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THE NEW WEST POINT.
VAST PETIRF1ED FORESTS.
stone. The mineral wood is converted
into sbalcedony. opals and agates, and
many of the pieces closely approach
the condition of jaspar and onyx.
ANCIENT
VOLCANIC
UPHEAVALS
The
degree of hardness attained by
MOST BE ACT IF UL PALACE IN
them is such that they make an exel-
IN ARIZONA DISCLOSE HUGE
ENGLAND RESIDENCE OF
lent quality of emery.
STONE LOGS.
AMERICAN WOMAN.
Among the color seen are every
conceivable shade of black, red, whits;
Vari-Hued
Adamantine
Forms
Mil
­
Is Now Looking for an Irish Castle.
lions oi Years ciia— Preserved by
Canada Wants a Local Premiei—
the Government Against Spolia­
Native American Might Hold Such
tion—Natural wonder».
a Position.
Once they were a forest of stately
The Duchess of Roxburghe, nee Goe-
pines grown to a height far beyond
let of New York, after many fruitless
that
atlaiued by the trees of toilay.
attempts to find a suitable residence in
Ages passed, and through some unex­
Ireland, has intrusted the matter to
plainable act of nature they were up­
Lord Barrymore, who married, as his
rooted, prostrated to the ground,
second wife, the widow of Arthur Post
probably buried beneath the earth by
of New York, and thereby, quite natu­
volcanic ashes and the snows of many
rally, greatly Improved his financial
winters. Next came the waters of
position. That is one reason he is par­
floods, leaving over the prone giants
tial to American women and willing to
an inland sea, and all traces of the
do all In his power to assist them. Few
green forest were swept away. Vast
men know Ireland better than he
periods of time passed; the seas van­
does. At one time he was one of the
ished; volcanoes sent their ashes high
best hated men in the country, and
in the air, and the explosions from
diligent students of Irish history with-
the interior of the earth swept up­
ward the debris, among which were
the wrecks of the plues. Following
this period the waters hurried toward
lower levels, gnawing the masses
and endeavoring to eat into the very
cell structure of the logs. Erosion
was at work, and after centuries,
through the probable action of acids
and alkalles, the logs of the ancient
forest are revealed to human eyes.
Preserved For Future Ages.
This Is the history of the wonder­
ful petrified forest of Arizona which
Congress, at its last session, set aside PETRIFIED SENTINEL OF THE MESA,
as a Government reserve. There are yellow, blue-purple and lavender; and
in all about 6,000 acres of land In this euch piece has every natural appear­
reserve,land valueless for commercial ance of wood, though ail are as bard
or agricultural pursuits, but the hand as steel. Here and there section*
of nature has created of this vast ex­ show signs of decay arrested by the
panse a garden of monuments to the peculiar progress which converted the
vegetation of long ago, forming an wood Into mineral. The traveler seea
attraction for people from all parts of small chips upou the ground, and on
the world.
picking them up, fiuds them as heavy
Trunks of trees, some a hundred as so much lead and as dense aa
feet long, and huge logs, lie in a con­ flint. The Government, while allow­
fusion in the same position as when ing visitors to carry off little pieces of
nature. In the resurrection of the an­ this character, prohibits the removal
cient forest, broke out in explosion of any large blocks.
due to the eruption of volcanic crat­
ers. In every direction are to be seen
Huge Stone Lag Bridge.
pieces of petrified wood, some only as
But after all, the climax of all thia
large as a toy marble, others in scenic beauty is the "Natural Bridge,"
blocks and logs from eight to ten consisting of a great petrified trunk
feet in diameter; others are buried lying across a canyon 20 feet deep,
partly beneath the shale, and occa­ and forming a natural foot-bridge on
sionally there projects from the side, which men may easily cross. At the
near the top of the mesa, the end of a point where the bridge crosses; the
uge log.
canyon 1 b about 30 feet wide, but the
These mesas are in themselves trunk lies diagonally, and measures
wonderful structures. They are com­ 44 feet betweeu the points at which It
posed of shale, clay and sandstone of rests on the sides of the canyon. The
many colors, and the ravages of total length of the tree exposed ia
storm and wind have eroded their 111 feet, and measures
where It
sides so that here and there they crosses the center of the canyon, 10
stand out like the playthings of a feet in circumference.
pre-historic giant child. By ponder­ In the past few years the log haa
ing ' upon this sight a faint idea is begun to Bhow signs of yielding to
given of the countless number of that peculiar inclination or all petri­
years that have rolled by since this fied trees to crack up into immenaa
pieces; In fact, in several places trav­
erosive process commenced.
THE DUCHESS OF ROXBURGHE,
While there are to be found vari­ erse cracks have already appeared.
In the last quarter of a century would foreign envoys are required nowadays ous localities in Arizona, New Mexico The Government, in order to preserve
«ay that it is a wonder he is still liv­ to personally vouch for the social
ing. He is looking out for a house standing of those of their countrymen
for the Duchess in picturesque Galway. who are admitted into the presence of
A fine mansion, constructed of Irish the king. It is well-nigh an impossi­
granite and situated between Tuam bility for our Ambassador to vouch for
and Claremorris on the Midland and the social standing of every American
Great Western Railway, has been in­ tourist who happens to be "doing”
spected in this connection. It Is known Rome and takes It into his head to
as .Grove Castle, and was erected about go and "call” on the king.
forty years ago by an eccentric bach­
In the Dominion of Canada there is
elor millionaire named Cannon. The a sentiment growing mdre or less lately
estate attached to the house is of little favoring the appointment of a Cana­
value, but the house and grounds are dian to the exalted post of Governor-
beautiful. There is plenty of fishing General. The country has always been
and shooting in the neighborhood, and ruled by some member of the nobility
in the hunting season it attracts many Bent out from England by the Crown.
aristocratic folk.
It is possible, therefore, if the Crown
Floors Castle is the English resi­ looks with favor on the petitions, that
The Cadets
dence of the Roxburghes. It stands on some day a man born in the United
a terrace overlooking extensive mead­ States may become Governor-General
Become Ex­
ow lands spreading down to the Tweed of Canada. There is nothing but ths
pert Polo
at its junction with the TevioL It is sentiment of the people to prevent this.
Players and
like a veritable fairyland of cupolas There is no native-born clause, as is
Swordsmen.
and minarets, of turrets and embras­ the case with the Presidency of the
ured parapets. The castle was built United States. One who becomes a
in 1718 by Sir John Vanbrugh, in the British subject by naturalization is
conception of some happy moment. Si» just as good a Britisher as one born
Walter Scott described "t*’« mansion of under the British flag.
Floors” as "a kingdom for Oberon and
Titania to dwell in, whose majesty and
Disguised us a Trump.
beauty impresses the mind with a
That a man moving amongst the re­
sense of awe mingled with pleasure."
Vanbrugh might well be dubbed the spectable classes should disguise him­
the accommodation of the numerous
"architect to first dukes,” from his self as a beggar, and go in search of
visitors. Including many members of
close association with Blenheim for the adventure, is not a new idea. A young
He Broke up the Meeting.
the fair sex, who come to the Point for
first Duke of Marlborough, Kimbolton man with a taste for such experiments,
the various social functions which are
A temperance lecturer, speaking in for the first Duke of Manchester, and however, introduced a novel feature,
Mattered through the school year.
Keene, N. H., reminded his hearers of now Floors for the first Duke of Rox­ when masquerading as a tramp, by
The new West Point will place some the story of Dives and Lazarus. He burghs, who had just received this fur­ visiting, amongst others, some of his
added comforts within re- -h of the pointed out how, when Dives was in ther title. The third duke was so en­
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cadets in gray but it will result in no Hades, he did not ask for beer or wine grossed with the lifelong task of get­ friends.
He had a splendid opportunity of
lessening of the strenuous activity of or whisky, but for one drop of water. ting together his priceless collection
testing
their
benevolence,
for none of
♦heir every day life. The West Point­
them recognized him with his seedy
er is roused at six o’clock every morn­
garments and general air of wretch?
ing, alter eight hours sleep. lie must
edness.
he on the jump from the moment he
His pilgrimage lasted five days, and
opens his eyes, for only twenty minut­
during that period (he started in an
es is allowed him to wash, dress, fold
appropriate
state of pennllessnese) he
up his bedding and set in order his
lagged or earned just about sufficient
room and Its contents. At 6.30 o'clock
to live in a rough fashion.
the young men form In companies and
inarch to the mess hall for breakfast.
He received Innumerable Insults
Almost Immediately after breakfast
(many from unsuspecting acquain­
begins a routine of study that includes
tances), and only one kind word (from
such branches as mathematics, draw­
a stranger). Even when he entered a
ing. modern languages, geography,
shop or lodging-house with money to
chemistry, geology,- etc. Interspersed
pay for his needs his ragged garments
between the study nnd recitation hours
procured him much contemptuous
are intervals of drill, and what in any
treatment, and he learned a severe
lesson on the Importance of clothes.
other school would be given over to
recreation periods are devoted to ath­
Indeed, his cynical conclusion is
NATURAL WONDERS OF THE SOUTHWEST.
letics in accordance with a definite
that a man who seeks charity should,
and Utah, where petrified wood oc­ this natural curiosity, has caused two
program.
before all things, be well dressed!
curs in great quantities, yet the re­ stone abutments to be erected be­
To Make Physically Perfect.
gion known as the 'Petrified Forest neath it, making of it * bridge of
of Arizona” is moat notable, and is three spans. In the hopes of preserv­
The cadets at West Toint go In for
A Iluppy Family.
properly classed among the natural ing it for many years to com*
almost every known muscle-building
A so-called “happy family” P. T. Bar­ wonders of America. In the first
exercise. Early in the morning they
place,
it Is much more ancient than
num used to exhibit consisted of a lion,
r«
go through the well-known "setting
the petrified forests or the Yellow­
a tiger, a bear, a wolf, and a lamb, all stone National Park, and of certain
np” drill and time Is also devoted par­
ticularly in summer to tennis, golf,
penned together in one cage. "Remark­ parte of Wyoming and California, the
DANCING 13 CONSIDERED A NECESSARY ADJUNCT TO THE "POINT."
polo, hurdle riding, baseball, foot ball
able!” a visitor said to Mr. Barnum; "re­ difference in their antiquity aa geolo­
and swimming . The gymnasium pur­
markable, impressive, instructive! And gists count being millions of years,
and secondly, there Is no other petri­
suits Include boxing, fencing, single "Now, my friends,” said the lecturer, of old English literature that he bad
■tick exercise, etc., in addition to “what does that show us?” A voice no time for the domestic life, and, dy­ how long have these animals dwelt to­ fied forest in which the wood assumes
which instruction and practice in from the back of the hall instantly re­ ing unmarried, left no son. The dis­ gether in this way?” "Seven months,” so many varied and wondrous forms
dancing are compulsory during two plied: “It shows us where you temper­ tant kinsman who succeeded died also Barnum answered, “but the lamb h«« and colors. The solidified wood in
this mineral state places the logs and
without a son, and the title for a while occasionally to be renewed.”
years of the four year aoursa.
ance people go to.”
blocks among the gems of precious
The social side of life at West Tolnt
has unquestionably proven one of the
greatest attractions of this unique
A STRENUOUS LIFE PROVIDED school, admission to which is so eager­
ly sought by young men in all parts of
FOR THE YOUNG CADETS
the country.
Ordinarily the West
AND FUTURE OFFICERS.
Pointer has only half an hour daily,—
the interval following supper—that he
11m Is to Make Men Quick and Self- can call his own. On Suturday after
Reliant—Extensive Additions Being noon however, the lads are “free” from
Made to Institution—Social Life a two o'clock until 6.30 o’clock, the sup­
per hour, und on Wednesdays there is
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similar freedom from 4 o'clock in the
The United States Military Academy afternoon until 6.30 o’olock. At such
at West Point has long enjoyed an in­ times the famous Flirtation Walk,
ternational reputation as the finest where so many romances have had
training Institution in the world, and their beginning is a mecca for a con­
this prestige will be considerably en­ siderable portion of the young men.
hanced upon the completion of the On Saturday evenings from 8.30 to
large scheme of improvements now 10.30 o’clock there is dancing.
under way and upon which Congress
When They Camp Out.
¡Will expend more than seven million
In the eyes of most of the cadets the
happiest portion of the year at West
Point is the summer Interval when the
whole battalion goes into camp in the
wooded area on the north side of the
Academy grounds, remaining under
canvas from June until September.
During this season visitors are espec­
ially numerous, and the social life at
the Point is seen at its best
The cadets at West Point are In very
truth picked men, for not only is ad­
mission gained by passing a very
severe entrance examination, but
there are examinations scattered all
through the four year course and if a
cadet fails to come up to the mark at
GUARD MOUNT AT WEST POINT,
dollars ere they are fully completed in any of these periodical tests he is al­
the year 1912. Already the creation most certain to be dropped from the
of the “new West Point” has pro­ rolls. Indeed, so severe is this weed­
gressed far enough to prove how bene- ing-out process that only about one-
half of the young men who enter West
<lct.il will be the undertaking.
While the primary purpose of Uncie Point succeed in graduating.
Barn’s unique Institution on the banks
A Democratic Institution.
Of the nudson River Is, of course, to
One
phase of conditions at West
educate young men for positions as
officers of the United States Army, the Point which is calculated to make
■uperlority which has won for It every American proud of the institu­
world-wide fame Is due to the marvel­ tion is the splendid democracy which
ous effielericy of the mental and physi­ prevails. Special privileges arc un­
cal training without regard to the use known at the Point. The boy whose
to which the knowledge Is to be put father Is a multi-millionaire wears the
It is in the interest of this ambition to same grade of clothing, Bleeps in the
graduate perfect specimens of Ameri­ same kind of a bed and eats food that
can manhood that the costly Improve­ Is precisely on a par with that fur­
nished to the cadet who started in life
ments are being carried forward.
as a bootblack. Each student at the
Nearly Trebles Present Capacity. Military Academy receives from Un­
For one thing the new buildings will cle Sam the sum of five hundred dol­
provide accommodations for 1,200 ca­ lars a year and out of this he must
dets, Instead of for 450 as at present, purchase all his necessities at the
■nd these new structures will also in­ “store.” If he spends more than the
clude a new gymnasium, riding hall, allowance such excess is a debt which
academic building, cadet headquarters, Is duly charged against him and must
etc., as well as a handsome hotel for be liquidated from his future pay.
PALACE FIT FOR TITANIA.
was dormant pending a dispute be­
tween three claimants. Until thia time
the family surname had been Ker
alone, being the ancient family of the
Kers of Cessford; it now became Innes-
Ker, as it remains—for the settlement
of this three-cornered dispute awarded
the title to Sir James Innes, as heir
by right of a maternal ancestress. It
is a very pretty little bit of character­
istic history that Duncan Forbes, the
historian, records in reference to this
succession of James Innes as fifth
duke that “his pedigree of thirty de­
scents proceeds regularly from 1153,
and that in all their long line the in­
heritance never went to a woman, that
none of them ever married an ill wife,
and that no one ever suffered for their
debts."
Americans returning from Europe
complain that invitations to the Italian
court under the present king, Victor
Emmanuel, are a good deal more diffi­
cult to obtain, and are more sparingly
distributed than was the case when
Humbert occupied the throne of united
Italy in the Quirinal at Rome. The
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