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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-06-10

labor is not a curse To the same law
which philanthropy recognizes the ap-
peal may be made-the greatest good
OF the greatest number. What would
be the effect upon the average man.
upon the human mass as we know II
and deal with It and understand 1t
through impartial screenings Of our
own consciousness. OF suspension OF
the need Of endeavor? Suppose that
all men knew that extreme want could
not touch them: that the years when
the almond tree shall blossom were to
be years OF safety. secured by the COM
mon resources Of all; that II the period
OF active power were wasted IL could
not disturb the comfort OF the end? Is
the race developed ethicaily to the
point where IT can spare both whip and
Bride? Is the reign OF moral obliga-
ton. without the stern coercion OF suf-
fering for neglect. supreme in any race
or in any community
This is the question that must be
answered before any people makes so
wide departure from the system OF
individual responsibility. and elects
that material rewards and punishments
have no meaning as part OF life. II
must be confessed that there Is no
warrant In history for the optimistic
view. No modern experiment has been
made that could decide. New Zealand
is the only country to look to, and no
deductions can be drawn from de-
parture 60 recent. In the old days,
wherever a people felt themselves Sc
cure against the consequences of their
own acts, they fell to the lowest level.
II was the slave life: secure through
alienation OF the best. In modern So
ciety those ranks of life where the
future is best secured have not, as
rule, produced the most bsnefcent ac-
tivities or evolved the highest types OF
character. Never have they followed
a serene dependence on the state as
shield against either folly or mlsfor-
tune.
This Is the moral side OF an economic
tendency, and It Is OF transcendent i'm
portance 1t we're better that the close
OF life be shrouded in gloom perpetu-
ally: that man be left the sport and
prey of forces that strengthen and en-
noble before they slay. than that his
life should fall TO the-ievel OF the Ro-
man peoples clamor. ''panem ct cir
censes": give us food and play. and
we care not what tender forms and
glorious faiths may perish in the am
nhitheater.
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Stephen Crane.

The untimely death OF Stephen Crane
removes from the field of American let
tiers an interesting figure whose per-
Torrance was already considerable. and
from whose future much might justly
have been expected. His literary life
covers a period OF barely five years,
for he was virtually unknown before
the publication OF 1.-The Black Riders"
in the winter OF 1895. This eccentric
little volume Of verse had striking mer-
its, but to most people its eccentricities
cellencies, and II was greeted with
laughter which drowned for the mo-
ment--as laughter usually does-the
voice of Just discernment. In the au-
tumn OF the same year appeared THE
Red Badge OF Courage" that now ia
nous study of battle and cowardice
which met with instant recognition and
applause, and deserved all that It re-
ceived OF either. The book was fresh
the style was one OF the necessary de-
fects that accompanied It's extraordi-
nary, its dazzling vividness. Besides
such convincing description Of the
soul OF youth facing battle as never had
appeared before. It had a subtle effect
Of symbolism. an echo OF the manner
OF Maeterlinck which gave on the In
defnable impression that the author
wrote not only OF physical carnage but
also of the unseen conflicts that are
not fought with swords.
After the success OF this book came
the republication of good deal OF
earlier work: some short stories Of va
rylng excellence and a novel. THE
Third Violet" which had hardly a
trace of the energy and truth which
the young writer's best work had
taught us TO expect. In fact. though
in 1.-THE Open Boat" and certain other
of his shorter tales he showed again
great vigor and promise. he never really
re-achieved the brillancy of his early
work. perhaps because he applied the
methods of Journalism to a talent so
rare, curious and occasional in It's
workings that II demanded different
treatment. The cultivation which is
appropriate to a field of Indian corn Is
not at all the thing for collection OF
orchids, and Stephen Cranes genius
was Of the orchid kind. However, few
men learn the nature and limitations
OF their own talents before they have
lived in this world so much as thirty
years. and this brilliant. unusual boy is
dead at 2S with his powers not half
exploited and his possibilities all un-
known.
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eras when whole peoples went mad with
rage or fanaticism. These things hap
pened In Nero's time, they happened
In Indian massacres. they have been
associated with religious prosecutions,
they marked slightly the worst ex-
cesses OF the French Revolution. Never
in historic times. we believe. have they
occurred upon such an occasion and so
wholly without provocation as here.
The whole country should make the
cause IT'S own. II st. Louis, II the
state Of Missouri. has gone back TO
primitive barbarism, let us act accord
ingly. Every labor organization. which
has been injured by the mere nominal
connection of such brutal crimes with
a strike. should condemn them formally
as a matter OF duty. And congress
should repeal. as soon as it reassenl-
bles, the appropriation OF 100000 for
a worlds fair in this hotbed Of hea-
thenism. Let not the nation help to
advertise its shame. Let us hide from
the world as far as we can the hui
miliati fact that there is such a
community as st. Louis in the United
States. and turn upon It the forces OF
law and all the agents of missionary
work among the heather until we shall
have brought IT at least TO the level Of
Abyssinia, 1t is today the moral and
social plague spot and center Of hui
man degeneracy on this continent,
When respect for womanhood is lost,
there are no depths left to sound.
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Are They Savages ?
known

The whole country is stupefied at
the willing degradation of the people Of
st. Louis There has never been any
thing in this country to parallel the
atrocities which are now OF daily oc-
currence there, apparently without the
slightest attempt to punish or prevent
The only approach to this disgraceful
and disgusting orgy of crime il the
record OF the White Caps in some OF
the middle states: but even they dis
gused their features. perpetrated their
outrages by night and sought security
in a secret organization. In St Louis
the sayagery OF the populace is open
defiant. unconcealed and unrestrained.
Missouri has not the highest repute as
"a civilized community. but its self-rev-
elatlon of Indifferent federation OF In
disnities to women stamps Il as unfit
for association with American common
wealths.
The difference between the striking
street railway employees and the COM
panles has passed completely from
sight. No one can think OF that as a
matter of great Importance in the dis
appearance u manhood and the pres
ence OF an ou-sWeeping wave OF utter
barbarlsgu. Hair a score OF people have
been killed and six or seven times as
many wounded since the authorities
abdtcated, License breeds license and
the hoodluns who are IN supreme con
tr5, a. ,he c.ty have ar.ed murder anl
manning WITH a species OF amusement
peculiarly their Own Hardy day
passes atw without the report that one
OF utrr women have been stripped
naked 80 thu public streets. in the pres
ence ot mob because they dared 30
tide ca street ,ass or were suspected O.,
sympAth sirE W!th law and order. and
merely for amusement And through
al this uas seaAable indignity 10 the
Amer 'n same. the decent people who
| Il, has l- Supposed hitherto ha8 me-
| a.. as~..'eJ 81. LOUIS make ~ sign.
THIS S no ordinary outrage. II passes
a. bounds. It swallows W every orig
ihai 'sal~ THAI NAV Re involved II
marks me REORGANIZATION and 4lsso-
l4tloa o. society There Is nothing hat
70, ~ao,A PEE a> these facts in the lynch.
! ING caienaar Fiendish as are ths
/ rrinses whore men have been mutna,
"a ami b4rued AZ the stake, there Wa,
! Al least A provoking cause. There wa
1 a st.ur a.ta which the punishment wa,
somewhat Commensurate The outras,
WAS 4poa society, las ami civilization
rather than upon the victim. The ST
Louis aepvayity IS far worse.
To hnd anything in the least parable
ne have 10 descend to the british or
ders OF men. not above the ape in sc
/ ton or feeling. or 80 to tAoss hlssorI'
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Tailored Suits.

Have Just received a fec smart black ones
of Fine Brtllianttne, tcith short. coIlayIess
Eton Jackets specially priced at $3.50 and
$1,000 each.
You will be truly surprised should you examine
the Suits Of Atwood Serges. Homespun Cheviots.
Venetians etc, that offer at $1,000. $3.50,
$500 and $3.50 each.
Not alone the cloth. but the fit, the way they're
sewed the satin and silk Jacket Innings. the per
caline skirt Innings, etc. all go to make garments
that for general excellence are superior to those
that these prices generally buy.
They don't want for takers these days. so you
had better speak quickly II you're interested.
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The Post Intelligencer submits to its
readers some description of the plague
spots, the Nth oenters of Seattle this
morning. reinforced TO the eye with pic
lures OF them taken a few days ago. 1t
is duty, we may say a first duty to
the city that these nuisances be ahat
ed. The health department has point
ed them out. has done what 1t could by
way OF remedy. has asked for official
co operation. We make the appeal to
the city council and TO public opinion
behind It to carry out the work of san
itation. II 10 an AFFAIR so small In all
that It requires. and SO mighty in the
possible consequences OF continued ne
glect
Common decency and the common
safety: these are the two simple Ideas
behind the crusade that should be be-
gun at once Are they not enough?
No self-res speeding citizen would toler-
ate an open and mslodorous NTH hole
squeamish about the premises that be
long to us ali2 less observant OF the
rules of decency for the city OF our
home and lover No citizen would bear
1t calmly ~ his neighbor were TO In
yite from abroad pague-lufected
friend and give him the freedom Of the
premises That Is what Seattle Is do
ing The only diseases that are to he
feared here are those whose propaga-
tion depends essentially upon Dirt and
stencil. staguant water, gathered or
fal. decaying vegetable aud animal It's
sues Yet because these happen 20 be
| cot Of sls'ht ~ mVst " our people. they
| forget What Is waiting around the cer-
ner. They think that the correction OF
| these eytls 10 mailer fot the authori-
ties alone ana y they fan nobody need
/ concern G3mset staat u 0r a truth
$3.50 fable ~ H., e4tueb h.dluE his hea
m me s4nd vas aoi Invented wt'hou;
much Igovoyat t-h.
/ There IL dlGefva.e az opinion. CON-
teaysrty legal 4s4o; "a some Instances
! .,aut the io-atan q responsibility
S aae claim tbet fhr work must pc
+ a.ne ~ TIE dive ,t some az the
property holders expense Ana Naie
tas d.s, usalon follows the le.ssrely
rise % the saV every interest oc aar
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Economic Tendency and Morals

Economic tendency ana FioTdis'
one notes occasionally recurrence
of the error OF the original political
economists who assumed that their sci
snce was absolute and had no connec-
ton with ethics. Whenever an econ
omic tendency runs counter to a moral
conviction. the latter ultimately pre-
walls A political campaign was waged
In this country four years ago with
great intensity OF feeling on an econ
omic issue. We venture to say that
more votes were determined by what
the voter thought of the right and
wrong Of a monetary standard than by
all the demonstrations of the science
OF finance. The movement against the
trusts In not economic, II is ethical II
no one believed that they worked
wrong 70 individuals and communities.
no one would pause to question wheth-
err they aided or retarded the accumu-
lation Of wealth Therefore. In view
ting modern economic tendencies, the
man who overlooks their moral aspect,
their probable effect upon human life
and character. has omitted the salient
and controlling fact,
An article on Recent Economic Ten
dencies'' in the latest number OF the
Atlantic Is guilty of this error 1t con-
slders primarily the fact that the
large accumulation Of surplus capital
IN the principal nations is producing
important economic disturbances. The
feid for Investment IL crowded by com
petition. The return upon Investments
grows less continually. What Is to be
done with the surplus of savings? The
oceupatio of wealth. not individual but
the aggregate wealth Of an Industrious
nation. usurps the place of the problem
Of poverty. The suggestion is made
that larger and larger amounts OF this
stored capital viii be devoted 10 i'm.
mense works OF Improvement, beyond
the scope Of individual means; such as
the Nicaragua canal and the Trans
siberian railroad II hints also at "A
wealth through a system Of old age
pensions II r. not supposed that such
expenditures would he paid out ~ saved
capital The state can never stand IN
the individuals stead II is assumed
rather than that "a syStem OF taxation
would collect from AN wealth "a tribute
that should Dc PAID ont asatn 80 work
ers who had PASSED tho period ~ pro
ductivty II would be read nea pr5-
euetive outwiviuR Il would tend @
lessen The sum total ~ accumulation.
and It 10 IN THIS. rs eaorom}s bearing
that this thought is supposed TO mar ),
"a valuable tendency n enc time.
We shall not discuss but pre-
cent merely without comment the eco
notuie suSxeattou There VII bo Nav's
without measure 10 spend Upon ii &,
q should ever enter the horizon o., tnt
gract al NHt it has moral s.lr n
wolves ss.HYtes aacctl@s h4H sH
,ehara tey teo tremendous g be- d.e
lsnlssed vstnaat a hearing w hsv.
itoucNed alsn these already. They ass
TOO nomeutoHs 90 tar racs 20 eyai.
nsntjon vaee.eer tae tAenkht q a..
world Is tus 3 aest4 tie gRlan
lsayoqo 'dts as smoothing the dectin
ttnx rAth - t.t. ana Relieving "a ~ ~
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Waist FlanneIs.

Lots to select from, and all ne,o, too
Fine Scotch Fannels. SO inches wide dainty
stripes and checks. will not fade, will not shrink
ana wear splenddly, SIC and soc yard.
Fine French Flannels, all plain or with satin
stripes; these are in the newest OF coral. cardinal
turquoise etc. coors. soc, COO and Coo yard.
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The Boxers.

NO DOAcTSs
The government at Picking processes
a willingness TO accord protection to
foreigners, but unless that profession is
accompanied by stronger show OF
force and an actual demonstration of
authority, the question of a partition OF
China may be brought to settlement
much sooner than has been expected.
The civilized governments OF the
world will not permit many repe-
,itions OF the atrocities that have been
perpetrated upon Christian missionar-
les by the society of Boxers. They are
demanding that religious workers be
permitted to follow their calling under
some guarantee of protection to life and
property; and, as it has become evident
that the empress dowager, because of
hatred Of foreigners. will not grant
what is demanded, II need occasion no
surprise II the foreigners governments
take matters into their own hands.
The Boxer society Is one of the Oldest
secret organizations In the Chinese en-
pire. 1t is not known when II was
founded, but it is certain that the work
originally laid out for the society was
not that which seems TO be engaging
the undivided attention of the organiza-
ton at the present time. The society
was first called the brotherhood of
the Strong Sword" and its object was
the extirpation of the native robbers
This very worthy work was given up
long ago. and through the efforts of
wicked men the energies OF the society
have been directed in later years
against the foreign devils" the most
offensive OF whom seem to have been
the missionaries.
The Chinese are exclusive and dislike
foreigners. but their antipathy to mis-
sionaries has not been because they OBJ
iected to the doctrines Of the Christian
religion. It is rather because the mis-
sionaries have objected to certain rites
practced by the Chinese az a mark of
respect for their dead ancestors. For
ages 1t has been the custom of the son
of a deceased Chinese to dedicate TO
his memory tablet Of wood. which Is
set up in specially prepared place and
before which II Is customary to set Of
ferings TO the soul OF the dead man. 1t
differs but little from the Christian
practice of strewIng flowers on the
grave Of the departed.
The early Christian missionaries
found what they thought was a people
worshiping a slab OF wood. Believing
that It was idoiatry, they appealed TO
Rome for Instructions as TO the course
IL be followed. and the holy see de-
clded that in order 10 become a Chris
tan the Chinese must give UP the me-
mortal tablet. The missionaries sent
out by other churches followed the
Catholic precedent. and Z, Is upheld
day. This IS said 10 - one OF the
trfilng matters which has stood be
tween Christianity sud Confucianism
for two hundred years,
The Boxers have this traditional pref
udlce against the missionaries, but they
are ignorant and probably would not
be guilty OF these murierous attacks
upon foreigners Il Il were uot FOR the
fact that their more intelligent coun-
trymen urge them on and use them Is
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Special Items
From the Corset Section.
fe,o articles that It's TO pour oten interest
to knoto about.

A fe,o articles that It's TO pour oten interest
TO knoto about.
EMPIRE CORSET G1RDLE-This glrdle gives
perfect freedom and comfort 10 the hips denhes
the waist line perfectly supports the Dust, IN
sures n graceful form and gives that ease ana
grace for which the Empire styles are noted
or Black Jean. prettly trimmed at top ana
bottom with lace and ribbon OF white batiste,
same model, exquisitely light and cool. sloo each
Tie Adiienne Shoulder Brace recommended py
physicians and teachers of physical cultnrei com
pes an erect carriage. II has elastic straps hhaer
the arms permitting free movements. with SKIRT
supporter at back, soft pads for arm protecuon
back stirened with whalebones. simple ana er
fectiye; white, drab and black 500 each.
La France Hip Form, gloVe+ftung. feathef
weight no wires or Objectionable materials 70
become disarranged; white. drab or black ROUNDS
out the figure and produces the effect desired IN
the prevailing fashion; OF English halrcloth 7oe'
OF French haircloth. 81 90 each.
Skeleton Underwasts for Children; secure
easy support without warmth, watstband Win
taped buttons suspended by shoulderstraps OF
nonelastic web. with attached hose supporters
SOC each.
Chidren's Ideal Cambria rnderNa iats. tape
fastened buttons and plenty Of them, attachment
for hose supporters, light soft. cool and strong
also one OF Knitted Jersey Cotton. 25c each
4 better grade. SOC each.
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tive need That is what we ask now,
and what every good citizen asks of
those who have the power to do all
that is necessary TO be done to put Sc
attic in irreproachable sanitary condi-
ton
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in every Tray up to date Costs less than for
you to make IL and oil trouble Is SAVED.
Tailored White Duck and Pique, $780, $1.65.
$500 each.
White Pique, insertion trimmed. some with
insertion set in the front seams and tunic effect
others with two and three rows of insertion set
in tunc effect others straight. $275 $3.50, 1915,
$500, $3.50 each.
Fine Imported Pique Skirts. brocaded, founced
and appliqued. $3.50, 5000. $1,000 to $500 each
Plain Linen Crash Skirts, seven cores, felled
seams inverted pleat back; another style has
three rows Of white braid around tho bottom.
$1.25 each.
Denim Twill and Duck Skirts. in blue, with
pique band and braid trimming $1,75. $500 each.
Khaki Skirts. finely tailored flare founce. duck
band trimmed, 1878 each.
Pink and Blue Linens. fashioned with vertical
tucks and fare at the feet, 1915 each.
And hosts Of others at similar prices All new;
many arrived but Friday last.
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The Post InteIiigencer hereby
guarantees Its advertisers bona
nde paid circulation. Daily, weekly
and Sunday, double that of amy
other newspaper published I'm the
state of Washington. Advertising
contracts will he made subject TO
this guarantees.
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Printers ink is too expensive TO oHoio the
uptodate merchant TO spend his money dd-
pertislnc tohat Is not ,oanted when ice rush
into print IT'S 10 tell you Of something neto
or Of something that yom utii need.
The new silks are here in all their beauty and
nj prices that you'll quickly appreciate.
beautiful Ai-Sk Grenadne Novelty silks in
ali OF the best shades, also black and white. CSC
yard -
s2ineh Satin Stripe Printed silk. Warp Or
candle perfect beauties SOC a yard.
s6.inch extra quality Black India silk, persplra.
ton and waterproof. at si.10 to $3.50 yard.
A new lot OF the hard-toget shades OF Fine
Tareta silk including mode. castor almond rose.
pearl and a new mixed gray called jasper price
90c a yard.
Another grade many colors pure silk. 75c a
yard
Something new-~Sod Black India Silks in
smsr feures polka dots. etc, the fabric par ex.
cellence for a lightweight durable summer gown;
these are 25 inches vide and s5c and soc a yard
Black Taneta At soc yard that's wonder
Can't he good you say? Well. have look t.
Splendid Atpure Silk Foulard Silks for only
81 So 500 and $1,000 for full dress length
You can buy these with confidence. They have
our recommendation for wear.
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AMusEMENTs TODAY.

SEATTLE THEATER--Dark.
THIRD AVENUE THEATER - "A
Eprlng Chicken"
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Wash Dress Goods.

Sdlesmens scissors nv rapidly these davs
Waist and Dress Lengths are in great demand
Already many lines hare been closed ont. We
stl promise a satisfactory selection, though
Cotton Fouards-those strong, popular dressy
materials much in demandare here In
abundance; soft, clinging. favorte material at
a small price, zoe yard
Embroidered Batiste costs little and Is very
pretty, dots, stripes etc. 15c yard
Scotch Madras 33 inches wide. soft, pretty and
fast coored. is decided bargain at 10c yard.
Fine French Organizes. Beautiful Scotch Lap
pet Swiss, Fine Ginghams, Imported Piques are to
be had here at 25c a yard.
We have special vAlues 10 offer In Fine White
Linons at 12l2c 15c, 16 2-3c and zoe q yard all
special 40 inches wide cutting in this width to
superior advantage