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much travail Of thought in his fellow re-
lgionists. They were especially anxious
that the baronet should marry, and there
peeps out an amusing element of bust
nesslike thrift in their exhortations. "A
friend or two OF thine" writes the
Quaker annalist. John Tomkins, have
thought of a person 70 be thy wife, IL
thou shalt think so. She is Young and
hath a great deal Of Money, and it's be-
leeved her Parents would be easy to con-
sent" Henry Gouldney, Quaker mer-
chant Of London was even more insist
ent He writes after Sir Johns hand
some face had. it would seem, been
marred by smallpox:
Marriage is a subject | thought of laying
aside. on writeing TO thee. but thy reviveing
H. altho with disponding thoughts, leads
me to tell thee thy happeness wants COM
pleating, until thou come under that
Yoake. / presume thy Nisage Is more
masculine an agreeable object to the other
delicious washes that will sett off a more
rugged Continuance than | believe the fury
Of thy distemper lent thee.
Sir John presumably failed to use the
oils and delicious washes in spite of his
dependency. At any rate. he died
bachelor. as we'll as accomplish Gentle
man. Perhaps he was the less inclined
to look for conjugal companionship in
that his ancestral Marlborough was
fcmininely governed by most tender.
wise and thoughtful mother. Lady
Rodess letters, printed in these pages,
are overlooking with a most engaging
affection. concern and unsefishness. To
the kind widow her son was her Chef
est Earthly Comfort" and her soul was
bent upon his good There is a charac-
teristic passage in which she enjoins
him 10 buy in London a thoroughly
"hansum STUFF suite No makeshift
should answer. cheapness should not he
considered Il wish" she says. that
riding coate of mine. the price | mean.
had been bestowed Of Cloths for thee.
As for me. it's littel matter what | wear.
| cannot but take it kindly thou took
such care for me. and ii is a Demon
have certainly been satisfied of thy
unfained Love To me, without that
chargable present" II was perhaps that
charga5le riding coate which is To be
seen in the portrait of the gentle Mar
tina which still hangs in Marlborough
Hall.
Mr.. Blrrells little preface is pleasant.
the book is well made and its illustra-
lions are excellent. Its special appeal
Is To the Society of Friends.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
AN OLD FRENCH DOCTOR
Bourdelot and His Royal Patients
in the XVIIth Century.


There is a charming atmosphere Of
intimacy in "Silhouettes Historique,"
volume Of twenty biographical sketches
by the Marquis de Segur. Of the French
Academy, published by Calmann-Levy.
The portraits are ceverly sketched and
freshly colored with the aid of unpub-
lished letters and records. one OF the
most interesting Of these "slhouettes is
that of Bourdelot, the physician and
companion of the Grand Conde. While
making a rambling search among the
lumber rooms of the Chateau OF Chan-
tilly the Marquis de Segur came upon an
old dust covered trunk which contained
quantities of letters, journals and papers
Some of these related TO Bourdelot,
remarkable but little kno"n physician,
whose real name was Pierre Michon son
of a "barber-surgeOn" of Sens, who ran
away from home and. assuming his
mothers more euphonious name Of Bour-
delot. came 10 Paris, where he studied
medicine, and. earning meanwhile MS
living with his razor. soon obtained his
diplomas from the faculty.
He accompanied the Due de Noailles,
French Ambassador to the Vatican. to
Rome in 1880 He cured the Pope Of
chronic toOthache. and by his practical
common sense and agreeable manners
came into great favor. He returned TO
Paris and was appointed family physl-
clan to the old Prince de Condo. father
Of the victor Of Rocroy. Bourdelot was
a sort of tutor and companion to the
Young prince, afterward the Grand
Condo who was suffering from melan-
cholia and indigestion. \ cure was ac-
complished by means of a regime or
chicken broth and macaroni, and by a
"cerebral treatment which consisted IN
surrounding the patient with the bright
est intellects and the wttiest men ana
women Of the day. Afterward Bourde-
lot became favorite with the great per-
sonages Of the court and was summoned
to Sweden by Queen Christina, wH0 was
4 victim OF anarlia. The Swedish ysl-
! clans rad been treating her with sur
| a;,mentatlon" of beef and mutton,
|
washed down with red wines and brandy
heated with spices and red pepper.
Bourdelot. greatly to the scandal of the
Swedish faculty Of medicine, suppressed
this and prescribed veal and chicken,
plenty Of milk and rice. He also ordered
a course Of music and literature, and
every day the Queen took part in all the
councils Of her ministers In month
she was in excellent health. and pro-
| claimed that Bourdelot had saved her
life He returned TO Paris and was fire.
nuentlv sent for by various royalties,
PLAYING a part not unlike that Of the
American dentist. Or. Evans, two and a
half centuries later at the court Of Ma
| poleon III.
The Marquis de Segur has a great deal
that is new and interesting 70 say about
Nine. du Barry "as she really was" and
about the Marquis de Montcalm and
Charlotte de Contaut, and wife Of the ia
nous Bonneval. who. owing 10 his being
sighted by Louis XIV. ran away to
Vienna, fought against France and
afterward turned up in Turkey. where he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
Literary NesyS and Criticism

social conditions out of which his edl-
fees were evolved. Sometimes ne lndl-
Gates these in the briefest touches, as
when he remarks that "at the end or the
twelfth century the houses OF a sacri-
legious Salamanca gentleman were con-
fiscated and given to the Cathedrai
chapter, who forthwith began the ciois-
tiers upon their site" A long vista
through Spanish history is opened by
that brief sentence. Mr.. Gade likes IN
fact. to keep close to the people In MS
examination of their churches. and the
following passage from his chapter on
Toledo is Characteristic:
Nunicipal and ecclesiastical history were
ono and the same. going hand in hand IN
Bloody strife or peaceful unon-the city
Was the hody. the cathedral its anlmatlns
sorI The cathedrals were meant, not Tor
nrayer alone but TO live in-tney were
for festivals. meetings. thanksgiving lor
surging. excited crowds. The church Was
An imperium In imp0i0. II was the ram
ing place In all great undertakings OF 81
elements. Here the Cortes oIteiI ny IL
The great church conclaves assembled tne
mystical autos or sacred plays were pei
formed in them soldiers gathere9; pa
nared for battle, edicts were PupIiS"sJi
sovereigns were first proclaimed anu al
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
THE MEANING OF LIFE.
OF THE DALE. BY Mari;
Keith. 12mo, PIP. i4. The George
Doran Company.

'LIZBETH OF THE DALE. BY Marian
Keith. 12mo, PIP. 49, The George H.
Doran Company.
'Lizbeth is one Of those wild flowers
that occasionally will spring up, none
knows whence, in the most formal u
family gardens. The child is well por-
trayed as she blooms in the MIDST d
her incongruous Scotch relations on the
Canadian countryside. She Is lovabie'
she has meaning for the future, she mas
temperament and before her eyes the
dim dawn of the light Of vision of Ire
and its meaning its duties and demands
upon the individual But the dawn IS
long and waverng, for she is a very ht-
tle child. indeed. when first she enters
the pages of her story, and IL is not
until very near the end that she sees
her path clearly with eyes that are
after all, those Of her stern Scotch an
cestrv. sees il after temptation has lured
her 10 pleasant social ease through the
protection Of what to her apprehension IS
great lady" The story is well tod
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
A Handful of Recent Books
About Spain.

III GRECO. Par Maurice Barres ct PAU
Lafond Illustre. Alto. pp. l@' rams
H Floury. ,n
cATHEpRALs OF SPAIN BY J sTo'
A,Iyne 0ade. Fully ILLUSTRATED WO.
Do. xiv. ZIP. The Houghton Mifnin Oon''
pany o,p.u,
uERoIC SPAIN. BY E. Boyle 0Relnyi;
illustrated. svo. PIP. vi 44o' Duiiieio
e. Co. -
FAMILIES IN SPAIN BY John .. Fitz-
Gerald. Ph.D. Illustrated svo' PIP
Gerald. Phi. D. Illustrated Wo, PIP
xviii. $40. Thomas Y. Croweh x Co
SPAIN OF THE SPANISH. BY Mrs.
Winters Warden. Illustrated: l2mo'
m Xii 264 Charles Scribner's Sons.
ruF sPANIARD AT HOME. BY Mary
r Nixon Roulet. Illustrated with
photographs and original drawings
svo. pp. xi. 321. Chicago: a. {. NC
Clurg & Co.
VALENCIA AND MURCIA. 4 glance at
African Spain. BY A. F. CaIvers'
With 2ss plates. l2mo, PIP. XVI 20
The John Lane Company.
The first of the volumes enumerated
above is a rather curious work, which
could have been produced, we suppose
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

John ROdeS, or BdrlDOTOuHn nan
County Of Derby. Baronet ana $1,000 ov
Grafton. If Monyash. l693-iH2 SeecLer
and edited by Mrs. Godfrey Lo.hTeo
Lampson With preface by AUGUSTA, SUI,
Birrell. illustrated. $40. PIP. ~. bohe
mans. Green & Co.
Most of the letters in this volume are
two centuries old. and the England III
which they were written is changed HI
deed. The hands that traced these lines
full Of urgent piety and sober simplicity
were those of Quakers. men and woiheil
who chung to their faith In the face Oh
danger and derision. Now Nonconlorih-
lists are so great power In the ianu
that the shade of Sir John Rodes, II IL
could revisit its old home, might well
doubt its own identity. Young Rodes was
convert TO Quakerism-an eagerly wei
coined convert. for he was the first Eng
lishman of rank to join the contemheu
sect. This happened probably in 1910
for that is the date of the first letter In
this volume. one in which William Penn
writes affectionately to the youth, nam
ing n number of books for his reading
The titles show that Penn was intent
not only on confirming Rodes's religious
beliefs. but on cultivating his intellectual
tastes in many directions. Thou ART
Young. now is the time and use 1t TO
the utmost profit" writes the founder
of PENNSYLVANIA. "Oh. had / thy tinle
in all likelihood to live VT could not
do" And he exhorts the young man 10
set down IN a pocketbook the notable
messages found in the course of his read
ing. To the word of God he hnally
commits him. with which is wisdom ana
q sound understanding that makes men
Gentlemen indeed and Accomplish TO
inherit both Worlds"
Penn appeared to feel at later time
that Sir John was not sufficiently vigor-
ous as a worker in this world. Il nave
often heerug'ed thee thy inactive HE,
he saws in a later letter. THE provero
is wise: Use Ieggs and have them. Gett
abroad and mix with liveng friends, ana
,hou wilt feel an encrease in thy bosome,
and il will engage thee more in an uni
versall spirit and general service.
Johns welfare, indeed. was the cause OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
D'ANNUNzIO's POSSESSIONS
From The london Chronicle.

T"TI T 1T TlIIIWUH 'HT'TTT'T'
FROM IN, inventory Of Signor dAnnun-
zios wardrobe. which has been seized
with his ether effects under an eXecu-
ton at his country house. II seems that
the author has been clothing bimself as
magnificently ~ any Of his Heroes In
addition 10 large quantities of jewelry.
such as rings. studs and tie pins. the
goods seized include - silk shirts, ia
pairs Of silk socks. 90 pairs Of gloves
go handkerchiefs. $50 ties, umbrellas
and 10 parasols
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

Haworth. With illustrations by Harry
g Edwards l2mo, ~. &'. Boston:
Little Brown e. Co.
The wilderness. Frenchmen. Indians
war love-here are all the good materials
for an historical romance. The time is
the period Of the French and Indian
war. with the capture of Quebec as a
fitting ending to tho story, which. OF
course. counts among its historic. If not
its hctional. heroes Colonel Washington,
Montcalm and Wolfe The hero is a Vir-
ginian: among his companions is a
Dutchman. traditionally humorous but
a mighty swordsman. none the less. and.
more in the background. there is an
Irishman. The love interest Is an inter-
national affair, the VIrginian being capt
ured by the beauty of a French COM
manders daughter All this is mingled
with a-plenty of adventures captures by
Indians, rescues. fighting, arson. assas-
sination and the villanous plotting OF
Jealous rivalry-in short the story is
according to the approved recipe. hut II
hears evidence of the laborious care with
which il has been put together. Van
Rraam's Dutch proverbial wisdom has
been horribly mangled by the printer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

TURKS own book. Turf called his voiu'iie,
"Boken," that Is THE Book" title We"
suited to an artless narrative. sprins
ing from an elemental people. The au-
thor has provided his book with illustta
,ions which resemble those remarkapis
cravings on bone. ivory and stone 'ouI,u
among the Laplanders and commonly
supposed to be the first expressions OIL
the worlds plastic art
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
NAVY SECRETS,

PRINCE OR CHAUFFEUR? story Of
Newport. BY Laurence Perry Win
four Illustrations by J. V McFall svo
PIP. SS chicago: \. &. mcclure 4 60.
A slight story. this. sort of half por-
ton OF the international spy and detec
tive novel The secret OF a new system
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

reported to her in Paris that M. Thack-
cray came. too. and he had tears III ,''0
eyes when he left. He Is probably '''
only person I have seen really anec'e'
by YOUR departure"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

Philosopher Coleridge as can he sV'
where. for Coleridgc always pam"
own character i'm his letters
A Venerable MS. :,
An interesting discovery was ~ a,
made i'm the University Library ~ -,
drews. Or. Schaafs. the Gerh'""
urer. While reading French n
the sixteenth century noticed '"S Al,
binder had pasted on the p"'" a,
covers of the hook some frasmeh" a
old French poem. He loosened '"' ,,ss
removed the glue. and, putths ~
the pieces. found that he had s'''' .,.s
sorte fragments OF the old Fren'n
son, lie Roman de Girard de an
The language and the script teS'| q;
the manuscript was written ""
1850 and 1900.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

the case well put within the narrowness
of the girls setting and her small meaA
ure Of knowledge of the hard facts of the
world. It is a humble sphere she
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
Coleridge's Letters.

In the Biographical supplement Z
Coleridge's Geographic Literaria. ~ Uhi',
Mr.. Arthur Turnbull has lately con-
pleted and published in the Bohn series
have been inserted all the available MOI
copyright letters Of Coler:dge. with othr
biographical matter explaining the ls'
ters. The supplement was original
prepared by Henry Nelson Coleridsi
and his wife Sara. and Mr. Turnbull BE-
lieves that il was the intention Of s'
former ITO string all Coleridge's letter.
available on a slim biographical threat
and thus produce a work in which IN
poet would have been made 70 tell ~
own life" This intention was not fun
carried out, but Mr.. Turnbulls addition
have, he thinks. contributed 10 produc,
"as faithful a picture Of the Poet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
First Editions.

A COPY Of the very rare first edition
Of Browning's Pauline 1888. was sold
the other day for $500 In 1904 Mr.
DYKES Campbell's presentation copy
from the author brought 81 62j.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
LITERARY NOTES.

The figure of Napoleon may again N
vista. Much unpublished material from,
his pen has lately been found in N.
archives of the French War Once ana
Colonel Picard Of the French Genera,
staff is now engaged In editing il Tn.
FIRST volume IS nearly ready for publI.
cation. An edition in English will hn
Issued here in the autumn by Dufield
&. CO.
The Constitution.
A book which will he welcomed nv :.
grea, many Americans is forthcoroln,
one containing The Constitution OF thu
United states" II is a Riverside Press
edition limited 10 40 numbered copies
400 being for sale. II is printed from
TYNE on hand made paper and bound I'm.
cut in dark blue paper boards. It is to
he published early next month.
Royal Letters.
The remarkab bile HUH Library will hA
sold as promptly as possible. the coIec.
tjon of autograph letters and documents
Icing the first section to be dispersed
carly in June. There is wonderful,
group OF royal letters. beginning with A
full page one from the hand OF Mary
Queen Of Scots. This, by the way. "a
particularly valuable. for one Of the
same length brought last summer the
. sum of SOD. cipher Is inclosed IN
,this epistIe addressed TO Chateauneu,.
for. says Mary, "a prisoner has every.
thing to fear" She adds: Il am con.
tent 10 die or he imprisoned for this re.
leion. burt | do not want TO expose III.
flock Of the faithful to danger for love
of me-" An expression Of joyous TIT.
umph is I'm the letter in which Queen
Katharine Parr apprised her brother u
her promotion 10 the throne:
thought meet 10 give YOU this advertise.
ment and 10 require you u let ne soma
time hear Of your health. as friendly as
YOU would have done II God and His
| Majesty had not called me 10 this honour.
| which. I assure You. shall be much 10 my
| comfort. July 20, l5i3.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
A Maonificent Reproduction.

The wonderful Bible Of thirteenth cen.
turv France. a Ms. containing FIVE thou.
sand painted medallions. is to be issued
by the French Society for the Repro.
duction Of MSS. The first volume Of this
Ms. is in the Bibliotheque National, tn,
second volume in the Bodleian and Ire
third in the British Museum. This VII
be the French Society's first publla'
ton: the Ms. will fill four volumes.
The first publication Of the Pruss!aa
Historical Institute in Rome is 70 be a
reproduction Of another Bible. This .
the Manfred Bible" a codex in TIE
Vatican.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
LOVE AND WAR.

THE PATH OF GLORY BY Paul Leland
Haworth With Illustrations by Harry
g Edwards l2mo. ~. 3i'. Boston:
Little Brown e. Co.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
SOME QUAINT LETTERS
How Quakers Wrote Two Hun
dred Years Ago.

A QUAKER POSTBAG Letters 10 he
John Rodes, of Marlborough Han, III Io In
County Of Derby Baronet. and 20 J o,,t
Grafton. Of Monyash. l693-lI2. Seiotor
and edited by Mrs. Godfrey Eo .nn
I.ampson With preface by Augus,Ine
Birrell. illustrated. $40. PIP. W. Lone
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21
Mrs. Atherton's New Novel

A new novel of political life in Wash
ington is contemplated by Mrs. Gertrud'
Atherton. who intends 10 make studies
i'm the capital next winter New types
of legislators have arisen since the nov.
elist described Senator North
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-21

THE RANGE RIDERS. BY Charles Al
den Settler. Illustrated by Clarence
Rowe. 12mo. PIP. 80. The Outing Pub
fishing Company.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-25
MISS MARTHA DABNEY
 ENTERTAINS AT DINNER

In compliment to Miss Eugene John ston and Mir William Eager, whose marriage will be the leading event or the evening, Miss Martha Dabney was a delightful hostess last night at dim ner.
 Covers were laid for 12, the guests including the members of the bridal party who afterward went to the Johnston residence for the rehearsal. The table was prettily suggestive of the marital event, valley lilies and roses making an exquisite low center piece, which was like long bed Of spring flowers. The place cards were also suggestive of the bridal event, for they were decorated with representa- tions of brides and bridegrooms; ices and cakes were in the form symbolic of a nuptial celebration and made the appropriateness of the dinner party complete.
 Miss Dabney was lovely hostess, greeting her guests in becoming dim ner gown of white marquisette. In di- rect contrast was the vivid crimson of Miss ->Johnston's satin evening gown which was also very pretty and be- coming.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-25
FORMER ALABAMA WOMEN
 TO BE VISITORS

Mrs A S. Woolfolk will have as her guest next week her sister, Mrs. Randolph Mulford, and her niece, Miss Emmie Mulford. of Burgin Point, New Jersey. says the Montgomery Social World.
 Mrs. Mulford formerly resided in Montgomery and afterwards lived for time in Birmingham and Miss Elm mic Mulford Is the youngest of her three charming daughters, the eldest of whom, formerly Miss Belle Null ford. Is now Mrs. Wiley of New York. Her husband, pr. Robert Wiley is one of the most prominent physicians of New York. The second of these very attractive young women Is Miss Louise Mu]ford, who when she visiter her aunt. Mrs. Woolfolk, winter before last was accorded the flattering atten- ton that Is sure to come the way of popular society favorite. Mrs. Null ford was formerly Miss Hill of Col umbus, Ga. She and her daughter, Miss Emmie Mulford, will arrive Tues day to be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Woolfolk This will be the first visit Mrs. MuIford has paid her relatives in Alabama since she went to New Jersey to make her home and her friends here and in Birmingham will give her a warm welcome. Miss En- mic Mulford Is beautiful and thor oughly attractive and no doubt will be a favorite in social circles during her visit here.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-25
MIR. WILSON R. BROWN . HOST AT DANCE

With three large parties, Monday began the week brilliantly. Mrs. Greenes bridge at the Country club and the buffet supper given by MT. and Mrs. Ned McDavid, left the dance at which MT Wilson Brown was the host, a pleasant climax. Mr. Browns MT. and Mrs. Eugene Brown, on Highland avenue. He entertained in honor of their guest, Miss Josephine Brown of New Or leans, and the invitation list included the younger dancing set and few of MT. Browns married friends.
 The Brown residence is charming for dance and this character of hospitality has frequently been extended by MT. and Mrs. Brown, always delightfully."-. The veranda last night was incosed in can vas, and. like the remainder of the house, decorated prettily with palms and foliage. punch bowl was kept replenished throughout the evening and a buffet sup per served at Its close. Mrs Brown and Miss Johnston, the guest of honor, assist ed MT Wilson Brown in welcoming the guests. Mrs. Brown was unusually lovely in an evening robe of Nile green tint, whose silver fringe made splendidly rich garnture. Miss Brown has been quite raved over by society and series of delightful events has been arranged in her honor. Every day of her visit will be characterized by some pleasant function. She was extremely pretty and gracious last night, wearing yellow satin robe with overdress of beaded marquisette.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-04-25

"to get what one wants these days"
 If you happen to have a waiter serv- ing you," she replied, "who knows what you like to eat, and who sug- gests to you what is especially good that day. But in the event you've Just dropped in for nasty bite, you haven't time to study the menu like you would an algebraic problem, and yet you look around and see other peo- pie ordering things off hand-just like that. So you unconsciously listen to what they are saying and give your order When the waiter has disappear ed behind a labyrinth of mirrors and swinging doors, and you know there is absolutely no use to call him back, you suddenly realize that there's a terri ble gone" feeling in your-er-Little Mary as MT. Barrie dubs one's 'stum- mich,'-and you know that the things you have ordered are not going to be the things that you want for luncheon"
 Well, what do you like?' asked The Major, deferentially. You always seem when you are with me-"
 That's because you take the re- sponsibility off my mind, Major" said The Widow. You know what I like and order it. The result is, I always enjoy 1t, and then I make mental memoranda of it, and try to keep it in my mind for the next time I go out