The record-union., 1893-09-29
new PUBLICATIONS.

grows in value and size. Really it is q
day history, diary Of the world IN nut
shell. In it every great movement among
nations, all progress, all political actlEltE
on great questions, all history o. Ieadlng
character, ali important biography, Is
here set down day by day, and presented
with care to hold the balances level. The
work is one that must grow into the Ire
OF every busy man as a necessity. i
year Of this magazine Is a record OF the
activity Of all the world that one can tnrn
back to refresh memory at any time with
perfect reliance upon the accuracy of the
record.
"Harpers Magazine" (New York. for
October is a very strong number. The
contents are too varied and extended TO
justify listing here. But we call attention
to Mr.. Weeks opening of the promising
series of papers, From the Black Sea to
the Persian Gulf by Caravan" 1t gives
Us promise of as great pleasure and IN
formation throughout as the first paper
itself affords The accompanying Illus
trations are very handsome. SportSmen
will be interested in Mr.. Lainer'S article,
"Our National Game Bird" and artists
and religiOnists in Mr.. Van Dykes
childhood of Jesus" with the many
portraits accompanying, taken from
master paintings.
The Century for October New York;
tells US most Interestingly of Frederick
Law Olmstead and his work, of the war
time life of Walt Whitman, of the re-
moval of Napoleon to St. Helena, OF the
cats of Henriette Rouner, of street paw
ing in America specially valuable
paper on municipal economics-of Ber-
anger, Of Salvini, of the apprentice sys-
tenn in Switzerland, OF life among Ger
man tramps, and of other things of deep
interest. The fiction and poetry of the
number are up to the high standard of
exaction set by the Century" and sue
cessfully maintained.
"McClure's Magazine' New York for
October tells US that Balzac is Congress
man 7. b. Reeds one tremendous adj
miratiOn; and that ''The Fear of Death'
was the subject Of Reeds first Grafton,
delivered thirty-three years ago. THE
Human Documents" consist of three
portraits of T. B. Reed, four of Frances
Il. Willard, four Of Bill Nye" and seven
OF George w. Cable Psychologists and
those interested in psychology VIII read
with great interest Herbert Nichols 1.-The
Psychological Laboratory at Harvard" !"
Space fOrbids listing the many other
valuable papers in this charming maga-
zine.
Perhaps the most interesting and ju-
dlclal article yet given to the people on
the Electoral Commission history OF 1876
is from the pen of James Monroe. and
October (Houghton, Milflin x Co., Bos-
tom. 1t is contribution to history that is
of high value it is full Of dramatic in
terest besides. "Why the Tilden Trust
Failed" is an interesting paper that ought
to attract the attention of lawyers and
literary lovers. The number is one Of
excellence and variety, and is level with
the best ever issued by the publishers.
'Harpers Young PeopIe' for Septem-
Der 18th has "a Gardeners Daughter, 5"
by Lucy C. Lille, illustrated; The Mys-
terry Of Abel FOrehnger," by William
Drysdale, illustrated; The Story of the
Capture of Cochise," by Julian Ralph,
illustrated; "The Life-Saving Service" 5"
by w. J. Henderson, illustrated; The
Rag Carpet" q poem, by Emma A. OPP
per; "An Undecided Donkey" by Eva
Lovett; eight-page supplement-The
Round Table.
The Magazine of Arp' (Cassell Pub
fishing Company, New York for Octo-
Der. is a rich number. The leading pho
togravure is The Blind Girl" from
Millais' picture. The portraits Of Cardi-
nal Manning are striking works Of art.
Decorative Sculpture at Chicago is a
notable article, freely illustrated, the
''Salons,' the illustrated Notebook, -
the papers on Jules Cheret" and Car
OILS of the Year." by Swineburne, with
number.
''St. Nicholas" for October Century
Company, New York. is delightful one.
Since this magazine has absorbed 1.-THE
Wide Awake" 1t occupies the largest and
best field of juvenile magazine literature
in the world When we recall how the
youth of thirty years ago was supplied
with periodical literature, and compare
that with the advantages such magazines
IL NIPhOlaS5t oh IA of
day , we comprehend what splendid
strides juvenile education has made.
'Harper's WeekIy' for September 23d,
among other attractions, has a view of the
San Francisco MidWinter Fair grounds
and buildings, views of the English
military tournament at Chicago, a picture
of the torpedo boat Ericsson and a full
page view in the Columbian Exposition
sectional ocean steamship. This number
has also the opening chapters OF Charles
Egbert CraddoclI's new story, 1.-The
Moonshiners at Hobe-H Hebee Falls"
The California Architect' for Septem-
Der San Francisco is a special number
giving very handsome full-page outline
pictures OF the Midwinter Fair buildings
from the accepted designs of the archi-
tects. There is very interesting paper
also by Marsden Manson, c. f., on Cali
fornia Homes-Are They as Healthful as
They Should Be?" Other valuable papers
appear also, making the number one of
high value.
The Ladies' Home Journal for Oc-
tober (Philadelphia) has host of articles
of attractive interest, in the main. 1t
gives US also the full piano score Of a set
of original waltzes by Strauss, and paper
on "The Study of the Voice." by Christine
Nilsson, the famous singer. The papers
are too many to be indicated by title here
1t is a very handsome and attractive issue
of this favorite monthly Quarto.
The Popular Science Monthly" for
October ID. Appleton q Co., New York.
while up to its standard so long MAN.
tanned, in several respects is an es-
pecially superior number, as in the arti-
Gle on the DUTY of the State to the In
sane" and the illustrated article on
"A Characteristic Southwestern Plant
Group" and a paper on the Progress of
Psychology"
Current Literature" for October f52
Lafayette Place, New York. is really a
fine perspective view of the literary
world OF to-day. The new department,
1.-The World Of Religious Thought" is
quick with interest and value a
thoroughly good progressive and valu-
able magazine is this-occupying a field
all its own.
The Overland Monthly for October
(San Francisco) is freely illustrated and
very enjoyable number. Camping in
Mendocino'' is an especially attractive
paper, taking us into the atmosphere of
virgin hills ana great forests and clear
waters. The stories have individuality,
the editorials vigOr and the criticisms
courage.
''Cassel's Family Magazine'' for Octo-
ber lCassen Publishing Company, New
York; is at hand. 1t is crisp, bright
nd x-arTy attractive nf ono Of : "a