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The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07

AT Trouville, where one gets so weary
every morning of the bad hour or two
that comes between the bath and the
lunch, any innovation calculated to pass
away the time is hailed with delight and
the person suggesting 1t is considered
worthy Of the Cross Of the Legion of
Honor.
Some eight years ago, when every one
on the beach was talking scandal or
yawning over the morning papers. some
genius thought of racing with crabs, and
in two DAYS it became the standard morn
ing amusement.
Every one was hunting for a crab.
Size was no OBJ ect; speed and agility
were the requisite qualifications. The
track was on the wet, firm sand, close
to the water, and the goal was formed
by pegging down at the waters edge a
cord about fifty feet in length, raised by
pegs about two inches above the sand,
so that the crabs could pass under the
line in place of breasting it.
The starting poing point was about
twelve feet inland, and was line tightly
pegged down level with the sand. The
owners distinguished their individual
crabs by sticking differently colored
waters on their backs.
Each crab was held by its owner clear
of the starting line until the word was
given; then they were simultaneously
released, and most curious sight en-
sued. Every Graz would start for the
water at top speed, siding along for
dear life. Some went as straight rs an
arrow; others diyerged in all directions.
Occasionally two would run side by side,
touch, clinch and fight, grasping each
other with their claws, locked in an en-
brace nothing but the rising tide would
release.
Others would be going right away,
moving more and more quickly the
nearer they approached the water, until,
Siding under the tape, one or another
would win.
No one was allowed TO touch his crab
after the start, but as experience proved
that water would separate the fighters,
it became permissible 10 hold a soaked
sponge over them and squeeze the water
on the comDatants.
This game ecame so prevalent that
specially smoothed tracks were made
every morning by the beach men, and if
phenomenally feet crab was discovered
he was not allowed 10 return to his native
element with a single victory to his
credit, but was whipped up with a small
net and deposited in pail for safekeep-
ing. until required to run again
Betting was the order o. the day, and
books were made as for a horse race
There is a record Of one crab having
won for his owner no less than $40, 0OJ
before he slipped under the net and e.
capped, in all probability unconscious of
b fame. Y9u'Fs CompGai0a.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
PITH AND POINT.

Made Of awl-work- Hand sewed shoes.
Net proceeds of a summer day-One
small fish.
a case that needs no close Inspection
-Limburger cheese.
In order to carve out a fortune one
must be sharp.
A hew-and cry usually follow the
small boys acquisition Of pocket
knife.-B.agiamtgn Lender.
The man who sets up to be the archi-
tect Of his own fortune has often TO alter
the plans aud specifications Rochester
Post
\ woman who married a one-legged
man says it doesn't take much to make
her husband hopping mad.-Pdeifs
Suites.
A writer in a scientific journal tells
chow 10 euchre waspsn He will lind
it can't be done with a lone hand
Practical Farmer.
You are right, Julius Henry, a man
may smile and smile and be a Prohibit
ZIONIST still, but the average man who
smiles and smiles is more Ike a whiskcy
still. York Sun.
Won't somebody ask US: as it hot
enough for your The new explosive
melanite is said to be ten times As pow
erful as dynamite, and we are anxious
to experiment with it.-BGl,im0re Ameri-
caa.
1t is said that one pound Of banana
contains more nutriment than three
pounds OF meat. And yet meat will
build a man up, while a small piece Of
banana Will bring man down--!Stdtcs-
nun
Said a thief to a wit: There's no knowing
ones friends
Until they have been tried and found
e. Very true said the wit, but all yours,
Have ben tried-and found guilty-al-
ready
We are told that the Siberian Railroad
will connect Napirsk, Ohta, lrkutsk,
Tomsck. To5Olsk and Ekaterineburg.
We think that If these names were con-
nected, and had a handle adjusted to
the rear end, they would make a first
class meat saw
1t was little girl who, going to the
Episcopal church, and happening TO turn
around Just at the moment when the
congregation bow their alteration in the
creed, took it into her head that they
were all howing 10 her. And so, as she
was polite little girl, and not inclined
to receive a salutation without returning
it, she bowed very respectfully and ex-
claimed: Good morning, people"-
Boston Transcript.
Click click click click
How swift and slick
The maidenis fairy fingers iiyi
Click click, click ding,
A wedding ring
VIII grace her fair hand by and by.
Thus Cupid cute his conquest makes,
Sly fighter,
For no.y instead Of darts he takes
Typewriter
n Boston Budget.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
coIdnsh IS Household Pets

Unjust commend goldfish, says writer
in the Pittsburgh Dispatch, to those who
want somuthing to enliven room. They
are clean in every way, need never be
fed. and can be left, If a network cover
over the globe) is used, with safety for
DAYS together. They never sing, they
don't chew up your curtains, fly at your
visitors, bring foreign and offensive in
habitants iato your abode, and they sell
dom die-at least none of mine have
departed this life yet and l have had
them now nearly two weeks. All you
have to do is TO give them fresh water
once a week. Geraniums in pots need
more attention. have TO water mine
once week.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07

GLOW do you like housekeeping, my
dear. inquired Mrs. Natron of Mrs.
Newlywed
''Oh, its lust lovely, Charley thinks
its delightful It's such pleasant
change, he says, from boarding house
fare, and he just raves over my cooking.
love to plan and prepare our little
meals. Do stay for tea You really
must. It won't inconvenience me in the
least. Ali I'll have to do will he to Law
another plate. l have everything al
ready, and viii only have to speak TO
our girl and tell her there is to be one
extra.
And when she spoke to the girl she
said:
Run around to the bakers and get a
dozen fresh rolls, pound of assorted
cake, and some lady fingers. And stop
at the grocers and get some canned beef;
and get some cold boiled tongue at the
delicatessen store; and a Jar OF raspberry
preserves. and some tarts | guess that'il
he all we want but the tea-and you can
make that. II is- Bits.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
Caring the Bites Of yenomous Animals

What is the proper treatment for
snake bitter a New York Sun reporter
asked n doctor.
THE wound should be opened with
knife, ligature bound tight about the
limb wounded between the wound and
the body. and the blood from the cut be
allowed to flow freely. The ligature, if
very tight, should not remain on more
than two or three hours, lest the death of
the member follow from lack OF circula-
ton. The wound should then be
cauterized with a rcd-hOt iron or nitrate
Of silver, and treated with . carbolic
dressing containing one part ,arbolic
acid TO sixty parts water. If very severe,
a char. oal poulticc, composed Of pow
dered charcoal alone, or combined with
fiaxseed. should be bound on the wound.
This treatment may be applied without
calling a surgeon, if much time must
elapse before the arrival Of the surgeon,
and if promptly and thoroughly done IS
VERY efiicaciOus in saving life There
are no wounds so virulent and fatal
rs those caused by snake bites,
for in their faEgs Is secreted
an extremely poisonous substance,
"
little grooves in the fangs- The langs
are jointed and fold back into the mouth
when the animal is fee ling, being used
only as means Of defence when at
tackled. There are more deaths from
snake bites than by wounds given by
dogs. If a dog Is known to have hydro
phobis, the person bitten by him should
amply much the same treatment as in
case Of snake bite, cauterizing the wound
and applying the poultice Of charcoal.
Cats sometimes make ugly wounds, not
from any inherent poison in themselves,
but from venomous substances on their
teeth deposited there by some food they
have eaten, or decayed meat. The viru-
lence OF these wounds usually IS de
stroyed by an application Of aqua am,
monia, commonly called hartshorn, and
a pOultice Of fiavseed No more eiiica-
cious remedy is known for the stings Of
insects, spiders. mosquitoes, etc, than
ammonia or a poultice Of common salt
If the sting is from a hornet, wasp or
bee the sat poultice should be moist
ened with vinegar. and viii relieve the
main almost instantly
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
THE KINGS SEAT.

Prince Vladimir sat with his knights
In Kief's banquet hall,
And boasted of arms and of victories won
And the joy of the bugle call.
While figure gray at the gate
Knocked once and twice and thrice,
And Vladimir shouted: NO more shall CONS
in
Neither for love nor for price,
But breath of wind blew apart
The fringe Of the pilgrims cloak,
And beneath, the late OF the singer was seen
Before the singer spoke
All little minstrel. then said
The great Prince Vladimir,
''The top of the earthen oven is there.
The minstrel's place is here.
a small and lowly place,
For my heroes all have come
Bloody with wounds and with honors rare
From liza Of Murom.n
The minstrel climbed to his seat
On the earthen ovens top,
And tuned his lute and began mis- song,
And they would not let him stop.
For his song Of hattie and death
He sung OF victories won,
OF Deuk and his Indian steed,
And the tale of Morga, the Livan.
And there, as he sang, as be sang,
The hearts Of men bowed down,
And To- the top Of tine oven
Became the monarchs throne.
-4RHis Feds, IN the Century,.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
Encrnsted Foe nnd KettIcs.

A culinary annoyance that is more a
neglect than anything else, is blowing
the outside Of iron pans and kettles to
become coated with thick scales OF burnt
grease and dishwater, or the boiled ov-=
food which, at the time could have been
readily removed 1t is easy to keep the
outside OF all such utensils as clean and
smooth as the inside, if proper care is
observed. If they become smokey, have
a cloth specially for them, and wash,
wipe and dry them each time they are
used, and all scaly outsides as well as in
sides will he avoided. This also applies
10 the dripping pans and cake griddles.
If, however, through neglect they have
become incrusted, place them on the hot
Goals Tor little time and burn them
well, after which it can all be scraped
oil. \ little securing of sand or wood
ashes facilitates the cleaning. -Prairie
Flrmer.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07

All sorts Of housekeeping gloves new
come for the hands -chamOis gloves for
busting. etc, rubber globes for wet
work, and even cooking gloyes-so there
is no need that women should spoil their
pretty fingers. To keep the hands soft
and white or get them so, wash them
regularly in lukewarm water, dry them
with oatmeal and then a rough towel
and occasionally add a little diamond
paste, which can be procured at any
drug store Il is not well to plunge the
hands into either very cold or very hot
water. For stains caused By ink, paint
or similar substances one of the best
treatments is to put few drops of oil
Of vitriol in water and wash the hands
without soap For any lighter stains
vaseline Is excellent. Il hlagg Times.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
He Told the Truth.

Magistrate ITO new policeman Did
you notice no Suspicious characters about
the neighborhood p
New Policeman-''S Sure, yer Honor, !
saw but one mon, an asked him wot he
was dom there at that time o. night.
Ser he; l have no business here Just
now, but expect toopen iewelry store
in the vicinity later on At that SCI
81 wish you success, sor.
Magistrate ,disgustedi-''Yes, and he
did open a jewelry store in that vicinity
and stole seventeen watches. "
New Policeman after ause)-''Be-
CORA, yer Honor, the mon may have
been thafe, but he was no liar. st
Inns Critic.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
Tomato catsup-Tomato Sauce.


The basis Of tomato catsup. or ketch-
up, Is the pulp Of ripe tomatoes. Many
defer making catsup until late in the
season, when the cool nights cause the
fruit to ripen slowly, and it may be it is
gathered hurridly for fear Of a frost.
The late fruit does not yield so rich a
pulp as that gathered in its prime. The
fruit should have all green portions cut
out and be sJewed gently until thorough
ly cooked. The pup is then to be sspa-
rated from the skins by rubbing through
a wire sieve, so fine as TO retain the seeds.
The liquor thus obtained is to be evapo-
rated 20 thick pulp over a slow ire.
aud should be stirred to prevent scorch-
ing. The degree Of evaporation will de-
pend upon how thick it is desired to
have the catsup. We prefer TO make it
so that it will just pour freely from the
bottle. We observe no regular rule in
fiavoriug. Use sufficient salt. Season
with cloves, alspice and mace, bruised
aud tied ia Il cloth and boIled in the
pulp; add a small quantity of powdered
cayenne. some add the spices ground
fine directly TO the pulp. A Glove of
garlic, bruised and tied in cloth, to be
boiled with the spices, imparts a deli
cious flavor. Some evaporate the pulp
10 a greater thickness than is needed
aud then thin with vinegar An excel
lent and useful tomato sauce may be
made by preparing the pulp, but adding
no specs, and putting t in small bottles
while hot, corking securely and sealing.
II desired the sauce may be salted before
b1ttling, but this is not essential. To
add to soups, stews, sauces and made
dishes a sauce thus prepared is an excel
lent substitute for the fresh fruit. 1t
should be put in small bottles, contain
ing as much as will be wanted at once,
as it will not keep long alter opening
AassridaH Agrieiauraiist.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07

ayes, I can be so econon !. II
doesn't really cost any more to go two
than one
''Yes, l suppose so; yes. But it de-
pends upon which one"
,'Oh, / can keep house"
Yes, dea7est but can III
Il can cook
my love, would not wish you to do
any hard work would not wish you
to soil your dainty hands. Don't you
think, dear, we nigh, live at the restau-
rant until-until-n
Until when.n
Until braced myself to eat what
you cooked
Even that did not help him. She said
''All risnt," and laughed, and the we'd
ding goes.-Sm FraHeiso0 CIr0nicle.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07

as there any such thing as a fool
killer, Johni' asked MR. brown "a she
folded the newspaper which she had been
reading; 81 don't believe there is"
cob. yes there is, replied Mr. Brown.
Then with a laugh he added, "And you
had better keep out of his way
NO, said Mrs. Brown musingly,
there isn't such a thing if the was,
I would have been a widow long ago. 81
Then she took up her sewing and Mr.
Brown went out on the stoop to see what
kind of night it was.-B0s,oA Courier.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
Advised His NInther.

A Howard street mother has consider
able trouble with little incorrigible.
He is chock full Of natural deprayity,
and yet is exceedingly bright
81 declare, George, | don't know
what to do to you, she said the other
day. Il have punished You severely
half dozen times for this same offence.
but it does no good"
1T seems that it doesn't" he said.
Smother, tell you what Id do, were |
you I'd Just give up in despair =
Detroi, Free Pres.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07

Mrs. Overtherhine Cof Cincinnati, to
daughter, returned from the Thomas
FestiyaD Did you enjoy the music,
my dear"
Daughter; at was divine, mamma
I was in a trance Of dreamy enjoyment
through the entire exquisite perform
ance."
Mrs. Overtherhine; aren't you rather
late'
Daughter: "Rather, fancy, mamma,
Mr.. Ohlsen invited me to Bullwinkle's
for hot sausage Lie.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07

e Behold that golden and gorgeous
sunset, Angelina ~ rapiurousiy exclaimed
her own Augustus as it not trans
cendently beautiful
Perfectly heavenly"
"How the rich crimson melts into the
delicate pink, How sweetly both colors
blend with the amber tinge Of the broken
clouds about them. What emotions
does that magnificent scene raise in
your soul! What does it remind you
Off
strawberry ice-cream with dash of
vanilla, she meekly answered, and she
did not leave him a nickle to pay his
hOmeward car fare -Drate's Higdsiae.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07

''oh. yes" remarked Ketchly. in a
self-satisted way Lulu and will
start out in married life under very
tsvorabiy circumstances. Her mother
gives her a neat little home, her father
furnishes it, and her Uncle belong has
stocked one Of the neatest stables in the
city. Besides, Lulu has snug income
in her own name"
What part do you furnishl'
"Well-principally the name-prin-
cipally the name. - Il-Bis.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07

Pa Jones (soberly)-"Clara, young
Mr.. Sampson came to me to-day, and
said you had promised to be his wife if
he could gain my consent"
Clara-"Yes, papa"
But you are already engaged to Mr..
Rabbit
Yes, papa with dropping eyes and
beautiful blush, but l wanted to be on
the safe side. n-Siftiags.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
Taking Live RattIesnake to Bed.

The u-es Of the live rattieSnake as a
med ciual agent are not well known.
The father OF one of my present ne GIL
bors suffered some years ago from an
nicer on his leg. He did not seem to
receive any benefit from rattle-uakr oil,
So he took the advice Of an old resident,
now dead. and carried live rattlesnake
to bed with him, aud kept it there
three DAYS. The old gentleman always
insisted that he was bitten by the snake.
and that the poison simply counterac.ed
the poison Of the disease that was III
the blood and drove it out. How true
that may be | do not know. but it is
certain that the mans ulcer disappeared.
ard he got well and lived for several
years. I don't know whether the snake
died or not, but very likely ii did--NsiO
York Sfa.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07

They were seated as usual. | believe
I do mot need TO explain They had
reached that confidential state when.
after months Of anxiety and doubts and
fears AS to whether she loved him or not.
having found out that She was only too
willing, he felt ike backing out.
We'll you see am poor, dearest"
q don't care. 1t does not cost much
to keep a wife"
''No, l suppose not"
Not when one loves, George"
mo. lsuppose not"
''Ah, You think / am extravgant.
am not ISIS all well when pa pays. you
know. That's all right But if I were
your wife"
Dearest
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
BUDGET OF Fun.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES
Destroyed His Appetite-A Rift in
the Clouds-His Share-TakinS
No Chances-RecaIIing Past
Favors. Etc, Etc.

Mr.. Slimbrain fishing for a compli
mentl-"Bobby, what did your sister
say when she heard that l was going
TO stay to supper again tonight
Bobby-''Let me see.-oh, yes, she
said Mr.. Slimbrain must think we keen
a hotel. -Tezas Strings.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
\ Riff in the Clouds

Old gentleman to elevated road
brakemanl-"YOur life, my young
friend, is laborious one and full Of
trials"
Brakeman-''Yes, sir; but there are
moments when it is filed with a blessed
peace, and happines and JOY"
Old Gentleman-"When YOU are paid
of, l s'poseln
Brakeman-''No, sir; when can slam
the gate in the face of somebody who IS
in big hurry. n-Nssr lJrk sun.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
Recalling Past Fnrnrs.

Tramp ito Editor, who is hurrying
past)-''Say, could Mt you help me
little, please. gave you boost once. "
Editor-"What do YOU mean, fellow .''
Trmp-''Don't yol remember that
burglary By lin Crackitt and his pals
some years agotn
Editor-''Yes."
Tramp-"And how your reports OF
it Just set the Horlr's circulation a
boomin'i"
Editor-"Ycs."
Tramp-'Well, I'm Jiml7
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07
AJananese Eel Dinner.

We celebrated a recent anniversary
day by an eel dinner at famous eel
house, writes a correspondent Of the
While we were taking off our shoes at
the doorway we could look through a
latticed partition into the kitchen and
see the cook, with murderous looking
knife in hand, making choice of his
living victims, that were looping them
selves into bow knots in tanks Of fresh
water II one wishes he is always privi-
legged to select his own eels from the
tanks at eel houses, although the first
one that could be caught ought certainly
to answer quite IS we'll
When we reached the larger upper
room luare silk customs in lieu of chairs
were ranged around three sides of the
room The fourth side was left open
fos the passing Of the pretty mattresses
to and fro and as a stage for the per
f0rmances Of the two doll-like gei-shas,
who sat demurely in an outer room
awaiting our arrival.
The feast began with a soup or stew
of eels, the bottom of the bowl being
filled with a delicate white curd and
the flavor Of the dish being as mild and
eyasive as faxseed tea. Broiled cells,
skewered ont fatty like a section Of
founder and laid on top Of stedming
rice, next tempted us, and inspired by
fierce appetites we did skilful and heroic
work with the chop sticks. The plain,
broiled bits are called white eels. After
them came black eels, or cells dipped in
soy before and during the broiling
They &C luire a rich. brown tint and a
most piquant flavor by this treatment,
and the soy. or bean, with which the
Japanese always improve their fish and
birds. might be used in the same way in
other countries japanese soy is the
foundation of Worcestershire sauce and
is much better before it is charged with
all the spices and CAYENNE that convert
it into the English condiment. One
lette, lily bulbs, bamboo sprouts and
dishes of mysterious composition passed
in review before US, but all the appetites
had been broken on the dishes of white
eels and black ecls, and we toyed with
the later courses, simply taking chop
stick practice with the shreds and humps
Of which they were cOmposed.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07

The Boston Glo'e decides that the ex-
preston grammatical error is correct
English.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1888-09-07

so for the wings Of a dove," sighed
the poet. iiosh % said his friend. the
broker. .s1he breast OF turkey Is
much better % fill up on."-Hipers
Bls1r.