The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1881-09-10
SAN sB1 PEARLS.

NEws an article entitled "a Trip to
Paint Rock" In which OCCURS the fol-
lowing passage;
1--WE crossed tho Colorado river near
the residence of Judge Boaseley.
Whilst at tho river ford we searched
for Pearls. The musclcs arc to some
extent Pearl bearing, We found somo
small specimens aud one large but i'm
perfect PEARL
Since that time many persons have
boon engaged in searching for Pearls
on the Colorado river from tho mouth
of the Concho to the mouth Of the Pc
can Bayou. 1t is said that good wages
is obtained by all with tho chance of
finding occasionally "Pearls of grcat
price" We examined q beauty found
by Mr.. Greenhouse, tho weight OF
which was 2ll grains. 1t was perfect
globe aud of rich pink color probably
worth two hundred dollars. Pearls
arc found in the San Saba and Llano
rivers.
A great incentive to prompt nc
tlon by both Judge and Jury is said
to exist in the courthouse at this time.
This microscopic incentive ia found
in tho mite, a parasite of the court
house bat, (uot tho court-houso Rat rs
has been suggcsted.) This insignih
cant mite is said to have more power
to move, and work upon the fcclipgs OF
the average Juror than the elOquonce
of the most gifted member Of the Bar.
Prompt action by jurors in rendering
verdicts can readily be had by locking
them up in jury rooms containing no
scratching facilities. Short speeches
from longwindcd attorneys will be-
duly appreciated By both Judge and
Jury.
7 Tho supper given at tho courthouse
in aid Of the new Methodist church was
u Suoccss financially and otherwise.
Every thing connected with the affair
event off" admirably, The Chicken
Gxins" especially were got up in styl,
Of perfection to challenge the admira-
ton of epicures. Even the expert
enced Methodist Circuit Rider would
have fonud no form Of his favoritc disl
wanting from the tender spring chick
en- to the old patriarch of the barnyard
The success of this enjoyable affai
was principally duo to the energy ant
influence Of some of tho young ladio
of San Saba, seconded by tho younI
gentlemen, all of whom deserve mucl
: credit. The net proceeds from tn
supper wis fifty -four dollars aud Hft,
cents.
M.zse7 Laura aud Lizzie Rccto
will begin tho next session OF thei
school at San Saba, on the 6rst Mon
day 10 September next, Term of tut
ton same as heretofore, viz:
Primary department, per month, 81 IS
~sO
=. Academic " 80
Public school term will begin at tn
commencement Of tho session. AZ
On last Monday night at tho cour
houso In San Saba, Mr.. Frank Morr;,
an attorney of Austin, addressed
large aud attentive audience upon til
subject of the location Of the State Uni
, versity. Mr. Morris, though quite
young man, made an eloquent appe,
J in favor Of Austin. The reasons give
ler locating the University at the csI
' ital of tho State were many and wor
clearly and fairly set forth 10y I'll
" speaker and evidently made ~ fsvol
=. able Impression upon tho audicnc'
Speeches were also made by sovert
ID members of the Bar of this place. A
"a in favor Of Austin.
10 Carpenter aud Mil Work.
4 lam now prepared to put up or r,
i pair machinery, do general mill nj
gin work, and also will contract 4
putting mp new buildings, OF the r
pair or alteration of old ones. In fac
will do any and all kinds of carpei
= ters' work at reasonable rates. Sh,
at my mill. or leave orders at Mckee
- mas Furniture store, north aide of Il
public square, S. b. Howard.
:. Some time since Mr.. Frank Ora
who lives on tho bend of Cherokee
killed very large rattlo-snako on i
N place, and one day last week hc -four
another large one near the place whe
10 hc killed tho first one, which he su
10 posed was its mate. While Mr. Gri
was trying to kill the Vnake IL crawl,
under large rock ard when the 70,
= wa. turned over no found seven sma
. Ter ones each about two feot lou
and hc killed them all, making u clei
ip sweep Of the family. Mr.. Gray 50
no has seen better days for snak
than this one was.
"a District court for this the 33rdi J
10 dieiai District began at this place
Mbsd=y last with full doeket. judi
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