Omaha daily bee., 1892-01-10

cal. James Whitcomb Riley has a very
pretty piece of Scotch poetry, ''The Guide
wife," and Albert Payson Terhune con-
tributes a charming little poem entitled,
'My Love and II The pages headed LAS
it Seems'' and with the Wits make a very
attractive variety.
Among the leading features of the January
number of The Century are The Jews IN
New YORK; by Richard Wheatley, illus
trated by Irving X. Wiles. Otto H.. Bacher
and G.. A. Neodham; "The Naulahka, a
Story of East and West" by Rudyard Kip
ling and Wolcott Balestier; "Custer's Last
Battle" by one of his troop commanders, by
Captain e. ). Godfrey, with comments by
General James 3. Fry, and pictures executed
by Frederic Remington and after photo
graphs; tine Jewish Question:" by Jose.
plus; Tine Alligator Hunters of louisiana"
by Andrews Wilkinson, with pictures by
Marie Guise, George H. Clement and j. q.
Benrd; The Discomfort OF the Farmer" by
]. Il. Dodge, and "a Battle in Crackerdom,"
by Harry Stillwell Edwards. Among papers
on topics of the times are: The Progressive
Study Of America "Abraham's Thousand
Dollar-a-Day Blunder," Mississippi Crop
Moving Currency" ATTACKS Upon Public
In addition to some open letters, in lighter
vein there are 'Songs of Ireland" by Jenrie
T. 7. Dove; IAN Old Belle" by Lizette
Woodwork Reese; "Rehections,'' by j. A.
De We're; THE Lost Song by George Hor-
ton, and "Only a Hint by George Moore.
Beginning with the January numeer Tho
California Illustrated Magazine will be pub
lished monthly instead of every other month,
as originally announced. DIR. Francis Fene-
Ion Rowland contributes n very readable
paper on "Cross-Country Riding" which Is
very tastefully illustrated. Minna ". Lewis
furnishes some valuable information on
"Kidergarten,'' while Lieutenant John p.
Finley, U. S. A, gives "a Cyclonic Glimpse
OF California Weather. and Nellie Blessing
Eyster supplies "a pretty story entitled ken.
Luck.n An intensely interesting sketch OF
THE City of the Sky-Acoma," by Charles
T.. Lummis, Will doubtless be widely read.
John Bodkin's Baby" by w. A. Elderkin,
U. :. A, adds pleasing variety TO this issue,
and Ellwood Cooper's contribution on THE
Olive in California;" tells US all about the
olive industry in a pleasant way. DIR. +. q.
Remondino's paper on Climates OF South
ern California deserves more than passing
notice. The doctor writes most enthusiastic-
ally of the health-lnducing properties OF this
climate. Hitherto we have not known a great
deal about tho organization known as the
high.biuders. Underline caption OF among
tho Highbinders" Frederic J. Masters
ID, Imports a lot OF informa-
Chinese secret society. Among the poets OF
this number worthy of special mention arc
J. w. Wood, Emily Browne Powell, Virna
Woods, and Grace Ellery Charming. Judge
Croft, X -United States land commissioner
has written a very valuable paper on THE
Public Domain, y giving an idea of the public
lands available for settlement. Published al
San Francisco. Cal.
Short stories for January announces the
prize winners of its etching contest, which
, closed November /. The editor states that
l,3i5 manuscripts were entered for the five
prizes of $50 IN gold for the best etching in
the five classes. These are the successful
competitors and the prize etchings are
printed with the announcement: (DeScrip~
tive Ella h. Doten, Dorchester, Mass.
Queer Emma Frances Dawson, San Fran
cisco, Calls Dramatic) Anne Bozeman
Lyon. Mobile, Ala. Pathetic) w. n. Har-
ben, Dalton, Ga; (Humorous) Chryseis V.
w. Cannon, SportonsburR, 5. G. The
"F'amous Story for the month Il the Swa-
blan mystery OF William Hauf, entitled
'The Cold Hearth
No more interesting and valuable account
OF that mysterious malady, the grip, has APP
peared than that which DIR. Cyrus Edison, tho
| chief inspector of the New York health de-
partment. publishes In the January number
OF Babyhood. DIR. Edson traces the history
| OF tue grip from ancient times To the present
day, describes clearly the symptoms aud the
mode Of treatment, and furnishes valuable
aids In the direction OF prevention.
One OF the most Important art publications