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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-29
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Baltimore Sun.


Not many women have owned more
unique pets than the baby rhinoceros
which amuses Mrs Cook, wife OF the gov
ernor OF North BorneO, a British posses
sion The governors house is near a
jungle. which Is filled with wild animals.
Out Of this jungle Of underground afbaby
rhin0cerOs strayede one morning and was
captured without much difficulty. Six.
teen quarts OF milk a day IS the amount
the hungry baby usually demands. and on
Il Il has thriven and grown fat. This
child OF the jungle looks very little like
the full-grOwn rhinOceros. II IL were not
for its single horn one might take him
for a peculiar species OF hog. says Home
Chat He Is about the same size and COW
cred with a shaggy coat Of black hair
The baby rhinOcerOs follows Mrs. Cook
about like a faithful dog. but II VIII not
be long, II he keeps on growing. before he
becomes too cumbersome even for North
Borneo pet
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-29

There is a curious law that is strictly en-
forced in Sydney and Melbourne. 1t is an en-
actment prohibiting the driver Of any vehicle
from passing any church Of any denomination
nized hours for Sunday morning and evening
service. The devotions of worshipers are thus
undisturbcd by needless noise or clatter. AT
one time Monday morning charges of failure
TO remember this law were not uncommon and
the prescribed fines were imposed, but during
recent years cases of this kind have been ex-
ceptional and practically confined to unin-
formed strangers. Local drivers seldom OF
never Offend and, in fact the horses by some
mysterious instinct seem to know when it is
church time and SLOW down" Of their own
accord.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-29

LarEest variety. Biggest commission. Hand
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tfll new books. no. a re-hash o. old books. but
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Credit given Order OUTFIT and secure territory
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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-29

Mrs. Charlemagne Tower is on her way to
the United States to place her sons in an
American institution TO be educated, as the
ambassador says that after thoroughly in
vestigating foreign schools he has concluded
that American schools are the best.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-29
Wanted. Land Warrants.

Issued 20 soldiers OF the War Of the ksSoia-
49, N -oidIers Of TIE War OF is11-
ksEref 10 soldiers Of TIE War with Mckee
F~~rea - soldiers o. any war. VIII also pur-
~,---- ssr~vevor Generals Certificates. Agricul-
er-ei College scrip. Soldiers Additional Home
~--~f rfwhfs Forest Reserve Land. or any
Vsisf ra1d warrants OF Land Scrip. Win pay
nrof cash On delivery o. papers
W.EMOSES,Jac Bldg. DenwersSols
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-29

By Rev. Father O. Of the
on
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-29
LOVING ONES NEIGHB0RS
S THYSELF."-

TEXT-'THoU SHALT LOVE THY NEieHsoR AS THYsELF'
ST. MATTHEW, xo1i:3s.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-29

HE journals of the day all over
the United States. from Maine to
California, and from the lakes
to the gulf, are discussing
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1902-09-29
Washington Times.

= r ELY WARDEN was the belle
nj Of James county; there could be
no doubt OF that. Some said Of
the whole of Texas: but that was
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
Should Pastors ~ .s
~ >% Write NoUeLs?


Rev James NJ Ludlow, d. b. the author Of several nov
els the latest OF which entitled Deborah" is tale OF
Msccabean times has been severely criticised b eber
his church the Mum Avenue PRESBYTERIAN church al
East Orange y. J) the ground that he neglected his
duties pastor in order that he might write novels D
Ludlow in reply stated that he allows las work. as an
author interfere with his duties as minister doing his
Literary work chiefly IN his vacations Little Importance
attached to the incident but has 10 bring up hc
broader question concerning the proper relation of me
tor literary work and considerable interest IS lent 30 this
question By the increasing number of books tb,t , h,,
published from the pens OF csgymen In the prcstcrn
denomination alone be mentioned Dr. Henry Van Dyke
Rev Charles W. Gordon Graph Conuor) and Dr. Charles
Frederick Gos The Church Economist (Ncv York Isnu-
ay) has collected group 81 opinions tom representative
clegymen the question The propricv Of settled pas
tors engaging in outside literary work The most concise
and vigorous statement is that Of PROT Henry Van Dyke
who says so long Dr. Ludlow does his church work
well he does what he makes OF the rest of his time
Is his own business 1t lies between him and his Master
AZ talking matches Dr. Louis Albert Banks pastor Of
Grace Methodist church New York author of no less than
thrsiN books couicsse that ne hardly dates to express
an opinion hpt declares that in his opinion. pastor
entirely justified in taking time for literary work and that
the amount OF work should do is entirely fixed by
the amount OF his vital strength Dr. r. Cadm1n thinks
there sides this question BY outside work if
much INDUCED pastor may strengthen himself
that he does better work his own people on the
other hand there have been "many notorious cNmpcs Of
who went too farsome noted In the lecture field
who while living had strong church organizations but upon
.-s@-t - is
his own judge as TO the best manner in which spend his
time He says:
at ought to be borne in mind that the publication Of
newspaper articles. volumes and The delivery Of
and lectures bring large numbers Of men and women 20 M
authors church when they visit the city i'm which he
breaches II God gives pastor remarkable power as tn,
author OF historic moves. he has given Dr. Ludlow the
possession OF that is the divine can 60 lbs that
department OF historic inquiry The remark viii
apply TO who have the of Tie public writer's for
the newspapers lecturers and preachers Chauauqua
and other great audiences
TO his Master each pastor give account
his OF all his time and all his Literary Digest
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
PRINCIPLES of Western Civilization.

MIR Benz Kids and highly important work,
Principles Of Western Civilization though complete in t.
self is described the first volume Of system OF evtsu-
touary philosophy II will he published IN February by the
Macmillan company who issued his now famous work
Social Evolution" The main thesis OF the book emhodes
fundamental conception namely the shifting Of the
Of significance in the modern evolutionary hypothesis of
the present into the future The is always
Importance than the present The majority in whose inter-
natural selection OF necessity continually disermi
agtnE is always in the future II the early Oar
wiusns conceived the qualities and contributing
free hght in the present bt those by which the in
in the present have been efficiently suhodi-
and deeper meaning Of the evolutionary process throughout
life This Is the conception which is applied with remarka-
lie results the historical process in Western civilization
The principles involved carried down through Western
history into the modern world process aud into the mdst
the phenomena Of the economic situation and Of
National and international politics with striking effect
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
The Criterion for Eebrnarn

apcs ,t n IN america can boast of wider aeouaint
Wilson t .aous petsonaees than General lanes G.
80, whose Keeolsetions OF Distinguished Americans
s s' o. twelve parers began in the January Criterion
c,,L 81 IN the February issue is General William TIE.
:; 81 sherman and many new and interesting fac,s
writer e' arc presented by the
An interview with the actress Mr.. p,,-., r...,.,,
nt p'e.. oil symbolism, is valuable feature OF ,hs
p' Wmie fresh, thoughtful critique of 'Nsrr, F"
49, e"sN' new opera, by Rupert Hughes DELIGHTFUL
vWp VEN On american Wives OF Foreign Diplomats" bv
"a'uo" faWcett and study Of Burne-Joues and his
at' by katherine Louise Smith, add an especial charm
the publication Other notable articles are "Wliarn
hI" ,st Henley by Lawrence Gilman "Oue Century Of
Het'ng by Charles Henry Meltzer The Trend of Cub
LIE 5 Among Women" by Helen NJ. Winslow, and Two
HegSars' by Joanna f. Wood
IN other lines the attractive features are the serial
Killing the Mandarin by Vance Thomnson short eories
ana sketches by Pauline C Doaye Alfred ssaddart H. W.
liner ,' Marvin Dana and others delightful poems by
theodore Roberts and Florence A. jones' and excellent
INDEPENDENT reviews OF publications The maya
'Criteron Publication Co.. New York City0
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
Thonpson'S Life - -
" - Of Eugene Field.

An interview with Mrs Eugene Field In the Chicago
News discoses the fact that that lady Is very much
pleased with Mr. Slason Thompsons biography OF her hus
band Rumors Of something OF the sort had reached the
public ear before but this the FIRST definite information on
the subject which has been given The explanation given
by Mrs Field OF the in which the book to be
issued is this,
First OF ALL this book is not the Life Of my husband
os many people, find suppose from the fact thar is
published by Scrbners in style similar that Of Mr..
Fields writings The authorized Life Eugene Field will
make It's appearance in due time time put this
work IN Mt Ihonpsons hands Later after had collected
seue materials Tor H. impressed by speeches and
ettetS called forth from MIR Thompson the belief that
he Notwithstanding his intercourse with Mr.. Field had
JAILED to appreciate his finer qualities the depth Of his
genius or the spiritual side Of the mind Therefore though
FULLY appreciating have said the friendship that had
existed between them, still felt be my duty with
iraw from the relationship which had entered into with
Mr. Thompson in regard to the Life and did withdraw
from H. learned through Mr. Seribner that Mr. Thompson
l insisted that he had riSht to produce book about
Mr. Field, and SO, IN sense became helpless in the
natter Later Mr. Scrbner me asking my opinion as to
whether 1t would be advisable for him to print the book
consented that he should publish thinking Mr. Scrhner
would knowing anxiety and my wishes the matter
protect me better than another publisher might"
The objection which Mrs Field 20 have 10 the
book that there is little Field and much Thompson
20 t. She thinks that is not dignihed should have
been and that the serious side her character has
not been brought out in IT, owing partly the that Mr.
Thompson associated with Mr. Field when the latter
doing the best and most serious work Of his life How
all this does change the fact tina,
side OF Eugene Fields character the book is and will be
fascinating TO lovers OF the genai-eoet
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
Hoqv the Chinese DISCOVERED America.

Harper Brothers have announced that their En-
cycopaeda OF United States History the history Of
country from 4sS A. r. Some OF their
roudeus have been puzzled by the ht date s aud have
written to inquire what portion OF American history
begun at that remote period This is natural inquiry.
many people O. the weauthentieatod early
voyages OF Buddhist priests made by them in their pious
obey the command OF Buddha and spread his gos'
pei al lands. As the route from Asia TO America,
along the Kute and Aleutian islands ALASKA, is OBJ
vousy practical is easy believe the records OF
early Chinese historical documents which describe such
journey especially these documents confirmed by the
constantly discovered wonders OF American antiquities
Chinese Buddhist missionary Hui Suen OF Cabul has left
narrative Chinese history OF his the land Of
Fusang the name by which It appears that America
known the Chinese. An interesting Of Hui Suer
found in the Encyclopaedia contributed BY the famous
Orentas Prof John Fryer Of the University Of Caor-
MIA who has made official uanslatous OF nnumerable Chi
nesc documents.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
4 "Free Lance. ~

George Ethebcrt Walsh, whose new story "Al.n Win
field" was published February g. and the author Of THE
Mysterious Burglar which scored decided success within
month after publication and which is steady seller right
along has been free auce' in literature and Journalism
in New York for the past fifteen years His FIRST newspaper
training the New York Tribunes staff which he
finally lett to write correspondence Tor ouofovu papers
and the weekly and monthly periodicals, When the Atlanta
Constitution made Of the leading Southern papers
under Mr. Grady Mr. Walsh acted the New I., core
spoudent and later he accepted similar position for the
Philadelphia Times During extended trip through The
Southern States Mr. Walsh series Of valuable articles
for the New York Evening Post and Times.
Fiction attracted his attention, and his rst stories
were published in TIE Yorths Compauou H4r7cvs Weekly
ic udspendent ard St Nicholas. Several long were
published by Leading newspaper syndicate ard OF one In
the Shadow OF the Northern Lights the critics said that
1t was more weird and wonderful than She and s author
was the American Rider Hagg1rd in literature Although
The Mysterious Burglar is the first book published by Mr.
Walsh he had offers to bring his in book
form bit writing for magazines and newspapers more
profitable work and he has been regular contributor 90 the
leading periodical, series Of articles and sketches Pub
lished In Lppircos Magazine copied extensively IN
this country sud Eag-l N Walsh has secured consdra-
bic international fame jn magazine literature and his con
bron on serious onic OF the day in the Strand Magazine
Of London and the North American Review Lppneetts
New England Cosmopctan Chautsuquan, Guntous and ST.
Nicholas have received wide comment
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
Tales of North Carolina.

rSsadiathers Tales of North Carolina History" by k
tr,d has met with cordial reception and was M
,rs The last legislature of North Carolina "h en-
d. | zoo copies thereof for the State library 1t mas
n hdorsed by the North Carolina Historical assoea-
s mas had the largest sale Of any book pub!ishsa m
nm Olna The author founded the Economist tn'i y
m - and has been in continuous service since lac IS %
IA, s-the Oldest editor in active work IN Norm Sa'-
R ~ PROBABLY in the United States. His book contains
hu N relating to historical events incidents IN the
h some Of the most distinguished men Of his sta,e'
"a feature OF Colonel Creeeys style Is the
aunor that bubbles I'D continually in all he writes
es,k peet has humorous side he sees H. and IN an
sk I eeghtful way he presents it for the enloyheh'
nv Every tale will be read with interest, tof W
ssc, - y brought forward some TACT in North CsronnS
orh remembering or some incident in the life OF
seo Ssrolinisn is used iustrsts his lesai's
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
The Lovetp Yrs. Renibcrlon.

Miss Florence Warden besides being productive writer
49, to some extent versatile She made her fame as
purvyor of novels OF the startling and type
she shows in her latest tale The Lovely Mrs Pemberon
With sIual pleasant and
wholesome society story. Inc naTTatIVC
very slight is conferred exclusively on the experience Of
wife of obscure county solicitor Gifted with large
sense OF enjoyment attractive spontaney of manner a
kind heart and fair share Of good looks she unwngy
draws herself the notice Of the county magnate Lord
Huntington and he at insists having her absorbed
into the smart set Of which he is the leader The young
wife takes the good the gods provide without any fear
finding serpent in her paradise and till nearly the
close OF the tale that her eyes rudey opened The thou
sand and distinctions broad and obvious others
cleverly utilized 10 form interesting background
unpretentious story The heroines character is care
fully and fully developed, and noticeable rather for
and justice of balance than for any prominent
idosyncracies. tF. NJ. Buckles Co, publishers, New
York;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
4 Negy Harris S ory.

Mr Joel Chandler Har has written new novel.
Gabriel Tollgcr running serial in The Fro which
n Ls own Indictment is tie be.t gar. his literary
reuaina 10 Dc what The prac VIII think Not inre-
qreny the public dsa3 with authors as with editors.
Milton thought his Paradise R,gained was vastly superior
Paradise Lost but is scarcely known except as an
unread NiItonian poem.
Something Of the local color in Mr.. Harris new story
may be in the following speech OF Absoom Goodet one
OF the qraint character creations:
Mr.. Goodet his greeting was for pushing on but
the voice oil the invalid detained BIN. Can you tell me
She said turning Mr. Sanders ubeber the Gather place
pied Oh b forgot gov just returning from
that horrible horrible war; She had lifted herself from
reel ming position, but fell back hep.essy
why hb thar ought TO be able to tell you that re-
sponded Mr. Sanders his voice full Of sympathy,
Well jest amt" declared Mr.. Goodet with some
show OF Impotence. Il ten you, William been worried
an Hurried disqualified an mortified an het up wi
FIST one thing an then another, that amt skaeey had
time for scratch myself the eaebin places much less
etn mp all times night for et the Gather place is
folks hauts in IT, When you've been through what
have William you won't a-axn me ef the Gather
house is whar mought be- whar it oughter be- or ct
populated dispopylated."
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
4 Successful Serial.

Shortly before the publication OF The coooa's in the
tf,Ily decorated volume which has just appeared the
W., Vor Commercial Advertiser secured the right 10 issue
rafIy and their expectations mere than realized
marked increase circulation was directly traced to T.
IL, rers containing il were sold and unusual interest
- ,,rt.c,1ar,y in the Wall street district while IN tie
ocet Of the Commercial Advertiser was widely read with
Universal expression Of pleasure which after ALL Is the
trucst tribrte to a good story. r-,.-,-,.n :; .
Mr. Alien French the author of The Co!onias is a
ssiJcnt Of Concord Mass He was born in Boston and
was graduated at the Massachusetts, Institute OF ieennogy
W." sr.d ~ Harvard and he chose literature as his
sion He brought the construction OF TINS move the
stve Of careful writer accurate historical know eage;
and the good Workmanship OF man "p9 " Pee 3
co New York;
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
Tie Lezuis and Clark EtpedfR n.

Most important Of all early exploration Of the Western
States was the Lewis and Clark expedition Of iGo48o6
This the FIRST scientific expedition across the continent
H.. evplorers followed the course Of the Missouri 70 It's
ource and then descended the Columbia returning by the
same general route.
Extracts from their Journals published in various
forms as official documents and popular compa-
on the most important contemporary work being the two
volumes published in Philadelphia in 1874 ms when mas
, hem considered the best edition Of the Lewis and
Clark travels was according the title prepared for
tb nress b Paul Alien" though II known that the book
va nepsred under the direction Of Nicholas Biddle As
matter Of fact however these volumes do not contain the
Journals themselves only much gabled and condensed
version The complete Journals have never been printed
The manuscript OF these Journals Is still IN existence be-
longing 10 the American Philosophical society Of Philadelphia
In view OF the centennial OF the Louisiana purchase fby
brb ,be United States came possession Of the great
valley Of the Missouri which Is 70 be eommemoTated BY the
ST Louis exposition 1904 and the Oregon eentenpsl 81
The Lewis and Clark expedition 20 ne essesso IA iSSS
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16

Mcssr Dodd Mead Co have made arrangements with the
society which the Journals Tor their publication for the
first time exactly word for word written. This and
authoritative edition be edited by Reuben Gold Thwates
Of the Wisconsin Historical society competent of living
fer e work by OF his long and careful study Of
everything relating the early settlement OF the West This
edition will supcrsede the scholarly work edited by the
late Prof Elliot Coucs published few years the basis
of whose edition tie old incomplete edition OF St4
pr Ccues SD know OF the existence Of the uanu
scrpt Journals until his work nearly completed and
ready for the and comparatively little was made Of
them
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
ut LARGE.

The novel by Z, w. Hornung which the Seribners will
bring February will be called AZ Large title
gestye the Australian bush which the author has made
so interesting in former AS OF fact the
scene this story principally England though the stir
ring adventures here related have their begnuneN Aus
tralia
bush finds another paying his sweetheart and
received by her with many marks His discovery
that Australian hushrauger and
law at large in England under assumed is
ccmpaGed by the oomploating discovery that this
outlaw is whose friendly years before he owed
his fortune whom therefore he feels himself bound
Ia gratitude,
this distressing dilemma the hero disensaged only
With the greatest ingenuity the part OF the author
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
Tustfn Huntlv Mccarthy.

The author Of III Were King" the latest successful
romantic novel is the Of Justin Mccarthy the Irish
leader IN parliament and author Of n History Of Our Own
Tines Justin Hunty began writing books in 1881, after a
trial al journalism He travelled extensively in Europe,
Egypt Holy Land and the United States and served
term as parliament lie has written serial novels
few histories and did literal prose TRANSLATION OF Omar
Khayyam lie Is aso the author Of several plays NJ
Were King was dramatzed before was rewritten
and being produced by Mr. H. SotheFn, who
has scored the Of his the hero
Franes ViioH MI Mccarthy ivss ia London bat he bas
spent much time New York. where he has many friends
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
Misunderstood Tenls.

Few words in familiar use are less nn9'.'tosa u,an
nored in describing books Strictly the terms indicate Iaa'
given sheet has been folded given oe"5' 6t. ts size Of
merry ue ss+ steet marked with jrg, was known
me ,te the next had cap and bells hence our i9osesp
others bore ahor post crown and 50 oa ro g..d 70
ths ems ~ ,be Dsres irrespective Of the number oil
.ret is folded but strictly folio is book wherein
the sheets have folded once only IN ,s 2o9 four i tines
twice "sirrat,,re" e, small letters or hguI $
a. the loot Of every second fourth eighth Or HsII ba
end his furnishes evidence OF the number Of ues u"
L.. hnnr fnlleh
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1902-02-16
An Unusual Kind of Aatobtoqraphy.

According the Author Sir Walter Bssants forthcoming
autobiography Of unusual kind Il is neither diary
docs il contain lengthy transcripts from diary Il in
cudes letters from eminent friends and is remarkably
free personal references nothing az all about
thc pccunisry side OF his professional o.
and is quite silent about his domestic life tells
briefly and modesty OF the influences which led him to be
novelist and antiquarian and Of the circumstances which
conduced his and undoubtedly the main purpose
which Sir Walter Besant had in writing Il draw at
teuon what he considered be the proper equipment fos
sound and useful literary performance.