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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-25
$4,000 IN
SWEEPSTAKES

The second annual 60O-mile 1nterna-
tional sweepstakes race at the Indian
apolis Motor speedway will be run
Memorial day, May 80, 1912. Prizes Of
fered total $4,000. The general plan
of the race and conditions under which
1t will be run are similar to those of
last Memorial day, when Ray Harroun
won in Marmon. The purse OF the
last race, $4,000, was the largest Of
fered up to that time, but the owners
OF the brick track have doubled the
offer. making the richest prize ever Of
fered for any sporting contest Of the
kind.
After a vote by motor car makers
over the country 1t was found that q
race OF about the same type as last
May was favored. The contest will be
800 miles for cars with a piston dis
placement Of 900 cubic inches or less
and minimum weight of 1000
pounds. This puts it under the head
OF class ''E" or a special event. Every
car will be obliged to show speed
OF seventy-five miles per hour for one
complete lap Of the two and q half
mile brick track
Limit Starters to Thirty.
The field of starters will be limited
to the thirty fastest cars entered and
it is expected that this will bring out
the best that every engineer can build.
as the terrific speed necessary to quail
ify will mean the fastest speed crea-
tions ever constructed. The purse is
regarded as too rich to let pass be-
cause of lack OF few miles per hour
In speed. Several makers have sig
nified their intention Of building cars
which will come just within the limits
prescribed and to get every inch Of
speed.
The purse Of $4,000 Is divided into
twelve prizes as follows: First $20,-
600; second, $4,000; third, $1,000;
fourth. $4,000; fifth, $4,000; sixth, ST.
600: seventh, $1,000; eighth, $1,000:
ninth. $1,000: tenth, 81 200: eleventh
| $1,10O; twelfth $1,000.
The purse OF the last B0o-mile race
was divided into ten prizes.
a.ll = 4
The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1911-11-25

Wanted to buy twenty-five bushels
seed flax. Phone z54 or address J. L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15
GUARDS OF LINCOLN
Protection Accorded Civil War
President at Inauguration.
CITY FILLEDWITH SOLDIERS
Armed Men Lined the Avenue From
White House to Capitol.
ARRIVAL HERE UNANNOUNCED
Public Unaware for Several Hours
That New Chief Executive
Was in the City.
ARRIVAL HERE UNANN0UNCED
By James Crogeon.

The peace congress was holding It's ses-
sions at Willard Hall. on F street west
OF 18th street, when President Lincoln
and his party arrived prior to his inaugu-
ration. II had opened February 4. Ex-
President John Tylor of Virginia was in
the chair. and sessions were held behind
closed doors until March 1, when It ad-
Journed sine die. 1t, however, submitted
plan of adjustment recommending
amendments TO the Constitution, Febru-
;ry IS. TO the Senate. but this plan failed
to be adopted.
Among the delegates were man, promi-
nent persons. including Gen. William o.
Butler of kentucky. once a candidate FOR
the vice presidency: James Guthrie OF the
same state. who had been Secretary OF
the Treasury: Charles A Wyclz1ir OF
Kentucky an ex-Postmaster General.
and at the time eprese1ta::ve-ele
Gov Thomas Ewing OF Ohio, who had
been the Secretary OF the Interior: Rev
eTdy Johnson of Maryland ex-Atro-nev
General; Salmon Z. Chase Of Ohio then
senator-e!ect, who became Mr. Lincoln
Secretary Of the Treasury. D. NJ Bar
ringer OF North Carolina, who had long
served as representative and was once
minister to Spain. and w c. Rives OF
Virginia. who had served in both houses
o. Congress and as minister TO Spain.
The War Department had detailed as
EN- escort 10 Mr.. Lincoln on his journey
10 Washington from Springfield Col. T.
V Sumner, Maj David Hunter and
Capts. John Pope and @. w. Hazard. Mr.
Lincoln. accompanied oy these. with Col.
Ward H Lamon and Col. f. f. Ellis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15

Of George III resodutely announcing that
he would withhold the royal assent to
any mea sure of Catholic emancipa ton
that parliament might pass, or OF William
" battling strenuously against his
cabinets request for assurance that
the needful new lords would be created
to carry the reform bill. The personal
element in the monarchy had so weak
ened within A brief period that when
Queen Victoria ventured to cashier
Palmerston because she disliked his
foreign policy. the universal uproar quick
ly made aware that the power OF dis
missal no longer attached TO the throne.
What a contrast to the days OF her
grandfather King George, who both ap-
pointed and dismissed. Fox asked the
privilege of appointing some one TO a
cabinet vacancy. THAT sir" replied his
majesty. lis already done" Then"
said the exasperated statesman. 81 trust
your majesty can dispense with my serv-
ices?' The king answered hastily:
THAT also. sir. is done Royal pre-
rogative has since dUindled into a formal
authority exercised solely on ministerial
advice. Therefore. Sir Erskine Mays
principle: THE crown has no will saFe
that of its ministers"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15
Kindness to Horses in Switzerland.

English people travelling on the CONT
nent have often been troubled to see the
unkind way in which animals are treated,
more especially in Paris. Italy and Spain.
Some of the continental countries have
only lately established societies for the
prevention of cruelty to animals
In Switzerland there has for some time
existed a strong animals protection So
ciety, which has now organized classes
for cab drivers. coachmen and all who
have charge Of horses. These classes
are very largely attended by cab drivers
and others who intend TO take up line
Of life in which they will have much to
do with horses. Examinations are held
periodically. the examiners being veter-
mary surgeons. police inspectors and cab
proprietors.
An examination was held the other day.
the pupils having been examined in what
they had learned during their course of
lessons-that IL, how to drive, the best
kind Of harness and the proper way of
Harvesting. how to look after and feed
horses, and what horses can be expected
to do and what not. Students who
wish to attend these classes but cannot
afford to do so are given assistance from
a special fund for the purpose.
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land and also those whose interests lie in
Alexandria.
Water, Gas and Electricity.

Water, Gas and Electricity.
From the latter center of population
come such conveniences of living as a
water supply and gas and electric light
The pipes of the Alexandria Water Com
pany are to be laid. it is expected, during
the coming season as far as North Brad
dock. At Cottage Park, which adjo.ns
Braddock. a number of new houses are
being erected by NJ B. Harlow & co.
There is also building going on at Rose
mont which adjoins the municipal bounds
OF Alexandria, where from the outset Inc
modern cOrveniences of a city have been
avail bic. such water, sewers, gas and
electric light. The streets, which are in
good condition. have cutters and there
are street lights. and it also is noted that
an increasing number Of people are locat-
ing their homes there. The type Of house
that is built shows pleasing variety,
and that, with the liberal setting of lawn,
gives to the entire place pleasing ap-
pearance.
The old Alexandria turnpike bounds this
property on the west and separates it
from the park. which marks the site of
one OF the war time Notifications. known
as Suffers Hill. To the south passes the
railway line leading to Leesburg. while
still beyond are the steeples and the
groups of houses of the city Of Alexan-
dria.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15
KING GEORGES ATT|TUDE
ON ROYAL PREROCAT|VE
England Awaiting Effect of
Lord LanSd0Wne'S ReSOIu-
ton Limiting Power.
Foreign Correspondence Of The Star.

LONDON. April e. 1911.
King Georges personal attitude toward
the question of the royal prerogative
raised by Lord I.ansdownes resolution
limiting his prerogative TO make peers.
will be curiously watched-the more SO
since the question of its limitation has
come forward SO soon in his reign. Ii
involves his whole outlook on the per-
sOnal power of the sovereign. Such
power remained considerable down to the
Victorian era. But a female monarch S
long occupation of the throne gave op-
portunity for a change. Parliament de-
liberately deprived her of all the per-
sonal control that the crown had preyi-
ously welded over the army. The pre-
rogative of mercy was handed bodily over
to the home secretary. who was made
by act of parliament its absolute con-
troller. The distribution of honors and
titles became almost wholly attached to
this form of patronage the monarch was
thenceforth colGly excluded. King Ed
ward. with all his individual force, ar
rived too late and died too early to effect
any appreciable recovery of the rights
his predecessor lost
In Striking Contrast.
To Illustrate the striking altera ton that
occurred, it is merely necessary to think
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15
An Unredeemed Paris Pledge.
From the London Globe,


An incident not without pathos oc-
Cured toward the end Of last week at
sale OF unredeemed pledges at the
Mont de Piete. There were sold by
auction childs drinking cup, plate,
spoon. and knife and fork Fifty-one
years ago these souvenirs were de-
posted in the Paris municipal pawn
shop. Every year since the interest
has been paid regularly and the right
OF redemption secured. but the family
never seem to have possessed the nee
essary Is or 20 francs to resume pos
session.
Evidently the poor people are either
dead or have become more needy. Two
years ago the interest ceased to be
paid. but the department. to its
credit. abstained from selling these
"lares and penates." Several letters
were addressed to the last known resi-
dence and to other places where the
pawners have lived, but they have
come back marked "inconnu" The
sands of the glasses have run out and
the objects so carefully guarded for
half a century have been sold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15
1HonAs
FLLoTTS
Horn
CoTTAGE
PARK

worth and others, made party OF fifteen
who left Springfield February 10. the
same day he was declared elected in the
House of Representatives. The Journey
was made by easy stages. the party COM
ing by way Of New York, he receiving
ovations there and elsewhere.
Quietly Arrived Here.
The party reached here February 81.
The latter part Of the Journey through
Maryland, owing to the many threats
which had been made and the rumors in
circulation, was made in as quiet q man
ner as possible. Mr.. Lincoln and his
party Immediately went to Willard 9
Hotel. and IT wSs some hours before the
arrival was known to the public. After
ward there were many nembers OF Con-
gress and delegates to the peace con-
gress. VINO were sitting In Wizards Hall,
on street. 1t was not long before
preparations were made to honor him. and
until March nc was kept busy receiving
his friends and comforting with prominent
politicians.
Mr.. Seward, who became hts Secretary
Of State. and Mr.. Chase. Secretary Of the
Treasury, were almost constantly in at
tendance. but, besides attending St. John
Church the Sunday following, he did not
leave the house, excepting for few din
ner engagements, until his tenancy at the
White House was about TO begin.
Military preparations were being made
TO prevent Interference with the ceremony
Of the inauguration. Political clubs
wide Awakes" and others were making
preparations for the procession and Col
b. B. French had been appointed grand
marshal. Besides the local organ "a lions
there were few coming from outside to
take part in the procession. and the Dis
trict clubs were Handicapped by many Of
their members having joined the military
companies. Nevertheless, the prepara-
tons for the civic display went on.
Plan to Protect Lincoln.
Gen Scott took all precautions for the
preservation Of peace, the primary OBJ
ject being the protection OF the Presi-
dent-elect. March . he issued orders
that at sunset on the Sd instant all
the guards should be doubled. the artil-
iery horses kept in harness. and the
cavalry horses saddled. And on the
morning Of March tine light batteries,
with infantry supports. were ordered to
take positions.
Battery a. I'd Artillery. Barry's. sta
toned at the arsenal. was ordered near
the Capitol. to be supported by Mai
Haskins Company Il, Ist Artillery,
chartered on street a Battery OF
the list Artillery, Frys. stationed at
18th and G streets, was posted near
the Treasury. supported by Brooks
Company II Of the I'd Artillery, whose
quarters we're on 18th street. opposite
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15
President Closely Guarded.

The procession. headed by Chief
Marshal French and suite. was accom-
panied by Col. William II. Selden, the
marshal Of the District, and assistants.
At Wizards the presidential party.
with military guard, was received and
proceeded 20 the Capitol.
Following came the civic division.
headed by mammoth car on which
rode thirty-four young girls. repre-
senting the states Of the Union. In the
line were the Wide AWakes. the re-
publican clubs of the city and George
town, numbering about 500; the New
England delegation Of ESQ. the New
York delegation o. about zoo. Califor-
mia o. about so. and others. the whole
OF this line numbering scarcely 10000
On the arrival Of the procession at the
Capitol Mr.. Lincoln first entered the
Senate chamber, and, accompanied by
the senators and other distinguished
persons, proceeded to the platform at
the foot Of which the three companies
Of the National Guard under Col. TAFT
kept off the crowd to a respectful dis
lance, and this crowd extended over
much Of the area.
Troops were in the windows OF the
Capitol. and. as were the others. each
man had his piece loaded and a full
cartridge box. On b street. east OF
Delaware avenue. was battery. pre-
pared to go into action. and nearby
stood Gen Scott, under whose direc-
ton the troops had been posted. Other
batteries were at the courthouse and
the White House. and the cavalry was
patrolling the neighborhood. not omit
ting the entrances to the city.
While Mr.. Lincoln was speaking every
one seemed 20 realize that 1t would take
but little to incite mob violence. despite
the precautions. There was applause as
also dissent heard in the crowd. On the
skirts Of the assemblage in the East
Park an intoxicated stranger essayed to
make an out-and-out secession speech
and It was having some little effect, but
he was dragged off by the police and
sent from the grounds. A religious crank
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15
PRETTY TOWNS BUILDING
ON LINE TO ALEXANDRIA
Surprising Changes That Have Recently
Taken Place Across the River in Vir-
ginia--Improving Gateway to Capital

The frayed edges of the city in the
vicinity OF the Washington end OF the OLD
Long bridge have nearly all peen
gathered up Instead there is on the
north side stretch Of green sward ana
clusters OF foliage, with a charming BIT OF
water In the midst and the long line or
the Potomac sparkling along the edge.
This is Potomac Park. the once dls-
reputable fats reclaimed, and not only
respect ably but most charmingly CARRIED,
the most striking instance Of rescue work
on hehailf of the city beautiful to be
found in this city.
Potomac Park furnishes the most beau
tiful city entrance to be found in THIS
country, and, as it borders on the great
highway between the north and the south,
thousands of travellers get their first I'M
preston OF the city from this charming
gateway. When the southern portion OF
the park is improved is planned, and
also when the new system OF docks pro-
posed for the Washington channel be-
comes reality. then the city will present
a fair appearance all along its borders in
this vicinity, in marked contrast to urban
outskirts generally.
Appreciated by suburbanites.
The travellers and the visitors to the
city are not the only ones before whom
the beauties OF Potomac Park are spread,
tor there is the increasing number of
people who have their homes IN suburban
Virginia and come daily to the city. 1t is
surprising to those who are familiar with
recent conditions on the southern side
of the river along the line of the trolley
road to Alexandria and also Mount Yer
non to see how rapid has been the
growth OF the population.
. Not very long ago the country between
this city and Alexandria was but sparsely
settled-in fact. only like the average
farming country or rural district, with a
house here and there. But now the
population is almost continuous from
Br1ckhaven. where the brick-making
plants of the city are located, near the
southern end of the Highway bridge, all
the way to Alexandria, a distance of
five or six miles.
Virginia Highlands IS the first settle
ment to be reached. where may be seen
the new houses OF suburban type that are
climbing up from the level Of the river
to the range OF heights that mark the
skyline to the west. Then comes the
cluster Of buildings of the pleasure re-
sort OF Luna Park, and following is the
community of st. Elmo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15
Trolley Service a Factor.

The trolley line is Of course. an I'M
portant factor in the development Of this
region. as 1t always is, and. with an up
to-da:e equipment and schedule. II is not
alone serving the needs Of this particular
section along its lines. but is also af-
fording a rapid and comfortable means
Of communication between Alexandria
and Washington and for the thousands
of visitors that yearly go to Mount Yer
non. In fact, it may be said that the i'm
provement n the physical condition Of
the road and the modern schedule are suf-
ficient evidence Of the change that has
taken place in this section of the coun-
try.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15
Work of a Boy Scout.
From the Boston Transcript.

from The Boston transcript.
The practical value of the Boy Scout
movement has been made clear to s. Prov
idence policeman by two acts. OF help
fulness in which boy OF fifteen, a mom-
Der OF the local organization, recently
figured.
The patrolman had just managed to
stop runaway team, when. giancing
around. he saw boy hanging to tho
other bride. I'll hold the horse, sir.
until the owner comes up" said the boy.
and he did. The same boy few days
later happened TO hear water running i'm
side a house. and finding it impossible
to arouse any one, took a long. cold
walk 70 the city hall and notified tho
water department. Inquiry showed that
a pipe had frozen and burst, and that
serious loss would have resulted had the
deluEe continued.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15

Mrs. Elizabeth Scott. seventy-eisht
years old, died Tuesday night at the
home OF her son-in-law and daughter,
Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Secrist. Cumberland,
Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15
In Striking Contrast.

To Illustrate the striking altera ton that
occurred, it is merely necessary to think
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15

the War Department. The West Point
Battery. Griffin's, quartered in Judiciary
S SfsaTf fall epofFea by by hea Of CONE
pany X of the Cd Artillery, qua-,ered
| on E street, west Of 9th street. Ell
zys Company f. Cd Artillery quar-
| tered ! nthe Treasury, was TO remain
there Col. Harvey -own was in the
! immediate command Of the artillery
Under the orders Of Mai. Gen. Weight
| man, Col. Stone, inspector general. In
| conjunction with Gen; Scott. and the
chief marshal. assigned the other troops
to duty.
The engineers under the command of
Capt. j. a. Duane. were to march before
going President The President Mounted
Mounted Guard. Capt. w. f. Stewart,
were assigned on the right and left OF
by United StateS dragons. The Wash
:ngton Rifles. Capt. Baibach, and other
rifemen were ordered to iousetops along
Pennsylvania avenue. The National Ri
to flank the procession by side streets
to the Capitol. The National Guard ba
ttalion, Lieut.. Col. TAFT, three companies.
were ordered 70 guard the platform at
posted in the windows of the building
and foot companies were detailed to pa
troll the city.
In the military escort the first division
was placed under Lieut.. Col. James y.
Davis o. the Washington Light Infantry
and to 1t We're assigned the Washington
Light Infantry battalion OF three COM
panies: the Henderson Guards, Capt. G.
j. l.. Foxwell: Union Regiment. Maj ].
G. Jewell: COMPANY A. Capt: E. G. Car
ringtOn; Company +. Capt. James Kelly;
Company c, Capt. S. e. Arnold; Metro
politan Rifles, Capt William Fl. Nallev:
Turner Rifles. Capt Julius Gerhart:
Washington Life Guards, Capt. S. a. II.
Marks. jr.: Mechanics Union Rifles, Capt.
A. Rutherford. and Putnam Rifles, Capt.
Thistleton.
For the second division Col r. S Cox
of the Sth regiment militia was assigned
the command and the following COM
panies IN the line: Potomac Light In
fantry. Capt. L. ]. McKenny; Company
r. Anderson Rifles. Capt. +. w. Jones:
Darlington Home Guard. Capt. James
Goddard: Scott Rifles. Capt. j. o. Berry;
District Of Columbia Rifles. Capt. II. w.
Blunt, and Company A, Anderson Rifles,
Capt. e. il. ROdier.
inauguration day a slight shower OF
rain fell in the morning. and this was
regarded by many as bad omen but
soon the clear skies came an augury
for good. The city was filed with
people. and ere the formation Of the
procession at the courthouse, windows
and pavements were crowded. and
about the Capito, there was a multi
tude. Few women. however. were to
be seen out OF doors, and it was evil
dent that the advice which had been
given some OF the southern families to
be out Of town that day was having its
effect.
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Homes of Attractive Design.

Homes Of attractive design and with
setting of lawn and foliage that ap-
peals to the eyes of the city resident
are features Of the community Of Mount
Ida For the most part the houses are on
the west Of the trolley and climb up the
sides Of the heights to where 'glimpses
may be had of roofs or Of porches or
perhaps only of the curve of lawn and
cluster OF trees.
But the homes OF the people are not
confined to the western side Of the trolley.
but as one goes on these are seen on both
sides. for it must be remembered that all
the population in this locality is not an
offshoot of such a center as Washington.
For in Del Ray and Braddock Heights
and North Braddock and Cottage Park
and Rosemont are to be found the
homes Of people whose business is in
connection with the great railway freight
center that covers such large area OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-04-15

Henry Bruins OF Blair. Md. was haAIy
injured Thursday night, when Joseph
kavanaugh's automobile overturned near
Harrisonburg, Va.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1911-06-13

Va. Is the guest OF relatives and
friends IN the city.
Virgil McConnaughy left Sunday
tor Los Angeles. Cal. and took with
him the young son OF Herman ORR
son. who will Join his father at Los
Angeles.
K. 7. Michner was st Steubenville
Monday. on business.
Judge John Pollock. OF ST. Glars
VIE, was IN town Monday on his way
out IN the district.
Mrs. W. l.. Roberts. OF Wellsville.
came here yesterday and left with her
mother. Mrs. Percy Bishop, for Ham
ilton 10 attend the State convention OF
the Pythian Sisters.
Miss Mae Howlev. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas Howley. graduated
Yesterday from West Liberty Normal
school.
Mrs. Bert Berry has returned 10 her
home In Grafton. Pa. after a visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. r. T. How
ell.
Mrs. Elizabeth Smith. Of Waynes.
burg, Pa. mother OF Mrs. o. r. Kid
ney, and sister. Mrs Fannie c. Barre.
OF Mexico, No. and Mrs Mary L.
woodrow. Of Washington. Pa. are all
the guests Of Mrs. q +. Kidney.