, 1883-05-19
OUR MAYOR sCAxfD"
on last sAfIRDAH EVENlNC n TEE
CITIZENS Of WAuA WALlA.


BY Ills neaer--TWelSe lsars
In the AafAess--A PieaS-
lax Esest.
Pursuant to invitation, large number O
our most influential citizens gathered a
Washington Engine House on Ssturda,
evening last to be present at the Gaming
Of His Honor Mayor McAulif. At $50 Mr.
F. ]. Parker, Chairman of the Committee
called the meeting to order and briefly state,
that the meeting had been called for tn,
purpose of hearing Mr.. McAuhaFs accom-
Of his stewardship during his twelve year
service as Mayor Of Walls Walla, and elosei
by Introducing Hon. S. c. Wingard, Wit
would explain the situation.
Judge Wingard took the stand and CON
menced by stating that no was not a~ar,
that be WAS to serve IN the rule Of accusel
but supposed he WAS to judge the merits O
the case. He then went on and paid most
glowing eulogy to Mayor McAulifE. FL
spoke Of how the latter gentleman had CONT
to this country and passed through the trial
and hardships of 4 pioneer. how faithfully
and conscientiously he had devoted one.
fifth of his life to the service Of the citizen.
of WaIla Walla. Mr.. Win9ard said during
his remarks that it was sweet 10 die for one'l
country: bat of that fact no ono present
could testify; nevertheless our Mayor hs,
served his country well. Always firm and
upright, In the time OF pestilence and con.
tagion he has closed the gates Of our city To
disease-eser on the alert for the welfare Of
our citizens. He knew that Mr. McAulif
has seen his ups and downs during his resi.
dsnce here; but in adverse or prosperous
circumstances he has always been an hores,.
upright man, charitable to . fault. with .
helping hand extended toward the needy.
And Lew - h:s step srows feeble and slow
BY weight Of years, and time has made rip
ples On his brow. tho citizens Of this city
have seen 6t to present him with hand
some and substantial staff upon which to
lear in his declining years. As the judge
uncovered the beautiful gift and handed It
to the Mayor, he sail "Mr. McAuiiff, In
the maine Of the city Of WallA Wslla pre-
sent this cane, which you will accept ~ =
alight tribute for tho faithful services you
have rendered your country and adopted
city," and Judge Winsard took hIs seat
amid rapturous applause.
Mayor McAuliff was taken completely by
surprise. and WAS 30 moved by his emotions
As to be unable to speak for moment.
Arising to his feet, he first thanked the eiti-
zens OF Walla Wal!a for their gift and said
he was amply rewarded for his long cohtin-
ued services rs Mayor by this convincI &
proof that his hu:nble Efforts had been ap-
prec:ated. He supposed the object Of the
meeting was to hear an explanation from
him of his stewardship, aEd not to cane
him. During his official career, his object
has always been to do his duty and Will do
90 as long IS our citizens see Mt TO keep him
in Office. Nothing coaLi induce him to part
with his beautiful certificate OF Walla Waila
appreciation. He was creeping vel! along TO-
ward the sunset OF life; and when he was
laid away in his 318 lex, he would leave the
gift IL his fsmily as an evidence OF his up
right life ard hoped that each member would
follows in the footsteps OF the old man. lie
Thanked Judge Wingard; he thanked the
Committee, and lastly thanked "slla Walia
for the handsome token OF the:r esteem- he
WAS no sneaker, and on this occasion his
heart was too full fer ut.cranee-
At the conclusion OF Mayor McAul,fis s re-
marks some little time was occcpied In pass
ing the champagne and caie, and drinking
l., tho health and long life Of the Mayor.
During the evening Judge Whitman, Chas
Besserer, 4. MeCaley, Councilman GlAss'
ford, JuageN. 7. Cation, Tex Auberry' C0i.
+ J. Parker, Dr. Day, Mr.. Kraft. Tom
rierney, JACK Nay, Bob Crane. Lew An
keney, John Jastiel, A. J. MeAannus and H.
4 Mackenzie. each in turn paid glowing
and euloristic tributes to the sterling quail
itirs of our worthy mayor. Mr.. Parker re-
ferred to him as one Of the argonauts OF the
northwest Who came to this country lighting
hi. way inch by inch, with no hope OF reward
,.ve that q opening up the country lhs
,rgopsuts Of California were lufed on by the
creed for gold, while no such recompenss was
ia ,tors for the early settler OF this valley
He stated that to SIR. 4. McCslley was du
ths credit Of this presentation, a' he Lao
started the ball t. rolling.
Mr. McCalley here arose and deAiea Inc
,oft impeachn,.nt u stating that the ereci'
"a, solely due to Mr. Parker, but that his
..n.,ursl modesty" would not allow hin 70
carry IL
Mr. NcKesx:e then arose. and moved mat
. vote of thanks bs rendered MIR. r. }. Far
k-r for his interest and 1-al In the matter
which motion was passed by a UNANIMOUS
vote. a.ter which sorn. time ~as pas'ed
among old the time friends in pleasantreparte
and relating Of "reminiscences OF BY gone
d,v. and it wss q late hour before the party
broke up -,
The cane is Of hn- ebony wood, with soiid
yold crook IN the end of which II set very
rich ,iece of California quartz IL Sn
made in fhiIsdelphia and purchased OF Ar-
Al Cross Of this city ior soulethln2 Ike
s,00 Oa one side Of the crook IA hana-
anne hold letters IL Mr.. McAuiiffs mon
oeram, while on the other is tie following
inscription:
JAMES McAULiFf.
bv the eai.sa. OF Wdiia HaAa