Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 14, 1901, Page 7

MYSTERY MAY BE SOLVED Police Arrest Otto Furst on the Cha ;e' of Arson, RESULT OF THE WALNUT HILL FIRES Mr. J. A, Fleteher, One of the Viel of Incendinrism, Files ¥ Complain Prisoner. The police believe tha was arrested yesterday tives Heelan and long-searched for Begioning early in in Otto Furst, who morning by Detec- Johnson, they have the Walnut Hill firebug, February there has been a remarkable serles of fires In the Walnut Hill neighborhood and nearly all of them gave evidence of incendiary origin. | Detectives bave been at work on the case for a month or more. i Furst, who lives at 4015 Grand avenue, 18 charged with setting flre to a haystack belonging to J. A. Fletcher, 3548 Parker street, March 13. Mr, Flewcher appeared 1n police court yesterday morning and swore to a charge of arson The detectives who have up the case profess to have conclusive evi- | dence against Furst. They will bring wit- | nestes to prove that he was seen in the | immediate vicinity of nearly all of the | fires and that In most Instances he was the first to notify the fire department as | to the existence and whereahouts of the blaze been working | Wantx to e a Firem The detectives will show that he has an application on file for appointment as a city fireman and that in order to show his fitness for such appolntment has manifested unusual zeal in “discovering” fires and in glving the department instructions as to how to reach the threatened locality There is “madness in his method,” they allege, but, nevertheless they propose to bring this out in the trial as constituting the motive for the crinies. They have been assieted in the work by John DeLong Atchizon, Kan., special agent for the Missouri Pacific, who was called Into the case as the result of one of the company's cars being burned One of the strongest witnesses agalnst | Furst is a man whose name will be suppressed until the time of trial. This witness will testity that Furst in effect predicted the burning of Fletcher's hay rick by saying “Do you notice how red the sunset s tonight? That's a sign that there will bo another fire on Walnut Hill before morn- ing.”" of Pre That night Fletcher's hay stack went up in flames, and now the detectives aver that the brain which conceived the prophecy directed the hand that wrought its tulfiliment The same witness wiil testify that a few waeks after the fire Furst admitted to him that he had kindled it Among the more disastrous of the Walnut Hill fires this season are the following February 26, 3863 Blondo; March 8, Forty- | second and Franklin streets; March §, 4128 Seward: March 8 4140 Burdette; March 13, 3848 Parker; June ‘orty-second and Franklin; Juve 6, 4137 Erskine. Nearly all of these were small frame bulldings and several of them were burned to the ground The detectives anticipate some trouble in inducing witnesses to testify against the accused in this case, as it s alleged that he has repeatedly threatened to burn the property of persons who Incurred his dis- pleasure. ——————————————————— South Omaha News Fitteen puplls of the South Omaha High school completed their course of study yes- terday afternoon and last night were glven graduates' certificates. The occaslon was the tenth annual commencement exerclses of the High school and the church was crowded with friends and relatives of the graduates. At the conclusion of the pro gram, which was published o The Bee a day or two ago, Hon. James H. Bulla, pres- fdent of the Board of Education, presentec the diplomas to the graduates in a befitting speech. The colors of the graduating class, green and gold, predominated on the plat- form and gave color to the costumes worn by the young women graduates Superintendent H. K. Wolfe acted as master of ceremonies and was assisted by Frank Seykora, principal of the High school, and L. Mary Ross, assistant prin- clpal The commencement one of the largest crowds that has congregated in South Omaha on a occasion. Tho closs was the largest graduated from these schools. This gram was given Invocation ... & 3.°A John “Praise Ye the Fath: = High School Chorus Oration—Andrew Carnegie ed W. Conrey. ‘elephone Romance ... Agnes C. Walsh “'Spring Song’ Mendelssohn b High School Orchestra Essay—Historie Nebraska as a Fleld for the Romance Writer A Mabel ( Recltation—Pa sy Harrlet A. Whitticsey Polka—La Tipi Arr. by Hamilton i 1o HED Setionl Grchestra scussion--Is International Arbitratios cusston 1 nal Arbitration Charles M AFalr Luna” exercises drew out ever like ever pro- on, 1. D, .+ Gounod Recitation—A Rich Lefler and Estella M. Gray. . Barnby Girls’ Chorus. Oratlon—Government Ownershi, le Utilities Earl M ~As Others Nors Angels' Serenade’ High School O Presentation of Diplomas James H. Bulla, Prestdent Roard of ducation. The members of the class are Conrey, Estella M Earl M. Leach, Charles M M. Morton, Claude R p of Pub- Teach e Uk Smith Arr. by Schaeffer hestra Fred W. Lyle E. Gray, Lefler, Minnie Orchard, Frank W TAKEITIN T Just as Score of Omana People Walting doesn't pay. It you neglect the aching back Urinary troubles, diabetes, surely follow Doan's Kiduey Pills relieve backache. Cure every kidney ill Omaha citizens endorse them Mr. Fred Miller, employed at weat market, 17th and Clark st at No. 1611 Izard street, say been so bad with my back that scarcely stoop. After stooping scarcely stralghten and trouble kidney secretions existed. 1 tried every kind of remedy guaranteed to be a sure cure for kidney complaint and although 1 was never compelled to stop working, I have scores of times felt inclined that way Two boxes of Doan's Kidoey Pills, pro- cured at Kuhn & Co.'s drug store, corner 15th and Douglas streets, cured me. If I have a recurrence qf kidney complaint I now know what to use.” For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents per box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y., sole agents for the United States Remember the name, Doan's, and take no Edquist's ts, living 1 have 1 could 1 could with the substitute. THE OMAHA DAILY Plerce Mabel Clair Nora E. Smith Agnes Cecella Wa riet Agnes W Theee teachers of the High school class were present: Anna L. Taylor, Eva O'Sul- livan, Susan Horen, Mary A. Hubbell, Mary P. Kennedy, Mary Schibsby The Board of Education was represente by James H. Bulla, John Henry Loechner, John J. Ryan, A. L. Lott, John Ficenee, A V. Miller, Theodore Schroeder, J. L. Kubat, James Murphy Today the alumni will give a reception class and the afternoon Rich Anna Nelite T Kate E. Rob- E. Thomas Waish, Har of the to High the graduating No At a recent meeting of the city the clerk was directed to notify the Bur- lington road to locate and maintain a light at the crossing at streets. Upon looking at the map the clerk discovered that the Burlington cross- ing on Q strest was outside of the city mits and he has not sent the notice. It is stated by people reeiding in the western Jurisdietion. portion of the city that a light is a neces- | sity at this crossing, but it appears that the city authorities have no right to make the demand. The light oredered at the L street crossing will, however, have to be put in Pavement Repairs. The Grant Paving company has virtually school | nior class =il picoic this | council | Forty-fourth and Q| THREE BONDSMEN ARE HELD Distriot Court Jury Renders Verdict in the Eartley Litigatio IMMENSE SUM OF MONEY INVOLVED John W, Ames, C. C. MeNish and E. E Brown Must Make Good, While W A. Paxton, Thomas Swobe and Cadet Taylor Are Released. | The jury in the Bartley bond case brought ‘tn a verdict yesterday discharging W A. Paxton, Thomas Swobe and Cadet Tay- lor from all obligations as sureties for Joseph §. Bartley, the defaulting state treasurer. John H, Ames, C. C. McNish |and E. E. Brown were held to be liable for $545,047.16, the amount of the shortage in Bartley's accounts This was the third action brought by the state to recover on the bond of the ex- | treasurer. The defendants in the original case were Joseph 8. Bartley, F. M. Cook A. B. Clark, John H. Ames, C. A. Hann Mary Fitzgerald, Ed J. Fitzgerald, C | McNish, E. E. Brown, Thomas Swobe, Cadet Taylor, N. 8. Harwood and W. A. Paxton The case first came to trial in February of completed the repairs to the pavement on | 1898, before Judge Powell, and a verdict the west side of Twenty-fourth street and work was commenced yesterday on the east side. First estimates of the work looked like an expenditure of $2,500, but the coun- cil only allowed $2,000. It looks now as it the repairs will be completed for not more than $1,600. City Engineer Beal is watching the work carefully and is meas- uring every foot of repairs, with a view to keeping down expenses. In cases where the Omaha Gas company has made service connections and broken the pavement tho company is paying for the cost of repalrs at the same rate as the city is paying This tends reduce the expense to the city and Engineer Beal states that the work can be completed within the next few days at less expense than originally estimated Propos d ¥ Parade. The managers of the Street Fair associa- tloa propose holding a flower parade on Tuesday afternoon, July 8. In speaking of this matter last evening, President W Cheek of the association, sald: ‘“In order to have the women of South Omaha take an faterest in this matter and make a dis- play sultable to the occasion, we have de- cided to offer five prizes for the best deco- rated vehicles. The first prize will be one of $50, the second $30, the third $20, fourth $10, and the last prize $5. We hope the women of South Omaha will take an in- terest in this matter and show to outsiders that South Omaha people can make a good showing when it comes to a display of flowers and fancy vehicles.” Board of Equaliza Today and tomorrow the city council will sit as a Board of Equalization on certain improvement districts in the eastern part of the city and also on some sidewalk im- provements. As these improvements have been ordered by the council upon petition of property-owners, it 18 not expected that there will be any complaints made. The board, however, must sit in compliance with law. ower Grading Y Street. Balthas Jetter, who owns a large tract of land over in the Third ward, has let a con- tract for the grading of Y straet, from Thirtieth street west (o Thirty-sixth street, The work will cost something like $1,200 and {s being done in connection with the opening of the recently platted Drews Hill addition. When this work is completed members of the council will endeavor to have Y street opened east to Twenty-fifth street. Sanitary pector Negligent. Within the last few days several com- plaints have been made to the city au- therities regarding ghe dumping of manure and garbage on & va®nt lot near Twentleth and H streets. This dumping has been going on for some time and now that warm weather is at hand, those who own property in this vicinity want the dumping of garb- ago stopped. Chief Mitchell has been asked to send an officer to the locality and en- force the city regulations governing the dumping of garbage and manure, Magic Clty Gossip. “Uncle Dick” Carpenter has gone Idaho to spend the summer. Mrs, W. 8 King, while still seriously 1ll, was reported some better last night Dr. J. P. Gilmore of Minneapolis is here the guest of his sister, Mrs. W. D. Tronson. Chief Mitchell went to Anchor Mills yes- terday afternoon and brought back four B -slzed turtles. Mike Dillon has retiurned from a trip to Minneapolls, where he enjoyed a visit with friends for a few day: Mrs. Harvey Mosely, Postmaster Mosely pend the summer, The Bankers' Union of the World will give a dance at Modern Woodman hall on the evening of June 15. The women of the Hospital assoclation are reparing for a lunch stand at Twen ourth and N streets during the street fair. Counciiman Fred Martin, who was with Hammond's for fourteen 'years, has ac- cepted @& position with the Armour com- pany. ONE ASSESSMENT REJECTED City Council ak Board of Equa ilves Heed to Just One Complaint. to wife of Deputy has gone to Colorado to The city council yesterday afternoon com- ploted its three-day session as & Board of Equalization of special taxes. All com- plaints wer: rejected, with the exception of the strong protests flled against the proposed assessments for the opening of Browne street, west of Twenty-fourth street. Tho plan of assessment for this improvement was rejected. was returned for the defendants. decision was reversed by the supreme court. On a second trial before Judge Fawcett a verdict vas returned agaitst all the de- | tendants with the exception of Mary Fitz- | plea of ) 1 | | gerald, who escaped all obligations on a insanity. This decision was re- versed by the supreme court, and she case came back to the district court and has been on trial before Judge Baxter. Only Three Are Involved. The decision just handed only the three bondsmen who were dis- charged and the three who were held lia ble. N. 8. Harwood is dead. Mrs. Fitz- gerald has been relieved of all responsibil- ity in the matter. Judgment was previously secured against Ed J. Fitz gerald and Joseph 8. Bartley. F. M. Cook, A. B. Clark and C. A. Hanna were mnot summoned in the recent action. The three Omaha men, Thomas Swobe, W. A. Paxton and Cadet Taylor, who are relieved from their obligation, maintain that they did not sign the bond when the other sureties did. The bond, without thelr signature, is said to have been filed Janu- ary 3, 1805. Testimony was Introduced to show that after the filing of the bond ad- @itional security was required by the gov- ernor and the names of the three Omaha men were attached. In his iustructions to the jury Judge Baxter assured the jurors that Paxton, Swobe ard Taylor should not be held liable it the evidence showed that their names were not attached to the bond when it was filed, January 3. He called the attention of the jurors to the fact that there was no consideration for the signing of the bond after it had been filed. The fact was also pointed out that the addition of the three names could not release the former signers, as they signed walvers. Attorney General Frank N. Prout sald yesterday that the case will be carried to the supreme court as soon as possible. 8 e ——————— Amusements “Sapho”—By Ferris Company. There have been few If any plays during the last decade that have occasioned as much discussion or recelved as much ad- verse criticism on account of its moral tone as has “Sapho,’ a version of which the Ferris Stock company presented at Boyd's theater Thursday night. If the play as presented by the Ferrls company is any- thing like the Netherscie version—and it is sald to follow it very closely, with the single exception of one scene, that of the staircase episode—there seems to be very little over which such a great fuss should be made, for “Sapho,” as presented Thura- day night, is decidedly tame, if one judges it from the standpoint of the perron who finds amusement only In vulgarity. “'Sapho” is not unlike any number of plays that are held in high regard by theater-goers gen- erally and liberally patronized. It points its moral with smaller show of Immorality than many other attractions which are Inss harshly criticized. Summed up as a whols, “Sapho" as presented by the Ferrix com pany is an entertainment that may ble attended by the most prudent without fear of having sensitive morals severely shocked. The company is capably cast and the plece Is put on with the same careful attention to detail that characterizes all of this company's productions. It will coa- tinue as tho bill for the rest of the week MUSIC AT BROWNELL HALL Recital of the Young Women Prelim- inary to the Annual Com- mencement. Preliminary to the annual commencement exercises to occur at Brownell hall at 11 o'clock this morning, when six young women will finish thelr studies at that institution, the hall was thrown open last night to wel- come friends of the institution and its pupils to the enjoyment of a musicale by the pu- plls. Two of the graduates, Misses Luree Beemer and Minnie Storz, had places upon the program, which comprised sixteen exer- ciges, three vocal and the remainder piano sclections. Three large parlors thrown into one af- forded an auditorfum, which proved some- what inadequate for the accommodation of all of the visitors, and as a result the com- pany of listeners overflowed into the ad- Joining corridors. Two large planos in the central apartment were the vehicles by | source ot much genuine e | This | | baldness | Kinds of hair stimulants and scalp tones on down affects | BEE: of which the performer proficiency and faterest in accomplishment impa modern school for young lad a cleverly executed ph Mabel Perey and Marion Tyler by Misses Katharine Powell Mille, each of which seemed to steners and afforded the satisfaction In the first | loction was Grieg's “Peer Gy in the latter Boccherini's 3 | Louise von Glesen perf. ‘Nachstuke in a manner {dences of hearty appreciat strumental selection which Ithe keenest enjoyment to structors was Miss Luree dante in F.'" by Beethoven ine Richards sang “Wind “Heart's Fancles,” by Gorin fauitiess manner. Her vo prano, ably sweet The other participants in was highly creditable throug mean the exacting th me by 1h \ere wa 10 by ance the aite L but Beemer's Miss the Trees' hout yment and to several hundred visitors rion Crane, Holen Reyvnolds Davis, Gussie Bevane, Bonnie Prichard, Ma bel Benson, Maude Arnold. Olive Dopson. Mildred Merriam, Maude Perry Bartenbach, NEW SCIENTIFIC PROCE A Preparation overed that W Destroy the Dandruft Germ. For some time it has been known that dandruff is caused by a germ that digs up the scalp into little white flakes, and by sapping the vitality of the hair at the root causes falling hair, and, of course, finally For years there have been all the market, but thore has been no perma- nent cure for dandruff until the discovery of a preparation calied Newbro's Herplcide, which destroys the dandruft germ. Destroy the cause the effect will cease to exist. Kill the dandruff germ and you'll have no dan- druft, no itching scalp, no falling halr. THE REALTY MARKET, INSTRUMENTS placed oy day, June 13 Warranty Rosa Bamburg to W Chrisman, e 5§ lot 23, Paulsen's add E. W. Homan to J. £ teet of nig lot 8, block 1. Purk Place A, 8. Schuetz to C. J. 8chuetz, 1ot 11 Swetnam's subdiv Lacinda Cole et al 10'G. W. Cole, %, block 46, Florence (correction) Marble Savings bank to Jane Strib- ling, lot 10, Wilson's add to Kountze Place Joseph Koltsky to Jane Koutsky, 24, block 3, 18t add 10 Piace: lots 11 and 1 K add to South Omaha BT Deeds. State to Charles Harrier. nwij swig % 1 X 5 v record Thurs- Deed G, Carpenter, 12,50 lot lot rrigan 1st Total amount of transfers $ 5,351 e ————— e e— Seasonable Fashions Hints by Mary Lamb. 3850 Girl's Costume," 41012 Yoarss belted at the waist, are much and 12 years of age latest styles and is pique, linen, chambray and the like, a well as to lightweight clothe and cheviots. separate and seamed under the curved belt. one of lace, but otherwise the dress quite plain, narrow braid 31 yards 44 inches wide, will be required, 1% yard of tucking for shield. 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 years of age. For the accommodauon of The Be readers these patterns. which usually retall at from 26 to 50 cents, will be furnished all expense. enclose 10 cents, give of pattern wanted and bust me: ure. Al- before bepinning to look for the pattern. Address Pattern Department. Omaha Be Conviction of the Famous Insurance Fraud || ¢ chicago The closing chapter ‘n a consplracy to swindle life insurance companies was en- acted in a Chicago court last Tuesday by the conviction of Dr, August M. Unger and Frank Wayland Brown, principals in the case. The story of the crime goes back to April, 1900, when Unger purchased a trunk, which became an important link in the chaln of evidence developed by the authorities. The trunk was taken to a hotel by Miss Marie Defenbach, the vie- tim selected by the conspiracy. From April 10 until August 25, the date of the woman's violent death, several policies of insurance in various companies, fraternal and old-line, were taken out on her life, and these policles were subsequently made payable to Unger or his confederates— Brown and Smiley—the latter escapiog trial by pleading guilty It was disclosed in the evidence that Miss Defenbach became Infatuated with Dr, Unger. At his suggestion she applied, April 10, 1900, for a $10,000 policy in the New York Life. This was refused on the ground of her financial standing and char- acter. Her next application was for an $5,000 policy in that company, and this also was refuse On July 3, however, she ob- tatned a New York Life policy for $5,000 She was initiated into the order of the Knights and Ladies of Honor, and obtained a $2,000 policy on May 10. On June 11 the woman was taken Into the Foresters, and got @& policy for $5,000, making the total insurange on her life $12,000. The pro- ceeds of the New York Life and Koights and Ladies of Honor policies wers to go torney. The Foresters policy was to be divided between Unger, Brown and Smiley, Unger to receive $3,000, Brown and Smiley $1,000 each. Application had alio been made to other Insurance companies, and the gemeral scheme contemplated securing about $67,000 worth of insurance. The Regent conspiracy, however, came to light about that time, and & number of Insur- ance companies became suspiclous and re- tused to issue policies After the Foresters policy had been se- cured it was learned that there might be some trouble in collecting it. in order to get around this feature, it was planned to represent that Miss Defenbach hid an af- flanced husband, and have the trarster made to him. Brown was first taken into the deal, according to the evidence, ind asked to find & man. He found Sm and on August 13 the bogus engagemen: was en- tered into The Defenbath woman moved to the home of Mrs. Monahan, No. 310 La Salle aveny August 16, made her will August and died August A st-mortem was supposed to have been held, and the cause of death was given dysentery. The deputy coroner made returas that he had held an inquest, and that the death was from patural causes. The body was cremated, and the conspirators attempted to collect the insurance money. The facts relating to the death of the girl became known to her uncle, Calvin Huptsman, and be began to trace the conspiracy. He weat as to Unger as trustee or by power of at- to John Roland, president of the Mooney & where Brown and Smiley related what he had Mr. Boland accused Smiley and Boland agency, were employed, and found out got & confe the ar concerned. jon from him. This caused “Speculation,”” says the Chicago Tribune, to solve the and theories are numberless on the manner in which the conspirators at first intended to estabilsh a false proof of her demise and | the effort Defenbach's death “may run rlot in mystery of Marie thereafter collect her insurance. “Though the secret of the plot is perha locked in the breasts of the girl's co-con spirators, it has seemed reasomable that Miss Defenbach expected that o corpse would be substituted for her body and cre- mated in her name, while she escaped Germany to appear henceforth as Marle Hunisman, the fictitious cousin, and share in the insurance which Unger, Brown and Smiley should collect ‘It may have been the plan for Marle to take @ potion which would suspend anima- tion long enough for her body to be taken to the undertaker's and the substitution ef- fected, or she ma would respond to her away in an ambulance, ostensibly to a hos- pital. It would afterward appear that sho had died before reaching the hospital, and Unger would have effected the substitution of bodies in the ambulance, Marle escaplug and golng to Germany. call Misses and anoter Pauline delight the | tors much Schumann's elicited ev- | the in- | emed to afford visitors and in- | An- | Kathar- and & Thomas in a 1s & high so- | with tones tich, clear and remarke 1 program that the the were Misses Ma- | Elizabeth | and Ella Girl's Costume, No. 3850—Simple frocks, Iiked tor both the wee girls of 4 and their elders, 10 The stylish costume {llustrated exemplifies one of the best and admirably suited to The back s stylishly adjusted by means of the box plaite, but the blouse fronts are to the gored skirt At the neck s a round collar of the material overlaid by 1s the edges and shield being simply stitched or trimmed with rows of To cut this costume for a girl 8 years of age 4 yards of material 32 inches wide, or with % yard of all-over lace for collar and The pattern 3850 is cut in sizes for girls at a nominal price, 10 cents, which covers In order to get any pattern number and name low about ten days from date of your letter st and indictment of all the partles to have believed that Unger | and take her FRIDAY, JUNE 14 {|NEW BOOKS AND MAGAZINES Large Demand for Popular Beoks of the Day of Which There Are Many, ANOTHER VOLUME OF COLLEGE STORIES South African Novel—Romance Trans- lated from the Freach—Humorous Tale of Country Life=World yatems of Rallways. Although the summer season is well ad- | vancod, there is no appreciable falling off | in the number of books coming to hand and book sellers report an active demand for the new publications. People will soon | be going away for the summer and that will mean a demand for a large assortment of books especially adapted to the season Stories having to do with lite at college find favor with a very large number of | people, as evidenced by the popularity of the many books of that character pub- lished during the past year or two. A new claimant for popular favor is “The Diary of a Freshman,” by Charles M. Flandrau In this tale the author of “Harvard Epi- sodes” has written of the adventures and | misadventures of a youth, fresh from a western home, who is suddenly dropped into the turmoil of an opening year at a great eastern college. From the moment | when “mamma left for home' the author chrouicles minutely the experiences of his | hero. It makes a most entertaining volume | and one that gilves the ouisider new | sight into the mysteries of college life Mr. Flandrau makes good use, too, of the | humorous possibilities of his tale and no| reader can fafl to find amusement in these pages. Doubleday, Page & Co., New York Price, $1.50, ' i While interest in South Africa s still keen a novel that gives an exceptionally vivid picture of the life there may make a special appeal. Though Basil Marnan's | “Daughter of the Veldt” does not deal at | all with the Boer war, certainly its most conspleuous feature {8 fts ‘‘strenuousness.’” As Dgdon Heath might almost be con- | sidered a character in Hardy's “Return of | the Native,’ s, In Basil Marnan's tale, the veldt is said to share the honors with | its daughter and to influence, with some of | Its own wildness, the lives of those who come to live upon it. Henry Holt & Co., | New York. “In Deep Abys is a novel by George Ounet which has been translated from the French by Fred Rothwell A new novel by the author of “The Ironmaster” can hardly fail of a welcome. This latest product of the celebrated French novelist I8 an absorbing story of love and intrigue. The scenes are laid in Paris, San Franeisco, London and elsewhere. Most of the char- acters are typical of French lite, gay and Rrave. A principle is enunciated at the beginning of the book: The fallibility of human judgment ‘“even in those whose profession is to pass sentence and who are consequently in a position to boast of special experfence—"thus the possibility of legal error. The plot of the story reveals a sensational instance of such legal error and the reader is taken through many stirring events and made to share in many strong emotions. The story of the un- happy victim suggests by the force of cfr- cumstantial evidence the unserupulous villainy of those who plot against him and the devotion of his friends, the famous Dreyfus case, which aroused the interest of the whole world. Funk & Wagnalls Co., New York. Price, $1.20. Sydney Herman Preston's new book, ““The Abandoned Farmer,” {s one of the note- worthy volumes of the week. This is a story of pure humor. The narrative ele- ment is slight, little more than sufcient to give coherence to a successlon of de- Mghtful situations as unique In their way as those that gave Mr. Stockton's “‘Rud- der Grange a world-wide reputation. The characters are strongly conceived and sketched with a fine fancy; there are some that will live long In the memories those who love laughter and originallty. Mr. Preston is a newspaper man. o is his hero. Mr. Preston is a Canadian. His hero, however, is simply American—he will not own to smaller boundaries than this. Charles Scribner Sons, New York. of appreciate Major Pangborn is a recognized au- thority on the evolution and development of the way of the rail In the world, through | having concelved and perfected the great historical showing which was the central feature in the building of transportation at the Chicago exposition. His thorough- ness was evineed in the remarkable com. pleteness of tho extensive serles of full size working models exemplifying steam | propulsion on land from the birth of the thought in Newton's principle to the cul- mination in the hundred-ton modern loco. motive. Such being the cose, the announce. ment of a book from his pen, “Side Lights on Management of World Sys. tems Rallways” 15 & matter of no little intercst. American’ rail- road men everywhere will appreciate the force and suggestiveness of the author's comparison of thelr results with those of rallroad men of other countries. 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Omaha by Mliton Rogers & Son (&S way of text books, and the beauty of it is that there is always something to com- mend in each one. This week they have added two volumes, both of which are worthy the careful attention of educators “Oral Lesson Book in Hygiene,/' by Hen- rietta Amella Mirick of Wellesley, is in- tended for use in primary grades and fe a most attractive little volume. It shows by sentfal for children to know concerning the body and laws of health. The othor volume referred to above Is “‘Academic Algebra, by Willlam J. Milne, president of the New York State Normal college. This is a worthy additfon to the series of mathemat- fcal text books prepared by Dr. Milne and very widely used in the schools of the country. American Book company, Chi- cago. There has been a desire expressed by many persons to have a work that would, in a plain and popular way, expose the fal lacies of the teachings of Christian Science and give a clear and sclentific explanation of the cures effected. “Christian Science and Kindred Superstitions,” by Rev. Charley F. Winbigler, analyzes the teachings of Christian Science in a clear fashion, from the standpoint of Christianity. It is per- haps the most complete, suggestive, sclen- tific and critical review exposing the fal- lacies of Christian Science yet published. The author has covered the whole question. The Abbey Press, New York. Price, $1. “The Crime of Credulity,”” by Herbert N. Caseon, {8 an arraignment of mysticism in all its disguises. Its chapter on Christian Sclence is the most merciless analysis of that delusion ever written. Mr. Casson's standpoint s that of a twentieth century rationalist. His purpose fs to “draw the line sharply between what {s rational and what s superstitious.” Peter Eckler, New Y@k, Price, 76 cents. terary Notes. “A Saflor's Log' the autobjography of Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, has proved 8o popular that D.Appleton & Co.. the publishers, announce the sixth editionthis Within four weeks of the original publica- ! ‘Adams’ Commercial Geography," one of the most important books of the season, will be {ssued early in July. The great interest in commerclal education, and all that concerns the industrial growth of the United States, inakes this book a most timely one. Regardin “The Master-Knot of Human Fate," feredith writes to her pub- lisher: idea is absolutely my own, and whatever else It may lack it cannot be sald that the plot is not striking and original. It {8 not a_purpose novel, thouigh it is a problem novel. 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