The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-03-28
CURRENT MAGAZINES.

Inc special feature OF Aarpofs Magdzf1elo t
April is discussion of Actors and Authors
by the celebrated French comedian, c. Coquelin
It is illustrated with portraits of a number of
French pIaywrights, including those of Alex
andre Dumas, father and delightful
negro sketch, q gem in its way, is Joel Chandler
Harris's story of .'Ananiasn Another story OF
Southern life, by Southern writer. ls Lascsd1o
Hearn's ssChita, Memory of Lost Island 1t
is a tale of Creole life, very dramatic and
pathetic, but married by super
plenty of description and French conversation;
"A Winter In A1giersa is pleasantly descrioea
by F. A. Bridgman, the artist The paper Is
illustrated from Bridgman's own paintings Inc
city OF Columbus. o., is described by Deschler
WeIch, its most attractive points being brought
by illustrations. Capt. Charles King de-
scribes the HLeavenworth School," a govern
ment military institution, of which the pubic
knows comparatively little. Charles Dudley
Warner continues the account OF his journey
through the West dwelling in this chapter
chiefly upon the noticeable features of Wlscon-
sin and the leading cities of that State. The
editorial and other departments of the magazine
are Of usual interest
The American Public Health Association has
issued four sanitary tracts entitled. Healthy
Homes and Foods for the Working Classes"
1.-THE Sanitary Conditions and Necessities OF
School Homes and School Life" 1.-THE Preventa-
BILE Causes of Disease, Injury and Death In
American Workshops and Manufactures ana
the Best Means and Appliances for Preventing
Prophylaxis against Infectious Diseases" These
prize es says. and, being selected by carefui
and competent judges from a large numoe IL
competition, may rghtfully be regarded as De-
in z of great merit. and will undoubtedly prove
to be of practical use to families and individuals
in improving their sanitary conditions
The complete novel In April Lippincott is
written by the young Virginia author, Miss
Amelie Rives. The story, which is entitled
':The Quick or the Dead" shows some
indications of the writer's real talent but
by no means fulhlls the promise or
earlier efforts. It is both crude and coarse, and
Miss Rives will probably live to be ashamed OF
it. Editors not doing this promising author
a kindness by publishing her writings indiscrim-
inately. A portrait of the young lady. ana q
very pretty face 1t is, forms the frontispiece OF
the magazine. and biographical sketch, writ
ten by an intimate friend. follows. Among the
other contributors to the number are Thomas
Learning, albion Tourgss and Joel Benton.
The Mag of Art opens with study of
outline by Walter Crane. which students OF
drawing will find profitable reading. Another
paper, of more interest to the general reader, is
.'The Forest of Fontaine beau in Winter 1t
articles in the magazine. A series Of apers by
Miss T. Mabel Robinson on 'Art Z. irons De-
gius in this number, and treats of PerIcles as
s.The National Art Gallery" ST Manchester
Art Gallery" and s'The Gcos senor Gallery"
The frontispece is fine r. 1togravnre of
painting by Luke Fildes, II presenting Vene-
tian scene. Casssll & Co., New York.
Little that is new appears in the April allan
tic, the leading contributions being those whose
beginning was found in former numbers. Of
these are the "Aspern Papers," ''The Marriage
Celebration in the United States" Professor
Fiskes First Crisis of the American Reyolu-
tion," and the two serial stories. Elizabeth
Robins PennelI writes of English Faith in Art,
and D. o. Kellogg of ''FerdiEand LaSalle. the
Socialist" The book reviews, always one or the
most attractive features OF the Atlantic, are
confined for sthlss month 20 Mr.. Lowelrs new
poems and ''Darwin's Life"
Good Housekeeping manages TO vary its s'bill
of fare" 80 successfully as to make each issue .
welcome visitor to households where it has once
gained entrance. The current number contains
q chapter on '"The Philosophy of Living
another on Cakes" and dissertations upon "A
zfunervD e..HousekesbIne in Foreign Lands
s.Family Fashions and FaDces' and Evening
Recreations." Published at Springfield, Mass,
semi-monthly.
The Culver for April contains a review of the
life Of Rev. Morley Punshon the English divine
who was so well known and greatly admired
in this country. Another noticeable article is
an account of the rise of special missions In the
Episcopal Church This is in the form of
interview with the Rev. W. II. Aitken, the
evangelist who conducted a revival among
Episcopoians in New York two or three years
ago. Cassell & Co.. New York.
Alden's Library Magazine appears in new
and attractive cover, and contains as usual an
excellent selection of matter from the best for
eign periodicals. This magazine is furnished at
the remarkably low price of ST. per year. Lit
erature," also issued by Alden, is an illustrated
weekly magazine made up of reprints from
newspapers and magazines, both American and
foreign.
The American Bookmaker, for March. gives
some beautiful illustrations specimens of re-
cent book-work. Among the several contribu-
tons not of an exclusively technical character.
is one on French versus American wood engrav
ing by G. c. johnson, himself an artist and en-
graver. The process of electrotyping is de-
scribed in detail by contributor.
The American Geologist is magazine devoted
to geology in its widest sense and is under the
direct editorial charge of corps of scientists
and college professors. 1t is issued by the
University Press of Minneapolis.
"Taole Talk" is a household magazine edited
py Mrs. Rorer, principal of Philadelphia cook
ing school, and endeavors to teach the culinary
art from standpoint at once scientific and
practical.
Installments Nos. Is and IA of the Century
Company's Battles and Leaders OF the Civil
War" have been issued
HAS HE FOUND THE TREASURE.