The morning call., 1890-05-18
LITERARY NOTES.


IH1 NATURAL. Method of Physical Training,
tEgktg by Edwin Checkley, has been published
- by William Z. Bryant OF iBToOklyu, \. Y.
INV Mr.. theckley, in his book, introduces his
new system of physical culture, winch aims To do
away with dieting and apparatus and at the
same time develop the muscles In such man.
ner as TO bring about the very best results 10
those who follow the rules LAID down by hlnl.
The author expresses the opinion that III many
of the popular systems there is too much train
ing aud slrainlng, aud his purpose Is to SHOW
that by his system person can build up by
simple movements that do not require apparatus
and do not interfere with The ordinary routine of
life. The book lays stress on methods OF reduc-
Ing flesh without general exerclse.of an exhaust.
Ing kind and points out The bearing OF loe al
exercise on dyspepsia.
"Ihe Prophet of Palmyra" is the title OF
book OF over 800 pages written by Thomas
Gregg ana just published by John b. Alden OF
New York. This book lis MOrmOnism reviewed
and examined in the life, character and career
OF lis founder, from "Cumorah HIP down TO
Carthage jail and the desert, together with a
complete history of the Mormon era i'll Illinois,
ana an exhaustive investigation OF the "Spauld-
lug Manuscript theory OF the origin of the Book
OF Mormon. The author, who has been resi-
dent OF Iowa aud Western Illinois since 1885,
ana the publisher OF the second newspaper
published west OF the Mississippi, is thoroughly
conversant with the movement, and the object
OF his book is TO add, by the weight OF testimony,
TO The efforts that have been made 10 lay bare
the origin, character and purpose OF the scheme
of deception which began IN New York, and
which In its progress since has caused so much
misery and crime, and aims IL insubOrdnaton
and Independence IN Utah. The book is full of
matters OF great inter est.
Thomas Y. Crowell 4 Co. Of New York present
10 the reading public The Salt Master OF Lnne-
berg" novel from The German of julius Wolf,
admirably Translated from the twenty-h ST
The scene Is laid In the famous city Of Luueburg
about the middle OF the fifteenth century during
the reign of Frederick III, and the story Of The
great struggle between the wealthy burgheTs ana
the graspng LORD OF tile Land Is most graphic
ally related. Tie book overtiOws with quaint
aud fascinating descriptions OF the manners and
customs of the medieval city Of The CoOpeTs' and
WINNERS aud Furrers' aud Shoe-makers' Guilds;
aud through the whole run the silver and golden
threads OF double romance. There many
delightfully."- humorous incidents aud here aud
there occur the lyric gems for which The author
/. noted.
One OF the most remarkable narratives of re-
cent African exploration is that OF Lieutenant
Victor GIraud, just published at Paris with up
ward OF 1GO superb engravlngs illustrating his
journey TO the lakes OF ECU atorlal Africa. Lar
eadlo Hearn, The author OF the popular English
version of Frances Crime of Sylyestre Bon
nard," has selected and translated for Harper's
Weekly" series OF EXCERPTS fI0m Glraud's
Work, which serve 10 convey an idea OF the
young Fr enchmans journey and his singular ad-
ventures. The excerpts appear, together with
reproductions OF some Of The most characteristic
illustrations, III four-page supplement- TO The
number published May IAN.
DR.. Carl LumholtZ, tho author OF among
Oannbals," an account OF life among the prlmi-
tive sayages Of Australia, Is now organizing au
exploring expedition TO visit a remnant Of the
d
M adre Mountains OF Northern Mexico. 1t Is his
intention TO live for year or two among these
natives, aud 10 devote himself TO a sIuoy OF
their life and manners, as be has done in the
case OF the cannibals OF Australia during the
past four years. His narrative OF this expert
ence, published by the SerIbners last fall, WAS
received with universal interest, and was pro-
nOunced 10 be one OF the most remarkable books
OF travel Of recent years.
portrait OF Murat Halstead, who regularly
contributes q review of current events OF tie
day to tie " Cosmopolitan Magazine" appears In
the frontispiece OF the June number. This is
followed by an article by the late Minister TO
Persia, MIR. 5. q. W. Benjamin, on Farm Life
and Irrigating in that remote and Interesting
country. Mr.. Lafcadio Hearu continues a study
OF the Half Breed Races in the Nest ludieS ana
an extremely popular Article, entitled "Side
Chances at American Beauty" by Eleanor Wad-
die, Is illustrated with reproductions OF photo
graphs OF some OF the most beautiful women Of
| the United States.
Frank F. Lowell the New York publisher, has
Issued as No. of The Occult Series,'' The
Perfect Way" by Edward Maitland and Anna
| (Bonusl Klngslord. That which this book repre-
sents Is neIlher an invention nor a compilation,
Dut hrst discovery aUd next recovery. 1t
represents discovery because 1t is the result of
| an attempt 10 ascertain at inst hand the nature
and method OF existence, and II represents ] re-
coYeTy because, as II Is claimed, the system pro-
pounded In IL has proved to be that which con-
stitutes tie basic aud secret doctrine of ali the
h iy. ''S'OD' u '"''eD''' 'u''uuDs '"' ''''"n
Under the title OF Angel or Devil" the
| Minerva Publishing Company OF New York has
issued, as No. 0 OF the Minerva series. book Of
| contrasts. LIS purpose is 10 SHOW. through the
| expressed language OF the best writer's OF the
| world what the world thinks OF woman. On
pages on one side Of the book are printed quota
| lions which show what has been written In faAor
| OF woman, While, on the opposite, what has been
written Ill OF her. 1t is book Of over Two hun
| bred aud fifty pages.
| The interesting story OF the founding OF Yale
University is tOld lu the Illustrated American /"
| this week In the valuable series OF articles on
| Historic America" ana the subject is Illus
4 tuup9e elegance which hayA
| been Characteristic OF this publication since IL
was started. Osborn Hall, Yalcs newest build
ing, Is shown among others aud the view OF the
| quad angle under the famous arching ellDs is
| well calculated To appeal 10 lie heart OF every
| graduate.
Benjamin r, Tucker of Boston has just Issued
| a translation of Count 1oistoPs latest novel
| 1.-THE Kreufzer Sonata" This novel which
| exists in Russia only In manuscript its publlca-
boldest work OF this author. 1t deals with ques-
| lions Of love and marriage and urges morality
that is more than purltanical IN It's severity, at
| the same lime handling The subject with all the
frankness OF the realistic school,
The Scrlbuers announce the following inter
esting additions to their popular yellow-paper
day and Night Stories" by 7. r: Sullivan
BORaysnIuIs;" by George go " Cable WIN
Philip NOIan's Friends" By E. E. Hale.
Seven popular pieces of vocal music with piano
accompaniment aud hall dozen pieces Of Care
| the April number OF THE Galaxy OF Music ("
| published by +. TiireJ OF Boston. This monthly
which costs bgl dime, contains music which II
published In sheet form would cost nearly So.
Mcmillan g. Co. announce, as just ready, To-
lilo volume on Scottish National Memorials"
| with three hundred Illustrations, including thirty
full-page plates. The following subjects are
| treated: Scottish Archaeology. Historical and
| Personal Relics, Burghal Memorials of Edin-
| burgh and other Gill s.
Mrs. Frank Leslie OF New York has published
Prince Lucfer," one Of the most successful
| novels written by the american Ouida" Eta
| w. Pierce. This is an American novel In which
the writer presents series OF vivid pictures In
| manner that Is Natural aud most entertaining.
"Syrlln," by Ouida, printed from advance
| sheets purchased from the author, has Just been
issued by +. +. Lowell & Co. OF New YORK. II his,
| like other works OF This author, is written In a
| manner that has a charm that engrosses the at
tention of the reader from first to last.
| A series OF striking memoranda on the life oil
| Lincoln will be printed in The June Century"
| accompanied by q full page Illustration showing
the exact appearance of The stage ana proscen-
| ium boxes at EOrds Theater as they appear ed
| On the night OF the assassination
"Molhers In Fiction" as found In the works OF
Dickens, Thackeray, George Eliot, Reade, Col.
and some American authors Will be the subject
OF an essay by Helen Jay in the number OF Har-
pers Bazaar published May 10th.
| "a Magnetic Man" ana other short stories by
E. S. Van ZiIe have been published under one
cover by Frank +. Lowell Of New York. This
makes up book No. 6 of I" The American Author
tanning novelties.
| In the May number OF 1.-THE English Illustrated
magazine" are presented number Of interesting
sketches, Including one ON Albert Duer, with
| numerous illustrations OF his works. This Is OF
| special interest to the students OF art.
| South San Francisco Club.
On the occasion Of the opening OF the branch
OF the Omnibus Railroad Company Mr.. Sutro and
others OF the company were received and vel
coined by The following named gentlemen, mem.
| beers Of the South San francisco Imnrnyaneni