I, old Ribble, Sdale has written a memoir of his second mhi. Charles, for a volume entitled "italics, Histories and Religions," which will be published shortly by the Scribners. The library, which died in a hospital of wounds received in the Hallipoli campaign, in August, 1885, was the age of twenty-eight. After being sent to the hospital, he went to Palladium then entered the diplomatic service, and was at home under Sir Henry Rodd, and later at Constantinople. Then the army called him, and he served with the greatest distinction. This collection of letters of a young Englishman of the finest type is of universal interest.

The great problem promises to be one of the grimiest significance in relation to the future of the railroads of the United States. The railroad problem is one of the most urgent and serious problems confronting the nation today. According to President Wilson, it lies at the very foundation of our efficiency as a people, in reality, it is not one problem, but many, on their solution, depend in large measure on their whole conduct in future. In case of war, our efficiency in railroad transportation is likely to sway the balance between victory and defeat. It is a primary factor in preparedness. What lies at the root of our railroad inefficiency today?  Forty-nine varieties of regulation, undoubtedly. To the solution of this problem, it is stated, that Robert Kellock contributes an article on "Fair Play for the Railroads," to appear in the Century. Mr. Kellock, it is stated, analyzes the problem from the point of view of securing a distinct forward step in the direction of common sense efficiency. 