The Bennington banner. [volume] (Bennington, Vt.) 1858-1894, 1891-01-29
TIE ARENA EON FERRuARY

The February Arend, in addition to q
brilliant array of American authors, pre-
seuts two papers of great interest by
foreign essaylsts. Camille Flammarion
probably the most eminent European
astronomer, writes at length on New
Discoveries on Mars. His paper is accom-
panied with full-page geographical,
map of this wonderful star as prepared
by FlammariOn and other leading astrOn
omers. 1t also contains two small maps
illustrating strange changes that have
recently taken place on one portion OF
Mars. The distinguished Frenchman's
paper in the short compass of sixteen
pages gives the busy reader the important
Astronomical discoveries of recent years
in a nutshell Alfred Russell Wallace
ID. C.. H., LII. d., contributes n striking
paper on "The Nature and Cause OF
ApparitiOn." In the field of physical
research, DR.. Wallace seems as thor.
oughly a master as in the realms of nat.
ural science. His paper will doubtless
produce profound impression on mum.
bers of readers who have hitherto paid
scant heed to the alleged facts of psychic
phenomena. The paper which will prob
ably attract most attention in this
country, however. is by c. Wood Davis,
whose contributions to the Forum last
year, were so largely quoted. This paper
is on "The Farmer the Investor and the
Railway" 1t is careful. exhaustive
survey of one of the problems, which is
to-day challenging the widest attention.
Every one especially every farmer who
would diligently discuss an issue which
will be paramount political issue in
the near future, should not fail to read
this remarkable essay and make note
of its valuable facts and statistics,
Prof. Jos. ROdes Buchanan writes ably
on the nature of consumption of the
lungs and the alleged discovery of Pro-
fessor Koch, showing the weakness in
the claims of the Geaman professor.
Doctor Buchanan regards the lymph
craze as another of the numerous med
ical fads, which sprang up from time to
time like mushrooms, only as readily to
pass away, because he believes the pro-
fcssor is proceedig on an unscientilic
hypothesis. He praises, however, the
progressive spiritof investigation evinced
by Professor Koch.
John Welch, LII. D., late Chief JUS
tice of the Supreme Court of Ohio,
contributes n short paper on Old Tesla
ment myths entitled "The Fall of
Adam" Helen London writes vigorous
ly OH the rise of prudcry, which shields
immortality and creates an unhealthy
morbid mind, which sees impurity
where a healthy Imagination beholds
only beauty.
The editor of the AreRd contributes a
striking ethical criticism of Ward Nc Al
listers book, Society as / have found
it," and Gen. Booths "In Darkest Eng
lann," dnder the title of "The Froth and
the DTegs." Mr.. Flower also writes in
his editorial department on Deplorable
Social Conditions, UNLIMITED Poverty,
the Rum Curse, Masculine immortality
and The Age of Consent laws, evincing a
bold, fearless and refOrmative spirit,
which must accomplish much by bring
ing home startling conditions and facts
in a striking manner.
Frances f. Russell writes at length on
WOman's Dress Reform, a question
which is at present engaging the atten-
ton of leading women in conservative
as well as radical circles. The No-Name
paper is a striking story of heredity, en-
titled ellis Mothers Boy" interesting
and strongly suggestive. As will be
readily seen the February Arena will
appeal strongly to the thoughtful peo-
pie. This magazine is library in itself,
treating all the great RELIGIOUS, reform
alive, ethical, educational and scientific
problems in broad, fair and Impartial
manner. Most of its contributors,
moreover, possess the happy faculty Of
rendering their theme profoundly
interesting while conveying the most
vital truths.