The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1884-05-14
THE FIELD OF LITERATURE.


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The invention of the ordinary paint brush was
undoubtedly device of Satan, so far as anna
teurs are concerned; but, like all contrvances of
sin, there is in the breast of mankind an irresist-
IDLE impulse at times to buy brush, pot Of
paint and to proceed to paint things about
the house. These things" generally need paint
ing and need it bad" and the man. being tempt
ed, generally falls. Recognizing these unalter
able facts, the author of this book has prepared
an easy guide in all the matters pertaining to
amateur painting, which, if followed, would
prove an inestimable boon. The unhappy man
about to undertake the job of painting the kitch
en-, the wheelbarow, the farm wagon,
nishing the parlor furniture, the piano the
| old buggy, cannot afford to commence without
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| The author of these sermons is the Roosevelt
| Professor of Systematic Theology in Union The
illogical Seminary, New York This volume is
complementary to another, published in 1871.
under the title of Sermons to the Natural
Man" In the earlier volume the author aimed
to address the human conscience In this hs
speaks to the Christian heart The former sup
posed original and unpardoned sin, and endeav-
ored to produce the consciousness of it, The
latter supposes forgiven and indwelling sin, and
would aid in the struggle and victory over it.
German, by William Beatty Kingston. Two vol
unes in one Charles Scribner'ss Sons, New York;
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volume of 700 pages, presenting an able es-
innate of the character and influence of Prince
Bismarck, together with an insight to the life of
this distinguished man private citizen. The
relations between Bismarck and the
Emperor and other notable mon in
European affairs are fully related,
and, altogether, very satisfactory biog.
raphy is given not biography, but de-
tached facts nicely placed together, forming the
mosaic of his character.
| THE AMATEUR PHoToGRAPHER By EllersHe Wallace
ir., NJ. d. Porter & Coates Philadelphia Bowen.
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While many may question the expedency Of
allowing the encouragement of this mild form of
amusement, it must be admitted that if young
people persist in trying to become adopts in the
art of outdoor photography this is the best au-
thority on how to do it. 1t is a manual of pho
tographic manipulation intended especially for
beginners and amateurs with suggestions as II
the choice of apparatus and of processes
MEMOIRS AND CORRESPONDENTS OF ELIZA P. CUR
| NEY. Edited by Richard F. Mott. J. B. Lppin.
colt Co, Philadelphia; Bowen Stewart g. Co., In
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There is purity and wholesomeness about
the life of such woman as Eliza Paul Quincy
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are made acquainted with it. The experience of
this remarkable woman, socially and regiously
is worthy of perpetuation guide to others.
HANDBOOK OF PRoH1BI1oN For 1884 BY Al
Jutkins, 80 Washington street, Chicago.
Contains data of interest to reformers, show
ing progress of the cause, giving portraits of
prominent workers, etc.
TIMES OF LINNHUs. By T. Topelius. From the
| Swedish Jansen, McClurg s. Co. Chicago Bowen
Stewart & Co., Indianapolis. Price, $1.25.
Another of ''The Surgeons excellent Stories
taken from great characters in Swedish history.
METHODS OF TEACHING GEOGRAPHY. By Lucretia
| Croker: Boston School Supply Company Is
Bromheld street.
| A series of lectures on the best methods of
teaching geography beginning with children in
the primary grade The author is member Of
the board of supervisors of the Boston public
| schools.
LIFE OF LIszT. By Louis Nohl From the German
| by George p. Upton. Jansen, McClurg & Co., Chi
$f25
This is No 5 in the series of biographies of
musicians by the same author, and presents u
fine portrait An excellent biography of this
noted composer
STORIES BY AMERICAN AUTHORS. No. III. Charles
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Contains six short stories by Fitz James
O'Brien. Francis Hodgson Burnett, George Par
sons Lathrop David D. Lloyd, Celia Thaxter
and Brander Matthews.
LIFE OF FEEDERrcK DENIsoN MAURICE. By 1t
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comprehensive biography of John Frederick
Denison Maurice the distinguished English the.
ologian and author, written by his son.
NED IN THE wooDs. By Edward $. Ellis Porte
| & Coates, Philadelphiai Bowen, Stewart & Co.. In
dianapolis.
A lively story for boys, of the adventures Of
two lads in the wilds of early Kentucky
Literary Notes.
Arthur Gilman's History of the American
People will be brought out in EnglaAl as we'll
as in this country
The new volume by W. H Mallock, entitled
property and Progress" which will be published
in few days by G. P. Putnam's Sons, fully dis
cusses the theories and suggestions contained In
Henry Georges Progress and Poverty"
In the June Century President Eliot of Har-
ward, will attempt to answer the question.
"What is Liberal Educatonf' In the July
number, ex-President Woolsey, of Yale, will
and the study of Greek will be discussedin later
articles, and Mr. Arthur Gilman, manager of
the Harvard annex for women, will conclude