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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

free frcm great destruction by FIRE for many
past The nremon havo TO fight tho nnmeP
on water ns well a. on land. aud ono Of tht
most striking scenes that can be witnessed le
that al the ilroboat putting out a FIRE on some
vessel In tho river. AZ night such spectacle
i very startling, with tho rudy glare OF tho
namcs upon tho waves. and the darting
tongues Of nre reflected against tho back
ground Of harbor and river. Tho harbor 1rcs
arc among tho hardest to subdue, owing to
the large amount Of wood used In the con-
sttuction Of vessels and piers, and tho DIM
Guilty OF getting nj the FIRE, which often has It's
origin 10 aomc remote portion OF tho cargo.
But whether on land or water the fireman
seldom fails In doing his duty, and the ltnowl-
edge Of that fact makcs sleep easler for ali q
us. hEsRy MANN.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22
TOM LAFLlNS VOYAGE.
The Life and Adventures of One
Of dotham's Waits.
nc Was swept Out 60 sea In n nogshea0
but Came Back One Fine nay the
Captain of Trim nark A
True story.

'where arc You goln', thoros Come back
or IN run you IN
That is whit the bntly policeman shouted,
ono rainy windy evening to a slender lad.
who started to 70 out to the end Of one OF
tho plors that int into the East river near
Wall etrect New York.
Although ragged, dirty. aud evidently
fricndloss, the hoy had a remarkably intclIl-
gent face, and II properly dressed and cared
Tor, he might hsyo boen called handsome.
Pushing back his shapeless felt hat til his
nne white forehead showed IN striking con-
trast with his tanned checks, no said
II 'alnt q doln' nothin'; what for Is yous
always a shoutln' to me forY"
"'Ccs you alnt got no business dowr
there" snArled tho policeman, waving his
club NJ tho water "It'll DO dark In few
minutes, why don't you 60 homer"
"Musha, lot the poor bye alone. I'm the
Waterman on this dock, and I'm always will.
In 70 lot Tom Latin sloop down thero among
the boros, II he can lind a place. Now that
tho woathor's warmer, It's moro wholesome
thoro than II would be in any house he could
got into"
This was Addressed by Larry barnes, tho
old wntehman, TO tho policeman, who was
evidently n newcomer to That post,
Encouraged by tho old mans words and
manner Tom Latin went down to tho plor.
and Larry Barnes continued; 'The wonder
to me ia that tho poor bye 'alnt gonc TO the
bad, sooln' that he's had no more caro- than
dog without an ownor."
"Who is hop asked the ofnccr, evidently
aoitened by the watchmans manner.
IAN know Ia that his mother, a dacent
woman and u pretty one, too, died ton years
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

while those OF stouter build have accordion
crimped vests let in the front Of their bodices.
All tho fashions Of their elders arc adopted
for the little people, who wear tight under
sleeves, with huge puis above. and the ever
present shoulder and sleeve frills. Their
bingham and print irocks are simply made
and depend upon the freshness OF color, and
beauty Of embroidery for value. For full
dress costume great profusion OF lace and
ribbon is used with collar, belt and sash Of
either satin or velvet,
This group of shoes include about all that
Is to be found in the shops at present.
Women who care 10 be correctly shod need
at least six pairs Of boots and slippers. Heavy
kid with patent leather tips are for morning
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22
NOTED WOMEN At HOME.
rIargaret E. Sangster, the Ed
itor of "Harper's Bazaar"


HAD Cinderella lived in these days" said
a woman editor with whom was conyersing
lately, "she would have wished her fairy
godmother to turn her into poetess instead
Of princess; and not 'pootess Of passion
either, but practical, kindly thing with just
a touch OF the Parnassian fire and bright
Imagination, well under rein, so that she
might scamper and romp dlscreetly through
the meadows Of the enchanted land In which
all poets love to roam"
Gust liken-I began TO interrogate.
"Noi mol" was the laughing reply, "rm
not going to make comparisons; bat do you
know that it has remained for America, with
It's intense utiitarianism, TO discover what
we may call the practical poetF It's quite
true that some other poets over tho sea have
written what we might term poems Of the
commonplace, as when Cowpor penned his
rhymes in praise OF a leg mutton. You re-
call tho lines which read;
Gently stir and blow the fire.
- Lay the mutton down to roastj
Turn it promptly, desire,
In the dripping put a toast.
When hunger would remove,
Mutton is the meat love.
"Ridiculousl" I exclaimed; that's not
poetiyi"
No? Then let mo tell you secret. 1t
takes n practical mind to tell what real poetry
is. A child OF the muses. is generally lame
critic and a wretched judge OF other peoples
productions. Her literary value increases in
exact ratio to the proportion her poetry bears
to her common-sense.
No doubt my friend was right, although 1t
does seem tribe lowering to the dignity Of
genius to harness It relentlessly to practical
ity; yet this furnishes the key. to the success
of most OF the brightest women writer's in
our countryto-day, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps,
after much fitting about, found her true
field In prose, studied IL and became almost
incompatible in 1t. Sweet Lucy Larcom. the
girl protega Of Whitter-master and pupil
both now passed to the land Of silent song
was helped to success by his practical hand
and voice; and 1t was doubtless the strong
streak OF practically in the chGracterot Mar
garot Z. sangster that aided her to so high
a rank in poetry appealing more especially 70
tho household and home affections that she
might almost DO called the Mrs. hemans Of
America.
Mrs. Sangster Is Brooklyn woman.
Reared In a city Of churches and surrounded
on every side by ohurehly influences, 1t was
not surprising that her first effort in the liter
airy field, made in her teens, should nave
been made in the form Of religious verse.
At that time there seemed to be a dearth oil
such literary material; for the publisher to
whom she offered her collection Of poems
accepted them eagerly and paid her well.
Ever since then, she has wholly supported
herself By her pen. Although almost al oil
her poems have strong religious zone,
many are 20 doliehtiuily domestic and appeal
so directly to tho home life, that their popu-
larlty is unbonnded. and they are copied
everywhere, both In the religious and seeu-
lar press. Besides her productions in verse
which have been compiled In a volume en-
titled Poems Of the Household" she has
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

little use In these days, whom a number Of
buildings In New York and other cities are
over two hundred tcet high. just think Of
father getting up in the night TO run with
leathern bucket and help to put out fire IN
building over two hundred foot high Does
it not make you laugh2
But your father happily does not have to do
that Kind Of work aud that il one way IN
which he is good deal better on than his
grandfather. Tho lcathern bucket has long
ago been given up. After the bucket. oamo
lre engines that were worked by hand, every
man that was able taking part. There arc
some Of those hand engines now In tho small
towna, but every large city and town has lta
steam engines for putting out fires. A towns
and cities grow IN size, fire companies were
formed, whose members helped to put out
fires whenever an nlArm was given. The
members wero called volunteer hremen and
they had no pay. They wer0 often very rough
people, and fires were attended with much
diAorder, and sometimes serious riots. a.
though volunteer iromen got no pay tboy
received many gifts. Citizens gave money TO
tho support Of the companies, and rewarded
those who were most active and showed tho
most courage IN saving lives aud property.
The volunteer firo companies did muny noble
deeds, and many OF their members turned
out afterwards when tho war came on, 10 DO
excellent soldiers, both North and south.
Tho volunteer flromen were succeeded by
tho paid FIRE department. That IL, the citles
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

feveis for the time being, Il 80 not his role to
sulk and fy out as soon after dinner as pos
sible conndentaiiy informing his wife that he
means to take mp his abode at the club while
tho visitors are under his root rhero must
10 o little sacrinee on his part and with true
rontlemanly grice he should treat the uncon-
genial guests as he would like 10 have his
own mother and sisters treated under similar
circumstances.
A man can do more 10 unmake ahome than
woman can TO make It. The surroundings
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

a me foundation is golden brown
cut to fit rather closely in front and
~ s,SsSluedly below the hips in tho back.
-u' hands Of heavy cream lace and dark
4 Va Y, satin stitched with gold are laid over
nOa' seams and help to add light and
e-4s'on to the figure. The benealine
'ss arc slAshed in the puts to discover
a ~ embroidered satin beneath; there are
: ~ - Guns to match, collar and folded belt
- - S4lln and handsome bertha OF lace
s.'l,y uraped over shoulders and bust
Il , .-iui toilets bring to mind some ex-
u Wy! pretty robes now in the hands OF
n0ois'es for April brides. One made
+, s"4Fs OF thick ivory-tinted duchesse
as . scarf of old point lace draped
- soe hips and falling to one side Of the
-, 49, pain skirt. Tho sleeves are of the
:, -s'efhy form, of which nothing can be
y -iy' and the bodice that opens in a
~ 80 = nlied in with laco to match the
M I5ua'eS gathered over the shoulders
py Knot Of white vlolets.
' -.us''ed tullc is used layishly in trimming
:, y, .'As ior both afternoon and evening
a n when the foundation Is Of blaeL satin
Il s m tes' spansled with irrldescent blue
mss,1 palette. the effect is wonderfully,
Nm, M am, ana becoming. A remarkably i'm
k,ra ri, ~ ing gown that has attracted con-
d II ~ 1''ention, has a plain black MORE
4 :, ~ bodice 0, the same moire made
IL ,ri ,1s neck and opening in a v-shape
H. hn o' reveres in front. A deep Id
4 \. sung around the waist and from tbe
"a nm, y. 70, long sash ends 0, pink and
tis,,ja sae sils, which trimmed no skirt d
u, n ,., while tho arms appeared to be
rdssss s ,,,.ai scarf Of black paIlletted net
q, wv, win Jet which was eaormou III,
y ~ WI" .i satin eapes we're iBtroduesd
anrss'ss'' s'es' and lent al air Of marked
Ia a , ,i..' irock for young rirl Of
80 s, ,. is given, is Of swivel M 81 1
Sls IN s'ssa. The fun skirt has nary I,
.Asrassv about the hem, and he waist si,ii I
n siuned win yellow Ace ace 4 !.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

may DO all that could possibly be deslrcd, but
q cynical or ill-tompered host viii 30 thor
oughly upset tho ordinary demoauor OF the
wife that an air OF restraint will settle upon
the company, that the best cooked dinnoran
most elaborate service fail to remove. II
business cares creep into the home life, they
help to cloud the atmosphere. Il IL q good
rule to leave the pcrploxlng problems Of Il
nance shut up In tho dosk at tho ofllce and
the rule that applies to the outside lie is
equally potent Ina relation 10 tho working Of
the domestic machinery.
It doesn't makoR wife feel comfortable TO
sit down TO the table opposite gloomy
browed man who irowna over the stock QUOTA
tons back Of All outspread newspaper or
grumbles over the tardy settlement OF bills
und the cooking at the same time. Neither is
It n asant for the man worn out with the
day Worries TO DO grootod at the door with
m account Of tho cook 3 inisdolnes or the
ohldrcn's ailments. II possible, worrying de-
tails should be shut out from that interval
whom the founders OF tie home meet to enjoy
the delights which their combined taste nnd
meana have built up around thom.
How eau children be expected TO grow up
with reverence for home II their memory OF
It is euylroned by a barhed wire fence Of con-
unued restraint or constant bickorlngs2 The
rcal honey homo Is built up on more than
easy chairs aud "a disregard for ashes on tho
carpet There is forboaancc, thorn ia love
and confidence, there is nn earnest desire on
the part Of the inmates TO glorliy tho rooms
with the sunshine Of cheerful countonancos rs
well as with the inviting warmth Of open wood
fires. Our homes arc what We make them
and as toll tales Of character are open books
Tor the observer TO read.
Ip1rtf WnugAsgpssn TtsputTs-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

Merit Is the fulerum on which tho lever Of
journalism rests. In other professions pro-
motion Is a question Of prestige. Influence,
experience or good fortune. rather than Of
actual working capacity or indomitabic push.
a newspaper man VINO Is saecosn, who at
fains special einlnsnee. is he who hAs compe-
tent ability and efiieleacy. aud whose cner-
giles are alert aud untrlHg.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22
||gIoNEN AND THEIR WORLD.
lane Of the Latest DEGREES oil
0'"' r,ckle Dame Fashion.
|ovt ouurY GOWNS FOR SPRING WEAR
i, Empire style Dictates Many
Smart Costumes.
,,.,,. gowns TO Choose forthe Little
nas. rbe Home Life Of Margaret T.
'a ~ Things That Con-
,r,nute 70 Domestic Comfort
Feminine small Talk.

n has arrived, tho overssirt, but alter all
y u, ,aeant talk on the subject is such q
M Of meek simplicity and SO vague a
W o. old-time drapery, as to utterly
sa,,- criticism. A very great many OF the
-. snrlnr frocks have what are called
1u. st,+s These are OF equal length,
N s' NE top guips is caught up eighty on
e., side and held by knots and rosettes in
|. s graceful folds upon the hips. The effect
4 .ss,rsnely nice. One charming importa-
!. Jaw the other dsS had the under petit
NJ i,eed up about twelve inches with cerise
-',rst over which fell full skirt of thick
~ satin. Slender and sparkling let cres-
4 n. ltted the satin slightly so as TO show a
II d the splendid color beneath. Tho
,aI,a Of satin had broad, wrinkled band
4 v,lvet folded closely about the waist, and
.,t.stapsled net that fell in deep droop-
II trIIl over tho shoulders. completed an
,esant toilet
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

In youth we mark out shining path for
our journey through life, with glorious
goal at the end. But the years recedo and
after a while the most Of us shake our old
bones and crack our dried sinew1. and moan
that SO have achieved nothing aud tho end
is here.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

~ can plod. replied young man who was
asked about hls ability to make living.
That man viii succeed, for however, forbid
ding fortune may be attlmes. he who can add
n steady force TO whateyer talent nature has
given him viii eventually come to the froat,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

There is really more in man than q deceased
liver. The most ordinary Of US have CONT.
nents OF undiscovered character Il We would
bat turn into Columhuscs.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

q handful OF dried peaso shot from the can
non % q tin army. The Village Of Peace and
It's inhabitants had vanished forever.
MARY KYLE DALLAS.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22


How can we toll the young mother that her
darling cherub Is ut tlmea a most awful bore.
She never considers her baby aught but
thing of beauty and q Joy forever. and conse-
quently monopollzes all conversation with
anecdotes OF his cuts ways, aud Whenever
possible produces the one perfect specimen
OF babyhood and ioels deeply offended n the
entire community docs not at once bow down
and worship and go into spasmodie rapmres
Of baby talk, which, uuless pnctced hours
beforehand, 50 frightons the infant that
perfect Babel ensues and the unhappy would
be, but ignorant Gdorcr. Is set down as
horrid. unfeellnR brute, who frightened
mothers loyey dosey by his ugly DOGGY ways.
Babies to be appreciated should be Kept in
the nursery as much as possible. and not DO
foisted upon an unapprocatiye circle OF ac-
quaintsnces until they arc old enough TO
enjoy conversation not necessarily sprinkled
with cooling utteranees which twas a lovey
ling" or "prccious darling fetsy wstsy." and
other similar uninteliIglbe sentences form a
large part.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

There Is such lot Of things to suggest TO
the young married woman, that to pick ut
random will be certain TO hit some particular
case anyhow therefore here goes, for. you
know, no wife was ever perfect. therefore
the mint cannot come amiss no matter II ~
doesn't exactly III tho case like tailor-mado
frock on a Venus dc Milo.
Beiust as fussy abouty your appearance after
marriage as before. Your husband admiros
funy being, but no viii not appreciate curl
papers. Look uot for the first squall don't
let It run into a tornado. Give your husband
plenty Of woll-coosed food If you want him 10
onthuse over tho new bureau coyer-and
whisper. don't show tho cover to him until
after dinner.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

Than too. in the little reedy-made muslin
&orks that are decided feature OF the
7s,on. double skirts arc very noticeable.
\ N tor skirt, which is frequently edged with
H. Is lifted and fastened on the hips by
Runss OF narrow ribbon. In nenrly every
s,,ancs the bodice has yoke Of alternate
'.rips Of muslin and lace framed by roll of
which material forms girdle and
kUar. while wide orlmped shoulder fiounees
4 puslin hing over the big pulled sleeves.
< Fen in the very best shops these pretty
hvns sell for prices ranging from six to
r,een dollars, and are bought up instantly
ey are shown. They are of pale pinks,
Puss and lllacs, striped with black, between
hlch delicate garlands Of flowers bloom.
||pth black satin and velvet show advantage
bsly in these combinations.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22
ODDS AND ENDS.
NAN.

Doctor docking into tho patients throat r.
at Is the epigiottla, madam"
PAtient-"Horrlb But is It contagious,
doosor?"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

although II is impossible to foretell what
+ It Of a summer we will have, the sale OF
ese stufs has been phenominally large.
tepons are unquestionably to be the mater
d Of the year and those brought over from
lris are very varied. with the now soft silk
'trkered stripes carried across the goods
s.. "a embroidered with tiny motifs and in the
bet charming colors. There never were so
I.ny shades Of pink and bright beige
-'sea Is coming to the front. Many pretty
,srden gowns, 10 be seen on the Newport
ESns this summer, are Of fancy open work
|nass, trimmed with white satin and
tipure lace. The street colorings too arc
Nlghtiul in thin woolens for young girls
|fwns, such as eau dc nil and pink, grey and
d and eau de nil and MORE. Many of the
8risAn novelties are accompanied by fine
4ecal embroiderley designed for decoration,
4 when well made such costumes have an
q Of superior elegance on account of this
ID needle work
number OF the smartest spring toilets are
5hloned after the empire style having
footh unbroken lines from throat to foot
\ extremely pretty model is the one given
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

Now a word Tor Tho girl WHO wishes %
make a good impression on soon to be
ilanoe--don't run down the good looks Of
other girls and don't think It necessary to
add ten per cent. to tho cost Of any article in
your wardrobe in order TO imprss the mascu-
line mind with the richness Of your possess
slons. There have been instances Of mon
being scared of at such taetics. realizing
that their pocket-book and such prices did
not goe,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22
THE REALM OF THE CHILDREN.
Bertha, the German Tiouse-fiaid
and Her Village of Peace.
HELPED 10 WHILE AWAY A RAINY DAY.
How the Gallant Fire Fighters Of
Gotham do their Work.

The Ncw York Fire Department and
Ilew IL Is Conducted Another OF
Captain Tours stories OF Chiid
y Life Among sayaSes - How
Noungstcrs Live In the Land
Of lee and snOw-Tom
Lanln's Voyage ana
what Came OF IL.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-04-22

phlloaophie conientment produces all the
effects that risbs- hsine hs hsnisllina tho de.
sire for them.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-06

SIGN REMovED.-Some excitement
was caused on King street this morn
ing by Mayor Strauss removing pro-
iecting sign from the front OF an ad-
Joining store occupied by firm from
Washington. Section of chapter . OF
the city code forbids the erection OF
awning posts, sign posts or projecting
Sims on King street, and this morn
ing when the proprietor OF the store
placed projecting sign on that
thoroughfare the Mayor requested Its
removal on the ground that it was in
violation of law and also that 1t OBJ
structed his windows. The request was
denied, when the Mayor proceeded to
remove the obstruction himself. The
owner stood by, and when the work OF
demolition had been finished, he re-
marked that were his honor not gray
headed man the affair would end III
4isticntl. The Mayor retorted that
were his hands not tied by being a con-
eervator of the peace he would wipe up
she street with his adversary. Late:
the Mayor sent the irate storekeeper,
COPY of the corporation code in order
that he could read the section he had
violated, and thus the matter ended.
The law forbidding the erection OF oh.
structions on King street was passed
many years ago, but it has been vlolat-
ed in many instances, from the fact that
few complaints have been made
against parties guilty of infracJions OF
the law. But the issue described above
may cause the Superintendent of Police
TO see that the law is strictly complied
with.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-06
DRY GOODS.
DRY GOODS.
Here ; S what you 5! " ant,
HERE'S WHAT YOU NEED,
HERE'S The STOCK AND Low PRICES

The northeast corner of King and
Royal streets has been the recognized
DRY GOODS EMPORIUM Of Alcxan-
dria for nearly forty years during all
the ups and downs Of the citys history
From the time the commodious struc-
ture was erected down to our day gem
Grafton after generation has procured
dry goods at this well-known depot
Here the grandfathers and grandmoth-
ers of many of our present customers
wendell their way when looking for
honest dealing, large stocks, satisiacto-
ry goods and above all, low prices.
The same features are offered now
and will continue to be. This is no
Aare-up sale for the purpose of at
tracing o crowd and then disappoint
ing them. Fresh goods glisten from
shelf and counter and polite and ac-
commodating attendants are ready to
place before you for scrutiny fabrics
exceedingly attractive and at prices
which defy all competition. Ours is no
ephemeral nor periodical cut in prices,
but a perpetual standing offer which
common sense will cause you to take
advantage of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-07-06
81 GOODS DELIVERED IN ALEX.
ANDRIA.
Woodward & Lothrop,
10th, nth & F Sts., n. W.,
WASHINGTON. D. c.
ton sentenced to be hanged November %.

ton sentenced to be hanged November %.
The glass works at West End have shut
down for the summer and Messrs. George OF
finger Edwin Urnbach and Enice Barr have
returned to their homes at Royersford, Pa, for
two months.
The hange rails on the electric railway
south of Franklin streets have been replaced
by T rails, and the former will he used in the
construction Of theROyal street track
A big boa constructor got loose in tho sew.
ers of Washington yesterday, and is now on
his way to the Potomac with a ferocious ap.
petite.
Bel jamin Golden, of Washington, while
asleep yesterday walked out of third story
window and was seriously injured by the fall
A full attendance is requested of the men :
bcrS of tho Relief Hook and Ladder Company
Tonight