New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1904-03-07

tractive picture or the prohIs 10 OV
from the manufacture Of peat fuel There are
go, c,ber ,1ses to which peat may be put As
a fertilizer he informs US, II possesses value
beyond what IS generally accorded IT. Paper
can be made from some kinds Of peat hoTe' II
has disinfectant qualities, and several valuable
bv-products can be derived from 1t. These are
but a few Of the properties enumerated by Mr.
Leavitt-
Mr. Roujn 2. Smiths The Theory OF Invest
rnent and Speculation" contains some hard raps
for him who ina ines that he can successfully
dabble in the market" without experience and
for him who thinks that close STUDY ana
analysis of market conditions will OF itself
make him successful. Constant observation is
essential. but Mr.. Smith argues that to be sue
cessfuI a man must have faculty for specula-
ton "A man." he observes. may have a thor
oush and complete knowledge of market con-
ditions and be a good Judge of indications ana
market influences. yet not have the trading
temperament the nerve. the quick decision
absolute confidence in his own Judgment and
liking for the business which are requisites OF
the successful trader" In this handy little
manual Mr. Smith seeks TO give his readers ad-
vice that will enable them not only to make but
to avoid losing money. He covers the various
fields for investment and speculation briefly but
comprehensively.
Charles Scribner's Sons announce the forth
coming publication of THE American Natural
History" by Mr.. William T. Hornaday. director
Of the New York Geological Society.
THE Arena" has changed hands. its ownership
passingTo Mr.. Albert Brandt Mr.. B. o. Flower,
who founded the magazine. has been engaged to
assume entire editorial control
Dodd, Mead & Co have issued a facsimile
print Of the first printed edition of the Declare
ton Of Independence
The Macmillan Company announces the pub
LEGATION this month Of "compendious. handy
popular one volume history of the United
States by Mr.. Henry W. Elson. who will tell the
story Of the country from the discovery Of
America TO the present day.
Miss Isabel Buffers translation Of The Song
Of Roland" which appears No. 157 of thu
"Riversde Literature Series GIoughton. Miffin
& COZ, is a readable Interpretation in prose of
this famous Charlemagne legend. The text is
supplemented by a glossary, notes and an intro
ducton.
The interesting career OF the old New-York
printer John Peter Zenger is the subject of a
volume issued by Dodd. Mead & Co. In 1888
ZenEer began the publication Of the second
newspaper issued in New-YOrk and adopted
tone opposed to the policy Of the Royal Gov
ernor OF the province As a result Governor
Cosby ordered certain issues Of the paper to be
seized and burned and then had Zenger ar
rested charge Of seditious libel His trial
established the principle that in prosecution for
libel the jury were the judges OF both the law
and the facts. and Zenger was acquitted. Much
original matter relating to-the trial has been in
herited by Mr.. Livingston Rutherford who
edits the present work. II IS illustrated with
portraits and facsimies OF rare title pages. man
uscripts. broadsides. etc.
rev and cheaper edition 81 Mr.. Angus Ham
ilton's Korea" IS announced by Charles Serb
ner's sons.
Mrs. Philip Cowcn has prepared "A new "Hag-
Eada" Of the Seder service Of Passover Eve for
use IN the homes Of English speaking Hebrews
Il IS designed to correct the typographical
bunders. bad grammar. and mstranslations"
ahounding in all the books obtainable ln this
country" or a size and shape convenient for
use II includes the Hebrew text. the regula-
tions for the observance Of the Passover the
order of service. and the necessary music. It
IS illustrated with several reproductions from
old HagEadas.