The morning call., 1892-01-02

finds the world turned against him, ana
every inclination to reform is frozen By his
cold reception. He can get no work; he
must starye or steal. and again the prison
door Sawns before him. ''Who will start
this good work?' he asks.
The January number of "Lippineotts
Magazine" is marked by several new fea-
lures. Tie complete novel is by Young h.
Allison, formerly of the Louisville Courier
Journal" an experienced journalist. 1t IS
entitled 1.-THE Passing of Major Kilgore,
and from the sure, easy and practical way
in which he writes it might be his tenth
rather than his first effort in the line OF hc-
tlOn. This novel contains a graphic picture
of the humors and woes OF newspaper
Office. The story is interesting throughout,
and not lacking in elements of excitement.
pathos ana unexpectednesS; the character
drawing is full of shrewd insight and kindly
humor, while the style is natural and delight
iul.
The Forum Publishing Company has
probably never issued number so con-
spieuous for interest. brilliancy and ability
as the January number. 1t fairly teens
from cover to cover with able discussions OF
live national questions, and is mine OF
rich information. A powerful indictment
of the Louisiana lottery. by Judge French
McGlain, leads the list DR.. T. II. Geffckenl
discusses 1.-The Pope ana the Future OF
Papacy," and the Rev. DR.. Z. A. Briggs
has given an able paper on Theological
Ballot" is a valuable paper by Joseph
Bishop. and Mrs. Van Rensselaer, gives an
excellent article on american Homes"
The January number of Harpers
Monthly Magazine" marks an era in its
publication, for it is the five hundredth num-
Der that has been issued. There is no perl
odical that has been published for so long
time as this one has that has maintained It's
interest as has "HarpeI's Magazine" The
issue of this month is an excellent one, both
as 10 text and Illustrations. Among the
many very interesting articles offered may
be mentioned Can ada'S FL Dorado" by
Julian Ralph; "Our Exposition at Chicago"
and "Charles the Second by Walter Bes-
ant.
Those who are interested in the science OF
antiquities will find a treat in the latest is
sue OF the american Antiquarian" pub
lished by 5. ID. Peet at Avon, ILL., 1t is
filled with matter Of great interest on sub
JeetS OF the long ago, and 1t IS Instructive
not only to archeol0gists, but to the general
reader. The leading article is one by the
publisher on the religion of the mound
builders, and this is followed by very in
terestiDg article on "Yema, or the V0tiye
Pictures in Japan" by W. E. DeFOrest.
The January number of the Century"
has for frontispiece spirited picture OF
Charles Francois GOunOd, the world re-
nOwned composer. In another portion OF
this interesting periodical there is very
entertaining sketch Of the composer. The
leading article in this issue is an illustrated
one, on The Jews in New York" care
fully written and full Of information. la
addition to this. the magazine contains
great amount of bright magazine articles, all
of which are Of the best.
William A. Coffin, in the first Of a group
Of papers on American Illustrations Of
Today" in the January "Seribner," says
Of the decorative part Of Kenyon COX's
Work: The pen drawings for initial let
tiers lin The Blessed Damozel'] are by long
odds tho best things Of the kind that have
come from an American artist. They show
great originality of conception and knowl-
edge of the principles OF design that very
few artists possess, and delicate though
yirile sense of beauty in their execution"
The January number which is the holiday
one Of Outing" comes in a pretty white
cover with the title printed in dark blue and
gold The magazine, as usual, contains a
great deal that is of value and interest TO
all who delight in reasonable outdoor
athletic sports, and IN addition has a good
Christmas story, entitled THE Bears Head
Brooch" by Ernest Ingersoll, and spirited
sketch that milltiamen will enjoy.
One of the attractive magazines for Jan
uarY is The Cosmopolitan" which is filed
with a variety Of highly interesting and
well-chosen articles, prominent among
which are The Columbus Portraits" with
Illustrations; The Salon." descriptive of
The grand picture gallery of Paris, and "Old
New York, by James Grant Wilson.
The eighth chapter Of the Life and
Works OF Mark Twain is the feature in
the January issue of Library and Studio"
This issue also contains several bright short
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