flcClure's Hagazine 



Announcements 



For the coming year we are pleased to announce we have secured for 

 our readers the best features of the magazine's existence. We have 

 arranged for articles by the best authors on a wide range of topics. Our 

 fiction will be the best the language affords. Here are some of the good 

 things in store for our readers : 



Rudyard Kipling's New Stories of South Africa 



In this number will be found the first of Kipling's South African stories. 

 More are to come. Here we have Kipling at his best. Once more he is 

 with Tommy Atkins, in describing whom he gained his first enduring fame. 

 Kipling is to-day the foremost writer of English fiction — a position won by 

 merit. 



The First Literary Fruit of the Boer War 



Original in conception, vigorous in treatment, human in everything, 

 he puts life and intense interest into anything he touches, whether it be 

 an iron bridge or a woman. These stories are the first literary fruit of the 

 Boer war. They are intensely interesting and will greatly add to the 

 author's fame. 



A Prisoner Among Filipinos 



In the August number Commander Gilmore will begin his personal 

 narrative of his captivity among the Filipinos in Northern Luzon. While 

 a naval lieutenant Mr. Gilmore was despatched with a small boat to land 

 scouts. He was ambushed, captured and for months suffered intensely as 

 a prisoner, sometimes among the savage tribes, where his life was almost 

 miraculously spared. 



Lieut-Commander James C. Gilmore 



As the most conspicuous of the Americans captured by Aguinaldo's men 

 his story will prove to be of surpassing interest. It is not only that his 

 personal story is interesting that makes the narrative notable, but his 

 observations on the native life and customs will prove of the highest value. 

 The copious illustrations have been prepared under Mr. Gilmore's per- 

 sonal supervision. 



Pen Portraits of Politicians 



In this number begins a series of non-partisan pen portraits of leading 

 politicians of all parties by William Allen White, Editor of the Emporia 

 (Kansas) Gazette, and author of the Boyville stories. These articles are 

 certain to arouse an unprecedented amount of interest. Mr. White wields a 

 vigorous pen; his wit and wisdom are proverbial, and his candor is unqualified. 

 The nature of these articles can be best judged by reading that on 

 Mr. Bryan in this issue. In September a prominent Republican will have 

 his portrait thrown on the canvas. It will be equally entertaining. 



