The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-04-29


blunt in style. is valuable. (Chlago:
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LITERARY NOTES.
"Tbe Farringdons" is the title chosen by
Miss Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler for her
new novel which is 10 be published imme-
diately by d. Appleton & Co. 1t is said
by those who have seen the manuscript
that the new book represents a distinct
advance in interest and force upon even
Concerning Isabel Carnaby" and "A
Double Thread The scene Of The Far
kingdoms" is understood to be laid partly
in the Black Country in England and part
y in London.
The Passing Of Thomas; ard Other
Stories by Thomas a. Janvier. Will be
welcomed by those who remember the first
Of these tales as a peculiarly amusing con-
ceit. Among the other stories are The
Fish Of Monsieur Quissard, AT the Grand
Hotel Du Paradis."
Among the books engaged for the Ciu-
zens Library, which is edited for the
Macmillan Company by Prof. Richard T.
Ely mention may be made Of one on "Mu-
nicipal Engineering and Sanitation by
NJ y. Baker. OF the Engineering News
Of New York 1t deals with Ways and
Means Of Communication; Municipal Sup
plies. such as water markets, slaughter
houses. light. heat and power. Collection
and Disposal Of Waste. including sewage.
garbage ashes street dirt; Protection Of
life health. and property. including such
practical topics as fire protection. smoke
prevention. noise suppression, Recreation
and Art including parks. Fairgrounds, and
water fronts; Administration. Finance, and
Public Policy. under which heading are
discussed boards Of health. municipal ex-
pansion. uniformity in municipal accounts,
municipal charters. and like topics.
Dorothy NARROW" by A. W March
mont the author BY Right Of sword
and "A Dash for a Throne. will be issued
during April by Rand, McNally d Co.
The following story from the Chicago
News is surely worth quoting as a
companion piece to Chicago $ late invita-
ton to the Spanish Minister.
Not many weeks ago X. H. Russell, Che New
York publisher. ISSUED reprint Of old John Bun
vans fine lllogou. The Life and Death Of Nj.
BadGu-u." since which time SIR. kusscI. has Te-
,,iyCd q batch Of cuWeToudauge- intended for
Mr. BuuNAu nom the '-tti Il'-HE proprietor Oh
clipping bureau.
We offer the giet 81 this aiyerUng correspond
enc. in thc following exhibits:
Exhibit : is the envelope in which Mr.. Henry
Ruu.cIsc OF New York sends a communication
touching matter OF business and the assurances
Of his distinguished consideration 10 Nj. john
BuuyJu. late Of The village Of Elstow, IN the
county Of Bedford. England.
Exhibit is a neatly printed advertising cir
cu'ar IN which Henry Romclhc speaks highly OF
himself and offers Tor Mr.. Bunyau's dclectItion
A corumtn datorv letter concerning his clipping
bureau IRON the Russian Cars minister 10 the
Tnif,d state
Exhibit G. /, blank contract for Mr. Ro-
mcike's services. which the said MI Romcke
recommends that the said Mr.. Bunyan fill out at
his earliest convenience. and thereby insure 10
drcd notices Of hi, book by the said Mr.. Ro-
meike or hi, omplo},S anu agents ~ ''hsdeIa-
uoa OF tht SUI" q - p-iu l' suTa''', ' III. =
,al'if !" pas IN the mills, mini,
An evidence of good faith and to show what the
said Nj Ruueike can DO fur his client in pros
pcctu. The said Mr. Bun. an me clipping ~
question p,- ~ ~, R,1,- sc,sra from
he ,,ipr,ns of the "D,u,cr Ropuhlcan.''
Exhibit + is q letter III which the said Mr.. Ro-
meike makes "a direct and personal business prop
osuon TO The said Mr.. Buny1 10 inc following