St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-07-02
JULY MAGAZINES.

In LHe NOrLn American hcYleW TOT
July ex-Speaker Reed has review of
1.-The Present Administration of Ma
tional Affairs" However men NAV
differ from MIR. Reed they always like
TO read what he has to say on public
questions. for he is always consistently
radical In his Republicanlsm, and as fair
towards the opposition as could be eX-
pected IN so pronounced partisan. He
tells many truths in the article in ques-
ton. besides grossly perverting the mo-
tives of the opposition. but is neverthe-
less interesting throughout. Prof. Gold
win Smith treats OF "Problems and
Perils Of British Politics" in thought
full article, rather more pessimistic,
however, than the facts seem to war
rant Madame Adam speaks of France
and England in Egypt" the South
Carolina Liquor Law" Is discussed pro
and con by two able disputants. and In
spector ByrneS, OF the New York police,
tells How to Protect City From
Crime" A notable feature of this
number of the Review is an article by
Mark Twain ain Defense of Harriet
Shelley" the first wife of the poet, which
is half farcical. half serious, as far as 1t
goes, and is ''To be continued in our
next.' The North American Review,
New York
The Century Magazine Is filled with
the choicest literature Of the day. F.
Marion Crawford has one OF his charm
ing sketches of travel, "Coastng by
Sorrento and Amalli," and companion
article in 1.-The High Road from Solerno
to Sorrento" by j. Howe Adams. An
tonic Dvorak is evidently great ad-
Inrer of the composer, Schubert, if we
may Judge by his enthusiastic sketch of
the composer. "The Evolution of a
Battleship" will be of great interest to
those concerned in naval architecture.
Mamie E. Cox has all entertaining
sketch called ''Suzanna," and Timothy
Cole has an article on .rhe Star Span
gied Banner" and its author, Francis
Scott Key. "a Cumberland Vendetta"
Is continued, and grows in interest.
Charles Dudley Warner publishes pa
per on 1.-The Attack on the Senate"
which he acknowledges was written
over two years ago. LII view of the
many changed conditions that have
arisen since that time, the paper would
have been better if never published.
There is much interest in the sketches
of travel, ACROSS Asia OIL a Bicycle"
and they can be read with profit by
every one. The initial chapters of
story by f. Marion Crawford, Love in
ldlensss," and another, "a Bachelor
Maid" by Mrs. Burton Harrison. prom
Use much OF enjoyment to the readers.
The remaining features of the magazine
are fully up to The usual high standard.
The Century company. New York.
Scribner's Magazine is a model of ele-
gance geographically, and of excel
lence as regards its contents. The
North Shore of Massachusetts" one of
the most picturesque portions of the At
lantic coast, comes i'll for description by
Robert Grant. Tho late Rev. Dir. Philip
Schaff left a journal, which contained
an account OF week at Gettysburg at
the time of the famous battle, and this
is given and forms a most interesting
addition to the sum of previous knowl-
edge of that event. The American
Cave-Dwellers" are treated of by
Carl Lumholtz; Cables novel, John
March, Soutnerner," is continued; IA
Man Without Memory" by William
Henry Shelton, is remarkable and
vivid story, and Octave Thanets
Sketches Of the American Working
man" are characteristic and interesting.
Ernest Flagg treats OF Tine New York
Tenement House Evil and Its Cure' in
amanner that shows his familiarity with
the class and their needs. as well as a
keen insight into human nature as 1t is
found in the lower strata. Charles
Scribner's Sons. New York.
The Atlantic Monthly shows no de-
terioration with age, but rather that
ripeness that good wine attains in the
passing years. Margaret Deland's
novel. Philip AMI His Wife," is no
whit less interesting as it draws near
its end than it was in the beginning.
Admirers OF Sidney Lanier will find
much to interest them in his letters,
copious extracts from which are given.
"Pontiac's Lookout" is one of Mrs
Catherwood's best short stories. replete
with human interest. 1.-The Relations
of the Mayor to the City" are discussed
by Harvey n. Shepard. and Myron B.
Benton writes of "ColeIidge's Introduc-
ton to the Lake Region" i'll an inter-
esting manner. French and Ameri-
can independence" forms the theme
Tor an able historical review by an
anonymous writer, while other articles
maintain the high tone to which the
magazine has attained. Hoaghton,
Miffiin & Co., Boston.
Harper's for July is choice number.
Indeed, of late years this veteran
among the magazines has led all the
rest in the domain Of literature which
it has especially encouraged. Chaile
Dudley Warner, always captivating in
style and artistic in his conceptions,
begins new story. 1.-The GoIdenHouse."
which gives promise of rare excellence.
1.-The Harvard and Yale Boat Race"
gives to w. a. Brooks theme for an
article of much interest and value to
lovers OF aquatic sports. Henry LOOMS
Nelson contributes an article on the
presidents home life. in which he re-
lates the domestic side of the lives of
some Of our chief magistrates. "Speei.
men Jones" is one of Owen Wister's
sprightliest stories. and "Ebb and
Flow" by Eva Anstruther, is a chaste
specimen of the modern short story.
Mr. HowelrS account of his first visit to
New England abounds in interest. Du
Maurice continues his story. "Trilby,"
and all the deps rtments are replete
with present interest. Harper & Bros,
New York.
Lippincott's complete story this month
is Captain Close" by Capt. Charles
King, whose reputation is fast over
shadowing many of long growth. An
Interesting article on 1.-The Conscience