The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-19


Topics contains novelette, by Harold II.
yynuc. entitled "Fetters That Scar Tne
entertainments Of women. the cynicisms OF
fate are depicted trencbantly, but In
manner that touches somewhat upon tue
line OF yulgarity. The scene is mostly on
that stretch OF modern existence where the
hydra head OF poverty Is never aiiowea
even so much as a mention. Tnere Is
pretty girl in the story, Of course anu IN
contrast with her innocence ana fioeh'y IL
selfish creature, whose greed and pas
sion are portrayed h a .startling manner.
THE silver Side is the title OF l90o
campaign text book by Colonel Dorus NJ.
Fox that has just been issued by the w.
p. Conkey company. Chicago. According
to its author, 1.-THE Silver Side" is a guide
and text book for the consideration and
calculation OF tho present issues. and per-
haps others to become more or less proml-
nent In the coming three years contest
In the preparation of this work particular
attention has been given to the history OF
the recent presidential campaign, including
an able discussion Of the reconciliation OF
silver. and the free coinage of both silver
and gold at the ratio OF 16 to 1. and to the
maintenance Of a double standard, Promi-
nence Is also given to thorough consid-
GRAFTON OF the income tax.
Jupiter Jingles; or a Trip to Mystery
| Land is the title of an exquisitely Illus
trated little book for children, sent The
Post with compliments of Bother Bros,
Houston. 1t is from the press of Laird &
Lee, Chicago. Its author Mrs. Annetta 5.
Crafts. has shown much talent and taste
in her original rhymes describing the
world famed traits and adventures of the
old Greek and Roman gods. This is more
than a children's book, although never
above the little tots average intelligence
ii contains lessons OH Mythology that are
sure to be of use in later life, since 80
much in history and art needs knowledge
of these ancient fables to be understand
able.
Ills Majesty's Greatest Subject is an
historical novel by s. S. Thorburn that has
New York. The story treats of the great
Anglo-I Indian empire when war was
threatening the country both from without
and within. 1t is novel of deep interest
and gives a bright and graphic picture Of
conditions in India.
The September number OF Great Pie
lures, published by the White City Art
company of Chicago, contains the follow
ing beautiful pictures in the Harem" GA.
AubleD; After the Bath" "a. Rousin);
THE Fall of Babylon &c. Rochegrosse),
telling the story of the great city sur
prsed after debauch, many being asleep,
but few restless ones awakening to find
that the Macedonian is at the gate; THE
Garden, Mission OF Santa Barbara" wv.
H. Jackson; Statue Of the Republic" (W.
ii. Jackson)
True to Themselves" by Alexander ].
C. skeene. and "A Sinless Crime" by
Geraldine Fleming. have been received
from Bottlen Bros. Houston. The first
is a psychological study and is very In
teresting story. 1t is published by y Ten
nyson Neelv New York "a Sinless Crime
is a love story of no particular merit.
PHYLLIS in Bohemia" is the title Il
fanciful story bv l.. II, Bickford and
Richard Stilman Powell which will be pub
lished immediately bv H. S. Stone 4 Co.
of Chicago AS the title indicates IL is
sentimental comedy of the lghtest Kind,
the story of Phyllis leaving Arcadia to find
Bohemia and Of her adventures thoro. Mr.
Orson Lowell has done pictures for the
book as well as decorations in color.
The following new music has t.ea re-
ceived from the Oliver Ditson Co., Boston:
Tho Venetian Moonlight" waltses. by
Robert A. Keiser the talented young CON-
poser of New York. Mrs. l.. z. cath Las
made am emphatic success with her series
OF pieces for little PLAYERS. I'm the ,Iam-
mock" MAY Dav." Dance of the Mslry
Makers" and After the Party" are excel
lent specimens OF her unrivalled slit In
this line La Jeune Debutante," by Elsa
Flemine, is ''Valse Grazieuse lie Salon"
which will be found excellent for solo
work by a third or fourth grade puIil.
Morris Baer has certainly made hit with
his Colonial Gavotte." Sylvan dreams"
Is an excellent recreatve piece.