Black Cat Vol. 05 No. 04 January 1900

Black Cat Vol. 05 No. 04, published in January 1900, is a literary magazine featuring original short stories that explore uncanny and fantastical themes. This issue includes five stories: 'The White Brick' by F. E. Chase, which delves into neighborhood fears sparked by a mysterious brick; 'The Rouen Doctor' by Mary Eastwood Knevels, a murder mystery involving an English doctor; 'Back to Nature' by Henry Wallace Phillips, reflecting on a transformative night in the desert; 'Poker Jim's Mahala' by Miriam Michelson, about the lengths people go for poker; and 'A Humble Abolitionist' by Will N. Harben, emphasizing the value of freedom. The magazine showcases both emerging and established authors, contributing to its historical significance in American literature.