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have fallen in adversely. They have
been reduced in political power from
their former great estate. But they
have retained their intellectual acu.
men and force and have lost none Of
their pride. dignity and s%elf-respect.
They resent keenly, bitterly and prop
erly, the arbitrary domination Of a
foreign military government. Ap-
preached with courtesy and defer
ence they r amiable and pliable.
Treated with Indifference or disre.
spect, they are resenttul to the limit
of their power, and artful in devices
to extend the limits Of that power.
The United states has freed Cuba
from Spain. 1t remains to be seen
whether Cuba can govern herself.
Opinions differ. The Plat amend
ment provides among other conditions
of her independence that proper
health conditions be enforced; that
schools be maintained; that
foreign nations do not interfere with
her government and that certain forti.
fed ports, so-called "coaling sta
lions be granted the United States.
America in the past has been al
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attention as the graduating exercises,
the Juniors and those OF the lower
classes entering into the spirit of the
occasion with Us much earnestness as
do the seniors, who are finishine
school. This years class of gradu,
ates occupies a position, by right,
alongside the three preceding ones,
both as to numbers and knowledge.
The opera house last night present
ed as pretty an appearance as it ever
has before, and this was due to the
untiring efforts OF the juniors, assist
ed by the nigh school teachers. The
decorations OF the high school colors.
orange and black. and those of the
graduating class, scarlet and cream,
predominated. Streameis of the for
mer were artistically arranged on the
front OF the stage and over the right
box. Those of the class were ar
ranged likewise over the stage and
the left box. The stage decorations,
which were pretty and attractive, con
sisted of many plants and palms, the
former forming a huge bank on the
left side, while the latter were set
to the right. The stage setting was
a pa.lor scene, and the effect was
very pleasing. Hanging sfrom above
the front Of the stage was the class
motto: Not Finished. Just Begun
The house was crowded long before
time for the exercises to begin and
many were unable to secure seats.
The graduates and the high school
teachers were seated on the box. while
the board OF trustees and ministers
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cal situation, keeping it apart from
other nations, and partly to it's edu-
catlonal culture and training" In
reading up to the main points of his
Grafton the valedictorian spoke Of
the treaties made with China by the
various countries up to the present
time.
The war with Japan had shown
the whole world how helpless China
was. AS soon as Japan was crowded
out, Russia, France, Germany and
hnally England began the game of
GRAB; each nation seeing to it that
they should not be the las. in the fin
al plumber OF this helpless giant. What
their pretexts are does lot matter.
The Chinese national spirit seemed
dead, though the great boxer move
nent that quickly followed these ma
tional insults and robbing proved the
assumption untrue" The speaker
also commented on the outbreak of
the boxer movement of last year, and
it's result. "At the present time the
Chinese question seems to be assum-
ing the attitude of a great. final strug-
gle between Russia and her allies on
the one hand and England and her
allies on the other. Once Russia has
brought the people of China under
her sway she will have a standing
army greater tnan all others COM
bined, and with but one vast cohesive
country without a single detached
colony to defend. Confident that the
Anglo-Saxon race has seen the apex
of glory, the Slav believes his race
is to rise in lie world power with
the Twentieth century. He admits
but one rival, the nalion whose friend
ship he has courted from it's concep-
tion-America. Meanwhile say you:
What difference does it make with
us? 1t is a matter of much concern
lis. Already this nation has adj
vanced to the stage of productiveness
where vast foreign markets are necess,
for the welfare of our people. :
the recent grabbing scheme was
at it's height, it was nothing less than
Americas attitude Of negation that
the wanton slaughter of brok-
down China. There are 400, 600, 900
human beings to be fed, clothed and
developed. There are 800, 900, 900 able
men that must be kept out of
The army of the Bear. America has
he supplies for this vast people. We
a the u~ndeveloped for
'ooIiy ~AAClCdSiA5 tHeSe SupplleS. we
lave so far shown them statesmen
able to cope with their undisguised
and l believe that it will
oe the work of Americans to see that
he integrity of china is sustained and
hat neither her markets be closed
o foreign commerce nor her people
)e made the virtual slaves of the
Right will conquer in China
Ind America will dictate a policy
hat will have the trust, respect and
of the whole civilized
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o. that the listener breads that
something will De lost in the very
struggle of listening, and then seems
to come some lethargy on his sense
OF hearing, which he fears will shut
out from his brain the last, lowest,
sweetest strains, the very pearl of
the music, for which he has been
watching with all the tensity of pro-
longed desire. Upon the other hand,
they can penetrate your sou with a
wierd joy and happiness, an ecstacy
OF mirth and fascination from which
there is no release, for they speak to
you as no other instrument can speak,
and reveal to you with wonderful elo-
quence the sadness or the mirth
which may alike be produced from
their melodious recesses."
E~ssay-Winnifred Jones.
"A Girls Education" was the
theme of the essay of Miss Winnf-
fred D.. Jones. In part she said: I'm
education, the question first in i'm.
portance and first to be considered
is the problem how to decide which
to study among the many conflicting
Before devoting years to
some subject which fashion or fancy
suggests, it is surely wise to weigh,
with great care, the worth of the re-
suits. as compared with the results,
winch the same years might bring
Iortn II otherwise appled. AS an art
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monkey. In each Of these cases the
means employed to educate them
varies as their natures differ. The
law OF adap.ion is everywhere pre-.
Vaient IN mature and it has equal jur-
lsdlctlon in education. Study is of
little yal-e when the interest is not
awakened. How old, and yet how
pregnant with meaning is the express
sion, You may lead a horse to water,
but you cannot make him drink You
may possibly compel a child to go to
school, but you cannot make him
learn. But while the mind and char
acter of woman ought to be cultivated
With a veiW to their own we'll hing,
they ought not less to be educated
llberal4y with a view to the happiness
OF others. And, ii, as is held to be
the case, the moral condition of a
people depends upon the education
OF the home, then the education of
woman is to be regarded as a matter
OF national Importance. The influence
of woman is the same everywhere.
Her condition Influences the morals.
manners, and character of the peo-
pie in all countries. In all the de-
partments Of the home, intelligence
adds to woman's usefulness and ef-
f1cency. 1t enables her to anticipate
and provide for the contingencies of
life, and to use improved methods of
management. In order TO be efficient
helpers in the worlds daily life and
work. business habits are necessary
be cultivated by all women
Northumberland Penrod.
The Grafton Pioneer Days. by Ed
Penrod was replete with splen-
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Russian bear has spread his enor.
nous arms over all of Northern Asia
n the time is no doubt short when
the inevitable struggle between the
Anglo-Saxon and the Slav shall
startle the world. The prize is great
victory means world dominion; fail
ure threatens disaster that no mag
nation a now predict. AS an Eng
llsh speaking people. liberal and pro-
.gresslve, we can scarcely fail to side
with our ancestors in the final strug-
gle, and IL 1t be ours to see the per.
severence, the bravery and the intel
ligence of the united English speak.
ing race facing the tremendous mo-
mentum of the oncoming Rus
sian we will meet the issue with that
sacred trust in the God of Battles
that has made our former struggles
develop the two most liberty loving
and intelligent nations the world has
ever knOWn-England and America"
Oratien-Fred Reed.
"The Isle of Unrest" Grafton in the
hands of Fred w. Reed, proved very
interesting, dealing with the Cuban.
question, which is of momentous i'm
portance to the people of America.
In opening the speaker reviewed the
history of Cuba, leading up to the
u of the Spanish-American war,
the declaration of war and the cam
paign against the Spanish on thar
Island. He also spoke of the present
condition of affairs in Cuba and the
government of the island by the
United States. AS a conclusion to his
remarks he said: "The mistake is fire.
quently made of regarding the Gu
bans as an inferior race of people
who must be governed as interiors
by arbitrary authority. That mis-
take was made and is still being made
by the American military government.
other mistake could have been
more fatal to American influence in
Cuba. Nothing could be farther from
the truth. The Cubans are the de.
Of a proud and naughty
which at one time was domi-
nant in the affairs of the world. They
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The Grand Trunk railroad of sue
cess,
1t runs through every cline,
But the cars OF Opportunity, they &c
on schedule time
And never are their brakes reversed
they won't back up again.
10 take the folks who get there
Just in time to miss the train
She spoke of the ideal education
which, according to a noted educator.
must meet two demands" at must
be personal, fitting a nan or woman
for success in life. 1t must be broad,
giving a man or woman an outlook
upon the world such as to make this
success worthy. The Office of an ed.
ucation is to develop every kind of
power of thought, will and reason,
and above all the power to govern
themselves for if this has not been &C.
compllshed, the education has been
a failure as will be all the undertak.
n 6 IN after life. The speaker said
that everyone should commence life
with some definite object, concentrat-
ing his mind upon one particular sub
ject for therein lies one of the Sc
crets OF success. The world turns
aside to let anyone pass who knows
where re is going. Progress depends
upon what We are rather than what
we may have to encounter. There
is hardly a word in the English Ian
guage which is more cruelty abused
than the word luck" Miss Rails
back quoted instances of where men
were making a success of life not
through luck, but through industry
and determination. circumstances
sometimes makes the man, but there
must be something in the man or cir
cumstances however favorable can
not develope it. Nature will not be
stow the gift and develop it also.
Determination also forms an import
ant factor in a successful life" In
closing her remarks, the salutatorian
said: MAY we, the members of the
class of 1901, be ever ready to emu
late the noble example of him who
carried the message to Garcia, ever
bearing in mind the fact that indus
try, readiness and perseverance are
the things most desired in the battles
OF life and that success comes not by
wishing. but by working and who
will to win must will the way"
~Essay-Effie McQueary.
The Progress of Chemical Science"
was the subject of the essay of Miss
McCaeary. Science, the foun-
datlon of all practical success of the
specialized lines of effort, has determ.
ned the progress of civilization for
centuries past. This age of ours is /
not n of heroism nor one in which
imaginative geniuses live. for the pe-
rod IN which gods mingled with men
q long since ceased to exist. It is
! time in which we must strive to get
! higher and better knowledge of
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~facturers, SO also does she hold a
unique place among the nations as
regards her government. Under the
form of hereditary monarchy with
restricted powers, the nation is in
truth governed by two houses of
parliament. whose laws, when assent
ed by the sovereign, form the stat
utes OF the realm. Her constitution
is to a large extent unwritten, but her
laws depend upon the constant pro-
cess OF Interpretation. 1t is a strik-
ing illustration of the fact of the con-
%stitution Of England Being unwrit-
ten that the cabinet, though univer-
sally admitted to represent the gov
eminent OF the country, remains ut.
terly unknown as such both to the un-
written law and the legislature. The
names of the persons who compose
the cabinet for the time being are
never officially announced, nor are
there even any official records of it's
meetings or of the resolutions which
may have been come to at them by
the members. Strangest of all, the
cabinet. virtually nominated by the
legislative body, and depending for
Its existence on a majority of sup
porters in it, has never yet been for
mally recognized by any act of par
lament"
Miss Salisbury spoke of the extent
of the British army, whose ranks con
tain Indians, Egyptians, Cinnamon
and negroes from the West Indies
and Central Africa. The war in South
Africa was treated at some length. In
conclusion she said: But Edward VII.
must face far graver problems than
the absorption OF a few thousands of
liberty loving people. The great
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freedom. can we not hope that the
same intelligent spirit Of civilization
will prevail in our final relations to
this people, the first fruits of real
freedom in this hopeless Isle of I'm
rest"
VaIedictory-Guy Wagner.
The valedictory was ably handled
by Guy N. Wagner, who had for his
Grafton. "rhe Modern Victim Of Iner-
tia" The Grafton treated Of the Chi
nese question. 1.-THE long and persis-
tent existence Of the Chinese nation
has been due partly TO its geographic
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occupied the left box, and The mem.
bers OF the junior class that to the
right. A0
The musical numbers, which inter.
spersed the orations and essays, were
among the finest ever rendered in the
city. The orchestra opened the e x
rcises with the selection LA Czarine
Mazurka Russo" This proved a beau.
t1ful number. The invocation was
pronounced by the Rev. A. T. Gesner,
rector of st. Luke's church. The la.
dies q%uartette sang two selections,
Voices of the Woods" and !" The
Crisis Cross Baby" both of which
were we'll rendered and brought out
hearty encOres. Mr.. J. A. Gilluly's
splendid bass voice was heard to good
advantage in a selected solo. The
8. O. K. M. quartette, which has de-
lighted audiences on numerous occa-
sions, came In for a good share of
praise in its renditions of my Old
Kentucky Home" and 40 Watch
Ger Thee"
In presenting the diplomas to the
graduates, Superintendent H. NJ.
BraytOn made q few opportune re-
marks, after which the orchestra
played Hearts and Flowers" During
this selection the little flower girls
came onto the stage bearing armful
after armful Of lovely flowers for the
The exercises came to an
end with the benediction by the Rev.
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education is based primarily on the
nature Of the being educated. This
is shown not only in the education
OF Inherent classes of human beings,
as infants and adults, the deaf, blind
and feeble-minded, but also in the
training of different brute animals.
as the horse, the dog, and the
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w. D. Clark, pastor of the Congrega
tolnal church. For some little time
afterward many fingered in the
house, going forward to congratulate
the graduates.
Those assisting in the musical mum
bers were:
Ladies quartette-Mrs. George a.
Griggs, first soprano; Miss Martha C.
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GRADUATING
EXERCISES
CLASS OF EIGHT LEAVES THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
HAPPY OCCASION FOR MANY
Orations, Essays and Music-Opera
House Was Crowded-Prettv
Stage Decorations.

Another year of schoolwork came
to a close in this city yesterday and
another class completed the course
prescribed and last night babe adieu
to studies for the time being. 1t was
the fourth class that has passed
through the portals Of the school,.
There is no event in the whole school
year that creates so much interest OF
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Tompkins, secono soprano; Mrs. M
H. Tompkins, first alto; Mrs. c. H
Barstow, second alto.
S. O. K. NJ. Quartette-W. M. fur.
Wis, Tom Granam, Ira Whitney. VIM,
B. Calhoun.
Tompkins orchestra-R. w. Hutcni
son, first violin; Chas. Whitney, sec
ond violin; Mr.. Loring, saxaphone;
Mrs. ToInpkins. pianist; w. o. Allen,
cornet.
SaIuIatory-Jessie RaiIsback.
The %salutatorv Of the class fell to
Miss Jessie A. Railsback, her oration
being ''Who Wills to Win Must Will
the Way" AS an Introduction she
said the success in life consists in
the proper and harmonious develop
ment of those faculties which God
has given us. The greatest results
in life are usually attained by simple
means and the exercise of ordinary
qualities. The great high road of
human welfare lies along the old high
way of steadfast w%e1-doing and they
who are the most persistent and work
in the truest spirit will invariably be
the most successful. Men succeed in
the world do so, not by having ex-
traordinary, but common opportuni-
ties. There is no calling in which
readiness is not Of vital Importance.
In professional life, in politics, in
journalism, in the senate, and even
in the social circle it is a great power.
In war readiness is all important. 1t,
is quick decision and rapid action.
the ability to retreat or take instant
Of another's mistakes that
wins the battle" Industry also form
ed an important part of Miss Rails
backs Grafton.
The Yale expositor., 1901-05-31
How London Could Re De,e,dsa.

If the Dutch ever sail up the Thames
again, or Norman force land, London
will not be unprepared. In the archives
Of Pail Mall repose musty schemes for
the defense of the metropolis which 1t
was thought would be undisturbed un-
til the war department commenced to
move into its new palace. But there
are busy men about and as a result new
schemes will be forthcoming for the
defense of London. Something like 60
batteries of artillery will be allotted to
the defense, including guns of heavy
caliber, Al and inches, which will be
mounted in commanding positions.
covering a wide, sweeping arc. The
mobile force for defense will include
nearly 100 15-pounder field guns, and
an army corps of three divisions OF
regular infantry and 100 volunteers
London Express.
The Yale expositor., 1901-05-31
CHAPTER Ky.


Mildred" said Sir George. one night
about a fortnight later on, eff you
really mean hunting tomorrow, you
will have to be up betimes, as we
shall have to start more than usually
early on account OF the distance we
have to 60"
Il shall be ready" answered Mildred.
Accordingly, the next morning, true
to her word, she was downstairs
equipped, even to the dainty little whip
she carried in her hand, before any one
but Denzil had put in an appearance.
Lydon arriving shortly atterward in
time for breakfast, they hastily dis
patched that meal, and started direct
ly after for the meet, which was at
some considerable distance-Miss Ire
vanion and the Acknowledged lover in
front, Sir George with the discarded
in the background.
On their way they fell in with
Frances Sylverton, attended only by a
groom-Charlie having gone to rejoin
his regiment some days before-who
called out gayly that she had come
this route on the mere chance of meet
ing them, and was therefore, for once
in her life, unfeignedly glad to see
them.
"And what has happened to you. o
knight of the rueful countenance?"
she asked, merrily, of Denzil, refining
in her horse beside his.
81 had no idea was looking so lu-
gubrious,' he said laughing, "and I
don't believe l am either. It is the
morning mist that has got into your
usually bright eyes,"
NO. it is not" persisted Miss Syl-
verton, emphatically, shaking her
head; "the signs of woe upon your
face are unmistakable. suppose
you have presentiment that you will
be slain today, and naturally don't rel
ish it,"
you are wrong" said he-"entirely
wrong. If felt the shadow Of such a
feeling upon me, I should go straight
home again and wait for the dawning
of some luckier day"
And then Immediately afterward
they came within full view of the
hounds, as they stood clustered to-
gether in the hollow, for the most part
seeming one mass of spotted skin and
waving. restless tails.
Three hours later, and Miss Treva-
MON, with heightened color and
warmed blood, was riding excitedly
The Yale expositor., 1901-05-31

The transportation facilities would
seem to be ample for all possible de-
mands OF the mammoth crowds which
are expected at the Pan-American Ex-
position. The entire street railway
system of Buffalo, driven by the pow
er of Niagara Falls, is so laid out AS
to secure direct communication from
all parts of the city to the Exposition
grounds. At the northern boundary
of the grounds there has been built
a fine steam railway station. A two
track steam belt line encircies the city
of Buffalo, reaching this station, and
all the steam railroads centering in
Buffalo have access to these tracks.
This means of transportation will be
extensively used both for excursion
trains from out the city and for con-
veying people from the various parts
of the city to the grounds.
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Summer Vac ltions.

Spend yours this Summer in Cali
fornia. There is no telling when the
trip can again be made so cheaply.
July 9th to 18th inclusive, Round-Trip
Tickets will be sold to San Francisco
via the Southern Pacific Company's
routes at rates less than the regular
one-way fare and will be good for the
return until August 31st. These tickets
cover first-class passage and will al
low holder to stopover at various
points of interest en- route either go
ing or returning. or both, and can be
purchased for passage going via any Of
the Southern Pacific Company's three
routes, Sunset. Ogden or Shasta, re-
turning the same or either of the 9th
ers. Through Pullman Palace and
Pullman Tourist sleeping cars. For
particulars address w. G.. Neimyer,
G. w. A., S. p. Co., 23S Clark street,
Chicago. III.
The Yale expositor., 1901-05-31
CUBA AND PHILIPPINE NEWS:

On the ed FL Mundo claimed that
the Cuban constitutional convention
stood IA to II on the Platt amendment.
President Capote being opposed to it
and controlling the deciding vote.
Capt Barrows, Capt Reed and Lieut..
Boyer, the former U. S. army officers
sentenced to five years, three years and
one year respectively for participation
in the commissary frauds recently ex-
posed at Manila, were lodged in Bill
bid prison on the 23d.
Further cases of smallpox have been
discovered on board the u. S. transport
Indiana and the 9th regiment, U. S.
infantry. which left PelSin on the ed
on its way to Manila, has gone into
camp at Tallu. The doctors have been
instructed to make a report as to what
length of time must elapse before it
will be safe to allow the troops on
board the transport.