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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10
IF I WE'RE FAIR.
("Then she looked into her mirror."l

[sThen she looked into her mirror."l
If were fair!
If had little hands and slender feet;
If to my checks the color rich and sweet
Came at a word, and faded at frown;
If had clinging curls of burnish'd brown;
If had dreamy eyes sglow with Smiles
And graceful limbs and pretty girlish wiles-
III we're fair Love would not turn aside;
LIES paths, so narrow, would be broad and
wide,
III were fair,
If were fair,
Perhaps like other maidens might hold
A true hearts store Of tried and tested gold.
Love waits on Beauty, though sweet Love
alone,
1t seems to me, for aught might well atone.
But Beautys charm is strong and Love obey
The mystic wtchery of her shy ways.
If I were fair, my years would seem so few;
Life would unfold sweet pictures to my view
III were fair!
If I were fair,
Perhaps the baby, with scream of joy,
To clasp my neck would throw away its toy,
And hide it's dimples in my shining hair,
Bewilder'd by the maze of glory there!
But now-oh! shadow of young girls face;
Uncolor'd lips that Pains cold fingers trace.
You will not blame the child whose wee hands
close,
Not on the blighted bud, but on the rose
So rich and fair.
If I were fair,
Oh! Just little fair, with some soft touch
About my face to glorify it muchl
If no one shunn'd my presence, or my kiss,
NV heart would almost break beneath it's bliss,
IT'S said each pilgrim shall attain his goal,
And perfect light shall food each blinded
soul,
When days flush merges into sunsets bars,
And night is here And then beyond the
stars
shall be fair!
Il Edith Rutter, in The Spectator.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10
A CULINARY MAkESHIFT.

It is said that some of the most vatu'
able discoveries have been made By acct-
dent, and there is every reason to believe
the statement. Not long since, an mex
perienced housakee1er founl herself IN
a dilemma from which she extracted
herself in rather convenient and org
inal fashion. Being left alone In the
house for few days, she was somewhat
disconnected by the arrival OF unexpected
guests. It was necessary to prepare
hasty breakfas in order that they might
get an early train; the oatmeal, there
fore, was partly cooked the night before
and was set on the back Of the kitchen
range to be ready for the morning. AS
often under such circumstances, tue pro.
portions were somewhat out Of order,
and when the breakfast time came the
oatmeal was little better than porridge.
Crowding the fire seemed to dono good,
and as there was no time for cooking
ANYTHING else, she ventured an expert
meut. Wheat flour was siftcd into the
dish and stirred rapidly TO prevent
Jumps. After moments cooking, 1t
was served, and, as might be ina5iLed,
with q good deal of doubt as to results.
But the unanimous verilct of the party
that it was the best oatmeal they had
ever tasted set doubt at rest and taught
the housckeeper very useful lesson.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10
Average Life of Ships.

The Maritime Register publishes a
statement recently made by Robert
Thompson. president of the Northeast
Coast Engineers and Shipbuilders' Asso-
citation (English), which says that the
average life of an American built ship is
eighteen years. The life of an Italian
built vessel is placed at twenty seven
years. This comparison, the journal
says, will startle many shipping people,
and some may dispute its correctness. 1t
is shown that the conditions upon which
the comparison between the two was
made have greatly changed and the table
has little value now.
In the new merchant marine which is
being built up in this country steel and
iron largely take the place of wood, and
as Americans rank high as expert ship
builders, it is quite likely that the new
vessels will be found to be equal in all
respects to those built in foreign yards.
The average life of the ships of other
nations is given in the table. Those of
France are placed at twenty years, the
Dutch twenty-five, German twenty-five
and British twenty-six. -
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10

The value of the Hudson River as an
attraction and an advertisement for the
New York Central Railroad is, declares
q writer for the New York Mail and Elk
press, incalculablc from the monetary
standpoint. 1t is certainly worth mil
lions. Foreigners desire to compare the
Hudson with the Rhine. General Pas.
senger Agent Daniels says Englishmen
inquire of him sometimes, after they have
made the trip from New York to Albany,
along the banks of the Hudson: "Why
don't you call this river the American
Rhine2" Mr.. Daniels reply is: "Why
don't they call the Rhine the German
Hudson2' The writer said to Mr.. Daniels
that if there were no Hudson River the
freight traffic of his railroad would be
largely increased and be astonished him
by making this reply but for this
river and the Erie Canal, it would be
impossible for the enormous grain crop
of the West to reach the seaboard. Oar
railroads could not transport it. 1t would
be necessary for the people of the West
to keep it, or to burn it. The railroads
have all they can dc. The river and the
canal are both necessary freight high
WAYS ,,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10

There are now only 1853 members of
the once powerful tribe of the Peoria
Indians. Their hereditary chief is Frank
Beaver, of Seneca, Mo-, an enlightened
and civilized red man. 1t is one of the
anomalies of fate, soliloqu.z.s the Bos-
ton Transcript, that while the tribe has
degenerated, its namesake city in Illinois
has grown rich and powerful in produc-
ing the whisky that has been the cause
of many an Indians downfall.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS.
TO REMOVE GREASE FROM GLASS.

TO REMOVE GKEAEE FROM HLASss
Dissolve carbonate of soda in water IN
the proportion of one of the former to
ten of the latter, and let the liquid boil
in q clean, untinned pot. Stake eight
parts of quickllme ill covered vessel
and add the hydrate thus formed 10 this
boiling liquid, stirring it meanwhile
Great care must be exercised in using
this caustic solution, says the Industrial
World, and it must not be allowed to
touch the hands, the glass must there
fore be dipped in it by the aid of tongs
or pliers. When the grease is dissolved
the glass is to be we'll brushed and sub.
seGuentIy rlnsed in water.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10

In Minnesota tifty-seven per cent. of
the males of ,oting age are foreign born,
in Wisconsin ffty-two per cent, in
Indiana twelve per cent. In those States,
with Ohio, Illinois and Michigan as
whole, fifty-three per cent. of the males
of voting age are foreign born.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10
I'm ;or,ed Bundle Bees.

Red clover grows in New lealani
with great luxuriancc, but until recently
it was necessary TO import all seed from
England. Darwin showed tIlas Tue
plants could be fertiizsd and made to
produce seed only through the agency
II humble bees, and, as these creatures
we're unknown in New Zealand, they
we're finally, about ten years ago, CARED
the entire journey alive W bile IN torpid
state, in freezing chambers.-De'rol'
Free Press.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10

Eighty per cent. of the population of
Italy is, directly or Indirectly, depen-
dent upon her agricultural resources.
There are 5000, 900 acres of cultivsble
lands, of which 4, 125, 900 acres can be
irrigated. According to the American
Agriculturist the farmers feel keenly the
competition of tbs farners:in Russia,
Hungary and India.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10

The total number of lunatics in Eng.
land and Wales increases by 1900 a year.
Fifteen hundred people go mad every
year, or five out Of every 10000 people
alive in that country enter an asylum as
inmates every year.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10

Freight rates on agricultural products
from farms to terminal points have been
reduced by the Government of Queens
land which OWES all the railroads.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10

indianapolis, Ind, is the paradise OF
clubwomen and boasts ninety-fve wo.
mems clubs. exclusive of card, social
and mixed clubs.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10
St. l. landry Democrat
BY L. A. SANDOZ.
OpeIousas. Louisiana.

The railroad dining cars in this coun.
try earn more money than the sleeping
and baggage cals together.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10

A superintendent gives reasons to $40"
that fast trains are safest.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10

Two years had passed. Clara Raymond
had just returned from short season
abroad on one Of the staunch and safe
Cunarders.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SAYINGS AND DO
INGS HERE AND THERE.

Jokes and Jokelcts that Are Supposed to
Have Been Recently Eorn-Sayings and
Doincs that Are Odd, Curious and
bic,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-12-10

me- she thought, "since he has been
through the same experience"
II suppose she is heartless as Maude
if the truth was KNOWN" Eric thought
bitterly, as he put down the picture and
began to walk off his disturbance.
There was rap at the door. He
opened it.
There stood Henry Nash.
Good evening"
"Ah, good evening. Come in; have a
chair"
"In the doldrums 2" asked Nash, as he
sat down, with a glance at Eric's moody
countenance.
"Why, no." said Eric slowly, resuming
his seat, and slipping Clara's picture
under pile Of papers, movement which
did not escape the eye of his caller.
''Pve seen you with a happier phiz,n
remarked Nash, as he took up u volume
Of Shelley's poems and began to turn the
leaves idly.
The two young men had been friends
from boyhood. 1t was union of dis
similar temperaments. Well, have
felt happier in my lifetime" assented
Eric.
"May ask what is this document 81
said Nash, as he came upon Eric's reso-
luton between the leaves of Shelley.
He took up the envelope and read,
"Compact with myself, to be kept until
Oct. Is, 1880. ....
90, that's a private matter between
myself and me-" returned Eric, reaching
out his hand for the missive.
Nash saw that he changed color.
'I'll wager it's compact that is better
broken than kept, come now," declared
Nash.
ssI don't know about that" Eric re-
joined quickly.
''Does it relate to woman?'
"Ye-es.o
Nash's eyes shone keen enough to see
through milestone.
New-York tribune., 1892-01-01
rssrAy NAVAL OFFICER COMBS TO GRIEF.

Chicago. Dec. 3I.-Thc morning papers noted the
fact that two mysterious subjects Of His Imperial
Majesty the Gar of all the lIusas were In the city
They were registered simply a "Nazimoh' and
Klador" Of Russia The f,nlzner, denied Themselves
10 reporters and those cntcrpHs!ng yOurg men pro
rccdcd 70 hazard various cOnIcctur in regard 20 them
Tie surni-os ha1 the effect OF bNaklig the frtgd re-
serve of the gentlemen referred TO, and W. NazlmOif.
when approaclod to day, at once produccd his card
ON II wa, engraved the cars coat-of arms ana u'
name Paul de Nazimon. Vice ADMIRAL. commander
en- chef de Pc,cr,dre dc :. ". Empcrcur de Russia
Th. officer explained that he had been commander Of
the Russian squadron In the Pacific Ocean for three
wears: that his time was MP, and that he was on MS
return 10 Russia, in company with hl- stan 6lhcer,
Ncros De klldOv. The commander added that his
,y here vould be somewhat prolonged. pickIockct
had relieved him of his letter, Of credit. his ra. orta
ton tickets to Paris. hi, -'portS ctc.' ana t'at ne
mus necessarily await the efforts Of the police to find
aE1.nl
New-York tribune., 1892-01-01
;rARIyG THE END or IHE GRAVES TEAL.

Denver. Dec. 3l.-Judgc Bedford resumed his arru-
ment to-day the Grave, trial. lie severely attacked
Judge Macon for saying in his speech Yesterday that
he thought the W0rrrll family the guilty one,
and MT Dr. Grave. Judge Belfori said that The Dc
fence were not manly enough TO bring tis charge
against the Worrls In the proper manner. Judge
Erman counsel for the defence then began his speech
He made an energetic attack upon Judge Bcliord. and
aid that the prose uton must be in sorry way when
they had 10 secure Mr. Bcford. who IS the n",t co-
qucnt lawyer in Colorado, to help hang an innocent
man. Judge Furman complained Of having To bear the
most Of the wOr, in the case. as Judge Macon was
III and Colonel Balou was stranger here. lie made
"A brilliant argument but failed 10 touch upon many
,,it.l points made by the prosecution against DR..
Crave, At the conclusion of hi, speech court ad-
oulncd until >ntu.tla when District Attorney stevens
vii; Wakc the last argum mt for thc prosecution. IL
is the intcr of both sides to allow the jury to re
tire on Saturday night.
New-York tribune., 1892-01-01
4 VICTIM or CHEISiIAy SCIENCE.

Chicago Dec IA Burlington, Iowa. dispatch
saws: dcploffb,c state of affair, has been brought
10 shr by tine death Of Clarence Law, the son OF Mr.
and Mrs John Lay Of this city. The boy had been Ill
four weeks and all that time was under the exclusive
care of a local healer Of the Christian science craze
The mother and other members Of the family are strong
believers in the delusion, and, although the boy wa
p,anlv growing worse. they refused 10 allow reputable
phv,jcian 10 attend him. Last sunday persons who
wished To save the boys lfc sought Dr. Barnes the
CITY Health Office. but the law gave him no right TO
interfere. The city attorney consulted with Ike
result About an hour before the boys death physi
clan was hastily called. lie could do nothing. and ha'
refused TO sign death certificate This will compel
cOrOncrs investlea County Attorney Tracy intends
10 push the matter.
New-York tribune., 1892-01-01

Pennington, Dec. 31.-Austin Li,k. who Is jointly
indicted with John r. Ianghart for ar1ng and feather
ing Julia Beam. placed on trial today before
Judge Chamberlain. The testimony produced by the
prosecution against Lsh even stronger than that
presented against Banghart Julia Beam positively
identified Lisk AZ being one OF the men wearing masks
who attacked her in the cornied az Ucn Gauhcr whc
.c WAS in company with her sister Sarah She tore on
c mask from Lisk's face and readily identified him.
After the recess Asks trial was suddenly brought TO
close by the defendant Withdrawing his plea OF not
cutys and pleading guilty" Counsel for Lsk said
that he threw himself on the mercy OF the court.
Tho other men indicted in connection with the same
case will probably follow Lisk's example and plead
ouly Banglart and LiSk viii lie sentenced on
Iur ,day next by Judge Chamberlain. The outcome
Glen Gardner who entertained bitter feelings against
lin
New-York tribune., 1892-01-01
4 TELEGRAM From MINISTER MATTA.
WHAT THE GILLIAN COURT HAS FOUND ABOUT
THE oUTRAGE-No SENTENCE YET.

WHAT THE GILLIAN COURT HAS FOUND ABOUT
THE oUTRAGE-No SENTENCE YET.
Washington, Dec. 3l.-Scnor Montt, the Gillian
Minis err had another Interview with secretary Balhe
today Tho Minister laid before the secretary the
following translation OF a telegram from MI Malta,
the Minister Of Foreign Affairs bearing on the in
qnlry into the trouble in the city Of Valparaiso be
tween the Chlans and the sailors from the Baltimore
santiago December 81, 1891.
Minister Of chill. Washington. d. c.
From the summary Of proceedings it appears that the
struggle commenced between two sailors In tavern az the
Ward Arrayan that IL continued on the street. WIN
the accession numbers Of inhabitants ard transient
parties from the called Del Cavc. San Francisco
and The disorder continued and extended TO the
streets Dol Arsenal and ssa Martin where tho police
force succeeded restoring order All the North Ameri-
except state that the police did their duty and
from the proceedings appears ttat the cours
la. done and IS doing its duty.
Whenever the prosecuting attorney renders his opinion
and the producing evidence shall have expired
sentence shall be given establishing who, and how many.
are the guilty parties may only be presumed at pres
ent Whoever they may BE-, they will be punished.
The legal proceedings being actively carried forward
20 their proper termination. hA'i"'
The Minister when asked by an Associated Press
reporter for opinion respecting the statements made
in the telegram called special attention to the state
mcnt tha. all the North Americans excepting two had
said that the police did their duty. He regarfS this
os favorable 10 the Chilsn side OF the controversy.
II Is noted that the Chilian Minister OF Foreign
Affairs promises that when the due process OF law.
according to Chilan jurisprudence, be observed, those
found guilty will be punished and says that these
judicial proceedings being carried forward actively
This connection with the statement that the police
did their duty significant showing that the Chllhn
Government does not wish that the action OF In
dividuals belonging I'm Chill shall be coni0unded with
the actions OF those connected with tho Government
and having official station. These lawless acts on the
part of individuals the dispatch says. are being In
uurcd into under the usual judicial proceedings OF
chilli which are conducted secretly, and, II Is said, with
the cumbersomeness attaching to nearly all law courts
deriving their authority and precedents from spain
This Government has asserted right 10 interfere
wlih the ordinary judicial methods OF other nations
/, , however watchfu - see that customary Judicial
method, ar followed regld, of course being had 10
tle extraordinary character Of the offence and Is mean
lime making provision for the always possible occur
rene" ~ some unowar event. such as undue delay or
final ponse not consistent with the dignity OF TIE
Ir,,tt. a
New-York tribune., 1892-01-01
WORK OF The GRIP.

Boston, Dec. 3l.-Conccrning the action Of the
Peoples Five Year Benefit Order in notifying to It's
members sick with grip that they Will be allowed
only two weeks sick benefit Insurance Commissioner
Merrill SAYS the order cannot do any such thing ex-
cent by change In its constitution providing against
paymcnt, for disability caused by the grip. Unless
there is such distinct clause in their constitution they
may be sued and the claim allowed.
Baltimore Dee. 3l.-The Park Dale cotton duck
mills Of the Woodberry Manufacturing Company, at
Woodberry are shut down temporarily on acfount OF
the illness OF of the operatives with the grip.
seymour Ind Dec. 31.--In this city OF less than
600 inhabitonts there are over 1000 cases OF grip
ard there have been many deaths directly or In
directly due to that maady
Lincoln. Ncb.. Dee. 3l.-There are between 400 and
900 eases OF the grip In the city at the present time
New-York tribune., 1892-01-01
RUNORS or 4 B1TTLE NTH CARA.
CONFIRMATION OF THE REPORT THAT MEXICAN
TROOPS HAD JOINED HIS BAND, AFTER
KILLING TIEIE GENERAL, GARCIA.

KILLING THEIR GENERAL, GARCIA
Ncw-Orlcans, Dec. 31.-A dispatch to "Thc Times
Democrat from Antonio says: " In the district
Of the CARA disturbance there are now about 200
United States troops and thiIf"cn Texas Rangers.
They will lie concentrated with the force of Captain
Bourhe When masscd. the troops will attack Cara
who is said to be encampci Tcpena With go
men, The place Is far from a telegraph station
General Stanley believes that the engagement has al
ready taken place.
The murder of General Lorenzo Garcia by MS
troops and their nght into Texas to join CARA, has
been confirmed. The killing occurred at Mcr. The
number Of the desertcrs IS not known
Laredo Tex, Dec. 31.-An interview with tniief
States Mar hal just in from the hcld Of operation,
show. there is certainly large force with CARA and
that in one Of Garza's dciachmcnts which captain
Uardic followed there were less than &c" men.
Captain Ilardie has spies and scouts stauonci III
various directions and Is doing every ythlng possible
nndcr the circumstances There are rumor, Of Il
battle between CARA and the Mexican troops but In
QuIr across the river in New Laredo failed to con
firm them.
Washington Dec 3I-The officials at the War De
partmcnt are watching the situation on the Klo
Grande with deep concern. bat had no news from cen
eral Stanley today. They applcAcn've that
Captain Eour,es force may be much outnumbcr"d
by the revoution>ts but they feel confident that 'he
officer Will conduct himself with all necessary pr'
dence ana that he will soon be reinforced
City Of Mexico, Dec. 3l.-At the War department
today 1t i, asccraincd that the Mexican Government
IS moving troops from interior earTisons to strengthen
the army operating AGAINST Cara. II Is now esu
mat,-i that there arr fully 500 soldiers guarding iho
long frontier from Laredo 10 Matam0rs.
Monterey, Mexico. Dec. News was received here
late last night that General Lorenzo Garcia, In com
uand Of the troops In the field In the northern part o
Mexico VIII headquarters at Micr had been murdered
by his command and that the entire force numbering
scvel.l hundred under his Immediate cominhnd
had gone over the side ~ the rcyoutiOnst'. crossing
over into TcNa- In body at point between l"-
and Carrie. Tn" private soldiers in the MEXICAN
army are nearly al convicted criminals. who. nHtLn
getting term In prison. sentenced to serve WIN
the military. They desperate characters. ana
nr-, nearly all secret sympathizer, ~ I- rvoiuonhl
movement. General Garcia was one ol INV H''l
prominent and cident Officers IN the Mexican army