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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
FRANCE IS THREATENED

Continued from Page One.
10000, have in the last two days
adopted resolutions of sympathy.
Clemenceau has apparently taken
the bit in his teeth. The recent gig.
antic strides 81 "syndicalism" and
It's arrogant attitude. under the lead
ership of the General Federation OF
Labor, with which the various class
es of state employees now insist upon
.afiiliating, menaeing general strike
for the emancipation OF the prole-
tariat,' has created something ap-
preaching public panic.
Judging by the tone of the press
and resolutions recently voted by pro-
vincial councils the property inter-
ests of the country will unitedly sup
port any measures the government
may take, no matter how rigorous,
which would end the intolerable agi-
tation.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
GALLERY
PACKED
Curious Persons Crowd Into
the Senate to Hear
the Debates.

Washington, May 5.--The galleries
were crowded at the opening of the
senate today as a result of the AID
rieh-Oniyer controversy, yesterday.
The lowan resumed his assault on
the tariff bill. He charged that the
schedules were submitted TO the
house. committee by the manufactur-
ers before the senate committee was
appointed A favorite method of
raising tariff without the people
hnding out. to change from an adj
yalorem to a specification covering a
change with wealth.
Chairman Payne today received a
delegation of women representing
the hosiery workers of Philadelphia
and other points. They thanked
Payne for his endeavors to raise the
duty on hosiery and asked him to
reestablish the rate Of the original
bill. The ladies later interviewed the
speaker Cannon.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
Railroad Notes

The proposed Findlay-NIarion cleo
trio line, which was to have been
under construction within the next
few weeks, and which Marion peo-
pie We're much interested, seems to
have failed aud according TO infor-
nation from Findlay the construction
will not be begun this year. It is
said that at first the report gained
ground that enough of the stock had
been disposed Of and large subscrip-
tlons made. but II develops that not
enough was sold TO assure the build
ing OF the line. A gigantic effort
was made for this line here some
months ago. This was the second
Of the attempts made to have The
line constructed. The line now will
probably he built, If at all by the
interests connected with the John @
Webb lines.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
BY The Buy Column,
By Barnd.

Well we sold our 5 shares OF Fair
banks Stock, nut our client wants to
buy some more. Have YOU any to
offer? What about q farm? We have
(a) 80 acres one mile south OF town;
(b) 144 acres one mile south OF Nor
raj; tC) 72 acres 6 l-2 miles south OF
LaRue; CdJ 139 acres 1-2 miles west
of Marion; (e) 80 acres miles west
of Marion; U) 100 acres between
Caledonia and Martel (g) 100 acres
& miles north OF Marion; (h) lO3
acres in Pike County; d) 200 acres in
Hardin County; Cd 25 acres near Es-
sex, Union County; ll0 so acres near
Waldo; Cd acres near Big Island
to trade for 40 acre farm; I'M 40
acres near Caledonia; (n) S5 1-2 acres
in Tumble County, o., (o) 75 acres
near Agosta; Cp) 80 acres near Owens
(q) 40 acres in Hardin Co., unlmprov-
ed; u) acres near Quincy; Cs) l44
acres in Union Co. Cash and Trades.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
The Panhandle of Texas Ia
First for Mine District
in This Country.

We have great bargains, land that
soil is to A feet deep. No better
crops can be had anyhere. Orchard
will mature in one-half the time it
will here. | have heard stated, some
agents for Texas land are telling
that trees will not grow there. II
fruit tree will not develop from
one-third to one-half sooner in the
Panhandle than in Ohio, we will
give one quarter section of land to
any one making investment 4fRA
A man who makes any other state-
ment his word is not worth the pa
per his name is signed to. We are
working for a firm who Is well rated
and have had parties there right
from our city and county. You will
please call, and we will convince you
of our statements. We also have a
nrst-dlass restaurant with large
trade for sale or trade. What have
you to deal for it? Please call and
we will satisfy you we are here with
the goods.
j. w. CLARK CO.,
ia Court st.
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ference was commended and we
pledged our active and cordial sup
port toward tlfe fuifliing the recon-
negotiations OF that conference. We
particularly endorsed the recon-
mendation IN regard to the limitation
OF arrnaments, the International prize
court and the court Of arbitral just
ice. We Urged our government to
take action to establish this great
world court believing that in this
way It Is now possible to render a
most signal and honorable service
to mankind. Similar conferences
in every state of the Union were
urged to serve as organizers and rep
resentatives of public opinion. The
nucleus of permanent organization
was provided for by the appointment
of an executive committee of which
Senator. now St1retnry Of state,
Philander 9 Knox, is the head. This
executive committee has had year
of active Organization work. A
subcommittee on educational work.
acting in cooperation with the
School Peace Ieague, has commenced
very successfully the effort to inter-
est the people, particularly the
young. through literateur and leo
lures. at schools, clubs oranges, la
Dor unions, Y. NJ G. mnstrels and
other religious associations, teachers
institutes and university extension.
Arrangements have been made for
nuite general observance OF May 1S,
1909. as Peace Day. and suggested
program has been distributed among
/ the schools.
ON March 15 hearing arranged
by the committee on correspond
enc was given at Washington by
| the secretary of state and the prop
osition was urged with able argu-
ment that our government should
take steps TO induce at least owu
other powers TO acr with the United
| States in appointing judges and set
ting up the permanent court of ar
bitral Justice.
rPennsylvanians hope for the
/ honor that the permanent world tri-
bunal with impartial judges declar-
ing and administering a system OF
fixed international law, iudicially
and not as diplomats, will be the
crownlng glory of the Taft admin.
istraiion and of his prime minister
f, who is the permanent chairman ol
the Pennsylvania Peace ana Arbitra'
tion Conference.
"Whlle much has been planned
and considerable accomplished 1t Is
probable that more might be done
with state society.
"The permanent committee which
has charge Of the work in Pennsyl'
vania would as the result Of theil
experience recommend the organiza'
ton OF groups of interestd people
in various parts OF the state, prompt
ly, before the enthusiasm of the
conference has passed,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
CHICAGO GRAIN.

Chicago, April 5-Closc. All wheat
futures closed nervous and weaker
Corn failed to maintain its earlier
advance and closed rather weak Oats
strong ut the close
Wheat opening was lac lower for
July Early sales advanced the price
to Lie above Yesterdays close when
the market turned and sold 3-Sc m-
der yesterdays close, Longs sold
freely because OF the fine weather
Corn opened steady, cased triIlc
and then turned firm Oats easier.
Provision trade slow
Wheat-May--Op l.28; high l20
l-2; low l2S; close l.2S.
mly-Open 1l5 3-4; high III Ia;
low 1.15 3-S; closs lis 5-S.
September-Open l.O5 3-S; high 1.O6
rs; low 1.O4 7S; close 1.O5.
Corn--May-Op II SIS; high u
3-S: low Il 5-S; close n rs.
July--Open Ga. high 60 12; low
GS 7-S; close 60 is
september--Open G7 SIS; high GS
1-S; low SO IL. close 81 5-S.
Oats-May 56 ?-S; high 81 SIS; low
Sc 3-S; close 81 Is
July-Open 40 "a; high 80 1-2; low
40 SIS, close so IA.
September--Open AZ l-2; high Al
l-S; low az 3-S; close 43 IS.
Noon-After soaring sensationally
to $l.29 1-2 for May and SlOO Ia for
July, wheat staaded and fluctuated
around SIPS and S1.16 1-2 respective
lly. Corn rose in sympathy, May
touching ~ 1-S at noon May oats
went to 81 IA, new record.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
Notice to Contractors

Notice is hereby given that bids
will be received until 70 o'clock,
noon, on May IS, 1903, to build
school house in District No. Grand
Prairie Tp. Marion county, Ohio.
according to plans and specifications
now on file I'm the office of the
clerk OF Grand Prairie township.
Each bid must be accompanied by a
certified check Of 10000 on same
solvent bank Tor $iOo casn) as a
guarantee that il such bid is ac-
cepted contract will he entered in
TO and it's performance properly Sc
cured.
The check Of unsuccessful bidders
will be returned Immediately and
check Of the successful bidder will
be returned upon the proper exeau-
tion and securing of the contract.
by order of the board
HARRY A. BIBIER, Clerk.
4-27-5-4-lld&w
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
LOCAL PRODUCE nARFETS

Corrected Daily by Chas. Turner & Co.
PAYING PRICH.
Butter, 24c per Ib.
Eggs, 1Sc per dozen.
Lard-S 1-2G per N.
Popcorn-2c
Potatoes, per bu, SOC.
SELLING PRICE
Butter, per lD.. 2Sc.
Eggs, 22c per dozen.
Cheese, N. Y eream-70U per H.
Lard--l2 Ice per lb.
Syrup-40c per gal.
Sugars-5c OF &c per ID.
Teas-.I0e to 81. 90 par X.
Vinegar-25c per gal.
.25 per bbl.
Hand picked Navy Beans-Io per lb
Carolina Head Rlcs--1Oc per ID. o.
25c.
Cracked Homny-ts or 'bs, bol
10c.
MarrowfAt BesAs-7S III or tlSs, to'
SlbS., for z5e.
Lima Beans'--10c III, 3 lbs. for 26c
Graham Flour zoe per sack.
Pruns-S is to 15e per ID,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
rHEoBALD wAIsKEY-
THAT'S RIGHT
Just a Word About the Famous
Brands of Old Coon & Old Land
mark whiGkies-Always the
Same When 1t Bears This Name.

Theobald Whiskey-"Th That's Right
has become a household phrase or
wherever the puress and best whls-
key is discussed. 1t stands for
purity and there is a half century
reputation behind it. Old Coon and
Old Landmarks whiskeys are, as
some wise one has said, For the
man who thinks before he drinks. :"
Especially adapted for home use and
medicinal purposes wherever a pure
whiskey Is desired. -Four full quart
bottles, express prepaid; single quart
bottles sell for 81 90. You will be
pleased with these goods.
The Theobold 6 Son. Co, Producers.
High .St at Rich,
Columbus, Ohio.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
HIS
POSITION
Taft Does not Favor an In :
come or Inheritance
Tax Just Now.

Washington, May 5.--Only as a
last expedlent does Taft favor the
enactment Of an income tax law.
Today, defining his position to party
callers, he said he fltst preferred
the enactment of the tariff bill as it
now stands. If thorough trial
show it to be not yielding enough to
change the deGcit to n surplus, he
would favor graduated inheritance,
and II the revenue is still short he
advocated taxing the dividendes of
corporations x n AR
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
~
market Reports
EAST BUFFALO

East Buffalo, N. ". May 5.-Cat-
tle--Re eipts 80; steady Prime
steers, G .25 "a G.75; butchers AIS a
6.
Veals-Receipts ESQ; active; COM
mon to choice, a 8.
Sheep and Receipts 5000:
lambs, 575 a 100; yearlings $50
a z; sheep 8 a 6.1O.
Hogs-,Receipts $3.50; lower. York
ers 7,2 so 7.45; pigs $50 al Z.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
NOT READY TO TAKE
RADICAL ACTION

Detroit, May Sat the amalgamat-
ed association ct iron, steel and tin
workers convention here, President
McArdle said he would consider
changes in present wage agreement
with the man lfacturers but nothing
radical
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
TOLEDO.

Toledo, o., May -Wheat-Cash
1 As; May LA ga; July In -;
September los; December 1.O7.
Corn-Cash "A 1-2; May "A; July
n Ia; September 20 Ia; Decem-
Der SO 1-2.
Oats-Cash So; May IS is; July
81 1-2; September 49, December A
1-2.
Rye-No. /, 90 1-2; No. 2, 90:
No. 8, 81.
Cloverseed--Cash and May 5.S5:
October and December G.57 10;
March 6.G7 1-2.
Prime alsike-S. 90.
Prime timothy-1 so.
Butter-Creamery 27 10 @ 2S:
dairy, %.
Eggs-2t.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
BEAUTIFUL POST CARDS FREE.

If you live on a farm, send five
one cent stamps for postage and
packing and we will send you 10
beautiful Flower Cards printed in
their natural colors and tell you how
you can get 80 beautiful Post Cards,
world views, free. II will be a great
surprise. Send quick to THE
CLEANER, 1921 Majestic Bldg, De-
troit, Michigan. II
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
Union SrOCK YARDS.

Union Stock Yards, Ills, May s.
Cattle-Receipts 17000; steady,
Beeves a E1j; Texas AGO "a 5.75;
western 4.7O 90 SIS; stockers and
feeders $50 a $50; COWS and heifers
2.40 6D 6.25; calves 40 z.
Hogs-Receipts 27,OOO; weak; a
iOc lower. Light $50 "a 7.2O; mixed
600 a 7.3O; neavy G,95 a 1885, rough
695 a 71O; yorkers 715 % 72O; pigs
SIS a 675
Sheep-Receipts 13,O0O; strong
Native $50 % $50; western $50 %
6.35; lambs 6 a s; western $50 a.
9.15.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
NEW YORK PRODUCE

New York, May 5.-Dressed poul-
try-Firm.
i8utter-Firmer; receipts 47Sn;
Creamery extra %; state dairy tubs
90 n 2S; imitation creamery Trsts,
q a %.
Eggs-Flrmer; receipts 8i.0i9:
nearby white fancy q 10: mixed
fancy "a; fresh Grsts % . a. %.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
ANOTHER FRENCH
PRINCE LOSES WIFE

. Paris, May 5--Princess Robert
De8roglie, formerly Estelle Dolores
Alexandria, was today granted a d-
vorce from the Prince, Desertion
and non support We're the grounds.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
CHICAGO PRODUCE

Chicago, May g. Creamery ex-
ira, 27; irsts "a; seconds % -;
dairy extra "a.
Live poulty-Turkeys 1G: fowls,
EgSs-tI0irsts, 90; seconds IS.
10 l-2; ducks, 10; geese, 7.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
WRIGATS WILL GET THUR
MEDAL IN WASHINGTON

Washington, May 5--The Wrights
will receive medal served by con-
gress from Taft in the East room OF
the White House June 10th. The
president viii be unable to visit Day
ton in time tor the public reception.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05

WOULD LIKE TO HEAR OF GOOD
INVESTMENT, where a few
thousand dollars could be profit
ably invested in mining or indus
trial proposition. Give brief de-
scription and price OF any good
stock. Address, j. A. Lesher, l2O
s. Clinton St., Chicago, Ill.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05

ket steady. Heavies, 7.5 so 7.G0;
heavy workers., 74O a. 7.i5; light
yorkers, 7.1O a 7.2O; pigs, G.9O 40
Z.
Sheep and lambs-iReceipts 8 dor-
bedecks, market weak. Unchanged.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
4

MOVING AND TRiANSFER--We
clean and renoyate your RUGS
move, crate, store and do transfer
work Of amy kind. Phone 1905.
s. KNOCH. 3-2g-lyr
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
CLEVELAND

Cleveland, o., May 5.-Hogs-Re-
ceipts 1000; market sc higher, Med
iums and heavy 7,5O; yorkers 7,45;
light 7,1O to 725; pigs $50 a Z.
Cattle Receipts 10 cars; market
slow and steady.
Lambs-Receipts Is cars; $50.
Calyes-iRe,eipts 200; 7.25.
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HENRY G. NII5s, srEDoH

HENRY C.. MILES SPEECH.
"ln the woods of PENNSYLVANIA
was the first sincere atempt of tbe
capable and strong to deal fairly
and justly, under no compulslon.
with the ignorant and weak. MANY
there now are true to their peacefuI
heritage. A year ago 7lO delegates
lrom %5 organizations assembled I'm
Philadelphia They sat almost with
IN the round of the shadow of the
sweeping elm where had been sol
emnized the great treaty that. Serum
ulously kept for forty years. made
the colony unique in prosperity ana
freedom from alarm. True TO tradi-
tions of ancestry and place. there
was gathered of the commonwealth 3
hest and most influential; to furth-
er the movement ko make the early
policy of Penn the permanent prin-
ciple Of international relations The
governor presided at the initial ses J
sion Prominent educators, jurists,
business and professional men and
ladies delivered addresses and par
ticipated in the iscussions. Clergy
mon, Catholic, Protestant and Jew
ish, with their followers, united in
their effort to promote the cause of
all true worshippers of God and low
ers of His children. A distinct
strengthening of and emphasis upon
the sentiment of the state favorable
to a definite system of arbitration,
and a permanent international court
was the result. The sentiment of
the three days conference was crys-
tallized In certain resolutions.
''rhe admirable course OF our gov
ernment at the Second Hague Con-
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05

HAVING PURCHASED the big brick
residence property Of The Stoi;z-
Scofeld Land Co., at 243 Duluth
Ave. ScoGeld Heights, ! have eX-
changed my residence property on
Girard avenue for two modern
houses on West Columbia St., be-
tween Windsor ard Olney Ave. and
will sell my Columbia St. houses
on most liberal terms. w. NJ.
Jackson. Phone, office 575.. Resi-
dence. 1917. 3-2O-tf
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
Funeral Services

Funeral services were held over the
remains OF Mrs Barbara Gearhiser at
the j. b. Curren home In this city
Wednesday morning at ll:0O o'clock
and from the Waldo Lutheran church
at 900 o'clock Burial was made at
Waldo.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05

The remains Of Earl Kramer were
laid to rest in Marion cemetery We'd
nesday afternoon at 500 o'clock ar
ter services at the Kramer home on
OIney avenue.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
PITTSBURG

Pitaburg, Pa, May j.-Cattle-Re-
ceipts light; market weak; unchang-
ed.
Hogs-Supply 10 dOubledeck: mar
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05

GOOD NEWS FOR GOOD HOUSE
WIVES BROS. will
and CARPETS on the floor. Better,
cheaper and cleaner than any 9TH
er process. Satisfaction guaran-
teed. Iayman Brothers, Phone l.,
l347. Res. X 1G7S.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
MIsCELLANEoUs

JUBE-Piano tuner from Toledo, is
in the city. Leave orders at Per-
rys Music Store or box 243.
4-2S-Gtpd
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05

~. g. Curry, formerly of the Erie
detective force as n lieutenant. will
soon be reinstated in the servke. II
Is stated. It Is not probable that
ne will be located here. Hamilton
n. Curry, his brother, who was
tried at Upper Sanduslty for the
killing OF j. w. G.. Jackson, will
also return to the road. He denies
that he is afraid to live in Marion,
and says that tie reports that he
untrue. He says he is living in Ma
rlon and that he walks the streets
of Marion every day. He has not
yet been assigned work with the
road, and has not yet resigned his
position. The resignation of 70. G.
Curry was only temporary.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
Pain and Expense

are avoided by having tn q Teeth
thoroughly examined at regulaT
periods. Your Teeth may need at
tentiOp, Cavities may exist and yet
you may not be aware of the fact
Now is the time, Modern Dentistry
Moderate Charges.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
FOR SALE.

FOR S.AIIE-upright Piano, slightly
used, at a bargain. c. E. Perry's
Music Store. 5-5-3tpd
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
sh dit.

RR sh dit.
The remains of Alexander Burni-
son. the venerable Erie engineer well
known and beloved among railroad
ers-Ain this city. were taken through
this city Tuesday evening on train
No. 4, enroute to Gallon. where
funeral services will be held. Burni-
son died Sunday night of apoplexy,
AT his home in Huntington, Indiana
Burnison was one OF the best
Known engineers on the Erie. A
number of local railroaders We're at
Gallon today and viewed the re-
mains.
The local ticket agents of the
railroads have received the summer
rates to summer resorts as arranged
by the Central passenger association.
the number of resorts this year is
much larger and good services prom
ises to be given the patrons of all
roads to the resorts this year. The
rates are about the same as last
year.
The Hooking Valley road has is
sued an order for the stopping of
trains at Dennison Ayenue, Column
bus, for the accommodation of the
Sheriff OF Lucas county. This is
rather an unusual concession and
was made after persistent effort.
IA large number of young soldiers
from the barracks at Columbus were
brought here over the Hooking Valley
this morning and transferred over
the 11rie to Helena, Montana.
o. J.. I1nos, travelling passenger
agent Of the Erie, formerly of this
city was here looking after business
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
HELP WANTED

WANTED - Young lady TO demon
strato Nu-Way Stocking Darner
Apply at Singer Sewing Machine
Store, 1876 f. Center street.
It pd
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05
Mirror Want Column.
WANTED.

WAlNTnD--Competent lady stenOg-
rapher and bookkeeper at our Of
flee I'm Owens. Write or apply in
person between " and p. m.
John ID. owens & Son 5-5-3t
buy sell and CX-
change second hand furniture OF
all kinds. Martins second hand
store, liO South Main street.
Phone l. 9l7. j-J-lltd-ltpd
WANTED Railway Mali Clerks.
Salary $500 TO $l4GO. Examina
tons for Marion. May 18th Com
mon education sufficient. Candi-
dates prepared free. Write im-
medialely. Franklin Institute, Ro-
chester, N. Y. 4G-lm
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1909-05-05

o. J.. d1pos, travelling passenger
agent Of the Erie, formerly of this
city was here looking after business
today
The Topeka state journal., 1909-02-22

bring about the war of the Revolution
as was Lincoln to force the issue witt
| the South to q war. His military edu
cation, his great stake as a propert.
| holder, and his habitual respect fo
| lawful authority led him. as they die
1 all others OF his class, to deprecafe
rupture with the mother country; bu
the moment that it became evident thai
! the connection could be kept up only b5
a sacrifice Of the principle that repre-
sentation and taxation should go hand
| in hand, he placed himself in the front
rank of the patriots and almost at the
commencement of the hostilities he
was chosen by them as the commander
and chief of their army.
The war was conducted by Washing
ton under every possible disadvantage.
He engaged in it without any personal
experience in the handling Of large
bodies of men, and this was equally
the case with all OF his subordinates.
The Continental congress. under whose
authority the war was waged, was
destitute of all the attributes of an eff
ficient government. 1t had no power of
taxation. and no right to compel the
obedience of the individual. The coun-
try was nearly as destitute of the ma
ing it: 1t had no founderies, no arsenals,
no forts, no navy, no means. no credit.
The opposing power had all the pres
tige of an ancient monarchy, OF the
legitimate authority, of disciplined and
veteran armies, of a powerful navy of
the military possession of most of the
large towns in the thirteen colonies,
and the machinery of government for
peace and war. It had also the un-
doubted sympathy of a considerable
portion OF the people, especially of the
wealthy class, That washington, car
rying on the war under these circum-
stances, met with frequent reverses.
and that the progress Of the revolution
as conducted by him seemed often
Ianguid and inert, Is less wonderful
than that he rose superior to such for
midable obstacles, and was able, with
patience and matchless
skill to bring the contest eventually to
an auspicious and honorable close.
George Washington also shone with
quite as much distinction as a states
man as he did as a soldier and the
fabric of government he wove during
the time OF his incumbency as the first
president of the United States was a
wonderful and enduring thing. He
laid the remarkable foundation on
which has been builded a nation the
like of which the world had never seen
before, All honor therefore to his
memory.