Clarksville evening chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn) 1886-1890, 1888-12-18
STILL SCOUTING.
The Boys At the University Exercising
Their Lungs IN Friendly Contest.

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Institution.
The first speakerD. Al. Blackburn
Of Alabama, took fer his s0hject,
nDrift or Progress He spoke very
nicely for about ten minutes, and left
a good impression with his hearers.
The wonderful American poet,
Edgar AlleneP Poe, Z was the subject
that f. III. Burns, Of North Carolina,
discussed. He payed a glowing trib-
ute to this unfortunate genius, and
his language was well chosen and
well spoken.' III @aT
W..tP. Crawford. of South Carolina,
made ga plea for moral culture
among educated mem He showed
conclusively that the prosperity of
our country depends ON the moral
nature of our educated men. He
called attention to mber Of bright
minds that had been ruined by vice.
He cited the cities of Athens, Rome
and Babylon, that fell through vice.
Man is by nature social being, but
take away morality and nothing is
left. Let us not forget the principles
that founded oAr nation, or we too
will 60 down ignominiously.
"Signs of the Times Indicate the
Fall of Our Nation" was the subject
chosen by ], A, Duncan, of Tennes-
see. He started out by stating the
well-known fact, that everything
comes in existence, grows, strength
ems, then declines and finally passes
away. This truth was applicable To
nations as well as of lesser things.
Our language formerly pure, is being
polluted; our former just laws are
made to defend the wicked; our
society is debauched; our religion sur
rendering to the prevailing customs
of the age, and the sacredness of the
Sabbath is being invaded.
"The Dark Side of Immigration"
was discussed by j. S. Foster, OF
Alabama. He protested against the
importation of contract labor; of the
Anarchists, and the paupers Of the
old world. They help pollute the
ballot; their morals drag las down;
they are filling our almshouses and
jails and promulgate strikes.
II. =. Hawkins, of Alabama, made
a "Plea for the Restriction of I'M
migration" Like his predecessor he
protested against the indiscrlminate
practice of letting every one who
wishes come here, saying that we
would soon be ruled by the for
eigners, and that wages were being
lowered on account of the supply ex-
ceeding the demand.
G. w. Kildow, of Maryland, spoke
on "The Power of Woman" He
thought her power transcribed all
other, and that woman ruled the
world. She can tear down and build
up; empires have risen and fallen
through her influence. In our
country in early days women filled
the position God designed her to, but
today woman are attempting to
dabble in politics, and are becoming
bold and unladylike. Man Yields
the scepter, while woman is the
power behind the throne.
Mr.. A. Kistler, of Tenn, was ex-
cused from speaking; having a very
bad cold.
c. w. Lyman, of Louisiana, spoke
on "Thc Touch of Midas" He be-
gan by telling the story of Midas,
who made the wish that everything
he touched should turn to gold, his
request was granted, and his food,
and even his beloved daughter
whom he attempted to embrace,
was turned to gold and he was
only too glad to withdraw his request.
The young man then went on to
show that the men Of to-day are pos
sessed of the touch of Midas the
mud in our streets is made into brick
that is sold for gold. All things in
fact yield to the touch of genius
exercised in different ways, and
bring rich returns in gold. Genius
is the philosophers stone. Hi:
speech was a good one. ...'...
The young men were applaudec
by their friends, and each one re
ceived presents of baskets of flowers
fruits, ETC., while some were giveI
toys by their fun-loving comrades
: These were presented by ushers witt
wore broad bands of blue sash rib
: bon, and carried wands OF blue il
their hands. The result of the con
| test will not be known for severa
| days yet, there being another cOntes
} next Wednesday evening, by min
, other young gentlemen for the sam
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