The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-01


The broad field has been carefully CLEANED.
The results of long continued investigation
are presented in an attractive and availa-
bic form. The book offers rich treasures of
knowledge. This volume takes the work
from dominis to electric clock. This work
is dictionary as well as a cyclopedia-a
fact which adds greatly to its other merits.
John B. Alden, publisher, New York.
MAGAZINES.
The April Century is centennial num-
Der, one-half of its pages being devoted to
this subject. The frontispiece is picture by
l. X. Wiles, washington Taking the Oath
as President" The first article is hist1ri-
cal sketch of "The Inauguration of Wash
ingtoD," written by Clarence w. Bowen
secretary of the centennial committed.
This is followed by two articles from the
pen of Mrs. Burton Harrison: "Washing
ton at Mount Vernon after the Revolu
ton" and 'Washingtoa in New York in
1888" Charles Henry Hart of Philadelphia,
one Of the best authorities on this subject
in this country, describes the Original Por
traits of Washington, and McMaster, the
historian, writes concerning "a Century of
Constitutional Interpretation. Mr.. Bowen'S
article, Mrs. Harrison's two papers, and the
brief paper by Mr.. Hart, are all illustrated
with authentic portraits of persons, places
and objects pertaining to Washington and
his times. Mr.. Bowens paper is aceompa-
MED by portrait of Washington by Jo-
seph Wright, which has never before been
engraved the original is in the possession
of Mr.. Bowen himself. Stuart's original
studies for his portraits Of General and
Martha Washington are reproduced, and
other portraits are engraved for this num-
Der which, it is thought, have not before
see1 the light.
Besides this profusion of centennial ma
terial the magazine treats of a variety of
subjects The Century Company, Union
Square, New York.
The Magazine of american History for
April is exceptionally strong and int rest
ing. The feature of first Importance is
Washington's letter from Philadelphia to
John Langdon in fac Simile, written on
his memorable route to New York in April,
1889, in which he states when he shall reach
Trenton and New Brunswick, from which
latter place he expects to drive in the morn
ing to meet the committees from New York
at Eizabethtown Point. This in Wash
iDgton's own handwriting is one of the
most timely and precious treasures
the centennial upheaval has brought
out. The issue contains two
other of Washingtons letters in facsimile,
and the De Peyster portrait of Washing
ton, never before published. The EDITORS
admirable article, washington and Some
of his Contemporaries" includes brief
sketches, among others, of John Langdon,
the first president Of the Senate, James
Duane, the mayor of the city, George Gin
ton, the governor of the state, Samuel o.
good, the first postmas err general, and
Rufus King, one of the prominent senators,
and is uniquely illustrated. Gen. J. W.
de Peyster describes the Washington Por-
trait, which forms the fl ontis piece. 743
Broadway. New York.
The Forum. for March contained an at
tack on the public school system, by Cardi-
nal Manning. In the April number Prof.
George P. Fisher of Yale makes a reply
and points out the necessary conflict be-
tween catholicism, as interpreted by Cardi-
mai Manning, and American ms itu ions,
defending freedom of religion and the pub
lie school. The extraordinary career of
Boulanger in French politics is narrated by
a Partisan journalist, Guillaume G. Toner,
who explains from within the condition Of
parties and politics whereuuder a dashing
adventurer, by means of Il fine horse and a
popular song in his praise, may even be-
come President OF France. The Rev. Dr..
William Barry analyses social unrest to
find signs of impending economic revo'u-
ton, which are the loss Of the old bond of the
church, the rule of the rich everywhere, and
the Increase of poverty with plenty all
about it. Senator Stewart of Nevada
brings up for plrblic discussion the duty of
the government in preparing for the proper
irrigation of our great area of rainless land,
discussing the questions of the proper own
ership of land and water and reviewing
briefly the experience Of other governments.
The Forum Publishing Company, 253 Fifth
avenue, New York.
The legions of LOYAL admirers of Little
Lord Fauntleroy" will welcome the leading
article in this months st. Nicholas, by Mrs.
7 tall of Elsia .vda
lovable child who is now interpreting the
Character to New York audiences. A nong
contributions of special value or interest
are, short continued story of New Eag
land life by-Sarah OTne Jewett, entitled "a
Bit of Color" a second installment Of
"Daddy jake by Joel Chandler Harris
with Kemble's illustrations; a poem by
Celia Thaxter based upon a legend by Count
Tolstoi; g poem called 1.-THE Baby'S Bead"
by H rriet Prescott Spofford; longer
poem by Lucy Larcom entitled My Child
hoods Elchantress," with many illustra-
tions by G. I. Hill; two exquisite poems by
Helen Thayer Huscheson, one entitled "The
Gross" and the other called ITO Ny Pet"
some playful verses by Alice Wellington
ingly illustrated article, "The Story of
Dollhouse by Katharine Pyle. The
Century Company, Union Square, New
York.
The North American ReUielO for April
is particularly noteworthy, for the timely
character of its principal articles. Col.
Ingersoll takes up the question of agnosti-
cism which has been brought into spe clal
notice by Prof Huxley's recent paper in
the Nineteenth Century, Senator Chace
of Rhode Island, who has just resigned,
discusses congressional salaries, and con
tends that senators and representatives are
sadly underpaid. The Symposium in this
number relates to the prevention of col
lisions at sea, which is the chief subject to
be considered at the approaching inter-
national marine conference. Expert opln-
ions are expressed by CaOt. Kennedy, late
of the Germanic; Capt Brooks, of the Ari-
IONA; Capt. Burton, of the Coptic, and
Capt. Boyer. of La Champagne. The North
American Review, No. 3 East Fourteenth
street. New York.
The April number of the EcIsctic has
an attractive table of contents, interesting
subjects and distinguished writer's. Prof.
Huxiey's opening paper on "Agnosticism"
has attracted much attention aud contro-
yer y in Europe, and is written with all his
well-known skill as dialectician. Nine.
Olga Novikoff, the well-known representa-
tive of Russia in England, contributes
very racy article under the quaint name,
"a Cask Full f Honey with Spoonful of
TAR "A Poets Corner" by w. A. Gress-
well, will attract all those interested in
Westminster Abbey and its mighty dead.
Under the name OF "Minicoy, the Island Of
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