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NAY MAGAZINES.
The Arena.

The May Arena closes the ninth volume
of this able and successful magazine. The
table of contents in the current issue is very
strong and inviting TO those interested in
live questions. Among the important So
cial and economic problems discussed are,
..The First Steps in the Land Q iestion," by
Louis r. Post, the eminent sinsle-tax lead
er; "The Philosophy of Mutualism," by
Professor Frank Parsons of the Bos-
ton University Law School; "Emer-
gency Measures for Maintaining Self
Respected Manhood" by the e, itor of
the Arena. 1.-The Saloon Evil" is also
discussed ia "A symposium. One Of
the strongest paper on Heredity that has
appeared in recent years is found in this
issue from the pen of Helen Fl. Gardener.
Rev. NJ. J. Savage contributes very
thoughtful paper on 1.-The Religion of
Lowells Poems," a fine portrait Of Lowell
appears as a frontispiece. DR.. James X.
Cooke contributes q striking paper on
1.-The Power Of the Mind in the Cure of
Diseases" Stinson Jarvis series OF bril-
liant papers on 1.-The Ascent of Life" closes
with this issue. (Arena Publishing Co.,
Boston, Mass.)
The Forum.
The current number Of The Forum i, one
Of the most able Issues of this Justly popu-
lar magazine which ha, yet been published.
The list of contributors to this number con-
tsins the names Of many of the most promi-
nent people in the various walks of life.
The present interesting and peculiar poliii-
cal situation is discussed by Ex-Governor
Russell Of Mass, from the Democratic
point Of view; and from the Republican
point of view, by Senator Cullom of Hi
nois. 1.-THE Necessity of State Aid to the
Unemployed" is discussed in Current
Plans for Reforming Society" by DR..
Stanton Colt, an enthusiastic work.
er for the alienation of poverty, and
10 followed by an article by Mr.. ID. Nc
Gregor Means the well known political econ
omist of New York, presenting arguments
to show the dangerous absurdity of this
policy. Among the many other able and
valuable articles contained in this number
are Universities and the Training of Pro-
fessors," by President G. s. Hall; 1.-THE
Meaning Of Farm Mortgage Statistics, )" by
Edward Atkinson; THE Dilatory Senate
and Depression in Trade" by Louis Wind
/, muller; "Child- Study A Teachers Record
of Her Pupils," by Mary f. Laing, and els
Faith in ,Funre Life Declining?" by
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps. (The Forum
Pub. Co., Union Square, New York;
The Atlantic Monthly
for May presents an unusually inviting
table Of contents. The opening number is
continuation of the powerful serial "Phil
lip and his wife," by Margaret Deland,
which has attracted 70 much favorable no
tice. From Blomidon to Smoky" by
Frank Bodies, is an interesting account of
travels. The character studies on Francis
hv I'M nd oh
Fiske from one of the most attractive
features of this issue. and will be eagerly
welcomed by the many admirers of Mr..
Parkman. Other notable articles in this
issue are 1.-THE Henry" r. c. Mendenhall ;
"Achilles in Orcus," Elizabeth Stodla !;
"Three Commandments in the Vulgar Ton
gue,' Gilbert Parker "Egotism in Con-
temporary Art" Royal Cortissoz; 1.-The
Queen Of Clubs" Eliza Orne White; 1.-The
Ethical Problem of the Public Schools"
William Frederick Slocum, Jr., and
Henry Vaughan the Silurist,' Louise
Imogen Quincy The different depart
ments are as Interesting as usual. (Hough-
ton, Mifllin & Co., New York;
Donahoe's Ma gaxine.
The opening number Of Donshoe's Mag
azine for May is one Of more than ordinary
value to all who are interested in the ques-
leading educators Of this cnnntrv nm .Is
Ponular Government 70 Fail in America"
nCburch Music and ia Abuses" bv Rev
Gn,taye Graf deals with the work accom-
nlisbed in This direction by Palestrina. Th,s
article ia one of great Interest and il finely
;lln.tratea' Probably the article Of most
general interest in this number il the ..Ro.
nance Of the Telegram" bv m Tavlor
II il charminuly written and is illustrated
with numeron, nortraits Of nrominent men
who made their f,rst start in life "a tele.
vr.nh onerators. Among those given
ara Tbomss A. Edison Nnarew Csrnevie
lanes Morgan. mapaeing editor of the
Boston Globe; Thomas II. Sherman, Con-
sui OF the United States at Liverpool from
May, 1889, to May, 1898; and Frank A..
Munsey, publisher of Munsey's Magazine
Rev. DR.. Thomas j. Shahan contributes a
most instructive article under the caption,
THE Ancient Schools of Ireland" which
il accompanied by numerous cuts of the
various schools described. The depart
ments are up to the usual high standard of
excellence, and contain vast amount of
practical information. Donahoe's Maya