The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-28

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the attention it will receive. One special
article of interest to Illinois will be Charles
Dudley Warmers Study of Chicago" our
local metropolis. lie admires Chicago for
many things, and it will re interesting to
see just how an Eastern man may write of a
typical western city Russia also receives a
large share Of attention, in two articles
which may be read together: "Russian Con-
victs in the Salt Mines of lletsk" and Jus
tce and Law in Russia 4" The former shows
that the horrors of Russian prison life sre
more imaginary than real, while the latter
points out the weaknesses of Russian law,
but its adaptability to the masses; and EN-.
phasizes the almost hopeless condition of
Russia from u political point of view These
form but n small part of the May number,
which is really most excellent one.
The May 81. Nicholas is here--as welcome
as ever Opening with charming story by
1hos. Nelson Page of Virginia, 1.-TWO Little
Confederates," it leads the reader to very
feast of good things. Among other things
Is delightful article on "Girard College
descriptive Of the work of that noble benef-
cence of Stephen Girard, which has saved so
many boys from life on the streets and
perpetual poverty, and trained them--hand
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the world. There is also q pleasing sketch
of the musical wonder--the boy Josef iofi.
man; stories, sketches, poems, and a world
of superb illustrations.
The May Nursery comes in dainty shape
as usual-the delight Of the "wee little
ones,' who never tire of its good things,
The May ScriJner is one of the best issues
Of that popular magazine, elegant in typog-
raphy and varied in contents. Pope's 200th
anniversary is recognized by an essay by
Dobson; Vim. P. p. Longfellow completes
his article on The Greek Vase" by treat
ing of Decoration of Vases" Baldwin g
" Center of the Republic is continued;
Robert Louis Stevenson writes Of Gentle.
men, a. b. Frost writes of "Salmon Ang-
ling" and there are stories, poems, etc.
Tho Scrijner is certainly improving month
by month and is a success.
The May PopuiW Science Wonthly
opens with Hon. David A. Weiss closing
paper on "The Economic Disturbances
SINCE 1873" which is mastery review of
the whole situation. The outlook Is
regarded as hopeful; wages have increased,
a better style Of living is demanded and
obtained by the wage earners, and the end
of necessary poverty is nearer than ever
before, In the Editors Table" the lead.
ing features of Mr.. Weiss series of arti-
clef are pointed out, and special attention
is called To the evidence which they
present as TO the futile character of
government Interference with trade and
reading indeed. II would be a grand good
thing for the mass Of the people of the
series were published in cheap form for q
wider circulation than ever the MOnthl3
has given them. The facts these articles
present would dispel many vagarles in the
minds of even well-informed people
Touching economic questions there is Mr.
Morgans pleas for Com binations" He
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whole beneficial. lie does not, however
entirely prove his case, as the reader will
see, If in reading 1t, he bears In mind the
characteristics of certain modern "com
binations" or trusts. Religious discussions
also occupies much space.