The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1895-10-27

ueyes that the Bible IL the inspired word
OF God, and that those who accept It's
teaching as authoritative must be op-
posed 70 the woman suffrage movement.
Though he bases his arguments mainly
ou the teachings OF Holy Scriptures. he
does pot overlook the lessons OF history.
But history only confirms him In his con-
fentfon that marriage is something more
than a civil contract terTnipsble at the
pleasure OF the partners. From The true
point OF view marriage If an ordinance
OF God Should IL ever become the general
belief that IL f. other than sacrament,
there would be no protection. no honor
able or elevated position, no high social
plane or place for woman. And II mar
rage fs a sacrament there Is but one
valid cause for divorce--the one laid down
in the Word OF God. the husband Is the
head OF the household and his commands
should be respected and obeyed. for ODE
dIence and protection are co-reIatiye
terms; the interests OF husband and wife
should be identical The book merits
wide circulation. Candid advocates OF
the movement VIII desire TO know what
can be said against It; and its opponents
will be glad to have at hand reasons so
forcibIe and Illustrations so apt IN con-
6emnation OF woman suffrage
"Aun, Belindy's Points OF View" by
LYDIA Hoyt Farmer. tThe Merriam Com
pany, New York; Aunt Belindy's Points
OF View and ~ Modern Mrs. Malaprop
are typical sketches Of Yankee characters
by Lydia Hoyt Farmer. the noted New En-
gland authoress. In carrying out her ideas
the contrast OF the honest life on the farm
and the social environment OF the haunts
of fashion I'm New York and Newport are
depicted with intimate knowledge, fine
analysis OF character and a keen sense OF
humor. Some OF the sketches have been
already published in periodicals and were
received with such favor an 10 warrant
their collection in permanent form. a de-
lightfui love story runs through the book
and the pages sparkle with humor, while
pathos and homely philosophy lend artistic
shadIngs TO the New England and metro
politan scenes.
.sKerchiefs TO Hunt Souls" By VI. Amelia
Tytche (Arena Publishing Company. Bos-
toni This is a remarkably clever and in
teresting realistic novel: in fact consider
ing the rarity of a well-pianned and CO.
herent novel OF incident and movement
nowadays. Miss Fytcho can be congratu-
lated upon having accomplished an ex-
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ers wish to hear from her again. The strtk-
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viii show. The story gives the life history
Of a Young woman Of the period. She IL
her experiences show that although born
and reared in a small Nova Scotia town
rhc was eminentiy able 10 take care OF her
self in tho great world. Botb
The principal male characters III
the story are attracted by her. one OF
these IS Harry Alexander. an Enghshrlah
OF ample means. widower past his first
youth. with a young daughter. The other
Is n young Partisan painter. The English
man wants Dorothy 70 become his wife,
but he is not in love with her The
Trenchman is in love with her but does
not want to marry her. Whether he
does eventually offer marriage, or what
the outcome OF the affair between
them g. and what is the nature or
the sensational and exciting denouement.
which approaches within measurable dis
sanca of murder the reader must be lett
20 ascertain for himself by a perusal OF
this extremely entertaining story. Suffice
II TO promise that he viii ind II very
agreeable task.
..aIy sister Henrietta by Ernest Renan-
a. s. ogilvie New York; An exquisite
tribute 20 a memory by the late renowned
French author. IL was not intended for
general circulation, but the gem has been
rescued from oblivion to rank among the
literary beauties OF the century.
."rhe wish" from the German OF Her
mann Sudermann Grand. McNally 81 Co.
Chicarnl. has the advantage OF intelligent
translation. and is a powerful novel OF It's
kind. The characters are drawn with q
strong hand. clear. distinct and natural
1t Is one OF tho best Of the series TO which
IL belongs.
"a Coin Catechlsm." by J. X. Upton
Crhe Werner Company. Chicagol. is a very
clear and succinct exposition OF the money
question by thoroughly competent writ
err For - cents the reader can get an In
hlfxa
greatly IN hts comprehension OF discus
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fudge
The Lost Paradise" by Marie Walsh
(New York. Mascot Publishing Housel,
e. a tswdry, commonplace story profess
ing 10 deal with the tangled relations of
labor and capital but without either
literary skin or conception OF the sub
5ect.
~ Mormon Wife" by Grace wtltur
Trout Charles H. Kerr. Chicago. is a
pathetic story OF n young wife's disap-
polntment at the compliance Of her hus-
hand with the Mormons' command that he
practice poiygamy. The writer IS capable
% something better.
ssThe Red star" by l. McNauus co. 7.
rutnam's SorS. New York;. This Is tho
story OF a young Polish woman Of high
rank entering the service OF the French
under Napoleon In his war against Rus
sla. Tire chief merits OF the work are ts
dramatic ability and originality az plot.
The synprohahlltles would pass IN a thrill
ing drama, hat in novel read quietly
they strain tho readers credihllity too
much 80 make 81 altogether satisfactory
story. The authors idea az the real dan
ser 30 a woman-s mudesty in such a Po-
sltion IS altogether false.
alternating Electric Currents" hy
Edwin J Houston. rh. u. and \ =
Kennedy. s.. y. tThe W. 7, Johnston
Company. New York;. This Is the first
~ ten volumes Of an Elementary Flee
tfso-Technical Series" designed % Efve
concise and authoritative informa ton
concerning those branches 81 electro
technical science having general inter
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Mating currents. electric heating C}Cc-
tromagnetlsm. electricity In clectro-the-
rapeutiCs. ar lighting. tuCandescrnt
lighting. electric motors, electric street
railways. telephony ard teIcErarhy. The
authors state that though the several
volumes form a series, each Is. nexer-hf~
less. 50 prepared "a 80 De complete Ia g.
self. and can be understood independent
Is Of the others.
The National Military Tark. Chseks-
manga Chattanooga IN Historical
Guide. hy Gen. II. Y. Roynton. CRahert
Clarke Company, C3neiunatu. Thus far
fhs government has expended $s-auao IN
establishing <he Cbtckamausa and Cnat-
.anOoga National Military PARK The
Historical Guide contains q fuN aeRcgip-
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ATS ttartv-slN miles 81 approaches along
Missionary RiaEc, ever Lookout mountain
and about Chattanooga. q concise History
~ the campaigns and batsles Tor CHAT
taneoga- Including Davis Cross Roads.
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latch&e. Orchard knah Lookout Mann