The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-02-26

This expositlon, representing tho
commercialinterests of North, Central
and South America, Is very Impor.
tant IN It's bearings upon tvado rela-
tions, which mean continued or ex.
tended prosperity for our homs mar
kets. The over production of our
mills can be sent to South America
and be welcomed Ia that non. manu-
featuring country.
Right here on thl1 common grouud
where state and International inter-
ests meet, the National w. G. 7. U.
have tower of strength Ia the space
occupied by their exhibit under the
care OF Mrs. Sarah Hornby. The
space Is large aud orna mental, ,eutlin.
ed by tropical plants and tiny trees
girdled with dainty chain Of white
cards belonging to the Bands OF Hope.
II IL very suggestive, this long line
Of hope, drawn by the children ID
their own way contributing their
mite, SO strong and pure, 10 guard
their homes, which silently influence
the community, for very few people
can resist a child who comes ell
smiles aud confidence saying, "WIll
You please sign the pledge with
mo ?"
Mrs. Hornby Is the right woman In
the right place /, she makes II very
homelike and comfortable, and the
dainty lunches che serves this season
sre very attractive and appreciated.
Most OF the state commissioners
patFcnlze the lunch department., pre-
fsrrlng Mrs. Hornby's delicious coffee
and homemade food to more elabor-
ate lunches elsewhere. Mrs. Horribly
wins people by the rare gift Of maxi
log them feel the interest she really
takes 10 them, and just as soon rs
she has won the confidence of her
hearer she brings up the pledge and
It's protection. One Of her converts
Is Pref Placido Leon, Mexican ar
tist who was here last year and who
returned from Mexico a few days
ago, visiting the temperance head
quarters at once to assure Mrs. Horn.
by that "I have that pledge yet"
meaning that he had not broken his
word.
Every Saturday..there II Juvenile
reception. The boys AMI girls who
have signed the pledge, at Mrs. Horn
by's request, visit the headquarters,
bringing friends whom they want to
have sIgn also.
Mrs. Hornby he's great infu ence
over the children, and explains very
patiently 10 them the responsibility
they take and the coed they can do.
Mrs. Judge MerrIck, President OF
the New Orleans Union, ,spends a por-
ton OF tho time at headquarters.
Mrs. Merrick Is very active and In
dependent In her work for woman,
using her Influence in regard TO clos
Ing saloons on Sunday, and having
women on the school board.
German visitors seem delighted
with the banner that speaks to them
In their own language, and Mr..
Strassberger, tho commissioner from
Alabama, adds his influence in tho
department OF temperance work
among Germans.
Col. John B. Mead, Of Randolph,
vt, director OF work in New England
for this Exposition, is good friend
of this work. He is spending the
winter In this city, and has spoken
upon temperance aud contributed to
IL by his example at public gather
ings. To turn down wine glass 10
society at New Orleans is very del.
icate matter, as il Ia almost refusal
of hospitality 10 some quarters. Col.
Mead is one Of the ice-PresIdents
ofthe National Lawand Order league.
Temperance work in New Orleans Is
kindly received, and the presence Of |
this department In the Exposition |
this year and last season has done an |
untold amount Of good, reaching
with il silent inhueuce. thousands Of