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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12
FICTION
New Names and Old, American and
Foreign.

The list of spring novels is so long
that a few CONGRATULATIONS and few
well known names must suffice. There
will be again fiction with a purpose
and. fortunately, that purpose will lie
in many cases no more serious :h&a
the providing Of entertainment, in ro-
nance. adventure and the detective
story, which continues TO flourish.
There will be problems and propagau-
da. but the marriage complication story
seems to be in allegiance for the mo-
ment, at least in it's extreme forms.
winston Churchills new book is called
1.-THE Inside of the Cup" CThe Macmil-
Ian Company. Its subject has not yet
been revealed. The Messrs. Scribner
announce a new novel by Thomas Nell
son Page. Ellen Glasgow will give u
virginia" Doubleday, Page & Coz,
which firm announces also the new an
nual travel novel by the Williamsons,
1.-THE Port Of Adventure" whose scenes
are laid in this country, and chiefly
in California.
Henry Sydnor Harrison the author
of "Queed," has in the press OF the
Houghton Miffiin Company his new
book. "V. VS. Eyes" the story OF Il
woman slum doctor and her contact
with real life. The Century Company
announces a new novel by Jack Lon
don, THE Abysmal Brute" and Little,
Brown e. Co, f. Phillips Oppenheim's
1.-The Mischief Maker" his latest con-
coction of love, romance and diplomatic
intrigue. The Appletons' new fiction
includes "Adnam's Orchard" by that
best seller Of long ago. Sarah Grand.
India and its mysteries figure twice IN
the spring list Of the G. w. Dillingham;
Company, en- THE Suffice of safa," by
Dulcie Deamer, and "Udsra, Prince Of
Bidur," by a. ]. Westermayer. This firm
has Just brought out another welcome
"Woffville" book of stories. Faro Nell
is and his Arizona people, with tne'r
amusing speech, lose none Of their
freshness.
From the F. A. Stokes Company we
have owen Johnson's THE Fifty-First
Second" a detective story of New
York. with high finance complications.
DufIield e. CO. are the publishers Of
barbara Gwynne" and John Cave"
by w. b. Trites. a young American au-
thor who found his first recognition n
England. The George II. Doran Com
pany announces the novels of Oliver
Onions and Frank Swinnerton Eng
lish novelists both. Henry Holt & Co.
have secured the American rights OF
the novel of the season" in Paris,
Julien Bendas "LOrdination," which
will be called THE Yoke Of Pity" 4
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Harper & Bros). deals with the sub
fect We turn from this announce
ment to Lady Gregory's New Come
dies" c.. =. Punam's Sons), and ado
to them Cornelius Weygandts study OF
the neo- Celtic movement, Irish Plays
and PlayVrights' ,Houghton Mihiin
Coz. The author includes history OF
the formation and development OF
Lady Gresory's company Of players.
\ second volume Of Gerhart Haupt-
mann's dramas is in the press of b. w.
HucbsCh.
Last. but certainly not least comes
T.. =. Dutton & Co.'S announcement of
Edward Gordon Craigs Towards .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12

A survey of the publishers announce
ments of books for publication TINS
spring and in the early summer reveals
an acceleration of the modern move
mont Of the printed word away from
beIles-lettres to the literature of knoWl-
edge from art to practical service
Even poetry, in the person OF MT John
Masefeld, appears TO be surrenoerins
10 the impulse Of this tendency ana 10
be undergoing a change In the process
Fiction surrendered long ago. bag ana
baggage. Purpose not art has beeh
its device these many years. Even ihe
drama, now that people have learheu
10 read il in the closet, has become
conscious. and often self-conscious, OF
the burden of its mission.
While belles-lettres is either sur
rendering. or dwindling from neglect
this literature of knowledge Is con-
stantly expanding in scope. we are
in fact engaged in the 'popularization
of all special knowledge, from sociology
and political economy TO meteorology
and the secrets of the physicians con-
shifting room, from history in the re-
Ynaking TO the world politics OF to-
morrow. from the archaeology OF Egypt
10 domestic economy. The popular
l1zer"-himself nearly always spe-
bcialist in only single field--has in his
numbers made all the activities of life
mis- province. leaving the reading pub
sJic TO make its own choice, for II, too
must specialize still, or be lost.
II is. indeed, no idle speculation to
wonder what will be the result or TINS
INTENSE intellectual activity. with It's
manifold practical aims. The average
reader may well reach the condition OF
the centipede in the old story which,
on being asked which leg 1t moved
first. became so confused that II lay on
tits back. and never moved again at all.
Still popularization must needs be
accompanied by simplificauon. where
fore 1t will probably always be
possible to return to fundamentals-lo
reduce the political economy of the high
cost of living, for instance, TO the prop
lem of domestic economy. and that 10
its initial meaning of efficient house
keeping. The New Motherhood VIII al
wavs be found. on examination, TO re-
duce itself in essence to the intelligent
care of a baby that needs fresh air ana
cleanliness. and sleep when 1t does not
clamor for food, and the training oil
growing children in the way they
should go. And we have it on the high
est authority-that of an ambassador
that world politics is 1.-The art of ex-
plaining 10 others what one does not
understand oneself
The survey here given of the books
announced for publication during the
next few months is not exhaustive, but
il is representative. If the reading or
fiction is declining. as has been con-
fidently stated, il is not markedly per-
ceptible in these announcements, but
then, cancellations are rarely re-
liable. The fact is that the publishers
appear to be bringing out their novels
first of all. holding back their more
serious books for gradual issue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12
THEOLOGY, PHILOSOPHY.
Dr.. Rainsford, Professor Josiah
Royce, Henri Bergson.

The Houghton Mih1in Company will
issue this spring "The Reasonableness
Of the Religion Of Jesus" by William
S. Rainsford, d. D., book for the gem
eral reader, not for theologians. Under
the general title of the Great Christian
Theologies Series" J.. T. Dutton & Co.
will issue i'm this country a library OF
critical but not controversial studies Of
the great systems Of Christian thought.
The first volume TO appear will be THE
Theology of the Church Of England %
by f. W. Worsley. NJ. A., p. D.;
"Schleiermacher" by w. Il. Selbie.
ID. D., and THE Theology Of the Roman
Church. by Father Herbert Thurston,
s. j. From the Macmillan Company
will come The Problem Of Christi
anity," by Professor Josiah Royce. in
two volumes dealing respectively with
The Christian Doctrine Of Life and
"The Real World and Christian Ideas. "
The same house also publishes Social
Idealism and the Changing Theology"
by DR.. Gerald Birney Smith, a treatise
on the need of a new insight into the
ethico-religiOus significance of modern
movements nd their secular aims.
"A New Philosophy: Henri Bergson, "
by Edouard lie Roy, translated from
the French by Vincent Benson and an
nounced 10y Henry Holt 6, Co, has an
introduction by the philosopher him
self
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$500

Passing Of the Turkish Empire in En-
rome" by Captain B. Granville Baker.
contains also an account of the rise or
the Balkan States. CThe j. b. Lippin-
colt Company
Hendrix Wilem Van Looms Fail
Of the Dutch Republic" Houshton
Miflin Company is Of direct interest
to Americans on account of its detailed
account of the part played by the
Dutch republic in the international
complications OF the American Revolu-
ton.
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HISTORY
The Civil War, the -alkan Struggle
Our NAVY.

The long nftieth anniversary of the
War for the Union continues To call
forth many books of "reminiscences. hi
ographies and military studies. The
latest to be added to the growing list
is Jesse b. Young's Gettysburg: \
Comprehensive Narrative" UHarper &
Bros) The author was present nj the
battle, has lived for many years IN or
all the country marched over ami
fought over by both armies and has
converscd with many survivors. His
book is based on an exhaustive study
of the literature of the campaign. Or.
Gardner w. Allen. the author of our
Navy and the Barbary Corsairs' and
"Our Naval War with France" wiil
add TO the list of his works "A Naval
History of the American Revolution
tThe Houghton Mifliin Company.
The time for writing the definitive
history OF the Balkan War has not ye'
come. but in the meanwhile the hews-
paper correspondents. who were al
lowed to see little enough OF IL. are
giving us accounts of what they did
see in many volumes. A trio OF THESE
books was reviewed in these columns
not so long ago Now there are added
to them 1.-TWO Years Under the Cres-
cent: A War Correspondent Expert
ences With the Turks in Tripoli and
Thrace." by H. C. Seppngs wright
and with the Conquered TURK ty
Major Lionel James. both DOCKS ny
English correspondents and both pub
lished by Small, Maynard & co. Inc
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12

"A Turkish Woman's European In
pressions." by Zevneb Hanouh' VIII
bear the imprint Of the Lipplncot's,
The Russian Empire Of To-day anu
Yesterday" by Nevin o. Winter Pase
& Coz. combines travel with social po-
IiticaI and economic information.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12

fin Company. f. F. Benson, in his
later mood. will be found in THE
Weaker Vessel Dodd, Mead & Coz.
And last. but not least. Mr.. Howells
gives us a picture of American life in
the Ohio Valley sixty years ago in
New Leaf Mills" Harper & Bros).
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12
COMRADE YETTA

By ALBERT EDWARDS. Author Of A Mans
World
n powerful novel OF great social significance.
LAYING bare BY vivid art the tragedy and INDUSTRIAL
shame In a great clty's underworld" sl35 ret
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12
TRAVEL AND EXPLORATION.
Panama and the Canal Zone, Alaska
and Russia.

Books on Panama hold first place
this spring. The scope Of many Of
them will be far wider. of course. thln
mere sightseeing and description. as
in the case Of John Foster Fraser's
Panama and What II Means Ccas-
selD. which is announced as a COM
mercial, sociological ana economic
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12
Rolland's
Jean-Christophe:
Journeys End
504 PIP. $3.50 Net.
Henry Holt & CO. W ' $

pany is to publish. were more worthn!
classified with books on art and science
Still. il is in the home that II belongs
and should find an honored place. MI
Finck. who has dined in many lanos'
reveals to us their gastronomic excel'
lences. which We can make our own
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New Theatre" volume containing
forty designs for stage scenes accom-
panied by critical notes by their in
Ventor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12
PATSY

By s r. CROCKETT, Author OF Loves
Young Dream, The Raiders, etc.
4 stirring story Of Galloway in the years OF
smuggling and adyent ure.
We'll worth reading Boston Herald s1.oj mel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12
CONCERT PITCH

By FeAyK DANDY, Author OF Pigs in
clover. THE Heart of Child. Joseph
in jeopardy. etc.
love story Of London Bohemia far and
away the hes, novel Franz Dandy has written
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12
MA9 gY

independent: "A vital, compelling
work. forged in the fire Of a terri
BILE sincerity
chicago Ercning Post: This long.
vivid. fascinating tale OF the life ~
musician. II is new kind
of fiction. The records OF
friendship which Jean Christophe
presents are, to my mind. I'M
equalled A neglect of it seems. TO
one who has read II. an offence
against citizenship in the world or
letters"
Chicqgo Record Herald: ''Ghe
greatest literary work that has
come out of France since Iola
ceased writing. and its style aud
tone are infinitely above Zolas.
Boston Transcript: "A mental aud
physical stimulus"
London Telegraph: THE finale Is
like passage from Beethoven
translated into words"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12
nooxe nMn p,eI cATIoNs BOOKS AND PUBLICATIONS.
THE BEST SPRING NOVELS OF 1913
THE INSIDE OF THE CUP

Bv WINSTON CHURCHILL. Author OF hion-
ard Carvel, The Crisis, Mooerh
Chronicle" etc.
The most matured work OF america !eaGins
noysIist dealing With delicate phases OF modern
Nfc ana conditions vital 10 the national "eisfe-
Ready May %. 1913. fHns"aea' eli" '''
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12
ONE WOMAN'S LIFE

Rv RoRrpr HERRIcK, Author OF The
Healer. Together. The Common Lot.
etc.
drama OF q human soul. A remarkable hook
The best and boldcst Robert HerricS has done
90, Nor Voyk sun Si35 net
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12
VANISHING POINTS

By ALICE BROWN. Author OF The Secret OF
the Clan"
A volume OF impressive short ton revealing
wide knowledge OF life and a mastery OF the short
story art Sl.25 net
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POOR DEAR MARGARETKIRBY

Bv KATHLEEN NORRIS. Author OF Mother. =
The Rich Mrs. Burgoyne, etc.
: welcome volume OF sentiment. humor and n.
more serious phases OF life. with the same fine
appeal as Mother" FrontSpHee 81 80 net
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-04-12
THE FEET OF THE FURTIVE

ByCHArlEs G.. ID. RoBgRTs, Author of The
Backwoodsman. Neighbors Unknown.
etc.
A dramatic Interpretation Of animal life Mr..
Roberts has wonderful knowledge OF Wild animals
Tunes fHuSNgeG. sl.3o 7tI
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The Happy Warrior
By A. S. NJ. Hutchinson
By Jeffrey FarnOl

"The best book he has given
u.s." says the Pail Mall Ga
Zette of
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
THE ROWLAND DRY GOODS GO.
CITY COURT CASES

Domestic tragedy and the attempted correction of past occurrences were related before Judge Thomas c. Coughlin at today's session in the ar raignment Of Stephen Ouch. on the charge of non support. Attorney John c. Chamberlain. counsel for the de- fense,- said action has been brought in an upper court praying for an annul- ment of the marriage. Pending de- cision in this; a. continuance was made for a month.
 Ruling that there was no violation of the statute on account of there be- ing no evidence that the revolver was carried on the street or off the dEedger upon which he made his home, the charge of carrying concealed weapons against John B. Gabriel, formerly of Oregon, was snoHed.
 The charge of assaulting his wife with a lamp so that she is in a prob ably dying condition from burns at Bridgeport hospital and breach of the peace against Joseph Maginowski of 40 Green street were continued until December IT.
 Edward BuIxer of 40 Green street was charged with fntoxicatfon and breach of the peace, a fine Of $5 and costs being imposed. Tony Caldwell of the Paris restaurant at 876 Main street was remanded until Saturday for a hearing on charges alleging the violation of chapter 255 of the laws of 1907 concerning the watering of milk. Charges against George A. Douglas of 706 Howard avenue aneg- ing a violation of chapter 274 of the laws of 1913 were continued until Saturday.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
Toys a boy can do something with. ,

boy, little bit of chap wants most of all toy that he can actually use &|MM 5R kEaf may be a wagon that he play fire engine with. may be bicycle that he ride with amazing skill It may be skates for him to try out the thinnest of ce
 do something with it, that is the toy for him.
 Here some indoor toys for real boys. They're so good that big boys like lem well do little And father (Yes, mother) will get nightly interested in them A rapidf gun that holds 10 hollow rubber balls in it's magazine and that be entirely discharged in five seconds! And it won't break everything in the house, either,-$1
 Neccano for the boy who likes to build things Odd little strips of metal with all sorts of devices for holding them place. With boy builds bridges and all of structures deviees,-$1 to $1O
 Mysto Erectors quite like Meccano. With the rector parts, boy puts up buildings makes wagons and hoists; does lot of work that is full of nterest1 $75O *= Typewriters that boy girl actually write let ters ogood-lookng letters, too The Simplex, $1 $2 and $3; the American VisibIey-$5.
 These to be in actual use in Toyland now. But how much enjoyable they'll be in at home!
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
China IS good gift.

A gift of china need not necessarily be for table use. Some of the 'prettiest things in the charming china gath ering are articles for person al use. But of articles fo1 table use, there is a delight full variety-with great di- versity of the china that one likes to use at afternoon tea or in serving the snack that is so toothsome after an evening at cards.
 Your may choose from an assembly thatincludes many patterns. Japan and France and Austria have all con- tributed to it-and each has sent a worthy representa- tion. Shapes are graceful and decoration is worthy to be called artistic. Chocolate sets, pot with cups and
 saucers,-$2 to $6.5O. Berry sets. dish and saucers,-S2 to
 $6.
 Cake sets, large plate with smaller
 dishes,-$2 to $6. Tea sets, pot with sugar creaner and
 cups and saucers,-$6.5O to $1O. Celery sets, tray and salt dishes,-
 $2 to $3.5O. Nut sets, bowl and nut dishes,-5Oc
 to $2.5O. Continent sets, salt and pepper shak-
 CTS, mustard dish and tray,-$1.5O
 to $2.5O. Dinner sets of porcelain and of china,
 -$3.S5 to $85. Bureau sets, four pieces-$2.5O to $5. Fern dishesy-$1 to $2.5O. Bon bon dishes,-25c to $2. Pin trays,-25c and SOC. Hat-pin hoIders,-5Oc. Button boxes,-25c to soc. Powder boxes,-25c to $1.25. Hair receiVers,-25c to 75c. Ring trees,-25c to soc. Comb-and- brush trays,-95c to $2.75. Ice tubs,-$1 to $1.5O. Match hoIders,-5Oc- Cake p1ates,-5Oc to $1.5O. Salad boWIs,-$1. Butter dishes,-$1. Cracker jars,-$2. NIayonnaise sets,-50c to $1.5O. Muffin disheS,-$1.50. Sugar and creamers,-50c to $1.5O. Condensed milk Jars,-$1 to $2. Tea strainers,-25c to soc.
 Fourth floor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
Make 1t a
 Kodak Day.

This Christmas is an ex- ceIlent time to become a Ko- daker.
 The day itself produces scenes that are wonderfully well worth keeping. Every thing about it, in fact, ought to be set down by the record of the Kodak. The gay tree, the happy children, the con- tented family group; all these ought to be so kept that they may be seen and enjoyed over and over again.
 Kodaks,- $6 to $65.
 Brownie cameras, $1 to $1o.
 Hawkeye cameras -$2 to $14.5O.
 Aa1 P5emo 1s cameras, s *1.a5 to earaflex ca1neras, $1o5.
 Developing tanks, $1 to $6.
 Developing outfts,- ,-9oc to $44.
 Albums for prints or post cards,-1Oc. to $2.5O.
 .Mounts,-1c to 1Oc.
 Tripods,-8Oc to $3.25.
 Negative albums, = 75c and $1.
 Calendar mounts, several sizes,-1Oc.
 Front basement.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
UNTlMELY DEMISE OF
 LE GRAND E. STIRLING

Stricken in the prime of life and at the inception of a career which promised to cast credit upon the home of his birth, Le Grand E. Sterling died Tuesday after a brief illness in Shef- field, Mass. The deceased was but 31 years of age, and was the eldest son of John T. Sterling and Harriet E. Peck, daughter of Elliot J. Peck. formerly of the firm of Peck & Ster1- ing of this city. Educated in the Bridgeport public schools, LeGrand Sterling completed his civil engineer ing course in the Worcester Poly technfc Institute, Worcester, Mass, class of 1904.
 After an apprenticeship served un-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
U. M. 6. EXPLOSION SENDS ONE TO HOSPITAL; THREE
 OTHERS SLIGHTLY HURT

Rumors of 8 serious explosion yes terday afternoon in the loading de- pertinent of the U. M. c. Go. in Bar mum avenue, were today minimized when the true facts came to light through a statement issued by Works Manager Frank o. HOaglund.
 There was a "fare-up on 9 single loading machine in the department which resulted in minor burns about the face and hands to Christopher Walsh, aresident of Catherine street. One other man and two girls near the machine at the time, were slight ly burned about the fingers but after treatment by Dr. George B. Cowe1l, the factory physician, were able to return to work after recovery from the shock Walsh was taken to Bridgeport hospital where it is said his burns will rapidly heal.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
ANSONIA WORKER SEEKS
 $5OOO AS DAMAGES

Hartford, Dec. 1.-The suit of Frank Designatti of Ansonia against the American Brass company of the same city for $5, 900 damages, was taken up before Judge Edwin S. Thomas and a jury in the United States district court today.
 Designatti alleges that while at work for the company drilling holes in a, concrete wall, standing on a lad der for the purpose, the bottom of the ladder, which was not furnished with spikes to hold it in place, slip ped on the oily floor and he fell and was severely injured. He asserts that he has been permanently deformed result.
 Negligence on the part of the com -pany is claimed the basis for the suit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
This nice imported jewelry Is rich gift.

In both effect and actus1 quality, the jewelry we have imported from Paris and Vienna is notable.
 You who are judges, will see it's value almost in a mo ment. And its beauty of de- sign and effect is very very impressive.
 Jewelry made by hand to order is hardly finished with greater care than is most of this. Each stone is set in place so securely that one has no fear of a single one becoming loosened and fall ing out. Each piece is dis- tinct and artistic-and many of the pieces are individual and not to be duplicated.
 Bracelet watches, with handsome extension brace let, sterling silver or cham el or gun-metal,-$5.75 to $25.
 Mesh bags and coin purses and small purses of QIIn-met-[ al in attractive patterns,- soc to $15.
 Handsome necklaces and long fan or coat chains, ,beady ed with jet or with beads of rich and effective color,-5Oc to $1O.
 Pearl bead necklaces and coat or fan chains of pearl beads, beads are either of one size or graduated, of filled pearls and very durable, fast ening is a clasp of gold Special $1.5O
 Brooches and bar pins in handsome new patterns that are as rich of color as grace full in design,-5Oc to $12.5O.
 LaVaIlieres of enamel or of metal set with stones, ef- fective and wonderfully at tractive,-5Oc to $12.5O-
 Left aisle, front.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-12-11
ETOWLAND'S
Flexible Flyers are great sleds.

Whizzing by every other sort on the hill Flexible Ely CTS and sleds of their type are real kings of the snow.
 Boy of today is really sat isfed with no other sort. He knows just what this kind will do. And no boy wants 8 sled that is distanced by the other fellow $.
 Flexible Flyers -$2.5 50 to $12. The $12 ones seat a number of people and have the old-style double-ripper "beaten a mile.''
 Other flexible steering sleds,- -95c to $2.
 High sleds for girls, es- pecially for little girls, s,decor- ated attractively,-5Oc to $1.75.
 Front basement.