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Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
ErienIIx Gnasin

Mr.. William Bellamy has gone to Cleye
land, o.
Mr.. Russell Burt has returned from John,
Hopkins.
Mrs. Zachary T. Lindsey has gone to
Louisville, Ky.
Miss May Mount returned Tuesday from
a visit to Lincoln.
Mrs. Nash and Miss Mary Nash returned
from Chicago Thursday.
DR.. and Mrs. John ID. Peabody and family
have returned from Florida.
Miss Armbeus.er goes abroad In July II
spend a year in study and travel,
Mrs. John l.. Webster is expected home
from New York on Monday.
Miss Della Chandler has returned from a
visit Of several weeks in the east.
Mr.. Charles N. Dietz, who has been
seriously i'll the past week, is recovering.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Jordan returned yes
terday from their wedding trip through Cali
fornia.
Mrs. r. II. Davies returned Wednesday
from Chicago, where she has been the past
week.
Miss crounse came down from Fort Cal
houn Wednesday TO remain for a week In
Omaha.
Mrs. Charles Boss and Miss Churchill are
visiting in Chicago, the guests OF Mrs. H. d.
Rogers.
Mr.. and Mrs, w. A. Wyatt have gone to
housekeeping for the summer at 62l Park
avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur G. Smith left yes
terday afternoon for Boston. where Mrs.
Smith will spend the summer with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. ii. White.
Mr.. and Mn. Frederick Davis, Mr.. and
Mrs. 8. ID. Barkalow, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. E.
Baum, MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Clarkson, and
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore h,ngwalt went to
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Thursday afternoon Mrs. George Eddy en-.
tertained in a very unique manner a nun,
Der of friends with a Congress of Cats
which consisted of a number of questions, al
containing 'cat" in the answer.
The first prize. a years subscription to
the BLACK Cat" was won by Mrs. Robert
Hunter; the second, a cute little live kitten,
was captured by Mrs. VIII King.
Among the guests were: Mesdames Her
man Ochiltree, Carl Ochiltree, Howard OchiI-
tree. j. II. Conrad. J. Eyler, w. l.. Ross,
Robert Hunter. Justin Butterheld, A. B'
Mcdonnell. j. b. Meikle, w. d. France. G.
r. Shannan. VIII King, IL. &c. Cole. Lou
Kratz. Fred Nichols. O.. Curtis. v. 0. Strick-
Ter. George Kelly, Frank Day. VIII Mcbride,
Stuart Lees. Misses Amy King. Bowie, Jessie
Bowie, Lehmer, Margaret Lehmer.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Mrs. George b.. Eddy and her mother, Mrs.
]. f. P%lotner, entertained a number If their
friends pleasantly Wednesday afternoon,
with THE Bishop of Oxford's Riddle"
The first prize, a potted hydrangia, was
given Mrs. Ed McEachron, who answered
the greatest number of question correctly.
Mrs. Shillington received the second, d cut
glass vase.
Mrs. Frank Porter. Mrs. ]. Collins, Mrs.
DR.. Christie, Mrs. C. E.. Silsbee, Mrs. John
Gathers, Mrs. E. w. Richardson, Mrs. j. ID.
Birmingham, Mrs. T. S. Walteneyer, Mrs.
S. Persels, Miss Hamlin. Mrs. .. 4. Starr,
Mrs. C. Stokes, Mrs. Edwin McEachron,
Mrs. Robert McEachr9n, Mrs. Wilbur N.ch-
OILS, Mrs. Robert Wallace, Mrs. Flank Pat
rick, Mrs. C. S. Jaynes. Mrs. Frank Marin,
Mrs. Shillington.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Miss Webstcr's Dnnce.

In honor of her guest, Miss Dandy, Mis-.
Webster gave an enjoyable dance Wednes,
day evening, at which many dainty organdie
gowns were worn.
Among the dancers were: Misses Mary
Dandy, Gretchen, Crounse. Mary Buck, Daisy
Doane. Clara Palmer, Georgia Lindsey, Susan
Coipetzer, Nell Moore of Council Bluffs,
Hattie Cady. Beesely of Denver, Belle Ham
ilton, Jennie McClelland; and Messrs. John
l.. Webster. VIII Gown. John Patrick,
George Palmer. Frank Hamilton, Earl Gan,
nett, W. Farnam Smith. Nelson Mercer.
Herbert Wheeler, ]. NJ. Baldrige. Mayne and
Empkie OF Council Bluffs, Major Crowder,
Harry Wilkins. Edward Mullen. Stockton
Heth, and L.eutenants Wells, Hines. Penn,
Dean and Powell.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
TOLD IN SOCIETY CIRCLES
Methods Adopted for Willing Away All
Dull Care.
JUNE IS TO BE A MONTH FOR WEDDINGS
Many Young People Who Have Decp
hit by Cupid's Darts Are to Join
Hands and Hearts in the
Near Future.

June will usher In a number Of important
weddings. The most prominent among them
will be the Barker-Smlth, the Kountze-
Nicholson and the Nash-Crofoot. They are
all to be society events and are being anx-
iously looked forward to.
The entertainments for the Barker Smith
bridal party have been quite numerous,
though Of n somewhat informal nature.
Invitations are out for the wedding Of Miss
Eugene Clementine, daughter Of Mr.. Her
man Kountze. to Mr.. Meredith Nicholson Of
Indianapolis, to occur Tuesday, June 16, at
noon, at st. Matthias church. The break
fast Is to be given at Forest Hill at 1880
o'clock.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
His wife cave Him Away.

George E. Crawford1 has been arrested for
completely in the taestfuct;on Of some lead
pipe plumbing in cthei1iats of George e.
Pritchet last fall. 1.-The damage done was
about $50. Crawfqfd IS alleged TO have had
some pals who ateemfted to dispose of the
lead to the Omaha ssASt Tower Company. One
OF them, named So clair. was arrested at
the time and has beso bound over to the
quarrel between Crawford and his wife is
said to have resulted In her giving the POI
lice the Information which led TO her hus-
bands arrest.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

One Of the most elaborate iuncheons was
given by Mrs. Gny Barton in honor Of her
daughter, Mrs. Charles X. Barton, at the
Willard, Friday, at ! o'clock, in the new ball
room on the third floor, which has but lately
been completed. The guests were received
In the suite Of rooms of Mr.. J. z. Markell,
which had been decorated for the cccaelon.
The table was lovely. with its decorations
OF pink and white roses. There were huge
and numerous buncheo Of fragrant la France
roses placed on the table and maiden hair
ferns and white roses scattered here and
there. Then at each place we're i've pretty
roses. Festoons of smilax were gracefully
twined around the electroliers and almost
covered the ceiling.
Covers we're laid for eighty-six. The
guests were: Misses Emily Wakeley, Silver,
Colpctzer, Willard, BalcOmbe, Mabel Bal
combe, Allen, Hanscom, Chandler, Boyd,
Hoagland, Short, Bache, Nash, Doane, Green
how, Hamilton, Bertha Bache, Yates, Bessie
Yates; Mesdames Lehmer, Greene. Reming>
ton, Doane, WoolwOrth, Lambertson, Richard
son, Paterson, p. e. Wood, b. b.. Wood,
Redlck, Schwan, Carter, Vessels. McKenna,
Coutant, Colpetzer, Prichett, Willard, Page,
w. T. Wyman, w. Moreman, Carrier, Wad-
leigh, Yost, Kellar, J. f. Barton, Cartan,
Chase. Bennett, Fitzpatrick, McCord, Lake,
Morton, Allen, Joslyn, Bache, Horbach. Clark,
Rogers, Barlow, Short, Cotton, Burns, Gan
nett. Morris. e. NJ. Morsman. Offutt, Gard
ner, Yates, H. f. Wyman, Woodman, Cum
ing, Gown. Orr, Patrick, Hull, Summers,
WILDER, Deuel.. Vineyard, Miekle, Boyd,
Kountze, V. Caldwell, Paxton, w. B. Mil
lard.
1t is difficult to particuiarize among the
women present or 20 attempt any elaborate
description of the more notable of the really
remarkable and effective costumes that were
WORN by the fair guests. 1t may be said,
however, that Mrs. Charles Barton was radi-
antly beautiful In a pink and white Gre
alton. with large white hat. trimmed in pink
tulle, tied with many little narrow black
xelNet rihhnns
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

door, Mrs. Sophia Rawitzer. Mrs. Clara Elicit.
The following young women took part in the
May Pole dance, under the direction and SUI
perintendence OF Prof. Morsnd: Mis- Georgia
Elicit. queen; Miss Alice Hines aud Miss
Dora Schamel, maids Of honor; Miss May
Rawltzer, Miss Myrtle Wilson, Miss Amelia
Stubln, Miss AlthaWs. Miss-Dcty. Miss Kelly
and Miss Martin. The young women ac-
quilted themselves creditably. The affair
netted the circle q neat sum for Memorial
day s~ervicee and relief fund.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Do You wnnt 40 Paint Rosea,

Albert Rothery, the artist in the u. S.
National bank building. offers 10 give a full
course Of lessons in rose painting TO those
beginning In June for $40. As such lessons
usually cost from s25 to $50 quite a large
CLASP will certainly be the result, as each
pupil receives a s4-ineh frieze of roses,
which alone is very valuable.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Gompers Leave. MiIwnukee.

MILWAUKEE,. May 30.-Samuel Gompers
left the city at an early hour this morning
for his home in indianapolis. The street car
strike remains In the game condition as II
was when he came. Cars are running on all
Hires. but they are steadily boycotted by the
working class.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Pleasures In Prospect.

Miss Cady will entertain at luncheon Mon
day in honor of Miss Kath crime Barker.
The welding of Miss Lillian House and Dir
Horton will occur Tuesday, June 2 at All
Saints church.
Miss Belle Hamilton will entertain at din
ner Monday evening in honor Of the Barker
Smith wedding party.
The wedding of Miss Katherine Barker and
Mr.. Robert Franklin Smith - to occur at
Trinity Cathedral at $50 "Wednesday cen
ing. The reception will be from . till II at
the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. John barker
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
STEELE G co.
Formerly 1911 Douglas Street,
NOW AT 2l2 SOUTH 18TH STREET,
Y.M.C.A. Building

AT b p M on Friday evening, May 90, we closed our
doors at 1911 Douglas st, and at 8 A.. M. on Saturday Nav
80, we opened ready for business in our new location
We have taken this room, formerly occupied by c. A,
weinberg q Co., because it is the best suited to our Dur.
poses, and have remodeled and improved it until now we
have the finest show room in Omaha or the west.
1t Is Our intention to carry, as heretofore, the most COM
plete and satisfactory assortment Of clean, fresh, high grade.
uPto-date, ready-to-wear merchandise, and on this basis we
respectfully solicit your business.
lhese offerings tor tomorrow are as a sort of introduce.
ton. If you already know us, come and see us in our new
room. 1t you don't know us, come in and get acquainted.
We're good kind of people to know.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Entertained Tits schoo,mntcs.

Members Of the class Of 90 OF the Walnut
Hin school we're entertained by Frank War
ing at his home on Seward street Thursday
evening. A most delightful evening was
spent with games, Misc Clara Hervey and
Mr.. Dale Dawson receiving the first prizes.
Among those present were: Misses Mable
Hull, Blanche Wilcox. Emma Smith, Ruth
Wiley, Jauette Miller, Kate Wiley, Clara
Hervey, Henrietta Fries, Jeasie johnson and
Elder Alexander; Messrs. Mcnt Case, Clar-
ence owen, Ben Seaton, Cue Aultman. Roy
Sherwood. George Seaton, Edward Rooney,
Joe McKaun. Arthur Boyer, Dale Dawson,
Elmer Gardner and Bert Wheeler.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
eut-os-Town Visitors.

Mrs. Joy Morton Of Chicago is the guest
of Mrs. George Lake.
Mrs. T. H. Smith OF Des Moines is visiting
her mother, Mrs. w. l.. Beard.
Mrs. John A. Sargent of Kansas City is the
guest of her mother, Mrs. E. G. McShane.
Mrs. Wadleigh of Clinton, Ia, arrived
Mrs. X. c.. Barton.
Miss Mary Pickens of Hastings Is visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur RathJun, 100 North
Thirty-ninth street.
Mrs. Frank D.. Spencer of Nebraska City
has been visiting her sister, Mrs. w. s. Rec
tor, the past week.
Rev. w. B. Magnan of Pine Island, Mimi,
Is spending a few days with his brother-in-
law, Rev. Llwyd, at 2003 Binney street.
Rev. Thomas ]. Lacey Of San Francisco
arrived Friday and is the guest of Dean
Gardner. He will remain several days before
going east.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
NIns Pole Dance.

The May Pole dance at Morand's Dancing
academy "Wednesday evening. given by the
women of Garfield circle No. IL, Grand Army
OF the Republic, was a grand success. The
many friends OF Garfield circle turned out
enmasse. Ice cream. cake and lemonade
we're served. Mrs. Laura johnson was mis-
tress OF ceremonies. Members Of the recep-
ton committee: Mrs. Metcalf, Rawitzer.
Haze. Shandy; on arrangements, Mrs. Hines,
Horrigan, Althaws, Schamel, Schneiderwind;
nOor. Mrs. Laura johnson, Mrs. Annie Hines:
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

In honor of Mrs. Graves of Chicago, Mrs.
Sholes gave a most enjoyable German whist
party Monday afternoon.
The first prize, a beautiful hand decorated
plate, was captured by Mrs. Blackwell. The
second, an elegant cut glass plate, was
won by Mrs. Robert Purvls.
The guests were: Mrs. Charles Ogden,
Mrs. Drake, Mrs. r. C. Moore, Mrs Victor
White. Mrs. Raymond, Mrs. Woodman, Mrs.
Cady, Mrs. Blackwell, Mrs. Bartlett, Mrs.
Clafin, Mrs. Purvis, Mrs. Goodrich, Mrs.
Edwards, Miss Shattuck. Mrs. Graves, Mrs.
Kimball and Miss Kimball of Chicago.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

Lincoln Friday to DO the guests Of Mr.. and
club. p-,
Mr.. George u. Barker left Wednesday
s srD Points ''' FIsffd Ore and other west
Mrs. Fred r. Kent from Clinton, H., Is
visiting her parents, v, Walter, Sl12 Cali
fornia street.
Mrs. Graves 0~r-~Tcago. who has been the
home Tuesday,
Mr., CAarles Thomas and MIR. T, j. Kelly
left Wednesday ssr> Butte. Mont. to be gone
Mr.. and Mrs. -lo-lph, Barker and Colonel
N. T. Patrick left Ikor Hot Springs, S. D.,
Monday afternooL
DIR. and MRS. hekSn have taken Mr.. War
rem Roger1' residence at 2704 Farnam and
will move in Monday.
Mrs. Blair left for Pocatello, Idaho, Tues
day afternoon, where she will join Judge
Blair and make their new home.
Miss Nellie McShanef returned Friday from
Manhattanville, where she has been attend
ing school during the last year.
MIR. Charles Edward Reynolds and Mrs
Elizabeth Broadfeld were married at noon
yesterday at All Saints church by Rev. T. ].
Mackay.
Mrs. Warren Rogers will be the guest of
Mrs. William Norris until Thursday, when
she goes to visit Mrs. William Redick, later
visiting Mrs. Hull.
One of the Thurston Rifles, Mr.. b. C. Fow-
Ter, left suddenly last week for the east,
and If Madam Rumor Is not mistaken he will
return with his bride soon.
w. L.. Croxton and wife, together with f.
L.. Sanford and wife. left Saturday evening
for a months trip to the Trout Lake regions
of northern Wisconsin and Michigan.
Mrs. M. Lochwitz is visiting her sister.
Mrs. l. Hesseiberg, at 1907 North Twenty
first street. Mrs. Lochwitz will sail from
New York June %, en- the steamer Augusta
Victoria to visit her father in Germany and
her brother in Paris.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Fues n Forty-Year Mortgage

SPRINGFIELD, III, May has
been filed for record in the office Of the
recorder Of deeds of s%angamon county a
mortgage made by the st. Louis. Peoria G.
Northern railway to the Central Trust COM
pany, New York, trustee, TO secure 81, 900, 900
forty-year s per cent bonds issued by said
rnad
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
They PLAYED Fnn Inn

A novel card party was given by Mrs.
Harry Mott. Thursday afternoon. when the
game played was progressive Fan Tan.
Pretty Marguerites were given the losers of
each game, SO the one receiving the fevaSt
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31

aewers received a dainty prize. which was a
picture. This fell to the lot Of Miss Price of
Council Bluffs, Refreshments were served
at 3 O'Clock.
The guests were: Mrs. Haines Of Phila-
delphia, Mrs. Baxter. Mrs. Lawrence. Mrs.
Rathbun. Mrs. w. f.. Sapp, and Miss Price
Of Council Bluffs, Mrs. Victor White, Mrs,
Charles Ogden. Miss Hawley of Illinois, Miss
Squires, Miss Lindsey, Miss Sloan, Miss
Short, Miss Van Gieson and Miss Stone.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
BrOwneu Hall Hon,

A very enjoyable hop was given by the
senior class at Brownell hall last Saturday
evening. The dining room was cleared fol
dancing, and decorated with palms and
flowers. There was very fine dance music,
Light refreshments were served.
Those present were: Misses Hetzel, Rice,
Burnham. Dottie Burnham, Meade, Macauley,
Ratliff, Barr,ger, Sears, McCracken, Lillian
McCracken, Doherty, Cheeny, Edith Her.
Funkhouser, Perry, Smith, Olsen, Roys,
Davidson, Inez Burnham, Mildred Funk
houser, Cady Larsh, Helen Macauley, Yates,
q. Barriger, e. Barriger, King, Tibbits,
Barkalow. Sheldon, Dame, Lansing, Weller,
Moore, Higginson. Peck; and the young men
Meesrs. Turkey, Powell. Patten, Holiday,
Sharp, Chamberlain, Davis, Elmer, Squ!res,
Wagner, Meade. Wilson, Ferguson, Epeneter,
Buchanan. Doherty, Her, Cotton, Meigs,
Nash, Welshans, Clarkson, Hendrix, Paxton,
Schneider, Young, Conrad Young, East,
Taylor, Leonard, Kessler, Nelson; and from
Avoca. Ia, Messrs. Hetzel, Diedrlch and
Cpngiynn
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Brown-GOIdfpn

A very pretty wedding occurred last Tues.
day evening at the residence of Mr.. I. Brown,
when his daughter, Miss Fannie Brown, was
married to Dr.. d. G. Golding. The ceremony
was performed by Rabbi Rippins.
The bride was attired in white satin Ouch
ess. trimmed with pearls. The parlor was
profusely decorated with rare plants and
flowers. After the a fine supper
was served to the relatives of the newly
married couple, the following being at the
table: Mr.. I. Brown, Mr.. and Mrs. Golding,
Plattsmouth, Neb.; Mrs. NJ. Lcchwitz, Salt
Lake; Mr.. and Mrs. /. Hesselberg and Mrs.
Nathan, Hebron. Neb,; Miss Bertha Nathan,
Mr.. and Mrs. Altschuler, Mr.. and Mrs. Good
man, Mr.. and Mrs. Sacks. Mrs. s. Kalish,
Miss Anna Kalish, Mrs. Kohn, Miss TIME
Kohn. Mr.. Byron Gold:ng, Mr.. A. Kalish and
Rev. l. Rippins. After the supper a recep-
ton was given to $50 friends of the bride
and groom. The refreshments were served
In the dining room, which vas beautifully
decorated with smi!aX and cut flowers.
The newly married couple left at $50
O'Clock on Their wedding trip for the east.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Two Pleasant "At Homes"

In honor of Mrs. S. A. Megeath, Mrs. G.
w. Megeath gave two pleasant at homes,
which, despite the threatening weather, were
quite well attended.
The first Wednesday the table was pref
tily decorated with pink roses and smilax.
Last Wednesday the table was trimmed in
green and white. Ice was served by a
number of young misses.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Eighty-One Years old.

On Tuesday evening last som Of the
friends of Mrs. Charlotte Swart gathered
at the elegant home, Twenty-eighth and
Harvey streets, the occasion being a sur.
prise on Mrs. Swart on her S1st birthday,
A very pleasant evening was spent, and
after lunch, Mrs. Samuel Rees read the fol.
lowing, which was dedicated to Mrs. Swart;
We ave gathered here tonight.
Because you saw the light
Just one and eighty years ago;
And because we want to show
How CAD we are to Know
That you no older grow,
Except In years.
So we've come. to talk and laugh.
And a social glass to quaff;
And to Danish odd man Time
To a more congenial cline
We are sure it is no crime,
If we weave a little rhyme
To Danish tears.
Now sweet harmony IS love,
Just as gentle as a dove;
So We've come with you to sing
And dull care away TO fling
And we'll touch not any string,
But that harmony will bring
'TwiXt us and you.
May many years roll round.
Ere we miss the gentle sound
OF your voice so sweet and clear;
And when your bark you steer,
Into the Future drear
May you enter without fear
AS is your due.
And now, Mrs. Swart, knowing that this
IL the anniversary of your birth, we have
gathered here to congratulate you and wish
you many happy returns OF the day. Few
of us live to reach the eighty-frst mile
stone on life's Journey. and but few Of the
fewer reach it in such good health as you
have done. May you be with us for years
and continue to show us all how to grow old
gracefully. While your friends here have
requested me to make this address to you,
they have all Joined in getting a dress for
you. as a slight remembrance of the day.
When you wear 1t think Of the givers as
your friends. Please accept it in the spirit
in which II Is given.
The present was a handsome back silk
dress.
After a few remarks by Mr.. Paul Wander
WORT the company dispersed.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
A Stag

In response to invitations quantity worded
with Indian names and phrases, the mem
bers of the Montezuma club assembled at
the residence Of Mr.. l.. f. Gernhardt last
Thursday night, where u stag party was
given them.
Cards were INDUCED in till 10, when all
were invited to go to the dining room below,
where a pretty sight greeted them. The
long mahogany table was covered with
dainty embroidered doilies and mats, a huge
vase of roses in the center, which was
fianked by a smaller one at each end, and
sparkling cut glass and silver enhanced the
richness Of the scene. Refreshments were
served, after which the guests adjourned to
the parlor, where several Of the more mus
ical entertained the rest with instrumental
and vocal music, Prof. Don Long playing a
few classical selections on the piano.
Among those present were: Measrs. w. A..
Gordon, F. H. Hansen, G. Stokesbury, C. N.
Forbes, F. w. Olmstead, ]. Evans, d. b..
Carter. r. X. McCulloch, ). E. Kaufman,
A. ]. Noble, Charles Higgins, Prof. Don
Long, Frank Potter and G. B.. Helmer.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
Personal PARAGRAPHS.

organized, is a matter of great encourage
ment to the women.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-05-31
stnrt for a Womnn's club building

Start for "A WOman's Club Building.
The women who are interested in having
a woman building for the use OF their vari-
Gus social and literary organizations have
the promise OF $500 toward 1t from a gentle
man who prefers for a tine TO remain in
cnenito. This gift. coming as Ii does unso-
liolted and before the committees are even
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1896-07-30
GREELY ON WASHINGTON,
Washington VIII Remain at the Apex
of American Manhood.

These articles have failed in their
object if they do not tend to i1culate
in the minds of American youth the
Importance of will-power and right as
pirations to the complete development
of the individual" writes General a.
W. Greedy, concluding. in Ladies' Home
Journal, his series of papers on The
Personal Side of Washington" What
are the salient changes wrought by
these forces in the evolution of the man
George Washington? For money his
indomitable will sacrificed to the ext
gencies of harsh labor and uncon-
genial surroundings the pleasures of
home life Later, his noble aspirations
valued gold only as a means of serv
ing his country, of alternating suffering,
and of extending charity. Rising in
an aristocratic community to the apex
Of its social system he then eagerly Of
fered his assured standing and ac-
CURED 70. tune in order to insure civic
and religious liberty to all grades Of
society Brutality and cruelty marked
the contests of his earlier day; in his
mature years he was one of the most
humane warriors of any age The
brooding curse of slavery imposed up
on him traffic in human lives; later he
rose above the race prejudices of his
time, and by his individual action fore
stalled by sixty years that inevitable
goal of individual freedom, which flu
turity deferred for America to another
century. His irreligious surroundings
and youthful habits were such as have
sapped the better character of thou
sands. Vet he came to recognize that
his own evolutionary processes were no
safe guides to humanity, but that the
only sure road is that pointed out by re-
iigious faith and assimilated action,
through the by-paths of sobriety, in
dustry, charity and right living The
time may come when experts can ques-
ton the superiority of Washington as
d general, or the entire wisdom of his
policy as President But, fortunately
for his fame, there is only one standard
by which the whole world measures
an individual, and it is certain that so
long as equity, honesty and charity are
deemed the highest attributes of human
nature, so long will the man George
Washington remain at the apex Of
American manhood"