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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26

really good sheep the country bas ].
spare each year at good figures. Th,s"0
or four years ago a great impetus ws s
given to the export trade in sheen ~" 10
the loss of millions of sheep in Gre0,
Britain through the rayages Of anIs
or liver rot. "'
Yet with all these circumstance.
favoring a rigorous prosecution y,
sheep husbandry there are now, even i; i,
the older and more densely populataS
parts of the country, wide areas IN
which few, if any sheep are to no
found. In the new states the IN IN
crease which might be easily made IN
the number of sheep, without in tba
least over-taxing the food supply, i
practically without limit. There, i
wasting by the roadsides and fence
rows in the United States more foraco
than would be needed to keen in
thrifty condition all the sheep in
America.
In the more closely settled parts of
the country sheep are more convenient.
ly kept than any other animal, not
excepting the hog. In nearness to
the consumer, Eastern farmers find
some measures of protection from the
competition of those who keep their
focks with very little expense on the
free ranges of the plains. The cost
of carrying wool over the railroad is
about two cents per pound per 1000,
miles, while the charges for carrying
sheep long distances practically prevent
shipment of the carcasses of sheen
from the plains to market for mutton.
That there are some difficulties in the
way of successful sheep growing, is
true, but it remains to be proven that
they are greater than are to be found
in every other department. of agricul-
ture. Those who have experience
declare that sheep husbandry will be
found at least as profitable as any
stock-growing, and more profitable all
things considered, than almost any
of crop-production in general use
CbicdGO Tribune.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26
The Best Bacon.

The best bacon is made from pigs
which do not weigh more than 1875
pounds when dressed. The rashers,
or strips for the bacon are cut length
wise of the pig and about half of the
sides are used. The portion next to
the backbone is fatter, and lacks in
muscle and on this account is not so
good. When bacon is made from
small pigs those weighing less than
100 pounds-the whole of the sides
are used. Red and Black Berkshire
hogs make the best bacon because
they have the largest portion of lean
meat. Six pounds of salt and four
ounces of saltpeter should be used
for 100 pounds of meat. Five pounds
of brown sugar OF two quarts of mo-
lasses may also be used. If the ba-
con is cured in barrel the salt, salt
petorand sweetening should be mixed,
and portion sprinkled on the bottom
of the barrel and between the layers of
meat and on the top, and water enough
after the meat is packed closely, to
cover it. In a month the meat will
be ready to smoke. Too much smoke
will cover the meat and give it rank
taste. Another way to cure bacon is
to rub the above mixture on the flesh
side of the strips of bacon and then
pile it up one piece above another,
and let the mixture strike in. After
three days, rub again and pile up as
before. A week after rub again and
pile it up, putting the flesh side up
every time. The MIXTURE should be
divided into three equal parts to pro-
vide for the several rubbings. At the
end of a month the meat will be
ready for smoking, or before, if the
salt has all struck IN and the surface
has become comparatively dry, which
is an indication. After smoking, the
rashers should be sewsd up in bags
made of cotton cloth and hung up in
a dry dark place. If the bags are
whitewashed on the outside all the
better, as this will help to keep the
worms out.-N. Y. Tribune.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26
Room for More Sheen,

In view of the fact that the United
States imported wool largely, even
when many mills were closed, and
very few, if any, running to their full
capacity; and at a time when the f.
nancial straits of the people compelled
them to buy most sparingly, it may
seem safe to say that millions of sheen
may be added to those now in this
country without lowering the returns
from sheep husbandry below a paying
point. The United States may even
find it possible to supply the markets
of the Old World with mutton, as she
does now with cattle and hogs and
their products. Sheep for slaughter
have been taken to Germany and 70
England. The demand for this Dur
pose Is great enough to absorb ali the
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26

Young men, he finally said; Well
! IN tell you fellows what III do
There are twelve of you, and only one
of me; but I'll promise you each a
box of cigars every time you INT the
bottle, if you'll promise me a box ev-
cry time / hit it." AL right" they
said, chuckling over what they term !,
ed "a soft snap" "I'll shoot first, /"
said Logan, "and if / hit, I'm to
shoot again and again, until miss"
They had no objection, so the Senator
fred twelve consecutive shots, each
time breaking the bottle on the tree,
while the young mems eyes opened
wider and wider. "Want any more?'
asked Logan, after the twelfth shot.
"No, said one of the men, hesitating.
ly, 81 guess not" "You can send
those twelve boxes of cigars to my
room whenever you're ready, gentle
men," remarked the Senator, imping
into the hotel. "There's a knack
about these things" said Logan to a
friend, as he walked in, "and I've
shot at round glass bottles before. y
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26
alternating Squirrels.
Santa Rosa Democrat.

S. A. Rendell brought into our office
recently, couple of the cutest, dalntl-
est little pets we ever saw, two Rocky
Mountain alternating squirrels. They
are a remarkably pretty animal, not
larger than a field rat, and of a soft
gray color marked lengthwise with
heavy black stripes. Mr.. Rendell has
had the pair in his possession for two
years having procured them at Lake
Tahoe. They are at present SOUND
asleep, having been so since last No No,
vember. and viii not awaken until
some time in April. They curl them,
selves up tightly, head downward, ana
look like nothing as much as a BAN o.
fur. When the proper time comes iOI
them TO awaken, however, they do .
all az once and are the liveliest Psls
imaginable.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26
A StalWart Senator.
Washington Correspondence of the Philadelrhi
Record,

Washington Correspondence of the PHILADELPHIA
Record.
Senator Logan knocked his boxing
teacher down the other day. He has
been taking boxing lessons for some
time, and has grown more and more
proficient. He is very strong man,
and as soon as he masters the
science" will be dangerous. Logan
is an expert athlete-at least he
was, and he would be if it were not
for an occasional twinge of rheuma-
tism. As it is, he delights in outdoor
sports of all sorts. He is an admir-
able hoseman and swordsman; he
knows how to handle a shotgun, a
rifle, and q cannon, and he is one of
the best pistol shots in the country.
He has the handsomest dueling pis-
tolls in Washington. But he is the
last man to brag of his strength or
skill. When he was down at the Hot
Springs of Arkansas last year, trying
to throw off a peculiarly severe attack
of rheumatism, he astonished the
pistol experts of that pistoling coun-
try. A dozen young men were prac-
ticing from the piazza of the Senator's
hotel one afternoon, at bottle laid
on the broad crotch of a distant tree.
The bottle was round. Unless it was
hit plumply in the middle, it spun
round and round like a top. The
young men were good shots, but every
now and then they would miss the
somewhat difficult mark. Then the
invalid Senator would chat them.
Presidently this irntated them to a
challenge to Logan. Logan didn't
seem anxious; but, after some good
natured chatting on the part of the
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26
THE norton DRAWER.
ny MARY A. BURR.

go che best chamber OF the house,
shut up in dim, uncertain light
rfssre stood an antique chest of drawers
or foreign wood with brasses bri ht
tIne morn a woman, frail and gray,
Stepped totteringly across the floor
Yet in," she said "the light OF day.
Then, Jean, unlock the bottom drawer
Tie girl, in all youths loyeliness,
Knelt down with eager, curious Face;
p1erchance she dreamt of Indian silks,
OF Jewels and OF rare old lace.
Ntut when the summer sunshine fell
Upon the treasures boarded there,
.f,he tears rushed TO her tender eyes,
Her heart war solemn "a prayer.
Dear grandmama," she softly sighed,
Lifting withered rose and palm;
Kat on the elder face was naught
But sweet content and peaceful calm.
8eaning upon her STAFF, she gazed
Upon baby's half-worn shoe;
n Bttlc frock of finest lawn;
A hat with tiny bows OF blue
6 ball, made fifty years ago,
4 little glove, tasseled cap;
A hslf-dono division SUM;
Some school-books fastened with 4 strap.
-She touched them all, with trembling lips
GLOW much" she said, "the heart can
bear"
..h Jean! l thought l should die
The day that first laid them there,
but now it seems SO good to know
That through all these weary years
Eyseir hearts have been untouched by grief,
Their eyes have been unstained by tears
Bear jean we see with clearer sight,
when earthly love is almost o'cr;
fybose children wait me in the skies.
For whom locked that sacred drawer"
-s7nc Continent.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26
Cigarette Smoking.

The vice of cigarette smoking,
which is prevalent everywhere, is at
tracing serious attention in Eastern
cities. A census of boys in the pub
lie schools who use tobacco, has been
lately taken in Boston. It shows
that many lads less than dozen
years old are habitual cigarette smok-
ers, and that among boys over Is the
vice is almost universal. In Phila-
delphia the vice has become SO alarm
ing y prevalent that it has been made
the subject of social agitation. A
crusade against the smokers of
the cigarette has been inaug-
urated by the young ladies of
that city, and not long ago the local
papers teemed with communications
from the fair sex expressing a firm
resolve not to kiss any young man
who is known to be cigarette smok-
er. What effect this action has had
upon the young men is not known,
but no form of agitation has been
able to Danish the vice from the pub
lie schools. 1t is estimated that rs
per cent of the male pupils use tobac-
co in this form. The teachers are
trying to break itup by moral-suasion,
and circular setting forth the abom-
nations and hurtfulness of cigarettes
is pasted inside the cover of every
text book.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26
A DRIVE TO THE LAKE.

A young man living in the vicinity
a&& Lake Ontario, after hard day
mork in the hay field, thought drive
litter tea, to look at the blue waters,
with fair friend by his side, would
.5e delightful. Thus thinking he
drove to Mr.. Westbrook,s house where
his ring was answered by Miss
Testbrook, whose company he had
some to solicit.
Good afternoon, Alice-Miss
%estbrook.
~Ah, good afternoon, Mr.. Harrison !;
please come in"
mo, / thank you. | called to ask
you to ride to the lake with me"
when, Mr.. Harrison?"
why right off now. My horse and
Eg1ggy are out by the gate.
Miss Westbrook smiled at his earn
est tones, and said: Il am very busy,
but L will go if you will take Amanda
Milburn also. Please drive down
there and get her and return for me. I"
Shall [ tell her who sent me?"
Novel perhaps you had better
tell her. She will be more likely to
&C."
The young man bowed, walked
slowly to the gate, and stepping into
5iis buggy, drove away with less alac-
witty than he had evinced when COM
Gng up. Something within whispered:
She does not respect you-she has
mo confidence in youl Better turn
Back and go home!" "No! no! whis-
pered another thought, go ahead this
time put keep clear of such scrape
Gn future" Good advice; I'll re-
rsamber It'll" and he gave low whis-
sc that started the tagging pace of
Eieetfoot to brisk trot, which soon
brought him to the Corners. Turn
ing in the direction of Mr.. Milburn' S
lie met Mr.. Westbrook( the father of
Miss ALICE returning from a long
drive. The buggies halted side by
side, and the elder gentleman said:
Well Harrison, your horse does not
look so jaded as mine does. A drive
OF eighteen miles and back on such a
hat day as this is hard jaunt for a
horse. Going to the lake,"
Yes, l started for a drive there.
You ought not take such splen-
did drive without nice young lady,
ssh3"
Think so myself. The truth is,
NE. Westbrook, l called for Miss Al
Z called for nice girl to go with
ne -"
And she gave you the mitten,
HARRISON"
mot exactly, sir; she told me to
cali for Miss Milburn, tell her who
sent me, secure her company, then re-
turn and she would go with me with
pleasure.
And do you intend to follow out
that programme, Harrison?"
Il shall be obliged to DO so this
time for fear of offending the young
Lady. but it hardly seems right"
There is no rightm the case what.
ever. Mr.. Harrison. She has simply
iusulted you without thinking or car
ing about the matter"
We'll, Mr.. Westbrook. what would
ycu advise me to do"
Call for Miss Milburn, anu ask
ker 20 nde with you. Simply request
tie pleasure OF her company, etc.
Suppose she should tel me she
all go with me, provided 1 get some
friend Of hers to accompany US?
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-04-26
AARON BURR.
His Remarkable skill with the Pistol at Target
proctor,s "I awyer and Client"

| s"' N
Burr Invested the reason and phil
osophy of the law of that brilliancy
with which Hamilton,by dazzling the
senses, carried them captive at his
will. The former valued himself lit.
tie upon his oratorical powers, and
yet lie was exceedingly eloquent His
pleading at the bar was more in the
style of conversation than oratory-
the conversation of an enlightened,
well-educated thoroughly disciplined
lawyer. In replying to Hamiltons
splendid legal speeches he would Sc:
lect the vulnerable, yet vital points,
and quietly demolished them,
leaving nothing untouched. In a
twenty minutes speech he has been
known to completely neutralize the
effect of one of Hamilton's long,
elaborate and ornate addresses.
Col. Burr was compelled to remain
at Utica for several days. During
this time he Invested himself of that
reticence and GOODNESS which usually
characterized his intercourse with
strangers, and he became IL general
favorite of the bar present. One af-
ternoon a number of young lawyers
were amusing themselves by shooting
at a mark with pistols. AS the
exercise continued long after the ad-
tournament of court for the day, many
lawyers and others were witnesses to
the sport. Among the many deeply
interested spectators was Col. Burr.
While keenly watching the effect of
each shot, young lawyer, approach
ing him, said:
"Col. Burr, we should be very hap
Ply to witness your skill at target
shooting"
"My skill at target-shooting? How
come you to suppose have any skill
as a marksman?' said Burr, fixing
his keen eye upon the young man.
"You are an old soldier, Col. Burr,
and I have always heard you spoken
of as the best shot in America" said
the young man.
1T is many years since l was SOL
der, and I have had but little practice
with the pistol since leaving
the army. Times of peace do not, or
at least they SHOULD not furnish, occa-
sions for it's use, since those occasions
often leave regret. But I will &C
cept your invitation-at least [ will
shoot once at the target. That
will be sufficient for my Impractical
hand. Let me see your pistols.
Several We're brought him. Select
ing one of them, he balanced it care
fully moment in his hand, sighted
across the barrel, then also taking the
line from which the contestants fired,
he raised his arm and presented the
pistol. 1t was a moment of intense,
almost dramatic interest. Before the
spectators, pistol in hand, stood
Aaron Burr; the very arm outstretched
which, on the heights of Weehawken,
laid the illustrous Hamilton cold in
death. The very eye that was now
sighting the pistol had cleaned along
a dreadful weapon in a mortal COM
battlefield his foe sink at his feet
bathed in blood. But quick flash
a sharp report broke the spell that
held the spectators-the bullet had
sped; Aaron Burr had sent it home to
the center of the target. A faint
smile passed over his features as an
exclamation of establishment an
the unerring shot. Handing
the weapon to the owner, he turned
and left the field.
A StalWart Senator.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-23
some Searching Inquiries.

The state board of revenue comAaission-
ers have organized by electing Mr.. Stenger,
secretary of the commonwealth, president
of tie board. I5 was agreed to send
circular letter to county assessing boards
asking the following questions First, arc
the returns Of money invested and the i'll.
terests bearing bonds of corporations held
by individuals in your county cor
rectly made by the assessors of your
county, SO far as you know and believe,
and if not, how much below the actual
value arc the assessments made? Second,
are the returns Of household furniture,
Including gold and silver, pleasure
carriages, watches and other personal prop
erty, taxable fer state purposes, fully and
correctly made by the assessors OF
your county, SO far as you know and
believe, and if not, how much below tho
actual value arc the assessments made :?
Third, Can you give any other information
or make any suggestions which may be
useful to this board in the discharge Of its
duties in equalizing the assessment of the
several counties according to the value Of
the taxable property thercin ? If so, state
and give the same, as if specially interro-
gated in reference thereto"
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-23
MEDIOAL.
AEDIOAk
DENSON's SKIN OUDE.
From The 1psisUsssd RepsibHeon.]
A GENEROUS ACT

Tha. Will be Appsssaassl - An Who Uare
for Their CoDRsox1oa - Skin.
1t is not generally known that the nervous
skin, but this Is q tact known TO medical men
who have given much Of their time to the
study OF diseases Of the skin. No one can
have q clear and tair complexion, unmixed
with blotches or pimples who IL very nervous.
Whatever tends to q healthy condition OF
the nervous system always beaudnes
the complexion ana removes roughness and
dryness of the skin. Some skin diseases are
not attended by visible signs on the surface,
but an intoler able itching that renders life
miserable.
We COPY the following deserving and inter.
esting compliment from the Tribune. which
says "Dr. C. ". Benson's New Remedy,
SKIN CURE is received by the public with
great confidence. and 1t Is regarded as a very
generous act on the DOCTORS part to make
known and prepare for general use his va!ua-
bic and favorite prescription for the treatment
of skin diseases, after having devoted almost
his entire life to the study and treatment of
nervous and skin diseases, in which he took
great delight. He was tor q number OF years
physician in charge of the Maryland lnfirm-
hands is at once accepted as authority and
valuable. The remedy Is fully the article to
attack the disease. both internally. through
the blood, and externally through the absorb.
ents, and is the only reliable and rational
mode OF treatment. Theee preparations are
used by the doctor in his private practice for
years with the greatest success. and they fully
merit the confidence of all classes Of sufferers
from skin diseases" This is tor sale by al
treatment. in one package: Don't be per-
su ded TO take any other. 1t costs one dollar
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-23
Farmers and gree Pipe Lines

Philadelphia Press.
Among bona fide farmer there may be,
and very probably is, the natural feeling
of opposition to free pipe liues which
arises from the desire to be let alone and
the dislike to having their property dis
turbed in even the slightest degree.
This desire and dislike are COMMON
to al! property owners They are
as strong in the city as in the
country. The Philadeiphian submits to
the cutting of streets through his subur-
ban lots of ground. or to the seizure of his
country place for the use of the park, not
because he likes it, but because experience
has taught him that he cannot success.
fully oppose his personal Interests to
the interests of the many. Free pipe liz es
have become necessary, like streets, roads,
railroads or canals. The degree Of dam
age done to fam lands and farmers by i
pipe line, unless il be {. monopoly from
which farmers suffer Indirectly. is about
rs small as the amount of active opposI
tion to free pipe Zines from genuine farm
erS
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-23

An Anecdote Showing That Two Noted Men
Would Have Made F Inc Samplers.
Louisville Ccurier-Journal.
One day Senator Beck and Ex-Governor
Mayoffin visited Major Daviess, near
Harrodsburg, and the major brought out
some prize whisky. Beck sampled it
straight first, then sought for its
merits in toddy and again tried it with q
little ice and mint added. Meanwhile the
governor slipped it in the shape of grog.
They would agree in regard to only one
point, that the liquor was good, in fac:
very superior liquor. Tie senator pro-
nounced it McBrayer, the governor
insisted that it was the ID. L. Moore,
known as the Cold Water brand. The
senator said it was fully nine years ole,
the governor limited 1t to six. The
senator imagined it tasted just little of
iron, while the governor thought if there
was any foreign flavor it was that OF
leather. At this point the host observed :
Gentlemen, there's only about gallon
left in the barrel there was nearly three
when you came, and will have it brought
up and opened and let you sec Tor your
selves there is no adulteration in my
whisky"
The barrel was brought up and the head
knocked out, and after straining the rem
nart of Whisky there was found in the
dregs of charcoal a small iron key with a
leather string tied to it.
The major exclaimed again: ''By
George, gentlemen, you are the best
judges of liquor in the world. There's a
key proving there was iron in it, and there s
leather showing that Magofiin was right,
and rs for the brand, you sec it's a d. L..
Moore barrel, but recently poured a five
gallon jug of 7-year-old McBrayer into it,
SO you arc both right gentlemen, in every
particular, except in regard to its age. and
You didn't miss that very far. Let's smile
again" And they smiled again.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-23
The World Moves-skiIl ana Science Tri
umphRNt.

umphant.
Our reporter relates the following remaria-
bic experience OF one of our most reliable and
substantial merchants. Deacon Stephen q
Mason Mr.. Mason says that from 1869 TO 1850
he suffered terribly from frcquen. very severe
attacks of inflammatory rheumatism. The
last attack In the winter OF - and 80 WAS so
severe as to render him unable 10 lake Il step
in four months. His physicians thought that
one sjae of him was Daralyzcd, and both knees
became so stiff that he could not bend them.
The doctors pronounced his case incurible,
leaving him in Il terrible condition He was
then induced TO try Hunts Remedy, by u
medical friend who ;ol,. him that his whole
sickness and trouble arose from Kidney dis,
ease, and convinced MIR. Mason that such y AS
the case, and after tIkin=5 1t six weeks
was entirely curei. and is now
in such excellent physical condition l!:ut
neither damp weather wet !eet
affect him disagreeabiy. Mr. Mason says
that his cure is complete. as il il more than
two yeurs since he has had the disease. | "at-
tribute my most remarkable cure solely 10
Hunts Remedy, the Infalliblc Kidney ana
Liver Medicine" says Mr.. r.Mason.-Proridencr
Erening Press.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1883-04-23

ABIGAIL S. COLES, of Moorestown. Burling-
ton, Co, n. j., says: d" Eighteen months ago 1
had Dropsy around my heart. My physicians
and friends despaired of my ever citing well
The first bottle OF Hunts Remedy gave me
great relief. iccl owe my very existence to
Hunts Remedy. and lam deeplv thankful"
Aladdin's lamp wrought mi2I.ty things, but
Hunts Remedy works mightier. Try it.
a20-M, ,WNF