Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1882-12-28
Literary Notices.

ssThe Popular Science Monthly" for January offers
goodly collection of articles which merit attention
for their interesting character or their practical
adaptabitv OF the first kind is the opening article
on 1.-THE Great Comet OF 1885," by Professor Young,
Of Princeton, one Of the very few American writer's
who are capable at once Of discussing the subject
fully from the scientific point OF vtew and Of answer
ing the questions the public asks in the way 1t wants
them answered. Ofthe second kind is NJ. Fouillee's
Scientific Philanthropy" in which the expendiency
Of public charity and its ultimate bearing the u
ture Of the race are ably and canddly discussed In
the light of the views Of the Darwinian school of
philosophers and of critical examination of them
DIR. c. q. AbbotG's 'Traces Of Pre- Indian Peo-
per is another scientific and popular discussion OF
subject on which curiosity is awake by an author
most competent to treat. DR.. Roberts "Bodily De-
formities IN Girlhood" commends itself by its very
title to parents and tachers subject Of the first
Importance. DR.. Engers "Tfme- Keeping in Lon
don, !" Professor Books Speculative Zoology" and
DR.. Miles's Scientific Farming at Rothamsted," are
concluded. Professor Lockwoe d gives graphic &C
count Of the finding of "A Mastodon in an Old Bea-
ver-Meadow," at Freehold, New. Jersey DR.. Felix L.
Oswald writes In his characteristic vein Of sharp satire
on the "Curi0sities Of Superstitonv Herbert Spen-
GERS afterdinner speech, delivered at the farewell
banquet given to him on the 9th of Novem-
ber which attracted and deserves much attention.
published under the title 'The Gospel of Recreation
'sThe Influence of Education on Observation"
touches question Of Importance to teachers. In
"Payas and Playas-Lakes, Mr.. Israel c. Russell de-
scrbes certain class Of desert regions and 'alkai
fats" In the Wester plains. .Recent Advances In
Photograph gives the substance of Captain Abneys
Cantor lectures that subject before the Society
of Arts. The protrait and sketch of the late DR..
Henry Draper
New York: D. Appleton Company Fisty cents
per number, s. per year.
St. Nicholas for January contains several notabl g
features, preeminent among which LIS the brief bt
0graphical sketch of Elizabeth Thompson Butler,
written by her sister, which is accompanied by six
illustrations from drawings made by the celebrated
artist herself especially for ST. Nicholas, her prorait
engraved form photograph. and several groups
from the great picture, "The ROll-call." Another
very interesting article IL that by Il H., entitled "A
Chinese New YEARS. Day in Santa Barbara" which
gives vivid account of this strange Mongoian cele-
bration in an American town.
Then there is the prize Tiger Composition. which
was written by Hollis I, Clark, aged fifteen years.
There is, besides, the report Of the Committee on
Compositions with long Roll OF Honor.
some further adventures of "Tinkey," In q story,
entitled ''Fairy Wishes Nowadays, with character
stc illustrations, is sure to be welcomed by his old,
and equally enjoyed by his new friends.
J. T. Trowbridge's serial leaves the "Tinkham
Brothers in an exciting situation, where they must
ing chapters OF .The Story Of viteau," by Frank r.
Stockton; and ''The Field OF the Cloth Of GOd has
ave illustrations by M. Oudinot Of Paris from the
Of Mr. W. X. Vanderbilt Of New York.
*Silk Culture for Boys and Girls' Ii an article
which inaugurates new department, to be known as
swork and Play for Young People," This sketch
SlVtb ucBAhau6 thtcAUusin8
and profitable occupation for enterprising young
Americans. In addition, lie the usual amount Of
short storiss verses, bright pictures, and depart
ments. The rontispece is abeautiful picture of e.
II. Blashaeld, called "His Lordship's Bed-time.'
The North American Review for January opens
with symposium in which three Of the most promi-
nent advocates In this country Of the ReviEon Of
Church Creeds, y namely Rev. DR.. Newman Smyth,
Rev. Henry Ward Beecher and Rev. DR.. Lyman
Abbott, set forth the grounds upon which such re-
vision is deemed necessary as defence OF revealed
religion against the encroachments Of Nskeptcism,
and as an adjustment Of the relations between faith
and science. "University Education for Women," .
question that just now Ia being warmly agitated
both here and in England, is discussed sby Prof. w.
lie Conte Stevens, who though he zealously advoca-
tes the measures, commands the attention and re-
spect Of its opponents by the eminent fairness with
which he states the adverse arguments. Prof Isaac
from profoundly philosophical study Of the phases
Of political evolution from the earliest AugoSaxon
times to the present day. "American English, by
Gilbert NJ Tucker, is spirited defence OF our cis-
Atlantic fashion of English speech rgainst the as
pensions of sundry British critics. The Rev. Dr.. H
W. Thomas writes an article that can hardly fail TO
strike sympathetic chord In many mind, on "Fhe
RESPONSIBILITIES Of Progressive Thinkers" Bigto-
~ In the Medical Profession" by DR.. David hunt
Is protest. from the pen Of respected member of the
medical ethics which forbids association with any
but regular practitioners. Finally, Charles 7. Cong
dom under the singulsrly apt title Of "Aduteraton
Of Intelligence exposes some OF the grave evils 70
be apprehended from the monopolization OF tele
raph lines press associations and influential journ-
gle. Published OF 80 Lafayette Place, New York.