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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1904

Page

30

Tristan and Isolde A New Version in Blank Verse

A dense review of Tristan and Isolde Anspacher tale in iambic pentameter. It praises noble portrayal of Tristan and Isolde, notes King Mark’s presence reshaping action, and contrasts with Wagner inspired versions. Also reviews The Penobscot Man by Eckstrom, translations from Curtin, and other 1904 literary titles with mixed verdicts on plot and character depth.

Tristan and Isolde Hy Gauss Ansparrer Arentano's New York Price Mark Wagner Tennyson Anspacher Cornwall Ireland Tristan Juanes Tsolde Melot Warner Berengiena Rua

Literary Thieves and Japanese Book Fame Clash

A critique rails at literary thieves using a Keats based tale to illustrate plagiarism. It notes publishers rejecting a manuscript for popularity yet accepting a second book that copied the first, with legal action discussed. Japanese editions of Lorimer’s letters praised, with reviews from Osaka and Osaka Shimbun editors.

Books and Authors in Fall Macmillan Lineup

A wide sweep of publishing notes reports Macmillan and others will issue new works this autumn. Haggard Brethren novels, Clifton Johnson travel writing, Stephen Gwynn on English literature, Menpes on Venice, Fitzgeralds Naples, Hearn Japan, Brouner Chinese language, and more. Publishers unveil fiction, translations, and essays by notable authors including Mason, Li ll, Tarbell, Oppenheim, and Crowley with plans for multiple editions and forthcoming series.

Francie Lynde Bretto Macmillan Company Clifton Johnson South The Florida Coas Stephen Gwynn John Maxwell Capital Venice Mortimer Dorothy Menpes Mecmillan Company Walter B. Brouner Columbia Fung Yuet Mow New York City

Magazine summaries from McClure's and others

The piece surveys August McClure's contents and related magazines noting humor by O. Henry and Florence Wilkinson, new fiction and poetry by multiple authors, travel pictures, and features on The Women of Russia by Wolf von Schlerbrand. It highlights Rebecca Williams, Grace Peckham Murray, Lillie Hamilton French, and broader notes on Scribner's, Country Life in America, and related periodicals with vacation info from The Post's Resort Information Bureau.

O. Henry McClure Dellnedgt Russia Wolf von Schlerbrand Rebecca Williams Serres Grace Peckham Murray Lillie Hamilton French Alden Arthur Koipe Albert Bigelow Famne Francis Lynde Tommy Postoffici Line Beard Filpinos

London literary notes on Wells, Conrad, and other authors

Special Correspondence details London writers during August. H G Wells takes family to Switzerland after finishing proofs for The Food of the Gods. Mary Cholmondeley at near Dorking working on a long novel. Conrad revises Nestromo then plans a Mediterranean setting for his next work. Chesterton seen near Charing Cross road heading to October departure. Hornung at East Ruston drafting Hawkes of Jermyn Street. Marriott-Watson weighs Crane Barr puzzle on The O Ruddy. Pickthall to winter in Syria after Enid. dramatizations of Susannah and One Elder and Taming of the Brute slated for fall. Pall Mall Magazine price cut noted. Kate Wiggin collaborating on The Affair at the Inn with Findlaters and Charlotte Stewart.

Miriam Michelson New York Arthur McEwen San Francisco Paderewski Hawaii Kansas Philadelphia Natton Miss Michelson Merning Mre Soffel Mttle Town Pennsylvania Biddle Brothers al Big Hes The Header Magazine Washington Post London H. G. Wells Switzerland Mary Chelmondeley Lady Lugeard Dorking Castor Peterborough Frank T. Bullen West Indies Joseph Conrad Ben Nestromo Mediterranean G. K. Chesterton Charing Cross Road the Idler Harper's Weekly J. W. Hornung East Ruston Stalham Norfolk H. B. Marriott-Watson Stephen Crane Robert Barr Marriott-Watson Crane- Barr Barr Madame Albanes Susannah Frances Harrod Pall Mall Forbes Robertson Gertrude Elliott Justus Mike Forman George Alexander William Waldorf Astor George R. Halkett Kate Douglas Wiggin Haseen Wiges Jane Findlater Balgowrie Her Slater Mary Findlater Charlotte Stewart Allan McCaulay

Will of Gen. W. F. Spurgin Redistributes Estate

The will of Gen William F Spurgin who died at Carlisle Kentucky. Executed at West Point on November 4 1898 the document provides life support to his mother and leaves £1 to each child David Gilbert Spurgin William Ware Spurgin Margaret Amanda Spurgin Hora Fletcher Spurgin. The remainder goes to his wife Martha L H Spur in for life then to their children. Widow named executrix. Also notes Rev William H H Kelly died at 5 am in Mount Pleasant. Funeral August 15 at True Reformers Hall conducted by several ministers. He was a longtime pastor and prominent Negro minister in Washington. Born in Virginia seventy two years ago.

Provence Amazal Will Fannie Hardy Eckstram Houghton, Mifflin &O Boston Ballantyne’s Washington Price Ierest Janey North Eckstrom Penobscot Hardy Maine Byrn Om Brewer Abnott Academy Srajih College Brewer Oregon Jacob A. Eckstrom Susvind Providence Lres Henrykaklawicz Jeremiah Curtin Littie, Brown & Co Heston Curtin Silesia Poland Gardenhire Harpers Wall Street Tnne Johnnie Jerusalem Wiliam 2 Thomas Seabrooke Nye Harrison Grey Fiske Dramatic Mirror Herbert B. Turner & Co Lovdahl Alexander Kielland Rebecca Blair Flandrau Kielland Frisen A. J. W. Mason Harper's Harper & Bros Mason London Ife Samuel Smiles Guy Wetmore Mr. Earp Swampacott Rauch Richard Whiting Searle Richard Whiting Searle, He Is the Boy That Ne’er Little Point William F. Spurgin Carlisle West Point Greencastle Ind Spurgin David Gilbert Spurgin William Ware Spurgin Margaretta Amanda Spurgin Hora@ Fletcher Spurgin Martha L. H. Spurin William H. H. Kelly Bellevue ‘Court Mount Pleasant Nathaniel Baptist Church National Negro-Baptist Minister Conference of True Reformers Twelfth U Streets Simon P. W. Drew 8. Pollard

Army of the Cumberland Reunion Dates Set in Indianapolis

Gen H W Boynton president of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland has fixed September 21 and 22 for the next annual reunion in Indianapolis Gen John Coburn a renowned general officer has accepted the chairmanship of the local executive committee for the event.

H. W. Boynton Society of the Army of the Cumberland Indianapolis John Coburn

Woodmen in the District Organizing New Keirdle

Mrs. O Litz appointed deputy supreme guardian of the Woodmen of the World and organizer for the District. She prepares to establish a keirdle in this city and reports good progress with a preliminary organization to be effected soon.

O. ¥. Litz Woomen of

Will of Livingston Browning Executrix Named

The Browning will filed in probate names widow Mary M Browning as executrix and primary beneficiary. The estate at 327 Pennsylvania Ave NW is held in trust for daughter Anna until age, then to her or reinvested for her benefit. Remainder to widow with reversion upon death to be sold and proceeds split among Browning children. Other probate items mention Payne and Schrandner wills and appointive notices. Presidential Postmasters named for several states, plus Treasury receipts and expenditures reported. Indian Commissioner Jones returns after inspecting bids and supplies.

Livingston Browning Mary M. Browning Pennsylvania Avenue Minnie R. Browning Anna M. Browning Chariton Heights Prince George County John ©. Payne Lorraine EB. Holder Harry 3. Payne Walter W. Payne Lilly M. Payne John BE. Payne John Schrandner Mary Schrandner

More Mortons Needed. Navy Secretary Commended for Demand ing Better Service

Misquieting rumors from Washington allege Secretary Morton seeks to improve Navy Department efficiency by demanding division heads know their affairs. The Boston Transcript notes straw votes are worth little. Bucklen’s Arnica heals sores, pimples, boils, corns, and piles. Newspaper in_brief.

Navy Detroit Free Press Washington Morton Santa Fe Navy Department Marton Nee The Boston Transcript

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