Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1891-04-19
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Money! BY EMILE ZoLA. From the puo-
Usher and translator, b. X. TUCKER, Bos-
ton.
Genius has been defined as the infinite
capacity for taking pains. This definition
seems to fit ZoLA especially as he is seen in
this his latest and perhaps most elaborate,
work. II presents a crowded canvas with
many well-arranged and well-drawn fig
ures, but the picture is that of an Inferno
and the figures are, almost without an ex-
ception, those of fends. One lays down
the book feeling as though he had been
cropping through some chsrnel-house
amongst grinning skulls and hideous, rot
ting carcasses. The story is all about
stock-gambling. security-speculating. the
fierce battles of the bulls and bears on the
Bourse, with q great central contest be-
tween two financial NAPoLEoSs, one Of
whom is crushed by the other. All dis
play the characteristics ofravenous wolves
and hyenas rather than of their less fero-
cious namesakes. while the realism of the
authors peculiar sort probably surpasses
all of his previous efforts in that line. The
translation is well done.
Zadoc Pine and 0her Stories. BY II. G. Bun
HER. Charles Scribner's Sons, Publish
ers, New York.
For sale by WEST, JOHNSTON Il Co. 81.
These six stories are by the clever editor
of PUCK. and ore much cleverer than Puck
usually is. OF them the title story, Ma
tural Selection" and Mrs. Toms Spree F"
seem to be the best, while the last named
Is the best of all. The first is q cutting
satire on labor unions. ZADoo forms o
union Of his own, Of which he himself
comprises the entire membership. His
creed is energy, hard work, and number
one." Natural Selection" IL a very
amusing and Dickenish story of the un-
successful attempt Of a young New York
aristocrat to transplant to his own sphere
bridesmaids daughter, whom he loved
and designed 10 wed. Shewouldn't mix "
and chose nearer her own level. "Mrs.
Toms Spree describes the brief but de-
moralizing experience Of demure coun-
try matron in frivolous fashionable society,
not of the best, where she was made game
of and feeced, and of its disastrous and
lasting consequences. Mr.. RUNNER in these
stories shows himself to be one of our best
and least dyspeptie story-tellers.
Comprehensive Physical Culture. BY MABEL
JENNEss, CHARLES i. DILLIN0HAM, New
York, Publisher. Illustrated.
The word feminine added to the title
would be sufficiently explanatory Of the
aim of this book. which is O manual of
physical exercise for women and girls.
The author is well known as an enthusiast
and a successful lecturer on this subject,
and she has here set forth the results Of
her observation, study, and experience
concerning it in series of practical and
lucid lessons, with illustrations of the
various movements, poses, etc. Gym.
nastics, misunderstanding, rowing, swim
ming, fencing. dancing, hygiene of the
skIn and treatment of the complexion,
baths. and bathing are some of the
subjects treated. The book is Q handsome
one.
The Washington Cook Book. The most
complete and valuable cookbook in the
world. Statesmen's Dishes, Practical
Autographs Receipts by Mrs. BEsJAMIs
| HARRISON. Mrs. WILLIAM WrsDoM, Mrs
JoHE WAsAMAKKB, Mrs. WILLIAM II. Ii.
MILLER, Mrs. JoHS w. NOBLE, Mrs. JEnE
M. RusK, Mrs. MELVILLE w. FULLER, Mrs
JOHN j. INGALLS,, Mrs. NJ. O. BUTLEs, Mrs
JOIN q. CARLISLE" and many others Of
the wives of the Washington nobility.
We don't think we can add anything o.
value to this comprehensive menu. The
fac-simile signatures to the various receipts
would seem to indicate that, as rule, the
refexiyely distinguished authors exec
more in the culinary art than in that o.
penmanship.
We have the book from WEST. JoHSsTo,
& Co., Richmond. @. W. DIILNaHAM, New
York, publisher. Price 81.