THE TORCH OF REASON, SILVERTON, OREGON, THURSDAY, MARCH 4, 1897.
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Christian religion whether it is true Cannon, who did—siunueh to make building are n<»w completed and
News and Notes.
or not.” But error cannot thrive my visit pleasant; Mr. and Mrs. are on exhibition in the window < f
After forty-five days of hard labor when truth is left to combat it.
Toby, Mr. and Mrs. Frater, Mr. and Guiss’ drug store. We expect to
at ‘‘nothing the Oregon legislator»
Talbott
and charming print a perspective view of the pro­
I was disappointed at Central Mrs.
return to their respective homes, Point. The man to whom my daughter Annie, who kindly as­ posed building in the T orch in the
but the Secular soldier marches on posters were sent, replied that he sisted in the music; Mr. L D. Carle near future. Let us all do our best
in shade or shine, and our proud had ‘‘neither time nor inclination and a host of others who will unite and have the building ready for
banner rises higher and higher on to attend to the matter.” So I gave tln-ir efforts to the end that a local occupancy by the beginning of the
the staff of victory.
it up. Word came too late that a S.S. may be maintained. I g-L Fall term of school.
At no point in my journey have friend had gone ahead with the several subscribers to the papers
We have succeeded in securing
I been more cordially greeted than matter and that a large crowd was and the promise of two students.
the services of Miss Sophie Wolf as
at Jacksonville, the beautiful sorely disappointed. A similiar
Roseburg is especially noteworthy teacher of music and elocution in
Southern Oregon town, with its lit­ misunderstanding
occurred
at it being the location of the Soldier’s
tle houses and big history. Jack­ G rant’s Pass. I was unable to get home. I spend three hours in the the Liberal University. Miss Wolf
sonville is the county seat of a reply to my letter, in which I home among those crippled old is well known here and her ability
as instructor is beyond question.
Jackson county and the oldest gave dates, so this point also was veterans. The Supt. Mr. W IL
All desiring to take either of the
town in this portion of the passed. The necessary delay in Bya rs and splendid wife are very
above mentioned branches, please
state. It is more of a historical my mail on account of constant kind. I was shown through every report at the University building
than a business town, although traveling must be taken into con­ department of the building and Monday morning at 9 o’clock. In ­
many enterprising business people sideration, and those washing to hospital. There are at present 75 struction will be given either in
hold forth here. I enjoy walking make dates must answer immedi­ in the main building and lUin the class or by private lessons.
about the place. The uneven stone ately. I very much regret having hospital. Everything is exception­
pavements and ancient dwellings to miss Central point and Grants ally neat and clean, and without
Secular
remind one that such a place might Pass, and hope at some future date exception the soldiers speak only
words of praise for the management
The executive committee of the
have been the birthplace of some to vi>it both places.
Thursday evening I am in the of the institution. All arecertainlv* i 0. S. S. U. meets at Liberal Hall,
romance hero or heroine. There
are, however, many new and hand­ pretty little town of Roseburg. well cared for. There is a library, Silverton, Ore., Sunday afternoon,
some residences, and Jacksonville Nothing has been done toward the a game room, and everything to March 7. Secularists interested in
is not “out of date” by any means. lecture, so I have to paint my own minister as far as possible to the the work are invited to be present.
On Tuesday evening February 23 posters and advertise the best I comfort of the soldiers. It made
The Liberals of the Pacific Coast
I speak in the court house. The can. Every public hall is engaged, me sa<l and yet my heart was happy should patronize W. E. Jones, 291
spacious room is filled. Six young but the county judge kindly gives when we gathered about the organ Alder St., Portland, Ore. w’hen in
ladies constitute the choir and add me the use of the court house. after dinner and the voices of those need of books. His line is com­
much of interest to the program. After my bills are out, word comes old veterans blended in the thrilling plete. See his ad in this issue
I am surprised and delighted to that the senators and “great men” and harmonious strains of the old of the T orch .
meet so many warm supporters of are to return from the legislature, war songs. We even gave three
News reaches us of the death of
the glorious cause here. The pres­ and a grand rally and mass meet­ rousing cheers after singing “The Benjamin Forstner of Salem, Ore.
ent county officials, as a body, are ing is to be held in honor of their Red. White and Blue.” I recited a Mr. Forstner has been a staunch
very broad, liberal men. I have glorious trium ph, and so of course patriotic recitation and the tears outspoken Seculasist for many
the honor to meet Judge Crowell, the court house must be given up. streamed from many an eye. It years, and respected by all who
who is well known as an reformer, I call the meeting early, but find was an hour never to be forgotten. knew him. It is w’ith deep sorrow’
Sheriff Barnes, and his office deputy by later mail that I can remain I love those dear old soldiers;—love that we learn of his death. His
Mr. E. E. Smith, also Mrs. Smith over another day, so I give w ay after , them because by the sacrifice of many friends will miss him, and
and littleson Ernest. Mr. and Mrs. a short talk as to the purpose of the their youth and strength I am his good, kind, wife will mourn the
Plymale, at whose home I spend a meeting, and the “wise heads” take permitted to breathe the air of loss of her dear companion. He
pleasant three hours, are acknowl­ possession. I enjoy the several liberty. While our nation was
lived a long, useful and W’ell-spent
edged leaders in literary and educa­ speeches setting forth the several! young and weak they protected and
life.
The cause of Secularism,
tional work, both having been for degrees of abuse heaped upon the guarded it with their own precious
which he so highly prized will
several years, reporters for leading honest Americans, and the various lives; now that they are old it is
greatly miss him, but one by one
state papers, and holding responsi­ ways and means by which the befitting that our nation in turn
our Mother Nature calls us to rest
ble positions in state educational “ Benson house” was prohibited j should protect and comfort them.
and all that are born must some
associations. I meet the “Times” from doing their duty as represen­ I am proud and glad that Oregon
day die.
editor; also Dr. Robinson, Dr. tatives of the Oregon voters. In the ! has a Soldier’s home. I leave Rose­
Hinde, formerly of Forest Grove, midst of them sat Dr. I. D. Driver, burg with many dear and happy
E ditor T orch of R eason : Please
Mr. A. M. Ford, and many other who was the last of the representa­ memories.
N ettie A. O lds . find enclosed fifty cents for your
earnest friends whose names I can­ tives to speak. It was my first
Roseburg, Feb. 26, ‘97.
paper six months. I wish to see
not now recall. Jacksonville is a opportunity of hearing this notori­
the T orch of R eason prosper; I
good field for secular work and a local ous “ Infidel smasher,” as he calls
University Notes.
have read a few copies and like it
society can easily be maintained.
himself. Of course his remarks
very much. I find it necessary for
Wednesday evening I come back were not directed against the Infi­
Examination again this week. teachers to be very conservative
to Medford where I take the over­ dels, but the opposition members Who will have the highest grades here in the South. Although our
land train for Roseburg. Many of the legislature received his this time?
state law demands that the public
friends are at the depot pleading customary allowances of abuse, all
Over a dozen new’ books for the schools be secular, our county ex­
for my hasty return. I feel confi­ being, as he said, “worse than the library so far this week.
aminer is requested to ask all
dent that the Medford S.S. S, will de­ devil.”
The students were w’ell pleased applicants if he or she believes in a
velop into a splendid organization.
Friday evening the court room is with the new specimen of rodentia Supreme Being. When I answered
A local Christian minister said he again well filled, friends organize a
brought to the University the 2nd that all-im portant (?) question, he
would not have cared about my choir, an organ is placed in the inst.
took the liberty to explain to me
speaking there, had I not left a room, and the program is enjoyable.
that it meant God. A young lady
Our
students
are
beginning
to
local organization behind. Why There is a strong liberal element
who attended our Summer Normal
should a Christian minister fear a at Roseburg and many came learn that harmony*is heaven and last year, (one of the brightest
local Secular organization? Is he forward to express sympathy for are all working in unison to make pupils in school) applied for a school
not fortified in the faith? Is he not the cause and wishes that a local our school w hat it ought to be.
in Texarkana and was refused the
Those who think that the time is position because she does not be­
certain that his religion is true? organization might be established.
Can the truth be destroyed? Is Among the many friends I not ripe to do constructive work are lieve in the “ divinity of Christ;”
Satan the master of God? Then remember Mr. C. Y. Benjamin and twenty five years behind the times. her friends secured the school for
why fear opposition, why shrink Mr. Eddie, editors Plaindealer, a Our University proves that we are her later on.
from investigation?
I fear too lively local paper; W. F. Benjamin right in saying that now is the
Yours for truth,
many are like the dear old lady and wife, venerable pioneers in the time.
E mma B. L ee .
who said “I want to believe the freethought ranks; Mr. and Mrs. T
The plans for our new Uuivcrsity
Fouke, Ark.