Evening journal., 1904-05-26
III T E r "A II 7.
just For Women /.


Bert Howard and Leona Bland. the
comedy sketch duo appearing at the
Garrick Theatre this week. have
proven as big a hit as when they were
seen at the house about the first OF the
year. AS a manipulator of the piano
Bland is wonder, being able 70 pro-
duce any number Of comedy stunts at
Will. Playing two different airs at the
same time. and playing them WE'LL too,
Us dead easy" with this comedy music
fan. Years ago Bland was the pianist
at Keith's Philadelphia theatre hut
he decided to go on the stage himself
instead of working the ivory keys OF a
piano for others. He and Manager
Dockstader of the Garrick are great
friends and it is stated that the first
time Bland ever appeared on the stage
of a theatre was In company with the
present owner OF the Garrick
Advertising is business force that
within the past 10 years has developed
into a science. II is a legitimate and
honorable way In keeping ones self
pleasantly in the mind Of the public
for the benefit of both advertiser and
public.
It is. a science pure and simple; it is
the greatest factor in business today.
A good advertisement is sure TO be read
and sure 10 interest the reader. A man
who advertises is simply telling the
news of his store and the people are
lust as anxious to read the news of the
stores as they are to read the news of
the world.
OF special tineliness is Ray Stannard
Bakers discussion Of THE Vitality Of
Mormonism," the June Century's lead
ing article. Few aspects of the virile
civilization of the West are today
charged with deeper interest and signi-
ncance for the American people. Mr..
Baker declares. than the great fact Of
Mormonism. In his well-known terse,
vivid. compelling style Mr.. Baker sets
forth the actual conditions found in
Cache Valley, an irrigated settlement
Lying I'm both Utah and Idaho. There
are characteristic Illustrations by e.
L. Blumenschein.
Popular Operas is a book an
nounced by Dodd Mead and Company
for publication in the fall.
The compilation Is by II. a. Guerber,
the author Of "Stories of Famous
Operas" etc. Her earlier books on
operate subjects have had remark
able sale in this country; and the new
book viii include many operas and
themes not treated i'm the earlier vol
umes Such operas will be dealt with
for instance. as Il Paglacci." LA Bo-
heme," "Cavalleria Rusticana," etc.
etc.
As a guide for those who are moi
familiar with the plots Of the operas
the book should prove invaluable.
A book that is timely comes from
Thompson and Thomas OF Chicago
from the pen Of Forrest Chrissey. Tat
. things of a Retired Politician" is tn
title which suggests the contents.
In this story Mr.. Chrissey has intro
icy duced many a shrewd observation tina
ful shows keen insight into political con
in ditions and a perasal Of the book Will
ain highly entertaining, may suggest Ger
use tain remedies. II is profdsely Illus
tly trated by drawings Of John 7. Mo
icy Cutcheon.
the From the Funk and Wagnalls Con
.ail pany there comes TO our table a boo
ec- that is likely to occasion much inte
nal est and comment II IS entitled "Tf
ar. Widows Mite and Other Psychic PHI
ac. nomena."
the The author is careful to state that
,o, is not a spritualist. but explains ths
Ice he merely presents certain phenomen
- which he has observed and which
- leaves to the judgment of the reader
- interpret.
- DR.. Funk has written his book froi
~ the standpoint Of a scientist. wh
reaches no conclusions, but those whic
are necessary from the evidence
ies hand. He does not attempt to birds
o' over the chasms between incomple
20 evidence and conclusion by ASSUMING
cry he simply says: Il don't know"
OF Such works are valuable, for viii
pie there are innumerable frauds th'
low hover on the border of the spirit Ian
see yet the minds of the most profour
BOD students OF all the centuries have bee
ods impressed that there is a mystery. n
IS solution Of which is the most importai
the idea thta can engage the mind Of ma
for To all searchers for truth the book is
be commended.
A delightful holiday book is al
nounced by D66d Mead & Compar
Of for publication I'm the fall. viz an
oof lustrated edition of Maurice Maete
arc linck's our Friend. the Dog" TIL
no is to be issued in a most SUMPTION
cks 1orn,' WIN y ,lpa'ietio liluStia. .lohs
Charles B. Falls. This exquisite lit
,s sketch marks. in the opinion of man
,,, the highest level of Maeterlinck's Ii
erary achievement It is characterize
i.'F tby keenness and accuracy Of observ
,. ton and fulness of sympathy with /
''o subject which will cause It to appe
to all friends Of the dog It is sa
arm No., r.ritte,, sho,,, a., -, -.
us his nature so faithfully.
Us The Red Book for June contains n
eah teen short stories. which in literal
excellence and authorship. make IN
number rank higher than any of /
las- predecessors. From the beginnii
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