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io THE SUNDAY OREGOMAN, PORTLAND. MARCH 1. 190S. Irish Societies Will Honor Memory of Robert Emmet TO ROBEKT EMMET. Forget him, O never, while one of our race. On the soil of Old Ireland remain a; Hf epitaph brightly in Jewel we'll trace. ' When Erin her freedom regain. Tonight let us pray; ere we rest In the grave, To see by the Hrfeys grey tide The preen, floe of Krin triumphantly wave. O'er the crave where that brave hero dted. THE Unite Irish Societies of Port land' will assemble at the Woodmen of the World Hall, Kleventh and Alder streets, tomorrow night for the purpose of commemorating the anniversary of the birth of Robert Kmmet. the Irish patriot and mart r, who was found guilty of high treason and executed in A musical and literary programme has been arranged in honor of the mar tyr to the cause so dear to the hearts of hII sons of Erin. The date of March 2, which is two days in advance of the an niversary, has been selected by reason of the fact that March 4 falls on Ash Wednesday. E. S. J. McAllister will . deliver the address of the evening, and the balance of the programme comprises ome excellent musical and literary num bers. The programme is as follows: m Orntn remarks-. John CHsre ong. The Harp Daughters of Brio Chorua MIps Elizabeth McMahan, Acoompantt. ' Feci tat Ion, O't-'onnell's Grave Master Aloys t us Hylar.d Porvff, A Handful of Earth. . .Mrs. W. J. Smith Xinmet's Speech From the Dock . . ..Paul Smith Of Columbia University. , fiong, O Breathe Not His Name Miss Lena Harwas ' Ad dree of tho Evening ' . Hon. E. S. J. McAllister Piano and Violin duet Miftpen E. Mt-Mahar and M- Hagrgerty Son ir, Will My Soul Pass Through Irejand ? Miss Konna H?he fiong, KiMarney Jan Vi'llson Kindness X Paniagua Theater. Finale, The Wiar Sitanclcd Banner ; Daughters of Eria Chorus Accompanied by the Audience. Robert Kmmet was born in Dublin, March 4, 1778. He was originally intend ed for the bar and entered Trinity Col lege, but in 1798 he had joined the So ciety of United Irishmen, and in a speech at the debating society said: "When a people advancing rapidly in knowledge end power perceive at last how far their government is lagging behind them, what then. I ask, is to be done in such a case; what but to pull the government tip to. the people?" The result was that Emmet was expelled. lie then traveled through Spain, Hol land and Switzerland and visited Paris,, where he became a confidant of the Ja cobins and the center f a select circle of exiles, who were both Irish patriots and French republicans. Buoyed up by promises of assistance from France. Emmet once more returned to Ireland and did all in his power to organize an insurrection. His patriotism was measured not only by words but by deeds. The death of his father put him In possession of stock to the amount of K.vw. which ho converted into cash and expended in munitions of war. He took a house in Patrick street and made and stored there pikes, rockets and hand-grenades in large quantities. A premature explosion occurred, killing one man and destroying a portion of the house, which served to inform the police of what was 1n progress, and Emmet and his com - panions were foroed to seek other quar ters. Instead of being discouraged by this disaster. Emmet and his compan ions only renewed their efforts and re doubled their care. On July 23. 1S03. the day appointed for 7 Jifeiw r ROBERT EMMET, the rising, not more than 100 of the in surgents assembled, and they were at once joined by a noisy rabble, who, In passing: through one of the streets, shot dead one Colonel Brown and rushed upon a carriage containing: Lord Kilwarden, Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, his daugh ter and the Rev. Mr. Wolfe. Lord Kil warden and Mr. Wolfe were savagely murdered, but Emmet, "on hearing of the outrage, rushed from the head of his party and bore the lady to an adjoining house for safety. The leaders then lost all control over the mob and. in utter disgust, Kmmet and his companions left them and fled to the Wicklow Hills. His love for a blue-eyed . Irisii girl. Miss Sarah Curran, daughter of John Philpot Curran, a respected farmer, prove'd his undoing, for In spite of the protests of his friends, who were anxious to aid his escape from Ireland, he insisted on seeing the girl, and was caught and placed under arrest. The tale of Em met's love for Miss Curran Is told pa thetically In the works of Thomas Moore, the noted Irish poet and author, who was one of Kmmet's most ardent ad mirers. Robert Emmet was brought to trial on a charge of high treason and during this made (lis famous speech from the dock, which he concluded with the following memorable words: "Let no man write my epitaph, for as no man who knows my motives dare now vindicate them, let not prejudice or ig norance asperse them. I jet them and me rest in obscurity and peace, and my tomb unlnscribed, and my memory in oblivion, until other times and other men can do justice to my character." He was -convicted and executed on September 20, 1803. Alliance Formed by the German- Speaking Societies of Oregon Object Is to Foster Teaching of German Language and to Safeguard Friendly Relations of Germany and America. ACTITW under the constitution and declaration of principles of the Na tional German-American Alliance of the United States of America, the various German societies of Portland and elsewhere in Oregon have formed what is called the Consolidation of GermiV. Snenklng Societies. This is in line with what is being done in some of the other atates. The object of this consolidation is to foster the teaching of the German language and to preserve the good feel ing and safeguard the friendly relations between the United States and Germany. The intention is to secure for the con solidation all German societies in Ore isou. So far the following societies have scut delegates and become part of the Consolidation of German-Speaking. So cieties: Portland Soctaler Turnvereln, 215 mem? brrs. Otto Kleenia'nn, delegate. lcuirlie Vnterstiietxungs Gesellschaft. 145 member. Charles J. Schnabel, delegate. Vrrein Eintraeht, JS5 members, Frlix WInJelrr. delegate. Veteranen Vereln, 0 members, J. R. Piebels, delegate. MUitaer Vereln, 75 members, Christ Dellta, delegate. Sfhwaber Vereln. 85 members, Paul Srhuele, delegate. chweltier Sehuetzen Club, 80 members. John Honadurd, delegute. Helvetia Saenger Club. 25 members. John Zoller. delrgute. GruetU Vereln, 250 members, R. Buetlk frr. delegate. Sohwelaer Vnterstuetsungs- Vereln, 2-10 members. Peter Ret to. delegate. 8t. Joseph Vereln. HW members, Bernard Sfhniederjost, delegate. Oesterreich I'ngai ishev Kranken Vnter-atueiiunga-Vereln, 140 members, Florian Fuchs, delegate. Avion Oesellachaft. 120 members. Dr. Ferdinand Danimosrh, delegate. Willamette 1-odge German Redmen, 105 members. William Heutetspache. de:egate. Germania lxdge Deutche Foresters, 155 members. Dr. V. J Rogge, delegate. Multnomah Iodire. No. 1. O. H. S.. 5 ni'Miiht'in. Ernst Vacuity, delegate. Wllhelm Tell, No. . O. H. S., 2!H mem bers, l.ouis Kuchne, delegate. Chiller. No. S, O. H. J?.. 125 members, Henry Hreltbarth, delegate. Steuben ljodiceNo. 4. O- H. S., 85 mm b ra. Frit W. Schroeder. delegate. The follow tng: out-of-town organixatlona have alw applied for afTtliation: German Society of Oregon City, 150 mem hem, K. Srnoerr, delegate. Astoria Lodge of Hermans Soehne. St. Joseph's Vereln. Mount Ansel, 250 members, Fawn von Mattl, delegate. German Society of alem. Gorman citizens Club, of Eugene. Or. Other cities like The Dalles, Foreat Grove. W 'ottdhurn. Aurora. Albany, etc., are now for mill orjianixations and are asking for representation. The following are the officers of the organisation: President. Otto Kleemann; vice-president. Charles J. Schnabel; sec retary. K. Pacully; treasurer, Henry tie:tbarth. President Otto Kleemann, In speak ing of the movement for consolidating the German-American societies, said: Although German Immigration during the lut few yars Tims not been in the propor tion of former yearn or of immigration of other nationalities, the German element has always excelled by the quality of the material and hast obtained the esteem of the other American rttUens from the first Immigrants in Pennsylvania, -who advocated abolition of slavery In lttvs when the Puritans still were greplng In the darkness, burning wttchea. to -the present time, when the 17O.00O Germans fou ht on the aide of and secured victory for the Vnion. Orninns printed the first books, had the rtri jmper mills, first establishments for Mood cuts and llihocraphy. and were first in h preat many other branches of industry. T'lev built our large bridge and firm cahle road, yet gained so little In politics that though fully ao per cent of the population j German origin, they could riot even se cure the right to drink a glass of beer in their own clube. hut submitted quietly to be dtciated to bj" a, few fanatics what they . aiioaid eat or drink, bow they hould brlug t " n x t 1 I : I ' I : ' ' ' i "L j : J Oito Kleeman, President of the Consolidated Gerntan-Speaklusr Societies!. ip their children and were ashamed to apeak The encroachments C the fanatical ele ment on the rights of personal -Hbertv have Lbrought about a combination that will soon be able to make its power felt in this land. The first organisation was perfected in Pennsylvania on, German - dav. October 8. 1901. and has spread over the whole of the United states to the shores of the Pa cific Ocean. This movement is not In the Interest of the brewers or liquor men, as some errone ously believe, but has the purpose of work ing for cleaner politics, more liberal laws and respect of personal freedom. Sunday, February 33. . the . first mass meeting was held at Turn Halle, and al though not largely advertised, was at tended by about 600 people. The meeting was presided over by President Otto Kleemann, and after music by Frisch korn'a orchestra, the Helvetia Saen ger Club sang two fine songs. John Reischer. president of the German Aid Society, explained the purpose of. the consolidated society In a well-arranged speech. The A Hon Society followed with two songs, after which Rev. Father Hlllebrand, "" of " Oregon City, kept the audience in fine humor by his witty remarks. The singing section of the Turn ers sang a finechorus. Rev. August Krause made a vigorous address on "Ger man Sentiment." Ernest Pacully. editor of the Xaehrichten, followed with re marks advising prompt registration of ail voters. President Kleemann called for cheers for President Theodore Roosevelt, which made the hall fairly shake. The meeting concluded with all present stand ins and singing "America" In a splendid German translation, which here follows: 2?erbeutfd)t ton guliul 3tcitmct)cr. Tit, o tnctit eimatlanb, Sft men: er$ sugemanbt, ir jing id) audi. aub mo bcr Water Qvab, mrjt bc$ ilgcrs 2tab. Won beinen dl)'n bcrab SBeht Sreihcttrtjaud). bir, mem "whmnfanb, Xcr gretheit 2iiege tanb, 2cnf bein mit ut. d)cm id) ber (strome SRadjt, llnb 23crg- unb SBalbcStirodit dilagt mir ba ojerj mit 3Litad)t, $ebt fid) bie 93ruft. ofet fd)allen ton ben on, Saufcln im SSinbcroerj'n, 5Ter greil)eit (Bang. Safjt aud) bie iPieiifdjen all, areit eirome aBoffcrfall Unb ergesmiberall gd)roellen ben dicing. ir, unf'rer SSdtcr (3ott, er greifjeit r)eirgcm ojort, . SuBelit mir gu. 5et fei ba eimatTanb in3 in ber greir)eit 33anb, d)irm,e mit beiner 6janb; nittrr hii'f hit! Following is the declaration of princi ples of the alliance: The National German-American AUlanga alms to awaken and strengthen the sens of unity among the people of German origin In America with a view of promoting the useful and healthful development of the power inherent in them as a united body for the mutual energetic protection of such legitimate- desires and Interests not incon sistent with the common good of this coun try, and the rights and duties of good citi zens; to check nativistlc encroachments: to maintain and safeguard the good friendly relations existing between America and the German Fatherland. To read the history of German Immigration It to be convinced how much it has contributed to the ad vancement of the spiritual and economic development of this country, and to real ize -what it Is still destined to contribute, and how the German immigrant has at aJl times stood by his adopted country In weal or In woe. The Alliance- demands, therefore, the full honest recognition of these merits and op poses every attempt to belittle them. Al ways true to the adopted country, every ready to risk all for Its welfare, sincere and unselfish In the exercise of the duties of citizenship, respecting the law still re mains the watchword! It has no exclusive Interest In view, nor the founding of a state within a state, but sees in the cen tralisation of the Inhabitants of German origin the shortest road to and surest guarantee for the attainment of the aims set forth In this constitution: It calls there fore on all German organizations as the or ganized representatives of the German spirit and manners to co-operate with it for their healthy development, and recom mends further the formation of societies in all the states of the Union for the preser vation of Interests of the German-Americans looking toward eventual centralisation of these societies Into a great German-American Alliance, and. would have all German societies consider It a duty and an honor to join the organ! xatlon in the respective states. The alliance engages to labor firm ly and at all times with all the legal means at Its command for the maintenance and propagation of its principles, and to de fend them energetically wherever and when ever they are in danger. The alliance as such refrains from aU Interference in party politics. resertfng. however, the right and duty to defend its principles also In the political field. In case these should be attacked or endangered by political measure. Questions and matters of religion are strictly excluded. It recommends the Introduction of the German language in the public schools on the following broad basis: Along with Eng lish German is a world language; wherever the pioneers of civilization, trade and com merce have penetrated we find the people of both languages represented; wherever real knowledge of another language prevails more generally, there an independent, clear and unprejudiced understanding is more easily formed and mutual friendly rela tions promoted. We live in an age of progress and In vention; th pace Of our time is rapid, and the demands upon the individual are inex orable; the physical exertion involved in creases the demands on the bodily force; a healthy mind should live in a healthy body. For these reasons the alliance will labor for the introduction of systematic and practical physical culture Instruction in the public schools. It furthermore declares in favor of taking the school out of politics, for only a system of education that Is free from political In fluence can offer the people real and satis factory schools. It calls oa all Germans to acqulra die , -if you owned a manufacturing plant in Portland, you would be fortunate, indeed. if you owned a part interest in a profitable Portland manufac turing industry, you might con gratulate yourself. -if that plant promised to become the biggest and most profitable of its kind on the Pacific Coast, you would be very contented. Manufacturing Income There is no income so satisfying as that which is derived from the operation of a manufacturing plant which makes goods that are a necessity, sell readily and net a goodly profit to the makers. The income from such an in dustry is clean, above re proach and supported enthusiastically by the press and the public. No enterprise is more earnestly sought by any city than that which manufactures a commercial product of great demand, requiring the labor of skilled men and tending to build up and promote the good name of the city wherein it chances to be located. The owners of such a busi ness command the respect and confidence of their associates and competitors. It is this class of enter prises that has made Portland a manufacturing center of no mean consequence. It is granted, then, is it not, that a manufacturing business of this char acter is about as commendable an investment as any man or woman may make? It is not unfair to ask you what kind of a manufacturing business would suit you best, had you yonr choice. While you might be somewhat at sea, were you to answer has tily, perhaps you will admit that the industry upon which progress seems to he making the greatest demands would strike you most favorably. The exigencies of the times have created enormous fac tories that had pitifully small beginnings. Blacksmith shops have developed into foundries; carpenter shops into sash and door factories; innumerable small industries into great corporations, that command the confidence of the world. Progress, then the development of civilization calls these great things into being;- nourishes them and makes their owners princes of commerce. Now, then, a manufacturing plant that supplies the needs of great build ings, so -numerous nowadays, must be. a. profitable, source' of income to those who make the goods that meet the needs. The Building of the Future. Which One Leads? Brick is expensive to make and expensive to buy ; stone must be quarried, cut and shipped; the cost of the labor to place both is exceedingly great. It is natural to presume, there fore, that the man or com pany who first evolved a r material, far less expen sive to make, to place and to adapt, fully as durable, as ornamental "and as practical, would solve the building problem of the century. Concrete was made king. It became, by virtue of the survival of the fittest, the ideal building material of the great cities of the world. Concrete is adaptable for every purpose to which stone and brick can be applied and. hundreds more. Used 4000 years ago in the build ing of the pyramids, ancient structures, roadways . and aqueducts, still in excellent preservation, who is there among us that can say that concrete is not the building material of today and tomorrow? Face -to face with the greatest demand for any kind of building material the United States has ever known, a pioneer of its kind on the Pacific Coast, earnestly desiring to reach out for the business of this vast country sur rounding, an investment in a company devoted to this purpose solely, frown ing upon any stock-jobbing effort, either small or large, holds for you the most ideal advantages. The profits will be large but not dazzling; the business will grow rapidly but not like "wildfire." The. results will be. steady,, comfortabje, satisfying and entirely commensurate with safe, sane and reason able investment. Savfhgs'banks, bonds, stocks and other profit-making investments are good, but this one appeals to us as being better. The Lesson it Teaches this is an investment as substantial as the pyra mids of Egypt, as profitable as it is substantial 4 IMPORTANT CONSIDERATIONS Over 83 of the stock of this company has been subscribed. Money now raised to be used for enlarge ment of the plant. Net profits from business now in hand is over 15 per cent. Not a share of stock can be obtained for less than par value. EVERY SHARE IS TEN DOLLARS Write for Booklet "Concrete Facta" Mailed on Request Remember: We manufacture Cement Bricks, Concrete Blocks, Porch Columns, Steps, Chimneys, Vaults and many other, necessities.' We have sufficient orders now on hand ' to keep our plant running, night and day, for four months. We have the plant, the material, economical facilities for manufac turing, and the demand; the price is high,-the profit large and the opportunity ripe. Would You Like to Visit Our Plant at Sellwood? Mil DIAMOND PRESSED 218-220 ABINGT0N BUILDING STONE GO. PORTLAND, OREGON PHONE PAC. 773 right of citizenship as soon as they are legally entitled, to It, to take an active part in public life, and to exercise their right at the polls fearlessly and according- to their own judgment. It recommends either a liberal and. mod ern int-rpretation or the abolition of laws that put unnecessary difficulties in the way of acquiring the right of citizenship, and frequently entirely prevent it. Good char acter, unblamable upright life, obedience to law should decide, and not the answer ing or non-answerins of arbitrarily selected political or historical questions, which easily confuse the applicant. It opposes any and every restriction of immigration of healthy persona from Europe, exclusive of convicted criminals and anar chists. It favors the abolition of antiquated laws no longer to accordance with the spirit of the times, which check free intercourse and restrict the personal freedom of the citi zen. It recommends the founding of educa tional societies which will foster the Ger man language and literature, teach those anxious to learn, and arrange courses of lectures on art and science and questions of general interest. It recommends a systematic investigation of the share Germans have had in the de velopment of their adopted country, in wal and in seace. fn all kinds of German American activity, from the earliest days as the basis for the founding and contJau ance of a German-American history. Why tho Affected Hand-Clasp? LONDON, Feb. 23-KSpecial.) The ques tion why so many people in shaking hands raise their hands to the level of the chin Is asked by a correspondent who has studied the method adopted by the King. "The King," be says, "always shakes hands just as I do myself that is, in the simple, straightforward fashion." Baptist Minister Sent to Prison COLUMBUS, Kan., Feb. 29. Rev. T. M." Rice, pastor of the Baptist Church here, was convicted on a statutory charge today and sentenced to an in definite term In the penitentiary. Mrs. Rice .charged that he sent her and their children away and during their absence lived with another woman. Be fore entering the ministry. Rice prac ticed law. Later ho did evangelistic work" in Texas. Fox Causes Sunday School Panic. LONDON, Feb. 22. Ropton students had an exciting cha after a large fox. A whippet first scented the quarry. Reynard was next found terrorizin g fowls and after a hot pursuit he ran into a Sunday school. The children scattered, and the door being hastily closed, the fox leaped : against the windows, but was pi uc Idly I gripped by a laborer. It was fhen chained i by a dog collar and is now being exhibited.
