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Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

By far the most remarkable example
OF Keen sense on the mans part for
the ways OF man and beast II to be
found In the cow-trackers Of the Pun
Jaub. These men are largely employed
by natives In cases of cattle theft.
To test mans capabilities we had
our COW led out OF camp and brought
back by a circuitous path. While she
was away we told the cow-trncksr we
had lost trace OF her. and that he must
lind her, while we followed to watch
his mode OF operation. II was extra
ordinary to hear him unfold the his
tory OF everything that had happened.
with bent head. half closed eyes. and
unhesitating certainty, he traced faint
marks In the sand that we could barely
distinguish. He described the shape OF
the cows feet, then he cried out that
the man wore shoes that were patched
In two places. that he had taken them
on at this point. that he had long big
toe and fiat foot, that he must be
an old man, that he belonged to n GER
tain caste accustomed TO carry bur
dens, that going through this Held Of
grain the COW had wished to eat, and
had been dragged after the man and
tied TO a tree.
Now" he chuckled 20 himself, Il
could follow that cow 20 Lahore. and
know her amongst hundred" He
was amuscdly puzzled when II dawned
on him that he had only 10 follow her
back to her home In our camp. where
ahe stood with her calf and her keeper.
TO verify every deduction he had made.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

much to the broad effect. She carried
smart parasol OF dead white China
silk, with a dainty blue China handle
White suede gloves. and shoes OF the
same, tipped with blue kid completed
her toilet.
Shirt waists find no end OF favor and
are universally becoming,
A dark-eyed girl in company with
her mother. wore one In which she
looked distinctly swagger. and as fresh
as daisy.
II was loose and blousey and had
three pleats. front and back; the
sleeves were immensely wide gigot,
showing well the horizontal lines OF
pale pink which ran broadly across II.
A standing collar OF shining white
linen, and Martinez tie OF dead white
satin. whose narlng ends spread out
jauntily. and large, fiat studs OF pearl
and gold complete this shirt waist, II
one excludes the belt whose buckle is
of frosted gold and from which hangs
and jingles a number OF golden trlnk-
cts. the always faYorite chatelaine. All
this IL worn with skirt Of flarlng
proportion and made Of creamy crcpon
Her parasol, shoes and saiior hat are
of dead white and altogether II is u
perfect dream Of summer girl, and
MILDRED d.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

laden with the younger element do
not bowl over the delightfully."- smooth
roads along the highways where the
great elms and oaks spread their
shade overhead in graceful arches.
II In a pretty sight to see bright
faced girl. whose cheeks are all aglow
with her young vigor, handle the pranc-
ing horses, as so many do here.
Among the most graceful whips Of
this season is Miss Ethel irwin. who is
one of the sloan Burden wedding party.
and who has captivated Lenox by her
glrlish beauty. She Is petite. ana
blonde, with that peculiar fair hair
seen seldom, save on very young chill
dren. She dresses simply. put with
marvellous taste.
Her coat of cream melton has a de-
cidedly swagger cut, and hts her Per
fectly. The bouffant gigot sleeves are
strained, as are the collar and revors.
Huge ivory buttons as large as saucers
ornament the front, and bear the eS-
iuIsltely colored portrait of her favorite
relding A small black turb1n OF
rough braid, adorned with a pompom,
out OF which sprouts black SILK
POPPY, covers her curly head. Her box
seat companion Is quite her opposite
being a 1.-THE, dark bit OF aPhiladelphinn,
who carries her small head with in
finite pride.
she has liquid brown eyes and pout-
ing lips. and her oolorl the loveliest
flush. We'll. only brunette can pos
sibly have such glow. without the
aid of the rouge pot
And she wears a mannish little coat
of vivid scarlet. making her bright
speck in the distance. away down the
long. winding road.
n has a broad, rolling sailor collar
OF ivory-white kid, stitched with gold
ali about its edge. Bands OF Kid strap
the sleeves and waist. oddly.
-Four huge buttons OF white kid set
souarely on the front OF this daring
coat.
wa maryeIously high in the crown.
after the approved fashion. A broad
band OF glitterlng gold encircles It's
crown.
40 chic, al least for such purpo8es
Tbey are OF white channels. and heavily
stitched They fasten with one button
on the back of the wrist.
They have funny little eyelet holes
on the lSnuckle. for ventilation. Al
least they are new and present RAD.
wonderfully swagEer coaching
frocls was worn the other day by a
tall. brown-haired New Yorker. She
is the sort who attract II gowned in
| The piainest OF the plain, and, when set
on BY a stunning rig. carries all be-
| fore her.
hazel brown.
The full, Paquin skirt was OF brown
and cream stripes OF hnger-width'
| he two oolors blending beautifully.
The blouse was la Norfolk. and or
plain blown melton, beautifully rich
and glossy. II has three broad plaits,
each bound with tiny folds OF satin,
A broad belt OF white kid sat trinity
around her slim waist. showing a
gorgeous buckle OF filagree gilt
The huge gigot sleeves had band
of kid around the wrists. A similar
one finished the neck. Around her
graceful shoulders dangled a long
nne chain OF gold. to which was at
tached a large heart-shaped lockst,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26
LADY BRAcEoIRDLE,


A sen captain during his stays on
land had great fancy for fowls OF all
sorts. ana especially priced an old gob-
bier which mad been long IN his pos
session. From one cruise he brought
home mischievous young monkey,
which mpdc as much trouble as the
proyerbial white elephant"
one day, hearing a terrible commo-
ton In the hennery. the captain entered
and found Jocko with the gobbler I'M
der his arm. while he was deliberately
pulling out the poor birds last tall
feather. The captain rescued the tur-
key and punished the monkey severely.
who seemed to know very well why
he was chsHtised.
The next day. again hearing a com
motion among the fcathercd tribe, me
captain went to the scene OF action,
and there sat Jocko with the much
persccuted gobbler between his knees.
while no was trying to put the feathers
bnck.
His Intentions were good, but the
turkey aad unable TO appreciate
thcm.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26
MERRY REVELS AT LENOX.
The Place Now Awake and Busting
With Fa shionable Life.
SOME OF THE FAMOUS BEAUTIES
Nowatt the swell Resort-Sew Gowns
That the swnEger Set are Wearing.
Something New In Gloves.

Magnetic Lenox is drawing the so
cial world unto itself as persistentiy
as the magnet does the poor needle.
The great blue. shadowy Berkshires.
with their sunny slopes and verdant
valleys, the dear delightful old coun-
try houses. with their wealth of es-
tate, the grave, "high-bred" air per-
vading the whole town. all 20 to make
up its exceeding attractlveness. The
parvenu may not knock at Its por-
tails with impudent GOODNESS. sure In its
wealth of purse; they swing back only
to those who have family. pedigree
and unbounded wealth.
1t Is purely an English town; some of
the estates having passed from genera
ton TO generation. the present one
knowing well how to best enjoy the
heirloom.
Magnetic Lenoxl with it's wealth of
young people, among whom bloom
some OF Americas sweetest buds
The staid little town Is Overlooking
with the gay galaxy who have gath
cred there for the short season inter-
vening before Newport the mountains
or wherever fancy leads.
wyndhurst, the celebrated Sloan es-
tate, and grey old Elm Court have
opened their hospitable doors to a gay
company, who turn night into day
| with their merry revealing.
And these are but two OF many.
The whole place is awake and bus.
Ting with fashionable life.
Never day passes In which coaches
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

Japanese Are Not Adcpts ut tho Art
nj which Chinnmcn Excel.

London has the most lahcrioua pro-
cess OF washing. The women simply
rub their clothes. and have none Of
the mechanical contfivAnceH which eN-
ist In other places for lcsscnlng their
labor, OF course, there are steam
laundrlcn IN abundance. but their prices
place them beyond the reach OF the
working classes,
In Lancashire the use OF the dolly
tub and "pcggy" " universal. and IL
method OF washing The tub NJ shaped
like barrel. and the linen la whislScd
about In It by the peggy wnloh
II vigorously used by the washer
woman The peggy" N a sort OF thick
broomatlck fixed In the centre OF o
disc Of wood on the undcrRIdc az
which are Ave or six round. strong.
In Holland and Sweden the traveller
win notice hundreds Of women Snecllng
on the banks OF the lakes and rivers.
and beating their clothes with heavy
piece OF wood. II looks an easy. though
not very ofrcctivo process. bur probably
the clothes have been boiled before
the cold water stage Ia reached
John Chinamnn cNcrlH an Il wnRhor
OF clothes. The Japanese. ON the other
hnnd, do not takc much trouble. Wash
Ing is sim done In Japan by means Of
a boat. over the storm OF which tho
garments, attached to q long string,
are allowed 20 drug.
II is an economical habit ~ the tray
cling Jhpa to get a large amount Of
washing thus accomplished by IA
steamboat excursion, and II has given
rise 10 the story that once a year they
travel TO wash They have no inBtlnct
for laundry work IKE III, chlnuse, ana
when the soap ~ onco on the enr-
ments they think the washing liz com
plete. 10 they do not trouble to wiring
taste just ms well as frcHh.
The visitor to Paris viii not fail 10
notice the large Noaha nrk looking
houses Of wood floating on the Seine,
some NJ which are m )nHicr washing
establishments. where women may he
seen through the apon windows hmm
A small fee Is paid Tor the accommO-
| dation provided
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

cream. Have a spoonful OF whipped
cream In each cup and pour the choco-
iate over II. Let each individual sweeten
to taste.
Tomato salad--select tomatoes Of
medium size. Put two or three curly
Iettuce leaves under each tomato on a
pate and dip tablespoon of inayon-
naise dressing on each tomato. This
pressing is simply made. is good and
VIII Keep week or longer on ice or
IN cool weather. Put one tablespoon OF
nour In double boiler with a quar-
ter of pound of butter. and as 1t
melts rub smooth, then add one cup
OF milk. one cup OF cider vinegar, and
when this becomes thick add the yolks
OF nVe eggs. In which one teaspoon OF
mustard, one teaspoon Of sugar. one
teaspoon of flour and one-hnlf teaspoon
or cayenne pepper has been beaten. AL
low this to cook few minutes and re-
move from the fire. Put In jar and
leave uncovered until cool When
wanted take out as much as needed
ana add enough cream to thin to about
the consistency Of French mustard,
strawberry Sherbet-One quart OF
strawberry juice, juice of one lemon,
one quart of water, one-half pint OF
cream before whipping. Make very
sweet, az 1t will lose some OF Its sweet
ness In freezing. Put all the ingredi-
| ents except the cream into the freezer
| first, and when this mixture begins TO
get thick add the whipped cream and
| finish freezing. Allow 1t to stand a
| few hours before serving.
Angel Food-Whiyes of eleven eggs
one and a half tumblers Of sugar. one
| tumbler of flour after sifted, one tea
| spoonful OF cream tartar one teaspoon
| full of vanilla and one of lemon. Beat
the whites till stiff and sift the sugar
| in and beat well, but gently. Then
/ nnn tho naVprinr nd lastly the nOtiI
must be sifted in as lightly as possible
| and stirred only enough to mix It, The
| flour must have been slfted three times
and the cream tartar with II the last
time. After each Sitting there will be
a little more that can be gotten int
the glass without heaping. Do not trS
to get 1t in. Pour the cake mixtur,
into a pan that has never been CREASED
Bake forty minutes In n slow oven
Have It very slow at first and Increase
the heat as the cake bakes, Rather
leave 1t My minutes than to have i
done in thirty. DO not open the stow
door until the cake has been in twent!
minutes and then very carefully ant
do not move the cake. If II IL bakini
too fast set a small pan of water be
side It I'm the oven. When done removl
the cake carefully from the oven ant
turn the pan upside down at once rest
ing the edges Of the pan on cups o.
saucers to allow free passage of ell
underneath The cake will not fall on
II the pan has never been creased o
contained anything greasy. When coli
set away and cut out of the pan whei
needed. Bake the day before it is to b
used.
Spanish Chocolate Cake - One hal
cup of butter, one cup sugar, one cul
milk, one whole egg and white of one
two and one-half cups -four, two tea
spoons baking powder, one teaspoon
vanilla. Boil together one cup grate'
chocolate, one-half cup milk, one cul
sugar and yolk of one egg. Whei
boiled stir this into the white dough
bake in loaf or in layers and put to
gether with white frostlng.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

Is the Pike. which Gun swallow u
Fish Lnrgrr Than Itself,

The late Rev. j. @. Wood, in his
Natural History" Haya that tiny
Jack or pike. OF veinohes In length. has
been known TO capturr aud try to eat
a gudgoon Of It's own Size, and 10 swim
about quite unconccrnedly with the
tail OF its victim protrudlng from It's
mouth. The anEler-flshlng frog has a
small. thin, tapcring body no larger
than the whole u his enormous head.
and yet. MS Garrett describes. he VIII
swallow large cod or u eonger eel.
The Chinsmodon niger. one OF the deep
sea fishes. oCcasiOnaly swallows a fish
bigger than Itself. aud then the larger
fish may be seen In u kind OF bag or
pouch-likc structure. attached TO the
under side Of the fish. from which n
win be gradually digeHtcd md abb
sorbed Into the system. Or. tombstone
mentions the curious case OF the sea
anpmone, known nH the aetna cras-
alcornH One Of these vornolous ami
mails. originally two inches in diameter
contrlved 10 swallow seallop valve
as large as an ordinary saucer. In an
English museum is u specimen of a
fish knows as the black swallowsr, about
foot IN length. with polluted fms as
sharp as thorns. II ls said that this
fish IL capable Of swallowing ether
fishes 10 or II times Its own size.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

Examining 800 letters IN order to test
the popularity Of the various phrases
used In ending them, nearly half the
number were foud to conclude with
Yours truly" Trite commonplace and
devoid OF meaning az two words can
be, yet they hold the lead IN favor TO
an extent not 70 be wondered at In
business letters
VERY respectfully" and Yours re-
spectfuily" are suitable terms when
the person to receive the letter lA much
older than the sender or by reason OF
hts position de1erves some marked ex-
precision OF Difference. but the Dhrases
are too often used without regard TO
their Significance.
Yours, etc." and the abbreviated
form. Resp for respectfully. seem
half-hoartcd. lazy sort OF signatures,
zig-zAg line would mean as much,
and be easier TO make. They have not
even the slight merit or In haste
and .'Hastlly,r which at least serve
as an apology for poor writing. -.
AS far as simplicity goes, Yours"
is preferable by far. and. indeed, IL
the best way 20 say something without
meaning anything, because the
shorter the meaningless formula, the
better Some polite ending to letter
IL better. no doubt. than the abrupt
signature alone. and each perp0n may
eeiect for himself. but for MI ordinary
purposes thxrs m no better form thnn
sSfours truly"
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

larger than a mans watch, and con.
tanning the miniature OF her lover.
These miniature lockets are much
the fad. and quite as much the favor
lite In silver as gold.
The swagger hat was la Triihy,
of hazel brown braid, cnclrcled by a
modest twist of brown velvet; from the
left side. perked up two spiky black
wings. She was altogether charming,
and she knew It: keeping her equllib-
rum on the high seat with the greatest
of ease.
A delightfully."- swell Girl who drove a
yellow cart was oddly gowned. the
upper part being the once desplsed
jerseyi
The frock was a rich navy blue. just
the color OF her eyes,
The faring skirt was OF the plain
color in softest silkiest mohair from
| which the dust shed beautifully.
II was lined prodigiously, and even
| In the cart stuck out Its impcrtinent
| folds. Under u short taunty box coat
| OF dead white melton appeared 1aun'
| ty Jersey 1t was white, and beautifully
embroidered with navy blue and bright
| scarlet II had a belt OF turkey red
leather, and collar of the same; from
\ her side hung lorgnette case OF led
| TO match the belt.
4 She wore a navy blue sailor, with q
tri-colored band. and felt herself 10 be
as she was, marvelously fair bit OF
humanity.
All these are the girls who drive
there are Just as many charming onei
who do not. and who detost horseilesi
In general, together with horsey men.
One OF these, who, by the way. hal
lived In Paris SO long us 10 acquire al
their dainty mannerlsms, wore a stun
ming frock of dark blue duck, In tn
park the other day. II was heavil!
ribbed. and beautiful tint TIL,
Paqun skirt had an enormous widtl
at the foot. owing to its numbers o
tiny cores: broad border OF whit
lines, banded with tan-colorod leather
trimmed Il. The blouse was bourant
hanging very loosely over the belt.
tiny pointed yoke OF white linen am
yellowed Valenciennes lace, and twi
broad bands OF white passing owe
the shoulders and dropping far owe
the belt. made the waist a thing agree
able to look upon.
Two large buttons OF gold, enamelei
with blue, finish the shoulders.
Her hat was burnt yellow straw. 4
fiat, sailor style. trimmed heavily wilt
shaded roses and lots OF folage tw
black quilts stick straight out, addin
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26


him.
AS could be foreseen from the outset
Il was the dowaRer who was ultimately
Obliged to give way. but not before the
quarrel of the two royal ladies' had de-
generated into an open coniiict ana me
court OF Lisbon been divided into two
rival camps.
Queen Isabella H., who may likewise
be included in the list of royal dow
ayers, has, since the restoration or hcr
dynasty to the throne, repeatedly at
tempted 10 interfere not only IN mat
ters connected with the Court OF Mad
rid. but also in politics.
Infinitely better sense was displayed
by the Dowager Queen Olga OF Wur-
temburg, who died come time ago on
the shores OF Lake Conatance. after
having survived her semi-demented
husband for a couple OF years. al.
Though IL was notorious that she had
taken advantage OF the condition OF his
mind 10 gather Into her own hands
ali The relns OF power. and TO exercise
almost absolute rule in his name, con-
vertinR the court OF Stuttgart into the
headouartera Of Russian influence. yet
the very moment that her husband died
she stepped down on the throne and
vIthdrew into the utmost retirement,
1 leaving the way entirely clear for her
young and lovely successor queen
! Charlotte. She was Infinitely too proea
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

Iage near Brescia, Wise and three COM
panions assembled from St. Louis. and
after travelling 1.150 miles, descended IN
Jefferson county. New York, a recent
balloon voyage OF NJ. Mallettthe French
aeronaut, lasted thirty-six ana one-hali
hours. and would have been the longest
on record II he had not landed In the
middle OF II. He left Vilette on the g3d
or October. at 0 PM, and next morning
landed at ottonyille. in Alsace, TO clear
the snow frcm the balloon. At the
end OF 25 minutes he started again and
landed near Coblenz at s PM. An
hour and half later he landed once
more In a valley on the Tanna mount
aims, and finally. on the 25th OF oc-
tober. at AN. at Walden. in Hesse.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26
LONGEST BALLOON VOYAGE
Was That Made by IA Frenchmnn,
who Travelled 1900 Miles.

Rather more than 1900 miles was the
distance Travelled in 1883 by three voy-
ayers. who, in that year made an
ascent in France. with the intention OF
crossing the Mediterranean and land
ing in Algeria. The wind proving un-
favorable. they were carried toward
Corsica, and, when near that island,
the balloon, descending towards the
water, placed their lives in great
jeopardy BY throwing out all their
apparatus, however. they succeeded
in rising to between two and three
thousand feet and travelling on TO Italy,
where they safely descended at vii
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

clerk-Uere IS letter from that ac-
pfess. She Is willing 20 give us the
Testimonial, but she wants us 10 write
ser first giving definite information
successfuI Soap Man-Terms?-y
q wonder what we ought TO charge her
Nor publishing her name In connection
With our soap. It's big advertise
snent for her.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26
THE GAY OLD BACHELOR.
He Gives Many Fair Reasons for
Staying Single.
SAYS MARRIED FOLKS QUARREL.
Ana That the only Way 10 Re Happy
Is 60 Live n Life of single nicrscd-
ness-rhe Makers OF Fashions.

The hnppy old bachelor has n1ways
been something OF an enigma TO me.
il was impossible for a man or
ms hsan ,ha on,n,an =, ,na,,, ~, -
We may judge OF their verses. that
married life was trial. and that con-
tentmcni vas only found In single
bieanedn.A E,v.n tho ola ,ro,,.,,, a.
form. ne ~, ...,,,' $500 ~
-, WIZ" We marry our
uo"o'es ocs'h'' one poet mas said;
".rhe difference between N sipyla u,a
and a double nav
Is the bachelors Measure and tha
married mans troubie."
And stiu .nother mr., ~.
like strain. 'N ""' SUNG IN
,.,vb.r ~, .,
""'n Nhc hihrleu man ID by worldly
,rh. .a, ss oppressed,
$500, sleeps ana sweetly takes
ms rust
Contrasted with these mirht In. act
on a vast number OF couplets. equally
as happy. setting forth the toys Of the
eonjugpl state. The consensua Of onin-
ton seems 10 be that the man who mar
ries In doomed TO n scn. or n nerfect
avalanche OF trouble Yet, IL womb
seem that all was NOT rmooth sntlirs,
for tho bachelor for one OF them once
sung;
with the old bachelor. how, th,nrs 40
what shall / a, -, ,,. .,s
marry7' '"'''" VI
have of,., ..,,,,
trouhiea - ~. sp.suil''u upon tnc
generally od,,i,,',s s.lue " "
married ,ounI"s H. ~. u,e,s are Lew
little dirreya,,ns 'au, nie without thelr
hiri,arin,,s' ,'Y V"lvulltvu 10 produce
HiN ii'NiNuNHtNs Alnt Iflln
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

Richard-what kind Of girl is Miss
zenhyrP Is she much Of a conversa-
Thomas-That's where she exceis.
piayed whist with her last evening,
and il It had not been for her there
.,,a,,id hardly have been any conversa-
~ al all. She was the life Of the
table, She always had something ap-
nrnnriate to say, such as, whats
trumps?'' rs 1t my play?" oh; dear,
didn't know Il was yours. ena
numerous equally pertinent Remarks
on. yes: she's splendid conversation
allst.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

Warburton- Mamma. may I have a
slice OF bread and jam nowl
Mamma--No, you must not think OF
appetite for dinner. IL Will be ready
In three hours.
hours ngo, didn't "
Mammat-
Warburton--Theu don't ace. how
the bread and Jam can spoil my
a appetite for dinner when my lunch did
not spoil the appetite have now for
bread and jam
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1895-05-26

TO expose herself TO slight or to a
snub.
Even In far cathny all the evils with
which poor China ia now being over
whelmed are attributed to the disas-
trous influence Of the Dowagcr EN-
press, who Is held responsible for her
country's ruin