Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-09-28
LITERARY NOTES.

Monthly for September, Hon. David H.
Wells continues his articles on the Prin-
cip!es OF Taxation. David Starr Jordan
contributes a humorous paper styled
The Sympsychograph," which will be
read with much interest by scientists.
Mr.. Sidney G. Fisher discusses, very
ably, the relations of immigration and
Crime" Prof W. R. Newbold's dag
nOsis of Illusions and Hal,ucinations IS
well Illustrated by the citation of several
incidents of experience. Various other
articles of lighter class and thoroughly
readable and enjoyable will be found in
this number.
ANNALS OF THE AMERICAN
ACADEMY OF POLITICAL AND So
CIAL SCIENCE-The bi-monthly edi-
ton of this ably-conducted journal pre-
Sents vast amount Of useful infCrma-
ton not found in any other publication.
"The Growth Of the French Canadian
Race in America" is an able and inter
esting treaties On that subject by J.
Davidson. E. L. BOgart contributes a
very carefully prepared paper on Fin
ancial Procedure in State Legislatures"
Uncertainty, as a Factor in PrOduc-
tion," by e. \. Ross, is well worthy Of
a careful perusal. Many other impor-
tant subjects are discussed by writers
of ability and experience.
HEALTH CULTURE-Number one,
of volume three, of this wide awake
practical Journal of Hygiene, opens
with an article of great importance and
interest on Insomnia" by DR.. Felix l..
Oswald, which will help many who are
sleepless to nights of rest. Fruit as
Food and Medicine" by DR.. Benjafeld,
will be appreciated by lovers of fruit,
and very suggestive TO all. There is a
portrait of Dr. A. T. Still and an account
of his new healing process without med
icine called Osteopathy; also
portrait of Pastor Kneipp and an ac-
count of his work. Health Culture
Clubs" conducted by Lydia j. New
comb, has many helpful suggestions. In
Beauty Culture" conducted by Ella
Van Poole, we have the Beginnings Of
Beauty" and Timely Hints" on APP
pearance. DR.. Oswald has very in
teresting department 'Notes and Quer-
les" containing answers TO correspond
ents. Health Culture is large quarter
" magazine published at the low price
Of 80 cents q year, or 10 cents for single
numbers. issued by the Health Culture
Co.. 34l Fifth avenue, New York.
THE HYPNOTIC MAGAZlNE-The
second number of volume one, of this
new candidate for patronage IN the
fields Of Literature and Science has been
laid on our table. The journal claims
to be devoted to "An Investigation OF
the Science of Hypnotism; Its Uses and
Abuses: and It's Therapeutic Possible
ties" In this number, DR.. c. 7. Hoo4
contributes a very readable article en-
titled "HypnOtism in Everyday Lie.
Charles Gilbert Davis, NJ. D., furnishes
a paper on "Hypnotism as an Aid TO the
Anaesthesia of Chloroform and Ether.
Several other subjects are treated at
considerable length. The magazine Is
edited by Sydney Flower, 255 Bowen
avenue, Chicago. Price, S1.OO per an
mum.
ST. NICHOLAS-M George KEENAN,
has written three short stories for the
coming volume of St. Nicholas. one Is
called "How the Bad News Came to 81
IBERIA" and describes how Mr.. KEENAN,
and his comrades, while at work on the
Russian Overland Telegraph, received
news of the completion Of the Atlantic
cable. This, Of course, ruined anu
brought to a sudden stop the enterprise
in which they were engaged. AnotneT
story. called My Narrowest Escape -
an account Of an exciting adventure III
Russia. The first Of the stories Will ap-
near IN the November St. Nicholas.
EVRY MONTH-This handsome
magazine is unusually bright in the Sep
temher number. The contribution en-
titled Reflections" by The Prophe.' .
masterpiece in its line, and shou!u ~
carefnllv perused by everyone. A
Mystery of Heroism," by Stephen Cra ant
giving the details OF an American pat
tie Is graphically told. Matilda 6IU I,N
writes entertainingiy of American W.
men in Art" The musical portion con-
nr,4as bright Summer Days a Wal'-
nv Richard Goerdler. In sum!
Snain " ballad by Oscar Nerm. ne
Tmsbroom Dance" by A. E. B. Leonar', l.
ond "Nben We Go to Church as Lovers.
~ ~ :,,rs+rateons in this number are re-
markedly fine. -.
cTrTToN,s MAGAZINE-The poli.t,,,
zeal student. as well as other readers VIZ
fnd some highly interesting ana !nsli ~
tive articles in the September nuhosi j,
80 CTnton's Magazine. 1.-The CRIME VI
IS79 - "The Fal.acies About Go.u any an
SIrer " professor Gunton's address anu
@1IaceuIev ON American Institutions, \
M1C c'' -, va of mis- excellent maya
zine will well repay any one
AMERICAN RESORTS-The pup
rsbers Of this artistic journal are "oi a.. .no
90 the highest commentator LOT tn7
,31sIIsfStrlI publication they monthly pre-
go To the Dub,ic. The stories anu Ue
sorirtive letters so graphically tei u
80 deIigbtful resorts on the AmeriCa9 !,
Continent. and the genius OF the skl.leu
- oTnbelrshes each with charming
i,irstra-jops. unexceiled in their eXecu-
80! ..or travellers and tourists cannon
f , another periodical that Will supply
~ AGO of american Resorts.
R6WANCE-Itis essentially true TIL
40 o-ber monthly publication Keeps
a-,oce with the times and maintains us
Md on the general public more than no
r,,arce The September number Is
h iiI and.sparkling and contains some
excellent stories as well as a Ia arg,
on,onnt of other useful and important
reading matter. TT,
THE POCKET MAGAZINE MAGAZINE; i M "a
se9tambar number comes on. t oL,s 81 CON- ON
sCarE;ing as usual. A fine table OIL con con-
tents is presented to the reader so, %no
viii appreciate the several eaoo eSc is de
SORES in this number. success Is .S St
s.p, Cd GROWING the labors OF 'niS
journal in their labors.