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The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
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station switch and Andrews ram forward to see if the track was clear. He haA no time for the powder story now. I am running this train through to Chat tanooga.' he said, and have no tfn1x to spare. Then came the whistle of their locomotive. There was nothing to be gained by care now. He nodded 4o Knight. Knight put on fun steam, ana we rushed at the depot, which was butt over the track, and pitched hewiidsrs1 through a seconds darkness right touz upon a curve. where 1t seemed we were sliding off the rails. What the people there knew of us-what they thought of our battered car-what mattered anything now7
 "Once more we must cut the wires. for there was telegraph at Dalton. It would be the last time. for beyond lay the Chickamauga bridges, and them we must burn if it cost us a fight, or worse But there came their whistle again. We worked desperately. but before the rail was loose they were upon us. We did not know 1t then. but Scott swung down from the pole upon the wire too lafe,-- too late by a single minute, for the me1- sage Fuller sent from Dalton did get through, and even had we reached Chat tanooga We should have been Lost.
 The Worlds Work has a splendid article on the education of Women, fires
 
 attaching themselves to a discussion cf this subject. it shows very plainly s.that the most significant thing in connection with the education of women is the prodigious of the movement. It further shows that women constitute nearly 90 per cent of all college students of the land. In concluding, the article very pointedly and rightly says: s'of the classes graduating at Vassar from 'e7 to n Chat of '6T was the first, and num- bered only four), containing 36s students. POI have married, of whom 133 have borne children-223 sons and 1S1 daughters or 40s children. The average per family varies from two and one-eighth to three and one-third, which is. I believe, fully up to the average shown in families oe similar social conditions throurl,ossf America. For the next decade the re- suits are less favorable as must be ex- pected, as we come down to with in sixteen years of graduating. The averages are neary constant down to iess Onclusive). but adding the classes from 'SS to 'S7 we have for ten years a6o arad- uates, 1S0 married, f06 mothers. 1ao aonn. 11S daughters. or 267 children.
 There is nothing in the college traaninw of American women to contribute to ab- normal results. A healthy mind and a healthy body and absolutely healthy and natural sentiments toward life are the general product. Those who have sean most of the work are foremost in their belief in it, and in their scouting of the fears of men based on considerations an- supported by experience and without var rant in anything known of woInan's na- ture. No work in America promises mora for its future than the thorough educa- tion of its girls.
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 MT. T. M. Brown, of Mcqueen, ark. gays: over seven years ago was cure0 of the opium habit by your medicine, and have continued in the very best of health bince."
 pr. w. M. Tunstan Of Lovingston, va.. says: T am glad to say that l firmly be- Iieye that I am entirely and permanently cured of the Drink Habit, as have never even SO much as wanted drink in any Norm since took your eradtoator. now eighteen months ago It was the best dollars ever invested"
 Mrs. Virginia Townsend, of Shreveport, La. writes: No more opium. have taken no other remedy than yours. and I make no mistake when say that my health is better now than 1t ever was in my life, and 1 owe it to you and your remedy, It has been twelve years since ! was cured by your treatment"
 For his book and full particulars, ad- dress Dr. B. M. WoOlley, 2oS Lowndes Bldg.s Atlanta, la
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
COLD SQUIRE"
Ky E. K. Renson.

This is war story. The civil war and Lees invasion of Maryland eliminating in the battle of Gettysburg form the background Old Squire Is a Virginia hero, devoted to his Confederate mas ter, faithful even unto to death. The story is not simply told. The threads of the narrative are so many and so de- viously intertwined as to produce con fusing web in which the reader is some times hopeIessly entangled. If the writer had eliminated half the characters, cut out half the scenes and elaborated in one finished. consistent, easily followed nar- rative what was left. he would have produced an intensely interesting book. As 1t is, the reader constantly wonders what it's all about. In spots, episodes, scenes, the story Is good. As a whole, 1t is almost unreadable. CThe McMillan Company, New York.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
A FRESH CUT LEAVES M

the charming and brave Marjorie. the ruthless pirate cheftain and the modest lover who tells the story of the voyage. shipwreck and rescue. We have mar rative that reminds us of Stevenson. Clark Russell and the rest of the noble tellers of sea tales. Somehow, we have heard a story something like 1t told be- fore but we plunge in just the same and in a trice are absorbed, lost in the live and thrilling scene. So long as our hearts are warm and our love of adventure strong, such tales will appeal to us. May the time never come when the charm fails to work May the weary weight of this untelliglble world never press so heavily as not to yield and vanish for at least the hour when we can sail away with Marjorie, enter into her perils and sufferings and share in her final deliver ance and joy! CHarper & Brothers, New Yorkl
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
PCT, RIAL COMPOSITION.
By Henry R. Poore.

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 This is q treatise on the critical judg- ment of pictures, which have for thelr composition as rigid rules as those gov ernIng verbal composition. One ignorant of these rules will show 1t in his attempts In either field. Artists, art students, in- structors and photographers have come to realize that composition is one of the most essential features of art. This book makes plain statement of the principles and Illustrates them by repro auctions of standard works of art. The aesthetics of composition are discussed and illustrated as well. Finally, the principles of composition are applied to well known paintings. and simple rules for the Judgment of pictures are deduced The book is one which will be found very helpful by those who need and care for such help. (Baker & Taylor Co.,. New York;
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
LITE SECRETS.
BY Hanrv Tnafar

Dr. Foster was noted for his skill in diagnosis. not merely of physical but of mental and spiritual ailments. A man of strong convictions and direct in his action. he was exceptionally broad in his sympathies. He went to the root of every difficulty and applied any remedy that he thought would bring the desired result. In this book are gathered from Dr. Posters Bible Class Studies and Chapel Talks. the results of half cen tury of close contact with his fellowmen. Believing as he did. that the spiritual nature should dominate the physical, he lived and taught practical Christianity.
 There is a downright common sense an application of spiritual truths to the everyday needs of man. which cannot but stimulate the reader to new zeal and courage. Fleming H. Revell. Chicago.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
LOYAL TRAITORS.

By Raymond h. BrloBman
 The title of this story Is paradoxical enough to arouse attention, which will soon be satisfied as one runs over the pages describing how some Americans took the side of the Filipinos and fought against the American army. It Is an ardent anti-imperialistic tract, full or argument familiar to all. The zeal of the author may be admired, but his dis erection suffers in proportion. All Is black or white; there are no intermediate shades. The crimes and vices of the army are set forth in detail. The abso- lutely relenting purpose to subJugate these unhappy islanders to American au- thorlty is the only motive admitted. Hap- oily, neither the one side or the other rep resents in any degree the position of the majority of the people. The book will only exasperate. not convince, fair mind ed people. (James H. West Co.,, Bos- tOn.O
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THE
Facts About One of Natures Most Yn-
 dustrious Creatures.

Facts About One of Natures Most In
 dustrious Creatures.
 When spring comes with all it's wealth of opening buds and new flowers. the ant is preparing for season of profitable industry.
 It comes out of its winter quarters and locates a new home where it can store away, during the summer months. the sustenance for the long winter days
 Just as industrious as the ant-but in a different way. are the countless-infill- itisemal germs which burrow into the scalp and ear away at the roots of the hair.
 As they burrow away Dandrufr forms. and if the germs are not all killed. Bald ness results.
 Newbro's Herpicide is the only known remedy which kills the germs.
 Sold by leading druggists. Send l0c. In stamps for sample to The Herpiclde Co.,. Detroit. Mich. B, G. Fowler, Special Agent. -aa.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
PRESENT DAY EVANGELISM.

By Rev. J. Wilbur Chapman.
 This book is a presentation of the pres ent day evangelism which is awakening such interest throughout the world. It is at the same time a discussion of the old methods of evangelistic work, which have been used with such signal success for years. In word, 1t is a handbook on the basis of which the work in an individual church, or in a community, may be successfully organized. We heartily commend the book Fleming H. Revel Company Chicago.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
"The Faith of College Men"

The Christian World gives an inter esting article on the above subject. as secured by President Hyde-a complete creed from class of sixty senior college students. Each member of the class having written his own creed, from them all a statement was prepared, including everything which any student had af- firmed except what some one of them had denied. This statement was submit ted to each member, and after full dis cussion. with amendments and conces- sions as called for, 1t was adopted by unanimous vote. It represents, of course, the minimum of religious belief of them all, being accommodated to the view of the one who could accept the least.
 believe in one God. present in nature as law, in science as truth, in art as beauty. in history as justice in society as sympathy, in conscience as duty and supremely in Christ as our highest ideal
 believe in the Bible as the expression
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

'The Old Testament is just as much the Word of God as though God spoke every single word of it with His own lips.'' (page 16) Begin to study the Bible where God began to write 1t. at Genesis, . (page 14s.) Those who thus view the Bi- ble will find suggestions in this book which they will value highly. But as we understand the Bible these premises are not true and conclusions based on them will be distrusted (Bible Institute Cot. portage Association. Chicago.1
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
THE GRACE OF LIFE.

By Robert L. Ottley.
 These brief papers on the conduct of the Christian life were prepared by an English clergyman for an American re- ligious journal. They show international influences also in the authors large &C., quaintance with the best American de- votional and social studies and literature. They are thoughtful suggestive and help fui. and we are glad to commend them to our readers who enjoy sound counsel and clear thought fttingly clothed in ex- pressive English. CE. P. Dutton & Co.,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
APRIL TwILIGHTs.
By Wllla sibert Cather.

By WIlIa blbert Cather.
 The author has the gift of song. and thetic rather than robust and hopeful, theuc rathan than robust and hopeful. verse that sings itself into our thought is always welcome. If Miss Gather will only encourage the upward and outward look and sing of the West she knows, and of real men and women, rather than moods and shadows, she may give us memorable work hereafter (R. G. Bad ger BoRton.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
A PARISH OF TWO.

By Henry Goelet McVicker and Percy
 Collins.
 This is a brilliant tale. told in letter form by two authors in collaboration The two characters are greatly dissipi- lar The world of fashionable society is displayed in an intimate way, whilst, in sharp contract, the life spiritual is re- vealed in the words of an invalid cler- gyman, as he writes to his man-of-the- world friend. This novel is very unusual for literary quality and forceful present. ation of modern soaiai conditions. Noth- rop Publishing O., Boston.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
QuEs rToNABLE sHAPEs.

by W. De IIUWOII7s
 People who are fond of the accult and mysterious will enjoy these stories, with their discussion of thought transferepce, hypnotic suggestion and the like. There Is something of love making in the tales, but the interest centers, in one case about man who, in following an imaginary voice, fell over a cliff, and in another case, rowed out to sea in a black fog. These stories all show the delft touch and fine literary art of their distinguished author.-(Harper & Bros, New York.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
BARON sTIEGEL.
By Rev. M. H. stine

by TttN. MI. IIs DIIIIu-
 To the descendants of our study Penn sylvanla-Germ stock, particularly, will many pages of this book appeal with peculiar power. We like to see familiar names in print, and our geographical in- stinct finds qualification in being greeted with the names of Berks, Lancaster, Reading, Mannheim, Susquehanna, Juniata, Paxton, Carlisle. Brickerville, Schaeffers- town and others. The story based on fact and fiction, grows in interest with the perennially young passion illuminat- Ing it with pure lgiht; historic touches of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
THE GOLDEN KINGDOM.

A marvellous tale of adventures, begin ming in England and ending at the Cape of Good Hope. The manuscript of 1t pur- ports to have been found by surgeon in Boer farmhouse during the war. The descriptions of scenery give evidence of a vivid imagination, and yet of one who had seen much of what he describes. Here are bloodshed, battle and murder, hair breadth escapes, and encounters with wild animals and strange savage tribes, enough to satisfy the greatest demand for such excitement as stories of wonderful sights and deeds can give. G. c. Page & Co.,, Boston,.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

religious and happy. In the manner of his times he used wine as any other ar- ticie of food. and while he used it spar ingly ne speaks of 1t so often and sd tondly as to be a blemish on his papers. The essays of the three distinguished men that complete the volume are on the same lofty plane of thought and culture. The book is one of real beauty of thought and spirit, full oT calm and serene philos- ophy, and attractive to all who would take a sober view of life. Civilian F. Butler. Milwaukee.l
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
YOUNG IVY ON OLD WALLS.

By II. Arthur Powell
 Many of these poems are good verse but hardly of the quality that thrills. Spiritually, they rather mark time. They have a variety of themes, nature. litera- ture, love and despair--or at best strug- gle, A more hopeful and strenuous in- spiratlon might lead to more spirit-mov- ing work. (R. c. Badger, Boston,.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
THE ART OF LIVING LONG.
By William F. Butler.

by Wliham F butleT'
 Louis Cornaro was quite a celebrated centenarien. Tn his advanced age he wrote a number of essays or treatises ex- tolling temperance In eating and drinking as being necessary conditions of long and healthy life. He belonged to mo- ble family, had wealth and culture. was
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
Tolstoy's Appeal.

The communication of Count Leo Tolstoi by the State Church of Russia, has been noticed and commented upon throughout all the religious world: The Open Court publishes extracts from Tol- stoi's Appeal to the Clergy" which has been translated by Mir. Maude and fur nished by Mir. Crosby. That the excom- munication is a sting to the venerable Toistoi is evident; and he puts something of the smart" into his Appeal" To nuote from the Open Court: Tt is Tol- etoPs parting word, he is serious about the matter he has to communicate, and takes into consideration that he is stand fng on the brink of the grave"
 Tolstoi addresses himself to the whole world of Christian teachers; popes. car hina4s. bishops or pastors. Quoting him: P'Ydnr whole life is devoted to preaching, maintaining and spreading among n1en a 9e@cning which you say was revealed to you by God himself, and Is, therefore, the only one that is true and brings redemp- kion.' Tn what then does this one true and redeeming doctrine consist To which ever one of the so-called Chris kian Churches you may belong you ac- knowledge that your teaching is quite &C., curately expressed in the articles of be- lief formulated at the Council of Nicaea a,6O0 years ago." Following this s Tol- etoi's understanding of those articles of belief. After which he outlines the ''Method of Imparting to Men the Truth God has Revealed to You which Is pur- sued by Christian teachers; and which, he sumnarizes by saying. Consists in teaching this truth to undeducated adults, and to children who do not reason but who accept everything" He goes on to show the manner of teaching Scripture history, with selected passages from the Bible; and from the Hebrew books of the old Testament making a running narra- kive of all the stories found in the Old Testament and ends with this remark: s.All this history is series of miraculous occurrences and of terrible crimes. com mitted by the Hebrew people, by their leaders, and by God himself" He says of the teaching of the New Testament khat # does not consist in its moral Teachings, not in the Sermon on the
 Mount, "but unconformity of the Gospels with the stories of the Old Testament" Quoting further. "and all the men and women of Christendom have to pass through a course of this Scripture his tory during their childhood. and this same history Is also taught to ignorant adults as the first and most essential foundation of knowledge. as the one. eternal truth of
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
THE SACRIFICE OF
 THE SHANNON
By WI. Albert Hickman.

By w. Albert Hickman.
 A story written aboard the Canadian Government ice-crusher in the Strait of Northumberland. The breaking of ice and the breaking of hearts are blended in a rather commonplace sensationalism. The book Is written in the Nova Scotia dialect. There is little plot and the value of the descriptive passages alone deserve mention. lF. A. Stokes 6 Co.).
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
MARJORIE.

By Justin Huntley Mccarthy.
 .Tere's the book to stir the blood! What witl. the noble young hero. his blum, worth.' uncle, the sea captain, his sister,
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In her deep hair I hide my heart.
Those love poems are good 10 ma

Those love poems are good to make one young again. The second part of the book contains variety of material, most of 1t touched with that feeling for the beautiful mysteriousness of the natural world which we have come to associate with MT. Roberts's work. And his lyrci gift holds the reader with its charm. u. c. Page & Co.,, Bostoh.)
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30
THF BOOK oF BOOKS.

By William Evans. Two sentences will indicate the char acter of this manual for Bible study:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1903-08-30

Professor William P. Trent of Colun- bta University, in his History ,of Ameri can Literature, makes remark Of the su perlative crudity which distinguished our Amefican literature. when the colonies were making their arst attempt in that direction. The celebrated Bay Psalm Book is the first bc6k printed in this country. and very remarkabie for its pow erty of design and execution As Profes- sor Trent says, however. Tt may be held to have fulfilled the end of its existence. and to be unamenable tos much of the rtdicule tt has since received" This re- snarkable curiosity of literature, though having now no currency. being found only in collections of literary rarities had an e&tensive printing, for 1t passed throHgh eighteen editions, the last issued in f764. These were English prints; it was also in general use in Scotland, where 1t ran through twenty-two edi- tiens. The Book-Lover. in speaking of proof that England pirated the first American book. being in reality the ori- final aggressor in this lne." Steven Daye, who set up the first printing press in America in 1889. printed the following year this famous psaim-book. It was supervised by Richard Mather, Thomas .welde and John Eliot.
 Professor Trent speaks of the 'un- couth ruggedness' of the book. and thinks that the student of literature has no need to discuss seriously a work that has had through the defects of its qualities no permanent literary influences" Be- cause of its association, this old book demands certain respect: for its very ruggedness is suggestive of that strong type of our forefathers who chose to s'sing in Sion the Lords songs of prayse according to his own will The follow ing is illustrative of the verse:
 s'The Lords song sing can we? being fin strangers land, then let .r loose her skill my right hand if . Jerusalem forget
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THE BOOK OF THE ROSE.

By Charles c. D. Roberts. In the first part of this book Mir. Rob erts sings of love and passlonately enough to please the most exacting lover. A favorite image Is:
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The fence around the St. Louis Exposition grounds vim Do atx miles l0nG-
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TREND OF THOUGHT
 ALONG PATHS LITERARY

God" After a statement of the error of
 such teaching, as he sees 1t, which Is | readily understood by the following, Tol- stoi attempts to show what will happen if the people of Christendom cease to be- lieve in church doctrine. 'sThe result will be. that not the Hebrew legends alone. but the religious wisdom of the whole world will become accessible and intelli- gibls to them. People will growsup and develop with unperverted understands and feelings. Having discarded teach ing accepted credulously, people will or der theIr relation towards God reasona- bly. in conformity with their knowledge; and will recognize the moral obligations that flow from that relation."N
 The Appeal to the Clergy is to abandon the clerical profession, saying thSs. the sooner and more definitely you repent of your sin and cease your activity, better 1t will be not only for others but for your selves" In answer to the fact that the people demand this doctrine, the clergy are told to cease to evoke the demand, and 1t will not exist. To quote the con- cluding argument, undoubtedly. the aban- donment of the clerical profession by the best men will have the effect that the ec- clesiastical business passing into coarse. immoral hands will more and more dis inteErate and expose it's own falsity and narmfulness. But the result will not be worse, for the disintegration of ecclesias- tical establishments is now going on, and Is one of the means by which people are being liberated. And, therefore. the quicker this emancipation is accomplish ed. by enlightened and good men aban- doning the clerical profession, the better it will be. And so, the greater number of enlightened and good men who leave the clerical profession the better.