The Montgomery advertiser., 1907-02-24

eA the 1851 issue saw q change to colored Inks. Dull red was employed in printi ing Washington on the cents stamp. green on the 10 cents. black on the 1t cents, lilac on the 24 cents, and blue on the 90 cents
 The largest stamp upon which the picture of Washington was printed wal the cents dark blue newspaper stamp Of 1885, which was about 3 by inch es in size.
 It is interesting to note that the Confederate States used the picture of Washington upon one of the stamps of their general issue. Most of the Con- federacy's stamps were of local issue Just as were those in the early experi- ence of the United States, but the gen eral government got out a number of types. One of these. the 20 cents green stamp of 1883, showed a good picture of the father of his country" and this 's now among the Confederate stamps most highly regarded by the collector
 The Confederacy gave the most prom inent part on its stamps to the por- trayal of the features of Jefferson Da- vis who would probably have been regarded as the father of this new country which it was proposed to hew out of a portion of the Union if the efforts to that end had met with suc- cess
 England lauds it's sovereign on It's stamps. and today the picture of King Edward Is found on all the issues, and all loyal subjects look to him as the father and forefront of the land. The British colonies follow this leadership and the Canadian stamp showing the King tn his ermine is considered as presenting the handsomest picture of Edward VII. that has been published.
 Before Edwards succession to the | mot hnr xuyoz 1 tended the reverence and respect of her people as moving power in that ad- l vancement that insures the present tranquility and stability of the king dom. and to this extent was regarded as the mother of her country" Again Canadian stamp was one of the most conspicuous of the myriads that were issued bearing her portrait. This stamp showed the queen as young woman and in her venerable age.
 Among the mothers of their coun- tries" none occupy more popular place in the hearts of their people than the present Queen of Holland. Wilhel- nina. and the stamp issues of her land, particularly the recent ones, show ex- celient pictures of her.
 Of the fathers" King Chulalongkorn. of Siam. occupies a place of note Be sides being entitled to the designation by all the rules that have been cited
 
 credited with having a perfect army of flesh and blood children. A picture was recently published in q widely cir culated and generally reliable magazine showing "the thirty-four younger chil- dren of the King of Siam" Verify. here is a father, indeed. His picture is on the stamps ttat are issued by his country and he seems to be a pretty genial old gentleman.
 The Sultan Ibraham of Joffere is an- other much stamp-pictured ruler who is accorded a recognition as eoun- try's father" He is young fellow | and on a Europea~ trip last year won greater distinction at the gambling houses than in any other way.
 King Charles of Roumania Is a mod | ern country-father with a much more | reputable record than the Johere pro- duct.
 The late King Christian Of Denmark Is regarded as havirg heer tho F'-''rr | of his country as it flourishes today, and the stamps of both Denmark ,.nu Iceland picture him.
 The late Shah of Persia is likewise distinguished on the stamps of his land.
 Liberia recognizes as her "father President Barclay, a colored individ'"' of rather striking appearance. IF picture decorates several stamp issues but Is not found as frequently on the stamps of his country as are really beautiful pictures of the dumb and wild animals of the land-the elephant, the hippopotamus, etc.
 In spite of all the hard things that have been said about President Castro of Venezuela. it is a fact that large proportion of his people are really de- voted to hirl, and they will tell you that he Is the father of their country. just as Washington was the father of ours He has his picture on many of ha which another point in favor of the conten- tion.
 Escalon is looked upon as the San Salvadorean father.
 Aguinaldo would have been the fa- ther of tNe Philippines if 1t had not been for Funston. but even as 1t was. his picture has found its way upon some af the stamps of the islands.
 While not yet so honored it is prob able that Palma will some day be con ceded the fatherheood of Cuba and get his picture on some of the stamps.
 There are scores of ruiers who are shown on gummed papers that carry mail matter, but it could not with jus tice be said that they are entitled to any rank as the fathers of their re- srective lands, Some have accom- plished a great deal for their people, but have not yet qualified for the high est honors.
 Then, too in this great old world of turmoil and strife. changes are con stantlv occurring and honors that are bestowed lavishly today are forgotten tomorrow.
 No man occupies a more secure place in the hearts of his patriotic country men than George Washington. and whe- ther they cherish his memory on post age stamp or otherwise 1t is always with the sincerest devotion.
 He Is pre- eminently the Father of his Country" In other lands no one stands out with such boldness. It can truly be said with all due respect for the Scriptures that Tt IS wise coun- try that knows it's own father Dwight Burroughs.