The Sunday herald. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1866-1887, 1885-07-26


vented MIR. Robert Garrett from protrudlng a bay
window to the injury OF his neighbor was unques-
tionaby Just. Some time ago the Commissioners
seemed to be alive 10 this abuse and TO show de-
sire TO check 1t, but II appears to be as prevalent
ever. There Is simple and equitable rule which
could be applied: on blocks where the encroach-
ments upon the building line have already been
made to let them go on, but blocks where no bay
windows or projections now exist TO permit none.
LITERARY NOTES.
Cdsseirs Family Magazine for August has for Its
froniispiece the picture of charming young lady
sitting back in her Victoria:
"A dainty damsei, waiting, sat,
Smiling in shy, sweet pleasure"
So the accompanying verses tell us, and one cannot
but envy the one for whom the shy smile Is intended
Miss Alice o'Hanlon's capital story, Diamond in
the Rough,n has reached its thrty-rst chapter and
goes on Interestingly to the end 1t is followed by
lively sketch, "How We lived upon Wheels" q de-
scripton of four vans that were rgged up by
friends and two servants, besides the drivers and
they camped out, as 1t were, In movable houses
The first part IT. Of descriptive article on "The Post
men OF the World, by Miss C. F. Gordon Cumming,
follows The present paper describes the most
primitive as well as the most civilized postal service,
from the Chlnaman who plods his weary miles
through the heat, with his umbrella over his head
and his dispatches on his back to the United States
thousands of employees. The Family Doctor. Who
follows, and advises training against troubles to
come; Cumberland Statesmen us the subject Of a
short essay; the subject of "Gymnastcs for Girls
Is discussed, and there Is another paper on " London
by Night" The strong points of Some Great Eng
for those who do not care for the mysteries OF the
palette and to whom the mysteries OF the palate are
gre np se esn f w a Nr qaSe s
Fowl" and some excellent hints regarding the pre-
vailing fashions in the Paris letter. Catherine
owen gives an account of that wonderful Peoples
University, the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific
Circle, and " The Gatherer' keeps us posted in all
that is new in the way of usefunventions. Serials
the pages OF this admirable magazine and makes II
a welcome visitor. Cassell X Company, Limited,
New York.
The contents Of the August Magazine or Ameyi-
can History are so varied and engaging that brief
summary gives no adequate notion of their import
ance and substantial WORTH Any of its articles, ex.
cept for the necessary sequence of arrangement,
might be taken as leaders in point of excellence 1t
has Tour essays on the civil War OF sterling merit,
and an equal number on other historical topics of
living interest. Gen. Thomas Jordan second paper
on the beginnings OF the CivIl War in America
touches many controyerted points in an able and
fearless manner; Gen. Henry NJ. Cist writes a
thrilling thrilling chapter on Cincinnati with the War
Charleston Convention" OF which he was member,
showing Its work and Its results the editor, In q
scribes the great Union Square War Meeting in New
York and the formation OF the famous Union
tributes scholarly paper on the "Revocation a0 Of
the Edict OF Nantes" which SO largely affected the
fresidential Elections Historically considered,H
calls the attention Of every voter in the land to the
Inconsistencies OF the present electoral system,
whereby the original text of the Constitution Is in
operative; Ethelbert d. Warneld writes of .'Tohn
Breckinridge, Democrat of the Old Regime" un-
folding some points In Kentucky history never be-
fore clearly dehned The frontsplece to this superb
issue Is an exquisite portrait in steel Of Maj-Gen
HarUer 4 Rr0thers' famOus War 10 t,nr.
traits of Jefferson Davis and his first Cabinet are
given with much effect. The standing departments
Minor Topics, Original Documents, Notes, Queries,
Replies, Societies, photography of Historical Soci
etes and Book Nollces-are admirably filled. Pnb-
llshed at 90 Lafayette Place, New YORK City.
"Across the Chasm is the title of a capital story
Of which the scene Is mainly laid in Washington.
The heroine, lovely girl from Alabama or Missis.
sippl, of an old family "that hath he'd losses by
the war. The hero, worthy, hard-working architect
OF the North. After the perusal of so many Wash.
ingtOn novels filled with, vulgar, bnll-necked Sena-
tors and lobbyists in a state of nebriation, and ma
n1uvring women bringing up their daughters on
the free lunches of fashionable receptions, 1t re-
freshing 10 read OF lovely girl like Margaret and
her highbred father In his dilapidated old house in
the far SOUTH and her unsophislcated surprise that
vtailon TO dnpbodys house. All! my dear girl, we
might as well exclaim with the philosopher, Why
are not all men venerable? Why are any vulgar
or yile?" When your father was young man he
never heard OF people "trylng to get into society,""
unless IL was IN second-rate English novel. When
he came to Washington he was only welcomed by
persons of the class 10 which he belonged. But
tsinpora niutdnt,0' times are changed. The old
Washington and the old society Ia thing Of the past
But let us not despair. AS brave men lived before
Agamemnon, so win lovely women live forever and
charmed the members OF the Continental Congress
and the brigadlers OF the Continental Army.
The United SerUice this month mas table of con-
tents of exceptional interest. The place of honor Is
Breyet Lieut. Col. Theodore A. Dodge. This writer
Is capable military critic, and his observations
upon the movements are acute and generally sound
Gettysburg ID by no means a stale subject, notwh
standing all that has been written about IT, A good
point Is made by Col. Dodge when he says that
when Longstreets attack upon the Union left on the
second day was undertaken 1t was false step TO
let Ewell make real attack on the right. Every
available man should have been massed upon the
left attack 10 make II decisive. Gen Thomas Jordan
concludes his account OF "The yicksbnrg Cam
paign;n and among the other Important papers are
civil Service Reform y by Commissioner Thoman;
I" Western Journeys, New and Old" by A. A.
United states," (conlinnedD by Nal j. q. Rosen-
garten; "The French Army (concuded,) trans
the Army, and " 10, About, and Across agascar,
w" by Lieut.. NJ A. Shufeldt, OF the Navy. The edi
torlal departments are credltabe, and the number
altogether good one. New York: 4. IL. y. Ham
ersley, s35 Broadway.
The ATt 4DidteT for August contains designs for
utsstIl-pIhtr itgldhliHc,l cup duu hiucfI fpan
ses two panels IN oil colors, (nowersJ and chair
back, besides monographs, I'm O. suggestions Tor
metal-workers and two pages OF charming ngures
by L. Penet. There s an article OF special interest
on " Victor Hugo hs an Artist" with some striking
examples of his work. and a drawing by r. A. Brdg-
man OF the great frenchInan after death. Other
Newport Nursery Tricks and Mistakes OF Brlc-a.
Brac Dealers" " How 10 Detect Spurious Seyresn
and Amateur Photography win particular refer.
dated from London, gives vivid account OF the
h9ss Aeasy ESao ana page g, salon pie
ilhher, s5 Union Square, New YORK.
Lient ". 8. Hughes, Of tue Navy, has an Interest.
ing paper In the August number Of Frank Leslles |
Popular Monthly on " Our New Steel Crulsers and
Their Uses" lie describes the new ships and their
armament 50 that ihc intelligent civilian can get q
fair idea OF what they are. But perhaps the most
valuable part OF the article Is the conclusive demon
sraiion II contains OF the need for navy, even Ia
time OF peace.
Mrs Elisabeth A. TDurston, VINO will be pleasantly
remembered AS the editor Of That delightful book OF
selections, Mosaics OF Life" has edited new and
even more valuable and pleasing book OF similar
character, entitled, Echoes Of Many Voices which
VIM shortly appear IN u. Lothrop Co.'S popular |
"spare Minute Series" |
Success Is tue captivating title OF book Intended
TO furnish useful hints TO young people as 10 the
best ways OF getting on Ia the world. Its author, |
WHO u 10 be congratulated on having made BOOK |
at once so Interesting and instructive, Is o. A. Kngs
bury, and the publishers, ID. Lothrop a Co.
The 4" War Paper" In the August Century will In
clude an aneedotal article by Mrs Burton Harrison |
entitled IA Virginia Girl IN the First Year OF the
War II describes Richmond society," aud ihe
lights and shadows OF war times az experienced by
Southern women
The Arizona Summer.
lsan Francisco Call
:" How hot Ia II In Arizona ?" inquired a San Fran.
ciscan OF LADY who Just arrived from that Territory
ION, we have delightful weather there nine
months IN the year, but the other three are not |
But tue heat Is dry, that does not really feel
II as much as tue warm weather IN New York. / |