Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1893-10-05

DlENtE.
confidence either in his own strength
and ability or In their appreciation and
support.
Waiting only until the enthusiasm
had subsidized sufficiently for him 30
make his voice heard, North began
with graceful acknowledgment
OF the reception that had been accorded
him; weaving into his remarks with
consummate tact the most delicate fiat
terry OF the audience, which was In
gcnuously indorsed by hearty cheering.
Thcn he mentioned Col. Clippers name,
and, amid the applause that this refer
ence elected, he proceeded briefly 10
culogizc that gentlcman's devoted pub
lie services, giving due credit to Warner
and others who "a faithful condjutors.
had stood shoulder TO shoulder with
the valiant colonel In many a hard. won
fight.
Finally, having struck fire from the
audience by these slillful and wcll-di-
rocted blows until the glow could be
seen and felt in all parts OF the house.
North gliSed neatly and effectively in
announced for him.
II has been sometimes advanced rs
an axiom in oratory, founded on the ok
pericnce of many famous public spealS-
erd, that there can be no signal success
promised to any orator who does not
approach his audience with feeling of
difildence amounting even to stage
fright Granting this 10 he correct,
there was brilliant promise Of success
In the frame OF mind with which Allan
North entered upon his address. Dur
ing all the time he was speaking with
ouch case and iluency he was WATCHING
the audience with kecnness TINT
would have detected the slightest eW
dcncc of an unfavorable impression
and II was no doubt due In part 10 this
intense interest and concentration of hi
own thought upon the audience that he
held them in such close sympathy and
attention. The very novelty OF his sit
untion, instead Of embarrassing him
seemed TO afford him peculiar inspira
ton, and as by degrees he gained con
fldence from the hearty applause that
he received he gave himself up TO tn,
Influences and Illusions Of the moment
and threw himself, heart and soul, int,
what he was saying.
So completely was he swept along 10y
the force of his own imagination tina
he quito forgot he was not the maj
whom everyone IN that large audienc,
firmly believed him 10 be; and instca,
Of n comedy played of necessity for hi
own convenience, the whole aifnir be
came to him, for the time an importnn
and digniHed reality, lie grew carncstl.
Interested In his theme, and afte
slletching with vivid oratory all the pos
abilities that lay in the future, whel
the commercial and manufacturing In
forests, now In their infancy, the cdu
cationnl facilities, the natural advnu
tages of " were fully developed, h
closed with n strong and eloquent Pile
for justice, liberty and morality, Will
ont which no enduring prosperity coul
be- attained.
The assembly were held in state q
almost breathless attention from tn
beginning to the close Of the uddrcs,
and when finally with brilliant per,
ration that led by rapid degrees 10 Il
eloquent climax, the speaker bowed hi
farewell 10 the audience, they brolS
forth into n storm Of applause tina
raincd down from the galleries an
swept In tempestuous waves over IA
house.
II was unquostionnbly the most AZ
founding success that Allan North Ia
ever achieved; and when II was all ov,
his establishment fairly balanced his r,
lief.
As soon us he could escape from III
admiring populace, who showered con
pliments and congratulations upon hil
and insisted on shaking hands with hin
after the impulsiye custom OF the ave
nge American, he was carried of TO h
hotel by his two right-hand men, CHI
per and Warner, who seemed to feel
much pride in his manner Of acquittiu
himself as II they had shared Il
achievement.
Best thing you ever did, North
was Clippers verdict, as he parted fro
North at the hotel. Gets away vii
even that speech in court that made yc
80 famous last winter. Don't you thin
so, Warner"
Decidedly" was Warmers brief al
emphatic assent,
And only one man in Il knew
what diligcnt effort and calm DARN
that brilliant success was due.
CHAPTER XVI.
Prince Ilenry-What pagan may that beY
king Henry ~