Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-10-17

blank leaves for memorandum; in fact
nothing seems to have been omitted
that might be Of use to those interested
in cotton.
Peter Meyers Scheme, a story of
Trades Unionism, by Luke A. Held.
]. L. Ogilvie, publisher, 81 Rose street,
New York.
The spirit OF Hooking Backward.
in some degree, pervades this work. The
author expects In 1910 to see Utopian
dream realized. A dream only possi-
BILE when human nature universally
conforms to the law of fraternity pro-
mulgated and eXemplitied hnore than
eighteen centui les ago.
His theory is that there snonld be a
universal federation of labor, that all
unions should be included in COM
mon organization with Il common
fund and common interests. The pro-
jector of this theory, Philip Meyer, is
member of the typographical union
and his scheme is discussed before that
order. 1t is afterward approved by the
Typothete and is put into actnal prac-
tice by the different orders Of working
people.
The book has no great literary merit,
nor does it aspire to have; however, as
o representation OF the views held and
arguments used for attempts to better
the condition OF the working men and
for establishing harmony, it will repay
perusal.
Demorest family magazine; November,
New York office 10 +. 18th street.
Price So year.
An attractive feature in Demorest
for November is a copy in color Of the
latest photograph OF Mrs. Cleveland,
by Sarony. II was only after much
urging she consented to sit, and the
enterprise Of the Demorest manage
ment Is well shown in securing the por-
trait. Her face rather more matronly
Is the same bright kindly one that has
smiled for the last eight years upon a
nation Of admirers. In looking at it
one feels that she would be in 1893 the
same gracious first lady Of the land
that she was from the day she entered
the White House bride until her de-
parture. There are also pair OF grav-
ures accompanied and unaccompanied,
the first man and woman in the cos
TUNES OF century ago, an old fashion
ed piano and flute; there is no play
ing going on, evidently there is some
thing sweeter than music in the old
story he is whispering and the
touch of hands bars that OF instruments.
The companion piece portrays maiden
alone, the face showing regret for the
recreant lover There Is begun in this
number series of papers by Margaret
Bisland. "A Debutante's Winter in
New York, p which will prove interest
ing and instructive. THE Modern
Wedding Festival is an animated de-
scription OF fashionable weddings from
which many suggestions may be gath
cred. OF the other features of the
magazine 1t is unnecessary TO speak.
the worth of the selections cannot be
oyerestimated.
Short Stories, November: The Cur
rent Literature company, 5l-54 Laiay.
cite place, New York
This monthly, with its varied con-
Tents OF short, crispy stories and dainty
etchlngs, makes n most entertaining
volume. Each month it is welcomed
by many readers for its convenient
form and the good selections from rec
ognized authors, In turning over the
pages GAZETTE readers will be pleased
to notice that one Of the iayorite con-
tributors, Miss Alice MACEDONIAN, is
represented in the pages OF Short
Stories by an etching, sleep" This
sketch is not in the rolliclting vein of
her Texas letters, but is an exhibit of
me versatility of her genius and the
lender pathos OF which she has large
share.