The National tribune., 1891-02-19
RECENT LITERATURE.

EVERY MAN HIS OWN DOCTOR. BY j. HAM
Ilton Ayers, VI. ID. Published by G.. w. Dilling-
ham, New York.
A valuable little family medical adviser, con-
tanning knowledge that will promote health
and cure disease. IL describes all diseases and
means for their prevention, and contains a
chapter on the preparation Of medicines, and
numerous explanatory illustrations.
Magazines and Notes.
The opening article in Belf0rds Ma1azips is a
lively dissection of Admiral Porter's account
Of President Liucoln's visit to Richmond, by
Gen. NJ. VI. TurnbulI, and this is followed by a
long array of excellent contributions by able
writer's Published at Chicago. Price % cents.
The chronological Journal for February opens
with portrait and sketch Of DR.. John L. Capen.
portrait and sketch Of Prof Robert Koch,
with a full account Of his discovery, follows.
Other matter makes up q very interesting
number Published at 775 Broadway, New
York. Price $50 year.
The Overland M0qthly for February opens with
a very important article, " Bee Culture in Cali
fOTnia" and this is followed by an array of
contributions Of high literary merit and inter-
est. Published at 100 Montgomery street, San
Francisco. Price "a year, or 80 cents num-
Der.
Edgar Fawcett, unlike many authors, seems
10 be the stronger the more he departs from his
normal novel. In Outing for February he has
branched out into the field Of speculative his
tory. and, in a The Pink SUM-" has given the
most original Of all his varied works. 1t is
work which will compel attention.
IrOn-Smolting by Modern Methods will be
the subject Of the February article in the
American Industries Series now running in
The Popular Science Monthly Every man who
wishes 10 understand the progress Of the great
industries that have made the wealth and pros
perity Of the United States should read this
The eli Of nd
Whites paper From Babel 20 Comparative
Philo,ogy," also that of Prof. Huxley's discus
sion Of The AFyan Question and Prehistoric
Man." appear in this number.
The February number of the JsllteSs- Miller
Magqeine is a model woman's publication in
every respect. 1t contains more features of
interest to the female reader than any other
publication in America, is handsomely illus
trated, and rendered attractive by good paper
and clear type.
Emma c. Thursby, Clara Louise Kellogg,
Madame AIbani, Campanini and Maud Powell
each have an article, giving some vocal helps
and musical hints 70 girls and women with
musical aspirations. in the February number of
The Ladies' Home Journal
The Bucktail Association, Pennsylvania
Reserves, are about issuing their annual pam
phlet of the proceedings of the fourth annual
Reunion held at WeilSbOro in October last.
Secretary w. III. Ranch, SOC North Eighth
street, Philadelphia is now engaged in revis-
ing the roster which contains the names and
addresses of 1862 survivors Of this famous old
regiment. Should this be seen by any who are
not on the roster, let them communicate with
Secretary Raueh by all means.
Puck's Library for February is entitled:
"COld Days; Being Ptcks Best Things about
Chilly Chunks of Frosty Fate" Like the
other numbers Of the Li5rdYy il fairly bristles
with fun and it will be a welcome visitor at
many a home and many Preside. special
feature of Plcks Library is that the back
| numbers are never out of print. Send to the
publishers for their illustrated catalOg.
That wonderfully bright little humorous
| paper-MuRseys Weekly-celebrated its fourth
anniversary by appearing in a handsomely
| Illuminated cover. In its three years of life
the paper has won its way most deservedly into
the affections of q very large number OF people,
| and its circulation is quite gratifying 20 its
proprietor. Published at 81 Warren street,
| New York. Price 10 cents a number.
GolItkwdifs Geographical Magazine is, as its
name implies, devoted to the diffusion of geo
| graphical knowledge, and it serves its purpose
| admirably. Published at 107 Nassau street,
| New York Price % cents.
Tie Pmsy, a bright little magazine for very
young children. Published at 364 Washington
| Street, Boston, Mass. Price 81 year.
The English Illustrated Magazine high class
periodical with the best quality Of literary
| matter and illustration. Published by Mac
milan & Co, New York. Price Is cents.
| The Ladies Home Journal for February is a
| superb number, and packed full of matters of
| the highest interest. Published at Philadel-
| phia, Pa. Price 10 cents.