The Lampasas Daily Leader. (Lampasas, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 1439, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 27, 1908 Page: 3 of 4
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Paris Criminals'
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The Moulin de la Galette, Paris
sumptuous ball room where the city’s
criminal classes congregate for their
social whirl, has reopened owing to
the urgent request' of the prefecture !
of police. Sometime ago it was or-
dered closed by the municipal council
because it was declared to be the hot
bed of young crime and the place
where minors received their first in-
tense desire for distinction, in the so-
cial set of thugdom. .
But crime has not grown less in
the gay Paris capital, in fact it has
increased. The police who without
the Moulin have not been able to keep
track of the criminals or ferrit out
the many crimes that have shocked
the city, have urged the reopening of
the place and so it is that Paris is
again to harbor the most remarkable-
institution in the world, and the vis-
itor to the French capital will be able
to arrange with a detective from the
prefecture to go up the hill to the
reopened Moulin and see more very
wicked men in social relaxation than
collect in any other one place in the
world.
Have no fear of violence inside, but
beware the wine shops round about,
where the apprentices of crime let
their bad passions ride uncurbed. In-
side the Moulin they are curiously
suave and ceremonious. Harsh words
are not thrown recklessly. When a
dancer bumps another he begs par-
don. “On examination you will find
the statement ihexact” is as near as
they get to liar.
This is because they are fulfilling
the social ideal of their women. The
fierce girls are proud of their gar-
roters and housebreakers as high spir-
ited exceptions to the sheep-like mass
of men. Their ideal is the iron hand
in the velvet glove; and they have
forced it on their men—within these
walls. , Besides, they always have a
lurking fear. They know, perhaps,
what Goron said when he was chef de
surete:
“Did the Moulin not exist I should
have to invent it!”
For once a Paris criminal has
brought a “coup” off—-has “made a
condition,” as they call it—-he feels
the attraction of the Moulin. The
police count on it.
You may ask: If he knows the po-
lice count on his showing up in these
luxurious halls with his ill-gotten
gains, why doesn’t he wisely keep
away?
It is more complicated than that.
He may, as rightly, argue that his ab-
sence will be taken as still more sig-
nificant. He may keep away one night,
two nights; but the thought will ob-
trude: “I look afraid to show up!”
In the end he shows up. He dreads
that his absence will be noted, if not
by the high police, then the camaros
(“comrades”-) of two species; reckless,
loyal pals, who may laugh at him as
over-prudent; and the sinister Judas
comrade, shadowy and painful even
to think of, the microbe of this life, a
thousand | times more dreaded than
acute detectives—in a word, the
“seller,” He may note the man’s ab-
sence—and put two and two to-
gether! /
Every motive calls him to the Mou-
lin. His girl wants to show off her
new finery—to show to the other
women she is not tied to a non-pro-
ducer. She desires to dance and drink
and laugh with her man in these hours
of plenty.
Both crave their fling in the glitter-
ing surroundings that mean success,
joy of life and social triumph to them.
And if the man has a more than usual-
ly black crime upon his mind he wants
to forget it in the razzle, hardening
himself in contact with others like
him.
He argues that to show up “in so-
ciety” is normal. In the usual course
of things, with nothing extra on his
conscience, he would show up at the
Moulin. Of course, if he spends a lol
of money it will be a sign against him;
but he will spend , prudently.., Quoi!
He need only keep his mouth shut
and act normal!
So the Moulin always has been the
most productive stalking ground for
the Parisian secret police.
The detectives come disguised—got
up like honest burglars, thugs or bull-
ies—how, it matters '* little. As soon
as they put their nose inside the Mou-
lin, they are spotted. The word goes
round:
“There are gentlemen of the balloon
among us!” >
No one seems to pay attention to
them. All goes on as usual. Now and
then a timid brother, talking over a
“condition” with his mates, or hag-
gling prices with a fence, wilt speak
of going elsewhere, to be private.
“Idiot!” the others whisper, “do you
want to get us shadowed special?
Here we’re part of the big push. Sit
tight!”
Of course, the idea is correct.
Groups form and break up. You can’t
damn a man for talking with acquaint-
ances, nor indict a burglar just be-
cause he’s pleasant in society!
Crash! It is the Strong Men’s. Quad-
rille! Two hundred proudly flashing
girls prance with their heroes. Cham-
pagne corks pop. Tipsy toughs do
cakewalk steps alone. Triumphant
young thugs swell with social satisfac-
tion, beg to be presented, thump the
tables and call for more wine!
In the midst the detectives prowl,
apparently so helpless! Here is the
stalking ground. Here is the game.
But how can they get at it?
They are putting two and two to-
gether. Men whose style is known
are seen to be in funds or not. Un-
known men show up well heeled. New
groups have formed—they’re very
interesting. Such and such men have
a queer look. All these data are to be
compared with data gathered by the
outside members of the brigade and
by humble indicators not quite in the
movement. The detectives are close
to this work both in mentality and
passions.
Night by night they come and go
and wait. Often the putting of a
hundred trifling things together
throws suspicion on the guilty party.
Paris detectives of this close to the
criminal - class don’t seek for clues;
they rubber around to find out “the
mistake.” The guilty party always
makes some big mistake. And often-
est he makes it at the Moulin, in the
exaltation of a glass too much.
So the detective comes and goes
and waits. He knows he is spotted
at the Moulin. He counts on it. He
counts on it that in the turmoil of
passions, jealousies, caprices, ennuis,
fears and needs stirred up by a great
social center like the Moulin his pres-
ence may be a continual temptation'
for the secret to come to him of, it
self!
The detective, quits the gorgeous
halls. As he strolls in the dark a
man or woman brushes past him.
The sleuth changes his course in ac-
cordance with the whispered indica-
tion. He looks back to see he is not
followed; turns a corner, and looks
back again. There is no one but him-
self and the mysterious person.
And they whisper in the shadow.
The next afternoon as he is sleep-
ing the footpad or burglar with a
black crime on his conscience will be
waked by the law knocking on his
door.
“Hey, there! Less baruf (noise and
bluff), you’re caught for good, a cam-
aro has sold you!”
So the arresting police rudely ex-
plain the state of things to the strug-
gling criminal.
And that night Judas will show up
at the Moulin de la Galette in funds—,
or filled with an interior tranquility
He—or she—is avenged.
TO PREPARE POTTED FOODS.
European Ideas That Are Now Being
Adopted Here.
Potted foods are among the valua-
ble additions to the storeroom closet
ihat Americans are just beginning to
Appreciate. These potted foods,
which must not be confused with the
commercially tinned foods, are largely
used in France and England at hunt-
ing breakfasts or for the pienie
hamper.
The food selected, mushrooms, fish,
game, meats and vegetables of all
kinds, is simply cooked as if for imme-
diate service, seasoned palatably, then
packed lightly in jars and covered
with a sauce in which there is plenty
of butter. If to be eaten within 24
hours, this is all that, is needed. 11
to be kept several days, a layer of
clarified butter or melted suet, quarter
of an inch thick, is poured over the
top after pressing into jars.
RECIPE FOR INDIA RELISH.
Recommended to Those Who Are Fon£
of a High Seasoning.
Those who like high seasoning ar$
very fond of India relish. It can eas
ily be put up.
Two quarts of green tomatoes are
taken with a small head of cabbage,
six onions and 12 green peppers. One
cupful of salt is sprinkled over them,
and the mixture is allowed to stand
for 24 hours.
It is then drained and put into a
porcelain-lined kettle and - barely cov
ered with vinegar.
To this add half a cupful of mustard
seed, a teaspoonful of celery seed and
half a cupful of sugar.
It is cooked for five minutes, re-
moved from the fire, and one table-
spoon of English mustard is added.
If you care for sweet pickles, it is
better that you should add a whole
cup of sugar rather than a half cup.
Keep all the kitchen utensils in one
place and a small one at that. It will
«ave' time and steps.
Don’t throw away yoiir scraps oi
velvet. They can be used as cleaners
£or all sorts of things:
Alcohol and whiting make'a good
silver polish and is excellent for pol-
ishing plate glass or mirrors.
Olive oil will remove tar stains from
dress goods. Wash afterward, with
white soap and tepid water.
New lamp wicks, if boiled in vinegar
and thoroughly dried before using,
will not smell bad when burning.
A weak solution of turpentine
poured down the water pipes once a
week will drive the water bugs away.
Rub the white spots made by wet
or hot dishes on your polished tables
with spirits of camphor. It • will re-
move them.
A teaspoonful of .butter put into the
water in which vegetables are boiling
will prevent them from bubbling over.
Tomatoes Stuffed with Anchovies.
Select nicely-shaped tomatoes of
equal size. Peel them and scoop out
as much of the inside as possible
without destroying their shape. Pur-
chase Italian anchovies in oil, allowing
two or three to each tomato, according
to its size. Wipe the fish dry with a
soft cloth and rub off all the skin.
Then split through the middle and re-
move the middle bones. Cut an equal
quantity of hard-boiled eggs and a lit-
tle tarragon, also chopped, and
moisten the whole with French dress-
ing. Stuff the tomatoes with the mix-
ture and place each on tender green
lettuce leaves with the opened side
down. Pour a spoonful of mayonnaise
dressing over each and serve cold.
American Cream.
Half box gelatine, one quart mi k.
Set on back of stove to heat gradv.al-
ly. Boil’ a minute or two. Take off
stove and stir in yolks of four eggs
well beaten with three tablespoons
sugar and two tablespoons vanilla
Put in dish ready for table.
How to Clean Tinware.
Stains and discolorations on tinware
can be removed by dipping a damp
cloth in common soda and rubbing
briskly. Then wash thoroughly and
wipe dry.
Cleaning Soiled Wall Paper.
Wall paper that has been soiled by
a smoky fire or lamp may be cleaned
by using a hard, dry sponge on it. The
stiffest and hardest sponge yon can
find is the best for use. Rub the wall
or ceiling briskly with the sponge and
in mbst cases the soil will be re-
moved.
To Freshen Hard Lemons.
Lemons that have become hard
from long standing can be made usable
by covering them with boiling watej
for a few minutes.
OPEN THEIR DOORS TO WOMEN.
German Universities Now Admit Stu-
dents of the Fair Sex,
The universities in Saxony and in
the southern half of the empire—Ba-
varia, Baden and Wurtemburg—have
all opened their doors to female stu-
dents, and granted them all academic
rights, mati’iculation, graduation, etc.
Others admit them only as visitors to
lectures, but refuse to them all other
privileges. The University of Berlin
has adopted a compromise, refusing
matriculation to women, but allowing
them to attend courses of study as vis-
itors, and also, with the approval of
their instructors, to present, them-
selves as candidates for the examina-
tions leading to the doctor’s degree.
During the last winter the 21 Ger-
man universities enrolled 320 matricu-
lated women, and 2,504 female vis-
itors. There was an increase over the
preceding winter of 35 matriculates
and of 399 visitors. The matriculates
were divided among the eight universi-
ties, where they are allowed entrance,
as follows: Munich, 125; Heidelberg,
65; Freilburg, 53; Leipzig, 36; Jena,
20; Tubingen, 9; Wurzburg, 8, and
Erlangen, 4.
Cured by Fright.
Cured by fright was an invalid of
Nancy, in France, who had arranged
to go by a south-bound pilgrims’ train
to Lourdes, in whose miraculous wa-
ters he hoped to find relief. He was
beiag borne on a stretcher to the
train, and while the men who were
carrying him were crossing the rail-
road track the station-master called
out to them to hurry up, as the ex-
press from Metz was approaching.
The sick man, who was afflicted
with paralysis, heard the station-mas-
ter’s warning and was so frightened
that he jumped off the stretcher and
ran down the platform. He got to his
compartment long before his aston-
ished porters.
, He could not give any explanation
of what had happened to him except
that he felt himself cured and was able
to proceed home instead of to
Lourdes.
A Technical Mixup.
Author—Look here, Mr. Editor, at
this proof. I question that query.
Editor-—You do?
Author;—Yes, I do. I tell you, it
won’t answer.
SECRET DIVULGED BY PARROT.
Servants in» Nights of Merriment Had
Forgotten Bird.
The late George Winthrop Sand?
passed last winter at St. Moritz. This
robust and handsome youth, with his
modest and pleasant air, was a great
favorite with the distinguished band
of curlers, bob-sleighers and skiers
who frequent the sunny, snow-covered
village of the Engadine.
There was a ball on Christmas
night at the Kulm hotel, and Mr.
Sands, who entertained George Corn-
wallis-West at his table during the
ball supper, told as a bottle of cham-
pagne was being opened, a parrot
story.
“I once had a parrot,” he said. “It
was a gray African bird, an excellent
talker. I went away for a month with
my family, and of course the parrot
remained behind with the servants.
“Well, on my return I found that
the parrot had learned a new speech.
Every evening, at intervals of 15 min-
utes or so, it would repeat:
“Ha, ha, ha! Let’s have another
bottle. There’s no one here to know.
Plop! Gurgle-gurgle-gurgle! ’ ”
His Reasons for Divorce.
“I happened to be at Sioux Falls one
summer,” said the actor. “I was very
much interested in the men out there
who were getting divorces. Why, cer-
tainly, the men go there, too. Didn’t
you know that? They wouldn’t be-
lieve that I wasn’t getting a divorce.
Finally I let them have their way and
go on thinking it. If you could have
heard their reasons for getting di-
vorces !
“At last they insisted on my tell-
ing them why I was getting mine, and
I did. I made up a composite case of
the most interesting parts of all the
cases they had submitted for my con-
sideration, and carried off the laurels.
I was the toast of the season while I
was there.”
Sympathy Is Wasted.
Miss Violet Hauk, the novelist, says
that people spend their time not in en-
joying the red-haired girl, but in ex-
plaining her, and that this must be
stopped. Mrs. Elinor Glyn thinks that
red-haired women are always unhappy,
and in the meantime the girl herself
calls her hair auburn and is generally
blissfully unconscious that she needs
any sympathy.
SHOWING SCARCITY OF PHYSICIANS
;-
The dots represent physicians, distributed according to population, if the
United States had the same proportion of physicians as are at work in the
non-Christian world.
Says the Epworth Herald: “One of the finest signs of progress in modem
church life is the increasing interest in missions manifested among the young
people. If there ever was a day when the work of the missionary was
spoken of with a sneer, that day has gone by. In these days the missionary
is held in deserved honor, and his work takes rank among the great civilizing
agencies.”—From the Literary Digest
GAVE MILLIONS TO CHILDREN
When the four children of Mr. and Mrs. William H. Singer of Pittsburg
sat down to a family dinner in honor of their father and mother’s golden wed-
ding, they found $4,000,000 in checks or securities on each plate, a present
from their father., Mr. Singer organized the steel manufacturing firm of
Singer, Nimick & Co., in 1860, and in. 1883 became a director in the Carnegie
Steel company.
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Vernor, J. E. The Lampasas Daily Leader. (Lampasas, Tex.), Vol. 5, No. 1439, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 27, 1908, newspaper, October 27, 1908; Lampasas, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth900454/m1/3/?q=%22%22~1: accessed July 15, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Lampasas Public Library.