Evening journal., 1911-05-11

magazine.
There are tines when the reader
tires Of the psychological novel,
where chapters are consumed in des-
scribing me futter Of an eyelid, and
ioncs for a first-rate story where
there are things happening and love
and gore are mixed up IN good old
fashioned interesting style. Such a
story is "The Tuharczin Case" in the
May number OF Lippincott's Maga-
zine" There Is mystery and adven-
ture in every page Of the novelette,.
complete In the one number, and the
reader will be lost 10 his actual sur
roundines until the tale Is finished.
Another notable story In the May
Lippincott Is conscience Money
story of the Treasury Department at
Washington which deals with fasci-
mating theme Of great piles OF green
backs Of condemned money"
The May number Of The Smart Set
comes out with a broad red stripe
across the cover announcing impend-
ing changes by it's new publisher.
John Adams Thayer. formerly az
"Everybody's Magazine" and author
Of "Astr." a business mans auto
biography which has been hailed as
the forerunner Of a new era in litera-
ture This is the last number Of The
Smart Set to appear I'm its old dress
and makeup. Mr.. Thayer having
found both the April and May issues
already on the stocks when he Sc
cured control Of the magazine In Feb
he. - H.
first 10 be issued wholly under the
new regime. and important changes
in appearance and improved makeup
are hinted al IN the department head
ed Something Personal which is
the mouthpiece of the publisher him
self.
The May Red Book Magazine brings
a fresh galaxy of pretty actresses. and
a bunch Of good stories. The trailing
Of an absconding cashier is one Of the
most vivid tales In the periodical
and Alfred Henry Lewis gives pointe. IS
to both cashiers and detectives. The
annoyance caused grating politicians
by the interest taken IN civic affairs
BY an intelligent young woman Is the
basis Of a tale Of love and politics
The maiden aunt with a half dozen
naughty nephews and nieces to care
for during the day is favorite theme
for story writer's, but In this Red
Book tale there is the unexpected
conclusion Of the aunt's accepting 2
widower with six children at th'
close Of the day.
Woman's suffrage is given a few
gleeful licks by the magazine. al
the seasons plays are discussed viii
care.
From August 1, 1910, to January 81
1911. SAYS the May number OF Hamp
tons Magazine. five thousand men
women and children were carried a
airship passengers. A total distanc'
Of $1,000 miles was covered in thesl
journeys, and the passengers paid
$122.600 in fares. The magazine ar
ticle goes on TO tell how far Ger
many. France and England have ont
stripped America. but regular afr
ship travel is surely coming to thi
country.
As a welcome contrast 10 all IN
stories Of municipal graft come
Frederic c. Howe's article in the Ma,
Hampton's saying that the city is IN
most hopeful thing in our politics an
that public business is more nearl
honest than private business. Bos
Cox OF Cincinnati. is the picturesou
fouHdation for a personal characte
study Cocaine in soft drinks Is tn
subject Of the latest crusade OF Hamr
tons.
The MAY number of the Columbia
Magazine is flled with a wealth
timely and varied material. OF ger
eral interest Tn an article for fan
Lynch. OF the National League. cal
1871 boom yesr for baseball Th