The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-28
Magazine Notes.

Nevl Monroe Hopkins writes the COM
plete novel for the May Lippncott, and
calls 1t The Moyctt Mystery"
There are eight short stories UP to the
standard which this magazine has es-
tablished-and endeavors to raise with
every number. Bertha NJ. Sinclair con-
tributes one of her best stories OF the
far West. The Deputy which is hui
morous and pointed. A charming love
story Of artistic trend is "The Real
Thing" by katherine Metcalf Roof. '"rhe
Firebrand'' tale OF South Russia. by
George Allan England, presents a pow
erful picture Of present-day prestcratt
in the land Of the Car. Minna Thomas
Antrim's sweet child sketch, Sadie OF
the Kind Eyes" blends humor and pathos.
~ lively story Of modern home life is
THAT Deal of Doughty's." by walt Me-
kee. THE Great Tangle," by Jane BEL
field, is clever emotional monotone. An
entertaining satire of a triange,-onc
man and two girls,-Is "As Managed by
Carolyn" by Jean Louise West Jimmie
Emmence, Matchmaker of Circle ~" Is
| Western love story on novel lines
its author is C. Cunningham
Frank +. Schoonovcr Is the artist for
the frontlspiecc OF McClure's Magazine
for May. 1t is an Illustration to accom-
pany The. Fight Of the Copper Kings"
by c. +. Connolly. Other writers of note
for the month are Paul Kester. Lucy
Pratt, Mary S. Watts, Carl Schurz, Ed
ward S. Ellsworth Mrs Wilson Wood
row. William Lucius Graves, Michael
Williams, Margaret Sherwood and
Georgine Milmnc.
Dress. the representative OF all that
is best and correct in the fashion world,
has just come forth in a May number of
| exceptional beauty and interest.
From the exquisite cover page to the
| last advertisement this magazine Is
| tribute to the artistic, but moro
| than that, 1t is practical and replcte
| with suggestion.
| While in it's scope Dress cpitomizes
what is highest and most exclusive, 1t
| also stands for practibility, and there is
not design among It's illustrations that
! is not adaptable to at least Il half-dozen
variations to suit all demands.
In the opening article. the Prone
made" we are given n delightful re-
view OF the month in New York's
world of fashion and society.
For the early summer outfit, illustrated
by fourteen photographs and sketches.
| interestingly solves a much-vexed qties-
ton, as also does tho succeeding article
on What to Take to Europe" which is
comprehensive yet directly to the point
| "'rhe Trend OF Fashion," as its sub
| ject Implies, forecasts fashion points for
| the coming season, and gives many a
helpful hint bound to be appreciated by
those who have to prepare their trousseau
ahead of time.
| The BoUdor authoritativcly tells OF
the newest and most reliable toilet
articles. creams, lotions and other re-.
quisites rightfully belonging to that "holy
| nj NJ
! Stage and Dress" is CAREFUL re-
viewed and there are several pages de-
| voted to "Glcanngs. items OF import
ance concerning the designs shown in
| the magazine, little economies and tidbts
in general that go to make dressing
easier; suggestions, which not only "sug-
gest," but explain tritely and in detail,
forced by chic little cuts. are not by any
means the least interesting matter in
! the book.
Ainslee's for May contains story of
! the very first rank in the novelette,
by II. i. Benson. entitled THE Blot
ting Book. 1t Is mystery OF de-
tcctive story, involving a murder. That
1t is not detective story OF tho usual
melodramatic style is guaranteed BY
the fact that IT is the work of Mr..
Benson. 1t is, however, dramatic nn
exciting enough to suit tho most sea
soned lover OF sensation, 1t is tho
sort OF story that quiclscns the pulse
and stlrs the blood, and keeps one in
state of growing suspense until the
climax is reached in tho courtroom
| scene.
Tho May number OF Evcrybody's il
fully good reading Leroy Scott do
scribes his recent sojourn among tho
Russian terrorists in an article OF un
usual personal and dramatic Interest
Tho career OF George Westinghouse
a fascinating narrative, Is the second
of the "Romances OF Success" Ernest
Thompson Seton contributes one of his
intimate animal studies. and there Is
an ominently readable article on Mod
ern Masters of Music"
The fiction Is OF unusual excellence
including two clnsslcs In humor by @
Henry and Porter Emerson Browne
Il Among other writer's are Lloyd Or
bourne, Renry C, Rowland, Meta Sy-
rett, IONA Gallo. Edith Rlckert, and
Louise Morgan SILL
Tho series of articles on tho Next
can War" by Doctor Robert McNutt