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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21
Is There a Demand for Fiction?

A clever young woman who has done
good literary work, came to this city the
other day from Utah, having in her satchel
a completed story of life in the Mormon
state. She tried her best to dispose of it 10
several newspapers and literary syndicates,
but failed. While talking about her poor
luck in one of the syndicate Offices, she
happened to mention the fact that the Nor
mon people were little known outside of
their own state, and for that reason she
thought her story ought to be available. At
this point the manager of the literary
bureau had an idea 1.-THE demand for
felton, he said, unless supplied by men
or women with great names, is very small.
Your story is fairly good, but do not care
to take the chance with 1t. But if you can
write me some articles about Mormon life,
Mormon schools, Mormon women and chill
dren, and other topics that will suggest to
you, will take ten articles and pay you $50
apiece for them"
The young woman was greatly elated, yet
sorrowfully she folded the manuscript of
her story as she listened to the plan out
lined by the manager Of the syndicate, and
in less than half an hour she had gone on
her way The money she will receive for
the articles is three times as great as the
amount she could possibly have obtained
for her story.
Is there not hint here for young literary
workers.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21
Mrs. James G. Blaine, Jr.'s Divorce.


saw Ms. james G. Blaine, Jr.. as she
stepped into her carriage from the New
Y ork hotel day or two before shereturned
10 Dakota to secure her divorce. She
looked remarkably well. She moved slowly
with peroeptible halt in her gait, but her
face was fresh and rosy and her eyes be-
tokened good health. She was dressed be-
a heavy wrap. Her hat was Jaunty
and set off to advantage her
silky hair. During her stay in this city,
while testimony was being taken before
the referee upon which she hopes to obtain
her divorce, she saw her husband many
times A reconciliation was talked of, but
the offer Of a compromise carried with it
so many provisos that Mrs. Blaine could
not accede TO it. During the long time she
and that of her child she has borne herself
with remarkable fortitude. Only those
who are we'll acquainted with her know of
the great struggle she has gone through.
She has been bounded by spies and
sO-called reporters until life was a burden
to her, and she could not even sleep at
nights But throughout it all she never
once lost courage or her womanly dignity,
and she was silent even to her most init
mate friends at times when it seemed
impossible that she could longer bear up.
That she has been prosecuted every
body knows; that she has good
ground for n divorce is equally true,
and all her friends are hopeful that the
matrimonial bond will soon be broken.
Then she will begin life anew, but not, 1
believe, on the stage, as many people still
think. Whatever she does it may be de-
pended upon she will retain as friends
host Of people who are still true TO her. 1t is
greatly 10 her credit and those who know
her best are the ones who love her most
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21
How Kate Field Looks.

While it is true that Miss Kate Field is
located in Washington permanently, it is
also true that she skips about the country
SO often that she may be said to be resi-
dent of either San Francisco, Chicago or
New York. Few women have been as
privileged to enjoy the friendships of as
many famous men and women. She is one
who impresses the forcefulness of her own
personality on every one with whom she
speaks. She has clear, incisive voice, d
cnarmingly frank manner and an interroga-
ton point constantly at her tongues end
If she does not like a person she makes him
understand it without giving offense. II
some statement is made in her presence
that she does not indorSe, she has no hest
fancy in making known her own position
Yet she does this in such quiet, unobtru-
sive way that no one can find fault her.
In addition TO being d clever and forcible
writer, she is also a patient student of the
drama. She appeared on the stage once in
New York as Peg Wellington 1 believe
she was rot success, but she continues TO
study dramatic works and she is cousid-
cred one of the ablest writers on the drama
in this country. One thing greatly in her
favor in her newspaper work, is that she
knows what she is writing about. She has
Travelled all over America and Europe
many times, and she is on friendly terms
with the great public men Of both contin-
ents.
In appearance Miss Field is short of
stature, but as straight as an Indian. Her
head IS well poised. Her face is one that
beams with intelligence She has q firm
mouth, and eyes that seem TO penetrate the
very hearts of those about her. Her hair,
a tribe gray, falls gracefully over her fore
head in slight bang She is one of the
best women speakers have ever listened TO.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21
..T.ucl,y, BALDWIN in New York.

Lucky" Baldwin of California comes to
New York often enough to be easily recog-
nizable by the hotel habitues of the big
city I saw him the other day as he wrote
his name on q hotel register, looking not at
all like q man who is said TO be worth $780,,
ONOOO. He wore trousers of some light
colored material, an old-fashioned frock
coat, a Iow-cut vest, a white necktie and a
black. soft hat His gray mustache evil
IDENTIFY takes care of itself. 1t had not been
brushed for many hours. His face is pale
and somewhat wrinkled, but his eyes are
as sharp as hawks, and he moved about
with the nervous energy of one who never
tires
Just in from Frisco" he said to me. 81
like TO come to New York once in awhile,
because it Is a great, big, hustling city, but
l am equally glad to get back to the Golden
state often wonder" he continued, why
men and women viii stay in the East with
very poor chance Of success, when the
West offers so many opportunities
DO YOU think it possible" l said, ''to
accumulate large fortunes in the West these
daySr'
Decidedly" was the quick reply
There are fifty chances in California to
one in New York, but there are no fortunes
10 be made there without seeking them. 1t
Is work, work, work from morning until
night The difficulty with Eastern people
IS that they expect to find the Western
country oVerrun with gold. They are dis
appointed because this is not So They idle
about for 4 time and then return with
stories Of failure whereas they have not
given the West u chance. Take California,
for example, and 1 can safely say it's devel-
opment has hardly begun. There are rich
mines to be developed, acres of beautiful
soil 10 be cultivated, and boundiess fortunes
Tor those who are willing TO work. Besides,
Il Eastern men and women do not care to
work for themselves they can readily find
employment at larger pay than in the East
While working for others. Even the poor
est class OF servants in the West IS better
pad than those in the East. There IS a
constant demand for men and women who
are not AFRAID TO get up early in the morn
Ing and work long after shutdown.
Mr.. Baldwin certainly knows what he IS
talking about That he has accumulated
EO,OOO,O0O himself is the best evidence OF
what can be done in the great country be-
yond the Rockies. But he IS z worker. He
is up every morning shortly after sunrise
and it is late at night before be retires. He
looks out for the details of his great farm,
his hotel, his theater and his mining proper
lies. He is his own trusted, confidential
clerk and it was only by tireless energy
fhat he accumulated his millions.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21
A Glimnse Of pre.ldent sen Low.

Columbia college has taken on new
lease Of life since Seth Low became its
President. He IS one of the few college
Presidents of tins country who are on good
terms with al the young men students. In
Appearance he is thickset, but youthful
looking his face Is round and his cheeks
rosy, his mustache closely cropped, and ms
clothes are Of rs fine texture and well lit
ting as those of any man in town He goes
about a great deal / see him at dinners, at
the theater and the opera, usually with ms
wife, and they form a striking couple. 1t
has always been a wonder to Mr.. LOWS
friends that he should give up political life
70 become president of a college. At one
time it seemed possible that he would be
governor of New York state, and
his intimate friends limited that some
day he might be presented as q candi-
1ate for the presidency. He was tremen-
dously popular IN Brooklyn when he was
mayor there, the one chief executive in
that city in some years who had mind of
his own and worked for the peoples inter
ests. But the glamor of public life .palled
upon him, and when he became president OF
Colum bia college il was TO devote all his
time and energy to furthering the interests
pr that institution. He has succeeded even
better than he hoped for, and in no way
more than IN making an the students love
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21

emit in her ways And just here she makes
a mistake, for men begin to talk about her
and ogle her, until some kind friend tells
her that a daily parade on Broadway is I'M
becoming. 1t is no longer considered proper
for young women to be seen too often on
Broadway of an afternoon, and sensible
girls appreciate this. Fashion has set its
face against the Broadway parade, and
fashion is all-powerful And for what rea-
son? Simply because there are too many
bejeweled and painted women there already,
and because men often forget that they are
men, and stare at and ogle passers by, not
to mention other forms Of annoyance. The
wise girl is not seen too often on Broadway
of an afternoon. FOSTER COATES.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21
TALES OF GOTHAM.
a Budget of Gossip About
WelI-Known People.
Mr.. EyARTS IN HIS OLD AGE.
Hrs. James c. Blaine, IFS, DiyOrce-Lucky
Baldwin in New York.
7, There Demand for FictIonP-women
keeping Bank Accountants
Rroadway GirI-A Glimpse of
President Seth Low.
Mr.. EyARTS IN HIS OLD AGE.

NEW YORK, Feb. 15-Very cheerful look
lng is ex-senator William N. Evarts this
bleak February day as he turns into Wall
street. He moves with the sprightliness
If a youngster without care in the world.
His seyenty-four years rest lightly upon
his spare shoulders. There is a percept-
me bending over of the shoulders, but his
massive head and strongly marked aquiline
features, his swapping eyes all betoken q
giaut in force. He is still one of the noted
fgures of the town, and when he makes a
rublio address or goes into court
he is listened 10 with the deepest
interest. OF late he has withdrawn
4 Great deal from public life, for he is no
longer able to stand the fatigue of great
dinners and receptions. But with his
chosen friends he is as gag as the youngest,
ouick Of wit and sharp of repartee as ever,
and gourmet who appreciates good din
rer and. better stin, knows how to prepare
n He has a large fortune, his fame is
secure, he is beloved by everybody, and he
should be happy.
Few men have such claims to distinction
ms Mr. EVarts When the story of his life
comes to be written it viii puzzle the
b;ographer TO tell which was his greatest
achievement-his defense of Andrew john
son, his great work before the Geneva COM
mission. or the famous argument that
saued Henry Ward Beecher in that never
to-be-fOrgotten battle Of Titans.
If Mr.. Evarts were asked for his own
opinion he would probably say it was
neither Of these, but his matchless skill as
gentleman farmer that still enables him to
raise eggs or his own gilt-edge farm at
cost not over % cents per egg!
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21

him. He goes about the college grounds at
all times, and after study is over he seems
to be on the most familiar relations with
the collegians. He always has smile for
the young fellows, hearty shake of the
hand and helpful word for those who are
struggling. He gives many receptions and
dinners at his own house, to which the col
lege boys are invited. Indeed, he has
brought into his work brotherly feeling
that does not exist between president and
scholar in many institutions. Columbia
college was never more prosperous than
now, and large share of its success is due
to the energetic efforts of the president.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21
Women Keeping Bank Accounts.

The president of one of the big uptown
banks, situated near Murray Hill, tells me
that during the past few years a wonderful
change has come over womankind. Hun
dreds of women now keep small bank ac-
counts and when they pay their bills they
draw checks for the amounts, Just the same
as men, and thus avoid good deal of an
noyance. Time was when women were as
much afraid Of keeping bank account as
of buzz saw in action, and they grew
nervous, blushed and hemmed and hawed
when they signed a check All this is
changed now. New York women are be-
coming accustomed to business ways. They
no longer carry rolls of bills in their pock-
cts or knotted in their handkerchies IN
stead they carry dainty little check books
It's the fashion, and who ever knew New
York woman to be out of fashion2
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21

selves, but we viii be q large lump Of
leaven that will tend to make the rest O.
the world happier. 1t isn't always the
easiest thing to smile, not by long matter
Of means, but once you get in the habit Of
even greeting Care himself with burst OF
laughter, he won't seem half the old brute
that he really is. And seeming, in this
world, goes great ways.
If you seem at ease when l meet you, you
make me comfortable and glad
If seem to have smile as greeting, 1t
provokes another, and you feel happier than
You did before.
If you seem interested in my pleasures
and woes, have an added delight in tell
ing them to you.
If 1 seem ready TO clasp your hand in an
earnest way, that means l am your friend;
it gives you as much pleasure as If that
feeling came direct from the heart.
If you seem to care about what care Tor
and show this in your looks and words,
am happy, and it is a matter of Indifference
TO me whether the seeming IS real or not,
so long as don't find it out.
Don't you know that TO her friends and
her people and to everybody.the natural cry
of a woman is, 'sSeem TO like mel' And,
after all, the outward visible sign is often
times as good ssltAe inward spiritual grace.
si a'.'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21
The Broadway Girl.

She is q distinctive type OF womanhood.
is the Broadway girl. She dresses in the
top notch of fashion. She carries herself
with a swing as she moves along.
She wears launty hat lit
tie too much jewelry, and uses
paint and powder in reckless way. You
can see her any and every afternoon as she
takes her walk abroad. She is usually
young, light hearted and frivolous, and the
chances are her mother does not know
where she is. Men stare at her, and she,
poor, foolish thing, takes it for compliment
70 her beauty. Very soon she becomes con
spiencus, and then tribe more independ-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21

hAEE41ESS AMI SORcAA-a4-
Being happy is entirely in our own hands.
II we will just make up our minds that no
matter how bad things are, they might al
ways be worse; If we viii conclude TO be as
CHEEKY as possible under all circumstances,
We VIII not only be deal happier our
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1892-02-21

would never gain me q good character.
Submitted to a member of my own family,
it was limited at. with all kindness and love,
that anybody who judged me by that would
conclude that was a combination OF Lu-
cretia Borgia and the young woman who
swallowed pins, and in whose cold corpse
were found several millions. Ones family
never is nice TO one when it comes to criti-
eisrn; still that's no reason why you and
and everybody else who write badly
needn't be happy
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-02

FL. Curtiss and Miss Curtiss left to- day for Aiken, s. c.
 Officer John Sullivan was on duty last night for the first time ia over three months.
 The Waterbury Burns club held 2 very pleasant sociable at Concordia hall last night.
 Marcus Hellmann was appointed guardian over William Max and Paul Schaffer in the probate court to-day,
 The fortieth anniversary of the organ. ization of the Second Congregational church will be celebrated tomorrow.
 The four years old daughter of George E. Shea, of 30 Chapel street, died this morning of scarlet fever. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon.
 There was a very email attendance at the board of trade meeting last night. No business was transacted. The mat ter of the extension of the fire limits was discussed as well as few other matters of local interest.
 Town Clerk Madden's mortuary re port for the month of March is as fol lows: Total number of deaths 60, from these causes: La grippe 9, cancer 3 diphtheria and croup 6, diarrhoeal dis eases 1, consumption 2, pneumonia II bronchitis 4, diseases of nervous system 2, heart disease 9, accident and violenc, 5, all other causes except still births 12 deaths under five years 25, still births
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-02
ACCIDENT AND INCIDENT.
A Crazy Barber Wanted Company on tn
 Way to Heaven.

A Crazy Barber Wanted Company on the
 Way to Heaven.
 William Reese, Jewett City barber, was shaving Larkin Jackson, Wednes- day, when he suddenly remarked: Jackson, you would make beautiful corpse. will take you to heaven with me-" Jackson made wild leap from the chair, but Reese headed him off at the door and a desperate struggle fol lowed. Jackson finally escaped and rushed down the street with Reese in pursuit. The latter stumbled and fell, and was overpowered by the crowd be- hind. He is in confinement and will be put in an insane asylum.
 Samuel Palmer Smith, resident oi Dutch point, Hartford. committed sui eide about 9 o'clock yesterday morning hy shooting himself at his home in the first tenement of the block between the Valley railroad and the Connecticut river. For some time past Smith hat heen sick and was attended by DI Howe. Up to a few months ago he was employed by the American Gas Go ir New York. His illness made him de spondent and this is the only cause fol hls taking his life.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-02
TIMELY TOPICS.

P. J.Bolan has large line of high grade hardware. Look at the blcycle Union TO-"
 I Chase's opening was an unprece- dented success. He has every novelty to be found in the New York markets. In ract his stock is much larger than ever be- fore.
 S2 50 will buy pair of ladies'6ne French finish kid boots at Damon & Shippy's. Style and ft perfect
 Any doctors prescriptions carefully compounded at James E. Roe's phar- macy.
 Do you want camera or kodak Bon ner, Preston & Co have complete line at low prices.
 There is big difference between rightly made clot"ing and the ordin " kind. A picture of each is shown by J. Mullings to-day.
 If in need of spring tonic try Saratoga vichy water, for sale at Nugept's. Three bottles of any $1.00 patent medicine for $2.60.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-02
NAlcArlck ANl1g vIclNlrx-
Doings of Day in the Valley Below
 This City,


 This Cltys NAUGATUCK, April 2.--Town Attor- ney Sweeney is in attendance at the dis trict court, Waterbury, to-day, in the case of Charles s. Lockwood, trustee for M. F. Phelps, against Hayden Nichols, Mir Sweeney appearing for the defendant.
 Ernest Schwenk received notice yes- terday, of the death of his sister Louise, aged 26 years, at her home in New Haven.
 The Order of United Workmen expect to have good deal of time here next Tuesday evening. Brethren will attend from a humber of different towns. The exercises will commence with parade and close with banquet. A special train will run to New Haven at the close.
 Thomas Coleman pleaded guilty to an assault on his wife and a man named Finnegan, yesterday, and was fined $2 and costs.
 Mrs Michael O'Brien, residing on Mill vile street, who IS sick, was very low yesterday. l One of our justices brides himself ou not having tasted any stimulants or en- tered saloon during lent.
 The annual meeting of lot owners oi Grove cemetery will be held on nex Monday evening in the Town hall build ing.
 MT A. Moore of Pittsfield, Mass, whC has been in Florida for the past si1 weeks, paid a visit to his parents her yesterday. There will be preaching services in al l our churches tomorrow.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-02
ADJUSTMENTS.
SM0 and sJRCk,S

The burlesque 'Me and Jack" is 8 finished piece of fun and is we'll worth seeing. The attendance of ladies last evening was large and 8 marked in- crease over that of any previous even- ing.-Minneapolis Globe. At the opera house Tuesday evening.
 'tFabio ROmRni."
 "Fabio Romani" will return to the opera house Wednesday evening, by the same strong company seen here few weeks ago.
 Verona Jarbeau.
 Verona Jarbeau, in the comedy "Star. light" will be seen at the opera house next Thursday evening.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-02
The Musical Echo,

ty- In order to- benefit those of our customers who were unable to call during the day, we have decided to continue this bargain sale until Saturday evening at 10 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-02
Reid & Hughes
 CLoAKS.

Our full line of Ladies', Misses and Children's Spring Garments is now at : hand, ready for inspection. We men tion:
 Ladies' Blazer Suits, in black, navy and mixtures, size 30 to A, at 5.oS and upward.
 Ladies' Reefers, in Bedford Cord, in tans, navy, slates and black at $1o, value I2.5o.
 Ladies' Newmarkets in grays, tans, states, blue and black at ITS, 9.98, I2.so, I6.5o up to 25.oo
 Ladies' Reefers in black, navy and tans at $50, 4.so. 500, 6.so up to I2.oo.
 Ladies' Silk Waists, in all colors and polka dots, from 500 to 25'oo.
 Ladies' Flannel Waists, in blue, red, black and grey, I,39 to 2.79.
 Children's Reefers, sizes 2 to I2 years, at oSc upward.
 Infants long and short Cloaks, ir Cashmere and Bedford Cords, in al colors.
 See our South Window.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-02
The Great Western storm.

CHICAGO, April 2.-Reports of yester- days storm are coming in slowly. At least fifty persons were killed and over one hundred injured, many of whom will die. The storm was general in Colorado, Missouri, Wisconsin, Nebras- ka, Iowa, Illinois, Texas and Indiana.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-02
Axatuat Comptroller staub.

HARTFORD, April 2.-In the appealed case of Austin Brainard, executive sec retary of the governor, against Comp troller Staub, the supreme court yPster- day handed dowRa decision sustaining the lower court, intwhich Mir Brainard'E claim for salary was allowed.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-02

NEW HAVEN, April 3. 2.-Sergeant Cox except possibly a shower early in the day, warmer southerly winds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1892-04-02
FAIR ON SUNDAY.

OmCIal Weather Predictions For To-Day
 and TO-HT0rrOw.
 NEW YORK, April 2.-The following table shows the condition of the weather in the principal cities of the country at 3 m tO-daV.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1892-11-17
PRIZE STORIES
By Boys and Girls OF the Public
Schools

By Boys and Girls OF the Public
Schools.
The MORNING NEWS offers prize Of
$40 for the best and S. for the second best
story written by boy or girl pupil of the
public schools Of Savannah.
1t is proposed TO publish one story in the
MORNING NEWS on Christmas day and the
other on New Years day.
The stories must not make less than
column, nor more than three columns. of the
MORNING NEWS ia column is about 1900
words.
Stories for competition must be sent in on
or before Dec. 5, enveloped and sealed. and
addressed to "SToRY COMMITTEE, MORNING
NEWS, SAVANNAH, GA" The name Of the
writer Of each story must be placed in a
separate sealed envelope and forwarded
with the story. Unaccepted manuscript
will be returned. The award will be made
by committee Of citizens appointed for
that purpose.
A picture and a sketch Of the successful
competitors will appear with their respective
productions.