The Daily state journal. [volume] (Alexandria, Va.) 1868-1874, 1873-01-14
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The Publishers of SoR1BNER's MONTHLY, in
their Prospectus just issued, promise for the en-
suing year more brilliant array of contribu-
tors, and an increase in the variety and beauty
OF Its Illustrations, already conceded by the
critics TO be finer than any 1Uhich haze hitherto
appeared Ia any ADleyicGga lfagdsine." 4.
Dr. HoILAND, the Editor, will write the serial
story of the year, which will be autobiographical
1t is entitled ARTHUR B0NN1CASTLE, and
will deal with some of the most difficult pro-
blems of American Life. 1t will be commenced
in the November number
There will be q new story by SAKE HOLM,
THE ONE LEGGED DANCERS.
BRET HARTE, the best writer of short stories
now living, will contribute characteristic story,
entitled THE EPIC OF FIDDLETOWN, which
will be illustrated by Sheppard.
r I'll. SToDDARD will write a series Of enter
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