Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1897-06-19

Contributed a NumbertO the Pro-
gramme---Synopsis of the Ora
tions and Essays---Address by
the Rev. Mr.. Brittingham---The
Dress Parade.
One Of the most successful years in
the history of the Linsly Institute was
brought TO a close with the Commence
ment exercises at the State Fair
Grounds yesterday afternoon. The
weather was warm, but this fact did
not interfere with the attendance.
Fully one thousand persons were pres
ent, the ladies predominating. The
entire body of students formed in line
at the armory, and marched to the
Fair Grounds, headed by the full Opera
House band. The exercises were open
ed with a selection by the band, after
which a fervent prayer was offered up
by the Rev. Jos. Speer, pactOr of the
Second Presbyterian church.
The salutatorian was John H. Gill
lespy, whose subject was, The Condi-
ton of the American People" He
treated of the industrial depression
and painted a word picture of the dis
tress existing among the toiling
masses at present. He regarded a
starving man as a bad member of So
ciety, especially when he knows or
thinks that his condition has been
brought about by pernicious legisla-
ton. Industrial depression affects all
except the money lenders and
trusts. He ridiculed the theories OF
taxing the people into prosperity, or
bringing about a betterment of condi-
lions by striking down one of the
money metals of the nation. The
trouble lies in class legislation. In
Mr.. Gillespy extended
gracious and cordial greeting to friends
"Reveries of a Student was the
subject of a we'll written paper by E.
D. Horkheimer. He gave a retrospect
tive picture of school days, and charac-
terized life as a text book, and expert
ence the teacher. He INDUCED in in
speculation as to visits of his
TO the school room twenty
years hence.
George w. Steenrod's subject was
VIRTUES cernunter in agendo,' and
he gave a very pleasing Grafton, both
as to subject matter and delivery. He
asked whether virtue is inherent or
acquired, and proceeded to give the
varying ideas of virtue in the early
ages. To-day, virtue is known by its
deeds. and is exemplified in the lives of
such statesmen, soldiers and patriots
as Washington, jefferson and Clay.
Let us lay the foundation for that
structure of virtue which shall proclaim
to all the world, know me by my deeds,
and Judge me according to their
merits.
An essay on Frederick H." was read
by Albert w. Werder. 1t was his
torical paper treating of the life and
achievements of very interesting per-
sonage. 1t was read in clear voice,
with a forcible and pleasing delivery.
After a selection by the orchestra,
Richard D. Otto delivered az Grafton
on The Hidden Millions" He made
the term refer to the masses who toll
in the effort to secure
livelihood. and never acquire distinc-
ton in any respect. He referred TO
the modern idea of woman's sphere,
its advantages and its abuses, and dwelt
mon the evils of low wages and Tor
eign immigration. His delivery was
snlendid and he was warmly applauded.
Harry ]. Killmyer gave one or the
roos+ interesting and entertaining per-
of the afternoon. HIS
theme was "The Duty of the American
citizen in politics" and he started with
the assertion that there are grave SINS
both of omission and commission, IN
fulfilling the duties of citizenship. A
10
man should vote as he prays. He de-
nounced the abuses of the American
inv, evstem. and mentioned education
as the remedy for the evils OF poll'ics
"Pbvsical Bravery VS.. Moral
p~overv" was the subject Of Thomas
NJ Carroll. The former leads men INTO
,attles for conquest, but is often over
os+,mated because not associated with
good judgment. Physical and NORA
5royerv do not always go hand in hand
Pure character is the best and wheh
united with physical bravery insureS
the hest results. Mr.. Carroll gave
MANY examples from history to Illus
trate his points,
Walter S. Stanton read the class MS
tory apologizing at the outset LOT any
Isvitv which might appear in his paper
with the adage "A little nonsense now
,ndtben is relished by the best OF men.
Ne related some anecdotes of interest to
tho students. in which either classes OF
Individuals figured prominently. His
hits upon members of the class pro-
rol,ed considerable laughter at their