The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-07

OudTu, by FRANCIS V. Greene. FROM In6
amount of attention recently devoted by the
pest periodicals of the country to this sub
lect 1t 10 evident that new and increased
feeling OF interest has been awakened IN
relation TO our citizen soldery. The second
paper on the Jews of New York, printed in
TINS Issue, is valuable contributor to
current literature. John Wilson Palmer
presents very interesting chapter on The
FIoneer Days Of San Francisco"
The leading article in the February issue
Oh The New England Magazine" Is highly
interesting Illustrated sketch Of Jean-Bap
tlste-Camile COrOt, the celebrated painter,
many OF whose works are in tie Museup Of
flne Arts In Boston and in private collections
IN that city, Some very entertaining stores
OF Salem witchcratt are given in this num-
per together with nearly dozen other first
CLASS magazine articles. TIE March num-
Der OF this magazine will contain an Illus
trated sketch of Louise NJ. Alcott.
Again the Forum" appeals to the special
interest and attention of Pacific Coast read
ers. The February number has two splen-
did articles on the Nicaragua Canal project
anu Its effect on commerce and politics. One
Is by Captain w. L. Merry, eX-President OF
the San Francisco Chamber Of Commerce,
whlch deals with the subject more partcu-
lar!y from Pacific Coast standpoint. Our
Lake Commerce and Ways to the Sea, by
senator Z. h. Davis, and "A Great Domain
by irrigation" by Governor John n. Irwin
OF Arizona, are both subjects Of strong ma
tlOnal Interest and ably discussed.
The February issue of "Tbe Magazine Of
American History" is a notable one. Its
frontlSpiece is a copy Of the famous historic
painting of the United States Electoral
commission of 1877, the portraits OF the
persons represented in it being from life
Slttings. This is followed by an important
ont ~ Rarfo n Esh ha
before been given to the reading public. 1t
Is the minority report of the commission
prepared by Judge Abbott
The Review Of Reviews" for February
is perfect encyclopedia of current ltera-
ture, presenting in compact form the most
interesting topics that are to be found in
the best publications Of the day. In addI-
ton to the text there is presented a great
many Illustrators, which makes it pic
tOrlal as well as a journalistic and literary
review OF the events Of the preceding
month.
Those who are fond of reading all
ABOUT what there is new in healthiul, recrea-
tive sports, and what there is to be known
about hunting and fishing, will find much
TO entertain them in the February number
OF Outing" In addition to the speclaltieS
TINS issue contains number OF very inter-
estlng illustrated sketches.
The attractive feature in the February
number of The Cosmopolitan Magazine
is Sir Edwin ArnOld's description Of Love
and Marriage in Japan" In addition to
THIS there IS offered In this issue vast
amount OF exceedingly interesting matter,
much OF it illustrated and calculated 10
please aud entertain.
The third number OF The Worlds Fair
Magazine" published by b. Fehneman of
n IN il IL n M i
odical. the official organ Of the California
Worlds Fair Comm lsSlOn, and devoted to
the publication Of the proceedings of that
body and to matters Of Interest III connec.
ton with the fair.
The February number Of Babyhood
discusses the dislIkes Of children 10 certain
articles Of food and the means Of overcOm-
ing such antIpathies. It also presents an
other topic which is OF interest to parents,
and that is Ought Obedience to Be En-
forced?"
The February number of Romance" be-
gins the fifth volume of this bright puhIica-
ton, which is devoted to the printing Of
nothing but short stories by the best writ
eTs. This issue contains fifteen, aud there
is not a dull one in the lot.
1.-The American Angler" for February is
made up Of a splendid collection OF Illus
trated articles on fish, fishing and fish-cul-
ture, Inc lea0lug article IS very interest
ing one by William c. Harris, the editor. on
The Michigan Grayling."
The February issue Of Wide Awake
contains an exceedingly varied and enter
tanning list of contents suited to the ages
aud tastes Of all classes Of young people.
The old readers will not lose by giving time
to the material offered.
The Pacific Coast Photographic" is the
title OF new monthly devoted 20 the art Of
photOgraphing-one that has many students
on this Coast. 1t IS a neat publication and
fun of interesting matter Morgan Backus
is the editor.
"Life's Calendar" fer February contains
a number Of pictures and many witty para
graphs, which win occupy the attention OF
any one for forty minutes. Besides this it
has infOrma ton Of interest that Will last
month.
In the February issue of Frank Harri-
sons Shorthand Magazine there is offered
TO those who are interested IN tile art Of TAX
ing notes many valuable suggestions.
The first issue for February Of The
Youths Companion" is a double number
IL is a splendid periodical, full Of excellent
articles for the young people.
New Music.
Mothers Song" very sweet song writ