Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1883-08-18

~ A. F.; :. Annexed by the Tsar,p by VIM.
y. StoddaTd Along an Island Beach, by
Edith NJ Thomas; " Merimee il His Let
tiers. by Maria Louise Henry; character
in Feathers" by Bradford ToErey Lilly Of
Strath-Farrar," by Thomas W. Parsons;
The Civil War in America" Mark
Twain's Lille on the Mississippi" The Span
ish Peninsula in Travel" 1.-TWO Journal
ists'
Number one of volume one, Commercial
Travelers' Illustrated Magazine" is at hand.
The newcomer to literary circles is duly out
lined in its field and purpose by its title, and
viii no doubt fill a long-felt want among the
drummer class, as well prove highly &C.
ceptable to the reading public. The first
number shows faithfully in its illustrations
that the drummers, while seriously attending
to their employers interests, do not neglect
the fair sex on all convenient occasions, for
which the fraternity has won firm repu-
tation. The magazine is highly readable,
presents fine typographical appearance, and
makes strong bid for popular favor. 1t ie
issued by the Commercial Travellers Maya
zine Company at Boston, with main office at
New York.
1.-THE Sidereal Messenger" for August,
has these articles "The Rotation of Domes,
by Prof. G. w. Hough; "Sirius, by n. NJ.
Mann "A Method of Determining the In
dsx Error of Meridian Circle, by Prof W.
A. Rogers "Solar Eclipse, May 6. 1888"
by Winslow Upton "D'Arrest's Comet"
translated by 81. G. Wilson; Remarkable
Meteors." by E. E. Barnard; "Cometary
Mass (illustrated), by William R. Brooks
Gravity st the Surfacs of the Planets" by
Prof. R. w. McF arland 1.-THE Suns Coro-
ma dllustrated). by the editor, besides E ii.
torial Notes upon large number of interest
ing subjects Published at Mortified, MINI.
Indoors and Outdoors is the name of a
new monthly publication, qusrto size, 16
pages, devoted to the subject of healthy
homes and beautiful surroundings, and to
improvements of city and country. 1t is ed.
tied by Charles T.. Wiugate Sanitary En-
gineer, and John Y. Culyer, Civil Engineer
and Landscape Architect, 119 Pearl street,
New York. and is the official organ of 1.-THE
National Association for Sanitary and Rural
Improvements, of which Hon. Erastus
Brooks is President. The paper is well
fllled with valuable hints, suggestions and
criticisms in the field it occupies, and will be
of value to those interested in the subject.
"Nan." By Lucy G. Lille. New York:
Harper & Bros. This charming story for
little girls tells the life Of q small woman who
was adopted out of sordid and uncomforta-
bic home with steD-aunt into refined and
agreeable surroundings with nearer relative.
Clouds gather about the bright little heroine
through the fault of comrade whom she is
able to shelter by assuming the blame, but
all ends in Mans restoration to favor, Der.
feet understanding and bright Christmas
party. The illustrations are graceful and
spirited. For sale by A. L. Bancroft & Co.,
San Francisco.
1.-THE Musical Herald for August pre-.
SCENTS fine engraved likeness of Osto Bendix,
tie eminent pianist, and sn account of his
musical career. Also several pages Of inter
esting musical matter for musicians and
students is given. The pieces of music con-
tanned in the number are, sin Rsmem-
brance," Erinnerring; "Serenade" (Stand.
chem, words by J.. G. El5op, music by j.
Raft; "Jubilate Dec, in two and four parts,
written in G and f: "Il Desiderio." an in.
strumental piece, in three sharps Issued by
the Musical Herald Publishing Company,
Boston.
The August number of the ladies Fleral
Cabinet is another gem for the household
and it's surroundings. 1t has timely notes
about I" Midsummer and its Flora, Aug
usi." flowers and plants of various kinds
1.-The Art of Propagation" Wonders of
the Vegetable Kingdom. !" 50 A Ride Through
"Tbe Care of Rooms," Summer Travelling
for Health and Recreation" etc. Published
at % Vesey street, New York.
Frank Leslia's Sunday Magazine" for
September is received, and is another highly
Interesting number. It's correspondence and
articles upon Palestine, Russia, the Arctic
regions, Europe, Africa, Mexico, etc., accom-
panied by excellent illustrations and engrsv.
ings, are exceedingly interesting. while the
general contents of secular and religious mis-.
cellsny and information are of the usual high
order of the magazine. Published by Mrs.
Frank Leslie, New York.
The weekly numbers of The Continent,
conducted by Judge Albion W. Tourgee, and
published by Our Continent Publishing Com.
pany, Philadelphis, are for each month
stitched together and issued at the close of
the month as a magazine, and sold at So
csnts. It thus forms an excellent magazine
of choice literature, containing about 100
pages, and will tske a permanent place with
readers, and especially with the travelling
public.
T. B. Peterson & Bros., Philadelphip, are
issuing cheap edition Of the g Waverly,"
the whole of which will beincluded ia twenty
six volumes, and sold in paper covers for So.
or at ID cents per volume. Sir Waiter SCOTS
"Ivanhoe is alresdy rut. For sale by A.
L. Bancroft & Co, San Francisco.