The Oskaloosa herald., 1908-05-14
CURRENT LITERATURE
Observations of New Books and
Late Magazines.

j Hon. Thomas Hedge of Burlington
former representative of that distric
lin congress, contributes to the Apri
Annals of Iowa an able and well-writ
item review of the life, character ant
leminent quasi-public services of the
late President G.. L. Perkins. Mr.
Hedge was lifelong intimate per
sonal friend of Mr.. Perkins; he knew
him as he was and for what ne was
and he writes alike from the fulness
of his knowledge and of his heart
The article Is a strong and at the same
time an exceedingly graceful tribute
to a really great man, the possessor,
as James j. Hill said. of the greatest
railroad intellect of the country" The
literary excellencies of the contribu.
| ton are certain to attract attention
and elicit admiration and praise.
The fine picture of yacht bowling
along under a full spread of canvas
on the front cover of the May Ameri-
can Boy speaks eloquently of the sea-
shore and warm summer breezes. He
will be a curious boy whom the con.
tents of this number does not fully
please.
William J. Locke, author of "The
Beloved Vagabond" and THE Morals
of Marcus" begins a new serial, Sim
pie Septimus," in the May American
Magazine. Simple Septimus," the
hero. is the most original and refresh
ing genius we have met in a long time.
A singularly striking episode in the
life of girl is presented by Brand
Whitlock, Toledo's present Golden
Rule" mayor, in story he has written
for the May Red Book Magazine. The
story's title is THE Girl That's Down"
and it offers, in a terse, condensed
form, Mayor Whitlock's attitude to-
ward one phase of life in the greater
American cities. ..,
Scribner's Magazine for May opens
with an article on THE Charm of
Mountain Climbing" by William VIII
liams, New York lawyer who has
for many years been a member of the
Alpine Club. He was a member of
one of the earliest expeditions that at
tempted to conquer Mt st. Elias.
The Outing Magazine for May is not
only readable from cover to cover, but
It has several articles that will prove
TO be particularly informing and use
ful to anyone who has a wholesome
interest in present day life and con.
Germs.
The Bohemian Magazine for May is
inviting with its wealth of
short stories, it's bright, attractive pic.
lures and its apt special articles. The
leading article, by Mr.Aubrey Lanston,
tells Of Famous Cafes and Restau-
rants Abroad"
In the list of fiction for The House
keeper for May, there are two particu-
arly clever stories, "Roxana's Pro.
Dosal,' by Anne Warner, and His
Failure" by Emma Lee Walton.
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Herman Pfeifer's beautiful prize
cover gives much distinction to the
May Woman's Home Companion. An
other notable art feature of this mag
lzine is a full-page reproduction of
Balfour Ker's painting, Mem
Dries." An aged Civil War veteran
IS carrying his company's colors in a
Decoration Day parade, his eyes al
most closed in reverie.
SH.
The Ladies' World for May has
very interesting article by Charles NJ.
the singing evangelist, on
The Power of the Gospel Hymn"
The author tells the story of the most
popular of the songs sung at the re-
vival meetings, and gives Incidents
where they have touched the hearts of
listeners.
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No one should fail to read THE
Slaughter of the Trees" Emerson
Houghs astounding statement of facts
that appears in the May number of
1t blazingly exposes the
corruption and wastfeulness that is
allowed to exist In our forestry condi-
tons, pointing out the undoubted re-
suit of our soon having no trees at all.
1rE
Contrary to chronicles, the Pandora
box ornamenting the cover of May 10
Story Book Just out, discloses a very
pretty girl to the astonished gaze of
a meddlesome cupid. "Good-not
Goody-Good are 10-Story Book stories"
reads the editorial, and then to prove
the statement an unusually attractive
list OF stories is offered.
How does Taft really stand towards
the Roosevelt policies? This is I'M
the most interesting ques-
ton for the voters this year. II Is an
swered in an important document in
the May Metropolitan Magazine, Taft
as a Presidential Candidate" by the