The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-10-26

little book, called Grammar" carries
one on to the formation of sentences,
parts of speech, and the relation of
phrases Then comes Composition"
which is an essay on written language
and literary style The last volume
treats of letter writing, booklet writing
and contains the essay on the art Of
short story writing which Mr.. Cody
published in a magazine and which is
regarded as the best treatment of the
subject that has appeared. These little
books are perfect mine for the worker
in any line, and particularly for those
who do work which requires a large
correspondence or creative writing
With these books at ones elbow one
is indeed well equipped.
My Candles and Other Poems-By Eliza
Boyle O'Reilly, Lee & Shepard, Boston,
publishers.
Miss Eliza Boyle O'Reilly, second
daughter of the late. beloved poet, John
Boyle OReilly, offers her first pub
1shed volume under the title, my
O'Reilly has long been regarded as
having inherited her fathers talent to
remarkable degree; and has been
most painstaking in the preparation of
this collection. Her work shows true
poetic imagination and power of ex-
preston, developed by careful educa-
ton, an exquisite TASTE and an unerring
ear for melody. The volume is printed
In the finest manner and richly bound
and in every way suitable for an ac-
ceptable gift, for which purpose it will
no doubt be largely used.
PRINCIPLES of American Forestry-By
Samuel 3: Green John Wiley & Sons,
Paul Book and Stationery company
This is a book on elementary for
eStry, and has been prepared especially
for students and others beginning this
subject. 1t is also intended for the
general reader who wishes to secure a
general idea of the subject of forestry
in North America.
Much of the matter included herein
was originally published by the geo
logical and national history survey of
Minnesota under the title Forestry in
Minnesota" The favor with which that
work was received has encouraged the
publishers to get out this volume, in
which the matter is treated in a more
general way and enlarged to better
adapt 1t to the whole country.
Billy Whiskers' klds-By Frances Trego
Montgomery. The Saalfield Publishing
company, Akron, Ohio. For sale by ST.
Paul Book and Stationery company.
A very taking childs story is this
devoted to the adventure of Billy Whis-
kers' Kids. A series of enjoyable little
tales full of the stirring action which
appeal so strongly to youthful hearts.
With it's bright cover BILLY Whiskers'
Kids will make an excellent gift book
for the holidays.
Oriental America and Its ProbIems-By
Theodore w. Noyes. Published by Judd
d Detweiler, Washington, D. c.
Mr.. Noyes is Washington news
paper man who has Travelled extern
sively in the Philippines and this book
is partly reprint of his letters to his
paper from there with several chapters
added. He reviews the war, it's causes.
its results and the present condition of
the islands. He goes into the question
of the friars' lands, the effect of the
anti imperialistic agitation In this
country, and the political aspect of
American control of the Filipinos. One
who desires to get a general idea of
the islands and of the changes effected
by the war cannot do better than to
read this book. Mr.. Noyes is most op
timistic about the future of our out
lying possessions, which he calls the
kindergarten of the United States.