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SAM JONES' GOSPEL SERMONS: 346 pages, exclusive of engravings. Sam Jones is pronounced "one of the most sensational preachers in the world, and yet among the most effective." His sermons are characterized by clearness, point and great common sense, including "hits" that ring like guns. Printed

in large type, and illustrated with engravings of Sam Jones and Sam Small, and with nineteen full-page engravings from Gustave Dore.

LATEST SERMONS. The favor with which Sam Jones' Gospel Sermons has been received by the public has induced us to issue this book of his Latest Sermons. Each sermon is illustrated with a full-page illustration from Gustave Dore's Bible Gallery. The book is bound uniformly with his Gospel Sermons, and contains, besides illustrations, reading matter of 350 pages.

An exceedingly interesting

SAM JONES ANECDOTE, S, 300 page the many telling y de tefective

stories told by Mr. Jones in his sermons. They strike in all directions and always impart .good moral lessons that can not be misunderstood. Adapted for the young and old. A book which everybody can enjoy.

MISTAKES OF INGERSOLL; and his Answers complete; newly revised popular (1897) edition; illustrated, 482 pages. Containing the full replies of Prof. Swing, Judge Black, J. Munro Gibson, D. D., Chaplain, McCabe, Bishop Cheney, Dr. Thomas, Dr. Maclauglan, Dr. Goodwin and other eminent scholars to Inger. soll's Lectures on the "Mistakes of Moses,' Skulls," What Shall We Do to be Saved?" and Thomas Paine," to which are appended in full these Ingersoll lectures and his replies fair presentation of the full discussion.

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REAT SPEECHES OF COL. R. G. INGERSOLL; complete; newly revised (1897) edition; 409 pages. Containing the many eloquent, timely, practical speeches of this most gifted o ator and statesman, including his recent matchless "Eulogy on Abraham Lincoln," "Speech on the Declaration of Independence," "To the Farmers on Farming," Funeral Oration at his Brother's Grave, etc., etc. Fully and handsomely illustrated.

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IT, WISDOM AND ELOQUENCE OF COL. R. G. INGERSOLL; newly revised popular (1897) edition, illustrated; 336 pages. Containing the remarkable Witticisms, terse, pungent and sarcastic sayings, and eloquent extracts on popular themes, from Ingersoll's Speeches; a very entertaining volume.

HE FIRST MORTGAGE; 310 pages.

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A truthful, instructive, pleas

ing and poetical presentation of Biblical stories, history and gospel truth; fully and handsomely illustrated from the world-renowned artist, Gustave Dore, by E. U. Cook, the whole forming an exceedingly interesting and entertaining poetical Bible. One of the handsomest volumes ever issued in Chicago

CVILS OF THE CITIES: By T. DeWitt Talmage, D. D.; 530 pages.

the most vile and wicked places in New York City and Brooklyn, ostensibly looking for a thief, but in reality taking notes for a series of discourses published in this volume, which contains a full and graphic description of what he saw and the lessons drawn therefrom. The Doctor has also exter ded his observations to the "Summer Resorts," "Watering Places," Races, etc., etc., all of which are popularized from his standpoint in this volume. Handsomely illustrated and decidedly interesting.

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TALMAGE IN THE HOLY LAND: 322 pages. The
Falestine Sermons of T. DeWitt Talmage, delivered during
his tour of the Holy Land. Including graphic descriptions
of Sacred Places, Vivid Delineations of Gospel Truths,
interesting local reminiscences, etc., etc., by his visit to the
many places made sacred by the personal presence of Jesus
and the great pens of Biblical characters and writers.
Copiously illustrated.

SIN: A series of popular discourses delivered by T. DeWitt
Talmage, D. D., and illustrated with 136 engravings by
H. De Lay; 411 pages.

CNEILL'S POPULAR SERMONS: 373 pages. Delivered in London and America by the Rev. John McNeill, one of the ablest and most popular of living divines, and known on both continents as "THE SCOTCH SPURGEON" of Europe, of whom D. L. Moody has said: "He is the greatest preacher in the world." A most clear, vivid, earnest and life-like presentation of Gospel Truth; sincerely and decidedly spiritual. A most edifying, instructive and entertaining volume for young and old.

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EDISON AND HIS INVENTIONS: 278 pages. Containing full illustrated explanations of the new and wonderful Phonograph, Telephone, Electric Light, and all his principal inventions, in Edison's own language, generally, including many incidents, anecdotes and interesting particulars connect ed with the earlier and later life of the world-renowned inventor, together with a full Electrical Dictionary, explaining all of the new electrical terms; making a very entertain ing and valuable book of the life and works of Edison. Profusely illustrated.

GEMS OF TRUTH AND BEAUTY. A choice selection of wise, eloquent extracts from Talmage, Beecher, Moody, Spurgeon, Guthrie and Parker, forming a volume that keenly interests. A good gift and center table book. 300 pages, Illustrated.

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TEN YEARS A COW BOY. A full and vivid de scription of frontier life, including romance, adventure and all the varied experiences incident to a life on the plains as cow boy, stock owner, rancher, etc., together with articles on cattle and sheep raising, how to make money, description of the plains, etc.. etc. Illustrated with 100 full-page engravings, and contains reading matter 471 pages.

ILD LIFE IN THE FAR WEST. By C. H. Simpson, a resident detective, living in this country. Giving a full and graphic account of his thrilling adventures among the Indians and outlaws of Monana-including hunting, hair-breadth escapes, captivity, punishment and difficulties of all kinds met with in this wild and lawless country. Illus trated by 30 full-page engravings, by G. S. Littlejohn, and contains read. ng matter 264 pages.

AYANKEE'S ADVENTURES IN SOUTH AFRICA. (In the dia

mond country.) By C. H. Slmpson. Giving the varied experiences, adventures, dangers and narrow escapes of a Yankee seeking his fortune in this wild country, which by undaunted courage, perseverance, suffering, fighting and adventures of various sorts is requited at last by the ownership of the largest diamond taken out of the Kimberly mines up to that time, and with the heart and hand of the fairest daughter of a diamond king. Containing 30 full-page illustrations by H. DeLay and reading matter 220 pages.

WIT. Contains sketches from Mark Twain, witticisms from F. H. Carruth, Donglas Jerrold, M. Quad, Opie Reid, Mrs. Partington, Eli Perkins, O'Malley, Bill Nye, Artemus Ward, Abe Lincoln, Burdette, Daniel Webster, Victor Hugo, Brother Gardner, Clinton Scollard, Tom Hood, L. R. Catlin, Josh. Billings, Chauncey Depew and all humorous writers of modern times. Illustrated with 75 full-page engravings, by H. DeLay, and contains reading matter 407 pages.

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A Story of the Time of the Great Constantine, Founder of the Christian Faith. By Douglas Vernon. A religious novel showing a Parsee's constancy and faith through many persecutions, trials and difficulties, placed in his way by priests, nobles and queens of his time and his final triumph over all obstacles Being an interesting novel, intended to show the state of the religious feelings and unscrupulous intrigues of those professing religion at the time of the foundation of the Christian faith. Illustrated with 33 full page engravings, by H. DeLay, and contains reading matter 389 pages.

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STORIES FOR THE LITTLE ONES
AT HOME. 320 pages. "This hand-
somely illustrated book has been com-
piled and arranged by one who is best
able to tell what is good for the instruc-
tion and amusement of the children.'
A MOTHER. Many of the rhymes are
original, but a large number are old
favorites that will interest the old folk
as reminiscences of their childhood
days. The illustrations are numerous
and designed to amuse and interest the
little ones at home.

They are idols of home and of households;
They are Angels of God in disguise.
His sunlight still sleeps in their tresses;
His glory still gleams in fheir eyes.

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EMS OF POETRY. 407 pages. Finely illustrated. Contains a very choice and varied selection of our most popular, beautiful and timehonored poems, written by the poets of all ages and climes. magnificent gift book for a friend; a splendid book for the holidays; appropriate for a birthday or wedding present; a fine center-table book, interesting to all.