the
earth's commissions is the seismograph.
This records the movement of the earth
that is, the direction in which par
ticle of the earth is shaken during an
earthquake.
The object of Professor Durand's in
vention will be to register the force of
speed with which particle moves.
With it scientists will be able to de-
termine what volume of seismic
strength is required to demolish brick
wall, for example.
The benefits of the instrument IN
structural engineering will be invalu-
able. Professor Durand has been head
OF his department since he came ia
Stanford from Cornell university sew
eral years ago.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11

with a pompadour A single diamond
spray decorated her coiffure and she
wore no other iewelry excepting the
pearl collar, which is her favorite orna-
ment.
Miss Helen Taft's gown was so ex-
tremely simple that IL is calculated to
surprise the mothers Of overdressed
school girls. Over plainly fitting
foundation Of white slip of white
embroidered mousseline de sole falls
in graceful girlish lines. The bodice
is slightly decollctete. and is effectively
trimmed in point lace. Artistic knots
OF pale blue ribbon. skilfully disposed,
add touch Of chic 70 it's simplicity.
Miss Taft's abundant golden brown
hir was simply dressed in a coil, and
she wore no iewelry.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
Castro to Be Arrested.

Caracas, Monday, March 1, via Will
lemstad, March 2.-Should Cipriana
castro, ex-president of this republic,
attempt to return to this country. he
VIII face the possibility of arrest, he
having been indicted in the Federal
court on the charge of conspiracy to
effect the assassination of Juan vi
cente Gomez, the present president. In
consequence of this contingency, the
report that Castro purposes to embark
at bordeaux March % for La Guayra
mas been received here with much in
terest.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
Primary Bill in House.

Sacramento, CAL, March 9.-One of
the most important measures intro
duced at this session of the legislature,
the direct primary bill, will be dis
cussed by the assembly during the com
ing week. The bill was passed by the
senate and will be reported out of the
election laws committee of the lower
house tomorrow, with an amendment
providing for the nomination of United
States senators by an advisory vote by
legislative districts. This amendment
is not Objectionable to the proponents
of the bill, and probably will receive
the Endorsement of the senate.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
Sixteenth venire Exhausted

San Francisco, March 4.-The last
few talesmen of the sixteenth special
venire IN the case of Patrick Calhoun.
president of the United Railroads
charged with offering a bride, were ex,
amined today and all were rejected be-
cause of prejudice. The venire was
exhausted at IL O'Clock and an adjourn.
ment was taken until 3 O'Clock this
afternoon, when the examination Of
the seventeenth panel was set to he.
gin. Including the seventeenth ven.
re- total of l, $40 talesmen have been
summoned in the case.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
Roosevelt HeIned Germans.

Berlin, March 9-The North German
Gazette, in its weekly political review,
after paying ex-President Roosevelt a
glowing tribute as one of the greatest
statesman the United States has ever
produced, says: From the German
standpoint, the development which
German-American relations made un-
der President Roosevelt will ever be
remembered with satisfaction. The
tradition of friendship, which has ever
marked the relations of the two coun-
tries, acquired pew security during
the past seven years"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
NINE DIE IN TENEMENT.
New York Blaze Proves Small Sized
Holocaust,

New York, March 3.-At least nine
persons met death early today in a fire
which swept through crowded four
story brick tenement at 374 Seventh
avenue, near Thirty-second street.
Nine bodies had been recovered at dawn
and it is expected that the death list
will grow. Several children are miss
ing.
The flames were started in the base
ment and swept rapidly up the stair
way, cutting off the escape of terror
stricken tenants, all of whom were
Italians. Many of them tried to jump
from the windows. The police and
firemen made several spectacular res
cues, while a crowd, which surrounded
the burning building, cheered their
efforts.
Among the dead are man and a
woman and two children, but as there
was great confusion around the scene
Of the fire and number of bodies were
badly charred, early Identification was
out of the question.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11

Chicago, March 3.-The taking of
testimony in the re-trial of the case
against the Standard Oil company of
Indiana was begun today before Judge
Anderson. Frederick S. Holland Sr.,
formerly chief rate clerk of the Chicago
q Alton railroad, testified in regard to
the methods used in the company's
ofhce In making rates and in mailing
copies OF the tariffs to shippers. The
government contends that the publish
ed lawful rate on oil between certain
points over the Chicago & Alton was Is
cents, while the oil company paid six.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
Mauretania cIips Record Ane,.,

Queenstown, March S.-The steamer
q n .a1 passed Daunt's rock at
. az a. m. yesterday. establishing a
new high record for the eastbound pas
sage from New York of four DAYS. 20
hours and two minutes. Her average
speed Tor the run was 1928 nautical
607 miles. u"y run
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
New Crater on Colina

City of Mexico, March 4.-The form.
alton of a new crater on Mount CoI;mo
by the eruption of rocks and lava from
the volcano is reported in dispatches
received here today from Prudencia
Inc activity of Colima was accompan.
ied by several tremblors, which did
little damage. Frequent outbursts Of
redhot rocks and ashes from the. vol.
eano We're observed and lava poured
from its sides. The eruption showed
no indications of suhsiding.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
Servia Massinr rrnnns

Berlin, March ga special disnatcb
from Belgrade to the Lokal Anzeiger
says that in spite of all denial the mob
iiization of troops by the Servian gov
eminent continues, and is not confined
70 TWO divisions. The dispatch states
s snat oOo reserves on Sunday, 1000 on
Monday and 1000 today were sent for
ward in the direction of Nisb which
,les 10 miles southeast of Belgrade.
Nlsh is place of Importance, being at
the junction of several railway lines.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11

Paris, March 5.-The front pages of
the Paris morning newspapers todsy
contain long articles devoaed TO the
incoming and outgoing American presi-
dents. Illustrated profusely they con-
tain the usual array of amusing errors
regarding the Inauguration.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
Pastor Kills prunknrd

temple, N. H.. March s.-WhiIe
eraze s with drink George L. Marcott
q vaiet IN the employ of Brieadier
General James Miller, U. S. A. re-
.lreo' ran amuck today and after shoot
lng at several villagers was shot and
killed by Rev. Harvey Eastman. mas
'or Oh the Congregational church
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
Cold Chapel Hurts pona

NJ S;,nicago' March s.-As pecial to the
ta a,,y News from Rome says: DIR. Pc
t tsenl says that the pope's illness is
, rne result oil early rising and saving
y. nl'lss IS IN a cold private chapel. Neither
s .us uoctor nor the pope's attendants
E Ii persuade him to change his habits
his present illness is not serious '
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
Japan Sees Omen.

Toxic, March 5.-The press Of Japan
continues to felicitate President Taft
upon his Inauguration and is unani-
nous in rejoicing over the fact that
his knowledge Of japan is based upon
his personal observations while a WISH
tor in the empire.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
eOvernment loses PoInt.

Chicago, March 4.-The government
IN the re-trial of the rebate case against
the Standard Oil company, of Indiana
today attempted without success =,
prove that the ls-cent tariff. which ths
officials Of the oil company profess ~
know nothing about was pubIisbsd
legally in tariff No. "a. '9Nsu
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
PARADE WAS GRAND
0rsr 10000 in Line Reviewed By
President Taft and Ex-Presi-
dent Roosevelt Ball al
Night Was Scene
Of Caiely.



Secretary Of State -Philander c.
Knox, Of New York.
Secretary Of War. NJ. Dickin-
son. OF Tennecssee.
Secretary Of Treasury Franklin
MacVeaRh. Of Illinois.
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor
Charles Nagel. Of Missouri
Postmaster General ~ Frank II.
Hitchcock. Of Massachusetts.
Attorney General ~ George w.
wickersham. OF New York.
Secretary Of Interior Richard
BslIinger. Of Washington.
Secretary OF Navy George Won
L. Meyer. of Massachusetts,.
| Secretary Of Agriculture James
Wilson, Of Iowa.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
Uncle Sam Is "sIo,, D.. >.

Pontiac, ILL.,. March After wait.
ing 40 years, John Baker, who was >
grain buyer for the Northern armies
during the Civil war, has received ]
draft from the United States govern
ment for 81, 600 for shipment which
had been purchased by Mr.. Baker dur.
ing the Civil war for the government
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
Cruisers to Visit Seattle.

Washington, March 4. - Senator
Piles today received assurance from
the Navy department that eight cruis-
ers Of the Pacific fleet will be sent to
Seattle during the opening week Of the
A-Y-P exposition.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11

Washington. March s. - The first
chief executive 10 take the oath of
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11

Troy-The Swedish farmers in the
vicinity of Troy have learned the value
of diversified farming and it is doubt
full if any community in the Northwest
has adopted more intensified farming.
As an instance Of the extent of paying
attention to the smaller details of
farming. So farmers who sell butter
fat TO the Pine Creek Dairy company.
of Spokane, can bear witness. Many
of the farmers are selling more than
$500 worth Of butter fat year and
that from what they call scrub stock.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES are being
made to move the Denver flour mill to
the new town of Fem, on the Northern
Pacific, four miles from the old Denver
townsite. 1t is expected that practi-
cally all of the Denver business houses
will be moved to Fem during the sum
mer.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1909-03-11
PORTLAND MARKETS.

Wheat-Bluestem, $l.16@1. IS; club,
Sl.O61s; red Russian, $1.O1; valley,
$1.05.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-10

pound. After taking n and one
half bottles of the Compound, am all
right again. and | recommend it to
every suffering woman Mrs. MAY
DEAL, Winchester, Ind.
Hundreds of such letters from girls
and mothers expressing their gratitude
for what Lydia +. pinkham's Nege-
table Compound has accomplished for
them have been received by The Lydia
F. Pinkhsm Medicine Company, Lynn,
Mass.
Girls who are troubled with painful
or irregular periods, backsche. head
ache. dragging-down sensations. faint
ing spells or Indigestion. should take
immediate action To ward of the Seri-
Gus consequences and be restored to
health by Lydia r. Pinkham's Nege-
table Compound Thousands have been
restored to health by its use.
If YOU would like special advice
about your case write a confiden-
tial letter To Mrs. Pinkham, at
Lynn. Mass. Her advice is free,
and always helpful.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-10
HOW TO HANDLE THE
NEW RIFLE
Elaborate Arrangements Made.
to Show the Marines How toI
Shoot Camp Of instruction at
Sea Girt Established


Washington, u G., May S-Un-
usual arrangements nave been per
fected for i%nstructing the ten thou
sand members of the United States
marine corps in the art of handling
ne new Springfield rifle, which is now
lhe standing military arm of the Uni
tea states. 1t is safe to say that when
the work now in progress is finally
competed the marine CORPS vii rank
win the best shooting organizations
IN h world and will probably ha,c
more expert shots in proportion to its
numbers than any other corps i'm TIM.
world. 4 camp of instruction has
been established on the Nrw Jrrsn,
range at Sea Girt. which Was placed
at the disposal OF the marine corps
through the courtesy OF General Bird
w spencer, Inspector of rifle practice
81 that state. Captain William G.
Hallee. United States marine CORPS.
viii be in charge of the camp. assist
ed by the following marine corps Of
llceis+ captain II. G.. McDougal and
FIRST Lieutenant e. r.. Matthews. ".
u. smith. Merriam. Mirgman. Covl.
and TORY. Captain HarIec was can
tam OF the marine corps team at
camp Perry last year. which took
fourth place in the match i'm which
itftN state n regular service teams
eted. He viii also be- eautaiD nr
the marine corps team i'm the NATIONAL
match 70 be shot at Camp Perry i'm
August of this year.
Captain Harllao has ass.n,ht.d a.
Sea tiirt "A number of sefnct,d arlista
men of The marine enr,s MN ,.tn Il
There practically AN ennrn,nr NJ,
tendance ON a sehonl da,ff,g ,,i,b ~.
riff. Fh, marine corne -
with the Krag and IN is desired ~
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1909-05-10
SAN|TAR|UM GOES
UP IN s N D {;
LOSS $4,000
INDIAN SCHOOL BOYS
FIGHT CONFEDERATION
RoSedaIe Health Resort on
Lockhart Ranch, Two Miles
North Of City, Burned to the
Ground Yesterday Morning,

The Roseiale sanitariuln. cOnduc-
ted by the Misses Moorman and Bar
kcr, Il thrce-story structure, situated
on the Lockhart ranch, wa miles
north Of the city, vas burned to the
ground shortly before 10 o'clock Yes
terday morning. resulting in a loss Of
$4,000 on the building and owe ST.
600 loss ON the furniture
But for the heroic work of Superin-
tcndcnt Perry, of the Indian school,
ana about scycnty-fiVc of his pupils,
the LOckhart cottage, barns and out
houses adjoining the sanitarium would
have been also destroyed. The origin
of the fire is unknown. Flames We're
first discovered issuing in great
volume from the observatory on the
third floor, They were rapidly COM
municatcd to the other doors and
within a few moments. the entire
building was a sccthing mass of fire.
An alarm was sent to the city and
the North Second street fire company
made a fast run to the scene. but ow-
ing to the tWO-mile run. arrived too
late to prevent the destruction of the
buildings. although a line of hose was
to the Indian school hydrant.
and "A good stream played on the blaze.
Thc firrmcn. however. assisted by
the Indian school pupils. removed
many articles Of furniture. and pre-
vented the flames from spreading TO
other parts of the Lockhart farm. A
number of patients, who were in the.
ROscdalc at the time the fire broke.
out, were removed to the open air
without any Of thin being injured
The sanitarium,w hich was owned by
Mr. and Mrs. Lockhart. contained IS
rooms. and was built several years
ago at a cost Of $4,000. The loss is
partially covered by insurance.