Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1892-01-09

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SATURDAY, JAN. 9. 1892.
4 TRIBUTE.
The Address Delivered by S J.
Osborn, Of Wa-keeney, at the
Recent Mystic Shriners
Banquet at Salina.

Reading from the leaI OF the 4Iee
Of DESTINY inscribed with the
name of Illustrious Noble b. j..
F. Hanna.
1lustrious Potentate and MOBILES
Of Isis Temple:
There is tradition coming to US
from our ancient mobiles to the
effect that in the Mohammedan
paradise is a tree denominated the
tree Of destiny which buds. forth a
leaf for every human being born in
to the world, and on this leaf is in
scribed the deeds Of the particular
individual it represents, and when
his lamp Of life goes out the leaf
falls and futters to the ground.
Since last we met the angel Ariel
has appeared among us bearing
summons from on high for one of
our number, and he has obeyed the
mandate, a leaf has fallen from the
tree Of destiny; the black camel has
knelt at the door Of his tent and
carried him to the unseen temple
beyond this vale Of tears. By a
vacant seat in our Temple we are
tonight reminded Of his absence
and Of the uncertainty Ct life; that
what we cherish the most of all we
have the least control over.
I have the distinguished honor of
reading from the inscription on the
leaf representing the life Of our
departed Noble before it is rolled up
in the scroll and sealed by the re-
cording angel.
Noble B. j. F. Hanna was a ma
tive Of Illinois, having been born in
Golconda, in that state, February
"a, 1924. He departed this life in
Washington, D. c., December 81,
1891.
y In l848 in the town Of Chester,
Ills, he married Margaret Phillips,
whose christian spirit and loving
counsel buoyed him up through
every trial in life. Their union was
blessed with four children, two boys
and two girls.
While young man, Bro. Hanna
read law and was admitted to the
bar, but this calling did not suit his
fancy and he soon thereafter en-
barked in the business Of editing
and publishing a Newspaper in the
town in which he was married.
This without doubt was his call
ing, and in this chosen profession,
he contributed much to its promo
ton. He was forcible writer and
his naturally strong legal mind to-
gether with his industry and integ-
! .rity soon brought him i1to promi-
hence.
He reached his manhood at very
important epoch in the history OF
our country. The North and South
were divided upon the question of
slavery, and his honest heart led
him to denounce human slavery as 9
violation of Gods laws and an out.
rage upon humanity and justice
He did not hesitate to make him
self felt upon the subject through
the medium Of his pen and the
power of the press. He identified
himself with the republican party
upon its organization and chung te
Its doctrines and principles until his
death.
When the civil war broke out
Abraham Lincoln. being personally
acquainted with him, appointed hin
Quartermaster with the rank Of
captain, in which capacity he served
during the war with the strictesl
integrity, handling during the time
thousands Of dollars worth of sup
plies and property, and never allow,
& "a : penny to go unaccounted for
Designing men tried to tempt hin
with the offer of fortunes, but h,
brnshed them away as comely
housewife would cobwebs, presery
ing his honor untarnished, q me
lsnto and legacy for his posterity
For many years he has been iden
t;(ied WITH both the Odd Fellow
nd lie Masons. He enjoyed th'