The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-07-28


the story are laid in England
ana Egypt, and it is said that all the
glamour and mystery Of the latter
country are richly portrayed IN us
Dreathless chapters The hero IS
young English Quaker, who, BY some
strange irony of fate is forced to be
come an overload IN Egypt, and the
important actor in a romance OF thrill
ing interest. Sir Gilbert has been nara
at work on this story for several years
nor would he allow it to leave MS
hands until he was sure of having done
everything in his power TO make IL the
masterpiece of his matured power as
novelist.
Stephen Leacock's Elements of Pc
HticaI Science" CHoughton, Mif1lin &
Coz will be valuable to that growing
class OF readers who wish to compare
our own institutions with those Of for
eign countries. 1t is eminently prac-
teal and perhaps comes nearer TO une
needs of the general reader than any
work on political science intended for
private study as well as for class use
Besides Offering a survey Of the main
principles of political theory Mr.. Lea
cock gives a comparative view Of ma
tiOnaI government discusses the gen
eraI principles involved in local gov
eminent in our leading states. and
treats of the legislative and executive
structures, colonial government and
the management Of public institutions.
The volume falls naturally into three
parts. /. The nature of the state. ?.
The structure Of government. g. Pro
vince Of government. The book IS
thoroughly equipped bibliograp hically
and cOpiOus authoritative references
render it available to student and read
er alike as highly interesting and
broadly suggestive Introduction to this
important subject.
A book Of the greatest Importance to
every one interested IN labor questions
and in the Improvement of the condi-
ton of the labOring classes IS The
German WOrkingman,' by William
Harbutt Dawson, published by the
Scribners. The laws and institutions
recently established for the benefit and
regulations of the labOring classes in
Germany even when they are not
adapted to conditions in this country
are still most suggestive and interest
ing. This new book takes up labor
registries, insurance against voorhees,
ness. relief Of wandering workmen,
relief works for the unemployed, labor
colonies housing Of the working class
es, municipal pawn shops industrial
courts of arbitration and other subjects
of the same kind. The very latest re-
suits and experiences are described in
this book and Mr.. Dawson's comments
are full of most valuable and interest
ing suggestions.
Frederick A. Stokes company an
nounce that they have purchased from
Harper & Brothers, the stock and the
rights Of THE Speckled Brook Trout"
by Louis Rhead, which was originally
published by Mr.. r. Il. Russell This
book will form companion volume to
The Bases: Fresh Water and Marine,
by William c. Harris, Tarleton H. Bean
and Louis Rhead. which the Stokes com
pany published last year
The August number of the Garden
Magazine strikes an unexpected note of
activity at this time of the year For
one thing. it is necessary to begin green
house building in the middle of summer
II you are to be ready before the ap-
preach Of winter. BY planting straw
berries in August you can get full crops