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Nautical Encyclopedia.

The Marine Review Publishing Com
pany of Cleveland, Ohio, has just issued
from Its press comprehensive diction-
airy Of sea terms under the title "Patter-
sons illustrated Nautical Encyclope-
dia. The claim is made that there is no
book like it upon the shelf of any one,
because there is no book like ii in exist
ence. An honest effort has been made to
incorporate into the work the meaning
of every word which has to do with the
sea and its ships-machinery as well as
hulls of vessels. To this end infinite
pains have been taken which have prac-
tically embraced the sitting of the entire
nautical history of the world. The work
has been most thoroughly done. The def
initions are clear, and the text is embel-
lished with over. 500 engrav1ngs. which H.
lustrate every possible part of ship con-
struction. To that numerous body which
have to do with the merchant marine and
the navy with ship construction and
navigation, the book should prove an in
valuable work of reference 1t contains
over 500 pages, is seryiceably bound in
white duck, and stamped in blue, and is
altogether an excellent example of the
art of printing and binding. The price
is S3
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In the Mikado,s serrics.

I'm the Mikado's Service is a story Of
two battle summers in China by DIR. Will
liam Elliott Grifhs. The story takes UP
the causes and results of the Chino-Jap-
anese war, showing to what an extent
American civilization has entered into
Japanese affairs. Hardly had the coun-
try emerged from this struggle when, in
unison with the other civilized nations of
the world, she marched into China itself,
and united in relieving the beleaguered
city and suppressing the Boxer movement.
The author has treated the entire sub
ject in story form, and has made not only
a delightful book, but one which is au-
thentic as history of this period pub
lished by w A. Wilde Company. Boston.
Price 81 5OO
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Winifred west.

'Winifred West" is story for girls. by
Blanche M. Charming. The scene is laid
in Western Massachusetts, in simple
country home The young heroine is the
daughter of a thoroughly good and con-
scientious physician, who has endeavored
to give his children, of whom there are a
large number, good education and
as many advantages as he possibly can
with his limited means
z Tine young girl develops a great taste
for the violin. and her parents finally de-
eide to give her the benefits CT a winter S
study in Boston, under one of the finest
of violin masters. Here Winifred is
thrown upon her own resources. Her sim
pie country life comes as a ray of sun
shine in the Boston home where she
stops Her steady application to her
work, making the most of her opportuni-
ties, wins its reward. and at the end of
the year she receives unusual praise from
her stolid old violin master and from the
large. audience which gathers to hear the
final recital of his pupils. published by
w. A. Wilde & Co., Boston Price ST.
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Last of the Arawaks.

The Last of the Arawaks," by Fred
erick A. Ober, is a story of adventure.
in which the author gives a picture of
the internal condition of affairs among,
the people of the island of San Domingo.
where revolutions are of almost constant
occurrence. He shows clearly the des-
potic power of their chief executive. who
at the time of this story was President
Heureaux.
Into a picture of the times the author
has woven many interesting facts con-
corning the early history of the island
with which the name of Christopher CO.
lumbus is inseparaDly connected
Mr.. Ober is well able to write under
standingly concerning the affairs of this
island, for his life has been spent more
or less among the various islands He
has spent much time intGovernment en-
ploy in the island of San Domingo, and at
the Worlds Fair had charge of many of
the South American exhibits. published
by w. A. Wilde Company, Boston. Price
81 SOD
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The Little LADY.

1.-The Little Lady-Her Book by Albert
Bigelow-Paine, is all about the Little
Lady who lives in the House Of Many
Windows, and II has In 1T all the good
stories and good times that have made
her happy, and that will help to make
many other little people happy. 1t takes
the Little Lady from city to country and
back again, and tells all that she did. and
said. and how at last she started to
school with another little boy named
Willie" Whether it be the stories that
the Big Man tells. or the songs he sings
to the Little Lady; their excursions to the
beach or to the Far Land of Trees and
Fields, or the Little Lady's quaint replies.
there is a fascination in it all for the
child reader. published by Henry Alte-
mus Company, Philadelphia. Price S1)
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The Fall of the Curtain.

The Fall of the Curtain" is novel
which at times shows some degree of
merit, but which for the most part bor-
ders too closely upon the sensational to
deserve more than very moderate praise.
The leading theme, the growth of spiritl-
ality and unselfshnes5 in the. soul of a
worldly, selfish woman. deserves a more
skillful treatment than is accorded it by
the author. The plot itself is fairly inter
esting,. as the denouement unexpecteI
On the whole, the novel is readable #
one be not in humOr to criticize. ''The
Fall of the Curtain IS by Harold Begbie
published by the Bowen-Merril Com
pany, Indianapolis. Price 81 25.)
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responds to the opinion Of the majority
or contestants as to respective merits Of
the pictures will divide the prize.
The Introductory notice of Sylvia" ("
which reads like an advertisement of q
new soap, prepares one to expect reading
matter on par with that found in an
advertisement. To be sure there Is in
Sylvia" plot-such as it is-but con-
sloer1ng style and general merit, the
mover Is not to be criticized seriously As
literature 1t is of the class which appears
serially In fifth rate periodical. The
only one to whom the novel can be rec
commended is he who wishes to find a.
quick road to wealth by seeking one of
the fnfinitesimal bits of the five hundred
dollar prize. published by Small May
nard & Co., Boston. Price 81 SOY
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sylvia.

If ingenious advertising can make a
novel famous, then Sylvia" should take
front rank. The author or the publishers
nave hit upon device new in introduc-
ing a novel to the public. The heroine of
the book. Sylvia by Evalyn Emerson,
is described as "the most beautiful In
Europe" Twelve well known illustrators
have each drawn to represent Sylvia a
portrait portraying their ideal of beauty
In woman. The twelve pictures of Sylvia
introduce the reading matter of the book.
The pictures are preceded by a notice in
viting the public to try for a prize of
five hundred dollars by sending to the
publishers a coupon found in each copy
of the novel. Upon this coupon is to be
written list of the photographs in or
der of excellence, according to the opin-
ion of the sender. Those whose list cor
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Lysbeth.

One of the best things written by Rider
Haggard is a romance of Holland in the
time of Alva. The novel, which is called
"Lysbeth,' from the name of it's heroine.
deals with the fortunes of family which
lent adherence to the New Faith at a
time when the death warrant swiftly fol-
lowed upon suspicion of alienation from
the rational religion of Spain.
Lysbeth is charming young girl, whose
beauty and wealth invite ,.le attention
of a Spanish soldier of fortune, who at
the time the story opens is in command
of an important garrison in Holland. The
Spaniard Count de Nontalvo, succeeds in
winning Lysbeth from the man she really
loves. Dirk Van Goord, a Hollander, like
herself. Not long after the marriage be-
tween Lysbeth and the Count it is dis
covered that the latter has been married
for several years to a Spanish woman.
In despair Lysbeth flies from the home
whose master she had already learned 10
hate and fear. She takes refuge in
lonely marsh, where she is succored by
a poor outcast Martha the Mare, who
has been reduced from a position of af
fiuence to destitution, and who has un-
dergone the most terrible tortures be-
cause she is under ban of the church.
Lysbeth is restored to her former lover.
Dirk, whom she marries. With him she
passes MANY udppy years. Dul uHHdp-
piness again comes to Lysbeth when the
Spaniards increase the persecution of
the Hollanders to such an extent that
that unhappy people is goaded to throw
off the yoke of one of the cruelest mas
tiers of historic times. The fortunes of
Lysbeth and her family are connected
closely with that of her country; for the
wealth of some of it's members excites
the cupidity of .the Spaniards, and the
misfortunes of unhappy Holland find an
instance in the persecution TO which this
particular family is subjected.
Mr.. Haggard has chosen for the time
of his story a period so full Of interest
that a story of the time even passably
well written would hold attention. But
given in addition to the interest of the
historic background of the romance, the
well known skill of Haggard in telling a
good story, the result is historical novel
Of more than average merit. Besides, in
this latest book of Haggard's he has
made a successful attempt to win the
sympathy of the reader not only by the
charm of recital of adventure, but by that
due to good picture of interesting char
acters. published by Longmans, Green
& Co., New York. Price 81 50.)
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A Heroine of 1s12.

"a Heroine Of 1872 is a Maryland ro-
nance by Amy E. Blanchard. The story
takes up the many hardships and reverses
which characterized the early part Of the
War of 1872. The young heroine, a stanch
supporter of the policy which guided the
early events of the war, threw herself
heart and hand into the cause. Although
differing in opinion from some Of her
Northern friends, yet she wins their
hearty admiration. The hardships
through which she passes form the found
alton for the story, besides giving a true
picture of the early stages Of the war.
This volume will be followed by another
in which the scenes attending the latter
period of the war will be depicted. CPub-
lished by w. A. Wilde Company, Boston.
Price 81 SOL
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A Cabinet Secret.

"a Cabinet Secret" by Guy Boothby, is
an absurd tale of the calamities occurring
to leaders of affairs in England at the
outbreak of the war in South Africa A
band of foreign anarchists. in order to
infict as much harm as possible upon the
English Government at a time when its
difficulties leave it open to attacks from
its enemies, plot to kill the leading states
men and generals. The principal agent
of the band is a beautiful woman who
masquerades as grande dame, the Coun-
tess de Fenetza- She goes from the Conti-
nent to London, where she maintains a
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NV Ladv,s Diamonds

r. NJ Buckles & Co. have just published
new novel called, My Ladys Dia-
monds.' by Adeline Sergeant. Few writ
ers of to-day have so constant a public
as this author. The present story is a SEN
sational tale that enllsts the readers SYM
pathes from the outset. A mystery so
inscrutable hangs round the heroine that
even the man who loves her wavers in his
faith, and the ordeal she goes through
is terrible as death price 81 25).
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speare's writings are a record of the deep
ening and broadening of his experience
and of his spiritual unfolding Mr.. Mabie
reviews the list of plays and poems. He
points out the coincidence of the different
groups of plays with certain crises in
Shakespeare's life. He finds that most of
historical plays were written when
Shakespeare was filled with a splendid
enthusiasm for the growing Importance
of the national greatness of England, and
that the best of the comedies were COM
posed when Shakespeare was on the ris-
Ing tide of fortune, when he had already
gained an enviable fame and when he
was reveling in the discovery of a won
derful creative faculty; while the mas
terpieces of tragedy were the result of
the bitterness of spirit which laid its hold
upon Shakespeare when death entered his
own home, and when the political dissen-
sions which marred the peace of the last
years of the reign of Elizabeth had
brought disaster to his patrons and
friends
In the last dramas of Shakespeare, ''The
Winters Tale" "Cymbeline," 1.-The Temp
est there are evidences of an enlarge
ment of vision, an added tenderness of
feeling and a reserve of Judgment, which
distinguish fttingly the end of the labors
OF writer whose work ii was to en-
body in substantial form the history of
human feeling. In these plays there rings
again an echo of the joyousness and op-
tinnism Of youth blended with a note of
resignation and serenity which evidences
the peace which Shakespeare had at last
attained after the stress of earlier years.
One thing that Mr.. Mabie says on the
subject of the sonnets deserves hearing.
In judging Shakes speare's mental and emo.
tional life through the medium of these
poems Mr.. Mabie would take a middle
ground and consider them neither the
formal expression of artificial sentiment
nor. on the other hand, a faithful de-
scription of actual experiences. For, he
argues, while in Shakespeare's time TIE
sonnet had come to be such a common
vehicle of literary expression that writers
had to simulate emotions to make up
sufficiently large supply of themes, still
the traces of genuine sentiment in the
poems are too many 70 make it probable
that the truth is other than this: that the
personnel Of the sonnets is fictitious, but
the sentiments and emotions voiced in
them are largely genuine.
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tives, but it is not until the closing chap
ters that the author divulges the reason.
which proves to be the marriage of the
girls father and mother, which did not
meet with the approval Of his family
The little heroine, however. develops such
beautiful traits Of character that without
her knowledge she is the means by which
her father and his aunt are reconciled.
published by w. A. Wilde Company,
Boston. Price 81
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until 1t has caused the gravest disasters
to many, and has threatened the happi-
ness of the farmers own family. When
the story ends however, the money Is in
possession of its rightful owner, and
promises to give happiness sufficient to
wipe out the memory of the sorrows it
has occa stoned. published by r. F. Fen
no & Co., New York. Price 81 25)
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The Spectacle Man.

THE Spectacle Man" is a story of a.
missing bridge, by Mary F. Leonard The
scene is laid in Louisville, KY, and has
as its central figure and heroine a young
girl, whose character the reader soon
learns to love. In the early chapters Of
the book the reader realizes that for some
unknown reason an unpleasantness exists
between the girls father and his rela-
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Literary Notes.

Messrs. A. e. McClurg & Co announce
for early publication a life of Herbert
Spencer by DR.. David Starr Jordan
president of Leland Stanford University
1t will be complete to date, and compre-
hensive in every particular. The lack of
any reliable biography of Spencer will un-
doubtedly insure favorable reception for
volume by SO eminent an authority.
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A useful book in these days of wonders
is entitled Wireless Telegraphy: A Popu-
lar Exposition" 1t is written by G. w
de Tunaelmann. B. Sc, a European au-
thority of note. and has just been i'm
ported by the Scribners. 1t makes the
whole subject plain to the unscientifc,
telling the story concisely. within the lin
it's of a hundred we'll illustrated pages,
the pictures chosen to assist the under
standing
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new hope and joy. published by Funk
q Wagnalls Company, New York. Price
81 20.)
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whole subject plain to the unscientiffc.
telling the story concisely within the lin
it's of hundred we'll illustrated pages
the pictures chosen to assist the under
standing.
In an attractive volume the A. Vessels
Company will publish Immediately the two
essays on Friendship" by Emerson and
Cicero. The volume will be printed on Old
Stratford 6eckle edge paper. Except the
designed title page and unique end papers
the volume has no embellishments, but
great care has been taken with the press
work and the book will form a worthy
addition to any book lovers library The
cover is from an old Florentine design
and the book will be bound in cloth and
leather.
The artistic features of the Christmas
number of Scribners will include an elab
orately colored cover by MaxfieId Parrish
and a frontispiece in color by the same
artist, drawings by Caataigne and Jessie
Wilcox Smith. reproduced in their original
colors, and snow scenes in the Adiron-
dacks by Guerin. printed in tints which
suggest the winter landscape Another
notable art feature will be the collection
of portraits of American children from
paintings by Sargent. Miss Beaux, Ken
dali, Alexander, Chase, Miss Cassatt.
Thayer, Brush, Lockwood and others.
Miss Virginia Harned's recent appear
ance as Alice of Old Vincennes, at Eng
Hsh's Opera-house in Indianapolis. calls
to mind a sequence of condolences
On the very spot where the opera-house
now stands once stood the old homestead
of the Hon. William H. English. In This
. house Mr.. English wrote THE CONQUEST
of the Northwest and from this hook
Maurice Thompson. in an acknowIedp-
ment in his novel. says he secured the
historical setting for his story Alice of
Old Vincennes." And now on the Same
old site stands the theater where Miss
Harmed triumphed as the fascinating
heroine of Mr.. Thompson's beautiful
story.
M. Santos-Dumont's balloon trim On
October 10 from st. Cloud to and around
the Eiffel tower and back in thirty min
utes gives special timeliness to a paner
in the November Century on the pI1ckv
aeronaut and his steerable airship' TIc
account of his previous attempts to per-
form this feat. the latest. on August s.
having resulted in the destruction of mis-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
COON SONGS AND CAKE WALKS
informal Gathering in Honor Of Mrs.
Crooke.

Last evening Mr.. and Mrs. l.. C.
Jakway entertained informally In hon
or Of Mrs. Crooke, of Silverton. The
affair was charming in every way. the
hostess leaving ii optional with her
guests as to their entertainment.
Cards were tabooed and minstrel
show quickly organized, the make up,
of course. being left to the imagina-
ton of the audience. Although ev-
eryone was anxious to perform at
once, some OF those present unset
ishly sacrificed their inclinations and
played audience for the others. AS
1t was talented gathering where all
excelled. the task of partic
nlarizing is entirely too difficult. 1t
is as bad as picking out the prettiest
child at baby show, so we may not
say who distinguished himself in
coon songs or who danced the hand.
soonest cake walk. But we have the
guests word for it that they never
enjoyed an occasion more. Those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Pick
erill, Mr.. and Mrs. Smith, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kruschke. Mr.. and Mrs. Hoskin-
son. the Misses Breen. Graham. New
man, Adams, and Messrs. Pingrey,
Kennedy. Ploger and Brown.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
INDIAN DAY TOMORROW.
Redskins Will Parade In the Fore.
noon-Races in Afternoon.

Tomorrow Uncle Sans wards will
have full sway. Already several
hundred have arrived and by tomor-
row there will be an immense brig
ade. Starting at 10 o'clock, there
will be an Indian parade on Main and
possibly some of the other streets,
thence to the fair grounds.
The following is the scheduled pro.
gramme as arranged by the com
mittee. and it is likely there will be
numerous foot races between bucks,
and also for squaws:
Indian Day-Thursday.
p. m.-Half-mile horse race for
bucks; $25 for first $40 for second.
Half-mle horse race for squaws:
s25 for first; $40 for second.
Chicken pulling contest-purse.
Half-mile horse race for bucks; 500
for first: 81 for second.
Half-mile horse race for squaws:
$40 for first; S. for second
Chicken pulling contest-purse.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
WAITING FOR
THE RANSOM

SOFIA, Bulgaria, Oct. 9-Intense
interest still prevails here concern
ing the fate of Miss Stone, the abduct
ed missionary. The ransom not be
ing forthcoming yesterday, the brig
ands. very courteously, agreed to post
pone any further action for couple
of weeks, upon the assurance that
the amount of money demanded would
ultimately be given them,
Nothing has been heard of Miss
Stone, however. since September 20,
and the greatest anxiety prevails
The police and soldiery are searcvhing
the frontier for the brigands, who in
turn only laugh at their efforts
American Consul General Dicken-
son has sought an interview with the
Prince Ferdinand upon the subject
but so far has been unable to secure
it. The prince has gone to the coun-
try and does not seem to be bothering
himself about the affair
Meanwhile. up to noon today $50
900 of the $4,000 demanded has
been raised by subscription in Amer
lea
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
The washinoton Social Season.

WASHINGTON, Oct 9.-Tbe com
ing social season promises to be the
most brilliant in the history of Wash
ington Following close upon the of
fetal period of mourning for the late
President Mckinley. President and
Mrs. Roosevelt win open the season
with small dinners. luncheons and
public receptions at the White House.
Many social features that have been
allowed to lapse will be revived by
President Roosevelt A formal din
ner to the cabinet win be given In
December. Tuesdays and Thursdays
will probably be chosen as the days
for the dinners and receptions at the
White House
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-10-10
THEY STIR ENGLISH TURF.
Suspension Of the Jockey May Re-
suit IN the Exodus of All Ameri-
can Jockies.

LONDON. Oct. 3.-Tbe announce
ment of william c. Whitney's impend
ing departure from the British turf,
prise. has been the chief topic of con
yersation at headquarters. Regret
is expressed on all sides that we
are to lose such an excellent sports
man.
Another subject which has bedn
much discussed Is the sentence pass
ed by the stewards of the Jocky Club
on Lester Reiff. A great many per-
sons, now that the sword has fallen.
extenuation is attempted 1t is the
heaviness of- the punishment that
stirs their feelings and makes them
sympathetic.
Lester Reiff can now lay claim to
the extraordinary record of having
headed the list of winning jockeys in
1900, of having won the derby of 1901,
and of having three months later been
banned for gross malpractices. The
brothers Reiff were one of the chief
sensations of the last racing season.
lhelr services were most edBefiy
sought after. Their earnings must
have been enormous. They were the
envy even of some of their own coun-
trymen.
Give me Lester Reiff's pile. and
guess you can have the rest" remark
ed one of the visitors while on the
subject of American gains on the
| turf.
In this connection the rumor may be
repeated for what it is worth that
before the close OF last season the
brothers had banked something like
f50.OO0. Rightly or wrongly. 1t hac
been understood for some time thai
| Lester Reiff would forsake his profes
sion at the close of the present sea
son. He contemplated matrimony
and Is said to have acquired bis
farm somewhere In California.
Johnny the younger brother has
by report been assigned to France 10
next season.