Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-02

iieves that he is traitor, forced into that
role by the crueities of his captors His
sacrifices and sufferings and ventures are
subsequently based on that belief. He far
more than atones for his fault. grievous
though he conCeives it to be. but does not
hold himself as purified. His rehabilita
ton by chance through the haif-drunken
boastings of Spanish soldier is made the
scene of a powerful dramatic climax.
Throughout the story appear the results Of
Miss Johnston fertile fancy. She weaves
delicate threads into her fabric here and
there, and presents a narrative of unusual
grace and charm. 1t is perhaps not so
compelling in its sentimental interest as
Audrey Sir Mortimers lady love does
not occupy so large a share of the stage
do most of Miss Johnston's other herones.
This is distinctly story of man. and
powerfully strong and lovable man at that.
The atmosphere of the days when England
and Spain battled the for the
s wealth of the new world is rendered into
text which charms at every turn. Mr..
Yohn'S Illustrations are beautifully exc
Cuted and are. as with all his work. indica-
tive of a thorough study of the theme and
the period.
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william Bal!antyne & Sons
These memoirs of Henry Willard are in
fact. his autobiography, although two parts
o: the three into which the work divides it.
self are written in the third person. The
story of his ancestry. his youth and his
migration from Germany. his native land
60 the United States was written by him in
his mother tongue, and two years after his
death was edited and published by his
family for private circulation. 1t has been
materially condensed TO- the purposes of this
publication. and now lorms an Introductory
chapter. Then follow eight books, all of
49,
Esh. seven being in the first person. The
eighth book, covering the period from 1863
to the closing year of his life. he wrote in
tie third person during the summer of
1900. a few months before his death. Had
he continued the entire work on the scale
lac adopted for the seven books which carry
lis narrative up to 1863 the whole would
have been of considerably greater volume
II would doubtless have proved, too, of ex-
ceptional value to the historian being, in
point of fact, of unusual merit as a record
of great events.
Mr.. Willard saw the civil war from the
northern point of view. being constantly
employed throughout the struggle as corre-
spoDdent for the largest American newspa-
pers and keeping in close touch both with
the armies and the commanders of all
ranks. When he undertook to write his me-
noirs he found that he had seen only the
northern side. and to expand his views of
the great struggle he studied the southern
records and thus gathered the materials for
his comprehensive survey of the campaigns
His anecdotes OF the national civil and mil
itary leaders are all suggestive and throw
many important side lights upon the events
of the period.
Henry Wizards whole career from the
Gay he landed an almost penniless r,na-
way German student In New York to the
uay OF MS death. man of great power and
wealth and influence. was filled with ro-
mantle turns of fortune. The record of
them in these two volumes is as entertain
Ing as fiction and more ably written than
much of that class.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT, THE CIVI-
-s zen. by Jacob A. Riis New York: The out
look Company Washington: Brentano's
a. Mr. Riis has written a vigorous, sympa-
theuc and decidedly entertaining eulogy of
his friend. the President Mr. Roosevelt
has spoken of Mr.. Riis as the most useful
citizen of the city OF New York. Mr.. Riis
has written In words of praise as strong of
the President. Near the end of his book he
tells Us why he has written It, in his OWE
words Just to boom Roosevelt for the
presidency In the election that comes soon?
No. not that / shall rejoice to see him
elected. and / shalt know that never was
any vote put to better use for my country
than when cast it for him. 1t mat
ters less that Theodore Roosevelt is PresI-
dent, but it matters a great deal that the
things prevail which he represents In the
nations life, 1t never mattered more
than at this present day of ours-right
now. After describing the discourage-
ment or reformer at the success of Tam
many in the recent New York election
who declares that he is done with reform
ne continues: "He is not: know it. for /
know him, He is just tired. and he will get
over IT, But he speaks for a good many
who may not get over II so easily and that
IS exactly what Tammany banks upon II
| Is what the enemy hopes for in ali DAYS
| that he may tire out the good convince
| them that the game isn't worth the candle
And right here Is the immense value OF the
man whom you cannot tire out, who will
| stand like a rock for the homely virtues for
| the Ten Commandments. In good and evil re-
| port. and refuse to bulge For though men
sneer at him, and call him a grand-stand