The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-02-10

gularly enough the work ia not on the dangerous
classes at all; but treats almost entirely Of the
little outcasts who grow up to become dangerous
The defect OF the book is found Ia the fact that II
Is too much Of the nature OF an advertisement for
institutions like the 'Chiidren's Aid Society" and
does not touch the vital issue in dealing with the
homeless wanderers Of the metropolis While
these societies are sending the tyb0rn child into
the country the country youth comes to the city.
This result follows the unwise policy OF the trades
unions, which closes the shop doors against APP
prentices, thus compelling the child OF the city
mechanic to grow up without o trade, while young
men from the country come In and compete with
the fathers for the places which their children
might Ill. But Mr.. Bruces book is valuable to all
who would get glimpse Of Iow Afe'' in the metro
polls OF understand the social problem which may
yet shake the world
Sheldon & co. have published, in the form we so
much dislike and Of which we have 80 often disap-
proved, Mrs. Annie Edwards latest novel, "Phihp
Earnscliae.r Mrs. Edwards previous works Sc
cured her q brilliant reputation; but while
"Earnscllffe' win not detract from her fame as
novelist, it cannot raise her in general esteem.
Like French play, it teaches moral lesson by
making immortality charming, and win suit the
taste that admires French comedy.
Little Brown & Co. have added O treatise on
'The Law of Trade Marks" to their valuable legal
text books. This work is by William Henry
Browne, lawyer well versed In the special
topic OF which he treats, and 1t fills
place heretofore unOccupied. With the
growth of the manufacturing and trade
iaterests the protection of trade marks be-
comes as important as was the guarding Of land
marks in the olden time AS it was long a crime
to remove the one, now it is equally criminal to
interfere with the other. trade mark has be-
uis~ nf
which gives force ana effect to a deed, makes the
deed the evidence Of O fee simple in real estate 1t
is as much property as patent or q copyright,
and Is more enduring than either. Three years
ago Congress recognized 1t as worthy of legislative
protection, and the Courts here upheld 1t by
numer Gus decisions. This treatise is based upon
these decisions in the courts Of Great Britain and
the United States, and presents clear and ex-
haustive embodiment OF the whole subject. It will
be found of great value to the legal profession and
to merchants and manufacturers.
"Kenneth, My King" is novel by Miss Sallie A.
Brock, based upon society ana life In Virginia be-
fore the war. Like most OF the more ambitious
Southern novels OF recent years, 1t is from the
press Of W. Carleton & Co. Unlike some of those
ambitious efforts, it is q simple story, simply and
sweetly told. The life ana society it seeks to de-
scribe painted in their true colors. The pictures
are never overdrawn, and some Of the characters
in the book are cleverly and clearly painted. 1t Is
one OF the best works we have yet had on the ideal
life of the Old Dominion and it win help to pre-
serve the history of Virginia manners and customs
previous TO the changed political condition OF the
mother Of States and OF Presidents
The London AtheaOguan says Lord Lytton left the
manuscript of 'Kenelm Chillinglyn complete, and
indeed nearly the whole work is in type. 1t Ia be-
lieyed that "The Parisians" is also nearly If not
quite finished it not being Lord Lytton's habit In
writing story just to Keep pace with the demands
0l the magazine IN which 1t appeared: That Jour-
nal adds cit has been surprise to the public to
find that Lord Lytton is the author OF The Coming
Race and The Parsians.' An acute critic has told
US that he surmsed the authorship from the SINH
larity Of the opening sentences Of The
Coming Race TO the opening sentences Of
Pelham AS we have mentioned, Lord Lyt-
at first; but it Is a remarkable circumstance
that o veteran author should late In life have
turned to new branch Of literature with success
Lord Iytton certainly missed greatness only from
the lack Of that indehnable something called
genius. He possessed extraordinary talent and
versatility but his best efforts spoiled by being
too conscious y
'Iie OF Colonel ROssein has been written by
M. u. Gerspach, ana published by NM. Dentu, in
Paris.
popular edition OF Lord DuGerin's Letters from
High Jattudes" is to be published in Canada, to
which the author now Governor General OF the
Dominion, will add new chapter.
The latest novel written By Friedrich spielhagen
bears the title "Ultimo.n