The Indianapolis journal., 1886-04-21
THE FIELD OF LITERATURE.
"The Evolution Of the Tramp"


ssThe Evolution OF the Tramp"
The Rev. Myron Reeds sermons on the "Evo~
luton Of the Tramp have been put in pamphlet
form by the Denver News, and they make a very
entertaining book This genteman's views on
this subject are pretty we'll known here, but
these sermons will be Welcomed as letter of
advice from an oldtime friend. Just at this
time these talks will possess more than ordinary
interest and must, therefore. attract mora than
passing attention Mr. Reed is the proclaimed
friend of the workingman, not as some are.
for purpose but as the friend of humanity
where friendship is most gracious. He is clearly
Of opinion that there is something wrong in the
economy of human institutions, and seeks to
point out where the wrong is and what it is. The
divine right Of living after one has been born.
he insists, is not to be disputed by anyone. Hs
thinks that mankind is naturally lover of home
and an abiding place, and that men are crowded
unwillingIy upon the highway to become what
we are pleased to cali tramps 1t is next to inn
possible to follow him in his sententious utter.
ances-there is so much between the lines
He crowds so much into small space that ons
must hear read all to get an adequate idea Of
his force as talker. The pamphlet is for sale
by the Bowen Merrill Company.
New Books Received.
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THE EPIC SONGS OF RUSSIA. By Isabel Flor
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A book that will prove of vast interest to the
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'She Stoops to Conquer" and 'sThe Good
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Goldsmith, have been added to Cassell's Ma
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