The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1891-06-07

| Stanford's land scheme because it is i'm
| practicable by coming under the head of
class legislation, does not believe In George
| sing e-taX theory, because it is not adapted
to our commercial education. He be-
| lieves that Belamy's ideal life will be pos
| sible only when the exchange system is
| abolished, and is OF the opinion that the
| financial question is still az unsolved prob
lem, while he devotes considerable space to
! explain how, in his opinion, the matter
might be solved. Some of the IDEAS are
| original, and the purpose OF the writer is TO
| place before the public theory that will
| tend toward placing the currency of the
land on definite basis. thereby placing
finance in the category of the exact sciences.
Offered by the Bancroft Company.
"At Last" a paper-covered novel of 800
pages written by Marian HarIand, has been
issued by G. w. Dillingham; of New York
as one of the books of the Madison-sauare
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matches turn out well in the long run, and
who declares that she does not I'M
dertake the management of them un-
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ready projected in heaven, and that when
just the same or as bad-wicked men and
women, cannot hinder everything from
coming right at last. 1t is a very fascinat-
ing book. that eDgrOsses the attention of
the reader In the work of the match maker
from the first chapter To the last Offered
by the Bancroft Company.
The bound volume of "1he Century"
embracing the months of November, 1890,
to April. 1891. has been issued by the Cen
fury Company OF New York. 1t makes a
volume of $50 pages, bound in gilt cloth, as
are the preceding volumes. 1t contains
over 400 illustrations, and is filled with
many timely and valuable papers, tales of
adventures. sketches and other matters that
go to make up firSt-class magazine. The
volume is q desirable addition to any
library-in fact, it is small library in
itself
T. B. Peterson & Bros. of Philadelphia
have added to their popular twenty-five cent
series OF the writings OF the best writer's "a
Woman's Thoughts About Women" by Miss
Mulock, book which when first presented
in the high-priced edition attracted m UGH at
tentiOn, and which has since been c0nsid-
cred one of the most instructive written by
this gifted author. Offered by the Bancroft
Company.
Magazine and Other Notes.
The June "Arena," which opens the
fourth volume of this able review, is unusu-
ally attractive A fine picture of Bishop
elect Brooks, printed on cardboard suitable
for framing, is given as supplement with
this number. The frOntspiece is a steel en-
craving Of the editor, who contributes a pa
per Of great interest on "SOciety's EXileS,"
dealing chiefly with life in the sluns of BOs-
ton. The interest in this paper is enhanced
by the admirable reproduction of ten flash
light photographs taken in the North End Of
Boston expressly for this contribution.
These pictures, together with a full-page
engraving of the artisans apartment house,
recently erected in Liverpool, are printed on
heavy plate paper
The current number OF "The North
American Review" is one of exceptional
excellence. and contains number of timely
articles by men Of unusual prominence.
Secretary Tracy Of the navy has contributed
one on "Our New War-ships." which will be
read with great deal of interest, while
Andrew Carnegie writes In his usual and
fOrcible way on 1.-The A, B, c of Money"
which Is announced as the first of series
of articles OH the financial problem. Rob-
ert g. lngerSOll has also endeav0red to re-
ply to the question, as Avarice Trum-
phant"
"The Forum" for June gives prominence
to two Western writers and will appeal to
the readers of the Pacific Coast In particu-
lar. 'Silver and the Need of More Money"
Is the title of very able article by Senator
Stewart of Nevada, while Senator Dolph of
Oregon treats of the growth ana develop
ment of The New Northwest" In view
of the recent discussion DR.. Charles A.
Briggs has sprung into prominence, and his
views on Church and Greed" as published
in this magazine, is also calculated to at
tract attention.
In the June number of '"The Political
Science Quarterly" Professor Burgess of
Columbian College discusses the interna-
tiOnal and constitutional questions raised
by the recent controversy with Italy. He
holds that foreign Government whose
subjects have been wronged Is entitled to de-
mand that the United States Government
should initiate proceedings against the
wrong-doerS in the United States courts.
lie finds that the constitution vests IN the
Federal Government the power 10 do this,
but that Congress has not passed the ne
cessary statutes 10 make this power effective.
The June Century" has an interesting
frOntispiece. portraitOf George NJ film DIAL
las. formerly Vic, President OF the United
States. This portrait accompanies the second
and last installment of the papers extracted
from Mr.. Dallas journal, written while he
was American Minister to the Court of the
Car Nicholas !. In this inStalmenI he de-
scribes not only the great luxury and splen-
dor of the court, but tells about hearing
Thalberg, the great pianist, and Sontag, the
famous singer. A portrait of the Empress
is printed with the article.
The June number of the " Magazine Of
American Hist ry " closes the twenty-fi fifth
L
picture which forms the fToEtispece is
one Of Columbus, from miniature portrait,
which Isabella of Spain had painted for
herself The leading article, an illustrated
one is " Glimpses of the Railroad in His
tory" written by Martha j. Lamb, the
editor 1t is very interesting contribution
to history.
The American Society for the Exten sion
of University Teaching Phiadelphia) will
shortly issue the first number of uni
versity Extension" journal devoted to the
interests OF the movement for popular edu-
cation known as university extension, which
has taken such strong root in this country
at many centers.
The leading article in June "Outing" is
ALI illustrated one, entitled Beyond the
Great Lakes" by A. b. Greptill, a very in
tereSting sketch of the country as far north
as Alaska. 1t also contains wel-written
account of the first bicycle tour of the Vel
lowst0ne Park by three members Of the
Laramie Club.
Ernest de Lancey Pierson has in the June
number of "Belford's Magazine" a complete
novel, entitled "a Bargain IN Souls an I'M
possible Story" which is very entertaining.
A dozen or more well-written sketches make
this issue of "Belford's" very acceptable
one.
In Table Talk" for June Mrs. S. T. Ro-
rer and Title May FOTney, the American
authorities upon culinary ana household
topics, present large amount of matter to
please the epieure and instruct the house
keeper.
The June number of Kindergarten"
published in Chicago, gives special atten-
tiOn To the question oil the kindergarten in
the public school. This issue closes years