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The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

- - A--S- W as
so young and so comely. She had red
silk bodice and very large gold chain
around her neck, also reddish hair and
the fair complexion that always goes
with red hair.
Hiram thought her remarkably pretty.
She looked as if she was put out about
something or other and did not meet the
eyes of the men in front, but stared up over
their heads. Hiram wondered what she
could be doing and crowded up nearer to
see. What be saw took his presence Of mind
completely away, for when he came near
er he discovered that the girl xaa whole
TO the waist aud that the lower part of
her body was cut completely away.
Hiram had seen some dozen circuses in
his time and many curious human freaks.
as they are very well called, but that .
woman who was so good to look at
should have been born in this wav filed
him with sudden pity and disgust.
Then he blushed and bowed his head
in anguish at his own inexperience when
one of the men in front of him said: "a
very pretty trick, a very clever decep-
ton. OF course it's done with the lights
and mirrors, but it's good, isn't it?"
AID then the gentleman added oarelesslv
IS companion as he moved
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

''The roller-skating Kinks were con-
demned on all sides, " said a dealer in
sporting goods, "but they were mighty
useful in the cultivation of a graceful
carriage The movement in ice skating
is entirely different from that of roller
skating. In the former case the skates
must adopt side movement or take a
tumble On rollers there is a tumble
when the movement IS not straight for
ward, as in walking. Go on any Of
crowded thoroughfares and Y
peculiar motion of the majorit -
TRANS. You will see that thef -
cided tendency toward a side nStion. =
"Now, a person who practices on roller
skates is compelled TO send his feet
straight forward and at the same time ass
sumo an erect carriage. As a natural re-
suit of this practice, the skater carries
this straight forward movement toFthe
street or drawing when off the
rollers. This soldierIy requirement IS
desirable for everybody who cares to hold
his own with the graceful people Of the
sphere in which he moves. For that
reason, alone, 1 claim the skating rink
was a great institution. Those who now
wish to possess a graceful motion in pub-
lie have to avail themselves or the -
sources of a military school or dar
academy, in the absence of the
rink, which was both iustri
pleasing at the sane time. . = =
sss.es. 60
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

The Portuguese crosses himself and
prass God to shield him from all bias
phemous desire to know more than his
father did before him In Portugal, oxen
Tread the wheat; the people habitually
carry things on their heads or on donkeys
which share their habitations. The
wages of a laborer are worth twenty to
twenty-five cents day, and those of
mechanic about twice as much, and each
IS fairly paid according to the produce Of
bis labor.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15
vATrRAU SUPERSTITION,

Ted-"One of the dime museums ad-
vertises a phantom hen"
Ned-''What does she do?"
Ted-'Lays ghosts, suppose. -
Life.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

Last year the japanese sold SIS, O0o,-
600 worth Of coal. They are rapidly de-
veloping their mines.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15
BUDGET OF FUN.
HUMOROUS SKETCHES FROM
VARIOUS SOURCES.
Don't-Snubbed-A Natural supposi-
tion-A Valuable Subject-Per-
nicious Activity-Base In
gratitude. Etc, Etc.

There's modesty of mien always pleasant
to be seen,
No matter who the wearer, youth or maid;
There's the air of charming grace; there's
the open, honest face
Against which naught in reason can be
said
Such department merits praise in these hifa-
lutin' days,
And IN tell you true it can't be bought for
money;
So let your speech be easy, mayhap a tribe
breezy;
So avoid the sin of hyperbole, and
Don't
Get
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15
HE ALSO HAD RULES.

He had opened a restaurant in Buffalo,
and after two or three weeks he called at
bank to get the cash on small check
received from some one in Philadelphia.
"Have to be identified, sir said the
teller as he showed it back.
"But am Blank of the new restau-
rant around the corner"
''ATust be identified.
"This is payable to me or order, and
I've endorsed it," protested the res
tauranter.
Cant help it, sir. Rules of the
bank"
The man went out and brought some
one back to identify him, and the money
was handed over Three days later the
teller dropped in for a lunch at the new
restaurant. He had taken a seat and
given his order, when the proprietor APP
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

Senator Ingalls,, of Kansas, speaking
Of the unimpOrtance of human life in
uuman affairs, says that Abraham
Lincoln died at a late morning hour, aud
before the evening of the same day af-
tairs were moving uninterruptedIy at
Washington, where he died. The world
has not many important lives, and there
ye but few men whose deaths would
Nse more than momentary sensation"
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

When conversing with friend let your Ian
guage always tend
To impress him with the fact that you are
sane;
Avoid all eccentricity, all verbal infelcity-
Such linguistic jim jams gives pain.
Don't rise to the emphatic; do not bloviate
dramatic,
Nor mix for one a verbal peach and honey;
Each word of easy diction is like oil on
heated friction,
But above all use common sense and
Don't
Get
Funny.
st Paul Pioneer Press.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

Miss Cyrena Alice Boyd, young lady
aged nineteen years, whose parents reside
in Yolo County, died recently under pecu-
liar circumstances. A few weeks ago
she was visiting friends in San Francisco,
and while there had her ears pierced.
She was very particular to urge that white
silk be inserted in the puncture, but the
thread finally used contained some color
ing matter. A day or so after the opera
ton Miss Boyd returned to her parents
home in Yolo. Within few days she
experienced soreness about the ears, but
N-asGn.wi.thsmat matter as of much con-
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

into the subject of kissing and has come
t. the conclusion that 1--WE seek odic force,
polarized, upon other lips to complete
the growth of our own" This simple
explanation, the Chicago Meas thinks,
ought to satisfy everybody.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

Parisians boast that Ab~s- city is The
cleanest In thA world.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

IAN d uayi sH. NUT OF--E -
that all bank officials have to be identi-
fed Better go out and find some re-
sponsible party who knows you"
Hanged if 1 do" growled the teller,
and he reached for his hat and coat and
banged the door hard as he went out
Neo York Sun.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

light Of his countryme
hsts almost unanimously
the extraordinary prevalence o
,pia and other defects of vision in
theriand to the use of the national
letter type in school books. Prince
harck has always resolutely stood
upon the ancient ways in this matter. and
has opposed the substitution of the
Roman for the Gothic character in Ger
man books. The party Of typographical
reform Is now hopeful of succeeding in
: rs object.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

:. anywhere, " she said; 'only get
esSsye They're wild as bulls, they are,
and they're the worst of the gang. If
you run up against them now they'd 90
for you, sure. -
"And what about youl" asked Hiram,
who was too ignorant of the particular
gang OF which the girl spoke to be very
frightened.
"oh, I'm all right" said the girl.
''I'm used to taking care of myself; and
you stood by me, and so 1 thought I'd
do you a turn. Look out, - she screamed,
'here they are. Police" There was a
sudden stamping and trampling of feet,
blocking of the entrance to the hall
way, and the gang were upon him. Hi
ram pulled the girl behind him and
struck out like wild man. They were
too close TO use their fists well, and he
drove them back. Then he felt the door
behind his back give way, and as it
opened he put his arm around the girl
and pulled her with him inside the house,
and threw his shoulder against the door
and locked it.
They were standing in the hallway of
the lodging house, which was lighted by
a single burner. Outside the men
kicked at the panels and cursed visiouslv.
and then voice cried hoarsely: aCheese
lers, the cops is onter US, and they
9em jump away, and the sound
'tsteps growing fainter as they
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15
MY PICTURE

Do you want to see my picture
The one I love the bestg
1t comes when dying sunbeams
Lead nature to her rest
The background to my picture
Is a mounszIrssEering high,
Whose rugged peaks are ssftened
In outline 'gainst the sky.
The stars look brightly downward
I see them in the lake
And Of its silvery whitenesE
A magic mirror make.
With giant limbs extending !
Behold my NJ
Their branching
To softest per-
The flowers hs
And try to higs
The moonbeams
And paint them
Oh, artist. can'st {
A scene like this Q
Can'st make the dew
The silvery moon to.
Oh, paint me little foS
Whose perfume fills I
Bedew their lovely peta
Display their beauty r
The stars-my living diam
Those brilliant ayes Of nib
Can'st draw their shape, OF
Their colors, too-their Il
The brush divine that painte, 4
Is not to moFtals given
The eolors and the Master
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15
AAAJ
ST. Paul Pioneer Press.

Celestine&lR<ew maid is twiSa
as active as the sd tursassss.
Ernestine-'.'fhat ) q
ing to do half the time. ''-Nsls
Sun.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

l0rf Sun
Cholly Peachblow-"Owl I says !
bah, that razor pulls" Barber
temptuously)-'Pulls whatl7-Nslo
Sun.
Briggs-''I did not see you at ehurca
last sunday" Braggs-''No; didut
get in until you had gone to Sleep
Terre Haute E.yress.
care these handkerchiefs all pui
linenl" Salesman-s'Yes, on my hoi'
or" $50 1 see; half cotton, suppos,.
then. "-FIiegeHde Blaetter.
''Always pay cash as you go. That
my principle" said Seedle. "HumpI
That accounts for your slowness, l pref
sumo, " remarked a friend MqHsey's.
Il come, the lecturer began.
And then came a gentle cough,
For IN the audience imam Il
lrreyerently said: Come Off,
--Nelr York Rsroid-
The Conductor Ito train robbes)-I
"Boys, there's no money in this Job;
the Pullman porter has Just Jumped %
the train and escaped STibar's Nag
aziRe
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

PATHS agent recently told the London
Truth a good story about President Diaz.
While in Mexico Patti was accused by
newspaper Of calling Madam Diaz
,rnsherunrnar - = two ln.ries r-.r.. %.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

The Chicago Herald says that in every
community will be found class ~ "a
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

-. was closed COM
ely. Erysipelas set in, blood poison
ing followed, and then it was evident that
her life was beyond the power of saving.
A consultation OF doctors was ordered,
but death came about 4:30 o'clock that
afternoon.-SaH Francisco Examiner.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

and asked if they knew of job for a
Young man who was strong and willing
to work.
They answered him sharply in the
negative, but stopped as he turned away
at once with a startled apology
ssDo you really want work2' one OF
them asked, aud then they told him there
were thousands like him, and that only
one out of a hundred ever got the work
he came for, but stopped looking for it
and went 10 the bad. They told him T.
90 back to the farm and stay there; that
it took very bright men indeed to get
along in New York, and that he might
better be a big man on his own farm than
slave fora small man in New York They
seemed to think they ought to soften this
BIZ some assistance. but Hiram told them
sharply that he didn't want any money,
and walked away feeling very much hurt
and discouraged, though he wouldn't
own it even to himself
He walked up and down the Bowery
all the rest of the day, and ventured into
little cross streets and into big ware
houses, where he asked for work OF any
sort. He determined not to 90 back to
the farm with nothing to show for his
visit and have his people say; 1--WE told
YOU so. - He felt very lonely and wished
he had some one TO talk to. He concluded
finally to go back and look at that girl
in front of the dime museum. She was
still there, and he took great deal OF
comfort in looking at her. Once or twice
he famed she noticed him standing
there at the back of the constantly chang
ing crowd, and he turned his eyes away
because he thought it enough to shame
- girl to have man stare at her.
mi grew dark aud the electric
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-08-15

~ to-what forl" gasped
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22

week to furnish the city with water pipe
to be used in the East Los Angeles park.
in accordance with a statement furnished
the committee by the city gardener.
Eighth. In the matter OF the applica-
ton of Mrs. M. E. Evans, No. lS9, to
have q certain notice filed by the tax
purchaser upon her property Cancelled,
recommend the petition be denied on
the ground that this Council has no
power to cancel such notice; with leave
to petitioner to file new petition If
necessary for return to her OF money
paid on account Of double assess
ment, after she has cleared of. the tax
sale. /.
Ninth. Recommend the demand Of
the Times Mirror Printing and Publish
ing house be returned to them to have
the order upon which said purchase WAS
made attached to same.
Tenth. Recommend that the de-
mand of A. S. Heitchew for 500 be re-
ferred to the Street Superintendent to
endorse thereon the authority for the
work charged for, and also the demand
of the New Mexico Coal Company fcr
$50 10 be referred to the supply commit.
tee to see if the prices therein charged
are in accordance with the agreement
heretofore made.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
NATURAL GAS.
A Plan on Foot TO Bring 1t Int
this city.


this city.
Several months ago some young men
residents of this city, while prospecting
in place about eight miles south OF the
city limits, came upon what they be.
lieved to be a valuable flow OF natura
gas. They kept the matter secret un.
til careful test could be made. This
was done under the direction of W. A
Robinson, who is interested with others
in the natural gas wells at Stockton, anc
who, if the discovery proved bona fide
stood ready to organize company anG
pipe the gas to the city.
The test was made several weeks since
and it was found that the flow was
as large and of as good quality as the
wells at Stockton provide. The Stockton
wells, it will be remembered, were dis
covered about year ago. In spite of
the fact that their development was
generally declared to be imprscticsble.
an enterprising company went ahead
and put In plant, and are now supply
ing Illuminating gas to all parts of the
city OF Stockton at 81 thousand, and
gas for manufacturing purposes at fifty
cents thousand. 1t is estimated that
5000 feet of gas is equal to ton of coal
which would practically put coal
in competition for manufacturing pur-
poses, at SO ton.
The plan is to form a stock COMPANY
with the holders protected by bond
which, under the stipulation, must be
accepted by any bank in this CITY, tho
projectors holding themselves to con.
tract to bring natural gas into the citv
within eighteen months.
Among those who are said to be inter-
ssted in the scheme are Dan Mcfarland
r. 8. Platt, County Tax Collector. and
Charlie German, his deputy. 1t is pen.
orally believed that the property where
the gas we'll exists is the Hancock ranch
where such large quantities of brea are
obtained. 1t is situated about eight
miles south of the city limits. This il
the only description of the location of
the well which is Thus far afforded.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
THE FINANCES.
Recon- mel m datlons TO BE Acted upon
by the Council.

Recommend datiOns TO BE Acted upon
by the Council.
The finance committee met yesterday
and will report as follows on Monday:
First. We have examined the report
of the City Auditor upon the condition
of the funds February Is, 1890, and rec.
ommend that ii be filed.
Second. In the matter OF the petition
of A. II. Suskind, No. zoe, we recon-
mend that the sum of $601 be returned
to the petitioner upon the presentation of
q proper demand, drawn upon the tax
fund of 18SS-89, and that the Clerk be
instructed to mark cancelled and re-
deemed of record tax certificate No, 946,
tax sale of 1SSS-S9, on the ground that
the property described in said certificate,
viz: lot A, of the Kerckhof- Gunner &
Co. tract, is a double of 215 K, of that
year.
Third. In the matter of the petition
of F. Backof, No. 1S0, we recommend
that the sum of $3.50 be refunded to Pc
titioner upon the presentation OF proper
demand, drawn upon the tax fund
1SS9-90, on the ground that petitioner
was assessed 81 300 for improvements on
the east one-half of lot 8 block 8, Los
Angeles Homestead tract, upon which
property no improvements existed, as
certified by the City Assessor.
Fourth. In the matter of the petition
of L. N. Kercheval, No. 179, we recon-
mend that the sum OF 1.92 be returned
to petitioner upon the presentation OF q
proper demand drawn upon the tax fund
of 18So-90, on the grounds that petitioner
was assessed for improvement on lots II
and 20 of the Kercheval tract; the City
Assessor having certified to this commit
tee that there are no improvements upon
said lots.
Fifth. Recommend that the policy Of
insurance from the Insurance Company
of North America, Kremer, Campbell &
Co., agents, for $500; premium $40, be
returned to the agents, and recommend
that the Council investigate the require
ments of the hospital in this matter.
Sixth. The committee ask one weeks
further time before making an award in
the matter of the proposals to furnish
the city with hay.
Seventh. Recommend that the City
Clerk be instructed to advertise for one
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
New Gases.

M. L. Steres asks to 60 into voluntary
insolvency. The indebtedness amounts
to 81 200; assets uncertain.
j. R. Ramirez sues E. Alice Mott and
S. H. Mott to quiet title to piece of
property on Commercial street.
Alasan Hoffman and Charles Hoffman
sue ]. A. Garrison and others to quiet
title to piece of land.
w. Fl. Thomas sues Joseph A. Garner
aud others to foreclose a mortgage for
$3.50.
John @. Pelton sues the Riverside
Hotel Company for $500 due for services
as architect.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
The City EnjOined from widening
ward street.

A writ has been issued from Depart
ment No. 2 OF the Superior Court in the
case of o. w Childs against the city in
the matter OF opening and widening Of
Ward street, directing them to desist
from levying or collecting any tax or
assessment levied under said proceed
ings, or selling or advertising for sale
any lands for the payment of same until
review has been had by the court and
judgment rendered thereon. The matter
will come up on the oath instant.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
MARY KING.

she Is Adjudged Insane and Or
dered Committed.
Mary King, a woman who has been
for some time at the county hospital, was
examined by commission in lunacy
yesterday, before Judge Van Dyke, and
declared to be insane. She was ordered
committed to the asylum at Stockton.
Her peculiar hallucinations are that she
is q relative of the royal family of Eng
land, and lecturing on religious topics.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
FEVER SORE EIGHT YEARS,

must extend to you the thanks OF one of NJ Y
customers. who has bean cured by using the
CUTICURA REMEDIES, of an old sore caused py
long spell of sickness or fever eight years ago
He was so bad he was fearful he would have to
have his leg amputated, but is happy to say he
Is now entirely well,-sound as a dollar. He
requests me to use his name, which is H. II
CASoN, merchant.
JOHN v. MINOR, Druggist, Gainesboro Tenn
We have been selling your CUTIcURA RENE
DIES for years, and have the first complaint vet
10 receive from purchaser One of the worst
cases OF scrofula ever saw was cured by them
TYLOR q TYLOR. Frankfort Conn
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22

w. E. 3eeson will sell Monday, Feb
ruary Oath, 10 o. M, at 127 South Fort
street, between Second and Third streets,
the entire contents of this elegantly fur
niehed 1Sroom house, consisting of fine
parlor and bedroom sets, body Brussels,
tapestry and ingram carpets, dining
room and kitchen furniture, bedding,
pillows, etc. Sale positive and without
reserve. Ladies especially invited. Don't
fail to attend.
BEN O. RHoADEs, Auctioneer.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
MISCELLANEOUS.
NOT A PIMPLE ON BABY
Baby Ome year old. Bad with
Eczema. Hair all gone. scalp
covered with erupsfOpS. Cured by
Cuttcura. Hair splendid and not
a pimpie ON him.
CURED BY CUTICURA.

I cannot say enough in praise OF the CUTIcURA
REMEDIES. Ny boy, when one year of age, was
so bad with eczema that he lost all of his hair.
His scalp was covered with eruptions which
the DOCTORS said was scall head, and that his
hair would never grow again. Despairing of a
cure from physicians, began the use of the
CuTIcURA REMEDIES, and, l am happy to say,
with the most perfecs success His hair is ow
splendid, and there is not pimple on him I
recommend the CUTICURA REMEDIES to mothers
as the most speedy, economical, and sure cure
for all skin diseases of infants and children
and feel that every mother who has an afflicted
child Will thank me for so doing
MRS. M. E. WOODSOM Norway Me-
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
Marriage License.

The following marriage license was
issued yesterday:
John X. Witherspoon, a native q,
Illinois, of Garvanzs, aged SO, to Mrs
Clara Freund, a native of Germany. n,
Garvanza, aged 45.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22

Mr.. J. Bullock, an extensive grain
grower of Puente, called at the HERALD
Office yesterday to say that owing to the
extremely wet winter only two-thirds of
the usual acreage has been seeded in his
district. The wheat is very backward
but an average crop is expected.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
CHAUTAUQUA.

HO! for Redendo Beach Th,s
Nh OrnlnR.
The Chautauqua assembly hall will
be dedicated at Redondo today. Trains
will leave Agricultural park by the mar.
row gauge road today at $50, and from
the Santa Fe depot at 10 o'clock. The
speakers on the occasion will be Revr.
X. G. Hutchins, D. D.; Selah Brown.
D. D., and w. A. Knighten, and Hon.
r, NJ. Widney.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
Great shaving,

Custom House statistics show that 2,620,e ,e11
cases champagne imported in ten years ending
December 81, 1889. composed of more than
thirty brands. OF this. about one-quarter was
G. H. Mumm & Co.'s Extra Dry, or over 225-
900 cases more than of any other brand.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
Today,
Tho U,Oweat Prfcee.

Call at the Star Shoe House today for bargains
They are selling out and prices will astonIsh
you. 12s and 13O North Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
TOdAV.
Auction. .

Call at the fiDa al closing out sale of the Star
Shoe House today for bargains. 1913 aud 13O
North Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
RuenIe crops

On sale, best wall paper, z cents per ROLL r
J. Bauer, 237 South Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
Bargatus In shoes.

The Star Shoe Store is selling out, and goods
are being sold at about half their value. Call
and see us today. l2S and 130 North Spring
street,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22
Tod aV.

Call at the final closing out sale of the st,,
Shoe House today for bargains. 1913 and IsG
North Spring street.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1890-02-22

You will find the lowest prices in shoes at the
Star Shoe House, l20 and l30 North Spring
street.