The record-union., 1896-08-23

Professor c. Fiamingo, editor of the
''Rivista di SOCIOLOGICAL is the author of
paper on Individual Determinism and
Social Science which will be studied
with interest by students of sociology.
1t is issued by the American Academy of
Political and Social Science (Philadel-
phia). The academy is devoting especial
attention to sociology, and has made
through it's publications many valuable
contributions to sociological literature
One of the most notable of these is THE
Theory of Sociology" by Professor f.
H. Giddings, now in it's fifth thousand.
1.-THE Strange Scheme of Randolph
Mason is a novel by Melville Davisson
Post. 1t is one of G.. p. Putnam's Sons
CNew York; monthly series. This is
book that will command a wider read
ing and large hearing than the every
day novel, by far 1t treats Of the pos
sibility of one doing hOrrid wrongs IL
Well versed in the technicalities OF the
law, and yet not one of such wrongs
perpetrated will be crime, under the
law. 1t deals with the law as the author
finds it, as he believes it is, means to
greater evils and moral crimes under
the application of well settled principles
of law. 1t is remarkable book and VIII
awaken liveliest interest, especially
among lawyers. In many respects the
book is a revelation to the laymen and
will even surprise members of the bar.
We cannot say that the author is right,
supported. maintained in his position by
the law-but assuredly he makes
strong case and a most dramatic story
at the same time.
"The Gold and Silver Question at a
Glance" is a neat pocket pamphlet OF
seventy-seven pages from the Excelsior
Publishing House of T. ]. Carey & Co,
New York 1t is by H. r. Ruby, and
takes the opposite position held by the
free silver men. 1t contains much use
full information, and the New York
Evening Posts free silver catechism
and a vocabulary of financial and po-
litical terms.
'oThe Silver Question in a Nutshell is
pocket pamphlet by Theo c. Knauff,
and is published by the Sound Money
League of Philadelphia" 1t is strong,
caustic and witty assault upon the free
silver doctrinaires.
"Proudhon, and His Bank of the Peo-
pie" is the title of book issued by B.
r. Tucker. New York, being a compil-
alton. he says, of a series of articles
written years ago by Charles a. Dana
defending Proudhon's system and de-
mand that interest be abolished, and
that a system of free mutual banking be
established.
"The Things That Matter is a novel
by Frances Gribble. 1t is of G. ?. Put
pam's Sons (New York; monthly issue
--oe refined Fiction. 1t is a powerfully writ
ten tale with a tragic and mOurnful end
ing 1t is full of dramatic phrasing and
of the heart struggles.
1.-The Magazine of Art for September
(The Cassell Publishing Company, New
York and London), superbly illustrated
and especially rich in treatment of the
humorous has these features: THE
Wine of Circe,' by Sir f. Burne-JOnes,
Bart: "An Hours Study" by Emile
Wauters. is a valuable study; Private
Picture Collections in Glasgow and the
West of Scotland" by Robert Walker.
with eight illustrations; Three Minor
Graphic Humorists-Lover, Forester,
and Onwhyn," by George Somes Lay
ard. with nine Illustrations; Julius
Won Payer" by Prince Bojidar Kara
gecrgevitch, with a portrait of Won
Paver and two illustrations of his
works; "Ironwork at South kensington
Museum by J. Starhie Gardner, with
nine illustrations by A. A. Turbayne;
.Sport in Art-Cock- Fighting" by w.
E. Tegetmeier, with seven illustrations;
..The Island of Marcken,'' by Emile
yerhaeren, wit seven illustrations by
". Rainey; 1.-The Portrait of Queen
Elizabeth Lately Discovered at Siena,"
nv M. f. C. Burtchaell, with an illustra-
ton.
.rThe Culver" (Cassen Publishing
COMPANY. New York and London) is at
hand for September. For general and
sunday reading for the family this
magazine has no superior Among the
leading features of the number are;
.The Oddments and Wastrels Of Lon
don " by Hector Maclean. illustrated;
"Fr,,its of a Sleepless Night" Rev. ].
T4fles Kitchens, d. d: THE Tapestry
Garments of the Yncas" NJ. B. Hardie,
Illustrated: lodgings for ladies' "A
I.adv Lodger," illustrated; AT the Bar
oe Conscience" j. HarwoOd Painting, IL
1ustrated: christian Madness" Rev.
canon Mccormick, d. D.; Church Life
IN Mainland" by the Bishop Of Sodor
and Man. illustrated; THE Hammer of
sorrow > by Alan st. Aubyn, illustra-
tad. Lord. From Whom All Blessings
F-;oxv ;, a new hymn tune. G. ]. Bennett,
Ms d. ..The Oxlip," Rev. Hugh Mac
yo,,1an. d. D., LII. D., +. r. S. E. illus
trated.
"rhe Book Buyer" for August (Chas.
cerihner's Sons, New York; has sketch
- william Winter, the dramatic critic
,-;+b a fine profile portrait of that dis
+;nevuished journalistic writer There
.re ,,ortraits also of Sir Walter Besant,
T,obart w Chambers, William Black
I;lian Rer. Chester Bailey, Fernand and
1.r,asrich Nietzsche The literary mat
+ar is of high character and varied in
terest.
.e,rba Coast Review (San Francisco)
<o- August is as usual with that crisp
"a 1,igorous magazine of finance and
,ys,,rance. full of matter of interest to
--.,sl,,-,,-,i+ers and investors. The Re
-. IN this number takes a bold po-
s;.;o, ogainst the free coinage of silver
..o,,a-, gf the Bryan Democrats and
the Populists.
..r-vo,1- T.eslie's Popular Monthly" for
e'.as.,1a- New York; is at hand. 1t
&c very profusely illustrated ana is re
narkably strong in its variety OF mat
fer which addresses all ciean tastes,
and is of an elevating al very heipful
ohsracter A notable paper with many
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