The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-11-12

father had once had high hopes of
making fortune in the Tomboy mine
but had been defrauded of his rights,
and, a broken gentleman, fond of
scholarship, isolated in q mining COM
munity he spent his inconsequent
what his six wilful and original
daughters were doing. They were,
however, always doing something, and
were cOntriving to do it in an utterly
thusiasmS, adventures and feuds make
up the book, which is enIivening to a
degree. The vtvactty of these disa-
greementS and the essential goodness
of the generous if belligerent Madi-
gans is not to be questioned. At the
end romance comes to this group of
persons, who have always stood ready
TO meet her more than half way. The
book is published at $3.50 by the Cen
fury company. (Through Zercher
Book and Stationery Co, Topeka.)
Three of the finest libraries in this
country from the standpoint of the COL
lector, are at this present juncture,
either issuing catalogues or are about
to issue them, says the New York
Press. The catalogue of the library of
Mr.. Robert Hoe has already reached its
fourth volume, which brings it down
to the letter IT" including TyndaIe.
When finished this will form a record
of only a portion of Mr.. Hoes remark
able collection of books. 1t is to be
hoped that eventually the whole libra
ry will be catalogued on a similar
scale.
It is rather a coincidence that at the
same time that this work is progress
ing, Mr.. E. Dwight Church of Brooklyn
should be having his library thoroughly
catalogued by an expert.
Cautiously enough also at the present
Mr.. ]. P. Morgan has import
ed from England Mr.. E. Gordon Duff
(the great expert on Incunabu1a, and
, l,r -~fr-- ne I'll
brary, at Manchester) to catalogue his
early printed books. 1t may be re-
that Mrs. RylandS purchaS-
ed, en- bloc, the famous Althrop library,
formerly belonging to Earl Spencer,
with its great collection of early print
ed books and manuscripts. Mr.. Duff
is principally known to Americans by
his contribution to the Books About
Books" series entitled EARLY Printed
Books" which was issued in 1898. The
volume contains much learning, and
has stood, ever since it's publication, as
the best monograph on the topic
How extensive this catalogue is to |
be, whether it is to contain facsimiles |
Or not, we are unable to announce, but
the presence in this country of so dis |
ringuished a photographer augurs we'll |
for the erudition and excellence of the
work
Jack Pumpkinhead. one of the most
interesting characters in l.. Frank
3aum's new book 1.-THE Marvellous
Land of o." recently published by the !
Riley Britton Co, Chicago, bellies his
ooI1s in the matter of deep thought
md wise conclusions. OF course his /
main anxiety concerned the preserva-
ion of his precious head. Many things
,ould happen to it. Being q. vegetable
t could spoil, while if it fell off it
night break or at least be cracked.
When not thinking about these con-
ingencies Jack could disclose quite
line of reasoning. For in
tance after old Mombi brought him to
ife Tip asked him if he knew anything
o which he replied:
THAT is hard to tell. I feel that I
NOW a tremendous lot, but it will take
little time to discover whether / am
cry wise or very foolish.
One day after Tip had explained
bout the Land of OF, the Tin Wood
nan. the Scarecrow, and the escape of
he Wizardin a balloon. Jack was much
LEASED.
Now understand it perfectly said
Ie-isall but the explanation.
On being presented to His Majesty
he Scarecrow. who was the ruler of
he Emerald City at the time, Jack
ried hard to be deferentiaL He bowed |
cry low, almost losing his head, the
carecrow looking on in amazement.
Where in Or did you come FROM"
reclaimed the Scarecrow.
ST beg your Majesty's pardon re-
lied the Pumpkinhead, but I do not
YOU
What don't you understand" asked
he Scarecrow.
why. don't understand your lang
lage You see, came from the Coun-
~ of the Gillikins, so that am for
igner.'
"Ah, to be surel' exclaimed the |
;carecrow. 1T myself speak the lang
lage of the Munchkins, which is also |
he language of the Emerald City. But
Tou. I suppose, speak the language of
he Pumpkinheads?'
Exactly so. your Majesty replied