The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, March 11, 1900, Page 6

THE SUNDAY CALL. c w n falrly, without animost but with the breath of liberty in every line. In a brief introduction Mr. Miller can- aid ates his attitude in the deplorable Boer-English affair. Find here not one ill word for brave old Eng- best ere Eogl But h tictans, her = h & heart in him can by trie Jand’s best » who deplore this assault on the e pen in this mad astin enhanced 1 that age ald- w supj g7 r w a e ag gre lingwood who rela- a mar- It first ap- of October 15 uests have be: It is herewith given: r own. appy home sse must be such home. risters are to roam house of hers & and spin agal lowshare from the sod the Holy Book \ lem and of God; I ¢ Znough to fight f wrong it is w 9 Lo, how stanch she fares proud Jps— e squares I-built battieships! housand miles weicome hi Bunker Hill book has rather a and such a big ily miss hitting a Whether it will be appreciated friends mentfoned paragraphs or not is an- It appe under the title, Your S and reads as ackwood's school great we prize, we had one rule— of your size. r brown, aye, Boer no doubt, the quarrel, whatever the prize, stand up fair and so fight it out h a boy somewhat your size. v dawn m pon to find k But @ big boy epoiled so for fights, he did, He led st diplomatic-like lies ir And he fought such fights—ve gods forbid-- But never a b of his size. He skinned and he tanned, kept ihide, kept pe uch a re- hatr, ¢ They are Now 1 am speaking figure-wise— RBooks Chat HAre Sood Others Ohat Hre Rad; ALSO THE LATEST LITERARY GOSSIP. alan't care who and he didn't care Just so he was under size. * the big boy cried, ““A big chiet'am I, s born to bang and to civilize, And sometimes I, in my pride 1 sigh For something about n i Then the good Schoolmaster he reached a and ross his knes he a! and ralse in h t considerable flop croeswise good right hand ze. WL “THE MAN OF GALILEE"’ /FRA And the good Schoolmaster he smote that chier, He smote both hips and he smote both thi And he eaid as he smote, “It is my beliel This board is about your size.'” . .« . D . . . Beware the bully, of his words beware, His triangular lips are a nest of lies, For he never did‘dare and he never will dare, To bang a boy of his size. frndii " caullll “The Man of Galilee.” There s always a pleasure and satisfac- tion in reading the writings of a man who is thoroughly imbued with the conviction of his opinfons and who throws himself By B. q_ .az—?hrop. heart and soul into his subject. Moreover, in these days of countless volumes of trash thrust upon the market under the gulse of “interesting fiction,” with the one idea of a quick sale and large profit, books that have required no previous stud research or preparation of any kind, it is an occaslon for rejoicing to oc- casionally receive a volume which shows that the author has made a life study of his theme and writes with an enthusiastic and mature mind. Such a work is THE HOLY FAMILY. - By B. Plockhorst. by Frank W. Gunsaulus, D.D., published by the Monarch Book Company of Chi- cago. In speaking of how the bookywas writ- ten and what he hopes it will accomplish, Dr. Gunsaulus says: For twenty years I have been writing down the results of my studies of the career and character, the mission and in- fluence of Jesus of Nazareth. Within the last two years I have been permitted to gather these results together and give them a chronological and unifying rela- tionship. The view of Jesus Christ set forth in the book appears to me not less 'he Man of Galllee,” than a matter of supremd and vital mo- ment. In a somewhat large and active ministry I have found the experience of men making such a picture of the Messiah of Humanity as I have tried faithfuily to reproduce. Every line has been made true to me either in a Christian experience of myeelf or of others. “I believe that the race is on the verge of an era in which the personality, career, influence and teaching of Jesus of Galilee must be the central and dominant inspira- tion of thinking and conduct. To present R WRGYNSAVE him to that era, as faith and experience know him, accordant with the sacred rec- ords, has been the aim and hope of my work." The book is profusely illustrated with copies of famous paintings relating to the time of Christ, and excellent photographs taken at the present date of the country ‘where dwelt the Master of Men. The au- thor has carefully avolded all theological controversy and has aimed to present a narrative of Christ's life from the manger at Bethlehem to the cross on Golgotha. He has especially depicted the human side of Jesus' characler. The letterpress and halftone work of the book is a fine specimen of the end of the century artistic printing. Dr. Gunsaulus is the president of the Armour Institute of Technology, Chi- cago. ————— “Nathan Hale.” To properly appreciate and enjoy a good play is, of course, to see it well staged, in the hands of a capable company and presented before a crowded house. To take the same enjoyment from a quiet perusal of the play presented in book form is asking too much from the most fertile imagination. It is Impossible to carry in the mind's eve the glamour of scenic effects, brilliant costuming and the actions and byplays of the actors. Put, for example, an excellent drama in the hands of a poor company, with stage accessories to match, and observe what a flat failure results. How much severer, then, is the test of placing before readers a play they have never seen and are obliged to force an acquaintance with through the medium of: cold type. Such is the or- deal through which Mr. Clyde Fiteh's play of ‘“Nathan Hale" must pass in its introduction to us of the Pacific Coast. We have heard much of its success In the East with Nat Goodwin and Maxine El- liott in the title role: That alone would awaken sufficient curiosity to warrant a hasty reading of the book. But aside from this, the play itself is well worth (ORI reading and holds the interest from begin- ning to end. The patriotic wave which has swept over the country during the past year has adjusted the public mind to the proper pitch for the enfoyment of af- fairs martial and the deeds of American Mr. presented in four act t act opens with a scene in the Union Grammar Scheol house, New London, Conn., in 1775, with Nathan Hale as the school teacher a very much in love with one of his fair pupils, Alice Adams Hale is temporarily absent, the school being in cha of his assistant, Lebanon; but N n appears on ti scene with news of the battle of Lexing- ton, and s=o inspires his young pupils with the accounts of victory that they all an- nounce their intention to form company with him as their leader. despite the re- monstrances of Fitzroy, the would-be lover of Alice Adams and an officer in the English army, who has come to call a meeting of Royalists in the schoolhouse, The act closes with Nathan the accepted lover of Alice Adams and the announce- ment of his intention to join tha Continen- tal army. The next act is laid a year later, and in Jt thé dialogue shows Fitzroy still an English officer but regarded in the light of a blackguard, while Nathan Hale's great deeds are on ev b, Alice is still constant, and a very pretty scene takes place between her and Nathan upon their first meeting since the school days. The Continental army is in bad straits through lack of information of the cop. templated movements of the English forces, and at a-meeting of the American officers a volunteer is called for to go through the lines and act. as a spy Nathan volunteers and is accepted, al- though there is a storm of protest from his fellow-officers, with whom he is a great favorite. Alice, who has overheard the conference and its ~esult, rushes into Nathan's arms and impiores him not to go. The act closes with this powerful scene between Hale and his betrothegd. True patriot, he risks his life's dearest love for the sake of his country, “bows his head and slowly goes from the room. Alice, with a faint, heart-broken’ cry, sinks mply to the floor, her father hurry- ing to her as the curtain falls.” The next two acts witness the success of Fitzroy in accomplishing the doom of Nathan Hale and the curtain falls with the martyred patriot at the foot of the gallows. The book contains many haiftone pic- tures of the actors and actresses of the original cast—a delicate bit of advertising for the enterrrising theatrical manager. (R. H. Russell. New York; §1 %.) ) —_— At Start and Finish. A little volume whose dedication will at once insure its popularity has come re- cently from Boston. Willlam Lindsey gives to the athletic world in general and college men in particular a refreshing col- lection of cinder path incidents, which he dedicates to the four teams of Old and New Eugland—Oxford, Cambridge, Har- with Jenny ' “The Man with vard and Yale—who met in Londen in July, 1399. *“At Start and Finish” is title of this clever book; a collection field day episodes ingeniously interwoven with apt anecdotes, which give one an excellent idea of track events. The narra- tor, an Englishman, having left his home under a cloud, finds himself in Boston without funds or friends. He portrays in a delightful manner his which were anything but happy outset. A college man with no talents which would bring In return runs acro 1 “sport,”” who induces him to enter as a professional runner. Driven to lia- tasteful means of support, he soon finds more agreeable work as a college trainer, which occupation he follows for th years with great success, Some chapters give su tures that one hate knowing just wha tetic hero, but its phase of athletics in as inter manner the life is kept up until last page. The illustrations of headpieces by Gil- bert are cleverly done, to the artistic merit of the Maynard & Co., Boston — - Overheard by the Bookworm. Within a few days of one anoth charming pic leave, with the to Becomes of s each new step pre: sting a Ruskin, Martincau, Blackmore vens, Englishmen of the pen, and eac bis line of work occupying a position the first fmportance. Three of them w full of years and honor and with their work accomplished. The worl d to expect any more from them had stolen away their powers to more in keeping with thefr reputatis The fourth was just at the beg a career which had every promi Though he had made his reputation the somewhat ephemeral work of a correspondent, G. W. Steevens scholar with a distingul reer, and could write gcholarship. He had a mended itself to judges of good Eng and much had been hoped from him. Bu upon what he might have accomplished is now idle to speculate. It is dramatic that death should have ¢ 80 nearly the same time the ti men who had accomplished so muct the young man of whom so much wa X pectad. X We acknowledge the receipt of ; simile title of the forthcoming “N American Notes and Querie to be ot a the fac tn April by Raoul Renault Qu Canada. Jorth American Querles” will be similar in type to tne well known London Queries.” It will publish and each number will c som portant historical by our best queries, topics of of the most notabl ete. In the initial the follo Jisiana Ph.D.; by Lieutenant Col “Canada’s First Johnson of the historical paper by Mi. gibbons, secretary of the \ 3 torical Society; one charac by the celebrated author ¢ tat,” Dr. W. H. Drummon s other pape known by rier du Livre” a lished in both la years. The subsc can Notes and es year; but before the put - prospectus number paid up will be received for $2 In the March Atlar ney speaks as one ha yegard to our internation: duties. His vigorous article a universal attention on aceour t weightiness of his well-considered w as well as the eminent source from W they come. W. J. Stillman continues his Autob aphy and grows more interesting and mulating as he progr He relat his early experie der difficulties, ar trip to London and ings and encounters with Ru Turner and other famous me: turn to America on the same og! In the March number of Success James Wilson, Secretary of Agricult in President McKinley's Cabinet, tak issue with Edwin Markham on the a cation of the idea contained in the Hoe.” He if Mr. Markham had known enou the American farmer he would h us the other side—the American s the toiler in the soil. The Seeretary a brilllant picture of the agriculty this country as he is. Mr. Markh a companion article, denies that he thinking of the American when he wrote the lines, but insi was are thousands just such in Ame not only on farms, either. In the “Rural § e Series,” edited by Professor L. H. Bafley of Cornell versity and publised by the Macm Company, appears a new volume on Principles of Stock Breeding.” by W. H Brewer, Ph. D., professor of agriculture Yale University. The obfect of t is to show that thera Is a sclence o ing as there is a science of agr and horticulature. This work wi s cuss the nature of domestic animals contrasted with wild specles. It is wide in its scope. considering not only the mon domestic stock, but poultry and birds and p Jack Lond me appearing for some time frequency in periodical liters that of 2 very young man who promises t take a prominent place among Ame which has he with 1 is a writers of romance and adventure. he began his career, knocking abo h docks and waters of San Francisco Bay At 17 he went to sea before th of his personal experienc vouched for the accura mast e he h Flv as pictures of life ““on the road.” His K dike experiences and observations nished the material for “The Son of Wolf.” a beok hort stories ab: in graphic description and virile ative which will be broug out in April by Houghton, Miffln & Co. “Frank Leslie’s Popular Monthly™ for March contains an article by Theodore Waters upon the Transsiberian Railway that will prove of value to readers on the Pacific Coast. It is well illustrate contents also include an able a the British army by Major Gen son A. Miles. A new edition of James D Forbes’ “Travels Through the Alps of the Savoy™ will be published im: ¥ by the Mac- millan Company. It has revised and apnotated by W. A. B. Coolidge, former! editor of the Alpine Journal. James D. Forbes was one of the first British pio- neers of the High Alps and the continued interest in his travels has rendered neces- sary this new edition of his book. ‘A Woman's Paris” A book entitled about to be issued by Messrs. Smal Maynard & Co.. Boston, which should prove of interest and assistance to the American woman whe is contemplating a trip to Paris. It is written by a womaa well-posted upon affairs Parisian and is intended to present in a practical and con- venient form all points necessary ‘“‘to dvu the agreeable things there are to do and to avoid the dlsagreeable things there are not to do.” The book will be filustrated and will contain chapters on the Expo- sition and on “fair” prices, — Books Received. “The Anglo-Boer Conflict,” by 2 Ireland. Small, Maynard & Co. QL‘:’mr-\a 75 cents. ! b “How Women May E Helen Churchill Candee. Company, New York, $l a Living," t The Macmillaa