The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-08-02

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II the ideas as set forth by the publishers
are carried out the newcomer will prove a
valuable addition to the periodicals sought
after by literary folks.
The frontlspiece of 1.-THE Arena" for
August is a speaking likeness of Eliz-
aDeth Cady Stanton, who in this is
sue presents n carefully considered
paper, in which she asks Where
Must Lasting Progress Begin ?' Another
artcie inviting the attention of thoughtful
readers is one by c. Wood Davis, who
wants to know if the nation should own the
railways. One of the features of this issue
Is that eight prominent women of America
England and France contribute to it papers
on 1--we topics. One of these is THE Work.
bell.
A new feature of the publications of the
University of Pennsylvania is the series en-
titled "Wharton's School Studies in Politics
and Economy" the first number OF which
has appeared under the title. "The Recent
Development of American Industries" by
the class of 81. A list Of the subjects to be
tire ated in this series embraces the follow
ing: The steel industry, the United States
merchant marine, the carpet industry, the
worsted industry, cotton manufacturers,
electricity, the sugar industry, the felt in
dustry, the canning industry, meat prod
and silver mining, new Industrial centers.
1.-THE Overland Monthly" for August
opens with highly instructive article on
Charles G. Yale. 1t is illustrated with a
number of sketches which show the various
ways in which the precious metal is OBJ
tanned from its secret hiding places. The
subject is treated in an exhaustive manner
and places before the public much that peo-
pie have only superficial knowledge of.
In this issue there is also very interesting
rioneer sketch entitled EARLY Days in
klamath" by Walter Van Dyke. In addi-
ton to these this number presents a great
deal Of exceedingly entertaining matter
Sarah Q. Jewett contributes the leading
story of the August wide Awake" de-
lightfuI reminiscence of Lafayette's last
visit to America; it is entitled Pegs Little
Chair" and has full-page illustration by
Garrett The Brides Bouquet" a charm
ing story of a good deed, Is by Grace w.
S0per of the Boston Journal. THE Silent
folks, is by Francis E. Leupp of the Wash
ington Star, and 'Pokeberry Juice and
Mullen," by Kate Epson Clark, is little
tale that reveals some of the funny toilet
secrets Of country girls generation ago.
The August " Magazine OF American His
tory" is rich midsummer number. 1t opens
with the first part of delightful article on
The Spartans OF Paris" by General Mere
dth Reed. G:C.R-, frightened with
and illustrated with portraits of literary
celebrities of France, whose works are ia
miliar to every intelligent reader in Amer.
lea. An excellent picture of the great editor
and author, M. Arsene HousSaye. forms
welcome fIontispiece to the number.
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper"
for the week ending August 1st has special
attractions for summer readers. One of its
striking pictures is entitled Back at the
Old Farm for the Summer; another depicts
''City Folks at a Country Church." This
number has page of character sketches in
Washington, drawn by Hamilton it also il
Illustrates the visit OF the Emperor William
to London, and has interesting articles on
the Weather Bureau and the big trees Of
California.
"Outing" for August is as fresh and whole
wealth of delightful information abou.
travel, sports and pastmes, all of which is
intensely interesting. The love of nature
and the intimate acquaintance displayed by
the contributors to this magazine is an en-
couragipg indication of leaning toward
those beneficial exercises which tend to
build up stalwart nation. The contents of
this number is varied and highly interest
ing.
Some of the illustrated articles in the
August Century" are Joseph Pennel's
PLAY in Provence: The Arrival of the
Bulls: The Ferrade," with sixteen pictures
bv the artist-author; Life on the South
Shoal Lightship," by Gustav Kobbe. Illus
trated by Taber-both of whom spent a
week. on the ship; aud "Cape Horn and Co.
operating Mining in 40" the story of au
exciting voyage around The Horn, with sew
enteen illustrations.
The Pacific. Churchman" is now being
published hy the Church Publishing Com
pany, of which Charles l.. Mel is the blisiness
manager The latest issue marks change