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The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
Rachel Capen schaumer.

The publication of The Goodly Fell
lowship," a first novel, has aroused a
good deal OF interest in its author,
Rachel Capen Schaufier. Miss Schauf-
der's life has been an unusual one and
in its variety Of experience one can cas-
ily see why it is that she has been able
10 write such different story
She quite frankly admits that she was
born in 1876, in Bruen Austria. where
her father was missionary under the
American Board of Central Foreign
Missions, having been sent out by this
board to establish the first Of their mis-
sions in Papal lands. Until Miss Schauff-
Ter was fve years old her home was in
Austria, but when she reached that age
owing to the i'll health of her mother,
they came home to America. There
were seven OF US children" Miss
schaufie- says in describing the return
journey, and with an Austrian maid, a
canary bird, and hand luggage too COM
plicated to mention, we traversed Europe
safely and finally landed in Springfield,
Mass
The loveliest things remember about
my first days in America" Miss Schauff-
Ter says, ARE the fragrance of hyacinths
and pansies in the beds in my grand
mothers garden and the tinkle of ice in
the water pitcher. The taste of ice
SAGdAu BOcS IN WIN IQeSe ONleF Things,
for though there are ices in Austria we
were brought up on desserts of apple
sauce and prunes."
After remaining in Springfield for
year the Schaufiers moved to Cleveland,
where Mr.. Schauf1er had been asked to
start missionary work among the Slavic
people Of this country. In 1883 Miss
Schaufier's mother died, and her Oldest
daughter undertook to bring I'D the
younger children. Sometimes she would
go on for about a year to school, leav-
ing housekeeper to take care of them,
and in this way she managed to gradu-
ate from Oberlin College In 1898 she
was married TO the Rev. BENJAMIN w.
Labaree. the famous Persian missionary
who was murdered while out In the serv-
ice Of his religion and whose death, It
is said. was the inspiration out Of which
The Goodly Fellowship" grew
In 1888 Rachel Capen Schaufaer went
to Vassar College, from which she grad
uated four years later with Phi Beta
Kappa honors. Much Of her time since
graduation has been given over to teach
ing, and at present she is in charge of
the English department Of the Lakewood
School for Girls.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12

barrister and a companion Of the mill
tary order Of the Loyal Legion Of the
United States. He deals IN his new book
in clear and pIquant manner with many
questions OF almost startling character.
He not only exposes injustice and laxity,
but mystery, Ignorance. and obscurity,
with, the sure hand Of one who knows
The Westminster Review. Of London.
says. Its appearance Is q most encour-
aging symptom: he has written an in
teresting and courageous book on sub
Ject in regard to which there Is too
much mincing Of words. and whispered
humbleness."
Edith Macvane. the author Of Her
Word Of Honor" one Of the sprightiiest
Of new spring novels is a member OF a
talented family Her father, silas NJ.
Macvane. has been professor Of ancient
and modern history at Harvard since
lssf and is the author Of several i'm
portant books Miss Macvsne's Oldest
sister. Emily, is the wife Of Baron Dode-
man de Placy. a captain OF French cav
airy. The younger sister. Dorothy. has
already won fame as an opera singer.
The author Of Her Word Of Honor is
thoroughly at home in Paris and Rome
society. where she and her sisters are
BINei ldNorltee- she Is an expert
yachsswoman. rides wei TO the hounds,
talks French and Italian duently. and
knows the literature Of those two coun-
tries as well. A great part OF the manu-
script OF Her Word OF Honor was COM
posed while the author was III abroad
with typhoid fever In spite Of the doc
tors prohibition Miss Macvane dictated
In French to the nuns who attended her
and later translated into English. Miss
Macvane is a native Of Boston, and was
educated in Radcliffe College, Cambridge.
Her previous novels include Adventures
OF JouJou," Duchess Of Dreams" 'aThe
Thoroughbred" The Black Filler" and
''Tarantella"
With three editions already sold out
and another on the press. Louis Joseph
Vance's new novel, The Bandbox."
gives ample evidence of securing the
widespread popularity attained by his
previous ''B" books-"The Brass Bowl"
The Black Bag and The Bronze
Bell" II was In 1906 that the first novel
from the pen OF this New York City au-
thor. Terrence o'Rourke, Gentleman Ad-
venturer.'' appeared. followed in 1906 by
The Private War" These two books
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
Mrs. Edith Kingman Kern Is
Head of Pen WOmen'S League
Her Crusade for improvement of the "COmic
Supplement- Is Well Knopn.

Home and School Association without
visitors from several local organizations
OF the same character. Through her
work in the aflliation committee in the
District Congress Of Mothers, who or
ganizes these parent-teachers associa-
tions and who initiated the movement
in the District. she has greatly extended
the influence OF the Congress OF Mothers
and Is now its first vice president. In
her position as chairman Of the club
extension committee for the District
Federation OF women's Clubs. her per
sonaIity and geniaIity have impressed
many club women.
As a graduate OF the Washington Col
lege Of Law and a member of the Dis
trict of Columbia bar, she interests herself
in the laws concerning the welfare of
women rather than in the active prac-
tice OF the law, which she never an
ticipated when she undertook TO learn
the intricacies OF the legal profession
The retiring President OF the League
If American Pen Women is Mrs. Anna
Sanborn Hamilton, who is a charter
member, and a journalist Of note. The
other newly elected officers are: First
vice president, Mrs Annie A. Wilder, a
writer and lecturer on nature subjects;
second vice president, Miss Mae Ruth
Norcross, author. book reviewer and
special story writer; corresponding sec
Teldryr MIS- blanche Iyler BeatOn, snort
story writer and dramatic critic; assist
ant CORRESPONDING secretary, Miss Eliza
beth NJ. Barnes, writer OF specials and
former journalist; recording secretary.
Mrs. ]. o. Estabrook, special writer and
illustrator; treasurer, Miss Jessie A
Griswold, writer of special articles for
Western papers: auditor. Mrs. Virginia
King Frye, magazine. short story and
special writer; librarian, Mrs Susie Root
Rhodes, a writer and lecturer on educa-
tiOnal subjects; historian, Miss Mabel
Louise White, correspondent for news
papers. The league also elected thirty
one representatives from as many differ
ent States and four from foreign coun-
tries. Mrs. Annie A. Wilder was elected
alternate to the convention of the Ma
tional Editorial Association at Chicago
in place of Mrs. Frances Parrott. re-
signed.
The league gave a reception at the
home Of Mrs. Wilder, 17H Oregon Ave
nue. Northwest, last Friday evening,
when Mrs. Marion LOngfellow O'Dono-
ghue. OF Boston. a former president Of
the league and charter member, gave
lecture on the "wayside Inn
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12

Mrs. Edith Kingman Kern, wife of
Mr.. Josiah Quincy Kern. was elected
Monday, May 6, President Of the League
Of American Pen Women. a national Or
ganiation having its headquarters at the
Capital, with q membership of some
two hundred women authors, journalists,
and illustrators, in more than thirty
States, with representatives, in Alaska
England. Italy. India, and South America.
During the past year Mrs. Kern has
been the first vice president. and second
vice president previous to that. having
served in the responsible positions Of
corresponding secretary and assistant
corresponding secretary. In all these
positions she has worked untiringly for
the benefit Of the organization. but In
no position has her work been so we'll
known as in that Of chairman Of the
comic supplement" committee through
which she has worked for the improve
ment Of the Sunday colored newspaper
supplement. both in subject matter, draw
ing. and color.
In this work she is known from the
Atlantic 10 the Pacific. The resolution
sent out by her committee has been dis
cussed in many parts of this country,
as we'll as in England and Germany.
Through her influence and advice, meet
ingS Tor the discussion OF lnesc IesOiu-
tIons have been held in New York. Bos-
ton, New Orleans, and ST. Louis, as well
as In many smaller cities.
Mrs Kern Is well fitted TO be the leader
in this phase of the work of the organi-
tion through her long experience as q
teacher in Chicago and other places in
Illinois, her position as instructor in
normal schools, and as author Of chill
dren's books, the latter being widely
used in the Illinois schools in the sup
Elementary reading course for children.
The concern which Mrs. Kern feels
for the kind of pictures and literature
which children should have extends also
to their entire home and school life.
This has led her into an active part In
the parent-teachers' associations, she
being president of the one in her own
combining as II does, the
interests of two schools, the Grant and
Toner. In this position she has brought
to her neighborhood meetings as speak
ers some OF the foremost socialists along
the lines Of scientific care Of the child.
Her interest is also great in the other
home and school associations, and there
is never a meeting Of the Toner-Grant
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
Moths at short Range.

THE Butterfly and Moth Book" by
Ellen Roberston-NnIIer Charles Serb
ner's sons, will interest alike both old
and young, those who know something
of its subject. and those who couldn't
tell a cocoon from the moth ball of do
mestic economy. The author, as she
explains in her ''Foreword,' took up the
study Of this particular branch of in
sect life by way of relaxation after a
period of mental and physical strain
And so thoroughly has she studied her
subject that she is able to give the read
er most fascinating history of the but
terfiy and moth, which is indeed "a YER
liable fairy tale" and told so simply
and clearly that even the boys and girls
can read IL understandingly MANY pic
lures reproduced from life photographs
add to the attractiveness of the volume.
The book should accompany you to the
country this summer; to read il is TO be-
come interested in the insect life around
you; and IL yoI are frightened to death
OF caterpillars," you will find yourself.
after a closer acquaintance with their
story, very properly ashamed OF your
self
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12

did not create any considerable stir, but
year later eThe Brass Bowl quickly
attained place among the six best sell
ers, where Mr.. Vance's successive novels
Invariably land
How long the vogue Of the Vance type
OF novel will last no one can foreteil.
The end was predicted a long time ago
by those who declare 10 their own satis-
faction that the books were not lltera-
ture- But there are no signs Of the verb
fication OF the prediction. As q matter
OF fact, Mr.. Vance seems to have very
clear perception OF what the general read
ing public wants. the marked ability 70
give II what II wants. and he is but
little troubled about the opinions Of the
critics
There is another fact and that is that
Mr.. Vance writes very agreeably, using
good English and in a style that Is en-
gaging and lucid. His ingenuity Is
marked and unfiagging, as the variety
OF the incidents he presents shows. while
he is a plot maker OF great Inventive
ness. Perhaps probabilities might have
greater consideration, but II he gave II
there might be some loss OF interest
thereby. AS to his ability as a story
teller, there cannot be any doubt what
soever.
The late James Allen. author Of "As
a Man Thinketh," The Mastery Of
Destiny" above LIES Turmoil &C.
volumes which in this country appear
under the imprint Of the Putnams-
was a lofty thinker, a man who lived
the gospel he preached One gets the
impression from his books that here was
a man who lived free from the vulgar
izing influences OF life, who saw truths
that escape the busy work-a-day world
because Of dts petty absorptions and It's
lack of spiritual capacity.
Aliens first published work was
From Poverty to Power" a book that
has passed into many editions and has
been read by tens Of thousands Of de-
voted admirers "As a Man ThinkethI'
perhaps his most popular book was the
third to come from his pen.
He was a forceful magazine editor as
well as a writer Of books In 1900, he
founded THE Light of Reason" that
made its way to America. Australia,
New Zealand. India, and the far East.
and brought letters OF inquiry from seek
ers after truth and peace the world
over In 1911 he began the publication
of The Epoch" the editorial respon-
sibilities of which are now being carried
on by his wife. Mr.. Allen was also
the organizer of The Brotherhood, or
School Of Virtue. the members Of which
regarded him with particular veneration,
especially the Indian pupils, many OF
them addressing him as 'Reverent
Sage" 'Rsyerent Master" and "Di-
vine Teacher
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12

Upton Bud, who plowed a path
t tn schoolhouse an pust-office
this winter an give tn Kings
Daughters two tons o coal, has an
nounced himself as a candidate fer
constable.
Mrs. Tilford Moots' uncle, who
wus allus supposed t be in poor
circumstances, wuz operated on fer
'pendycitis this morning-leaving
three children.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
ELIZABETH sYLvEsTER DEWITT.

Literary Editcz.
shes always been Jolly good pal.
dear old girl. I'm tremendously proud
of her." said her brother.
Magnificent! or she VIII be, once she
gets over this superwoman business.
Devilish good figure. what?" said her
friend.
''she is a very wonderful woman" said
her husband
Thus we are introduced to Alessandra
Maury, chief Parsonage in Anne War
wich's recent novel The Unknown
Woman" (John Lane Company. San
drs. as she Is known to her intimates,
is thirty-seven. and indeed a wonderful
woman, as the story discloses. Maury,
her husband. a sculptor of international
reputation. made good composition with
the old Florentine leather, the lofty mel
lowed panelling." and other decorations
Of the library. That is because he is
so handsome His hair Is ''temptIngly
thick" Unfortunately, ne has PEN
chant for actresses, and indeed is in love
with Bebe Berys at the very outset Of
the story. He is puzzled and annoyed by
his wifes attitude of aloofness, which
leads the reader TO believe that for a
man Of distinguished achievement he is
singularly obtuse. Sandra Is OF jealous
temperament and for many years has
loved nobody; not one human soul"
One by one she has shut from her heart
mother, husband, daughter-an who had
8 claim to her love-jealous because she
feared she was not first in their affec-
tons The pivot around which the story
revolves is q marble bust called The
Unknown Woman" thought TO be an
original Donatello. John Charges, a mill
honaire Of the climbing cultureward"
variety, aspiring to become an art pa
tron, purchases the statue and presents
it to the New Gallery. Maury, OF the
thick hair. being deemed an authority
upon art matters in general and orig
inal Donatellos in particular. is asked to
decide as to the genuineness of THE
Unknown Woman" Knowing it to be a
modern copy, he yet fears to speak the
truth lest he offend the touchy art pa
tron- So he temporizes: 1T looks like
it. he tells the eager group gathered
for a private view. This opinion was
not meant for publication. but just the
same the papers of the following day
announced that Maury had pronounced
the statue an original. And right here
is where the trouble begins for the
sculptor. For a while things look pretty
black for him. but IN the end all comes
right There Is good work in the book;
the plot is well developed; the minor
characters interesting, and upon the
whole The Unknown Woman is worth
reading
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
woODMEN OF THE WORLD.

The decision to hold a monster class
initiation during the month of October,
when a class Of 80 candidates will be
put through the various degrees OF Wood
craft. was the big feature Of the regular
monthly meeting OF Executive Camp OF
the District at The National Hotel last
Thursday.
President William Stott. who was in
the chair at the meeting. appointed
Sovereigns ]. R. ]. Swan, Of Elm Camp;
c. A. Manning. of Alpha Camp: c. F.
Gier, Of Oak Camp; W. H. McRenna, Of
Mount Vernon Camp; A. P. Hart, Of
Cypress Camp; ]. NJ. Heinbuch, Of Old
Glory Camp; ]. S. Smith. OF Old Glory
Camp, and H. E. Smith, OF Elm Camp.
to act as a committee to frame plans for
holding the initiation and notify the Sow
ereign Camp of their progress.
Both drill teams OF the organization
win be in uniform on the night of the
ceremonies and the team Of Elm Camp
will be in command of ]. c. Mcconnell.
the same oficer who commanded two
years ago when the last class initiation
was held. :.
A banquet and smoker in connection
with the regular monthly meeting was
held by Alpha Camp. woodmen Of the
World, Friday night. A large class tni-
tiation was witnessed by almost the en-
tire membership Of the camp. after which
several piano selections were rendered by
different members OF the camp.
The latest publication to appear in this
city is The Axe" a monthly, devoted
to the furtherance Of Woodcraft in
Washington. A large subscription list
has already been secured. and from pres
ent inoIcations the new paper win be
big hit with the Woodmen. William
stott, Of Oak Camp. Is editor Of the new
paper. and ]. c. Mcconnell, of Elm
Camp. is business manager.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
A Persian Romance.

The Goodly Fellowship" which is q
goodly title, by the way, is a first novel
by Miss Rachel Capen SchEuhier, CMac-
milan Company. The scene is laid in
Persia Jean Stuart, a fashionable young
American woman. touring the world
quite independently, has arrived in this
delectable country and is on her hazard
GUS way to Muramna when she meets
with a blood-curdling adventure. Hav-
ing anticipated trouble OF the sort she
had sent ahead. by a friendly patriarch.
a hastily written appeal for help, which
reached its destination in time to bring
Thorley Prescott to the rescue After
saving her from the attack of her un-
spealable guide Thorley escorts her to
safety, and there ensue a few months of
association during which the two fall
in love with one another. The book has
TO do primarily with this love affair, but
in it will be found also a little relating
TO the trend Of modern missionary work.
a subject in which the author has long
been deeply interested.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
Fashion Proverbs.

From Judges Library
rolling fashion gathers no wardrobe.
When fashion enters the door, bills
ny in at the window.
"A woman Is known by the length OF
time she keeps a fashion.
Styles and sales wait. for no woman.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12

to take hold of IN the way OF ci1arac-
ters. A party OF men teifthe stories at
dinner table, some Of them are more
interesting than others, but all are tragic
and awesome. A good book to take with
you for vacation reading, though the
tales are the sort usually associated with
an easy chair. an open fire. and a win
ter wind rattiing at the easement
Book for Girls
In ''The Girls of Friendly Terrace" by
Harriet Lummis Smith IL. C. Page &
Coz. is set forth the doina Of several
delightful girls who are near nelghbprs
in a row OF cottages. They have vsry
good times together-and a few troubles
and disappolntments-all told 50 pleas
antly and sympathetically that the read
er will not want TO skip a line. There
are little lessons in kindness and useful
ness sandwiched in with the gay hap
penings and adventures. but nothing OF
the goody-goody sort II is safe to say
that this book will be enjoyed not only
by the girl readers, for whom II was
especially written, but by their mothers
as WELL and by other grown-ups who
have young hearts. A real nice boy would
good.
ssover the Pass.o
Five years in Arizona sufhce to make
a man. both physically and morally. out
Frederick Pslmer's delightful novel,
''over the Pass" published by Charles
Scribner's Sons. Life in the pulmonary
region Of that State to which the hero
has gone TO save himself is well de-
scribed. and the colony there is ideal un-
I'll the advent OF the bad men which are
necessary to the development Of the
character OF the rich young man and to
make a setting for the melodrama that
follows. After his recovery, the hero
goes to New York to try to fit into the
work Of his fathers big department
store. The lie which the father tells to
his son and the consequences are inev-
liable, and after a period in which the
heros popularity grows among his as
sociates and with the reader. too. he re-
turns TO the simple life in Arizona, re-
nounces his fortune, and disinherits his
father. with all the compensation which
such sacrifice merits. The book is well
written An impulse to indulge in fine
writing is shaved very closely, criticism
on New York City is worked In. but It
is all done in a very capable way so as
to produce an interesting and entertain
ing book. The ethics are sound, and
the reader is certain to rejoice that the
hero survives the fearful handicap Of
being born both sick and rich at the
same time. He comes out OF II all in
good style and makes a garrison finish,
fully deserving all the good that he gets
II was. perhaps, necessary to the making
of good story that the heroine did not
take him in the first part of the book.
but no other reason for doing so is
made clear.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
.eThe BacheIor pinner.,,

Ten short stories are included under
the title, The Bachelor Dinner by
Olive N. Briggs (charles Scribner's
Sons). The workmanship In this book
is Of a high order, though there Is little
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12

Actively engaged in the work Of sal
vaging souls in the United States are
1856 distinct denominations. This does
not include the followers Of Confucius.
Ruddha. Mahommed, Shintoism, and
other sects in the field long before
Christianity got a foothold in this world.
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12
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The Washington herald., 1912-05-12

Thirteh Randle
a suburban
s ian
andac aceessibie Pennsyivanis avenue cars
has
to the United States
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PERSONAL MENTION.

E. Phillips oppenheim has just re-
turned TO his home in England from q
pleasure trip to the Mediterranean and
Egypt. The creator of Peter Run
went quail shooting out among the py-
ramids and reports that his Arab guides
prayed to Allah for his success as q
marksman while he attempted to bag
the elusive game.
Theodore Dresser returned this week
from a protracted stay in Eurupe, hav-
ing sailed for England before the hoIi-
days. He has been gcing over the
ground that is to be Travelled by the prin-
cipal figure in one part of his forthcom-
ing novel. Mr.. Dresser will this time
put forward a man as the chief interest
in his book, forsaking the method Of
SISTER Carrie and his newest novel.
Jennie Gerhardt."
Algernon z. AspinaII. secretary to the
West India committee, honorary secre-
tary Of the West India Club, &C., has
provided q fourth volume in the authori-
tative -AH Red British Empire Series
which Little. Brown & Co. publish. Like
the previous volumes in the series The
Commonwealth Of Australia The Do
minion OF New Zealand" and The Do
ulinlon Ol NdIdQd, Ihls new WOrk CreatS
Of the discovery, early history, relation
ship with the empire and development
during recent years.
The success Of Payne Erskines ro-
nance Of the Blue Ridge. The Mountain
Girl" now in its ninth edition, has re-
suited in demand for this authors
previous novel when the Gates Lift Up
Their Heads" originally published in
1901, 81 that a seventh printing is Just
announced. The latter story deals with
The Washington herald., 1912-05-12

S. Beach Chester. the author of Anon
allies Of the English law" published