The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-12-06

product" said Mr.. Mcclure in part. Il
claim this distinction over the natives
born. They did not come here from
| choice. They had nothing to do with
/ the choosing of their residence / did.
the choosing Of their residence. 1 did.
located III Topeka
! Mr. Mcclure then spoke of the
chances of a young man in Topeka
Certain things may with reason be
expected from Topeka by the young
man, two of which go to make up the
basic principle of all sound municipal
chance The most potent factor of all
growth is environment. Given a whole
some political atmosphere the product
of growth will be a loyal and broad
minded citizen. It is fair and reasonable
to expect from our leading men honesty
and integrity in politics.
Also may the young man expect
fair chance and a square deal What
he wants today is not sympathy aid or
assistance. but simply a fair chance to
stand on his own feet and to fight his
own fight
Gratitude is as much an element in
the makeup of the young man as Is
energy and grit In return for what
Topeka offers he willingly gives his
hearty cooperation and support in al
public undertakings"
A Toast to Washburn.
Mr.. Mcclure was followed BY Prof
D. B. Towne Of Washburn college, re
spending to the toast. Our Wash
burn
lou. college, said Prof. Towne. 'is
not merely a campus or a group Of
buildings. To be sure we have mag
nif1cent buildings, campus trees and
faculty which we believe can not be
excelled. But Wash burn college is
made up Of these things and as well of
the fundamental principles of educa-
ton which lie at the basis OF the solu-
ton of our great problems And when
we see Washburn as she really is, we
have mighty hopes for the future Of
this country.
.sWashburn college means something
to Topeka. 1t means. an influence go
ing out which makes bright the pros
pect of this city and of this state. 1t
is an easy thing for an institution to
get q reputation, but it is when that
same institution reaches. out and takes
up the rough and uncouth lad or the
wilderness. one might say, shapes his
mind SO that it may grapple with the
problems of all time, and may bring
his good spirit so that when he gradu-
ates he is a roun5ed man-it IS THIS
burn has done this, and she has not
been found wanting.
'sWashburn means something to the
state No college or other institution
has done its duty until it has put forth
young people who will stand always
with high ideals and honest purposes,
even though time and circumstances
were against them The world de-
mands people of honesty, righteousness
and those who will go over the stone of
adversely and still be true to their high
IDEALS"
ATrs. Garvey's Speech.
Mrs. IT. o. Carney spoke briefly and
to the point in response to the toast,
1.-THE Helpmeet." She gave reasons for
the mental Improvement of women
which was not required in earlier days
Mrs. Carney said.
with the many opportunities and ad-
vantages that are here today, a new
standard has been created Tor woman,
and new measurement must be ac--
corded her. But a few vital character
istics must remain, always. She must
have the same moral strength and re-
source She must ever be at heart a
home-makere That is the test OF the
real helpmcet. 1t matters not whether
that home be one Of luxury or simplici-
ty. 1t may be a magnificent country
seat or bounded by four walls: it is the
atmosphere that makes it a home. sthat
spirit of love and interest. of sympa thy
and unself1shness. of good cOmFadeship,
Of rest. Does not the woman of today
measure up to that standard. as we'll
as the one of any previous @age2* Her
environment is greatly changed Much
Of the routine WONk has been taken out
of the home and made a commercial
interest and we have bakeries, laun-
dries, creameries, tailoring and dress
making establishments. -wateTworzs,
electric light and natural gas plants.
while the spinning wheel and loom can
70 longer compete with modern ma
chinery.
..For this reason many a. woman Of
nInEment- She Is forced to enter the