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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31

Issue Of the little sheet which il now
the Baltimore American, had told his
READERS that IN Il hundred years the
paper would get its news by electricity
and be run OH OF Hoe presses at the
rate OF hundreds every minute the In
FAINT city would probably have asked
him to take his printing press to q COM
muMlY which was not ON good terms
with tho truth. In that first issue the
largest advertiser was George WASTE
lagoon. which is another proof OF his
greatness, but IL Air. Goddard had in
formed General Washington that the
advertising business OF the country
would reach hundreds OF milllons OF
dollars IN century II IL likely we
should have had new story as to
the generals occasional facility in
strong language.
II Is only those whose fancles are
entirely free that can see unciouded
things on the horizon Of the future
This paper has known all the develop
nents OF journalism except coupons
and similar advcntltious enterprises;
II had pony oNpresaesi special boats
Tor foreign news; 1t used tho mag
netic telegraph from the start; Il ran
special trains in order to publish the
Presidents message first. II sent fpec o.
ial correspondents 10 the wars, and Il
has freely used the cable the telephone
Moreover, II has gone through ali
the eveiutionY OF machinery. ending
thus lar In type-setting machines on
when some OF our operators can uo
each the work OF hve men. their records
Deing over 5000 ems per hour, and In
hoe presses that We're the miracles OF
newspaper equipment until the tyDo-
setting machines became more rnlri,rti-
lous. | have no doubt however, ,bct
my friend Hoe viii soon give us some.
shins that VIII cap the centurys eli.
max.
in view Of these things. who o..
ten what Is coming? Today i saw a.
new invention that distributes writ,
ten messages to its customers. the M y
ter clearly printed on convenients heets
The Inventor tells me ne can afforj II
place these AZ a very moderate cost
In Offices or in homes. All II needs is
2 long roll OF paper II does tho ra.,
Nav what Is TO prevent the peonin ~
the next century from having tloir
neWa continuously? AS soon rs an
event occurs 1t is sent broadcnsf over
the wires and IL Immediately nrinted
by the automatic machine. How viii
newspaper published once a dny corn,
pete win scheme such as that5
IL seems 70 me that the Limits 90
mere bulk are about reached. Tho non.
pc Are hireacy getting tired OF 1t, 1ibey
selection OF news sensationniisr,' W
also on the decline. The demand is fa,.
qunlily and the newspaper thar u,.,'s
VIII I've by It's deserts j believe III,
nalf a century from now the Isl NJ
American newspapers will be v,,.,i,.
dinerent from the list today. hi
what form they win take. what l,n4s
or competition they will have WE,
cphult'onswill come 10 them no p-orhst
can foresae. We. only know fhat 4,
VIII Dc q very wonderful century
FELIX AGNUs
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31

widening the scope Of its work ns a
purYeyor Of news. the newspaper win
continue to invade the field of the
magazine. II viii grow to be a COM
preheuslve daily encyclopaedia. cover
ing not alone the sort OF current hap
penings ordinarily designated as
news" but a complete story OF an
that is new in science. literature and
art To fulfil it's mission perfectly. n
will be issued not once. or twice. blt
half dozen times every day. Per-
haps also the great fin de steele news
paper Of the twentieth century will be
issued In several different editions
varying radically in the character OF
their contents, so as to meet the vary.
ing wants OF different classes of s,,b.
soribcrs and at the same time obylate
the undue enlargement OF It's size Il,
is bound TO be more comprehensive in
the exhaustive completeness of It's in
formation than the newspaper OF TODAY
but It win not be necessary for every
reader to take the whole daily encvelo.
paedla. Those who wish will have tha
opportunity to OBSTINATE certain CLASSES
Of news TO be sent to them. and in
some degree every subscriber will hova
the privilege OF ordering his news ~, NJ,
made 10 n, his own individual and mr.
ticular wants.
CHARLES w. KNAPP.
81 Ta.,fe
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31
GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Has MIR. james Eivcrson OF the Phil
ndeiphia Inquirer.

ndeiphia Inquirer.
The chief characteristic of the
twentieth century newspaper must nee
essarlly be correlated with the
twentieth century scientific inventions
At present the newspaper reaches the
highest possible degree q human per-
fiction Electricity is its hand maiden.
1t collects the news and runs the
machinery which sets the type and
prints the papers. Every scientific de-
vice known TO the world is now en-
ployed to assist the worlds brainlest
men in producing Il mirror Of the world
for the breakfast table. As fast as
science progresses. journalism Will
make use us its inventions, and we
1ay be sure that the Twentieth Cen
fury Newspaper win be, as now, in
che van OF civilization. just what
particular bent these improvements
win take no man knoweth. II the
Kelly motor begins to mote, its first
use win be IN nswspape office. IL
the flying machine Is perfected, every
first class reporter will have one. II
the air ship is success. they win
distribute tons OF newspapers daily II
teleRruphy becomes an exact science,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31
lack very picturesque. and. under
present conditions, essential feature.
FRANK B. MOVES,
The Washington Star.
Personal JOURNALISM.



II can easier teach twenty what
were good to be done, than be one of
the twenty to follow mine own teach
ing" says Portia. and SO 1t would be
easier TO say what the chief Character
istics of the twentieth century news
paper should be than to guess what
they Will be. II the newspaper of that
century covers as wide a range OF de-
velopment aa that OF this century has
covered, II would take a large volume
to describe IT,
what seems to me the most prob
able development OF the near future
Is the almost complete disappearance
OF standing features. in advertising or
anything else, and the creation anew
OF the entire newspaper for each issue.
along with this VIII probably come
greater specialization OF function in
al departments. The Sunday editor
Tor example, is a comparatively recent
development In newspaper force, and
me same kind OF evolution is likely to
More and more the news feature
must develop, and 1t win be the study,
nor. as now, to expand a mustard seed
OF inct into column of space, but 10
vohaense the news OF the world az far
a' consistent with eiearness. Accom-
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31

edited than its prototype of today
with increased power and RESPONSE
bility the spirit OF conservatism will
be more characteristic of newspaper
management. / expect to see the news
paper the dominant factor in the public
ahairs of every community and the
people of this country will look to the
press. in a still greater degree than
now, for information and guidance. The
newspaper will be, indeed, is already
the organ of the people. Those news
papers which regard their trust light
ly, or are untrue to 1t, will fall by the
wayside. and the survivors of the
twentieth century will represent what
is best in the human nature of the
time. CHARLES II. GRASTY,
Baltimore News,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31
WHAT FRANK h. MOVES THINKS.
That the Coming Cent ~ WIN Show
VAST improvements inJournaIiam.


VAST improvements inJournaIism.
Prophecy as to 1.-THE Twentieth Cen
tury Newspaper" is extremely cheap,
and 1t seems impracticable to deal
with anything but the immediate flu
ture. The present trend points more
and more to making newspapers to
larger degree impersonal. and regard
Ing them as great engines devoted to
the public welfare. and to that alone
The coming century will undoubted-
ly see vast improvements in the me-
chanical processes of the newsDaper
While It is worth noting that the past
decade has not produced any invention
materially increasing the actual speed
of presses, the increase in output being
accomplished by practically combln-
Ing several presses In one, still the
quality of the printing and OF the IL
lustrating has immensely improved.
The twentieth century newspaper
viii go much farther IN this direction,
and Will become geographically a
thing of beauty. ENperimentally. tyne
can already be set in one city by an
operator In another. When this inven-
ton or some other In the same line is
developed it is entirely possible that
one operator will set type in many cit
les simultaneously.
The two prevailing Industrial tenden-
cles seem to be toward corporate mo-
nopolism on the one hand and the
naturalization Of Industries on the
other. IL Is interesting to note that
the full success OF either of these ten
denotes will eliminate competition, and
that being accomplished general adver-
Using would at once disappear and the
twentieth century newspaper will
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31

Typography and speed in production
Anyway. this Is the fact In the best
otllces. and II the rule OF the survival
OF the nttest' ia worth anything, thcse
features ought TO be the chief char
acteristics OF the newspapers OF the
twentieth century. They certainly VIII
be II the progress for the next quarter
OF O century is equal to what we nave
seen since the close Of the war,
also believe that the readers are
going to demand that newspapers nan,
die their matter in a more condensed
elaboration, but l don't think this VIII
last The New York Sun OF ten years
ago was much better put together LOT
the average man than the sun oil today
and 1t had all the news, too.
ARTHUR JENKINS.
Syracuse Herald.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31
Peers With Prophetic Eye Into the
Future.

Future.
The newspaper of the future will In
volve more work for its editor and less
for Its reader Improvement on the
newspaper of today will be more no
ticeable In the line of more genuine,
thorough editing, which will put the
contents Of the newspaper of the ru-
ture in a form to give the maximum
Of Information with the minimum OF
trouble. The crudeness and imperfac.
ton which mar the best Of newspapers
today viii practically disappear, and
they VIII approximate. both In the I'm.
ished work of the writer's and in the
Typographical correctness of its nre-
sentation, very close to the model of
the highest grade OF books. In the nc.
complishment of this Improvement n
large Increase of cost will be assumed.
for the writing stan will be greatly
enlarged, and the standard OF ability
being raised the standard of wages
will rise with It. Contrary to the com
mon impression, the size of newspn.
pers will not be reduced. and they viii
grow more rather than less voluminous
in contents. The natural development
Of mechanical processes viii permit
vast Improvement in the character Of
newspaper illustrations. and year by
year the picture feature will become
more and more an essential part of
daily journalism. So while steadily
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31

elites. for that which will keep pu1
interest and curiosity on the M
the newspapers. and this Is psr!NuI
ly the case IN the United States
attracted to their service an aEs''
ton OF quiokness Of lniilleN
genius of conception not raralls,g'|
the walks of any other ashss
mans endeavor. The rivalry y Z,
intense and perpetual TINS w
productive OF much good enc ~
no little evil. As mank'hn W..
march of tune becomes mVle
and elevated, the newspaper, wy
at once the lender and me io'ts
public sentiment. must shals "
Therefore l should ~
newspaper of the twen'lsia
fury must be conducted ~
higher plane. Its great am
be to Instruct and purify, sA, W,
merely amuse for an iale ns-
increase its circulation y i~-.-
to the baser instincts . arsi]
There are n few strinps X
among the leading newspaless 4
day where the desire fof w .r,
made the paramount eo ~ III
In tho twentieth century ihs WI
come more and ore apparent Ks
tiyes 10 The contrary course KY
list now will disappear. ,,,, " ID
paper Of the next een ',i.,,st h
guided by the hand Of W, 10,
and honor. for policy,
science. will make II soo' i Iii
But who can foretell VIZ d
rnants for which It Is desnns ,sh.i
,,ie n,,a ~, of the future fpn n v,s
know OF the past. me ,,rsat elen
time and space. those ~ prsril.
OF consideration, WIZ
accomplished. 40 very "eE'
hodv Of .he times" gat'lem,,,~,ss
its yoids each day all oee \, Ne
l u.s. io sre,o s avery quarter o. ' ""
liable globe. anu Z, ,reich ndt
stars beyond. IL VII n lIisr
more upon the donla'u ~ ara y
science and art, anu "v,llI le q
labor and its efforts ~, ~ ali W
iarged that the seeker , zen wIln
eage WI n,eod upon rs pssna.i
repast spr ,snilanees will g III II.
chanicai nRpn sa cheaper, lhas a n
TO the reader WI "
than Increased. .,,, Il he EX
NJ the next century. 49, yestel'.
,,ntvarse of newsphpe,unlllgs 9
With the grand o D,II 1 slse.
n is,Ic Of The newspaper q r s' -
1ss,i n viii he that ia sIsss aass
vii constitute sst sense Of the W ii
the schoolhouse. .,,se Of ficu
such h as to remoys,, e. q ts!lr
Standardization iIa1 aa q ne f
e CHI ,,,ras Which crafty 'A' III
wounar SI5s,A ia 4. RlSiiiiissg
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31

bring about the croa,.., .r--|
wig. Is called personal i'o' gsss !
n,.ai notner development whs,,.es'l''2'
proDable Is a Reduction " ml'sA NJ
oI editorial comment. evs y u. ei.
Journals especially devossp q n
slons. Editorial wrltir~ 70 'a,ul
per,sonai' and often EXPRESS = nas d
h 49,, ,',,,, Goes not think. In Il, way s Y
ne WIZ write for half n da me nlcl
instead OF one-on dlnsrsv-sl plie|
and Sign his name Thi s htn.s|
d marked evolution Of III d cocn|
,h oh s.,, OF the probable dcyeIe sss VI VII
ene future Is to be the trass srils1u
, ud.ilhes. IL not Of color ~ ,eA .,e
WIRE, and this will brln,, Y Y slect]
expansion of Illustrating 'siy sd
with news matter, ID ~ ulner'|
densation. and elucidatlnn treN d
se.tsr press, and viii MAKE ~, ~. = Il
i i9i,ner great Improvement Il INV, \.
ldity and excellence If nl ~ sn' Y
auction and In accuracy ar .su r.
or press work. - a"u aefsl-I
Already the newsna,or
Wy Wy paper especlally-is tat,,.
place OF the magazine, an i n,a
movement likely 10 go srr aasi''
combined with other forces
about a very great expans,..
specialization. ~pa''aa
G. N, MccoNyrL
Boston Tra1si,I
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31

He ThinIys Coming Newspaper WIN
lie Exactly what People Make II.
The twentieth century newspaper, in
my Judgment will be exactly what the
people make Vt. The newspaper of to-
day is what the people Of America, ac-
cording to their way OF thinking, has
made II. The publication OF news
paper is very much like any other com
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31
UNIVERSAL EDucAy,ov


VIII De the Heritage Next c.,,,
is IF. A. Richnrdson's opIrIs,
In all the departments'o, lac rs,l
wonderful progress in the nIu,t,s
century, there have been no more nd
tic strides than in the field Of jsHS
ism. The marvellous increas. d 1
chanicaal facilities has in a us.,l
measure undoubtedly stiluuls,A
the other branches which o.izsu
to make up and complete Tie ass.l
full newspaper. In the sear.A 70, n
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31

Loofss for Less Arbitrary Editorial
opinion In the Future.
A forum, where the people NAV go
with ideas and grievances. and appeal
20 public opinion. This 10 my mind
will be the feature and the charac-
teristic OF the future newspaper. be-
iieve the forceful utternnces of the
press will come direct from the people.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31

So the Editor OF che Detroit Fee.
rfes~ isasnrds no rorecast.
Had II been asked hundred years
aso what the press OF the nineteenth
century was 10 be there would prob
apn have hssn a great many answers
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31
AN OPTIMISTIC VIEW.
Is What Norman a. Mack Takes of
the Journalistic Future.

the Journalistic Future.
The twentieth century newspaper
will be what we are wont to call in
these days "a hummer"
With facilities made better and
greater by electrical Improvement. it
is almost impossible to diagnose the
case at this distant point 1t is prob
able that with the appliances made to
IT the new conditions, brought about
by the new power" what we consider
good time and fast press worl, TO-DAY
viii be the same as comparing Flora
temple or the past to the Alix of the
present.
The power and influence OF the press
are admitted at every gathering Of
public and distinguished men. II Ia n
growing sentiment, an admitted fact !.
IL has found a lodging place in Tho
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31
A BALTIMORE OPINION

Mr.. Charles II. Crusty Looks for a
BETTER Newspaper.
"The twentieth century newspaper
viii be. first of all, better newspaper,
because its facilities for collecting and
transmitting the news will be improved
by more perfect organization and new
mechanical inventions. Newspaper mon
will have become more skilled In their
work and the twentieth century Jour-
nal Will be better written and better
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31
PEOPLE AnE TIRED OF BULK.

so Thinks General Felix Agnus, OF
uhe baltimore American.
II William Goddard. when he printed
on the Goth of August, 1913. the first
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31
CHARLES W. KNAPP.
st Ia,.in u.
NEWS Will BE MORE coNpENsrp

That Is Mr.. Arthur Jeniins' Propt.c,.
for the Faturc.
The tendency at present In newsna-
peiE is toward accuracy Of statement
In the handling OF newa clearness OF
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31

church, In the law courts, at the tlra-
side, and In convention halls.
from the Indications of the maro,,
we are making toward the tNyentta,i,
century, the prass at that time viii
snow tseit greater force. more of n
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31

a. @. BOYNTON.
Detroit Free Press.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-03-31

Edilor nAllImars- . AmcrIenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-11
I'm tile Churches.


The second of the course of Sunday even
ing lectures was delivered last evening at
the New Church Chapel by Rev. Frank
Sewall on Social Problems Viewed in the
Light of the Doctrine of the Grand Man."
A tribute to the life and character of the
late Frederick Douglass was delivered yes
terday morning at the Fifteenth Street
Presbyterian Church by the pastor. Rev.
DIR. Grimke.
Rev. W. A. Farnsworth, for twelve years
a missionary. delivered an address in the
Howard University chapel last evening on
the work of missions in Turkey and Gen.
trail Asia Minor.
The first sermon in a course of sermons
on Living Questions was delivered last
evening at the E Street Baptist Church by
the pastor, Rev. DR.. Muir. His theme was
rs the Bible Out of Date?"
Confirmation services were. conducted
yesterday by Bishop Paret at Christ
Church, Georgetown, class of twenty
one-eleven men and ten women-being
confirmed. The bishop confirmed class at
st. Mary's Chapel last evening.
DR.. Stakely, at the First Baptist Church.
last night continued his series of sermons
On 1.-The Family of Christ" taking up
Joseph and May. and preaching a strong
sermon, both from historical and argu-
mentative standpoint.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-11
The Golden Cross,

The book reception and entertainment,
under the auspices of Goodwill, Meridian
ard Halcyon Communicates, held at Socie-
ties Temple, was enjoyable. Noble Com
mander E. c. Johnston presided and Grand
Commander Perry delivered brief address
on the objects and purposes of the United
Order Of the Golden Cross. The musical
and literary program was attractive. Those
who took part in the entertainment were
Miss Della Scott, Miss Laura Dolan, Carl
F. w. Bergman, Miss Ida O'Neil, Miss
Fannie Glasgow, Mr.. B. B. Brock, j. Wal
ter Humphrey, Miss Fannie Bischoff, Miss
Gertrude Maud tombstone and Miss Ade-
laide Payne. Refreshments were served by
the ladies of the committee-Miss Adelaide
Payne Of Goodwill, Miss Lauretta Heurick
of Meridian and Mrs. Rosina NJ. Humphrey
of Halcyon Commandery. This ends the
book receptions for the season, with an
estimated start for the Golden Cross libra
ry of over 500 volumes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-11
FEAST OF PURIM.
A Gala Day I'm Hebrew Circles Fifty
Celebrated.

Gnla Day I'm Hebrew Circles Fifty
Celebrated.
The Hebrews of Washington yesterday
celebrated the Feast Of Purim- This is one
of the important festivals of the church,
and it is marked by a general display Of
good will and cheer. with the giving of
gifts and the bestowal of charities. The
day Is commemorative Of the story Of
Ahasuerus and Esther when Mordecai tri-
umpbed over Hannah. At the synagogue Of
the Washington Hebrew congregation the
festival was celebrated by the Sunday
school at 10 o'clock in the morning. The
service consisted Of responsive readings.
interspersed by chants in English and He
brew. Miss Rebecca Behrend presided at
the organ. The story of Esther was. re-
cited by Bertha Lowenthal, Daisy Marx,
Irma Stern, Hilda jacob. Thekla Sond-
'heimer, Selma Herman, Eugene Luchs and
Leon Stratus, after which Rev. Louis Stern
delivered an eloquent address upon the
feast and the lessons taught by the actions
of the good queen. The service closed with
the singing of my Country, IT'S of Thee"
by the entire congregation.
The Adas Israel congregation celebrated
the festival according to the orthodox con-
ception. The day following Purim is usual
ly observed by giving entertainments. par
ties and ballS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-03-11
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
piedmont Air Line.4

Schedule in effect January 20. 1895.
All trains arrive and leave at Pennsylvan

Schedule in effect January 20, 1895
All trains arrive md leave at Pennsylvania
Passenger Station.
AM.-Daily-Local for Danville. Connects
at Manassas for Strasburg, daily, except Sunday,
and at Lynchburg with the Norfolk and Western
daily.
MAIL carries Pullman Buffet Slecpers New York
and Washington to Jacksonville, uniting ut Char
lotte with Pullman Sleeper for Augusta; also Pull
man Sleeper New York to Montgomery, with con-
Pullman Sleeper for Birmingham, Ala, Memphis
Tenn, and Kansas City.
4:45 P.M.-Daily for Charlottesville and through
train for straRuIg dsy oRRk SUNDAY
SHORT LINE LIMITED. Pullman sleepers New
York and Washington to Augusta and ST. Augustine
and Pullman Double Drawing Room Compartment
Car New York to St. Augustine. Dining Car Salfs-
washington to st. Augustine without change
iO:43 p NJ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. AND SOUTH.
WESTERN vESTBUI.ED LIMITED, composed Of
Pullman vestibuled sleerers and Dining Cars
springs, n. e. via Salisbury. New York to Mem
phis via birmingham and New York to New Orleans
via Atlanta and Montsomery. Dining Car from
'T TRAISs On 81 WAsHTNGToN AND OHIO d..
VISION leave WASHINGTON 9:10 AM daily. 4:32
only, for Round HILL and 833 PM. daily for Hern-
den arrive o at ten ss "a I'M
An daily. except Sunday; from Herndon only:
Through trains from the South arrive at Washing
ton 6:42 An: 542 A. 2 a.sa Pm and aa $40 Pm
Sunday and 1923 AM. daily from Charlottesville.
Tickets Sleeping Car reservation and information
furnished at offices. 81 and 1900 Pennsylvania
nue. and at Pennsylvania Railroad Passenger Sta
W H. GREVN. General Manager eastern system).
". A. TURK. General PASSENGER Agent.
mic L. 8. BROWN. Gen. Agt. Pass. Dept.