The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-05-21
Daughters Of American Re-
vOlutiOn.
Lieut.. J. G. Cresap, U. 8. N, DELIVERIES
the Annual Address.
IPortsmouth Times May 2-I

at the residence of Mr.. John G.. En-
merson on High street'and, notwith
standing the inclemency Of th'
weather, there were about one hun
dred guests present. The house wal
brilliantly lighted and dressed will
growing plants and cut flowers
Lieut.. j. G. Uresap, of the navy, hav
ing been requested to address tn,
Chapter, delivered the following
very interesting talk, which was
very highly appreciated and liberal
ly applauded. The subject of hi
talk was:
WOMAN, AND THE DAUGHTERS OF
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.
1t has been said that the proper
study of mankind is man. 1t has
occurred to me that the sage philoso-
pher who handed this down betrayed
reservation about the sex; and
would leave us to infer that the study
of woman is one whose mysteries
have baffled investigation.
Seeking for inspiration, however,
1 have waded through pages of
aphorisms and quotations. Among
the Latin writers there are found
heroines enough, but no real tribute
to the sex. Modern writers never
tire of lauding their beauty and their
accomplishments, but say nothing of
their work, their missions, their
activities or their special successes.
The fact is that the modern woman
Is new creation, existing prin-
cipally within the bouLdries of the
United States; and born, inspired
and developed under the potent
factors made possible by the Ameri-
can Revolution.
She has shared in the intellectual
progress Of the nation: her percep-
tions have been sharpened, and her
faculties have been developed In
such degree that her past condition
appears by comparison to be barbaric.
Domineering man can no longer
frown her down: madame" said
the self-satisfied statesman, II am o
self-made mani"
"Well, said she, unabashed, you
have relieved the Lord of fearful
responsibility.
She sees through sham and ex-
poses it: When the pompous autocrat
said to the old lady, "Facts are stub
born things, Madame" she crushing
ly rejoined, "Laws sake what a fact
you must bel"
Truly these are Nineteenth century
creations, though perhaps not within
our spheres.
Within the memory of even some
of us hero, mans inferiority has been
abundantly shown. He could not
even approach her In the days when
she stood fortified and impressive
within the defenses of the ponderOus
crinOline. Nor could no encompass
her when she fearlessly foated about
with measureless sleeves of angelic
proportions. Even the limit of his
vision has been eclipsed, for he can
now see nothing beyond the range of
her towering hat. 1t may be that
herein lies the very secret of her
superiority, for man cannot divine
what she is going to develop next.
In some countries woman may go
to the theatre unattended by any
escort. A gallery is reserved for
them. 1t is called "Paradiso;" and
a man cannot enter it at any price.
Woman has invaded every profess
sion and every trade. In one capacity |
alone she has filled u want for which
the human race should ever be CRATE
full. / allude to the typewriter. This
much-maligned creature has padded |
the comic papers for so many years
that the mOther-in-law joke has been
driven into utter oblivion.
With woman, business is Il fine art.
A saleslady who wanted to see the
woman of the house, was once usher
ed into my parlor, and after q pro-
tracted conversation with me, dis
played a patented invention of a
pillow-sham holder. Now / had Just
devised one myself and had with
difficulty persuaded my wife to try
ii SO, with conscious pride, ex-
hibited the apparatus, whereupon
the sympathetic agent ruthlassly in
formed me that it was an infringe
ment upon her patent, and that I
was liable under the law. I looked
to the rear, but there was no escape.
My wife was not at home to help me
Out-and 1t Is extremely doubtful
that she would, IL she had been-so
/ discreetly surrendered, by admit
ting that my scheme was of no
account and Furthermore gave her an
order for full set. These soon dis
appeared; and felt relieved to see
them go.
Somehow or other, persistent
woman will accomplish her purpose.
A year or two ago learned that in
our good parish the ladies exercised
an extensive influence--that they
voted strong-that, in fact, they
elected the vestry. / determined to ,
see that; and after waiting some
months for the meeting, 1 made my
way to the church choosjn0 n faxv