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heretofore, have been only briefly discussed or barely mentioned in standard text-books. Indeed, it is quite difficult to conceive of any question of practical value that is not fully treated. At the same time, those topics which are obsolete, or possess little or no value on account of their purely local character, have been discarded. With each article there is a carefully prepared analysis, which not only indicates the scope of the article, but serves in an admirable manner as an index thereto. The very minute sub divisions, which are not sufficiently important to occupy a place in the text, are relegated to the notes, and marked by black-letter catch lines. There is a table of cross-references from one title to others closely related, thus avoiding duplication. The text consists of concise and clear statements of principles, the practical application and operation of which be ing illustrated in the notes. The notes are more than a mere collection of cases; they comprise by far the larger, and perhaps the more valuable part of the work. They are admirably prepared — full, ex haustive, and to the point — evincing much labor, good judgment, and discrimination on the part of the writers. The leading and important cases are, as a rule, selected for the purpose of illustration — and so well are the facts summarized, and the points decided stated, that an examination of the original report is unnecessary. The practitioner may turn to the notes with the confidence of finding, if not every case, certainly every important one, bearing upon the subject. Another feature of the work is the collection of adjudged words and phrases. These will be found very valuable, as presenting authoritative definitions of the various words and phrases employed in the law. The publishers deserve the unqualified thanks of the profession for undertaking the work, and the highest praise for its successful execution. This latest volume contains among the subjects discussed therein, Taxation, Telegraph and Tele phones, Tender, Territories, Testamentary Capacity, Theatres, Threats and Threatening Letters, Tickets and Fares.

whole. At 50 cents a part it should have a vast number of subscribers. The three parts just issued contain fine etchings 6f Justices Thos. Johnson, Paterson, Sam'l Chase, Washington, Moore, Wm. Johnson, Iredell, and Chief Justices Ellsworth and Marshall. A Treatise on General Practice. Containing rules and suggestions for the work of the ad vocate in the preparation for trial, conduct of the trial, and preparation for appeal. By By ron K. Elliott and William F. Ellioti-. The Bowen-Merrill Co., Indianapolis and Kansas City, 1894. Two vols. Law sheep. $12.oo. The " Work of the Advocate," published in 1888, though now some years out of print, is still well known to the profession. It received the warmest commendation upon its appearance, and to the kindly reception it met and the earnest requests of those who knew and appreciated its great merits, is due this present work, which is " The Work of the Advocate " enlarged into a treatise on general prac tice. The names of its distinguished authors are in themselves a sufficient guaranty of the excellence of this treatise, and for the young practitioner it will prove an invaluable aid and guide in the, perhaps, most important branch of his profession, while the older lawyer will derive almost equal benefit from its perusal. Starting with the first steps in gathering facts, it follows minutely all the proceedings through the preparation for trial, the conduct of the trial and the preparation for appeal. There are many good suggestions, much valuable advice, and numberless warnings scattered throughout the work, and the lawyer who avails himself of them will be pretty cer tain never to go astray in the conduct of his causes. We welcome the treatise as one which is a really valuable addition to our legal literature, and bespeak for it a hearty reception from the legal profession. Both authors and publishers deserve the gratitude and hearty thanks of every lawyer, for making the way clear and easy in one of the most difficult paths of the profession.

The Supreme Court of the United States. Its History. By Hampton L. Carson of the Phil adelphia Bar. Parts 3, 4, and 5. A. Keller Co., Philadelphia, 1894. Paper. 50 c. a part.

Hand-Book of Common Law Pleadings. By Benjamin Y. Shipman. West Publishing Co., St. Paul, 1894. Law sheep. S3.50.

We have given several extended notices of this valuable work in previous numbers of The Green Bag. We can only once again impress upon our readers the great intrinsic worth of Mr. Carson's book, and congratulate them that in its present form it is now brought within the reach of many who would not feel that they could afford to take it as a

This work presents in a clear and concise form the rules and principles of common law pleading. While designed especially for the student's aid, it will be found useful by the regular practitioner. The pub lishers have given the text an attractive setting, both paper and typographical work leaving nothing to be desired.