Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-10-27

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was was, the mental Anguish, caqsed by KIN
agiih +. brother and fathcr against son"
there is 'a foundation NJ of reality. and
therefore the story reads like a transcript
of real life. There are many dramatic
scenes scenes, such as the historic tori AN, and epoch,
Merrimac, and the reader follows the adj
ventures Of the two heroes With the keen
est Interest. Mr.. Goss describes the fnor-
al of the story in these words
1.-THE moral of this story is, that while
there is but one right It is none the less
true that in republic there must always
be many standpoints from which the
same questions may be viewed by minds
influenced by different conditions OF birth.
education, and temperament; HAPPY are
we when NIL differences can be settled BY
arbitration or ah appeal to the ballot, and
not to arms
The fairness and good spirit that he dis
plays throughout ought to make I'm the
Navy" popular throughout the length and
breadth OF this united land.
A Lover of Truth, by Eliza Orne White:
Boston and New York: Honghton. Milf
fin and Company. Price $1.25.
This is novel with a purpose: It en-
bodies sermon, and yet so skillfuliy Is 1t
interviewer in the threads Of a strong
and interesting narrative that the reader
never has the uncomfortable feellng that
he is being preached at. The fact IS
clearly brought out that even a devotion
to truth may not avail to lend attrac-
tiveness to character, and that fine sensi-
bilities.. and marked powers OF analysis,
may fail to eniioble nature which Ferz
mits itself to grow selfish and introspee-
tive. There is the genius that narrows 1T
self into the channels of selfish dogma
tism, and the genius that broadens out in
to wider views of life, more Sympathet-
ic knowledge of men, more generous ap-
preciation Of the good that may be N
others. The two cannot long pursue the
natn. However,, muEh ktnQreQ
tastes may draw them together Mt the
start. the time must come when their
ways will part never to converge again.
Truth itself may be used as a poison for
the darts of selfishness or 1t may serve
as the clear medium through which the
warm impulses Of a generous and ex-
banding nature may go forth to lend
cheer and hope TO its environment. For
tunate is the woman who weds an unset
fish man-and more fortunate still is he
mind to appreciate him. This is tho text
of the sermon that underlies this charm
ing story, with Its sklllfnl character
sketching, its clear analysis and its in
tense and sustained interest. 1t certainly
deserves well of the reading public, for its
merit entities 1t to rank among the best
novels of the year.
The Great Polar Current, Polar papers,
De Long Nansen-Peary, by Henry Mel
lin Prentiss, New York; Frederick a.
Stokes Company.
The interesting collection of papers
which make Zip this attractive volume
will appeal with special force TO readers
in this State from the fact that the au.
thor Is himself Maine man-an honore1
resident OF Bangor. To those who feel an
interest in the great problems OF Polar
exploration these papers Will be OF special
value. Not only do they exhibit schol-
arly grasp of the matters with which
esa haxe been
by events. Long before the Jeanette
was heard from he had argued the ,exis-
tence of the great Polar current and had
urged an expedition on precisely the plan
subsequently followed by Nansen.. He
had indeed given very good general de-
scription of vessel for Arctic eXpiora-
siderable accuracy TO the Fran when she
was constructed some years later. The
volume is beautifully printed on Q fine
and substantial binding of cloth. It
should be a welcome addition to any Ii
brary.
The Boys of Old Monmouth. A story of
Washinrton's campaign in New Jersey in
1875 by Everett T. Tomlinson: Boston and
New York: Houghton, Miffiin and Com
pany. Price Sl.50.
There is no better class of books for
boys than those which embody in the in
teresting forms of romance the facts of
history. Mr.. Tomlnson justly ranks
among the most successful writer's of
such books. In this latest volume he
traces, with much accuracy and wealth
armies in, the famous campaign in Old
Monmouth, New Jersey. in 1878. Addi-
tional interest is given the narrative
ventures which it embodies have been
largely drawn from early records and
family traditions. The story through
1t abounds in the movement and adven-
ture so essential in holding the interest
of young readers. and imparts its lessons
SO Sk tbni th "a ene Rinp Goes not shs
instruction along with his pleasure in the
narrative. 1t is a book that should meet
with a large sale for it will be a positive
benefit to every boy who reads it.
The Girl at Cobhurst. by Frank r.
Stockton; New York: Charles Scribner's
Sons. Price $780,
Mr.. Stockton never writes dull book.
teller's art He is original and imagina
tive in a marked degree, and through all
his work runs humorous drollery-a
of every day life, that never Fail to invest
it with peculiar interest and charm. Mr..
Stocktons stories are are rich in the. quality
list and hold the interest of the reader.
The movement of the narrative is easy
and natural and yet it never fails to be
In rhe GrP at cobh rs n Mr. stppekson
is in his happiest vein, and introduces
his readers to a number of original and
delightful people. The scene of the story
is laid IN a small country village. TO
which have come a young man and his
sister through the unexpected inheritance
of one of its farms. One of the leading
young ladies of the place lays her lines
for the young man, and is aided and abet-
ted in her designs, by an old maid OF
KIND heart, sound sense. erratic tempera-
ment, and decided matchmaking propen-
sites. AT first her plans appear to prom
Use success; but later ON a French cook,
the widow of a noted artist comes in as
a disturbing factor. In order to retain
her the village doctor, and mentor, pro-
vides work at copying for the daughter
of former mistress, now in destitute
circumstances. Later this widow and her
daughter secure board with the hero and
his sister at their farm home Then be-
gins contest between the rival match
makers, the old maid and the cook which
affords opportunities for intricate situa-
lions that are fully utilized by Mr.. Stock
ton, The cook finally wins, and while the
reader cannot resist a pang or two for
the young lady who lost, he is reconciled
by the conviction that it was all for the
best.
This book is printed and bound with the
substantial elegance characteristic of
sure of a warm welcome from the read
ing public.
The Story of Little Jane and Me, by M.
E.: Boston and New York: Houghton,
Miffiin and Company. Price $780,
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