The record-union., 1894-01-19

to these monthly aids in the shape Of
technical journals rather than to books,
because the former are mediums Tor the
exchange of experiences and the ascer-
talnment of the latest and best in that In
which we have special interest.
The Social Economist'' for december
School of Social Economics, New Iork).
George Gunlon editor. presented these
leading papers besides the usual reviews
and editorials: THE Meaning of the
Election" 1.-The Rebuilding of New
York." Economics of Dynamite So
ciety," "The Incidence of Tariff Taxa
tion," 1.-The English Coal Miners
Strike" Tobacco and Clothing Work
ers," ''Is There a New South?" "Reply
Claims on Organized Christianity
The ''Sanitarian" for January
(Drs. Bell, Dorbally and Kent, Brooklyn,
n. " is especially full charged with
mortality and morbility statistics, and
has besides papers on "Weariness," by
NJ. Foster; "Fermentative Dyspepsia"
by DR.. Flint; "Nulsances," by DIR. Bell;
sanitation and Sanitary Appliances at
the Worlds Fair''; ''Leprosy on this
Hygiene and Progress OF Preventive
Medicine"
Public Opinion' (Washington) is
weekly many PACED quarto journal with
out which we should deem ourselves suf-
tering great loss. 1t is concise collec-
ton of journalistic expression the world
over. 1t has political news summary
also that is invaluable. Public Opinion
is really a means for anyone whereby
thorough Information can be obtained OF
the trend of public thought on all current
questions.
The Book Buyer" Charles Scribner's
Sons, New York; for January is beauti
fully illuminated with pictures from
noteworthy new books. There are the
usual reviews, letters on literary affairs,
and Mr.. Johnson's always interesting
Literary Querist." The frontispiece is
fine three-quarter length portrait of
Agnes Reppelier, the writer Of so many
charming books for children.
"Harper's Weekly for January 9th was
number of very strong attractions,
richly illustrated, and in variety of mat
ters treated a specially valuable issue.
The editorials on the tariff, the Lehigh
strike, and relief of the poor were strong,
on high plane and characterized by Wig
orous reasoning. An illustrated paper on
California redWoods made the number
local to this State.
No. II of Spalding's athletic Lii
brary' is devoted TO "Gaelic and AsSocia-
ton Football" 1t is complete guide
l
game, constitution and bylaws of each
association and the playing rules, as we'll
as diagrams showing positions of the men
when on the field. Price, 10 cents.
American Sports Publishing Company
New York City.
Harpers New York; publish the best
weekly child's paper Of which we have
any knowledge. 'Harper's Young Peo-
ple'' is always clean, helpful, entertain
TO hold the youthful attention. 1t comes
to us weekly. and although it is child's
paper, we frankly confess that il is each
week a rest and entertainment to our
maturity.
The "Music Review for December
clayton f. Sunny, Chicago is as
usual filled with articles critical and in
structive, OF high order. The articles on
"Indian Love Songs" ''Shakespeare's
Fugues," "Gounodiana and Anglican
Pointing" are very interesting to music
lovers and students.
THE Cottage Hearth" for January is
the holiday number of one of the most
charming family magazines of the day.
Indeed, it is among the foremost in its
cleanliness, uplifting tendency, interest,
variety, instruction and entertainment.
w. A. Wilde IL Co., Boston.
1.-The Travellers and Shippers Direc-
tory for the Pacific Coast" tThe Denborn
Company, San Francisco is at hand for
January. 1t is a complete and exhaust
i've guide for all desiring information as
to mail, rail, express and stage routes and
their times and terms.
Book Reviews for January Mac
milan d Co., New York; is full of pleas
ant, but strong notices of new publica-
tions of leading character. It is leading
notebook for literary men.
The Occidental and Medical Tines
Sacramento for January is at hand, and
as usual the magazine is well filled with
matter of especial. value to physicians
and SanitarianS