The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1908-06-25

gave utterance to a thought, which is
worthy Of repetition; and which is not
only Of value to our class, but is
equally applicable to all mankind. He
said: In choosing vocation, it would
be well to ask yourself three questions,
for upon their satisfactory solution
rests, in a large measure, the outcome
of your lifework. First, is the profess
sion, which | am contemplating, honor
able3 Second, is it congenial? Third,
is it profitable? That is, will it bring
contentment and happiness; will it be
remunerative to purchase comforts for
myself and for those dependent upon
me7 Unless this trinity of essentials
be answered in the affirmative, one can
not embark upon any enterprise and
give to it the best Of life-that degree
of energy and ambition, which are so
requisite to success.
eff Benedict Arnold had listened to
the voice of conscience, and had asked
and answered the first question, Is it
hOnorable?' he would have followed the
course Of honor and his memory would,
then, not be blackened by the terrible
stigma, which will forever rest upon
his name, Benedict Arnold-the traitor
"Ruskin said: God always gives US
strength and mentality enough for
everything He wants us to do How
ever, this does not imply that we can
develop our latent talents by reclin-
ing on a bed Of luxurious ease. No mat
ter what nature has bestowed upon us,
sunless we strive diligently to develop
our inherent capabilities and perform
our daily duties to the best of our
ability, we cannot hope to overcome
those larger obstacles, which will con
front us as we advance through life.
We might well emulate the example
of the illustrious Lincoln, whose ideals
were always high and whose achieve
ments are embodied in our motto
q Advance. > His career, of the most
llowly origin, through the luminous path |
way to renoWn was characterized by an
infexibility of purpose; until, at his
untimely death, he stood upon the high
est plateau of human fame and honor. |
"We cannot all achieve as much as |
Lincoln; but we can all place our ideals |
as high and, though the elimination of |
our ambitions might not be striking
enough to descend to posterity our aims
would be commendable for Not failure,
but low aim is crime We should not |
hesitate to try fearing that we may not
for science teaches that no en-
ergy can be lost. Assiduous but un-
successful attempts do not mean so
much energy wasted rather invested,
for our earnest efforts always strength
en- us. The only spendthrift is one who
squanders time.
''Let us not come under the category,
of whom Owen Merideth said: with
irresolute finger, he knocked at each
one of the doorways of life and abided
in none We know that disappoint-
ments are inevitable, but we are con-
soled by knowing of the world, if it is
mot all smiles that it is not all sneers.
$50 let each one Of us have lofty
aim, definite goal toward which we
shall strive with answering determina
ton. And day by day, step by step, we
shall advance"
Following the Salutatory which was
received with great applause, Miss
Laura Blood was introduced and she
had timely subject and one Of the
greatest interest.
Roosevelt and His Policies
Miss Blood spoke of Roosevelt and
his policies and several times during her
short speech she drew great applause |
from the crowd by her defense Of the |
policies of the president. She said in
part:
president ROosevelt's policy is that |
of the big stick. With it he has ac-
chieved more than any other executive |
we have had-more even than the great |
Jackson whom we may favorably com
pare with Roosevelt.
"For six years we have had a presi-
dent who has done the right as he has |
seen the right and who has initiated |
into the presidential Office many powers |
Notwithstanding the fact that these |
powers have not been made use of by
some presidents, nevertheless they are
perfectly legal and within the scope Of |
his authority
His achievements are varied. They |
include, industrial, economical, social
and political reforms.'
She spoke of the use Of the big stick |
in the regulation Of interstate commerce
in the idea of the square deal in the
settlement of the coal miners strike
the enthusiastic backing of the great |
project for the completion Of the Pana-
ma canal and the plans for the deep
waterway from the gulf to the lakes,
the development of the natural resources
of the country.
She spoke of the attitude of the presi-
dent toward the farmer who he had de-
clared had formed the backbone of the |
nation. Of the persistent efforts of the
president for larger navy and a com
plete carrying out of the Monroe Doc
trine in dealing with the American Re
Tn, all ID I