The National tribune., 1896-08-20
RECENT LITERATURE.

ALDENS LIVING TOPICS CYCLOPEDIA.
Published by John B. Alden, New York.
This volume of the Cyclopedia carries the
topics from "A through Con-" As its name
record OF living topics.
REMINISSENSEZ OF SOUL LIE BY G. W.
IArisun. Published Mt Ringos. n. J.
This book of "reminiscences is not without in
terest in the story it relates but, chiefly, it Ia
curious. because it is written entirely in the re-
form spelling and construction 1t is di6icult
to read at first but one soon becomes used TO
it. to degree; it bothers the eye continually.
Reform spelling seems q long way distant al
though there be many who are interested in
bringing it about. The change of verb forms,
mod for knew, "grod" for grew, and be-
comd" for became, are some samples OF the
liberties that the author takes with our words.
SHE FELL IN LOVE WITH HER HUSBAND
By E. Werner Published by Rand, McNaliy q
Co.. Chicago. Price % cents.
Some 0O-odd pages. tight-full of romance,
and. as the title says, ending most desrsbly.
IINCOIN'S CAMPAIGN: or. The Political Revo.
luton of 1860. By Osborn II. Oidroyd. Published
by Laird & Lee, Chicago. Price, paper, IS cents;
cloth. % cents.
An interesting history of Lfncoln's political
campaign. with newspaper accounts, speeches,
campaign devices. cartoons, ami songs. Follow
ing 1t is short account of prominent men in
campaign of 1896
Magazines and Notes.
The Century prize poster. for its Midsummer
number, is exceedingly handsome. The design
is girl scattering peoples. There is blaze OF
fair maid in the center. Mr.. Lyendecker, Of
Chicago, is the artist.
The st. Nicholas Midsummer poster has the
daintiest of fairies, and is full of grace. There
is one bright haired fairy perched on q mush-
ROOM with a slim, greeD-coated elf on another,
reading from the magazine. The Century Co.,
33 East 18th street. New York.
The Morse Co., 96 Fifth avenue, New York,
announce Busby: Rocky Mountain Romance,
by Cynthia Westover. Furthermore, sheyS
claim the heroine of the book is now wall
known in New York.
Wilson'S photographic Magazine for August
has its usual ground-glsss news, artistic photo
graphs, and articles of news and wisdom for
photographers amateur and professional. Pub
iished by Edward L. Wilson, s55 Broadway,
New York. Price 80 cents.
The Electrical Reriew for this week Contains
articles on Electricity for Oil Wells, Tho
Rights of Electrical Companies. Electricity in
Mining, General Telephone News, and much
matter of special interest to the Electrician.
New York. 10 cents copy, or 81 year.
The China Decorator for July comes out with
dainty pansy design in colors, and many other
designs of fruit and flower for vases, bowls,
cups and trays. The magazine must delight
all lovers of the gentle art of painting on
china 30 University Place, New York. Price
80 cents.
The New Bohemian comes ont with q very
good August number, full of bright stories and
sketches. Published at Cincinnati, o. Prise
10 cents or 81 year.
The american Kitchen Magazine for August
will be a help to all housekeepers. Its>main
articles rslate to the proper cooking of vege-
tables. The Home Science Publishing Co., 4S5
fremont street, Boston. Price 10 cents copy,
or 81 year.