Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-06

Hypnotism, spiritism, Mental Therapeutics, &c.
By THOMSON JAY HUDSON. Chicago: A. C. Nc
Sons
remarkable and extremely valuable con-
tribution by a resident of Washington, who hes
given to the subject OF which he writes 90 ably
muchinvestigation. Mr.. Hudson aims 10 remove
psychology from the chaotic conditions which
have heretofore surrounded il and to place 10
within the domain Of the exact sciences. To
bring this about the author has carefully
formulated a working hypothesis by the aid Of
which all the varieties of psychic phenomena,
whether normal or abnormal, may be systemat-
ically studied. Broadly ne holds that all such
phenomena, whether designated by the name
of hypnotism. mcsmerism. somnambulsm,
trance. spiritism, demonology. miracle. psyche
therapeutics, genius insanity, to be re-
ferred to some general law which will correlats
the whole subject matter and remove IL from
the realm OF the supernatural After advanc-
ing the proposition that man has two minds
one objective, the other ''subjective'-Mr.
Hudson develops much original aud instruc-
tive thought in showing the difference in
function and operation Of the dual mentality.
The argument is admirable in it's construction
and convincing TO the last degree, supported
by phenomena with which all zane people are
on daily terms of intimacy. careful review,
such a. the book deserves, would be measured
as to length by columns, for Mr.. Hudson dis
cusses. as his publishers saw. so many different
phases OF a subject Of such vast interest from q
standpoint soradically different from anything
that has ever before been advanced in the
literature OF psychology. The book must be
read TO be appreciated, and il will certainly
interest all students OF occultism hypnotisn.
spiritism. mental therapeutics and theology.
The least that can be said Of il is that il develops
new philosophy Of the human mind. The
most that can be said is that. il the authors
hypothesis is the true one, the first great step
has been taken toward a solution Of the problem
of the ages.
THE CHURCH IN THE ROMAN EMPIRE
BEFORE A. ID. l7o. BY W. NJ. RAMSAY, NJ. A..
professor of humanity in the University OF
Aberdeen. formerly professor Of classical
archaeology and fellow 81 Exeter College. OK.
ford; author Of "The Historical Geography Of
Asia Minor" &c. With maps and illustrations.
New York: @. p. Putnan's Sons Washington,
BrentanO's.
The student who is anxious to know much Of
early Christian history will be short Of res
information il he is not acquainted with this
book. Much of its contents were made public
in a course Of lectures delivered at Mansfield
College. Oxford, but 10 these ESSAYS have been
prefxed more than $50 pages that relate closely
10 St. Paul in Asia Minor Two motives are ap~
parent in the work: The exempliication to
young enthusiasts of the methods Of applying
evidence TO the investigation of early Christian
history, and the stimulation of the progress OF
discovery in that land, which, az Prof. Ramsay
says. conceals within il the answer to many
pressing problems of history.
PERSONAL RECoLLEcTIoNs OF NATHANIEL
HAwrHoENE. By HoKATIo BRIDGE, Pays
master General L. :. Navy (retired) New
York: Harper a Brothers. Washington: Wood
ward Lothrop.
The outgrowth of papers on the same subject
published in Harper's Magazine. The letters
and "reminiscences were well received and
in response 10 many earnest requests the
author amplified his first productions and
placed the result in book form. Mr. Bridge dis.
claims the possession OF literary ability and In.
sists that he has not the critical skill essentisl
10 biographical sketch Of the great romancs
writer or to an analysis OF his writings, but
the cleverness apparent in this volume is .
complete REPUTATION Of modest disavowal
Admirers of Hawthorne will be gratifed at the
manner in which their idol has been treated By
one who was perhaps his most intimate friend
THE PHILOSOPHY OF SINGING. By cLAk.
KATHLEEN ROGERS New York: Harper ,
Brothers. Washington Woodward Lothrops
A book for vocalists; a serious effort by .
capable artist to bring about great improve
ment in singing methods. Mrs. Rogers believes
that the time has come for the vocalists OF to-
day to achieve in expression what the singers
of the last century achieved unconsciously.
She prophecies that the greatest DAYS of the are
are yet to come and that the greatest singers
have not vet been heard. Careful study Of the
book cannot but bring nearer the day Of ths
human voices supremest triumph.
SCENES FROM EVERY LAND. Edited b,
Thomas Lowell Knox, with an Introduction
by Gen; Lev wallace; Springfield Ohio; hash
A collection Of more than 500 half-tone re-
productions of photographs Of the most famous
palaces, cathedrals churches, monuments ana
statues in Europe, masterpieces Of sculpture ana
painting, and views OF many forms Of natursf
beauty IN all parts Of the world. An exquisite
production, and with the explanatory text thss
accompanies each OF the large pictures in Aa
economical substitute for o round-the-worA
tour.
MENTAL LIFE AND CULTURE: ESSAYS AND
SKETCHES, EDUCATIONAL AND LITEh-
AIRY; BY yrIL n. DUHsNs, author q .Amg
''Gentlefolks and otherAn Edited by her
brother. Louis A. Duhring, n. d. Phiiadelphssr
J. B. Lippincott Company. Washington; Brep-
tano's-
The last work Of q woman who never wearieA
in her endeavor to elevate her fellow beinss
through the medium Of their moral sense. ~
adds greatness to a reputation that was pro-
viously exalted and gives increased brilliancy
to q noble and truly philosophic character.
MERELY MARY ANN" By ZANGwuI- authoy
OF .Chldren OF the Ghetto" .The Bachelors
Club" &c. Illustrated by Mark Zangwin Nee
York: Raphael Tuck Sons
The first volume in what lie to be known -
"The Breezy Library" geographically II
exceeding excellence and with q cover brilliAns
enough and odd enough to sell any book
STORIES FROM TIE RABBIs BY AsnAn n
IsAAcs. Ph.D.. professor Of German and Hebrew
in the University of the City OF New fork.
New York: Charles l. Webster Co.
The rabbis, says DR.. Isaacs, were admirable
story -tsllers. He is another. Seventeen gems
of narrative.
THE ILIADs OF HOMER Done into EnglisA
by George Chapman. New York: q. =. fus-
mans Sons Washington: Robert Besll.
Three volumes Of the tales that never tire.
prettily made up and artistically bound They
are of the ''Knickerbocker Nugget series,
handy little gems.
SLAVERY AND TIE SLAVE TRADE IN
AFRICA. By HENRY NJ STANLEY. Inus-
trated. New York: Harper Brothers, Wase-
ington: Woodward Lothrop.
One Of Harper's "Black and White" seriea 4
small volume containing much
THE DICTATOR. A novel Of politics and society.
RV JusTIS MCCARTHY. NJ p. author of "a ShOft