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ness Of touch, the h~orsepIay he intro
duces is funny and the complications he
devises are ingenious. His book IL thor
oughly amusing. The last two chapters
in which the children relapse into school,
boy mischief are apparently an after
thought. or else only a preparation for
further deeds by his infant phenomenon.
A further cleaning Of Mark Twain's writ
ings will be found In THE $50 200 Request
and Other Stories" Harpers). II il a mis-
cellany Of stories, grave and gay, and of
other papers Of the most varied character.
Here are the diaries Of Adam and of Eve, the
Dogs Tale" the Double Barrelled Deteo-
tive Story side by side with the stories on
the Italian language and the Portuguese
Phrase Book and the burlesque review Of
the -~Innocents Abroad" There may he
something in the volume that has not ap-
peared in print before, but whether there Ia
or not is immaterial, as this Is a volume Of
the Uniform edition OF Mr.. Clemens's
complete works.
1t is rather difficult to keep up banter
through 800 pages, as is attempted in Eliza
beth Duer's THE Prince Goes Fishing"
Appletons). and it is to the authors credit
mat she keeps it up successfully through
several chapters. The plot is Intentionally
slight and conventional. The scene is one
Of tho kin gdoms OF modern romances Of
adventure or French opera bouHe, and it
is to the latter that the characters belong.
Unluckily the author gets carried away by
the sentiment Of her love story. and as she
goes on the sarcasm and burlesque jar. It il
a frothy dish that does not come out quite
right.
Intensity seems TO be what John Coils
Snaith is striving for in Henry North
cote" Herbert B. Turner 4 Co., Boston,.
There is much fine writing and more
oratory. There is much discussion about
things in general. For a time the reader
may believe that the book is a plea against
capital punishment for women, or at any
rate against circumstantial evidence, but
the end seems to upset that. The hero is
a strong man and his power is apparently
held up to admiration; yet he is made TO
act like a maniac. What characters are
introduced are needleesly repulsive, and
We do not understand the point OF some
brutal episodes. Perhaps they are strong
or they may be syp1bolical OF something.
A satire on We An New York is written
in the shape Of letters by many persons
in The Wooing Of Folly by James l..
Ford Appletons). They deal incidentally
with sundry love Affairs and society and
financial intrigues, but their chief interest
is in the comments on what goes on among
middle class and newly rich people.
The separate publication Of magazine
stories goes on. Two very amusing tales
that have appeared recently may now be
had in book form: Grace MacGowan Cookies
their First Formal CALI HGpens, with
illustrations by Peter Newell and decora--
tive borders; and Henry Wallace Phillips's
The Pets" one OF his best Bed Saunders
stories.
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on a special problem in astronomy, Mars
and It's Mysteries" little, Brown and COM
pany). The astronomers are by no means
agreed az to the accuracy of the Observa-
tions made on Mars and the problem of
possible life in the plInet il still more I'M
certain, but there is no doubt as to the
interest taken In the subject. Prof. Morse
revie~ va all that has been said on the sub
ject, he relates clearly what ~Schiapanelli
and Percivsl Lowell have observed, and in
his account Of his personal experience shows
the difficulties the observers have to con-
tend With, and, perhaps, contributes ma
terially to establishing the reality Of what
they declare they have seen. The reader,
at any rate, will understand perfectly what
the discussion about Mars and it's canals
means.
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When a scientific man who knows how
to write undertakes in earnest to explain to
the general public what has been and what
il being lone in his particular sphere Of re-
search the result il usually a very enter
aiming and instructive book. That will be
FOUND to he the case with Prof. Simon New
combs "Sidelights on Astronomy" CHar-
pers,, many Of the chapters in which have
already appeared in magazines, but which
in their combined shape show remarkable
connection and offer to the intelligent,
reader the latest information in the astro-
nomical field in a form that is thoroughly
comprehensible and interesting to the lay
man. The essays deal with the structure
and extent Of the universe, with the prob
lams Of astronomy n the work astron-
are doing, with the telescope, the
mariners compass, the fourth dimension,
rain making, life in other planets and other
similar questions. and with other interest
ing phases Of astronomical research. II
should attract many to the study Of the
heavens.
Equally adapted for the general reader.
are the papers written by Prof. Edward
s. Morse Of the Essex Institute at Salem
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n. KIpIInE's English History.

There il a great gulf between the Kipling OF
MuTvaney and ON the City Wall and the
KipIing Of Puck OF Pook's Hill" Double
day, Page and Company. The South
African blight has smitten Mr.. Kipling in
the interv al. and il shows noticeably in
the stories n even more in the verses
sandwiehed in between. Mr.. Kipling takes
himself very seriously now; he is the apostle
Of British Imperialism and must preach
IL in and out OF season. It may be unkind
TO suggest that Mr.. Kipling in these stories
is parodying himself and is exhibiting
rather crudely the mechanism Of his art,
but that certainly is the impression his
book leaves.
Some years ago Mr.. Kipling wrote O
great short story, -The Finest Story in The
World" in which the distant past wa
brought out with the utmost vividness,
at least from the point of view Of degenerate
moderns. 1t is a risky experiment TO re-
peat, particularly whep applied to a dozen
Impressions Of British history. Later Mr..
Kipling tried with marked success a new
sort Of tale in which he blended mysticism
and outdoor life very delightfully."-. This
process he also adds TO these stories, osten-
sibly meant for children. Artistioally the
blend is not very successful. ~
This does not mean that the stories, com-
pared with most that are published this
season, are not interesting. That they
surely are. for Mr.. Kipling, even when he
goes wrong, is better than most story
writer's who stick TO their own limitations.
Il il unavoidable, however, TO compare
him to himself. when he Is an artist n
does not take himself seriously A. a reformer,
and here II II that his stories fail. The
machinery correcting them IL often clumsy
and the verses Interpreted are among the
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essential points in the narrative, but in IL
incidents OF life and the anecdotes that en-
ivened il.
Gen. Porter was with Grant from Chatta-
nooga TO the end. His memoir are mainly
personal: not so much Of the military events
or An criticism as descriptive OF the men
who came in his way and Of striking Incl
dents, and especially Of his chief, Gen.
Grant, in his daily life. Its value al a
historical and biographical chronicle Is only
exceeded by its interest a. a story.
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all who ave to do with international mat
tiers, directly or indirectly. DR.. Towards
book supplies all the material hat relates
to the structure and machinery Of the State.
10 is rarely hat IN a scientific book so much
attention is paid to the explanation OF
practical workings. As a reference book
il will be found invaluable.
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Some Fan FICTION.

The adventures described in Edgar
Jepson's Tinker Two Mcclure, Phillips
and Company may he a shade more con-
ventional than the first told of the sd-
mirable Tinker, but there can be no doubt
hat the story hangs together better and
the authors work is more artistic. The
remarkable sharpness Of the hero Is I'M
diminished. but his part in the action and
the adult romano are kept distinct, and
there is no occasion for the children to be
brought into contact with vice. Mr.. Jepson
handles his burlesque with the right light
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Gen. Horace Porter's war RecOuectIons

Gen. Horace POrter'S War RecOIIectIOns.
That Gen. Horace Porter's great reputa-
ton az a story teller wss fully deserved has
been probably noticed by the readers Of
his "Reminiscences Of the war, now gathered
in a volume. Campaigning With Grant
(The Century Company, while they were
appearing in magazine form, Il vsI shown
not only in the vividness and the lrasp Of
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0I-03 Fifth Az, New York.

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matter on what subject. write me AtatinR hooEs
wanted; can get you any ook ever puhliShrd
wnen IN England call and inspect my stock OF SOOO
Bright o., Birmingham England.
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CAR NICHOLAS BECOMES A FEW. or I,s,.
demAnds Christianity back. A new hTmornus
story ~ Patton BgounoH. Price Is cents nnsfnaLd
address LIBERAL ART SOCIETY .I East Broad.
way. N. ". or a. Book Stores.
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worst he has written. The jingle is there,
undoubtedly, and those who wish to may
seek out the sense.
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It is, perhaps, hopeless 10 expect too
much accuracy from books treating OF
the stage, and We must be thankful 10 Mr..
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
MESSENGER OF
THE PRESIDENT
DISTANCES COP

When President Roosevelt arrived at
the Pennsylvania station shortly after
II o'clock this morning. TO embark in
his private car for a few days outing
al Mrs R0oseyelts country place. Pine
Knott, he discovered that he had ne
elected TO pack his shot gun A colored
messenger was Immediately dispatched
to the White Rouse or a bicycle.
Speeding down Pennsylvania avenue
at a pace in violation OF the police
regulations. the cOlOred man with the
gun tucked under his arm and guiding
the wheel with one hand. attracted the
attention Of many pedestrians, who
turned and followed him with their
eyes.
Near the corner OF Thirteenth street
Bicycle Policeman Shelby saw the
cyclist and gave chase, intending 20
Shelby is one OF the fastest bicycle men
on the force. but the messenger had
turned the corner of Sixth street before
the officer had caught up with him.
station, through the train shed, and was
about 10 place the negro under arrest
Just as he was about to step on the plat
form of the Presidents private car.
While the messenger was explaining 10
the policeman that he had been sent TO
the White House under orders from the
Chief Executive. and that the gun was
the property OF the President, one OF
the secret service men ran out of the
car and grabbed the arearm from his
hand. The President himself then ap-
peaFed on the platform. and after speak
ing with the policeman 1t WIS decided
not TO place the cOlOred man under ar
rest. Officials and members of the po-
lice department this afternoon declined
to discuss the matter or divulge what
the President said.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
Chance for Escape
By Doctor Accused
In Bywaters Case
Leon's Loophole.

The family cannot consent to
further embarrass Viola by re-
quiring her to go to Washington
and testify against DR.. Leon, who,
it is charged, performed the GRIM
inal operation upon her. His con-
viction would not be worth the
price.
We have no doubt he is the
man, but this affair is too horri-
bic in all its details now to agi-
tate it further in this way.
AS bad as his alleged crime
was, his conviction would not be
worth this to the Suother family,
although we would Ike TO see
the law eGforced.-Attitude of
Strothcts toward Washington
physician.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
Commissioners Will Ask
Congress for Law Penal
izing Companies.
Seek Universal Transfers
and Standard Rolling
Stock in District.
Want to Also Have Full
Charge of All the
Schedules.

That Congress pass a bill compelling
the street car companies OF the District
20 establish universal transfer system,
or that il enact into law, with adequate
penalty provision. a provision that the
District Commissioners be given absO-
Lutte control Of the transfer system. and
the street car service in general in the
District. viii be the report OF the Com
misSiOners TO Congress on the Wiley
bill for universal transfers.
The Commissioners make no secret OF
the fact that they are convinced that
some reform is needed in the matter OF
the street car service IN the District of
Columbia.
Although the Commissioners refuse %
discuss their report before sending II
TO Congress. 1t is known that they VIII
so report as TO dissipate the contention
that no legislation is needed in order 20
secure a good service for the public
Engineer Commissioner Blddle. who
has charge of the preparation OF the offi-
ciaI report OF the Commissioners on the
bill, has completed the report, and viii
take 1t up with Commissioners Maefar-
land ana West within the next day
or Two
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
HUMAN BEAVERS
DAM RIVER BREAK

Information has been received by Di-
rector WalcOtts OF the Geological Sur
Vey, that one thousand men. mostly In
dams, have been put to work by order
OF E II. Hartman, of the Southern Pa
clfic railroad, repairing the break in the
Colorado river just across the Mexican
California international boundary line.
The work is being rapidly pushed.
piles arc being driven and huge blocks
Of stone are being dropped into the river
10 form a foundation for the brush and
other material to iii the gap. II was
believed at first that the break would
do irreparable damage to the Colorado
and Imperial valleys. but officials of the
Geological Survey are Of the opinion
that much OF the danger is now over.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
DAVIS TO BE DELEGATE
AT PLUMBING CONVENTION

Henry B. Davis. district plumbing in
spectOr, was today granted permission
by the District Commissioners to repre-
sent this city as a delegate to the an
nual convention OF the American So
ciety of Inspectors of Plumbing and
Sanitary Engineers. to be held in Clcve-
land, Ohio. January s. .. and 10 next
Mr., Davis. who is president of the So
clety, will present a number of import
ant subjects at the convention.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
Lady Cheylesmore Goes
Up Social Ladder If
Husband Succeeds
New Ambassador.

LONDON, Dec. S.-When James
Bryce goes to America to occupy a
higher position in his maiesty's service,
an American woman viii be promoted
in social standing in England This
woman is Lady Cheylesmore. As soon
as Mr.. Bryce's nomination as British
ambassador 20 the United States WaB
announced, a rumor began TO float
around that Lord CheyIesmore would
be the next chief secretary for Ireland.
Lord Cheylesmore is one of the most
progressive peers IN public life today.
an dhis wife. who was Miss Elizabeth
French. Of New York. Is one Of the
most popular American women WIN
have married English peers.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
HUSBAND AND WIFE DEAD;
LEGAL TANGLE RESULT I

NEW BRUNSWICK. n. J.. Dec. 27.-
Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac Dunn, who were
killed by train at Stelton crossing
left wills. each bequeathing property to
the other As both were killed at the
same time a legal tangle rivaling that
Charles Fair and his wife is expected
to take place
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
BL0DY DUEL IN FIELD;
BOTH MEN NEARLY DEAD

SHARON. Pa. Dec. 27.-Frank Poleni
and John MercenO. the latter barber,
fought a desperate duel by moonlight
IN a field near South Sharon at mid
night. When found by the police both
were nearly dead from loss of blood
They were sent 70 the hospital and both
are reported to be IN a critical condi-
ton Four razors and two pairs OF sCis-
sors were found Ia Mercenos pockets.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
DISTRICT CONTROL
OF STREET CARS
TO BE REQUEST
Commissioners VIII Ask

Authority TO penalize street ear
companies for not providing ade-
Quate service for the public.
The fixing of a standard OF the
cars that shall be operated in the
District.
The right to control the trans
fer system, or the establishment
by Congress of a compulsory uni
Versal transfer system.
Absolute control of the cOmpa.
nies' schedules.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
ARTIST PROCTOR TO BUILD
HOME ON FAMOUS ESTATE

NEW YORK. Dec 27.-Charles F.
Proctor, a New York artist. who has
bought the famous Southwick grove in
Middletown, Conn, near the farms OF
the Nanderbilts, purposes 10 build
residence there. The grove contains 1i3
acres. and has been the favorite picnic
grounds OF society for decades.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
PEOPLE LOSE
DESPITE RISE
IN WAGES PAID
Increase in Cost of Liv-
ing OutrunS Greater
Income, Except in
Three States.

NEW YORK. Dec 27.-Figures gather
ed by its correspondents in various
States OF the Union, showing the COM
parative increases OF wages and the cost
of living, are printed today by the
World. Generally the statistics show
that while there have been some notable
Increases in wages they have not kept
pace with the rise " commodities.
Among the increases cited are:
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
YOUNG DEBOVIS
FACES A SIEGE
OF MANY DAYS

Ysidore Debovis. the eight-year-old lad
who was bit by a rabid collie last Fri
day, viii have 20 stay the regulation
tgsnty-three days IA the Pasteur lnsti-
tute at Baltimore whittier he was taken
Sunday.
Euoyed by the hope Of soon again see
ing her eight-year-oId son Mrs. Francois
DebOvis smiles through her tears and
reasserts time and again her Joy IN
knowing that her boys life is TO be
saved Day after day the anxious
mother has lived IN the hope that each
would see her boys return. It was be-
lieved he could be brought back 70
Washington on Monday. but Il viii be
two weeks or more before Mrs. DebOVIs
may See her son.
The mingled hope and disappointment
that is manifest in the mothers atti-
tude Is most affecting. The last few
days were bright ones for her because
she thought the youngster would come
hack 20 her on Monday. Eyhen she was
told nc could not come until the twenty
three days were over she cried first in
disappointment and then laughed with
JOY that the doctors. had found it pos
sible 10 save her sons life.
Home Is DaTkened.
"Our home is not bright and happy
ike il was before he went away" she
said this morning. I'VE were always
so happy at Christmas. but this year
1t was different.
Monday evening, there was no little
boy to put TO bed with stories about
Santa Claus. There was no little stock
ing TO MI, and when my husband and
! woke up Christmas morning. there
was no shining face TO bid us Merry
Christmas Oh how I miss the little
fellow, and how I want him back to
warm the cold days that 1 must lay in
bed. too Ill TO get up and wait On my
SELF"
Mr. and Mrs. Debovis are both ILL
The father Is Just recovering from an
attack of pleuro-pneumOnia and Is still
too weak to move from the poor room
where both he and his wife are con-
fined. The mother Is now i'll of pneu-
monia, which might take critical turn
IL bad news came from her son.
Lad Doing Well.
DR.. Woodward. OF the Health once.
last night received a letter from the
physicians of the Pasteur Institute. It
said that the little fellow was doing
we'll and seemed satisfied to stay there
They want him 70 take a fun course of
treatment and in that case. he will be
in Baltimore three weeks longer.
Perhaps" said the father this morn
ing, "I may be well enough to go over
70 see him In a few days. I miss him
so much"
The mothers condition. according to
the doctor who attends her. is much
improved today. with the stimulus that
her son is doing well. she may be al
most well by the time he is released
from the hospital
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
Bill Not Sent to Dis
triCt Commission
eTS.
But Unimp pOrta ut
Measure in Prompt
Iy Forwarded.
Fatal Delay Possible.

In transmission Of the measure
to the Commissioners from the
District Committee of the House.
In delayed public hearings.
In the time consumed by the
committee in finally reporting
the measure.
In the Senate after the House
has passed it.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
BANDIT RAISULl DEP0SED
BY ORDERS OF SULTAN

LONDON, Dec. 27.-Raisuli. the noted
bandit chief, has been ordered deposed
as governor Of the district of Tangier by
the Sultan. according TO the Tangier
correspondent of the Times. Sid Mo-
hammed Gabbase. Moroccan minister OF
war has been ordered to read the notice
of Raisulis debasement TO the army
today. All the tribesmen of the district
viii be called on TO submit TO the
Maghzen. or Moroccan foreign Office.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
THE WEATHER.

Steamers departing today .or EuroD-
can ports Will have fresh souIhwsstsriy
winds and fair weather to the Grand
Banks.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
People Win in Three States.

Nearly ever State reported shows an
Increase In wages. but in only three
Indiana. Rhode Island. and Wisconsin,
are the Increases above the rise in
prices. Wisconsin's increase have come
practically within three months. while
prices have climbed steadily for years
In Delaware it is about a stand-on
In Ohio It is estimated wages nave
advanced 20 per cent in five years. while
prices have rison 35 per cent. In Michi-
gan. wages show an average increase OF
cents a day, while prices have ad-
yanced much higher; in Minnesota,
while no figures are given, statisticians
estimate the balance is against the DeO~
pie In Colorado, there have been sub
stantial wage advances in some lines
of industry, but that prices have
amounted more rapidly IS shown by sew
eral threatened strikes, wOrkmen claim
ing they cannot make a living.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27

TEAIPERATURE.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
TIDE TARLE-

HARPERs FERRY. W. Va. Dec. g.
Both rivers clear.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
Even Balance in Illinois.

In Illinois, there have Deen wage ad-
vances. and Prof. Small, Of Chicago
University. figures the year may show
an even balance Maryland. Maine, and
Georgia, are among the States on the
debit side.
Quotations of prices of commodities
in New York are given, showing ad-
vances. Flour and potatoes are almost
the only commodities showing q de-
crease from last years prices. This is
due 10 good crops. Meats have advanced
from q of a cent to cents per
pound. Butter has advanced from "A
10 80 cents a pound, and eggs from 80
70 81 cents a dozen. Coffee is a quarter
of a cent. and tea half a cent higher.
Rents have also advanced.
The Washington times., 1906-12-27
DOWNTOWN

SUN TABLE.
Sun sets today. 4:45 .. m.
Sun rises tomorrow OW----.--....--. tbs a m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-10-04

chance TO impose your undefinable the
cries, vagaries and mind wanderings
on the people of the state of Illinois as
a form of government. Your contest
for university trustee is therefore of
no local Importance whatever, but that
it may not appear and that your So
called socialist following here may be
denied the privilege of saying that |
am afraid of you, | will close this let
ter by stating that | will accept any
fair personal invitation from you to
share your platform with you on Fri
day night, and while | do not solicit
an invitation from you. wish to make
it clear that | will accept any invita-
ion that is fair from you
Sincerely Yours.
HARRY NJ. M'CASKRIN.