by the same author, come to us from the press of J. B.
Lippincott Company. The former is a capital story of the Civil War, the
plot being based upon the remarkable likeness existing between two men
in the Union army. It has all of the charm of the works of this favorite
author.

The second book contains two stories, the heroes of both being boys. The
first, "Trooper Ross," describes the adventures of an officer's son, his
exciting experiences with Indians on the plains as a little chap, taking
his part at boarding-school later; then, failing to obtain his admission
to West Point, he works his way through the ranks to his commission.
"Signal Butte" covers a series of exciting adventures in Arizona, in
which two boys are the central figures. This book will prove a great
favorite with the boys especially.

EDITOR OF THE GREAT ROUND WORLD:

"I take the liberty of recommending as an
excellent book for the young, 'Cuore, An Italian
Schoolboy's Journal; A Book for Boys,' by Edmondo
de Amicis.

"It is a very admirable and spirited work, as good
for old as for young people, and ought to be in
every home.

"From one of your subscribers at Great Neck,
Long Island."

This book is published by Crowell & Co., Boston, and is indeed well
worth reading. There are two editions--one illustrated, price $1.50; the
other without illustrations, price 60 cents.

[Illustration: HON. WILLIAM EWART GLADSTONE,

Born December 29, 1809; died May 19, 1898.]

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Current History

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In our last number we mentioned in the "Latest News" the sinking of the
_Merrimac_ at the entrance of the harbor of Santiago; since then a
number of accounts have come, which we are sure you will be interested
to hear. The brave fellows who were with Lieutenant Hobson were Daniel
Montague, George Charette, Osborn Diegnan, George F. Phillips, Francis
Kelly, J. C. Murphy, and Randolph Clausen.

[Illustration]

Before submitting his plans to Admiral Sampson, Lieutenant Hobson had
worked them out to the smallest detail. Shortly before starting he told
his plans to one of his companions. He said: "I am quite sure that we
can reach to within three or four hundred yards past Estrella battery
behind Morro Castle. I do not think that they can sink me before I can
get there. When I reach