The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-12-19

an inexhaustible source of water-a rare treasure in that part of the coun-
 try. Incidentally an insight is given in-
 to the lemon and olive industries, and the methods of ostrich farming. The eudo-Spanish atmosphere of adven-
 ture and mystery that pervades the whole narrative makes indeed most
 charming story. Young people will find it delightful and old and young will be Iapt to read the story to the end once
 they begin it. The story can be espe- cially commended.
 Uncle Tom the Burglar" by Mabel E. Wotton. illustrated by Ida Waugh
 and H. M. Brock. A story of six happy children whose high sense of honor and duty, coupled with an irrepressible
 fondness for doing things quite uncon-
 ventional. leads them into many per
 picking situations When an emergency
 arises, however. they show themselves | equal to the occasion and as a picture of cool headed foresight and bravery displayed by children the story is une-
 equaled. This is book very suitable
 for small boys and girls, one which par ents should not overlook in making se- lections for Christmas. The many il- l illustrations add much to it's pleasing
 character.
 "Dreamland. by Julie M. Lippmann
 author of Miss Wildfire,' Dorothy
 Day" etc. Illustrated by Anna w. l Betts. This is a collection of charming short stories in each of which some l thought worthy of serious considera- | tion is presented At the same time, the style is of such superior merit, the sentiment so pure, and the pictures brought before the mind so touching and realistic that they form delightful reading for children.
 Making His Mark by Horatio AL ger. Jr.. author of "The Odds Against Them" "The Young Boatman," etc. Illustrated by Robert l.. Mason. A manly, resourceful lad, left to the care of an interruptions stepmother, finds
 his home unbearable and starts out in the world determined to make a place for himself. He hts many startling ad- ventures, but these only serve to make him more sef-reliant and so develop his character that he finally rises to position of trust and honor. The boys will read with breathles interest about Geralds encounter with Hon. It was out in Montana several miles from mining town. The lion had killed Ger aids horse and was after Gerald who,
 in trying to escape, had run for long distance and was out of breath. Just then the owner of the lion hove in sight and the two were in great danger for few minutes, for the lion had tast ed blood and tried to kill his owner. A lucky shot from Gerald killed the beast. It was an escaped circus lion. Gerald was voted quite hero by the miners that night at the circus.
 The Green Door" by Margaret Compton, author of "Bockers,' very popular book issued last season Illus trated by John H. Betts. A natural and simple narrative of the rather unusual experiences of number of bright school boys, whose favorite place of meeting is at a house distinguished by large green door. Here are conceived many well laid plans, the execution of which affords not only themselves but the whole neighborhood much amuse- 1 ment, and sometimes not little anXi- ety. All of these incidents are most | entertainingly set forth.
 ",rhe Lost Galleon," of Doubloon Ts- | land by w. Bert Foster. Illustrated by | J. Steeple Davis, The search for lost | treasure ship and her eventual discov cry form the basis of this story. The scene is laid partly in New York city | and partly in the waters of the Carb- bean Sea where some time was spent diving for the lost vessel. Quite a knowledge is furnished of the ship chandlery business in which the young hero engages as means of earning livelihood. The story is full of thrilling and at times dramatic. It is very cleverly told story and one that cannot fail to interest boys and girls and older folks will find it very It is though an exciting book, wholesome in tone and instruc- tive