Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-03-23

y.
Page & Co. Washington: VIM. Ballantyne
Sons.
This remarkable book by a remarkable
man will probably find its most profitably
appreciative readers among the white peo-
pie of the United States, notwithstanding
the intense satisfaction which 1t must cause
to the readers of Mr.. Washington's own
race. For the book tells the story of Tus-
kegee in a manner to make the deepest I'M
preston upon the whites who have had,
perhaps, only a passing impression of the
wonderful work which is being done for
the negroes down in Alabama. The VOL
ume is composed in the main of articles
which have appeared from time to time in
the Outlook, and so it is not altogether new
material. Yet presented in this form it is
the more impressive as story of
achievement than it was in its serial style.
Tuskegee represents what many thought
full people regard the solution of the
race problem in the United States. Mr.
WaShington's principle, inspired by his
training at Hampton and his association
when there and later with General Arm
strong, is that the negro will be most sure
ly and permanently aided by training him
first in the fundamentals of industrial ac-
| tivity, by developing his constructive fac
ulties, along with his mind, and by enabling
him to go forth into the world of labor to
compete. side by side, in point of quality Of
Tuskegee has been an extraordinary sue
cess thus far in demonstrating the truth of
this doctrine. Its graduates are in demand
beyond the supply. 1t cannot today ac-
commodate the applicants for admission.
In twenty years it has grown from nothing
to be great institution, with ever-widen-
ing possibilities for further expansion and
usefulness. Incidentally, it has developed
Booker T.. Washington as great leader
among men, an original thinker, a successful
administrator and the creator Of a bond of
effective understanding between the whites
and the blacks Of the south. His story Of
his own life is modestly told an achieve
ment of note in view of the honors which
have been heaped upon the man in all parts
OF this country and in Europe. Whenever
a note of self appreciation is sounded it is
evidently inspired by feeling Of gra altitude
that the colored people have been benefited
by the success that he has accomplished in
their name and as their representative.
OUR FATE AND THE ZODIAC; an Astrological
AA u., n Book. BY Margaret Mayo. New
Modern astrology differs from its ancient
prototype only in the phraseology of it's
presentation and occasionally in a modera-
ton of the emphasis with which the seers
of the stars of former centuries offered
their wisdom. 1t still makes it's principal
| appeal to the faith of the believer on the
basis of a complete acceptance of the
theory that the heavenly bodies exert an
influence in shaping not alone the char
acters Of individuals born this sphere,
but their careers as well. This book is
unusually attractive presentation of
astrological lore, being in the form of a
series Of dissertations upon the influences
eXerted by the twelve phases of the 20
| diac with space considerably left after
each chapter to permit the addition of
autographs, whereby the volume in the
course of time, may acquire a human in
terest to the possessor.
HEROES OF THE NATIoNs-sAINT LOUIS louis
TX Of France; the Most Christian King. By
eee oxford New York GO OF P a sons
Washington. Woodward & Lothrop.
Louis TX Of France was devout to the
point of fanaticism, and his career was
strongly marked with the religious inf1u-
ence in all its phases. The church domi-
mated his personal and royal actions. He
was canonized after death, and is today the
patron saint of France. Yet in his reign
many very unchristian things were done.
and the account Of his period is filled with
deeds of violence. Louis headed crusades
and pilgrimages and otherwise made public
proclamation Of his faith. The story of his
life is embellished with many quaint con-
temporary drawings, mostly reproduced
from ancient manuscripts.
| THE CURIOUS CAREER OF RODERICK CAMP
BELL BELL. By Jean n ;, McIlwraith, author Of "a
History or Canada etc. Boston: Houghton,
Mifain & Go. Washington: Brentanos.
The search for romantic material for his
torical novels has led the author Of Rod
| erick Campbell to divide her attention be-
| tween Scotland and Canada, effecting a
rather unusual combination of atmospheres.
| The story Is sluggish In it's start. with a
diversity Of human interests which do not
| coalesce until the reader is somewhat
| with prince Charlie's'' sad campaign
| against England, and the latter part with
| the stirring scenes in the dominion during
| the French and Indian wars.
| MEXICO CITY; an Idler's Notebook. By Olive
Percival. Chicago: Herbert S. Stone Co.
The writer admirably reproduces the
Mexican sentiment, the suggestion Of easy
living, the long perspective which stretches
before the individuals in this Land of the
MONDAY Calm 1t does not attempt a
serious description of the capital, but seeks
| to give a few impressions of its streets
| houses, phases of life and customs, and in
this it is unusually successful
HAMLET; a Tragedy. By William Shakespeare.
The E. II Sothern Acting Version. New York:
Mcclure. Phillips & Co.
| Mr.. Sothern's presentation of Hamlet has
called forth this handsomely printed acting
version of the play, with portrait ilustra-
| lions to enhance the timely interest. The
| original cast of the play, as headed by
| Mr.. Sothern and Miss Harmed, is printed
| with the text.
| THE NEW CONKLIN'S HANDY MANUAL OF
| USEFUL INFORMATION AND WORLDS AT
! LAS; For Mechanics, Merchants, Editors, Law
| yers Printers, Doctors. Farmers. and all
| Glasses of Workers; also Compilation Of
Facts for Reference Of 2, 900 subjects, being an
| Epitome on Matters Political Historical Sta
| tistical, Biographical. Geographical and of Gen.
eral Interest; Census for 1900 up to date of
| PubI!ca ton. Compiled by Prof. Geo. w Oonk-
lin of Hamilton University. Chicago: Laird &
Lee.
SELF AND SEX SERIES-WHAT A MAN OF
| FORTY FIVE OUGHT TO KNOW. By Syl-
| vanus Stall, d. D., author Of "What q Boy
| Ought to Kn"w,' etc. Philadelphia: The Wiz
Publishing Company.
POLITICAL ECONOMY OF HUMANISM; a Treatise
Upon Labor, Capital, Land, Wages Profits and
Values. By Henry Wood, author of Ideal Sug
| gestion Through Mental Photography" etc
| Boston: Lee Shepard.
THE LAND OF FIRE; or, Adventures of Under.
| ground Africa. By Louis Charles author OF
1.-THE Fortune Hunters Of the Philippines -
etc. New York: The Mershon Company
A TRAITOR IN LONDON; a Novel By Fergus
Hume author Of The Mystery Of a Hanson
Cab" etc. New York: F. NJ. Buckles & Co
| Washington: Brentanos.
ACADEMIC ALGEBRA By William J. Milne