By Siva.

Why We are Democrats; Or, the Principles and Policies of the American Democracy

By S. S. Bloom. Containing a concise statement of the leading principles of the Democratic party of the United States, as taught by the Fathers of the Republic, enunciated in the National Platforms, and proclaimed by representative Democrats from the foundation of the Government to the present day.

Seneca's Morals: "A Happy Life," "Benefits," "Anger," and "Clemency"

Translated by Sir Roger L'Estrange.

A History of the United States

In Chronological Order from A. D. 482 to the present time (1886).

The Truth about Alcohol

By Robert Alexander Gunn, M.D.

"There is much common sense in 'The Truth About Alcohol.' The author is a well-known New York physician who has made a specialty of the subject of stimulants. He demonstrates by conclusive evidence that spirits are of great value in many cases and that the temperance advocates wilfully pervert the truth. Increasing age brings with it less capacity for enduring mental strain and worry, and spirits act as a recuperative influence. The same is true in regard to taking of wine or liquors by brain-workers with their meals. Digestion is aided and the la.s.situde so frequently experienced is removed. The little book demands a wide circulation, as it contains information vouched for by the best medical authorities, both here and abroad, which is of great practical value."--_San Francisco Chronicle._

Needles and Brushes, and How to Use Them

Directions for Embroidery and Fancy Work, with 150 ill.u.s.trations.

Tennyson's Birthday Book

Edited by Emily Shakespeare.

The Tariff.

The surplus, and the reduction of the tariff, are the political issues of to-day, and will remain the absorbing ones for many years. Very few persons know what the tariff rates are on the thousands of articles imported. This volume gives all the information wanted. Being reprinted from Governmental Authorized Reports, it is reliable. The index is the beauty of this little work; any person can, by turning to it, find in an instant of time the duty on every article. Those who take an interest in the present tariff fight will find this volume invaluable.

Bancroft's History of the Colonization of the United States

By George Bancroft. Two vols. in one

"Since Ranke's death George Bancroft is the greatest living historian. The American citizen who has not read his history of the United States is a poor patriot, or an unfortunately ignorant person. We fear there are too many of them as there are of those who have never even read the const.i.tution of their country. It is not too late for these delinquents to buy a copy of this great book and learn something that will be of interest and profit the remainder of their lives."--_The Churchman._

Fifty Years a Queen; or, Great Britain under Queen Victoria

By Mrs. Katherine Hodge.

Justin McCarthy's "History of Our Own Times" is deservedly the most popular history of our times. It has pa.s.sed the Rubicon and is now an interesting cla.s.sic. "Greater Britain under Queen Victoria,"

which should be the t.i.tle of "Fifty Years a Queen," is less pretentious to the above masterpiece, but it is a succinct, concise and accurate account of the history of the past fifty years. Those who do not care to give the time to the larger history will find this book a valuable subst.i.tute."--_London Academy._

Eating and Living

Diet in relation to Age and Activity. By Sir Henry Thompson

"If those ailing would buy a copy of the world-renowned physician, Dr. Thompson's work on the preservation of health, fewer drugs need be bought and more cheerful men and women would walk the earth. It is concise, simple and effective."--_The Lancet._

Treasures New and Old; or, Many Thoughts For Many Hours

Selections in Prose and Poetry. By Alice L. Williams. Ill.u.s.trated with 64 full-page ill.u.s.trations, by Irene Jerome.

Laurel Leaves

Poems, Stories and Essays. By Henry W. Longfellow and others. With 75 ill.u.s.trations by Eytinge Jr., Birket Foster and others.

Lotus Leaves

Original Stories, Essays, and Poems. By some of the most popular American and English authors. Edited by W. F. Gill. New and improved edition. Beautifully ill.u.s.trated with engravings from designs by Fredericks, Lumley, Lyell and others.

Papyrus Leaves

A companion to "Laurel Leaves" and "Lotus Leaves," comprising Poems, Stories and Essays by Longfellow, O. W. Holmes, Whittier, Bryant, Lowell, Wilkie Collins, Edward Eggleston, James T. Fields and other eminent authors. Fully ill.u.s.trated with fine engravings by eminent artists.

New Stories from an Old Book