Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-08-12

| Christian Science Voices. by Josephine
Curtis Woodbury.. From the press Of
Samuel Usher III Devonshire ST., Boston,
Mass.
The above volume is made up OF col
| lection of newspaper articles written oy
Mrs. Woodbury.. largely for the Christian
| Science Journal. and of newspaper re-
ports to her lectures delivered in various
parts of this country and Canada.
Collectively they constitute an EXPOSE
ton of the.Christian Science faith by one
who has long been a prominent defender
and advocate of its ienets.
By Charles Jesse Bullock. Phi. D.. In
structor in economies. Cornell University.
Ithaca, y. Y. Il mo. cloth. 5l1 PIP. with
copious index and photography. Intro
ductory price. SIS. Silver. Burdett
Company, Publishers. Boston, New York.
Chicago. Philadelphia.
Here is another work which attempts
TO solve the economic problems OF the
age laudable undertaking, surely..bH
one which has been SO befogged by me
doctrinaires of the day as to fill the critic
with gravest doubts when. he opens
new book of social and political theories.
Professor Bullock is wise enough 10 ad-
init on the title-page that his treatise Is
merely an Introduction to the study OF
economies. he does not pretend that IL
contains a complete exposition of this IN
tricate science But. upon examination.
We find that he has laid the foundation
principles we'll. and upon these has erect
ed superstructure of such solid argu.
ments as to constantly interest II moi
convince the attentive observer. The I'M
ioiding architecture of this civic tempe
may not altogether suit the tastes OF
every behoider: yet, by its symmetry ana
strength. IL must impress with its beauty
IL not inspire with awe.
The opening chapters of Prof. BuliocKs
book treat of leading facts in the eco,
nomic history of the United States and
form an excellent introduction to the
study of economic theory.
The subjects of consumption, value, ana
distribution are treated with referenfe
70 the results of most recent econom,c
discussions. Considerable attention y
given to such practical problems as tnc
money question. monopolies, the tanu;
and abor.-all of which are discusses
with reference to American condttions
and experience. The monetary history y
the United States occupies NUMBER ~
pages. and We know OF no author Wy
summarizes this Interesting subject NOR
succinctly and dispassfonately. On ~
mooted questions Professor Bulloc
aims TO present fairly the leading arr
ments of both sides. He arrives al ~
own conclusions and offers them WIS
ulSHitys put not so as 10 oUenu VI ~
tate those who by different processes ~
reasoning reach different conclusicnss's
While his views upon bimetallism. socisr
ism, arbitration, capitalistic mon0Pov'
labor. laws. land naturalization, ETC.. e,e.
may not coincide with those OF al ~ ~
readers. we venture to say that all W
read them with respect. and thank ~
Cor presenting so fairly his own convN
tions.
\ very strong feature of the work.
its wealth of references. Every chdp.S
has its index of literature at the en.;
while the book closes with % pages y
photography and general index OF Ia .iI
value to the student. Scarcely any ~
recognized authority on political econ"Lss
Is omitted from these tables. ana NJ ~ a. \
istical information Is given witn0ut :.
rect reference to authoritative souri,
This book has been prepared wNn 80
press reference to its use i'm the 49, 49,
room, in colleges academies anu nas.sS
schools of learning: but 1t VIII pc iv 49,.
OF equal interest and profit to the
eral reader.