The National tribune., 1891-03-19
RECENT LITERATURE.
Magazines and Notes.


opens with a careful study Of the public career
Of ' Gen. Francis +. Spinner the Fiuaucier," ," BY
Rev. Isaac ). Hartley, ID. D., n paper OF great
interest, including graphic description Of Gen.
SpinneT's part in the conception and issue OF
the greonbacks" in the time OF the late civil
war. Tne fidelity Of Gen. Spinner 70 the money
interests of the Government won for him the
memorable sobriquet The Watch Dog Of the
Treasury
The Sound of n Voice; or, the Song Of tho
DchardeuT," is the title Of tho complete novel
in the March number of LipgiaroiFs Haga-iue.
The author Is the late Frederic =. C0zZsns, tine
famous humorlst, whose sparrow grass Pa
pers +" are known the country over. The story
Is delightful romance, literary gem. aud il
Is wonder that us appearance ia print has
been 81 long delayed
With the number for March, The Forum
begins its eleventh volume. Throughout the
whole period of the 10 volumes now finished,
the publishers announce that there has been
an uninterrupted increase Of their business
an Indication Of the steady growth of the pop
ular interest IN the free discussion Of the most
important subjects Of the time. So great has
been the grOwth Of the magazine that it is nee
essary 10 procure larger office room than the
quarters now occupied by The EOrzm which,
three years ago, seemed large enough for an in
definite period.
The charming personality Of the Princess Of
Wales IN public mas won her hosts OF warm
friends, hut in The Ltiies Home Journal for
March, Lady Elizabeth Hilary her almost con-
slant attendant and a very intimate friend,
gives Us a glimpse "a the Princess in her pri-
yato li!e-a sweet woman and sterling wi ife
aud mother worthy all the admiration which
IS bestowed upon her. The article is richly
illustrated, and will attract as wide attention
a will Mrs. +. r. Barnum's discussion Moths
Of Modern Marriages" which appears in the
snne number. Quite as interesting in their
way are the delightful portrait sketch Of Mrs.
Gladstone, by bright American girl who re-
Gently spent day with her and the excellent
articles by Mrs. Jeuness Miller and Miss Hooper
on dre7-makIHr rs profession.
PeceS LiJrGTy for March IS entitled Dollars
and Cents Being Pnckg Best Things About
the Scramble for Scads." Like the preceding
numbers Of the Library it is as full Of wit and
humor as an egg Is Of meat.
Richard Il. kimballs interesting historical
paper on "'The Early DAYS OF the Republic" :"
which leads the March number Of Frank Legligs
IOpdU Monthly, IS illustrated with a series Of
beautifully engraved portraits, including the
new head Of Washington, from Henri IefOrt's
celebrated etching. Coyuo Fletcher, author Of
that successful New South Story, " Ne and
Chummy," contributes "A descriptive article on
" The LOwIauds Of South Carolina" with
sketches Of many historic plantations Of the
Palmetto State.
The March Vide Au1te opens three prize com
petitions to the young peopIe-oue in conuec-
tion with Miss Rmmsr's Figure Drawing for
Children :" another uf cash prizes TOR the best
translation Of the famous Winchester College
song, Duice D1mum in English verse; and a
third of cash prizes for solution OF problem
in llorolO2y, by Mr.. f. II. Hawley, Of the
Smithsonian.
The stories IN Outing have become unite a
font gF
very evidently manifest a desire on the part Of
the Outing publishers 70 widen the scope Of
Outing until it shall become as popular as
family magazine, and il is an undisputed
authority ia sport.
First Mame Brgle is the name Of an interest
ing quarterly publication by the lst BE. Cav.
Association, at Rockland, Me-, aud which is
edited by the gallant old Colonel Of that rcgi-
mcnt, Gen. J. T. CIley. ID comes in the shape
Of "a handsome pamphlet Of "a pages, and made
up ol stories, adventures Of the regiment, re-
ports Of is members. etc. 10 is interesting to
all who love good, loyal services and gallant
deeds
The Ner England Nrgl-ins for March opens
with an article or Harvard College during the
war Of the rebellion, which is embciiished with
portraits OF Harvard men who distinguished
themselves in the war. There il fine variety
OF excellent literary matter and illustrations,
aud Dorothy Prescott begins a new serial story,
" A Fair Exchange" Published at 90 Federal
street, Boston. Price S3 year.
JJ'raat Ct The United States Ciyairy Asqociq-
ton, d voted to the cavalry arm Or the service
Published quarterly at Fort Leayenworth.
Price 30 cents q year.
The Phreaoiaqieui Journal anil Science Of Hstlth
an illustrated magazine Of human nature
Published by Fowler lS Wells Co.. 10 Broad
way. \. z. Price Sl.J0 per annum; II cents
a single copy.
The Popular Science Monthly for March con-
tain7, among 0ther papers, supposed Tendeu-
cies 10 Socialism" by VIM Graham, NJ. A.:
" Iron Working with Machine Tools" By W. f.
Durfee; Hypocrisy as a Social Elevator" by
john McElsoy; koch's Method of Treating
Consumption" by DIR. @. A. Heron; Nom
Conductors Of Heat" by Prof. John H Ord Way;
Menard, and " Government Among the Lower
Animals" by J. W. Slater.
Figaro, the bright little society, theatrical,
and satirical journal Of Chicago celebrates the
first anniversary Of its existence with an un-
usually fine number. containing admirable por-
traits Of Mrs. Potter Palmer and Mrs Ii. D.
Stone.
The Puisy, a magazine for children. Publish
ed by ID. LOthrOp Co., Boston. Price 81 year
Romance IS a monthly periodical devoted TO
the tales OF the New York Story Club, con-
tanning short stories by Guy de Naupassant
Edith Sessions Upper, "Alau Adair,' Rudyard
kipling, Alphonse Dtudet, Robert Louis Ste
veusOn, Julian Hawthorne, Marie Wainwright
and others prominent as fiction writers. Price
- cents Il number. Published by c. A. Watson
New York City.
The English Illustrated Mala-iRe A high
class illustrated magazine. Published by Mae
milan < Co, liz Fourth avenue, New York.
Price u cents number, or 3I.75 a year.
Table TAX is indispensable to every lady who
wants TO he fully abreast Of the times in culinary
and dining arts. Published AZ 1917 Chestnut
street, Philadelphia. Price 81 a year.
Hadame Dgmgret MOHfhiy Fashion Journal is
invaluable To all who want 20 keep up with the
latest styles. Published at New York. Price
y year.
The Eazar Dressmaher is a large quarterly
Published by Jas. Mccall & Co. 46 East 14th
street, New York, ard contains all the latest
fashions for the seasons. The Spring number
is now out. Price - cents. or 81 a year.
The JeaHess AiHer WagaziHe is a charming
periodical for anyone, and Is especially charm
ing 10 the young ladies, TO whom it is devoted,
aud gives many useful hints about making
themselves more fascinating, rs we'll as a sutti-
cheney Of more solid entertainment. Published
at 263 Fifth avenue, New York. Price -
cents.
The North American ReUisV for March contains
Further Eecollections of Gettysburg" by
Maj Gems. Daniel +. Sickles, ID. Mem Gregg,
John Newton and Daniel ButteTfeld; The
Future OF the Sandwich Islands," by Claus
SprecEels; why Women Marry" By Mrs. NJ
+. W. Sherwood - The Menace of Silver I.egi4-
latiou," by the Director OF the Mint; Z" Self
Control IN Curing Insanity" by DIR. VIM. A..
Hammond "a Word About the Rear Guard, !"
by Iieat j. Rose IrOup: Have We National