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Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
Business Locals and Wants.

FOR SALE-Seed wheat and seed
oats New London Milling co. IF
FOR RENT Have two good furnish
cd rooms t, rent. see \. H. Brown. lof
WANTED Girl for general house,
work. Mrs. L. w. Bowen, 4O2 Ninth
St. S. IF
WANTED-To hire gardener for
Green Lake for the sea-on.
~ J. NJ SpICER
GIRL WANTED -Hnusework: two
in family. Mrs. +, p. MATHEWS,
Gl3 Fourt Street. lof
FOR SALE Cottage at Eagle La e.
For particulars inquire OF DR.. w. +,
MacLaughlin. IOf
FOR KENT-Two connecting rooms,
furnished. Inquire at 2lO Litchhe1d
Ave., or at G. O. Sand Co. 1t
WANTED-Good girl for general
house work. Inquire Of Mrs. j. +.
Madison, lib East Litchtield Ave. If
Big bargains in gasoline engines, if
taken at once. | need the room and
need the money. l. HALVORSOS. If
Fol; SALE-We offer for sale our
hotel property known as tie "G]a-
runs HOTEL" GovIG Il RUDE. 5lf
r OMS Two large nnfurnishcd
south rooms with bath, for rent at :;2
Second street. Board furnished if
DIES sired. lUf
EXCURSION to Lyman, Colorado,
on May :. Inquire of or write to An
derson Land Co., Willmar, Mimi. for
particulars. lU2
FOR SALE CF1IIAP-Lots 4, 5 and
&, Summit addition to the Village of
Spicer. Five-room cottage and barn,
buildings good and location excellent
Inquire of II. W. Stanford, Postonite
building. ST
Money to loan on farm land at ) per
cent. The borrower may pay 800 or
any multiple thereof on any interest
payment date. Olive in the kandiyohi
County Bank building.
Of A. p. ADAMS.
FOR SALE-A nice 7-room house
with basement: as good as new: locat-
ed in Third ward; price, So, $50. Also
one S-room house with barn and two
good lots; price, l,730. Both houses
can be bought on good terms and are
! bargains. A. H. BROWN Sf
| I have 600 acres of land in Mercer
county, N. D and $40 acres in Sask.
Canada, only 3 miles from Montgom
cry, a station on the G.. N. Ry. that
| can trade for improved land. Both
of the above tracts are free from in
cumbrance, and the price is right.
Call at my office in kandiyohi cunt y
| Bank building. A. p. ADAMS.
~
BIDS WANTED-On a grading lob
In East Lake Lillian over the Crow
river near Thorpe, either by the cubic
yard or by job, the work to be com
pleted before july IS, 1907. Sealed
| bids must be sent in to the undersi gned
before May l. The supervisors re-
serve the right to reject any or all bids.
| H. ANDR LOBNt1Z, Town Clerk,
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

Skovgaard and his concert compa-
ny will be an attraction at the opera
house next Friday evening that
should merit a large patronage.
Those who wish to secure good seats
should be on hand early at the re-
served seat sale at Elfstrum & Co.'S
drug store. Prices Of admission
are IS cents for parquet, so cents
for parquct circle and IS cents for
the gallery.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
Notice of Dissolution of Partnership

Notice is hereby given that the part
nership, known as the Willmar Brick
Company, composed of Nels N. Flykt,
Lars Moline and Lewis Fridlund, has
this day been dissolved by mutual
consent of the parties. Lars Moline
retires from said firm and the business
will hereafter be conducted by Nels N.
F'lykt and Lewis Fridlund under the
old firm name of Nillmar Brick Com
pany.
All debts and liabilities of the said
Willmar Brick Company are assumed
by said Nels y. FIykt and Lewis Frid-
lund, and all bills and accounts due
Willmar Brick Company are payabls
to said continuing partners.
Dated this 9TH day Of April, A. D.
1907.
NEIS y. FLYkT
LARS MOLINE.
81 LEWIS FRIDLTED.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
For Sale.

An improved farm of $50 acres, Sec.
3G, township llS, range 81 Good
large buildings with exception of barn.
Two good wells, etc. Machinery,
horses, stock, ETC., will be sold at
very reasonable figures to go with
farm, if desired. Will sell farm
cheap if taken before May Is. Best of
reasons for selling. This farm has
been in possession of present owners
since 1873. # Interested write. Ad-
dress all letters to box 20, r. No. G.,
sAtwater, MINI. "A
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

The Ladies Aid Society Of the kandi-
yohi Swedish NJ. f.. church will serve
coffee and cake on Wednesday, May
|. at the church from three o'clock and
turnout the afternoon. In the evening
the Epworth League will serve refresh
men S. Everybody cordially invited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

R. G.. Knudson is now the editor
and publisher of the Green Lake
Breeze, succeeding the late Geo. b.
Parsons.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
Pipestone whole wheat flou,
at your grocer's. Q

The l;pworth League of the Willmar
Swedish NJ. f.. church will serve coffee
and cake on Tuesday, April 30, in the
church. Refreshments will be served
from eight o'clock and thruout the
evening"
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

Water and Light Commission was
read and the city clerk instructed to
order the supplies.
On motion the council adjourned to
April 20, 1907, at 3 O'Clock p. m.
Attest: G.. b. Carlson,
H. Gunderson, Mayor.
City Clerk.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
Lots and Acre Tracts For Sale,

7 am prepared to sell lots in Glar-
um's addition in an, quantity from
lot to 70 acres or more either within
plated or implanted portions.
81 Q. B. GLARI7M
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
When in need Of ioo-piece dinner
set at prices at from $500 to $500
per set, call at F. F. Nelson's, the place
for bargains.

5OR 10 ACRE LOT, only Is or 20
minutes walk from down town: a good
investment and beautiful home To-
cation. For sale cheap and on easy
terms by O. a. Ferring, Willmar,
MINI. lO4
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

The ladies Of the Swedish Luther
an church will serve supper tomor-
row from four O'Clock and thru
out the evening for Is cents.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
housekeeping time is here. Don't
forget to buy your lace curtains at F..
F. Nelson's, the place for bargains.
Grand B all.

A grand ball will be held at the NJ.
w. A. Hall at kandiyohi on Friday
evening, April 26. Supper will be
served and a good time is guaranteed.
ID COMMITTEE
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

The Metropolitan barber shop, Bank
of " illmar building, Il. II. OtOs, pro-
prictor, is the shop to get a shave,
hair cut or bath. 22t
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

Remember that the only genuine bar
gain house in the city on first-ciass
goods is F. F. Nelson's.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24

II. T. olson, dealer in monuments.
Office at West End confectionery on
Benson avenue. #
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
Wall Paper

Are you going to paper your rooms
this summer? If so, it will pay you
to come in and look over my large
stock before you buy-aIl new designs
and up-to-date and the beauty of it is
my prices are right. Why pay big
price for an Id and shelf-worn paper
when you can buy the new and up-to-
date just as cheap: Give me a chance
to show you what | have
also handle the largest stock Of
Paints, Oils, Paint Brushes, Window
Glass, Room Moulding and Painters
Supplies in the city Your trade is
solicited.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
Young Peoples Meeting.

The Sw. Lutheran Bethel Young
Peoples society will hold its monthly
meeting "Wednesday, May |, at =
O'Clock p m. The following program
will be rendered:
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
wILLMAR MARKETS
Corrected April "a, 1907.

CORRECTED 11plIl 4F' TUT
trees on creamery butter Hour, bran. shorts
and apples are dealers selling prices, all otne1
are prices paid to producers.
Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-04-24
Jewel
Gasoline Stoves
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Library Building Willmar, MIMI,
April p. 1907.
Regular meeting Of the city couh-
ell. Mayor Carlson called the meet
ing to order. On roll call there were
present, Mayor Carlson, Aldermen
Tallman, Spiccr, Peterson, Gratz,
Holt, Nelson and Frcchcrg, 8; Alb
sent none.
The minutes of the last meeting
were read and same approved as read.
On motion the following bills were
referred to the Finance committee:
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20
MR. pATTORS "SLOW POKE
The Peculiar Come Ian and Company
Pleased Good Audience
Last Night.

NJ W B. Patton, the apeculia,
comedian who appeared at the oners
house last night in "The Slow Poke
has chosen goo play in which to
display his talents. The play Is 4
pastoral, comedy drama in which the
old theme Of love and intrigue used
for years by playwrights was worked
out in a rather ingenious manner
The cast was an unusually strong one
and gave Mr. Patton splendid sup
port. u is a strong play with a
splendidly balanced company to pro-
duce it. The sobriquet given to Mr.
Patton is somewhat Of misnomer
however as he IS not 50 much Of a
slow poke as his manner leads
Others to believe. Owing to the alb
senee Of programs the audience were
p'egentei frnm getting vevv well ac-
quaintel with the actor folk but the
somedy parts Of "Sarys the queen of
smmber. ben" the ardent lover and
"Dicky'' Traylor We're thoroughly err
ioyed
The house was comfortably filed
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20
NOTICE or STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that The
stockholders Of the chickasha Rail.
way and Electric Co. Of chickasba IN
dian Territory, viii meet n tbe ofice
Of the company in the city Of Chick
asha on Friday the 1st day of March.
1907 At 2 o'clock p. nj. for the purpose
q increasing the capital stock of
such corporation from 100000 il
100000 and to authorize the execp
'ion Of bonds and mortgages. con
tracts and agreements necessary to
carry out the purposes Of such cor
eorpation, and to elect such ofieers
and directors for such corporation i
may be required.
SCOTT JONES.
President.
ALcER MELTON, Secretary.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20
no your cooking on
a Gas Range.

There is nothing just as good
for Malaria, chills and Ever As
Or. Mendenhall $ Chill and Fever
Cure Take il as general tonic
and al az imes ~ nlacss ~ auini.
ne. If il fails 50 give satisfaction
Brown h CO., will refund your
money.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20
c0MMIITEE MEETINc

The Executive committee Of thf
Commercial Club will meet tooigh
at The Club rooms. II s very im
portant that every member oi th,
committee be present.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

There will be a big all day Sunday
school convention at Banner school
mouse next Sunday. Several Chick
asha ministers win address the con-
vention.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

!. H. Cullen has arrived with his
family from Houston, Tex, and viii
make this permanent headquarters.
Mr. Cullen is cotton buyer.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

W. A. MsBride, grand master Of
Indian Territory Masons, is here
from Atoka, looking after business
matters.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

R. H. Evans Of the Electric Sup
ply company has returned from a
business trip to Lincoln, Neb.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

A jolly crowd Of young people were
entertained by Mr.. Frank Dews on
last Thursday evening with Marsh
Mallow roast. The party met at the
home Of Miss Vera Yost AMI from
there proceeded to a spot, previously
selected on Line creek, where camp
fires were builded, and the delicious
Marsh Mallows roasted. Those who
enjoyed the evening were: Misses Sue
Freeman, Jessie Ross, Orah Dawson,
Georgia and Eta Farley, Bess Lat
ting, Anna Hill, Vera Yost and
Messrs. Bob Estes, Howard Colby,
Fred Westfall, Frank Dews, Wyatt
Hefner, Jim Mobley, Will Huffaker.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

One Of the most enjoyable social
events Of the past week was Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Carts celebration Of
their wedding last Friday evening.
Their cosy home never looked more
beautiful and various unique con-
tests afforded ample lentq tasament
for everybody. Miss Alridge won a
handsome book as a prize in a con-
test. AT the proper hour delicious
two course luncheon was served. The
guests were the Misses Coyce Of Ana
darko; Mr.. and Mrs. Oatley Ande--
son, Mrs. Hatfield; Misses Alridge.
Lindsay, Scotfern, ImhoF, Tye, Wei
bourne, Burton. Bruce; Messrs. Nc
Neil, stell, Williams, humphrey, Ca
vett, Laws, Evans.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

attractive girl. Mr.. Tinsel spent sew
eral days in Chiekasha during the
holidays.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

st. Luke's Guild win meet with
Mrs. Kendall Galway Thursday af-
ternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. chas. Hay and children Of
Lehigh are visiting at the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Plato.
Dr.. Baze and family recently from
Mason, Texas, have moved to their
new home on Kansas avenue anu nth
street.
Prof. Fox's orchestra went to Dun
can this afternoon to play for
social function to be given there this
evening.
Mrs. Devoe entertained the New
Century club this afternoon and a
delicious luncheon was served after
the meeting.
Miss Emma Walden who is teaching
school several miles south Of Chick
asha, visited friends here Saturday
and Sunday.
The Equal Suffrage club will meet
at the home Of Dr. and Mrs. T. H.
Williams this evening and Dr.. Fran
ces Woods will speak to them.
Mrs. W. II. Yoke, Of Hobart, Il a
guest at the home Of her sister, Mrs.
B. F. Johnson, called here by the
Illness Of her mother, Mrs. Joseph
Olive
The senorita club met with Mrs.
H. c. Seitz Saturday afternoon. All
members were present and also a
number Of guests. A two course lun-
cheon was served. The club will meet
Tuesday week with Mrs Cannon.
The following ladies spent last SAT-
urday at the home Of Irs. j. B.
Sparks: Meidames +. N. Tinsman. f.
Hatten H. Dwyer, NJ. A. Hamil-
ton. ]. W Light T. G. Atkinson, B..
r. Smith. Mesdames Tinsman and
hastob Who are 50 soon 70 leave
chicka2ha. were presented with dainty
eo' bracelets by the hostess
The Entire Nous club was delight
fully entertained on last Friday af-
ternoon IT the home Of Mrs. Spinning
on west Kansas avenue. -Four tables
Of whist were played and greatly en-
loved A number OF guests were pres
ent, other than the club members. A
delicious two course luncheon was
served. Thn club will meet on March
FIRST with Mrs. Kreitz.
Miss NJ S Miller entertained with
m elegant six o'clock dinner on M9n-
dav evening. Covers were laid for
Rev. and Mrs. lang. Dr. and Mrs T.
"a. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wat
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett, Mes
DANES Eugene hamilton, F. n Tins
man, j W. Light, Overstreet Misses
lueretia Watson, Francis Tinsman
and Mr. Wyland
Mrs " J Jarboe entertained a
f. f'ispda on SATURDAY. evening foT
her guests. Nj. and Mrs. Stolz and
Nrs Woolev Of ri Reno. and Miss
Patti Adams Of Duncan. The even
ing was entirely informal but very
plcsant one Miss Adams and Miss
McCarle sang several beautiful
SIMS. Cards and dancing were also
enjoyed The guests numbered about
ff.een, Mrs. Iarboe also entertaine!
se Priscilla" club On Saturday af
telnoon at which there were about
thirty ladies present.
Invitations have been received il
the city to the marriage Of Miss
Kathryn Ann Shepard and Mr. En
fus Berry Tansel, which will occul
on "wednesday afterraor, the 2ztl
Of February at $3.50 at the home o.
the brides mother. Marysville, Kas
Miss Shepard is sister Of Mrs. Ralph
Heryer Of this city and has many
friends here. having visited her sis
ter quite often. She Is a pretty an'
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

The Baptist La lies Aid society will
meet with Mrs. Mel Evans tomorrow
afternoon at 2:30.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

Mrs. Mary Hightower went to Ma
dill. I. r. this afternoon for a two
weeks visit.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

Mrs. H. F. Goden has returned
from a visit in Oklahoma City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

St. Luke's Guild win meet with
Mrs. Kendall Galway Thursday af-
ternoon at o'clock.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

Mrs. J. W. Light will go to Okla
homa City tomorrow for short stay.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

Mrs. J. E. Riddle Of Waxatchie, is
visiting her brothers, Horace and
win Ellis.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

Mrs. F. N. Tinsman will go to
Shawnee tomorrow for a few days
visit.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20
TN SOCIETY
by Kate Remington

Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Rosenquest
visited in Verden yesterday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

Mrs. A. S. Lester and little daugh-
ter left this afternoon for Bowie,
Texas.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

Mrs. Chas. Hay and children Of
Lehigh are visiting at the home Of
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Plato.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

The following ladies spent last SAT-
urday at the home Of Irs. J. B.
Sparks: Mechanics +. N. Tinsman. f.
Hatten, VT Dwyer. NJ. A. Hamil-
tan. ]. W. Light. T. G. Atkinson, B.
r. Smith. Mesdames Tinsman and
nattob who are 50 soon 70 leave
chickasha, were presented with dainty
go' J bracelets by the hostess.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

Dr. Baze and family recently from
Mason, Texas, have moved to their
new home on Kansas avenue anu nth
street.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

Miss NJ. S. Miller entertained with
m elegant six o'clock dinner on Non
day evening. Covers were laid for
Rev and Mrs. lang. DR. and Mrs. T.
IA. Williams, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Wat
son, Mr.. and Mrs. Bennett, Mes
DANES Eugene hamilton, F. n Tins
man, J. W. Light, Overstreet Misses
Iueretia Watson, Francis TinsmAn
and Mr.. Wyland.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

The Entire Nous club was delight
fully entertained on last Friday af-
ternoon It the home Of Mrs. Spinning
ca west Kansas avenue. -Four tables
Of whist were played and greatly en-
loved A number OF guests were pres
ent, other than the club members. A
delicious two course luncheon was
served Tho club will meet on March
first with Mrs. Kreitz.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

Prof. Fox's orchestra went to Dun
can this afternoon to play for a
social function to be given there this
evening.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

Mrs. Devoe entertained the New
Century club this afternoon and a
delicious luncheon was served after
the meeting.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

The senorita club met with Mrs.
H. C. Seitz Saturday afternoon. All
members were present and also a
number Of guests. A two course lun-
cbeon was served. The club viii meet
Tuesday week with Mrs. Cannon.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1907-02-20

Miss Emma Walden who is teaching
school several miles south Of Chick
asha, visited friends here Saturday
and Sunday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-06-08

them they might become pirates. but
next to that they wanted to be boat
man. The sight Of the passing traffic
was Of character to fire the imagina-
tion. Some idea Of the extent Of 1t Ii
gained from the statement that Die
marine insurance written In the City Of
81. Louis about the time Marx Twain
was looking longingly upon the river
craft--speeifcaIIy, In 1912, amounted
to nearly ss00O0OOO.
The story Of the decline Of commerce
on the Mississippi TO q position In
which, though still considerable, It has
for many years been distinctly subordi-
nate to the railroad interests Of the
Mississippi Valley, has been graphically
and amusingly told by Mark Twain
himself in chapters with which Presi-
dent Roosevelt II OF course familiar,
The narrative shows that other factors
besides the natural competition be.
tween two types Of transportation en-
tered into the decline. Thus the Civil
War witnessed the destruction Of many
famous old boats that had made their
mark BY nearly equalling the racing
record from New Orleans to Cairo,
three days flat. It was an easy mat
ter IN the early days Of the Confedera-
cy. when a northern boat steamed be-
tween Southern shores, to mount bat
tery Of few guns on one Of the bluffs
and sink her az she tried to pass; SO
that even afteg in President Lincoln's
classic phrase, "The Father Of Waters
flowed untroubled to the sea- good
many mischances befell members Of the
river feet.
Interesting historical evidences on the
Missippi itself Of work already done TO
improve this great natural highway Of
commerce, Mr.. Roosevelt will find ey-
erywhere. From an early date money
and labor have been spent in reIieveing
the channel Of snags, SO easily formed
in stream that is perpetually eating
away its banks. The course of the
river has been more or less Strengthened
out BY natural and artificial means. It
Is curious fact, for example, that in
l75 years. ending in 1875, the Mississ-
ippi is known to have shortened itself
by 242 miles. A Characteristic example
was in l722 when neck Of land haH
a mile wide, near Port Hudson, Louis
lana, was cut by the river, which
henceforth avoided great loop S5 miles
long. Much artificial work in the same,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-06-08

contemporary arguments based on the
opinions Of George Washington, but
even he comes below Lincoln in this
species OF appeal. The name Of Jeffer-
son of-rdurse, is used daily to decorate
speeches and editorials, but seldom with
the close and serious application to the
question that is made Of Lincoln's name,
Marshall, Webster, Calhoun, Clay, and
the leaders generally in debating and
developing the Constitution are quoted
less than formerly, and Hamilton, strong
as remains, is not a name to eonjure
with. Lincoln's opinions hold a place
apart.
The reason for this is to be found not
in superiority to the other statesmen in
analysis Of public questions. The domi-
nation Of the Lincoln idea is moral
domination. 1t is his personality, his
type, that the people worship and appeal
to. That aspect Of him which is most
alive today, which win for centuries
bear most fruit, is the quality Of his
spirit--his richness in those principles
which are generally associated with the
religion Of Jesus. Unversality Of sympa-
thy was his, and II belonged not to