The record-union., 1891-07-08
new PUBLICATIONS.

The July "St. Nicholas" has a rich
abundance of the short and bright arti-
cles of which children are so fond. The
first story, Rescued by the Enemy"
deals with the defeat of party of ma
rauding 'whaleboat-men" on the north
shore of Long Island, in Revolutionary
days. There is an account of Douglas
Jerrold" by his grandson, Walter Jer-
rold, with portrait; and there is story
of adventure, "Storm Bound Among the
Clouds" describing perilous climb
the humorous ''Swimming-hole Stories"
by Walter Storrs Bigelow, will delight
the boys, and bring memories of happy
days by the river to their elders. Mary
Shears Roberts writes of 'The Home Of
the Empress Josephine" and shows a
photograph of the beautiful statue at
Martinique OF the Creole empress. In
the ''Tongaloo Tournament we hear the
fate of commercial enterprise to Corea.
The serials by j. L. Trowbridge and j.
0. Davidson are full of incident. A bright
bit of verse by II. A. Ogden is the third
item where author and illustrator are one
person. Maurice Thompson has lyrical
poem, In the Clovern illustrated by
Harry Fem; and there are many other
features.
In the July number Of ''Babyhood,"
DR.. David Warman publishes valuable
paper on the subject of difficult dentition
and lancing the gums, which is designed
TO correct the erroneous impressions that
prevail among mothers in regard to the
teethlng process. Mrs. Felix Adler de-
scribes a plan for providing poor chill
dren with sterilized milk; Mrs. Christine
Terhune Herrick contributes practical
Hints for the Toilet of Children" and
various writers discuss such topics as g a
Clothes Basket Bassinette," "a Defense
Against Mosquitoes" "a Folding Bath
Tub "a Protest Against Whipping.''
Problems deal largely with seasonable
subjects, such as Fruit in Summer"
Summer Dress" etc., and altogether
the number will be found to contain
much that is valuable to mothers of
young children. Babyhood Publishing
Company, New York.
Prank Leslie's Illustrated Newspa-
PERI for July 4th has fine illustrations Of
its Alaskan expedition, view of the pro-
posed casino and pier at the Worlds
Fair, six views on amateur photography,
scene on the departure of a steamer for
Europe, and on full page nine photo
gravuer's Of practice among apprentices
in the United States navy. Lieutenant
Totten continues his papers on the mil
lenlum. There are papers on the baccarat
scandal, on the Behring Sea question, on
Wall street, the fashions, manor war
service, life insurance, etc.
"Harper's Weekly'' for July 4th was
notably interesting number. 1t gave
view OF the Grant monument to be
erected in Chicago; view on the club
boat of the New York Yacht Club; full
page view OF dinner on a French liner:
General Miles review of the Mexican
army; view in cold storage rooms and
the statue to be erected to Nathan Hale.
The editorials are crisp, vigorous and
treat of current topics. There is the
usual compliment of story, poetry and
news notes.
"Outing" tor July is its midsummer
number, and 1t is charming one. The
illustrations are numerous and choice.
The leading papers are upon 1.-The Rocky
Mountains and Their Metropolis - Row
ing as "a Recreation for Women,'' "Boat-
ing on the Upper Thames" "a Chapter
on Lacrosse, Fishing Along the Pecos,
New Mexico" "Photographing Foliage.'' u
The Massachusetts Volunteer Militia"
"Hurdling," ""American Palo, ,""1he De-
troit Wheelmen," American Bicycling
| and its Founder"
From the New York Mail and ErpreSs
we have its book giving brief account
of the trip westward by President Harri-
son, and all tho speeches he made on the
tour. 1t is supplemented by a map of
the tour, and is prefaced by good por-
lIdlG VI IAe IIeSluSDt. Inc DOCK Is the
work of John s. Shriver, of the NfatL and
Express, and is highly creditabIe to his
editorial skill, which is manifest in the
conciseness of his own text and the full
ness of the reports of the speeches.
The midsummer number of the San
Francisco Wasp" is "a special" 1t con-
tains large number OF articles upon
topics reminiscent of California, mainly
by prominent citizens. There are many
trait oil of
tull page devoted to views of the Leland
Stanford Jr. University. The cover is
illuminated in eolors. 1t is very credit
able issue and contains much interest
ing historical matter.
B. Fehnemann, San Francisco, has
issued "California's Monthly Worlds
Fair Magazine The June number.
which was the second, is repIete with
engravings relating mainly to the Co
lumbian Exposition and California's
part in it. There is text matter of like
character and complete directory of the
Commissioners and Alternates from all
the States.
The Book Buyer Charles Scribner,s
Sons, n. w for July has fine por-
trait of Professor Charles A. Briggs,
ID. D., who has SO recently
been especially in the public thought.
There is chapter on literary affairs in
Boston, usual book reviews, Rossiter
Johnson's Literary Querist," literary
notes, English and American, and several
fine illustrations.
The July number of Library and
Studio" (rhe J. Dewing Company.
San Francisco contains 1.-THE Life
of Mark Twain" by Will NJ. Glenn
ems, sketch of the late Prentice Null
ford, paper on art, poems. literary selec-
tions, contributions and criticisms.
'Harper's Young People, for June
30th was in patriotic garb and was finely
illustrated. a more practical, attractive
and useful weekly for young folks it is
difficult to name. 1t is indeed model of
excellence.
The Occidental Medical Times" for
July 81. II. Parkinson, NJ. D., Sacra-
mento) is well filled with matter origi-
nal, contributed and reported, that is of
high value to the medical profession.
"Our Little Ones and The Nussery''
for July CThe Russell Publishing Com