The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-17
some OF THE new BOOKS.


ID. Appleton & Co., New York and Chi
cago. have lately issued a plumber of juve-
nile books which can be commended for
their sprightly tone, their well connected
plots. the smooth and easy flow of the mar
rative and for the charm of their principal
characters. who by their conduct so effec-
lively illustrate the beauties of the golden
rule that they cannot fail to appeal to the
nobler emotions and the higher aspirations
of the reader.
Miss Lochinvar'' is the title of the story
of Cousin Janet, aged fourteen, who comes
out of the West" in response to the invita-
ton of her mothers brother in New York,
to spend the winter with his family and so
to school with "our girls" Janet's home
was one where all had been taught to be
mutually kind and helpful and whose pre-
valllng atmosphere breathed peace and
happiness. On her arrival IN New York
sne Is greeted at the station by an elderly
German nurse who represents her uncle
family. The greeting she receives from
her cousins, six in number, is so chilling In
comparison with the cordiality toward a
guest always shown by her own people
lhat she can scarcely repress the tears ana
feels that she is unwelcome. Yet she in
dulges in no unkind thoughts, but bravely
resolves that she will love them all, for
they are the children of her mothers
much loved brother" Unselfishly and pa
tiently she fulflls her resolve, and before
ner visit is ended she has won the conf
dence and love of the entire family 1t is
a sweet story, showing the power of sim
plicity and truth, combined with a loving
heart, to win affection and unconsciously
to impart to others the graces which lead
TO happiness and which she has won from
the lessons taught by her own dear, unset
nsh mother. The author is Marion Ames
Taggart.
1.-The Drurys have lost all their money"
50 the minister tells the doctor. 'Ine
Drurys' have been the wealthiest people
IN their small town: but that is not saying
citizens were ever able to indulge in lux
urles. Still, without the father, who had
died six months before. and without money.
now could the widow with five children. the
eidest only fifteen years of age, manage 10
I'VE! She and the children took counsel
together, and as the result of the consul
tauon the three boys formed a partnership
IN a company called Jack of All Trades"
(Which gives the title to the book, and
Erected katrine treasurer because she al
ways could make a column of figures foot
up the same amount three times out of
nFe- Jack as president, Ben as secretary
ana charlie as pOstman filled the offices
OF the company. Katrine mentioned a "bak-
cry and three-year-old Polly said "me
De a mix man." Suffice it to say these
young people. so united in purpose, for a
cause so worthy. could not but succeed.
Wnat thelr hands found TO do they did Will
tneir might, and under the watchfulness
and guidance of their mother they provided
Tor the needs of the family. The story
moves on with a briskness and force nat
ural 10 healthy and ambitious children, who
nave no foolish pride and are animated
only by a desire to do their very best in
tfelr varied occupations, and to be of use
IA the world. The spirit which Eliminates
the story Is courageous and uplifting and
the ending is all that one can wish. Kath-
arine Newbold Birdsall is the writer.
Behlnd the Line is a story of college
life and football. The life in college. the
scnenles OF the s~ophomores to control the
freshmen and of the latter to outwit their
Would-De masters are apparently we'll de-
scrlbed. though similar in character to
many other tales pertaining to the same
has been much exploited, and for boys who
are fond OF football these pages will prob
ably be of commanding interest, as a new
method OF playing tie game is introduced,
Dy the use of which at the most critical
moment the game is won by those who
think themselves hopelessly conquered. A
vivid description of football play is given,
Tor winch the author of the book acknowl-
cages his Indebtedness to Mr.. Lorin F. De-
Iaho' OF Boston. Ralph Henry Barbour.
who has written Captain of the Crew"
Author of the Half Back" etc., also writes
Behind the Line"
story of the adventures of Capt. Gustayus
Conyngham, the first captain of the navy.
commissioned by John Hancock. president
OF congress. Baltimore, March 1. 1T7. The
tale is Wen told and is the story of a
brave and loyal man who seemed to have
been buneted by fate. He suffered impris-
onment and torture at the hands of the
Engllsh, died in poverty and went broken
hearted 10 the grave, u~nrecognized by the
American Congress. which he had nett
TONED 10 grant him his rights and to reim-
burse him for the prize money belonging
TO MIN, which had been spent in the service
OF the United Colonies. The author is James
Barnes, also author of 'Midshipman Farra-
gut"