The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1888-10-29

and memorable history. but the chief of
them perhaps is the admirable skill and
intelligence with which its high level has
not only been maintained, but constantly
advanced. Charles Scribner's Sons. New
York city.
The frortispiece of Harper's for Novem-
Der is a sketch drawn by E. A. Abbey to
accompany the "Old Song" with which
this number opens. 1t is called "Why
canst thou not as others do!" "a Museum
of the History OF Paris" Is an interesting
description of the Hotel Carnayalet in the
French capital, long the home of Nine. de
Sevigne. 1t is written by Theodore Child,
who knows Paris as few native Parisians
know it. Boats on the Tagus," by
Tristram Ellis. describes the pictur-
esque craft that dot the waters of
this Portuguese river and harbor. "a
Pink Villa" is an Illustrated story by
Miss Woolson, and ranks with the best OF
her short stories. THE New Orleans Bench
and Bar in 1922 is a sketch of the brilliant
lawyers and jurists of Louisiana over sixty
years ago, as Charles Gayarre remembers
them. Several delightfully."- related Incl
dents of that period serve as background
for the portraits Richard Wheatley's ar
ticle on 1.-The New York Real Estate Ex-
change" is a careful, trustworthy and
valuable description of one of the great
businesses In New York city. "Our Jour
ney to the Hebrides," by Elizabeth Robins
Pennell, begun in September, is finished in
this third paper. The illustrations, Incl
dents, and the general effect of the contri-
button are of equal excellence with its
predecessors. Mrs. PENCILS good-natured
grumbling continues. The editorial de-
partment of Harper'S Magazine for No
vember contains much attractive matter.
Harper Bros, New York city.
There is uncommon fascination in the
brilliant novel entitled ''Passe Rose" by
Arthur Sherburne Hardy, a fresh instalment
of which appears in the Atlantic Monthly
for November. "a November Chronicle"
by Bradford Torrey, does not deal with the
presidential contest, but describes in a
charming way the possibilities of an out
door excursion at this season of the year.
Ellen Terry johnson contributes an
article on 1.-The After-Suppers of the
King" illustrating the difficult task of
the ladies who sought to amuse such
an unamusable monarch as Louis XIV.
Much of the genuine value of the
Atlantic lies in the terse, c.ean-cut, and
vigorous articles on American history by
John Fiske, the latest of which is entitled
1.-The Eve of Independence" Lille B
Chase Wyman continues her Studies
of Factory Life" Mss Murfree her serial
story entitled '"Fhe Despot of Broomsedge
Cove" and William Howe Downes his
papers on Boston Painters and Paintings"
HOughton, Miffiin & Co., Boston.
The November Magazine Of american
RiStoryis Of special interest and excellence.
The delightful chapter of Texas history, by
Lee G. Hardy, is concluded in this number;
and readers who followed the story of the
"City of Prince in the October issue,
with its surprising revelations, will find the
sequel none the less graphic and attractive.
The half smiling portrait of Gen. Houston
forms the frontispiece of the number, as if
he was on guard for thu future of his terri
tory. Boston in 1741 and Gov. Shirley"
is illustrated with map and portrait, as
widely remote from Texas scenes as the
times and seasons of which the two papers
treat. The third article is a clear and COM
prehenslve account of THE Treaty Of
Ghent,n by Hon. Thomas Wilson, and con-
tanning no little fresh information on the
subject, together with a picture of the
house in Paris where the famous treaty was
considered. There are several other articles
of unquestionable merit. TAB Broadway,
New York city.
The November issue of the Eclectic Nigga
zine now before US contains an excellent
article, entitled ''Some Recent Criticism of
America" is good specimen of hard
hitting, and is animated by patriotic zeal
as well as justice. Lord Wolseley dilates on
Military Genius, a subject on which he
should be an authority. THE Glorified
Spinster" is charming study of old maids,
which all readers, specially ladies, will
appreciate F. T. Palgrave, one of the
well known names in current English lit
erature, contributes an interesting paper on
"Chaucer and the Italian Renaissance"
showing the connection between the day
dawn of English literature and the birth of
Italian letters 1.-The Mexican Messiah by
Dominic DAILY, is quaint historical essay,
which has the interest of a romance, and
will be read with profit by all interested in
American tradition and antiquities. John
Rae continues his studies of Estate Social
ism." and Prof. Seeley discourses on
Literary Immortality" in his accustomed
brilliant style. 25 Bond street, New York
city.