The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-04-08
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

"Profit Sharing Between Employer and
Employe," by Nicholas p. Gilman. is much
the most extensive and elaborate workthat
has yet appeared on this subject. A sub
title styles the work "A stndy in the evolu-
ton of the wages SYSTEM and the subject
is treated in that spirit. The author be-
Ieves and maintains that the
interests are linked To those of other work
men and the employers TO those of other
employers. He is an earnest advocate OF
the prOft-sharing system, and presents a
strong array of argument and facts In favor
of 1t. incidentally, he discusses the wages
system In its various forms OF time-wages,
p~iece-work, etc. Cloth, S1.75. Boston:
HoughtOn. Mifllin Il Co.; Indianapolis:
Bcwen-Merrill Company.
"a White Umbrella in Mexico" Is the
fanciful title given to a book of travel in
that country. by T. Hopkinson Smith. The
ground has been well traversed and the
subject is not new, but the authors habit or
close observation. his excellent descriptive
powers and charming style give new fresh
ness to an old theme. His book Is q delight
ful picture of Mexican still life. Illustrated
by the author. ornamental cover, gilt tops,
f1.50. Boston: Houghton, Mitf1in d. Co.;
Indianapolis: Bowen-Merrill Company.
1.-THE Story of Washington" by Charles
Burr Todd. is a history of the national cap
ital. Beginning with its origin and found
ing. the author presents the salient points
IN its early history and later growth. The
building and burning of the Capitol, the
stirring events of the war period, the mod
ern reconstruction of the city and the So
cial features of different administrations
Cloth, S1.75. New York: G.. z. Putnam's
Sons. indianapolis: Bowen-Merrill Com
pany.
Volume XII of Aiden's Manifold Cyclic
pedia, now issued. takes the work from
Dominis to Electric Clock. This work Is a
dictionary as we'll as q ~cyclopedia, q fact
which adds greatly to its other merits. 1t
seems almost incredible that such a work
can be sold for fifty cents a volume in good
cloth binding or sixty-fve cents in half
morocco, with ten cents additional for
postage, but that is all that is asked. A
specimen volume may be ordered and re-
turned if not satisfactory. John b. Alden,
publisher, New York. Chicago.
Prompt Aid to the Injured" by DR.. AL
vim Ii. Doty, is a useful book of instruc-
tions how to render prompt aid in case of
serious wounds or injuries. 1t Is written
by q professional, and is designed for both
military and civil use. The illustrations
are a great help to the text. and it is alto
to deal with wounds or injuries. New York:
ID. Appleton & Co. indianapolis: Bowen
Merrill Company.
"Passe Rose" by Arthur Sherburne Har-
dy, has been running as a serial in the
Atlantic Monthly, and has been commented
on by this paper from time to time during
the course of its publication. 1t is q
medieval romance, ard one of the most
artistic and pleasing stories of the year.
Cloth, S1.25. Boston: Hought0n, Mifhin 81
Co. Indianapolis: BOwen-Merriu Company.
d. Appleton & Co.. New York, publish
9Th Story of Happinolande, and Other
Legends" by Oliver Bell Bunce, author of
Bachelor Bluff etc. This work contains
four imaginative essays picturing forth a
delightful state of existence and develop
ment of character under impossible condi-
tions- They are, however, very pleasant
and suggestive reading. Paper, % cents.
1.-THE Family Horse" by Geo. A Martin
treats of the stabling, care and feeding of
a horse. and is a good book for horse-keep-
ers. 1t is not a book for breeders, but for
the owners of good horses who wish to be
Informed as to their proper treatment.
New York: Orange Judd Company. Cloth,
81. Sent by mail postpaid.
San Hour with Delsarte," by Anna Nor
gan, is a practical treatise on the art of ex-
preston, ~gesticulation and attitudes. 1t is
Eased on the Delsarte system, which en-
phssizes the Importance of the aesthetic
cultivation of the body as a means of ex-
preston. Boston: Lee e. Shepard. Indian
apolis: Bowen-Merrill Company.
"Toilers of Babylon" a novel by B. L..
Farjeon, is published in the Franklin
square Library series of Harper & Broth
ers, New York. Paper, 40 cents.
The Court Record.
SUPREME COURT DECISIONS.