The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1905-05-08

dependence of thought, the maxim that
what the rich do must be right will
lose hold on the stratum of society
which is so prone to follow the ex-
ample of the upper class, and this in
telligent discrimination will be one
useful factor toward the development
of the human race.
Could these blind imitators but know
what burden wealth, may become,
their discomfort at their humber sur
roundings would soon change into
spirit of gratefulness, which in itself
would alter the face of things mate
rally.
We, as intelligent members of So
ciety, must fearlessly look conditions
in the face and institute proceedings
against the root of these evils, making
their rank growth impossible in the flu
ture. If we hesitate to take measures
against it, it will again and again
come to the front, each time more
formidable than before. 1t may hide
for awhile, seek refuge under one
cover Or another, but it is there and
pollution viii out.
1t requires more than ordinary sa-
gacity to account for this tendency SO
inherent in the human species, anu
which so lily fits into the fair scheme.
of the Creator, but there is no difficulty
in discovering the urgent necessity of
conquering what must always be con-
sidered a most serious stumbling block
in the pathway of human evolution.
We see one element after another
undergo change, which we could not
stay even if we would. Just think of
our little speck here in mid-ocean. Five
years ago a melancholy mule-car sys-
n
magnificent electric system conveys us
to all parts of our lovely town. Mud
roads prevailed then, but had to give
way to macadam, oiled, and what not.
Instead of primitive oil lamps, we
touch a button and flood of light re-
suits. Possess a phone, and you can
be instantly placed in communication
with friends many miles distant IF
the phone works. and better STILL we
are no longer cut off from the rest of
the world and receive news at times
before the happening thereof.
These are only a few incidents in the
general institution of mechanical i'm
provements.
The accomplishments of the wizard
Burbank are ''household Words The
transformation of vegetable growth
from the crude state into one of
ultra refinement is MS mission in the
world.
There was a time when it was axio-
matte that the eating of an orange
showed one breeding seeds-seeds
and thick membranes which had to be
ever so dextrously extricated. Now
one can enjoy this luscious fruit with
out a thought of this tour de force
Some day Mr.. Burbank viii ply his
magic ON some products of our tropics
and We will be able to partake or
mangoes without repairing to the
bathroom, for instance
The most important of later inven-
tions is the wireless or Maroon
system. This has brought US nearer
than any other device to the realiza-
ton that thoughts are tangible some
things and can be transmitted on eth
eric waves, depending solely on sym
pathic vibration. This has opened a
wonderful vista to the thoughtful who
realize that never is a thought lost,
the definite ones going to the mark.
IT so directed, or lodging in some mind
attuned TO kindred vibrations-the
negatives ones being according to their
nature-an irresistible field for expert
mentation and research.
Thought is as an-pervading as life
itself. Thought is the strongest circu-
lating medium we have. eff the world
would decide upon a certain hour of the
day, and. in unison. hold the thought
of peace and harmony this terrible
bloodshed and strife between nations
would give way to peace. ''In union
is strength Mrs. f. W. Wilcox pro-
posed this in an article headed, "What
a united consciousness will do,'' which
appeared in Americana ournal- Exami-
ner.
Ito be continued.)