The record-union., 1893-08-12
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Bright, breezy, seasonable and beauti-
fully illustrated, Outing New York;
for August is one of the best numb bers of
the popular magazine of healthtuI sport
and innocent recreation that ever left the
press. The contents are as follows {:
Under False Pretenses," Louise D.
Mitchell; after the Trout" j. New
man; Our Sailor Soldiers" Everett b.
Nero; "Cycling on Mt. Washington. :"
Gilman p. Smith; Lobster Spearing in
Nova Scotia"; saint Aspinquid'':
Through Erin Awheel," Grace E. Dem
ison; "Bluefshing on Jersey Shoals, :"
II. p. Beach; "a Family Camp in the
Rockies" Charlotte r. Conover; "Lenz's
World Tour AwheeP'; THE Madam's
Suburbans," Francis Trevelyan; "The
Racers for the Americas Cup" Captain
A. s. Kenealy, and the usual editorials.
poems, records etc.
a witty writer has said that life would
be endurable if it were not for the month
OF August. ''Romance' provides the
best possible means for making one
forget the discomforts of the dog
day season, its August issue being
model midsummer number. A
feature is made of the remarkable tales
OF Polish and hungarian writers, fore
most OF whom is Maurice Jokai. Among
these tales is 1.-The Fate of NihIlist," an
original production of great power; ''The
Attaman," wonderful story from the
Polish, and Hungarian election comedy.
\ humorous watering-place sketch by
Geraldine Bonner, a charming love story
by The Duchess a blood-curdling
ghost story by Guy de Maupassant, an
ideal rural sketch by Henri Greville and a
very funny incident by Fernand Beissier
are few of the many other attractions.
The magazine is issued by Romance
Publishing Company, New York.
In the August number of the "Social
Economist" New York; the dominant
questions of the hour are discussed. as
always. in authoritative manner. The
opening article by the editor, "What
Congress Should Do," is practical and to
the point; Practical Suggestions for the
Extra Session. by men whose words
carry weight, follows; and "The First
Bank of the United States" by Van
Buren Densow, in this time when~the
monetary problem is first in all discus
sions, is most timely. Other articles of
interest are "Peonage in Mexico" bv
Walter s. Logan, and "a Shorter Work.
ing ear" by Matthew Middleton.
There is but one note in the Editorial
Crucible, in which caustic comment and
keen observation for once are merged
into appeal and argument for right
action in the momentous extra session so
near at hand
Cursory glance at the New Peterson''
for August is enough to show that it is
one of the best OF the months magazines.
THE Rise of the Dancing Girl" gives a
delightful account of American stage
dancing, illustrated by photographs.
days in England" is by Mary Gray Um-
sted. Professor Polycarp's Invention"
is by NJ. G. McClelland Little Mrs.
Van Cott," by Mrs. jeanette II. Wal
worth, is genuine love story. Mrs.
Ruth McEnery Stuart's novelet, Caesar"
is one of her best productions. madame
Alphonse Daudet," by Alice Howard
Cady, is an interesting illustrated paper.
"The Silver Plate" by Alice Maude
Ewell, is an excellent story. Under the
Trees" is new department, made up of
short sketches by Minot J. Savage and
other prominent writers. "a Rhapsodv.''
by Florence Earle Coates, is a gem. ill4
South Third street, Philadelphia, PENN
The Cottage Hearth" for August
(Boston) is up to the high standard set
for it by its publishers from the outset.
1t is one of tia e cleanest, most wholesome
and entertaining home magazines of
which we have any knowledge.