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THE EUGENE WEEKLY GUARDj,
century or more. Washington reached the point of his heroifi-
cation a short time after his death, while incoln has just reached
AN INDEPENDENT PAPER
it. Heretofore the celebrations of Lincoln’s birthday were con­
CHA RLE» H. USHER, Editor and Publisher
fined, almost exclusively, to the public schools of the country,
Subscription price. 11.50 per year, If paid in advance; >2.00 at end or rather of the northern and western states, but almost the
of year.
whole nation combined this year to fittingly observe the 100th
Entered at Hugetn-, Oregon, poatoffice a. ae<ond-clasa matter
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Published every 1 huraday at Eugene, Oregon.
anniversary of the “martyred president s" birth. For weeks
the newspapers of the country were full of Lincoln biographies,
Agent, tor The Guard
4
The following «re authorized tv t«ke and receipt for aubacriptlona or | sketches and anecdotes and the amount of material offered to
transact any other buninese for The Daily and Weekly Guard;
those who wish to make a study of Lincoln’s character and per­
Creswell—J L. Clark.
Coburg—George A. Drury.
sonality
is surprisingly large. Many of the stories and anec­
All poatmaatera are authorized to receive and receipt for aubacrlp j
dotes, although clever, are of somewhat doubtful origin and
Ilona to the Dally and Weekly Guard
to prove their truth would be an extremely difficult matter.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 1909
displaying
It is astonishing how many experiences, adventures, opinions
and eayings are attributed to great men after their death, when
in
PREMIUM PAPERS
they are no longer in a position to defend themselves. Lincoln
ially
to meet
We are again offering either the Oregon Agriculturist er American has probably suffered more than Washington at the hands of
Farmer tree to every su bwet ib<-r who pay* his subscription to the Weekly imaginative story-tellers and punsters, perhaps owing to the
of Young Men.
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fluarl one year la advance. For the free offer of silver and kitchen sets
fact that Lincoln was more a man of the people than Washing­
see advertisement on this pav You may have them while they last..
Address Gl ARD PRINTING COMPANY. Eugene, Oregon.
ton ever was and had the reputation of being somewhat of a
new
are
joker and even occasionally a punster himself. The question
to appeal to high
is still undecided whether Lincoln really was the author of the
THE SPIRIT OF WASHINGTON
saying attributed to him, that “you can fool all people some
and
The name of Washington lives and is remembered today in of the time, and some people all the time, but you cannot fool
all
the hearts of millions, in thousands of hamlets and in hundreds all the people all the time,” but as its authorship cannot be
fixed elsewhere, it will no doubt stand as a Lincoln epigram for
nifty ideas now
of cities. While the name survives, docs the spirit?
Washington is the name revered above that of all other na- all time to come. Many other sayings generally credited to Lin­
mand
tional heroes. His is more than any prophet of the future in coln are equally vague in respect to their authenticity.
their
different from
America, as Jefferson’s; more than any savior of the country,
Hiram P. Maxim recently gave a public test of his new in­
as Lincoln's. Washington was literally the creator of the na­
commonp’ace.
vention which makes the discharge of firearms almost entirely
tion, and is justly known as the father of his country.
A man, a human being, now hallowed unto immortal place noiseless. The tests, which were conducted in an office build­
sterling
by tradition and history, with the same feelings and emotions, ing, proved beyond a doubt the efficiency of the invention.
and
no doubt, as other men, and with similar weaknesses, Washing­ Writers on the subject of Maxim's latest achievement have land
ton surmounted every difficulty and formed from isolated colo­ undue stress upon the value of the device in future wars. That
smallness
asso
nists a people, such as the world never before beheld. In this seems to be a small matter. Now that the trouble-makers in
ciated
creation there was more than mere military genius, more than California have been whipped into defeat by the “big stick" the
magnetic personality—there was the wonderful spirit of inde­ threatening war clouds have been dispersed, and there is no im­
Come
ask
pendent perseverance. His work was made easier, no doubt, minent prospect of hostilities. But the celebrations of the glo­
by the fact that the people of bis time were worthy followers of rious Fourth of July occur every year and that indicates a field
of the utmost usefulness for Maxim's invention. If the Fourth
a great leader.
•
Does this spirit still exist? Have the American people of could be made noiseless Maxim would indeed take the front
today a similar staunchness of purpose? Whether or no, it is rank among the benefactors of humanity.
what they should have.
Bradstreet’s says that there are eight causes of failures in
Coming down to every day affairs, such a spirit should
be possessed by every electric light or power consumer. Each business due to the fault of those failing, as against three not
user should keep his eye on the meter, as Washington watched due to the fault of those who fail. Under the first head, during
1908, came 77.5 per cent of all business failures. These fail­
his ragged, barefooted men at Valley Forge.
Each member of the city council should be possessed of the ures were as follows: Incompetence, inexperience, lack of cap­
same feeling of independence toward every corporation or cor­ ital, unwise granting of credit, speculation outside regular busi­
poration henchman; they should fight and war for their city, as ness, neglect of business, personal extravagance and fraudu­
values procurable
Washington suffered for^is country, even though men and wo­ lent disposition of property. Lack of capital was the most po­
where.
The
are
men blaspheme their names, as did the Tories that of Washing­ tent of these, with incompetence, inexperience, neglect and un­
wise
credits
following
in
the
order
named.
Under
the
head
of
ton.
wor
The spirit of perseverance in Washington was the power causes not the fault of those failing are specific conditions, fail­
steds and all wool
which enabled him to break from a great empire, a land then ure of others apparently solvent, and competition. During 1908
the
percentage
of
failures
from
these
causes
was
larger
than
for
weak in power and slender in resources. So should the user of
’’
cheviots
electric lights be willing to break with a robber corporation, and the two preceding years.
use tallow candles. Such a spirit should dominate every city
"The stage is worse today than in tne days of paganism,"
and state in the union. Corporate evils, state graft and na­
tailored
tional corruption will never cease until men of the highest abil­ said Archbishop Farley in his sermon the other Sunday, and in
ity, such as Washington, afe glad to sacrifice their personal elaborating upon the subject, described some of the perform­
property or their lives in a seemingly hopeless cause, so long as ances as "orgies of obscenity.” In commenting upon that remark
it be right.
of Archbishop Farley the writer of a letter to one of the New
Trust and great combines will control American cities, York papers remarked that the criticism of the archbishop was
states and the nation, if the people permit tthem if the office­ undoubtedly correct so far as many of the plays upon the stage
holders stand in, or are afraid to be independent, whether they at the present day were concerned, but it came rather late. The
MILL TO MAN CLOTHIERS
be a justice of the peace, a school superintendent, a governor or fact that the present condition of the stage in New York is bad,
a president.
he said, had been discovered long ago and was known to every
591 Willamette St., Eugene
So, if the street car company, gentle reader, cheats the pub­ patron of the theatres.
lic, be persevering—walk, and don't ride. If a canned goods
While the new judge, John S. Coke, of Marshfield, is a good
trust robs you, grow your own peas, beans, potatoes and fruit.
Your digestion will be improved, your purse will be fuller, and fellow and well qualified, it is not apparent at this time what
reason there was for making the appointment. Judges Hamil­
the spirit of independence will be attained.
ton and Harris united in the declaration that they did not re­ 1
quire assistance, yet the bill passed practically without opposi­
UNIFORM LAW IMPERATIVE
tion, and the governor immediately appointed a Republican to
the position. If this judgeship job was not some kind of a po­
When this nation was founded, the main concern of each
litical deal, it at lease has all the earmarks of one.
section was to make sure that its local prejudices would be re­
Best of work.. Don't fail to see the
and
pictures we are putting out
spected. State sovereignty was more than a political division
M.
now at half price
Eugene
will
build
this
year
a
$70,000
federal
building,
a
of jurisdictions It represented the actual sentiment of tho peo­
Dressing
Physician and Surgeon
ple everywhere. Loyalty to the states was everywhere strong. 1 $50,000 Y. M. C. A building, a $75,000 city hall, $50,000 Hasting Slaters
olman
Register Bldg.
1® mid 17 McClung Bldg..
Jwxirth of university buildings, an $80,000 hotel, two school
Front Suite
Loyalty to the nation had yet to be created. National union was
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Hili nnd Willmni'lte
IX
\\
illaniette
Street
accepted, because it was an obvious practical necessity, but as houses costing $34,000, a big Eagle's building and several
other business blocks, as well as hundreds of residences. Then
a sentiment in the hearts of men it was a long, slow growth.
GARRETT & MITCHELL
there will be the street paving, street railway extension and
D. READ
Now conies a new era, in which the nation is paramount to
Brokers
cement
walks.
Boost
and
the
world
boosts
with
you,
has
been
DENTIST
McLEOD
the states. That has been the situation for a long time ever
exemplified
in
Eugene
s
growth
during
the
phst
two
years.
KrgKtcr Building.
Over Hall's Grocery
THE
TAILOR
since the civil war. But it is taking a new form now. Not only
Photir Main 1OÄ.
No. SIM Willamette Street
I» E AST MATH STREET
is the national jurisdiction expanded to everything it can possi­
"Eugene Day" at the Seattle Exposition has been set for
bly cover,, but the effort is to secure uniformity of state action
FOR BEST
on matters which cannot be transferred to the nation. If a law July 20, during the meeting of the National Editorial Associ­
on a cerain subject works well in one state, there is a tendency ation, which will be attended by hundreds of publishers from
Spices
ATTORNEY
Works
to copy it verbatim in other states, rather than try new experi­ all over the United States. It will be a splendid time to attract
Register Building
Everything
possible
in
cleaning
and
Gives special attention to the ex­
ments. Organised effort has sought for a long time since for attention to this city and receive a vast amount of free adver­
Dyeing.
amination of abstracts, drafting wills/
some uniformity in marriage and divorce laws, but that seems tising.
Corner Sixth and Willamette Sts.
C«l) Mt so but Ninth S’reet.
settling estates, conveyances and sel-
Phone Main 122
lectlons Also to all pension matters.
hopeless for the present, because on this more than any other
G. B. LOCKE. Mgr.
Phone Main 10S.
question local standard* differ. The first actual official step
Congress is at last disposed to do something for the Wil­
toward federating the states in state matters was the congress lamette valley An appropriation is to be passed for surveying
Eugene Electric
of governors, called by President Roosevelt, on the conservation the river with a view to making it navigable as far as Eugene,
Wm.
Martin
of natural resources. That '•ongress, if it becomes a permanent and also for another survey of the Siuslaw river at its mouth.
I. O THOMAS
THE SIGN PAINTER
Attorney-at-Law
Electric W irinr, Fixture. and sup­
Will practice in all the courts Of­
institution, will finally become the most important body in
77 West Eighth Street.
plie.
fice Warren Building. 536 Willam­
America. The National Civic Federation recently announced,
1
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hi.no
M.in
B.
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Kl'GLNE,
OR.
More than one-fourth -to be exact, 98 members—of the
ette street, over Crescent store
another important step, the appointment of a committee of nine­ house dodged the vote on that constitutional bar to Knox becom­
teen to secure the formation of councils of 100 in each state to ing a member of Taft s cabinet, and the difference between a
Transfer Co
DR. LULU MUNKERS-MARQUAM
consider a plan for more uniform state legislation, These state dodger and a quitter is very slight.
Physician and Surgeon
Baggage xtored free for ten day».
councils, choosing their national representatives, ought to be
Residence Is East Eleventh street
|*hon.-«—Mala :t2. lied 4812.
Office. Register building. Phone R<*d
able to form a national body of such formidable weight as to
Fish Received Dally
We gather from comments on the report of the uplift com-
6231.
2'1 H KIIMJKWn-. Prop
have a compelling moral force in matters of legislation in which mission that the farmers are strong on the 8-hour
W H. SMYTH. Prop.
SPECIALTY- -Diseases of » :neB
Phone Maia «*.
nan Willamette
proposition
ssd children
nniformity is imperative.
—for rest, and 16 for work.
Young Men
We are
some
new ideas
suits-espec-
designed
the
wants
I
suits
These
sure
school
college chip, because
they are replete with
the
in de­
by folks who want
clothes
the
The
quality is of the
integrity
the prices of
the
always
­
with this store.
and
to see them
Men’s $4, $5 and
$6 Pants
These pants are the very
best
any­
fabrics
sturdy well wearing
­
“Browns­
ville cashmeres,
and tweeds, remarkably
well
to.
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- ^JVVOOLEN MILL STORE
Manicuring
Hair
Real Estate
Eugene Cleaning
and Dyeing
G. S. Beardsley,
I
D.
Studio
S.
Jesse G. Wells
Teas, Coffees,
or Chinaware
SHINN
Smyths
It is a deplorable but easily explicable fact that great men
Says the Oregonian
That strenuous citiy of Eugene is to
never receive the recognition of their virtues and merits from build two more schoolhouses. The State University is not all
their contemporaries which posterity lavishes upon their mem­ there is to Eugene.”
ory fifty or a hundred years after their death. Even Washing­
ton or Lincoln, who in some measure were popular idols even
It would be difficult to convince the Normal schools of the
in their lifetime, had to wait for their full recognition half a state that the late legislature was extravagant.
Co.
G.
Fish and Poultry
Market
DeWITT’S KIDNEY AND BLADDEk PILLS FOR.
Weak Kidneys, Lame B~ck