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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
The Literary Outlook.
BY HERBERT BREW STEP

Jack London. author of son of the
Wolf and 1.-The God of His Fathers, -
both collections of short stories. has
written his first novel. The work is not
yet published and it may not appear be-
fore next fall. but the fact of It's COM
pletion is worthy of note. Mr.. London
has had most interesting career for a
man just twenty-five years old. People
insist on believing that his name is a
monde plume, but he says he can tace
his family history back to al American
residence prior to the Revolution and
that the Londons of those days were not
unworthy ancestors. Jack London was
born in San Francisco and lived in Cali
fornia ranches until he was ten, al
which young age he went upoa the
streets as a newsboy. At fifteen he left
home and went farng, as he says, among
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| 1t was said of S. S. Mcclure some
years ago that he knew more authors
personally than any other man. Prob
ably that record is still his, though he
| is not actively engaged in business now.
Mr.. Mcclure has had a remarkable ca
reer TIe was born in County Antrim,
Ireland, or February II, 1857. His father
was a ship builder; his ancestors before
haG been carpenters and builders. The
fact may explain the capacity for es-
tablishing business and conceiving great
enterprises which is a marked character
istic of the present day editor and pub
Usher.
An accident in the Glasgow shipyards
brought the fathers life to an untimely
end and the mother face to face with
the serious problems of life. -Four boys,
the oldest nine, could not tighten the
burden.
An uncle who had emigrated to Ameri-
ca, wrote, urging the mother 10 turn all
their available assets into cash and to
join him in the land of opportunity
Friends were leaving the old land by
the hundreds, and, with the hope that
in the new country her boys might find
the means for better things than were to
be had in Ireland she was swept to this
side of the Atlantic by the great wave
| of emigration which followed our Civil
War.
The family made it's way to Indiana
and there on a farm, mar Valparaiso
Samuel Sidney Mcclure grew into the
days Of his youth. Few, save those who
have had a similar experience, can know
the story of his boyhood. Fired by great
ambition he worked early and late with
buoyancy of spirit and energy of action
that made difficulties disappear before
him. From district school 20 the normal.
then this first great venture away from
home) the college. And this meant more
| to him than to the young man who leaves
nome for the college in these DAYS 1t
meant that he had to get his education
and living at the same time. 1t is com
monplace to say that here also he work.
ed hard. He did what few men could
have done; he supported himself, estab-
lished college magazine, stood high in
his classes and at the same time courted
and won the daughter of the senior pro-
fessor. A poor student has many aids
| IN winning degree; there are none in
winning the professors daughter.
Immediately upon his graduation from
Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, Mr..
Mcclure went to Boston. i is related
of him that after many days of fruitless
search for employment, he CHANGED TO
pass bicycle pavilion. in front of which
hung placard advertising the need OF an
| instructor in bicycle riding.
I'M,
cut the manager.
Can you rider inquired the latter.
1--WE never been or a Wheel" replied
the future editor "but TN show you in
! the morning that | can ride if you will
hold the place for me-
The manager laughed. Here was a self
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Bright Girl-Oh, mamma, have you
heard Of my luck? 1 copied off this little
story l saw in a scrap book ten times,
and sent it to ten magazines. And four
of them have accepted it!"--Life.
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OhucI IulS caption MISS mary DAVIS
one of the brightest young women in the
South, will contribute a series of ar
ticles-treating the subject exhaustiyely.
| QIlustrated)
HISTORICAL SERIES.
Prof Madison, one of the foremost
teachers in the South, will contribute a
series of articles entitled 1.-The Most Re
markable Lawn in the South with the
Men and Institutions that Have made it
So" CIllustrated)
BIOGRAPHICAL SERIES.
"a Galaxy of Noted Southerners.'
Under this Caption Mrs S. r.. Goodwin,
one of the most prominent literary char
acters of the South, will contribute a
series of biographical sketches of the
distinguished men the South has pro-
duced, Qllustrated)
DESCRIPTIVE SERIES.
THE COUNTRIES ENCIRCLING THE
GLOBE ON THE ROUTE FROM NEW
YORK TO SAN FRANCISCO, BY WAY
OF THE SUEZ CANAL. illustrated by
Photographic Views.
BY Minnie S. Baker, one of the most
talented writer's of the South.
IDh1LLlANG CIVIL WAR EAEEhI-
ENCES. SERIES OF ARTICLES, by
Major w. W. Springfield, one OF the
bravest and most gallant officers of the
COnfederacy.
THE Chief Justices, a Biographical
series, by F. w. Thomas, Attorney at
Law.
FICTION.
HUMANTTY-A novel by w. L. Nor
wood will be published serally begin
ming with March Number. Qllustrated.)
A BROKEN TIE, OR A FAIRY OF THE
LAND OF THE sky by q talented
writer. This is descriptive Romance
of the Mountains of Western North Car
DINA. With the scene laid at Waynes-
vile, near the famous Haywood White
Sulphur Springs. This will be published
serially beginning soon. A great deal is
said about Uncle" Will Medford, the
pioneer hunter of the mountains Qllus-
trated.
SHORT STORIES.
Mrs. Minnie S. Baker, one of the most
noted fiction writer's of the South, will
contribute regularly each month short
stories. while others we'll known South
ern writer's will contribute from time to
time. Ullustrated)
This is only a part of the good things
in store" for the readers of Southern
By-Ways. 1t will be brim full of inter-
esting things for Southern people. 1t is
the only publication of the kind in the
South, and Southern people should sub
scribe for it and thereby help to estab-
lish a meritorious Southern enterprise
so long needed in the South.
The subscription price is only $1.00 a
year, 10 cents a copy.
Send in your subscription at once and
begin with the first Number. so you will
not miss any OF the good things to be
said by these talented writer's.
Local Agents wanted everywhere. Lib
eral cash commissions-Sout By
Ways.
WayneSville, N. G..
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Of Cape Fear Camp, and says that it is
an example for every camp of veterans
in the State. The service which Judge
Clark has rendered the Confederate Vet
Grams of North Carolina and the State it.
selfeis simply incalculable; it can never
be repaid; and the least we can do is to
follow the thoughtful lead of Colonel
Waddell"
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, the scum population of San Francisco
Bay and by the time he was seventeen
he was able to ship before the mast as
an able bodied seaman. In this capacity
he went to Japan, seal hunting up the
Russian side of Behring's Sea and on
various other trips. At the end of a
year of this the boy again began to take
an interest in economics and sociology
and his theories started him out on a
tramping tour of the United States and
Canada in search of more facts of real
life, and, when he returned to the West,
he went to work in order to pay his way
through high school course. In a little
over a year he had crowded two years
of the course in and then he went 20 the
University of Canada, where he remain
ed not quite a Year Necessity forced
him to hard labor again and, thus in va
rious times and places, he mined and
campel, always looking forward to the
time when he could finish his studies
and take up writing. 1t was in the Klon-
dixie he relates that he saw the world in
a good perspective and realized its atti-
tude toward him and his toward 1t. The
death of his father compelled his return
to California to care for his mother. 1t
was a case of many liabilities and no as
SETS but the young man was not dis
couraged. He took up writing with
great zeal and in the course of two years
he had placed himself on his feet.
II have long since learned" he writes,
that most money lies in fiction, but /
cannot refrain occasionally from writing
my economic hobby. No, l am not re-
Volutionaire, nor a Marxist; have read
too much Spencer for that. l study from
four to six hours daily (science and lit
erature, half and halo, and my aim is
fiction
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THOMAS NELSON PAGE TALKS ABOUT
BOOKS

She art of interviewing is lost on Mr.
THOMAS Nelson Page whose home is in
this city. If Mr.. Page does not wish to
talk, no amount of persuasion can draw
from him other than barren though cour-
tecus replies; if Mr. Page is interested, no
conventional proddings are necessary. His
subject carries him with it and sweeps
the place, the reporter, and the world
from his view, while he talks on, until
his topic is exhausted and until the list
ener has forgotten everything else. At
such times one recollects that Mr. Page
was once a member of the legal profess
sion and that he is as much at home
upon the platform as at his desk.
Nearly everybody who has not seen Mr.
Page personally in his public readings is
familiar with the portrait of the author
OF "Meh Lady" There is a great deal of
quiet strength in the firm jaw which is
finely tempered by the genial humor in
the blue eyes of this typical Southerner.
1t was in the large, attractive billiard
room on the first floor of his R street
house that Mr.. Page talked the other
morning about books and authors and
people and things as they appear through
the glasses Of writer of novels. Like a
cat watching mouse, the reporter sat
In great teakwood chair in the corner
while the author walked round and round
the billiard table, as though stirring up
his thoughts in order to bring just the
right ones to the surface.
Il have wonderful hope for and faith
in literature" began Mr. Page to a Wash
ington Post reporter. when books sell
for song and are featured along with
dry goods in dry goods stores, it is a
sign Of the times-a sign that the de-
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oh, for booke and a shady nooke
Eyther in doore or out,
With the greene leaves whispering over
head,
Or the streete cryes all about;
Where | male reade all at my ease
Both of the newe and old
for jollie goode booke whereon to
locke
Is better to me than golde
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

''He rescued from oblivion" is the
epitaph which should be placed over the
grave of a we'll known editorial writer
Of New York, when he dies. and. if the
record is too brief the names of those
now famous literary personages whom
his able pen has assisted might be added.
In his lighter moments this maker of
mems names, fer that power has not yet
departed from earth, sports with the odd
and unusual and ridiculously impossible
in literature Thus has "Dithyramb
Dick furnished amusement for many
thousands outside his native heath,
Hagarstown, Maryland. The citizens of
the place are divided as to whether the
editorial writer is making sport of them
or really paying them compliments.
Who, in the East, at least would ever
have heard of TOWNSVILLE, Indiana, and
it's local pride in her poet, James b. En-
more, but for the Industrious maker of
fame? Who might have missed knowing
the verses of BloodgoOd Cutter, the
Long Island farmer poet, but for the
same skillful pen!
.'Dithyramb Dick" was bathcd per-
IGLudllS Ill TIE Suuotlile VI SpIluSt he
listened to birds and bees, heard music
in the running brooks and, if he read
sermons in stones, his sermons were five
minutes talks on the joy of living. An
artist in word painting, he might never
have become known but for the fact
that he was discovered by the New York
fame maker. Henceforth his place is
secure. ElmCre and Cutter will like
wise 90 down to posterity as poets, if
their own efforts count for anything. Mr..
Gilmore has taken to the lecture plat
form 10 tell how he writes and why
why IS the query most of them put to
him. Mr.. Cutter has an ingenious
method of GENERALIZATION. He is a man
of some wealth and whenever he pays
a bill or writes a business letter, sort
of handful containing some of his
verses, is enclosed. Thus no one who
receives the verses can refuse to read
them. Who wouldn't read verses when
a comfortable check accompanies them?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
ADMINISTRATIONS, NOTICE.

Having qualified as administrator of the
estate of Delilar Nipper, notice is hereby
given to all parties indebted to the es-
tate of the deceased to come forward and
make payment. All parties holding claims
against the deceased are hereby notified
to present same on or before March goth.
1908, or this notice will be plead in bar
of recovery.
WILLIAM NIPPER
administrators.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
Special Features.
Literary Series.
Southern Literature and the
people who have produced it.

Under this caption Miss Mary Davis,
one of the brightest young women in the
South, will contribute a series of ar
ticles-treating the subject exhaustively.
Qllustrated)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30

AN INVALUABLE HISTORICAL WORK.
We publish elsewhere in today's paper
the last chapter of the Histories of the
North Carolina Regiments of Confederate
Soldiers, which is in the nature of a re-
view and summing up of the preceding
chapters. 1t is from the pen, of Hon.
Walter Clark editor of the Histories of
the Regiments, and is a fitting finale OF
the most valuable and interesting pub
LEGATION over made in the history of North
Carolina. II furnishes the basis for the
future historian of the most glorious
page of North Cardinals history.
Hon. Theodore B. Kingsbury, better
capable of giving an opinion of the value
of this work than any other man in North
Carolina, in a late issue of the Whining
ton Messenger. says:
1.-The commendable action of the Cape
Fear Camp of Confederate Veterans in
this city commencing handsomely the
Hon. Walter Clarks most valuable SER
vices in securing the writing of the
histories Of the regiments, etc, of North
Carolina in the great war for second in
dependence. and rendering their thanks
for his very great labor and conscientious
care and without asking or receiving any
pecuniary reward, deserves to be followed
generally in the State. That gallant Con
federate, Major Edward j. Hale, of the
Fayetteville Observer, indorses the action
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
HISTORICAL SERIES.

Prof Madison, one of the foremost
teachers in the South, will contribute a
series of articles entitled 1.-The Most Re
markable Lawn in the South with the
Men and Institutions that Have made it
So" (Illustrated)
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BIOGRAPHICAL SERIES.

"a Galaxy of Noted Southerners. .
Under this Caption Mrs s. T. Goodwin,
one of the most prominent literary char
acters of the South, will contribute a
series of biographical sketches of the
distinguished men the South has pro-
duced, (Illustrated)
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-03-30
SOME NEW BOOKS ADDED TO THE
OLIVIA RANEY LIBRARY.

The New York World says that "The
Leopard's Spots is in some respects the
boldest and in many respects the bit
terest book which has come from the
presses in years." that it is the strong
work of a strong man. and that even
in its fierce swing and burning it carries
as pretty a love story as one might care
to read
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-28
Doing Business,
?. 4. Qrdwav & Co

Take a look at our new
store, Mr.. Editor, says Mr..
+. II, Weaver, the popular
head man Of the firm of f. A
Ord way Il Co., and tell your
numerous readers that we
now have. after putting en-
our new store room, a tOtaI
floor space of 33X6l feet, And
it must also. be noted that
with the style of goods han
died this firm is Keeping up
its reputation of carrying on,
" the best in the line of
goods suited to ladies and
gentlemen. They represent
the best tailoring houses in
the United States, and in
every department guarantee
satisfaction
Mr.. Weaver is assisted by
his brother Mr.. Ed ward Wea-
Yer, Mr.. l. H, Flint, and
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-28
ASLEEP AMID FLAMES.

Breaking into burning home. some
tiremen lately dragged the sleeping ia
mates from death. Fancid security, and
death near. It's that way Wntn you
neglect coughs and colds. Don't do it.
DR.. Kings New Disc >Very for con9um-
ptinn gives perfect protection against all
Throat. chest and lung troubles. Keep 1t
near. and avoid suffering. DEATH and
doctors bills teaspoonful stops a
late cough, persistent use the most stub
born Harmless and nice tasting, it $
guaranteed TO satisfy by Johnson Phar-
macy, Price so cents and one dollar Trial
bottles free
The free press. (Southern Pines, N.C.) 1898-19??, 1902-11-28
Thankful Hearts

And sometimes kindly slants
his rays;
For in his winter he's most near,
And plainest seen upon the
shortest days.
How quietly the seasons glide
by; it seems but weeks instead OIL
months that we were reVellng III
June, her leaves, her flowers and
her long sunny days; and now SO
soon the Wintry months are fore
Swallowed and the sere and yellow
leaf betokens that another year is
Fastening to its close.
AS spring is the season Of eXpec
tatlon, summer OF promise, autumn
lriution, 50 is winter the season of
rest and recuperatlOn.
During the past week we have
united with our whole country in
the celebration OF that time hon.
Ored festival-Thanksgiving Day.
As nation We have much TO be
thankful for, and though there may
be "spOts upon our sun, our course
is still onward and upward and
though the goal OF our perfection
may still be far in the future, let
us manfulIv pat our shoulders to
the wheel and press forward in
every good word and work. As il
State we see all about us the fruits
OF prosperit", our harvests have
been abundant and the husband.
man has reaped the reward Of his
labOrs. The manufacturer, the |
and the community at |
large have thrived and increased |
their stores. As a town we see on
every side abundant evidence OF .
a present and future growth. Dnr-
ING the year many fine buildings
have been erected AMI occupied
Dur highways and by ways much
and tha good work goes
steadily on. Our marts Of business
AVE been improved and already
show a marked increase of bu,inp. S
'ver the past year Our churches
md schools, the wealth Of our
and the corner stone OF
ur education and industry, and
bOve all our moral and religious
ife are fortunate in their ministers
nd their instructions, and we hope
re receiving the support and en-
engagement due them
The FREE Press with its accus-
omed modesty in speaking Of it
IF desires to say, that thankful
" its generous support II the past,
,oks forward to a continued and \
lcreased prosperity, which It's \
,nstituency we feel sure Will \
rant, ard which we will make our \
est efforts to deserve
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-31
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

NJ. c. Harrington is down from Park
City again.
J.F. Farley of Denver is at the Ken
yon.
James F. Shields, the veteran travel
ing man, is at the Knutsford from the
cast.
John S Bransford has recovered from
his recent severe illness and is attend
ing to business again.
.
Henry Newell accompanied James X
Ferguson to Robinson the other night
10 view the wreck caused at the Miners
Supply company's store by the recent
fire.
Mrs. w. NJ. o'Brien and children
have ~@turned from California, where
they have been spending the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. j. Hayward arc
nome again after a pleasant visit in
California.
Miss Mary Cowan has returned from
Philadelphia, where she has been at
tending school during the past year.
.
Mrs. Ruth Leeds Kerr of Washing
ton, D. G.. is here for fortnight's visit.
She will pass the summer with Mr.. and
Mrs. Mark Kerr at Grass Valley, Cal.
.
Mrs. ]. c. Lynch has returned from
a trip to California
.
Mrs. Sarah A. McChrystal announces
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-31
TO UTAH SCHOOL TEACHERS.

The Burlington Route announces a
round trip rate of one fare plus $500
to Omaha, Chicago. st. Joseph. Kansas
City. St. Louis and intermediate points
for the Utah Teachers annual excur-
sion rs
Tickets on sale June 10, IL and II. -
Final return limit Sept. g.. ~
Thro' tourist sleepers, Salt Lake
City to Omaha. Chicago, Kansas City
and st. Louis. :.
Thro' standard sleeper, daily, Salt
Lake City to Omaha and Chicago.
For additional information write or
call on r. F. Neslen, General Agent,
Burlington Route, No. 79 West Second
South ST., Salt Lake City, Utah
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-31

grown worse since then, and death re-
lieved his sufferings last week.
Mr.. Fugate was born in Missouri
forty years ago. and has, been in TINS
city about fifteen years. He was hrst
employed as clerk. at the. Cullen hotel
and retained that position for about
three years. He then became interest
ed in mining, and was one of the pro-
motors of the old Susan mine at Dla-
mopd. He was very successful in ms
mining ventures and made about S3o'-
600 at one time, it is said. but fortune
reversed iand he lost his accumula-
tons.
He leaves wife and@one child to
mourn his loss, to whom The Inter
mountain Catholic extends the most
sincere sympathy in their bereavement.
Try the Council liquor house Tor
quality and prices of vine and liquors.
No. 10 East First South.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-31
$1,000
OBITUARY.

Wilmot S. Fugate, a we'll known min
ing man, died at. his home on Sixth
South street last week of cancer of the
throat, from which he has been suffer-
ing for several years past
About five years ago Mr.. Fugate was
first taken with the disease. and It be-
came gradually worse until two years
ago he lost his voice entirely, being
able to speak only in a whisper. About
eight months ago he underwent an
operation and silver tube was intro
duced into his throat. to enable him to
breathe. His condition has gradually-
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-31

. = - loilONdu anu lldiI ~ I'm " -
visiting in Salt Lake last week.
Miss Kate Donoher returned to her
home in Nebra ska Monday morning,
after delightful -visit4of two weeks
with Mr.. and Mrs W. d. DOnoher.
Wednesday evening of last week the
Marriage of Miss Amelia Sorenson and
j. Deason was solemnied at ST. Mary S
parsonage, Father T. Gallgan ofiiclat-
ing. The bride was attended by Miss
Jennie Sorenson, and the groom by Mr..
B. W.. Deason. A large reception fol-
lowed the marriage at the home of the
brides parents, where many relatives
and friends gathered to wish the young
couple success in their journey through
life. The parlors were beautifully dec
GRATED in white and green, while the
dining room, in which was served a.
most elaborate supper, was artistically
decorated in red and white. Presents
were numerous and very beautiful. The
brides gown was white chiffon,
trimmed in lace. and she carried bride
roses. Her bridesmaid wore pale blue
chiffon and carried carnations. Mr.. and
Mrs. Deason will make Park City their
home, and have gone to housekeeping
in their cosy cottage on Norfolk ave-
nue., where they will be pleased to meet
their large circle of friends and ac-
quaintances.
The Intermountain Catholic. (Salt Lake City [Utah] ;) 1899-1920, 1902-05-31
AN ITEM OF INTEREST TO SALT
LAKE TRAVELLERS.

An trains of the Oregon Short Line
out of Salt Lake City. start directly
from this city, and are consequently
always on time. You can depend upon
them to the minute.
This feature is the most satisfying
one in railway travel. and, in part &C
counts for the well deserved popularity
of the Short Lines local passenger SER
vice.