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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-24
ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED,

Mr.. and Mrs. Sidney Stevens, an
nounce the engagement OF their daugh-
ter Emma Elizahoth TO Edward Paul
Jones. the contamination Of which will
is employed in the Office OF SUI
perIntendent Mobiles and Is one OF IN.
prominent society men OF ogden. The
bride is the charming daughter Of the
we'll known implement dealer Of this
place.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-24

said; I'VE expect to arrive at Salt
Lake City between and $3.50 this eve
ming, and must leave at midnight. Am
sorry that my engagements are such
as TO prevent my remaining there long
er. Thank you and beg TO assure you
OF my appreciation for the courtesy as
expressed in your telegram"
Down at the Oregon Short Line depot
this afternoon there was a decided air
Of activity and the chronic cleanliness
OF the platform was n possible, lnten-
sified. while the employees all climbed
INTO new oyeralls and Jumpers In anticl-
patton OF the arrival OF the captain OF
Industry. one report that came from
the depot az a late hour was 10 the
effect that all the rails were being holy
stoned until they resembled a mirror.
The special on rs arrival here will
be boarded by the advance guard.
which arrived here yesterday. Among
those who came IN under the escort Of
Mr.. Harrimans executive clerk, J.
Stanley Brown, were Mrs. T. II. Har-
rlman, Misses Cornelia and Carol. Mas
ter Roland Hartman. Misses Luneg-
ston, Clarke, Miller and Sears. Mr..
Brown Is well known IN Washington
and New York. HIS wife being a daugh.
ter Of the late President Garfield.
HARTMAN AT OGDEN.
Especial to the "News"l
Ogden, May 2A-President Hartman
and party OF s T. officials arrived In
Ogden this afternoon and spent about
an hour IN the Junction City They
were met az the depo, by Mayor Glas-
mann and several prominent citizens,
who remained IN conference with the
distinguished magnate throughout his
stay here. He lett for Salt Lake about
5 o'clock, 20 Join his family.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-24

weeks. Mayor Glasmaun positively de-
MED that he al any time did or now
does entertain a desire 10 be the post
master OF Ogden.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-24

statue, Then the ambassador, speaking
In French, delivered a brief address.
He said In part:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-05-24
STATUE UNVEILED.

As the president closed his remarks
the Countess de Rochambeau drew
aside the wells envealoping the figure.
bringing into view the massive bronze
commander, standing proudly erect with
arm outstretched. directing the for.
tunes OF war on the field OF Yorktown
a great cheer went up from Frenchmen
and Americans alike and at the same
instant the marine band broke into the
inspiring strains OF the "Marsellaise." As
the French national hymn died away.
Ambassador Cambon escorted 10 the
front OF the platform, the youthful
sculptor. NJ. Hamar, who executed the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
FIFTY SQUARE PIANOS WANTED.

- previously stated In this paper, enc o. The
larEvat factories q the Bradbury Plano Com
pary. located - Er1"klyu. y Y. was complete
!y destroyed SE nTe. On NAV = This rIftgry
contained over 20 square pianos which were IN
dergOiuE Gryails. AMI Mt one q these pianos
NvEt saved TrsT N" hre. which practically ds-
stt.y.I rrVT1t1iaE except the foundations Of ne
building.
The LIS 81 these ulanos. at this season. when
there j. such a demand Tor sFu3r- pianos from
the staali< towns. rrut.ts IL impossible for The
COMPANY o. MI It. orders To EeDt this rm~r-
geErN. the Bradbury lactJrN must have fifty
square pianos at once. AM ar willing % make
an U-Csualiv iih-raI allowance tT any square
pianos sent tu 'l~m during the urNt few day
Full value will D. given fur yYur square plano
IN CNrhauE- for "a Ron upright u- = due Bill.
-gUlyalert 20 cash. VIII De- given. which may be
used ~ any tim-. aui wh n may De transferred
or sold 70 some fr!sgd who wishes 20 SECURE
4 new upright ui3nu n YOU are paving storage
On Your piano 70 would h- a Wise pan q have
~ Ergfnusv tutuufuv yr-d for 10 and save yuI
the s~tOrREp-E!yiC yu-I n iu. bIl in -NChange. as
stated above. Their draw viii move q without
Clst To Ygu an owners of ~qUlrv pianos sh1ulI
either call or write % tie lrgai Warrrrem=. lpi-
9hy~ Il 4 + Whttak-E- Mr.. .r phone kin
lsch g. ~ D- Fell. Main E1tN-. A. this m!sfur-
tuus Il the bradbury Company gC r. a rlTe sT-
~lugtunity To- dispose u your sIuar- pianos To
EaHL HHNH~HHHl
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
BUSINESS WANTED.


AN expeTienced business man can devote SPAR
time to Strengthening out books and accounts OK
individuals. partners or firms. J o.. Republic.
rARANNE mattress ~supplier: rsnOvates At
residence. Send mall orders 20 @ Pepper, IA
Morgan st.
secured: weekly payments II de-
sired. damage cases handled on lowest commits
sionS: collections made. Law Adjusting Bureau,
2HS Renaist building.
ENTANGLED accounts: books and all other
business matters can be Strengthened out by
competent party. T 81, Republic.
L 3 I4s3. Kiuloch-we buy rags. copper.
brass. zinc, lead. wire rope, sheet iron. bones
and bottles. II. Nelson. $50 y. Ninth st.
LADY from Louisville wants cash bargain Fl
restaurant or confectionery. J b. Republic.
PHYSICIAN wants location 20 practice. Ad-
dress BOX IS, Warrenton. Mo.
SHOE REPAIRISG.
Mems shoes half Soled. &c. 220S Cass.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
BUSINESS FOR SALE.


-fT~REE-CuAIR barter shop: good chance Tor
married man. gJul l~Ea.i1n: account other buSl-
h. q -. B-EaSGc.
TIE Creye Occur lake Park. SCmplytr summer
resort. bar. restaurant. furnished rooms. World ;
Ea!r lease. Inquire &C. olive -.
TIN and hardware business. old stand and
-nrna"ynukeT. leaving city. A .. Republic.
TINWARE anil notion business. Sol payinE
s'-1a In trS'-sass isr@t.lu- q 81. Republic
Two-CHAIR barber shop. complete: Hoken's
latest style chairs used one month. snap. sick
hes. part time. SGD IaS~ ave. upstairs.
VERY BEAUTIFULLY furnished business. elegant
s0-ia fountain very Rove. rustic i". crr1m gar
den. also handle Dul flowers: four y-ars' leIs-
can Tuu restaurant IN connection or turn e1-
c~luslv-lv into du" restaurant. call Monday sure.
H. OILS" 81
WOODWORKING plant IN oT-ustiou; u ma
'ninv~. worth $50. fr so. 'hrsp rent and
power: l'~atiUr CENTRAL. suitable sIr blNmt AZ NJ
Flaming WiI o. general WC1dwurAius 4 -. H.
guLlIg
WELL-PAYlNG POOL PARL0R.
Cod iav.s,1snt. ga account u sickness god
location. q 20. EepuhIA-.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
MUSICAL.

&15 standard make upright plano; bought new
January. must sell FOR SisS. 1i3 Indiana ave
Oae square east % ;. Jefferson.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
Spring Opening Sale of Vehicles

Fine one horse eut-under surrsys. traps. stan
hops and storm hugEies, driving wagons, Iuna-
bouts covert wagons. park wagons and delivery
WAGONS. Deeds 4 Nanley. 200 and ~ :. Eighth
St. between Walnut and Clark ave.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
THE SECURITY

or YOUR investment is Of greater importance than
the size OF your dividend. The ana
LARGE DIVIDENDS you VIII receive each week
NOM an investment with us cannot be egualed
nv any other company in the United states. cur
average dividend last year was over 81 per cent
call or write the Al Fetzer Co. go Emile build
tnC. Ninth and Olive, st. Louis.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
ICAN SELL YOUR BUSINESS,

No matter where Il Is. Send description and
cash. price and learn how; I have; or can finG.
the business YOU wan TO buy. Tell ne your re-
quIremeats. W. ". Ostrander, home Office. suite
IA2 North American building. Philadelphia Or
fees in fourteen cities.
I HAVE 10000 stock in oId-estab-
lIshed manufacturing to
sell at par. d has no debts
and is earning 25 per cent net profit
Intending investors can hive detailed
statement of profits for past 10 years
and full access to books and records
10 verify statement Bank reference.
j &c, Republic.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
TALKING MACHINES
AND GRAPHoPHoNEs.

Mos. complete stock Of talking machines In
city. both disc and wax: latest records out: re-
pairing promptly attended TO. mail order. filled
at one: open evenings. st. Louis Talking Ma
chine Company. =t1 Olive ST
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
@Sa4s'&ssPJ'a 'sa!OysS&
LESTER PIANOS ARE THE BEST

s&" buys a Lester Concert Grand Upright
Piano. Rev scale. CEe 20 th- highest grades IN
the world: "a tSn-y-lr guarantee. Money can't
buy better. Cash or time. Cp-to-late pisno.
Sc and hear them before huvinV. at Frank
strA-s stIrsroams. lNA and lils s. s.Et.anth 81
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06

L HAVE some : per cent preferred
cumuIatI stock in large st. Louis
manufacturing Pronts aEe
four times rs much as required 10
nay the 3 per cent. stock also mas
the right to exchange for common at
any time before 1907. business es-
1nbiished ten years a very sAIe Ahu
profitable Investment. Bank REFER
ences. IL "a. RcDublic.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
ER.
RUBBER COLLARS,

TIE
See Il before buying. Stands SIS. s., Union Mar
ket. SINth q. side.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06

Cuffs. shirS fronts and necktiss: complete Ire
latest styles: linen finish: sample collar. sc.
Thread City Collar Company. lie Olive St
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
GUS ]. GRVNDLER.
Store Fixtures For Sale.
TENTS! TENTSI TENTSl

And tarpaulins: mostly all sizes st. Louis Belt.
ing and Supply Co. 5s S. Fourth st.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
HORSES AND VEHICLES.
To- Gale

FINE Eo-cart for the baby: cost S2i: VIII sell
for 8. can 1871 Washington ave.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06

HUSTLER: experienced real estate brokerage
business wants Young energetic man partner 10
j6.r. in opening Gfnce: experience unnecessary.
- -. Republic.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
sTUDEBKER's, si5st7 n. BROADWAY

Delivery wagons and business wagons Of all kinds.
i215-if: v. Broadway.
WE HAVE SEVERAL SECONDHAND
LANDAIS mi RLIN ALSO
HEARsES. WHICH WE WILL CLOSE
AT BARGAIN PRICES OR EAST
TERMS II DESIRED. NJ Gun
NINGHAM. son & CO.. 2O2O Locust 81.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06

-'tlEE-CuAiB barter shop: good chance q.
married man. sod ~l'ca.1n: account other bus
rrs-. - -. R-Elhl.g.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06

FINE set ~ 7F' harness: never used; bar
gain. MathesCn. care OF Hartford Hotel. 2Sl2
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06

To spcndthrifts. 10 those who want to sayr
- fE,sa who want 10 invest. drop me a pN-iu
with YOUR name and address. and I VIII show
,ru how 10 make lg1 per cent in TWO years with
York Ggrr.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06

GREAT ENTERPRISE STARTEp 49,
r, f1,-, tEr rarDstalk waste Of the L : into
T1onev. An ideal location in the midst OF the
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06

FINE black mare. cheap. Will work single or
dcubl-: call to-day. Kirkpatrick, u " Eight
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06

500 earned 500 this week in September
wheat. no ghanc- OF loss: write TO Us 70. iSr-
rseulaTs II our system. Clutch q CO. 70 y
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06
BUSINESS FOR SALE.
GLASCOCK
Brokerage Co, ~ Chestnut 81.

EAkERY-FIup-t southern location. $50 m. NJ
cash counter trade. former owner mod. Ilrtur
here 500 SECURES. Glas,y.A. 90 Chestnut.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06

1870 Formulas OF Processes-Comp1s;uon 81
drugs. various alloys. Soldiers. amalgams; oronzeS.
,1gn,els- 6raprGof paints. liquids. lacqueis. var
n.shes cerents. data for preservation OF ZOO.
wood, metallic articles. poiishes. piatings' r..
send -, fD- information book. postage. exc ~
E5S0iIDo Company, chem. Dept. No. l Market
- II louis No.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1902-07-06

WE have Leo typevriters for rent or sale.
Cali or mail or telephone your order: safisfec-
ton guaranteed The Typewriter Exchange, as
n. Ninth St. ST. Louis. No
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-26
HANDICAP FEATURE
Is Won by SOmbrero and Home
stead, Three to Ten
FavOrites.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 25.-The Plumas
handicap at a mile and a sixteenth was
the feature Of an ordinary card at Oak
land today. Sombrero and Homestead OF
the Morris stable were 3 to 10 favorites.
Colonel Ballantyne and Botany were the
only ether starters. Sombrero won handily
from Colonel Ballantyne, who made a good
showing. Botany stopped and Homestead
could not run In the muddy going.
In the fifth race Murtza beat the gate
and won from Meehanus, the 4 to s favorite
pullman and Jackson each rode two win
ners.
Jockey. Tommy Burns left yesterday fol-
Hot Springs and Eddie Jones started today
for New York, enroute to England. Richar
Fitzgerald. owner of the Hawthorne TRACK
at Chicago, was a visitor at the track today
He is enroute home from Southern Cali.
fornia and leaves this evening. Results:
First race, FIVE furlongs and a half. sell,
ing: Pencil Me won, Derby Winner sec.
ond. Rasp third. Time: 1:12%.
Second race, Futurtty course, selling
Milled Scultze won, Montoya second, Bre-
ton third. Time: 1854.
Third race, 3-year-olds: Flamoy won
Fiamoyan second, Lamoy third. Time
Fourth race. one mile and a sixteenth
Plumas handicap: Sombrero won, Colone
Ballantyne second, Botany third. Time
1884.
Fifth race, six furlongs: Muresca won
Meehanus second, Tiburon third. Time
1;16N.
Sixth race, six furlongs and a half
Larry Wilt won, Senator Bruce second
Mat.an third. Time: I'LL.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-26
MRS. DoNAHoo LOSES HER CASE
Judge EsteIIe Takes Matter Ont OF
Hands of Jury and Dis
misses suit.

Judge Estelle took the case of Mrs. Al
bert Donahoo against Jesse Reeves and 9TH
ers from the FURY yesterday morning and
found for the defendants.
The suit was for 1000 for alleged mali
eious prosecution. Mrs. Donahoo having
been detained at Papillion two days in an
ticipation Of an examination by the insan-
ity board OF Sarpy county. and she named
as defendants Reeves, who had filed the
complaint at the request Of the husband.
who was reluctant to do so, and also the
husband himself and some Of the men OF
the neighborhood. The trial began the mid
die OF last week and the case was TO have
gone to the jury yesterday, but the at
torneys for the defense decided not to take
the chances that resulted disastrously for
them in the previous suit in Judge Faw-
cett's court. where the plaintiff. Mrs. Sarah
C. Figg, got judgment for S1.15o. They ac-
eordingly moved the court to dismiss this
suit on the ground that the evidence had
been insufficient TO show want Of proper
cause. which motion the Judge sustained.
Mex Monday before the same court Mrs
Sarah C. Figs begins q 2 1000 suit against
Allan Wood. w. W. Browning and Albert
Donahoo for alleged participation In her tai
and feathering at Gretna In March. 1900
Thursday Judge Keysor is TO hear the di
voroe suit OF Charlotte Wood against JohI
Wood, the allegation being extreme cruelty
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-26
SEEK AID FOR WORLDS FAIR
Sc. LOui DELEGATES Present Argu-
ments 60 legislators of New
Jersey.

TRENTON. N. j., Feb. 25.-A joint ses-
sion Of the two houses Of the legislature
was held at 3 D. m. today to give an audi
enee to members OF the committed from the
Louisiana Purchase Exposition commission
Of st. Louis, who have come east 10 urge
upon the different legislatures the wisdom
Of making appropriations for state build
ings and state exhibits at the st. Louis ex.
position next year.
In the party are Norman J. Colmsn, eK-
secretary Of agriculture under President
Cleveland; Corwin II. Spencer, hrst presi-
dent Of the exposition company; Nathan
Frank, ex-congressman and a member OF
the executive committee OF the exposition ;
George w. Parker, chairman OF the manu-
features committee; +. @. N~iedrlnghaus.
ex-Congressman Tausey, president OF the
Merchants exchange Of 81. Louis; c. T.
Hillary, general agent at ST. Louis Of the
Big Four road; George W. Wright Of the
board of directors and General w. Brown.
chairman Of one Of the subcommittee OF
the exposition.
There is a bill appropriating 800. 900. and
the appointment of a commission to ar
range for ar exhibit.
No action was taken on the bill today.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-26
OLD RIVALS ARE MATCHED
Young OOrbett and Terry MOGOvern viii
Fight Again,
MANAGERS SIGN ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT
MIL Must Ne Under Marquis of Queens-
bury Rules Before October 10
at Club Offering Most
Money.

CINCINNATI, Feb. 25.-"Young Corbett"
william II. Rothwell) OF Denver and Terry
McGovern Of Brooklyn were matched here
tonight for a twenty-nve-r round boxing con-
test, to take place before the club Offering
the best inducements, on or before October
is, 1902.
Both men agreed to weigh not more than
1877 pounds at 4 o'clock on the afternoon OF
the contest. The articles Of agreement
were signed by John F. Corbett. manager
Of Young Corbett. and Sam II. Harris, man
ager OF Terry McGovern, at the once Of the
Cincinnati Enquirer here tonight and con-
tain the following provisions:
1. That the contest shall be conducted
according to Marquis Of Queensberry rules
to a decision, with the gloves Weighing fve
ounces each.
2. That the contest shall take place before
the club Offering the best inducements. All
bids to be delivered at the Cincinnati En-
Quirer once not later than April is, 1902.
A forfeit Of 81 1000 to accompany the bid to
guarantee good faith.
3. It is agreed that the purse Of receipts
shall be divided as follows: The winner
to receive 70 per cent and the loser rs per
cent Of the receipts.
4. Young Corbett and Terry McGovern
agree not to weigh more than 127 pounds
at 4 o'clock on the afternoon Of the contest,
place Of Weighing to be agreed upon on
signing articles with the club accepting the
match.
s. The said Young Corbett and Terry
McGovern do each hereby agree to post
81, $50 with G. e. Lambertson, sporting edi-
tor OF the Cincinnati Enquirer, as a forfeit
for said weight and also a forfeit of 81, $50,
making $500 in all. as a guarantee Of the
fulnllment of the contract and to appear
as agreed.
s. 1t is agreed that the referee be mu-
tually agreed upon upon the date Of signing
articles with the club or one month before
the contest. 1t is also agreed that the Gin
cinnati Enquirer shall act as final forfeit
holder and that the club securing the con-
test shall post forfeit with said paper. Bids
to be opened by the sporting editor of the
Enquirer at 3 o'clock on the afternoon Of
April Is.
Z. One thousand dollars Is hereby posted
and acknowledged by c. e. Lambertson,
sporting editor OF the Cincinnati Enquirer,
as guarantee of the fulhlIment Of this con.
tract. II either contestant should fail t.
live up to these agreements he shall forfeit
to his opponent the sum Of 1900. The
balance Of forfeit Of $500 to be posted
on April 10, 1902.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-26
UNCONSCIOUS IN AN ALLEY
Kansas City Politician Found with
severe Wounds on Head
and Face.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-, Feb. 25.-Maior G.
e. Washburn. republican member of the
Kansas board Of election commissioner
has been found unconscious In an alley
suffering from severe Wounds on the face
and head. Major Washburn, who is 63 years
Of age. remains in an unconscious condi-
tion. and the manner of receiving his in
juries is a mystery. He has been the cen.
ter Of a political faction fight, having only
last week been restored to the once q
election commissioner by a decision Of Thu
state supreme court, and some of his
friends profess to believe he was assaulted
by a political enemy.
At neon today Major washburn's physi.
clan stated that his patients wounds were
only slight and that he would be able tC
be out in a day or two. On regaining con.
sciouness, Major Washburn stated that hii
injuries were secured by a fall.
Omaha daily bee., 1902-02-26
Notes.

Roy Rolfe ellison, who wrote those charm
ing reveries OF a bachelor published under
married en- January 30 to Miss Mary. Nc.
Grath. daughter of Chief Justice McGratn
further rHiitt literary Mr WORN He is decidedly one
ers.
Mrs. Wigs Of the Cabbage Patch" the 3
Louisville, Ky, is In it's nth large edition.
1t is a book that. having read, one wants
idea suggested by the optimistic Mrs.
Wigs in passing round the AXE; some
how, l never feel like good things oiong
to me till / pass EN- on to somebody eise'
DR.. Daniel C, Gilman, who is at the head
OF the board In charge of the founding OF
the new Carnegie institution in wSshinS-
ing been the chief figure In the founding
of three lniversities-the University OF
Carneeie' In DR.. Gilman book "UnI-
versity Problems, will be found the result
of man of his experiences With the hrst
two Of the above institutions.
why Christian Science Is Popular" Is
the subject Of an article from the facile
pen OF Eugene. Wood in the February issue
never more at home tham when describing
in his wonderfully interesting and humor-
Katherine Louise smith contributes a hand.
somely illustrated article on "WedgWooo
and His Ware" The departments t9r the
biography. Cecil Rhodes: A Study OF a
Career" is the son Of the editor Of the
miaSna stiil in ro the early thirtdies,. who has
long been closely connected with Engnsh
colonial affairs, and. has been for years a
personal friend of Mr.. Rhodes. Mr.. Hens
man is now managing editor of the Military
Compilation OF an English military dIctiOn.
the sister OF Cecil Rhodes. who was OF
great assistance to Mr.. Hensman In pre-
pairing the life of her famous brother.
idea OF the great Improvement that has
been made in the last few years In schoo
textbooks and 81 the very greS' w nSmO g.
the present day. Even teachers are likely
to be surprised when they see the new
catalogue OF the American Book company
which has Just come to hand. 1t Is a com
pactly printed volume of 266 pages, contain
Ing a list of publications covering ever
branch studied In school, There eS ar, are nun nun
Important or more recent are, briefly de
scribed so that teachers may be given. al
Idea Of the scope OF He T9rs o ceS oroe .
this kind would be of very great con
venience to teachers.
In their work. La Du Barry the d.
Goncourt brothers have produced one Q
the most marvellously minute and realistic
specimens OF biography TO. be found u
modern French literature. No pains hay,
been spared on their part to obtain all tn
information available with reference to tn
life of the extraordinary woman who, borl
out Of wedlock In the ltttls EEsnGh toTn 2
XV's mistress. and who after a career o
reckless extravaganza. finally perished oil
the tine. s of tSe RePgn Of 81 T fee @nuT Tse story VIZ {
a strange and terrible one,. and curtousl!
illustrates some OF the conflicting element
been faithfully translated into English b!
ID. r. Hannigan and Will be published II
this country by B~rentano's, New York.