Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-02-14

enthusiasm among the Republicans
and a determined effort will be made
to change the political complexion OF
the state at the next election.
ITO the great west the ideal man
in politics is the great war president.
Lincoln is the typical American.
He worshipped at the shrine of liber-
ty. His Book was. conscience. His
creed was Justice. His text was truth
His speech was honor. His prayer
was for the public good
His music was the Battle Hymn of
the Republic, and from his benedic-
ton the sweet incense of charity per-
fumes the century and the world. God
was his ministering angel and he a
willing subject.
In all the years of civilization his
name will be a beacon to lovers of
liberty and government by the peo-
pie.
HE believed in law, and license to
do wrong was chief among his hates.
He believed in liberty and gave a
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He believed in justice and strict
constructionists were ever making ac-
cusation because he leaned too much
to mercy's side.
He believed in a tariff for protec.
tion and gave the homely text which
shines through every protection
speech.
He believed in coin which spoke
no lie, and that the character of a
people is reflected in it's currency.
IF precedent stood in the way of
right he pushed it from his thought
and signed bill of rights giving lib.
erty to black as well as white.
His heart was kind to his fellow
men.
Forgiveness was the motto of his
daily life.
Charity was the prayer which led
the business duties of the day-and
love as wide as earth gave tone to
all his deeds.
He played game hurtful to moral
life.
He signed no law not sanctioned by
honest thought.
He made no speech which after
years did not applaud and praise
He did no act which brought the
blush of shame to face of friend or
foe.
He did what none have yet accom-
plished-fought civil war of fright
full magnitude and forced the van.
iuished by sheer love and charity to
gather at his bier and tomb and there
she'd tears over the silent heart they
had helped to break.
Like the great Moses of Israel
from the top of fame's lofty mount he
was permitted by the Almighty to
view the promised land and era OF
fruits of his great labor and wisdom
He left us to finish the journey alone
amid cheers for the return of peace
amid universal sorrow for the depar
tue of his great spirit.
His life is the marvel of this mar
velous century
Born in a cabin as lowly as the
Savior of man, he saved nation.
Reared in obscurity his noble
deeds are known in every corner of
our world.
Surrounded by bitter poverty, he
passed on life's highway every favor.
ed man of the century.
Passing his youth among the igno
rant and lowly, he achieved distinc-
ton the just pride of the Anglo-Saxon
race.
Coming to manhood with few of
the graces of education. he led easily
the most gifted of his countrymen.
''As a river boatman he touched ell.
bows with the meekest OF the repub-
lie.
AS a merchant he earned the title
of Honest Abe
''As lawyer he ranked with the
leaders of bar noted for its dignity
and learning.
"As politician he leaves to poster
ity rich legacy of consistency and
fair dealing.
las legislator in Illinois he laid
the foundation of endless fame.
''As member of congress honor
and character gave prophesy of future
loyalty and integrity.
"As private citizen he was the
political leader of his state.
His first inaugural address is now
part of the worlds choice literature
and stands side by side with the Dec
iaration of Independence.
His speech at Gettysburg will live
as long as the grafton of Demosthe
nes on the crown.
His second inaugural should find