davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Irish standard., 1888-08-04
SLIGHTLY SENSATIONAL.

HOUNDS were persuing deer in fancy
county, NO. recently and it sought refuge
in a barn lot in which were number OF
mules. The mules set Upon it aud kicked it
into q shapeless mass.
A GEORGIA fishing party is responsible
for the statement that while OF a fishing
jaunt in the mountains citizen Of Athens
captured q fish as big as barrel having
legs like pig, horns like a goat and bristles
like porcupine.
AN engine on Western read was run
ming at full speed one night recently when
the headlight was suddenly extingulshed.
Upon investigation the engineer discovered
large owl In the lantern. 1t had dashed
into the light without sustaining any injury
and was easily captured.
A YOUNG lady Of Trure, Ia, arose in q
somnamhulistic state the other night and
atsiring herself in light apparel, climbed
from her window, saddled horse and rode
to cemetery mile distant where she was
awakened by coming IL contact with brier.
She was so frightened she Climbed tree
and remained there screaming until rescued
by friends.
TIE Shakespeare Bacon controversy has
been forever set at rest BY 9 spiritualist
preacher in New. York, who said that he
had received news from the spirit world
that neither Shakespeare. nor Bacon wrote
the plays. They were composed by band
of mediums, revised by Bacon as editor,
and sent out under the publication name OF
Shakespeare.
A LITTLE six.yearsold girl Of Cincinnati
named Emma Byers has pair Of eyes that
are the wonder Of oil the people Of that city.
n her right eye IS the perfect form OF 9
don baby, handsomely dressed and with
beautiful features. IN her left eye is q
very pretty, and the parents expect, in
% aa sdeisisg 1 sss
slittae Emma sy5s ars amply
auesto a error Il q the
The Irish standard., 1888-08-04
SOUND AND SAPiEMT.

In the economy OF life it doesn't pay to be
always borrowing trouble and giving high
rate OF interest for it,
MANI men, and women, too, wear them
selves out with work which ls Ineffective,
because it is done too soon or too late, or the
right thing is done at the wrong time.
A PHYSICIAN lecturing upon physical exer-
else declared that if only twenty minutes q
dav should be spent in physical exercise az
an adjunct to mental education, we might
live to be seventy without days illness.
PEOPLE don't believe in fairies nowac
days; nevertheless. good spirits still exist,
and help US, in cur times Of trouble, better
even than the Little people we used to read
about. One of these household spirits is
called love-
GOOD manners are more serviceable than
passport, than q bank account or lineage.
They make friends for US; they are more
potent than eloquence and genius without
them. They undoubtedly spring from g
kind heart and are the dictates Of good
humor.
IT seems little singular that girls who
20 to public masquerade ball and allow
men they have never seen before to get
their arms around them, in the presence of
four or FIVE hundred men and women, will
scream like wild cats If some fellow they do
know should attempt such q thing when
alone with him. 49, ,
In the minor affairs Of life it would serve
an equally good purpose if it were written
over our doors: "Au things are possible
to him that is PATIENT Nine:tenths OF the
friction daily experienced in domestic af-
fairs, the counting room and shop might
easily be avoided By exercising patience.
It is wonderful how far the patience dis
played by one Of number of indiytd
goes in oiling the machinery Of every day
life.
CAREFUL observation Of the methods Of,
prominent men Who are ip good health viii.
convince even the most skeptical that .geod
health is only preserved. ~ sustaining from.
too much and too great variety ofs tff66d1, and
practicing eelf- denial in such thugs Is the.
oniy thing that viii accomplish tie Iestpra-
ton ton 11td retention 81 that Scod
which, il al said, aaccpznl,h1nie hg ~ god
Seonscisnca, 9iWes such complete reposs Ess
The Irish standard., 1888-08-04
lnDooR INTEREST.

F14AxsE1, grown yellow by repeated
washing, viii whiten considerably If left
outdoors over night.
A HEAr Bible cover may bs mada Of col
ored velvet, with the title OH the front SIDE
in raised letters OF shaded silks. Draw
over the backs and line with soft silk
A GOOD handful OF rock salt added to the
bath is TIE next best thing after an ''ocean
Dip" and gargle OF g. weak solution is
good and ever-ready remedy for & sore
throat.
In nervous prostration, rest and sleep are
the first indispensable conditions. "A. change
is always in order to make then, possible.
The dict must be generous, the food well
mas5icated and eaten slowly.
Cur flowers may be kept fresh for & week
or more by sparkling with cold water dur
ing the day and keeping in q cool place, and
at night covering with moist cloth and
placing them under an air-tightvessel.
THERE is nothing more delicious than pine
apples when nicely preserved. They are
not good when sliced; for then the tough
core remains, and it IS hard to eat then
without aw1wardness. The best way is to
scrape them with q fork.
For mosquito or gnat bites an experienced
traveller writes that he uses 8 solution OF
alum water as strong as it can be made, adj
ding one~fourth OF aromatic vinegar and one
fifth of glycerjne. Shake well before using,
1t will instaatly cure the bite.
, TUE old rule of. tspound for pound" is the
surest method Of SUCCESS with preserves-a
pound Of sugar TO a pound Of fruit. and
another very important matter is to have
good fruit. 1t pays to use the best; and tits
labor thrown away TO preserve fruit that 70
in the slightest degree fermeuted.
IT is said that caparies and other birds
may be freed from insects by placing
white cloth over the cage at dusk. During
the night the insects will leave the birds for
the cloth, and in the morning they can be
destroyed by placing the cloth in hot water.
A repetition Of the process will soon clear
away the pests.
ExcEL1ExT bathroom rugs are made from
the large square army blankets. Bind the
edges Of a red blanket with heavy braid and
then work scross the ends q bold design IN
outline stitch. Coarse burlaps, or coffee
bagging, such as dealers receive /, "m2t OF
coffee Y in, make snowy bath rugs when en-
brodered in Berlin wool.
A WRITER In medical journal says.
ware Of too much outline. It will pr
congestion Of the ear and irritatir
auditory nerve. The common hab
ing quinine for neuralgia ami othe
without consulting q doctor If
roprehensible, and may lead
results. Many cases1of { ,ss4
duced BY overdoses and
81 the drug '..'.$
LAnps are now 50 un 4 *4 f
the care Of them has E,4.fs
daily and most jmportan.. gs.Gss
not only Of the country
city. home. It not ate
the. .perforstions Of IL aS ''25 = ss
clogged with carbon 4 ssss9
time, refuse to move
;dliinihsa, and mot
The Irish standard., 1888-08-04
The uPPER-TENpOM.

The solitaire diamond ring Worn by Mrs.
W. K. Vanderbilt cost $4,000.
EDISON, the inventor, says be would give
all his fame to recover his hearing.
Mrs. THERESA FAIR travels on a palace
car with her own steward and cook.
MRS CORNELIUS VANDERBILT, of New
York, is said to have twenty-seven car
riages for her own use.
Mrs. HAYES is an early riser. She gets
through much of her daily pile of CORE
spondence before breakfast.
TIE most expensive diamond necklace IN
this country is said to be that owned by
Mrs. Hcks-Lord, which cost S25O,OOO
HENRY ESp1coTr, relative of President
Cleveland's Cabinet Secretary, invested
$4S5, 200 in St. Paul real estate the other day,
drawing single check on a Boston bank to
pay for it.
SENATOR FARwELL gives fortune annu-
ally to various relig ious MISSIONS and chart
ties, notably to the Ne1vsboys Home in Chi
cago to which Hiss Crabtree Gotta) IS SO
large contributor.
ANDREW CARNEGIE withdrew from the
New York Century Club because of
cheated discussion 81 with Mr.. Court]andt
Palmer, president OF the club, over the re-
latlons of apital and labor.
MISS HELEN GOULD, the eldest daughter OF
Jay Gould, is known for her charitable
deeds. She is regular visitor to the New
York Hospital for the Raptureo and Crippled
Children, and takes the little sufferers to
the seashore at her own expense.
N. K. FAsEpASKs and "Sirn George Pull
man and two or three other rich men have 81
special table reserved Tor them III the din
ing-room OF the Chicago Club, which no
other member ever presumes to use anu
which is known in the club as the royal
table.
ONE of the most sensational events re-
Gently occurring in Washington was the
purchase Of a new straw hat by Attorney
General Garland. The fact that Mr. Car
land has worn his discarded hat for twelve
long years, as he himself testides, makes has
late purchase an event Of considerable in
terest.
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND still fights shy Of
mounting saddle-horse. though he IS O
member of the Washington Riding Academy
and a horse is kept there for him. A Wash
il1gton man says he is not afraid OF the
horse so much as of the "notoriety OF ap-
gearing in public in the attitude Of a
iocke,,'' and he is also said to have an idea
that he would cut comical figure On horse
back Mrs. Cleveland is reported as being
very anxious to ride, but is restrained BY
the fear Of notoriety. It is not asserted by
any one that Mrs. Cleveland thinks she
wouldn't look well OH hors eback.
The Irish standard., 1888-08-04
olNlNG.ROOha DAlNTlES.

ONH Of the most delicious methods OK
serving strawberries is with gelatine and
whipped cream.
CURRAE1 IcE.-I'wo ard one-haM pinta Of
strained cuiTant Juice, one and one-half
pislts Of sugar and one pima OF water. Mix
together and freeze,
a SIMPLE, easily-prepared t7ressing for
asparagus consists OF one teaspoonful OF
made mustard, & little salt and pepper and
dessert spoonful Of vinegar mixed With
one tablespoonful OF butter melted.
CHOCOLATE JzLIg.--Stir together one-balR
box Of gelatine {dissoIved), one and obe~half
pinsz OF warm milk, one-half ounce cake OF
melted chocolate and one cupful OF sugar.
Strain in mould. Serve with custard
sauce.
SpoNeE CAKE should always be served
with ice-crearn, Is it Is not sweet enough to
detract from the cream, neither is its favur
too pronounced, or is It too rich an accon-
paniment> If other cakes arc served, never
under any circumstances omit the sponge
cake.
COLD BOILED ASPARAGUS AUD EGas.-Cut
the asparagus In small pieces, season well
and put in!a buttered bakingdish. Beat some
eggs, add an equal amount of milk, and
have Just enough Of the liquid to cover the
asparagus; sprinkle bread crumbs on toy,
bake slowly like custard. This is especially
nice to serve with tender slices Of boiled
ham.
ExcEz1RNr CHOCOLATE FOR LUNCHEON
Sweeeen one quart Of new milk to taste, ADD
one-eighth Of pound Of chocolate and boil
it. When the chocolate is sufficiently cooked
pour gradually into 1t two tablespoonful Of
corn starch mixed up with a little cold milk.
Let boil until it thickens, then stir in tea
spoonful OF valilla essence as you take it
from tho fire.
STRAWBERRY Observation-Disclosures one-half
pound OF sugar over one quart OF ripe sweet
berries and let them stand three hours.
Press and smash them and strain them
through thin muslin bag. Add one-haH
pouud Of sugar, and when dissolved beat in
one quart Of cream little by Little. Freeze
rapidly; If the freezer Is not q patent one
open it frequently to beat and stir the cream.
ConD salmon for tee may be made as fol-
lows: One quart co1d salmon, three spoon
f,1ls lemon juice, two teaspoonfuls vinegar,
two Of capers, one teaspoonful salt, little
pepper, one cup salad dressing; break the
salmon lightly and put the salt, lemon and
vinegar on it; set II on ice for tvFo hours,
then just before taking it to the table cover
with the DRAWINGS, sprinkle the eapers over
ii and garnish with celery and small cucum-
her riC1kleS
The Irish standard., 1888-08-04
HISTORIC HINTS.

The most ancient known coins are OF the
fifth century b. G. and are Macedonian.
GEORGE WASHINGTON died on December
IA, 1799 His wife survived hun about two
years and half. :
TIE Alhambra at Granada, that wondrous
architectural monument of Moorish domin-
ion in Spain, was built in 1850.
GEORGE CLINTON was the first Governor
of the State of New York, and held that
position from 1777 to 1898. In 1901 he was
reelected and served until 1904.
THE cornerstone of the White House, or
Executive Mansion, at Washington, D. c.,
was laid October Is, 1892, and the building
was first occupied by President Adams in
1900. It was burned by the British in 1914,
and restored and re-occupied in 1917. The
original cost was about $685., GOO; the total
cost up to date has been about 81, SOC, 600.
NONE Of the accounts which we have seen
OF the voyage Of the steamship Savannah,
the drst steamer which ever crossed the
Atlantic, give the tonnage Of the vessel.
AS ships were then much smaller than now,
it is not likely that the burden OF the Savan-
nah was more than $50 tons. The voyage Of
the Savannah was made III 1919.
ABs1NTHE was introduced into Western
retarn home from the Algerian war in 1874.
It is product Of North Africa and the
soldiers mixed it with their wine as q
febrifuge. It's manufacture is now one Of
the largest liquor trades in Europe. It is
chiefly made at Nsufchatel, in Switzerland,
where 100000 gallons, are produced aunn-
ally.
TIE Pope Plus VII intened to crown Ma
7or,ff 81 or:c far fhGt
and the ceremony gained all the eclat that
the presence Of the sovereign pontif could
give IL; but as he was about to place the
crown on Napoleon's head, the latter took it
from the Pope's hand and placed it On his
head himself. Then lifting it from there,
he placed it on the head Of Josephine, his
wife.
TIE Christian Era is the term given to
the great era fronl which all Christians
compute their time. 1t was supposed to-
correspond with the date Of the birth Of
Christ; but, according to some Of the high
est authorities, Christ was born four years
before the com menceraent of our era. The
practice Of reckoning time from the birth Of
Christ was introduced in the Christian
church about the sixth century. The prac-
tice became general about the middle of tina
fifteenth century.
In March, 1850, Washington first became
President, and in his first address to Con-
gress, April 90, 1850, he desired Congress to
limit ita "pecuniary estimates" tor his
station to such actual expenditure as the
public good might require" In March,
1898, the salary Of the President was fixed
By al act OF Congress, approved February
Is, at s25OC year. Tho salary was raised
during Grants first terra to $50. 600 year;
but of course he received but S35 600 a year
Until the commencement of his second term.
The Irish standard., 1888-08-04
1,ho 0ld Frana Rox,

20" x00 OAO frame kSOHs
oh. the old frame row, with its says in roof and
se sill!
It had stood there for years, and it might b
4 standing still
Il It hadn't been insured, but friction" you
know,
sJaused q Are in cellar in the old frame row.
Yes, the old frame row, with its weather-beat-
~ en- side
fnl, OF knot holes and cracks that the paint
wouldn't hide,
VITA Its warped clapboard roofs where the
moss used to grow, :.
Has at last gone the journey Of each old franc
oh. the old frame row, how the owners usod 70
swear,
And "cuss . the local board. ana say It wasn't
s553 fair 5s.s. ~ ~
rhat the brick blocks were rated 81 asnres 80
While ii doubled Up the rate on the old frame
rows
on. the old froue row. how 1t seemed to wear .
Muoh better than 5 fro-vall to keep i. from
Buildings burnt III aroundtt, but stu Il didu't
But the. lane had : sa.ning for the GA frame
row. \. 3 S8 IA 5z7
yes, the old frame row, !, hpa syaveiea 70 tho
fs "a 4turn, e I; %tS. -
Ana ne agents al. tot Il waa lated 10 sa,s
!: When al suptoxn broker took the matter -
~ tow s e
4 Ana !: l.ceds' twenty nsusand on the old
frame 81 n 5fs g.
pso the old fran:s sroy Has vanished nom ne
sssAnI hinh xem ans but ths bare naacksusd
sgSn to 9so|M l
The Irish standard., 1888-08-04
Engaged.

'.rwould surely tax the mind 10 dream
A loyelier scene-a picture rarer.
They sat together, eyes abeam--
4 No gayar youth-no maiden fairer
He'd told his love. The verdict pleased hint
She thought OF vail and wedding kiss,
Ee smiled to think how long she Il teased him,
Both talked OF Joy and welded bliss.
Oh, ardent youth Would that you knew
The price per pound for ribs OF beef.
Oh, maiden fart Will you not rue
When your first baking comes to gr1ef3
But 50 goes love; and SO goes life.
Font hearts Oft times lose sight OK PURSE
Sweetheart who changes into wife
Oft htes from rhyme TO dry blank verse.
~ lshinqtoD Critic
The Irish standard., 1888-08-04
The Real Reason.

The Real Reason.
$50, we didn't exactly quarrel" lie said,
But man can't stand quite every thing,
Thought was in love With her, dead.
IT, Bu1 chat was away last spring
ST soo!. her driving-she liked to drive
Or she sah, size did; I believed her Ehens
4lt III: never, as sure as Tn alive.
Believe woman aRs:rl
"rm not considered q talking man,
Aud I'm willing to OWE il: there's no 6ouet
Aman cans talk like woman can,
kod was about talked out.
"I hadn't dared yet-for am not vat2--
70 call her darling, or even dear,
So just rem arked: ITS going TO rs!Rs
felt n drop on my ear
"She looked at the clouds, and st ny cas-.
and this is what she san I'll TO say:
'Qh, mol That raiu 10 nowhere near;
1tis half a mile Gway!'
Mt didn't strike Ioe ct frst, you know;
But when itdid why. 1t struck mo stronEs
She'd called me G lonkey-"or meant It CO.
WITH OARS & half"1nle lpnRI
eve bolh kept Still the rest OF the way,
And you might have Thought thnt wa& 4
Prince:
s;hs was So polite wnen / ea!d gocd'day-
Bur I've never been near her aiIce!"
--Ma10cYet Yassds7Wffs, IN Ckz&MrH.
The Irish standard., 1888-08-04

A Vein &lNest,
We startedone morn, NY love and I.
On . Journey brave and bold;
Twas to lind the end OF the rain bow,
And tins buried bag Of gola,
But the clouds relied By trGns the summer
sky,
And the radiant bow grew dim,
And welost the way where the treasure lHy,
Near the sunsets golden rins
Gte twilight tel like g. curtain
Pinned with the evening STAR,
And we saw IN the Shining heavens
The new moons golden Car,
and we said, as our hands clasped 1Gnd7y:
10 What though we found no goldf
Our love is q richer treasure
Than the ralnbow's sack can hold"
And years, with their joys and sorroFA
Have passed since we lost the way
10 the beautiful buried treasure
at the end of the rrainbo~'s ray;
Butlove has been true and tender,
And life has been rich and sweet,
And we still clasp hands with the olden Joy
That made our day complete.
as I'D IT, Jordea.
The Irish standard., 1888-08-04
"a. VARIETY OF VERSE.
Juns Cometh.

s June Cometh.
olover-bird, haste 20 thy wooing.
Z Break forth into bloom, red rose;
Tor the east doth flush with an eager blush,
Z And June thro the garden goes.
She is white like the tall, white lilies
f That sicken the air with sweet,
And the yellow hair DER her bosom bare
Falls down to her sandled feet.
fer eyes are as deep as the ocean,
And calm as q forest pool;
Her breath is as free as the hea-Finds be, ar
And her lips with the dew are COOL
She comes from the daisied meadows,
BY tender winds o'erblown;
For May the child who crst ran wild,
Is nov TO woman grown.
Behold like Queen she conaeth,
So stately and fair and meek;
And the lilies swoou in their own perfums
To touch her fairer cheek.
D birds, be no cease to your singing;
Break forth into bloom, red rose;
For days high priest come To out OF tho east
And June thro chs garden goes.
Ger eyelids drocp with the passion
Her trembling lips would own
and the kiss OF the sun her brow upon
Arose in her cheek has blown.
Ter long, white arms TO her lover
She lifts, and her parted lips
Drink the light OF his kiss, as Dee, Tis,
The sweet Of lily sips.
Sing loud, O ye birds, OF loving,
Till all the world gives car;
FOR the sun is In love III the heavens anove,
And June the Queen, is here.
-.Char!.s ". Coleman, IT,. IN Ha1per's GaoS'
zine.
He and She.
"JS I we're King, he said,
And you were just loWly bezgar mald,
Eith rny strong hand ia Lift you to my side
and crown you Queen; and in the great King
BRIDE
Men would not know,
Or would forget, the bsggar 1oata."
III We're Queen She said,
"Ana YOU, a careless, wandering minstrel
strayed
70 my fair court, I'd set you on the throne;
And being there the greatest King e'er known,
would kneel down
And serve you as your maid"
Elizabeth B;s!aud, ~ Outing.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-17
ILKA NURSERIES.

These nurseries, the property of l..
w. Madarasz, of this city, have
brought no little glory to their propri-
etor at this fair. Established
about six years ago, they have de-
veloped under the intelligent culture
and ceaseless care bestowed upon
them until their reputation has be-
come quite general throughout this
section of the state. Yesterdays
awards will extend that reputation
wherever the prize lists of this exhibit
are published. The Madarasz
exhibit occupied the post of
d .orative honor in the main
building being located within
the central tower, on the ground.
floor. Over two hundred varieties of
plants and shrubs were upon exhibit
ton and among them were
some exquisite specimens, includ-
ing palms" crotons," these
latter beautifully variegated
South Sea Island foliage plant some
exceptionally fine "begonias," few
very thrifty boxes of ''ficus," or the
rubber tree, oleanders, ETC., etc. No
display of outdoor shrubbery was at
tempted as it was too early in the
season to preserve the stock had 1T
been taken up, and Mr.. Ma"arasz
did not think it worth while to sacri-
flee them for the purposes of this ex-
hibition. Judging however from the
thrifty, healthy condition of his plant
exhibit there is little doubt that his
out door stock have received equally
good care and are in as fine condition.
id Of va
ter of the Ilka Nurseries exhibit may
be obtained from the simple statement
that this exhibit took first premium
on every thing entered. These prizes
were:
1st. Sweepstakes for general floral
display.
End. Best individual plant, large
begonia in vase.
3rd. Best hanging basket with
plant.
4. Best collection of begonias.
5. Rest collection of foliage plants.
6. Best collection of blooming
geraniums.
7. Best collection OF blooming
Oleanders.
S. Best collection of ferns.
8. Best collection of palms.
10. Best collection of hardy ever
green's.
This last was about the only exhibit
in which the Ilka nurseries had any
spirited competition, but they took the
| prize all the same.
1t was much to be regretted that no
greater number of exhibitors entered
~ the nursery display, as such ex-
| hibits are always centers of attraction
and add much to the beauty of the in
terror of the hall. 1t is to be Hoped
that next year will see fine horti-
cultural and floral hall erected and
that the exhibits will be more numer-
Gus and so more in keeping with the
richness and variety of our foliage
plants, both native and foreign. Ilka
| nurseries have covered themselves
with glory and blue ribbons, and their
proprietor may well pride himself
upon the record he has made for HIM
self as the prize nurseryman of south
west Texas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1888-11-17
Real tate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers
were filed yesterday in the county
clerks office:
Theodore Herbu and Eva Herbu to
William Strunk, 80 acres out of go
acres, part of subdivision No. of
the Juan Monies grant, miles south
east of the city, $500.
J. M. Reagan to Mrs. Matte Bee, of
Dallas county, lot 80, block 6, out of
original city lot 139, on the Alazan
creek 5000.
August Haye to J. w. Breitling,
part of lot l, range 2, district l, being
lots y, IS, IA, Is and Is, block 7, on
Nevada street, $225.
John A. Mills and Lydia A. Mills to
Martin Huppmann, 22O acres, more or
less, out of the southern portion of
survey No. 81, and section 8, original
ly granted to G. F. Howard, Is IL
miles southwest of San Antonio, for
$3.50.