Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1893-1895, 1895-06-06
OUR LITERARY EDITOR.
FAR WESTERN REFLECTIONS.
Notes on New Publications and Peri
odicalR.

great man, George II. Clarks Oliver Crom-
we'll IA new edition Of which is announced by
Harper & Brothers), occurs a passage that
has a modern sound: "The only authentic
record of divers ever having fear connects
itself. -. with football. ..... i remember
the time,' said the Lord Protector, when
was more afraid of meeting John Wheel
wright at foot ball than l have been since OF
meeting an army in the field, for was infal-
liably sure to get tripped up by him. "
The June Harper's contains an article by
Julian Ralph on "House Boating in China"-
the first OF several articles giving interesting
and instructing views Of Oriental life. "By
choosing the best part Of the EMPIRE" says
Mr. Ralph, "by carrying a large stock oil
that good nature which works the greatest
magic with the Chinese, and by being prop
erly counciled, enjoyed the most delight,
Of all my jourueys--one SO completely de.
liehtful that do not hesitate to recommend
it to the great army OF globe trotters, even to
the most fastidious ladies and the tenderesl
children among them."
Marion Crawford, the novelist, recently
QGnVCICQ ~ DOllChlOl all duuICSS OH laSSO, al
the celebration Of the three hundredth ami.
versary Of the great poets death. This ad
dress, which was in Italian, was noteworthy,
because Crawford declared that the influence
Of Tasso's works could be traced in the writ
ngs OF three famous English poets, Milton
Byron and Wordsworth. Perhaps Crawford
best point was his claim that we should
never have had paradise Lost" had not Mil.
ton loved and studied Tasso's "Jerus alem
Delivered"
The June Overland Monthly is devoted
almost wholly to the Hawaiian Islands. The
importance OF these islands to the United
States is shown and that their annexation
would greatly benefit both the islands and
the United States. The history of the islands
the development Of their commerce, the sugar
and coffee industries, the system OF land ten
ures are. all written up by prominent resi-
dents OF the islands
The June Romance presents an attractive
appearance with its dainty cover representing
young woman on her wheel in the act Of
coasting down good bit Of road. or more
Importance, however, to the reader is the fact
that there is an excellent selection OF stories, |
ranging from de Maupassant's gruesome tale, |
to the humorous story of burglary. Catulle |
Mendes is represented in the translation Of |
pretty fairy tale, entitled "The Reward Of
Courage" and "Fernan Caballero, Howard |
Fielding. and other authors Of note furnish
short stories OF great merit.
The New England Magazine for June
maintains its high standard Of excellence,
containing several articles Of especially timely |
interest. Victoria Reed writes OF Sir William |
Pepperell, the gallant leader OF the siege
against LouisbuTg which resulted in the bril-.
liant victory in commemorstion OF which
memorial is TO be erected on the site OF the
old fortress, 10 be dedicated on the 18th Of
June, the Isoth anniversary Of the capture Of
Iouisburg. Plans Of the Notifications and
views Of ancient and modern LouisbuTg are
among the illustrations which accompany this
valuable historical sketch. The history Of the
Latin school Of Roxbury, Mass, dates back
ago years. A notable celebration will be held
this summer. An ancient document now in
the possession of the trustees u the school
contains tho covenant ior the establishments
oi this Free Sehools Of RoIbuhs, In which
agreement Is shown the generous and self
sacrificing spit Of the donors, who realized
" fully tie Importance of education 10 thslr
new colony. Ia tbs senes Of articles on New
England cities and towns, Concord, ihs cap
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