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STEAMSHIPS. Reviews of New Books I SLAVE ston, author of *14! ton: Little, Brown HE first chapter of Miss John- ston’s new novel es to re- 1 us again that in colonial Virginia slavery was not con- fined to the black man. It re- Minds us, too, of the more general and more remote fact that men have Been bought and sold whenever and Wherever war has on the one hand harched to victo nd on the other Ruand fallen in defeat. The story in hand, however, primarily an’ ac- count of David Scott, sold as a politi- cal prisoner for Jacobite activities against the throne in 1745. To be a alave was not in the blood of David Seott. So. after one or two fruitless artempts he finally made his escape, finding refuge on a ship in the harbor Jiy good luck the captain of the Janet Qirned out to be & sort of cousin to David Scott. By reason of this the boy was concealed and protected and given work David did not Xnow tha Janet was a slave ship, brin cargoes of men to the colony. But so it was and much of the story goes into the effect of this fact upon David. Through this development of David himself by way of the in which he is en- gaged there rise vivid pictures of these sailings to and fro between the buying and the selling of those black people; pictures of the ex periences in Africa. of the out-sail- ings and the homecomings. Indeed 0 vivid is this work that the effect won ix the effect of a par- ak bad business, not of a Dassive king. Two issues of this romance are of startling clarity and for o that of the slave trade its The other is that of th effect of this b ess upon the cha of Ddvid Scott. Hatred, revul- durance, acceptance—this is the usual road of commerce with an «yil thing. But, at bottom, there the sturdy freedom-loving David Scott to be reckoned with ultimately. And, by virtue of the author's fidelity to this character, the story marches straight to its inevitable end. No, it does not take a turn at the last moment. It forges straight ahead. A remarkably clear picture of the period. A masterly artistry in deal- a human heart. Everybody ing w should read this surpassing sto; SEVENTY HOUSE ton man =raphs Page & €« We hate to admit it—that personali- ties are much more interesting than is the basic substance aracter or the ous march of history But it is nd quite logical that it should be true For we are absorbed daily, and irough all the days, with little things; with res about food and shelter ss—all these the passing demands of moment. We are all alike in this consuming preoccupation with purely personal interests. Therefore that his toric character becomes most real, most alive, to us when we are permitted to L it through the close range of per- sonal ac ities rather than through the thin perspective of historie service Books of history *“gossip” are rapfaly inereasing in number for these are the true vit rs of hi: tory, bringing far things near and elec- trifying the mere shades of men and Women into human beings of immediate contact and effect Here is a book of this kind. Within its three-quarter- eepitury span are grouped innumerable person: n whom a general interest and curiosity are keen and open. It is =olely by the use of this personal ap- proach and method that the author de- over to ade these notable of our own national past. Anec dotes, scenes, episodes, high moments, passing incidents—one and another of these—serve admirably revitalizing the past The author, fol lowing each administration in its order, with infinite pains and keen sym- pathy and deep discernment gathered out of each of these such facts of per- sonality as contribute markedly to the effect of actuality and nearness. You will find innumerable sidelights here upon the character of one and another of our White House celebrities. Tllumi- nations, these, that serve not only tore- embody the individual but that serve as well to re-create history itself in the Treshness of its formation. One’s pleas- ure in the book i increased also 1hrough the confidence inspired by the indefatigable arch and the wise lections that so obviously went into 3 making. ELSIE AND Storie thor of New York: Thirteen short stories by Arnold Reénnett. That is to say, here are thirteen situations, all drawn from the every-day affairs of every-day people. Each follows some common human trait, or custom, or idiosyn- crasy even, in its actual footprints of a common human wayfaring. Everything has already been said about Mr. Ben- nett's particular brand of realism And here it perfect in its way—a Way that follows the level roads with never a longing eve toward the dizz ing heights of romantic adventure. Iiteresting about these realists, who differ in their selections and methods and effects as widely as they differ, in. turn, the out-and-out ro- mancers. SHIP. By Mary et, John- Bos- the ring business a reade the IVE YEARS OF WHITE GOSSIP: From Washing- to Lincoln. By Edna M. Col- Illustrations from photo- New York: Doubleday, figure wl By 5 CHIL Arnold eyman George H ; and Other Bennett, au- Steps,” ete Doran Co. CKED BOOK. By Frank L of “The Mirac York: George H author New Doran Co. The adventure scu fight off the where native pirat tan, Killing “old man ter of the ship, and ng motive for ail the after events o an exciting and astonishing tale. syond this initial sea fight the story f pursuit and revenge. It ft om the sea to the native villages of the islands, with Kenneth Wayne on the trail of “Crimson Sash,” whose bullet, designed to make away with Kenneth, had been promptly intercepted by the body of his father, “old man Wayne.” “Crimson ash” is the leader of the natives, iae chief pirate of them all. It is along the course of his pursuit that the “locked book” comes to the fore as an inciter of the superstition and fanaticism of the natives. A magic bopk this is said to be, an object of worship. Much more to the point, in cortain quarters, is the belief that it reveals the place of fabulous wealth— jewels and gold and precious stones. Avarice and superstition join forces here in the pursuit of the “book.” Kénnoth Wayne, seeking “Crimson h.” becomes deeply involved in the SWEDENBORG On Four Vital Subjects * The Lord The Holy Scripture Life Faith Book of 6234 pages, clear print, good paper, substanfially bound in stiff paper coverx. Endow- ment enablex us to send thix k to any address without further cost ar obligation on receipt of only FIVE CENTS The American Swedenborg Printing and Publishing Society Room 357,16 E. 41st St., New York opens with a roar| cvast of Malay ttack a Wara- Wayne,” mas- thereby proyid- about sleep and recreation and | this purpose of | | | | | | | title of the book in hand and indicates | fortunes of this much-sought ure. All the dangers of the tion—and there is not much o thing but imminent hazard a the hero of The outcome—of course, & hap ‘treas- situa- £ any- nd re- | markable escape here—converge upon this robust adventure. py one for this hero—Iis for you to enjoy at first hand. One may say this however, that all the events I to it are of such quality of as a this one measure, STILETTO. dianapolis: This romance provides an o ting to what we are pleased a quite modern circumstance circumstance s woman. Not a ‘“new” freed all. Rather,.a consequence m; less marked of many a histori heaval in political and social tutions. mance of the “new woman” t thor selects the background of in its decline, a propitious sit is able to provide By Ernest Goodwi The Bobbs-Merri much, eading appeal waywise spinner of varns like in full in. In- Co. 1d set- to call This the new freedom of om at ore or ic up- insti- For the purpose of this ro- he au- Venice uation for the age-old reach of the woman for freedom and Within this historic color and glamburous setting, in even independence. rich in t, Mr. Goodwin places the never-changing story of an ever-changing love young woman is beautiful, to b She is a delight to the eye of another than her wedded Not many women seem gble to stand advances that so clearl their vanity. This one was many, not of the few. The o sure. many spouse. Wwith- vy feed of the No matter that her own man was much the best man of the three. It never does ma a case of this kind. That is, it does matter, till the very devi seif has had his way in.about tter in never 1 him- every conceivable kind of mischief right up to the jumping-off place of coi disaster. The romance Is tha beautiful woman with two love one perfectly good husband. usual course of a matter of thi takes its way through the u mplete t of a rs and The s kind nusual surroundings of an old and pictur- esque place and time. Very esting in this particular, fo background Is worked out with ligence and care. inter- this intel- As for the outcome —take it or leave it, as you choose. The great majority of you wil it with a virtuous sigh of rell few of you will say ‘Never world! It doesn’t work that not outside of a made-up story." i THE PATH WHARTON FOUND. By| New York: The Robert Quillen. MacMillan Co. The stary of a young man of and attainments—and of a crushing disappointment The goes on to tell how this ma the atmosphere of sophisti wherein he had met fortune as a popular preache: took himself town. The ment. coil from the simplicities and ities of his new surrounding here the author pictures. ism, the natural tow part of the newcomer. Much story, including the beginning romance, deals with thi Gradually it moves out to a sit to a small story is one So reaction o 1 take ef. A in the way— ¢ gifts final story n left cation good and bad rin a | fashionable cpurch and how he be- the sum of | uthern of adjust- First there is the natural re- crud- s, and in good real- )f the of its phase. uation | which in its essence is calculated to This is hopeful, | appeal to the substance of any man, to the actual man that he is. It is this situation that brings Wharton to a sense of himself, of his obligation | as a human being set down in the| | M—wl| Watson, Herbert midst ‘of other men like himse much alike under the pleasant story, well conceived surface. on a theme of good appeal, and well con- structed. If it lacks ity that such a subject might mand, this lack may be traced, Southern background. THE SCARLET THREAD, Virginia Wulff, 1. Morton & Co. ““Through every piece of rope for the English navy, there runs thread to intimate that it beloy the crown; even so, there goes through | whether high or low. the human life, the robust qual- com- legiti- | mately, to the soft atmosphere of Its By Mary Louisville: John made a red ngs to an invisible thread which says we be- long to God.” This quotation Hans Christian Andersen. explai its generally spiritual character. from ns the . The | clear purpose here is an effort to in- |crease our realization of the bond be- tween the seen and the unsee n, be- |tween the body and the spirit of life. | Of unquestionable sincerity the book is | | the exposition of a personal belief along | ‘or ex- | |ample a belief in the second coming of | imminence of that | There are other departures ommon_ thought in this lit- | | | | Christ and lines not commonly accepted. F in the appearance. from the tle book of zealous and friendly of sincere and ardent belief. 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Round a horseshoe of tables, covs ered with green baize, sat men of all nations—swarthy Latins, fair Scan- dinavians, Semitic Prussians, Orien- tals, Anglo-Saxons—men of every race and clime. Where the clip of the horseshoe might have been sat the President, and by his side the slender, stooping, dreamy old English repre- sentative, the Earl of Dunfour. In the center of the horseshoe tables were set for the writers and secre- tarles Between the%nds of the shoe was a solitary table. Two men sat alone here; one, the biggest man in the room. Seton, and the other, the frail- est figure there, but the most domi- nating, the chlef of the League of the Covenant It seemed to me, with as I sat nearby Dan Lamont among the clerks and secretarles, the little chief was almost spent. His mind was keen and alert as ever, but when he rose to speak he came slowly to his feet, and his one hand rested on the great shoulder of the man beside -him. Some of his phrases are memorable “The League of the Covenant, gen- tlemen,” he said once, “Is not on its defense. It is the world, as rep sented by vou, which has to justify its position!” Again: The printed paper before you, gen- tlemen, embodies the demands of the League of the Covenant. You are not here to discuss these demands. You are here to accede to them!" They stormed at him, some of them. Why,” shouted the German envoy why should we bear the insuffer- able insolence of this pirate? This hall is surrounded by the soldiers of the American Republic—why does not its president give orders for the ar- rest of this man and his accomplice and their bringing before a tribunal of the nations on charges of piracy and murder?” “The chief of the League of Covenant is Immune from any proceeding,” said the President “How immune? What immunity i be given to criminal thief-dogs “The chief of the League of the Covenant is safeguarded by my prom- ise of immunity,” Mr. Whitcomb said tartly “I have no fear. the such to Mr. President,” the chief said coolly, “that your promise will not be kept. But I should like to inform the gentleman representing Germany that he is talking into the receiver of a radio installation which is directly connected to the airships of the league, and that any attempt at violence to either myself or my second In command would immedi- ately be ed by the anes- thetizing—at , least—of the confer- e here assembled. T have to add, {however, that the installation is not | there as'a safeguard, but simply that & may communicate with my crew. The German subsided, a little white- faced Then rose the British representa- | tive, the Earl of Dunfour, slowly, to | the great height that his scholarly stoop could not diminish. Gripping the lapels of. his coat in that favor- ite attitude of his, he spoke to the conference with the grave courtesy that always distinguished him. He deprecated at once the use of hard terms to any one who was there, as they all were the guests of the United States. He thought that the indignation of the genetleman rep- resenting the German Republic was perhaps a little overdone The League of the Covenant had clalmed certain power by which it was prepared to enforce its demands. Discussion of the demands, therefore, was a waste of time until it could be proved that the league had the power it claimed. Personally, he thought the reputation of the chief of the league, whose idegtity now was made public, his reputation as a physlcist, was almost a guarantee that the power was there. In addition, there was the fact that the conference had been summoned by the President af the United States, who apparently thought there was something in it. But through the prescience of the chief of the league himself, there was among the members of the confer- ence a number of men greatly distin- gulshed in science. These distin- guished men were there for a pur- pose, which was to examine, on be- half of the lay members of the con- Automobiles. Brennan, J. F. Automobile Identifi- tion. SUZ-B746. . Chicago Automobile Trade tion. Automobile Selling. €433, Cornelius. P. W. The Ford as a Racing Car. SUZ-C816f. General Motors Export Co. d'Instructions Automobiles. 6G286. Manly, H. Lighting M316au. Safety First League. Safety for Twenty Million Automobile Driv- ers. SUZ-Sal4. Varner, W. R. Manual bile Electrical Test Associa- SUZ- Manuel STCZ- P. Automobile Starting, and Ignition. SUZ- of Automo- SUZ-V436m. EUROPEAN RESORTS. Those who constitute London’s Society do not hesitate to recommend the Cecil as the one hotel in London where every per- sonal desire and preference is studied and catered for. American visitors do not fail to appre- ciate the interest of the Cecil’s historic site, and the exceptional ease with which all that is worth seeing in London can be reached. - HOTEL CECIL London, England For Tariff Apply the Manager, or Thos. Cook Son, 245 Broadway, New York * Cable Cecelia, address— London. ference, the claim to power by the league. If to the best of the understanding of the scientific members of the con- ference the power of the league was proved, it would then be for the rep- resentatives of the various nations to decide whether they could hold out against the demands of the league. Tt might be wise, the earl added, if the members of the conference guarded against losing a real sense of proportion, otherwise they might be led to allow indignation over the demands—he was using, and had used, the word of the chlef of the league—over the demands of the league or over its operations now happily at an end, to blind them to the wonderful benefits the league of- fered to mankind . For himself, he would welcome any proof that the chief of the league might be prepared to give for con- vincing the conference that both de- mands and offers had a real power behind them The chief was on his feet immedi- ately, and he thanked the Earl of Dunfour for a conciliatory attitude It was the spirit in which he wished to be met. The question was, what proof would satisfy the lay members of the conference? Of convincing the physicists among them he had no fear, but that which would prove the power of the league to men trained in science might not be sufficient for the other members of the confer- ence. “I am prepared to give proof that will satisfy every single member of this conference,” said the chief, “but you should be warned that there is grave danger In pushing proof too far. “Three batteries of guns in this very city, 14 days ago, were destroyed by an infinitely small demonstration of the power held by the League of the Covenant. *To my sorrow. that demonstration entailed the slaying of 30 brave men and the injury of over 80 more. Do not ask me to slay any more men in demonstrating the truth of our power. It would have been the easiest thing, physically, for the league completely to have wiped out every weapon of defense in Wash- ington, every man in arms—the mere turnini of a thumbscrew would have done that. “What will you have? have us, in proof, wipe out forever one of the uncivilized peoples on this globe? We could do that. “Will you have us destroy some un- fertile island—blot it forever from ur map: You have but to come aboard €he ships of the leagu and cruise with us in search of suc an island, and that proof will be given you. “Will you have us disintegrate, for example, the earth's satellite, the moon? Let us then wait until night- | fall. and even that will be shown to you. “1 ask you, however, to consider | the consequences of pushing proof to | such an extent. Let each of you turn | to the man trained in science who is with you, and ask him what would be the result of releasing such a vast energy as would be let loose in de- stroying, say, the supposed unfertile | island. |1 warn you, gentlemen, that the consequences might be far reach- ing. They might indeed mean the complete destruction of this earth as we know -it, the destruction of the universe itself! ‘None the less, make The League of the Covenant will shrink not even from destroying this globe, 50 that its purpose tritmphs. It is for you say what will sjtisfy you. 1 recommend you to accep proposal of the right honorable and let your men of science acd proof for you!" Will vou | | { | | no mistake. 1L An hour or two later a group of grave-faced men stood in the grounds SONALLY © SAILING JUN E PE | A $1,200 Tour for $890 Best Steamers, Excellent Hotels, Expert Conductor. Party limited to 20. Send for folder. 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He had them boyishly interested and keen to help him with his experiments. For these men the question of whether there was to be peace on earth or not was for the moment for- gotten. To them the new discoveries were all, and their possible effect on a stubborn world was as nothing. t is beautiful, Torrance,” Sir Wal- ter Rdtherglen had said, and had put his arm round the chief’s shoulders as round a loved brother. “It is beautiful. I congratulate you with all my heart. You have made tyros of us all—eh, Boddy?—eh, Lamont?" “Absolute plodders, Ruthglen—hew- ers of woodiand drawers of water, Boddy had agreed warmly. “The most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Don't you agree, Lamont?" “I have seen it before,” Dan had replied, “but I haven't lost the thrill yet. A revelation!” “Dot’s der word, Lamond,” a Dutch physicist, one Harpenkuypt, had agreed. “Id is_indeed a revelation Oh,*peaudiful! Peaudiful! Pud, Dor- rance, my very goot friend, you will show us der effect of your ray on golt, eh? You bromised. “Yes, I should like to sce that,” Sir Walter Rutherglen had exclaimed, and added hastily, “But not as a proof, my dear Torrance. We do not need that, I fancy. Just as an inter- esting_experiment.” So they now stood in a group, these men of science, round the frall lit- tle man in the shabby black suit, in ENGLAND FRANCE GERMANY Plymouth - Cherbour~ - Bremen Regular service by the §. 8 Columbus 0 20 knots speed) and ew 8 Muenchen and 8. 8 Stutigart NEXT SAILING: S. Stutigart, Feb, Also to BREMEN DIRECT by the Popular. One-Class Cabin Ships. World Famous Cuisine Attentive Service reservations, . et company’s ‘office, 32 Broadway, or E.F. Droop & Sons C Machler, Ernest 1. Ober. 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Ticketsand information at any Steamship, Tourist or Railroad Agent or write for booklet. P, SAILINGS:—S.S. Columbia, Feb. 11. S.8. Venezuela, Mar. 5. S.S. Ecuador, Apr. 1. Preferred Route XPERIENCED tourists choose the famous Santa Steamers for their luxury — business men for their speed. Regular fortnightly sailings from New York through the Panama Canal to Peru, Bolivia, etc. Special reduced rate: Around South America Tours now. “The Luxury of a Private Yacht” .Feb. 19 .Mar. 5 ar. 19 Santa Luisa i APR. 2 Write for Booklet S sRACELINE gc%m NnYfl L STEAMSHIPS. the grounds behind the White House. In a wide circle further off stood the statesmen of the nations, not quite sure what was going to happen, but deeply interested. Above the gathering was poised the Ark of the Covenant, and from it ran down thick armored cables for elec- STEAMSHIPS. Miami---Land of Enchantment Only Three Days From Baltimore or Philadelphia $45.00 includes meals and stateroom berth Steamers Carry_ Lloyd's Highest Class 160-A-1 Baltimore & Carolina S.S. Co. NEXT BAILINGS: From Balto. From Phila. Fobruary 16 February 9 March’ 2 Eebruary 19 March 12 Fobruary 26 1008 15th St. N.W. (Investment Rids.) Franklin 130, Weems Line Satistactory service tricity. These connected up to one of the box-like ray projectors, wh sat, oddly enough, on a plain deal chair, such as might have come out of a kitchen. A little distance away, on a sheet of lead, a block of pure gold was set, one of the ingots taken from the Bank of England in April. It had been brought down from the airship. "7 (Continued in Tomorrow's Star) | Express service fo Engl principal ports on Continen nificent vessels. including Majestic world’s lurgest ship, High standards of luxury, comfort cutsine. Also 12 cabin ships offer ing attractive, low rates | PR »” T E'LEE The magnificerit new steamer amplifies the luxuriousfacilitiesand high standards of the Ward Line fleet. Every modern comfort and convenience.- Superbly appointed staterooms with and without pri- vate bath or shower; spacious lounges, tea room, sun parlor, prom- enade decks, etc. ALL INCLUSIVE CRUISES With sightseeing trips ashore, $145 and up, 9 to 18 days, according to duration of trip. Delightful winter season—opera, theatres, cafes, car- nivals, golf, out-door sports, won- derful beaches, quaint old cathe drals, ancient fortresses. Fized sailings from New York Thursdays and Saturdays FARE TO MEXICO CITY Ones Round $1 0 = Wiy 105 Top 185 and up, including meals, berth on steamer, rail tripe between Vera Cruz and Mexico Ci 'AKE a Pan America Line ship to South America. Remember that their seasons are the reverse of ours. Next sailings from New York to Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo and Buenos Aires: 'WESTERN WORLD Feb. 14 *SOUTHERN CROSS Feb. 28 AMERICAN LEGION Mar. 14 *PAN AMERICA Mar.28 *Stope at Sentos Pan America Line Operated for n U. S. Shipping Board by Munson Steamship Line ; KEYSER BLDG., Baltimore, Md. or your local a | Apr. 11 Apr. 25 May 9 | May23 | Confer with Jocal agent or callor address N. Y. & CUBA MAIL S. 8. CO. Foot of Wall St.. N. Y. WARD Managing Operators T INDIES - CRUISE Megantic gep. 25 From New York stopping ample time for sightseeing at Havana, Santiago, Haiti, Kingston, Panama Canal, Car- WES ena, Curacao, La Guaira, Port of Spain, Barbados, ‘F‘:rt de France, St. Thomas, San Juan, Nassau. MEDITERRANEAN Adriatic 5 Lapland ™ Cruises from New York stopping ample time for htseeing at Madeira, Gibraltar, (Algeciras), Al- giers, Monaco, Naples, Athens, Constantinople, Haifa (forHolyLand), Alexandria(for Cairo and the Nile country). Naples and Monaco on return trip. WHITESTARLINE RED STARLINE R. M. Hicks, Manager, 1208 F Street N.W., Washington, D. O.; or any authorized steamship agent. Mighty ocean liners—largest and fast- est in inter~coastal service. SeeGayHavana, Panama Canal, Balboa Fortnightly Sailings Route: New York, Havana, Panama Canal, San Diego. Los Anreles, San Francisco. R. M. Hicks, Manager, 1208 F St ‘Washington, D. C.; or any autho: ship agent. PANAMA PAcIFIC LINE rromas Mracaxviis Mamims Comsant LAMPORT & HOLT ano PACIFIC LINE -, OUTH AMERI “The Better Way” EAST COAST — WEST COAST Rio de Janeiro Montevideo Via Havana Buenos Aires Panama Peru Chile Calling Northbound at Santos, Havana, Cristobal, Balboa, Callao Trinidad and Barbados. it do, Arica, Iquique Z Antofagasta,V; aiso, San Antonio NEXT SAILINGS Essequibo, Feb. 26 Ebro, Ma 26 Largest vessels in the West Coast Trade, *Vandyck, Mar. 7 Vauban, Mar. 21 Vestris, Apr. 4 [*Newest and finest shipsin the service. Tours Round Soath America, $585 up. via West coast, returning East Coast or vice versa. Regular Sailings from Buenos Aires, Montevideo and Brazilian Ports to Europe by Royal Mail Line and Nelson Line Steamers. Sanderson & Son, Inc., General Agents, 26 Broadway, N. Y., or any local steamship Balto. to Jacksonville via Savannah every Tues., Fri., 6 p.m. Fares from Wash. via rail to Balto. and ship, including meals on steamer (outside rooms extr Jacksonville 9 $31.71 i $57.23 Way rip Alwo & NEW service botween PHILADELPHIA and MIAMI via S. 8. Rerkshire Sallings every 10 dass. Next sailings Feb. 13-25. Fares from PHILADI including meals (outside rooms extra) are’ cne way, $46.45; round trip, MIAMI i S. S. Berkshire Phila, The “Alegnany " tnd the “Berkshire.” sister ships, the largest PASSENGER stwise teadel Built s little over a year ago. and especially con hewe steamers are the lust woid in COMFORT ani sails between Baltimore and Jacksonville. AUTON str “Alleghzny R TED. All-Expense Tour: Savannah. Jacksonville, St. Augustine For Information Apply Merchants & Miners Transportation Co., 1208 F St. N.W., Washington. Telephone Main 165-. 10 days, $76.63