The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-05-30

sequent contributions with genuine ex-
pectancy. Another interesting paper Ii
contributed by the editor. Mr.. Walker.
on In Case Of War with England
What?" Mr.. Walker doesn't want q
war with England and is trying his
level best to advance the principle Of
Anglo o-American arbitration. But II
war should come. he imagines that
whatever tribute money England
might at the outset wrest from our
principal port cities in consequence Of
the rudimentary condition of our coast
defenses would eventually be got back
with interest In the form of forcible
levies on Canada by our invading
troops.
The Bookman for June sustains its
reputation for freshness OF interest in
all its departments. The illustrations
are especially interesting and valua bile
In this number. particularly those ac-
compsnying an article Of exceptional
Importance by the well-known London
editor, Clement X. Shorter, on Mrs
Gaskell and Charlotte Bronte." An
article on Canadian Feeling Toward
the United States" will attract atten-
ton. The Living Critic dealt with this
month Is Coventry Patmore, of whom
there is portrait. The latest books
are well represented in the reviews,
notably Mr.. Aliens Summer in Ar
cady," Mr.. Frederic's "Damnat!on OF
Theron Ware" Mr.. Crockett's "Cleg
Kelly" and Miss wilkins "Madelon."
"Kailyard Literature" disposes of the
recent accumulation Of Scottish novels,
and Tan Maclaren contributes two more
chapters of his novel. Kate Carnegie"
Godey's magazine for June begins
with a vivid account Of the annual
snake dance of the MoQuis Of Arizona,
with descriptions and illustrations OF
other peculiarities Of the customs of
these Pueblo Indians. "The Beauty of
Mary Stuart" is the title of an intelli-
gent and interesting comparison of
the accounts and pictures extant OF the
unhappy Queen Of Scots. with which
eleven of the most important portraits
are reproduced. A critical article on
The Art of Julia Marlowe Taber." Ia
embellished with about a dozen pic
lures Of the popular actress In differ
ent characters. Some Industrial Art
Schools for Women" presents informa-
tion Of very real value concerning the
places to study in New York city, and
the sixth of the Talks by Successful
Women" consists Of chat with Nor
dica. the American prima donna, about
her career These and the fashion de-
partncnt make up the features Of par
ticular attractiveness to the sex In
addition, there is goodly array Of fic-
ton.
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There Is begun In the June st. Nicho-
las serial work which ought to in
terest the older folk as we'll as the
young ones. 1t is by Noah Brooks and
its subject is "The Story Of Marco
Polo Those who have heard Rev
Hudson Shaw's university extension
lectures on Venice will recall the ex-
ceedingly interesting reference ne made
to Polo. The present story covers the
same ground with greater detail and
Ia worthy of high recommendation
1t. however. Is only one feature In a
number chock full Of interesting things
for young and old.
THE Count and Little Certrud," by
s. r. Crockett, Is the chief story In the
June issue Of The Pocke. Magazine.
In 1t the author OF "Cleg Kelly" goes
into the semi-romantic field with some
success. Other contributors to this is
sue are Stephen Crane, w. w. Jacobs,
Edmund Clarence Stedman and Matt
Grim.
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With Its number for May Is, the
Chap-Book begins its third year. The
better-known contributors are Katha-
rine lyman Hinkson, Maria Louise
Pool. Stephane Mallarma and Meth
Boyce. The drawings in this number
are notably clever
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The Lotus published at 1014 Wyan-
dotte ST., Kansas City has left the
Intercollegiate field and branched out
as literary and artistic journal" with
q hankering for general circulation.
Clarence +. Southwick succeeds F., Hill
Hard johnson as editor, Frederic Thor
eau Singleton takes charge of the me-
chanical part and A. H. Clark Of Law
renee, Kan, is art editor. In the Lotus
for May Is Arthur Grissom has a really
captivating story entitled 1.-The Myss
terious Mrs. Num-" 1t Is q good offset
to the dullness Of the remainder Of the
issue.