Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-02-13

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personality and of his growth from
an humble country lawyer until he
became one of the greatest men the
world has known. He dealt exten-
sively on his fair dealings with his
fellow men; the phenomenal tact
he showed I'm conducting national af-
fairs during the time of stress and
his immeasurable love of humanity.
The audience showed its appreciation
of Judge Burnett's address by ap-
plaud ng him heartily.
The Cherry City quartette followed
this address with selection en-
titled "The Boys Who Wore the Blue
Are Turning Grey" and was given a
not-to-be denied encore.
An address was then delivered nv
Commandant ID. w. Matthews, Of ths
G. A. II. Commandant Matthews was
an active army man during Lincoln's
presidency. joining the army in '61;
and he related various instances OF
Lincoln's humanity. tenderness ana
love.
Prof. J. NJ. Powers, superintendent
of public schools was then intro
duced. Professor Powers began his
address by informing the audience
about the city schools. each and every
one recognizing Abraham Lincoln's
Tooth birthday anniversary by taxi
ing an afternoon off to discuss the
l'fe and character OF the great COM
moner. He also told how the men,
ory OF Abraham Lincoln was per
feet object lesson to all young men
the world over; of how he was made
President of the United States by
the resistless will OF a great people,
and of the elements OF greatness or
the man. Prof. Powers address was
greatly appreciated. and he received
many congratulations at the end OF
the meeting.
Judge f. A. Moore, OF the supreme
court, spoke on the advantage the
present generation has derived from
the life OF Abraham Lincoln. Jndge
Moore reviewed Lincoln's educational
career and dwelt to some extent up
on the address Lincoln gave at Get
tysburg. He also told OF Lincoln's
general appearance. and gave very
interesting description OF his unusu-
al personality and the easy manner
In which he handled the many dim
cult'es during the presidency.
One OF Salems oldest and most 10.
spected veterans OF the army was
then introduced by President Abra-
hams, Captain Daniel Webster, OF the
G. A. r., who related to the atten-
tive audience OF how Abraham Lin
coin had fought and conquered the
battles OF life, and OF how he steadily
worked his way, rung by rung to the
highest Office existing In the United
States. Captain Webster gave an In.
teresting description OF how public
sentiment was aroused TO the high
est pitch he had ever known II TO be
at the time OF Lincoln's candidacy for
President. The speaker told that az
the time there was some doubt OF
Lincoln's being seated In the presl-
dental chair bat (here the old vet
eran grew eloquenD when ABE re-
ceived the election every Lincoln
man thanked God that their man
would be seated beyond doubt"
Professor j. w. Kerr, OF the Ore
gon Agricultural College. addressed
the meeting, Prof. Kerr commented
upon the preceding ovations on the
Immortality OF Lincoln. He then gave
an interesting remembrance of Lin
coins noble and victorious efforts In
with the hardships existing
IN early days when conditions were
such that nothing short OF almost
supernatural tact and ability could
overcome them.
The youngest speaker on the pro-
gram. l.. r. stringer, was then intro
iuced, He made a stirring ana elo-
luent address. which was highly ap-
appreciated, and heartily appIauded
dr. str'nger. in closing, paid a spler-
lid tribnte 10 the dead but immortal
President
Directly after the closing of Mr. /
'WO-fOuNG .... .. .
'tringer's speech. Prof. II. N. Stoud-
sounded taps" as part ~
he services on the burial OF Ameri-
as and the worlds greatest martyr.
Rev. Philip Bauer was called upon
ext TO address the audience. Rev.
iauer paid high tribute TO the mem
ry of Abraham Lincoln and related
ifferent memorable instances OF
he noble mans life.