Pearls from Many Seas.--A collation of the best thoughts of 400 writers of wide repute. Selected and classified by Rev. J. B. McClure. Illustrated with 50 full-page engravings selected especially for this work from the great art galleries of the world. A volume of rare value and interest to all lovers of good literature. Reading matter, 528 pages. Evils of the Cities.--By T. De Witt Talmage, D. D. The author, in company with the proper detectives, visited many of 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 extended his observations to the “Summer Resorts,” the “Watering Places,” the “Races,” etc., all of which are popularized from his standpoint in this volume. Reading matter, 397 pages. A Yankee’s Adventures in South America.--(In the diamond country.) By C. H. Simpson. Giving the varied experiences, adventures, dangers and narrow escapes of a Yankee seeking his fortune in this wild country, who, 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. S. De Lay. Reading matter, 234 pages. Bible Characters.--A collection of Sermons by the most renowned divines of their times on these subjects; a beautiful and inspiring book that ought to find its place into every home where good and elevating literature is sought after. Dwight Lyman Moody, Dr. Talmage, Joseph Parker, etc.; illustrations from the famous paintings by Gustave Dore. 477 pages reading matter. The First Mortgage.--A truthful, instructive, pleasing and poetical presentation of Biblical Stories, History and Gospel Truth. By E. U. Cook. Fully and handsomely illustrated from the world-renowned artist, Gustave Dore, the whole forming an exceedingly interesting and entertaining Poetical Bible. One of the most handsome volumes ever issued in Chicago. 288 pages. Helen Blair.--A novel by Nina Miller Elliott. It is a well written and decidedly interesting story and holds the reader from the first page to the last. When the Heart Is Young.--By Nina Miller Elliott. Everyone who has read “Helen Blair” will want to read “When the Heart Is Young.” It is one of the best works of fiction brought out in recent years. Every Woman’s Right.--An exceptionally interesting story by Nina Miller Elliott. A story full of love and true to life, and every woman will enjoy reading it. Peggy Kip.--Nina Miller Elliott’s latest book. A novel that every one will read and remember with appreciation.