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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
OATS FOR EXPORT SEIZED.
Confscated by Federal Order on
Grounds of Adulteration.

seventy-five carloads Of oats intend
ed for export shipment have been
seized by the federal authorities on the
ground that the grain was adulterated
within the meaning of the food and
drugs act.
This action was announced today by
the Department of Agriculture, with
warning to grain shippers and dealers
that adulteration of grains will no
longer be tolerated and that "the pre-
Valence OF the custom in the past will
not anect legal proceedings against
terated.'
BY the mixing of low-grade barley.
Weed seeds, dust and water in ship
inents OF grains. the department saws
Shippers and dealers have been able to
realize large profits due to the fact that
the grains are sold by weight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
SOC & 69c Merode
Underwear, 39c

Women's "Merode"
ton Underwear;
shirts with high neck
and long s ! g e v g S,
ankle-length p a n t 8.
Medium weight I'M
bleached g a r m q n t s.
Sale price, sec a suit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
6 Yards of 10c
LOn1cIOth for SOC

So inch E n 6 l / g h
Longcloth, soft cham
OILS finish: sold regu-
larly at 10c yd. Sale
price, 6 yds. for $50
total value, soc. Limit
ID yds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
FAVORED BY THE PRESIDENT.
Harold ]. Wagner Reinstated to a
Government Clerkship.

On the recommendation of the At
torney General, the President has ex-
tended the year limit Of eligibility for
reinstatement. SO as to permit the re-
instatement of Harold ]. Wagner to a
clerkship in the Department Of JUS
tice. Mr.. Wagner has served as clerk
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Children's soc s 69c
Underwear, 800

Children's NJ erino
Underwear, shirts with
high neck and long
sleeves; ankle-length
pants. Nearly all
sizes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
SOC and 69c Muslin

ClliSOdtS, o1(
Women's Muslin Pet
ticoats, with flounces
of imported embroid-
cry; some with rib
bons. Slightly mussed.
Full length.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
SOC to CSC Jewelry

A varied assortment
of pew and pretty de-
signs in Long Jet
Chains, German Silver
Vanity Cases, Rhine
stone Slipper Pins, Jet
Pendant E a rr ! n 6 s,
Gold-plated Layalliers,
Jet Brooches, Rhine
stone Bar Pins, etc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
SOC to SI.O0
Bath Sinners. ;39

DGH OIIPP(H - OIN
Women'S Crochet and
Turkish Bath Slippers,
in assorted colors. All
sizes in the lot, but
not of each style.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
7Sc Wolfe
ElOuncin1S. 39c

44-inch Embroidered
Wolfe F o u n C / n G s,
deeply embroidered on
fine, sheer-grade ma
terial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Leather Handbags

Women's and Misses
Leather Handbags, in
a variety of stylish
and popular shapes.
Well made. serviceable
kinds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Six PilIowcases
For SOC

45x36 Bleached Pill
lowcases, regular Size;
sold at 10c each. Sale
price, six for 39c-to-
tai value. Soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
&C Petticoats.
Zoe Each

Women's Fine Quail
ity Sateen Petticoats,
highly mercerized fin
ish, in black and lead
ing colors. Made with
tucked fiounce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Boys SOC and 69c
Pants 20c Pair

Boys Fancy CasSi-
mere Pants, in bloom
.er and knickerbocker
styles; winter-weight,
in dark patterns. Sizes
6 to Is years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
5 Yards of 15c
White Goods. 3Qc

4O-inch White Mer-
cerized Batiste, fine.
sheer quality: sold
regularly at 15c yd.
Sale price, 5 yds. for
39c-total value, 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
$1.00 Suitings
:3Qc Yard

54-inch Brown Suit
ings, consisting of
Thibet and Diagonal
Herringbone Serge
stylish and serviceable
for coats and suits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
ChiIdren's Petticoats
Two for 3Qc

Children's Fren C h
Petticoats, Of soft-fin-
ish cambria, trimmed
with lace and embroid-
cry. Sizes 2 to 6 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
$1.25 Blankets
:3Qc Each

Double bed size
Blankets, in white,
gray and tan, with
various color borders.
Soft. fleece finish. Sold
in pairs at SIPS. Sale
price, 39c a single
strip.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
4 Pairs of 1zIhc
Stockings, 39c

W o m e n S Medium
weight Cotton Stock
ings, with seamless
foot, double sole, heel
and toe; ribbed garter
top; fast black only.
Sizes 8 to 10h.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
SOC Rubbers
SOC Pair
Women's Storm Rub
bers, sizes 2a to s.
5 Yards of 15c
India LinOn. 39c

40-inch White India
Linon, fine, sheer quail
ity. sold regularly at
15c a yd. Sale price, s
yds. for 39c-total val
ue, 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
6 Yards of Cambria

36-inch White Cam
brio, fine. soft-i1nish
quality, sold regularly
at Sc a yard. Five yds.
for 39c-total value
&c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
$1.5o Coatings
:3Qc Yard

Sci n C h W | n t e r.
weight Coatings, in
black and navy blue;
stylish and service
a bic material for
women's and children's
coats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
75c and Sl.00
Neckwear roc

/ m por t e d Point
Venise Collars, also
Collar-and-Cuff Sets,
in white and ecru col
or; variety of beau
tfful patterns.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
SOC Corset Covers
soc Each

Fine Quality N aim
sock Corset Covers,
trimmed with laces,
embroideries and rib
bon beading. Slightly
muSsed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26

The area Of Ireland was returned in
the census Of 1911 as BOTTLES acres.
This includes 120,329 acres under water,
but excludes 1929 under rivers, lakes
and tideways
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
~ Yards of Apron
bingham. 39c

Three patterns OF
st a n d ard Quality
Apron Bingham. On
yds.), in fast-color
checks. Regularly Sc a
yd,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
soc Jap. Silk
3Qc Yard

27-inch Black Water
proof Japanese SILK,
firm woven, service
able grade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
S9c Yard-wide Silk
3Qc n Yard

36-inch Striped Mes
saline, in brown and
navy grounds with
neat pin stripes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
7 Yards of lOc

Pajama Checks, 39c
36-inch White Paja-
ma Checks, for under
wear; sold regularly
at 10c yd. Sale price.
z yds. for 39c-total
value, zoe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Mems Underwear
Worth up to $I.OO
A. ~

odds and ends. of
Mems Underwear, va
rious well known
makes, in desirable
weights and high
grade qualities: shirts
and drawers to match.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
soc Embroidered
Flannel, 39c Yard

White Wool EN-
broidered F a n n Q !,
with white woven silk
embroidered designs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
SOC Brassieres
3Qc Each

Fine Quality Batste
Brassieres, open-front
models. with lace and
embroidery trimmings,
well boned and finish
ed with shields.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
sec At0mizers
3Qc Each

Medicinal AtomiZers,
good size and attrac-
tive shape.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
S1.OO, S1.50 & $500
Draperies, 39c Yard

MIL lengths OF FIN
est quality Tapestry
and Velours. in every
wanted color; suitable
for draperies, scarfs,
portieres, cushion, ta-
BILE and couch covers.
Lengths up to 3 yds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
SOC Sweaters
Enr 3Qc

Little c hi l d r 9 ms
Sweaters, of wool and
cotton. and red and
brown; sizes 2 to 4
years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Typewriter Paper
500 Sheets. ;3Qc

Best Quality Type
writer Paper, size
Sx10H; sold regularly
at CSC. Sale price, 500
sheets for 39c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
SOC Rompers
SOC Pair

Children's Rompers
of f | a n n e e t te and
striped galatea, with
collars and belt. Sizes
2 to 6 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
6 Pairs Mems 1lKzc
Half Hose 3Qc

Mems Maco Cotton
Half Hose. seamless
foot. in black and
colors, Seconds of
12kc kind; at six
pairs for 39c-total
value. 7oc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
soc Collar Bags
SOC Each

Mems Leather Collar
Bags, well made of
good-quality b / a C k
leather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
69c Pivers' Sachet
30c 0ssuce

F a m Gus p yer s.
Sachets: choice of
"Muguet," or Pom
peia." at 39c per
ounce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Bows SOC & 75c Waists, Soc.

Boys Blouse Waists, of percale and madras.
in neckband and collar attached styles; sizes
to Is years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
sec Table Damask
30c Yard

Ga and 70 inch Mer-
ceriZed Satin Table
Damask, in a variety
of neat patterns: su-
perior yarn mercerized
grade.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Children's Aprons

Two for SOC
Little c h i l d r e ms
Bingham Aprons, in
blue and white checks;
with long sleeves,
pocket and belt. Sizes
2 to 6 years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
75c Crib Blankets
39c Each

Heavyweight Wool
nap Fleece Crib Blan-
kets, size 30x40; in
Teddy Bear and other
designs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26

Blacksmiths in the mines of South
africa are paid Sc day and work fifty
hours a week,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
soc Flannelette
Gnu,~C 2O~ Each

OOW0S, 5yC EACH
Women'S He avy
Quality Flannelette
N / g b t g o W n s; soft,
fieecy gra d e, in
stripes and pl a l n
white. Full cut.
SOC Stamped Sets
Stamped Sets, con-
sisting of one 18x54-
inch Scarf and one 81
inch Round Center
piece; stamped on
natura1-color Indian
Head.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
75c and 81 Rugs
m Ell

27x27 and 22kx36
Velvet, Administer and
Brussels Carpet Rugs,
in light and dark col
orings.
Fourth Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Shears, Worth I'D to

9SC Tor 39c Pair
DresSmakerS' Steel
Shears. all sizes, de-
sirable shapes; supe-
rior make. Notion
dept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
SOC Combinations
m

Women'S Muslin Com
bination Suits, con-
sisting of corset cover
trimmed with en-
broidery and ribbon
beading and drawers
with neat embroidery
edging.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
SOC and soc Stamped
Clowns. 30c

r e a d YIN a d e and
Stamped Nightgowns,
full sized; in a variety
of pretty designs, good
quality nainsook.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
S Yards of
"Fruit-of.the-LOom"

IOttOn, 31C
36-inch "Fruit-of-
the-Loom" Cotton, a
grade every woman
knows. r e g u ] a r l Y
121sc yd. Five yds. for
39c-total value, 62hc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
SOC Umbrellas
SOC Each

Children's S C h 90 l
Umbrellas, good-Qual-
ity mercerized gloria
covers, strong paragon
frames; neat, attrac-
tive handles. Limited
quantity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
TIE PUEBLO INDIANS.
H.-Architecture and So
ciaI Life.
By Frederic J. Haskin.

The Pueblo Indian Is the greatest bull
der amoung aboriginal Americana Unlike
any other American Indian, he builds
a permanent home, Of stone or sun
dried brick, and there he generally
spends the rest Of his days Before
civilization reached him he was a no
mad in a restricted sense, for whole
tribes frequently migrated and estab-
lished new towns; but these move
ments occurred perhaps once in a gen
Grafton, and were then usually the re-
suit OF intertribal wars, or of the at
tacks of predatory Apaches or Ma
vajos.
The early wanderings of tho Pueb-
los, however. resulted in the erection
OF numerous structures all through
New Mexico and Arizona, which were
subsequently, deserted; and the exist
ence Of these ruined towns has given
rise to a belief that the Pueblos were
once very numerous race. Ethnolo-
sfsts are now agreed, however, that
their numbers probably always have
been about the same. and there are
now about ten thousand OF them.
Along the Rio Grande. the Pueblos
have generally abandoned the high.
terraced buildings with which their
name is associated. and live in little
one-story abode houses. much like
t 5 Mexicans. Away from the valley.
however, the many-storied structures,
which amazed the Spanish explorers
and gave rise to the legend of the
seven cities of Cibola, are still in use.
Thus, at Taos Pueblo. in northern New
Mexico, the two gigantic abode struc-
lures, four stories high, with a clear
stream of water running between
them. stand today just as they were
described by the chronicler of Coron-
ADDS expedition in the seventeenth
century.
This pueblo is strikingly situated at
the foot of towering mountain range
and the lands which the Indians own
stretch for several miles north and
south along the Taos valley. They raise
large quantities of grain, vegetables
and fruit, and are very prosperous
The two structures of their pueblo
shelter about five hundred Indians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26

$1.00 quart cans of
"Oil Of Cedar" for pol
ishing all woodwork. and
renewing mops.
75c Heavy Double Gal
vanized Iron Wash Tubs,
with drop handles; %
inch size.
75c Heavy Tin Japanned
Rolled-top Bread Boxes,
strongly made.
49c Heavy Galvanized
Iron Coal Holds, largest
size.
Use one dozen Thin
Blown Crystal Glass Ia
BILE Tumblers; choice of
beautifully engraved de-
signs.
sec Oak-f1nished Bath
Tub Seats, nickeled ends.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
75c Yard.wide Lining

SdIIn, 0SC Idfu
36-inch Lining Sat
in. soft finish. highly
lustrous quality. In
black and desirable
shades.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Women's 81 & $1.5O
Underwear at 39c
Soc Double-bed Sheets, 39c.
z9c Window Shades
Two for 30c

P g r Z e c t Quality
Opaque Cloth Window
Shades, in white, ecru,
light, medium and
dark green. Size 3x6
#. Mounted on strong
spring rollers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26

Women's 10c & 1z1zc
Handkerchiefs,
6 for 39c
Women's Pure Linen
H a n d k e &c hiefs, In
plain hemstitched and
dainty initiated styles.
Half a dozen for CSC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Csc Bed Pillows
2n@ E--A

Large-siZe Bed Pill
lows, covered with
heavyweight art tick
ing, in various corrs;
and filled with sani-
tary crushed turkey
feathers. Made odor-
less by cold blast
process.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
75c Crex Rugs
2An EArA

G e n u n e Stenciled
Crex Rugs, size 27x54;
sanitary and durable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26

Heavy, strongly made
Fumed Oak Tabourette-an
article of utility for the
household. Never sold for
less than Use before-offered
as a one-day special at 39c
each.
Furniture Dept, Across the
Street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Up to $500
Ostrich Plurnes, 80

0 8 t r | C h PlumeS,
Bands and Novelty
Feathers, in black,
white and good colors.
Choice of values worth
up to $500 at 39c.
Women's SOC Gloves
800 Pair
w o m e MS 2-clasp
Leatherette Gloves, in
white; all sizes,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26

Sacques, 39c Each
Soft. Fleecy Elan
nelette Dire 8 8 n G
Sacques, in pink, blue
and lavender, also pin
lawns. with neat floral
designs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
The ideal instrument for dancing-a
Columbia Crafonola

You can purchase a Co.
lumbia Grafonola and =
dozen dance selections for
as little rs $25-and on the
easiest kind of easy terms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Fountain Syringes

2-Qt.-size Fountain
Syringes, with 5 feet
of rubber tubing on
hard rubber fittings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
ChiIdren's CSC Hats
A. 2Or

Children's Hats OF
Inequality plush and
wool chinchilla: trim
med with ribbons and
feathers. also white
corduroy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
2Qc Home Needs 2Qc
wv Values Worth up to 81 wv

SOC Cut Glass Water
Tumblers, floral design,
full size.
soc Imported China
Salad Bowls. large size,
beautifully decorated.
SOC Willow Market
Baskets, strongly made
75c dozen of Colonial
Cry s t al Glass Fruit
Saucers.
SOC Colonial Crystal
Glass Water Pitchers.
Sc Selected Lumber
Step Ladders, 4-foot size.
with shelf attachment.
Csc Cocoa Door Mats,
good size, well made.
Use Wizard Triangle Oil
Floor Mops, long. adjust
able handle.
75c dozen of Rogers
Solid Nickel Silver Tea
spoons, fancy design.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
75c & Csc Perfect Quality
Cooks Linoleum, Soc S. Yd,

Full RoIIs-Not Remnants or Short Lengths.
sale extraordinary of Famous Cooks
Heaviest Grade Linoleum in full rolls-not rem
nants or short lengths. Every yard perfect quail
ity. Choice of 80 patterns, including tile, mosaic.
parquette flooring designs, etc, in light and
dark colors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
) Pairs Colonial
HncA 20r

TIOSe, oSC
Mems Famous Col
onial Half Hose, in
fast black only; the
regular 25c kind, sold
with t he makers
guarantee. Sale price,
three pairs for $50
total value, 75c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26

Another pueblo Of the primitive type
is Zuni, where the houses have Ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26

$1.00 Table Covers
SOC Each
Heavyweight Mer-
cerized Table Covers.
with Gobelin borders;
4-quarter size.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26

The songs are chanted at work, and in
the evening by groups OF young men that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
Soc to CSC Sterling Silver
Inlaid Glassware for 39c.

Choice Of Sugar and Cream Sets, Salt and
Pepper Sets, Vinegar Cruets. Mustard or Horse
radish Jars, Vases and Candlesticks; all with
beautiful decorations in sterling silver deposit.
Jewelry Dept.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-01-26
l0c Turkish Towels
Cix fnr 3Or

Hemmed B l Q a C he'd
Turkish Towels. close
woven, a b s or b Q n t
grade. Size 17x36. Six
for SEC.
The Anderson daily intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson, S.C.) 1914-1915, 1915-01-31

towards law. politics and oratory
and regardless or numerical popula-
tion. the South has always been far in
the ascendency in this realm. Here
in must be included Jefferson, Wash
ington and Madison. who. though not
speakers. were statesmen, and wrote
phrases. If they could not speak them.
that have come ringing down the
years and are current coin in modern
speech.
The ante-bellum Southerner. being
modelled on the classics and the
forensic, eloquence of England, ap-
pears to modern taste somewhat bonn
bastic and stilted: but SO also seem
the writings of the great DR.. Johnson
whose rolling sentences and magnif-
cent diction were greatly admired in
the South. And those eloquent speak
ers accomplished their purpose; they
3wayed their audiences and created
the greatest enthusiasm. 1t has been
said that more than any other except
the French TO whom they are akin
are the People OF the South caught
by a slogan. or influenced by person.
ality. Therein lay the wonderful pow
er or these speakers.
tory. One reads, and is greatly i'm
pressed by many of the new ideas
cults and theories that originate, gem
orally in Boston, the center Of ethi-
cal and refOrmatory thought. But visit
Boston, go to hear the originators or
promulgators of this new thought and
abstruse philosophy speak upon their
chosen subjects. and the Southerner
| at least, leaves unimpressed.
The college professors of New Eng
land are. as rule, not only men
thoroughly acquainted with their sub
ject. but delightful speakers. Their
speaking, however, is in a very quiet
style. One is impressed rather with
the matter. than the manner OF their
addresses. There is no oratory, their
object is not to stir the emotions. but
to teach. and the listener must under
stand and follow the thought.
But attend the simplest memorial
day exercises, or any occasion for
speaking in the South, and while the
oldfashioned word rolling is happily
\ thing OF the past. there is warmth
beauty. fervor Of languarge, a color
that is wanting elsewhere. The old
leaven is still in the yeast. and the
Southerner is still a born orator. and
he moves his audience to tears, to
laughter. or to frenzy at his will
Idealism I'm Southern Literature.
All the forces that have shaped
the South, have tended towards ideal
ism, and the prevailing characteris-
tics of Southern literature are ideal
istic. The early civilizations, which
was feudalism, grated on to modern
education and conditions of living, was
the nearest approach that fdealism has
ever made to actual life, and the
thoughts, the dreams. the aspirations
Of the Southerner. were purely of the
realm or romanticism. The dominant
reason that comparatively little light
literature was produced in the South
before the war. was that in place OF
writing romance ana poetry, the
Southerner was living them, and the
heavy narcotic of the medieval atnros-
phere he breathed wrapped him in the