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

player. as they WILL the time will come
when he will convince them that there Is
something more important than winning
today or tomorrow where principle is at
stake: that the function of the republic, of
government of the people, shall, please God.
yet be to make high principle the soul and
hope of the practical, everyday world, even
il IL takes time to do 1t: and that il Is worth
while losing all our lives long, with the
lives thrown in. IL that be necessary. to
have it come true in the end. The man
who Will do that. who Will take that stand
and keep 1t. is beyond price. That IS Theo-
dore Roosevelt from the ground up; and
now you know why 1 have written of him
as / have. There never was day that
called so loudly for such as he as does this
of ours. There is his measure Let
now the understrappers sputter. with that
for our young men to grow up to We need
have no fear for the morrow. Let 1t ask
what questions ii will of the republic. 1t
shall answer them. for We shall have men
at the oars"
Through nearly 500 pages Mr.. Riis ram
bles on about his hero, writing. as he says.
just as he thinks of the things. anecdote
and "reminiscences treading on each other S
heels accompanied occasionally with hon
est indignation or vigorous praise. The
book Is eninently a book of human inter-
est. As interesting as noyel9 In truth.
few novels are SO interesting. For 1t re-
veals much of the life of the chief execu-
tive that is hidden from public view. Some
cheap wit has been INDUCED in recently
because Mr.. Riis has found Mr.. Roosevelt
to be like ex-President Cleveland In some
characteristics, but as presented by MT
Riis it does not appear iudicrous. Mr.. Riis
merrily relates how he was once mistaken
for Mr.. Roosevelt. but while their personal
appearance may be unlike there is much
in them that is similar. In fact, men OF
high ideals are cast much in the same mold
The headings of the chapters in the book
may give an idea of its scope. They are
"Boyhood Ideals" What He Got Out of
College" EARLY Lessons in Politics. THE
Horse and the Gun Have Their Day, THE
Fair Play Department" I'm Mulberry
Street" THE Clash of War" Roosevelt
and His Men" "Ruling by the Ten Com
mandments." 1.-THE Summons on Mount
Marcy What He is Like Himself" THE
Play" Children Trust Him." 1.-The Presi-
dents Policies" "A Young Mans Hero"
Roosevelt as Speaker and Writer"
Theodore Roosevelt's Father" The book
has many wel-executed half-tone illustra-
lions.
AROUND THE WORLD WITH KING.
BY William n. Armstrong. member of the
Cabinet of Kaakaua, the last King OF Hawaii
New York; Frederick A. Stokes Company
Washington Brentanos.
When In January, 1881, Kalakaua King
of Hawaii. looked about him and found his
royal pathway smoothed of the various
menaces to his personal and official happi-
ness which had of late annoyed him. he de-
cided to travel around the world. For the
sake Of economy he decided not to travel as
king. thus avoiding the necessity of
carrying large suite. He took three per-
sons. Mr.. Armstrong, then of his cabinet,
designating him as minister of state;''
Colonel c. II. Judd. his chamberlain, and
Robert. his valet, whose assumed titles on
the tour We're in themselves a source of di-
version. But despite this device kaiakaua
received royal honors everywhere. Mr..
Armstrong kept notes of the kings expert
ences in that first-recorded royal circling
of the world. but for various reasons he
postponed their publication. and now that
Hawaii has passed forever from royal rule
and there Is no danger of committing the
crime of lese majestic he prints his story
of the voyage in a manner which engages
attention at the outset and holds 1t in in
creasing degree to the finish. Mr. Arm
strong Is more than a mere chronicler of
events. He Is blessed with playful fancy
and a wit that, even under the stress OF
royal service. found expression in ways that
at times must have been rather irksome
to the king. The story of Kalakaua's
progress Is brightly told at every stage.
The minister of state was keenly appre-
ciative of the fact that it contained Ger
tain comic opera elements, but never In his
narrative does he fail to give kalakaua full
Qudi1IleS,
disclosing his many very human traits He
has produced a book that not only makes
permanent record of a really important
happening. but is at the same time a di-
verting story of personal experiences and
amusing adventures. 1t is illustrated with
portraits of the royal personages and othef
notabies whom Kalakaua met on his
travels.
THE YOKE; Romance OF the Days When the
Lord Redeemed the Children of Israel from the
bondage of Egypt. By Elizabeth Miller In
dianapolis: The Bobbs- Merrill Company
Deep study and careful selection of ma
terals have contributed in this striking
novel TO the elaboration of a plot of unusual
intricacy and adroitness. The author spe-
officially gives credit for this plot in her dedi-
cation to her brother, Percy Miller, who is
thus to be regarded in the light of a collabo-
rator. Their works blend well together.
The story is of compelling interest. 1t is
OF persuasive appeal to the sympathies.
Crowded though the scene Is with vast
numbers of people. the whole Hebrew ma
ton and all of Egypt, with their leaders,
there are several weIl-defined characters,
distinct in personality and convincing of
the sincerity of the author The theme
concerns the love of young Egyptian
sculptor for an Israelite maiden. upon
q PO"Ciiui ISsp plum lODIe mas set
his lustful eye. There are plots for the
capture of the girl and counter-plots for
her rescue, and conspiracies for ard against
the throne. and diplomacy and cruelty In
dealing with the Israelites whose leaders,
Moses and Aaron. stand forth with great
fmpressiveness against the background of
unrest. The plaques which descend upon
Egypt are wildly described, each having
its share In the furthering the the story in
hand. The final scene of greatest dramatic
interest the crossing of the Red sea- is well
handled and leads to placid conclusion to
the readers sentimental satisfaction I'M
mistakable evidences of studious research
appear throughout the tale, which glistens
with the wealth of Egypt and shimmers
with Its heat. Involved In the theme is
an interesting commentary upon the rigid
hierarchical ritual forbidding the actual
representation of the human form in paint
ing or sculpture, which Is violated by the
young sculptor. The Yoke will make a
deep impression. not only for its story-tell-
ing qualities, despite It's great length. but
for the strong light it throws upon the
manners of ancient Egypt.
CADETS OF GASCONY. By Burton E. Steven.
son. author of AT Odds With the Regent &c
Philadelphia: J. Is. Lippincott Company.
The very name carries an index of the
story. Cadets of Gascony-synonymous
with love adventure hard rid,o hona