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THE CAVALIERS.

This is a historical novel dealing with
the stirring times of the Civil War in Eng
land during the reign of Charles I. The
facts upon which the story is based may
be found in Green's History of the Eng
lish People"
The pen pictures of the Protector of
England are of peculiar interest The plot
of the story takes up the adventures of
Thomas Duncombe, who belonged to the
Royalist party. Sir Austin Leigh, of Beau
champ Hall, his fathers nearest neigh Dor,
resolved to hold the hall against Crom-
wells forces, and Duncombe rode to OK
ford to get requirements. On the trip
he had an opportunity OF saving the life
of Cromwell. In Oxford he rescued Mary
Death from Lord Wilmot, but being badly
wounded was nursed back to health by
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Aida CRAIG.

Despite conventionality of plot, which
is not atoned for by originality of treat
ment, this is a fairly well-written novel of
life in New York. It's author, Pauline
King, has taken the well-worn theme OF
the love of man for a married woman
years his senior; of his attraction toward
an artist-a bachelor maid-Alida Craig
by name during the absence of his former
flame; of his struggles to keep true to
the love of his youth, married though
she is.
Philip Herford, wealthy young bache-
lor, is introduced to the reader as the hero
of the story. While at college he had
conceived violent admiration for Nine.
Fremiet, the French actress, who in turn
is beloved of an English nobleman. the
Duke OF Administer. The husband of the
actress conveniently dies and the noble
man proposes marriage. de is rejected
as Nine. Fremiet prefers the companion.
ship of HEREFORD.
Numerous personages are introduced
with the apparent object Ct instillinp
humor into the plot, who have no bearing
on the tale. Among these is an illiterate
chorus girl, who, in addition to her stage
work, poses in her spare time for what she
terms 1.-THE mood" The story goes mer-
rIlv along till the last chapter, in which as
is right and proper, Herford marries Aida.
and the English nobleman Nine. Fremiet'
1t might be well for the author in her
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EXTRAORDINARY CASES.

Henry Lauren Clinton has collected a
number of sketches of extraordinary cases
which have come before the American
courts from time to time. Scattered
through the book are anecdotes of Judges.
lawyers, journalists and well-known men
All the cases cited are remarkable for the
widespread interest they aroused at the
time of their trial, and for the fierceness
of the legal battles they brought for th
Very interesting is the opening chapter of
Mr.. Clinton's work which exhibits to the
reader some of the peculiarities of legal
practice in the first half of the century.
The ingenuity of legal talent in prepar-
ing defenses is evidenced by the cases of
Proper and Cantor (chapter s., and in
fighting matters involving human life in
those OF Carnal and Grunzig.
The book is a very interesting and read
able one, possessing peculiar qualities
which recommend it to members of the
bench and bar. New YORK: Harper &
Bros. For sale in this City by A. NJ. Rob
ertson, Post street; price 81 SOL
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THE FIVE.

This is the title of an odd little 4o-psge
parchment-covered book, the author of
which has not seen fit to let his name be
known to his possible host of readers. The
writer affects colloaulal style, something
like that OF which John Kendrick Bangs
has recently had a sort of monopoly. The
Cynic, the Respectable Man. the Poet. the
Humorist and tie Socialist are "The
Five and the stories in which they figure
are Through India THE Telephone
and "In Second-class Carriage They
are worth while reading, too light and
airy, and too short to be tiresome. TSan
Francisco: H. S. Croker & Co. For sale
by A. NJ. Robertson; price % cents.l
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AN ENGAGEMENT.

The name OF Sir Robert Peel as author
of story is enough in itself to awaken
curiosity in the character OF the work. and
when curiosity leads one to take up can
Engagement" it is quite probable that the
story will be finished before the work is
LAID down. Sir Robert, in the volume at
hand, tells love story, and tells it ad-
mirably. He begins by announcing the
engagement OF Arnold Hopetoun and Miss
Bella Carstairs. Arnold is honestly in
love, and the young lady is supposed to
reclprocate his attachment. Their friends
wonder why they don't marry, as Miss
Carstairs is not well off and ArnoId's
salary of five hundred year will offer an
improvement in her position. Bella's
mother was as poor as church mouse,
and, though the daughter was beauty,
Mrs. CarstalrS' means were so strait
ened that the girls matrlm onial prospects
were slim indeed. Arnold was an ardent
lover and eager to marry, but Bella was
tired OF poverty and she preferred to wait
until Hopetoun's salary reached respecta-
bic figures. For Bel.a's sake Arnold often
lmportuned his uncle, Lord Drillingham,
to obtain for him promotion. Finally
the uncle secures for him profitable post
In Canada, but Bella's mother draws the
line at what she considers exile to Canada.
Kate birmingham, Arnold's cousin, visits
the Carstairs to urge them TO consent to
the union of Bella and Arnold and a short
residence in Canada. She fails in her
mission, and is even treated with some
degree OF haughtiness by Mrs. Carstairs.
Kate has h eretofore sacrificed her own
feelings to aid the match between Arnold
and Bella. Now she forms a dislike to
Bella ana resolves to win Arnold away.
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SKETCHES OF WAR HISTORY.

This is volume 4 of papers treating OF
the history of the war, prepared in con-
formity with the rule of the Loyal Legion
Commandery of Ohio relating to his
torical papers. By the terms of this rule
it is provided that:
"The recorder CIV. H Chamberlin) shall
solicit companions to prepare papers for
the commandery relating to their ex-
periences and observations in the battles
and campaigns of the late War of the Re-
bellion, one of which shall be read at each
stated meeting, and he shall publish all
such papers,"
The results of this general order, as
shown in the papers, are highly interest
ing. One sketch, by First Lieutenant A.
B. Isham of the Seventh Michigan Volun-
teer Cavalry, is particularly noteworthy.
1t is entitled "The Story of a Gunshot
Wound" and describes the sensations of
the writer while in the hospital. The
light it throws upon the sufferings of the
injured, especially during the probing
for fragments" process, is vivid one, anu
yet withal room is given to the humorous
end of the matter. Instance letter writ
ten by Sergeant A to his mother,
wherein, after stating that his wounds are
a mere nothing" NEEDLESS to say this is a
willful misrepresentation, the writer con-
cludes, "Your affectionate son, A. p. S.
If you could manage to send me box of
grandmother's custard pies they would be
highly appreciated" Cincinnati: The
Robert Clarke COMPANY.
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her. King Charles sent him to France
with confidential dispatches to the Queen
of England and to Cardinal Mazarin.
Upon his return, years after, he went to
Carisbrooke Castle, where King Charles
was prisoner. as an agent of the Parlia-
ment, but really in order to arrange for
the Kings escape. There he found Melody
Leigh, the girl he loved, disguised as
servant, and ready to help him. The at
tempt at escape failed and Duncombe was
taken to London for trial. but Crom well
remem bered the rescue and pardoned him.
1t is to be hoped that much more of this
class of literature may be placed on the
market during the coming season. The
extraordinary demand for works treating
of the life of Napoleon, which set in last
year. is evidence of the fact that from a
financial point of view publishers would do
well to handle matter OF this kind. s..
r. Keightley, the author of 1.-The Cava-
liers," will doub tless be heard from again
in this connection. New York: Harper
& Bros. For sale in this City by A. NJ.
Robertson; price 81 So.
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MARK HEBRON.

This is recent novel by Alice Ward
Bailey, published by the Messrs. Harper.
1t treats of the adventures of Mark Heff-
ron, who, in the opening chapters, is visit
ing one of the numerous summer resorts
that make speciality of com Dining outing
life with instruction of the popular lee
ture'! order.
At Beau Lieu House, the resort in ques-
ton, he makes the acquaintance of a
young maid from Louisville, EIoise
Gordon by name, whose object in staying
there is to deliver addresses on art. OF
course the hero promptly falls in love
with Miss Gordon, and the numerous set
backs, Interruptions and checks which his
affection receives are well described by the
author.
MARK Hebron" is one of the best books
adapted for summer reading that we have
seen this season. The character work is
especially good, while the touches of local
coloring are applied with master hand.
New York: Harper & Brothers. For sale
by A. M. Robertson; price 81 25.1
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ing of the work and the latter to contribute

ing of the work and the latter to contr,bute
a sketch OF American banking.
To further carry out the centennial idea
the history was divided into 100 chapters
each chapter being devoted to some i'm,
portant branch of business or commerciaI
affairs. Each of the men who treat of
their particular business is an acknovl-
edged authority in his particular line. we'll
qualified to contribute the article desired.
The result is. as we have said, remarkable
and, to again quote the words of the
editor, mo one can rise from perusal of
these papers without having an increased
admiration for the nineteenth century and
a most hopeful view OF the twentieth
"One Hundred Years of American Com
merce" Will hill great want felt by the
business men, the professional men and
the youth of the United States. There ia
nothing about it that is ephemeraI, To
the first it will appeal for the reason that
it contains valuable suggestions gained
from the experience of men who have
been successful in trade. To the second
its Importance arises from the same causes
added to which is the acknowledged fact
that the more professional man knows
of trade the more accomplished will he be
in his particular study. And for the youth
of this country the work possesses excep-
tional opportunities for the study of the
commercial interests of America for il
will undoubtedly take its place as a stand
ard work of reference.
geographically the book is all that
could be wished. 1t bears the imprint1of
d. 0. Haynes & Co., New York. who are
represented in this City by John ]. New
begin, 43 Flood building.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-24
POLITICAL REVOLUTION OF 1860.

"Lincoln's Campaign, or the Political
Revolution of $780," by Osborn H. Old
royd, is book of particular interest on
the eve Of the Presidential battle of 1896
The political campaign of 1860 was one of
intense excitement, with it's four tumult-
uous and exciting conventions, each nomi-
mating candidates for President and Vice
President of the United States. The Re-
publican candidates were Lincoln and
Hamlin. The Democratic party was split
in twain-the Northern wing having as
candidates Douglas and Johnson, and the
Southern wing Breckenridge and Lane.
Bell and Everett stood for the "Constitu-
tional Union party" Mr.. Oldroyd has
aimed to give correct and i'm partial his
tory of these conventions, together with
their platforms. His material has been
gathered from the New York Herald
Springfield (Ill.) Journal, and from other
authentic sources of information, and the
volume makes a useful reference book.
Many of the badges, medals, songs and
miscellaneous EN- blems of the Lincoln
campaign of 1860 are reproduced. as illus
trative of the makeup of Presidential
canvass. The author remarks that the
Republican convention which meets next
month in st. Louis will be similar to
that of 1860 in respect to the promi-
nent men who will be candidates.
In 1860 the men whose names
were presented to the convention
were: William II. Seward of New York,
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-24

breaks Hopetoun's heart to consider that
he is still IN honor bound by his engage
ment to Bella. Kate, furthermore, insists
that if Miss Carstairs holds him to the
engagement he must make good his
promise of marriage. Arnold goes to get
a decision from Bella, and is astonished to
receive letter from her absolving him
from his engagement, and informing him
that Miss Carstairs has received a propo-
sal from man of wealth and position and
that it Is to her interest 10 accept And
so the flies who had fitted awhile aim
lessly in the web of Eros escaped from the
tangles after ALL and Arnold marries Kate.
while Miss Carstairs is engaged" to an
other. The latter doesn't marry, however.
The Others family objected, and so she
signs herself still miss Carstairs," and
now looks upon Mrs Hopetoun with
something suspiciously akin to envy. The
story hasn't an Objectionable feature in it.
New York: Frederick A. Stokes Com
pany. For sale by Hartwell, Mitchell &
Willis; price so cents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-24
ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF AMERI-
CAN COMMERCE.

This volume illustrates the dignity of labor.
the benefcence of liberty and the triumphs of
invention. 1t is IN epic on the marvels of in
telligent work. The wonders of the material
development of the most remarkable of the
centuries of recorded time are exhibited in
this gallery OF pen pictures
1t is in these words that DR.. Chauncev
M. Depew introduces one of the most re-
markable works on American commerce
that has appeared in this country, and of
which he is the editor. The witty orator
and able financier confesses that the task
has been labor of love, and the reader is
quite able to believe this statement. Mr..
Depew further declares that nowhere else
can there be found such a comprehensive
history of the commerce of America. And
indeed it is unique, comprehensive. reli-
able and intensely interesting. Its origin
came about in a peculiar manner a year
ago the New York Shipping and CONNER
cial List, the Oldest commercial newspaper
in this country, celebrated its centenary.
To commemorate this the idea was put
forward of attempting compact history
of American commercial development.
The interest of prominent business men
was enlisted-among others that of DIR.
Depew and Governor Morton of New York.
The former gentleman undertook the edit
She succeeds 70 perfection, and it almost
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-24
AFTER THE NIGHT HAD PASSED

Ada G. Halstead has written love story,
the principal scenes of which are laid in
California, in the vicinity of Santa Bar
bara. 1t is one of those happy summer
Just the way the reader wants it; where
vice is crushed after season of seeming
victories, and virtue, having trodden a
thorny path, at length reaches a throne
and is blissfully triumphant. The author
ess has woven into her story description
of floral fete at Santa Barbara, and she
proves herself to be quite thoroughly Cali
fornian in her love for the varied scenery
OF the Golden State. The story is illus
trated. [Chicago: Laird & Lee; price Is
cente
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-24
OLIVER WENDELL HOLMES.

We loved hi m well or gay. or sad,
In radiant prose, or verse his meter,
For when he smiled the world seemed glad,
And love and life grew sweeter.
Or did he sigh? Then so did we,
A sympathy so close did bind US
In twinkling mirth his form we see
And all our tears of him remind US
Perennial sunshine kept him sweet
And nestled warm within him
70 halo of saint effete,
But heavens own shining in him.
Then come, soft winds, and whispering tell
The orld's refrain: we loved him well.
Ellen Burns sherman in New York Critic.
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CAMPFIRE STORIES.

Under this title q series of sketches of
the Union army IN the Southwest is pub
lished, the author being Edward Ander-
son, who, in the late war, was colonel of
the Twelfth Indiana Volunteer Cavalry.
The stories are such as have been told at
Grand Army camp6res, and are a ming
ling of fun and pathos, comedy and
tragedy. There are thirty -one stories in
the volume of 203 pages, and the illustra-
tions are numerous. [Chicago: Star Pub
fishing Company. Sold by booksellers;
price % cents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-24
CHRONICLES OF MARTIN HEWITT.

Arthur Morrison's CHRONICLES of Martin
Hewitt" have been published in Apple
toms Town and Country Library. No. 191
This is popular edition of work that
ranks high in literature of its kind. The
six detective stories which make up the
chronicles are: 1.-THE Ivy Cottage Mys-
terry" 1.-THE Nicobar Bullion Case" "The
Halford VIII Case" "Case of the Missing
Hand, ""Case of Laker, Absconded," and
the Case of the Lost Foreigner New
York: D. Appleton & Co. For sale by
William Doxey; price 80 cents
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-24
NEW TO-DAY.
Children who vibrate

Children who vibrate
all through their grow
ing years b e tw E en-
health and sickness,
children who are pale
and peevish, thin and
weak, children who
never seem to grow
right, whose develop
nent is retarded, whom
food does not seem to
nourish, should take
SCOTS Emulsion Of
Cod-liver Oil and Hy-
pophosphites. It con-
tains the very essence
of nourishment most
needed when vitality is
low.
Consunptives find
new hope in it and thin
and ernaciated adults
always gain flesh and
strength after taking it.
1t IS a pleasant and
palatable food.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-24
COLD DISHES FOR HOT WEATHER

With the summer season that is now
fairly upon US comes the problem OF what
should be placed on the table during the
hot weather. The problem may. at least
in California, be termed perennial one,
and il is as a probable aid to its solution that
this little book arrives. The well under
stood love of the American Tor iced
victuals was happily hit off on one occa-
sion by French authority: THE Ameri-
cans" said he, ''eat and drink ice till they
get dyspepsia. Then they fall back on hot
water"
This fact notwithstanding the service of
food a froid is one which is not well
enough understood in this country. The
work under review will therefore be well
coined by the perplexed housewife. who
will find in its pages not only valuable
hints for hot weather cooking but appe-
tizing receipts for numerous additions to
the luncheon and supper table all the year
round.
The work of collection has been admir-
ably prepared by Messrs. Ysaguirre and
La Marca. New York: Harper & Bros.
For sale in this City by A. NJ. Robertson,
Post street: price 81.
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future work to avoid ATTACHING the vast
quantity of sentiment to small matters,
which she does in "Alida Craig: A
couple of pages devoted to lingering
thoughts on lady's glove and two or
three paragraphs to advertising dry goods
somewhat out of place. New York:
George II. Richmond & Col
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-24
SONGS FROM THE GREEK.

This is a little volume of "translations"
by Jane Minot Sedgwick. There are sixty
pages in the book and thirty songs. After
looking over few of the songs one is
forced to the painful conclusion that they
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-24
MEMOIRS OF A LITTLE GIRL.

An excellent Juvenile story is 1.-THE
Memoirs of a Little Girl" by Mrs. Edward
R. Johnes. 1t is replete with pleasing pic
lures of child's play, and the girls view of
the actions of her elders and of passing
events generally are interesting and anus
ing. The book IS admirably we'll written.
New York: Trans Atlantic Publishing
Company; price 70 cents.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-05-24

Abrams am Lincoln of Illinois, Simon Came
ron of Pennsylvania. Edward Bates of
Missouri, William L. Dayton OF New Jer-
sey, John L. Mclean and Salmon P.
Chase, of Ohio. Next months convention
may have all or nearly all OF the following
names brought before 1t: William Nc
Kinley of Ohio, Thomas B. Reed of
Maine, LeviP. Morton of New York. Will
liam B. Allison OF Iowa, Shelby NJ. Cullom
of Illinois, Matt S. Quay of Pennsylvania
and Charles F. Henderson OF Nebraska.
Among the prominent Democrats whose
names may be presented before the Demo-
cratic convention at Chicago in July are !:
Grover Cleveland, John G. Carlisle of
Kentucky, William G. Whitney of
New York, David B. Hill of New
York, William E. Russell of Massa-
chusetts, William R. Morrison of Hi
nois, Richard P. Bland OF Missouri.
OF each of the fourteen Presidential
possibilities just mentioned the volum e
contains portrait and biography. There
are some seventy illustrations in the vol
ume, which has value in a historical
sense. The cloth-bound copy has on the
cover special design of Lincoln's head
stamped in gold and surrounded by a
wreath. TChicago: Laird d Lee, publish
erS. nrjce II cents
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have suffered III the translation" New
York: George II. Richmond & Co., pub
lishers
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T EN- and women who delight in
1 ~ what is known as genial in lit
w M erature can never get too much
V of Oliver Wendell Holmes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-08
JEWISH WOMEN IN COUNCIL.
A NATIONAL AFFAIR, THE MEETINGS OF
WHICH ARE TO BE HELD IN THIS CITY.
rrs OBJECT TO ENCOURAGE MORE THOROUGH
EDUCATION OF JEWISH WOMEN. AND


EDUCATION OF JEWISH WOMEN. AND
PHILANTHROPY IN ALL ITS Forms
Beginning Sunday afternoon. November ID. AZ $50
o'clock. and continuing through Thursday Win
morning afternoon and evening sessions. there VIII
be held In Tuxedo Hall. Mt Madison-ave ana Fifty
ninth-st q convention that Is unique In tho MS
tory of American women. the first fruits OF move
ment on which great hopes are built 1t - tho hrst
convention of the National Council OF jewish
Women formed during tho Worlds Fair. at the
time when the Parliament Of Religions was sitting
in Chicago and II Is mainly interesting Tor tho
reason that never before since the Jewish Nation
came into existence have eny considerable number
OF their women met In conference with representa-
tives from each corner OF a nation
Tn Council aims at a more thorough educRuon Oh
Jewish women throughout the country Tightening
OF the religious bonds OF the faith and philanthropy
in all Its forms The great purpose OF this conveh-
ton-one is henceforth to be held every two years
Is to enable the leading women to meet each other.
and TO perfect the organization.
Nor will the social side of the convention be any
less I'm portant On Thursday afternoon. when prac-
tically all the business has been finished and all
essays have been read. q large reception Is to DO
given at Sherry's TO tho visiting delegates b. tho
New-York City section. that will be In the nature
OF q great tea drinking" Fashion will then display
itself and II Is expected that large number OF men
will be present. Thursday morning the National
officers for tho coming two years Will be elected