Gen. Z.T. Sweeney, author, diplomat, lecturer

              Gen. Z. T. Sweeney

AUTHOR. DIPLOMAT. LECTURER
SUBJECTS
1. The Golden Age.              2 .. A Journey to Jerusalem.
3 .. Bed Rock in Anglo-Saxon Civilization
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GENERAL    Z.    T.    SWEENEY
of Columbus, Ind., is one of the great lecturers of the American platform. We say this advisedly, as we have acted for most of the prominent American lecturers, and rank him with the best. He ought to be heard in every lecture course, and once heard will be wanted again and again. He has held a number of prominent places in the civic, religious and literary life of the country, and is a member of Victoria Institute, London; Institute of Christian Philosophy, New York, and the National Geographical Society, Washington, D. C. He has been President Indiana Chris¬tian Sunday School Association, Chancellor of Butler University; was Consul General to Turkey, Imperial Ottoman Commissioner to World's Columbian Exposition, at Chicago, and member of the Advisory Committee World's Congress of Religions. At present is Commissioner of Fisheries and Game for Indiana. He is the author of a book of travels, "Under Ten Flags," which has had a large sale.
W. W. Ross, Superintendent City Schools, Fremont, 0.—The lecture on "The Golden Age," by General Sweeney, was one of the finest, if not the finest, ever delivered from our lecture platform. Of high intellectual power, commanding voice and physique and impressive delivery, and just enough humor, Gen. Sweeney will take rank among the first plat¬form orators of our country. The moral and elevat¬ing tone of his lecture is admirable and in har¬mony with the highest ethical and reformatory aspirations of our age.
J. F. Trotter, Principal Public Schools, Strawberry Point, Iowa—I have waited one week in order to get a correct estimate of the way your lecture was received. I have heard several of what I call good things. I have seen audiences deeply moved and highly pleased, but I never before saw such a storm of enthusiasm or flood of favorable comment follow any public effort as has followed your lecture on "The Golden Age" here a week ago last night. "The best that ever came to Strawberry Point.'' "The best lecture I ever heard." "Let's have him back again," are samples of expressions all over town. I assure you that I am only mildly voicing the sentiments of this town when I say that we regard you not only as a most pleasing lecturer, but as a benefactor, a man with a mission. We believe you have done more to popularize the public lecture in our community than all the lecturers who have preceded you.
G. B. Townsend, Chairman Lecture Com., Troy, N. Y.—Hon. Z. T. Sweeney, LL. D., delivered his famous lecture, "The Golden Age," in our lecture course this winter. The large audience was delighted, and many pronounced it the best lecture they had ever heard. As an orator Mr. Sweeney has few equals, and, we believe, no superiors. He combines wit and wisdom in a way that makes his lectures both entertaining and helpful.
J. B. Richey, Superintendent City Schools, McKees-porr, Pa.—Gen. Z. T. Sweeney, of Columbus, Ind., has lectured for me three times, and I have engaged him for the fourth lecture at my Teachers' Institute for next year.    I have heard all the popular lec turers and I am sure he is the best, the most popu¬lar I have ever heard. Mr. Sweeney has a message and he delivers it with such eloquence and force that he can hold any audience spellbound for hours. His lectures are not only logical and philosophical, but they are also full of entertainment and practical common sense. He is the one man who is orator, logician, philosopher and entertainer, and never fails to instruct and entertain men and women from all walks of life.
Joseph Swan, President, Indiana State University, Bloomington, Ind.—To whom it may concern:   Rev.  Z. T. Sweeney spoke to the students of Indiana University on May 4th.    He is a ready and attractive speaker and was cordially received by all.    He is broadly informed and seems to have his knowledge at his command.    He  will instruct and entertain  any audience.
C. S. Dudley, Superintendent Beatrice, Neb., Chau¬tauqua.—Dr. Sweeney is a lecturer whose breadth and keenness of thought, clearness of vision, terse¬ness of expression, timely illustrations and splendid diction place him among the first on the American platform today. He charms and convinces with logic unanswerable and truths that sparkle with their brightness.
Oliver B. Kern, Principal High School, Reynoldsville, Pa.—I am glad to tell you that your lecture was appreciated by everybody present and it will do a great deal towards making our lecture course a success. It is a good thing to start well. It is the best lecture I ever heard to please all classes and conditions of people.
London (Eng.) Commonwealth—Gen. Z. T. Sweeney captured the audience at the beginning and held it to the end. His sallies of American wit were heartily applauded by his immense audience.
Granite State Free Press—It was his first appear¬ance here, and the best compliment to him is the frequently expressed wish to hear him again. Lucky the town that hears Gen. Sweeney. Would there were more like him.
Win. 0. Birely, Manager Frederick (Md.) Lyceum—In this connection, permit me to say that my people were much pleased with the lecture and all seemed to regret that more were not present to hear you. Some have said that it is a toss between yourself and the Rev. Conwell, of Philadelphia, who is quite a favorite here.
Sam  P-  Jones,   Cartersville, Ga.—It
has been my pleasure to listen to Gen. Z. T. Sweeney in one of his incompar¬able lectures. He is a charming orator, with fresh, vigorous thought and with the flash light of illustration always ready. His logic, his rhetoric, his humor, his pathos all combine to make him one of the best lecturers that it has ever been my good fortune to hear.
John G-. Wooley, at San Jose, Cal.— Gen. Z. T. Sweeney, a man whom I have known from boyhood, and whose very name is synonymous with tem¬perance and good citizenship wher¬ever he is known.
St. Joseph (Mo.) Gazette-Gen. Z. T.
Sweeney is one of the most entertain¬ing speakers ever heard in St. Joseph. He possesses the rare faculty of mixing the serious points which he desires to impress upon his audience with stories that appeal to the risibilities of man in just the right propor¬tion to amuse, entertain and instruct.
W. M. Massey, Superintendent Public Instruction, Wellington, Kan.—I write to express my apprecia¬tion of your lecture. Our teachers were delighted. Wellington during the last eight years has enjoyed many of the popular lectures of the day, but I am sine that nothing has met with a more pleasing reception than your "Golden Age." Should you ever return to our city heat, hot winds, chinch bugs nor cyclones can keep our people away from the hall.
A. H. Limerick, Secretary, Winfield, Kan., Chautau¬qua Assembly—It affords me pleasure to certify that Dr. Z. T. Sweeney has filled three summer engage¬ments with the Winfield Chautauqua Assembly, and has already been solicited for next season. No man has given better general satisfaction, none has elicited more favorable comment or brought forth more numerous demands for re-engagement than General Sweeney. His message is new, fresh and strong, and is delivered with a magnetic earnest¬ness and a sparkling humor that invariably capti¬vate. There is no man on the platform whose addresses are more helpful to the masses than those of General Sweeney.
H. A. Cuppy, present Editor Public Opinion (N. Y.)-Gen. Z. T. Sweeney is chancellor of Butler University, and is recognized as one of the thinkers of the day. He has the courage of his convictions, the ability to have right convictions, and he fearlessly proclaims them from the pulpit and platform, or through the press.
Pres. J. W. McGarvey, Lexington, Ky.—He exhibits the rare talent of selecting only such facts as are inter¬esting without being wearisome.
Bishop J. H. Vincent—It is a pity that such a man as Gen. Z. T. Sweeney has to die.
E. R. Wilson, Secretary Y. M. C. A., Allentown, Pa.—Our audience was very much pleased with Gen. Z. T. Sweeney and I consider him an excep¬tionally fine man. His address on Sunday sold a number of tickets for us on Monday.
R. W. Swetland, Principal Peddie In¬stitute,   Hightstown,   N.   J. — "The Golden Age" was a treat enjoyed by every person in the audience, I am sure.   Wit and wisdom are so happily united in it that no one could fail to get both good and enjoyment from it.   You may be sure of a hearty welcome at any succeeding visit you may make at our place.
A. H. Keyes, Superintendent of Schools, Lee, Mass. —It is the feeling among our people that you gave us the best thing in a lecture that we have had for twenty-five years. Many other lecturers have come and gone and the two hours with them have been much enjoyed, but there was little to be remembered and considered afterwards. You gave us not only enjoyment for the hour, but a message to be thought over for many days.
W. S. C. Russell, Superintendent City Schools, Ben¬nington, Vt.—After the lapse of four days I wrote to the Redpath Lyceum and expressed the senti¬ment of the people here in regard to your lecture; you may be sure that it was highly complimentary. One man says, "I must confess that I went to the lecture with some adverse prejudice, but I was pleasantly surprised. I heard Conwell when he was here and I regard 'A Whack at the Universe' as superior to 'Acres of Diamonds.' The lecture was a powerful appeal in the right direction." I wish to express my sincere appreciation for your effort and to thank you for it. I trust that you may long be spared to deliver the truth "straight from the shoulder."
Letters  from Governors
J. HOGE TYLER, Governor of Virginia—It is my pleas¬ure to commend Gen. Z. T. Sweeney. He is a strong, forceful and interesting speaker, strong in Christian convictions and is an enter¬prising and progressive man. He made a fine impression on all with whom he came in contact in this state and deserves the high encom¬iums he receives from all.
RENTON McMILLIN, Governor of Tennessee-General Z.T. Sweeney's lec¬ture on "American Civiliza¬tion" is well worth both hearing and studying. The thought is fine, the literature splendid, and the logic be¬yond criticism. it is an im¬portant subject ably treated. As a thinker, as a writer, as an orator, and as a logician, he has, and deserves, high rank.
W. E. STANLEY, Governor of Kansas I have had the pleasure of hearing General Z. T. Sweeney both lecture and preach. I regard him as one of the foremost lec¬turers and preachers in the country.
W. S. Payne, Winfield, Kan.—Hon. Z. T. Sweeney delivered two lectures at the Chautauqua Assembly delivered this season and the universal expression is that as an orator his superior has never yet occupied this platform.
Heinrich Schliemann, Athens, Greece—Full of most interesting and highly useful information, and beautifully illustrated. I sincerely congratulate you, feeling sure that it will be highly appreciated by the intelligent and that it will have a very long life.
GENERAL    Z.    T.    SWEENE
C. G. Meyer, Secretary, Y. M. C. A. Allentown, Pa. —I cannot forbear to express briefly to you the pleasure, profit and satisfaction our people had in hearing your magnificent address on "The Power of the Gospel," in the Lyric Theater on Sunday after¬noon, under the auspices of the Y. M. C. A. Many called it the most eloquent and convincing pres¬entation of the subject they ever listened to. We all want to hear you again soon.
Ed. E. Aleshire, President, Y. M. C. A., Stanberry, Mo.—The Y. M. C. A. Lecture Course of Stanberry had Gen. Z. T. Sweeney among our first number in 1899, and had the almost unanimous request of its patrons for his return the present year. Both lec¬tures here have been of high moral standard, ele¬vating and instructive. I have no hesitancy in recommending Mr. Sweeney's lectures as being very appropriate for Y. M. C. A. courses. The citi¬zens of Stanberry, who have heard him twice, would be glad to hear him again.
E. R. Wilson, General Secretary, Y. M. C. A., Johns¬town, Pa.—Hon. Z. T. Sweeney appeared before two large audiences of our association, and delighted all who heard him. The influence for good in the com¬munity is untold. Personally I am more than glad that we had the pleasure and profit of his addresses.
C. F. Nevius, Secretary Y. M. C. A., Muscatine, la.—
It gives me pleasure to say some of the things I have heard about your lecture since its delivery. Per¬sonally, I consider it the best lecture I have ever heard. A number have said to me that it was worth the price paid for the entire course ticket. Others say it was the best number of the course. One young man, who is not in the habit of going to church, said to me that he never heard its equal and if such things were given from the pulpit he felt sure that a great many more men would be in church.
W. A. Lloyd, General Secretary Y. M. C. A., St. Joseph, Mo. —Gen. Z. T. Sweeney appeared in our course and gave his lecture on "The Golden Age" with such splendid satisfaction to a large audience that they demanded his return another year.
Willis Hawley, Y. M. C. A., Hamilton, 0.—Your lecture on "The Golden Age" was inspiring and full of power and climax. Everybody liked it and the lecturer.
Charles R. Teany, Acting Secretary, Y. M. C. A., Norristown, Pa.—General Sweeney appeared in our course of ten entertainments two years in succes¬sion. He is a very earnest, interesting and enter¬taining speaker, always upholding that which is light. As a lecturer he has few if any superiors.
C.   E. Reed, General Secretary, Y. M. C. A., Con-
nellsville, Pa.—After several years' experience in the management of lecture courses, in which foremost speakers in the country have appeared, it affords me pleasure to say that the audience which listened to your lecture last night left as many expressions of appreciation as any we have ever had. Personally I enjoyed your lecture very much.
B. C. Wade, Secretary Y. M. C. A., Ottumwa, Ia.-Gen. Z. T. Sweeney gave "The Golden Age" in our Star Course and it was immensely popular.    Many pronounced it the best lecture we had ever furnished them.
W. D. Fellows, General Secretary, Y. M. C. A., Fall River,  Mass.—I  hear none  but words  of highest praise for your splendid lecture.   I believe the peo-pie think this even finer than your first.
W. S. Stalling, General Secretary, Y. M. C. A. Springfield, Mo.—It was my pleasure to hear Gen-eral Z. T. Sweeney, of Columbus, Ind., in his lecture "The Golden Age," on the 29th of January last, and it was one of the great lectures now before the pub-lic. He followed here that prince among lecturers., ex-Gov. Bob Taylor, of Tennessee, and many thought Gen. Sweeney would not be able to interest and hold the large patronage through the lecture, coming is he did after the silver-tongued orator of the south In this the audience had reckoned wrong, for he delivered a lecture which surpassed anything ever heard in this city, completely captivating the large audience, which gave him an ovation. They wer loth to let him go after he had finished, and the demand has been on all sides "We must have him again.'' His lecture is the most admirable con¬ception of a great theme that it has been my good fortune to hear, and I have heard most of the great lecturers in this country.
John S. Keely, Chairman of West Virginia Univer¬sity Y. M. C. A. Lecture Course for 1904—The high-est tribute which can be paid to Gen. Z. T. Sweeney is that he pleases the people. In order to please a large audience, the lecture must be a combination of eloquence, forceful arguments, common sense, wit and pathos. All these charming characteristics blend together in perfect harmony to make Gen. Sweeney a pleasing and popular lecturer.
D.   D. Dukes, Secretary Y. M. C. A. Lecture and Entertainment Committee, Findlay, O.—Gen. Z. T. Sweeney's classic language and sublime flights of oratory, interspersed with the finest humor, make him a great power before an audience. Associations will do well to see that Gen. Sweeney has no open dates.
The Presidents of the following Colleges unite in commending Mr. Sweeney:
J. W. McGARVEY, President Bible College, Lexington, Ky. J. H. VINCENT, President Chautauqua, N. Y. A. K. BENTON, President Butler University. D. R. DUNGAN, President Drake University. H. W. EVEREST, President Garfield University. THOS. BOWMAN, Chancellor Depauw University. W. T. STOTT, Chancellor Franklin College. L. M. SNIFF, President Tri-State Normal. H. M. PARSONS, President Indiana Normal. H. A. LEHR, President Ohio Normal.    CARL JOHANN, President Eureka College.
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