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Darwin-and after the birth Of that brill
liant trio Nature took a rest. The great
ness of those three and the influence
they had on the world in moulding and
shaping history was wonderful. Lincoln,
perhaps, of these three most reflected the
Divine mind. He colored the minds of
other man, SO that Lincoln's spirit per-
meated the people. America has become
the young giant Of the world. There
to be developed in this country, more
energy. and more resourcefulness, differ
ent from any other country of the. earth.
the tenets of the Lincoln thought and
the Lincoln ability, and in that way go
into the future safe. .lCheers.)
At this point Colonel Dickinson jumped
up and proposed the health of the chair
man, and a very enthusiastic response
was made.
u told you Colonel Dickinson was an
orator" said Chairman Phelps and every
body laughed.
General Greeley then was called upon
again to tell how he gave the first official
news of the destruction of Cervera's feet
by Sampson. The distinguished Arctic
traveller it appears was requested by
President Mckinley for news of the de-
struction of the fleet, but Mr.. Greeley told
him to wait. That impatient, unreason-
able President wouldn't, and the General
was obliged to let the secret out, and the
world knew the facts the next day, thanks
to the Impotence. of the President and
Inc STdclOuSu6SS OIL MT. Greeley.
Il read from the 'Klondike Nugget /"
said Colonel Phelps, holding in his hand
a telegram from John G. Brady, Governor
of ALASKA, "andhe informs me ne is stuck
he'd be stuck there. Laughter.) Now,
gentlemen, we've heard of the blare of
trumpets and the pomp of war, but that's
not the kind of Blair you will hear about.
Naughter.) He has an ~exhauStible fund
of stories, and We'll now hear from Judge
John A. Blair (ApplauSe)
In reply Judge Blair said, after Col.
Phelps introduction, and his inability to
the story of a Southern sheriff, who ad-
verified this description of a man named
Jones, wanted for embezzlement:-"Mr.
81 sS 4.ooo s sho o3ar [ Gsaugh hie ipohes tan ana
elf you had heard the Presidents de-
scription of me-" continued Judge Blair,
you wouldn't recognize me from Jones.
(Renewed m~erriment.). I am disappointed
with everything tonight except General
Greeley n Colonel Dickinson. Iaugh-
ter) was, of course. gratified at Dick
of ~laughter.) II ! had been allowed to
select the text for Mr.. Dickinson, | you'd
have selected that which says, BLESSED
are the meek, for they shall inherit the
EARTH" (Uproarious laughter.)
Judge Blair, dropping his fun, made a
few short remarks on Lincoln's charac-
ter and history, which, he said, every
eulogy over the death of Gladstone 10
Lincoln:-"Today records the death of the
greatest citizen of the world" (Cheers.)
I am disappointed at the absence of
our speakers continued Judge Blair,
and their excuses recall the story of the
child in the class who was asked to
define a lie and who said:-'I think it's
an abomination against the Lord and a
very precious help in time of need"
Uaughter.)
The chairman here proposed a vote of
hanks to that interchangeable gentleman,
Thomas M. Gopsill, for his services as
secretary, which, of course, was carried.
The wind bloweth where it listeth
or whittier it goeth,' said Colonel
Phelps, glancing in the direction of Mr..
Andrew j.. Corcoran, 9but We have a
gentleman who even directs the wind, or
his windmills do, n Wen hear Mr.. Cor
coran." applause and laughter.)
Mr.. Corcoran jocularly spoke of being
ordered up to give alleged impromptu adj
dresses, and then proceeded to fire sallies
said were tipped off by the gallant col
Referring to Mr. Bears statement
that he had been 81 years in the county
Mai corc ana s e-onseo ne hao ba aeeh the ss
bulge on Mr.. Dear in the carpet-bag bust
ness. He. the speaker, however, was
satisfied to allow the carpet-baggers to
do the talking. G~aughter.1 Turning to
the topic of the evening, Mr.. Corcoran
said that lincoln was in sympathy with
the young always and encouraged ideas
of progress and ambition. Every American
was proud and grateful when the day
came that wiped slavery from the land
and gave the inestimable right of free
dom to all under the Constitution.
(Cheers.)
Director w. A. Lewis complimented
General Greeley as the man who went in
search of the North Pole and if he had
found it would have Skinned up it.
(Laughter.). A man who had been in cold
storage so long that it is worth the price
of the dinner to see him. (Laughter.)
Then turning to the previous speakers,
who had given the usual excuse for nom
preparation, MI. Lewis said it reminded
him of an old college student who, after
forty years absence from his Alma Mater,
returned to see the old room which he
had occupied. He found it occupied by
another who invited him in. There was
the same paper and same stove.
Looking behind the bed" said Mr..
Lewis, 'she heard a rusting of skirts.
Same old trick said the man. What
dc you mean?' asked the student: that's
my sister. Same old lie,' replied the man.
{Roars of 1aughter.)
Having approached the, hour of mid
night the dinner, like all things which
have a beginning, came to an end.