Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1876-03-25
NEW PUBLICATIONS,


Boston: James r. Osgood q Co. Through
Robert Beall.1
Number 50 of Osgood's Library of Novels.
A History OF PHILOSOPHY, ANCIENT
AND MODERN. By Joseph Haven, ID. d..
III. ID New York: Sheldon & Co. Through
VIM. Ballantyel
A really valuable book. not only for stud
and reference In educational Institutions
but for nse in the general community.
COMM THRo' THE RYE. A Novel. New
Shillingtonl
No. 80 of the Library of Choice Novels, !"
issued by Appleton & Co.
THE COTTON STATES IN THE SPRING AND
SUMMER OF 1915. By Charles NordhoT.
new York: ID. Appleton & Co. Through
Joseph Shillington.l
Mr.. Nordhof through his works on social.
politlcal and economical subjects has earned
the reputation of a thoughtful and candid
writer TIE present work gives in conven-
lent pamphlet form the substa ce of a series
OF letters 10 the New York Herald on the
political and Industrial condition of several
OF the southern states.
THE CENTENNIAL MANUAL. By A. III.
Bissell, Washington, ID. G.
Supplies brief reference to the leadin z
events between 17T6 1876.
THE FLAG OF DISTRESS: A TALE OF THE
SOUTH SEA. By Capt Mayue Reid. New
York: James Miller, Through Mohnn
Bros.1
This favorite and prolific writer for the
little folks undertakes here a story OF sea-
life for his proteges.
THE EXECUTIVE POWER IN THE limited
STATES: A STUDY OF CONSTITUTIONAL
LAW. By AiOlphe De Cham brun. Trans
lated from the French by Mrs Madeleine
Ninton Dahlgren. Lancaster, Pa: In.
quirer Printing and Publishing COmpany
Through Mohun Bros
This is the first of series of four volumes
which the author proposes TO pub lish on the
several departments aud functions of our
Government. In this volume he has in view
the consideration OF our institutions I'm rela-
tion TO the traditions, spirit. and tenden cies
on our own people; and to ascertain what
features OF our institutions are adapted to
me tradition and spirit of European nations
lie concludes that our office of Vice Presi
dent is OF doubtful value, and that our ex-
ample In this respect should not be followed.
Inc instability OF the Presidential office he
thinks, is in the interest OF liberty. The
SAFETY OF our system, he holds, depends upon
the equilibrium of the two fOrces-tbe antag-
on1stlc views OF Hamilton and Jefferson, the
one insisting upon strong central Govern
ment, the other upon the prepOnderancs of
power In the people and the States The
translator has done her work with grace and
clearness.
dodge, Lieutenant Colonel U. S. A. New
York; James Miller. Trough Mohun
Bros.
Giving description of the routes, scenery,
soil, climate, minerals, &C, OF the new Ell
Dorado.
MEMOIRS OF ELIPHALET MOTT, d. d..
l.. ID. BY G. Van Santvoord, ID. ID. New
YORK; Sheldon Co. Through VIM, Bal
lantynel
A eeded and acceptable memorial OF one
who long stood in the foremost rank OF Ame-
rican educators, and who, as a reformer and
phi!anthropist, had won an honorable posi-
ton among the benefactors of his KIND. At
me oeath OF Dr. Mott in 1856, he had occupied
the position of president OF Uaion College FOR
sixty, two years, perioi without parallel in
The history of our literary institutions.
TELEGRAPHY. BY W. H Pieece. c. f ami
j. Sivewright, VI. A. New York: d. Ar
pleton & Co. Through Shiliin stou. i
This is an English text book, written By
experts specially for those numerous opera
tors and artisans who are employed IN the
actual transmission of kilograms and in the
maintenance OF telegraphs. The book is ia
tended TO serve as an intr OductiOn to the
study or more advanced works on the art
ally forms one of the admirable text books
OF science issued by App Teton & Co.
THE HOUSEHOLD TREASURE; OR, MEDICAL
ADVISER. BY Mrs. G. A. Van Cort
The author, who is the wife of physician
efreputation, undertakes to illustrate the
healing art in the light OF an experience OF
twenty years.
PASSAGES FROM THE FRENCH AND IrAL-
IAN NOTE BOOKS OF NATHANIEL HAw-
THoRNE. In two volumes. Boston: James
X Osgood * Co. Through Solomons &
Chapman.l
Hawthorne's reputation was long time I'm
getting its growth, but now everything from
his pen is cherished, even to the desultory
notes of travel, thought, or suggestion jotted
hny OF "A fK,.,n u
ent volume abounds in charming descrip-
tive touches OF continental travel, given In
That perfection OF English characteristic of
tnaWthorne. Osgood Co. deserve well from
the reading public for the accepta BILE manner
In which they have brought out Americas
best prose writer In this edition of his works
1MPos1TIoNs UPON Conference.-The
members OF the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives have Of late been subjected to all
sorts OF annoyances and appeals from per-
sons Tor aid. In many cases these appeals
are from those deserving OF assistance but
IN a great number of cases they are the work
or lmpostOrs and frauds. During the last
moDth lit lie Girl has been seen coming to
the capitol every day, having in her hand a
number OF letters, which she sent In TO the
senators and Represen tativeS by the door
kee pers. and in many instances received re-
plies. These letters were requests for small
loans, which In many cases were granted. A
couple of weeks ago the little girl appeared
as usual, having in her hands four letters
three of them for representatives, and the
other for pi ointment Senator. The mem
bers who received them, after confer
ring with each other, and comparing the let
tiers, came 10 the conclusion that there was
something wrong, and called the attention
OF the captain OF the Capitol police TO the
maIler, giving I'm the letters for such &C.
lion as he thought necessary. The letters ALI
oOre the same date, were signed by the same
person, though telling different stories and
were as follows: "AA
Hon. NC: VIII you please send
me $40 by my little girl. My little bow broke
his arm and / am in great distress and /
until the 18th of this month. Hoping Won
will do so, as will ever appreciate it, / am,
yours respectfully,
MRS. A. BARKER, No. SO Sd street.
Hon. Mr.. -: Will you please send me
$40 by my little girl. On the 18th instant /
will call and nav Won without fail. Nv LITTLE