The Republican journal., 1885-07-30
Literary News and Notes.

Nine. Adelna Patti is writing a series of
photographed articles for Harper's Maga-
zine.
MIR. Geo. W. Snow of Bangor, has received
request for copy of his poem, 1.-The Martyr
dom of Jacques DeMolay," from Naples, Italy
Our Little Ones for August brings the usual
store OF exquisite pictures and charming letter
press This magazine has a niche of its own,
which it fills admirably. Russell Publishing
Co.. Boston.
Pansy, the flower, is also called Hearts De-
light, and Pansy, the dainty little magazine
published by d. Iothrop & Co., Boston, de-
lights the hearts of the children. The july
number is an excellent one
The second insta ment of Mr.. Howels's new
story, ''Indan SUMNER in the August Har-
pers, contains the amusing account OF its non
dancing hero's experiences in dancing which so
pleased Mr. Howes's hearers at the Authors
copyright readings.
The August Century will have paper on
'Hotel-keeping-P and Future" 1t will
| contain chapters on the proper construction of
:,
staff, the table, advantages OF the American
and European plans, ETC., etc.
1t is announced that the first book to be pub.
ished by licknor Il Co., successors to J. Il.
Osgood & Co., Boston, will be Miss Blanche
Towards "Aubrey Towers" which will be out
shortly. Mr.. Godfrey, the new member of the
firm, formerly of Bangor, was, years ago, Il
friend of Miss Howard
We are indebted to the editor and publisher
Hon. Joseph w. Porter, for No. /, Vol. [, OF
the Bangor Historical Magazine, issued in a
very neat style from the press of b. A. Burr
| The initial number of this monthly periodical
| shows it to be a work of great value not only tc
| the historian but to all interested in Eastern
| Maine. Price s. a year.
| The July number Of The United Service, {
monthly magazine devoted to the interests OF
| the military, naval and civil service, and pub
!ished by T. II. $. Ilamersy. $50 Broadway
| New 1ork, presents an attractive table of con
| tents. This magazine shows steady progress
and should have "A large constituency. 81 pei
annum; single numbers 81 cents.
|
signs for dessert-rlate (egIantne), cup ant
| saucer (pansies), Two panels in oil color
| (hoWers), and 4 chair back, besides monogram
| Tin G), suggestions for metal-workcrs, and TIVE
| pages of charming figures by l.. Penet. Ther
| Is an article of special interest on ''Nctor Hug
as an Artist" with some striking examples o
his work, and drawing by +. \. Bridgman o
Z
| worthy articles are on "Picture Criticism" " !
| Newport Nursery" "'Cricks and Mistakes o
| Bric-a-Brac Dealers" How to Detect spuriou
seVres," ant" Amateur Photography with par
ticuar reference to landscape. Montezuma'
Mote Book dated from London, gives 4 viyi,
account of tie Royal Academy Exhibition, an,
page of Salon pictures forms the frontispieca
Price, 81 cents. Montague Marks, Publisher
% Union Square, New York.
The American nation has double birthrigh
| liberty and land. Its liberty it has guarde,
| jealousy, but until very recent years it seem
to have been Indifferent to the loss of its lande
estate and ignorant of the methods by which
| has been dim nshe,l. A veteran legislator, tn
| Hon. George w. Julian, who hH, given spccia
| attention to the acts dispOSing of our uubli
lands, tells the story in brief in contribute
TO the North American Review for August
In the same number five medical authorite
discuss the question, Can Cholera be averted;
Felix l.. Oswald contributes a suggestiy
| article on '.rhe Animal Soul; and the Rev. NJ
j. Savage, in "A rrofane View Of the Sauctum,
brings an Indictment against the daily pres,
The other articles are one on "The Price 0
Gas" by Charles IL. Botsford. one on ''Ten
perance Reform Statistics" by Prof. W. ,
| Beechcr, and the chapter of 'Comments," b
various writers, on articles in previous nun
bers.
| The relative speed of English and America
| railway trains has been subject of much hea
ed discussion between travellers representa-
John Bull and Uncle S'm. 4 writer in tL
August Harper's. in a paper on English an
American Railways" discusses the question
some detail, and sums UP the controversy b
declaring, That the truth of the matter is tn;
| we have trains in America which are as fast ;
the fastest trains in England and that the
have trains in England which are as slow as IL
| sIoWest trains in America though the avera2
| speed is greater in England because of bette
| road-beds, avoidance of grade crossings Il bette
system of signals, and shorter stops. ON I'll
other hand, I'VE carry our passengers. high an
low, far more cheaply than they do IN En-:
land" The paper compares the other points
| the rival systems closely and interestingly, AN
Is rich in Illustrations ~ 5. G. McCutcheol
| Alfred Parsons, G. 5. Renhdrt and others.
| The leading iii tcie in the August issue
Outing is "A Plea for Bar IIarbor," bv Robe
Grant 1t il Strklngly illustrated with draw
ings by Atwood, of types that will be read
recognized. X. b. Forbes tells how to bulld "A
| improved Catamaran.' with Illustrations. IN
George l.. Nasson traces the evolution of ii
Gloucester Fishing Vessels" during hu
dred years or more, in an ably written. ilIu
tratcd article. giving descriptions of models,
we'll as much valuable information of q gener
nature. Other Illustrated articles are .'Summ,
Days Along ChampIain," ~ Gondola Race
Some Cape Aun Memories and the serl
"A Modern Tramp Wait Whitman contr
butes Il poem. This does not enumerale h;l
the good things Outing offers its readers tn
ly full, the Monthly Record being somewh;
enlarged from former issues by more compie
reports of doings in the athletic world. Matte
relating to wheeling, canoeing, cricket tishn
shooting. forestry, lacrosse. lawn tennis, ROY
ing, yachting, and general athletics, are pr
Sented, with participants, and time records
all important contests.
Br. Holiness "Twu Anniversary Poems an
the most striking feature of the Atlantic fl
July. One is addressed to james Russell Low
, ell, and was delivered at the last Harvard Con
mencement: the other is 10 the Poets wi
only Listen" and was read at the recent Z
| Beta Kappa Dinner at Cambridge. Both II
! charming. There is some more unusually e.
cellent poetry by Edith Thomas, Andrew He
brook and Kathleen Wright. ''The New Pol
! folio" has developed a startling incident, Mr.
ELEPHANTS story is on the eve Of Its denou
ment, and Miss Murfree's prophet of II
Great Smoky Mountains comes to Il strange
pathetic ending. Warmers "On Horseback"
continued, and is amusing enough. The thr
more solid articles of the number are "Tl
Z Port Royal of Mere Angelique," by Maria
Mackaye, "Should College Educate?" by
f X. Sill, and critical article by Harriet Wate