Pocahontas star herald., 1910-06-10

Alexander succeeded his father as
ruler at the age of twenty. After
spending two years managing home
affairs, he devoted his time to con-
quests to satisfy his desire for ac.
complishments, and to extend his
authority over the neighboring pro
vinces. He made conquest after
conquest all of which were success
full. lie desired to extend his
kingdom to the Ganges but by the
complaints Of b s soldiers, he
was forced to abandon this idea,
choose Ancient Babylon on the
Euphrates as capitol of his vast en-
pire. In the meantime he had plan
ned to add Aribia, CARNAGE, Italy,
and Spain to his already vast do
mains; but before Alexander's work
was finished he was called upon to
pay the debt that every man must
pay. Do you think the world miss
ed him? Do you think the soldiers
who followed him through many
campaigns and fought hundred
battles respected him? Yes. Th cir
appreciation was shown when they,
on being informed that Alexander
must die, forced their way through
! the guards of the palace and with
tears in their eyes and their hearts
full of emotion, they sorrowfully
filed 10y the couch Of their dying
commander.
As it was with Alexander, so it
is with us. The greater heights
we attain the more we want to ac-
complish. Yet with every accom-
plishment there is fixed a price.
shall now change the scene to
later days; DAYS with which we are
more closely connected; days of our
own military genious, George
Washington. 1t Is not necessary
to go to ancient history to find a
man who has attained heights of
glory on the battlefield, but we find
them in our own country, fighting
for freedom and tor the right.
We, as people of the land of tree
dom, enjoy privileges and conven-
fences that were gained and set up
10y our fore-fathers. How sacred to
us should be these rights and privi-
leges, and with how much respect,
honor and reverence we should
clothe the memories of our found
ers of our great country. How
we should praise that uncommon
man who led the colonists to vic
tory and started so great power
in the world.
Sirs, the banner of our country
was designed by Mr.. Washington,
himself, and to this day the "Stars
and Bars" wave over the western
world. How greatly we would
appreciate the protection of the
"Red, White and Blue" No mat
ter where we go, if we have the ban
ner of our country, we will be left
unharmed, for no nation dares tread
our emblem in the dust or pierce
it with shot or sword. Where
"Old Glory" waves, other nations
dare not tread. All these things
| in large measure, should be attri-
buted to the courage and diligence
of Mr.. Washington.
Think of our own great man,
Daniel Webster, who was the poll
tician. The one who was SO prom
inent in political affairs in the be-
ginning of our powerful nation.
Webster helped to do it. With
that broad, fathomless mind of his
the political problems were put to
flight.
Why was Webster so greatly
praised? Because he was a self
made man and his attainments were
great. But now ] see Webster as
he stands amid the multitude and
delivers the Bunker Hill oration.
1t was theu that he displayed his
power as a man of thought and cul-
ture, reviewing events of the past
and rending curtains between pres
ent and future. 1t was upon this
occasion that he proved himself one
of the most classical orators of the
western world.
Yet when we think of his life we
are led to believe that Arkansas boys
may in time be Websters. If we
have the ability, we can excel him
becluse we have greater advantages.
Let us take heed and from this day
strive to do nothing that would cost
the slightest reflection upon one who
has been so good and noble.
But must not go further before
holding up before you some of the
facts regarding musical accomplish
ment. The art of music is natural.
| ly divided into two great periods,
the ancient and the modern. The
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