davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
POURING RAINS CONTINUE.
Floods in South More
Threatening.
Danger To Life And Property Be-
comes Grayer.
One Family of Seven Ne
groes Drowned.
Property Loss Up To Last Satur
day $3,OO0.O00.

Louisville, April 93.-Pouring rains
continue throu ghout the food districts OF
she South and the danger 10 lives and
property IL bsoomins more grave. Late
reports to the weather bureau show that
heavy precipitation has besD general
within the last twelve hours throughout
the flooded district. Il was estimated
last Saturday that %. ooo.o0O worth OF
private property had already been de-
stroysd and 10 10 now thought probable
that this damage will be heavily In
creased. Many farm houses have been
swept away. the occupants barely esosp-
ing with their lives and the drowning Of
a family Of seven negroes 10 reported from
jackson, Miss. The flood district Ii
roughly boundsd BY line drawn from
Mobile up the Tombighee river. to the
center Of the state Of Alabama. thence
west through Jackson, Aiss, to the Mis-
sissippi river.
Around Columbia. miss, every rail-
road and wagon bridge 10 reported washed
away and first crops are total loss. At
Enterprise, Miss., the water stands i've
feet In the houses and stores. At Meridian
the water 10 reported ak feet In the
streets and Ii still rising. Timber and
are reported destroyed at Ellis
' lille, Meridian, De Soto and through the
Baysu Pierre district In Mississippi and
numerous small points In Alabama re-
port great damage. Many people In the
small water bound towns Of mississippi
are reported on the brink of starvation,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
The Case Will Be Disposed Of This
Afternoon.
Direct Vote to Seat May
Not Be Taken First.
The House Discusses Postal Ap.
preparation Bill.

Washington, April ga two days de-
bate on the right Of the Hon. NJ. 5, Quay
to Q seat rs a Senator from Psnnsy Ivan
"a was begun almost Immediately after
the Ssnat, convened today. For months
the case has been pending In the Senate
and from time to time Senators have dis
oussed IL but until today the debate ha
been desultory In character. Tomorrow
at O. In. under special order the cass
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
LAfD 10 IRISH ASSOCIATIONS.

Washington, April 2s.-Ths result o
the inquiry into the attempt to wreck
the Wslland canal lock BY the use Of
dynamite wss laid before the state de-
paEtmsnt today in special telsgraphic
report from U. y. Consular A gent Brush
at Clifton, town opposite Nicaragua
Falls on the Canadian side Of the boun-
Diary. The report completely exonsrates
the Buffalo Grain Handlers from all CON-
neotion with the crime and strongly inti-
mates that the attsmpt Was the working
out Of q regular organized conspiracy
among certain persons In the Unitsd
States believed to be affiliated with the
Irish secret associations.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
THE MAINE RETURNS.

Southampton, April 23.-The hospital
ship Maine arrived here from South
Africa this afternoon unexpectedly early.
A small group OF friends Of those ON
board awaited her arrival and vigorous
Iy waved their hands and handksrchiefs
rs they recognized Lady Randolph
Churchill ON the deck of the steamer.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
NO TRAINS FOR W EEK.

Maine Central Tracks in N. II. Partially
Submerged.
Colsbrook. N. H.. April 2S.-The wat
or has not been as high in this section
since 1874 The Maine Csntra al railroad
track from Celsbrook TO Bsscher's Falls
is partially submerged and NO trains have
bsen running for o week. The bridge
across the Connecticut river between
Lancaster and Guildnail, VT, has settled
90 a. to be partially under water and no
logs can run until 10 is repaired. 1t 10
raining heavily and the water IL still
rising.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
TWO MEN DROWNED.

Boston, April e3.-Two men were
probably drowned In the Dorchester tay
between Savin hill ard Squantum this
after noon BY the overturning Of boat,
and third was rendered unconscious and
rescued BY members OF the Old Colony
Yacht club. The names Of the missing
men are Thomas Hurley. thirty. aad
Frank Halloran, twenty -four, both Of
Dofoheatsr.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
To the Holders OF the COnsOii.
dated Mortgage Bonds OF the
Fort Smith Water Company of
Fort Smith, Arkansas.

TITS necessary that some Immediate action be
Il taken for the protection Of the interests of
the Consolidated Mortgage B0ndholders Of the
Fort smith Water COMPANY. OF Fort Smith.
Arkansas. Circular In regard to the affairs
OF the Company. and bondhclders' agreement
has been prSp4red and cap De had uponappil.
cation at the TFeasurer's once OF the Pogsland
Savings Bank. mrHSdtt
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
For Women.

DR.. Tolman's Monthly Regulator has brought
happiness to hundreds of anxious women.
There is positively no other remedy known
to medical science, that will so quickly and
safely do the work. Have never had single
failure. The longestand most obstinate cases
are relieved in 8 days without fail. No other
remedy will do this. No pain, no danger, no
Interference with work. The most diff cult
cases successfully treated through CORES
pondence, and the most complete satisfaction
guaranteedin every instance. relieye hum
dreds of ladies whom l never see. Write for
further particulars. All letters tuthfully
answered. Free confidential advice in all
matters of a private or delicate nature. Bear
in mind this remedy is absolutely safe under
every possible condition and win positively
leave no after i'll effects upon the health. By
mail securely sealed, 500. DIR. Il. NJ. Toll
MAN CO., l70 fremont St., Boston, Mass.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24

Malta Is one of the most important
coaling ports in the Mediterranean, and
consequently there are many firms there
dealing in coal, of which there is at all
times a large stock on hand.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
MEXIOANs BIGHTIN1 INDIANS.

Oaxaco, Mexico. April 23.-General
BravoA' Mexican troops have had several
fevere engagements recently with the
Maya Indians In Yucatan and the rebel 9
have suffer q heavy loss In killed and
wounded.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
WASHINGTON TOUR SIS.

Under the personally conducted Tour
ist System of the Pennsylvania Railroad
will leave Boston, April 9th. Last tour
Of the season May 18th. Itinerary Of D..
N. Ball, Tourist Agent. 2o5 Washington
street. BosLon.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
GOV. TAYLOR IN WASHINGTON.

Warrington. April ss-Governor Taylor
of Kentucky who has been FOR several days
In New York returned to the city today.
His present expectation Is to remain here
until after the disputed governorship con-
test is argued in the Supreme court next
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
ERE I'M PREsOuE ISLE.

Prssqus Isle, April 24.-1. 80 q. m.-The
Perry Opera house block, occupied By the
AToe stock Lumber company and other
burned.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
SUCCESS IN WHATi

London, April 23.-Tne Daily Express
says:' mperor William has sent through
the German Ambassador message wish
ing US Success
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24

Misery may love company, but 1t does
not entertain its company very WE'LL
Kansas City Star.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
We TEST EYES

Free Of charge. We have the largest stock Of
Eye Glasses And spectacles In the city. Solid
Gold. Gold Filled, Alupinum. 2nd Nickle
P Prss. r.. @ss our aRsssss the Ss
MCKINNEY ThE 0PfIC1AN, MonlHsht
fduarA jan26du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-04-24
sIIscrl.EArEoua
Women
Know

That Ordinary treatment
fails 10 r0iieve PafSfHi
periods.
Tyssykn0wLydxa e. Pink
ham, Vegetable Com
pound will and does and
has, more than any other
medicine
Every woman kno ws
about Mrs. Pfnkham,S
medicine.
Every woman knows
some woman Mrs. Pink
ham has CURED.
Bat nine women ouf Of
fen Syuf off getting fisis re-
liable remedy until their
health 10 nearly wreckfed
by experiments or neg
fecfE
T50n they Ws'ff0 10 MRS.
RinlfksaDs and she cures
flsons, bat Of course II
takes i0nges. 70 40 SO.
Don't delay getting help II
you are sfok.
She has helped . million
women. Why mot you ?
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
WeIISyille.

Willie Rodgers was down from
Moberly Sunday.
Harry Kuhne was down from
Martinsburg Sunday.
John aud Ed King, who have been
working in Iowa came home for
Thanksgiving.
Mrs. Reusch, of Jonesburg, was the
guest of Mrs. l.. l.. KIRK the first OF
the week.
Ed McQuie went to 81. LOUIS Mon
dav to look for work.
William Wyatt. sou of Mr.. aud Mrs.
C. w. Reid, died last Saturday, aud
was buried Monday Rev. Mitchell
OF Montgomery, preached the funeral
Miss Mary Reid, OF Middletowu, nj
tended the funeral of her nephew's
child, Monday.
Mrs. DIR. Shumate was the guest OF
Mrs. Geo. O%verbaugh, in Martinsburg
last week.
Rev. White, OF the Presbyterian
church, is conducting a protraclet
meeting. lie is assisted by u singing
evangelist.
Mrs. Nellie Blain was in Mexico
Monday,
A. j. Blattner was in ST. Louis ihi
week.
Sp ELMO,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30

Maybe the pony has stopped. Would
you mind riding ahead and looking
for him?"
Certainly not" and Bradley gal
loped away on the gray horse.
Old Mr.. Apperson was the richest
person in that section OF the state. and
probably the most unpopular. Why a
man of his temperament and prejudices
ever essayed TO make his home on an
Arkansas plantation was a local mys-
terry. His political faith was a griev-
Gus offense to his n%eighbors and his
cold, hard insistence that all men
should live within their incomes and
abjure light pleasures was regarded
with deep disapproval by the hosplta-
BILE. s%port-loying planters. He lived
aloof and his only child. the brown
eyed. brown-haired Jane. knew none
OF her nelghbors. Occasionally the APP
persons would be visited by severe
looking women and men OF clerical as
pect from the East. but these never
fraternized with the community.
Ben Bradley wasn't a bad fellow.
Some daredevil feats OF his youth had
given him a reputation for reckless
ness that he had not quite lived down.
but the worst that could be truthfully
said OF him now was that he kept fight
ing cocks and evineed a more lntelll-
gent interest In a dog or a horse or a
gun than he did In improved farm ma.
chirory, or experiments In the line OF
introducing white labor in the South,
Ben Bradley came back to her with.
out the ercam-colored pony. I'm
afraid there's nothing for it but for
you to ride my horse" he said. DO
1 you think you can manage hlm?"
"He looks rather Wild said the
girl, with a doubtful glance at the
high-headed. spirited gray gelding. 81
am not much Of a horsewoman."
"He's not the easiest brute in the
world TO handle" admitted Bradley
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
Sunny Hill.

Subscribe for The TRIBUNE the
best paper published In the county.
George Inglcmun, of Audrain coun-
ty, was here last weel: buying mules.
willis Morland is building All adj
dition to his residence.
l.. @. Duffy, who has been working
in II packing house III Kansas City for
the past eight months, came home last
week. Lou says Montgomery is good
enough for him.
Mrs. j. +. Houk, aud children, VISIT
ed Mrs, Houk's parents in Jonesburp
last week.
Forest Britt, our deputy sheriff cleo,
was IN this neishborhood last weel
taking pictures; he photographed the
school Tuesday,
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
Gamma.

At the cost Of u Savior's sacrifice,
Was mankind from sin set free;
At the cast Of n msriyred Lincoln,
Were darkies given liberty.
At the cost Of n womau's heart,
Did the lover his lass betray,
At the % "a OF n turkeys gizzsrd,
DO we have Thanksgiving Day.
Mr. l. l.. Mudd moved TO Montgom
cry City Thursday. We are sorry 10
lose this worthy family; but our loss
Ia MoDigomery's gain Mrs. John
Brown aud family will move TO the
farm vacated by Mr.. Mudd while Mr..
Brown and wife of Audrain Co. will
take possession Of tho farm left va
eau by Mr.. John Brown.
Emmett Uterback of Gszett aud
Niles Bell OF Hartford attended church
at Walnut Grove sunday.
Rev. Love OF ST. Louis is assisting
Rev. Roley in the protracted meeting
which has not been very well attend
ed on account OF the bad weather.
Nelson Chiles aud Co. has been
saving wood III the neighborhood
the past week.
Mr.. Arm Mabry of Corsoe was
here Monday,
Turkey dressing has been the order
of the day III our village this week
The turkey crop>has been remarkably
large In this vicinity.
L. A. Pew was here last week In
the lite insurance business.
MI. Jasper Spires aud mother left
for Oklahoma last week where they
go to spend the winter aud perhaps
make their future home.
The households of 4. N. Mabry
aud Geo. Earnest were each brighten.
ed by II little sou last week.
Miss Vernice Roley spent lasl week
In Walnut Grove neighoorhood visit
ing friends aud attending the meeting
Chas Nuns OF Montgomery Cit,
was quail hunting In our brambles' in
company with Pearl Merrihugh last
Monday.
Geo. Cochran OF near Truxton was
here on business Saturday.
Walter Hogsett lost his bird dog last
week.
Constable Whitney was here last
Wednesday but not after the
Reporter
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
New Florence.

Little Miss Lille Convey ia quite
sick.
Miss Rachel Stewart went TO 81.
Lois Wednesday to spend a week
with relatives aud friends.
Miss Cora Hecker left last Saturday
TO visit relatives in St. Louis aud
Illinois.
Mics Rose Bordeaux, who attended
church here Sunday was a welcome
visitor.
The Recital at the Methodist church
Thanksgiving night was postponed
until the holidays on account OF the
meeting at the Christian church.
f. f. Convey spent Monday IN
Mexico.
Pete Young went to the city with
q carload OF horses this week.
Mesdames, Long aud Antoine, of ST.
Louis county, are visiting relatives
here.
Rev. Maness was here this week
shaking hands with his many friends
and enjoying the hospitality of rela-
tives.
Miss Lou Smith Ia with her sister
Mrs. Lee Blackburn.
Mr.. Jack Miller, of st. Louis, has
been the guest of Judge level, and
family, several days.
Willie See made n bulness triy 10
Hanib,e this week.
Eugene Windsor left Monday for
Livingston county, where he expects
to secure a position us fireman for The
C%ilIicotbe Normal.
Jesse Thornhill well known here
who WAS n grnudson of Mrs. j. L.
Hunter. died last week in Wyoming
and was buried near Benton City, Mo.
New Florence observed Thansgiv-
Ing Day very appropriately. The
public services were held Al 1890 a.
m. The w. G. I. U. meeting at 2:S0
and the regular sermon by Rev. Shuliz
at night. A programe had been pre-
pared Tor each occasion.
Bert See sold TO George Young
three fine mules aud delivered them
to him at Jonesburg Monday.
PUELLA.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
Jonesbure.

Chss. Mason, aud wife, are visiting
In J%ouesburg this week.
W. II. Iieusch came up from st.
Louis Saturday.
Mr. EberIe. aud wife, who have
been visiting lu Iowa for several
months, have returned to their home
near town.
Bro. Bryan preached the Thanks.
giving sermon AT the Baptist church.
II. g. Begemsn bought over 1850
lbs. OF turkeys Tuesday. besides n
great deal Of other produce.
Miss Addie Torbei. who has been
In ST. Louis several weeks, came home
a few weeks ago.
u. G. BoHeman went to 81. Louis
Wednesday.
Miss Amelia Drnnert went to War.
reuton Wednesday.
q. w. Borden spent a few hours IN
Warreulon "Wednesday.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30

We understand that Mr.. Alex Glare
aud Miss Mabel White OF Danville are
to be married Wednesday night at the
home OF the brides father. The
bride is the beautiful daughter OF
Benz. White who Is quite n favorite
among her many friends, the groom
isa worthy Young farmer OF near
here The TRIBUNE extends conyr At.
n~la,ions and best wishes for mauy
yaers OF happiness aud prosperity.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
THE TRIBUNE.
Friday, = November 80, 1900.
Hugo.

Leo Watson and Miss Kittie Hart.
daughter OF Noah Hart, were married
sundas. Nov. rs, 1900, by Rev. Rob.
erts, Of New Florence
u. Gu'imann's sale was well attend
ed aud things sold well. Mr.. Gun.
maui and family LEFT Saturday for
New York City and from there they
take steamer for Germany.
Rev. Roberts was to preach at Hugo
Monday night but on ccoun of bad
roads failed TO OIL his sp~ointment.
John and Henry Lionberger we're
In Montgomery City Monday
Gates Greepwell went to California
q few weeks ago TO work on n ranch.
RosE.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
BY Q. X. UNDERWOOD.
Anthnr "Hlnck Inhnn Etc.

na..-,-.. -.
n, W.. an,v 1920 49,. h,, a.
cre.m. ~oo,or.s 80 ,so,-h, I, 80 7,
b.ar or .omo,h,n. 49, NO.. dr.sd,,,
"a. .,.ss.,..s - "a -.
~,,,on, 80 y....,s
Co.. -. - -.
h,, =.
~. ~
- 50 o.
the path with a terrifying "hough!
houRht" tho cresm.ooior.d nonv
.h,.s "a -
' e"u 'n'e" the kiri VINO was ''"
road throuvh /. cotton as,d a, ron
speed
H.Ing . roh,., xo,.. n.~.on v,,, :.
1ood deal y, ni,.L 80 -. .,
bumor hov.v.r = 1900 a,mo.,
n. .oon a. az. a., a..
M. s,d.s 81, - -. 80 ..,,.,v,n.
ber,.If ,b., no honss -. hrossn an
sbooS ~. A., - ~. ~,s,a~ mi,
and cav, hsr ha, ,or.n -,,h he,
sIovs6 49,. 90 -. =, II, -,r.,-h,
on h.r 49, -.
NJ nj. rh,,. m.. -. -.
uv.d Tss
.,n -. h.,,.s -, -
,n n -. 49,.
cotton hIoom. ws,.h ~ s..r,w
wh,,- - ~. aNn
mini a, noon nor. .y,t.ncs ,hst ,he
dav WA, ATT. ali 90 ,.s, To- IN.
,rI., =, - -,.A -. -. =,
walking sheaa =, hsr
Il went down the new-cut road,
she went down the lane.
o. .mn "ee mt
The sound OF this classic, sung In q
melodious. though unframed voice. and
accompanied bv IN. rhvthmic heat of n
horses hoo,s On ~. s,nhaLaa roaa
capssd The .,,, 80 a. 80 80 .,aa "a
,-~l
Iook Dack- II was the voice OF a
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
Edltor,s Awful plight

Il. NJ. Higgins, Editor Seneca, Ql')
News. was afflicted for yenrs with
Piles that no doctor or remedy helped
cntil he tried Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
the best IN the world. lie writes that
two bottles wholly cured him. ln-
iallible for Piles. Cure guaranteed.
Only 25c, Sold by Nuns y Adams
Drugstore.
When yam want prompt acting lit'lo
pills that never gripe use DeWitls
little Early Risers. City Drug Store
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30

Charley Clark, son Of Senator clark
of Butte, Montana, was married n
DAYS ago TO Miss S%aulsberry, n niece
of Mrs. !. G. Upteyrove. Mrs. Allie
Coviugton aud Mrs. Cort Stewsrt.
She was also the grand daughter Of
Colonel Fulkerson, formerly OF Dan
willie.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
The Typewriter.

! have n new type Writer,
Andd ~ Is my delight
To paiter on II daily
Aud write, and writeS aud Write?
II aidss ME In my lnbors9
When l)m In WorkiNG, v.in-
IL makes n GREai lmprovEmentS
| write So very plain.
II Operates soswiFilYS.
that when yDu hud your sTuck;)
and Cannot ind The lti4er.
just 6 jab-nnd iruir to luck6SG
It's Easy, Very easy,
To operate 1t then :s?S6&i-sO
Now where ON earth's that colon?
Give me my ink aud pen!
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
The Bravery of Woman,

Was gradually shown by Mrs. John
Bowling, of Butler, Pa, In three
years struggle with n malignant
stomach trouble that caused distress
ing attacks of nausea aud Indigestion.
All remedies failed to relieve her until
she tried Electric Bitters. Aner taking
Il two months she wrote; IL am now
wholly cured aud M eat anything. II
is n truly grand tonic for the whole
system as | gained IN weight and
feel much stronger since using it,
IL aids digestion, cures dyspepsia,
improves appetite, gives new life,
only soc II bottle. Guaranteed AT
City Drug Store.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30

published on Mondag. Wednes-
day and Friday. IS a compl.ie
up TO date daily newspapc-
three days In the week. with
all Important news OF the ota5r
four days. profusoly Illus
trated. and filled vita Interest.
ing reading FOR all who wish 10
keep in close touch with news
OF the nation and world
n e " n lar subscrlptiOa
price, $3.50 per year.
NJ 10 secnre tho best maEnElnes.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
$1.25 FOR 500
If you Spend $1.OO at
THE BLACK FLAG.

1t will buy as much goods and as good a class of goods as
SIPS spent at any other store in Montgomery county
will buy. This is no "Bumcomb'' but a solid hard
fact AS all other competitors know.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30

Reduced rates round trip aud n
way to points in the north aud north
west will be in effect Oct. 30ih Nov.
9th, 18Th, goth aud 29th 1900.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
Regular with Weekly TrL

The Tribune we oner to those who desire to secur the best magazines,
agricultural journals. the following splendid indueenents'
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30
PUBLICATIONS AR PRICES

has for nearly sixty years been
recognized as the Peoples Ma
tional Family Newspaper. for
farmers and villagers. Its
splendid Agricultural Depart
ment. its reliable market re-
recognized authority
throughout the country; Its
fashion notes. its Science and
Mechanics Department, its
fascinating short stories. etc.
etc. render Il indispensable in
every family. Regular sub
scription price, Si.OO
per yenr.
The Montgomery tribune. (Montgomery City, Mo.) 1892-1910, 1900-11-30

rs. TrSss Wishing TO- SOssaSs o. NOR thaH@ one q tho above publications. in connection with
Address THE TRIBUNE. Ncw-yorL cny.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-20

The Lane That Had no Turning, is a
collection of dignitisd and delightful
stories by Mr.. Gilbert Parker, whose
work, always thoroughly good, satisfao-
tory and of delicate craftsmanship, is too
we'll known to need praise.
This volume is dedicated to the Right
Honorable Sir willfrid Laurier, whose
name ''has for many years stood for a
high and noble compromise between the
temperamsnts and the intellectual and
social habits of two races" the English
and French of the Dominion Of Canada.
Several of these short stories have previ-
ousIy appeared in magaz ines, but they
are eminently worthy OF being collected
and put In this permanent form. They
have great charm, and are OF refreshing
variety and originality. PORTLAND:
Loring, Short s. Harmony
Stringtown on the Pike, by John UTi
Lord, is q tale of northernmost Ken
lucky. 1t has been running as q serial
in The Bookman, and there gained
marked popularity. To some persons
there might be difficulty and hindrance
in thu predominancs of the negro dialect,
but II such will have little patience
and take told Cupe" slowly and deliber-
ateIy they will find themselves fully re-
PAID, for the STORY is uucommonly clever,
and full OF striking bits of impressionism.
II turns chiafiysuponlthe way irEwhich.the
lives OF several OF the prominent oharac-
tors are swayed by negro omPns and sup
erstitions, and, as in nearly all the mod
ern novels, pathos predominatss. port
land: Loring. Short g. Harmony
Mr.. Egerton Castles Consequences. ID
a fairly Interesting book, for he has the
knack o. story telling, and much ara
matte instinct; but 1t strikes one as some
what crude, and the style gives the TIM
preston that 1t Is not the recsnt work of