The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-10-18
CHAUTAUGUA CHATS.
BY KATHERINE HOPKINS CHAPMAN.


 sical exercise and pleasure; but two of the party. at least. were begUning to realize that they must soon turn their faces homeward.
 Betsey Hamiltons success at the Moth CT Chautauqua had spread to similar as- semblies, and she was receiving offers that must be filled as soon as possible.
 And Mrs Solomon Ants letters from her (theoreticaD lord and master were as suming tone of Christian resignation, interspersed with comments on the ther-
 mometer and the 1onesomeness of life in general. which haunted her through the most thrilling address or the most en- tracing concert.
 But, when to leave2 Each day, each week, had it's special attraction which it seemed almost Impossible to turn on'es tack Cn.
 Of course they must hear General John E. Gordon tell about the Last days of the confederacy." Betsy Hamilton came away from the vivid portrayal of those "days that tried mems souls" feeling that she had lived again. in one short hour, those long sad years. Mrs solomon Aunt and Sis Hopkins realized, as never before that they were descended from heroes and heroines. The youngster said but little at the time, but hours later. slipped his arms around his mothers neck and whispered: DO you think grandpa would let me wear his sure enough sword just once, and tell me again how he received it?'
 The discussion on the evils of the mob spirit and the possible remedies there fore, was intensely interesting to all, Tor the lynching of negroes, which was once considered a southern speciality, is now shown to follow such tiendish provoca- ton wherever they occur. The mob spirit as manifested by strikers, anarch- ists. etc, is naturally more frequently exhibited in the more densely populated north.
 John Temple Graves eloquently defend- ed the south's position of lynching for certain crimes, be the offender black or white. Years ago, his own people recog- nized John Temple Graves as possible successor of Henry Woodiin Grady, that brilliant exponent of the new south and her resources whose untimely death caused universal sorrow. and now MT. Graves influence has become national and no conference, be 1t at Boston, Chau- tauque or Chicago, is considered com plete unless he presents his views.
 At a Grady memorial meeting, an ora tor finished his eulogy and then paused and asked impressively: And who will take Henry w. Grady's placer Some practical man in the audience called out sWhy, John Temple Gravesl'
 But, one day Betsy Hamilton and Mrs Solomon Aunt both received letters which required to be answered in person; so, that enticing programme was resolutely packed away and they hurriedly started homeward The only way to leave Chau- tauqua is just to pull mp and go, and lew who take a parting gaze from the deck of the little steamer at this literary load stone set between the emerald hills and the azure water but ease the pain of parting with promises of return.
 On their way home the Alabamians made good their hope of seeing more of Cleveland Ohio, than the railway yards. They arrived there about 1 o'clock. and took A car to Euclid Avenue beach that would carry them through the principal business and residence portions of the city.
 They were, at first, a little disappointed in the famous Euclid avenue residences, but it finally dawned on them that 1t was the breadth of the avenue and the consciousness of the grounds which so charmed those who are accustomed to the cramped and crowded quarters of most cities; but this had, at first failed to impress these southerners to whom is no novelty By the way who is this Euclid whe seems to be rleveland's patron saint? Surely, not 1ur old Greek friend @ of geometery lays!
 At Euclid Beach, they found Lake Erie n quite rage, and sending in rolls that were fair limitations of Old Oceans eff orts. This flashing of the surf had ,reat fascination for these inlanders but he majority of the people seemed much nore interested in the scenic railroad he carrousals and other amusements Alas, we have just become accustomed a saving merry -go-round' in place or he good old-fashioned "hying-1enny, ind now we must make another enort md say "carousals
 But the sight of one of these pay your money and take your choice of seats or 1ames", never fails to remind Mrs. Sol ,mon Aunt of a good joke her young son got on his dignified father.
 Several years ago when the youngster was only about four years old. he took a trip with his parents to Mackinac ls- land That previous spring, q merry go-round had been a great source of ad- miration, and envy to the youngster; but, as there were some cases Of smallpox in town. his father, fearing contagion had offered him many Inducements tmost- ly dimes) not to ride on il. But, evidently the forbidden pleasure fingered in his memory, for one day he applied it most The youngsters aequaint- ance with hotel parlors or any large rooms where consols are used was linn tied, so the one in the cabin of the pala- tial steamer on Lake Michigan had been the object of much silent curiosity to him. So. when he came out on deck where his mother was and she asked him if he had seen his father lately, he answered "Yes, papas in the cabin, sit ting on the plush fying-jenny
 Returning to Cleveland from Euclid Beach, the Alabamians left the car at the cemetery and went to Garfield's Mon ument!
 This is a massive stone tower which crowns a hill and commands a fine view q Cleveland and the Lake. The walls Inside are of costly mosaic, and hand- some stained windows. contributed by different states. shed a dim religious light over the white marble statue of heroic size which stands in the center of this impressive tribute to the murdered Pres jdent Mrs. Solomon Ant told her young son the story of the assassination and reminded him of the silver star in the floor which marks the exact spot of the tragedy in the station at Washington.
 They were just about to pass out think ing they had seen all of interest, when they noticed a sign with a black finger pointing down a stair and the injunction: