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The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-22

luton cannot account. It does not
pretend to. 1t gives it up. 1t says
it does not know. Here, therefore,
modern supernaturalism sees crea
tive act. God created this force and
set it on its way of evolving world.
1t proceeded" and did all it could do.
1t fitted the world for the coming of
life, and here it stopped. 1t could
go no farther. 1t could prepare the
world for the "living thing" but it
could not create that thing. There
is absolutely no evidence that the
mineral force is now, or ever was, or
ever can be, converted or developed
into the vital force. The living did
not come from the non-living, the
organic world was not evolved from
the inorganic. This is about as Ger.
tain as anything can be. AS Drum
mond says, "the passage from the
mineral world to the plant or animal
world is Theoretically sealed on the
mineral side"
Here, then, modern supernaturalism
sees another creative act. The world
being ready, the conditions being
right, God creates and sends forth
the vital force. Life comes not from
the mineral world, for there is no
life there lent from God, the great
fountain of life. The vital force be-
ing given, the organic world is de-
veloped. This force takes up the
mineral elements, "the dust of the
ground" and grows the great world
of plant and animal life. 1t is not
certain that animal life is derived
from plant life, or that the human
body is evolved from lower animal
forms without divine aid, but we will
assume that it is.
We have reached, then, the human
world. The process of life-develop-
ment has proceeded until "the hui
man form divine" has appeared, and
here there is another barrier The
vital force cannot be developed into
the spiritual force; mind cannot come
out of matter. The vital force has
proceeded with it's wondrous crea-
tions until it has created the house
for man, and here it stops. 1t cannot
create man for its house, soul for
its body. Neither plant nor animal
life can be converted into spirit life.
This is conceded. We see little or
no effort at the present time to
evolve mind from matter; to derive
the moral and intellectual world
from the non-moral and non-intel-
lectual world. The soul of man is
from God as certainly as the body of
man is from the ground; is of the
earth, earthly. God created the hui
man soul, and created it in his own
image, though in the beginning it
was only an embryo soul. This is
what modern supernaturalism affirms
as fundamental and absolute truth.
When the organic world was ready
God gave the spiritual force, and the
great world of mankind began it's de-
velopment. Here, then, we have the
three great creative acts, sin the be-
ginning" the mineral force, then the
vital force, and, finally, the spiritual
force. All three are direct acts of
God, and are supernatural. How the
supernatural becomes natural, and
how they work together, will be con-
sidered in another article. s. G.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-22


We find ourselves in entire accord
with these words from the Methodist
Herald: 1.-THE world is not drifting
away from the Redeemer of mankind
but moving steadily toward him. Some
day no living man will misunderstood
him or revile him. His humanity, as
we'll as his divinity. is becoming more
real to the thought of men. His life
and teachings attract more and more
the study and contemplation OF the
greatest minds. There is no end of lit
erature of high order springing from
the study and investigation of his attri-
butes and precepts. His Gospel will
last to the end"
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-22

the Turk, and are mainly responsible for
the outcome Of the war, have presented
a note to Greece stating that. upon
formal declaration by Greece that il she
will recall her troops and agree to such
an autonomous regime for Crete as the
Powers in their wisdom shall deem best,
and accept unreservedly their counsele,
they will intervene in the interests of
peace. 1t is understood that Greece
will consent to these conditions. What
will be the attitude of the Powers in
view OF the onerous demands of Turkey
will be later developed. 1t is not diff
cult. however, to prophesy that Turkey
will be allowed to enforce her demands
and that the Powers will continue to be
her main stay and ultimate reliance in
subsequent diplomacy. The result Of
all this action of the European Powers
is the towering shame Of these closing
years of the century.
500
nm DIR. ENGEL, q distin-
Inc oost OF Some guished German sta
oio"' WARS tistician, according to
the Pittsburg Dispatch. has figured the
approximate cost Of the principal wars
OF the last forty years, and presents them
in the figures which we print below. the
statistics covering the money cost of war
and also the enormous loss in human
life. The results of this investigation
present figures Of enormous proportions.
And yet the nations of the old world :.
and even peace-loving America, il our
country is to be judged by the recent
action OF the Senate, hesitates to adopt
arbitration as the permanent refuge
from such terrible waste and slaughter.
Verify, the nations need to learn wisdom
in view of the enormous cost of war and
the destruction of human life which is
involved. May the time soon come when
they shall learn war no more and cult
vate the arts Of peace in the future as
aseidously as they have in the past cul-
tivated those of grim visaged war:
The Crimean war, So, 900, 900 900;
Italian war of 1859 $500, 100000; Pruss o.
Danish war of 1864, $50 .OO0 900; the war
of the rebellion in the United Sta ties,
S7,400. 100000, of which the North's share
was $5,100.000.000, the South's $780,
100000; the Prussian- Austrian war OF
1866. S300.000,00O; Russo Turkish war,
s125.0OO,O00; South African wars, 49,
10000; African war. s12,25O,OOO, and
Servia-Bulgarian, S176. 600. and the
Franco Prussian war. S3.500,O0O,O
During this time 100000 have per-
ished as the result of these wars. Sick
ness has probably killed more people
than have guns or swords. 1t was
sickness that ran the death rate in tn
Crimean war up to 10000, or only 50.-
600 less than fell in all the tremendous
battles Of our own civil war. During
the Franco Prussian war $4,000 died of
sickness, accidents or suicide, and 10000
in the German prisons alone. while the
total number of sick and wounded
whose lives were doubtless shortened
by their illness or injuries, was 77.42l
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-22

Amateur hypnotic exhibitions, &C
cording to local physicians. are grow
ing too common in Sioux City. The
practice is fad, and is INDUCED in at
social gatherings. almost every evening
at various places in the city. where
people amuse themselves by throwing
each other into the hypnotic trance.
Doctors say that this is most iniuri-
GUS to the subjects. and may be ex-
pected to result in cases of serious ill
ness or possible deaths. They want the
city council to prohibit the practice, ex-
cept by licensed physicians.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-22

I'm an exchange" says the Central
Presbyterian, I'VE note the protest Of a
good woman against electing two men
as elders on the ground that they do not
take any church paper. and are too igno-
rant of their church work to hold office"
II the protest of this level headed wo-
men was generally adopted and the
rule enforced, we would have a much
more efficient and intelligent admins
tration of church affairs.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-22

Professor Bruce is certain that
Jesus did not attempt to save men
by getting them to adopt hastily. and
"for prudential reasons, an orthodox
system of theology" His method was,
rather. to make them acquainted with
himself and with the Father. and then
to pledge them to his service on the
ground of their perception of its value
and beauty.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-22

To SO great an extent have the Japa-
nese adopted European methods and
models that an enterprising Buddhist
has adopted the bicycle to serve the
needs of the praying wheel. as used by
the followers of his creed. Instead Of
attaching the written prayer to the Gus
tomary wheel, which is generally turned
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-22
FIELD AGENT, Il. 4. MOORE.

We believe that the Holy Scriptures Of the Old and
Few Testamens contain reve ation of the character
OF God and of the duty interest and final destination
Of mankind.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1897-05-22
The West Point Chapel.
(Standard.l

1t is reported that the secretary of war,
in response to the numerous protests
against the action of his predecessor in
granting permission for the erection of a
Roman Catholic chapel at West Point, an
nounees that equal liberties will be ac-
corded to any other denomination desir-
ing to establish church at the academy.
Ifthis be true the secretary fails entirely
to understand the motive that prompted
the protests. We feel certain that other
Protestants would agree with Baptists in
disclaiming any desire for UNCONVENTIONAL
instruction on government reservation.
What they demand is not admission on
equal terms for all, but exclusion for all;
it being understood that the post chaplain
is competent to provide for the religious
needs of students, and that Roman Catho-
lie students are at liberty to attend SER
vices of their own faith without having
the necessity of having church built for
them.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01
EMPEROR or NEW YORK.

Only six states In the Union have a
greater population than that comprised
within the boundaries OF the metropolis
which will in November elect its first
mayor. There Is no state In the Union,
except New York. Pennsylvania, Illi-
nois, Ohio, Missouri and Indiana, which
has a larger population than Greater
New York. There are very few states
which have heavier pay roll than the
city will have. and in no state has the
governor as much power as will that
man who shall become its chief officer.
The mayor of New York will have a
salary of $4,000 a year. which is larger
by half than that of any governor,
s. 900 q year more than the governor
Of the state Of New York receives. and
ten times the salary of the governors OF
Oregon and Vermont Ills term is for
four years. hut he Is ineligible for
second term.
The power Of the mayor will be alb
solute over heads Of departments. except
the controller, who receives a sal
airy OF $4,000 year. and is indepen-
dent of ell other departments. The cor
poration counsel is 70 be appointed By
the mayor. and the lucky appointee will
receive a salary Of $4,000. or nearly
doable that Of the attorney general OF
the United States.
The vast extent Of the authority 10
be welded by this new municipal po-
tentate may be imagined from the fact
that the salaries OF the officials to be
appointed hy him aggregate not less
than a quarter Of million a year He
has the appointment of an department
heads. and during TIE first six moaths
! OF his term he may remove at pleasure
any officer appointed by him. bat after
that time they can only be removed for
cause upon charges preferred after op-
+ portunity to b heard. AID subject 10
/ tie approval az the governor.
besides the officers already mention
ca tha mayer viii appoint chamber
! lain at 81. 900 a year. who is practical
\ i TIE treasurer Of the city. the charter
+ Providing an entire separation of tAe
/ duties e paying out money and takin Z
/ In mooey. The president Of the hoard
! u puhltc improvements and TIE presi-
+ dent e the department q taxes and
assessments. receive s. eco per year
each, and among the more important
+ ofieers. With the salaries they viii re
ceive, are: -Four police commissioners.
+ $1,000; commissioner Of water. s. 800:
commissioner = highways. $3.50: COM
missioner q street cleaning. $500:
4 commissioner ot sewers. s. 500: oommis,
sioner g puhJte buildings. s.. see: con-
missioner Of bridges. $3.50: three park
commissioners. 5000. Two camrngs-
siouers q buildings. Sg.ooo: oae con
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01

Three important oregon appointments
just made by President Mckinley strong
ly emphasize his position on Federal pa
tronage, and make il clear that he pro-
poses TO follow recommendations OF Re-
publican congressman and senator's in the
Various states. Ii Is an interesting fact
that these appointments were recommend
cd by Senator Mcbride and the two Ore
gon congressman. and that they were all
made in face OF the protest OF Mr.. Corbett.
the appointed senator, at least as 10 one
or two Of them. The president no doubt
feels that 4 VIII be time 10 listen to Mr.
Corhett when he takes his seat-if he does.
Ii may also be interesting 10 add that
these Oregon appointments are the direct
outcome OF more or less questionable po-
ltical jobbery. and have direct bearing
upon the respective candidates. for re-
election OF the present delegation. IL
other examples are wanting recent APP
pointments in Washington have made it
apparent that this course Is not unpreee-
dented.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01

II Is OF course not easy to determine
with exaetness just what effect the
death OF Henry George viii have upon the
New York election; but. now that re-
adjustment OF candidates. and their rela-
tionships has partly been made, a fairly
satisfactory survey can be secured II was
generally conceded that the greatest part
of Georges following came from Tammany
and lis natural allies. 1t constituted itself
a personal support for George. Its whole
existence depended on his leadership, and
no other can be substituted for him. Its
various elements and factions viii now re-
turn TO their original affiliations. and it Is
not be doubted that Van Wyck will be
the greatest beneficiary. Low Will be
helped IN lesser measure, while Tracy will
secure no material additions or course no
accurate judgment can be formed, but it
would seem that Van Wyck viii have
almost a walk-over. and that his closest
competitor will be Low. 1t is possible
that the known accessions to Lows
strength may attract 10 him Republicans
who realize that the Tracy cause is hope
less. and great change may occur to-
day: but it Is not likely. Low has a bare
fighting chance to beat Van wyck; but he
must yet break Tracy's back to secure 1t.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01

missioner Of buildings, 50 $40; two COM
nissioners Of charity, $500: one CON-
missioner Of charity. $500: commits
sionsr Of correction, $500; FIRE COM
missioner, 81 500. president dock depart
ment, 5000: two dock commissioners.
IS 600: four tar commissioners. 81 600;
president board OF health. $780, two
| health commissioners, $1,000; two CON-
missioners of accounts, 5000; commits
sioner OF jurors. s.. 600; chief OF bureau
OF statistics. SO 800. This Is prineely
retinne and pay roll for mayor and
city.
Besides being the chief executive. be
is an ex-oficio member Of the municipal
counail and entitled to seat and 70
participate in the discussions. but not
10 vote. He has the usual veto power
over ali ordinances and resolutions Of
the municipal assembly, and two-thirds
Of the members elected to each house
are required TO overcome his veto. IL
expenditure OF money. the creation Of
debt, the levying of an assessment, or
the grant Of a franchise, II takes five
sixths vote TO override the veto.
In addition TO this vast power. the
mayor may approve the provision of an
ordinance relating TO one of more sub
jects. and disapprove the others, so that
he is not compelled to defeat an appro-
priation ordinance because he does not
approve of all its items No such pow
er was ever put into the hands OF one
man by the peoples own VOTE but while
they have accorded him the utmost
freedom, they have so fixed the respon-
sibility upon him that he will never be
able TO shirk blame or plead ~thou
canst not say did it,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01

The Democracy is making an apparently
hopeless fight TO carry New York state.
The candidates for the circuit court OF
appeals are Judge wallace. Republican.
and Judge Parker, Democrat. The latter
not only has the Tammany. but also the
George nominations. and wlli doubtless
carry the city by large majority: bat the
Overwhelming Republican vote IN the state
can scarcely be overcome, A legislative
ticket is also 10 he elected. No serious
apprehension appears 70 be felt that it VIII
not be Republican. although. as no sena-
tor ls to he elected. and as there is n Re-
publican governor. a Democratic vicsory
would not be az ins9nsolahle misfortune.
II Platt loses in the city. ne VIII not be
without political resources and comfort IN
4 Republican legis allure.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01

There Ii very little interest taken AZ
present on the free silver question, but
II may as well be disposed OF now as
re merely soosched and be left to re-
vfse again and plague Us at some fu-
ture tim. The only effectual way 10
KIN OF the silver craze il to invite the
attention of people 70 its faliacies dur
ing the period OF prosperity when they
are in , better mood and in q better
condition 10 view the subject impartial
~. than when they are sore and dis
tressed BY hard times.
One OF the most familiar illustrations
used dun .ng the campaign was that
prosperity which was said to prove In
Mexico the advantages OF unlimited
coinage OF silver. IL was shown that
bankers aud merchants prospered; but
the sound money people retorted that
the great mass OF Mexicans were in a
miserable condition. The free silver
ties were warned that IL that system
were adopted in this country. the prices
OF everything would rise, but wages
would only advance very lightly, II at
all. Consul General DonnelIy, in his
latest report TO the American govern
ment, says there is marked rise In the
price Of all commodities in Mexico as
q result of the recent fall in the price
o. silver. He says this was 10 be ex-
peeted OF imported goods, but that do
nestle products and even rents have
risen. Il Is notorious that wages have
not risea in Mexico, but that every
thing the poor laborers have TO buy,
having advanced in price, they are
compelled to do with less. The Mexi-
can financier says there has been OF
late yeG = a notable rise in the cost Of
household provisions in that country,
and that 1t Is in part attributable to
the depreciation of silver. even the ven
doris OF charcoal alleging la baja de la
plata" as the reason for asking more
for their fuel. Their explanation is
that they have to pay more for every
thing they buy; that the shopkeepers
tell them silver is worth less than be-
fore, and Ii takes more of 1t TO buy
things. In such homely language was
the truth exemplified that cheap money
impairs the purchasing power, unless
stated wages advance proportionately.
The president of Mexico refers to the
fall in silver and says that unfortu-
nately the present fiscal year does not
begin under as good auspices as the
previous year. as the excessive weak
ness and fluctuations OF silver. often
sudden and violent in their character.
have so influenced economic situations
of the country that 1t is demanding the
serious attention OF the government.
This Is precisely what would have
happened in this country had il been
so unwise as TO attempt alone 10 raise
the price of silver by legislative enact
ment. In every case labor would have
had the worst of 1t, as IL always does.
unless 1t insists upon being paid in the
best money the country affords.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01

Just what Henry George said about
Richard Croker viii BE- interesting at this
time Here is what he Numbered forth in
ore - his speeches:
III Croker got his palaces and race
horses honestly, Ist him remain here. i:
they Nere produced by robbery OF the peo-
PIE ~ the misuse of power he usurped.
les h.u 20 % England. II I have the
pawer the penstendary yawns for him
Y have the power. the fate o. Boss
Tweed ard John Y McKane viii BE his.
7 make 10 threats. bat great crime has
teen committed"
Perhaps another than Henry Georss viii
arise and Croker viii 81 last meet ais
deserts
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01
NOTABLE PEOPLE.

x az NILS ire evangelist. wSo has
been drifting sway from b~fses An cor
SeTTs1ive thecscEy for some time makes
8 pahlie statement % his present beliefs,
which SHOWS tnat he Is largely Il SYM
patty w5th unitaFlanisa-
Mtss Aee*e sterH. German newspaper
woman. has been allowed 10 enter ina
baths 81 the imperial harans ard 10 VIII
ness enc % TIRE few Pleasures Turkish ws-
men are stlowea~ Few outside wSmen
have ever been n these baths.
The king % he peauFzwa sra,-sssrsv r-t
l1ES sEe II the southern pa-t az Europe.
and taxing one * bis long Waking excSsY-
s4oH4s Win hls suite, entered = cottage ard
AsAs1 Dor s1saA ne good Woman hustled
Aeeut % So his h5aalnE ars sse setrsr sztrTE-
SET hsAra her telling scnse ore wlthsn fha
S@tiASF shAE . 4olg-aosea Eax..a.s Essxs /.
has asked Tor some Taslk-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01

raising the standard os scholarship fer
athletes. and the insult TO Bryan In ire
presidential campaign. None of these
causes appears adequate. TIE hard times
are over. the freshman class contains an
unusual number Of promising athletes ard
the number OF students from states which
voted fer Bryan has not decreased. Yale
has not suffered in prestige or seholarship.
but Il II probable that the multitude OF
other growing. high-grads universities has
al last affected It's attendance Il is not
70 be expected that the loss viii be per-
maneut
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01
COAST PAPERS.

Salem Statesman: II Is said that Ohio
lawyers who are being mentioned In con-
nection with the supreme court vacancy
are too numerous 70 count.
san Francisco Chronicle: II the London
lingo editors are what we take them to be
Secretary Longs decision 20 paint the new
torpedo boats green will make them bite.
Astoria Daily; Nebraska this year viii
sell s105. e1a 90 worth of grain outside the
state after reserving seooeanoo worth for
home consumption. Under such etrctm-
stances Mr.. Bryan should acknowledge
himself beaten on wheat As well as silver.
Los Angeles Times: Queen Victoria
thinks the United States viii soon break
up" but we hear nothing from the lady
which indicates that England proposes 70
undertake the Job OF doing the breaking.
Perhaps Mrs. Guelph thinks Spain is go
ing 70 do -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01

Nothing AXE the threatened strike among
the cotton operatives has visited England
fer many years The cotton Industry has
been - q precarous condition there 9or
some time. ans The low wages seem TO be
the result q absolute inability on the part
q tie employers 70 pay more. They are
50 law as scarcely 20 afford a living. yet
y they are refused she costoa Enlils alust
ce closed
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01
Nor RaRG sIS DAY.

Mani Miller On a sumner night
81 as riding her waesl without 4 light
VITA graceful hnnp and q bicycle face.
sEe sccrcass alsas a. 8 merry pace,
Nasl across her path there lcor1ea man.
And into him Mau6se ss-at2Af#sy r11s
Hlt. zlasi 70 hsr sorrow re proved - bs
police court Judge OF Stern degree
Ard sue sighed next dsy As ne f1rsa her ten
STEAD .. ss-ss-as l. KzsEgat 2as@ essn-
Chicago News
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-11-01

The gold reserve Is higher now than II
has been since 1850. The benefit Of the
Mckinley tariff on the revenue has not be-
gun to be felt yet. the heavy importations
in anticipation Of sts passage not having
been exhausted. The reserve ought to be
higher by sos. 90 60. but long before it
reaches that point the endless chain ought
20 be shortened