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Show THE MAGAZINES. The American Monthly Review of Re-iejsw Re-iejsw for June has for Its article of greatest Interest In this region an account by Clarence J. Blanchard, statistician of the Geological Survey, of the great reclamation recla-mation work the Government Is putting In by using the TruClCSS and Carson rivers -"An Object Lesson In Irrigation." with pictures, maps, and diagrams. It Is a most Interesting paper, and valuable to all who would keep, abreast of this Irrigation-reclamation Irrigation-reclamation work. The number begins with Its able, comprehensive com-prehensive and copiously illustrated "Progress "Pro-gress of the World." and special articles are "General Fltzhugh Ive.' "The Career of Joseph Jefferson. " ' Modjeska. Dramatic Dra-matic Artist and Patriot," "Count Css-sdnl. Css-sdnl. Typical Busslan Diplomat." "Japan s Representative at Washington," "The Larger Problem Before Admiral Togo" 'which he has now triumphantly solved) "What tho People Bead In Mexico." "Morocco and the French Intervention." "The Maneuvers of a War Fleet In Time of Peaeil" (the. United States Navy's operations ope-rations In the Caribbean Bee), ' Philadelphia's Philadel-phia's Civic Outlook. the Atlantic Fisheries Question ' (giving tho Newfoundland New-foundland view and the American vlewi. "The American Academy In Borne,'' "American 'Rhodes Scholars' at Oxford " "The Churcb-TJniOn Movement In Cnna-fla," Cnna-fla," There are also four pages of tho i Bl current cartoons; and the lending articles in the month s magazines are Riven. Tho book notices carry portraits Of the authors, and the "Becord of Current Cur-rent Events" K well and comprehensively mado up. it is the cream of all the periodicals. peri-odicals. The Review of Reviews Co.. publishers, Now York. The North North American Review for June has a most valuable paper "Suez nnd aPnama," by Frederic C Penfield, which gives instructive figures and comparisons. com-parisons. "Science and Immortality," by J. Bamuelson Chrlstlson. M. D. Is a very keen argument on one phase of the subject. sub-ject. "Control of Emigration In Europe, by James 1). Whelplr-y, shows efforts by the various nations to restrain the departure de-parture of their people for the United States. a Y hlte South Africa," by Lieut. -Col. F. G. Stone, lateh resident magistrate and civil commissioner In the Transvaal. Is a protest against the laws which operate adversely to the East Indians. In-dians. "The San Domingo Question." Is discussed from the Democratic standpoint stand-point by Senator Newlands. "The Open Venus a Closed Shop," by John Bascom. Is an argument for a Judicial tribunal such ns New Zealand has. to deal with the questions Involved Henry James's New England impressions nre continued, and there are many other papers of ability abil-ity and Interest. "World Politics," In tho form of lett, rs from London. St. Petersburg, Peters-burg, Rome, and Washington, all being elear-headd summaries, close the number num-ber of this always great periodical. North American Review, New York. Tho Architectural Record for June has an expert study Into "The Greek Temple" Tem-ple" by Jean Schopfer. with many beautiful beau-tiful Illustrations. It is a highly appreciative appre-ciative paper, "ffie Home of an Artlst-Archiisct." Artlst-Archiisct." Louis' H Sullivan, at Ocean Springs. Mississippi, copiously nnd handsomely hand-somely Illustrated, Is a beautiful paper by Linden P. Smith. "The Mndlener House." In Chicago, is well described and illustrated. by Busscll Sturgls Some American-Made Fabrics." by Margaret Mar-garet Qreen leaf shows that tapestries and rugs of surpassing excellence aro mnde In this country. "The X -d of Fireproof Country Homes" Is emphasized by Geo. E. Walsh, and a picture of ("apt. Joseph B De Lamar's New York houe faces it. The "Notes nnd Comment" are a good resume of architectural events. A beuutlful magazine, surely. Is this. The Architectural Record Co., publishers, New York Cassler's Magazine for June treats of "Automobile Engines," with nine Illustrations, Illus-trations, "The Utility of Portable Buildings." Build-ings." with eight Illustrations; "Planing Machine Drives " with special reference to American practice In motor connection connec-tion nnd having eight illustrations; "The Water Supply of Country Buildings," part three, with seventeen Illustrations; and gives an extensive biographical sketch of George Hale Barnes, whoso portrait Is the frontispiece. Other papers aro "Some Problems In Electric Motor Driving." "The De Iaval Steam Turbine In America." "Notes on Ston Masonry." "Mathematics In Engineering Colleges." "The Development of Canada," "Types of Centrifugal Pumpe ." There Is a good summary of current topics, also. The magazine Is a great practical Instructor. Cassler Magazine Company, New Yoik. Sunset for June has an export and well Illustrated article "Making San Francisco Beautiful;" and this Is followed by "San Francisco as a Money Center." Other good papers nre "The Public Library Outlook In California." "Lemon-Growing in California." "In the Heart of tho Sierras," "Tho Empire of Kern." "A Rhodes Man at Oxford" (by a Rhodes man), and many others, which, with the excellent departments, make up a rich number Published by the Passenger Department De-partment of tho Southern Pacific, San Francisco. Wayside Tales 'Chicago) for June has a good story. "Evolution of a Political Grafter;" a prophetic story. "Beyond the Power of Man." relating how life may be restored after It seems to be lost; nn appreciation ap-preciation of "Millet, the Great Democrat Demo-crat of Painting;" a sketch of John D. Rockefeller; and a good many other well-written stories nnd sketches, and poems A feature of this monthly Is the editorial Introductions to stories and sketches, which sets them in their Intended In-tended relation. Th New England Mocrazlnc for June gives a good account of Camp MelgS, near Boston, where moro of the Union troops from Massachusetts were rendez-roued rendez-roued from 181 to 1S65 than In any other camp In that State. "America's Greatest Actor" Is a flno appreciation of Joseph Jefferson. "Modern Treatment of Tuberculosis" Tuber-culosis" tells of tho outdoor treatment, in air and sun "Origin of Memorial Day." nnd some good stories npproprlato to the day. arc features There Is a sketch of "Maxim Gorky. Tramp. Story-Teller, and Adventurer." The number Is a strong and timely one. America Company, Com-pany, publishers. Boston. The Overland Monthly for June describes de-scribes the Arizona Copper Company's ctpper plant In Graham county, and has many fine illustrations of the property. It treats of "Some Popular Fallacies About California," gives the Itinerary of fifty years ago. 'From the Mississippi Valley to the Valley of the Sacramento." "Our Fur Seal Industry." An Ideal California County" (Placer). "The Evolution of Artl-Y.ciul Artl-Y.ciul Lighting." and has a large number of good sketches nnd stories. The Illustrations Illus-trations are many and of excellent quality quali-ty It is a flno and thorough representation representa-tion of th west coast. Overland Monthly C mpany. San Francisco. Smith s Magazine for July has numer-ou numer-ou p-' s of tn,atf-r nrt etudies In colors, of uillan Russell, Meb lie Gtlmnn, and Julia' Sanderson. "The Six Moons of lupiter is a rell-HIuatrated heavenly sketch, and "The Horror of Noises" Is a tUdy I" the other direction. "What Every Wage-Earner Should Know About Banking" is explained "Speed maniacs" is a study of the automobile racers. Thcie are stories, poems, a fashion article, and tho whole well Illustrated. Smith Publishing Pub-lishing House. New York The Delineator for July has Its usual ami always elegant presentation Of the current fashions. In colored plates, and In black and white, with full explanatory-text. explanatory-text. The fashions of New York, dress and gossip of Paris, summer dress materials mate-rials and accessories, modish headcear. ios of the month. Vpretty combination". needlework, smart styles for outdoor ) sports, good bookn. hot weather health and comfort. Illustrated cookery, the kitchen, practical gardening, etc . all Well presented. The "Famous Hymns of the World series gives "Rock of Ages; ' the "Romances of Summer Jtcsorts" continue; con-tinue; there nre Little Sketches of Travel," "The Collector's Manual." and good fiction .and literary mntter. The Btitterick Publishing o . New York Recreation for June has a fine opener, "The Road." handsomely lluslrated. "On the Rim of the Grand Canyon" Is a hearty, humorous double sketch "The Camera and the Automobile," "The Playground Play-ground of the East. ' "Butterfly Farming Farm-ing for Profit," an Illustrated ballooning article are all good. There are good outing out-ing stories, poems of merit, and Dsn Benrtl's talks with the boys are fine Wjn. B Annls, publisher. New York The Four-Track News for June s full of skotehrs of travel, scenes of curiosity add Interest In different parts of the country and In foreign lands. It Is an Interesting In-teresting monthly, well Illustrated and attractively at-tractively gotten up, ami It Is well calculated calcu-lated to Induce people to go a Journeying Four-Track News. New York City. The PIlRrlm for June Is l.usy with closing-school exercises, out-door enjoyments, enjoy-ments, and the other delights of the sea-son. sea-son. It devotes good attention, also, to fiction and other literature, and has fash-Ions, fash-Ions, household affairs, cookery, and parties. par-ties. Pilgrim Magazine Company. Battle Bat-tle Creek. Michigan |