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doubt is left as TO their position upon
all theological questions.
Various phases of mediumship are
taken up and explained, and such laws
as effect their more perfect action indi-
Gated. Phenomena have never been as
carefully classified as in this book, and
the reader will easily comprehend how
the simplest demonstrations are de-
pendent upon conditions and laws which
have, heretofore, been passed bv un
recognized. The connection existing
between Theosophy, Occultism and the
Spiritual movement is defined with the
utmost impsrtiality, and the gulf here
tofore existing between them and con-
sidered impossible, is bridged. Oher
conditions in the spirit life, especially
the condition of the suicide, are graph
ically depicted spiritual heaven is
described in practical and poetical lam
guage, being world where men and
women continue the purposes of their
lives, instead of becoming angels, ac-
cording to the old orthodox idea. In
this volume the relations of the sexes
are touched upon, and many valuable
suggestions as to marriage and its con-
eequent results are given. The spiritual
in literature is dwelt upon, showing that
all men of genius are ackno wledged to
have been inspired to q greater or leseer
degree. Shakespeare, Lytton, Long
fellow and others, have each given
strong indications OF the spiritual.
Suggestive thoughts. helps to right liv-
ing, and short sentences containing ad-
vice Of great value are given. The ques-
ton: "Has man lived more lives than
one?" is carefully considered. The
evolution of the spirit precedes the evo-
luton of matter. Re-incarnation, or
re-embodiment, are the processes OF
spiritual evolution. This subject 10 80
carefully stated that it would be impos-
sible for any intelligent reader to refute
the conclusions offered, and gives a new
significance to this much misunderstood
doctrine. This book can be secured at
tho Antiquarian book store or at the
above addresses.
sHIPs THAT PAs3 IN TIE NIGHT, by BEA-
| TRIcE HARRADEN. Published by q. p Put
MANS Sons, New YORK, For sale by Anti
quarian book store.
"ships that pass in the night, and speak each
Only a signal shown, and a distant voice in the
darkness;
30, on the ocean OF life, we pass and speak one
another,
Only a look and voice, then darkness again
and a silence"
Ships That Pass in the Night has made
its success by purely legitimate methods
1t has no sensational subject to attract
attention, nor has the author seen fit to
use well-known living people for her
models. She has had q story to tell a
theory to work cut, belief to impart,
and that is all--except the important
item that she is q good writer. keen and
DSaTrice narraGon, whoever she may
be, is an artist, and her book is full OF
interest.
A YELLOW AsTRR, by IorA. Published by
Charles Il. Sergel, Chicago. For sale by the
Antiquarian book store.
A new book by a new author, who ia
indeed "a SauP' that has arisen ameag
the tctional prophets. A Yellow Aster
10 distinctly work of genius, remarka-
BILE Tor novelty OF plot, force OF diction,
grace of literary style and subtlsty of
physical analysis. In short, Yellow
Aeter is one OF those rare novels OF su-
perb quality which compel the iciest
criticism TO thRw and resolve itself into
! warm admiration and unqualified praise.
1t 10 no ordinary novel, either in concep-
ton or in treatment, and we feel no sur
prise a. the gossip which has attributed
1t to more than one woman of well-recog-
nized genius. 1t ia q strong and original
story, which, with all it's pathos and
tragedy, has the refreahment of tonic.
The main idea is fine one, and is finely
treated; half a dozen chapters OF real
power follow each other in a noble
swing and a subatainsd force that never
degeneratea into mere excitement. The
book is a clever and interesting one; it
is about something which is new. be-
cause people have only just begun to
"a Nn
Tanoueray need debar his daughter
from reading this book through fear lest
the white robe of her purity may be-
come little dusty at the hem. Bold
the book is and daring alike in concep-
tion and treatment, but its atmosphere
is aweet and pure, as we'll as invigorat-
ing. The dialogue is sparkling, and is
irradiated ever and anon by bright
flashes OF humor; and it abounds In fine
passages. Unmistskably the book OF the
hour.
HI5To OF THE UNITED STATES NAVY.
FROM 1875 to 1894 BY EDGAR STANTON
MAcLAY, A NJ, w1tn tech nieal revision by
Lieut. Roy q. smith, U. S. N, in two vol
umes svo;. cloth, Per volume, $3.50. Pub
IIshed H oy D. ApPston d CO.. New YORK.
For sale by the SLoll & Thayer Co.
This is the only complete history of
VIC AMOilCoA navy 1n6T6 are many
books dealing with phases of naval his
tory, but no comprehensive narrative
has been published since the days of
Cooper, and Mr.. Maclay's book, which
tells the story of our navy from l775 to
1894, has the field to itself. For nina
years the author has devoted himself to
the task OF supplying the want of com
plete history OF our navy. His re-
searches in France, with the assistance
OF Admiral Aube, minister OF the colo
MES and the marine, and in England,
with the aid of the late Sir Provo Wal
lis and others, together with the use OF
private papers and unpublished docu-
ments in this country, the aid OF tho
descendants of naval heroes and the
suggestions OF naval officers who have
taken part in some of the events de-
scribed, render the results of his dill
gent labor complete and authoritative.
Inc appearance OF standard history of
the navy is peculiarly happy accom-
panlment OF, the development of ocr
navy. The story which he leila is a
thrilling one. La the frat volums we
read OF heroic episoo 90, like the momer-
ic battles of the Bonhomme Richard |
and Scraps, tho destruction OF the
Philadelphia. the exploits of the gallant
Essex. and the bloody duel between the |
Macedonian and the United States.
This history will interest every one who
can bs stirred by tales of heroism, and
1t Is record which every true Ameri-