Willmar tribune., 1915-07-07
alities. Her work was much appreci-
ated by the audience.
The Great Debate.

@r. The Great Debate.
The debate on Socialism between
Hon. Carl Thompson and l.. F. Ly-
barger was a stirring affair and Gre
ated much interest. Both were rap
i'd firing speakers, and both earnest
~ believe they are in the right. Both
agreed that the present Industrial and
economic systems were wrong but
they did not agree that Socialism is
the remedy. Local socialists were
much pleased with, the showing made
by Mr.. Thompson, while those oppos-
ed to the political propaganda Of the
socialists thot Mr.. Lybarger was in
the right. It was q heated battle and
while naturally the discussion could
not settle anything it caused the peo-
pie who heard it to think, and that is
the main object of a chautauqua.
I. A Clever Juogler.
Monday night Rosani held an aud
ience for nearly two hours with his
clever manipulations. He was an ex-
pert in his line, and pleased his aud
Eience immensely. A display of aerial
fireworks were given on the grounds
at the close, Of the entertainment.
Fresh From War Zone.
- Yesterday two great lectures were
given. Col. Lafayette Young, who
spent four and a half months in the
war zones of France Germany and
Austria since January, returning home
Fafter the sinking of the Lusitania,
Egave a talk about his personal exper.
fences which was intensely interest,
| ing. His description of the trenches
and the struggle in the valley of the
tMeuse was thrilling. He believes
that the result of the war will be
fought out on the lines from the Swiss
mountains to the English channel, and
the side willing to make the greatest
sacrifices Of human lives will win. He
| gave realistic descriptions of the sol
diers of the various nations. He was
imprisoned for twenty.four hours il
! Austria, being under suspicion as &
spy. Col. and Ex-U. S. Senator Younl
! was for many years country edito!
at Atlantic, Iowa, later acquiring Des
! Moines Capital, which he now pub
! fishes, his two sons being in charge
/ This is one of the finest newspape,
/ properties in Iowa. The editor Of The
i Tribune had very pleasant visit will
Col. Young. He combine ented the citJ
Of Wil1mar very highly. s
conwell's Lecture.
The crowning lecture Of the season
so far was that by DR.. Russell H. Con
we'll Of Philadelphia last night, OF
the subject of "Acres of Diamonds.
It was an inspiration to everyone wht
heard it. It's strong optimistic spiri
surely must have stirred the heart O.
Many declared to the writer that thi.
lecture was worth alone the price O
the season ticket. DR.. Conwell Il
about eighty years Of age, was Col
onel in the Civil war, and described
at one point his first interview will
President Lincoln. In spite of hi
age, which he does not show, DR.. Con
well has commanding presence an,
a powerful voice. Had the chautau
qua committee done nothing but brin,
DR.. Conwell's great lecture to Wilma
| they should feel well repaid for thei
efforts.
i The Meistersingers Quartet wit
! good voices and a set Of organ chime
furnished the preludes, and were COZ
stantly encored.
i Big Things to Come.
This afternoon and evening the Err
est Gamble Concert Party furnishe
, rare treats for music lovers. D1
> Chas. Medbury lectures on "Fort
, Million Young Folks"
On Thursday Edmund Vance Cook,
a noted American poet, lectures O
"Pot Luck With a Poet" in the afte
noon, and DR.. w. A. Hunsberger {
New York City lectures on 9Th
u Continued on page 81.