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The San Francisco call., 1897-08-22
ONE OF Z0LA'S.

HIS EXCELLENCY-By Emile Zola- New y ork: d:
The Macmillan Company. Price 81 90.
There are few writers about whose works
such an extreme divergence of opinion exists
as concerning the novels of Emile ZoIa. By
some his stories are set down as being so bad
as to deserve q total taboo, because however
accurately and skIllfully he may portray GER
tain phases OF life it is held that these ugly
realities are not proper for the uses of art and
should be as far as possible shut out OF the
thoughts. Others regard him as not only a
wonderful master in the art of legitimate
realism but as one who by his rare powers OF
picturing vice wields an influence for the i'm
proving of morals. A friendly critic, speaking
OF the fact that Zola had been called "cac-
tus," says that the comparison was a very
happy one, "ior / defy anybody, even the
smuggest of hypocrites, TO read NJ. Zola 8
works without some prickings of conscience"
The present work is a political novel with
the scene laid in the time of Napoleon III, and
it does not con tain much that would offend
even fasttdious moral refinement In the
description of the women who play a conspicu-
Gus part in the political game of the period
there Is taint of the coarseness that the
very name OF Zola suggests. 1t is neither en-
nobling nor pleasing to gaze on the portraits
of such creatures, and the sensual side of life
appears to deliberately obtrude itself upon the
reader attention, while the writer is prudent
enough to keep safely within the limits OF de-
cency.
The characters of the book are counterparts
OF prominent people of the time, and the prin-
cipal incidents are very close to the historic
facts One of the best pieces of art in the
novel is the description of horsewhipping,
delivered half in play and half in earnest by
a young woman to O man whose wooing she
had challenged, and piquancy is given to the
story by hint in the preface that this very
adventure was experienced by the Emperor
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By A BLIND AUTHOR.

THE GENESIS OF SHAKESPEARE'S ART
By Edwin James Dunnng. Boston: Lee &
Shepard Price 81.
The sonnets and the poems of the Bard OF
Avon have been given most elaborate and
loving study by this writer, whose blindness.
coming upon him in middle life, for ced his re-
tirement from active duty in his profession
and led him to seek solace for his misfortune
and occupation for his mind by committing
to memory the masterpieces of his favorite
authors. After memorizfng large portions of
the plays of Shakespeare his attention was
called TO the sonnets, and he became so en-
amored OF them that he learned the whole
154 of these by heart. AS result OF this
familiarity with these products of the great
genius he thinks he has discerned unity of
thought and purpose running through the
whole, and in these pages of rather closely
printed exposition has attempted with con.
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facsimile edition of the manuscript Bradford
history, which has just been restored 10
America "Generally speaking" he added.
"it seems to me that it is a little questionable
TO make fac-similes. l doubt a good deal the
expediency OF such a work as that undertaken
by B. F. Stevens-the production in fac-simile
to q very great extent of q vast amount OF dip
lomatic CORES pondence by statesmen not
very distinguished; but in the case OF work
like the Bradford manuscript it is we'll worth
while to have it in facsimile"
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A NOVEL FOR THE POCKET.

THE TOUCHSTONE Or LIFE-By Ella Mac
Mahon. New Y ork: Frederick A. Stokes Com
pany.
A long contest in love and politics between
two brothers-the elder illegitimate and the
younger an Earl-ends at last in the mutual
recognition of each others merits. The char
acter OF the elder brother, Clay Iyor, is an un-
usually strong one, ana is well drawn. The
touchstone of life referred to is love, and the
woman in the case decides that both men had
loved her truly, ana she declares, "Loye is the
test-tbe true touchstone"
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personal display that cannot be avoided has to be
made by an artist in the present day.
Miss Ellen Terry's reply (from "John Ingle-
SAINT was very grandiloquent indeed
Nothing but the Infinite pity is sufficient for the
infinite pathos of human life.
That was a blessed speech Sir Walter Scott
N ade and it almost his last word. He
had no motto, but he did his best to be honest
in this world:
For myself my dears, sm unconscious of ever
having done any man an injury, or omitted any
fair means of doing any man a benefit
We should say that Mr.. Burnano's answer
was an excellent one. Notices are "decora-
tive" things generally, and we rarely live up
to them. Yet the miser adheres closely to this
one:
Take everything give nothing.
1.-THE devil take the hindmost' is the policy
of mauV.
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ABOUT EVOLUTION.

ON THE OUTER RIM; STUDIES IN WIDER
EVoLUTIoN-By George f. Wright. Chicago
Alfred c. Clark.
An eighty-six page booklet which argues
that evolution If true must be universal.
Hence mau will continue to improve until he
reaches intellectual and spiritual perfection.
In a chapter on the religion of the future the
author says that it will be so tolerant "that
not only will it recognize the good in other
religious systems, decadent though they may
be, but it will not hesitate to incorporate into
itself the most valuable of the truths they dis
y
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LOVE AND PHILANTHROPY.

DEAR FAUSTl NA-By Rhoda Broughton. New
ork: Appleton & Co. For sale in this City by
William Doxey. Palace Hotel. Price so cents.
A story in which the incidents in the lives
OF people laboring in various schemes
prompted by the love of humanity in general
are mingled with the romance of the love of
man and woman for each other. The book
opens with satirical account of how mother,
carried away with the wish 10 do something
for the so-called emancipation of her sex, un-
naturally neglects her children. There Is
nothing specially clever in the work.
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THE LoTOS LIBRARY.

MRS. CRICHTON'S CREDITOR-By Mrs Alex
ander. Philadelphia: ]. B. Lippincott Company.
Price rs cents.
A little pocket-size novel, bound in buckram
and decorated with lotos leaves. 1t tells the
oft-repeated story Of a man in love with an
others wife. The woman is i'll treated and
unhappy, and the husband is absorbed in a
craze for money-getting. The story is pure,
and lover and loved are noble in their
affection The tale is of mediocre merit. but
differs from the usual novels OF this type by
having a heroic instead of happy ending.
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LITERARY NOTES.

"Opals." by olive Custance, is the latest vol
ume OF verse published by John Lane.
The Lamar register., 1897-07-03

Judge Voorhees,, of Pueblo, arrived
on TIE las train Thursday afternoon
and Immediately convened the ad
ionrned session of the district court
for the purpose of trying the case Of
Frank Kreybill ct al vs.. The La Jun
ia and Lamar Canal ct al. This is
an action to set aside about Soo,0Oo
alleged indebtedness claimed by L.
@. Henry. d. H. Moffat and others
against the canal. Attorney g. f..
Cast, of Pueblo, represents Mr.. krey
bill and farmers under the ditch, and
Judge Dimes, of Denver, represents
the defendants The session lasted
all Thursday afternoon and an even
ing session was held, and it was con-
tinued all to-day friday. IL
is a trial before the court, and de-
eision viii probably not be handed
down for some time.
Berthe Hall will open a news depot
in Lamar for the sale Of daily and
weekly papers. magazines, hooks, etc.
Subscriptions for any paper received
and will be promptly delivered upon
arrival.
DR.. Halls office at McLean's Drug
Store. Night calls from the Lamar
House VIII answer all calls promptly.
just received new and handsome
line Of prints to sell at five cents at
Johnston's.
Go to Everett Bros. for all kinds
of choice fresh meats.
Ladies' corset covers at Johnston's.
The Lamar register., 1897-07-03

The Santa Fe is making special
rate to San Francisco for the Y. p.
S. G. E. convention from July Z to
II. Rate from Lamar west bound
is S2I.05. Route may be by way of
Albuquerque, Mojave and Los Ange-
les, or by way of FL Paso and Den
YER Side trips will be authorized
for a number of points. Dates OF
sale June 30 and 30, and July |, 2
and 3. East bound tickets will be
purchased at destination at the same
rate. The final limit for return il
August 10.
The Lamar register., 1897-07-03
hcw LIne of SHOES.

have just received from the Ham
ilton- Brown Shoe Co, st. Louis, q
new and complete line Of shoes, CON
prising all the latest styles of Mems,
Ladies' and Children's Shoes. Ny
stock is now is now complete. II
will pay you to see it before buying
Also new stock OF Furnishing Goods
Notions, etc.
y. y. MCLEAN.
The Lamar register., 1897-07-03

Ladies' wrappers at Johnston's
Clearing up on summer goods at
Johnston's.
Everett Bros. for everything in the
grocery line,
New goods arriving every week at
y. \. MeLean's.
Harry Syp has been acting as dep
uty postmaster this week
Bargains in millinery for the next
ten days at Mrs. J. NJ Wright's.
Pennies saved is dollars earned by
baying dry goods Of +. E. Irwin.
Several Of the Lamar young men
are inquiring anIiousiy for houses to
rent
For pure home. rendered lard
tho best in the market 80 to Ever
eti Bros.
Chris Classens will run the cream
cry while Manager Riker is gone on
a visit
G. II Dowuer has accepted the
position Of bookkeepcr for the Lamar
Canal Co.
Cleaning up shoe sale this week.
Choice Of forty six styles for only
sl25. at Twins
Tr Celery Blood and Nerve Tonic
a0c; every bottle guaranteed, at Me
Leans Drug store
Mr.. aud Mrs. Lee Parsons, Of Edi-
ma. Missouri, were visiting friends in
Lamar Thursday.
David Barnes. Of Granada was
transac,ing business in Lamar sever
al days this week.
Mr.. aud Mrs. C. W. Crane, of Trim
idad, are visiting their daughter,
Mrs. J. T. Lawlsss.
Mrs. A. f. Strain left on last Sat
urday for an extended visit with rel
atiyes aud friends in Indiana.
Judge Pia,t Rogers, of Denver,
attorney for the Storage Company,
was in attendance at district court
this week.
W. e. Cade is making extensive
repairs on his residence in the north
part OF town. Messrs- Brown and
Lynch have the contract
Siarried-At the Christian Church
on "Wednesday evening, June 3G, Mr.
w. A. Merrill, Of Granada, and Miss
y Zoa B. Lee, OF Lamar, Rev. L Q.
Rankin officiating. They left imme
diately after the ceremony for Ora.
NADIA where they will make their
4 home.
The Lamar register., 1897-07-03
Water Rights.

have several water rights for sale
in the Arkansas River Land. Reser-
voir and Canal Company's canal.
Part on time, part cash.
G. c. GOODALE.
The Lamar register., 1897-07-03
Notice.

have thoroughbred jack at the
Hardscrabble ranch aud can take care
Of 30 good mares. Terms $500 for
service aud $1,000 for the season
without insurance.
II. W. KOEN.
The Lamar register., 1897-07-03

A large number from here attended
the ditch meeting at Las Animas on
Monday.
The Lamar register., 1897-07-03
FOR Sale.

One span work mares.
Five 2-year old colts.
One 3year old Clyde mare.
One set double harness
One farm wagon.
G. NJ. LEE
The Lamar register., 1897-07-03

q. =. HUDDEESION.
A large number of interested visit
ors were here to attend court this week.
Machine Oil, best in the market,
60c gallon at n. n. McLean's New
Store.
You can get all kinds Of fresh
fruits and vegetables in season at
Everett Bros.
We have lot of shelf worn and
odd size shoes that we are selling at
very low prices. Come in and get
our prices. W. L, CROSS.
The Conwell building on east Main
street was moved south three lots
this week to make room for the new
stone block to be built by f. T.. Irwin
A. d. Barton left on Monday for
Los Angeles, California, where he
has accepted position with Fred
Harvey During the several years
he has lived here Mr.. Barton made n
host " friends, who while they regret
to lose him, are glad prosperity has
struck him.
A couple Of cars on a freight train
were thrown from the track just west
OF the depot owing to a broken axle
early on Monday morning. No Sc
rious damage was done but several
OF the early trains were delayed for
three or four hours while the track
was being cleared.
II you ara suffering from defective
vision Of any character and require
glasses to aid your vision or from any
disease OF your eyes, have your eyes
examined by DR.. Hall A fine assert
ment Of lenses Of tho finest quality OF
Brazilian pebble, moGnted in gold,
steel or aluminium, at reasonable
prices
A meeting OF the water right own
ers under the La Junta and Lamar
canal was held at Las Animas on
Monday for the purpose of making
arrangements to organize now com.
pany to take charge Of the canal.
The attendance WAS large and over
500 water rights were represented.
J. II. Burton and few other outsid-
ers represented the Henry ATulvane-
MofIat interests. while the interests
OF this valley were looked after by a
large number OF farmers from Oteru,
Bent and Prowers, and business men
from La Junta, Las Animas and La
mar. Mr.. Burton attempted all kinds
of obstructive tactics, but was de-
feated at every point, and the reso-
luton to organize the new company
was overwhelmingly adopted. The
home ticket for directors was elected
by vote of three to one over the
outsiders. It is as follows; B. b.
Brown and d. e. Cooper for Prowers
county. Frank Kreybill and W. G.
Burke for Bent county, and J. j.
O'Neil for Otero county. This new
board of directors will apply to the
courts for permission to organize the
new company aud take charge of the
canal. When Judge Northcutt au-
thorized the organization of the New
La Juuta and Lamar Canal Company
last year, he instructed the directors
to issue stock to the water right
owners under the canal, but they re
~ Ill
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25

progrossiveness by purchasing the release
OF Third Baseman Newell, Of lndianapo-
is. who drafted him from Mr.. Longs
Wilmington team last year. Newels re-
cord is well known to all followers or
the national game. Last year he led the
league I'm batting. and with his fielding
we have easily the best third
in the league. Newell will captain the
team.
In the pitchers box Mr. Long has
Amole, Collins. and Anderson, who pitch
ed fine ball for Wilmington last season.
and Mailman. formerly tho crack south
paw Of the Portsmouth Wa) team, and
Delaney, whom he purchased OF Syracuse.
He also expects TO secure Garvin, who 10
claimed by Newark. but really belongs to
him. and It viii probably be so decided
by the National Board OF Arbitration.
Reading will then be as strong as any
I'm the box. while behind the bat Barck-
ley and Knsella will play the game as
IL should be.
Readings infed will be very strong.
Slater on first and Mcintyre on second
are. I'm addition TO being fast fielders,
strong batters ard run-getters. Spratt
IS playing shortstop as IL was never
played I'm Reading before. and is a sure
conner. In the outhed. Meara, formerly
Of the Southern League: Leighton. from
the Texas League. and Frank will take
caro- Of the outer gardens. This predic-
ton can safely be made-we will lead the
Pennsylvania teams, and Will keep those
at the top husting.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25

ed to be particularly promising. A close,
careful analysis Of the preliminary prac-
tico work against The National League
teams bears out this opinion. The ros-
ter Of the Norfolk club, as originally Sc
Cected by Manager smith. is herewithih
given. with a brief synopsis Of the record
Of each man:
First base will be guarded by Shafer,
last year Of the Texas League, who stood
No. 10 among the batters Of that league
and No. Z in fielding. Batting average
255 and fielding 972
Second base will be guarded by Jack
Wentz. whose ability in that place Is TOO
well known in Virginia TO need any adj
ditionai comment VENTS stick work
this year shows wonderful Improvement
over last season.
on third base Al. Weddige will care for
inheld hits in that direction WeddiSe
was last season with New Bedford, OF the
New England League. and was ninth m
batting in that league. Average 5oi, heid-
ing SCI.
Danny Leahy IS another familiar player,
whose record in Virginia the past TWO
seasons speaks for itself.
In the outheld is Weihl. who plays lelt
field. Welhl also comes from the Ne"
England League. with batting average
Of $50. standing eighth on the battihg
list Of that league and fifteenth as telder
with average Of SSS.
Claud McFarlan will again care TOT
centre garden, Snd needs no further IN
PRODUCTION. while the same may be said
of Manager Smith, who plays right feid.
The catchers are Me. Hayden ana
Snyder. the first two from the Ie@as
I,eague. with averages, respectively, or
9g4 and 957 in batting. and 9iS and 9i9 IN
fielding. Both men have given satisiac-
tory evidence Of their ability. Snyder
was the crack catcher Of the Western
Association last year, leading the catchers
of that league, with averages or ~ IN
batting and go in fielding.
The pitchers are Pfanmiller. Clausen'
Sechrist. Gllroy, Newton, and wilson Inc
Orst four named were with the Norfolk
club last year. and are known quantities
Newton and Wilson are new Corners
newton has already created enthusiasm
Inv his preliminary work, and when
ciicited an offer for his purchase from
Manager ScmelZ. Of the Senators. WI
son has not as yet been Thoroughly tried
and no true estimate can be made or MS
ability. A..
with such an array Of talent as the
obove IL cannot be said that Noriolk
viii not give a good account OF herself
IN the mighty struggle which will be in
augirated on Monday with Reading with
imposing and appropriate ceremonies
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
EVERYBODY TALKING BASEBALL.
Reading Folks Thing Their Team
the Real Thing.

READING, April 2i.-(special)-Read-
ing is a great baseball town for a WIN
ming club. and the fans are all satisfied
that we have such a club this year. Ihe
great enthusiasm now being displayed
throughout Reading shows the confidence
which the people have in the team. Ohe
can hardly enter a place OF business OF
any kind or q shop in any portion OF the
CITY without hearing the national game
discussed. For every old sport whose IN
terest in the game is on the wane II
there are any such in Reading, there are
q dozen others, younger and more ehthu-
siastic. TO take his place. Even ministers
are becoming. interested, and several have
attended some OF the exhibition games.
The fans are also well pleased with the
ney manager Dennis Long is n hustler,
and Reading has never had more pro-
eressiye or more enterprising manager
MIR. Long has erected a new grandstand,
and the grounds are being levelied anu
rolled. If Reading does not prove TO nave
the winning team, IL can NJ least say that
II has the largest and best ball park III
the league. 49,.
The Reading club is undoubtedly made
OF good material, and has a GOOD chanoe
10 put In q strong Diu IVr tHe PENN
Some Of the fans had their donbts az "
the merits Of the team, but the iast iew
psmes completely dispeiled them. In All
of the exhibition games which have been
nlayed with clubs that also went up
against other Atlantic League teams, the
homo players have more than held their
own THE batting in many OF the games
w.s very hard, while in base-runnins the
team should easily lead the league. me
fielding generally Is above par.
Manager Long has lately shown MS
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25
PERKS AND FAITH or YOUNG MEN.
Rev. DR.. Hyde at the Y. NJ G. a. To-
Dny-Au Saints Quartette TO Sing.

Every Sunday afternoon two most ot-
tractive services are held at the Young
Mems Christian Association-the first at
o'clock. for boys. and one at o'clock.
for men. These meetings are interesting,
and live topics are always presented.
while the song service, which opens the
meeting. Is frequently participated in by
the best talent OF tho city.
Tho mems meeting this afternoon VIII
be opened with the service OF song, in
which the All Saints church quartette
Will assist This quartette - composed
Of the following Well-linOwn vocalists:
Mrs. J. II. Durrett contralt0; Miss Nellie
Rogers, soprano Mr. Conway il. Gordon,
tenor: AIr. Charles w. Hunter. Jr.. bari-
tone. ana Mrs. Conway n. Gordon, ac-
cOmpanist. Rev. Or. Charles II. Hyde,
pastor OF tho Third Presbyterian church,
ono OF the most forceful and eloquent
speakers OF tho Presby terrain Church, VIII
address the meeting, and his theme VIII
be THE Perils and Faith OF Young Men"
The boys meeting Will be held In tho
parlor at 3 O'Clock. and VIII be addressed
bv Mr. Asa johnson, who VIII tell tho
bows the story OF 4 Bag, q Bottle. ana 4
Book" In addition 10 this. and the spirit
81 singing. there viii be an important an
nmmcement for the boys. Every member
Of the Bows Gospel Army IS expected 10
be present, and bring az least one poy
NTH him
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-04-25

In 1885. the Lancaster men have gotten
into tip-top shape, although they have
had less practice together than any other
club in the league.
The team includes a number Of men
who have made regulations on promi-
nent clubs. and others who are rapidiy
working their way TO the Big League
ranks. Frank Ward, the new second
baseman, formerly with the Baltimore
and Washington National League teams,
made a good record with Toronto last
season, and Lancaster had considerable
trouble to get him. He is rather heavy,
but surprisingly quick and active on his
feet. and a hard hitter. Madison. the
new shortstop, IS another ex-National
Lacquer, he having played with Phila-
delphia last year. At that time, known,
he was hurt and III. and ne has yet TO
see his best day. He has already made
a number Of sensational plays, and, al
though regarded as an Indifferent hitter,
has batted well.
Third Baseman Jimmy Graham and
Catcher Rafferty, are other new men.
Graham played with the Athletics last
season. Although he has been little
slow in practice. he will doubtless soon
get into the condition that made MS
work notable last season. He Is espe-
cially valuable for his hitting QUANTITIES.
Owing TO illness, Rafferty,, last year
with scranton, has only just arrived here,
and I.ancasterlans have not yet seen him
at work. Captain Sam. Laroque, last
years second baseman, will be played
az first. where he is now doing good
work. In Leldy, who led the outhelders
OF last years league; Seybold and But
termore. Lancaster thinks they have the
strongest outneld i'm the league. Andy
Roth who has proved his efficiency pc
hind the bat IN former seasons, VIII 90
the greater part OF the catching.
In pitchers, Lancaster Is speclally
strong. Yeager, West, Dolan. White, ana
Heptina being the staff. Yeager IS the
volingster who was sought after by the
Big League magnates last\ season. me
extremely cold weather and lack OF prac-
tice made him an easy mark for Brook
lvn last week, but he will soon get into
form. Frank West did splendid WorK
Last wear and in the first Lancaster
Brooklvn game showed he had lost none
OF his cunning Dolan Joined Lancaster
the latter part OF last season, and In the
few games he pitched was very ehectlVe'
ST Louis made a hard fight for pitcher
white but President Young held nm 10
bis agreement with lancaster. HeptihS
Is n nedgeling. LancasteTs strong point
will be ut the bat There Is not ahoIheE
such a lot OF hitters in the league.