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The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29

= BY William Allen White Published by 4
A certain rich man named John Bar
clay is the hero OF William Allen
Whites new book and he is one of the
most remarkable characters in the fc-
tion of the century. Mr.. White has
crowded more people upon his stage
than he can control. They step on
each others toes and confuse the audi
ence.
AS in his previous work. Mr.. White
sets his scene in the west. He at
tempts in his book to sketch the en-
tire period of Kansas development
from the time when 1t was struggling
frontier state. to the present day. That
period covers many years and the bus
lest years OF American history. In
this respect, the book is almost his
torical novel; but for all that the
great thing about the book Is the de-
lineation of the character OF John Bar
clay So powerful and vivid is the
picture presented that one feels il is
drawn from life. but it is probably a
composite of many flnanciers now be-
fore the public.
When the story opens John Barclay
is a little lad of IL years. His father
has already given his life for his
country in the border warfare, for the
little town Of Sycamore Ridge Is al
most on the outskirts OF civilization.
His mother is taking in washing and
bringing up her boy with much pat
riotic teaching. When the civil war
excitement reaches Sycamore Ridge.
John runs away with the volunteers
and enlists. He is shot in the foot and
is sent home. but limps all his life In
consequence. After finishing his school
career in his own town he works his
way through college and is graduated
as a lawyer. He has had a childish,
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
"New Physical Laboratory
Manual"

BY Charles r. Adams, head of the department
OF physics. Detroit high school, Published
Price 60 cents.
This new book embodies the results
OF IL years experience in conducting
laboratory work in physics. The 7S
exercises are all simple, and the direc-
tions for manipridtions clear The
college entrance requirements and the
New York state syllabus are fully COW
cred, and there is enough additional
matter to enable any teacher to make
out course OF work adapted to his
particular needs. The appendix con-
tains general directions for the use of
apparatus and 20 tables of formulas
and physical constants.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29

written In Egypt during the year the
author spent In that region accumu-
lating the materials for his local
color" but II is not so generally known
that he made an especial trip 10 Greece
to study for the correct delineatton OF
one OF the characters OF the story
Greco Egyptian who figures promi-
nently in IL.
The home of Lucia Chamberlain.
author of The other Side OF the Door.
is one of the prettiest spots In san
Francisco. on the very crest OF Russian
hill, overlooking the bay. Just below
the house the cliff drops sharply away.
leaving an unobstructed view OF tho
islanded waters sweeping out toward
the ocean. All San Franciscans know
this glorious prospect and love II. But
II Is not in the house however suited
to her work. that Miss Chamberlain
spends her writing hours. A little
farther down the path appears a tangls
Of Ivy. running riot over the walls and
and a sloping roof; and peering over
low half-door one discovers the writ
er's retreat. 1t IL large, square room
looking upon the same splendid vista
and il Is known to Miss Chamberlain's
friends as the playhouse" for IL was
her playhouse as a child. and now that
she has grown up evidences OF its
former use are still visible Around
the board walls is friezs OF bright
colored paper pictures depicting the
adventures of the queen In the garden.
Little Jack Horner and others OF the
children's bookland On the small
table. in the midst OF papers. ink and
scribbIed sheets of manuscript, set
stand or recline the battered toys OF
childhood.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
" The Renewal of Life
Published Chicago

By Thomas Bassett Keyes. NJ. d. Publish
Or. Thomas Bassett Keyes of Chi
cago has written book entitled The
Renewal Of Life" which should be
read by every seeker for perfect health
and beauty. Doctor Keyes has devoted
his life to the study OF tuberculosis and
is connected with every prominent So
ciety devoted 10 the study of the dis
ease in the country. This book which
is an elaboration OF a pamphlet or two
which he has contributed from time TO
time to various medical journals. is
written so simply that the layman can
grasp its meaning with ease, and no
more hopeful or encouraging book has
been offered to the sick and suffering
public.
According to Dr. Keyes the secret of
health and beauty is perfect nutrition.
One need not be too fat. too thin
nervous or phlegmatic. or, IN fact any
thing but perfect; which means In
temperament as well as in body. This
is to be accomplished by eating tat.
Perfect nutrition is the power and
habit OF absorbing plenty OF fat This
does not mean that the doctor is advo-
eating a race OF fat people. for he is
not. He is simply giving the results
of his study and investigation, and one
learns that fat taken scientifically viii
reduce the obese and increase the pa
tent who is too thin It is interest
ing 10 note what he has TO say Of the
Eskimo.
Since all pllysioi actions. such
as digestion and assimilation, are the
result Of inherited habits. it is probable
that the habit Of eating and the as
similation of certain foods becomes
fixed. The Eskimos DO not eat any
vegetables whatever. and do not seem
TO tolerate them They can. however
eat several pounds of fat at one meal
and ii is wei 10 remark here that they
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
"Horace's Satires

Edited by Edward p. Norris professor Of
Latin ut Yale. Published by The American
book company. New York. Price 81
This edition of the satires of Horace
is the latest volume issued in the Nor
ris and Morgan Latin series and is in
tended for use in college classes.
Professor Morris has laid chief en-
phasis on the study OF the thought Of
Horace rather than on questions Of
language, meter and al1usion Each
satire is, therefore, provided with an
Introduction somewhat more detailed
than usual, in order to facilitate the
understanding of the satire as a whole.
On the same principle the notes treat
chiefly of the content of the satire.
with free use of translation and refer
ence to other writings of Horace The
Introduction takes up briefly the life.
works and style of Horace.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
BOOKS REVIEWED

The Renewal of Life" by Thomas Bassett Keyes.
Modern Light Immortality" by Henry Frank
The Goose Gil" By Harold MacGrath.
Chile" by John Barrett.
"Borace'e Sati-cs" by Edward P. Morris.
Hiss Minerva ind Green Hill" by Frances Boyd Calhoun.
New Physical Laboratory Manual" by Charles F. Adams
Science at Home" by T. Baron Russell.
"A Transferred Identity" By Charles D. Hudgns.
a Certain Rich Man. by William Allen White.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
''Chle"

The International bureau of the American re-
publics. John Barrett director. 2 Lafayette
square. Washington, d. C. Price ST.
The international bureau of the
American republics is an official in
stitution supported by the American
republics and devoted to the encour-
agement OF pan American commerce.
friendship and peace. 1t was estab-
lished In 1890, since which time it has
accomplished a tremendous amount of
work
The bureau for commercial purposes
is in touch In both North and South
America with manufacturers. mer-
chants, exporters and importers. doing
all it can TO facilitate the exchange
and building up of trade among the
American nations, and on the other
hand, with men in public life-univer-
sity and college presidents, professors
and students. writers, newspapermen,
scientists and traveiers-providing
them with a large variety of informa-
tion which will increase their interest
in the different American nations.
The bureau publishes numerous
handbooks, pamphlets and maps and
sends out nearly 25,0C0 pieces Of
printed matter every month.
The newest publication is called
chile" and it is almost inconceiva BILE
that so much information can be con-
densed in a volume of its size The
book opens with geographical sketch
and proceeds through the subjects of
government and politics, provinces and
territories. agriculture mining, manu-
featuring, immigration, commerce.
customs, finance. every branch of each
subject being minutely explained Nu-
merous illustrations and a new and
comprehensive map add to the at
tractiveness of the book One will not
willingly lay it aside after gIancing
at the table of contents and the illus
trations. For a book supposedly of
dry as dust facts, 1t IS most interest
ingly written, and gives a better and
clearer picture of our sister republic
than can be found in any history.
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
"The Goose Girl"

By Harold MacGrath, author of ''The Man on
the Box" etc. Published By the Bobbs-
Merrill company, Indianapolis. Price 81 so.
Readers who have followed Mr.. Har-
old MacGrath for the last few years
have a new pleasure in store for them
selves in THE Goose Girl" his latest
tale. That overworked word charm
must be brought forward again TO de-
scribe this book and the characters
therein. The book gives unalloyed
pleasure in the reading, and what else
is there to say?
We have had hundreds of tales since
the good old Zenda days. dealing with
two small Kingdoms not appearing on
any map; of the princess of one being
required for political reasons to marry
the prince of the other, and of a very
perfect young American being hopeless
~ mixed up in the heart interest. All
these elements are presented here and
there are few moments in the early
part of the story when one wonders
why Mr.. MacGrath has felt Obliged to
use such time worn plot and situations.
But all at once we are plunged into
three or four most battling mysteries.
all of which work out to one satisfac-
tory climax. and the book is closed in
breathless delight
The pleasure Of the tale is twofold.
First. it is neither a psychological
study, a sex problem. historical
novel. nor has it any purpose save that
of entertainment Secondly, the enter
tainment furnished is first class. 1t is
the best tale which this author has
offered and has more merit from a
literary point of view than any of his
other books
The author has a story to tell and he
never wastes time in the telling In
his former books one. found scarcely
dozen pages OF description either of
people or places or things He made
his characters tell their own story In
this book, however, he gives a brief
sketch occasionally which shows his
ability In this line. The tale has no un-
pleasant moments in it, 1t is thorough
ly clean and fresh. and one says fare
we'll to the characters with regret
The San Francisco call., 1909-08-29
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Elizabeth Stuart Phelps has her sum-
mer home in Gloucester. Her house Is
described as being a wooden structure
standing by itself on the moor. which
quite lives up to it's name In the matter
of barrenness and isolation.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-28
Euchre Decorations.

Place a high glass vase with two or
three long stemmed white roses in the
center of your table. Around the base
OF the vase arrange the picture cards
bowers, kings and queens-from n
pack in circle like /; dolly.
lie ices can be served in boxes simu-
ldtlhS u pack of cards, and paper nap
hlilH on winch cards are printed will
add to the decorative scheme.
Make sandwiches and cakes in shane
or hearts, diamonds. clubs and spades
and have heart and diamond shaped
dishes for bonbons and sulted NUTS.
As artificial light always adds a
charm, exclude daylight. as your Gu
chre is an afternoon affair. and light
the room with candles. Get together
as many candelabra and candlesticks
as you can find places for putting them
on Sldeboard, shelf, bracket--every-
where except ON the table They will
give the room soft, pretty light not
attainable with gas or electricity.
AT each cover place n playing card
lace up, alternating the black and red
suits. Duplicate these cards from an
other pack, and as the guests enter
the dining room deal out one that cor
responds to each place card. giving the
women red and the men black. if mon
are present. In this way the guests
VIII find their places at tables or part
nerS with whom they are to converse II
refreshments are passed around. the ia
Die may be further decorated ut each
corner with Il house of balanced cards.
such as children delight III building,
and any person unfortunate enough to
knock one down must build it again
Tor the amusement of all present.
For DriZpS SlnrS oh
chocolate jugs. water pitchers and can
u!cStickS in q cream white porcelain
decorated with playing cards There
are, too little figures of the devil stand
ing on 4 card that are very amusing
and good for BOBBY prizes.
The labor argus. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1906-1915, 1909-01-28
HOUSEWIFE SUGGESTIONS.

Salt and soda will clean furnished
brass and will sometimes clean tar
nished silver.
When embarrassing mix lime with
skimmilk and it will not crunble off
f you wish it co1ored add any paint
powder.
In choosing a chicken it should be
plump on the breast. fat on the back
and have white legs. An old chicken is
distinguished by its rough legs, and
long hairs are found on the breast
Flower vases often overbalance
when in use. for the flowers put into
them are likely to make them top
heavy. This defect is easily remedied
by putting bits of lead, shot or pebbles
at the bottom of the vases
In separating the whites from the
yolks of eggs one often Will break the
yo!l> into the white. In such case dip
a clean cloth into warm water and
wiring dry. Touch the yolE with the
cloth and it will cling to the cloth
To prevent shoe laces coming undone
tie the laccs in the usual manner but
before tightening the bow pass its
right hand loop through the knot in the
center Then draw the bow tight and
it Will sta: tied until you pull the
string to undo it.
IF a lamp is kept full of oil and per
fectly clean in all its parts it will never
be diSaErecable. 1t is the oil slowly
frying on the heated metal which
makes the persistent noisomc odor. or
it is the wick turned too high which
emits the occasional choking smell.
To prevent mating from becoming
yellow on the floor wash off OCCASION
ally with Z large coarse cloth which
has been dipped in Il strong solution Of
salt water. This viii not only prevent
1t from becoming yellow. but will give
the various colors 4 fresh and new
.oolz.
Table linen which has been stained
with egg should never be placed in
boiling wafer. as this has the effect of
setting the stain and making if al
most permanent. The best method +,
% soak the cloth in cold water. which
VIII make it perfectly easy to remove
che stain before sending It to the wash
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Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
LEGISLATURE OF NEVADA
TO BE ASSEMBLED TODAY

CARSON CITY, New, Jan. 17.-This
city is crowded to the limit of it's hotel
accommodations tonight by the law
makers of the state and the representa-
ives of the numerous organizations and
interests which expect to be affected by
the actions of the legislature, which
eonvenes tomorrow.
The session will last for sixty days,
that being ten days more than any pre-
Vious year. Both house and senate are
overwhelmingly Democratic, and it is
expected that the members of the ma
jority will adhere closely to the pro-
gram throughout the session.
1t is believed j. B. Giffen will be se-
lected speaker Of the house, and George
Pine president of the senate when the
majority caucuses, which will probably
be late tonight.
The selection Of a presiding officer in
the senate is necessary owing to the
tact that the death of Governor Sparks
has called Lieutenant Governor. .Dickin-
son to the governors chair, leaving his
place in the senate vacant
AS it is expected an effort will be
made to pass an anti-gambling law at
the coming session, the agents of the
saloon men and others who are opposed
20 the measure have already assembled
and are prepared to fight it to a finish.
Governor Dickinsons message will
probably be delivered to both houses
lext Tuesday.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
PIONEER TRAPPER WRITES
"CRAZY" AND ENDS LIFE
Mountaineer in Idaho Who First Ex-
pIored State Shoots Himself in
Cabin Near Old Mining
Camp

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. IA coroner
inquest held today at the isolated and
snow covered cabin of BenO Salvo, the
80-year-old trapper and miner found
dead Saturday near Idaho City, anC
probably the first white man to eX-
plore what is now Idaho, revealed thai
the old man had shot himself with q
rifle that he had carried in the noun
tains for many years.
He had run a pencil through all the
January dates on his wall calendar
up to and including the 9th, which was
probably the date of the suicide.
On slip of paper he had scribbled
the words, VERY sick,'' and below
them Crazy
He left his belongings, including his
gold dust, to miner friends. A sister
and a brother reside somewhere in
California.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
SAYS OPIUM CAUSES
MANY TO END LIVES
STARTLING STATISTICS SOON
TO BE PRESENTED
international Reform Bureau, to Con-
Vene in Shanghai February 1,
Will Be Asked to End
Traffic

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 17-"Opi-
um causes half a million suicides q
year, declared Rev. A. S. Gregg OF
the International Reform bureau today
with reference to the opium conference
called by President Roosevelt, which
begins it's session at Shanghai Feb
ruary 1.
The statement is based on letters
and reports from DR.. E. W. ThWing
special secretary of the reform bureau
who has been sent to Shanghai by the
bureau to attend the opium conference
Dr. Thwing will ask the conference
to take action that will hasten the de-
struction of the opium traffic through
out the world.
DR.. Thwing says he has obtained
statistics from four Chinese provinces
with a population Of 5S0,000, in which
he says the proportion of the popula-
ton using opium is from 20 to so pei
cent and the amount of money spent
for the drug is S200,000,0O0 a year.
President Roosevelt called the opium
conference at the suggestion Of Bishop
Brent of Manila and delegates have
been appointed by China, Japan, Siam
Persia, Russia, Germany, France
Great Britain, Italy, Holland and the
United States.
Los Angeles herald., 1909-01-18
TO
HELP FINE ARTS
R00SEVELT'S LATEST MOVE Is
TO BEAUTIFY NATION
COUNCIL TO BE FORMED TO CON-
sIDER FIRST PLANS
President Asks American Institute of
Architects to Appoint Thirty
Men to Aid In
Designs
LBy Associated Press. ]

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17-Quick to
appreciate the plea that the fine arts
have been denied that governmental
consideration so universally accorded
by other nations, as suggested by the
American Institute of Architects, Pres
ldent Roosevelt has taken the first
steps looking to their recognition by
this government.
The president announces in CORE
spondence made public today that he
has asked the institute to designate
thirty men representing all parts of
the country to compose a council of fine
arts.
The object Of the council which is
to consist Of architects, painters, sculp-
tors, landscape architects and laymen,
or Which the supervising architect of
the treasury is to be the executive
head, is to advise upon the character
and design of all public works of archi-
lecture, paintings, sculpture, all monu-
ments, parks, bridges and other works
of which the art of design forms an
integral part; and to make suggestions
and recommendations for the conserva-
ton of all historical monuments.
President Roosevelt cordially invites
the recommendations Of the architects.
He says he will direct members of his
cabinet to refer to the proposed council
all matters in their charge embracing
architecture, selection of sites and
landscape work, sculpture and paint
ings.
Moreover" declares the president in
his letter to the architects, ct shall re-
quest the council to watch legislation
and on its own initiative to make rec
concentrations to the executive and to
congress-"
The president will Immediately call
upon the council for a report as to the
character and location Of the Lincoln
memorial