The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1890-04-27
LITERARY NOTES.

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LITERARY NOTES.
~ HE last chapter of w. D. Howells' new
EE2G novel, The Shadows of a Dream" the
SEJN dramatic analysis OF remarkable COM
number of "Harper'S Magazine" This will be
followed by new serial by Alphonse Daudet,
June number. Ii Is humorous story entitled
Port Tarascon; the Last Adventures OF the
lllustrious Tartarin." This Will be the first time
that the work OF any great French author will be
laid before American readers before II Is pub.
iished IN The language in which IT was written.
A striking likeness OF Captain W. T. Sampson,
embellshes the May number of Omitted Serv-
Ice" Lieutenant Weaver. U. s. A., has an ar
tlele on The Military Schools of the United
States"i Lieutenant wainwright, U. S. N, an
other describing what Is demanded OF "a Modern
Battle ship" Caroline Frances Little charming
story entitled, "a Romance OF Government
Survey" and Colonel A. G. Bracket treats
briefly Of "a California Pioneer'' Captain John
+. Bracket of Stevenson's RegimenD. National
Competitive Drills In National Guard" by Cap
tain King, U. S. A, should be taken 10 heart by
every cltiZen-Solder
The May Century" will be Memorial number,
having reference to Memorial Day. II will have
two articles OF interest 10 both Union and Con-
fede i veterans on "Valor and Skill in the
civil War" Brander Matthews Will have " A
decoration Day ReVery" In this number; Walt
Whitman a Twilight Song for Unknown Buried
SolulerS North and South ~, John Vance Cheney
an ode on " The Fallen; Robert Burns Wilson
paper on OHara's familiar lines, " The Bivouac
OF the Dead; Mr. kmer paper on The Il.
A r., as Seen from The Inside" and ROSSlter
johnson one on L" Martial Epitaphs."
The Illustrated American" is not only creating
an interest In our navy among the people who
rarely see the sea, by its great attention 10 naval
matters, but II also gives much valuable infOrma-
lion upon the fleets OF other nations. In the
current number they publish from their cor
respondent win our squadron of evolution in
Euroie large pictures OF the new Italian battle
ships DandolO and Dullo, which, when foated,
were supposed TO be the largest and strongest
lfonclads in the world. Lieutenant Fuan's
pictures OF Ola SpeZIa, in Italy, are also par
ticularly interesting.
Ex-Speaker Carlisle has written a reply TO SEN
atOr Dawes recent article on the first year of
President Harrison's administration. which Will
appear in the May number OF The Forum" In
the same number c. W God Davis OF Kansas will
have AN Article to show that in consequence OF
the Increase oil population in the United States
being ger than the Increase of the farming
areas, the agricultural products Will, at no dis
tant day, be not more than The people VIII re-
qulie for home consumption.
The first number of " The Republic Magazine"
published IN New York, has made Its appear
ance. Ii IS a magazine OF 100 pages well
printed, has good illustrations aud the sketches
are OF most interesting character. The maya
zine Will be devoted particularly to the interest
OF The soldiers VINO fought on the Union side dur
Ing the War OF the Rebellion and will also FUR
nIsh an Impartial arena for the candid discussion
OF subjects moOled in the various patriotic Or
ganlZatIonS o. the country.
Those who take an interest in art and artists
VIII find in the May number OF ScrIbner's
Magazine" most excellent article on Jean
Francois Millet and BarbiZOn. 1t is written by
/. h. Bartlett, Is illustrated with spirited en-
cravings and IS as pleasing sketch as ever has
been presented IN this magazine. "CO-oI erative
Home Winning" a treaIlZe on practical results
OF building and loan associations, "Tue TheaIers
oil Japan" and many other articles make this a
valuable number.
THE Talking Image of Urur'' has been Issued
IN LoYelrs International series. The work is TO
some degree satire upon those lovers of theo-
sorhy Who misguldehiy look for too material
demonstrations OF occult power. The authors
name Is a sufficient guaranty for the tenor OF the
DOCK AS published serially In "Lucifer," the
work was niutIated and seemed like n satire
upon tneosophists generally which was far from
tie authors Intention.
A striking portrait of francesca CrIspi the
Italian Premier, who, since tile retirement or
BISMARCK, has become the most potent figure In
European politics, graces the May plumber of
ing THIS IS an interesting sketch OF the Italian
ChahDer Among The many bright articles pre-
sented Is one OF special interest 10 the fair ones
and that is the one on Brass Hammeriugs aud
-Repensse- WORK . =
The publication OF complete novel In each
issue has made The BelfOfd>!Ma gazIne," which
is published in New York and Chicago, one of
the most popular OF the day. The 6cII6s - - the
May number is by Edward Ii. House, and is en-.
titled "1he Cliffs OF Hayakawa" A number OF
sketches on live subjects and many on topics of
general interest In this issue serve TO make II
desirable one.
Two new novels by the Duchess are on the
presses OF the John w. Lowell Company. The
Duchess is one OF the few English authors whose
books are In such demand that the ordinary FIRST
edition is doubled when Ii goes 10 press ana the
plates are held in readiness to supply second and
third editions at few days notice. "AprlPs
Lady" aud "a Born COquetIe" are the titles.
La Revue Franchise" printed in the French
language In New York, is an Interesting period
icai that meets The demand Of The teacher and
student of French literature The modern ar
ticles In that language which are reproduced
are from the BEST French periodicals. and "A
splendid collection to help along those who are
learning 10 read, write and talk French.
MIR. William O'Brlen. NJ. F., has been some
what too foiclbly reminded OF Carlyle's expert
ence when writing the History of the FreHch
Revolution" Tie writer, 1t seems either lost or
lnlsiaid several chapters OF the novel which has
been so much talked about. He has repaired the
disaster, and tile story will be issued by Tue
Longmans at The end OF the mouth.
The readers of Frank Leslie's Illustrated
Newspaper" and especially those who are anna
teur photographers, will be Interested In seeing
III this week number OF that paper what artistic
WorR can be dcne by amateurs. An entire page
Is devoted TO beautiful reproductions OF pictures
sent III for competition IN the prize contest
Miss Bisland's account OF her rapid trip around
the world, which excited such general interest
at tho time, began i'll the Cosmopolitan" for
April, with number OF illustrations made from
photographs taken en- route, and Il ON drawings
by Robert Blum. This Is continued In the May
number.
The juvenile reacers VIII find In the May num-
Der OF " " ide Awake " IL great de al that will in.
struct them In its pages they Will learn, by
description and diagram, how to make Jap
anese kite. something that every boy wants but
does not know how TO make.
The May issue of the Overland Monthly" is
filled with articles Of general interest. Several
OF tile sketches relating TO matters on the Pacific
Coast are OF special interest not only 10 people
on This side of the Slerras but 10 those who dwell
on the other side.
The well-k firm OF Frederick A. Stokes &
Brother has been dissolved and tile good Will OF
the concern has been secured by a corporation,
which VIII be known as the Frederick A. Stokes
Company, with headquarters at New York
The May number OF "St. Nicholas" edited by
Mary Mapes Dodge, has so many articles that
are OF interest 10 the young people that IL Is i'm
possible 10 select any one and say that II pos
sesses any special merit over any other.
EdisOn's electrical exhibition In New York
for the benefit OF The Woman's Exchange is de-
scrlbed by Agnes b. 0lmsbee IN Harper's
Bazar' OF the 25th inst. The article Is illus
trated with two half-page pictures.
Poultney Blgelow, author of the article on the
German army, which appeared in the April num-
Der Of Cosmopolitan" has been presented by
the German Emperor with two handsomely
bound books.
The Trades Publishing Company OF Phadel-
pAa has issued Hendricks Directory OF the
Carpet ana Upholstery Industries for 1890" 1t
Is neat volume OF special interest those In the
trade.
Sent to the House.