The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1914-06-12

OF an old story, a tale Of devoted
patriot. leading an oppressed psople to
battle for their rights, a psrsevering
conflict until the eagle OF victory
percbed on the standard OF the thir-
teen colonies.
During the eighteenth century, the
Americans were, we know, an Cypress,
ed people, harassed by unjust taxes
they rightfully rebelled; and were
encouraged and enthused by their
valiant leaders of whom Washington
was the acknowledged head.
1t Is not necessary to dwell on
Washington as man. History faith
fully portrays his noble character,
and holds him up to all true follow
ers as the model by which the youth
full American Is to be formed.
But what Is it to be an Americana
Is 1t not to have an abiding and NOV
ing faith in the destiny Of this fav-
ored land; love for her laws and IN
situations, high conception OF what
this great new country should be; to
hope like Washington, who In the
darkest days of the revolution could
still trust his country. Is 1t not to
be a patriot, who thinks not OF self!
Other climes have had great warriors,
Caesar battled for Rome and made
her great, France had Napoleon who
carried her banners OF victory into
every cline, but these men made the
freedom which they won for their
country, but stepping stone to their
individual power.
Washington spurnsd the offer OF
regal throne; he found his country q
slave and left her free.
But his work ended not here, Elect
ed by unanimous vote, he for eight
years stood at the helm, and guided
the bark of state into a secure har-
Dor.
Our system Of government, shows
clearly the constructive force and
power Of his far reaching. we may
say, prophetic intellect. Hds fare
we'll address gives complete rule
OF conduct, which, II followed, can
only produce good. for with a pat
riots love for his country II mingled
the worldly experience of the keen
politician.
Washington's love for HIS country
was great, but equally great Is the
love Of that country for their hero.
Even during his life time that love
was manifested by all ranks; and no
sooner had the doors OF the tomb At
Mt. Vernon closed behind his CONN,
than the chorus of praise commences
and has but gained forcs with eacn
succeeding generation.
while down, far down the wave OF
years IL. brought
The glory Of his name, for every age
Holds dear the memory Of his life
sublime"
Immortal 81. Peter.
Joseph Tigus did full justice to his
subject. ave Roma ImmortaMs" st.
Peter as is shown in the following:
Hundreds of years before Christ,
the adage, "All roads lead to Rome
was daily verified. she was mistress
OF the then known world. her armies
had penetrated every corner of the
habitable earth and to be "a Roman
citizen" was in itself great distinc-
ton. DOES the world wish warrior!
Caesar steps forth. A patriot? The
noble Brutus claims attention. An
orator? Cicero's eloquence shakes the
very Forum. A friend Of the poor
and down-trodden? The illustrious
Gracchi win the palm. And 30 on
through the centuries to the great
swordless conQueror, Peter. prince OF
the Apostles.
His entrance to the Eternal City
was heralded by no blare OF trum-
pets, nor did he dwell In the golden
palace Of the Caesars. He began his
work among the poor and lowly. but
he laid the foundation 50 well that
though centuries have passed away.
and as Macauley says, Thrones and
dynasties have been overturned, the
papacy still remains"
Great men have worn the ring, and
ruled as successors Of the divdnely
appointsd fisherman from the shores
of Galilee. Peter, "the rock" was
crucified head downwards on the very
vatican where the most wonderful OF
Gods temples now points its spires to
heavsn; thirty of his immediate sue
cessors wear the martyrs palm; ten
prosecutions by the Roman emperors
Redeemed the sands Of the Coliseum
with blood, and still the number OF
the faithful SO increased that when
the edict of Constantine sheathed the
sword. a vast army headed by its
faithful sentinel, the successor Of st.
P.ter came forth from Catacombs.
Heresy fought and still fights, but In
vain, for
&c the skeptic IN vehemence swells
Against the church OF God which