New-York tribune., 1906-06-09

winch Macmillan is publishing, is said to be pr1-
marily love story. but to derive part of its
interest from politics. The illustratiosa from
pen drawings by Florence Scovel Shinn.
The new manuscript edition of Thoreau's works
in twenty large paper volumes. limited to six
hundred sets. which Houghton. Mifflin & Co.
have now on the press. has been entirely sub
scribed for before half of the volumes ready
for delivery. and the publishers have accordingly
arranged to bring out the books in a small paper
Walden" edition. to be sold by subscription but
without limit as to the number of copies. Fifty
years ago Thoreau was unable to find pur-
chasers for the first edition of his Week
the Concord and the Merrimack Rivers" and
was obliged to take back the greater part of
the volumes from his publisher.
The Putnams announce for publication this
month another volume in their series devoted to
the legend and history of the great waterways
of America 1.-The Connecticut River is the sub
ject and the title of the present work, which has
been written by Edwin NJ Bacon Beginning
with the Dutch discovery and first occupation
of the lower river. the author traces the move
ments and events which are associated with the
chief river OF New England.
What is the secret of success in fction?' is
question propounded by "The Literary World" of
London, and one to which it apparently believes
it find the answer by offering prizes to its
readers. No general opinion is sought. covering
the whole subject. but the views Of fiction read
requested III regard to the reasons for the
popularity of particular noveists, Each month
THE Literary World" will suggest the name of
some noted writer-this month it is that of Mrs,
Humphry Ward-and will give two guineas to
whoever sends in the best solution of the secret
of her A fpa
for amateur critics
The Susan Clegg book, by Anne Warner.
which Little, Brown & Co. will publish this
MONTH will be called Susan Clegg and Her
Neighbors' Affairs" 1t will contain Mrs. La
throp's Love Affair" "Old Man Elys Proposal"
The Wolf at Susan's Door" and "a Very Su-
per1or Man.
Thomas Dixon jr, is writing another story of
post-bellum days. which he has already entitled
THE Traitor" although it will not be published
until 1907 With THE Leopard's Spots and
"The Clansman" it will form the Inevitable
"trilogy' without which modern novelist is
complete. In his book Mr. Dixo. will deal
with the downfall of the Ku Klux Klan, but will
touch but lightly on the dangerous race problem
Otherwise, the book will apparently differ but
little in character from his other ventures In fc-
tion since the author describes it as "a novel of
love and hate"
Brainerd Kellogg LII. D., dean of the faculty
and professor of English in the Brooklyn Poly
technio Institute, has just completed text
book English Composition" which will be
brought out shortly by Maynard. Merrill & Co.
The laws delays are proverbial, but the law Is
apparently making vigorous efforts to keep up
with the times--no easy matter in these strenu-
Gus days of electricity, gasolene and motor cars.
AS an earnest of its aims. Matthew Bender Il
Co, of Albany announce that they will bring
out this month legal volume of present inter-
est, entitled Hubby on the Law of Automo-
bies" This is described an authoritative
textbook designed for lawyer, judge. auto owner,
manufacturer. garage keeper and chauffeur, con-
tanning "a comprehensive and accurate presenta-
ton of the common and statutory law governing
the operation of motor vehicles in the United
States and England. including the decided cases
concerning the automobile and motoring" The
book also discusses tho many perplexing ques-
tions which are likely TO arise at any, usually
the most inconvenient. time.
third and greatly revised edition of F. E.
Kidder's practical work ecclesiastical archi-
lecture entitled Churches and Chapels" has
just beer issued by w. 7. Comstock. New York.
had become ou. of date, has been supplanted by
new text and illustrations. and several new sub
jects are considered A chapter on Organs" has
been added and the chapter Episcopal and
Roman Catholic churches has been entirely re-
written.
According to Indoors and Out" the gazebo is
now the proper accompaniment of every well
regulated country home 1t promises largely to
suppiant the piazza, involving too often the
sacrifice of the lower floor of the house for a
thing that is used but a small part of the year.
The gazebo, according to the dictionary. is "a
summer house commanding an extended view"
But even if you can't command the extended
view you ought to order gaZebo.
1t is just as open the air piazza. and often
more so. since It is exposed on four sides. and it
richly. The ideal garden house should be real
sby repgee 1t should have shelves for tools
and seeds there should be lockers for extra
there should be mans hammocks and steamer
chairs and low seats A chafng dish and tea
should he large enough 10 spread for luncheon for
three Or This Is oS o an fqf It % a S Rs
place to enjoy thoroughly the isolation of north
sSetch or for quiet conversation The distance
from the house which such structures are
treats where one may dream away the hours free
eG one and callers The srroGndngs too are
Often moro pleasant and more rural than those of
the house.
The gazebo in truth. seems to be full Of en-
chanting possibilities
Another valuable handbook for those who go
down to the sea in ships but for purposes of
commerce. is THE Shipping World Year Book"
of which the volume for 1906 making the
twentieth edition. has lately been published
The fact that the Editor. Evan Rowland Jones'