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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1892-08-22

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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1892-08-22

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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17
When Forks Came In.

It was about the year 1900 and in the
reign of James |. when forks were first
introduced into England. This ''piece
of refinement" we are told, was derived
from the Italians. In a curious book of
travels, published in the year 1911, the
writer says:
Il observed custom in all those 1tal-
ian cities and towns through which l
passed that is not used in any other
country that saw in my travels. Neither
do | think that any other nation in Chris
tendome doth use it, but only Italy. The
Italians, and also most strangers that are
comlnorant in Italy, do alwaics at their
mcales use little forke when they cut
their meate. For while with their knife,
which they hold in one hand, they cut
the meate out of the dish, they fasten
their forke, which they hold in the other
hand, upon the same dish. This forme
of feeding is generally in use in all Italy,
their forkcs being for the most part made
of yron or steel, and some of silver, but
those are only used by gentlemen Be-
fore the revolution in France it Was Gus
tomarv, when gentleman had been in
vited out to dinner to send his servant
in advance with his knife, fork and
spoon. If he had no servant he carried
them with him in his pocket. Some of
the peasantry in certain parts of Ger
many and Switzerland to-day carry case
in their pockets containing knife, fork
and SPOON Detroit Free Press.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17
Lower Your Head to Think.

DR.. Lawder Brunton has made dis
covcry which ought to cntitle him to the
gratitude of all who live by intellectual
labor. 1t is nothing less than the secret
of how to have ideas at will. One night,
after long days work, this eminent
physician was called upon to write an
article Immediately He sat down, with
pen, ink and paper before him, but not a
single idea came into his head, not a
single word could he write Lying back
he then soliloquized: 1.-THE brain is the
same as it was yesterday, and it worked
then; why will it not work o-day?'
Then it occurred to him that the day
before he was not so tired, and that
probably the circulation was little
brisker than to-day. He next considered
the various experiments on the connec-
ton between cerebral circulation and
mental activity, says the London News,
and concluded that if the blood would
not come to the brain the best thing
would be to bring the brain down to the
blood.
1t was at this moment that he was
seized with the happy thought of laying
his head ''flat upon the table. At once
his ideas began to flow and his pen to
run across the paper"
BY and by DR.. Brunton thought, 81 am
getting on SO we'll I may sit up now"
But it would not do. "The moment, :"
he continues, "that l raised my head my
mind became an utter blank, SO put my
head down again fiat upon the table and
finished my article in that position. -
San Francisco Examiner.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17
An OCCUPATION SUGGESTED.

There is one occupation that certainly
is not overcrowded In fact it is almost
impossible to find any one to do the
work
1t often happens when there has been
sickness in family, and the regular
nurse is no longer wanted, that the
patient still needs a little attention.
There is no one in the family who can be
called upon, and the regular servant
cannot or will not do the work, or, per-
haps, there is no servant, Sometimes
there is a young mother with child who
needs to be cared for for few weeks.
Often tired mother needs a few days of
rest either at home or abroad.
Numberless cxigcncics arise where a
young woman possessed of a good degree
of common sense, general knowledge
of household affairs and fair amount of
tact could gain employment a large part
of the time, at 81 or S. week and
board, and this not at all as a servant,
but as a genuine helpmeet.
There are physicians in plenty who
would gladly keep list of women who
arc able and willing to take such positions
to supplement their nurse list New
York Recorder.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17
A Contrast of Various Nations
Ships.

American ships have less drop to their
courses and greater depth to their top
sails than any other ships in the world.
Almost all European ships and English
men have standing galfs for their spank
crs; American ships never, and these
latter carry much larger spankcrs than
the foreigners. American ships almost
all have clliptlcal stcrns, with the ex-
ceptions of the few iron ones and some
Portland craft which are looked upon as
rather slow salers Vessels flying the
En2li, h flag, except those built in the
provinces, are nearly all of iron or steel
and have round stcrns. In the 'channcl'
there are still a few small wooden vcs-
sells built, and here the -sal-schooner
rig is the favoritc. Many of these little
craft may be seen in Newfoundland
waters. They carry salt to the island
and take away fish from it and from
Labrador. Among these vessels, some
of which are very old, yet as hard as
rock, one will often observe the old
fashioned, rectangular, far overhanglnS
stern that was so common once on Eng
fish yachts. Probably there are not three
full-rieged briggs under the American flag,
and this-is a rig of the past, and is com
parativcly rare among all people but the
Greeks. With them everything from the
size of long boat upwards must be
full-rigged brig. Ships hailing from st.
John, New Brunswick, are generally
credited with being not over speedy, and
with them, rs with some of the Portland,
Me-, ships, the round stern is quite com
mon.-I New York Post.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17
THE OLDEST LIVING TEACHER.

Miss Clara F. Whiting of New York
City has probably taught longer in the
public schools than any other person
living Miss Whiting is seventy six
years old, and until the beginning of
the fall term she had taught continuously
for ifty-seven years. Before she retired
she was principal of the female depart
ment of Grammar School No" ia. She
is still in good health and is looking for
ward to long season of ease and rest.
When asked to relate her school history,
Miss Whiting said: II began here in New
York before there were any public
schools. That was before the present sys-
tenn was established. The Quakers started
what was known as the poor schools.
But so thorough and conscientious are
these people in whatever they undertake
that these schools were soon much better
than the pay schools Parents were
not slow to see this, md they wanted to
send their children, but they hesitated
on account of their being charity schools.
So petition was sent to the legislature
to charter the schools, levy small tax
on property owners and inaugurate a
regular system of public instruction.
This was the beginning of the public
school system. l began here in New
York in the charity schools and it was
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17
A PORTABLE COMPLEXION BOX.

The very latest Partisan conccit is a
small powder pouch which is attached
to the end of the left sleeve of concert
or party cloak. 1t is made of the same
material as the cloak, and is quite un-
noticeable. 1t is lined with chamois
skin and contains tiny powder box
and puff and also a miniature looking
glass. Is it not clever idea2 Girls all
know what it means to depend upon the
conveniences of the public dressing
room at ball or reception. Everybody
crowds around one small dresser and
steps on your toes and jostles you with
her elbow until your face is red and
your hair dishcvel!ed. Sometimes by
waiting an hour or so, you can get near
enough to see the top Of your head or
perhaps your left ear, but as a rule you
have to put the finishing touches to your
toilet the best way you can, and when
you enter the party room you have an
uncomfortable feeling that there is too
much powder on your nose or the curl is
out of your bangs. Oh, it's awful,
simply awful - \ " York News.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17
Wolf Against Eagle.

II once witnessed battle between an
eagle and big gray timber Wolf" said
Lieut.. Charles E. Crittenden. "The
wolf had singled out lamb for its mid
day meal, but just as he was preparing
to gather it in an eagle swooped down
upon it. Before the bird of freedom
could rise into the air with its burden
the wolf attacked it viciously. For
about minute the air was full of feath-
ers and hair, and then the combatants
separated and sized each other up. The
wolf came to the scratch, but regret to
say that the emblem of this great Repub-
lie showed the white feather unmistak-
ably. Instead of coming up with that
never-say courage with which it is
accredited, it spread it's wings and flew
screaming way. I do not believe that q
bird that q thieving wolf can chase away
from square meal is a fit emblem for
the greatest nation on earth. / would
rather see a game rooster ON our
standard, list. Louis Globe Democrats.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17
WOMAN AND HER PARASOL.

Did YOU ever see woman carry her
parasol so as to protect herself from the
suns rays where they strike her most
forcibly?' said man as he looked after
two girls going up the board walk with
parasols raised over their heads, yet with
the sun streaming on their backs. Il
have never been out with a girl yet who
hasn't carried her sunshadc in Just the
same ridiculous manner. Perhaps, after
an hour of broiling, she will excaim,
Where is the sun anyway and for two
minutes will carry the protector in the
way it should be done, but after that it
gets out of gear again, and is either held
gracefully at the back, while the sun
streams in their eyes, or over the right
shoulder, when every sunbeam is doing
its best to blister the left one.
''Then did you ever notice what ire
sponsiblc creatures they are, these dainty
bits of feminine loneliness, when the
weapon is placed in their hands to work
havoc in crowds, tearing off bonnets,
knocking aside hats and just grazing the
sight of many a person who is made
nervous by their threatening contiguity
A COW with a musket would be as harm
less as day-old baby in comparison with
the holder of this feminine bit of warfare,
for, though unreasoning, the gentle
Noodle is awkward and would be apt to
miss fire, but the girl and her weapon
gets there every time. y New York
Commercial Advertiser.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17

change my conceited assurance in my own
skill into q submissive trust in His protec-
ton, whenever my little knowledge and
my earnest wishes would not avail; that
I might hope for Gods comfort at all
sick beds, where I must, as on yesterday,
stand helpless.
Early in the morning I awaited the
little coffin in the courtyard. A man
bore it; the mother, in her poor, black
clothing, followed. She pressed my
hand and gave me thankful look when
she saw t! 1t L joined the little procession.
The way was not long; the streets were
almost empty; the air was very mild for
November. As the iron gate of tho
burial ground opened, the weeping
woman dropped her head upon her
breast. Beside the open grave stood the
clergyman.
II have made it my duty, as long as
my strength lasts, to give last blessing
to all the dead of my parish" said he
softly, as my astonished look met his.
Dear, kind priest, you did not suspect
how the plain, homcly words of blessing
which you spoke over the little coffin
gave comfort to the poor woman, and to
myself as we'll!
"In Gods hand everlasting rest is
found"
81 know it, I know it," sobbed the
woman, and she bent her pale face over
the hand of the young priest.
On the evening of the same day I went
to my relatives. All the older members
of the family were absent. Only Cousin
Marie was at home to receive me. We
sat at the window and let the moonlight
shine upon us, and then told her how
had visited my first patient and what !
had learned thereby of value to my call
ing. Marie said nothing during my con.
fession, but suddenly l felt myself EN-
braced by her arms. She looked at me
with moist eyes.
Look, MAXI she said. "Now you
know we'll in what respect you failed in
your profession. Thank God that you
have gained this knowledge through your
first patient. NowI think that you will
become an able physician, who will al
ways do good, even when his own skill
shall not avail"
kissed my cousin.
"And now, what do you meant" |
said. "Have you the courage to become
the wife of such doctor?"
She smiled in the midst of her tears,
and we were betrothcd at last.
Fortune willed it that On the next day
l should again be called to attend child,
who was very sick with the Group. |
was also fortunate enough to be able to
save it. Much grace has God since then
allowed to be bestowed through my
hands to the sick and the poverty
stricken. My profession became dearer
and dearer to me. The mother of the
child who had been my first patient soon
moved into my house to attend to the
management of the household until my
dearest one became my wife. She then
stayed with us as cook, until later she
became nurse to our first born daughter,
Marie. She wept over the child for JOY,
and in thank full remembrance of the little
blonde irl who had shown me what it is
to be physician From the German,
in Romance
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17
HAIR AND COMPLEXION NATURAL.

One noticeable and extremely praise
that they neither make up their faces nor
wear false hair The girl stamped with
a refined beauty all her own is the one
who wears her pretty hair in natural
and becoming manner and does not rouge
her checks, India ink her brows and
lashes or paint her lips. Now, when it
is said that she docs not use any of these
artificial aids to beauty it does not mean
that she makes no effort to hel p nature
by every means in her power, but she
does it in natures own way. The lovely,
shining strands of hair show by their
gloss and well-groomed appearance gen
orally that the little lady's head is we'll
brushed and perfumed; the locks treated
to rubbings and crimpings that all take
much time but present such satisfactory
results when all is over that no artificial
switches or bangs could ever look SO
beautiful as the browning glory of the
American woman-her own abundant,
we'll kept braids and soft coils of hair.
The princess of Wales wears almost
wig, and though it is pinned on in
sections it is no less Il wig of golden hue,
which sometimes reveals the Struggling
gray locks beneath VIII the wind or her
hiGhness' maid have 4ot been as careful
as they should be with the royal tresses.
No rouge is used on the face of the gen
uine high bred American beauty, but
there is massage, steamings and an
amount of care given to the study of the
skin and the keeping open of the pores
that necessarily lends the desirable pink
ish tint and makes the cheeks as soft and
peachy as baby's. No matter how
skillfully the rouge pot or eyebrow pencil
are manipulated the prying sunbeams or
merciless electric light will reveal the
secret. Therefore, though advising all
womankind to make themselves as beau
tiful as possible, it is wiser and in better
taste, according to the Philadelphia
Times, to help nature by her own aids
rather than adopt artificial surface adorn-
ment that is sooner or later bound to
betray itself.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17

not many months before I became a
principal. remember was 10 in Janu-
airy and | became principal in February.
| have held the position ever since and
in practically the same school, though it
has had in that time three different
buildings.
Il like children, and I never had
much trouble in governing them. Incver
took my school cares and worries home
with me, nor did l wish parents to call
at my home on school business. When
the term closed l shook the dust of the
city from my feet and never saw the New
York streets again till it was time to
resume my duties.
Il should have left at my tiftieth ami
vcrsary, but the teachers wanted me to
stay, and then later on, when thought
of going, my vice principal was not
strong enough to take my place and |
kept on till now.'- [St. Louis Republic.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17

Shall we grow kangaroos in this coun-
try, queries the Boston Cultlvator. "Those
familiar with the habits and hardness oil
this animal express no doubt that we can
if we want to do SO. They are still
abundant in Australia, and in some 10.
!,alities are regarded as nuisance as in.
tertering with sheep pasturage. That
fact should settle the matter. If sheep
d. better than kangaroos, let us stick
h Aeep- breeding, and leave to Austria
'iaus the kind OF stock that nature orig
1nally provided for them, and which is
probably best adapted to their needs.
Blu. so many uses have been found for
the skins, fur and flesh Of kangaroos that
their continued propagation somewhere
is reasonably certain. They are rather
ug'y brute in fight, ripping open the
bowels Of any antagonist with their long
claws on their strong hind feet. That is
another reason against naturalizing this
animal as part OF American farm stock. !"
Cholera in China.
Cablegrams of Tuesday state that the
ravages of cholera at Chong King, Chi.
nese Empire, are appalling. The deaths
there are estim4tel fr, m 80, 900 to 40, 600.
The people are going any distance from
home to carry tags with the name and
address thor. on. The cholera is also
raging at Hankow, claiming numerous
victims.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17

Farming in South Africa must be a
delightfully."- pastoral occupation from
the glim pse of its pleasures and pastimes
afforded in q report of the wild animals
destroyed by the farmers, clubs and
associations in Cape Colony during the
year ended on March 81, 1892. In that
period the agriculturists destroyed 49,
934 wild animals. The list includes
leopards, wild dogs, wolves, lynzes,
jacAals, balloons, ratels, porcupines
aud wild cats, aud also vuItures and
several other birds "that destroy lambs"
These animals and birds were either shot
or poisoned with strychnine. The Cape
farmers used to be most bothered by
hyenas, which went around in small
companies and played havoc with the
cattle and sheep. But they found that
the hyenas would eat carrion, so carcases
loaded with strychnine were lett around
casually, and the hyenas have latterly
disappeared.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17

An event of rare and curious interest
was the discovery the other day in a
Broad way book store in New York City,
states Once-A-Week, of two book
norms that were feeding on an antique
copy Of Senaca. These minute animals,
more celebrated n literature than any,
thing else Of their size, are very infre-
quently identified. Eugene Field
chroniclcd the discovery of one in Chi.
cago about q year ago, and daily pape:
recalls the fact that when Bernard
Qnaritch found oae among his books in
London five years ago, he gave dinner
in honor of the event. Bat for the
most part the bookworm has been, ike
The griffin, a creature more of fable and
fancy than of fact, and this most recent
discovery of two is entitled to so on the
records of history.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17

Professor Vlrchow is, maintains the
New Orleans Picayune, the greatest liv.
ing authority on contagious diseases, and
he says that perfect quarantine is an
absolute protection against cholera, and
that one weeks quarantine is sufficient.
He maintains that the disease can only
be transmitted by contact with the refuse
of the sick room; that patients, and not
houses, need to De isolated, and that cor
rosive sublimate and carbolic acid are
the best disinfectants.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17

Women drunmcrs have appeared in
Europe, and, while not very numerous,
those that are known are conspicuous for
their ability and success. A young Swcd-
ish women travels for Scandinavian
firm of machinists. She travels all over
Europe, and expects to extend her terri
tory. She recently arrived in London
direct from Moscow, and was then cX-
pecting to start for Melbourne, all in the
line of her business One London manu-
featuring firm employs several women
commercial travellers, and several makers
of dress goods have at least one each.
They find woman's taste of great value
in this especial line, and it is said would
engage more women to travel If they
could find them with the necessary bust
ness capacity, good appearance, good
manners and good physique l Chicago
Herald.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-17
A Monster Balloon.

Chicago's monster captive balloon,
Christopher Columbus, has displace-
ment of 100, 900 cubic feet, and is made
of the finest oiled pongee silk. The cost,
exclusive of hydrogen apparatus and sta
tionary engine controlling the ropes, Is
5000. 1t costs 500 to generate enough
hydrogen gas to till the balloon once.
The balloon is anchored by Il guy rope,
and doesn't go more than 1900 feet high:
1t will make trip every half hour until
the end of October. Its diameter is 81
feet