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The -Up-to- Date Literature OF
These Times.
WHAT BOOKSELLERS ARE SHOWING
John Jacob Astor's Strange Romance,
Gilbert Parker's 'Trespasser" and
ssThe Gun Bearer Among the Latest
Novcls--Book Notes.

when they discover that he has appeared
I'm the literary world as a rival OF Jules
Verne. His book, however, which has
iust been issued by ID. Appleton * Co., Us
q most remarkable production and might
have been written by the great French
men.
"a Journey in Other Worlds" is a
story of a trip to Jupiter in the
year 1000. This strange voyage
is made by three scientist in
large alright car or projectile,
that is carried through space at speed OF
1000, 900 miles an hour by a force OF mega
tive gravitation that MIR. Astor has called
.apergy" Ifthis idea is not at all original
the other incidents OF the journey may be
regarded as new.
Mr.. Astor's vivid imagination is shown
in every chapter of his book, and, what
is more to the point, the work is not such
scientific absurdity as many stories OF
this class have been. Mr.. Astor
evidently laid firm foundation
OF astronomical and scientific knowledge
before commencing his romance and while
the book may be regarded as impro0ab bic
il Is such reasonable improbabllity"
that Il is interesting. The book is filled with
the cleverest kind OF conceits, not only
in regard to the affairs in the planets but
concerning matters on this earth. Of
these the most novel is found in the Ter
restrial Axis Strengthening Company, an
association whose object ii is to produces
uniform climate for this globe. This Is
to be done with aid OF immense reservoirs
near the poles. Here the water can, be
turned off or the reservoirs can be filled
at pleasure and the weight will keep the
earth at the same angle OF inclination 10
the ecliptic, when no changes OF climate
could be experienced.
This s.new, strange romance IL very
new and very strange, and its readers
will find 1t very interesting.
"A JOURNEY IN OTHER WORLDS, A ROMANCE
y or TIE iuTrREw by John p ~ 9ac1S fss. As'PT' H
Gregory has ".
There is evidently no end TO the making
OF war stories but IL all were as well writ
ten as "The Gun Bearer" an entertaining
story that has just been published
by Robert Bcnner's Sons, this fact
oan1.,on woald be wbs matter the i0r readers eSa
OF THE NEWS win be interested In the
story on account of its merit alone, the
knowledge that it was written by Edward
A. Robinson and George A. Wall. both Of
whom are well known in Providence, Will
add to the interest OF the book.
ssThe Gun Bearer" is a perfect war story.
IL opens with the cry that sounds through
the quiet country village when the inteili-
gence that Fort Sumter has been fired
upon is received. The impression OF the
steady going country folks, the heated
discussions at the tavern, all are described
with yiyidness that stamps them as real
experiences.
The hero of the story, who is little more
than a boy. finally enlists in the Union
Army, and while there is de-
lightful romance in the plot, the
chief interest of the narrative centers
about the army adventures and
experiences. 1t in perfect picture OF life
in the army that is unfolded before the
eyes of the reader, and il is a book that
should be placed in the hands of all young
people, for from its pages they could learn
only the principles OF honor and patriot
ism.
The book is written in a simple style
that makes the story more powerful; in
fact IL Is work that reflects great credit
upon the authors, and thereis every reason
to believe that it will be well received.
.THg GUN BEARER by Edward A. Robinson
aud George A. Wall. New York; Robert
Bonners Sons. 1894 All booksellers have
it.Price Sl.25 and 30 cents.
: :
"The Trespasser,v new novel by Gill
bert Parker, is book that can be recon-
mended to everyone who wishes TO read
an entertaining story. Like all Mr..
Parker's works il is thoroughly bright
and readable, and those who open the
book will certainly finish it. There is a
novelty ana lreEQneSb ABOUT the plOI
and incidents OF the story that
is delightful and some Of the
characters are quite new. Andree,
the gipsy girl, is a charming little witch.
The love that takes such possession of her
soul is thoroughly natural and her tragic
death Is sad and fitting finale to the
strange story.
Gilbert Parker has long been recog-
nized as delightful story teller but "The
Trespassern will add greatly to his repu-
tation. M
"THE TREsPAssER.. hx Gilbert Darker New I
York. u. Appleton ~ CO., 1894. Ii. Gregory !
has IL. Price 30 cents.
I I :.
"The story OF the Commonweal" is a |
book that will attract no little attention !
during the present Coxey excitement. |
The author, Henry Vincent, is the |
"oficial historian" of the army, |
and in his work he presents a graphic de- |
scription of the experiences of the various
branches of the commonweaers during |
their march. While Mr.. Vincent is \
thoroughly in sympathy with the |
movement TO Washington, his !
work IN written without bias and
shows much less prejudice than the reader
woGld anticipate. The story is well writ
ten and is nicely illustrated from photo
graphs taken at different stages of the
march. There Ia no question that the
book will have an immense sale Tor IL is a
volume that certainly deserves TO be read
"THE STORY OF THE CoMNoSwEAt." by
Henry Vincent. Chicago w. Il. Conkey
Company. 1894. All booksellers have it,
II ice 80 cents.
: I I
Sidney s. Rider Is about to issue 80
copy edition OF the 1719 Digest OF Rhode
Island Laws. Besides the fac simile re-
print of this rare work the book will con-
tain q valuable historical Introduction by
Mr.. Rider. The subscription price has
been placed at $50.
Laurence Alma Tadema, the daughter
OF the famous painter, has novel in press
which will appear under the happy title
of (" The Wings OF 1carus."
A somewhat interesting political PAM
phlet has just been issued by Otto Kemp
ner of New York. IL is il called "Boss
Croker's Career: A Review OF the Pug
ilistic and Political Activity OF Bin
Tweed's Pupil and successor." The price
n 10 cents.
Macmilisu a Co. will soon publish n