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The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
Alfred Tennxsnn.

The full title of this work, by Elisabeth
L. Cary is ALFRED Tennyson; His Homes,
His Friends and His Work" 1t is a study
of Tennyson from the points of view ind-
Gated, and might without impropriety bear
the additional title of one of his greatest
poems, I'm Memoram,' for it is fine and
loving tribute to his memory. In preface
the author says: In preparing this volume
l have included in addition to the simple
outlines of the chief incidents in Tennyson's
life, a selection of certain critical estimates
Of his work which impressed me as present
ing most accurately his poetic quality. with
its limitations and its tendencies. Among
these estimates are several. translated from
French and German sources, which, so far
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

Travels through Asia with the Children"
The two books take the children on per-
sonally conducted tours on these continents
telling them just what they should know
about the various countries, their resources
and their peoples. They are full Of adven-
lures and interesting descriptions and the
children are carried from place to place in
a most delightful way. Some books of travel
for children are written by persons who
have never visited the countries and places
they describe, but get their information at
second hand out of other books. Not so
with Mr.. Carpenter Having Travelled over
the routes himself he speaks from personal
knowledge and his descriptions of places
and things have freshness and vividness
that make even old subjects seem new. Mr..
Carpenter has happy faculty Of giving in
side views Of things and conveying practical
information to young readers as well as old
ones, and these books are in his usual bright
style. Young Americans can learn from
them much regarding their own country and
other parts of North America, and much
concerning the continent of Asia which they
will like to know. They are published by
the American Book Company, Cincinnati
and Chicago
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

Katrina" is the Danish name of a young
girl who lived in New England and was
brought up by aunt in Vermont. Her
little world was around her until she was
awakened to the fact that there were diff
ferent people and other places than those
with which she was familiar. The author
Ellen Douglass Deland, has put into her
story many of the things that girls like
and she gives an account of Katrinas visit
to New York and the wonders that she saw.
Included in the story is a chapter, "a little
family history" on which the story hinges,
ana Katrina has her little troubles, but
finally makes a choice that is satisfactory
to the reader. Alice Barber, who is one
of the best-known illustrators, has made
the pictures for the book, which speaks for
enc interesting part between covers. w. A.
Wilde & Co., of Boston and Chicago, pub
ESherS
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TwO'YOung Patriots.

There has been much revolutionary lit
erature issued in the last few years, and
one of the interesting stories for boys which
is just out is 1.-TWO Young Patriots" by
Everett T. Tomlinson. It tells Of the de-
feat of John Burgoyne and the life and
conditions of the country through which
he passed. In addition to the two young
patriots. Jairus and Samuel, there are other
characters that are well drawn, Barefut
Benson, Timothy and Alexander Bryan, for
instance. The last-named keeps a tavern
which is patroniZed by both parties, and he
is made the confidant of both. The two pa
triots have innumerable adventures. The
author has given history correctly, but has
publishers are w. A. Wilde & Co., of Bos-
ton and Chicago.
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Heroes of Our War with spnin.

Clinton Ross, author of a number of ac-
ceptabe books for boys, furnishes new one
concerning the late war 1t is not so much
story as a.history of the war, at least a
descriptive account of it's principal events
from the destruction of the Maine to the
end. Such incidents as the battle of Manila
Bay, the pursuit and destruction of Admiral
Cervera's s fleet the sinking of the Merrimac,
the invasion of Cuba, the capture of Santi-
ago, the occupation of Porto Rico and others
are described in excellent narrative style.
The pictures of army and navy life are
graphic and the tone of the book is patriotic.
1t is written especially for boys and is adj
mirably suited for that class of readers.
Frederick A. Stokes & Co.
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bis grave. near the main entrance to the

his grave, near the main entrance to the
fort The story of this war and the history
Of the Seminoles form the subject of Red
Patriots" They were patriots, indeed, for
they fought long and bravely for their coun-
try. At the close of the second Seminole
war regular army officer who had partici-
pated in II wrote: The agonizinS struggle
extending through period of twenty-three
years. has at last terminated in the ruin and
destruction of the gallant Seminole.
Patience. heroism and fidelity, such as the
world may admire, have been exhibited to
us, intoxicating a lesson not to be lost upon
us now that our national councils are torn
by intestinal strife. The Seminoles as a ma
tion have been destroyed, but what an array
of glory, faith. horrors and anguish does
this retrospect present, Conquered, they yet
go into exile proud and defiant" The work
gives evidence of extensive research among
official documents and reports and contem-
poraneous history. and the numerous cita-
tions of authorities leave no doubt of the
substantial accuracy of the narrative in its
main facts. 1t is published by the Editor
Publishing Company, Cincinnati, Q.
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The famous reply to Colonel Ingersoll and
to modern agnosticism by DR.. John P. d.
John, ex-president of De Pauw University,
which has been given more than five hun
dred times as an address during the past
three years is now for the first time pre-
sented in printed form. The many people
who have heard this lecture will be glad
to have it in this permanent form, and 9TH
ers who have only heard of it will welcome
the opportunity of reading the strong pre-
sentaton of the arguments upholding the
Christian faith. This little book, which is
published by Frank Caldwell 929 Udell
street, Indianapolis, is handsomely printed
and bound, and sells for so cents.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

HOODS PILLS cure sick headache. sc.
l dozen to fan in love

necessary for half a dozen to fall in love
with the same man. either.
The truth about the suicide. said Coro-
ner Hall, lis that he was down on his
luck. He came here representing a Des
Moines collecting agency, but didn't seem
to do any business. Then he went to VIE
liams and staid there a couple of days. Last
Wednesday night he took hand in social
game of cards, not for money, however, ana
seemed to enjoy himself. The party broke
up about midnight, when he retired The
next morning about 10 O'Clock the landlord
found him dead in his bed, evidently the re-
suit of a heavy potion of morphine. Three
letters were found. Two to his wife, in
Springboro, o. In one he told her about
money which was owing him and in the
other he wrote he had taken eight grains OF
morphine about an hour before and though
he felt no effects of it he expected 1t would
get its work in before long. The other letter
was to a woman in Ohio. and in it he said:
I shall start for Chicago or hell tonight
There was note to the landlord stating
that his wife would pay his bill and send
for his body. That was all there was to be
found, and the story about there being a lot
of letters from love-sick girls is entirely un-.
true"
The coroner adds that the body Of the
young man has been sent to Ohio.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

Among the Juvenile books of the season
received by the Journal are two by an In
diana woman, Annie Fellows Johnston.
They are both good books in their way.
THE Gate of the C1iant Scissors is a cross
between a fairy tale and "A Christmas story,
in which princes, >princesses and fairies al
ternate with real lifelike children, and a
pair OF big scissors that work automatically
do most unexpected things and are kept
sharp by kind deeds, figure conspieuously.
1t is a pretty child's story, above the aver
age in originality, we'll written and pleas
ing. Published by l.. c. Page & Co. The
other is Joel; a Boy of Galilee" story
of the time of Christ. The leading character
is the one that gives title to the story but
there are number Of others, some historic
and scriptural. The plot Of the story turns
on the miracles and ministry of Christ and
their effect on the children of that day. The
subject is a delicate one. but ii is well
handled. The story has interest enough in
itself to hold the attention Of young read
ers and 1t breathes a sympathetic and devo-
tional spirit. 1t might find an appropriate
place in every Sunday school library. Little,
Brown & Co.
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A Girl of ,70.

"a Girl of TO- is the title of a delightful
book for girls. written by Amy E. Blanch-
ard, prettily illustrated by Ida Waugh, and
published by w. A. Wilde & Co.. of Bos-
ton and Chicago. The story opens at a
time when the grandmother of the girls of
'76 sends her to gather up some of the tea
which has been tossed into Boston harbor.
The tea episode furnishes the foundation for
the girls first insight into the conditions
of the times. The story is a charming study
of customs and costumes, with enough his
tory to make it also instructive. 1t is well
dition to the libraries in homes and schools.
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Apology Not Necessary.

Mr. T., a business man of Cleveland, rents
deskroom in his office to Mr.. B., whence the
following story. rs Mr. b. in?" asked g
caller mo-" replied Mr.. T., thinking he
recognized an unwelcome caller. well, I'll
wait for him. replied the caller, sitting
down.
At o'clock he was still waiting.
At $50, still waiting.
A few minutes before Mr.. 4. closed his
desk for the day and prepared to go home.
The caller ventured to ask If Mr.. b. was
likely to return to his Office that day. Mr..
T. answered:
mo; he is in Buffalo, and will be back
next Tuseday morning.
The caller showed no anger. On the con-
trary, he smiled
Don't apologize" he said; 'my business
was not important and your Office has
proved a pleasant lounging place. Fact is,'
he blandly added Il suppose I'm coming
down with the smallpox, and the doctor told
me l must stay indoors and keep warm
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

This is a story for boys by Harry S. Nor
rison, in which typical American boy fig
ures as the hero. Starting office boy
in Chicago and filed with desire for adj
venture he goes to Washington and has an
interview with President and Mrs. McKin-
ley; then to New York, where he gets en-
ployment as reporter on a newspaper; finds
an opportunity to work his passage to
Europe as pantry boy on a cattle vessel;
works in London for his board and lodg-
ing; has an interview with Mr.. Gladstone
and with the Queen; goes to the continent
travels extensively, has many interesting
adventures, meets many distinguished peo-
pie, and finally returns to the United States
as hrSt-class passenger on an ocean
steamer The author is himself the hero of
the story, and 1t is a true narrative of his
travels and adventures. Hon. Chauncey M
DepeW furnishes an introduction to the
book, concluding some kindly words with
This simple story is an object lesson it
teaches that with good character and
habits with industry and courage, the
American boy who is early thrown upon his
own resources can rise by his own efforts
and make a success in life" 1t is really a
very interesting narrative of a boys actual
experiences. Frederick A Stokes e, Co
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

In "Exotics and Retrospectives," soon to
be issued by Little, Brown & Co., Lafcadio
Hearn has a paper entitled, "Insect Musi-
cians." 1t treats of the singing insects that
are esteemed by the Japanese. 1nterspersed
in the text are translations from Japanese
poems, to accompany the description OF
each insect.
No religious writer in recent times ad-
dressed a larger audience or had greater
number of admirers than the late Professor
Henry Drummond, whose Natural Law in
Spiritual World has made his name known
the world over His authorized biography
by George Adam Smith will be published
soon by Doubleday & Mcclure in New York
simultaneously with its appearance in Lon
don.
A tribute to the influence and helpfulness
of Miss Writings books, 1.-The World Beau
tiful," "After Her Death" ETC., is the for
nation Of a Lillian Whiting Club in the city
of New Orleans by a band of intelligent
women who have given her name to their
association formed for the study and dis
cussion of literature, art, science and the
cultivation of interests in the vital questions
of the day." Her books are published by
Little, Brown & Co.
The editor of the Riverside Literature
Series, Horace E. Scudder, intends to bring
out during the present school year several
numbers representative of classic and older
English literature. He announces for the
next number a translation by Paul Elmer
More of Plato's Apology, Critic, and por-
ton of the Phaedo. This will be followed
later by some of Plutarchs lives and some
of Chaucer's masterpieces. These books will
be edited with great care and will be sup
piled with editorial equipment suitable for
their use in schools.
The Christmas issue of Harper's Week
ly is larger than ever before, consisting of
forty pages and four-page cover in colors.
The special Christmas features are Christ
mas stories by Frank Stockton, entitled
THE Great Staircase at Landover Hail."
illustrated by A. E. Sterner: 1.-The Amalga-
mated Brotherhood of SpoOks, by John
Kendrick Bangs, illustrated by G. Yer
beck; and "A Spanish Money Jar''-a
Butterworth, illustrated by Henry McCar-
ter. Howard Pyle contributes a doube-page
drawing in colors. Among other illustra-
tions of special interest is a drawing by
Tappan Adney-"Christmas in the Klon-
dixie" and "A Cock Fight in Porto Rico"
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

This story by H. B. Marriott Watson is
well named. 1t is a stirring story of treas
ure-trove, with schemes, plots, narrow es-
capes, fights, riots and battles. The stage
machinery consists of a mysterious castle
which comes unexpected into the possession
of a young man who learns that it contains
a vast amount of hidden treasure, the To-
cation of which depends on the discovery Of
the missing half of a piece Of paper on
which the instructions are written. Out of
this rather hackneyed plot is worked a
story which is none the less interesting and
entertaining because of its improbable Incl
dents and situations. Harper e. Brothers.
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Books of Travel, by F. C. Carpenter.

Readers of the Journal have become famil-
lar with the writings of Mr. Frank G. Car
penter. the most extensive traveller and best
descriptive writer since Bayard Taylor. A
good traveller. an Industrious sight-seer and
trained writer. Mr.. Carpenter possesses
every qualification a writer of travels, as
his large circle of readers can testify. Two
new books by him have been brought out
In attractive form for the Christmas holi-
day trade They are both written for young
people and are entitled Travels through
North America with the Children" and
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

This is a story for girls by Amy z.
Blanchard, author of Three Pretty Maids, -
and other stories 1t deals with the school
days and other experiences of some girls
and their young male friends. 1.-The Inde-
pendent Girl" is one who. finding that she is
only the adopted daughter of a wealthy
couple whom she had regarded as her real
parents. strikes out for herself and becomes
a country school teacher. Eventually. after
some wild and exciting experiences, she re-
turns to the family fold. The story is as
harmless as a summer zephyr and about as
colorless. Yet there are probably young girl
readers who would think 1T fine j. b. Lip
rincntf Co
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The PIensant Land of PLAY.

1t is one of the difficulties to know what
to select out of the myriad of Christmas
books. One of the new books is THE
Pleasant Land of Play" by S. ]. Brigham,
and it has illustrations for almost every
page by Mary A. Lathbury. The contents
consist of descriptions of games, many of
them new and attractive. There are
rhymes, and among the most. tempting
chapters are "The Wishing Cap" "A Gar
den Party Grandma IS Dream of a
Fairy" ''The Wonder Club" and 1.-The Lit
tie Stepmother Its nature stories enter
tain and instruct. Estes & Lauriat, Bos-
ton, publishers.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
Birds That Hunt and Are Hunted.

This is one of the most interesting and
beautiful contributions to recent ornitho-
logical iterature-interesting for the full
ness and accuracy of it's information and
beautiful by reason of it's numerous and
fine illustrations and typographical perfec-
ton. 1t gives what might be called the
life histories of no less than one hundred
and seventy birds of prey, game birds and
water fowls The author is Neltie Blan-
chan, whose Bird Neighbors'' had many
readers and admirers This work in a
sense supplements the other, and the two
are furnisheu by the publishers together,
forming the Popular Ornithology," with
one hundred colored plates of unique inter
est to all bird lovers The present volume
has forty-eight full-page colored plates.
each one work of art. Mr.. G. o: Shields,
an ornithological authority, says in an in
trouuction: 1T is safe to say no work of its
class has been isused in modern times that
contains so much valuable information,
presented with such fenciIy and charm =
The price of this beautiful volume has been
placed at 81, and it will be sent by the pub
fishers postpaid to any address on ap-
proval. New York: Doubleday & Mcclure
COmpany.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

This is a blank book designed by AIDA
Sproui Reading for the use of the gay young
society girl. who wishes to set down her inn
pressions concerning the chaps who dance
attendance upon her. An inscription on the
title page thus sets forth the authors idea:
Behold herein all nice and neat,
A record Of the men l meet.
Among them all perhaps there be,
Who knows, the not impossible He
The blank pages have lines for the name,
date place of meeting and abundant room
for miscellaneous remarks. The volume,
bound in white and green, is published by
the Frederick A. Stokes Company, New
York
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ECZEMA BABY ss
Whole Body a Mass Of Sores.
Doctor Could Not Cure.
Tried CUTICURA.
Speedily Cured. Now Fine Hair
And Clear Skin.

Our baby at the age Of four months was
sickly, and broke out with Eczema on his face
and body. He was mass of scabs. The doc
tor could not cure him. One day saw your
advertisement in the newspaper, and got
CUTIcURA REMEDIES at once. / used one box
of CUTIoURA (sintment), one bottle of CUrE-
cURA REsoLvEyT, and three cakes of Curl
CURA SOAP, and he teGs cured. He is now
seventeen months old, weighs 46 pounds, and
has the finest head Of hair and clearest skin
you would want TO see. LOUIS BENZINGER,
Feb. 3, 1898. 275O sth Ave, New York City.
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The Conner Princess.

Kirk Munroe, for several years one of the
popular writer's of juvenile stories, has be-
of his stories having passed the dozen mark.
His latest, 1.-The Copper Princess is a story
Of the Lake Superior mining country 1t re-
lates the experiences of a young American,
Just out of college and out of funds, who,
after a series Of stirring adventures in the
mining regious becomes wealthy and but
the climax must not be told. Mr. Munroe
never writes dull stories and this will rank
among the best. Harper e. Brothers.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

This is not a novel, as might be inferred
from the title, but an account by British
officer of social life in the British army and
Of the pleasures and relaxations of the Of
ficers and men in her Majestys service.
Incidentally q good deal of light is thrown
on the organization and military government
of the British army, though portrayal of it's
social life is the main object For any per-
son at all interested in military affairs or in
studying British character from that point
of view it is a readable and instructive
hook Harper & Brothers,
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

For students of art L C. Page & Co.
Of Boston, have issued two books which
may be perused with much profit, for the
authors have put much valuable Information
into the volumes. Clara Erkskine Clement,
in ANGELS in Art" has given much reverent
thought to her subject. She has classified
the angels according TO the middle-age di-
vision into hierarchies. and then has taken
the leading pictures Of the world apper-
taining to angels of these divisions and has
described their characteristics Raphaels
angels. Of course. she finds most satisfactory
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19
The Missouri Compromise and Its
Repeal.

II is not often that one finds work on
politics or political history written by
woman. In many other fields of literature
women are industrious workers and prolific
authors, but seldom in the one named. 1.-The
Missouri Compromise and Its Repeal" by
Mrs. Susan Bullitt Dixon, widow of the late
Senator Archibald Dixon, of Kentucky, is
an exception, for II is 6. work exclusively
Of political history, though dealing Incl
dentally with the personality of some of the
actors 1t is the fullest, clearest and best
history of the enactment anf repeal of the
Missouri compromise and the events preced-
ing and accompanying both acts that has
been written, and is a valuable contribu-
tion to the history of slavery and of the
country: The opening sentences of the work
are follows: THE act of 1920 known as
the Missouri compromise, was the first sur
render or the great vital principle OF po-
lltlcal equality between the States of the
American Union, and the first authorized
demarcation of a sectional line between
them; this line was drawn by Congress it
self, was its first interference with the
rights of the people of the States in the
Territories of the United States and was an
exercise by Congress of powers not dele
gated to that body under the Constitution.
The repeal of that act tor rather of it, in
1854 meant the restoration of that lost
equality; the elimination of that line and
of sectionalism; the restoration to the peo-
pie of their just rights and the annulment
was dictated by the loftiest patriotism and
the purest love of country. The history of
the Missouri compromise included the cause
of the late war between the States. That
cause was slavery. Darky and in bold relief
1T stands out in the records of the past hum
dred years as the point whence all sectional
animosities arose, and upon which all Sec
tional jealousieS and hatreds were concen-
tered With this introduction the author
proceeds to sketch in a mastery manner
the events that led to the enactment of the
compromise. its practical operation and the
later events that led to it's repeal, with the
motives that inspired it. These important
measures embrace in their widest scope the
life of a nation and cover the period of a
century. Hon. Archibald Dixon, senator
from Kentucky from 1852 to 1855, was the
author Of the repeating act, and his widow
had exceptional opportunities for knowing
its true history. In addition to these she
has made extensive researches into the doc
umentary history of the events referred to,
and has handled her materials with unusual
breadth Of purpose and literary skill. AS
an important contribution to the history of
an obsolete system and a great struggle
now almost forgotten, the work has distinct
value. Cincinnati: Robert Clarke e. Co.
The Indianapolis journal., 1898-12-19

When the Chicago magazine, the Chap
Book, was in existence it published some
very good short stories Thirteen of them
have been gathered into little volume and
issued in beautiful typographical style by
Herbert s. Stone e Co., Chicago. Among
the stories is one by Maurice Thompson,
also one by the late Maria Louise Pool.
The other eleven contributors are less
we'll known and their stories are of uneven
merit but the book as a whole well repre-
sents what younger American writers are
dining