The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-06-26
Ths Ottawa Srse Grader.
Ottawa, ILL.,, june 20, 1886.
Literature.


Penal Machinery and its Victims" published
by A. C. McClurg & Co., Chicago. The work,
ut its first appearance, attracted great deal
of attraction from the criticisms passed by
the author upon the present system Of state
punishment in vogue in this country. The
work is clearly written, and exhibits wide
knowledge on the part of the author OF the
subject in hand. While few people will
agree with Mr.. Altgeld in all his conclusions,
many, after reading his conclusions, will
readily concede that in many instances they
are eminently just.
Messrs. Geott, Sampson & Co, Of Prince
ton, Illinois, having recently purchased at
private sale the literary effects of the late n.
Matson, of that city, now offers number Of
his works for sale-notably, his memories
of Shabbona," pioneers Of Illinois" and
"Raconter, works of especial interest to
the people OF this section. Mr.. Matson,
while not finished writer, was generally
local character succeeded in gathering to-
gether a great deal Of information of an in
teresting character. Any of the authors
works can be obtained by addressing Samp-
son & Co., Princeton, H.
The July number Of .Harper's Nagazine
is in every way remarkable number. 1t
opens with brilliant instalment Of Mr..
Warmers delightful summer serial Their
Pilgrimage" made still more delightful by
Mr.. c. 5. Reinhart's illustrations. This in.
stament introduces the reader to the charms
of Narragansett Pier, the Isles of Shoals, and
Martha's Vineyard
In DR.. Richard Wheatly's paper of the
New York Produce Exchange, we have one
of those strong, concise, yet comprehensive,
articles which are Characteristic feature of
Hdrper's Magazine. Complete as are the
operations of this great commercial institu-
ton, this paper is a clear and complete ex-
position of them. The article is amply and
richly illustrated.
The GLORIOUS Fourth is fifty commemo-
rated in Mr.. Ballard Smiths paper, The
Gunpowder for Bunker Hill, effectively il
Illustrated by Howard Pyle. This is really
novel chapter Of our Revolutionary history,
describing the capture of Fort William and
Mary by General John Sullivan in December,
IVA, four months before the battle Of Lex
ington and six months before Bunker Hill.
In this number is begun DR.. Richard I
Ely's series of "Social Studies" The FIRST
three papers of the series are devoted to a
discussion of the Railway Problem, which
DR.. Ely very justly treats as vital element
in the problem of economic liberty.
T.. p. Roe contributed the fifth Of his series
of papers, "The Home Acre This is a
practical chapter on the culture of the rasp.
berry.
"Bonne Maman" is a very novel and strik
ing short story by Grace King, new South
ern writer Of great promise. clever short
story, entitled "Dirt Pies is contributed by
Che author of "Gemini"
Mr.. George william Curtis, in the Easy
Chair, discusses John Gilberts characterize
ton of Hardcastle in "She Stops to Con-
quer," literary and artistic criticism, and
the pressure of "the majority" Mr.. Vow
els's Stdy this month is especially devoted
to current dramatic literature. Mr.. Charles
Dudley Warner introduces very entertain.
ing Drawer, with a humorous dissertation on
the relation Of governme~t 10 iow-neck
dresses.
The Art AmatHer, July, contains very
attractive colored plate Of yellow roses by
Julia Dillon, decorations for fruit plate
CHERRY bossoms), and a cup and saucer
Virginia creeper), and half dozen pages Of
designs for embroidery and brass hammer
ing, outline sketches and monographs Tin ~.
The London and New York picture eAibi-
lions receive special attention; the valuable
articles on sketching from nature, water
color painting and Hover painting in oils,
are continued, and there is another Of the
suggestive 'talks with Amanda" this time
on "tone." An account Of the Sevres manu-
factory is finely illustrated, and u long ar
ticle on the drawing room is full of useful
suggestions. Amateur photographers will
find some pratical hints for summer work,
and there is an excellent article for needle
workers on special uses of different stitches
Price, 80 cents. Montague Marks, publisher,
20 Union Square, New York.
In the July number of The Forum, Bishop
Spalding will discuss the question, care we
in danger of revolution" Professor Adams,
"Shall we muzzle the Anarchists and Presi |
dent Seelye, SHOULD the state teach re.
ligion!"
Griggs' Giyceriue Saiye.