The evening times., 1897-12-25
ROMANCE AND MEDICINE.
A Famous and Philanthropic Man,
aad How He Won His Way.


At banquet in Lyons years ago the
guests became engaged In warm Gis-
putc rs TO the meaning of Il picture which
hung On the wall. The host turned 20 a
waiter and asked what the picture me Tut
and, to his surprise, received clear and
convincing reply.
In what school have YOU studird,
monsieur" ask ed 4 guest Il havestI lied
in manJ schools, monseisneur,' answered
the servant, but the school in which l
studied longest and learned most is the
school of adversity'
1t is TIE school OF diversity which has
graduated most of tie ncst distinguished
men in America. Thurlow Weed obtained
the basis of his education 10y the light of
a pine knut fire. while tending the sap
kettles. Humphrey Dayy attributed bis
success to his scientific experiments in
the attic of the apothecaIy sLo! where iie
worked. 7. 7. Earnum rode a ECrfe for
10 cents day. George W. Childs was an
errand hoy for 81 a month.
Poverty and 4 decp-rooted purpose to
succeed are the only requirements for ad-
mission to the school OF adversely. One OF
the nutabl. & graduates Of this school was n
Yankee boy who began life with no other
capital than II bright mind and a healthy
body. but who has achieved great results
for humanity and who has acquired m,l
lions. This is the enviable record of Prof
Munyon, whose reputation has gone Ult
through all parts of the civilized world,
and who is honored, not for his wealth,
but for his phiIanthrophy.
As all boy the professor was deter
mined to have an education. and, like
other small boys who subsequently be-
came famous, he had the pluck and the
ability to earn his educa ton by hard work
aud strict economy.
When twenty years old he had saved
money enough TO admit of his going to Eu-
rope IT, cultivate his voice, and 1t was then
his intention TO become professional sing
er. He published several songs of merit, but
he was destined for another career than
that of music.
He became intere sted In the Guild labor
question, the evils Of which had been 'orci-
bly, impressed upon him during his res d.nce
abroad, and fter his return to this country.
Through his efforts the natOuai Consr.ss
and many State legislatures We're i'll
sul 5ullIqIuoId 3InsrStu ssgd o. psonp
employment of children in factories .nry
Ward Beech e1 said 10 him: "Munyon is 10
the little White slaves what Lincoln was
TO the black s'ave-tiieir emancipator.r
Prof Munyon has always been zeal
Gus lover of his country, and an ardent
advocate of every patriotic measure.
When the civil war began young Mum
yon wanted to enlist, but was refused
because Of his age. He than appealed
10 President Lincoln. The President,
turning to Gen. Sher idan, who vas
present at the interview, remarSed:
'GeIeral, We need have no fear for the
safety of the Union when our youth are
50 ready TO defend her." Then Mr.. Lin
coin, placing his hand on the boys head,
said: .Nc, my 10y, we can't use you
lust new. Go home and study hard, and
YOU may yet be the President of your
country"
Mr.. Munyon finally became a Journal
ist, but he never lost sight of his pIrp,se
TO become a public benefactor, and he
spent his leisure hours in scien ific in
vestieation. from which came results which
are known to the world and which were
followed by tie establishment OF the new
Munyon school OF medicine. In five years
the proceeds of this school have exceeded
So.O00.000. aid an army of men cid
women. who have been restored to health.
give living evidence OF the value OF lrof.
Munyon's discoveries.