The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1902-03-29

is an interesting chapter on the search by
Professors Loeb and Mathews for the life
principle, but, as usual 1t terminates with an
Interrogation mark. There are good stories
by w. NJ Raine "a Daughter of Raasay';
Leo Crane, "A Chronicle Of the Rear Guard
Adams; T. W. Steep, 1.-The Mongrel Child
c. R. Macauley, 1.-The Barred Window" and
r. H. Post, "Not Even Memory"
McClure's for April contains a most i'm
pressive art feature insJohn La Farges IL
Illustrated papers on Rembrandt. Here are
reproduced in tint such masterpieces Of the
great artist as Doctor Faustus" 1.-THE
Supper at Emmaus," The Syndicate OF the
Diapers Guild etc., with fine photo OF
La Fargo from recent portrait by Wilton
Lockwood A very interesting account OF
president Rooseyelt's Strenuous life'' In the
White House is contributed by Mr.. Steffens,
under the title; ''Ehe Overworked President"
Henry Mcclure gives Marconi's own story
of his late 2,OOO-mile signalling by wireless
telegraphy; Cyrus T. Brady tells of Sam
Houston and his battles; Henry Van Dyke
contributes a fine poem, "a Legend Of Serv-
ice,' and Captain Prentice relates good
stories of the Dry Tortugas military prison
ers in 1866 The best college story which has
appeared for long time is Introducing
Thatcher" detailing a freshman's experiences
at Yale.
The Easter number Of Success has beauti-
full cover design suggestive Of the season, as
it ought to be. The leading feature is a new
poem by Edwin Markham, and one of the
best he has written, entitled "The Dream
of Pilates Wife" There are interesting IL
Illustrated articles on American locomotives,
1.-The Conquest of Alaska and tenement
house life and the venerable Mrs. Mary A.
Livermore gives some very good and prac-
teal suggestions to show, as she puts 1t. that
married life can be made supremely happy"
Ains1ee's for April contains five very good
short stories, uoticeably w. L. Comforts
pack train tale, entitled 1.-THE Espiritu Santo
Trail, !" with illustrations. John Swain writes
about the Mississippi river, it's traffic and
scenes along the banks, but very stupidity
accepts the demonstrably false theory of
Captain Glazier that the river rises in Elk
lake and not in Lake 1tasca. The article is
will illustrated There is a strong little dis
course on divorce and the Family" by Rev.
Percy stickney Grant, who clinches his ar
ticle with the following good words: "Better
men and women could make success of mar
riage with no change In the institution. They
would not limit their families; they would
not make mercenary or convenient alliances;
they would not wed out of their age class;
they would keep themselves pure before mar:
riage; they would cultivate manners and
traits of character calculated to hold love
which once had been given" New York, No.
238 William street.
The Popular Science Monthly contains nine
valuable papers and a review Of the progress
of science Chief Emory OF the bureau OF
foreign commerce contributes review Of ou1
export trade last year, showing the great
advance in our distribution throughout the
world He sees nothing to fear from Eu-
| ropean rivalry and seems to think we car
| continue to compete with European industries
4l.as.. Tny ri
the agricultural department, discusses the
| soil as an economic and social factor, and
| emphasizes the Importance Of utilizing the re.
suits Of scientific study to the best develop
| ment and Of soil, his text being, "A
| poor soil. poor people; a rich soil. rich