The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1895-02-28

country editor of George Washington's
tendency to tell the truth ~ They were
truthful appearing body of men; the
imprint Of truth, candor and frankness
was stamped upon their cOuntenances
as they sat in the Commercial club
rooms yesterday afternoon in attendance
at the annual meeting of the Minnesota
Editorial association. Loyal patriot
plainly evidenced, yet when the above
question was propOunded each indi-
vidual, with a dismay evidently born
of a guilty conscience, looked at the
woman who prOpounded the question
and tried to fly.
George \. Lamphere considered the
question for an instant and then re-
marked: 'Well, the example is far
reaching. | think it's influence has
tended to promote truth, but whether
Washington has been the inspiration
that has induced country editors to adj
here to truth am not prepared to state
J. A. johnson, of the st Peter Heruld
implored to be permitted to spend half
an hour in prayerful consideration of
the subject before he hazarded an
opinion. This was denied him. and as
! a plea that hasty opinion was impossi-
bic said ''The tendency of Washing
ton to tell the truth is so greatly at
variance with the tendencies of the
country editor, particularly during the
political season. and if the editor IN QueS-
ton chances to be of the Republican
persuasion, that it is difficult to answer
the question without some reflection"
H. E. Hoard Of the Monticello
Le0def, said: editors are something
like the small boy who remarked, Yes,
he is Baptist, but he doesn't practice
it; they admire the truth of Washing
ton. but are not specially inclined to
follow his eXample.
David Ramaley was averse to being
interviewed. He retreated as rapidly
as possible, exclaiming: Il don't think
it ever had any influence; anything he
ever said or did was lost on the country
editor
L. p. Hunt, of the Mankato Free
Press, was of the opinion that the in
f1uence was exceptionally good; that
some Of his most intimate newspaper
friends had been largely benefited by it,
but that there was still large field for
improvement in veracity among the
journalistic profession"
DR.. j. n. Leonard. of the Rochester
Post, said: so far as | know no
country editor was ever
INFLUENCED BY ANYTHING
so ancient as Washington"
George Washingtons truthfulness.
said President c. c. Whitney, "has been
treated too humorously; SO much so
that to the present generation it is al
most myth. In my opinion the local
surroundings of an editor have much
greater influence upon his veracity
than any characteristics of Washing
ton
Granville S. Pease editor of the
Anoka Union, tried to dodge the
question, of course and insisted that
his knowledge of historical lore was at
a very low ebb, but finally remarked
emphatically: II tell you there is
nothing on Gods footsoOl that would
have any influence on the country
editor"
MI Bowling said: "Washingtons
tendency to truthfulness has not only
increased his colossal figure among
Americans, but has caused it to rise
superior to any figure in the worlds
history, except Christ and, possibly,
Abraham Lincoln
II. j. Day. of the Albert Lea stand
ard, deplored the fact that Washing
tons truthful tendencies had been treat
ed so humOrOusly. and stated his opinion
in the following words: II believe the
influence of Washington's life, his
speeches and public services have made
deep impression upon the earlier
years of all editors. That is ali | can
say for them
Capt. Castle, eX-Gov. McGill and
Gen. Flower were captured in the group
The captain had heard rumor that a
reporter was searching for him, and had
HE'D himself to secluded corner where
he had expected to converse with his
companions without fear of Interrupt
tions. He wanted to parry the ques-
ton. Ex-GOv. McGill remarked that
he had not as yet noticed much mani |
festation Of the supposed influence, if
there had been any. Gen. Flower yolun
teered the remark that he would have
no objection to being interviewed all
day by the reporter, and Capt. Castle
immediately suggested that the meet
ing adjourn and give the general an
opportunity to be interviewed. Capt. |