Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-05-12

Noted. has been undertaken at the request
and expense of a member of the Carroll
family, though IL is certain to be Welcomed
| by students Of American history who can
not have failed to note the absence of
trustworthy accounts Of the life and deeds
OF the last signer Of the Declaration of
independence Local interest is sure to he
aroused in this enterprise, for Carroll WAS
virtually resident OF this section his
family owning large areas in the territory
selected for the site Of the capital city and
! bis influence spreading throughout this part
OF the country. Great care has been eNrr-
cised by the biographer in finding specimens
OF Sarrolis correspondence. The latter
was Noluminous writer and an indefatig-
able correspondent. His autographs are
most numerous among those Of the signers
Tor this reason. The book work Is excep-
t;onally handsome, an impress in gold of
the Carroll arms decorating the cover of
each of the two large volumes.
THE LoNDoNERs. BY Robert Hlchlns. author Of
Planes, The Green Carnation." 'An IuIagi-
native Man." The Folly OF Eustace,'' etc. Chi
cago; Herbert 5. Stone a Co.
Mr.. Hichins has become one OF London's
literary fads, a sort OF Beardsley In words.
so to speak and his works have attained a
vogue among the members OF the smart
set that compels an answering admiration
In other circles, even in this country. But
then, too, Mr.. Hichins is measurably clever.
That he is versatile is shown by the con-
tidSl DelNeen tnlS DOOk ana lanes
The latter is somber. weird. mystic. THIS
is light, fantastic, airy. even frolicsorne Ii
would be satire We're il not for its at
mosphere of farcicality, its impossible alb
surdity. Ii caricatures London society.
and, somewhat at the expense of the read
er's patience. tells story after the fashion
OF the modern miX-up farce-comcdy where
everything gets at skies and sevens. women
masquerade men and confusion reigns
1t is by no means diGnifed effort, hardly
worthy OF Mr.. Hichins. Its buffoonery, how
ever, is never allowed to degenerate into
| absolute coarseness. though some of the in
cidents are trifie unnecessary. The
LoEdoners' will not add 70 the fame of this
young writer, for it has no substance.
THE BUILDING OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE. tho
Story Of EnglaRd's Growth from Elizabeth to
Victoria. With upward OF One Hundred Por-
Prints. BY Alfred Thomas story, author 81
The Life Of John Llnnell.'' "A Book OF Nagrom
jptnams sons IN MO Wos6 5Gr,s, New York; g. T.
throp.
These volumes form together a single adj
dition to the series called THE Story of
the Nations" that has added so much that
is substantial and valuable to the historical
literature of the present There have been
many histories of modern England written,
and others that have combined the features
of the story il extends well back into
! the past. This work will be found of value
" lHDSS WHO wish To study the
ueNeIopment OF the imperial ambitions of
the English soVereigns. resulting as they
have in the gradual extension of the British
flag throughout the world and the break
ing down of barrier after barrier OF bar
barism. The period includes the story of
Americas colonial settlement and the sep
aT"tion from the mother country. IL is by
TAR the most interesting and important
period in English history. The work is
carefully and well done.
sources by A L. SwineforI, ex-governor Of
Alaska With map and illustrations. Chicago:
Rand, McNally a Co.
This does not purport to be a guide book
to the republics northwest corner. nor an
exploitation of the wonderful developments
OF the past few months. Gov. Swineford
purposely leaves this field to the news
papers of today and the historian of the
future. feeling that a sufficient task is pre-
sented I'm treating systematically and care
fully of the Alaska of history and CON-
merce, without regard for the purely specU-
lalNe interests now attracting SO much at
tention. His acquaintance with the terri
tory over which he presided is such as 10
warrant his attempt TO add valuable mate
rial to the rapidly growing list Of Alaskan
literature.
\ REALIZED IDEAL. by Julia Magrudcr. author
OF Miss Ayr of Virginia. The Princess So
& Co "''"s0' 'i'''''' = STONE
This is slight story of an localized love
that, starting badly, finally finds the true
way to happiness There is some clever
writing i'm he book, which is virtually a
study of two strong characters. with ne es-
sary incidental references To a third weaker
one
THE CHILDREN or TIE SEA: a Tale OF the
Fo ecastle. Published in Enslsnd with The tide
The Niger of the Narcissus.'' By Joseph Con
rad, author Of ''Amayers Folly" An ,butoast
of the Island New York: DOdd Mead a co
Washington: Brentanos.
PENfEpPES PROGRESS: Being Such Extracts
from the Commonplace Book Of Penelope iianll-
ten IS Relatc to Her Experiences In scotland
by Kate Douglas Wiggin Boston: Hnnrlfon
Mitiin x Co. Washington Vim. Ballautyne &
So:2.
THE GOSPEL OF FREEDOM. by Robert IIerriek
author of The Man Who Wins Literary
Love Letters. and Other Stories" New York:
The Macmillan Company.
DAUGHTER OF EARTH. by L. NJ Dayy au-
thor of lack Dudlcy's Wife, "A Prince II
Como, 'Eetwecn Man and Wife, etc. CHI
cago: Rand, McNally * Go.
THE FIRE OF LIFE: a Novel. BY Charles Ken
nett Burrow. New York: Henry Holt A Co.
Washington: VIM. Ballantyne * Sons
BRIDE OF JAPAN. by Carlton Dave Chicago:
Herbert =. Stone a. Co