Heppner gazette. [volume] (Heppner, Morrow County, Or.) 1892-1912, 1906-11-01
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Polar dce" He has been on two Of thu
Ziegler' expeditions, and on the las
expedition he was In command. Ht
tells many exciting stories Of his ad
ventures, and Of one occasion when ht
nearly lost his life. Thecenfict Of mar
with vast masses Of Ice Is an unusua
proposition. It Is, a. conflict wholly
new to US, and very interesting. Mr.
Fiala. at the time he made his last trip
was engaged to Southern girl. OF
course communication with any one al
the North Pole Is we'll nigh impossi
BILE, SO that 1t was two years before his
fiancee finally got word by cable that
he was out Of danger and on his way
home.
The new Kipling book, "Puck of
POok's HILL" Is collection Of imagin-
ary tales written for children but SO
much concerned with historical fact
that they will arouse the interest as
well as require the Interpretation OF
older readers as well. These stories.
like others which Kipling has written
Of late years for Juveniles, were origin
ally prepared for the entertainment Of
his own children, and it Is said that the
royalties on the book will 20 directly
to the youthful readers who have been
its first critics. Two imaginative chill
dren, Dan and Una, acting Midsummer
Nights Dream" out Of doors in a part
Of England singularly rich In historical
association, unwittingly call up Puck
himself, who, by his magic makes them
hear and see the events of ancient days.
Puck Of Pook's Hill' will be published
simultaneously in the United States,
England, Canada, Australia, and in fact
in all English speaking colonies. The
book will be illustrated by Arthur Rack
man.
No part Of Mark Twaln's autobiog-
raphy, which is now appearing serially
in the North American Review, will be
published in book form while he lives.
Mr.. Clemens says that he has already
written 100000 words Of his autobiOg-
raphy, which he began many years ago.
Not nearly all OF this will appear seri-
ally. The autobiographer has not been
at pains as to the form and system Of
this story Of his life. 1t follows what
le calls "systemless system His
aim, he declares, has been to set down
he things which have interested him
n his lifetime This seems to be
'eHsible idea; what interests the auto |
)lographer is likely to be treated Of by
lim in more readable way than bs |
night treat Of subjects selected merely |
because they might interest the reader. |
dr. Clemens says he connded his plans
o Mr.. Howells, who approved Of them,
which, as the autobiographer remarks,
vas wise and judlcious. III he had
manifested a different spirit l would
nave thrown him out OF the window.
like criticism, but 1t must be my
way"
Bran Stoker's Personal Reminis-
ences Of Henry Irving Is crowded
With anecdotes and personal touches
Irving and his many friends
nd acquaintances, including most of
he notabilities Of the latter half Of the
ineteenth century. Naturally through
Is association with Irving, Stoker had
lany interesting experiences. He has
lany amusing stories OF Irving. The
one illustrates the actors
lodesty and lack Of self-consciousDeSs.
he first year that Irving acted as eX-
miner Of the class for dramatic study ,
/ the Royal College Of Music he re-
aived In answer to his report a genial .
nd friendly letter OF thanks for his I
ervices signed by the chairman. In I
this letter to Sir George ,
rove, the director Of the college, Irv- ,
Y added by way Of postscript, by
10 way. who is our genial friend, Mr.. 9
dward? l do not think l have met I
I'M" He got a Mortified letter sent by !
messenger from Sir George explain @
z that the signature was that OF AL n
,rt Edward"-now His Majesty Ed a."
ard VII. q