+ + Dial. 40: 51. Ja. 6, ’06. 230w.
Spelling, Thomas Carl. Bossism and monopoly. **$1.50. Appleton.
From the training of ultra-conservatism Mr. Spelling emerges with a “conviction of the need of the radical reforms which he advocates in his book. It is a sorry tale of graft, fraud, and oppression by big business, co-operating with political bosses, which he relates. He has looked over the whole ground and has found chicanery and robbery wherever this unholy alliance has been made. In the face of conditions, the seeming apathy of the people not unnaturally affects him with wonder. But he sees signs of a revolt and he expects remedial action. Municipal, State and Government ownership are the indicated remedies.” (Ind.)
“Tho desultory and disjointed in parts, it is well worth the serious consideration of all citizens interested in the welfare of their country.”
+ – Ind. 60: 687. Mr. 22, ’06. 240w.
“A book quite well worth reading, but not at all easy reading.” Edward Cary.
+ – N. Y. Times. 11: 61. F. 3, ’06. 870w.
Spender, R. E. S. Display: a tale of newspaper life. †$1.50. Lane.
“Mr. Spender imagines an editor at a loss for a sensation, arranging that his special correspondent should discover in the heart of Africa a survival or imitation of More’s ‘Utopia.’ An expedition of learned men is sent off to investigate, and their experiences seem to be suggested by the recent adventures of the British association in Africa.” (Sat. R.) “In point of fact the adventures do not amount to much. The author is merely spending his high spirits on the way in satire, criticism, and conversational sallies. He is evidently young and interested in life and thought—points very much in his favor.” (Ath.)