The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1886-12-30

printed from the Journal of the American
Medical Society and put in pamphlet form.
DIR. Hamilton, besides being skilful physi-
clan, and thorough master Of the subject upon
which he treats, has an admirable, lucid style
which makes his writings especially interest
ing.
Magazines.
The Popular Science Monthly for January is
unusually rich, even for that magazine, in arti-
Giles bearing upon social and educational topics.
Prof. w. G. Sumner holds the leading place
with discussion of the question, what makes
the Rich richer. and the Poor poorer?' and
gives the answer to it which he has reached.
Sir John Lubbock who is as eminent for the
personal attention which he gives to the dis
charge of his duties as an inspector Of schools
as he is in scientific research considers the sub
ject of Manual Instruction" particularly with
reference to English schools, but developing
principles which are applicable to our schools
too. Mr.. Frank p. Candon gives his attention
to the disagreement of Great Cities, in an
article in which an endeavOr is made to expose
the source and study the nature of the difficult
ties with which honest and orderly municipal
administration is beset. In a paper on e The
lnterminglng of Races, Mr.. John Reade shows
that crossing is general and almost universal
phenomenon in human history, and that most
OF the existing races of men arc. to greater or
less extent, results of it. Mr.. Daniel Greenleaf
Thompson, in Science in Religious Education
pleads for giving scientific branches a more
important and essential place among the studies
prescribed by ecclesiastical schools in order,
among other things, that elergymen, when
they come TO deal with scientific questions, may
be more fully prepared for the work. Nj. Maui
rel, who was deputized by the French Govern
ment TO examine the country, presents the re-
suits of ~ Scientific Mission to Cambodia y
DIR. &. G. Abbott, one of the most charming OF
scientific writers, gives life-like account oil
the "White-footed Mouse; and Mr.. Ernest
| Ingersoll, of the same ilk, another Of THE
Hound of the Plains or the coyote. 1.-THE
| Experimental Study of Nature" is commended
with vigorous arguments, by DIR. J.. w. Pavy
| in the 'Harveian Grafton" Of the Royal Col
| lege Of Physicians Mr.. Frederik A. Feruald
| gives a teTse account of Vinegar and its
Mother" The Bishop of Carlisle inquiries into
the origin of The Week Of Seven Days" Herr
| ID. Won Geyern gives an interesting essay on
1.-The Voices of Animals" The portrait and
/ sketch are of Nicholas Prejevalski, the great
/ Russian explorer, whose achievements are com
| parable with those of Cameron and Stanley
/ and others who rank among the greatest of the
/ worlds travellers. The editor at his table talk!
of Political Skepticism," or symptoms of weak
ness in convictions of political principles, ant
answers new but not very creditable argu
ment which has been preached against spelling
reform.
! The Church RerielC.-COntents for December
| The Paradox of Christian Union; Socialism
! The American Church and Its Name; TIL
| Pilgrims of Plymouth aud the Puritans D
Boston; Hymns and Hymn Tunes; Contempt
rary Literature; Fiction; Science; Theology
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