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The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
PITH AND POINT.

The carpenter should never be out of
PTS long.
The fortune of war generally goes to
the sutler.-Puck.
The pen enables a young man to give
his girl an inlling of his sentiments
Washington Capital
A New York waiter says his work re-
minds him of very large eagle 1t Is
so long from TIP to tip.-StqtesmaH-
4 persons words ought to be reason
ably warm when ke speaks in a mufhed
tone Of voice. SsagAaB.i,s,,'- H@rqld.
Visitor observation-disclosures, B~v--,
there's cent for YOU Bobby with
dignity)-"Fanls, Use dot one. -
LJs.
The medicine that will cause that
tired feeling" to disappear should be very
popular, if it works well on a loafer.-
Pieaysae.
There is a craze for tailor made articles
among some young women. Even tailor
made young men are in demand.-Aer-
chant Tragelsr.
The wise King said: $50 to the ant,
thou sluggard!" In Florida the ant saves
the sluggard the journey.-JaeEsoa5iRe
(Fld.) Tines Union.
The man you've learned To know too well
Would have less cause 10 grieye
If he knew it was no good 70 tell
The things You don't believe
First Bicyclist-''Been over the old
road, eh7 How did you find tie roada"
Second Bicyclist-eBy falling of my
wheel. - KaaEes BJaae.
Bancroft, the historian, sys that
longevity will come to the pan who
keeps his temper It certaips will if
hekeeps thong enough.-Chsggo Herald.
The tailor cannot be accused
OF being very proud
However much he is abused
He tries to suit the crowd
-Clothisr and FIa1asher.
LAWYER (savagely, to witness1-''It's
very strange, sir, that you hsveno memo
rv.n Witness-''Well, amt testlfyin'
before men that have no options =
Puck.
He kissed her meath the moon 80 Iay >
He kissed her on the lips and 4ofrld'
She bent on him melting ga ,-.,,
And softly murTuured, All , % Si- noiIla-
Servaut-''Will madaispeak little
lower?" Mistress-'sWit Is the mattera
Have any of the chilen been taken
sick?" Servant-"Neiia am but this
is the hour for Fido's lternoon nap
.Ts.777e.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
The Cost Of Feedine a R0r.

It is worth something to know what it
costs to feed a boy fairly we'll During
the investigations made by the Record Of
the operations of the Squeers Syndicate
Orphan Schools it was shown that, tax
ing their own somewhat doubtful figures,
the cost was about four cents meal.
But the syndicate orphans were not well
fed
Dr. McKinnon, the Superintendent of
the Mimico Industrial School in Canada,
has furnished the Toronto Nail with an
interesting statement on the subject.
There are los boys in the school, who are
kept in good bodily health, and whose
subsistence is bought in wholesale way
that would somewhat cheaper the cost as
compared with ordinary household ex-
penditure. The boys have all they
wish to eat, and the superintendent ac-
counts, not being complicated by ez-
penses for sustenence for other persons,
furnish valuable data not otherwise read
ily obtainable. The following statement
shows the average weekly expenditure
per boy:
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

The talk heard so often nowadays
about china's growing friendIiness 10 the
outer barbarians is founded on error,
says an exchange. The Chinese hate
them as bitterly to-day as they did thirty
years OF more ago. The lives and limbs
Of foreigners in Canton are said to be
much less safe than formerly, inasmueh
that if they choose to visit, unattended,
the temples, the potter's field, where the
behssdings take place, or any of the
other famous sights in the wonderful city
the risk run is considerable.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
A Wildcat and a Hare at One Shot.

A curious chance-shot was made b.
hare hunter over on Twin Lake Stream
last fall, says a Northwood q. ~ letter
to the New York Sun. He was "a
runaway on a ridge and his dcs was
nosing about quite a distance away and
was not baying. It was just at sandown-
While the man stood by tree, gun IN
hand, he saw a hare coming his way,
and about 100 yards of He saw tna5 it
would pass within forty yards. and
waited When ready to fire he raised ms
gun. The hare was just passing the
end of log that lay nearly parallel with
its course. With his hand pressing the
trigger, the man saw something leap from
behind the log on to the hare. Then the
cartridge exploded, and over rolled tne
hare and the other animal as we'll Inc
hunter made haste to put in frs5i cart,
ridge and run to the game He iound
an able-bodied wildcat kicking IN us
death throes beside the dead hsTe'
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

The Emperor Of Germany's speech from
the throne, to the Reichstag at Berlin re-
Gently, bristled with military points as
one of his regiments of the line with
bayonets. William evidently has muth
faith in the efficacy Of armies for tie
maintenance Of peace. Referring to the
legislative measures Of 1887 "for tile
consolidation of the defensive powers n
the Fatherland, +" he said: "Your CO.
operation to this end will be again
claimed in order to develope the eff
cheney of the army and its readiness for
action in accordance with whatever cir
cumstances may arise" That means
legislation to provide for more soldiers,
and the imposition in consequence OF
more taxes and burdens upon the German
people The Eew York Neps thinks
there win probably be a boom ID the
emigration Of Germans tt this country
on account Of this speech and the Jaws
that VIII result fFomit,
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
Magnetized Pipes in an Artesian Well

On reaching a depth of $50 feet the
contractors on an artesian well at Cor
dele, Ia, struck what was seemingly a
stratum of quicksand. Leaving the
pipes in the well over night, they found
them heavily charged with magnetism
the next morning. The magnetic current
is so strong that the power of the engine
together with all the prizes they hav,
been able to put on the piping, viii no,
draw it from the well.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

Little Bobby-''Don't you want to
lake me up to the toboggan slide with
YOU some day, Mr.. JinksF
Mr.. Jinks-'I never go to any to-
hogan slide, Bobby; never even saw 4
toboggan.
Bobby "a trife nonpulsed)-"Thats
funny; 1 heard pa say something about
your going down hill at furious RATE
= Chicago Ledger.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

The largest gun in existence, and the
heaviest ever made by the Krupp works,
has recently been completed and sent to
CrOnstacss. where it will be mounted. 1t
IS of caststeel and weighs 2S5 tons. The
calibre is 49, inches, the barrel is 40
feet in length, and it has a maximum
diameter of G. feet. The weapon has a
range of eleven miles, and the mechan-
ism is so perfect that two shots a minute
can be fired, each shot, however, cost
ing from 1920 to $500.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

Ethel-'Don't you think Charley Des-
mond tremendously nice young mani"
Clara-''Yes, if he didn't dress with
such awfully poor taste.
81 hadn't noticed it"
"Why he carries the same cane in the
afternoon that he does in the morning -
Time.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
Their Hair Turns Green.

There is curious effect wrought on
the hair and beard of men engaged in
the Martin White mine at Ward Neb
The ore is roasted, but no disagreeabIe
perfume arises from the heating process,
yet there is some unknown substance
that changes the hair, beard and eve
orows as green as grass. The hair is not
injured, but retains It's softness and GLOSS
IT. IS probable that fumes of the green
tint OF copper contained in the ore
change the hair to that color.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

Emperor William, Of Germany, is
much displeased with the models sub
mitted to him for a monument to his
grandfather, William I He has said
that not one of them deserves a prize.
Many Of Of the most famous sculptors in
Germany refused to compete, claiming
that the prizes were too small a reward
for the labor required in the preparation
Of models.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
AFRAID OF ARRIVALS.

First Small Boy-''There comes tn
preacher to Our house, and I'm going t
tell MIN none O. the folks amt home"
Second Small Boy What fer?n
Cause every time he comes he starts
revival O. religion at our house, ano
that sets pop to prayin' q dozen times a
day"
dis prayin' don't hurt you"
''Hes, it does, TOO. He wears the
knees of his pants so thin that when they
is made over fer me they don't last .
week. "-Neao York Weskly.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
! vILL 81 woRrHY % N.

I may not reach the heights I seek.
Ny untried strength may fail me;
Or, half way up the mountain peak
Fierce tempests may assail me,
But though that place I never gain,
Herein lies comfort for my pain
viii be worthy of it.
may not triumph in success
Despite my earnest labor:
may not grasp results that bless
The efforts of my neighbor,
But though my goal ] never see,
This thought shall always dwell with me-.
will be worthy of it.
The golden glory of loves light
May ue'er fall on my way;
My path may always lead through night
Like some deserted by-way.
But though life's dearest joy I miss
There lies a nameless JOY in this
Twill be worthy Of it.
Ella Wheeler Vilcor.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
MERE NATTER OF FORM.

Mr.. Hardcash-"WeIl, sir, what in-
duced you to imagine that would give
nv consent to my daughters marrying
your
De Gall-''Pardon me, my dear sir,
wasn't so foolish as to imagine anything
of the kind. merely asked for ii as Il
matter of form. If you refuse We shall
marry without it, that's all. "Trip.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
A READY-MApE VICTIM.

''What's the matter with your voice,
doctor2n
1--WE got a very bad cold"
"Ah, gone into another line of busi
ness?n
''What do you mean"
While with such cold as that every
body will take you to be a veterinary
surgeon.
"A veterinary surgeonl"
Yes; hoarse doctor, you know. See?
Ha ha he hel"
How easy it is to be funny.-Boston
Courier.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

She-"Oh, see that scarecrow out there
in the field"
He--''That isn't q scarecrow."
She-'.It must be; see how motionless
it is"
He-''That's the hired man at work. -
-Tqnkes Blade.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

There was time, and that not very
long ago, when about one-third the
British army we're Irishmen. It is other
wise now. The annual report lately is
sued by the commander-in-Ch Chief shows
that the ratio of Englishmen in the army
< shout ten to one compared with Irish.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

Wyoming appears to be the only Ter.
ritory which is likely TO come into the
Union with woman suffrage as a part OF
its organic law. It has been adopted as
part of the bill of rights Of the pro-
posed State.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
F ouR oLp otooK eou1p SEEK

y ISN'T a scrumptious thing to see--
Its rather short o paint
Its brows will always wrinkied be-
It's tick is CROWN faint;
The circulation's roways good
The Jints too stifly play
1t sonnet ofner than it should
Forgits the time O. day.
Twill stop and try to recoiect
For sonethin' like week,
But ther'd be music, suspect
If our OF clock could speak.
In rain or shine, through peace an war,
It's still been, as appears,
a member of our family for
Some five and Fifty years.
It's steesd right there through thick an
An KEEP track of the sun,
An raked its own opinions in
Bout what we mortals done;
lts hed good watch O. young an old
IAN looked so mild and meekD
Some anecdotes Their would be told.
If our OF clock speak.
It's stood aroun' at every meal
Mid clash o plate an cup
An heard US our ids reveal
An size the neighbors up:
Tvs traced our little biczerin's, too.
An seemed to sympathize
squintin' softly at US through
Them solemn key-hole eyes;
lts umpired many lively game
o social hide.an'-seek;
'Iwould score number o the same
Providin' it could speak,
How our folksdr to town one day,
An lef US chilrun free
WIN seif-protectin' things to play,
But let the OF clock be:p
An though we young 'uns never stilh
hadn't thought o that before.
we now eouldn'tlet it lone, until
1t crashed down on the aoori
we trenholm set it up again.
Half-runnin', with squeak:
was lucky for our jackets then
Inc critter could't speak,
dow O. folks went to church. one night
An left US all-sIy elves
Il we'd conduct there-good an right
Ameetin' by ourselves;
DgL Ae..sf-aU1 gals an boys in teens
Walked imam first we knew.
we fell to playin' "Oats, peas. beansn
Snap up and catch EN-, too;
ne scattered, when, by good ear-luck
She heard the big gate creak;
The OF clock frowned an licked an, si,ncl,
But couldn't make out to speak,
Al me- the facts 'twOuld just let ay,
Suppose it he'd the powerl
of courtin' chaps when on the sly
They turned it back an hour;
u weddin's-holdin' tender yet,
The brides last virgin grace:
VI iunrals-where it Peeped to get
A good look at the face;
ltknows the inside-cut O. folks
An natures every freak;
I'd write bookif I could coax
That wise OF clock to speak.
Sui straight as any gun it STAINS
Ag'in in the kitchen wall;
an slowly waves its solemn hans
Outlivin' of US all
venaate some clocks I've seen,
As cen almost sublime;
ley form revoivin' links between
Etarnity and time
An when you come to take the pains
To strike dreamy streak,
The fgurative fact remains
That all the clocks can speak.
VIII Carleton, in Home Journal.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

She during the honeymoon)-.sAnd
what would you do, dearest, if should
be torn from you by the cruel hand Of
deathl'
He (naturally unromantic, and after IA
pause, during which he puts in some hard
thinking)-'Why, bury you "-Judge.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

Edith Downes-''No, papa, can
never accept Mr.. Scads. He is nearly
twice my age. D"
Old Mark Downes-'' Humph But
he won't be, twenty years from nowl"
Edith Downes-"Tben, papa, let him
wait the twenty years. "-Puck.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

''Ferment means to work, - said the
teacher to the language class. ''Now
each of you write a sentence containing
the word.
This is what Tommy Cumso, who
reads the papers, wrote: "Tramps do
not like to fement - Time.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

A few days ago good-natured trav-
eler on train fell asleep and was carried
beyond his destination, whereupon he re-
marked to a fellow passenger:
pretty good joke on me, isn't it,"
"Wen, yes" said the gentleman, "but
rather too far-fetched "-R0chester Bud
get.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

Smith, struck a splendid bargain
this morning, Harry
Harry-''In WHAT"
''Fine, big Newfoundland dog"
''Been buying a dog, eh!"
''No; sold the one had for dollar. q
Time
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

Its proposed to bring in bill a. the
next session Of the British Parliament to
put restraint on improvident marriages,
the great proportion of such marriages
being maze by those under TWENTY-FIVE
years Of age.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

An original genius writes to the New
York World that the licking of postage
stamps can be avoided by licking the
upper right hand corner of an envelope,
then place the stamp on the moist place
and press it down with a blotter.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

..Do you study political economy"
asked one travelling man of another.
ayes, I've spent considerable time at
tn
"And what is the result of your in
vestigationsl"
stWel, the best political economy is to
stay out OF politics. That's TIP that
NAV save you money. Merchant 1rGr-
sIer.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

Conductor of Horse-car Ito man with
dog)-"You can't take that dog on board
the car"
Man With Dog-"Why not?"
''It's against the rules. None but lap
dogs allowed to ride with their owners. -
"Well, amt this lap dog2 How do
yers,pose he drinks water if he don't lap
Il sr a. Kaa<ea Bid -------
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

Servant-"Boy wants to see you,
num-
Mistress-''Has he got bill in hi.
hand9"
Servant-''No, mum.
Mistress-''Wen, then he's got one in
his pocket. Send him away. - Time.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

Farmers Wife-''Aren't you afraid,
my good man, that some day you will be
killed by the cars, walking as much as
you do on the trackl'
Tramp-''No, mum; I've been on the
great steel highways for fifteen years, and
I've never been killed yet."-Judge.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
HE WAS UNFORTUNATE.

Woman to tramp who has eaten a
whole mince pie)-''You seem to have a
good appetite"
Tramp with tears in his eyes)-''Yes,
madam, that is an! have left in the world
which can rightly call my own. "-Bur-
lingt0n Free Press.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

A more than middle-aged bachelor
married young girl
When son and heir was added to the
family the nurse was wont to show the
newcomer to visitors with the tFadi-
tional remark:
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
= saoEr Easmna.-

''Why should be compelled to pay
extra for bringing things over from Eu-
rope in my trunkl" said a traveller.
"Simply as a matter of duty" was the
reply of the customs officer. -MercAant
TrGrsler.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

The cost of food, as above given, does
not include the expense of preparing it,
or incidental expenditure for superintend-
ence, etc But the average disbursement
is aston;shingly small. So far as subsist-
ence goes, to raise boy is not much
more costly than to raise a pig. If a
healthy boy can be properly fed for $50
year, there is less encouragement in
the task Of increasing the male popula-
ton of the country than pessimist observ-
ers are wont to insist upon.-PhiIadeI-
mia Record
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

Waiter-''What's your order, sirl"
Gentleman One patent leather
lunch"
Waiter (calling)-''Piece of apple-pie
and two lemon cookies Judge
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
..I.noks ~ III no doesn,t heap

''Looks ike his pa, doesn't hel"
One day a grouty old gentlemen who
couldn't see the resemblance replied
with "a grunt;
Just so; he's quite bald and has Il
teeth. "-Jadge.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

The Shah of Persia becaDse infatuated
with cape coats while in England and
had large number made of all coIo,e
and from VARIOUS kinds of material.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

A London firm has contract with the
French Government under which they
annually supply France with thousands %
tons of dried fruits The French Gov
eminent require this large supply Of dried
fruit to make the wine which they supply
10 the French army.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07

Friend-"At what price did you value
Jour horse?"
Horse Owner-''When2"
Before he was killed, of course"
'Wen, I'd a-taken forty dollars cash
for him week ago; but now the Teller
that drove him to death has got to fork
over a hundred, or stand lawsuit. y
Yankee Blade.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-02-07
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.
A Midnight Tragedy-The Covered
Dun-For Time to Settle-A
Horrid Old Thing.
Etc, Etc.

There's a big blunderbuss at the window;
There's a cat on the backyard, fence;
There's a shot; there's a squat,
A long caterwaul,
And then-there Is silence intense.
Washington Capital
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-10-11
The Shops Needed.

The project for the establishment of
a foundry and machine shop at Supe-
riOr in connection with the Forge
Works is still under discussion. The
matter was brought up at the Cham
Der Of Commerce Monday morning,
and after some considerable talk and
explanation, the matter was referred
to committee of three, consisting of
Messrs. l. w Burhans, ID. f. Roberts
and II. Rochester, to make certain in
quiries and to formulate some basis of
operation. We think the best way to
get at the matter would be to take the
present forge works plant just as it is
at its actual cash value, increase it's
capital stock to say $4,000, one half
of which shall be a paid in capital, the
balance payable on assessments of not
more than Is per cent. with thirty
days notice, and then go ahead and in
crease the plant by the addition of
such machinery and foundry works as
the growth of the concern demands.
There is no doubt but what the shops
are badly needed even now, and it is
quite likely that some plan may be
soon formed by which the desired re-
suits will be obtained The committee
Will probably be prepared to make a
report the early part of next week.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-10-11

The fire hall being used for register
ing by the voters Monday afternoon,
the East End w. C. T. U. met at the
residence of the secretary, Mrs. +. A.
Dole, on Third street. Letters from
the state officers were read and dis
cussed. 1t was decided to establish a
flower mission, and Mrs. J. Lutte.
Christie was elected superintendent.
The object Of the mission will he to
furnish flowers and also literature for
the patients at st. Francis hospital.
The subject of establishing read
ing room was taken up and discussed.
1t was thought best to have the read
ing room on Second street. The ladies
will endeavor to secure the building
now occupied by Logue & Whitney
Subscriptions will be taken up for this
purpose.
1t was also thought advisable for the
society to hold services every Sunday
afternoon at the Jail, but this matter
will be decided on at their regular
meeting which will be held at the
Fire Hall two weeks hence.
The Superior times. [volume] (Superior, Wis.) 1870-1912, 1890-10-11
Republican Caucuses.

Notice is hereby given that the re-
publican caucuses will be held in the
various wards of the City of Superior,
Wisconsin, on Tuesday evening, Oct.
IA, 1890, at 7:3O p. nj. at the following
places, to-wit:
First ward-Fire Hall.
Second ward-Eire Hall, corner
and FOurthS treet.
Third ward-Fire Hall, Connor's
Point.
Fourth ward-Shattuck s. Bishops
livery barn.
Fifth ward-Forrestal Bros build
ing, corner Winter and Weeks streets.
Sixth ward-City Hall.
Seventh ward-West Superior hotel
barn.
For the purpose of electing delegates
to attend the republican county con-
vention to be held at the court house
in Douglas county, Wisconsin, on the
18th day of October, 1890, at 2 O'Clock
p. IN. for the purpose OF placing in
nomination candidates for the follow
ing offices: Sheriff, county clerk,
attorney, clerk of the court, surveyor,
superintendent of schools and coroner,
and to transact such other business as
shall be proper at said convention.
Each ward will be entitled to the
following representation in said con-
vention:
First ward 8 Fifth ward 3
Second ward 2SiXth ward !
Third ward 3Seventh ward
Fourth ward s
BY order city committee,
y. b. BAXTER,
Chairman.