The morning call., 1891-01-25

Il6 NultH alntllta an review" an
nounces the publication in the February
number of group of articles by the sur
vlvlng Generals who were at the great Bat
tie of Gettysburg. The writers are Generals
Howard, Slocum, Sckles, Buttertield,
l Mnhrlght, Newton, Gregg and Doubleday.
years after the battle. These impressions
were those produced after the visit tn the
field of battle last fall. This series will also
contain one written for the Review by
will interest every Grand Army man in the
United States.
Edward H.. Wilson, the photographer,
whose work in Egypt and Palestine and
whose descriptive articles about those
countries have made him well known. will
nave, IN t1e FEBRUARY 'Scribner's, an equally
novel and striking description of a pictur-
eSque region OF our own country. "Mount
Washington in Winter" Mr.. Wilson has.
during twenty years, made occasional ueril-
Gus trlps III winter up Mount WASHINGTON.
ana tnis article Is the record of some of his
most Interesting adventures, illustrated with
remarkable snow and ice scenes from nhoto-
graphs by the author and his companion. b.
w. hIlourn, an expert Stenographar.
A very interesting article on ''Bee Culture
In California" by Ninelta Eames, and ilIns-
tt VI yea WIN a great number of reproductions
February number of THE Overland
Monthly" In this the writer. who has de-
voted great deal of attention to tha snh-
lect, presents very attractive sketch of an
lmp0rtant California industry. Dan de
guile presents characteristic story of
how "A Prospectur Strikes a Queer steal. y
and Dagmar Mariager has n granhir articia
on Camp and Travel in Texas" A Nun
Der of other wel-written articles make this
issue of the Overland very acceptable
one.
The portrait of Tallevrand, by the famous
French artist CREME forms
piece TO the forthcoming February Cen
tury." The installment of the "TaIley
rand Memoirs" in that number deals almost
entirely with Talleyrand's relations with
Napoleon Bonaparte Talleyrand apollo
gizes for taking office under the FIRST Di-
rectory; describes his first meeting with
Napoleon, then apologies for summarizing
Bonaparte and tells a number of interesting
anecdotes concerning him. The instaljment
closes with very interesting reuort of the
meeting between Napoleon, Goethe and
Wieland.
g." An Old-time Valentine" by Helen Gray
Cone, is an excellent poem, which. with a
frontlSpiece by Edwards, grace the Fehru-
airy number of " st. Nicholas" that delight
ful magazine for the young folks. 1t a
magnificent tribute to St. Valentines day.
Among other interesting features in this is
sue may be mentioned an account of How
Uncle sam Carries the Mails" - Little
Girls Diary in the East" delightful sketch
which Is good reading aside from its con-
sclous humor and the Boy Settlers" The
many sketches and numerous pictures make
the number run with its brilliant prede-
ceSsorS
Those who love to investigate the myste
rles OF the past will find in the January
number of the erican ANTIQUARIAN
journal" published by 5. d. Peet, at Men
don, ILL.,, vast amount of matter that will
prove highly acceptable. The editor pre-
sents lengthy illustrated paper in relation
TO the great Cahokia Mound, a prehistoric
monument some twelve miles from ST.. Louis.
1t Is full Of interest, and shows that the
writer has devoted great deal of attention
10 MS subject, This number also contains
an instructive article On earthworks and
stOckRdes.
The British Ministers to the United
States" is the leading article in the Febru-
airy number Of Frank Leslie's Popular
Monthly" 1t tells Of the nineteen dplo-
matte representatives, accredited by the
BRUSH Government to that of this republic
during the century of its existence, and is
Illustrated with number of good portraits
This number also contains a startling ro-
nance OF VidOcq, tie rogue-catcher, and
very interesting sketch OF Daniel 0ConEell.
IL Is most interesting ami instructive
magazine
The Boston Musical Herald" is one of the
few musical publications that, edited by
writers VI experience, maintains constantly
dlgnited attitude in all its departments. A
new feature for the current year is the pre-
Sentatlon in each issue of an article by
Eduard Hanslick, an acknowledged Euro
pean critic, who is not only correct, but
bright, sharp and witty. Z ch number of
this periodical contains full review of ali
the new music.
In "Harper's Young People for January
20th there are the opening chapters of
charming historical romance entitled "Meu
OF Iron" written and illustrated by Howard
Pyle. 1t Is story full of romantic aaYen-
ture, and the details and the manners md
costumes OF the times have been carefully
studied, SO that the stories and illustrations
are as true picture of that early period as
modern research can discover.
The publishers of Life" have issued the
hTSt number OF q new publication called
"Life's Calendar" This is to be published
monthly, and Will contain not only caien-
dar for The month, but prophecies for each
day in the month, the movements of the
planets and large number of excellent en-
cravings and bright paragraphs. The idea
is novel and is catchy.
" The Critic" published in New York, in
the Issue Of tie nth of the current month,
presents an Interesting review OF the liter
airy movement in America during the ten
years that the paper has been In existence
Inc article, though not exhaustive, fills two
pages, and is the work OF George Pellew,
author of the Lille Of John JAY" in the
American Authors Series
The January number Of "Trifets Month
ly Galaxy OF Music" published in Boston,
contains seven pieces Of vocal and a like
number OF instrumental music, all of which
have been selected for their excellence.
This is one of the best musical magazines
ever presented TO the musc-loving public.
The Photographic Times" New York,
January 10Th, contains, besides much that
IS of the greatest interest to those who
press the button while we do the rest"
beautiful landscape, distant view of Sing
sing, which Is worthy the close attention of
all who are fond of taking such views
Henry Altemus of PHILADELPHIA announces
the early publication of Jerome K. Jerome's
latest work, Told After Supper" The
work Will be fully illustrated and will an
pear IN the same attractive style as The
Idle Thoughts of an Idle Fellow" an ex
celent book by the same writer
The January number Of THE Outlook is
the first OF the second volume of this excel
lent Sabbath quarterly, published by the
American Sabbath Tract Society at Alfred
Center. n: \. The leading article is
'Helcn's History of the Sabbath" reprinted
from tie English edition of 1886
Cardinal Gibbons, Mary Putnam Jacobs,
kins University, DR.. Folsom Of Boston and
Miss Thomas Dean of Bryu Mawr unite in
series of open letters in the February
Century" on the opening of Johns Hop
hlns Medical school TO women.
"Almirante," romance of oli-time Cali
fOrnia, written by San Francisco Journal
list, has met with such success that the
publishers have Just issued the third edition
"a fact which speaks we'll for the merit of
the work. 1t is for sale at all the book
stores.
The January number of "Drake's Maya
zine" contains number of interesting
sketches including The Grave of Cbilde
Harold ard g In the Clutches of Gle.
ronimo," thrilling Indian story
John 3, Alden of New York announces
the publication of cheap edition of HI,oye.
the Supreme Gift" by Professor Hmm
mond. This is one of the greatest addresses
ever delivered. '''''
1t IS curious fact that there is only one
weekly German illustrated newspaner in
the United States. This is the German
edition OF Frank Leslie's Illustrated
A MISSING COUNTRYMAN.