The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1893-01-19
MAGAZINES AND NOTES.

| There is no fashion more popular more
| lasting than eating; therefore periodical
whose province is to post its readers on all gas
tronomic questions ought to be equally popu-
lar and equally lasting. Table Talk processes
| to be such one Its popularity is certain, and
its lasting quality may be judged from the fact
that the present January number commences
the eighth volume and year of its existence.
1t would be hard, perhaps to estimate the
exact amount of good, in the shape of domestic
comfort and economy, it has accomplished in
that time, but surely the amount has been far
more than enough to reward the recipients for
the patry dollar-a-year expended in its SUBJ
scription.
Prof. Angelo HeiIprin, of the Philadelphia
Academy of Natural Sciences (who was in COM
mand of the Relief Expedition which brought
Lieut.. Peary from his recent successful explor-
ations in Greenland), has written delightful
description of the voyage of the Kite for the
January ScribHer, which presents rather new
view of Arctic travel in the Summer, viewing
it in the light of charming excursion into
land of bright sunshine, gorgeous coloring, and
exhilarating atmosphere. The illustrations for
the article are made from the drawings of f.
w. Stokes who accompanied the expedition for
the magazine, and whose pictures Will appear
in other periodical.
The January number of the annals of the
Americna Academy of Political aud Social Science
is distinctively political economy number.
1t should be read by all who are in any way
interested in that science, as it contains three
papers written from the standpoint of the new
school of economists. They are Prof. s. N. Pat
tens paper on Cost and Utility; Prot. Les
ter F. Wards paper on the Psychologist Basis
of Social Economics" and Mr.. l.. s. Merriam'5
paper on the "Theory of Final Utility in Rela-
ton to the Standard of Deferred Payments"
paper of unusual importance will appear in
an early number of the Century. 1t is I" A
Defense of Russia" written by the Secretary
of the Russian Legation at Washington, and
presenting the Russian point of view as to
certain matters of internal administration
which have excited the criticism of the outside
world-notably, the expulsion Of the jews.
The Je.taess Miller Illustrated Monthly for
January is the best issue of that admirable
magazine yet seen. Mrs. Miller begins new
department called The Word We Live In, full
of useful hints and suggestions for women and
young girls, and comments on timely topics.
Mrs. Miller also contributes an article entitled,
The Charm of individuality, which is in her
best vein. There are score and more of other
interesting literary features, sketches, poems,
and a complete short story.
Lovers of fun. fiction and fashion will well
come the new journal, Vogue an illustrated
weekly devoted to the ceremonious side of life.
1t is unlike any existing periodical. Its Illus
tratons are pictures of New York society, and
are strictly accurate in every detail OF the
prevailing mode of dress for both sexes. Its
literary contents are of the highest order, aud
include short stories. Subscription "a year;
single copies 10 cents. Published at 81 Union
Place, New York City.
The National Popular Rerier is an illustrated
monthly devoted to preventive medicine and
applied sociology. The February number con-
tains among other things, Occupation, Health.
and Longevity" by Dr. Remondino, and
Hygiene of the Voice." by Dr. Thomas F.
Rumbold, published at 166 South Clinton
street, Chicago Ill. Price % cents.
The high character of the the New York
Ledger is we'll sustained by its recent issues.
The Christmas number obtained contributions
by Maurice Thompson, Minnie Hank the prima
donnal, Helen Marshall North, the Rev. 5. p
Cadman, Mrs. William Winter {" Isabella Cas-
telar ", Mrs. L. ID. E. N. Southworth, and other
well-known authors. new serial story by
Amelia e. Barr, entitled "a Singer from the
Sea-" and q noveet by Miss Marietta Holley
{" Josiah Aliens Wife, are among the good
things which will shortly appear. Messrs.
Robert Bonner's Sons the editors and proprie-
tors, authOritatively announce that there will
DO no step back ward in maintaining the char
acter and attractiveness of the Ledger.
The National Magazine for January is an I'M
usually interesting number 1t announces
unique literary prize competition, designed to
popularize the subject of American history in
every one of its legitimate branches" Four
teen cash prizes, aggregatiEg 50. 900, are offered
to writers on historical subjects during the
coming year. These prizes will be awarded
for historical novels, historical short stories,
legends, traditions, historical ballads and SON.
nets minor hero" sketches, etc. One writer
can compete in each class, if he desires. Par
ticulars will be sent to anyone sending q stamp
to 1872 Nassau street. New York.