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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1877-12-29

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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1877-12-29
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Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20
A Point for Teachers.

Any one who has had the opportunity of seeing the manuscript which has been offered to periodical or publish ing house of any klnd, will remember that large number of these manu- scripts were chiefly declined" because of their sentimentality. The curious thing aboutit is, that the sentimentality is not confined to the writings of sick persons and young children, but it is found in the sketches, stories or essays of adults in good bodily health, of peo, pie who are not without practice in "composition," of persons whose duty it is to teach others, and especially the young. how to write. We should be pleased to base these desultory observa. tions upon collection of papers con- tributed by the Professors of Rhetoric, of English Literature, and the like, in our seminaries and colleges. Such a collection, if we mistake not, would have vast deal of sentimentality sugared through 1t. It would have a great deal of that kind of gush, more or less stately and grammatical, which it is of some consequence that young peo- pie should be taught to avoid, both in their private and their printed commu- nications. After reading what Charles Francis Adams so forcibly said in his Amherst address, on what should be taught in the higher institutions of learning, we wish that someone should make an equally impressive harangue on this precise point of teaching teach CTS not to teach sentimental writing.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20
Conditions of Insanity.

M. Meyer, of Hamburg, asserts that all mental diseases fall into two great classes. In one of these, the mental action exhibits state of the intellect below the normal intelligence. and here there is evident weakness or confusion of mind; this diseased condition is ido- pathic-comes from the brain-and if, in case of any patient of this class, there appears state of excitement, this ex- citement indicates at once fever. In patients of the second class, Dr. Meyer says the mental strength is not below the normal standard, but the intellect ual activity is wrong in directions; the insanity in case of this class is sym pathetic or reflected, that is, it does not arise from a diseased brain, but the cause is to be sought in some other organ and part of the body-the organs of generation, the digestive organs, &c.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

A SIMPLE REMEDY FOR C1NDERs IN THE EYE.-Persons travelling by rail- way, are subject to continued annoy ance from the flying cinders. On get ting into the eyes they are not only painful for the moment, but are often the cause of long suffering, that ends in total loss of sight. A very simple and effective cure is within the reach of every one, and would prevent much suffering and expense, were it more generally known. It is simply one or two grains of tiaxseed. These may be placed ill the eye without injury or pain to that delicate organ, and shortly they begin to swell and dissolve glutinous substance that covers the ball of the eye, enveloping any foreign substance that may be ill it. The irritation or cutting of the membrane is thus pre- vented, and the annoyance may soon be washed out. A dozen of these grains slowed away in the vest pocket may prove, in an emergency, worth their number in gold.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

OYSTER SoUP FOR INvALIDs.-Procure the largest oysters; remove half dozen from the can, one at 8 time, to plate. Insert fork into the solid flesh, and with sharp knife make slit up and down and across the abdominal cavity |; slip the point of the knife under the dark mass thus thus exposed and thor oughly remove it, being as nice about it as you would in dressing any other fish, for the abdominal foulness of one is as unsuited to the weak stomach as the other. Put into stew pans; pour out proper share of liquor, pint of water and half gill of cream add salt; pepper if there be no fever; teaspoonful of lemon juice, or two of pure cider vim egar. Bring just to the boil and pour into dish. Break in cracker or nicely toasted thin slice of light bread. A little fresh butter makes it richer.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

COUGHING IN CHURCH.-The attend ants of churches where coughing is lia- ble to be followed by critical remarks from the minister should know that coughing is not such necessity as many imagine. It paTtakes of the nature of a habit. There is no need for coughing at every little irritation in the throat. You will be surprised on making an effort to suppress your cough to see how little coughing you can get along with. Were man to stand threatening you with a club or pistol and offering to blow your brains out at the first cough you would find that the will power is most etfica- cious in suppressing these bronchial in- surrections. A French surgeon used to say whenever he entered the wards of the hospital, "The first patient who coughs will bedeprived of food to-day" And very few then cOughed. Dr. Brown-Sequard says that coughing may be prevented by pressing on the nerves of the lips in the neighborhood of the nose, by pressing in the neighborhood of the ear. and by pressing very hard on the top of the mouth.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20
P0ND'S EXTRACT. !
 PONDS EXTRACT.
The Peoples Remedy.
 The Universal Pain Extractor. Note: Ask for Ponds Extract.
 Take no other.

"Hesr. for VIII speak of excellent PONDS sExTRACT-The great Vegetable
 nsy sad fer h Sss Snd CHfGDREN. N" ts%i,y can aiord to be without P0nd's Extract. Accidents, Bruiscs, COntustOns.Cu Cufs, hpratns, are relieved almost instantly by externAl TSPras, scaidS EH.oTssssns TTssSs aaCS CnS ffOEs, old Sores, BOils, kelons, CoIns, etc: @ Arrests & inflammation, m @ reduces alton and heals rapidly.
 LADIES md 1t their best friend. It assuages the pains to which they are peculiarly subjsct-notaoly lullness and pressure ln tue head, nausea, vertigo, &c. It promptly ameiiCrstes and permsnsntly ne I heals aii Kinds HEMOKkHOHDS or PILES ma in this Ihe onty immediate relief and ultimate cure; No case. however chronic or obstinate can vARICUSE VEINS. It is the only sure cure. KIDNEY DlAEAsES. It has no equal for BLEEDING from any cause. For this 1t is c specific. It has saved hundreds of lives when all other remedies failed to arrest bleeding from nose, stomach, lunEss and elsewhere.
 TOOTHACHE, Earache, Neuralgia and kheumaItsln are ail alike relieved, and o1len permanently cured.
 oaainted with Pond,s % EE1ract of Witch HUxel recommend 1t in their practice. We have letters Of commendation from hundreds
 
 use in their own practice In addition to the foregoing, they order its use for Swellings Of all kinds, Qutnsy, Sore Throat, 1m. named TOnsfIs, simple and chronic pssysI, CniibiSins, Frosted Feet, &ttngs of Insects, MWsquitoea, Chapped Hands, Face, and indeed all manner of skin discusses
 TOILET USE. Removes Soreness, ROukhness and &marttmgs heala CMGs, ErupttOns ana RtmpleR. 1t reUves, tR- ct0Oratcs and reffcshcs, while wonderfully im- proving the Complexion.
 TO FARMERS - Ponds Extract. No Stock Breeder, no Livery Man can a1ord to be without 1t. It is used by all the leading Livery stables, Street Railroads ana first uCrsemen in New York City IL has no equal Tor Sprains Harness or Saddle Charngs, Stiffness, scratches. Sweliings, cuts, LaceTa- tons, Bleedings, Pneumonia Colic Dlar- rhoa, Chills, Colds. &c. It's range Of action is wide, and the relief 1t an ords Is so prompt that It is invaluable in every Farm-yaId as well as in every Farmhouse Let it be tried once. and you will never be without 1t. CAUTION Ponds Extract has been im- ltated. Tue genuine article has the words Ponds Extract blown in each boLtle It is prepared by the only persons living who ever knew how to prepare 1t property. Refuse all other preparations of Witch Hazel This IS the only article used by phy sictanB, and in the hospitals ot this country and Europe. .sEG VI HISTORY and Uses of Pond's Extract, Tn pamphlet form, sent free on application to PONDS EXTRACT COMPANY, ps Maiden Lane, New York.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20
THE SOLDIERS FAREWELL TO LIFE.

'< 's rFrom the German.l The burning wound. the trembling lips wan
 white; Hesrt-throbs that falter ebbing slow and slow, While the far landscape faints from my dim
 sight,
 That closes on the scenes, I loved to know; The limit of all time has passed from me- God, asThou wilt! I give myself to Thee! The golden pictures floating in the light Of rosy dreams that come to us in youth, Have vanished now like phatoms weird and lssss.s.white, r .e.a In the bright dawning of eternal truth But love and liberty are mine above, Forever deathless-Liberty and Love. And radiant seraphs OCT the shining way, That leads beyond the stars to Infinite, Have come to bear my soul that would not sta In its advancing to the source of Light Among that glourious company to dwell O rapturous melody sweet Earth farewell
 Trans. of InniS Carleton
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20
Shopping Swindaes.


 Gail Hamilton relates in Ha,per's Be- raar some of her experience with frauds in shopping as follows: "A reformer saw some pieces of remarkably pretty cambrio at seventeen cents yard. on the counter of a first-class dry-goods shop, and asked why they were so cheap. r
 "Beeause they are last seasons goods" stasr~' .t ,eE @
 ~'They are not in any way dam- aged?'' -f 1=F =-..ss s H"Not in the least; simply little out of style.' '~------>
 The great reformef was placidly ig- norant of style, and thought she knew several young girls who would be very glad of 8 lovely cambric dress even in last years rust. So she bought variety of patterns. Nor was she deceived, for every person was delighted with them. But when the dress-maker had partially made one dress, she discovered that the cambric was in two pieces, and that one end, folded in, was riddled with holes, and useless through other flaws. The sad reformer heaved a sigh, but, true to her newly formed principles, threw the cambricS over her. arm and went to Athens. The clerk regretted the defect, but had no more cambric like it, and of- fered to repay seventeen cents for the yard that had been spoiled. By that yard the whole dress was spoiled, the dress-maker's s time was lost, and the ex- trs outlay of the journey incurred; and even apart from the flaws, the fact that the dress was in two pieces, was an all most fatal circumstan( Yet the clerk affirmed roundly and repeatedly that there was not firm in Athens that would not sell piece of dress-goods in two pieces without saying anything about it. Yet every woman knows that such thing might spoil dress, and is, in any event, likely. to increase its ex- pense and trouble. The great reformer did not believe the clerk then, and does not believe him now. But he persisted in saying that it was both proper and . common thing, and that the holes and flaws were trife. What can you do P"
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

GIVEN AWAY. - In order that every one may see samples of their goods, J. L. PATTEN & Co.,, of 162 William Street, N. Y., will send a handsome pair of 6x8 Chromos, and copy of the best 16-page literary paper now pub iished, to any reader of this paper who will send them two Bet. stamps, to pay mailing expenses. 3-5-4t
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20
Tape Worm Removed Alive.

Hear and all complete in two hours. No fee till head passes. Seat, Pin, and Stomach worms removed by DR. KUNK EL, 259 North Ninth St. Advice free. No fee until head and all passes in one, and alive. Dr. Kunkel is the only successful physician in the country for the removal of Worms, and his WORM SYRUP is pleasant and safe for children or grown persons. Send for circular or ask for a bottle of KUNKEL's WORM SYRUP. Price $1.00 bottle. Get it ofyour druggist. It never fails.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

''Now, MY BoY," said the examiner, elf had mince pie and should give two-twelfths of it to John, two-twelfths to Isaac, two-twelfths to Harry, and should take half the pie myself, what would there be left? Speak out loud :, so that all can hear" "The plate !' shouted the boy.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

HIS LAST WORDS to her in the morn- ing were "Wrap up warmly, darling, if you go shopping to- day; the weather is very cold" She said she would, and before she went out she had all her bustles weighed and put on the heaviest one. What will not woman do for the man she loves?
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20
DOMESTIC.

TALLow CANDLEs.-According to my practical observations, it is both safe and economical to use candles for ordi- nary purposes in the house. I would not like to depend entirely upon them for lighting either the parlor or dining room; but for going from one apart ment to another, or into the, cellar, l think they are far more convenient and safe than kerosene lamps. The annual breakage of lamp chimneys will cost more than the expense of candles, and every person will allow that lamps are dangerous for children to handle; too many sad casualties have occurred to illustrate that fact, to need any argu- ments to prove it. The old fashioned tallow dips have gone by, ana given place to the moulds, that make uniform smooth candles with but little trouble. l admit that there IS liability to drop the tallow, but that is nothing which cannot be remedicd easily, and neither scars or distigures any one.
 To make candles nice, I would prefer a set of moulds that requires pound of tallow for eight candles (No. Ss, they are called). Twist the wicks lightly. Some soak the wicking in solution of two ounces of alum and two ounces of salt, dissolved in two quarts of soft water, for pound of cotton wicking. The wicking has to be measured off the proper length and cut, before soaking :; then dry perfectly. It gives steadier, clearer light. Have the tallow luke warm when itis turned into the moulds. These candles give good light-suffi cient for all domestic purpOses-ano if one is accidentally dropped, or knocked over, there is no worse result than a grease spot, that little soap and water will easily remove.
 When used to dip my candles, I al- ways prepared my wicks in the manner mentioned, and the rule was to have nine wicks on rod, and two inches space between the wicks; have the tallow just hot enough to allow the finger to be held in moment without burning; then dip the wicks with a steady hand, putting them in quick, and lifting them up slowly, so as to keep them of equal size all the way. It was hard work to dip up a years stock in day; but candles last longer the older they are. Since have commenced running them in moulds, make up the years supply in March. l can gen. erally run four sets in a day, and one does not seem to feel it. l should feel lost without my tallow candles, al- though fully appreciate the cheerful light of the lamp for reading or sewing, and making room pleasant; but for safety and convenience, the candle has the preference by all odds.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

'Is THERE any person you wish me to marry?" said wife to dying spouse, who had been somewhat of a tyrant in his day. "Marry the devil, if you like." was the grutf reply. "No, thank you my dear, one husband of the same family is enough for me.''
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20
VEGETINE Purif1es the Blood, Ren- ovates and Invigorates the Whole System.
ITS MEDICAL PROPERTIES ARE Alterative, Tonic, Solvent
 And Diuretic,
Reliable Evidence.

MR. H R STEVENS:
 Dear Sir will most cheerful ly add my testimony to the great number you have already re- ceived in favor of your great and good medicine, VEGETlNR, for 1 do not think enough can be said in its praise, for l was troubled over thirty years with that dreadful disease, Catarrh, and had such bad coughing spells that 1t would seem us though 1 never could breathe any more, and VKGETINB has cured me; and l do feel to thank God all the time that there is so good a medicine as VEGRTIkE, and also Jhiuk 1t one or the pest medi- cineS for coughs and weak, sink ing feelings at lne stomach, and advise everybo to take the VEGETINE. for can assure them 1t Is one of the best medicines that ever was.
 MRS. L. GORE, Cor. Magazine & Walnut Sts.,
 Cambridge, Mass.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20
E. F. Kunke1's Bitter Wine of fro


 Has never been known to fail in the cure of weakness, attended with symp- toms, indisposition of exertion, loss of memory, difficulty of breathing, general weakness, horror of disease, weak, ner- death, night sweats, cold feet, weakness, lassitude of the muscular system, enor- nous appetite, with dyspeptic system, hot hands, flushing of the body, dryness of the skin, pallid countenance and eruptions on the face, purifying the blood, heaviness of the eyelids, pain in the back, frequent black spots flying before the eyes with temporary suffu- sion and loss of sight; want of atten- tion etc. These symptoms all arise from weakness, and to remedy that use E. F. Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron. It never fails. Thousands are now en- toying health who have used it. Get the genuine. Sold only in $1 bottles. Take only E. F. Kunkel's.
 Ask for Kunkel's Bitter Wine of Iron. This truely valuable tonic has been so thoroughly tested by all classes of the community, that it is now deemed in- dispensable as a Tonic medicine. It costs but little, purities the blood and gives tone to the stomach, renovates the system and prolongs life.
 1 now only ask trial of this valua- ble tonic. Price $l per bottle. E. F. KUNKEL, Sole Proprietr, No. 259 North Ninth St., Below Vine, Phila- delphia, Pa. ASK for Kunkel's bitter Wine of Iron, and take no other. A photograph of the proprietor on each wrapper, all others are counterfeit.
 Beware of commercials. Do not let your druggist sell you any but KUNK- ELS, which is put up only as above rep resented. You can get six bottles for $5. All ask is one simple trial.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

THEY have strange currency in Turkey. One hundred and fifty mis- sionaries of the American board are said to be circulating there. In the Cannibal islands, too, we suppose they would be legal tender.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

BOILING BEETs.-With many house. wives there is great dread of boiling beetroot in case it should lose its color, and minute directions are generally given ill all cookery books as to wash- ing the roots carefully so as to avoid all abrasion of the skin. That beetroots should be washed absolutely clean be- fore being put into the pot is of course very necessary; but the most simple way to avoid spelling the color is to drop the roots into boiling water.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

''HAvE you heard Essipoff?" said Guy to the eldest Veneering girl at Mrs. Puddinhead's ball the other night. ''No," said Mary Veneering, biting the feathers of her fan, "no, MT. Guy, ma says them French plays and operas ain't nice for us young girls just coming out with the de butts of the season.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

A FALSE REPoRT.-Fair Pronenade.- "Dear me, l thought the monkeys be- longing to the city were shut up for the winter, but l find them standing in front of every hotel pass."
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

To FRY BEEFsTEAK.-Pound but do not "hack it,;" have your pan very hot; put small piece of butter in it, and let it brown; season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper; piece in the pan, and turn constantly, letting it cook quickly; when done and nicely Drowned, turn plate over it and stand where it will cook slowly a few min ntes; spoonful of mushroom or tomato catsup added to the gravy is good ad- ditiOn.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

''IF YOU don't stop your coughing, sir," said a testy and irritable judge, I'll find you G1OO." ''I'n give your lordship 92OO if you can stop it for me-" was the ready reply.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

"AH," SAID a father to his son Will liam, ''hearty breakfast kill one half of the world, and tremendous suppers the other half" 'I suppose, then," re- torted William, "that the true flyers are only they who die of hunger"
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

LORD CAsTLEREAGH made SO many new words that Canning called him the literary coiner. ''He has got mint in his mind," said he. "Mint in his mind !' rejoined Sheridan. "Would he had sage in his headv v'
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20
CANNOT BE E K c E l. l. E D. [.

CHARLELTowN, Mar. l9, 1889. H. R. STEVENS:
 Dear Sir - This is to certify that I have used your "Blood Preparation" in my family for several years and think that, for Scrofula or Cankerous Hu- mors or Rheumatic affections, it cannot be excelled; and as a blood purlfler or spring medi- cine, it is the best thing I have ever used, and I have used al- most everything. I can cheer fully recommend it to any one in need Of such a medicine.
 Yours respectfully,
 MRS. A. A. DINSMORE
 No. 1s Russell Street.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

HAVE you life lease on that mouth of yours?' said an ill natured man to friend, whose mouth was very large. Mo- was the good natured reply. I only have it from year to year.'
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

BRoILING STEAK.-Beefsteak may be covered while broiling, but should never be hacked while cooking, nor pounded before cooking; simply lay it upon the gridiron, and turn but once, as at every turning you lose the juice of the meat; when done, lay upon the dish it is to be served in, sprinkle over it little salt and spread over it some good sweet butter, and let stand five minutes in the oven.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

PATENTEES A D INVENTORS should read advertisemenL of Edson Bros. in another column. 3-29-3t-e-o-w
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

Europe wants for 1877 at least B. >e.572, 300 bales of cotton, and, upon the lbSsis of 1. $50 1000 bales for America and liberal estimates elsewhere, it is calcu- lated there will be deficiency of 5l5,- 900 bales.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

A POOR SOLDIER with his face half shot away. was asked by comrade if he wanted anything. ''[ should like a drink of water if 1 had the face to ask for it," he replied.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

JOHNNIE, on being reconstructed with for coasting on the sidewalk and mak- ing it dangerous to pedestrians, said : ''Tis no worse for "folks" than for the boys; they have to walk up with their sleds, don't they?"
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20

WHY is a pretty girl like a locomotive engine? Because she sends off the sparks, transports the mails, has train followed her and passes over the plains.
Connecticut western news., 1877-04-20
Moneyed Men.

ssfhs cleveland Herald said, twenty
 .Neaakgsgo,s dirfhg a stringency of the .tfm8si.that moneyed men are the veriest
 aAifs on earth: so timid that on the ipassaaarm they pull their heads, turtle i5ke, within their shell, and, snugly t.housed, hug their glittering treasures ;e0htil all fear is removed. The conse- .,Quence is that few days disturbance ;sbfthe monetary atmosphere brings on a perfect dearth of not only the pre- ~cious metals, but even of paper money,
 their representative. Moneyed men never adopt the tactics of mutual sup port; hence, as soon as a shot is fired
 into the flock, they scatter, each look
 ing out for himself, each llstrustful of - the other, and each recognizing only -a the great law of selflshness, which is to take care of number one. Courage has .s-saved many an army, even when amu-
 hilton was low; and many foe has ssbeen scattered by one yell of defiance when there was not a cartridge left.