The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-06-04

Emerson is distinctively American and
eminently man of thought. He passed
each day in familiarity with those ideas
and emotions which are generally assoc
ciated with moments of eXaltation. making
him one OF the fixed stars of humanity.
Edwin Burton had the interesting theme
The Development of the Idea of Democ-
racy.' Democracy is of foreign birth. 1t
existence commenced with the Teuton.
Is sustenance is furnished by the Anglo
Saxon and its glories are grounded and
piled high through the love and admira
ton of the American. And now when il
is in in its greatest glory it is bestowed
upon the world by the kindliest of queens,
Columbia.
The Unifcation of Germany was
discussed by Vera Taft. Fifty years ago
the German nation did not exist. but was
formed Of many independent states. To-
day Germany is one Of the strongest ma
tons in the world. This condition was
brought about by Bi5marck's policy of
blood and iron and the growth of
national language and literature.
THE Kindergarten" was considered by
Mar Jobes. She said that the beginning
CT social reform and the formation of
national character are found in the kim
the practices Of complete living are made
a matter of daily habit, assuming that
moral aim is the absolute one and every
thing else is related 70 it. If every child
between the ages of tire and seven could
be taken from its home for few hours
training each day in the kindergarten
the social fabric of our nation would be
revolutionized in a few generations.
Florence Sample expounded the philoso-
ply of .'Tha Tendency Toward Centrali
zation" Capitalization is the growing
tendency of the age and is especially
marked along commercial and industrial
lines. Capitalization without exception
has followed natural law. and in So do
ing is perfectly right and legitimate.
Specialization. which is becoming a
principal factor in all forms of business
undertaking. is systematizing labor and
is an economic benefit to society. This
centralizing tendency is becoming more
and more pronounced and is necessary
feature Of the present development and
progress.
The Mission Of Alexander Hamilton
was told by I.vnette Furley over a CEN
fury ago the brain OF Alexander Hamn-
ton conceived the financial policy which
covers thu necessities Of today with an
eXactitude maryelouslv adequate. We re-
we're the name of George washington.
MS great name IS frnperishable but we
know that the brain Of Alexander Ham
ilton was the powe~ behind the president
and To him is due the greater homage
The mission Of Alexander Hamilton was
United States.
Aiuriel Finn discussed the great prob
lem Of Immigration" The recent strong
inflow Of immigration has been con-
strued by some 10 he perilous to our
c-untry. Il has always been beneficial in
the past. Tho assimilating forces II
Americanism. labor. freedom. common
language and eGucation absorb and
make into useful material all immigra-
ton. Because these forces Of America
adapt all peoples 10 the country the ma
tion viii continue 10 have vigorous ex-
istence
Stephen chase had a patriotic theme
THE Great Rebellion Though the
great rebellion is comparatively recent
event. II seems almost a thing Of the
distant past and its great Importance IS
scarcely realized. To understand the
causes Of the war the constitutional de-
velopment OF the country must be traced
from the beginning Two most import
ant causes. question Of state rights ard
institution Of slavery. The history Of
these causes is briefly traced. The war
! accomplished much-more than civil con-
ficts usually attain II settled the Ques-
/ ton OF secession. L washed out the Blot
OF slavery. But II did a work even greater