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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

Miss Tarbell has given several years
to the preparation for this work, and
so great has been the task that 1t is al
ready one year behind the time set
for its publication. The writer has
lived in and among the oil regions, and
has made a study of all matters relat-
ing to the forming of the company, and
is prepared to give fair view of the
economic conditions which result IN
the formation of trusts. AS trusts
seem to be the burning question OF the
day, Miss TarbelTs contribution Is
timely, although it is doubtful whether
her work will be taken as seriously by
masculine readers as though 1t was
written by a man.
A man who is connected with q New
York publishing house says 1T would
surprise most anyone to know now
many mistakes are made by authors,
and what ridiculous plumbers have
often to be corrected before the DOCK
is ready for the inspection Of the pub
lie. He says this is just as apt TO De
the case with writers of dlstlnctlon as
not; mistakes in grammar, cons true
ton and style that one would imagine
even the ordinary person would not
make are to be found in manuscript.
One of the absurdities was the plac-
ing of Sir Walter Raleigh in a MS
torical setting one century before the
time of Queen Elizabeth, and this py
a writer who should have known bet
ter. This was corrected, but 1t neces-
STATED the entire rewriting of the book,
and he said had it gone through as
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

written he did not know which it would
have reflected the most upon, publish
ing house or author. The fact is, per-
sons have become too much in the
habit of imagining noveliStS to be
somewhat out of the ordinary run OF
individuals, supposed to know every
thing and able to write or talk upon
any subject under the sun, while IN
reality they are apt to be very med1-
OGRE persons, possessed or GIT TOT
story writing. For the gift to spin
good yarn is just like a gift to paint
or draw, or do anything else well, not
always combined with great knowledge
or tremendous abilities. The trouble
in these modern days has been the
great success of worthless literature,
which has directly encouraged medi-
ocrity and has resulted in number or
persons, who should be saving wood,
trying their hands at book-mak1ng, en-
couraged by constituencies publishers,
who know there is money in sensation
al literature without regard to its lack
of literary value.
"Confessions of Wife"
In spite of the silliness-to the large
majority-of the Confessions of a
Wife," everyone reads them and is
anxious to know whether it is going
" SIlQ IlSDl-llldl II II III lllC 1CIoAA Ii
of Dana to the fearful lady in ruby
Wrapper-or whether it will close with
a divorce and the good doctor playing
the part of CONSIDER. It is cheering to
learn that the story is to be finished
in the November Century, and at once
be issued in book form. One Of the
good parodies of the story contains the
following excellent imitation Of the
writer's style:
"I will write Greeley wife note and
pin it to his pillow. 1t used to please
him to find them when we were first mar
ried. The last one-he asked me if it
read it, it looked so long. But I stifled
back my shrieks of anguish, and only fast
flowing tears and irrepressible sobs bore
witness to my grief. 1 know that wives
must be patient! Here is the note:
Greeley. Husband of Your Moaner-
Strong oak with moaner ivy legally tied
to you, VIC parted cruelty this morning!
How could 1 bring myself to black your
boots? l don't know where you keep
your backing, or your brushes, or how
to give the dull finish your fastidious
though low-born taste requires But, heart
of me, it is the woman's part to learn!
know already that the servants think you
no gentleman. But though your calum-
niators were right, 1 would deny it even
to myself, All, my soul, a wife's heart is
a strange jewel 1t Is 10 o'clock and you
are not home yet.
Your brave, heroic
-"Moaner."
This is the sort of thing that the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

and are written by writer's Of eminent
authority.
Country Life in America for October
pursuits Of the best month Of all the year.
Among the leading features, ''Yachting-A
Personal Experience" is written by
Thomas Dixon Jr about life on an eighty
foot schooner-yacht in Southern waters.
which he found cost less than living
ashore; 1.-THE Upbuilding of a Golf Course"
considers conditions necessary for the
House Lott deals with varieties of prize
fruit; and Two Lizards Of the Desert"
is about those weird beasts Of the South
English games for the lawn, Jack of the
Green and Quoits," is the subject of an
article with suggestions from American
players.
'"The Conquest: The True Story Of
Lewis and Clark" is the attractive an
nouncement which comes to US from A.
G. McClurg & Co. The book is to appear
early in November. The subject suggests
great possibilities and the book win be
awaited with much interest.
Gardner in the Medieval Towns Series.
met me, with such 2 favorable reception that
The Macmillan Company have issued 1t in
a large paper edition. 1t is illustrated by
Erickson with delicate line drawings. be-
sides reproductions of pictures, sculpture
and architecture Those who know best
what an intensely interesting and many
sided history that of Florence has been
will appreciate the difficulty Of compress
ing into the narrow bounds of pocket
sized volume even a portion of the wealth
and profusion of fascinating features Of
Florentine literature, art and history.
The dramatization Of Dorothy Vernon
of Haddon Hail. is now having the fin
iShlnP tONCh author.
Charles Major. and the dramatist. James
Macarthur. Mr.. Macarthur, 1t Will be re-
membered, was the dramatist of 1.-THE
Bonny Brier Bush" He was for many
years the editor of the Bookman and is
at present one of Harper & Brothers lit
erary advisers.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04
W. |. ALDEN ON HUMOR
PARTICULARLY REFERS TO ABE
AND BURGESS
Miss Elizabeth Jordan's "TaIes of Des-
tiny"-"The Right Princess" an
Argument in Favor of Christian
Seience-MisPlacing of Character
Necessitated Rewriting a Book.

1t would be well perhaps If some one
wrote diSquiSition upon humor telling
US what it consists in and what it does
not consist in, although, once defined,
II might not be humor. True humor is
beyond definition, we suppose, though
very thorough exposition of what is
not funny might do something toward
clearing the atmosphere. w. L. Alden
IN a recent review says that the cap
ltalizauon of every other word seems
TO be humor in the mind of many al
legged humorous writer's of today. This
is borne out in the writings of George
Ade and Gelett Burgess, although both
of them are distinctly funny at times.
Underneath the ridiculous nonsense of
AIDES fables, and between the lines,
there is much wisdom, though they are
not quite as human as the philosophy
of Mr.. Dooley. For Burgess, slightly
more refined than either of the other
two, there is not much excuse; his non
sense book is well enough for grown
up children, but we suspect that Mr..
Burgess took advantage of the sue
cess of his purple coW-really the most
senseless of ALTO make some money
off the gullible readers who pretended
20 think him a wonderful humorist; his
sequel to the purple COW was much
funnier than the thing itself. 1t runs
somewhat like this:
y i
l can't deny ! wrote it.
But this I tell you anyhow
I'll kill you if you quote it!
Mr.. Alden was writing of humor in
connection with a small publication
which has just been started in London,
called THE Protest" which is avoW-
eddy and unbluShingly an imitation of
Ebert Hubbards The Philistine,"
without the advantage of Hubbard's
originality, which though you may not
like it, you must admit he possesses.
Mr.. Alden says 1.-The Protest attempts
to be funny by the easy method of mis-
placing capital letters and some child
ish nonsense at which persons are
much inclined to laugh if they find it
in an Intentionally humorous pubHca-
ton. Another method of being comical,
in Mr.. Alden's mind, is by irreverence
and contempt for great names. 1.-The
Protest" he says, will probably call
Kipling a quack, and George Meredith
an impostor and there are those who
Will think this very clever indeed. Mr..
Alden futher says that nothing is cas-
Ter than to obtain reputation for bril-
1iancy and originality by protesting
opinions exactly opposite from those
held by the majority. This is without
doubt true, and is a good deal like the
humor that obtains a great name by
quoting proverbs wrong end to, like "a
rolling stone is the thief of time"
which is easily done and people laugh
simply because they know they are ex-
pected to do so. 1t is not too much to
say that the faddish humor of the time
of Oliver Hereford and Gelett Burgess
is very duh indeed, and shows how far
We have Travelled since the days of
Mark Twain and Bill Nye.
"TaIes of Destiny"
"Tales of Destiny" by Elizabeth G..
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04
SQUIRTING THOUSANDS
CAUGHT IN ONE NIGHT
q Product of Pennsylvania at the Pres
ent Time.

YORK, Pa. Oct. 3.-Fishermen are
f1ocl1ing to the Susquehanna river towns,
particularly York Haven and Wrightsville,
where the annual run of eels through
the river is largest.
The recent rise in the river has brought
the fish by the thousands from its many
tributaries. AS result of the rush down
stream numerous fish dams have been
constructed, and these to a certain ex-
tent facilitate the catching.
Large catches are the order of the fish
ing. 1t is not an uncommon thing now
for fishermen to catch as high as 500 cells
in one day. 1t is said that one angler
last night caught $500, while the total
catch for the night will run not less
than 900 cells.
The eeis are being shipped to York, Har-
risburg, Lancaster and MiddletoWn mar
kets. where there is a large demand for
them.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04
WITH THE LATEST BOOKS.

particularly timely coincidence with
the appearance Of the new novel. "On
Biddle, of Philadelphia, on Oct. 4, is the
recent announcement of the marriage Of
Anton Lang, the Christus of the Ober-
ammergau Passion Play, to Matilda Rutz.
a blacksmith's daughter, who imperson-
ates Mary Magdalene in the impressive
drama The wife Of the ex-Vienese con-
sui at Washington, pronounces the de-
scription of the Passion Play in ION the
Cross as the finest and most complete
she has ever read.
Little, Brown & Companys September
publications include q powerful novel Of
Ancient Egypt. 1.-THE Pharaoh and the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04
NOTES ABOUT TAEs MAGAZINES.

Perhaps the most interesting character
is Alexander Hamilton study Of the
man. his characteristics and guiding mo-
t1ves was prepared by John Fiske before
his death and appears as the leading ar
paper could illustrate more clearly the
difficulties through which the American
Union had to pass on its way to the ex-
cellence already attained and the perfec-
ton which 1t must ultimately reach.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04
In Happy PARKWAY Landry Ruth Kim.

In Happy Far Away Landry Ruth kim
ball Gardiner, with illustrations by How
ard Smith. Published by Zimmerman,
New York.
Unusual interest will be taken in this
book because Ruth KimtaH did newspa-
per work on T h Glob g for a number
Of years, and it was work of a high Or
DER. too. PARKWAY Land is a country
ruled over by the children's old friend
King Cole, and among his subjects are
busy, wholesome set, to whom many
adventures fall. The fairies, too, dwell in
PARKWAY Land, and they are more hu-
met before. The gospel of work is preach
ed in all the stories, and the gospel of
kinship between the child and every other
living thing. The book is the outcome Of
likes, and is written not from the stand
point Of ''grown-ups, but from the stand
point Of child. How Be-Peep came to
singing brought him. how Lucy Locket
lost her pocket, and the great service
little Tom Title Mouse rendered to DAFT
fy-Down-Dilly are only a few Of the hap
penings in Parkway Land which children
will enjoy. The fairy Fluff, who lived in
a waterlily, the fairy Fay who was hard
to please, and the fairy, .Grumps. who
new and welcome friends, and their ED
ers may buy the book with the happy con-
seriousness that in it they will find moth
ing to which the most eXacttng Of mod
The New HamIet-By William Hanley
Smith and the Smith family, farmers.
Published by Rand. McNally & Co.
This book is really unique. As an
nounced on it's cover, This play was
composed by Shakespeare, and the Smith
family. Then it was done into a book
and bound in boards NO. q fencing) by
hand, at the barn on the farm by farm
ers." To get at the reading matter of
THE New Hamlet one is obliged to
go around by the rear door, so to speak,
and come in the back way, as one must
read the volume from right to left, Chi
nese fashion, William iHanley Smith and
the other farmers try in the volume to
get hume. Gus. In this they sometimes
succeed fairly well and in others they
fail Woefully.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

The October number of the North Amer
lean Review offers a varied and interest
ing table of contents. 1t opens with an
attractive article entitled ''Mr. Balfour
and His Opportunities, by Sir Gilbert
Parker, M. P, which is a study Of the
lens with which he must deal in directing
the administration of the affairs Of the
British nation. Stephen Bonsal shows
how much 1.-THE Work Of the Friars" has
done for the people Of the Philippine
islands. Hannis Taylor describes the
course of instruction which should be
followed in IAN Ideal School Of Politics
and Jurisprudence.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

Barrie's delightful serial, full Of humor
and pathos, 1.-THE Little White Bird,
dominates the interest in Scribner's for
October. Even his most ardent admir-
ers will be delightfully."- surprised by the
versatile fancy shown in the fairy tale Of
Peter Pan, which Is the feature of this
installment 1t is written with grace and
deIicacy that even Barrie has never sur
passed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

Among the leading articles Of the Oc-
tober Bookman are Thomas Hardy's
Women, ;, American Caricature and Com
ic Art" and reviews Of the leading nov
els of the day.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04
The Shadow of the czar-By John R. C
J2.llil...II

The Shadow Of the Cza-By John R Car
ling. Published by Little, Brown &
Co., Boston. =
The characters in John r. Carvings
1.-THE Shadow of the Gar are vigorous
and lifelike, and the story has a most en-
crossing plot, with many surprises The
scene of this absorbing story of adven-
ture is first in Dalmatia, and afterwards
at Slavowitz, the picturesque capital of
the old Polish principally of Czernoya.
The romance deals with the claim of the
Princess Barbara to the throne, and the
conspiracy Of the Duke of Bora, aided
by Russia, to dispessess her Of it
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

NathaIie's CHUNKY Anna Chaplin Ray
ton.
The new volume by the author Of 'tTed-
dy: Her Book is pronounced by those
who have read it as the most delightful
she has yet written. Teddy" Babe
and "Dr. McAlster,'' and several other
favorite characters in the previous books
reappear, together with an orphan family
of New York.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04
rnaism-A theory of Infinite Justice
h1r Il11h1i h.

EternaIlsm-A theory of Infinite Justice,
by Orlando J. Smith. Published by
Houghton, Miff1in & Co., Boston:
Mr.. Smiths book. written in clear,
vigorous style, is stimulating argument
for the pre-existence of the soul The
volume supports its case by scientific
Creation and humiliation, the author
maintains, are alike unknown to science
and our own idea of infinite justice can
be satisfied by nothing less than the
theory, here presented, of reincarnation
The temper of the book is admirable
and the simplicity and force Of its style
are not inappropriate to its high theme
The volume is one to command the at
tention of thoughtful readers. 8
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

cuIIIver's Bird Book-By Lemuel GULL
yer, assisted by L. Bridgman. Pub
"Gulliver's Bird Book would be a.
charming Christmas present for a boy or
girl Of ten years. IT ds done In brilliant
colors and the descriptive matter and
dialogue are entertaining and full of
quaint humor. Many of the illustrations
are odd, but pointed.S
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

The International Quarterly for Septem-
ber-December, which is to continue the
admirable work of the International
Monthly, is in its style and list of con-
tents one Of the most attractive and
important literary publications that has
been given to this country. There are
230 pages In this first number, the pages
are large, allowing for broad margins.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04
Plain Facts AS to the Trusts and the Tariff

Plain Facts AS to the Trusts and the Tariff
BY George L.. Bolen. Published by
the Macmillan Company New York
This is an exhaustive treatise Of the
origin and purposes, the POSSIBLE
the trusts. Mr.. Bolen's style
is clean. and his massing Aof facts quite
convincing. Mr.. Bolen attempts to give
both sides of a big question and says
his object is to enable the reader to I'M
derstand SO easily andsclearly that he will
not rely blindly on platforms and speak
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

The book rush is on, and Book News for
ness. This is the Inauguration number
for the busy fall and winter seasons. The
reviews take big jump both in import
predorninating, although every department
of the book world has been adequately
represented. Talcott Williams, LII. D.,
has his regular comments on the new
books, and Quentin Macdonald discusses
a generous number OF novels of various
degrees in kind and merit under the head
ing "Iorgnettes"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

Modern Mexico for october contains the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

and the articles are upon great themes
and are written by writers OF eminent
authority.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

Infinite variety characterizes the con-
tents Of the October Everybodys The
number Is full of spirited tales and en-
PERTAINING articles. Rudyard Kipling's
last story. ''The Comprehension Of Pri-
vate Copper" follows picturesque ac-
count Of "Old Steamboat Days on the
Mississippi" by G. w Ogden. In Mon
tells Of a Chicago fencing master whose
career was as adventurous as D'Artag-
mans.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-10-04

OF the eight unusual stories in the Oc-
toher number of Leslies Monthly, five
are fiction, and three sketches Of real
events In the careers of men whose lives
are far more remarkable than of any
fictitious people. The story of Harry
Tracy, the latest Of the Western bad men,
is wildly told and makes a tale al
most unbelievable II it were not un-
doubtedly true.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-17
THE TOUCH DOES IT.

: Benson's Plasters are like YOU. other,
'friends-they hate to see you in pain Of.
in weakness and are dog-tired hearing you
complain about it. They want to. cara you,
and send you along to your business :whole'
and happy. They can do;it and sotl1do it.
Try them on. What for2 Why for any
cough or cold you may be troubled with, OF
any bothering pain or ache, or worry with
kidneys or liver. Possibly some old clutchi
of muscular rheumatism renders an arm OF
a leg worth only half price just now. For:
anything that makes the machine work slow.
and stiff, with pain maybe in the motion of,
it, clap aBenson's Porous Plaster squarely or
the bad spot. They are the get-oat- to-aaorSoso.
plasters tnot the sort that go to sleep on.
your skin like cat on q cushion. There
is comfort and speedy relief in the touch Of
them. No other external remedy, no matt
ter how made or how called, is worthy
to live in the same; street with Benz.
sons, Pldsters. Pafnso and saiM eaaxg melt,
sAsaay .uAd er them as 3 aRSst lfe,s61Sesst SMh-.
der the Spring sun. You cannot foretell
the weather but you can always foretell
the effect of Bensons Plasters; it is az
sure as the effect of hot breakfast in q
hungry mans stomach. But look out for
substitutes. Get the genuine. All drug
gists, or we will prepay postage on any
number ordered in the United States on
receipt Of 25c. each.
ssabus1 b Jehasen, ZIG. Chemists, Mxs
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-17
Business Opportunities for All.

Locations in Iowa, Illinois, Mime
sofa and Missouri on the Chicago
Great Western Railway; the very best
agricultural section of the United
States where farmers are prosper Gus
land business men successful. We
have demand for competent men,
with the necessary capital, for all
branches Of business. Some special
opportunities for creamery men and
millers. Good locations General Mer-
chandise, hardware, harness, hotels,
banks and stock buyers. Correspon-
dence solicited. Write for maps and
Maple Leaflets, w. J. Reed, Industl ial
Agent, 6O4 Endicott Bldg, ST. Paul,
Mimi. mar 81
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-17

IN reply to inquiries. We have pleas
ure in announcing that Ely's Liquid
Cream Balm is like the solid prepara-
tion'of that admirable remedy in that
it cleanSes and heals membranes af-
fected by nasal catarrh. There is no
drying or sneezing. The Liquid Cream
Balm is adapted to use by patients
who have trouble in inhallng through
the nose and prefer spraying. The
price, including spraying tube, is Is
cents. Sold by druggists or mailed by
Ely Brothers, Sc Warren Street, New
York.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-17
Dollar Rate Withdrawn January s1st.

The Des Moines DAILY News has
added fine Sunday edition to it's six
weekday issue and will advance it's
subscription rates January 31st to
Sl.50 year, s1.00 for eightmonths, 80
cents for six months, so cents for three
months, Is cents for one month. IN
til that date, yearly subscriptions for
the 365 issue will be l. 90, but the right
is reserved to withdraw this offer
without notice, if the circulation be-
comes too large for our press facilities.
Address The News, Pes Moines, la.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1902-01-17

pains and nervousness. It makes weak
women strong and sick women we'll.
N deem it my duty. to express my heartfelt
gratitude for having been the means, under
Providence, of restoring me to health,a writes
Mrs B. H. Mum, of springhill, Leon Co., Fla.
"For nearly two years suffered from female
weakness 50 could not stand on my feet any
length of time; could scarcely walk at all
Appetite was much impaired; I had bearing
down sensations; can't express how badly I
did feel Had tried several kinds of medicine
which did me little no good. At last decided
to try DR., Pierce,s Favorite Prescription. had
not taken all CT two bottles before saw it was
benefiting me, so continued to take it until
had taken seven bottles when 1 felt entirely
cured. Did not feel touch of my old COM
plant It has been over year since I took
your medicine. and l can truthfillly say that
my health has been better for the last wear than
it had been for four years previously.
"You may publish this as testinlonial.n
DIR. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers, is sent free on
receipt of 81 one-cent stamps to pay
expense of mailing only. Address DR..
R. V. Pierce, Buffalo, N. Y.