The Republican journal., 1903-04-23
Literary News and Notes.

Harriet A. Nash, author of ''Polly's
Secret is one of Names short story
writer's, having written extensively Tor
the New England and McClure's Maga-
zines, the Youths Companion and other
periodicals. Miss Nash is treasurer OF
the Skowhegan, Me-, Electric Light 60.
Colonel Prentiss Ingraham, the
author of 'The Girl Rough Riders, y
published by Dana Estes 4 Co, is son
of the late novelist, Rev. j. II. lngraoo
ham, who wrote the famous prince OF
the House of David His latest story
is breezy, out-of-d door tale which Will
prove fascinating to every girl who
loves adventure and romance.
A cousin of the poet LongfelloW, who
writes under the unusually poetic name
of Carol Norton (and it is not pen
name either, has just published his
first book of verse through Dana Estes
& Co. Though reared i'll Unltarlan
family. Mr.. Norton became an ardent
advocate of Christian Science after his
recovery from severe illness under the
treatment of one of its healers. His
"Poems and Verses are said to possess
a unique spiritual quality. Mr.. Norton
is A member of the Board of Lecture
ship of the First Church OF Christ,
Scientist, of Boston.
Dana Estes 4 Co. have IN press
popular book on animal ana 1orest lore;
which promises to attract uhusual
attention. 1t is written by Mason A:
Walton, the well-knoWn hermlt OF OF
Bonds Hill, Gloucester, Mass, ana VIII
give graphic account OF elghteen
years solitary life in the WOODS: Mr;
Walton has for long time contributed
articles to Forest and Stream under the
signature of Hermit His hut near
the cod Salem Road" is as quaint and
interesting as Thoreau's cabin at W al
den. and has been the object of pilgrim
age for some of the most eminent natur-
alists of America.
Part III, of Records of the Past, a
monthly, published at Washington, u.
C.. is entirely devoted to a translation
of the Laws of Hammurabl, VINO W; was
the King of Babylonia 2250 B: Z. Inc
Stele bearing these laws, although IN
scribed by a Babylonian King, was
; found at Susa by J. de Morgan, Where
it had been taken by an Elamlte king
as a trophy of war; Its discovery IS re-
| garded as the most important III .ne
| work of historical research. llleie ' IL" '
already appeared French and German
translations, but this is the first com
plete English translation OF this greaIll
| code and is of intense interest TO all
| thoughtful people, whether business ol
professional men.
In consonance with its name, the Ne" sv
Idea Woman's Magazine TOR May pre-
sents many novel features IN dress
making and in every department OF 40 do-
mestic interest. 1t opens with Ghalnl-
inc paper by Constance Fuller McIntyre
upon '!The Marriageable Age NINA d
A. Osborne writes about New ork s s
! Chinatown delightfully."-; kathellne elI,le
Louise Smith tells of the new 1aa' y M at
Shows and Catteries'; Nancy Hun mas mas
'The Living-Room' for her theme .lH anu anu
Eben kexford presents "Garaen en
Gossip in his authoritative manner
In addition to these special features litss
the several departments are attIactlve We
" set forth, and in short stores a,,d d
Verse there is unusual variety ana ana
superior quality. The New s luea
patterns offer many tempting oppoi-
tunities to the home dressmaker.