Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
NEW BOOKS AND MAGAZINES
Violet Jacobs Shows Real Ge1ius Of a story
Teller in a New Novel.
FINE THtATER EDITION OF THE CRISIS
j. Wilkinson Elliott Makes a Plea for
Hardy Plants Pub
lish L~andOr's Latest BOOK
of Travel.

Ahb Sneop HtcaleTs, by violet jacobs,
is a story in which there are evidences of
the real genius Of a story-teller, a master
hand in the a~rt-somewhat more than is
expected OF a novice or one so entirely un-
known In the field Of literature as Violet
Jacobs. The story opens with a descrip-
tion OF the rural border lands OF England
and Wales and a brief history Of the
homely supeTstitlons OF the people whose
scant ideas we're scarcely beyond their
weekly round OF work and their petty
strlfes and q~uarrels. The farmers who
Rrazed their herds on the mountain lands
suffered from an organized system OF
marauding, and In those days OF slow com
munication and inefcient police service
they we're unable to protect their interests.
James Bumpett seemed to be chief in
crooked business" in his particular sec
tion, and drew for assistance on those
whom necessity and misfortune had thrown
IN his way. or this number we're Rhys
Walters and George Williams. Rhys wal
tiers from early childhood was a poacher-
no outdoor ra~scality entered his head that
he did not attempt to exploit. After leav-
ing school with a veneer of learning. which,
however, did not affect his character. he
makes his bow in tho field of illegalities at
the head OF a devastating horde known as
'Rebecca and her Children" Their object
was the destruction OF toll gates in justi-
hcation Of an unsatisfactory road govern
ment. The name Of the band was taken
from the Old Testament text in which Re
becca. the bride of Isaac, was blessed by
Laban in these words. Let thy seed pos
SeEs the gates OF those that hate them"
Published by G. P. Putnam's Sons.
THE King of Unadilla" is a little book
Just published by the J. s. Ogilvie Publish
ing company OF New York and It certainly
contains a great collection Of wit and
humor in giving the experiences of the
king with his subjects and attendants. 1t
is written by Howard r. CARTS. author Of
with Force and Arms and we believe
will have a large circulation among those
who delight in humorous work.
: The success OF the drama based on Win
ston Churchill's popular novel, THE
Crisis" has caused the Macmillans to Issue
a James X. Hackett edition of the book.
1t is presented in a new decorative cover.
is printed on larger paper than was the
original edition. has bordered pages, and
contains numerous Illustrations in the form
of full page reproductions Of principal
scenes from the play as given by Mr.. Hac-
kett and his company. Portraits OF the
lbdulub dClOTb anu actresses are Also IN
cluded and the frontispiece consists Of the
latest Photographic likeness OF Mr.. Hackett.
It Is not only a pleasing edition Of the de-
fervedly popular novel, but also an attrac-
tive souvenir OF the play and Of the star
and company engaged in its presentation.
"A Plea for Hardy Plants by ]. Wilkin-
son Elliott, who is a landscape architect
of great experience and has been fighting
the battle of permanence and variety. He
argues for our native %asters, lilies. holly
hooks and the hundreds of other beautiful
plants that make Europeans exclaim in as
tonishment at the richness of our flora; and
he adds to this ample provision the best
hardy plants from all over the world. This
simple plea based on observation, skill and
experience Is enforced to the reader by
many Photographic illustrations showing
what can be done with hard plants under
proper treatment. Published by Doubleday
Page & Co.
The scribners have published a new boob
by A. H. Savage Lander entitled Across
Coveted Lands, or a Journey from Flushins
20 Calcutta Overland" It is in two large
volumes, fully illustrated, enclosed in
cover designed by the author. The coveted
lands are Persia, Belochistan and Afghan,
istan. Persia in particular. and this worl
is OF the utmost Importance just now IL
view of the rapid development, reported
constantly by cable in the daily press. o
Russia's long planned designs to reach tn
Indian ocean, and the efforts of England Il
counter them.
These plans, as is now well known. con,
template the control Of Persia and an Quite
through the Persian gulf, and Mr.. Landor'i
book, the result of an extraordinary toul
across Russia to and through Persia, Belo
chistan and Afghanistan. has special refer
ence to the unfolding. now in rapid accom-
plishment, Of probably the greatest diplo
matte drama OF the age, one for which Rus
STA has been preparing for many years, upoI
which It's destiny in some proportion
hangs, and in which the future OF the Brit
ish empire is much concerned.
The New Christians by Percy White, Il
a novel In which Eustace Fenner. with hi
pathetic eyes, his beautifully curved moutl
and his eloquent tongue, attracts admirers
Among them is Mrs. Galbralth, a rlel
widow. Eustaee loves beautiful materia
things and he loves ease and all that make
life luxurious. It is this material love tina
gets him financially under obligation to
rival. Mr., Cranky. the possessor Of tn
Healing Stones of st. Peter" Eustace'
craftiness in playing double with Cranl
and with his followers is cleverly handled
The hard-headed dissenter. Mr.. Selby VIII