The Iola register., 1889-06-07

that confronts u.s." This age is prac-
tical in all things and ought not to al
low itself to be deluded by theories.
Theories do not change conditions.
theoretically this is the land Of the
free and the home of the brave; never
theless it is invaded yearly by hosts of
foreigners who are not brave and who
do not know how to use freedom. In
spite of theories evil conditions.-Mor-
monism, the drink evil, anarchism-
confront us and demand our earnest
attention. The address richly deserv-
ed the hearty appl ause that was given
il.
John B. Henderson spoke with
much difficulty owing to a severe af-
fection of the throat, but his remarks
were well worthy the careful attention
the audience gave them. His subject
was "Trusts'and he spoke of the bust.
ness conditions which practically COM
PEELED their organization, showing that
they are common to all countries by
reason of these conditions and not on
account of any particular economic
system. They are organized primarily
to prevent Iuinous competition, but
they also lower the cost of production
and may therefore reduce the cost to
the consumer if generously managed.
On the other hand while lowering the
cost of production they may also in
crease the price to the consumer and
thus become an evil which will re.
quire restraint. At present they are
in a state Of probation. If fairly man.
aged they will not be interfered with.
If made into instruments of oppression
the law must be worked. These were
the main ideas of a very smoothly
written and thoughtful production.
Fasteners" was the subject of
very bright essay by Miss AIDA
Adams. Ifit were not for fasteners,
MissAdams thought, the human family
would be in danger of falling to pieces.
Fasteners are entirely device of man,
Adam and Eve knew nothing about
them until sin came and that brought
civilization-and fasteners peculiar to
different times and peoples were des-
cribed in an entertaining way, disclos-
ing incidentally some interesting toilet
secrets, and referring in conclusion to
the strongest fastener of all, the mar
riage tie. The essay was witty and
wise and well delivered.
Under the title "The New Hegira, ;"
J. w. Mcclure, Jr., gave graphic
description of the rush to Oklahoma,
the amusing as well as the serious
sale of il. In some of its aspects there
was good deal of the "wild goose
chase" about it, but after all the peo-
pling of that Territory in half a day
was an achievement only possible to
American pluck and energy, and its
settlement without riot or blOodshed
was a striking and noble illustration
of the capacity of American citizens
for self government. The address
was well written and was delivered
with good voice and manner.
The audience was asked to stand
and rest while Quartette, I'm the
land far away" was sung by Messrs.
Evans, Leffier, Scott ard Jordan,
prof. UmhOltz assures US that the
suggestion about resting was not in
tended as reflection on the singers)
after which Miss May Vezie spoke
upon the subject "Night brings
out the-bugs." The effort was in a
humorous vein, beginning with
poetical description of the advent of
the June bug and closing with remarks
in very plain prose about the humbug.
1t was very good; just what her friends
might have expected.
Probably the most finished produc-
tion of the evening, in point of deliv-
cry at least, was the address of Luther
E. Thrasher on "Four Scenes in the
Life OF Cicero" The four scenes re-
ferred to were the trial of Verres, the
denunciation of Cataline, Cicero's ex.
lie by Clodius, and his death. These
crises in the life of the great orator
were very viviily depicted, and the
description was given with a clearness
Of enunciation. an appropriateness and
grace of gesture, on the part of the
speaker that are certainly rare in one
of his age. "Lute" certainly has a
future before him AZ an orator if he
continues the paiJlstaking and careful
work that has heretofore characterized
him.
Under the title of "Likewise and
Otherwise" the essay of Miss May NJ.
was an original and well writ
ten plea for individuality. If every
body was like "Oid Mother Likewise, :"
whose house is like all the other hous
IS in the row, who dresses and walks
md talks like every body else does, the
world would not move V cry fast nor
very far. 1t is "Mrs. Otherwise and
Ter sons, who push out in new paths
md do things the best way whether it
s the old way or not, that keep the
world moving and make life worth
living. Miss Woodin has s. fine voice
lid good maner and her essay, al.
.hough the last on a long program, was