The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-05-27

empire. He was an organizer, a states
man and scholar, all Of which are ele-
ments which erase barbarism and sup
plant in It's place civilization.
Kate Simpson-"Is II Consistent" DI-
ties of children TO parents is discussed
everywhere. How often do you hear the
question, The duty of parents to child
rem? Encouragement of all often comes
from lassitudinal interest. The first ef-
| forts of a child to please is often frown-
ed upon by the parents. Thus many Ives
become blighted at their outset by the
| firm implanting Of the thought that The
world is against him. A gentle mother 5
| upward pointing. and tender father
| careful guidance constitute a guidance
which ultimately makes that child com
fort and an honor.
Robert s. Torrlngton-"National De
Tense" This was a subject replete with
modern times. surely. Dissatisfaction
| produces uprisings. Intelligence krirgs
peace. ignorance war. Judged d. the
power of intelligence. America stands
first, and displayed when Speaker Reed
read the vote on the late $4,000, 600 war
appropriation, years, 81; nays, none.
Florence Ellen Howard: "a Modern
Saint" namely Mary A. Livermore, first,
who went upon the battle field TO distrib-
ute supplies Notwithstanding the fact that
she was told that there was no need for
her in the hospital and no place for her
rolled among the celestial saints of God
in the hearts of men even if the pope will
not accredit her as a saint.
The mixed chorus then rendered the
! beautiful chorus They That Sow in
! Tears GIoly City,. The work of the
| chorus would be appreciated better to be
/ heard than any description. OF course
strong, heavy voices are lacking. but the
! presence of such would remove the light
| ness of younger voices, which have a
| quality and freshness all their own Time
/ and technique were both well displayed.
and careful practice is the element which
| brings it.
1.-The Lawrence Raid" was described by
| George H. Alexander. It was descriptive
and well presented. Quantrell and his 300
murderers were pictured very wildly
The '1iberator OF Kansas" General Jas.
II. Lane, was the hero who escaped this
bloody occasion. The memory Of such
men as he. as well as others. will stand
before Kansas with the names and mem
Org of those men who gave their lives
for their country. Such will be crowned
ever with imperishable honor.
Miss Ladd told in a very interesting
and easy way the devel q ment of a pa
triotic sentiment among American liter
airy people abroad. She was perfectly at
ease, and the preparation Of her ora
ton was thorough and the delivery show
ed much arduous practice
Ohio P. Myers: "Lynching"-Man IS a
heterogeneous mass Of selfshness and
impetuosity. Men do things at times
which at other times would cause them
to shudder. Kentucky, in September, 1896,
had six lynchings in ten days. The same
year twenty-six suffered in Maryland.
Consider the results of such action in the
sowing of the seed of violence. What is
more demoralizing to society, what more
barbaric? The pardoning power of the
governors and the president should be
limited. Let every man have the right
70 appear in his own behalf before an un-
biased tribunal.
"And Heaven had Wanted One Immor-
tai Song" by Miss Jetta Campbell was
pea for the genius of Madame Nordica.
Madame Nordica's appearance upon the
stage in France and her criticism of the
French was more than hidden by later
successes. Miss Campbell spoke with A
pleasant animation, a feeling and SYM
pathy that caught the audience Her
Grafton showed originality and clear in
dependence of thought.
"Jehtha's Daughter" Grace Greenwood
Witten. 4 beautiful picture of the ap-
pearance of this Biblical heroine before
her father. who was returning victorious.
The Willingness and readiness of this he
roine in not railing against fate as it ap-
peared TO her, is a touching tribute 10
womanliness in its purity. Rashness and
impetuosity in mankind. often sacrifice
those about them. If there were sacrifices
of this nature each decade, men would be
more careful than they are.
Mr.. Smyser showed the utter futility Of
any attempt 10 classify the average So
called American statesman. more prop
erly termed the politician. He had some
qualities of the sponge. either always
soaked or rasp:ngiy dry; a quack, rubber
neck. probably deserving to be as circus
animals behind the bars. American
statesmen brought down the house. being
a keen and humorous carricature Of the
fraud Of the average ward heeler.
Lucret.a Barbara Johnson followed.
presenting THE Literary Club" Oliver
Goldsmith was described as he sat in the
literary club in London Sir Joshua Rey-
rolds was another figure. The power Of
art as it had shown its light in their eyes
was wildly pictured. Edmund Burke was
also brought in and a comparison drawn
between them. Although SO different,
they ever fought for noble causes.
A sensation followed the introduction
of Mr.. Birds grafton a Triumvirate Of
American Patriotism" He said that he
had prepared an Grafton on che work Of
Webster. Clay and Calhoun, but events
hal mover rapidly and he had substituted
the names Of Mckinley. Dewey and Samp-
SON A rousng cheer followed this end
the graduates seemed much surprised.
Nr Birds Grafton was vigorous and Ger
tainly up to date He spoke IN the live
lest manner and was closely followed by
the hearsrs-
Ethel Rena Shoup-'"The Sermon on the
Mount and the Practice on the Plain"
Christ in his sermon OF the mount. was
one which had lesson for evAry onA
The code OF laws iaid down there were
for the jewellers IN the pain, and It's
enactment ct +ts precepts VIII bring to
them s,Soh peace as they have noi had
in times past.
Mn Baldwin discussed in s1 original
way the essent1a. requirements Of a prac-
uCai business education, distinguishing Be-
tween the results o. 8 special preparation
and general There was much good
thought IN the GRAFTON and Mr.. Baidw.n's