St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-02-05
FEBRUARY MAGA ZINES.

( The Century Magazine easily holds its
own as the first representative of Amer
lean periodical literature. The Febru-
airy number is replete with material for
thought, study and entertainment. A
critical and biographical sketch OF the
distinguished artist, Alma-Tadema,
will be of great interest to the admirers
OF the gentleman. A new story, zoe ur
d'Alene," by Mary Hallock Foote, is
begun in this number. and the opening
chapters give promise of feast to fol-
low. An article on CRITICISM and
Culture" by James Russell Low ell,
reminds the reader OF that authors best
efforts. There is also an interesting
article on "rhe Unpublished Portraits
of Washington" which possesses a COLI
siderable historic interest. Mark Twain
continues "Puddin' Head Wilson," and
the story is worthy OF his pen. Sarah
Orne Jewett has a pleasant sketch.
1.-THE Guests of Mrs. Timrus," and
there are other attractive features, not
the least of which are the discussions of
current topics by well-kuown writer's.
The Century company. New York.
The N orth American Review cannot
be accused of narrowness. Its discus
SionS OIL topics of interest are broad in
scope and catholic in sentiment. The
issue for February has an able article
on 1.-The South Carolina Liquor Law"
by Governor Tillman. of South Carolina,
who gives brief history of the origin
and workings OF what is known as the
rba, In To
in England" is next taken I'D by the
Right Hon. Sir John Lubbock, Bart,
M. P. The literary feature of the mum
Der is furnished by Margaret Deland,
whose article is entitled "a Menace to
Literature. Two articles of special
interest are bracketed together under
the caption of "Needed Municipal
Reforms" The first. by the Rev. DR..
Parkhurst, deals with "Our Present
Opportunity; and the second. by John
W. Gotf,. is entitled Juggling with the
Ballot" Are We PIutocracy?" is a
question which is answered by w. d.
HOwells, the famous novelist, in a
striking article. Senator Roger @.
Mills, who framed the last Democratic
tariff measure in 1888, contributes an
important paper on 1.-The Wilson Bill"
North American Review Publishing
Company, New York.
The New England Magazine is per-
haps unfortunate i'll bearing name
that Is misleading, because sectional.
This magazine, however. does not con-
fine itself to New England subjects or
scenes, but is thoroughly cosmopolitan,
and its writers are among the best in
the country. Paul Leicester Ford con-
tributes an article OH Beginnings of
American Dramatic Literature" which,
while not exhaustive, shows the very
high standing our dramatists have al
tanned. There is also a very timely
illustrated article on '.Brazil' from the
pen of John G. Redman. E. G. Hovey
tells about Massachusetts at the
Worlds FAIR" and Helen NJ Winslow
has captivating story with the title
"McRady AIMS Romance" "Stuart's
Portraits of Washington'' are criticised
by William Howe Downes, and there
are number Of entertaining sketches
and poems that, combined, serve to
make up all admirable literary menu.
Warren f. kellogg. publisher, Boston.
Outing enjoys practical monopoly
of the field of manly sport. and it fills
the field well, without being open to
the suspicion of being "a grinding
| monopoly" The illustrations, from de-
signs by the best artists, are executed
in the best style of the engraver's art.
Invisible Chains" by Louise d.
Mitchell. is an excellent story. There
is all exciting recital Of experiences in
Hunting in Polar Regions" by DIR. j.
M. Wills; Walter l.. Beasley concludes
his Martinique journeyings SIN the
Land of Josephine;" Crawling With
Gloucester Fisheries" by John z.
Rogers, will be of interest to all anglers;
while there is much of value to be de-
rived from the article on "a Spnrtman's
TaXidermy." The several departments
are ably and inteiligently conducted
throughout. The Outing company, New
York.
The Review of Reviews is invaluable
to those who wish to keep abreast of the
times in information and current opin-
ion respecting passing events. The
political discussions are fairly con-
Quoted, and while we may not agree
with all the conclusions reached, there
is manifest desire to deal impartially
that wins admiration. The review of
the leading articles of the month is
especially valuable, as it gives in small
space view of that which it would
take weeks to acquire through the
ordinary channels. The illustrations.
and especially the portraits, are excel
lent. The Review of Reviews Company,
New York.
The New Peterson is not as preten-
tious as some of its competitors, but is
the superior of many of them. The
current issue contains a descriptive
article of great merit ON 1.-THE Bermuda
Islands," by Henry Collins Walsh;
Pauline Bradford Mackie describes
what she saw "ln Old Vienna;" Mary
Gray Winsted has an admirable descrip-
tive sketch, ''In Edinboro Town." in
the old Scotch capital are illustrated;
and Frances Courtney Baylor has
good story, "Keeler's Gun" "Unlovely
Wives of Famous Men," by Kate E.
Drew, may shatter a few idols. but is
nevertheless entertaining. Other feat
ures are full of interest. PetersOn's
Magazine Company, New York.
The Cosmopolitan for February is an
excellent issue. A story by Valdes,
the famous Spanish novelist, the first
from his pen to appear in any American
magazine, is begun in this number.
Arthur Sherburne Hardy's story. "a
Rejected Manuscript" is charmingly
illustrated by l.. Marold, who, we be-
lieve. makes his first appearance in the
magazines OH this side of the water. A
profusely illustrated article on the de-
signing and building of a war ship ap-