Willmar tribune. [volume] (Willmar, Minn.) 1895-1931, 1907-01-02


and as often lowered to give place Il
another, cheapened each until, through
rapid changes the. pioneers managed
we'll enough without q common heal
relying each upon its own sturdy set
However, this was more especially
true Of the French and Spanish in th<
new territory; there were stalwar
sons OF the new republic east Of thu
Mississippi, to whom the sight of the
standard of freedom was inspiring;
who felt yet a glow of patriot fervol
at the faintest flap of eagle wings. Tt
one of this kind was allotted the clos
ing speech. He was q tall, loose.
jointed individual whose hair might
be charitably described as sandy, but
whose whiskers were undeniably red
The arms which he waved seemed Dor
rowed for the occasion-so little their
gestures savOred of familiar use. He
raised his voice to patriotic shrieli
at the peroration: my friends, have
said all this to prove that there YET
live patriots about us. Because We
have journeyed far, let us not forget
that we have country; let us not for
get, either, that our country has enc
mics. Indeed, we have had recent
news OF the activity of one such. His
Vaccinations are even now being dis
cussed in court of law at Richmond
where, let us hope, justice and truth
will be indicated, and by it's orders
may Aaron Burr suffer the doom OF
traitor to his flag"
He waved his arms again, and with
a jerky bow took his seat. The ap-
plause that followed was intended less
in praise of the oratory than gratitude
for the relief of tired muscles.
When it had died away, Winslow,
pale, but with eyes glowing, came to
the center of the platform. There was
an expectant hush, and he began:
1T is not my purpose to speak in
justification of the distinguished pris-
oner at the bar to which our friend has
just alluded, but my personal acquaint-
ance with Aaron Burr makes it hard
to keep silent. Even so great a soul
as he may reach depths where the
faith OF the humblest is priced. You
will forgive me, therefore, if I add a
moiety of favor in the balance which
threatens to weigh against him. My
own connection with his expedition l
am prepared to explain fully to all in
whose minds there may Turk a doubt
of my honesty lin the half-defant
pause which followed nobody spoke
nor moved), but for Aaron Burr's
cause / am not here to ask for your
sympathy; the verdict of the court
must decide for us. have only to
suggest that in the meantime all
criticism be withheld. The country
at large is the jury which will later
sit in elaboration upon the result.
Indeed, it is more than likely that the
whole truth will not be known until
the judgment On that day let US see
that we bring to that Greater Bar I'M
prejudiced minds and hearts all free
from bias that we may escape peremp-
tory dismissal at the hands Of the
Great Challenger"
There was pause, while his hearers
were undecided whether to applaud or
not. Winslow settled the point for
them by sudden change of tone and
manner. Coming forward and insensi-
bly, edging closer to where-a little to
the right-sat Lavender, he began
anew lightly:
Il have an announcement to make
which may come as surprise to
many here"
The audience craned their necks, and
thOoo at tho -rindovo stood a-tiptue 10
hear. Il am going back east as soon
as" involuntarily his head swerved
to the right-"as soon as possible.
There are urgent reasons calling me
away row. l fear that all of you who
remain here to work in the vineyard
will liken me to the spies of Canaan
who only carry home punches of
grapes to show the fairness of the land,
But, indeed, go with grateful regrets
which must ever follow such kindness
as l have met here-here, in this gar
den spot of the new land of our new
country"
And he bowed amid loud cheers.
Then: 'But in order that the work
here be not lost, but carried on better
than my feeble powers would admit,
the committee and have decided to
present the name of another for the
place Of teacher in this school. The
gentleman whom we have the honor
to name is Mr.. Gerald Creighton"
At this arose an audible murmu1 of
excitement; none expressed open dis
pleasure but all felt more or less dis
appointment. Winslew was not only
a personal favorite-he was regarded
by all as one having authority, and
competent to, lead the school to sue
cess. That his mantle would sit well
upon the restless shoulders of the easy
going Gerald all felt much doubt. But
to the pioneer mind it was of small
consequence, and there was no dis
sent. Since the new Elisha was no.
where to be found, his acceptance was
taken for granted.
AS Winslow took his seat there was
a commotion in the crowd that filled
the aisle, and Tobias Judson lurched
forward, Stepping to the platform
with tread that threatened parti-
ton of the oaken flooring, he began to
speak.
If there were a member of the
community whose word carried more