The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-09-27

on Passenger Agent. Savannah, Ga.
er West Broad and Liberty streets.
and sequel to his article In the Septem-
Der issue of the same magazine, in which
he gave the reasons for the belief that our
propinquity to the Orient even more than
our interest in European affairs will force
us at no very distant day to take a lead
ing part in those great movements which
shape the destinies of nations. In "Au-
tumn Leaves" Prof. ID. T. MacDougal
gives the scientific explanation of the
mystery involved, an explanation which
cannot fail TO enhance the beauty of our
autumn foliage in the mind of sympa-
,hetc observer. by giving il a reason for
being in the economy of nature Our meth
DDS of treating the insane have advanced
materially since the time OF Elizabeth,
when madmen were commonly whipped
and even from the colonial days, when
they were shackled and tied to bed posts.
But that we have still much to learn is
evident in a story by Hezekiah Butter
worth, in which are described the methods
in vogue at Gheel, town in Belgium.
which is given over wholly to the treat-
ment of the insane. Harper Brothers, New
York.
The Atlantic Monthly for October com
BlNASS AlLI III llGLn year VI Tue ildSdEiut,
which was the first to depend definitely
upon the contributions of American writ
ers, and which at once became the expo
nent of American literature. This num-
Der, in the variety of it's contents, shows
a wide sympathy and a firm grasp on con-
/, tempOraneous life. The dominant note in
it, true to its traditions, is the literary
note. The opening article is a notable
piece Of literary analysis and criticism by
Mr. James Lane Allen. Since this is the
first literary essay tfAt Mr.. Allen has put
forth, and may be Interpreted, therefore,
to contain his literary creed. it is of more
than usual interest. He makes a review of
the operation of the two great principles
that have governed our fiction. which he
| calls the feminine principle, that has Civ
en- us delicacy and refinement; and the
| masculine principle, which has given us
strength, if sometimes cOarseness. Mr.. AL
len makes an eloquent plea for the union
! of these two principles of composition
Houghton, Muffin & Co., II East Seven
teenth street New York
The complete novel in the October issue
Of Lippincott's "a Knight of Philadel-
! phia" is a lively tale of adventures during
| the war of independence, by Joseph A.
! Altsheler, who is rapidly making a reputa-
ton in this field Other stories are Mrs.
/ Meriwethers Wedding" by Clarnda Pen
dleton Lamar, and THE Strike at Bar
tons" by William T. Nichols. Allan Hen
bricks exposes some Political Tricks and
! Tribulations," whereof he had experience
| at election times in Indianapolis His ar
ticle will make instructive reading for re-
formers in any American city. "The I'm
] der Side of New Orleans is described by
/ Frances Albert Doughty. Agnes Carr
/ Sage writes of 'rhe Rise and Fail of Ath-
/ letic Pastimes" and f, c. De Fontaine of
| Historic Animals" These are only a few
of the good things of the number j. b.
| Llppincott Company, Philadelphia.
| Godey's Magazine for October is one OF
| the strongest and brightest numbers OF
the year. It's frontispiece is a superb art
conception of the head of "Luclfer,'
drawn by II. w Phillips. This art con-
! tribution is accompanied by an appropri-
| ate selection from the paradise LOST
! Following this is the first instalment OF
-Four Months in Paradise" by John r.
/ Musick, who, under this caption, writes
| of the Hawaiian Islands and their people
THE Coming Dramatic Season" by Beau
mont Fletcher, who forecasts the winters
! drama is especially timely. Helen M
! North tells the story of THE Abbey OF
Vale Crucis," one Of the lovelest ruins in
| England, charmingly; and Thomas M
| Prentice writes of "Old Nantucket in a
/ vein that cannot fail TO interest. These
are the two strong travel features of the
issue. The Cooley Company, New York.
The main features Of the October The
osophy is the great prominence given "a
the subject of education as il is, and as
it should be. Prof. James l.. Hughes in
spector Of schools Toronto, contributes a
| striking prophesy on the nature of 1.-The
Twentieth Century School," and "Pen-
taur," who is understood to be another
prominent educator, puts forward some
valuable Neglected Factors IN the Ed
ucatonal Problem" Theosophy Maya
zine, IA Madison avenue, New York
The interiors of one thousand of the
most attractive homes in the United States
have been photographed by the Ladies'
Home Journal. one hundred of the best
Of these pictures are reproduced in that
magazine The first articles of the series
INSIDE Of a Hundred Homes"-appears
in the October Journal Bed chambers,
reception and dining rooms, bath rooms,
halls and apartments of every kind Will
be pictured just as they are in daily use.
Ladies' Home Journal, 42l-427 Arch street,
Philadelphia.
The Cosmopolitan for October contains
/ ,a,...- ,-.,~.1rt. .tT,,efr, tfo,,. .
Of frst-class articles besides fiction, poetry
and notes Of a high degree of merit The
frontispiece, "A Sudden Fury Gave Her
Strength" Is a superb picture. Spanish
Rule in the Philippines" by Dean c.
Worcester and Frank S. Bourns, is an
article that Is sure to attract attention
L Z Il.