Evening star., 1949-10-09
Fifty Years Ago

Half century ago the Hero of Manila
Bay returned to Washington. The Star on
October 2, 1899, produced a
Deweys 32-page paper in tribute to
p.t,x, him. It said: Admiral
Dewey's triumphal journey
across half the earth will come to term1-
nation tonight at the Capital City OF the
Nation, of the Nation he has served.
Wherever his flagship has plowed the waves
and wherever it briefly fingered its distin-
guished captain has been greeted with honor
and acclaim. = He has been given one ire
mendous ovation, such as civilization has
never before witnessed! But memorable as
the journey has been in such incidents, and
gratifying as many of them have been un-
doubtedly to the great sea captain none will
be as lasting or as significant as his real
home coming" A civic parade down Penn
sylvania avenue was the main feature OF the
celebration. but there also was an inspiring
military procession the next day-folloWed
nv the presentation of sword at the
Capitol
The Star for October T. 1899, contained
an advertisement for the Ralston Univer-
sity of Expression, 1928 to 1881
A Voice G street NV. 1t was intend
University ed for young ladies and young
gentlemen" as well as for ladies
and gentlemen who were not necessarily
young. The attractions offered included
"Voice culture for reading, speaking and
reciting-purity. clearness richness. volume,
range and control Human speech-artlcu-
lation, enunciation, language-building. con-
versation, extempore speaking and oratorl-
cal address. Rendition-modulation dellv-
cry and essentials of success. School OF
action-gestures, defective, natural, COLO
cio1 il1v1StrafiVn n0nt0nirne
English language-prenunciation emphasis,
ANALYSIS and authors. Entertaining-per-
sonal uses, private entertainments elocu-
tionary uses, dramatic uses, limitations, cos
tuning programmes, management. audi
ences, methods of success and professional
life School of grace-personal culture. phys
ical culture, physical harmony. counterpoint,
self-control department, attitudes. Greek
posing, statuary, grouping classical drill"
There also was course In physical culture
as distinct from the other kinds mentioned.
No night sessions were held and no private
lessons given.
"Rev. Samuel r. Lowery of Alabama"
reported The Star on October Z. 1899.
reached this city today with
Silk an interesting exhibit made
Industry up of the products Of a silk
culture industry, conducted
by colored people near Birmingham. Mr..
Lowery bears credentials showing that he
is leader among the colored people OF his
State, and has the respect and confidence
of the white residents. He has done much
to advance the education of his people and
possesses thorough understanding Of the
silk culture industry. Through his en-
deavors, q thriving colony now exists
Exhibits Of the product Of the silk industry
conducted under the direction Of Mr.. Lowery
have won medals at Louisville, New
Orleans, Omaha and other places"
A dispatch from Owensville, KY. printed
in The Star on October S, 1899, announced
the acquittal Of DR.. j. w.
Dr.. Smith Smith, who had been on trial
Aenuitted for the killing Of Henry Craig
"a years before. The two men
had been intimate friends They fell in
love with the same girl. Craig was found
dead Smith escaped capture. Subsequent
" he married q wealthy widow. who sent