National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-01-28


1his little book ia O collection Of the humorous
sayings Of Mr.. Field, which, originally appearing
IN the Denver Tribune, have been copied into
nearly every paper In the United States. Hoppin
furnishes number Of extremely comical illustra-
lions, and good laugh may be enjoyed by the
reader Of this primer
NO MORE FRFE RIDES ON THIS JACKkSS I;
or PRQrBCr1oN FOREVER AND EVERY
ishd dSo Pbs R@f Sy t hSs sn6o 0'eVe
Whether one is a believer in the protective- tar.
IN or the frce-trade doctrine he cannot read this
clever satire without being greatly amused at the
many ingenious points made. Fresh aud full of
good-natured humor, oflen Astounding in the
kcenest Of satire, the work discusses that great
question Of modern politics, the tariff system in
manner that carries the reader along with all the
powerful attraction of a novel. one does not real
se that he is reading an intensely dry subject full
Of intricate and complicated discussion. The au-
thor seems TO have made use of the dryness of the
subject as sort Of appetizer for the sparkling wit
Of his satire. The chief merit Of the work, how
ever is It's originality and the boldness with which
each step is followed to its practical results Civ
ing free trade every advantage of argument he
cuts 1t loose from its foundation, and with clear
ness OF reasoning that leaves no room for doubt,
he completely overthrows its entire structure, at
the same time exposing the weakness Of protection
ashitherto advocated.
FIC OF RAILRoADS' BY MARSHALL NJ.
KRKMAs. Chicago; Railway Age Publishing
There is an amount of information contained in
This work Of which not only the general traveller
Is totally Ignorant but even many who arc engaged
In daily shipment upon railroads have no COM
plete conception. No phase Of railway manage
ment, save the carriage Of the passenger himself
40 greatly concerns the traveller rs the provision
made for handling his personal baggage and the
stakeholder is no less directly interested In the
efficient carriage Of the luggage of his patrons So
OF the express or parcel traffic. and the author has
fully discussed their importance and the principles
that underhe the conduct of this class OF business
and explained the details that characterize its
operations. He also suggests some practical rules
and regulations In connection with the manage
ment Of the railroad business which he thinks
necessary to insure Its highest efficiency.
STUDIES IN THE LIFE OF CHRIST. BY Rev A.
College, Bradford, and author OF STUDIES in
the philosophy of Religion and History" New
York: ID. Appleton q Co. Washington; w. IL.
Morrison.
While these studies, which were originally pre-.
pared Ms a series of Sunday evening discourses at
the time Dr. Fairbarn was minister at Aberdeen,
are not exhaustive and critical discussions ON the
Gospel history, they deal quite clearly with the
historical conditions that surround the person aud
life of Christ, the narratives of His birth and in
fancy, His growth and education, His ministry
and the miracles He performed His betrayal His
tragic death, and His resurrection. To the Chris
uan this book will be of great value, and no one
can read II without feeling Of admiration for the
manner in which the subject is treated.