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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13

Queensland, In Australia | accepted the IN
yitation Of sheep-s quattcr-the name given
10 men who keep large herds OF sheep on the
plains along the base Of what are called the
Australian Alps, ono Of the Inducements hc
offered me was that should SEQ the natives
In all their primitive simplicity Of life.
To reach his place from the nearest town
required ride Of 1870 mllos on horseback,
but such distances are not considered very
great In that land. Ny friend owned
100000 sheep. which gra2ed over l,oOo,0DO
acres OF land, aud many Of tho herders were
"blackfellnws," AZ the natives are here called.
! know OF nothing IN America so wild as the
lie Of these sqnatt9rH, and the most degraded
OF our Indians are oiyilizi1 compared with
the brightest Of the Australian natives.
soon made the acquaintance Of Joobm,
the head man, or chief OF number OF large
villages, near my friends sheep station.
said "yillages." but II viii surprise you TO
know that although ihore were fully 1000
black people they had neither house, hut,
nor shelter Of any kind their only protection
against wind and rain being the spreading
branches u some low tree, or tho shadow
cast by vine Where people have not tho
intelligence n erect house or huts, you may
bc sure they do not see the necessity for
clothing, and so the only garments worn by
these natives were the skins Of kangnroos, or
wild dogs. fastened about their loins. and IA
for the children. well, they wore nothing, and
looked to be quite ~ happy ~ II they were
dressed in the latest Partisan costumes.
The sports Of all savage children are In
| imitation Of tbs efforts o. their parents The
Australian men XIII tho kangaroo, the wild
dog and birds, BY means Of spear, the sud
Of which has been hardened In the hro. or
! with weapon which is peculiar 20 them
selves. and which ia Known as tho boomerang,
d picture OF which viii show you. The
boomerang is a remarkable weapon, and
have never seen a white man who could use
II 80 well a. native. They throw this
weapon sometimes along the ground, soms'
times In The air. but never directly az the
objects. II whirls about 10 the most sccen'
trle fashion. turns corners, sweeps about
tfeos. and very frequently comes back TO KIN
an obleo. ltfy yards bahind tho man who
threw It. Small speilrs aud boomerangn ar
the TOYS Of he native boys, and u Is rcnii,
astonishing how accurately they can us'
thom. The little girls hero, AZ IN ever,
country IN tho world. have their dolls. mad
cut Of chArred wood. or clay. which they DO
light 70 carry as their mothers do thcii
baides.
A you may we'll believe. the Australian
are not very particular about their food, To-
they regard quantity rather than quality
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13

alpines." They arc larger Ia brim and
broader in crown than ever. They are not
worn entirely plain. ~ we're the first ones.
bat almost invariably have two stlil au,us |
stuck in the baud Of ribbon on the lett side.
II 49, hat that, although popular, is becoming |
to but a very few.
The collars on the gowns show a great !
change since last season. They are all made |
to give the efiec, Of a sHir bow with ends
On some OF the light waists the collars really
seem to be tied OF the silk Itself. and with the
ends knife plated and then allowed to fare
out. The ilarlng effect must be had IN all
smart gowns. collars and skirts, and, II pos
sible, trimming must have stif nyaway
effect. 1t is all right now but doubt II the
hot weather allows 1t to continue. shep-
herds plalds are greatly in fashion this sea-
son. They come in every fabric that is wooden
and silk. They look neat II properly made
up, and combined with some contrasting
color that is suitable. handsome deml-
toilette or dinner gown made Of light
blue turquoise silk. with narrow black silk
stripes, demi-traln, black lace nounce and
rosettes Of black lace festooned at intervals
on the bottom OF the skirt. Waist, low neck,
of blue silk, trimmed with black lace around
the neck, and falling full over the large
balloon sleeves, most chic and fetching
costume.
Some OF the smartest spring costumes seen
have on them stunnlngly pretty buttons; one
Gropon. Of dark brown, had six buttons on
the littlo jacket, and each button was AZ
exquisite French miniature. Buttons like
this are great ornament and add very much
to the beauty OF any gown. as do also cut Jet
steel, rhine-stones, gilt, handsome wooden or
/ even bone buttons but there is a certain kind
\ Of buttons which Is decidedly aggressive,
very cheap, and which will ruin the best gown
\ ever made. Not over two or four large but
tons should DO used on any costume, and
those few should be fine, handsome and orna-
mental
| Cycling has come to be such q settled and
ordinary an occurrence that lew American
ladies are attempting to introduce fancy
short cycling costumes in imitation OF their
English sisters. Costumes are shown with
a very short skirt, ialhng.but little below the
knees, although the longer skirt reaching 20
the ankles is still the iayorito. One called
the flsh-wife model was very pretty. 1t hnd u
kilt plated petticoat Of navy blue serge,
drapery and blouse OF same material, blue
and white sweater. sailor hat Of blue.
Another Of tan corduroy, skirt and bodice
made in one the latter turned hack at throat,
showing brown flannel blouse, with rolling
collar sailor hat or cap to match. And the
prettiest Of ali, as thought, was Of dirk blue
serge, plain, snugly fitted bodice and neat full
trousers, which meet the top Of bootsi navy
| hlua pan
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13
BOYS IND ID. GIRLS
IHTHlTTHHHI-FTTTIII7T
UNCLE SANS LIFE GUARDS.
Our Brave Coast Guard and How
1t Operates.

The story of Uncle SIMS ilse-savinc ser
vice is one OF thrilling interest for every boy
and girl.
You may have read or hoard OF the loss Of
tho two great emlgrAnt ships which, not
very many years ago, were driven upon the
Jersey coast by the fury Of a storm. In one
OF the unfortunate vessels were 400 persons
who persisted. and In the other 800 went
down. We had no coast guard then. Be
tween Sandy Hook and Little Egg Harbor ran
line OF deadly roofs, 1t was yeritahlc
death ground To storm-struck vessels. Con-
gross at last realized thls. and built eight
life saving stations along the coast, That
was in islT. Two years later Uncle sam took
500. 900 from his pocket and put up stations
on Long Island, between Moptauk Point and
Coney Island. Pleased with his work. he
tried again, and distributed llicboats along
tho coast OF the southern States, and by and
by the littlo houses OF the life savers arose on
our lake shores.
This was good work so far as Il went, but
| Il was not enough. The stations had no reg
MAR crews. The work Of rescue was left to
the rough and uncouth people who dwelt in
the neighborhood OF the stations. some Of
these people meant well enough, but they
were tinctured with certain lawlessness
| which meant harm. They permitted the sta
tons to fall into decay, 80 that when wrecks
occurred no assistance could be rendered be-
cause the life lines huoys and even tho boats
had beon stolen. This would never do. one
night the ship Powha,tan went Gown OF the
| Jersey coast and 800 lives were lost, because
Of tho failure Of our llie-sGying system.
The long-wished-ior change came at last
and Uncle SANS coast guard as 1t exists to-
day was organized. IN 1850 the Hon. &. S
Cox, the father Of our liie-saNing service
came TO the rescue. Once more Unclo sam
listening 10 Mr.. Cox and some ohers, opened
his purse and took out s200,0O) Tor tho ser
Vice sumner l, Klmball WAS placed at TIT
head OF tho service, and he went TO wori
with a will. Iio discovered terrible stat
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13

each. At sunset they leave the station and
separate. going TO right aud left until they
NEE, the patrol Of other stations The pa
troinen exchange suitably Inscribed checks,
which is proof that their work has been per-
formed. Having done this they so back 20
their houses, from shieh their relisfa SGT out
and perform the same service. and 70 on
through the whole night. The stations on
the Atlantic coast are we'll built houses. and
are about nys miles Erari. Tae telephone
eonnects them in many places. u costs 5000
70 fully equip sisdoa with ihs necessary
apparatus. Each station must possess o NE
or su,f boat ard Lyle gun. which weighs
las rounds and j. the timely Invention Of
Captain Lyle Of tie army. This gun Is utod
ia shooting line 10 tho wrecked vessel. and
has been found to b tho best Of the many
Inventions put forward for this purpose. The
brooches buoy is another APPARATUS indie
ponsabls 10 the lifs-saslng station. IL Is sim
ply circular ring Of cork from which hangs
= talr Of canvas breechss. Ths whole Is ar
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13

him. and no did 50 this night, and then I'M
hooking the guard, he handed the ehron'no-
ter over for inspection.
Thu captain glanced Mt the iace, then
hurriodly opened tho back cilsc. and, ss tho
beautiful iaco mot his gaze. his hands
trcmbIcd, his lips grew ashy, and he
gasped;
my Godw
"why. what's up, old ieilowl slcks' asked
the doctor. as hefose from his chair.
Nothing, I'm all right now. But knew
tho man that carried that watch. and the
iace OF the girl on the case is--''
"whoscY" cried the doctor seeing that the
other hcsitated
my sistcr'sr was the response.
Then II came ont that the dead Confederate
from whom the doctor got t.,e watch was
Frank Herbert OF Southern Maryland, Com
mandor Of regiment In the famous Con-
fodonto Maryland brigade. Ella LOWS OF
81 Loudon, NirglniA, the cap,a;n'e sistor, was
engaged to young Herbort, and being In
Franco the year before tho war she bought
for him the watch and pasted her picture on
the back ease. Tho hrcaking out OF the con-
test caused tho marriage TO be postponed,
and death OF tho colonel left his beautiful
flanceo hrovet widow.
take the watch. said the doctor, whom
he had hoard the story, "and give It to your
sister"
"hcop It Tor week or two" responded tho
captain, ''she and my mothor are coming on
10 keep house for me. and think Il would
DO moro nttlns for YOU to hand II TO her in
| person" 's
The doctor agreed with this, and three
weeks afterwards no met Miss Lewis and
handed hor lie watch, The years had not
changed her except for tho expression OF
eadnese on tho beautiful facc.
The lady took tho watch, but the doctor
did not buy another. After this he was .
frequent visitor at Mrs. Lows cosy cottage
About six months after the doctor had
/ 70 n1 tho owner OF tho gold chronomctci
no and Miss Lewls Ind q long, private and
evidently u satisfactory talk in the parlor
AS tho doctor rose to 20, shc laid her hands
on his shoulders. aud whispered
'walt. Eolandh
She darted out OF the room, aud returning
with the watch, showed him the picture had
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13

ranged TO hang by an iron ring to tho haw-
ser. like tho liie-aying car. sitting In tho
buoy. one passenger at time is drawn along
the rope by means Of hauling lines and is
brought in safety from the wreck.
whcna vessel IS driven ashore by day the
snarp ego Of the station lookout speedily
discerns her and the alarm is sounded. II
the wreck occurs al night she yigllant patrol
sees her struggling in the breakers. and
fash goes his red costoR light. which tells
tho impcriled crew that they have boon
sighted. In trice the wreoking crow APP
pears on tho scene with tho iiie-saying appa-
ratus. The iiioboat is always used when the
sea Is within bounds. though this is tho most
dangerous form OF rescue. II the seq Is too
much for the boat and its crew, a limo Is at-
tached 10 a cylindrical shot aud the Lyle gun
sends It across tho wrook, Those on board
the laundering ship selze the line aud pull
aboard rope which they make fast TO the
mast, The hauling line also provides them
with n hawser, The shore end Of the hawr
ser passes over an upright crotch secured by
an anchor, and over this bridge the life car
moves back and forth until oil hayc been
saved.
Such, In brief, ia the ilfc. saving service Of
our couutry.s Tho men who occupy the sta
tons ARE untitled to tho gratitude Of the
whole land for their bravery and vigilance.
Though their lives are not TO bo enyied. they
contain some brigh; spots, Tor thsre Ac OK.
cellent libraries at the stations, and in nice
weather the mon have sports OF various
kinds.
C,u1. CuttroS.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13

and IN Ia turn Hancock's corps was swept
the person 10 whom no wished the watch
sent, but tho ofiori was too much Tor him. and
he fell back dead.
Atthat instant the bugles sounded retreat, y
lack by grny wave, aud tho doctor. who
was about to AJAX a wounded conicderaie for
the name o. the dead colonel, wns forced to
mount hla horse and fly.
After the war he tried, by having the press
circulate thu story OF the gold chronometei,
10 learn something about the dead Confed-
crates friends. but without success. AZ one
time he seriously thought Of having copies Of
tho beautiful face on tho back ease made and
distributed. but al length tho IDEA Of
making common thing that had been 80
precious 90 one gallant ao1l deferred him
from his method o. getting information
About six years after the close Of tho war
DR.. Rockwell became very ebnmny with a
Young ox.Conicilefate engineer, Captain
LOWS Of Virginia, who had won IN Pitisbarg
an cnsiabIe reputation along tho lines Of his
professlon. One evening tho captain and the
doctor were smoking Ia the bachelor quarters
81 tho latter, aud discussing tho Wilderness
oampaign. UP to thlH time tho doctor. per-
Inns because no had grown weary Of the
subject, had never mentioned tho story Of the
watch 70 his friend, but ths Impulse seized
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13

1t iu popularity Of the American and
Englishman, that they regard "a entirely
wrong anything and everything that varies
from the standards Nhieh, In their own high
and mighty way they hive 80, up as right,
without any thought Of uhe fact that such u
course lo,s them onou to tho charge Of pro-
ynciaisu, Of which they anectto have such a
horror
An educated chinese or Japanese sees quite
rs much that - odd to him In OUT methods
as VIZ do ia his, and worry naturally be regards
hlh own way ~ the host, II Il Is IA question o.
ant tho chances arr an In favor Of the almond
eyed Oriental Az illustrating this difference
the following Incident Is aproposi
An Intelligent Chinese, lately returned from
ttip 10 Europe treated hts countrymon 10
IL description ~ tho, 10 him aud them, move
Instrument. a piano. "Tho Europeans keep
In their principal room largo four-iegged
beast which they can make sing at will. A
man, or more frequently a woman, or even a
feeble girl. sits down In front oi the animal
and stops gu To- tail, while ut the same time
striking It's many teeth. some Of which ara
long and white and others abort and black,
then tho creature sings or howia. Tho sling
ing. whom one gets used to II, IL not un-
pleasant When young people excite the
animal tito noise is awful. The beast does
not bite, nor does Il move. though II 10 never
tied up.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13

Their greatest delcacy Is tho tail Of kan
gAroo. which they hroIl on GOALS, and va, IN
a imlf nav state. Next ia this Is The giant
cray ilsh, which resembles our lobster, but Is
four or ave times us large, and is found In
abundance along the sea coast and on tho
banks oil all tho rivers affected by the tide.
l WINS amazed on reaching the tree under
which Joobra's family had their home, to mud
his two wives and many children RECALLING
themselves on roasted snakes. The grub or
slug, found under the lark OF dead trocs, Is
regarded by Thorn as tidblt. and tho chill
drsn eat thoin with as much ayidity an tho
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13

Edward Atkinson Is making bold attempt
To figure as our leading political economist,
and ho certain has shown much patience IN
his Investigations, and u marvellous ln-
gonulty in his manipulation OF flgures. He
believes that, as a whole. there 10 no class OF
workmen In tho world NO well fed and 10
generally contentod as the American farmers.
Mr.. Atkinson llyon In Boston. Perhaps he
he has not Ason map recently published In
his own city, that shows that within NIFTY
miles OF the hub tho country 10 dotted with
farms that have boon abandoned.
These farms have been surrendered back
10 nature by the daseendenis Of mon who
settled on them two hundred or more years
ago. In truth, farms throughout the Union
can be bought at from 30 70 s2b per acre, bat
they arc only purchased BY city men who
want q country home, for rest or ostentation.
While lots In New York city have risen from
one hundred 10 more than q thousand times
their value Of century ago, hore are within
an hours ride Of the metropolis farms that
eau b. purchased for loss to-day than they
we're valued az during tho revolutionary war.
IL should b. said however. In explanation OF
the decrease IN value Of Agricultural iAnds
near our large cities that the destinations q
urban lie make Il vol nigh Impossible 70
secure labd4 10 work them, and farmers
sons. IN such cases. prefer the allurenents Of
the city 20 hard work on tho land.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13
NOTED WOMEN At HOME.
Mrs. Margaret Bottome the Fouu-
der of the Kings Daughters.

Just seven years ago, woman sat medl-
tatlng in tho parlor OF an uptown residence
in New York. She had a strong. earnest
lace lighted up by kindly eyes, glowing with
expression, and a sweet sadness that bespoke
Sympathetic temperament. She had just
parted from several ladies' with whom she
had been converting as to the best method OF
organizing for Christian work among the
women Of New York. The lonely thinker
was Mrs. Margaret Bottome, the wife Of a
Methodist clergyman OF New York city. She
had read tho Bible in tho parlors Of the
wealthy as well as in the attic homes and
tenements of the poor, and the fashionable
made much Of hor; but she cared little for It's
adulation.
Mrs. Bottome possesses all the qualities Of
a leader OF women. To executive capacity
and frmness. she added the optimisti,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13

why is II that so few women know how 20
nroperly close an umbrellAf The length Of
time an umbrella Is used before felA'iius
depends largely upon how It Is cared ior Aila
rolled M after using. The only proper way
10 do IL L this: Take hold Of tho ends Of 'ns
nh, and the stick with the same hand ana
hold them tight enough 70 prevent u,''' De''5
twisted while tho covering is tSiI'ea A, ,',,
with the other hand. Then your nilp'','e /.
viii be as nicely closed as when you pousn'
Il and the only wear and tear viii % on ny
cloth. Never hold the umbrella by me LAM , !,
alone when you roll It up and you WIZ hn' y
viii last longer and cost less for repAi's'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13

Of AFFAIRS. Rats and thieves had rendered
some Of the stations unfit for service and
shot lines and rockets were missing No
wonder people were drowned, Mr.. Kimball
built now stations and repaired tho old ones.
He put In new ilfe-cars and discharged the
Inefficient crews. The new crews we're regp'
larry drilled, well FED and regularly paid.
Tint you may know that Mr.. Kimball was
the right man in tho right place and know
what he was doing, have but 10 tell you
THAT out Of twenty-five wrecks which CO.
CURED on the Jersey coast that year not
one Ito was lost From tlmo TO time tho
efficiency Of cur liie.saying service has
boon Increased until 1t seems 10 have
reached perfection. The whole OF the At
lantc coast IL now pairolled by crews OF
experienced men. and our lake shores are
under the same surveillance. Tho coast SER
vlce is divided into twelve districts, CON
trollod bya general superintendent with head
quarters at Washington.
Then the stations themselves have gem
ernl inspector, Who'll stationed at New York.
Each district has superintendent, who is
responsible to the general chief for the efi-
cheney OF his station. Next come the stations
which are in charge o. keepers, each Of whom
must be an expert in boat craft. besides know
ing all about surfing and how TO take charge
OF wreoklng operations. Soyen able surfmen
constitute tho crew at each Of tho stations.
They ara paid at the ratio OF $50 n month
not a great sum when they are compelled 10
risk their lives perhaps dozen times during
the thirty days They patrol the coast all
the time and on stormy nights their vigil
lance must DO doubled.
without the night patrol the coast guard
would be Of little use. The patrol stations
are divided Into four watches Of two ne"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-05-13
JuOBRA AND HIS FOLKS.
A Sketch OF the Natives Of North
Australia-how They Live.
The Most Degraded saynges In the
world Their children and weap-
ons - How the Famous uoomer-
nnEs arc Made aud Used.

An travellers assure us that tho Australians
are the lowest and most degraded Eayages In
the world, Ihayc noticed aa a curious fact,
that sayages are intelligent and industrious
in proportion TO the harshness Of their eli
mate and the difficulties they have TO over
come in getting food. Wherever the wintors
arc cold. natural iorothought Induces the
EsquimauN ur the slbnrian, or tho sayngo
who lives In high lattudcs 70 lay bya supply
Of food against tho day when he cannot huns
or nsh. Now, Australia II very warm
country You know It Is 20 the south OF tho
equator, so thut the northern parts are the
warmcst, and tho wind blowing from the
north is always the hottest, while tho cold
and chilling blasts come irom tho south.
But In no part NJ that great island which is
nearly ~ large as the United States, Ia there
ever any frost OF snow. except on the tops ot
| tho highest mountains Tue shores swarm
with nsh tho hills aro full Of kangaroos,
snakes aud dingoos, or Wild dogs, all Of
which are food Tor tho native Australian.
In climate where clothes are not needed
| people do not require warm or well-built
houses and where food is 10 abundant, they
have To make mo- effort to secure e, the con.
sequence w. they grow M thrlitlcss and l,zy,
and not being required TO think, any NOR,
than tho wild beasts, their intelligence ia bui
very little greater
Tue Australians are a race peculiar &c
themselves, although, because OF their Yers
black skins, they are ofton classed with thu
negroes. Their features are mora like thos'
Of the Malays, aud their hair. instead OF be
ing crisp aud klnky, is long and wayy, nnt
they take II great deal Of pride IN It's decora
ton.
In 1892, being IN the northern part o
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nj WORLD OF FASHION.
...eots in the Realms of
W Change.
,.,urlB Of THE nSs's DAUGHTERS,


n,.,is fashion but the temporary custom
vns' s !. Ille people2 Change is the key
{. u. 81 4 fashion, and almost as soon as We be-
n''s Z h XII accustomed to one style new
s.n s-1 1pi Up. Dress is as certain to follow
0 =. ,'aer as spring ia to follow winter.
~, q we'll as royalty has sometimes set
\, n.plon, and tho American women are the
y ~, beautiful and well-dressed women IN
~ 4. .o,,d and they usually contrive to have
" " ~, ~ n times as we'll. Spring is now so
,ns ss,,nced that the eouiigie-e hns begun to
~ 49, her attention to tho difficult problem
a !, vs.t is being and shall be worn in the
M And summer. Tho greatest change.
IA ,sat Is but a small one, lies in the more
y. ~ , mora complete fact that oyerskirts are
-, :. rOr sure, and to remain. The combina-
w. w a color which have been selected for
4. sprIng look as II they would hold their
S \ through the summer months. White