The National Geographic Magazine, an illustrated monthly, the January Number. It includes the Introductory by the editor, John Hyde, and the following articles: * Russia in Europe, an annual address by Hon. Gardiner G. Hubbard * The Arctic Cruise of the U.S. Revenue Cutter "Bear", by Sheldon Jackson * The Scope and Value of Arctic Explorations, by Gen. A. W. Greely along with an obituary, geographic literature, executive reports, and North American notes.