The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-10
step Of emancipation they we're sup

pressing.
He knew better than they the loss
of support he would suffer in the bor-
der states. He knew better than they
patton proclamation could be issued,
not to break up slavery but to effect a
constitutional amendment, but only
for military reasons and with military
purpose and SO he barred his breast to
the shaft Of criticism from this most
important element of the republican
party and waited. No man in public
was ever so much abused as Lincoln.
the contrast between his position in
history today and the description of
him by his friendly. critics during the
CIVIL war can. hardly be credited.
The great reason for the present
memorial Is the constant reminder it
furnishes of the explained and unex-
planned growth of the development
from the humblest n homeliest soil
OF Lincoln's genius, intellect, heart and
character that have commanded the
gratitude of his countrymen for the
good he worked with them and awak-
ened the love and devoted admiration
of a world"
History Of the Memorial. +.
Hodgensville. KY. Nov. 9.-Ths
by Robert ]. Collier of New York for
the erection Of a suitable memorial to
Abraham Lincoln at the place Of his
birth is now an accomplished fact.
Today, In the presence of a gathering
In which Mason and Dixon's line waa
o~bnterated. impressive exercises were
held In dedication Of the magnificent
memorial structure surrounding and
covering the old log cabin in which
Abraham Lincoln was born, February
12, 1909.
The cornerstone for the memorial
structure was laid by President Roose-
Welt on the centennial anniversary Of
Lincoln's birth two years g last
February. At the dedication today
President Taft was the central figure.
The exercises were held at the Thomas
Lincoln farm. which was purchased
by the Lincoln Farm association sew.
eral years ago with a fund raised by
popular subscription. After acquiring
the property the association proceeded
with the erection Of the memorial
building to protect for all time the
lowly cabin in which the martyr presi.
dent was born. The memorial stands
on a slight elevation where stood the
original Lincoln homestead. Some
years g the cabin was removed for
exhibition purposes, but was restored
Ito its original site when it came into
possession Of the Lincoln Farm assoc
citation.
The memorial building is an inn
posing structure Of white stone. It
Is Of classic design. with giant pillars
ornamenting the front and two sides.
The entrance is approached by a
broad flight of terraced steps.
Considering the fact that the civil
war, of which Lincoln himself was the
central figure. was fought out only half
a century ago, it is regarded as Of es-
pecial significance that the dedication
Of a memorial in his honor should be
an event Of such distinct national in
terest and national proportions.
Foremost among the members Of
the committee acting as personal es-
cort to the president from the station
In Hodgensville to the scene of the
days ceremonies were Gen. Basil
Duke. representing n Of the fore
most Kentucky families that fought
for the C~onfederacy, and Gen. B. Cas-
tleman. who entered the Confederate
state5s army at the age of 10 and won
his spurs as q member of Morgan's
cavalry. The military escort to the
president was furnished by Company
A Of the First regiment Of the Ken
lucky National Guard, in command
of Gen. Roger Williams.
The dedication exercises were Of a
simple but very impressive character.
In addition to President Taft, the
speakers and prominent participants
included Henry Watterson, who deliv-
cred n Of the principal orations;
Governor Augustus E. Wilson, repre-
senting the state of Kentucky. and
Robert J.. Collier. who inaugurated the
Lincoln Farm movement.
Nashville. Tenn. Nov. 9.-President
Taft arrived here tonight amid BOOM
ing Of twenty-one guns in the state
capital grounds. He was taken to the
l -,,SAko~|,~n NVh~. > IL
he went to the hotel where he wal
entertained at a banquet. Later he
left for Sewanee. Tenn, where tomor-
row he will address the students Of
the University of the South.
Taft's reception here was enthus.
iastic.