Evening journal., 1893-12-02
RECENT LITERATURE.

Current hlstory has again appehf4u
with its admirably arranged store Of
valuable information for busy readers.
The high commendaiion given this
unique work by the intelligent reading
public since its inception three years
ago, is we'll earned It's reviews OF the
great questions Of the day, its estimates
of the relative value snd bearing Of
events, and its summaries of important
facts are most admirable for their clear
ness, comprehensiveness, aud imparti-
ality. The successive numbers OF this
magazine, form a source Of informa-
tion on recent happenings which no
collection Of newspaper files or clippings
no index 10 periodical literature, can
supply. IL is most convenient in form
and arrangement Even the careful
student of the daily or weekly press
will find It most valuable library Of
recent information. needed as a supple
ment TO all other works Of refer
enoa From the monetary question
Ia the United States TO the
similar issues in India aud Australia,
from the Chinese question on the
Pacific coast TO the Newfoundland FISH
-ries, from Arctic exploration TO South
American apd South African upheavals,
from political developments in the
United States and Canada TO Home Rule
in Ireland aud the great issues IN France
and Germany, Italy Austria, and
Russia; from Bering sea to the diplo-
matte sqUabbles over Siam. Hawaii and
Central Asia. from the Zurich confer
ence Of Socialists to the Worlds Parla
ment OF ligions-every topic Of the
day of general interest is intelligently
handled Numerous portraits and BIZ
ographies are given including (, ontis
piece Of Mr. Gladstone and an able sum
mary of his career Buffalo, N. Y
Garfetsou, Cox aud Company, publish
ers, $3.50 year
There is to be new and probably
novel theatrical paper published la New
York lt Is TO be conducted by the
former editor Of the Dramatic News. and
will be called Leander Richardson
illustrated ID, amatic Weekly AS Oh,
title implies, great deal of space will
be devoted to pictures Of theatrical per-
sons and events The art department OF
the new paper will be in the hands Of ii
Pruett Snare.
Winter Tours via. Pennsy lvanla Railroad
The final arrangements are now mad,
by the Tourist Bureau of the Pennsyl
vania Railroad Company for the running
Of its personally conducted tours for the
coming season First and foremost IN
point Of magnitude and attractivenesi
come those to California and Florida
The dates for the former are Januar,
3lst and February 90 The FIRST date hal
been selected so that en- route to Oh,
glorious westernmost state Of the Unioi
The Mardi Gras festivities at New Or.
leans may be enjoyed by the tourists Cal
ifOrnia will command unusual attention
this winter by reason Of the Mid winte
Exposition 10 be held at San Francisco
This exhibition promises almost 10 riva
the late Worlds Fair in completeness
Many Eastern people have already de.
cided to attend.
Florida, always a popular haven, still
Justly asserts its claim az tue most de.
iightful part of our country ia which {,
pass the inclement months of the year
Five tours will be run there, Januar,
30th February 18Th, February 9th
March 18Th, and March 21th, have beei
chosen as the starting dates. $50 from
New York, SiS from Philadelphia ant
equally low rates from other points vii
cover an expenses en- route
Old Point Comfort appeals stronel
TO those not caring 70 journey furthe
from home, and on December 26th thi
historic spot will be visited by q specia
tour. Last come the tours 10 Washing
ton, D @ on December 14th and 2Sth
January 18th, February Sfh, March is
and 22i, April 18th and May Sd ant
2lfh
The Pennsy lvania Railroad Company
guarantee that thorough and satisfactor.
methods will be pursued in conducting
these trips needs no additional testi
monial