The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-04
Books and Periodicals,

HOLIDAY WIDE AWAKE.-1hep pub
fishing house of ID. Lathrcp, of
Boston, is issuing some of the grandest
periodical literature of the day. Nota-
ole among these are their mOnthlieS
for children and the young people.
Their Wide-Awake holiday number is
one of the most superb publications
ever issued from any press. Besides
reading matter contributed by the
best writers of the country, the
book is filled with illustrations
from the best artists of America and
Europe. One hundred and hfty draw
ings, besides the most unique cover in
color eIuDelliSheS this publication.
+ or the year 1883 Wide-Awake is in
tended to surpaSs in everything, and
for the elevation of children and
young people it ought to he intro
duced into every household. Besides
this admirable periodical this house
also issues BABYLAND, for the wee
folks only old enough to coo and see
pictures and he lulled by dainty sweet
stories and singing rhymes, only 50
cents year; OUR LITTLE MEN AND
WOMEN, for the youngest readers;
stories and poems i'll short clear SEN
fences, with beautiful pictures, includ-
ing six full pages monthly, only Sl.O0
year; THE PANSY, an eight page il
Illustrated weekly Tor boys and girls,
for both weekday and Sunday read
ing, only 10 cents Il year. We have
heretofore frequently mentioned these
publications, and the STATESMAN
hopes to hereafter welcome them
among its regular visitors.
AnIrrIIUIpN- Urn 1IUATnD L-nrl IOE
CENIBER.-The December number OF
this standard agricultural publication
is on our table. 1t is, perhaps, ahead
OF any other number in general inter
est. In its pages are treated all mat
tiers pertaining to the success, comfort
and happiness Of the farmer. The
publishers are doing what nearly all
the proprietOrs of southern publica-
ti0ns have failed to do; namely, EN-
ploying the best writers in the south
TO contribute to its columns. And
they are thus making the most enter
tanning agricultural journal ever fur
niShed the southern people. The De
ceInAer number has the usual able con-
triDtstfohS from DIR. JoneS-his
Thoughts for the Month" and
the entertaining Inquiry Depart
ment :" an able agricultural address
by Hon. r.. j. Moses "A Plowman's
Advice :" historical facts about Geor-
gia's first cotton; an able article on
the stock law Bill Apps contribu-
ton, so full of rich humor and fine
common sense; full discussions of
cattle, sheep, etc. There is in it a
beautiful full page illustration of a
thunder storm. The silk industry is
illustrated most artistically. A fine
picture of an Aberdeen COW, the kind
now attracting so much attention.
The enumerated articles are only a
small portion of the contents. 1t is a
paper well worth the price, $3.50 per
year or ten copies one year for SO.
Address james p. Harrison 4 Co.,
Atlanta, Georgia.
WHY AMERICAN POLITICS"
Is book that every American citizen
should have:
1t is non-partisan.
1t deals with topics of vital interest
1t describes the origin of the gov
eminent; the rise and history Of politi-
cal parties.
1t deals with the Chinese ques-
ton"
1t touches "Mormonism."
1t gives the tariff and the list OF
tariff.
1t handles the "star-route scandal
1t describes the South American
question.
1t argues the Monroe doctrine.
1t gives the current politics.
1t tells more about politics than you
can find elsewhere.
How is it soldp
By subscription.
Anybody buying it?
Thousands.
What do they say about it?
"a BOOK OF REAL MERIT"
How can get copy9
Through the agent, A. Austin.
The pamphlet published by DR.. J
w. Burt on insanity, its causes and
cure, is a very scientific and highly in.
i teresting production, and deserves tC
be read by all who are treating this
class of disease. DIR. Burt was report.
ed, on several occasions, as being &
candidate for the superintendency OF
the lunatic asylum, but this is not
true. He says he cannot give up his
valuable practice for any public posi-
ton.
One of the pleasant occasions of the
holidays was a presentation to Prof
MesSmer, the Oldest musician in the
state, which took place last evening
In the days of chivalry, knights anc
their ladies welcomed the musician
and the minstrel with good cheer
This custom was well and most agree
ably perpetuated by the band of which
the professor is a leading member
and must have been most agreeable
surprise to him. The professor was
quietly invited to assist in selecting