St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1894-01-29
FEBRUARY MAGAZINES.

The Atlantic Monthly despises the
modern adjunct of periodicals and APP
pears without Illustration. The typ0g-
raphy, however, is artistic. and the
value Of the literary contents compen-
safes for lack of pictorialat fractions.
Senator Dawes gives some "Recollec-
lions of Stanton Under Lincoln" which
shed additional light upon the relations
between these two great men, and ac-
count in measure for the influence
exercised by the secretary over the
president. "Two Strings to His Bow
is an admirable novelette, in two parts
by Walter Mitchell. The late Hamilton
Fish Is the subject of a critical sketch
by his former assistant i'll the state de-
partment, j. T.. Bancroft Davis, and
Oliver Wendell Holmes performs like
service for his old friend and co-laborer
in literary work, Francis ParkmaD.
Charles Egbert Craddock's novel, His
Vanished Star" increases in interest
with each succeeding chapter. A very
dispassionate article on "Tammany
Hall' is from the pen of Henry Cnilds
Merwin. The remaining features of
this number are up to the usual high
standard. Houghton, Mifflin d Co.,
Boston.
Harper's Magazine adds new occasion
for admiration with each succeeding
issue. The printers art i'll It's perfection
is eXemplitied i'll its pages, while its en-
cravings cannot 5e exctIied. George
du Maurier continues his new story,
"Trilby," and Frederic Remington has
characteristic sketch Of frontier life
under the title of In the Sierras With
the Punchers." William M"Lennan's
story. LAS Told to His Grace" is an
artistic creation that will add much to
its authors reputation. Rev. Dr.. Henry
Hargman treats of Lord Byron and the
Greek Patriots" i'll gossipy and critical
manner. w. ID. Howells presents a
farce, ready for the actors use. under
the title of "a Masterpiece of Diplom-
acy," and the series of Great American
industries" is continued by chronicling
the experiences OF "A Bar of Iron"
from the mine TO its finished state. StOr
les by Constance Fenimore Woolson, Fla
vel Scott Mines and Richard Harding
Davis are all excellent,a and the Drawer
and Easy Chair" are. as usual, replete
with interest. Harper & Brothers, New
York.
Scribner's Magazine opens with a
critical analysis OF Edward Burne-Jones,
the eminent artist. by CoSno Monk
house. which, perhaps, does more than
Justice to its subject, ii commonly ac-
eepted standards OF excellence in art
| are to be the standard. George w. Ca
ble's novel, John March, S0utherner,"
| is equal in its construction and finish to
the best of the authors, productions.
| and will bring him added fame. Mrs.
| James L. Fields takes the last words of
the late Bishop Phillips Brooks, There
| is no other life but the eternal" as the
| text of an admirable but sentimental
verse. 1.-The SchoolmaSter" is admira-
| bly, portrayed by one who must himself
have wieIded the birch in some country
| school district, and forms the seventh
article i'll series of articles on MEMS
| Occupations" Joel Chandler Harris
describes The Sea Island Hurricanes"
| "a Lady of the Line is pleasing
| sketch by George |. Putnam, and The
| Point of View" as usual, discusses
matters of public concern with both
viyacity and fairness. Charles ScriJ-
ner's Sons. New York.
Lippincott's has for its complete
novel The Picture of Las Cruces" by
Christian Reid, story of considerable
/ ar r Gbot
| pioned the paWnbroKers by giving
study of them, which is, however, not
| wholly flattering. 1.-The Science and
the Art of Dramatic Expression" is dis
cussed by Alice W Rollins; Gilbert
| Parker continues his novel 1.-The Tres
passer," which lrespasseS upon no ones
| time who reads it, while H. Ii. Boyeson
speaks of Norwegian Hospitality"
| The story Of Butler Munroe, ''Dr. Pen
| nington's Country Practice is admir-
ably told. George Grantham Balm also
has taking sketch entitled Dick"
| aud the poems and reviews display both
talent and scholarly finish. }. B. Lip
! pincott company. Philadelphia.
Cooley Is as fresh and attractive as
ever. Henry Clews. the distinguished
| banker, tells "How to Make Money in
Wall Street." and his advice may be
useful to young men inclined toward
speculation. This Man and This
Woman" is an excellent story by
Margaret Lee. A short story by Henry
Milford Steele, The Worlds GAIN" is
happily told. "Superstitions of the
English Miner" are treated of bv S. p.
Cadman, and Lucy c. Lille contributes
story entitled ''Feroline." 1.-THE Roy
| atty Of Hawaii Is timely article by
| Herbert Stanley RentOn, and Amer
| lean Women in Mexico" are spoken of
| by Marie Robinson Wright. There are
| other stories and poems, and the usual
| features that have been so long MAIN
tanned by this popular ladies' magazine.
| Cooley Publishing company, New York.
| st. Nicholas contains the usual asSort-
ment of literature for the young Rud-
yard Kipling has a characteristic story,
Tiger! Tigerw j. o. Davidson has a
tale of adventure. flowed by all lee
berg" DIR. Charles A. Eastman con-
tinues his "Recollections of the Wild
Life;" Kate w. Hamilton has a story,
'The Skaters Stratagein," aud Mark
Twain continues his story TON Sawyer
Abroad" An interesting article on
THE Dead Letter Office is by Patti
Lyle Collins, and ''LittIe Santa Claus"
| receives attention from Jeruet Logic
Robertson. There are other interesting
features, all of which will serve to