Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1917-10-27

and his soul; and, in both cases, the
higher may prevail.
The man may falter, CULVER like the
mariners needle, but he will finally
point due north.
What a man to all external appear
ance is not, he often steadfastly de-
sires to be. and, therefore, to some
extent is.
He may be a drudge, not because he
lacks the higher moral and intellectual
qualities we respect, but because he
lacks a mere coordinatfng part, like
energy, or perseverance, or patience,
and must eat bread and butter every
day; his ambitions, aspirations, ideal
tiles, are never dressed for market.
| am inclined to believe that we
generally fail in our discernment Of
real life. because we are so far remov-
ed from the simpler classes, that We
cannot get into their confidence.
The laboring man is a proud man,
and he has a genuine contempt for
patron.
Since we have become gentlemen,
we have lost kinship with the Delivers
and Spinners. =.-
Could we become hand workers,
feeling the need of that which our
labor brings us; could we pass from
our own position into that of the
toiler, learning his habits and wants,
but spying never, we might at least,
be able to think as the toiler thinks,
and feel as he does about work-a-day
matters. And, feeling as he does, we
might begin to be what he is.
For the muscles neighbor the nerves,
and altered nerves will not carry per-
feet impressions even to a normal
brain.
l am free to confess that merely
standing hoe in hand in the furrow,
will not make a man laborer in all
that the term means; it may scarcely
confer insight into his condition. But,
standing in his place, and learning
his lessons through his experiences;
assuming his role and needs with an
earnest, sympathetic desire to be all
that he is, not pitiful, not condescend.
ing, not curious, not acting part, this
might make us one Of the laboring
class.
l noticed a stage scene the other
day. 1t was made gay, sombre, or
grotesque by the light that was made
to play upon it. The scene itself re-
NAMED unchanged. So, while may
not be able to change my already
made-up character and mental tenden.
cies, can easily, think, get into 9TH
er lights than those to which have
been accustomed. @.r
have had a real desire to get into
real work, something to harden these
palms, and enable me to feel glad to
come home to my bed at night; to be
{ true outcast from Eden, toiling by
the sweat of my brow. / began some
months ago to put myself in the labor
ers place. 49, ~ "@
/ pitied myself, as / have pitied the
men that throng the evening car with
their grimy persons and grimier tin
pals; and wondered, even then, II
should like them come to think OF
nothing but work, and the possibility
of losing the one thing that ground me
to the dust all day long.
This came of being so long in anoth.
er world, the residents of which be-
lieve that happiness Is nowhere else.
Then made up my mind to drop
my name, my profession, my provi.
sion against need: sever my whole
kinship with that had always known,
and become a part Of the great ma.
chine. .-...
should begin by wanting sob"
wanting 1t so much that should have
no dinner, and no bed until / had
earned it by muscular contractions. ]
was aware that the Idea originated
with Professor Wyckoff. but felt sure
that he had touched only a phase of
the subject. The prospect thrilled me
with its possibilities.
After SO long a time Of worry with
thought work, and the endless care
of professional responsibility, should
now have nothing but physical weari-
ness, and work for me would cease
with the night.
Acting upon my decision, went to
the editor Of the Boston Transcript
with my plan. -..
what would you do?" he said.
"This," answered-"Go to a notary
and declare my intentions, swear to
my identity and business, and clearly
state my purpose. ...... !.
This will be in order to avoid mis-
understanding that might affect my
family and friends or good name.
Then, according to the philosophy
of Sartor Resartus, shall put on work
ing clothes. >.... ~
Then, shall become penniless, for
get my own name, friends, acquaint-
ances, seeking work here and there,
wandering like any true vagabond;
travelling on foot, by rail, or in steer.
age, among my kind.
shall hang around employment Of
fees with others, and, when l have
money enough, rush down to the news
paper with an 'ad," or apply in person
to answer some want" always
sounding my own praises.
My name will be Horatio q. Squibb,
barber, waiter, janitor, clerk, type
writer, peddler, cook, coachman, dish.
washer, and perhaps tramp.
/ shall not choose my work, but go
where necessity drives sIne.
For your benefit, sir, shall keep a
note book under my jumper, and re.
cord experiences and sensations.
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