The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1899-10-01

scandals and failures which incompe-
fence and greed have brought upon
us. and have helped the Fillplnos 10
establish an independent government
modelled after the American Republic.
Dewey had permitted Agulnaido 10
come back to Cavite, he had the conf
dence of all his followers, and could
have guided them through the fist
steps of government without bloodsfed
war or failing in the du-y 10 preserve
neace which the Manila victory imposed
upon America.
Concluding, Mr.. Barrett gives
view of Dewey that will make rs
countrymen feel that he IS worthy IF
the honors that have been given nun.
He writes: IF l were asked what has
been the most marked effect on the
Admiral of his great victory, followed
by an appreciation of the imperlshable
fame and glory that are his reward,
and by a supreme realization of the
deep, all-prevalent love of his fellow
countrymen for him, | would say that
he has become gentler in spirit, touched
to his inner-most nature by such sincere
affection"
The other articles in the October num-
Der of Harper's are up to the standard.
1t has been reduced in price 70 20 cents
but it is enriched in quality.
Mark Twain in the October Cosmo-
politan supplies an admirable antidote
for "Christian Science" He has done
nothing more exquisite in years than
this bit of raillery at the charlatanry
of Mrs. Eddy and her disciples and
if any of your friends are beginning to
display symptoms of this new species
of Demonstrating have them read it
though doubtless the constitution that
is an absorbent of Christian science is
imperyious to even Mark Twain's hui
NOR.
Marks diagnosis of the malady is the
best yet given. 1T is curious the eff
feet which Christian Science has upon
the verbal bowels. Particularly the
Third Degree; it makes one think of
dictionary with the cholera" Even
very limited experience with the
cult will show the patness of the simile.
There is nothing in Huck Finn to equal
with the Christian scientist healer and
the horse doctor after falling off the
Alps.
Frank Stockton.
Perhaps the best serial carried by
any American periodical this year is
Mary Johnston's, TO Have and to
Hold now running in the Atlantic.
The scene is laid in early colonial
Virginia-when jamestown was not
only the seat of government but all the
settlement, save IL few outlying planta-
tons of hardy adventures. OF this
latter class the hero was one while the
woman in the case was brought over
to be sold to the bidder who offered
the most pounds of tobacco.
The people in it are the men of lar
ger breed and the stateier women OF
the older days, with plenty of red
blood. There is plenty of action,
trife romantic but not too steep, from
the beginning. But when the hero is
transformed in a single night from
soldier seeking his fortune on Nir-
gin;l plantation to a commander OF
pirate vessel one feels inclined to pro-
test-there is little too much of the
melodrama of Phroso about it. All the
same the book is sure to command Il
large sale. Other important papers III
the October Atlantic are THE United
States and Rome," THE Novels of
George Meredith THE Flaw i'll or
Democracy. /" THE Louisiana Expansion
in its World Aspect"
1t is Il marvel how Il magazine of the
artistic and literary merit of McClurc's
Magazine can he published at the low
price Of one dollar. The October num-
her is perhaps the best nmDer that
has alaared. The cover, with Dewey
in the centre, is fitting TO the Dewey
ceremonies Of welcome, as are the per-
feet likeness Of Dewey and the glowing
tribute 10 the naval hero by Governor
Roosevelt married somewhat by the
Governors rampant military fever and
HIS ill-timed fling at Senator German
and these who stood with him against
the imperialist policy Of tne administra-
ton. The Governor ranks Dewey
next to Farragut as a military hero.
Isn't he ahead of Farragut? Joseph i.
Stickney writes charming article
with Dewey in the Mediterranean"
that throws side-lights upon the charac-
ter Of our hero. Captain Sickney served
under Farragut in the Mediterranean
thirty years ago. His article IS one
Of the best of the Dewey stories with
which the magazines are crowded.
Simpsons Tribute to Dewey" is the
Century's article for October upon Ad-
miral Dewey. 1t is short, comprehen-
sive. appreciative sketch. concluding with
this sentiment which is full of what
might be termed patriotic wisdom. HE
has become one of the most valued pos
sessions which a nation Co have-a ma
tional hero. After all, the Romans
read more deeply into the human heart,
and into the impalpable causes which
sway humanity, when they apotheosized
their great men, than we are apt to
grant. Washington, Nelson, Farragut,
and others in the long list Of men of he
role deeds. stand for aspiration and noble
planes Of life and thought. Every name
added is the worlds gain and to such
list we add the name of Dewey"
The table of contents of the October
Century embraces so many beautiful IL
lustrations and excellent articles as to
make it "a thing of beauty" and Il
joy for a long time to come.
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