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stroyed almost the last vestige of chattel slavery that was left among 

 the civilized nations of the earth ; and already the nations are troubled 

 by the signs of the coming of the time when the few shall cease to rob 

 the many. 



Whatever of wrong, of suffering, even of despair may yet exist, 

 there is reason in hope; yes, in confidence. 



Tell me not that monopolies and syndicates, combinations and 

 trusts, special legislation and the power of money, and the wickedness 

 of individuals, can overwhelm society and enslaven the people for all 

 time. 



The bigot's hate and the fanatic's persecutions endure, but the days of 

 racks and the fagots are past. Do not fear that the bigot and the fanatic 

 will finally and forever enchain the humane race; that the oppresser will 

 not cease forever, or that the anarchist of any and all shades, degrees or 

 pretexts, shall destroy till the last state of the earth shall be worse than 

 the first. 



Dry lands may sink again under the seas. The place where an 

 ocean is may be lifted up and nations cover the face thereof. Empires 

 and republics may grow and decay. Systems and creeds and isms may 

 fade from the minds of whole races who had trusted them for centuries. 

 Fancies may yield to the field of facts, and institutions that have served 

 their purpose give place to better; but be not afraid. 



The plant that has ruled from the beginning will rule for the future. 

 The purpose will be carried on and carried out. 



I will not — I need not believe that the worse things are to prevail, 

 I refuse to be afraid when changes come. 



I look far out among the universe, to the bounds where human ap- 

 pliances can reach no farther, to where their revelations have an end; on 

 to where calculation can tell us no more; on to where imagination is lost, 

 and conjecture impossible. 



I turn to the records within the rocks; I read the printed page ot 

 human history, I walk among the leaves, and I know there is progress. 

 I know that all is tending onward and upward. 



Miss Trix Blanton next appeared in a charming solo, "The Night- 

 ingale," which was received with a shower of applause. 



Miss Daisy Templin followed with a choice recitation, which took 

 the audience by storm. It was "A similar case," and to which both the 

 voice and manner of the pretty little Miss were admirably adapted. 

 It was a real gem. 



