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-..J HOOD RIVER GLACIER, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1004. HON. OLIVER W. STEWART, r - v Who will address the people of Hood River at the Opera house, luesday, March 1. llemeni ber the date, and make arrangements to attend. Admis' sion free; hour of meeting and further particulars in the dlacier next week DAVIDSON FRUIT CO Buy a Reversible Disc Plow and save your team half its labor, besides the time it takes to grade the ridges and furrows. We guarantee it to do the work. It turns the furrows all down the hill. Come and see it, and our many styles of walking plows...' !- The spray pump season is .about here and you must remember that we are handling the . best. If you buy the Sentinel, Jr., Pomona or Fruitall you will have the right kind and your trouble is reduced to the minimum. We are the agents aiiu have them for sale. We have some second-hand spring and farm wagon's which we want to close out cheap and quick. Come in and see them. Your Money's Worth and more at THE DAVIDSON FRUIT CO J. P. Sliaw's Adtirexs on Lincoln. Lincoln day, Friday, February 12, was observed in Hood River by a half holi day in the public schools. In the after noon, members of Canby post, G. A. R , met with the pupils in Miss Schungel's room, where addresses and talks were made by Captain J. P. Shaw, Comrades A. C. Buck and F. E. Kellogg. Captain J, P. Shaw's address on the "Life and Character of Lincoln" was In part as follows: Not since the birth of that divine character at Hethletiem has there appeared, on earth a character so ctirt.st-UKe as thai ol the immor tal Lincoln. In the lives of these two men the one wbo died on Mount Calvary for the etiiftof the world, the other whoae life .was sacrificed because of hie love forevflry human being of whatever nation, creed or color we have the achievement of all tttulgoes tomake U the highest type of man. Conceive, If you can, more lowly conditions under which these mitrtyrs came Into the world the one seeing the light for the flint time In the manger of a amble; the other born In a rude cabiu built of unhewn logs, the KcenesofhlH birth a define unbroken wilder ness, surrounded by pioneer hurdhls and poverty to an unusual degree, and we have the lieglnnlng of the lives of Christ the Savior and Lincoln the emancipator. itefore attempting to place an estimate upon the eharacter of Abraham Lincoln, let us turn back the pages of history and diaw therefrom, If we can, some comparisons of events thai molded great characters, to those enacted in our own day and by men whoe lives were contemporaneous Willi our own. Mince the dawn of the Christian era, five momentous events have tilten place In the world's history for the betterment of man. kind. Htanding at the head of these was thai awful tragedy enacted on Mount Calvary two thousand years ago. Then, following on down through the centuries of time, an epoch extending through twelve centuries to the ltith day of June, 121"), the second took plact at Ruimymend, a little island of the Thumes, llere King John was forced by the English people to sign the great charter which gave to them liberty. Five hundred years then after the third occurrence took place, this time on American soil, an event of transcendent efleet on the destinies of the American colonies. The 4th day of July will ever be celebrated In commemoration of the tiiiv ti of the American republic, in fancy we may see the watchman with bared head and arms "grasping the rope with his skin bony ham!" as he watches and Walts with anxlouy mean for the word to ring out the peal which should proclaim liberty through the land. We see the lust signature penned to the blessed document, then the messenger start In haste to give the word to the watchman to ring out the glad news that the people had thrownofl the yokeol English tyranny and that a new nation had been tiorn. In lancy we see the young messenger as he hastens with all speed, shouting as he nears Liberty hall, "King the bull, watchman; ring, ring, ring!'' i'iien the refrain from the throats of the eager and excited people as sembled, "Yes, yes, they come, and with tid ings to tell, glorious and blessed tidings; ring, . ring the belli" And thus, hk a meteor shot across the sky, this republic was born. Following (dose upon these momentous happenings, the Preach people. catching the spirit and the refrain from the Iron throat of the liberty bell, as Its tones were carried over the waters, rose In one mighty effort born of long sntlering and rid themselves of their op pressors. And in that year of 177K, Ixjuis XV 1 lost his crown and his head went with It. Eighty-three years following this event, the scene once more is shifted to the new world, and In Heplember, Wtl, Lincoln of blessed memory gave to the world the greatest dix1 timent ever penned by man, and as he put his Immortal name to this sacred paper, the shackles fell from the galled limbs of the poor black man with a clanking noise that went round the world and proclaimed liberty and equal rights berore the law to four millions of tsnnlsmen held In slavery In one part of our lair republic, which up to this time had been a living lie in a constitution that declared to the world that "all men were created equal." Hless the name of Abraham Lincoln! Antedating the last set of the drama some eight year lt7 we find the two greatest men ol their lime engaged in what might be termed a death struggle, ut least In a political sense, on the great prairies of Illinois. His tory .mentions these debates as the "battle of the giants," waged between Mlephen A. loug las, the "little giant," anu Abraham Lincoln, the real giant, the prize being the United males senatorship. Judge lamgles won the prlie but lost what he most coveted and for which he had long been mi aspirant, the pres idency. As long as time shall hist and record ed history shall be read, these debutes be tween Lincoln tinil l'oi!ns will lc ivpnrded ns masterpieces of oratory and ss sounding the death warning of American slavery. As these Joint debates progressed, the noble character of Lincoln developed, and although the campaign closed with Lincoln's defeat, he emenred therefrom the foremost man of his time, and became the logical candidate of those who opixisea slavery lor the presidency. Historians and writers of today are trying to torui ine ieatures anu cnaracter oi Lincoln, not as he was. but' as aocordtuff to what they thought he should have been. "Lincoln was not a type. He stands alone. No ancestor.no fellows and no successors." Having been reared In a new country, where his environ ments were Nature's-own, and where social equality and personal freedom prevailed; where his perpetual star ot hope guided his every ambition. He knew and mingled with men of every kind; and after all, men are the CAPTAIN J. P. SHAW, X Who Delivered the Principal Address 6tf Lincoln Day. best books. Nature, with which lie was sur. rounded, made him familiar with common every-dny facts. He knew the heart cravings of the hardy pioneer, of which he was one, and appreciated his honesty. In the -language of the gifted Ingersoll, who 1 take the liberty to quote: "Lincoln wag an immense personality, firm but not obstinate. Obsti nacy is egotism; firmness, heroism. He In lluenced others without effort, unconsciously, and they submitted to him as men submit to Nature, unconselously. He was sure with himself, and for that reason lenient with oth ers, He appeared to apologize for being kinder than his fellows. He did merciful thlngB as stealthily as others committed crime. Almost ashamed of tenderness, he said and did the noblest words and deeds with that charming confusion and awkward ness that is perfect grace of modesty. He was sn orator, clear, sincere, natural. He did not pretend. He did not say what he thought others thought, but what he thought. He knew others because perfectly acquainted with himself. He cared nothing for place, but everything for principle; nothing for money, but everything for independence He knew that slavery had defenders but no de fense, and that those who attacked the right wounded themselves. He was neither tyrant nor slave. He neither knelt nor scorned. With him, men were neither great nor small; they weie cither right or wrong. Nothing discloses real character II ke the use of power, ft is easy tor t he weak to be gentle. Most people can bear adversity. But If you wish to know what a man really is, give him power. This Is the sup enie test. It Is the glory of Lincoln that, having almost unlimited power, he never abus n It except upon thesldeoTmercy. Wealth could not purchase, power could not awe this divine, this hiving man. He knew no fear except the fear of doing wrong. Hat ing slavery, pitying the master, seeking to conquer not persons but prejudices. Heraised his hand not to strike but In benediction. He longed to pardon. He loved to see the pearls of iov on the cheeks of the wlte whose hus band he had rescued from death." Lincoln was the greatest Hgureof the fierce civil wsr. He is the gentlest memory of our world. He was born in ISO) and died April .:, ishi, shol down by the hand of sn assassin In Ford's thesterat Washington, lnhisdenth We have the trade in Fine Gi pars WHY? "La Integridad" "Henry the Fourth" "El Sidelo" C. A. MORGAN & CO S. J. FRANK, -DEALER IX Harness and Saddles, Repairing Promptly Attended to Hood Kiver, Oregon. the people In all sections of oar country lost their best friend and the freed slave his be loved emancipator. His name will ever be sacred to the American people, 'With malice toward none, with charity for ail," be died the foremost American of his or any other time. this ex who is live his of the Lincoln Day at Pine Grove. Your humble servant had the pleas ure of visiting the Piue Grove graded school, Friday afternoon, February 12. It was Lincoln day throughout our union, and our school children in Pine Grove realize what that means. They rendered a splendid programme. Their singing of patriotic songs such as lied IV L.i... .. .1 U.. 1.. , - Marching Through Georgia, etc., would inspire any true American citizen. Their salute to our Hair was nice, and shows training in the right direction. Their readings and recitations were all well rendered, and related to the life and noble work of our martyred hero. Their quotations from Lincoln, rendered by the entire school, were excellent. Many of the parents had availed them selves of getting their first sleigh ride of the season and came out to visit our school, and assist in paying tribute to our most honored and beloved of all presidents by whom this nation has been ruled. Home of our visiting patrons made a few remarks appropriate to the occasion. reter Monr, in his usual uerman- American tongue, made a nice talk and brought out the superiority of the Ainer ican soldiers over those of his native country, stating that one was made to fight; the other volunteered or wanted to fight, f low true this is. Our revolu tionary and our late civil war proved it. In the latter they were volunteers on both sides, hence the bloodiest war of modern luatory. A. 1. Mason gave a short talk and told some anecdotes relative to Abra ham's height, his Black Hawk war service, and his peculiar tactics as a lawyer. 1 be entire entertainment was excel lent, interesting and inspiring. If there was a soul who did not feel profited by going there, he was surely void of any patriotism or parental pride ot our school children. After the entertainment was over the visitors had the pleasure to look over the educational exhibit for the St. Louis fair,prepared by our school children tin der the instruction of our able teachers, Miss Mabel Eiddell and Miss Mara Smith. It is remarkable to see the neatness and ability shown in hibit. In fact it makes one older feel like wanting to life over and avail himself superior advantages of our present pub lie schools over that ot a quarter of a century ago. Our board of directors deserve praise for securing such efficient and energetic teachers. The teachers seem to please every one, both old and young, and. if there is any one who wants a "scrap." just let him torment one of our school children about his teacher. He is ready to fight for them at all times. That's right, little ones, just love your teacher and Study diligently and your reward will soon lead you to a successful educa tion. I don't want to make other school children jealous,but I must remind them that Pine Grove has held since last September, and is still holding that ban ner bearing the motto "JNever Lose a Moment of Time." Their percentage of punctuality in attendance will average. about 08 since the beginning of school. Una scheme in connection with the certificate issued by the county school superintendent for punctual attendance, and the stars of honor given by the teachers for perfect lessons all eliow their result in an educational exhibit going to the St. Louis fair. . With a better feeling of patriotism and a deeper interest in the success of our school, we departed for another sleigh ride. Pink Knot. .. How Other Cities Aid their Band. The following clipping appeared in the Portland Evening Telegram under a Eugene date line of February f. A committee of business men has secured subscriptions to the amount of S-'iO per month for six months to keep the Eugene brass band together, that amount being necessary to pay Director Hughes' salary. The band was on the verge of collapse when the business men took the matter in hand and provided funds ror its maintenance, in appreciation of the business men's efforts, the land geve an open air concert In the city para, Sunday after noon, and promises concerts once a week du ring the coming summer months. The Hood River band finds Itself se riously handicapped on account of the condition of its instruments. When these instruments were new they were of a cheap French make, with two or three exceptions. They have been in use for years and are actually worn out, it being impossible to tune them together. The band la putting forth an honest effort to secure funds with whiclrto supply some new instruments of stand ard American make. It will require about $400 to supply these instruments, together with uniforms for the hand. C. 0. Nickelsen. who Is directing the band, is giving his services gratis. The bund proposes soon to invite the cit izens of Hood River to help them, and proposes to head a nubscriptiou list with 1100. Let every citizen help the band along. This ia campaign year and a 8eaon of many prominent gath erings iu Hood Kiver. The town can not dispense with the service! or the hand. May the loyalty of the citizens of Eugene be duplicated by the citizens of Hood River. Valley Christian Endeavor Society. The Christian Endeavor society of the Valley Christian church has en tered upon what promises to be a very successful year, judging from tin; series of successful meetings already held. The members are awake totheneces- ity of thorough work all along the line. A more zealous and aggressive set of Christians is not often met with. The membership tecteadily Increasing, as a result of the personal ell'oi U of the lookout committee. Mis Cora Copple has been chosen to represent the society nt th? state con vention to be held this month at Pen dleton. Miss Co I pie is hii earnest worker and will make us a creditable delegate. The society is now supplied with some neatly arranged topic cards, con taining the topic titul lead. r tor each week, names of committees and of ficers. These will be of value in keep- n ii the different lines of work weli in the minds, of the members, and in pro moting individual interest and prep aration. Perfect Confidence. Where there used to be a feeling of uneasiness and worry in the honsehold when a child showed svmptoms of the croup.there is now perfect confidence. This is owing to the uniform success of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy in the treatment of that disease. Mrs. M I. Rasford, of Poolesville, Md., in speaking of her experience in the use of .hat remedy savs: I have a world of confi dence in Chamberlain's Coogh Remedy for 1 have nseu it with perlect success. My child Garland is subject to eerere attacks of croup and it always gives him prompt relief.' For sale by all drug gists. Fcpe4 an Awful Fate. H. Hagsins of Melbonrne,F!a.,write: 'Mv doctor told me I had consumption and nothing: could be done for me. I trial bottle of Dr. Kints' New Discov ery for consumption induced me to try it- Results were startling. I am now' Sn the road to recovery and owe it alP to Dr. King's New discovery. It surely saved my life." This great cure is guaranteed for all throat and liinu dis eases by Chas. N. Clarke,druggist. Price, 50c and $1. Trial ootwes free. From the Banner G. A. R. Post. Eugene. Or., Feb. 10, 1904. S. F, Blythe, Hood River, Or. Dear Com rade: As the time is going fust toward the holding of our state encampment, and I am getting ready to raise straw berries with cream, sugar and a spoon, we are looking forward to a grand old time on that occasion. I see you have several Iowa buys iu your post. Tell them that the Iowa soldiers will hold f short reunion some time, during the encampment. Has our department commander been up to visit your post since his election? 1 think a department commander should pay more attention to the weak er posts, for the larger ones can take care of themselves. There is a great work yet to do in Grand Army circles. Not more than 60 per cent of the old soldiers belong to posts. I believe the department officers could remedy this to a great extent. Our post holds the banner of the state, but it took a great deal ot hard work to' get it there. We have 175 members In good standing. We go out and see them, hunt them up and bring them iu. No old soldier will go to the commander and say, "I want to join your post?". On the other baud,, comrades should all go to work and, tell the oldifellow that we need him in the post. ; And be certainly needs us.. Nine tinies outof ten he will join you. Now Is the time, if ever, we need them Let ns stand' together, shoulder to shoulder, closer than ever, and we can accomplish wonders yet. Have yob a hall in which all societies pertaining to the Grand Army can meet? Or will there beacamp ground? I am asking these questions by request of others; as a great many here are in terested. Another thing: I think we should all join hands and send or hold our next encampment at Ashland next year, if they ask for it. The posts down there have been paying their per capita tax right along and have a large num ber of old comrades who have never been at an encampment. Ask the com rades to kindly give this matter a thought. Yours in F. C. and L, E. . CHAPMAN, Commander Post No. 7. State Convention April H. At its meeting in Portland FViday, the republican state central committee se lected Portland as the place and April 14 as the date for holding the republican state convention ; fixed the apportion ment of the delegates to sit in. the state convention at one delegate for each county at large, one delegate for each county for. each 150 votes cast therein at the last election, and one additional del egate for each fraction thereof over 100 votes; decided to recommend to county clerks that 'primary elections be held Saturday, April 2, and that in case this recommendation was acted on, comity conventions be held April 7. the apportionment of ueleaates is as follows: Baker, 14; Benton, 7; Clacka mas, 18: Clatsop, 10: Columbia, 7; Coos, 9; Crook, 5; Curry, 3; Douglas, 14; Gil- aim, 4; Grant, 7; Harney. 4: Jackson. 12; Josephine, 7; Klamath, 4: Lake, 4; Lane, 19; Lincoln. 5; Linn. 14; Mal heur, 5; Marion, 23; Morrow, 5; Mult nomah, 71 ; Polk, 9; Sherman, 4 ; Tilla mook, 5; Umatilla, 10; Union, 10; Wal lowa, 6; Wasco,' 12: Washington, 13; Wheeler, 4; Yamhill. 11, Total, 3til. Extends Thanks for 'Kind Assistance. Hood River; 'Feb.' 0, " 11104. Editor Glacier: I take this means of especially thanking Mr. Carmichael for the free use of the hall and for other favors, and the Abbott family, from Grandma Ab bott dowu to Baby LUeile, who did everything In their power to make the social a success. Vve are even more gratified over the good will that was shown us thau the money that was taken in. We were made tofeelhnt, while the post and corps may have to take the Initiative in the mutter of en tertaining the state encampments, as a rule the people seem to think the mem bers of the encampments will be the guests of the people,of Hood River val ley. The corps expects to give other entertainments in the way of lunches and literary exercises, but will always try to give the people the worth of their money. Yours loyally, A li da Shoemaker. D. 5. Byerlee in Scientific American. 1 he Scientific American of February 6, 1901, contained an article on "Pull man Cars in Railroad Accidents," and with it a communication from D. N. Byerlee of Hood River.who takes excep tions td some of the theories of Messrs. Munn & Co. The point at issue was that Pullman cars stand up better in wrecks than ordinary coaches. Mr. Byerlee asserted this was true because frailer cars were so placed as to act as buffers for the Pullman. The Scien tific American pictured the article with two illustrations. Later, Mr. Byerlee received a letter from a Michigan railroad man commending him fof his stand that the remedy for wrecks lies not so much in the strength of the cars as in the man ner of operating the road. D. N. Byerlee is now a Glacier office compositor, l e spent 21 years in the service of the Bui lington and Union Pacific railroads. Articles of incorporation of the Echo Lumber Co. have been filed at the county clerk's office, The Dalles, the in corporators being A. W. Ktibinson, J. II. Dunlap and Clark W, Thompson. The principal place of business of the com pany will be at Cascade Locks. Two hundred to 15,000 toloan'on real estate. If your security is good your money is ready. Prather InvestmentCo. WANTED TKUHT WORTHY LADY OH gentleman to manage business in this county and adjoining terrluiry for house of solid fin ancial standing, ti) straight mnh salary and ezpensee paid each Monday direct from head quarters. Kxpense money advanced; posi tion permanent. Address Manager, tkf M non building, Chicago, 11 New Stock Wall Paper ABOUT March 1st I shall add 5,000 rolls of paper to my present stoek. Peo ple looking for fine wall paper, can "find what thev want from 10c o "3 a roll. HuntsWall PajperShop See them. Wear them. Appreciate them. 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