Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-23

kept Journals, and to supply such material as
was necessary to make a complete and perfect
sketch Of his career. That this duty has been
performed with an affectionate devotion that
falls little short of worship. need not be said.
1t is natural, therefore, that in presenting his
view OF her husbands case. in matters where
differences OF opinion have existed. she should
feel deeply and speak warmly; and it is likely
that her presentation of these views NAV pro-
yoke further discussion upon some points. But
upon TINS held we have no need to enter indie
pendent OF these considerations the story Of
Dahlgrens life as told in the volume before u.s.
is at once interesting in ITSELF and of great value
to the young. in showing what can be achieved
by application. integrity, loyalty and steadfast-
ness OF purpose.
nns AEe of sub rs o. and By
Co. Washington: A. Brentano co.
Beginning as writer for one of the old time
story papers Of Philadelphia afterward turning
his attention to politics. with special reference
TO investigating some OF the marked character
istics of the Washburne family, Mr. Donnelly
seems latterly to have set for himself the task of
solving all the material problems of the uni
verse. His first effort in that direction was to
locate and people the tabled Atlantis In the
present volume he undertakes to show that our
globe. which was then a veritable garden of
Eden was once struck 10y a comet which brought
about the aye of drift. with it's vast derOs;tS of
clay. gravel and decomposed rocks, and playcd
smash generally with everything upon it at that
ti!ne including the destruction of the whole
human famly-then existing in highly civilized
cOndltiOn-eXcept few members. who saved
themselves in caves, and from whom the present
race sprang. In other words. Mr. DOnnelly OBJ
poses the comet theory to the glacial theory.
generally advanced by scientists. His presen-
tation of the matter is little too much of a
romance to be scientific and little too scien-
tine to be romance, but it is nevertheless
worth few spare moments time as an indus
trlous and ingenious inquiry in the realms of
speculation.
THE MODERN FAGAR. Drama. By CHARLES
n; Gtay New Wy Yofs George y Harlan Co.
two volume novel in this stirring age and
busy country is rather heavy undertaking for
the general reader; and this one may, in fact be
said to risetO the EnglisforthodoX three-yolume
standard, as it is really acontinuation to 'Baby
Rue. by the same author, although, oddly
enough, that story appeared in the Boston mo
Name series. while this belongs to the ''Kaat-
erskill series. of New York. Like it's predeces-
sor. 'Hagar" deals with the Indian problem
ana also with the slavery question, and it is
called drama, presumably. because its scenes
occur just before, during and after the late war
On account of it's topical character as well as
because the author holds the extreme southern
ante-bellum view of things his book will, no
DOUBT. be both warmly admired and harshly
crltlclsed but not for these reasons only. It has
faults plenty, aside from any question of
views. but at the same time it is not without
power OF certain sort; and, whether one likes
1t or dislikes it wholly, it is pretty sure to i'm
press itself on the mind of the reader.
James Il. OsgoOd Co.
fax
words of its author, 'the experiences of an Off
Islander, in season and out of season, among a
passing people" is a bright and breezy sketch
OF life in once quaint and interesting spot
now too fast becoming popular place of resort
Its attractions, curiosites and peculiarities.
The descriptions are certified to be faithful by
those qualified to judge. and Miss Austin her
self AYERS that whatever interest may be found
in her book 'inheres in the realities of the place.
and not In the authors fancy" Nevertheless,
the authors fancy has had good deal to do
with the charm Of the book
JAMES BRA1THwAITE, THE supERCARGo. Bv
Son. Washington: J. J. Champman.
This is somewhat exciting but not unwhole-
some story, for boys, telling of perilous adycn-
lures by sea. including naval engagements, ship
wrecks, imprisonment, &c. It is suitably Illus
trated, and the Introduction gives brief biog-
raphy of the author, who was a popular writer
for juveniles in England with a touching letter
to his Young readers written when he felt the
hand OF Death to be upon him.
A captivating book for the young is "Our
Boys in india" by Harry W. French, published
by Lee Shepard. and for sale by ]. D. Free. Jr
1t tells the story of little yankee lad who was
kidnapped and taken to India. where he was
found by his brother; and in narrating the adj
ventures of the two, many vivid descriptions of
scenes and incidents in that country are given,
together with good deal Of information In re-
gard to the history, customs, beliefs, and daily
lite OF Its people. The interest of the story is
also heightened by the profuse illustrations
which accompany the text.
A very useful book to artists art students.
travellers, and In fact to al interested in any
way in its general subject, is the Omitted States
Art Directory and Year Book" published by
Cassell, Peter, Galpin & Co., and for sale here
by Morrison. The fact that Mr. s. R. Koehler ia
its compiler is guaranty that the work has been
intelligently and carefully done, though, like
all first editions Of its kind, 1t may be found to
be not entirely free from minor errors or short
cOmings.
Those who are interestedin the literary features
Of the late visit of Mr.. Herbert Spencer to this
country will be glad to get the neat little pam
phlet, recently published by Messrs D. Appleton
& Co., containing the interview with that gen.
tlernan and the speeches made and not made at
the banquet rendered him on the evening of
sailing for home.
d. Appleton & Co. send, through A. Brentano
Co., a very attractively illustrated and printed
edition Of '"Sir Rogerly de Coverly,' re-im-
printed from THE Spectator" which lovers of
that choice literary bit will be glad to have in
It's present dainty form, as well as for Its adapt
ability to holiday purposes as for its sterling
qualities.
To meet new demand for Democracy"
which is doubtless based upon its popularity in
England, rather than upon It's intrinsic merits,
Messrs. Henry Holt b Co. have issued q cheap
paper-covered edition Of that novel.
The Police Court win meet at O'Clock Christ
mas morning, and Judge Smell has requested
Major Brock to notify the policemen and wit
nesses to be In attendance at that hour.
Hamilton ]. Rothrock has fled, by Earle
Curtis, Q bill for an Injunction against John G.
Parker, to 1estrain the infringement Of q copy