St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1897-03-27
POPULAR WOMAN IN MEXICO.

TAe wife of the Preslasat Il Beloved ~
Everyone.
Mime. De Diaz, the wife Of the presi-
dent Of Mexico, il not only the first lady
OF the country, but IL the most popular
woman Of the republic. Sonora Dona
Carmen Romero Rubio de Diaz il known
among her people, from the mansions Of
the rich in the brilliant capital to the
humblest hut ON the frontier, - Car
n,elita, meaning "Our little Carmen.
Her popularity ever increases, for each
year sees larger number Of good works
dispensed by this generous woman, who
uses her power to improve the lot Of
long-oppressed and unhappy people.
Nine. Diaz il often appealed to ON be-
half Of some one or other sentenced to
long imprisonment or death. Official
pardon il . delicate power for anyone
to hold, and the presidents wife IN nat
urally careful for the justice Of her
case before she goes to her lord to plead
for executive clemency. But the presi-
dent himself ID Of . forgiving nature,
and not infrequently the pardon is
granted. Neither the president nor his
wife attends the brilliant but brutal
bull fights, and in every way they use
their influence against the degrading
spectacles. It II certain that the presi-
dent win entirely prohibit them - soon
- public sentiment gives any hope ol
unfolding his wishes.
''Carmelita" il the second wife Of Gen.
Poriierio Diax, and II in her 33d year.
She stands a type Of advanced Span
ish-American womanhood, and among
other accomplishments speaks English
and French almost with equal fuency.
She il remarkably well informed on cur.
rent events, and her advice II often
sought by her husband. The president
II 90 years old, and in very proud Of his
f.ir young wife. When their marriage
took place. in 1884. they took their we'd
ding tour through the United States.
Her girlish grace and simplicity Of man
ner well match her beauty. Her am
ccstry dates far back into the nobility
Of old CASTLE, and the evidences Of long
culture are easily marked. It il plain
" apparent that . considerable part Of
the republic of Mexico and the desire
Of the people to keep President Diaz in
Office arc due to the general esteem for
his lovely wife.-N. Y. Times.
E.eiieA oesAs.
A pleasing testimonial to the re-
sources Of the English language was
given at Manchester. An inquiry wss
being held ~ to q house reputed to be
used for gambling. It was frequented
by poor Jews, and they were stated in
. general way to have spoken their own
Yiddish except when they wished to
swear. Then they used English. Our
oaths appear to be simpler and stronger
than those Of any other tongue. The
Spaniarda'. though it must be admitted
they are coarser, are too elaborate. They
swear, not in words, but in sentences.
The same may be said Of Italian execra-
tions. French are failure. They beat
~ IN slang, but In simple objugation
they are nowhere. German impreca-
tions mean good deal, but that II just
where they fail. The essence Of . good.
round oath II mystery. And that il
why American swearing. though sono-
rous, misses its mark. There II too
much thought in it-St. James Gasette.
\ Ussfal HAP.
A school inspector, having few min
utes to spare after examining the school,
put . few questions to the lower form
boys on the common objects Of the
schoolroom.
'What i the use Of that map?" he