The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-05-27

Caleb Powers MY Own Story" which
has been appearing in the Reader Mag
azine and is concluded in the May num-
Der, has just been issued in book form
by the Bobbs-Merrill company. The
book contains much interesting material
not included in the magazine articles.
For the last five years Powers has been
imprisoned for supposed completely in
the murder of Senator Goebel, and the
| book is a detailed statement Of the facts
in the tragedy with a view to proving
the writer's innocence. He charges
wholesale bribery Of witnesses by the
most blOodthirsty political cabal of
modern times The plea ends with
these words: Il know that there is ire
mendOus power residing in innocence
and that truth and justice, sometimes
slowly but always surely, are marching
toward victory. Whether in this case
they will arrive in time to prevent the
havoc wrought in their name I cannot
tell, but they will not fail in
the end; and have the consolation Of
knowing that my name, at least, will
be vindicated." The book is of timely
interest in view of the new trial that
has been granted the author.
The Fate of a Crown" is the title of
a book by Schuyler Slaunton. just pub
lished by the Reilly & Britton Co. of
Chicago.
"a Knot of Blue" is the title Of
new book by William r. A. Wilson, Just
published by Little, Brown & Co. It is
a new tale of absorbing interest. The
author has faithfully portrayed feni-
nine tenderness and sweetness of char
acter, and at the same has shown that
a work Of fiction can have for its motif
the qualification of personal revenge
without offending the highest moral
taste of the modern civilized world. The
story ab0unds in intrigue, adventure,
the JOY of living and achieving, and it
throbs with romantic tenderness. The
scene is laid in Old Quebec.
DR.. Cyrus Townsend Brady, author Of
Indian Fights and Fighters" and for
merIy archdeaeon Of the diocese of
Kansas, has returned to the ministry
Recently he accepted a call to fill tenn
porarily the pulpit at Trinity church,
Toledo. o. The vestry urged him to
make his tenancy permanent, and he
has decided to do So He will move his
family from New York, where he has
been living.
Rex e. Beach, author of 'Pardners, -
recently published by Mcclure, Phillips
1 & Co, in addition to being a literary
man, is an explorer and an athlete. He
went to Alaska at the head of the first
rush. caused by the gold excitement
when practically there was everything
! yet to discover about the country. He
| is the holder of the indoor record Of 100
! yards in swimming, the winner of the
mile handicap swimming race at the
Olympian games in St. Louis, and as
right tackle was for some years the
mainstay Of the Chicago Athletic club
| football team. He is distinctly to be
| c1assed among the new humorists. His
/ book, "Pardners," deals with life in
! Alaska and in the west. He brings out
! through his breezy and hearty-laughing
| characters the lighter and more anus
ing side of existence in the north or on
| the cattle plains, though now and again
! he hints at the sternness and pathOs Of
it. His characters have a pungent and
western method OF expression that is a
/ continued delight
The stanzas below, entitled "Hunil-
ity' are from the pen Of John Hay,
better known as diplomat, editor and
historian. than as a poet. The verses
were written for the Worlds Christian
EindeavOr convention at washington a
few years ago but have just found en-
during place. being chosen now as one
of the hymns in the new Hymns of
Worship and Service:
Iordi from far-severed climes we come
To meet at last in Thee. our Home.
Thou hast been our guide and guard
Be still our hope, our rich reward
Defend us. Lord. from every i'll.
Strengthen our hearts to do Thy viii
In ali we plan and all we do
Still keep us to Thy service true.
o let us hear the inspiring word
| Which they Of old at Horeb heard;
! Breathe to our hearts the high command,
/ GO onward and possess the land"
Thou who are Light shine on each soul!
/ Thou who art Truth. each mind CONTROL
/ Open our eyes and make US see
4 The path which leads to Heaven and Thee.
New Jersey Vacation Land.
Agents Of the Pennsylvania lines will
sell tickets to Asbury Park, N. J.. June
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