The National tribune., 1890-12-11

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Washington. Price u.
A Christmas book for the children. beauti-
fully gotten M in cOl0red type, full-page lthO-
graphs In imitation Of water colors, with eor-
feous covers. The verses are new, aud written
by Josephine Pollard, aud the pictures are by
Pauline Sumter.
HEALTH GUYED. BY Frank W BelIew Pub
lished by Frederick A. Stokes 4 Co.. New York,
and for sale by Brentano, Washington. Price 20
cents.
A clean collection Of hints i'm regard to the
treatment OF lunaties and other members Of the
family, written in clear and concise manner,
avoiding all medical terms and profane Ian
guare generally. The volume is profusely
illustrated with humorous sketches, appr0pri-
ate TO the text.
IYANHOE. Ry Waller Scott Published by ]. r.
Lppincott Co, Philadelphia, and for sale by
BreutHnO, Washington.
This Is the most satisfactory edition Of
"Ivanhoe" that has reached our table in a long
time. The usual fault OF fine print and lack Of
good illustrations which characterize many
editions Of SCOTS works are agreoably absent
in this and the cloth binding or red, green and
gold is substantial, and tasteful enough for any
library or table. The engravings, of which
there are many, are made on steel from draw
ings by English artists, finely executed. II is
most acceptable present
sHERIDAN's RIDE BY T. Buchanan Read
Published by J. b. Liprincnit Co.. Philadelphia.
and for sale by Brentano, Washington.
beautiful gift book. 1t is printed in large
type. on ealcndered paper. There are eight
full-page spirited engrayinEs, on wood, from
designs especially prepared for this edition.
The binding is of brown cloth and gold.
MARoUssIA, A MAID OF UKRAINE. BY p.
J. StAh Translated by COruelia w Cyr. Pub
lished by Dodd, Mead & Co New York and
for sale by Brentano, Washington.
A story for young people which has for its
background the stormy scenes Of the defense Of
Ukraine against tho Russians. Violence and
bloodshed are surely strange settings for the
story of little girl. aud yet A sweeter, more
simple and more natural child was never
drawn. The pictures Of the peasantry, their
simple dignity, their peculiar costumes their
mode OF life aud thought their daring and cour-
age, all 90 TO make up fresh and original
story.
Two LOYAL LOVERS. A Novel. by Elizabeth
Winthrop johnson. Published by Frederick A.
Stokes & CO. New York, and for sale by BTen-
tano, Washington. Price 30 cents.
wANNETA, THE SIOUX. By Warren K. Moore
head, OF the Smithsonian Institution. Published
by DOdd, Mead & Co., New York and for sale
by Breniano, Washington.
An interesting story. founded on fact. in
which are drawn many pictures of Indian life
ana sketches OF Indian character. Noted chiefs
OF the Sioux and other tribes are brought into
GERS Mr. Moorehead's experience as an attaehe
OF the Smithsonian Institutian has fitted him
Tor the work he has placed before Us in such
a creditable and clever form.
HOW TO PRESERVE HEALTH. BY Louls
BaTkan NJ; ID. Trade supplied by the American
News Co, New York. Price 81.
The author has labored with the object Of
giving to the public an available handbook Of
hygiene aud s!ck-room assistance As result
the work consists Of a series Of practical papers
containing suggestions for the proper care of
the body and the treatment Of the various
organs under certain conditions for the proven
ton OF disease, prompted by long experience
There IS no quackery about IT, and il is a most
valuable volume for the family library
IN DARKEST ENGLAND; AND THE WAY
OUT. by Gen. Booth Published by Funk &
Agnails, New York. Price $3.50.
This book, by the Commander-in-Chiefo OF the
/ salvation Army, has produced the profogndest
sensation In both England and America. IL
| announces and describes the marvellous under
taking OF the Salvation Army. involving an
outlay OF 100000, and toward which amount
/ 1t is reported subscriptions are pouring in from
all parts OF Great Britain. The London Re-
Ute1 Of RericCs says: No such book, so com
prehensive in its scope, so daring in its audac.
I lily, and yet so simple aud practical in It's de.
/ tails has appeared in these times. IL will be
the most epoch making book the world has seen
/ for many long day"
Magazines and Notes.
The December number OF the Forum contains
/ an article on The Cos eFnment Of American
/ Cities" by Andrew ID. White. Representative
l w. NJ Springer publishes results Of the census
showing the ratio Of the increase in population
IN cities and in rural districts In several parts
\ OF the country. The photographed essay
/ this month is by Archdeacon Farrar. Other
essays are: The Humanities," Maj. J. w.
/ Powell; PITY, Genuine and Spurious,D
1 Frances Power Cobbe; ArmOr for War-ships"
/ Commander +. NJ. Barber; Notes on Ghosts"
Andrew Lang; "Spcod in Railway Travel"
Prof. r. II. Thurst0n.
The December Magazine Of american History
1 presents rich and varied table Of contents
The opening paper is gra phic historical sketch
| OF the rise aud fall and characteristics Of The
Ancient Town Of Fort Benton, in Montana"
4 with picturesque accounts, handsomely illus
trated, OF early navigation of the Upper Mis-
souri, River. The second contribution, David
/ Hartley and the American Colonies" by Joseph
Il w. Hartley, Of New York, touches upon a
4 theme Of intense interest aud consequence TO
all Americans. The other papers arc OF special
/ interest.
The Jenness-M Miller Magazine for Christmas
| comes to the reviewers table one of the
handsomest Of holiday publications, enlarged
and superbly illustrated particularly strik-
ing article Is one bearing on appropriate even
/ ing theateT dress for men aud women. Another
| article Of rare merit treats of Sculpture and
| Physical Development" by J. Scott Hartley,
illustrated from the original works of Bernini,
CanOva and other famous sculptOTs. Mrs. Mary
| A. LivermOre presents a comparative study Of
Women OF Yesterday and To-day" and Mrs.
NJ. Il. w. Sherwood contributes charming de-
scTiptiOn OF Christmas ia all Lands"
Table Talk is publication that is indspensa-
bic TO any lady who desires to keep abreast Of
the times in all that goes TO make her table in
the highest degree attractive. Published at
| lGl7 Chestnut street, Philadelphia. Price 81 a
year.
Capt. Charles King contributes the complete
| novel TO the December number of LippiHc0tfs
| Magazine IL Is entitled An Army PuTtia"
aud ia it severa! Of the characters OF that popu-
lar novel, Two Soldiers" make their reap
pearance No writer living gives such vivid
aud life-like pictures ofarmy life as Capt. King
| and his style has dash and 20 about il that
| never fails to captiyate his readers.
The wifeOfa famous man will oftimes be COM
pietely hidden by the dazzle Of her husbands
fame, and il is astonishing how littie is known
| of those women whose husbands names are
household words throughout the country
| While the newspapers TEEN with the name of
| Thomas A. Edison. nothing is comparatively
known or heard of Mrs Edison. Every news
paper reader knows the name Of Chauneey NJ
| Depew, but Of Mrs Depew, only the most casual
| reference Is made. Even in England, no one
ever hears Of Lady Tennyson, or of Mrs. Glad
gHp Ass1 ha Il Of 4 L.. a