The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1905-03-04

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book draws its name is the climax Of
a vivid reproduction of the passions
that led up to the civil strife, picturing
the whole country's ferment '.Manas-
sas' is the first of trilogy of which the
/ other two volumes win be styled, respec-
lively, Gettysburg" and "Appomattox-
The Macmillan company has Just
issued a brochure entitled Notes for
the Guidance of Authors in the Sub
mission of Manuscripts 70 publishers -
in which will be found a ceai of valu-
able information on such subjects as
the preparation of a manuscript. sub
hitting a manuscript to a. publisher,
copyright and how it is obtained,
bindings covers and cover designs,
and reading and correcting proof
Inquiries have reached the Harpers
concerning the binding of the first edi-
ton of ben Hur.F which appeared in
1880. The first edition was issued in
a series which the Harpers We're then
publishing. 1t was in 16-mo form,
bound in cadet blue cloth. and deco
rated with clusters of flowers In red,
blue. and green on the front cover,
and a vase of flowers in the same col
ors on the back cover. The lettering
on the cover is black. Copies of this
edition are not easily obtainable now
Mrs. Wards novel. 'The Marriage
of William Ashe," will be published
March 9. The book will be issued in
two editions, the usual one-volume
edition, which will be illustrated by
Albert Steiner, and bound in red and
gold, and special edition, autograph
ed by Mrs. Ward, numbered and linn
tied to one thousand sets only. This
limited edition will be issued in two
crown octave volumes, with sixteen il
bound in blue and gold, with gilt tops
and deCEelled edges. in a box.
These chapter titles show the par
new book, THE Freedom of Life" and
the Importance of the subjects dis
cussed: 1. The Freedom of Life; Z
How to Sleep Restfully; g. Resistance;
Nervous Tears; g. Self-Consciousness
z. The Circumstances of Life; 8. Other
People; 8. Human Sympathy; TO- De-
pendence and Independence; IL. Self
Control; IL. The Religion of 1t: Is.
About Christmas; II. To Mothers.
s'The Freedom of Life is by the au-
thor of Power Through Repose-"
Little, Brown & Co. will publish Miss
Calls book in March.
ct have no politics, and no party. and
no particular hope: only this IS true
that beauty is very beautiful, and soft
ems, and comforts, and inspires, ana
rouses, and lifts up, and never fans.
Lady Burne-Jones quotes this saying OF
her DISTINGUISHED husband IN one Oh
the passages in the recently published
Memorials of Edward Burne-Jones"
which help to picture the man. The Two
volumes forming this intimate biography
are illustrated with photographers
showing Burne-Jones' friends and also |
some of his paintings. They show |
Burne-Jones a very human and lovable |
man, the streak Of melancholy In whose |
nature was more than compensated by /
his Astounding love of fun
A memorial to the poet Edward Row
land Sill has recently been unveiled at
Oakland, Cal. 1t is in the form vof a
bronze sun-dial, mounted on a granite
base. and is the gift of three classes OF
the Oakland high school where Mr.. Sill
was a teacher for short time. Though
he was not born in California he spent
the greater part of his adult life there,
and, as his poems bear Witness he low
ed the land that he had chosen for his
home with a fine appreciation OF her d.
verse and wonderful charms. His po-
EN-, Christmas in California is one OF
those which win be longest remember
ed The poems of Sill are published IN
three volumes and are reported to be
among the best selling poetry on the list
Of Houghton. Miffiin & Co
Rider Haggard, author of '"The
Brethren" has arrived this week
to visit America as a representative of
the English government. It is stated
that his mission here is directly con-
scheme for the agricultural settlement
of South Africa. The proper develop
ment of the uncultivated lands in
South Africa by suitable emigrants
was one of Cecil Rhodes most cher
shed plans; and the expenses of Mr..
trip will be betrayed by the
trustees of Cecil Rhodes from his
estate. Mr.. Haggard's interest in all
things connected with agriculture is
well known. He has, however. con-
fessed his belief that his speechmak-
ing and editorial writing regarding
land culture has made him a bit of a
bore. He declares that upon joining
L social gathering one day he over
heard the remark, Here's Rider Hag-
gard. For Heavens sake don't men
ton agriculture"
The Pennsylvania Academy of the
Fine Arts has just celebrated its cen
tenary receiving congratulations on its
noble share in the evolution of Ameri-
can art. The event lends especial in
terest to the record in the March Cen
fury of "Philadelphia's Contribution to
American Art set down by Harrison
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