The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1903-08-03
TEE ArcHIsoN GLOBE.

of the Atchison Daily Globe, was cele-
brated by its founder, editor and pro-
prietor, E. w. Howe, and its home
readers, the people of his town. who
have borne the relation of writer and
reader for a quarter of a century.
The event was an unusual one in
many respects. The newspapers of
Kansas which have a quarter centen-
NAL, under one management, are very
few; the dailies but three or four, the
weeklies probably less than a score.
Nothing just like this Atchison occasion
is likely elsewhere. because no other
such paper as the Globe exists. The pa
per has created the Atchison subscriber
who is unlike the patron of any other
daily. These people have read their
favorite journal day by day, month by
month and year by year and under
stand and appreciate it's publisher and
are understood and appreciated by him.
Few editors dominate the town in which
they live as Howe dominates Atchison.
His sway over the community is re-
markable and exceptionable; but his
power is like a father over his children.
If he chastises. it is for the good of
the subject: If he commends, it is be-
cause the action is deserved His power
is due to certain simple characteristics
and is recognized by the citizens, be-
cause he is constantly instilling in the
minds and conduct of those who follow
his columns. industry, patience, gen
erosity, simplicity, temperance and good
works and good morals. He breaches
these things evening after evening and
he does it all in an interesting and
unique manner. Every item is written
apparently with the idea to both in
struct and entertain.
The paper is intensely readable and is
enjoyed by hundreds in communities far
from Kansas almost with equal
relish as by the thousands who i've
around the publication Office. With this
understanding it is not surprising that
the twenty-fifth anniversary of such
paper and such a man will excite COM
plete interest in Atchison and be
worthy of large attention elsewhere
Howe started the Don't Worry Club"
but for the last few days he has been
suspended from the organization and
only reinstated at the close of the ex-
ercises last evening. He had been AFRAID
that the weather would be bad; that
the governor could not come; that some
obstacle or accident might interfere with
his wish to give entertainment and prof
it to his people on this occasion
A few of his outside friends Joined
him. Saturday evening and the indica-
tions for a good day following were fair
although the official predictions were
'showery" While the weather was
threatening in Atchison in the morning
not a drop had fallen during the night
nor did it rain in the least during Sun
fhPr
cleared, and a model day was promised
and reached fulfllment.
While the cloud burst fell in Topeka
Sunday morning. it was dry in Atchi-
son. and Governor Bailey. who had
planned to leave on the morning train.
found the streets flooded and the Santa
Fe track under water. He immedi-
ately sent a telegram of sympathy and
regrets to the Globe. believing naturally
that such rain would extend to Atch-
ison and spoil the exercises. A tele~
gram from Mr.. Howe treasured him.
and the governor took the evening
train, arriving in time to make his
speech, but to miss in the main the ex-
ercises OF the day.
The celebration was in the open air
on the edge of the town, in Forest
park, a wood of fifty acres, beautifully
adapted by nature by hills and trees
and water for the rest and recreation
of those who daily toll near the favorit-
spot.
1t is said there were fifteen thousand
on the grounds. The people of Atchi~
son had literally taken to the woods.
The visitor was most strongly inn
pressed with the intelligent looks. good
clothes, splendid behavior the careful
attention, as individuals and collective
ly, of the great crowds which were hon
oring the Globe and its editor as they
partook of his entertainment.
The features of the occasion were
music and the governors address; both
were inspiring and counted for renewed
efforts to continue and increase in good
and correct living.
The following is the musical pro-
gramme the description of each number
being written by Claiming Ellery. for
years dramatic critic of the New York
Sun. now the wonderful and successful
leader of this Royal Italian band with
an Instrumentation of ffty-four.
AFTERNOON PROGRAMME.
No. l. A two-step entitled Southern
Smiles" by Kelley. This composition is
somewhat above the average in it's class.
No. ?. The overture OF the opera
"Mignon,' by Ambrose Thomas. This
opera is founded on the beautiful poem
Wilhelm Meister," by Goethe, and tells
the story of a wandering poet who is
loved by two women; one. the young
/ girl ''AIignon." a child stolen by Gypsies
4 from a wealthy and aristocratic family;
the other a coquettish actress called
"Felina." The music of the overture de-
picts the character of these two young
women 1t opens with a touching mel
4 ody sung by 'Mignon." and called
/ ''Knowest Thou The Land" in which
she describes, as in a dream. her birth
place among the orange trees of the
| south The other leading melody is a
brilliant polonaise. sung by Felina" in
the opera, and picturiDg her reckless
gaiety to perfection. The overture ends
with a wild Gypsy dance, played with