Morning journal and courier., 1885-11-06
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.


 "Proteotionism, the Ism which Teaches that Waste makes Wealth." is . new work by William Graham Sumner, professor of political and social science in Yale college. Professor Sumner has written this work Gas contribution to popular agitation" He pushes the controversy as hard as is possi- ble, using the plain language which is char acteristic of his writings. He examines pro lection on it's own grounds and adversely and shows what he thinks the weakness of the theory. It is an interesting and able work upon living question of value to everyone,
 no matter which side he may uphold. Hen-d ry Holt & O., publishers, New York. For sale in this city by Fl. H. Peck. - fsHector's Inheritance; or, the Boys of Smiths Institute" is an interesting story for boys by Horatio Alger. jr., author of "Rag ged Dick series," t"Tattered Tom series,n. "Brave and Bold series,n etc. The author.
 has attained distinction as one of the most
 popular writers of books for boys in Ameri-s
 ca and new book by him is sure of g hearty
 reception. His werkslscare1 interesting as
 stories and they stimulate and encourage ev-
 cry boy that is striving to rise in the world.
 They are so real that everyone likes to read
 them This work is the third volume of the Atlantic series" It is well illustrated Porter & Coates, publishers, Philadelphia.
 For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 "Roses of Shadow" is new novel by T. R. Sullivan. It is well written and is very
 divertins. Ingenious in construction, 1t is
 everywhere animating and picturesque. The
 author has worked his material into an origi- nal and brilliant book that cannot fail to
 fascinate all it's readers. Charles Scribner's Sons, publishers, New York. For sale in this oity by Judd the bookseller.
 sCamp Fire and Wigwam,' being the seo- ond volume of the ''Log Cabin series," by Edward s. Ellis, is now published. The name of the author is one well-known to the readers of the best class of monthlies and weeklies for boys and girls, and his stories are among the best of their kind. The new work gives the best descriptions and the most exciting adventures of Indian life that have been written since the time of Cooper. Porter & Coates, publishers, Philadelphia. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller e.IyF,eraesthssIa,' g a novel I,,. Mary Gr1a ger, advances a curious and interesting idea, which might be called "supersensitiveness although it is based on the ancient notion of standardization. Miss Gruger brings her readers into complete sympathy with the characters of the work, and all of these characters are in some way the subjects of over sensitive susceptibilities. and the mode in which the author offsets the need of each by some corresponding element that the oth- CTS have the wit to supply is very apt and shows a keen knowledge of human nature. The blind mysteries of complicated plot are ingeniously worked out and the finale of the ghost scene shows one of the few touches of humor in the beck The work is written in an excellent English style, is free from vulgarisms, and is of refined and agreeable tone. The final impression of the work is like that of a vivid experience out of real life. Fords, Howard & Hulburt, publishers, New York For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller
 "Anrora," by Mary Agnes Thicker, author of "The Jewef in the Lotos" and "Signor Monaldini's Niece," is 8 novel of rare inter ! est The story is simple, but is not in the ! least commonplace. It is of an elevated N Every character in the novel possesses a com plete personality. The author is an idealist ! who in her writing is guided by the inspira- tion of poetic genius. The characters are portrayed with an attractive simplicity and ! make the book to abound in interest from | first to last It is 8 novel we'll worth the reading. J. B. Lippincott & Co.,, publish CTS, Philadelphia. For sale in this city by | Judd the bookseller.
 MT. William Shepard has presented a book to the public that should be read by ali young people. It is "Our Young Folks His 1 tory of the Roman Empire" In this book I the author dwells lightly upon the darker | features of the Roman empire and avoids all ! controverted matters, especially where secta- | rian interest may be at stake. The features
 of the book are such as admirably adapt it
 to the perusal of young people. It gives the ! main facts of history in a clear and simple I way, dwelling upon the causes that led to | the foundation of the empire, and gives ad- l mirable accounts of the administrations of | the various emperors. It is not tiresome ! even to very young minds, and will give 1 much valuable information to any reader, young or old. J. B. Lippincott & Co.,, pub ! fishers, Philadelphia. For sale in this city | by Judd the bookseller.
 | 'sOn Both Sides," by Frances Courtenay Baylor, is now published in book form. The | work originally appeared in "Lippincotts | Magazine in two stories, called "The Per | feet Treasurer and ssOn This Side," illustra- \ tive of certain phases of social life in Eng | land and the United States. These two sto- ries are really two parts of the same story,
 and are now bound together and have been rechristened. The story admirably fulf1ls 1 the purpose for which it was written and | presents the social phases in new and in- teresting light. J. B. Lippincott & Co.,, l publishers, Philadelphia. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 s'Susette" is pleasing novel by Mary Spear Tiernan, author of 'sHomoselle," etc. | It is work of sustained interest, with enough of excitement to keep the reader
 drawn to the story. It is admirable in the | de1ineation of it's characters and in the de velopment of it's plot. The author has the
 rare quality of getting hold of her readers l and keeping them in sympathy with the characters of her story. The work will be
 well received and will be helpful to everyone that reads it. Henry Holt & Co.,. publish l CTS, New York. For sale in this city by Judd the bookseller.
 Nr. Adams of New Haven, agent for the
 State Humane society, has complained to the
 Se1ectmen of Southington of the ill treatment Caroline Brooks has received while residing at the home of her niece at Cheshire The
 Se1eetmen of this place say the Cheshire Sc
 lectmen should attend to the case and charge the.expense to Southington.