Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-05-01

"Recent Architecture in America" in the
CENTURY for May is as sound, as it pro-
nounees its subject, encouraging. Architec-
tural beauty, it argues, should come, not from
superficial features, but from structural ele-
ments. 1t points out that this is 80 in many
notable cases of recent date. Fl. H. gives an
enlightening view Of the principles which en-
able Mormon women to endure their
long drawn out martyrdom. Thomas Hughes
defends trades unionism.
"Rose Madden" is the first OF series of
Bohemian episodes. The upshot is charming
as the heroine. Frank Stockton's bright
humor on "Iraining of Parents" is ire
sistible. Chief Joseph, the Nez Perce, is hero
OF the number. MIR. Kingsley hazards
delicate subject in the hazy, misty, almost
impalpable effect of early spring as rendered in
a full-page wood engraving, yet produces the
impression desired.
Henry James brings the beauty of his
delicate precision to bear upon new "inter-
national Therein Jackson Lemon is de-
lightfully startling. Cautionipg Lady
Canterville to have his desired father-in-law
on hand for the interview, he adds, at will
be worth his while"
Mr.. Grants less praeticed style, suffers of
COURSE in comparison with the absolute per
| lection OF James. Yet in Dorothy Crosby,
| he indicates heroine, womanly, lovable and
modern. Does 1t occur to any one that
| Woodbury. Soughton is OF the nature of
Barley Hubbard Of "Modern Instance? ?"
| "Dr. Sewer" introduces the terrors of the
| yellow fever season of So. MIR. Benjamin
| continues his enticing papers on the North
| Atlantic coast OF America John Burroughs
has robust paper Of great discrimination
AS g whole, the number is nobly satisfactory.
The latest HARpEB's is pleasant prelude
to the oncoming month"; which first foremost
and above all things is "early English" OF
this cast, are the illustrations. OF Howard
Pyle and his ''idyl' which bears then
company. Natures Serial Story recall,
the earlier intimations OF the season.
or more work a'day matter is DIR. Jeffries
warning against the lack of internationa
precautions to ward off the dangers of colo
blindness, also descriptions Of those particu
larly national institutions the Bank OF Eng
land and Journal DIES Debats. Col HiggiusoI
ls very readable on that interregnum OF goot
feeling and laissez faire the second admins
tration Of Monroe.
, Two stalwart Germans, Kaiser Wilhelm an,
Dr. Schliemann, are singled out. OF tn
latter, the brief account indicates that he
himself his own best work. Birth, forum
and education were never in tirmer con
3 | spiracy against archaeological work, or an
a outlook beyond the immediate subject G
working out living. Apprenticed to groce
at salary of S45 year, working from i
the morning till II at night, he planned til
|
was adjusted for him by an income of $50 0Ot
OF sketches OF travel, quite prominent
t the number, the freshest and most impressi,
Q is CHAIRMAN" the holy city of Africa.
q sepuchres the mortal remains of Sid Sahel
b the close follower OF Mohammed To add
j. their intrinsic worth, the saint ordered hin
h self buried with three hairs from Il
# prophets beard Other sanctuaries also NAL
:, this eastern Mecca a "city OF churches"
~ veritably as Brooklyn.
m The present number of the ATLAST
brings some, relief to Mr.. Crawford'e tortur,
81 lovers Sat Bent's Hotel" il ali appallil
a. sketch OF the south but exceedingly amusin
m Miss Preston d.ells upon the eminent si
q. jectiylty Of Matthew Aruolds poetry. Go
~ Thomas Hutchinson, Of anti revolutona
III fame, comes i'll for a share of the rehabilit
or ton pretty generally vouchsafed to Il
ma maligned OF the past. Grant White depr
Gates the mnchness OF Shakespearean elut
us dation and appreciation"
III A linguistic, historic study by Mr.. Evans
tie exceedingly interesting. MIR. James tax
a. occasion to fire a shot at Lamartines mo
W than suspected inveracity, 1t extend
lis freely to his description Of his own Dirt
ur place IN Macon which, save for the tabl,
would not be recognized bv the most ind
fatigable. Henry Cabot Lodge in tracing t
no career unfolds the character of William
ng Seward. MIR. Stanwood discusses tine La
its supreme court decision.
The reviewer of "Eecent American Fictio
al is in kindly mood, and the notice taken
Jet Iuttle's History Of Prussia" is encourage
he to both readers and author.
ST. NICHOLAS for May gives new proof
la its unwearied adaptability. Parts are specia
of interesting to very young readers, VIII
ID Mr.. TrowbIldge's capital tale "The Scar
=. Tanager," bears practically upon more {
Ut vanced wants and maturer years. story
r a 'Rab' is almost as narrowing as the wol
its famous one which owes existence to DR.. 10
H., Brown OF Edinourgh.- :
ne Miss Phelps has some decided, emerge
words as to the dignity aud necessity Of
to girls supporting Herself
.O7 Frank Stockton has one of his bril-
he stories, in which 1.-THE Absolute Fool
IA conspicuous character, 1.-The Doves
ar Mendon," Is a quite charming poem. Olaf
be Norway il the +" historic boy,
The change of color in the cover bring
noticeable approach to the parent Cep,tu
and is. doubtless, the most striking feat
Of the issue