New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-07-06

sent to the publishers by the author fen days
before his death.
The organization formed In Philadelphia a few
weeks ago TO celebrate the poet OF the ''barbarc
yawp" has pronounced itself 20 be "internationl!
and has adopted the name OF walt Whitman
Fellowship" The object OF this fellowship Is. ac-
cordng 10 its constitution. tho association Of all
persons who interested in the ne and work Of
Walt Whitman" The society encourages the forma-
ton by its members OF branches In different parts
OF the world. and has already been started IN
Bolton England. In letter received by the Ameri-
society from the leading spirit OF the English
branch this enthusiastic being says:
Some Of the most advanced and select spirits mere
were among the first 70 recognize Walt Whi'man's
stature. But now another and more important
Giant Labor Is no longer quit. me blind ira
tional giant ne was. but begins 70 see and arousH
Soon he will advance toward possession OF his
heritage and ST. on the highest throne Already ne
brother ana supreme Standard. and is learning Of
him. And hero. in the north Of England. during
As our democracy unfoiis-hcre in England. and
in America. and elsewhere abroad-our great demo-
crat Will he loved by united natiOns with passion
beyond ali precedent. As only sworn til death
to his cause and to the cause OF democracy. send
you a comrades challenge and pledge.
Or. Daniel 9. Ernton Is the president OF the So
ciety The names of minor officers most familiar
literary peop,c those Of Colonel IngersoN
ard Mr.. John Burroughs
Only one Of George Meredhs books has thus far
been translated into foreign language. This is
The Ordeal Of Richard Feverel," which has APP
peared in Italian.
Around the World" is illustrated monthly
magazine devo:ed 20 travel and expo-adon--in short
knowledge OF the earth and OF It's Inhabitants"
1t is carefully edited by Professor Angelo Hciprn
AMI is issued by the Contemporary Publishing Com
pany 1t Is handsomely printed and It's Illustrations
mostly good process reproductions.
Mr.. Stanley J. Weyman has completed a series OF
twelve stories all dealing with the period OF Henry
OF Navarro. They are 10 be called From the Diary
Of Minister" and will be published in The Eng
Nsh Illustrated Magazine"
The first volume Of Mr. Flinders Pctrl-'s series on
Egyptian history is competed and will prob
ably appear in the early autumn. Mr.. Petrc's
motive in preparing this series is present a clear
record OF what Is now known Of Egyptian dated
monuments and events from the prehistoric age
down to modern times Mr.. Petrie is also preparing
some collections OF Egyptian tales
The new volume in Sir Charles Gavan Duny's
"New Irish Library is Mr.. Alfred Pcrcival Grayess
Irish Song Booka collection OF the most helutl-
full melodies and lyrics known 10 Erin The colcc-
ton is representative Of both Green" and Orange
sentiment
The autobiography Of Sir Charles Govan DuNy viii
year. lie proposes 10 give much space in this vol
ume to recoliectons Of Golden and Browning.
novel series which Is to be brought out in Lon
don will be called the Pioneer and will be
cerned it * said with the development Of the New
Woman The title of The frs story Will be Joanna
Trail Spnster."
There IS an amusing story about BENJAMIN Dis
raei in Mr.. Fraser Rae's recently published pam
phlet on the London Reform cub: When the Re
form Club founded in 1896 there were two
Liberal clubs in existence one was Hrooks's the
Wing; the other the Westminster Reform Club.
which was Radical Dkraeli elected 20 the
latter. year later he requested. letter 20 the
secretary that his be erased from the lie, OF
members OF the club ne is prevented 10y engage
ments from awaiting himself OF its convenience \
check for Is euineas due by him TO the club
incOsed in this letter. The committee resolved
That the check sent by Mr. D!sraeli he returned -
him. and that he be informed that the committee
decline It's acceptance having no inclination 10 ac-
cept money from gentlemen whose engagements
render them unable 10 avail themselves OF the CON
veniences OF the club "
A monthly publication, science Progress"
has made It's appearance in London. From the
names OF the editors councillors. announced On the