The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1894-08-01

tage TO be derived from societies formed
among the young people Tor the purpose Of
national historic study. Now in the third
year it has borne fruit, and the Patriotic
league is fully organized society.
The chapter which has been the first to
take advantage of the privileges offered IS
formed from the night class Of one Of the
public schools Of this city and is under this
direction of Miss Abbie Mcclellan. 9th
ers will shortly meet and elect officers as
the charter provides.
The league proposes 70 instruct all
members in American history and poll
tics, TO present for study such subjects a.
will send forth citizens ccgnizant Of the
laws, our constitution and our govern
ment, TO interest the young people in
their country and 10 so educate them as
TO raise the standard of citizenship and 10
give US in time intelligent, well equipped
voters.
Any duly authorized person may organ
lie chapter Of not less than ten members
who shall apply for a charter and agree to
pursue the course of study laid down.
1t is proposed, as matters develop, TO ar-
range a system not unlike that of Chau-
tauqua and to provide home or center
IOf the governing BOARD
The course of study requires three years
1t viii be entirely included in the maya
zine, and awards and diplomas Will be Civ
en- upon a written examination. Tho
very best talent Is engaged in preparing
articles on the given subjects, and there is
every reason TO hope for 4 speedy spread
OF enthusiasm and a development Of the
society on such i basis as viii yield en-
tirely satisfactory results
The first number Of My Country bears
upon its index page such names as Ed
ward Everett Hale, Josiah Strong, ID. D.,
DIR. +. L. Thorpe, Charles F. Dole and
Professor WOOdburn of the University Of
Indiana. The subjects are treated de-
hghtfUlly and may truly be said to inter
est old and young alike. The prospectus
states that THE course win comprise two
general divisions-first, 3 series Of brief
historical readings covering the principal
features of our nations story. These viii
be written especially for the league in pic
turesque and attractive style, making clear
the steps by which we have reached our
present proud position among the nations
and pointing out the distinguishing fea-
lures of our governmental plan. There
will be furnished monthly sketches Of the
life and work Of typical characters Of each
period the whole 10 form what may he
called the Hero series. These win be ac-
companied by 2 series Of Letters TO
Young Americans explanatory Of the
actual workings of the machinery Of gov
eminent now in operation among US. BE
sides this there will be provided reading
for those who have time and disposition
TO 90 further than the course contem-
plates" It is calculated that 10 or 10
minutes careful study each day viii be
all that is required to accomplish the task
in the given time, so that no regular
school work will be infringed upon, and
no great tax viii be imposed
In addition TO the badge of the league N
is proposed TO have caps designed for boys
who may wish TO organize regiments or
brigades. The ono great fundamental OBJ
ject Of the league is 70 interest young peo-
pie, and as boys love drill and military
tactics exercises Will be arranged for them
by some one selected for the purpose who
is competent 70 take charge.
The executive committee includes Ia
Sale A Maynard, Mary Lowe Dickinson,
Wilson l.. Gill and John Winthrop Hege-
man; the council, Edward Everett Hale.
human u I-tAtA1Af cdAAt7 Il AfI@AfNA Ast@
General o. o. Howard But As 70 Mr.. GIN
was due the first step, so from him has
come the enthusiasm necessary for ths
work. lie j. a firm believer in the posi-
bility OF educating boys and girls into
thinking. reliable men and women. And
as he claims that by the time the rising
generation is Of age the suffrage vin be
granted 20 all, he looks forward % a race
OF voters who shall each one lie worthy Of
the franchise
Chapters can Be formed and organized
IL any state and In any town Mr. Gin
holds himself in readiness - give ali par
tlcuiars and 70 supply ali information ard
Will reply 70 al communications addrfszsd
% the league ar its headquarters a. Broad
WY, New York CLARE BUNcE