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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-05
ECLIPSE OF THE NOVEL MAKERS

One of the big publishers says the
public is getting tired Of fiction IN
book form and that the novel writer's
are in a bad way with every prospect
of starvation unless a revolution in
buyers tastes comes pretty soon. The
day of the phenomenal sales is past
for most Of the prominent writers, and
reaction has set in against the
''whoop-'em-up, best seller style
which used to work off editions of a
few hundred thousand copies of sin
gle book between meals.
It was about time for some such re-
action to set in. Ninety-nine out of Il
hundred of the so-caIled popular books
were a travesty on literature. Given
an impossible hero, an unbelievabiy
beautiful, brilliant heroine, a bastard
ly villain, a few minor parts for back
ground, a fortune of umpty-ump mil
lions, and a denouement in which the
hero rescues the heroine and fOiIs the
villain-and with judicious advertising
the story would go into its hundreds of
IuOuSdiuS Ou the ltiSI Souuu VI lHS
gong.
Where a Robert Louis Stevenson
would spend year on book, or three
years on a real creation, one of these
ake-'em-to-order fictionists would
produce a new novel every ninety
days. An Anthony Hope or a Crock
EFT could write books that would
sell; but when did any of the tribe
ever write literature? "Eben Holden"
or "The Crisis or THE Leopard's
Spots" could, easily outdistance any
selling record Dickens or Thackeray
ever made in the same length of time,
but did any of that class ever deserve
to live over six months?
Running over the whole range of
writer's and productions for a decade
one recalls few, verys few books of fic-
ton that had any literary flavor, much
less any element of literary perma-
nence. Just one serial now being pub
lished approaches literature, and that
is THE Weavers," in Harper's Month
~ OF all the books that have been
brought to the test in a year possibly
two are real-and they are both by the
same author. One is 1.-THE Beloved
Vagabond," the other 1.-THE Morals of
Marcus Ordeyne;" and it is a common
tary on the vagaries of popular taste
that most people would have difficulty
in identifying the author OF these
without help.
Not one Of the Americans writing
novels nowadays is producing litera-
ture, unless James Lane Allen be ex-
cepted; and Mr.. Allen is of the peculiar
type who produce only at long inter-
walls, because he would rather lose
money than sacrifice style and
finish and professional dignity to the
commercial instinct of his day.
Possibly if the writer's of pot-boilers
can be retired by a period of starvation
the cause Of literature may gain ma
terially. Writing never has been a
profitable business; and the financial
success of an author is usually in in
verse ratio to his merits as an artist.
The rare exceptions prove the univer-
salty of the rule; and even a Kfpling,
with his extraordinary fertility and
money-maling ability. has proved that
the products of the brain may not be
brought forth hastily without sacrifice
of quality.
a foreign scientist has invented a
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-05
REMINISCENT.
Philadelphia Record

Oh, were you ne'er a skater?
And did you never roll.
With little wooden casters
Strapped tightly to your sole?
Oh. then you know the feeling
That every skater jars
Who falls upon the pavement,
And lands among the stars.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-05

A foreign scientist has invented a
microscope that magnifes $1,000 times.
viii somebody kindly bring one to Salt
Lake so we can use it in an attempt
to discover something good the "Ameri-
can" city administration has done?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-05

John D. Rockefeller omitted his usual
game of golf on Saturday, Perhaps, as
The Herald cartoon yesterday indicat-
ed, he felt too poor to pay the caddy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-05
We Are Used to It over Here.

New York Herald)
Great 'to do in France because one
of it's statesm1n went up in the air."
This is such a common habit of the emit
here that it passes without notice.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-05

Although the indictment against A.
Booth & Co. was not intended by the
federal grand jury at Chicago as a.
joke, it will smell fishy to many people
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-05
Hard on the "Divine Riqht.'
portland OregonianD

Two hard jolts have been given to the
divine right OF kings. Korea's ruler is
unceremOniOusly fired and Kaiser VIII
helm has to pay for a new automobile out
of his private Purse.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-05
NO WONDER.
CWashington Heraid.l

washington Herald)
Standing with reluctant feet
Number five)-
Rather i'll at ease is she.
For her shoes are number three.
Sakes alive.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-05
Has a Good Excuse.
Los Angeles TimesD

CLos Angeles Times)
Perhaps poor old Geronimo is to be ex-
cused for getting drunk every time he
finds an opportunity to do so. He has
eight wives
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-05
viii Have to Come, Too.
Seattle Times.)

tSCattIe Iimes.)
King Oscar is getting worried about his
children If he cannot persuade them to
return to Sweden he may have to move
his throne to Minneapolis
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-05
CLEVER PARAGRAPHS.
troubles Of Handling Tainted coir
(AtlaLta Constitution

N+hIItii-Id OUIISIIIUIIOU-I
An army paymaster lost an arm by
handling tainted money. 1t caused Dea-
con Rockefeller to lose his hair, and if
the government keeps up the lick it may
soon knock him off his feet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1907-08-05
Didn't Earn Ii.


milwaukee Sentinel)
But perhaps Mr.. Rockefeller refused
that witness fee because he couldn't tes-
tify to anything worth mentioning.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18
PARTY
SATURDAY EVENING

The friends of Mrs. Chas. Lord gave
her genuine surprise party last Sat-
urday evening at the packing house on
their place south of town, which was
attended by about sixty from town and
along the river front.
Early in the week invitations, writ
ten on pieces of muslin, were sent out
informing friends of the coming event,
and styling it as an "Old Fashioned
Rag Party" and surely each We'd with
the other in resurecting old time gar
ments for the occasion, which made
quite picturesque scene as all were
gathered in the packing house enjoying
the dancing, music and refreshments,
the latter being supplemented by a pot
of boiling coffee prepared at the pack
ing house. Prizes were awarded t.
Charles Chase for the worst appearing
costume, he representing a tropical
hobo; and j. G. Coats got the 'dude'
prise, he having appeared with white
collar and cuffs. A most enjoyable
evening was spent by all present.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18
LOST LARGE
-~'' Sun OF MONEY
move away

E. Prayer, an elderly gentleman en-
route from Michigan to Fort Piece, met
with great loss while in the city yes
terday. He lost his pocketbook, con-
tanning some $500, which was practically
his entire wealth. He was booked for
Fort Pierce, where he intended to locate.
He was guest of the Florida House
while here, and discovered his loss yes
terday when he prepared to settle his
bill. He believes that he lost his
pocketbook in the Plaza, where he had
been resting a short while prior to the
discovery of his loss.
Mr.. Prayer received the sympathy
of his hosts, Messrs. O'COnnor &
Mahon, who refused to accept payment
when they learned of his misfortune.
Mr.. Prayer continued on to Fort Pierce
this morning with plucky determine
ton to earn sufficient to buy place
for farming-St. Augustine Record.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18

demanded by the people. That graft
can be eliminated, root and branch,
from municipal governments (more
difficult even than general government)
has been proven in the history of one
hundred cities of France, which are
ruled by Socialists; and that too while
all the inaugurating new works for the
health and welfare of everybody, begin
ing first with the very poor. The secret
of it is, the people rule. When we say
the people rule, as matter of course
that class of few constituting cOrpor-
atoms looking to the profession OF the
earth are excluded. They desperately
oppose these inovations in Europe as
they do in America audit is from that
source that the manufactures lies are
imported into this country to arrest
the trend to public ownership.
These reflections, Mr.. Editor, have
extended far beyond what was proposed
in the beginning, and will necessitate
postponement of the financial arga-
ments to later issue at your pleasure.
Yet these views are german to the
subject, for given the conditions herein
suggested, the financial problem Is an
easy thing to solve. Nevertheless
the writer proposes to meet Prof.
Fessenden on his own ground, of dan
ger to the finances of city through
municipal undertakings of engineering
plants. ~ , p
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18

the regatta committee, Palm Beach,
with a request for its publication:
The Regatta Committee of the Palm
Beach Power Boat Association extend
cordial invitation, to all residents
along the shores of the Indian River,
to participate in Third Annual Motor
Boat Races and Carnival to be held at
Palm Beach January Goth to February
LIST inclusive.
The cooperation of all boat owners
is especially desired on the night Of the
Venetian Carnival, Ohe date of which
depending upon the weather, will be
announced later and it is earnestly re-
quested that all boats be decorated with
lanterns for that event which promises
to excel anything heretofore attempted
in American waters.
The Paine Fire Works Company OF
New York have been engaged at a
great expense to take charge of this
carnival, among the features of which
will be parade of decorated boats,
naval battle, illumination of the Royal
Poinciana gardens, magnificent display
of fire works, etc.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18
MISS CLEOPATRA
GOES TO JENSEN

The Fort Pierce Improvement club
has arranged to present the popular
play, "Miss Cleopatra, in the Jensen
town hall next Saturday evening, Jam
uary 26th.
The entertainment is furnished by
nine strikingly different and original
characters. The fascinating Miss Cleo
patra, the ludicrous Hawkins and his
nagging wife, the dainty Miss Milly,
the treacherous Edwin Vane and his
handsome friend, Bob Lupton, the COM
ical constable, the tragic Mowler and
the faithful Jelks all contribute to the
fast and furious fun.
The play has been staged, rehearsed
and presented in Fort Pierce in first
class style under the direction Of
Fletcher Russell, who is too well
known to need an introduction. Mr..
Russell takes prominent part and
this alone guarantees its success.
The story of the play gives rise to
various exciting and ludicrous situations
and produces roar of laughter from
the rise of the curtain to the end of the
last act.
The following is the cast:
Miss CLEOPATRA Miss Sydnor Davenpol I
A charming lunatic
Mr., Hawkins ............,..,Fle Fletcher A. Russell
A retired sausage, maker
Mrs Hawkins .........,..Mr Mrs c. 7. McCarty
Who enforces her rights
Mily Hawkins, pretty and rich Miss Rena Faber
Edwin Vane a male hrt w, H. lIylander
Bob Lupton ...... his friend ,.,.., A. b Brown
Old Sleuth q. who1never sleeps. Edylc Rellik
Montague Mowler. .,..........,..F. l.. Hemmngs
A tragedian in hard luck
Jelks. A faithful servant, . . Howard Saunders
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18

w. H. Leonard returned to Eden
Tuesday night, after a weeks stay here.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18
WOODMEN entertain
AT OLD-T|ME DANCE

An old-fashioned costume dance will
be given by the local camp, Woodmen
of the World, of Jensen, in the town
hall at that place next Tuesday night,
January %. The program will include,
quadrilles, lancers, polka, schottische,
etc., as we'll as the new dances. In
fact it will be dance for everyone
and everyone is invited. Prizes of $500
to the best costumed couple and $l.OO
to the second best will be given. But
to give everyone an equal chance for
the prizes, materials used in the cos
tunes are limited to calico or no more
expensive material. - a B
Refreshments will be served during
the entire evening. Admission to hall
which includes the dance, so cents.
Ladies are always welcome.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18
IMPROPERLY
S0LDATV|k|NG
Andrew Erickson sells Fine Plan
tatiOn and Grove
CONSIDERATION $500
Purchased by J. D. kimball, Of Mime
apoiis, Who, II Is Reported, VIII
Become q Permanent Resident

An important land sale was consumed
the first of the week whereby j. d..
Kimball, president of large printing
concern in Minneapolis, Mimi, becomes
the owner of the Erickson property at
Viking, the consideration being SIS, 300.
This property has been owned by
Andrew Erickson and the widow Of his
brother, Jacob, who died about two
years ago, and is considered fine
place. 1t consists of $50 acres Of splen-
did land, 8 acres being In bearing pine
apples and 8 acres in orange trees, all
of which Is in profitable state.
Mr.. Erickson and family are as yet
undecided as to their future plans, but
are thinking of moving to the north or
northwest, although they may be pre-
vailed upon to remain in st. Lucie
county, which has been their home for
ten years.
The new purchaser of the property
is man of wealth, and will move here
the first of April to make his perman-
ent home. The rigid climate of the
northwest is undermining his health,
and he has decided that he will not at
tempt to regain his health by winter
residence, but will make his home here
permanently.
As soon as the deal was closed Mr..
Kimball, who was accompanied by his
wife, returned to their Minneapolis
home to make their arrangements for
coming here. We welcome these new
corners, and hope they will be
thoroughly pleased with their new
location, but will regret to lose the
Ericksens, If they should decide to
move away.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18
GIlBfRTS BAR CLUB
REFLECT OFFICERS

The annual meeting of the Gilbert's
Bar Yacht Club was held at the club
house Saturday, the IL. The following
officers were unanimously reelected for
the ensuing year:
H. f. Sewall, commodore,
Harry Jennings, vice-commodore,
Jerome Twichell, flag officer,
H. w. Bessey, official measurer,
C. S. Schuyler, Sec. and Treas.
The meeting was well attended,
among the visitors was Geo. c. Burnett
of Ankona, Lieut.. Hugh L, Willoughby,
DR.. w. F. Arnold, Mr.. Bessey, brother
of H. w. Bessey. Mrs. Bessey was
hostess for the day, which means that
everybody was beautifully served.
The club will stake out the channel
between Sewall's Point and Jupiter,
as an aid to visiting yachtsmen and
others passing through the river to and
from the motor boat races at Palm
Beach.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18
Students RECITAL
SPLENDID SUCCESS

The music lovers of Fort Pierce and
vicinity were given splendid treat at
the Improvement club hall last Satur-
day afternoon, when the class OF Mrs.
Howell Atwater's School of Music pre-
sented a public recital.
The program consisted of eleven
numbers, executed by we'll known
students of the school, and each per-
former did credit to them selves as well
as to their instructor, almost every
number receiving a hearty encore. The
following is the program as rendered;
Loudovic ........,.. "stephane Gavotte"
Miss Ethel Lilley
Maylath ,....."T The Prodogies'
'''' Herbert yanLsndinSha% .v...,
Miss Mamie Alderman
~ Master james Lane
Miss Eifs Bixby so,o
rum '''' Miss Emma Morgan :,
Lichner. .........,. Morning Greeting
Miss Florence Stetson
s0"" Miss Marss sss' A ivy sy' Nelson '''
Behr ....,.,...,,.'B Bohemian Song"
Miss Bessie Backus
Sidney Smythe . la Harpeolean"
Miss Laura Penney
Gabriel .......'L La Guaranteeing
Miss Margaret A. Nelson
This was the first music recital ever
held in Fort Pierce and was greeted by
a well filled house, many coming from
Jensen and Eden, as we'll as several in
termediate points, and all were loud In
the expressions of appropriations OF the
splendid entertainment provided by the
pupils and instructor, both being COM
plimented for the success OF the re-
cital.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18
Enjoyable Birthday Party

A most enjoyable birthday party was
given at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. S.
S. Buell. last Saturday evening in honor
of the fifteenth birthday of Miss Mabel
Summerin, eldest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dixie Summerlin. About thirty
five were present, being in most part,
schoolmates Of the young lady, and a
most enjoyable evening was spent in
games, music and refreshments. Miss
Summerlin was the recipient of many
very nice presents and the congratu-
latons and best wishes of her assembled
friends.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18
Public Library Now Open

The Improvement club has arranged
to have the public library open for the
use of the public on each Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday from ] to $50 p.
m. r. s. Reynolds has been secured
as librarian, and the public is cordially
invited to make use of the books, mag
azine and periodicals there at their
pleasure.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18

Mr.. and Mrs. N. o. Penny and child.
of Vero, were in town Tuesday.
The St. Lucie County tribune. (Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Fla.) 1905-1920, 1907-01-18
ANNUAL CARNIVAL AND
MOTOR BOAT RACES

The TRIBUNE has received the follow
ing from Leland Sterry, secretary of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
NEW SHOE STORE.
Nelson Shoe Co. Opens With Mr..
7. O. Kirk, r., Manager.


The Nelson Shoe Company. operating
n string OF fifteen retail shoe stores
in the North and West, recently cs-
tablishcd retail branch store at No.
tabliEhed a retail branch store at No.
3 East Broad Street. this city.
Tho Richmond store is tho first ono
to BIO put In operation south Of Balti.
more by this company.
Mr.. ]. 0. Kirk, Jr., a son of Rev.
J. Q. Kirk. OF Lakeside. is manager.
Mr.. Kirk has been prominently iden-t
tilted with the local retail shoe trade
of this city. Mr.. Kirk says he will
make It n point torlook carefully after
hefinterests OF all customers.
The store at No. 3 East xroad has
kecn especially arranged and hand
Eomely fitted up. The result is a cool.
well-lighted and most convenient
store.
The shoes on sale arc made in the
factories Of the Nelson Shoe Company,
and are made especially to please a
critical public. All tho latest styles
of spring shoes for men and women
nre shown,
Mr.. Kirk says he will make this
new Broad Street establishment a
5pstly popular one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
WAS A RECORD YEAR.
More Swiss Watches Exported
Last Year Than Ever Before. II

WASHINGTON. D. c.. April e.-The
Treasury Department is advised that ac-
cordins to the provisional statements OF
the federal customs department, the ex !.
port OF the Swiss watch industry for tho
year 1905 amounted to l5o.4o1,527 francs,
against 31,29o.41s francs in 1905, an in
crease OF 1911. 100 francs In comparison
with the preceding year.
These figures are the highest ever
reached in the export OF watches. and
should constitute q record year In this
national industry. which occupies so many
thousands OF nimble hands In the print
tive villages OF the Neuenburg, Bernese
and Yaudos mountain plateaus.
The metroplis OF the watch industry Is
tho village Of Chaux de Fonds. with a
population Of about $4,000. Last year
4.462 ,O71 nickel and metal watches. 1885,
991 silver and 1.O10.9O5 gold watches
were made If the separate watch cases
am works are taken into account
with the complicated parts and special
ties belonging to them, tho entire ex-
port attnins the number OF 11,S20,344
pieces.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
Real Estate-For Sale.


$1,500-North Thrty-sixth Street, De-
tached. and always rented.
{95O-Venable Street, Five-Room Brick:
let us show you this.
s1,0O0-Seven- Room Frame. Duval st.
This house Is always rented and
pays - per cent.
SOONEST End, Five-Room Frame;
rents 500.
Two beautiful homes on Nineteenth ST.,
between Grace and Marshall Sts.,
at prices that will interest you.
These will make you q comfort
able home at small outlay.
Barton Heights-Nice homes and invest
nents from $4,000 to $4,000. You
"a should see these to appreciate
them.
Monument Avenue Lots. Just west Of
Boulevard cheap and below the
market.
$50 per foot Grace Street Lots. Ice
District. These arc only few
Let us tell you about others. We
1 have what you want, when YOU
want It, at prices that will appeal.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
Grain Exports.

Bradstreet's for last week says:
Wheat. including flour. exports from
the Unithd States ana Canada for
tho week ending; April 4th. aggregated
.3.460,S72 bushels against 2,7o7,566
bushels last week. 2.155.Sl6 bushels
this week last .ear. SS6,o17 bushels in
1905 and 4,446.9i7 bushels in 1902. For
the past forty weeks OF the fiscal year
the exports are 134,051,917 bushels
against 10b.144,572 bushels in 19O5-'O6,
4S,51S,326 bushels In 1904-.05 and 2OO,-
10000 bushels In 100000 Corn ex-
ports for tho week are $2.917, 0O4 bush
els. against 1,544,G33 bushels last week,
3.1O3,5S6 bushels a year ago and g.
366.347 bushels in 1905. For the fiscal
to date tho exports are 54,5S3,S6O
bushels, against 07.973,3ss bushels in
1oO5-'o6. and Co,745.1s3 bushels in
1oO4-'O5
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-04-07
Bank Statement.

NEW YORK, April 6,Tho statement
of clearinghouse banks fora the week
shows that the banks hold $l9.441,2a5
moro than tho legal reserve req ire-
ments. This is an increase of $6.3O9,06O
as compared with last week. Tho
statement follows:
Loans. $1,o62,sss,soo; Increase, s6,-
Deposits, s1.oss,71s1oo; increase, slO-
S05,S00.
Lsgal tenders. s7l,ssl5oo: decrease.
J spesio, s2os,o5sooo; increase, Sill
: + Reserve ss7s.Glo,5oo; increase, slo,-
! Reseryyea !. : ( ss5ol7s,275; In
$50. rs IS B, ~ ~ II
. E ~, 4 States t deposits, sa7oaso5o;