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The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
TIE FAMILY WASHING.

This seems to be the bugbear Of all
housekeeping, and in fact there is nothing
that seems to upset the whole household
machinery as wash day. 1t always seemed
to me that Monday, of all days, was the
worst possible day to select for this.
Many ladies have stepped out and down
from the old custom; some have selected
Saturday and Others Tuesday.
The advantage Of Saturday IS that it Is
next after sweeping day, when the bed
linen is changed, and then, too, it IS a
day that so many housekeepers take to
scrub their kitchen; if the washing Is done
the same day one scrubbing day is en-
tirely done away with. Then, too, Sun
day following it gives one day Of rest be-
tween the washing and ironing. If the
washing is done on Monday, no matter
how much is provided on Saturday in the
way of baking and cooking, it is all gone
by Monday, and finds you on that day
with only ''pickupsn for dinner.
The advantage of Tuesday is that you
have all day Monday to prepare for your
washing. To repair any serious rents,
WHICH are muCu UtLttI uOHc DGlNIC LAlb
starch Is in; any patching, which, after
it is ironed, is scarcely noticeable.
In many families too much preparation
for Monday is done upon the Sabbath
evening, time I never Ike anything to
encroach upon,
4.cs-5eAeopers 1 would say
order your eeg-a honshold to suit your
self, and do not act e7 7-Sss';s5; e please
your neighbors.
For family of six put on the boiler
two-thirds full of soft water, two table
spoonfuls of coal oil, two-thirds of a bar
of soap, let it come to boil.
Wet your clothes in clear water, wiring
out, putting the eleanest clothes in first,
let boil for thirty minutes, put youI
wringer on the boiler and wiring out. and
so on, until all the white clothes are
boiled, putting in more oil and soap each
time. Be sure and have the water boil
ing hot before putting in the clothes.
Rinse thoroughly, blue, starch, and
hang out. Should there be any very soilcd
places, rub on a little soap and put upon
the board. Sunshine.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
The Conversation of Deaf MITES.

There were two of them together
when I saw them on Broadway the other
dav-a Young man and woman-writes
New York correspondent to the Albany
Arq,s. There was nothing in their ap-
pearance to attract special notice as they
stood together looking into one OF the
store windows. What drew my atten-
ton to them was the approach OF an
other Young man, who politely raised ms
hat to the young lady and shook hands
with her companion. l was quite near
them at the time. but heard no words OF
salutation exchanged. l saw, instead,
much rapid gesticulation Of hands and
twirIing of fingers and grimaces OF the
oouptepances that were as quick as they
were varied. The three stood together
for a moment, and then started up Broad
wav with the young woman In the cen
ire, and as they walked along she was
kent busy turning her face, now to one
of her companions and then to the other,
and such smiling, grimacing and rapid
passing of the hands and twirling OF I'm
1ersl l also noticed that the young
lady wore black kid gloves. Passers by
looked at the party curiously, but they
cave them no heed. They crossed
Broadway at Maiden lane, where they
stopped for an instant, and there, after
more hand shaking and silent but ex'
nressive adieus, one of the young men
raised his hat, bowed and proceeded W
the street. and the Others in the direction
of the depot. -
These people were deaf mutes. Theil
ears were sealed, and their tongues tied
c Melodious sound and discordant clamO
4 were alike to them-nothing, for the,
= could hear neither. The silver thread o
] speech was, to them, mysterious, un
f breakable knot that would never unite
!, but hands and eyes had they, and wha
!. service they did performl There was n
!. hesitancy, no confusion, and it seemed a
e though ones motion could be more elo
ouent than the others, for there was
' warm glow on the cheek of the youn
|. woman saw that-and had been dis
g posed to be rude 1 might also have see
:, a warmer look in her dark eyes too,
d the Young man babe her adieu at the col
ner. and he didn't make many motion
r. I aither
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
TO CLEAN cAxE-sEAr CHAIRS.

To clean cane-seat chairs, turn them
upside down, and with hot water and a
sponge wash the cane-work, soaking it
thoroughly; if very dirty use a little soap.
Let it dry in the air and it will be as
bright and firm as when new, if the cane
IS not broken.
If the cane is broken so that it looks
unsightly cut it entirely away with a sharp
knife Thread long, stout darning
needle with thick Irvine of any color de-
sired, knot the ends, loop it through the
holes backward and forward, crossing
from side to side, right and left, every
hole being filed; work them back again,
weaving as you would in darning stock
ings, being careful not to draw the threads
very tight the first time over, as it is more
difficult to weave.-Detroit Free Pres.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
covERrNes ZOE pAn1oR F1ooRs.

The latest thing in floor decorations for
parlors is avaiety of mating with check
cred figures. 1t has become very popular.
and promises to supersede all the material
this summer as a floor covering Many
of the designs are striking and attractive,
and the stuff is quite durable In pur-
chasing it, however, care must be taken
TO select only that which is closely woven.
Loosely woven straw mating, like loose
" woven ingram carpets, wear out very
rapidly, and the triling amount addi-
tional which will be paid for mating
closely woven viii be made up by its
durability.
Handsome rugs are almost indispensa-
bic adjuncts to the straw mating. Also
wicker chairs and settees, tastefully deco
rated with chair scarfs, while the piano
cover must be of heavy material Of light
colors.-St Louis Star-SayiHgs.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
LIE cALENnAR oF oEMs.
January.

January. >
By her who in this month is born
No gem save Garnets should be worn,
They will insure her constancy,
True friendship and fidelity.
February.
The February born shall find
Sincerity and peace of mind,
Freedom from passion and from care
Il. they the Amethyst will wear.
March.
W no on this world Of ours their eyes
In March first open shall be wise
In daysof peril firm and brave.
And wear Blackstone to their grave.
april
She who from April dates her years
Diamonds should wear, lest bitter tears
For vain repentance flow: this stone,
Emblem of innocence, is known.
May.
Who first beholds the light Of day
In springs sweet fiowery month Of May
And wears an Emerald all her life,
Shall bea loved and happy wife.
June.
VINO comes with summer to this earra,
And owes to June her hour of birth,
With ring Of Agate on her hand
Can health, wealth and long life comman
July.
The glowing Ruby shall adorn
Those who in warm July are born;
Then will they be exempt and free
From loves doubts and anxiety.
August
Wear a Sardonyx, or for thee -.
Noconjugal felicity;
The August born without this stone. d
IT'S said, must live unloved and lone.
September.
A maiden born when autumn leaves
Are rustling in SeptembeIes breeze,
A Sapphire on her brow should bind,
Twill cure diseases Of the mind.
October.
October's child is born forwoe,
Andlife's vicissitudes must know;
But lay an Opal on her breast
And hope viii lull those words to rest.
November.
Who first comes to this world below
With drear November's ogand snow
Should prize the Topaz amber hue,
Emblem of friends and lovers true.
December.
If cold December gave you birth,
The month Of snow andice and mirth.
Place on your hand Turquoise blue,
Success viii bless whate'er you do.
Notes and Queries
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
Introdnction Of Paper Hangings

The use of paper hangings-those ele-
CANT and inexpensive substitutes for the
costly arras and tapestries of former
times-was introduced into France and
England early in the seventeenth century,
about the same time with leather hang
ings. which they soon entirely displaced.
The manufacture was carried on in Eng
land in 174s, and the first advertisement
of paper hangings for sale in this country
appeared about 1877. Paper hangings OF
domestic manufacture are said to have
been presented in 1863 to the Society o!
Arts. Manufactures and Commerce, insti'
tu.ed IN New York,
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
The Death.Ron of Football Players.

Footba1ers, commencing their practice
matches. viii do well TO study the death
roll of the English season now closing.
It has been one Of the most grusome on
record. Scarcely q week has passed but
some would-be champion has been laid
low by brutal kick in the stomach, or
has been incapacitated from further Wig
orous exercise by having his leg, thigh,
collar-bone or shoulder-bone fractured or
receiving serious and life-lasting internal
injuries Within two months no fewer
than eight young men were killed; while
during the season fourteen were injured
in a sufficiently serious manner to justify
public attention being drawn to the dan
gers of the game.-CqPe Tom CAJrlea)
AFqlts.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
PITH AND POINT.
A great composer-ChlorOform.
An old club-house-The station !

A great composer-Chloroform.
An old -house-The station house.
The widows might is greatly under
estimated.
The groom is likely to bea more stable
character than his master.
The successful farmer has to be sharp
as a raiser.-Nerehaat Trader.
A visit to a grocery is generally the
beginning of new order of things.
It is much easier for some men to shin
up tree than to foot up column Of
figures.
ssTaIk is cheap" Not always. The
hunters talk is often deer.-BOston
Courier.
Miss Avenoo-'Is that Miss Soulful a
musician2n Miss De Note-''NO, in
deed. She calls Vogner 'Wagner.Ai'-
Ne0 York Tribune.
'Wood youF' said the coal dealer, eutely.
Il wouldn't. she ansWered quite grim;
And then. as he fired up slightly.
She gave the coal shoulder y him.
Washington Critic.
The statue of Liberty Is beginning 70
look rather -seedy. Well, how could it
look-0Therwise when she has had only
?,-9ss Jersey to her backi-NeD York
Herald.
An Irishman having been told that the
price of bread had been lowered, ex-
iaimed: "This IS the first tine I ever
reioiced in the fall of my best friend. y
London Iit-BHs.
GONE FOREVER.
Where are the roses, sweet, that bloomed
But now upon your cheek? Oh, grief
I see it all: they were assumed,
They've rubbed of on your handkerchief.
-Bdzdr.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30

friends. More Than half had either p.
ished in the fight or still remained in I
hands of the Arabs.
OF Zuba never heard more; but l
ways regarded the death of Torres and
CASTILLO, who had caused all these n
fortunes by their dastardly treachery, a
just retribution for their crimes. -
Argosy.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
The Bottle Industry.

The bottle industry of the world is a
very large one. The quantity produced
per day in the respective countries being
estimated as follows: Great Britain and
Ireland, 62O6 gross; Sweden, $50 gross ;
Norway, 600 gross; Denmark, $50 gross ;
Germany and Belgium, 3O.039 gross F.;
France, 100 gross; Austria, 1000 gross !;
United States, $40 gross; Canada 100
gross; Australia, 2O7 gross; total, 49,
431 gross With 800 working days
this gives no less than Is, 929, 600 gross
per year.-Neio York Sun.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
Kabyle Huts at the Paris Exhibition.

The Kabyle huts at the Paris EXPOSE
ton are curious. Inside each one Is a
strange loom, where the women work
incessantly, weaving coarse cloth for
haiks and burnouses, young girls perched
on shelves spinning, children crawling
about in the corners; and the women
weave FROM morning until night, never
lifting up their eyes, and seeing nothing
of Paris or its fetes, or even of the visitors
to the Exhibition, for the Kabyle men do
not elbow the vulgar to contemplate their
women.-LondeR World,
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30

Among the very remarkable incidents
Of Lord Lcnsdale's journey due North s
his meeting in the Arctic Zone, remarks
the New York bldspenaent, with the
nation called the Caribou & Moose Nc
xenzie River Esquimaux, which sounds
ike a firm, and "the Long Firm" Thee
were all six feet high and upward, and
uuch-though not handsomely-deco-
rated. For each man they kill they cut
a cash in their own check as a mark Of
honor, 50 that their face becomes sor
Of alpenstock Of homicide. The Phras'
IAN ugly customer must be one ex
eesdingly appropriate among these war
aoH.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
A COMMON REVENGE.

81 hear that young clerk of yours who
was tempted to take few dollars of your
money has turned over a new leaf and is
leading an honest life, " remarked Jasper.
SIS he doing welll" asked Houndem "
"Yes, he said it was very hard to live
down such a disgrace, but it was just
getting to be forgotten"
in that case, T" gloated Houndem, Il
will have the thing referred to again in
the papers. "-Ths Epoch.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
Gathering Horehound.

The Woodland Cali Nail states that
a party passed through that town with a
large wagon loaded with horehound,
which they had gathered in different
parts of Yolo County. 1t grows wild
along Cache Creek and in many other
places. They were taking the horehound
to Sacramento, where they will bale 1t
and ship it to Peoria, III. This IS no1
their first trip into Yolo County for me .
plant. They have stored at Sacramento emu
nine tons, and with the ton gathered .,.: tu u,
ing the last trip, will have s'iliC 4ens ~
load car. They value the ten 9s tons "a. AT
$50 and will have to pay SSoo for
freight. They gathered 'ns ''u 'V-'' ~
tive months.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1889-08-30
NE sAw THE PRoPn1eroR.

wife-''John, I wish you'd go into
Coffee & Co.'s when you're down town
and see why they haven't sent up the
groceries I ordered by postal card two
days ago. It's shameful to neglect my
order so. Just give them real hard
scolding, will you, Johnl"
John-''I shall go there and see Mr..
Coffee himself about it."
John ian hour later)-''Mr. Coffee,
here's an order on this postal card that
I've carried in my pocket two days.
wish you'd get the goods up to the house
early this morning; viii you, pleasel"-
Epoch.