The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1899-09-09


who's Who in American" by John
W. Leonard, is based upon the English
work of practically the same title, and
this compilation of biographers is a
surprising example of American enter
prise. It contains $500 sketches Of liv-
ing men and women, while the current
English edition contains S.207 similar
sketches. Accuracy is, however as I'M
portant factor In such work as guam
tity. Such an inspection OF who's
Who as is possible without personal
acquaintance With the entire range OF
subjects indicates that the work has
been we'll done in this respect. 1t Is
conveniently compiled, superfluous
matter being vigorously excluded, the
sketches confined to n strict outline OF
the personal career. summary Of posi-
lions held and achievements gained, to-
gether with the present residence. The
volume forms one Of the most useful
biographical handbooks ever produced
In this country md should become
recognized annual institution. A. n.
Marquis & Co., Chicago.
"DeRclent Saints" a tale Of Maine,
by Marshal: Saunders, is the latest Of
this charming writer's works The au-
thor follows closely the fortunes Of n
French family whose history is bound
up with that OF the old Pine Tree
state. Blended with the story are
skIlful illusions to the religious strug-
giles OF the characters in the book
''French or Puritan. which shall pre-
valI?" Next In Importance to the re-
ligious element is the sentiment Of pas
Of "a nd
daughters OF Maine for their native
state. L. C. Page G. Co., Boston; Frank
Stanton, Wheeling.
Pretty Michal," n Hungarian ro-'
nance by Maurus Jokai. translated by
r. Nisbst Balm, takes the reader back
to the Hungary OF nearly two and a
half centuries ngo. JokRi has crowded
his volume with stirring adventures
and situations Of dramatic interest. II
is at once n spirited tale Of chivalry, n
charming love story full Of genuine po-
etry, and graphic picture OF life In
country and at period both equally
new to American readers. L. c. Page
& Co., Boston; Frank Stanton, Wheel
ing.
1.-THE ArchbIshop's Unguarded Mo-
ment," and number of other short
stories, by Oscar Fay Adams. which
were originally printed in the popular
magazines, have been collected In
handsomely bound volume, furnishing
very entertaining reading. L. c. Page
& Co, Boston; Frank Stanton, Wheel
Ing.
"Lally of the Brigade" by q McMan-
US, is n thrilling romance, the scene Of
which Is partly laid at the siege OF
Crimona, held by the troops Of Louis
XIV. against the Austrian forces I'M
der Prince Eugene. During the Siege
the famous Irish brigade renders val
liant service and the hero. dashlng
young Irishman, Ia in the thick OF the
fighting. He Is also able to give GILL
Client service In unrnvelling n political
intrigue. In which also the love affairs
OF the hero and the heroine are inter-
woven l.. G. Page & Co, Boston;
Frank Stanton, Wheeling
''Nianders." by Elwyn Barron. is n
study Of deep human interest, in which
pathos and humor both play their parts
Tho description Of life In the Qunrtier
Latin are distinguished for their fresh
ness and livelincss The story Is full
Of surprises. which cause the render TO
catch his breath and MI him with de-
Hight ut the development OF each new
phase Of the plot. Moreover, the book
is exceptionally VOL written md pos
Eesses much the quality OF true trng-
cdy. The heroine Is caught In the web
Of fate At any moment she might
hive gained happiness for the mere
asking. but she was held In bonds
forged by her own character. l.. c,
Page & CO.. Boston; Frank stanton,
Wheeling.