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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
A HANDY DICTIONARY.

The Concise standard Dictionary OF tho English
language $50 Pictorial Illustrations. Abridged
From the Funk & Wagonlls New Standard Die
tonary Of the English Language by James c.
FcrBnlA L. II. D.. Editor OF tho Office stand
nrd Dictionary: Tho Comprehensive sn'ndHrd
Propositions. zod other Works Published by
Funk & WagnalH Company. New York.
Il book that should appeal TO all per-
sons who need a handy dictionary-one
Just large enough TO drop conveniently
into the pockets the Concise Stand
ard Dictionary" just issued by the Funk
& Wagnalls company This little volume
is an abridglnent from the New stand
ard Dictionary" 1t contains about
$4,000 words and phrases" selected on
the basis OF including "all words that
are sure to he used by the average per-
son In his speaking and writing, with
as Will occur in the books, papers and
ma gazines which are most likely to be
read
The Concise Standard dictionary has
been adopted for use In the schools of
New York, Boston. Philadelphia. Chi
cago and other cities and towns in
practically every state in the Union,
There are scores OF features that make
1t popular among schools. These four
may be mentioned: "a Accuracy Of
definition; (2) definitions by definite
statenents-not by synonyms alone; (3)
capitallzng OF the initial letters OF only
(D the giving OF the common meaning
Of the word first of all, then the rare
meanings. All other dictionaries give the
common meaning last of all, although this
is the one looked for ninety-ni times
out Of one hundred,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
A WHARTON NOVEL.

The Custom Of tho Country. By Edith Wharton.
Published by Charles scrihner's Sons. Now
York
This popular writer has even sur
passed her usual skill In depicting mod
ern life and especially a certain phase of
social life In New York
undine Spragg. the principal character,
whose parents have suddenly acquired
wealth, is brought by them to New York,
and the girl Immediately lays plans for
social Siege in the metropolis. In this
asptra ton she is assisted mainly by Mrs.
Heeny Ga masseusel. She meets with in
different success until Ralph MARVEL ap-
pears on the scene and becomes lnfatu-
ated with her beauty and seeming inno-
and oldest families. though possessed Of
but small means. Their marriage follows
and Il trip abroad is made.
Undine even on her honeymoon eS-
hibits traits OF restleSSness and Is ever
anxious 10 be In the social whirl She
displays 80 little discrimination In choos-
ing her friends that MARVEL Is con-
strained to demonstrate. Then outward
signs OF discomfort become apparent She
is thoroughly selfish, spoilt. and displays
an utter disregard for others. Upon their
return TO New York she gives free rein
to her. inclinations, much to the distress
and discontinue of her husband. who
has gotten down to business and works
hard to meet the enormous expense
After a few years In New York so rest
less does she become Tor change that
a slight indisposltion is given as an eX-
cuse for trip TO Paris during the social
son there. Her stay here is pro-
longed Indefinitely from time TO time.
sho not even returning upon the receipt
of cable announcing the serious illness
Of her husband, Finally she decides on
a divorce and journeys from Paris TO
South Dakota for this purpose. In her
decree she is granted the custody OF their
little son. Paul, The divorce action is.
OF course, severe shock TO Marvell but
the final ard most brutal blow 10 him is
when she directs that Paul be sent TO
her in Paris, Here she has renewed her
conquests and Is preparing to marry d
title. This situation is d sad one for
MARVEL and the result is disastrous to
him. 1t is related that after a few years
She tires Of this last marriage. again
seeks release in the courts and her third
marriage Is consummated
The character OF the utterly selfish
woman is depicted In a manner so skIllful
and accurate in this book that much dis
cussion and some dissenslon may be ex-
pected TO result from It's publication
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
A DRoLL BOOK FOR BOYS.
william and Bill. By Grace MscGovan Cooke
and Caroline Wood Morrison. Published By tho
Century Co.. New York

william and Bill. By Grace MscGovan Cooke
and Caroline Wood Morrison. Published By tho
Century Co.. New York
This is a story OF two boys and how
they grew up In an old IA shioned viii
lage These boys are cousins and in the
two are embraced the chief character
istics OF all boys. William Is a good
boy. the kind Of boy that Is pointed
out as an example and pattern for all
the boys OF the vicinity. His mother Is
OF the over-fcminine sort, and rather in
clined to be foolish. Bill. on the other
hand. is just u plain boy, rough. un-
couth. and ready for anything that turns
up and 1t must be admitted not much
given to the liberal use of soap and wa
ter Bill'S mother. too. Is OF the right
sort. and realizes that Bill must get ex-
perience by running against the rough
edges OF the world Bill grouped the
boys OF his acquaintance into two classes
boys that would do and dare-who were
willing TO take a chance-and boys that
would hold back and not enter into any
sport or practical joke into which there
was element of risk. An epidemic In
the village brings TO the front the char
acter traits It's men, women and children
possess, and at this period of the chron-
Icle n touch of tragedy Is presented The
story Is bright and ]aughable, and is
filed with adventures that only boy
like Bill Is able to encompass Into what
would appear the dullest and dryest oc-
caslons. The chapter giving an account
OF the boys first formal call on "the
girls is intensely amusing
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
NEW EDITION OF NOVEL,

Patience Sparhawk and Her TImcs: a Novel By
Gertrude Athcrtop. Published by the Macmillan
Company. New York
This popular novel is "A recent addi-
tion TO the Macmillan Fiction Library"
Since this book made its first appear
ance there have been many reprints ow-
ing to the ready acceptance OF it by the
public. Patience Sparhawk Is young
and Imaginative girl of sunny California.
very homely. but studlous and possessed
seem attainable in her home surround
ings. Her father, to whom she is so
warmly attached and whose compa nion-
ship IS so dear TO her, has died suddenly,
leaving her to the mercies OF her mother,
who. among her many other shortcom-
ngs. is addicted to drink. II falls 10 the
lot OF Patience to guard her mother from
reprehensible conduct make her liable.
Patience lives a lonely life, her school
mates stunning her because OF her moth
ers conduct. and the only relief she finds
Is in her visits to her guardian, an old
friend of her fathers At his home she
has access to the library. Her guardian.
being strongly interested in the ambI-
sister in New York to have Patience live
with her and continue her education
Patience loses no time in accepting this
kind offer Her career is followed close
ly in the metropolis, and though not al
together happy one. the lndomtabe
courag ge with which she Is endowed Is al
ways her mainstay.
This popular novelist of the Pacific
coast has presented many charming
books to the public, notable among. them
being "The Doomswoman,' The Arlsto-
Gratis" and "The ConQueror."
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08

swers the question, What Is Advertis-
lng2" In the most thorough manner pos
sible. Succeeding chapters cover the fol-
lowing subjects: The Ad. as a sales
man. Some Guiding Rules" The
Growth OF Advertising, The Power for
Good" THE Power for Evil, ''The
Power TO Create New Business" The
Importance of Copy: The lllustrat ted
Advertising Mediums" Outdoor Adver-
tising." Mailing Cards and Booklets
arranging the Prellmnaries. THE Ne
cessity for Expert Assistance" The
Need for Cooperation" '"The Value OF
Persistency." Mail Order and Follow-up
Work. KEYS, Coupons and sample"
Missed Opportunities, advertising
Agencies advertising as a Career,
THE Value OF Suggestion In Adverts
ing, Truth. the New Virtue" and The
Future OF Advertising,
This Is the fourth edition Of this work.
which has been circulated extensively In
the United States and many foreign
countries In this the revised edition are
added two new chapters. The work is
masterpiece in It's line and It will be
found Of untold value not only to adver-
tsers, but to advertising agents, and.
In fact, to all Interested In the great sub
ject of publicity In any of its phases
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08

stantly becoming more crucial Much re-
mains to be done In gathering the data
concerning farming from all regions oil
the globe. There have been few great
agricultural travellers and few books that
are worth while on farming conditions in
Asia. Many travellers have devoted their
works TO natural history, TO scenes and
events. but few have incorporat ted In
book form their observations OF agricul-
tural conditions. DR.. L. II. Bailey. who
has written a preface for Kings book,
Justly declares that 'the spirit of scien-
tific inquiry must now be taken into this
field. and all earth conquest must be
compared and the results be given TO
the people that work"
He adds:
This was the point Of view in
which read Professor Kings manu-
script. II is the writing OF we'll
trained observer who went forth not
10 find diversion or TO depict scenery
and common wonders, but TO study
the actual conditions of life of agri-
cultural peoples, We In North Ameri-
ca are wont to think that we may
instruct all the world in agriculture.
because our agricultural wealth Is
yored peoples have been heavy: but
this wealth is great because our soil
is fertile and new, and In large acre
age for every person. We have real
condition Of farming is TO maintain
fertility. This condition the oriental
peoples have met, and they have
solved 1t In their way We may
never adopt particular methods. but
We can profit vastly by their expert
ence. With the increase of personal
wants in recent time the newer
countries may never reach such den
slty OF population as nave Japan and
China. but we must nevertheless
learn the first lesson In the conser-
walton OF natural resources. which
arc the resources OF the land. This
ic 1n hat
brought home from the east.
The book contains 43I illustrate
most Of them photographs. which illumi-
nate some portions OF DIR. Kings study.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
ATHLETICS FOR WOMEN.

Excrciacs for Women: Containing Helpful Suge
gcStlons Matters Directly and Indirectly Re-
lated 10 Exercise apd Dcvc e)men,, and an
Appendix With Wider Range OF Work Briefly
Tabulated. for the Uso of TeGchcrs. Fully H.
lustratcd With Over One Hundred Cuts and
Half-toncs. with illustrated Details of Mat
Excrciaes. BY Florence Bolton. 4. B.. STAN
ford University. Published b. Funk & Wss-
nails Company. Now York.
This new book by Florence Bolton,
A, T., formerly director of womens gym
nasium, Stanford university outlines and
pictures an excellent series OF plain, prac-
teal exercises adapted TO meet the
peculiar requirements OF women, The
combination of different exercises in
cludes many for reducing flesh, and
others bound 10 result in the securing
and preservation of q rounded, graceful
figure The book contains helpful sus-
gestions on matters directly and indi-
rectely related to exercise and develop
ment. and an appendix with a wider
range OF work. briefly abulated. for the
use of teachers. Ii contains numerous IL
lustratlons giving details for mat exer-
ciseS.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
A GOOD DETECTIVE STORY.

Tho White Sapphire; A @ystery Romance B.,
Ice Fostcr Hartman. Iustrated. Published
by Harper Brothers, Now York.
The employment OF the properties OF
radlum in the solution of q. theft mystery
is advanced in this story probably for
the first time. AS to whether or not the
theory OF Mr. Hartman's amateur de-
tecrive is correct opinions will probably
differ, In any event. the idea is in
genious and adds interest TO the story.
Colonel Winthrop and his nephew, Jack,
returning from a tour OF India, bring
with them to their BERKSHIRE home an
engaging American, Montgomery Poole.
The homecoming is q happy one, the
colonel's niece. Evelyn, extending most
hearty welcome TO her kinspeoplc Jack,
who had previously developed traits OF
shiftlessness, seems to have outgrown
these In the strenuous two years spent
in India, A robbery occurs during the
night and jewelry presented by the uncle
10 Evelyn liz stolen Jack, having just
previously requested loan OF Evelyn.
feels that he is under suspicion. II is
here that Montgomery Poole brings into
play his talents as an amateur detective
and undertakes to fathom the mystery
OF the theft. During this investigat ton
another more complicated situation is
presented Events occur at this period
that convince Poole that the attachment
he has formed for Evelyn Is reciprocated.
The story is well wrought out and very
cleVerly written. and Is of Intense and
gripping interest throughout.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
A TRAGIC STORY.
Ny Wites Hidden Life. Published by Rand
@cNally Company. Chicago

Ny wite's Hidden Life. Published BY Rand
McNally Company. Chicago
This is very unusual. but thoroughly
good book. and the message II conVcys
Is not yelled. The readers first impress
sion is likely to be that the title is in
appropriate and that 1t is the life of the
husband that is hidden. for that much
of the husbands life is hidden from the
wife cannot be denied. The book is pub
lished ANONYMOUSLY. but the assumption
is that the. husband is the author. The
tines the title. In any event the author
is entitled TO much credit for the art dis
played in its telling. The tone Is strong
ly religious throughout. although no claim
Is made In this direction.
Hester Trent, the wife whose life is
hidden. IS a most beautiful character.
and hor heart Is centercd on things sDir-
itual and on her home. In this home
she cndeavors TO introduce religious at
mosphere. The husband. on the other
hand; is worldly. and though it cannot
deeply in love With his wife. he allows
his worldly ambitions and his eagerness
after wealth and success TO get the upper
hand to the neglect OF his wife and
home. The coming OF tho child which
both expect TO cement their love Is a
disappointment. as the little one does not
live. The other woman makes her ap-
pearance in the person OF Maud Lacy,
frivolous and worldly young woina a.
IN whose family previous to his marriage
with Hester. Trent had been a constant
visitor. Trent persuades himself that it
Is best not to mention 10 his wife the
meetings with Maud. many OF which were
OF a business nature, and she is apprised
OF these through other sources.
After Hesters death, pTesuma bly,
brought on by a shock caused by the
reading OF a letter from Maud intend cd
for her husband. Trent finds a diary she
has kept and in this is revealed to him
how little he had really known OF his
wfe's llfe-things that ho could have
surmIsed himself Ind he been less alb
II IS pathetic story. but one not with
out counterparts in everyday life There
are many husbands. and wives. too, for
that matter, who could read the book and
proat thereby.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
BOOK ABOUT INGNnGRANTs.

The Immigration Problem: A Study of American
ImmsIatioq "a Conditions and Needs, BY Jero-
Lauck. Published by Funk 4 WagnnIls Com
pany. New York.
This book may be considered practically
new. since It's revision has been SO COM
number OF new tables and additional
pages The substance OF tho volume
bears out this statement;
In the first edition Of this work its
authors drew largely from the first print
Ing In pamphlet form OF the United
states immigration commissions report
with the preparation OF which they have
been actively concerned for four years.
When the report was finally gathered
into forty-two volumes. changes were
made In certain tables, which, however
mission. These changes. with other
fresh matter. forthcoming from the
United States census OF 1910 and other
sources. rendered this revision and en-
The immigration Problem is a work
OF over 500 pages, which is offered as
absolutely authoritative and reliable
Gng Soe ieS oyeTss by no other single
Geological and racial questions treated
elsewhere only in the forty-two bulky
BOOKS OF report made TO the government
by tho immigration commission Even
In those the expert opinion OF DIR. Jcnkg
and Professor Lauck are lacking to-
sether with the facts aud views presented
M M ot.tSI H~PSitS associated with them.
ihe whole subject is most cievery con-
deDsed, and all phases OF the problem
presented with clea mess of detail which
makes interesting reading for those In
search OF information. The moral and
ethical phases OF the situation solve
themselves IN the mind OF the reader
through the logic OF facts
highly valua BILE and Interesting col
ored chart supplements this volume, in n
special pocket inside the hack cover
showing the total Immigration into the
United States from all countries during
the past ninety-thrcc years.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
By Geo. v. Hobat'

said friend wife. "How can you
expect to see what it is when
you are holding the picture up
side down."
| turned the picture around,
and then | was quite agreeably
surprised.
Its immenser" ! shouted.
''1t's the real thing, all right !!
Why, this is aces! | suppose it
is called Moonlight on Lake
Champlain? 2 Did this one come
with the camera or did you draw
it from memory ?"
"The idea of such thing
friend wife snapped. Can t
you see that you're holding the
| picture the wrong way? Turn
it around and you will see what
it is."
| gave the thing another turn
Gee whiz!" | said. "Now
have it! Oh, the limit! Yor
wished to surprise me with {
picture of the sunset at Govern
or's island. How lovely it is
See, over here in this corner
there's a bunch of soldiers lis
tening to what's cooking for sup
per, and over here is the smoke
from the gun that sets the sun
/ like it,"
Then my wife grabbed th'
picture out of my hands ant
burst into speech.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
BOOK ON ADVERTISING.

Tho Power OF Advertising. By A, O. Richardson
Published by tho Lambert Publishing Co.. New
York
The author states in his Introductory
that for twenty years he has preached
the Gospel OF Publicity, and whilst
there is To know i'll connection with ad-
vertisinG, it seems probable that the da ia
and figures collected In the work OF pre-
pairing millions OF dollars worth OF adj
vertising may be OF some service to
others"
Mr.. Richardson. who IS thoroughly IA
miliar with every phase OF advertising
and publicity. goes intellgently into each
detail. and his manner of presenting the
subject u NJ once instructive and con-
Vincing, He gives the experiences OF
many general advertisers in confirma ton
OF his views on the desira bIllty of intel
ligent and expert advertising as n means
OF placing commodity before tho pub
lie The nrst chapter very properly an
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
FARMING IN ASIA.

FsrmerS o, Forty Centuries. or Pornaucnt Agri-
culture In China, Korea and Japan. By T. n
King u. Sc. Mrs. +. II. King Pvblishc- Mad
!son. wis.
Tas Is book of scientific inquiry into
the agricultural conditions OF China
Korea and japan. by the late f. H. King
formerly professor OF agricultural physics
In the University OF Wisconsin and chief
Of division OF soil management, United
states department OF agriculture. He
VIII be recalled by students OF agricul-
ture as the author Of THE Soil" "Irri-
cation and Drainage" Physics OF Agri-
culture and Ventilation for Dwellings,
Rural Schools and Stables" The uues-
tion OF providing sustcnance for the in
creasing population OF the earth Is con-
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
FOR AFTER-DINNER SPEAKERS

Stories and Toasts for After Dinner The Toast-
master. His Duties and Responsibilities. Toests
and After dinner Stories for All Occasions and
How to Toll TheD. BY Nathaniel c. Fowler
IL. Published by Sully and klcinleioh, Now
York
In this little book the author presents
in concrete and concise form not only
many sensible and appropriate toasts and
entertaining after-dinner stories, but also
several chapters of general suggestion TO
after-dinner speakers and story-tellers
The author gives some original toasts as
well as borrowed toasts and after-dinner
stories and has not omitted a good
toast or story because Of it's age The
selected toasts and stories are both new
and old; but few Of them are hackneyed
or lacking In pertinency and point The
THE Toastmaster." 1.-THE Toast" "The
After-dinner Story" THE QUESTION: BILE
story and 'Don'ts. - MANY Hundreds Of
Bright. Witty, and Usable Toasts," and
Hundreds Of After-dinner Stories Suit
able for All Occasions"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08

in the neck when she took their
pictures, and if things go on in
this way | think this will soon
develop into a foolish house, "
said Mary, the cook.
A half hour later, while | was
hiding behind the pianola in the
living room, not daring to
breathe above a whisper for fear
l would get my picture taken
again, friend wife rushed in ex-
claiming, "Oh, joy! Oh, joy!
John, I have developed two pic
tures!"
/ wish you could have seen
the expression on Peaches's
face.
In order to develop the films
a picturesque assortment of
drugs and chemicals has to be
used.
Well, friend wife had used
them.
A silent little stream of wood
alcohol was trickling down over
her left ear into her Psyche
knot, and on the end of her nose
about six grains of extract of
potash was sending out signals
of distress to some spirits of
turpentine which was burning
on the top of her right eyebrow.
Something dark and lingering
like iodine had given her chin
the double cross and her apron
looked like the remnants Of a
porous plaster.
Her right hand had red, white,
green, purple and magenta
marks all over it, and her left
hand looked like the Fourth of
July.
john she yelled. Here it
is! My goodness, am so excit-
ed! See what a fine picture of
you l tookH'
She handed me the picture,
but all | could see was a wood
shed with the door wide open.
"a good picture Of the wood
she'd" said; "but whose wood
shed is it,"
"a woodshed." exclaimed
friend wife; "why, that is your
face, John, And where you
think the door is open is only
your mouth"
| looked crestfallen, and then
| looked at the picture again, but
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08
COLLECTION OF RECIPES.

Things Mother Uoed Make. By Lydia Maria
Gurney. Collection OF Old time Recipes.
Some Nearly One Hundred Years Old and Mover
Published Before. Tho Macmillan Company.
Publishers. New York.
This little volume, conclscly written
and most convenient for ready reference.
contains nearly two hundred recipes. BY
far the greater number of these are in
expensive dishes and comparatively easy
TO prepare. The author Is New England
woman. and has herself tested out in her
own Kitchen the greater number OF the
recipes. The book will be found very
useful TO the economical housewife.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1914-02-08

"Why do you try to-
age my efforts to be 4
she volleyed and tn
This is a picture of 4
ing Mrs. McIvaine's II
your arms, and | think
fectly lovely even if i
is the only intelligent
the picture
When the exercises u
| inquired casually, wv
dear, where are the B,
219 pictures you snau
day ?"
"Only these two came
because, don't you see
amateur yet" was he,
back.
Then she looked low
the result of her dav's,
began to peel some-bi<
Of magnesia off her
with the nut cracker.
Only two out of /;
think you ought to call
shot instead of a sna,
whispered, after l had
behind a sofa.
She went out of b
without saying a wort
took out my pocketb
looked at it wistfully.
| Copyright, 1914. by the Mc(
paper Syndicate. All STAG
! ma tic rights reserved h.,