The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1898-11-13
literary Notes.

y ANOA[Ss
"Mr Kipling as a Moralist' In the Novem-
Der Critic ia the forerunner OF MIR. Kipllng
as an Artist" in the December number. 9th
er special articles IN November are Lit
Paul l.. Ford at Home" by Lindsay Swift !:
THE Sons of~Gsscony' by Theodore stan
ton; "A Veteran Shakespeare Scholar" Dr:
g. G. Barnard. Among the portraits are
Richard Mansfield 0ron.ispiece). Paul l..
Ford, Joe Jefferson as Bob Acres, John Drew
cony. recently rsappointed French minister of
public Instruction., w. w. Ellsworth lee
turer on the American Revolution; G. G.
Barnard, the sculptor: Capt Chadwick of
the cruiser New York; the Hon A. A. Adee
assistant secretary of state; the late Stephane
Maliarme and Rndyard Kiplng from a pen
and ink sketch by himself.
There will be published at once a very
handsome edition of J. NJ. Barrie's master
piece, The Little Minister" 70 be known
as the Maude Adams edition" The book
viii be exquisiteiy illustrated with over
thirty full-pege wash drawings by c. Allen
Gilbert. and photographs taken especially for
the purpose. The cover will be of white
yellum. Stamped with appropriate design
in gold. with q miniature portrait OF MES
Adams. who has made famous the story In
play form. Each book viii be enclosed I'm
a box and will make a most handsome and
valuable addition TO the beautiful gift books
of the year.
Capt Mahan's now celebrated works upon
the influence Of sea power are said by many
competent observers 20 have affected de-
cisively the policy, not only of Great Britain
but or the principal continental states OF
Europe IN matters of colonial and naval de-
Yelopment. The esteem in which they are
held has caused them to be translated into
French. German. Russian and Japanese be-
sides receiving copious notices In Italian and
Spanish periodicals. The momentous issues
at stake In the recent war with Spain the
possibilities Of widening empire and naval ex-
pahsion on the part OF the United States
sf4fa -.
relations 90 other powers give q peculiar
and timely interest now 10 these books
notably TO the latest. The Interest OF
America in Sea Power. Present and Future -
In this the general theory. elaborated in the
larger books with such singular effect upon
European politics, Is applied 10 the situation
or the United STATES to elucidate proper
policy. Though written before the war every
passing day shows its application to present
conditions
The November issue OF the Art Interchange
brings two color plates Of considerable beauty
one being study OF 'JaeGueminot Roses."
By Mrs. McLeRnan Human. that is so w@U
reproduced as 70 deceive one into the belief
that the actual pa ntiDg Is before him. The
other Is water color study OF an orchid OF
great deilcaey But the interest Is not con-
fined to the color p,ates. There are enKraV-
ings from paintings by Hoppner and Rev
nolds. drawings by Birge Harrison and c.
D. Gibson. some wonderful tapestries In pa
latial homes, a number Of animal studies by
American sculptOfs. lot OF book cover de-
signs. some costume studies and various dec
orations aud designs for all sorts Of uses.
and varying degrees OF skill in the handi-
crafts.
President Jordan OF Leland Stanford Junior
University. is about to publish q new book
with the Appletons entitled 'Foot-Notes to
Evolution" This book will appeal to intelli-
gent readers who have felt the need Of
popular review Of the philosophy OF evolu-
ton. which shows it's present status. Presi-
dent Jordan pays especial attention to the
teal mia .ne q
plains the essential unity OF organisms the
real character OF progress and the relation
Of heredlty and degeneration to the scheme
OF evolution The woman OF evolution" is
among the themes discussed from the stand
point Of the evolutionist-
THE Welsh People: Their Origin. Ian
guage and History" IL the title OF a book to
be published at early date by the Mac
milan company. The very interesting mat
mission on land in Wales and Monmouth
shire has been edited with additions. notes
and appendices by john Rhys, principal Of
University OF Oxford and David Brynmor
Jones, a. c., IL. p. The book is a very
thorough study OF the Welsh race, laws.
language and constitutional relation to Eng
land In the appendix are very complete lists
OF authorities on the subjects dealt with ana
also an exhaustive bibliograDhy.
The Art Amateur for November has flr irs
color plate gorgeous mass Of chrysanthe-
NUNS in white and yellow. The articles and
Illustrations throughout the number are ex-
esIlent. The London Letter." by Montague
Marks. tells ue about the Painter Watts
scheme for perpetuaiing the brave deeds Of
the humble classes, the alleged finding OF the
portrait OF the Duchess OF DevoGshire." by
Gainsborough and the "Coupterfeiting OF Old
English Silver" Roger Riordan writes on
Wirslox Homer, the most American or all
American painterF'' This IS illustrated with
zlx superb examples OF Homer's work. The
newest additions AT the Art Dealers are
discussed. and there IL a bright article on
THE Study OF Negro Character" with
sketches BY Miss Dec Beebe. The art
student viii be especially interested in the
article on crayon drawing. which IS Illus
trsted with Hne, full length figure. By Emile
Adan; drawing for reproduction also Illus
trsted.
ssThe Real Zangwill." by Theodore Dresser
Is a contribution Of striking interest in Ainz-
lees for November. A profound analysis Is
given Of this most remarkable author and
critic; and In the conversation reported be-