The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1888-03-15
LITERARY, NOTES.

The March Century contains several
features of romantic interest. First in
uniqueness, perhaps, is Mr.. Remnants.
continuation of his revelations in regard
to the Russian state prisons. A narra-
tive paper of thrilling detail is Capt.
Frank E. Moran's account of the plan
ming, mishaps, and finally successful ex-
ecution of Colonial Roses tunnel at Libby
prison. In "The Home Ranch" Mr..
Theodore Roosevelt gives continuation
of his graphic papers on the daily life of
ranchman. Mrs. van Rensselaer's pa
per in the English Cathedral" series is
devotedto Salisbury. Mr.. Albert Morris
Bagby writes of "Some Pupils of Liszt."
A paper of out-ofthe-way biography is
contributed by Mr.. John Bigelow, in his
"Franklin's Home and Host in France,
This number contains also two full-page
portraits of Bismarck; one after the
bust by Roth; the other (which appears
as frontispiece) is from a photograph
and shows the chancellor in his garden
with his two hounds. A paper by the
Rev. T. T. Munger considers a pressing
question under the title of Immigration
by,Passport."
The Lincoln history deals with "The
Call to arms" the story of Sumpter
being retold authoritatively, the narra-
tive being as before, with the aid of un-
published material. The editorial depart
ment includes articles on English as she
is Taught, D." "The Growing Independence
of American Journalism" American Ar
chitecture in English Eyes" and Land
scape Gardening and Forestry" tits an
excellent number.
The frontispiece of St. Nicolas for
March is an exquisite engraving of
"Babie Stuart" by T. Johnson, from Van
Dyck's well-known painting. The first
article, "An Ancient Haunt of Pirates, -
contains an interesting description of a
journey through the little known region
where the celebrated Lafttes, Pierre and
Jean, carried on their privatering.
Ernest F. Thompson has contributed a
novel and attractive paper showing what
naturalist may learn from Cracks in
the Snow" Helen Campbell tells an
amusing story of"The Hobart Treasure
Frank R. Stockton, in the personally
conducted" sereis, gives his impressions
of"The People we Meet" abroad, and
H. A. Ogden draws pictures of them.
John Dimitry, in "Onatoga's Sacrifice, !"
recounts legend based upon Indian ira
ditions of a terrible man-eating bird.
Julian Ralph in "a Pig that Nearly
Caused a War" is authentic and amusing.
Miss Magruder's "Chi1d Sketches from
George Eliot" are continued. Mr.. John
Preston True gives the second Install
ment of Drill" Edward Athoy" the
plain and touching story of the life of a
young Pennsylvania miner, is begun in
this number. Edgar Mayhem Bacon's
essay upon Accidental High Art" will
be welcomed. "The Bronzed Kid Shoes
charming poem by Marion Douglas,
1.-TWO Surprises" poem by R. w. Nc
Alpine, with illustrations by Brennan,
and "a Regular Boy" by George Cooper,
are all noteworthy.
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