by Emma Rogers. 1896. 451p

Mr. Savage's work is progressing well, with only a short preface left to prepare. A Frenchman, Du Chaillu, has returned from the gorilla country. Discussions on Darwin's theory of species origination are gaining support. Establishment of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is underway. Concerns about Southern secession and treason in government are discussed. Excitement about setting up a polytechnic museum in Boston's Back Bay area.