The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1888-04-07
Tho MAGAZINES.

li'e have never been seen by the pubic
until now Another priceless art treasure,
appearing for the first time this month In
this superb periodical, Is copy of the only
cabinet sized bust portrait OF Washington,
painted from life by Chas. Wilson Peale 4;
there are also two examples of Malbones
miniature portraits, perfect gems OF early
painting, dating back 10 1888; and also
rare portraits of Robertson himself, OF
Peale, and of Trumbull, These accompany
Mrs. Lambs charming paper entitled
"Unpublished Washington Portraits"
which includes much fresh and informing
data, with interesting personal sketches of
some Of the early artists. The Acquisition
of Florida" is II very ably written article
by our Minister TO Spain, Hon. J. l.. NJ.
Curry, L.L.D., who has had exceptional
opportunities for study among the records,
Professor A. G. Hopkins, of Hamilton Col.
lece, contributes Between Albany and
Buffalo" delightful description of the
early methods Of transportation and travel
In New York, 10 be continued In the May
number. A. w. Clason writes very clev.
erly on the "Fallacy of 1902 Rev, Ma
nasseh Cutler on "Church-going In New
York City in 1885," Mrs. Alice ID. lie
Plongeon on THE Conquest of the Mayas"
10 Yucatan. A curiously entertaining con-
tribution is "An Englishman's Pocket Note
Book in 1923" telling In very lacy style
of what he saw in America Mr., Cecil
Hampden Cults Howard describes "A
Washington Relic" of much interest; An
drew ID. Mellick, jr., writes of The Mill
tia of New Jersey In the Revolution" and
Professor Oliver p. Hubbard draws
striking picture of the Harmony of His
tory"
The April number of The Century closes
the thirty fifth half-yearly volume. The
first article is by Edward l.. Wilson, the
we'll known photographer, and is descrip-
tive of the natural and other features of
Palestine From Dan to Beersheba. The
article has great number of illustrations,
mainly from photographs, and will be of
special interest TO the teachers and students
of the International Sunday School Lessons.
Theodore Roosevelt describes, with illus
trations, that decidedly American institu-
ton, 1.-THE Roundup" The paper is
unusually vivid both In letter.press and
illustrations. An illustrated article OIL
"The American Inventors OF the lele
graph" tells the Inside story of the inven.
ton; Henry James writes of Robert Louis
Stevenson, with a sketch of Stevenson's
very individual face by Alexander; DR..
Eggleston's story of THE Graysons" has
some very exciting chapters; and James
Lane Aliens story, illustrated by Kemble,
is q pathetic account Of 1.-TWO Kentucky
Gentlemen of the Old School" The pres
ent installment of the Life Of Lincoln is on
"The National Uprising" for the preserva
ton of the Union; the political and military
relation of Baltimore to the situation is
also fully described. A further chapter is
devoted TO the condition of things In
Washington itself at the outbreak of the
Rebellion. In the chapter on the city of
Washington occurs q most pathetic passage
describing Lincoln's anguish of mind at
the extraordinary danger menacing the
country and the capital. Mr.. Geo. Remnants
article is on the Russian Penal Code, the
astonishing provisions of which are here
briefly explained This paper is the last
of Mr.. Remnants Introductory series, and
will be followed In the May numb Der by the
first illustrated article In the main SERIES
which will give the results Of The Cen
tury's expedition into siberia. There is
the usual complement Of stories, poems,
war memoranda, ""topics," &c.
The April 81 Nicholas Is beautiful
sessonable number, the frontispiece be-
Ing "An April Day'-two toddlers under
an umbrella. Miss Louisa NJ. Alcott, in
"Trudel's Siege" relates the efforts of q
brave little Dutchwoman TO tide her pa
rents over a time OF trial and shows how
she succeeded through patience, courage,
and trust in God" There is a translation
from Daudet, by Maria Ellery MacKay,
"The Red Partridge Tells His Story"
wherein is given the birds eye view" of
partridge shooting. 1.-THE Tables Turned"
is a true account of sheep who chased
wolves, illustrated by Monks. There are,
also another of the Child Sketches from
George Eliot-"Silas Mariner; a picture,
Easter Morning" by Lizbeth B. Comins
and the conclusion of Edward Athoy."
A novelty Is Ham Estbrook's Can Open-
err" by George p. Whittlessey. which con-
tains, in an interesting story, a clear &C
count of every step necessary to secure
letters patent. "The Wreck of the Liz
zie j. Clark" by Louie Lyndon. is true
story of the freezing In of a schooner on
the coast of Massachusetts. drill" Is
continued William G. Stoddard tells an
amusing story of "Ben's Proxy; Julia
Ralph informs us What the Butcher Boy
Maid ~ Thara 10 ono nf tho GA taf> Fra ~.