American Falls press. [volume] (American Falls, Idaho) 1907-1937, 1916-02-17

puDucouB near any M1ster1y Aus
dressesEGlowing Tribute Is Paid by
James z. Bsbb.
The beacon lights Of RepublicanisIn
blazed brilliantly at the Lincoln Day
banquet at the Owyhee Saturday night
Not in many a day has there been
such en- assemblage OF party leaders.
As Chairman Frank T. Wyman rs-
marked, the present political system
does not create the necessity for such
gatherings, and the truth OF his state
ment was fully verified by the num-
Der and temper of those present. The
committee had anticipated about IT'S
guests and they had to provide for
over 900. The owyhce management
responded to the additional demand
upon It's service In a splendid manner,
and every guest was served and serv-
cd we'll. It was $3.50 before the tables
were cleared and Chairman Wyman
called the guests to order.
From Absent Brothers
The chairman read letters and tele-
grams from Senators Borah and Bra
dy, Congressman McCracken and
Smith, George Il. Crum, John w. Hart,
8. A. Anderson and Harold Harris OF
the Grangeville committee, W. II. Lee,
M. u. Lewis and II. II. Sherfey OF the
Moscow committee, Il. E. Elliott from
"Baby Boundary" G. A. Hastings OF
Lewiston for the Nez Perez Republic
cams, Hon. Frank II. Gooding, Farm
err Bill" Parkhurst for the Richfield
Republicans, II. Il. Glennon OF Sal
mon and others. ALI breathed unity
Of spirit in the ranks and confidence
IN Republican success at the polls this
year.
Congressman McCracken's commu-
ufcation was lengthy and the guests
grew RESTLESS during It's reading
When tine chairman announced thai
Congressman Smiths letter had beer
mislaid the guests shouted "Hurraf
for Smith," and cheered Justify at thu
Joke.
Colonel Hamer Happy.
Colonel Hamer, the toastmaster o
the evening, with his left arm slnni
across his chest in N~apoleonic pose al
the result OF an accident he SUSTAINED
while ice skating was In the happies
mood. His epigrams @ admirable
and provoked frequent roars o
laughter. Though Abraham Uncoli
had gone to his long rest, said tn
colonel, his principles still endured
The Republican party that he helpe
to found still had respect for the pas
confidence II the present and hope 70
the future. II had a task 10 perforI
TO restore the good old brand OF re-
publican prosperity; to answer ou'
rag beyond the Rio Grande wit
sharpnel instead OF lavender scente
notes. Its mission was not ended an
would not end, even when the homo
OF the American flag had been Wind
Gated on land and sea and universe
peace had been restored. Colont
Hamer was cheered time and agai
during his brief Introductory remarki
When ne described William Jepning
Bryan with a stiletto in his hand an
the dove Of peace enmeshed In hi
back hair, throwing down his toys am
going home In childish frenzy, tn
guests shrieked with laughter.
Magnificent Effort
A rousing reception was given :
James IL. Bmbb OF Lewiston, who re
sponded to the toast OF Lincoln and
still greater outburst OF appreciatio
greeted him when he closed. He spok
without notes and his address was
classic. Showing a remarkable famil
thrifty with his subject and an accu
rate memory for datss and events, n
reviewed the life OF Lincoln In h
most entertaining and forceful man
ner. showing all Its strength and Il
Influence upon American history.
Created Idaho Territory
There was reason why Idaho shout
do homage to Lincoln, said Mr.. Bah
because It was he who created Idah
territory. There was still living Judg
Samuel c. Parks. an alumni Of til
University OF indiana, who was
member OF Idaho's first suprem
bsnch. Presient Lincoln establishe
Fort lap wal near lewiston.
The most striking characteristic, I
tho great emanoipator was HIS e,
IRENE simplicity. Through that cha
acteristio ne appealed TO all. Next (
that the most dominant note In h.
makeup was his fidelity to equalft
He bore praise and contumoly VIII
equal poise. He was as strong In Il
hour OF defeat an he was In victory.
His Greatest Gin.
Lincoln's greatest gift to this ooul
try. said the speaker. was the Fou
teenth amendment to the Constitute
The great party OF which he was Il
first bulwark still stood for the pri
ciples OF equality. a fair start for q
In the race OF life and a fair race.
Unjust Representation.
Under the present national admi
istration. Mr.. Babb declared. como
tons obtained against which Linco
often tnvedghed. The chairmAnshi
Of Is OF the nos important comm.
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