The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1898-04-06
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Probably n Of the most romantic
incidents OF the Cuban war, one that
stands In relief OF the dark shadows
and horrors OF that terrible conflict, is
the story of the beautiful patriot. Evan
gehna Cisneros, who was rescued from
lean journalist, Karl Decker. The work
just Issued contains the story of the
fair Cuban's life written by herself,
and well written. too. together with an
Introduction by Julian Hawthorne and
a recital OF the t%hrillingiy exciting cir
cumstnnces OF her liberation from jaIl
and her escape to this country, by Mr..
Decker. Outside OF the intense inter.
est OF the contents the incentive for the
publication OF the book Is OF higher i'm
port than mere gain. The proceeds
from the sale OF this work are to be
devoted to the establishment Of a fund
for the support of this brave girl who
Is a stranger In a strange land.-Conti-
mental Publishing Company, New York;
Frank Stanton, Wheeling. Price 81,
1t Il some years since Judge A. w.
Tourgee came before the public with a
work OF fiction, and the handy little
volume that Is now issued under his
name bears n rather paradoxlcal title
THE Man Who outlivcd Himself" 1t
certainly bears evidence OF Tourgee's
striking ingenuity ard of his dramatic
descriptive power. The tale Is OF an
actlvc-bralned man, with a wife and
Gaughter). who. although OF apparently
literary taste and talent Is engaged In
Wall street operations. His anxiety
and distress over some speculations re-
suit In his mysterious Disappearance,
Years later, after extraordinary expert
ences. he returns to New York and
seeks 10 learn the fate OF those dear
TO him. The essential popularity OF the
story lies In the graphic descriptions OF
the two processes of losing and regain
Ing his mental equilibrium, and In this
Judge Tourgee evidently writes from
close observation and study of similar
cases. while the human interest of the
narrative Is intense and the interplay
of characters very absorbing TO the
reader.-Fords. Howard & Hurlbcrt,
New York: Frank Stanton, Wheeling.
Price rs cents.
Free Banking: a National Right"
by James a. B. Dilworth, Is n book that
appeals to the interest Of every Amer!-
can citizen. 1t presents n way out OF
the prevailing difficulties. The work
is Of especial value. coming as It does,
from n man recognized as a thinker and
writer OF marked ability; a well-known
principal Of one of the oldes. and most
Important manufacturing concerns In
the cOuntry.-Continenta! Publishing
Company. New York: Frank Stanton,
Wheeling. Price 81.
A new strong book is 1.-THE Twentieth
Century City," by Rev. Josiah Strong.
With the same fascinating presentation
OF facts and figures which made Our
Country" one OF the great books Of the
century. DR.. Strong discusses the dam
ee. arising from the vast movement OF
population towards the cities and the
growth OF their preponderatinS infiu-
ence In the nation, points out the prin-
cipies which may be applied success
fully to the solution Of the great prob
lens of modern society and makes n
ringing appeal for action.-The Baker &
Taylor Company, publishers, New York.
Paper % certs; cloth so cents. Sent
postpaid on receipt Of price.
THE House in which Thomas Jefer-
son Wrote the Declaration OF ~Independ-
ence." an historical monograph, by
Thomas Donaldson. Is a work OF charm
ing interest. 1t will contain about $50
pages, with SOME fifteen illustrations.
Much OF the text is of q personal char
acter. Mr.. Donaldson was present
during the demolition Of the house.
identified 1t, and purchased much Of the
old material from It He has been a
student Of J~efferson-his life and works
for years past, and conversed with
persons who knew and who were init
mates OF Mr.. Jeffcrson's. He was
friendly with a granddaughter OF Mr..
Jefferson who was with him at his
death. and a minute Of conversations
with her Is given. The book is nrl-
vately printed, and II limited edition
only will be issued. The price is sl.25,
sent postpaid on receipt OF the price
Anvil Printing Company. Philadelphia,
Pa
The American Book Company Is al
ways in the lead in the matter OF issu-
Ing valuable and attractive text books
for schools; in fact there Is no other
house that can compare with the var!-
ETY. and ndaptab!lity of its publications
for the use OF this progressive age In
educational affairs. THE Story of
Aeneas." 2o3 pages, with numerous IL
Illustrations, Is e companion volume TO
The Story of Troy" It presents in a
simple narrative the history OF ,the wan
behring's and adventures OF the celebra-
ted Trojan hero and his companions
after the destruction OF Troy. including
a great variety OF events and Incidents,
which. as related by the famous Roman
poet, have been read with delight for
nearly 1000 years. Price As cents. An
other valuable contribution to school
literature is "A Study of English
Words" by ]. NJ. Anderson. The pur-
pose of this book Is to furnish in u form
suitable for school or private study a
summary OF the most Important facts
relating TO the English language, with
special reference TO the growth and
change OF English words. 1t Is based
or standard authorities and embodies
the most recent and authoritative re-
suits in the study OF phililogy. Price As
cents.
"a Laboratory Manual In Practical
Botany" by Charles Fl. Clark, Will COM
mend itself to all enthusiasts In this
y "