St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-10-06

tanning, as 1t Goes, record of passing
events, Illustrative of the progress of
the world, choice reviews and criticisms,
sketches, biography, poems and miscel-
lany OF high order of excellence. A
character sketch of Walter Besant is
notable feature Of the current number,
and i'll this the man IS exploited both
critically and enthusiastically. "The
Civic Church" is live topic that is
treated in an exhaustive and Impair
tial manner. In addition there are
leading articles frem other publications
illustrating the trend of popular senti-
ment on variety of subjects. and
comprehensive review of all the latest
publications Of permanent value. The
number is handsomely illustrated.
The feature of McClure's Magazine
for October is character sketch of
Thomas B. Reed, of Maine, by Robert
T. Porter, late superintendent of the
census. Mr.. Porter is a great admirer
OF the statesman, and lavishes praise
upon him without stint. touching lightly
upon his frailties. Another article of
the same character is Lord Dunrayen;
His Career as War Correspondent,
Yachtsman and Public Man. "1he article
will disabuse the minds of many of the
notion that Dunraven is man given over
wholly to the pursuit of pleasure.
Walter Besant las an interesting short
story, and Francis Gribble contributes
chapter OH Mountaineering Adven-
ture," which possesses a thrilling inter-
est. There are, besides, a number of
excellent short stories, IN the perusal of
which an hour or two may be pleasantly
passed.
The New Peterson seems determined
to maintain the high standard promised
for it when Frank Lee Benedict as
sumed editorial charge. The October
number contains charming deserip-
ton of Australia, "The Land of the
Dawning," by NJ. Mccarthy OLeary. a
name that suggests the forid style Of
the writer. "a Celebrated Case" by
Elizabeth CavaZZa, is new story under
an old title, but it is none the worse for
that. "a Congo Market Day" is de-
scribed by Charles Washington Cole
man. and Anna Whittier Wendell re-
lates what may be seen in a half-hour's
ride from the Quaker city in gossipy
and pleasing manner. Daughters of
the Revolution" illustrates the Kind of
women who lived in the early days of
the republic, while other stories and
criticisms complete lumber that need
not shrink from comparison with some
more pretentious publications.
The New England Magazine, notwith-
standing its name, is not devoted to sec
tional interests or confined to New Eng
land scenes. Its contents are varied in
character and broad IN scope. Benjamin
P. Shillaber (Mrs. Partington) continues
his "reminiscences of a long life, and the
continuation of Helen CampbelPs in
teresting novel, John Baliantyne,
American" proves the author TO possess
extraordinary talent. There are many
other interesting features of this num-
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| housekeeping and culinary and house
hold topics. 1t contains many valuable
|. suggestions for making the home at
| tractIve and the table enticing. 1t gives
bills of fare for each day of the week,
contains recipes for cooking, directions
+ for dressmaking and for decorating the
home, and much other valuable inform
7 alton that cannot be obtained elsewhere.
! Our Little Ones is just the kind of a
} periodical that boys and girls of tender
years will take delight in possessing. 1t
| is printed in large type, beautifully
illustrated, and contains stories and
poems that will catch the youthful fancy.