The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-06-28


compllsh this In Germany It can be
done in glorious America. Teachers in
America should be pensioned similar to
those in Germany. This end can only
be accomplished by continued agita-
tlon.
THE Age Of Condemnation" by Irma
Kraft, comparing the advancement
OF the world from the time OF Methu-
saleh down to the present, was very
witty effort. She said at this time we
do not want, novels Of 1000 pages. but
one that can be read in an hour. Ser
mons are condensed nowadays SO that
you often hear the remark of "oh,
What a borei" Ny lady's dress has
also been abbreviated. canned meats in
the army were also never heard of, etc.
Miss Kraft was very literally applaud
ed.
The recitation Of Saunders McGlash-
ans courtship." delivered by Grace
Gaughen. displayed marked elocutIon-
airy ability. The next number was
greatly enjoyed. 1t consisted of a semi
chorus-Annie Laurie, arr. by Charles
E. Boyd, by the Misses Nell Huseman.
Anna Alexander, Eva Crosby, Grace
Nichols, Ada Bebout. Blanche Handinn.
Carrie Osborn, Lillian Grade. Luella
Erwin, Eta Parker, Lou Hastings,
Katherine Meyer, Ambert Clyker. Ray
Anderson, Emanuel stelnhauser and
Walter Clark.
AS to Imperialism.
A timely question. Imperialism" was
the next number and Edward West
wood was assigned to handle the sub
Ject. He said by Imperialism we mean
the lawful acquisition of territory. This
United States must be great and strong.
Like most great movements imperial
ism found no great enemies. No deeper
or enduring responsibility has been laid
before the people than at the end of the
nineteenth century. Opponents of i'm
perlalism say II is contrary to the Mon
roe doctrine, but 1 say nay" said the
speaker. Our country was at one
time a fifth class naval and military
nation, but now we stand first In the
ranks. We have made a study of colo
NAL government. The recent postal
frauds have proven the government on
the alert and ready to correct any
wrong doing. Wherever the American
flag is planted, be It Cuba. Rorto Rico.
Hawaii. or the Philippines, 1t must not
come down. Where It is planted we
must have an open door to receive
American vessels and American goods.
II flag is to rule. let 1t be the Stars
and Stripes"
The valedlctory grafton, Hidden
Treasures" was by Annie MeKelvey.
God keeps the choicest treasures hid
den until man is in need OF them. she
said. Silver. gold, iron and lead all
were hidden and waiting for man to
remove them. Gods greatest treasure
Of electricity has revolutionized events
and Let there be light" was dlIated on
in Miss McKelvey's effective close.
Rev. C. E. Clarke made the address
to the class. He extended congratula.
lions to the superintendent and teach
ers of the schools. Said he: you have
not completed your studies as you are
now going into life and preparing your
self for the future. When one builds
house and then finds defect in the
foundation. 1t is easily repaired, but 1t
is more difficult to mend your mental
foundation, If 1t is defective. 1 say to
you. ready everything that is worth
reading and study the events of life.
systematlcal development should be
studied" Rev. Mr.. Clarke concluded
by stating that the students should
make up their minds to be some one in
their community; 1t Is not what you un-
dertake or what you do, it is what you
are.
Superintendent W. H. Anderson pre-
scented the diplomas to the students.
whereupon the class song. words by
Ray Anderson. arranged to "vive I
Amour" was rendered in a pleasing
manner.