The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-11-16
THE MAGAZINES.

In the American Historical Register
for November. the serial description Of
Lafayettes last visit to the United
States Is brought down a. far as his ar
rival at Holmesburg. near Philadelphia,
on the morning Of Sept Is. 1895. The
instalment in this number of Mrs. Mary
B. J. Richart's interesting traditions
of Fort Jenkins treats OF phase OF
American history In which residents Of
Scranton and its vicinity naturally feel
a deep concern. In addition to these
two Commanding special features the
November Register has several reada-
BILE historical contributions Of general
character, and much detailed informa-
ton pertaining to the patriotic heredi-
tary societies, Of which 1t IL the official
organ.
The Progress Of the World. an ell
lustrated monthly summary OF the
leading facts in current history and
achievement" Is new magazine which
has Just made its appearance on the
editors table. 1t Is published by the
Progress Of the World company at 156
Fifth avenue. New York, at 10 cents q
copy or 81 a year, and Is, as its subtitle
implies, q digest of current news ar
ranged with view to permanency.
Subjects Of live interest are treated In
telligently and at sufficient length to
impart the necessary information. and
the judgment shown in the selection of
topics appears to be excellent.
To-
The Metaphysical Magazine has evil
IDENTIFY found a field Of its own, for 1t
continues to give evidences of increaT-
ing prosperity. The November number
of this highly interesting magazine
marks something of a departure from
tradition In that 1t contains, amidst
several serious and even somewhat pc
dantic articles relating to occult
themes, a capital "story of latter-day
realism" by Frances Albert Doughty.
treating of the vain attempt Of colony
of advanced men and women near Bos-
ton to eliminate from their social prob
lem the factor OF age. This story is
well worth reading.
-:o:-
The Black Cat. which prldes itself on
containing the choicest nickles ~iOrth
of reading to be found in print, ap-
pears for November with an attractive
cover, backed UP by eight swinging.
nerve-tingling stories. The publishers
of 1t have declared war on dullness in
the short story line. and they seem to be
pushing their campaign to satisfac-
tory success. At all events, their maga-
the purchaser Of 1t has read every tale
in it. (Received from M. Norton.)
That exceedingly well-ed''Nl organ
or the American Society for the extern
sion of University Teaching, the Citi-
zen published at III South Fifteenth
street, Pniladelphia), has among Its
November features a paper by Henry
c. Adams on 1.-THE Statistical Division
of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion" which will enlighten chose who
wonder what that commission ia in ex-
istence for. There Is also an interest
thors," Of the too often forgotten "poet
Of blood and passion" Thomas Otway.
If anything in Chips for Nov. Q (re-
ceived from NJ. Norton) deserves mem
ton, apart from L. b. Coley's humor-
Gus ack-and-white drawing Of IAN
other new woman" 1t probably is
Franklin +. Denton's sonnet entitled
What Is It to Be Dead?" That Is as
follows:
What Is It to be dead? Who, who can tell
beyond the portals Of that sable gate
Through which the race has passed since
Toward which the cruel years our steps
inpel?
When. in his serious hours. that problem
great
Presses upon the heart, with mountain
weight,
Who can the mob Of his misgivings quell?
Does being end with this terrestrial scene
Are we .extinguished when the bolt shall
smite?
Or, shall our footsteps thread eternal
ways,
Where the inexorable guillotine
OF darkness cleaves not the continuous
light
Into sad pieces by the name Of daysi