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which are quite rare. An excellent feature is the copious illustration by means of maps. They are abundant, and in many cases convey an idea of the subject not otherwise easily obtained. The work is issued with and without questions-i. e. for the school or for reading in the family.

A HISTORY OF OHIO. Daniel J. Ryan, Secretary of State of Ohio. Columbus, Ohio: A. H. Smythe.

This is an attractive volume, of 210 pages, intended for general reading. It does not enter into details in any event, being an outline, in pleasing form, of the general events conspicuous in Ohio's history. A well-written history, large enough to cover all points, is needed in Ohio, and it is hoped some one with sufficient knowledge, patience and skill will do for the students and those who wish to examine details. what Mr. Ryan has so well done in a general manner.

ARBITRATION BETWEEN CAPITAL AND LABOR. A HISTORY AND AN ARGUMENT. By Daniel J. Ryan. Columbus, O.: A. H. Smythe.

This small volume of 127 pages was compiled by Mr. Ryan while a member of the Ohio General Assembly in 1885. It sets forth in a succinct, lawyer-like style, the history and results, good and bad, of strikes, and from these advances many useful deductions in favor of arbitration in disputes between employer and employe-i. e. capital and labor. The question is one that will ever remain an "open one," as to what and who shall determine the rights of both. Mr. Ryan goes into the history of the matter, and hence to the roots of the question. He shows not only by logic, but by the stern array of figures and facts, the uselessness and waste, and the utter failure of strikes. The sensible method to "get together and talk it over,' to arbitrate, is fully discussed and advised. The book is well worth a careful perusal.

ANTIQUITIES OF THE STATE OF OHIO. By the late Henry A. Shepherd, of Hillsboro. Cincinnati: John C. Yorston & Co. 140 pages. During his lifetime Dr. Shepherd spent several years in the preparation of a "History of Ohio." His death occurred before the completion of the work. This book is from the earlier chapters of the history, and is printed in advance of the others. The book is divided into six chapters, which treat, in a condensed form, well adapted to students who desire condensed records, the various topics relating to antiquities. Chapter one gives a general description of Ohio, then follow chapters on "Defensive Enclosures," "Sacred Enclosures," "Mounds," "Contents of Mounds," "Caches, Tombs," etc.

ADVENTURES OF PIONEER CHILDREN. By E. Fenwick Colerick. Cincinnati: Robert Clark & Co. 263 pages. 12 mo.

This small work is hardly what its title implies. Only a part is occupied with a recital of tales of Pioneer Children, and they are chiefly drawn from published works. The latter part of the work contains the often told adventures of the Poe brothers; the torture by burning of Colonel Crawford; the story of Elizabeth Zane, and other reminiscences gleaned from books already in the market. It can hardly be considered a "valuable addition" to pioneer literature.

UNITED STATES BUREAU OF EDUCATION-CIRCULAR OF INFORMATION No. 1. 1888.

This excellent and scholarly monograph is one of a series issued by the Bureau as “Contributions to American Educational History." It is edited by Herbert B. Adams, Ph. D., of the Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. It contains "Thomas Jefferson and the University of Virginia," by Dr. Adams, together with "Authorized Sketches of Hampden, Sidney, Randolph, Macon, Emory, Henry, Roanoke and Richmond Colleges, Washington and Lee University, and Virginia Military Institute. Forty-five illustrations add much to its value.

CIRCULAR OF INFORMATION No. 5.

Contains:

"INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION IN THE SOUTH," by Rev. A. D. Mayo, who for the past eight years has been engaged in a ministry of education through all the southern States. The monograph "is not," says the Commissioner of Education, "a discussion of scholastic methods, or an attempt to give premature opinion on many important points now under advisement by the foremost teachers of the country. The author has assumed the more useful task of setting before the southern people the reasons for the growing interest in industrial education through the whole country, and the special needs of this type of educational work in the development of the great resources and the organization of the labor system of the southern States, with a brief account of the principal institutions that have already undertaken the work."

NEW AMSTERDAM, NEW ORANGE, NEW YORK. With Chronological Data. By General Charles W. Darling, Corresponding Secretary of the Oneida Historical Society. Privately printed.

This monograph conveys a good idea of the city of New York as it appeared in its earliest days. The material is gathered from a variety

of sources, and embraces the period from Hudson's discovery, in 1609, until the recall of Gov. Wouter Van Twiller in 1637.

ARNOLD TOYNBEE, with an "Account of the Work of Toynbee Hall, Philip Lyttleton Gell, M. A., Chairman of the Council."

This monograph is number one of the seventh series of the Johns Hopkins University Studies in Historical and Political Science. Edited by Herbert B. Adams, Ph. D., Assistant Professor of History in the University.

Too much praise can hardly be given the Johns Hopkins University for its advanced work in the line of investigation and publication of valuable materials illustrating and preserving our national history. This publication is but one of many, any one or all of which can be obtained by addressing the Publication Agency of the University.

COLLECTIONS OF THE CAYUGA COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. NUMBER SIX. Auburn, N. Y. 1888.

These consist of a series of papers read before this Society during the last year, together with the constitution, by-laws, organization, and list of members of the Society. The papers cover a wide range of subjects, viz.: "Culture and manufacture of wool in Cayuga county, N. Y., from its first settlement to the present time," William Hayden. "Memoirs of David Thomas, William Bostwick, and George Fleming." "Early life in Auburn," "A Cayuga joint stock company," "The burning of the St. James."

These monographs admirably preserve the Early History of localities and are worthy of emulation in all parts of the Union.

HISTORY OF THE SAULT STE. MARY CANAL. Paper, 15 Cts.

ANNALS OF FORT MACKINAC. Paper, 25 Cents.

INDIAN NAMES OF PLACES NEAR THE GREAT LAKES. Cloth, $1.00. By Dwight H. Kelton, Captain U. S. Army.

The foregoing monographs are concise accounts of the subjects treated by Captain Kelton in a pleasant style. They can be obtained of the author, who was for some time stationed at Fort Mackinaw. Kelton & Co., publishers, Dwight, Mich.

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HENRY HOWE, 1886. AGE 70 YEARS. When on his second Historic Tour over Ohio.

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