The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1894-03-06
MARCH MAGAZINES.


If variety of literature is a test Of mag
azine excellence, then the Century for
March meets all requirements. 1t opens
with very interesting account of life in
the Tuileries under the second empire.
written by a lady who was an inmate OF
the palace. Striking portraits Of Napoleon,
Eugene and the Prince Imperial accom-
pany the article. Another paper which VIII
be read with interest describes a pilgrim
age to Lourdes, whose famous healing
waters are sought by such multitudes OF
the faithful. 1t is written by Stephen Bon
sal in sympathetic spirit, and touches care
fully and in excellent taste upon the ques-
ton of the genuineness of the cures" and
the belief in the miraculous waters on the
part of those in charge. y paper on Ed
ward Grieg, the musical composer, is con-
tributed by William Mason. Gerard Dou.
the old Dutch master, is the subject OF
sketch by Timothy Cole. The City
Tramp" his habits and peculiarities. are
a study of the gentry. An essay by Lowell
Is on the imagination Philippe. Count de
i Paris, 0Iers warm tribute TO the m mn
Philip kearny. Prof. Jeremiah w. jerks
writes OF The Suppression of Bribery In
England" and Mrs. Schuyler Van Rensse-
laer has an architectural paper, with the
Madison-square Garden for It's theme. An
article which might be read to advantage
by all persons sympathizing with the ia
natical anti-Catholic movement is by Rev.
Washington GLADDEN., and tells some plain
truths about this foolish crusade. Several
usual complement of fiction and verse make
up the number.
Scribner's Magazine for March opens with
an account, by Joel Chandler Harris of the
condition of the hurricane sufferers on the
Sea islands and the relief work done by
the Red Cross Society. Much has been
written this subject in the newspapers,
but Mr. Harris throws a new light upon
certain phases Of the calamity and empha-
sizes the need of continued aid during the
year. 1t is the testimony of Miss Barton
and other agents of the Red Cross Society
gencies the conditions they are compelled
to deal with In relieving the population nf
the sea islands have never been paralleled
Its Art is an architectural paper by Barr
Ferree, with Illustrations showing the high
blocks built within recent years in Chicago
North" is the title of a series of pleasant
sketches by Octave Thanet, of typical agri-
fair. sketch of the Italian artist, Tito
Lessi, is contributed by Philip Gilbert Ham
erton. Another installment appears of the
posthumous papers of Peter A. Grotjean.
age to the West Indies in 1906. Charles
X: Dodge writes of subtropical Florida and
railway system The fiction consists of a
chapter of a new serial by William Henry
Bishop an installment of Cables John
March; Southerner," and well-told short
story by George A. Efbbard.
There is rather more than the usual pro-
portion of fiction in the March Harper
Under this head comes a sketch by Bran
der Matthews in his series of Manhattan
vignettes which develops a subtle phase
of life and character in a way suggestive
of French literary art. Other short stories
are by Mary E. wilkins, William McLen-
nan, w. E. Norris and Lawrence Alma
its charming record of the life Of Paris art
students. Among the more serious con-
tributions is study by Poultney Bigelow
of the Jew as he is found in Russia and
of the causes of the Russian luminosity TO
the race. The question of the immigration
of these Jews into other European coun-
tries is one causing considerable disturb
ance. DR.. T. NJ. Prudden considers the
subject of Tuberculosis and its Proven
| Gibson will tend TO popularize the scientific
| study of flowers. r. r.. Broker describes
| progress OF that industry.
The Forum for March begins with two ar
| ticles on IAN Income Tax" In which the
| demerits and merits are set forth by David
| A. Wells and Representative Hall, of Mis-
souri, Simeon Sterne tells the causes of re-
| cent railroad failures. H. c. Carroll. from
the census, shows the stability of the great
| religious sects. Edward Bellamy, the all-
| thor of Looking Backward is permitted
| to occupy some space with his plans for
| reforming society, while Professor Sumner
| regards them as attempts TO make the
world over. Professor Peabody advoca ties
colonization as a remedy for city poverty
| There are other articles, making the mum
Der one of more than usual interest The
| Forum is sold for % cents by all dealers.
Worthington's Magazine for March fur.
nishes an attractive variety of good things
| The leading article, "In the Snake River
| Valley" by Prof. F. G.. Wright, is an ex-
| cellent description of a portion of the
| Rocky mountain country that is little
| known The illustrations from nature con.
/ tribute materially to the interest of the
| article. Dr. James Weir discusses 1.-The
| Effect of Musical Sounds on the Lower
| Animals, in an interesting way. Fate OF
| Pool, presents some old facts in a new garb
| "A Good Match by DR.. f. Blanchard, is q
| frst-rate short story, and there are two
| or three serial ones, with a number OF
| short articles various topics, and some
| fairly good verses. Published by a. d
! Worthington & Co., Hartford Conn.
Frank Leslie's Monthly for March ha!
some interesting features. Frederick S
| Daniel writes of European parliaments; ]
w. Fosdick entertainingly describes al
| artists winter at Fontainebleau; William
| y. Garrison describes the horrors of cap
| ital punishment. There is a descriptiv,
| and historic article on Fort Hamilton oy