Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1914-12-26

tho Fatherland. Tho collection ID
spoken OF az unkind because Il would
seem to reflect what. in many instances.
could not possibly be tho real thoughts
OF tho speakers from whose lips tho
in-tudged words fell. Mr.. Chapman.
however. Is nlled with tho spirit that
would rejoice II the men whom he
auotes had written books-as, indeed.
some of them have-for he Is vigorous
ly anti-Gorman. as his introduction
proves very clearly.
Turning abruptly from war to peace.
even to a peace militant, II the paradox
Will BIO pardoned. we find BILLY Sun
day: The Man and His Message" (win-
ston). by william T. Ellis, Ii. D. An
abridged biography with perfunctory
account Of his baseball career, followed
by summary OF the work no has done,
serves as an introduction to reports
OF his sayings and sermons. which
make up tho bulk Of the volume. The
book Is illustrated with photographs
and reproductions of caricatures.
Lifted out OF Tho Inn OF Tranquil
ltty," where II das published two years
ago. comes Memories" (Scribner's),
John Galsworthy's story OF a pot dog.
As Illustrated by Maud Earl. partly in
coiored plates. and printed on large
II,
makes a very attractive gift book.
e. Alexander Powell. correspondent
OF the Now York World at the front in
the European war. or as near tho front
as he has been allowed to go, has pre-
pared for publication Fighting In
FLANDERS" (Scribner's). Mr.. Powell
writes WILDLY, and his book Is we'll
illustrated with photographs.
Tho Putnams will publish at once q
story by Florence l.. Barclay, autho,
OF The Rosary" based upon tho pres-
ent war. bearing the title MY Hearts
Right There" which Will be recognized
as the last line OF the chorus OF the
marching song, IT'S a Long. Long Way
to Tipperary."
In Wow OF tho intense interest OF
the public in the personality of the
present Man on Horseback. tho follow
ing description OF tho German EN-.
peror. from The Real Kaiser" (Dodd
Mead). by an anonymous author, ID
quoted: The most noticeable of his
features are his eyes-sray. shot with
peculiar yellow CLINT. They are
slightly prominent, and their ousto-
mary expression is a stare, which haa
something OF curiosity in Its naughty
pride. Those unaocustomod to that
elaTe pecome readily embarrassed by
It, When tho Kaiser Is displeased the
pupils roll Sideways, displaying the
whites OF the eye. after the fashion
"f some feroclous animal The Kaiser's
| complexion Is slightly pallid, but clear
and indicative of clean living and &C.
tive habits. His hair IL plentiful, his
mouth firm, but gross. and his fore
head high. Tho touch OF art Is supplied
t" his countenance by the aggressive
military twist to the mustache, IA
Eiliar to every one who ever heard OF
tho Kaiser. Afoot. the Kaiser carries
himself like soldier and gentleman
on horseback. like a conquering king
His manner is usually stern, but can
on occasions be gracious, friendly, and
! even jovial. This is particularly the
| case when no Is talking to foreign
men OF note, or to pretty women.
He Ia impatient OF the opinions OF mon
OF independent minds. and takes NO
advice. This renders him accessible
to the influence OF skilful fattcrers
class with whom all monarchs are
more or less surrounded"
BOOKS RECEIVED.
The Political and Economic Doc
trines of John Marshall" BY John Ed