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The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02
. LOVE IDYLLS.
BY S. r. Crockett.
(Dodd, Mead & Coz

OF the nine stories which comprise
this book, the first is the best. The
others are good in their way, to be
sure, but it is in Scotland that Mr..
Crockett Is at home, and it is along the
peat meadows and on the heights,
with the lads and lassies of merry
Scotland that he is at his best. There
is no dialect like the Scotch-full of
wit and honesty-for quaintness and
delicacy of touch.
1.-THE Fitting of the Peats" is the title
of the first story which tells of fair
Scotch lassie, endowed with unusual
beauty and an unusually sharp tongue.
She has also a stern, harsh father, who,
in common with many of his race, to-
tally misunderstands his folk,
especially his daughter. Strange as it
may seem, the sympathies of the read
er more often go out to the wiIful
daughter than to the outraged parent
This lassie, rash girl, loved a lord, a
man far above her in station. But
then, he wooed her under false pre-
lenses; that is to say, under the guise
of his own name. Adam Home, with
out the appended title of eighth Lord
Fitzpatrick; so, after all, Bell Mac
Lurg was not so much to blame.
1t were a pleasant task to tell of
their wooing over the fitting of the
peats, and Of their subsequent trials;
of how the lord, being an upholder of
the pretender, was betrayed by the
girls rejected lover; of how pretty
Bell MacLurg saddled her pony and
rode swiftly to the rescue, and came
out victorious. But all this is in the
story and must be read to be appre-
ciated
In THE Count and Little Gertrude"
the maiden is Of far different type,
but just as lovable. In its German set
ting it forms a pleasing contrast to
the preceding tale of Scotland.
The other stories, which are much
shorter, are: Love Among the Beech
Leaves" 1.-THE Purple Mountains" "a
Golden Mountain" "Billiam," "Ver-
nor, the Traitor" '"That Popish Parson
Fellow" and 1.-The Exercise Book of
Field Marshal Prince Ilantz."
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02
THE MAGIC KEY.
BY Elizabeth S. Tucker.
(Little, Brown & Coz

This is fairy story. 1t is divided
into chapters which were first told as
an every night set of stories to some
real children, Helen and Guy, whose
eager listening, the author says, made
her think that other girls and boys
might like to hear about Harold's real
ly wonderful happenings.
The possible and impossible are de-
lightfully mingled in this story. The
small boy finds a magic chest of draw
ers where the usual wand and all sorts
of unusual articles are kept With the
wand he can give life to all objects
He can make himself invisible At
school sums are done, compositions
written and lessons recited when the
boy cannot be seen doing these things
The story is thoroughly amusing and
entertaining.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02
FERNLEY HOUSE.
BY Laura E. Richards.
Dana, Estes & Coz

"Fernley House. is a delightful coun-
try estate, with grounds, garnet, charm
ing old furniture, and mystery. 1t is
no Castle of Otranto, though. Its walls
ring with laughter and it holds the
most charming summer party of young
people ever gathered under one roof:
Peggy, Jean, Hugh, Grace, Margaret,
Gerald, and big-hearted old Uncle John,
the chaperone, adviser and friend.
This is a capital story for young or
old,-even the maturest reader must
find it absorbing,-but it is perhaps
most ideally adapted to the tastes of
girls from II to %.
Mrs. Richards is too true an artist to
make the moral of her story over-evi-
dent; but it is safe to say that no young
man or woman can read this tale with
out a firmer determination to cultivate
honor, Courtesy and unselfishness.
"Fernley House" forms the fifth and
last volume in the popular Three
Margarets" Series, yet it may be in
telligently read by itself.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02

Victor Duruy's great work on Univer-
sal or General History is divided into
five parts. 1t begins with the ancient
history of the East, and deals very
completely with Greek and Roman
history. 1t gives a brilliant and we'll
balanced account of the Middle Ages,
and 1t brings modern history down to
the memorable year 1848. Professor
Grosvenor whose brilliant History of
Constantinople" has made his name so
widely known. takes up the work at
this point. He furnishes a complete
and most interesting summary of re-
cent history from 1S48 to the actual
present.
To write a history of the world is an
arduous undertaking. The fewer the
pages allowed, the more intricate the
task becomes. Out of the overwheln1-
ing mass of past events, the writer
must discern the all-important and i'm
perishable in the life of each Of the
people, and then flash 1t upon the page
inianguage as concise as an epigram.
To this must be added the powers ofvis-
utilization, of sympathy, Of fairness, OF
equanimity, and of narration. All these
qualities M Duruy possessed in emil
nent degree. His many distinctions in
both civic and literary pursuits be-
speak his qualification for the role of
historian; and even though we knew
nothing of his attainments, this one
book on General History" would give
him secure position for al time.
We feel that we can bestow no high
er praise for Professor Grosvenor's sup
Elemental work. bringing the history
down to the present day. than to say
that it is worthy it's place as a penz
dant to that of the great Frenchman. ?
The two volumes are handsomely
bound, and in every way worthy a
place in the finest library. The col
ored maps will be found invaluable.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02

1t is great deal to say Of a book
that it is one which a girl would choose
for herself for its absorbing interest,
and at the same time one that her
mother would select for her on ac-
count of it's wholesome influence, This
is true, however, of Betty Seldom, Pa
triot." Betty is a bright Connecticut
girl, happily as Industrious and filial
as she is attractive Her devotion to
her father, a captain in the Cont
mental army, and her experience with
a Tory uncle, who appears upon the
supposed death of her father and takes
her to his home in Pennsylvania pre-
tending to be her guardian, form the
basis of the book. Historical events
are accurately traced leading up to the
surrender of CORVALLIS at Yorktown,
with reunion and happiness for all who
deserve it,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02
A NEST OF LIMITS.
By F. Frankfort Moore.
Cd. Appleton & Coz

Notwithstanding the name, this book
Is not about birds, but about people.
But the heroine is a great singer, Eliz-
abeth Linley, who comes of a musical
family; hence the title of the book.
Mr.. Moore will be remembered as the
author of 1.-THE Jessamy Bride" In
some respects this book resembles that
but it shows an improvement in style
and more delicate touch.
The plot of the dual love story is
well thought out. There is in the one
case a high and noble love in contrast
to the selfish passion Of the other,
Eventually the good triumphs over the
evil and the tangle of circumstances is
unravelfed to the satisfaction of every
body.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02
.a4AA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BY E. w. HORNUNG.
Charles Scribner's Sons.)

These stories of an expert burglar
have been published in Scribnerss Mag
azine and attracted wide attention and
some criticism. "Raffles" is one of the
two amateur cracksmen and his ex-
periences are related in this book. The
book has been criticised because the
occupation of burglar has been made
to seem so pleasant, successful and
fascinating.
Violence and murder add interest to
the tales, yet they are so skilfully
told that they in no way resemble the
blood and thunder stories as one might
think a burglars story must. Proba
bly, no one would be actually misled
by these stories into believing that
crime was pleasant and profitable, but
the stories, nevertheless. are extreme
ly fascinating.
The stories are illustrated by H. C.
Yohm. "Raffles" is killed in the South
African war and the career of a most
fascinating rascal is brought to an end
in this book.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02

This address was recently delivered
to the students of Harvard University
and from it's very nature, should prove
especially helpful to young men just
starting out into the world. Senator
Hoar talks to them, not patronizingly,
but frankly and kindly as man to man
as one who had traversed the road
which they must traverse and who
spoke from a kindness prompted by
larger experience.
His address is not full of platitudes,
but gives sensible rules for the i'm
provement of oratorical powers, style
personality and the outward traits so
necessary to public life. Nor does he
neglect character or craftsmanship
the inward qualities which must out
weigh all else.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02
HOW, WHEN, WHERE2
BY ]. R. Miller, D. D.
(Thomas Y. crowell & Coz

When Christ commanded Follow
Mel" He created some everlasting
questions to be disposed of by the
doubling soul. Not the least impor-
tant of such queries are the three
dealt with in this book. They are con-
sidered concretely in separate chapters,
full of exhortation and kindly advice.
This little volume will prove inval-
liable to every Christian worker who
is seeking to be of service, but who Is
often in doubt as to method. DIR. Miller
has the faculty of stating things sim
ply, forcibly and earnestly. Here his
opening question is given directly
How is one to begin Christian life?'
and he follows this up by defining what
is meant by Christian" The booklet
has this practical stamp throughout
its rs pages.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02

We don't know what the American
reading public has done that it suffers
so much literature about Cromwell and
the cavaliers. Half the novels of the
present day have something to do with
this period, either in America or Eng
land The other half have to do with
the early American wars. The success
of few books that happened to deal
with these periods seems to have called
forth unnumbered works in imitation,
and even if these stories are better
than their prototypes, one gets tired
of too much of the same kind of thing.
1.-THE Lions Whelp" is, of course, the
work of a skilful author. 1t is dramat-
tic and forceful. If Theodore Roosevelt
had a right to make a study of Oliver
Cromwell, Amelia Barr has Of course
the same right. One can take in a
novel more liberties with the character
and inner purposes of a man than in a
biography.
There is something to this book be-
sides oliver Cromwell. He is the theme,
but not all the time the central char
acter. There are a couple of rather
lame love stories in the book; there is
a story of suffering and injustice.
There is some villainy and much blood
shed; the division of households due
to political sympathies for cavalier or
puritan is drawn with great skill. The
book is cleverly designed apparently to
show the great affection and trust that
the dominant part of the English peo-
pie had for Cromwell and the intense
and bitter hatred that the followers
of the king and the royal family had
towards him. 1t shows that few men
can become great without making bit
ter personal enemies. Distrust and ha-
tired help sometimes to exalt a man to
great fame.
The title is rather distasteful at first
thought and it needs an explanation.
Oliver Cromwell is depicted as 1.-The
Lions Whelp," through whose courage,
incorruptible honesty of purpose and
indomitable stand for freedom, Eng
lands Lion attains a prouder position
than ever before held in the estima-
ton of the surrounding nations.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02
OLD INDIAN LEGENDS.
By Zitka lass
(Ginn & Coz

This little book contains some inter-
esting relics Of primeval America
These and many others are the tales
the little Indians used to hear about
the fireside. The legends have been
put in their present form, varied some
what from the form one would find
them among the story-tellers, although
the stories are still recognizable as told
in the different tongues.
All races seem to be alike in their
youth and the little Indian loves his
fairy story as well as the little blue
eyed successor.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02

. THE PRINCESS OF THE 1
PURPLE PALACE. I
. BY William Murray Graydon.

Mcclure. Phillips & Coz

This book was written above all to
please boys and girls, although adults
will find interest in it also owing to
the rapidty of the action and the ex-
cellent choice of the plot and setting
The scene is laid in Pekin during the
memorable siege of the summer of 1900
The hero Is a seventeen-year-ol Am
erican boy who IS endeavoring to reach
a place of safety within the Legation
quarters which are surrounded by
Boxer hordes He meets another AM
erican lad of his own age, and together
they pass through many dangers and
do not remain there long however.
but go forth again into the turbulent
city to assist in saving from the
clutches of a high and mighty Boxer
the Princess of the Purple Palace
Becoming separated from the legation
force, they succeed in achieving the
rescue alone after innumerable mishaps
and in so doing they thwart their per-
fidious enemy, Ii Sheng, a Boxer chief
who had sworn to kill them. The story
ends happily as all stories for young
readers. should. 1t will be noticed that
it is told in a direct way with sim
plicity of construction, an excellent
vocabulary, and a variety of incident
which make it especially suitable read
ing for those whom the author has
hoped to please, while at the same
time it conveys considerable informa-
ton concerning those months which
will long be notable In the Worlds
history.
The first six or seven chapters will
story and the ability of the author.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02
LINCOLN AND OTHER (
POEMS.
By Edwin Markham. 4
Mcclure, Phillips & Coz s

This is a brief collection of poems,
some of which appear in print for the
first time. The one on Lincoln, which
gives the title to the book, was read
at the Lincoln birthday dinner given
in 1900 by the Republican Club of New
York City. The poem next in impor-
tance, 1.-THE New Century" was read at
the Manhattan Labor dinner given jan
uary 1, 1901.
There are about so poems altogether
of varying length. Mr. Markham S
great prominence as the author of
THE Man With the Hoe" makes it
certain that this book of poems will be
Its good qualities demand for
it attention in the literary world.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02
SWEDISH FAIRY TALES.
BY Anna Wahlenberg.
"a. c. Mcclurg & Coz

These are fairy stories of the good
old-fashioned kind. full of heart and
imagination and sure to delight shil-
dren. They have the simplicity Of Hans
Andersen's tales; and the lessons they
teach, though never forced on the at
tentlon, are obvious and good and
wholesome.
Armstrong are unusually charming.
They show the technical skill and the
fine imagination that distinguishes the
work Of this artist to an unusual de-
gree, and they also interpret the spirit
of the stories most successfully.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02

This is a story Of social life. Henry
Daniels tries to marry Mabel Roberts
and is thwarted by the woman TO
whom he really belongs. That woman
is the chief character of the story.
How she felt, how she reforms and
finally marries DR.. Drake is told with
real skill She finally dies and Mabel
becomes the wife Of DR.. Drake. The
book is full Of dramatic scenes
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02
blinds & Noble.)

This is a new edition of a valuable
work for students preparing to take
civil service examinations. 1t contains
a list Of recent questions and answers.
Mr.. Leupp, who is Washington cor
respondent of the New York Evening
Post, man of high literary ability,
is. from his position as a newspaper
man and his experience with the civil
service department, especially fitted for
writing a work of this kind.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02

This book is made up OF sketches
which together form remarkable lie
like story. As a whole the book gives
q. most effective little picture Of light
house-village on the New England
coast. There is much characteristic
dialogue between the lighthouse keep
ers. their wives and neighbors. The
book shows careful study Of original
material and a good knowledge of the
idiosyncrasies OF Yankee speech and
character.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02

These are pathetic stories by Mrs.
Booth of children and their emotions.
Naturally they have to deal with the
more unfortunate children, although
the warm, well-clothed and well-fed
youngsters are not entirely neglected.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02

When you have no appetite, do not
relish your food and feel dull after
eating, you may know that you need q
dose Of Chamberlains Stomach and
Liver Tablets. Frice, rs cents. Sam
pies free at Brewers drug store.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02
A NEW PARLIAMENTARY
MANUAL.
By Edmund Palmer.
blinds & Noble.)

The author of this little manual is a.
teacher of civics and economies in the
Englewood High School of Chicago. and
a member of the Chicago bar 1t is a
guide for deliberative bodies and a
textbook for high schools and colleges.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02

This is a book for young people. not
for children. 1t is a dramatic little
story, full Of romance and stirring
events.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02

This is a story for children. It is il
Illustrated. and the story is of interest
to the youthful reader-.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1901-11-02
GENERAL HISTORY OF
THE WORLD.
BY Victor Duruy.

(Thomas Y. crowell & Coz
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14

Americans. Among those now staying there are
Dr. and Mrs. Valentine Mott, Mr.. and Mrs
George lnness. Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Conelly
Miss Josephine Pomercy Mr.. and Mrs E. s.
Draper. Mr. and Mrs Dwight Collier Mr.. and
Mrs. j. Crowinsbield, Miss Cliff, Mr. Harvey
Fisk and the Misses Fisk. Miss Cowan Mr.
Robert NJ. Hooper and Mr.. James NJ. Thompson
Among the Americans who have left for .ucerne
Mrs. Leland Stanford. Mr.. and Mrs. c. c.
Corbn Mr.. and Mrs. Leroy Fales and Mr.. and
Mrs. Alexander Coggswen. Among the Ameri-
cans who are taking the waters at Carlsbad are
General Alger and family, General Starring Mr.
and Mrs. Thornton Motley. Mrs. Henry Clews
and Colonel Seymour Cochran. Mr.. and Mrs
Wurtz. who passing few weeks at HON.
burg, gave dinner to Mr.. Meyer. the United
States Ambassador TO Italy. Among those pres
ent were Mrs. George B. Mcclellan, General and
Mrs Warren Mr. and Mrs. Dana Mr.. John King
Sir Campbell and Lady Clarke. Exceptionally
large numbers have this week arrived at Langen
Schwalbach. Among them are Mr.. and Mrs.
Fordham Morris Mr. and Mrs. Barclay and MISS
Barclay Mr. and Mrs James Lawrence ana
daughter Mrs S. Roosevelt, Miss Boylston.
Mr. and Mrs MacVeagh and daughter. Mr. and
Mrs Wilmer Biddle and Mr.. George Mcclellan
Mr.. HadIy, United States Minister to Switzer-
land. has arrived at Berne.
Among the passengers booked to sail on the
Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse from Cherbourg on
Wednesday are Mr.. and Mrs Harry Lehr.
c. l. B.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
NEWS OF TWO CAPITALS.
(COntinued from Arst paRe.D

esses and ladies Of quality for the matinee next
Thursday in the House Of Lords where a Ne
vada problem play entitled The Russell Di-
vorce Case" will be produced; and when this Is
over the function OF the royal prorogaton OF
Parliament Will be arranged. The June ceremo-
malls viii be worked out in detail during the
winter. The reports about extravagant prices
paid for houses and windows for viewing the
coronation procession grossly exaggerated;
important houses have been taken by Ameri-
cans. and no definite arrangements have been
made for the route OF the procession.
The best suggestion for a new title for the
King is Sovereign Lord Of Canada, Australia
and South Africa.
delightful change from oppressive to cool
weather has stimulated fashionable interest
and attendance at the Eton-Harrow cricket
match to-day, where there is full muster OF
smart society. There is large garden party at
Fulham Palace for influential temperance
association, and a regatta at Kingston which
brings out the sparkle OF river life. Mr.. Fred
eric Harrison has opened an historic celebration
by delivering address at the British Museum
on King Alfred. There are no other social or
artistic functions for the day. except 49, de-
parture Of Mime. Bernhardt for Paris after an
arduous and successful London season.
L N F.
New-York tribune., 1901-07-14
THEODORE MOSS DIES.
THE VETERAN THEATRICAL MANAGES
PASSES AWAY AT sEABRIGHr. NJ.

Theodore Moss. the veteran theatrical manager.
died last night at o'clock AZ his summer home at
Seabright. y. j. For half century he con-
nected with the elder WaIlack manager OF tho
famous playhouse then situated at Broadway and
Broome-st. Mr. Waack owned and operated the
theatre. but trusted the management strictly to
Mr.. Moss. When the theatre was torn down TO
make room for mercantile building. Mr.. Walack
obtained and built theatre at Broadway and
Thirteenth-st. This playhouse was torn down a
few weeks II has for many years been known
the Star Theatre.
Mr.. Moss and Mr. Wallack were again associated
there and helped many noted actors get fortunes
at this favorite resort.
Not many years ago Mr. Wallack moved TO Thir-
tiethst. and Broadway where the playhouse now
continues its activity. When Mr.. Wallack died.
his interest In the theatre purchased by Mr.
Moss. The latter leased II for few TO
A. NJ Palmer. and the theatre became known as
Palmer's Theatre. The new management not
successful and when Mr. Palmer became Richard
Mansfeld's manager Mr.. Moss again took active
charge OF the property. Mr. Moss was a party 10
the action brought against Olga Nethersole last
year TO restrain her from presenting 'Sapho" on
the ground that the play immoral. The de-
fendant was successful in the suit. and the play
continued Its run.
Mr.. Moss born about eighty years ago He
was member of the Union League Club and lived
at No. 453 Madison-ave. His family were at HIS
bedside at Seabrght when he died.