The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-02-19
M1Dw1NrER MAGAZINES.
The Century.

The Century. The February Century is delightful ly fresh. The frontispiece. The Val antine," shows two delightful ladies Of that age long past when valentines were for the delight of ladies rather than for the amusement of lassies. Andrew D. Whites Impressions of the German Emperor" will be widely read. and will repay careful reading. A most interesting article is that on '"The Everglades of Florida" the illus trations are from Harry Tenn, from | photographs.
 "Korea and the Korean Emperor" | by a former adviser of the Emperor, with a portrait of the Emperor, from the painting from life by Hubert Vas is another article for a readers solid enjoyment.
 Ettone Pais writes of "A New Dis covery at Pompeii," a drawing in color gives this fresco representing the Origin of Rome."
 David Bell Mcgowan writes of The Conflict in Finland" :"
 The President of the South Park Commission, Henry c. Foreman, writes of "Chicagos New Park Service"
 Color at Vesuvius," is pictures and text by Cornin Knapp Liusere.
 Richard Aldrich gives the history of | The Boston symphony Orchestra and its Founder, Henry Lee Higginson."
 The stories of the number are, "Ka- laeen, the Elephant Tamer,' "Finer- tvs Fairy Tale" "Keegan's Coup at Ka," The seclusion of Rosalia.' "When Love Comes" and sandy" the con- tinued story by the author of Mrs. Wiggs" and "Lovey Mary"
 This numoer has less than is usual of the 'by the author Of filling.
 It is a number fresh and vigorous, and to be recommended for the worth of each contribution.
 The Table of Contents of almost any magazine of today is a foregone con clusion.
 | There is almost always verse from Carolyn Wells, six ti mes out of twelve it is something truly bright and witty.
 New stories by the Author of Su- san Clegg" spring up Ike mushrooms. Happy time for the author of when the desk can at last be emptied of all long gathered drift-work of the years at good per word" prices.
 "Clinton Dangerfeid," who, by the way, is a Georgian. and full of talent, as we all know, is sure to be heard from on Anniversaries, a New Year, Decoration Day. or Fourth of July Is sure to inspire her muse.
 The old standbys, Joel Chandler liar ris. Hopkinscn Smith, Hezekiah But terworth and others skilled in accept able handling of approved and precon ceived ideas of what makes a neat oc- cssional story are sure to be to the front at Christmas, perhaps again on Independence DGy. It is most unusual and refreshing to the reader to find a comparatively now name in "A Table of Contents" such a name found, with what zest he turns to learn something of a fresh style, a new message.
 The Lighter Vein" Is full of bright things.
 Panema-HOme of the DOne-PIant OI
 Holy Ghost Flower. .. .. What time the Lord drew back the
 And gave thee room, slight Panama T will not bore thee great" said he But tho ushalt bear the slender key Of both the gates I builded me, And all the great shall come to thee For leave to pass, Panama!
 (FIower of the Holy Ghost, white dove Breathe sweetness were he wrought 1T love.)
 How long, how long, fair Panama Wilt thou the shock of tides withstand Nor heed us sobbing by the strand? Let wide thy gates on eltner hanoii That we may search through Saltless
 May Clasp and kiss. 0 PanamaT' CF1oWer or the eep-emDoSonleu uoNe So should his mighty nations love) Out peal his holy temple-clocks: It is thine hour, glad Panama,
 The strong shall cleaye thy sunken Swung loose and floating from theil TO thread thy straits. Panama! (Flower of the tropics, snowy dove, Forbid unless they cpme in love.) How beautiful is thy demesne.
 Search out thy wealth, proud Pan ana:
 Thy gold, thy pearls of silver sheen Thy fruitful palms. thy thickets green Load thou the ships that ride between Attire thee as becomes a queen;
 The great ones greet thee Panama, (Flower of the white and peaceful dove, Let all men pass who come in love.)
 Amanda T. Jones, in Century.