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The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14
cobtry Bow Comes Out Ahead


A yong countryman, tall and awk
ward Joking, secured a clerkship this
week the Office of an insurance COM
psnva Wall street. He came from up
the aate. He wore store clothes and
roneI cowhide boots. Tiny tufts Of
ha;rithe color of New Jersey mud, ap-
peaed IN little patches on his chin and
upyer lip. BE is a college graduate, and
css run up column of figures with the
rspidity Of lightning calculator. As a
precaution against the temptations of the
lie city, his father advised him to be
economical, and told him to confne his
expenses to 81 a day. At noon on Tues
day, being on rneaking terms with the
rest of the clerla az asked one of them
where he couls chancs a modelate fig
ure. Here vile dazzle. 8 to give the
countrymannto William. and
go arose corner Of { street, " said
he. ..and / good restauto 7Beaver street
Won will reasonable" 4srant and the
ebareeslo's. Thanking hise,, BE referred
to DEL countryman weL informant,
the As soon as ne m ma tb,,5yt where
ofiil9 e tb V.ll.' as many as could ! clerks.
Fine \ fol followed tbs-4---I &C get off 1t
ce@ -i..o's to-. TO tbs
to Denron.~, -
when he got his check, as g
It.
They sat at a table where thdg
watch him nnobserved. The new hei
had roast beef and vegetables. wen, I
probable he expected the waitershieb
hand him a check amounting toSaf 90
cents. It was more than tn ~ So
young fellow stopped the action1id ex-
cisors as he read the figures, To
the little pasteboard.
He gave his chair little Jerk WORK.
and finished the meal The for meth
were gloating over the prospec
brushing the down on his upp
his napkin he strobe up to i enat no
desk The four gay younghealed by
at his heels He planked Oct we're if /
and his silver dollar with a T.,
cashier slid the quarter TN clean'
him he Sid it back putrefying 1
Give me a TWENTY-FIVE cd IL o,1,..n
lit his cigar and walked Oo oniy 'u-
Of man who might bav TAR sur
he Cotton Exchange. nc putriditv
leSrly paralyzed the otl III .oo,ar
As they passed hin .na'' 'oo"o.'
IL wearing innocent destroy with
gave an extra puff to So in the body |
Boys there's a MI. ,.o,, III
aw you AL the TINY selm mat
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14
Last Winter

was troubled so badly with rheumatism m my
tight shoulder and joints Of my leg not be able
10 walk. took Hoods sRrsapariIla, and now.
eon'tfeel any aches or pains anywhere. and It not
Cnly-f stepped the soreness in my shoulder and
.eints, Tut makes me feel as lively ten-year-
eld6oy. lsel newspapers right III
THE MIDDLE OF THE STREET
every day in the year, and have been doing 80 Tor
1--WE years and standing the cold stones Amt no
picnic, can tell you. lean be seen every day In
the year at corner Tompkins and De Kalb Avenues
W. W. HOWARD, Brooklyn. n. Y.
Hoods SarsapariIla
sold by all druggists ST. SIX for IS. Prepared only
BY c. I. HOOD a CO., Ap1thecarfes. Lowell Mass
100 Doses ossl ~
>o' much
-rn will
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14

It is not safe to use rubbeIs on fruit
cans after they are stretched out and yell
low.
A scrubbing brush, warm soap suds
and plenty of elbow grease will do Won
ders on an old dingy oilcloth.
If windows are wiped off once a week
on the inside with slightly dampened
cloth ii will save washing so often.
If you have suspicion of moths in
your carpets, scrub your floor with hot
water and salt before relaying them, and
sweep salt over the carpet once or twice
during the month.
silk thread is soaked in acetate of lead
to increase its weight, and persons who
pass it through the mouth in threading
needles, and then bite it off with the
teeth, have suffered from lead poison
ing.
When trying to thread sewing ma
- =
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14
MANY MEN FIND that

Storms, SHOWS, drenchiug rains, ard furious winds
are part Of the regular routine OF life Two-thirdS
Of the sickness through life IS caused bY colds you
cannot be too well protected in stormy weather to
avoid them. Aman having &" Fish Brand Slick
er" may be exposed to a storm for sventy-tour
hours at Stretch and still be protected from every
drop Of rain, besides being shielded from the
biting winds No matter what your occupation,
if YOU are liable to be caught in a rain or snow
storm, you should have on hand Is Fish Brand
Shckerh II viii surely save your health and
perhaps your life Beware Of worthless limitations
every garment stamped with the i" Fish brand
Trade MARI Don't accept any inferior coat when
YOU can have the a Fish Brand Slekern delivered
without extra cost. Particulars and illustrated
catalogue free,
A. ). TOWER, Boston, Mass
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14
Oregon, tho Paradise 81 Farmers.

THE Chinese Government is buying heavy
Krupp guns for the northern forts.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14
Paris keens the streets ell

Paris keeps the streets cl
not permitting them to getinsg z, KNIFE
An American unsuspiciousl.s on the
a letter in two and dropptfhs blade
pieces in the gutter, recent tb Pss5 steeI
as he had doubtless done the edge,
dred times at home. a.
later policeman invi is due to TIL the
retrace his steps and guttin inc 1 soaps tone
fragments of waste pso thicknesses of
penalty of beiag arr sort Of. lu a "a
American was a sens cobbJer simnIv
instead of protestingapart, putting in
was the only free coz or pesglng the
l. . kIo,, o,,J 4Ln-a
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14
A little nutmeg CRATE, and these -

Then pour over the cakes; serve hot. lest they
should spoil.
e. B. Sanford, In Good Housekeeping
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14

He who attempts to understand the world
without possessing the idea of God, can
only guess; he who makes the ATTEMPT,
possessing this idea, Is able 70 explain it.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14

Mid, equable climate, certain and abundant
crops. Best fruit, grain, grass and stock coun-
try in the world. Full information free Ad-
dress Oregon lm'igrst'n Board Portland. Ore.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14

A Chicago druggist retailed over 10000
''Tansil's Punch" &c. Cigars in four months
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14

Bile lesson, and

nrassed bis odm;ror the tallow candle
,,duct of China. If
WHICH showed sue rth where one would
self D find lighted tallow
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14

REPRESENTATIVE farmers of Summit
County, Ohio, are talking of petition
ing the Legislature TO make it peni-
tertiary offense for wandering sports
men to shoot domestic fowls when wild
camel scarce. The practice is becom-
ing prevalent in that region.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14

A more pleasant physic
Yon never will find
Than P.erce's small Pellets"
The pursatiVe kind
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14

II afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac Thomp
IONS Eye-water. Druggists sell at DC per bottle
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14

a YOUNG woman of Crescent City,
CAL picked up pebble on the beach
and sent it TO a lapidary in San Fran
cisco. He pronounced it a true en-
erald, worth 81, 500.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14
hat her hus
She deserves ito

to her husband
dual him in bein!
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14
SN 4LKER, Pr -
0PIIIM HABIT.
DETECTIVES

ranted 7hrer under inf1aons 10 ssaftt ssFea
-, REPRESENTATIVES receive the international DetertiFs
warning gaiasi Fraud GrznHans Pocket Gallery Of
Noted CrnAs These rested in deieeye H1siness or d
- - ~ d-,trss s.ud stamp particular EploTeat for
m CRISSIY DETECTIVE BUREAU Arcade. Cnsiaszf o.
The San Saba news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1873-1966, 1890-03-14

MORMON agents in Canaan IeP - ~ rsf,lge Tor
Lst,-a.
the saints
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31
Th., Want Our Trade.

Mcsss. WisemMn and Zimmerman,
accompanied by their wives, arrived In
slceker las, Saturday. They came as n
dcputaiion from tho Riiic Board Of
Trade, for the purpose OF meeting tie
members OF the Board Of Aieek.r, 10
induce them 10 reopen their frcighting
business by way OF their town, as for.
merly.
They were met by Aicssrs. Davies.
Moulton. Walbridge md others. and the
matter fully discussed. 1t was pointed
out To Our visitors that the bad condi-
ton OF their roads was the main de.
terren,. and that, provided they were
placed In better condition. the people of
Meeker would be ready to bring in their
goods via Rifle. We understand that
they returned fully convinced of the
Importance of securing our trade. and
also that they will at once place their
roads In good shape.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

In the case Of n Cook. the it'r town
official %! Aspen. charged with c'nlrz'
nling, the jury after being "u, tw, daYs
failed 10 agree and were dismissed.
The L.aiyillc shooting whir,, result.
ci In the death of Mart Dne; ~ .,ill
continues the absorbing topic ain 'nssi
the gambling fraternity Of that bursh.
According 10 the Mmi,pu s,rings
Journal. the iirst ascent to the summit
of Pixies Peak has been made this wear
by one +. u. iiu'chcns, hc went up on
a pony via the trail.
Castle Rock has brass baud. -
Erie Independent.
Castle Rock also has our sympathy.
Dallas has been the victim Of another
fire, and again an inccnliary's work
rope is meeting with u ready sale aud
somebody Will get hurt before long.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

The supreme court has denied the
application for writ of error in the
case of kemmler, under sentence OF
death by electricity. The opinion is by
Chief Justice Fuller.
The court held tina. "A change in the
manner OF death was within the legiti.
mate sphere Of the Legislative power OF
the state. The legislature OF the state
OF New York determined that 1t did
not inilict cruel and unusual punisN-
ment and its courts have sustained
tina, determination. This court canno,
see that the prisoner has been deprived
OF due process OF law, and in orier To
reverse the Judgment, this court should
lie compelled to hold tina, the court Of
appeals had committed an error ~
gross rs TO deprive the prisoner Of his
constitutional rights. The court has
no hesitation in saying 1t cannot do
this.
The next question Ia bc heard is ~ Ia
whether the warden OF Auburn prison
or the sheriff Of Erie county shall exc
cute tho sentence OF the court. This
Will doubtless l,c decided in few days
II Will then he carried TO the court of
appeals and the case will 30 on the June
calendar. In the mean time the haleas
corpus proceedings before Judge Wal
lace OF the United States court must b-
disposed OF. II is thought that he will
dismiss the writ and order execution Of
the sentence. After all this is done.
II no other complications arise. Kemm-
ler will be clcctrocuted.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

The Iowa tribe OF Indians. who so un-
tremendously lcft the conference. then
In progress with the Cherokee CON.
MISSION u few days ago. declining TO
accept the offer OF si.2j per acre for
lands, reconsidercd tho matter, and
Yesterday the required number signed.
and the contract was made. There are
only ninety people in this band, includ-
ing the children. and their reservation
contains nearly 10000 acres. With
this addition TO the eastern borders Of
Oklahoma there may bc similar ad-
ditions from the surplus lands OF the
three or four other adjoining tribes.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

When Citizen Train, who Is the grca,
professional crank OF the age, arrived
In Cheyenne. he was awakened by n
Leader reporter. "This Cheyenne, :"
said the globe gallopcr. 'you don't tell
me sor had hotel here in 1857 right
near where those smoke stacks rise.
made speeches In front OF 1t and prophe-
sled that the place would be metropo-
lis OF 2,ooO, 600 people. made the town
for you. made Omaha and own 4, yet.
They treat me dirty. though, and will
revenge myself" Like much OF the
Citizens property. this Cheyenne hotel
existed In his comprehensive imagina.
tion. lie did, however. visit Cheyenne
in 1867, soon af,c, the Union Pacific got
there, and also came down to ben
yer. lie made an address ut Coles hall
the practical result of which, was the
organization of the Denver Pacific road
and its ultimate completion TO Cheyenne.
He had the same magnificent assurance
then as now. Calling mt the News Office.
he remarked to the city editor; 81 don't
care whether you abuse me or compli-
ment me, but for Gods sake say some
thing about me- Just what claim the
man who built Cheyenne and owns
Omaha would set up rs regards Denver.
is n matter of some doubt and surmise
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

No attention should be paid TO the
foolish stories regarding the Senatc's
possible rejection Of the Mckinley tariff
bill. During the last session of Con.
grcss the Senate passed tariff bill.
almost identical with the Mckinley
bill, and it is practically certain that
the Mckinley bill will pass that body
by a straight party vote.-Denvcr Re
publican.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

at is reported that Stanley is to be
married." We can hardly credit it, IL
returned from the dangers of the Dark
Continent, only to dash into others, still
he's a venturesome man as we know,
and 1t may be eorre.t.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31
Z. s.an,.n rn, Ararh...

a san Francisco special says tina, news
Of the murder OF Attorney Henry iiar-
die by hostile Indians near Tombstone,
Arix., has been received u, army head.
quarters, and General Miles has issued
orders 10 pursue the Indians aud TO use
the same tactics rs were used In the
pursuit OF Geronimo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

emily abusive of the democrats to have
it considered a straight paper, says
that the best speech by either Repub-
lican or Democrat on the Mckinley bill
has been delivered by Mr.. Butterworth.
This paper says that Mr.. Butterworth's S
speech was better than either McKinly's
or Mills. Mr.. Butterwor;h insists that
the American home and fireside deserve
as much consideration as the manufact-
,IJer,
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

The Presbyterian general assembly,
which has been in session at Saratoga,
New York, during the past few days,
adjourned yesterday to meet at Detroit,
Michigan, next year. The committee
on revision of the confession OF faith
will meet III Pittsburg, on the first
Tuesday In October.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31
Ghry Merr MeIroIur.

The visit OF the Rifle Creek Board of
Trade to their Meeker confieres is a HAT.
tetins tribute To Meckcr's growth, ii is
conclusive proof Of the fact that shc Is
forcing substantial recognition on the
outside, and that her volume of trade
has reached to such a height that our
neigi'bors arc competing to gain our
trade. Tho aiyent Of our visitors will
also help To dispose OF the idta ,i,a,
Aleckcr Is still n border town, for viii.
their own eyes they have seen our city
III lhe midst Of In substantial aud tual;
with them the knowledge OF our stead,
growth, and can tear witness 10 tie
number Of new buildings and enter
prises springing up In our town. Add
10 all this the good fellowship and
friendly rivalry bound Ia he Induced hy
their visit, aud the interchange OF civil
Ties, cannot fail to bc beneficial.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

thquestionablY there are Two sides To
tiiis negro question In the South. We
have urged, generally, that the policy of
Hands or Is the best one for the Re
publican party to pursue, though il a
Federal election law, operating only in
Federal matters, Mere To bc tried. il
nigh, be well. The South is full of in
eidents constantly coming to light
which demonstrate that State and lesser
local elections cannot be in,erfsred with
by Federal authority with any degree OF
certainty that justice will Le furthere,i
Instead OF hindered. The black man In
Tie south. as rule, Is not only wocfully
ignorant, but lie is vicious in many
things. and hislying proiensities are no.
tofious. These who know only the bet
ter class Of negroes in the North, have
no conception whatever of the South
ern blacks not yet generation gu, OF
bondage, from that rude. iaborious plan
tation life which afforded no chance
whatever for even u snattering OF edu-
cation, or scarcely natural intelligence.
Tboss who have followed tho course OF
W. Ciaytoa. Bssckenr.d&s contested
election case In Arkansas. md even
have read desnltory fragments Of the
testimony, can appreciate these truths
somewhat, II they will dive,t themselves
Of their ultra Northern prejudices in
the matter. Up here the general feel
Ing is that III. negroes generally are
kept from yo,ln. tha Republican ticket
by reason OF white Democratic inlimi-
dation. Undoubtedly there Is good
deal oi that sort of thing; hut there is
another sort, also. a few days ago II
negro testified before this Commission
that he voted for breckenridge, for
which the negroes threatened 10 torch
light and whip him. 4 negro father
threatened 10 Kill his daughter because
she associated with n "Dsmocraiic nls.
ger" II. q. Carter, "a prominent negro.
testified: There are In Woodruff coun.
~ many colorcd men who would gladly
vote the Democratic ticket. but they are
afraid OF the colorcd people" Con,inu-
ing, lie said tliat lone color-d witness,
who swotc before the Committee that
he voted for Clayton actually voted Tor
breckenridge. but was afraid 10 admit
the fnr, when on III. stand" All this
goes TO prove the truth OF the old prov.
rrb tina, "niggrr Is mighty onsaI,in.'
The subject Of how To reconstruct the
old reconstruction blundcrs Of a quarter
OF century ago Is growing more and
more pcrplcsins, especially as til. ne
rrors have no, We, drank deep from the
waters Of the fcrimn spring Of kno~l.
edge. even while wisdom Is still far
away In the haxy misunderstanding
Herald Democrat
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

Prof. Jookatem's new dictionary
will, 1t is promised, very soon he out.
The following definitions AZ. from
advance shcetsof the work.
Recoverable undertaken FOR bust
ness circles.
politician-One who hates capital
hates England, hates everything ncrcS-
sary-beforc election.
Statcsman-A man who marks the
full Of the moon aud knows wien y
boom should be planted.
The great American novclist-Onc iH
hiding.
Notwithstanding 10 DO torn
down.
Something to he torn up.
Miilionaire-1hc man who might quit
work and go fishing. but doesn't.
Laborcr-The man who would like
to quit work and 70 fishing, but can't.
Divine-A minister with n salary cN
ceeding 5000.
Clcrg:man-A minister with u salary
exceeding 5000 and under 5000.
Prcacher-A minister with salary
under 5000.
Fisherman-A liar.
Scum-That which rises 10 the top.
Creme de Ia cIcmc-That which rises
10 the top.
Word-Somethiug 10 be given some
thing to be kept.
Ego,ism-That which makes II pair
o! twos often win.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

The Senate finance committee will
commence the consideration Of the
tariff bill this morning at 10 O'Clock.
The first thing to be decided is
whether or not hearings will be given
to persons desiring changes in the
schedules as made up In the bill as it
passed the house.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

George Francis Train has Just beaten
all globe-circling records by going
around the world IN sixty.iive days. In
October next he says he will make the
trip in fortytwo days.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

Rider Iinggard is to visit Old Mexico.
He proposes to write new work based
on the old Aztec civilization, and will
study his subject in that locality.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31
Across THE ss-useu.,

Those who were studying the heavens
or gazing at the stars in company with
their hest girl on Wednesday night, had
one ct natures pictures presented To
Their view In ths shape OF large and
very beautiful meteor, which crossed
from east To west, lighting up the sky
III It's passage, and appearing to sink Ia
earth somewhere In the neighborhood
OF Strawberry.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

The now famous original packet de-
cision is leading to the establishment
in local option and prohibitory towns, OF
a number of establishments devoted to
the sale of "origina. packets only.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

Everything runs very Emooth. and
500 pounds per day Is Mecker's -four
on.put," said Mr.. Case 10 the HERALD
scribe the other day.
\ visit 10 our MILL now, sine. II In In
good running order. Is u revelation TO
the visitor, and should their stiil remain
any doubling Thomas who questions
Rio Blanco's future. lie will have his
doubts roughly disI,cllrd on seeing the
continuous stream OF home raised whca,
falling between the crustefs. and watch
Ing the sacks Of Hour. enroutc for the
store.
The new edge havin; been worn OF
the machinery, II Is now running In the
mos, satisfactory manner, and We have
the authority ot Mr.. Case, Ia thorough.
" practical mani for stating that the
Mcc.ci flour a.iii caii .isIucs ii1ur IN
both quantity and quality second to
none In the State.
Bu, one thing TO which attention
should b. directed. and that Is tie con.
dition Of the wheat. Owing possibly 10
the fact that ctr wheat has not hereto.
fore been used for ansht hut feed, Il, has
hardly been KEEP, in that clean condition
necessary for tho production Of fine
Hour. with N. consequence that 1t has
been source OF somo little trouble Ia
the miller. This is faui, however.
which u knowlcdg. Of the mills require
mcn,s on the part Of our farmers. will
rcctiiy.
The mill is running twelve hours each
day and Rio Blanco's stock OF wheat is
fast being turned into flour.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

Never in the history Of our country,
or ut least in the past twenty years,
has there been such an abundance of
grass over the surface OF Colorado in
the last days Of May, as there is this
year.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

Bailey Youngson, who was being tried
in Leadville, as an accomplice to a muir
der, was acquitted las. week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31
svsaa, >eh"oi s,,.->i..

A very ploasan, gathering Of our
younger citizens started from 81. James
church on Thursday morning FOR "a day 5
outing. Horses, teams, wagons ani
buc:ics had all been Impressed into the
service, AMI everybody from the We.
little mlta OF tender years, to ,'!r digni-
He'd but very .rraiic Juigr Laurie
seemed 10 thoroughly enter into the
z.st oi the thing.
The spot chosen for the picnic was up
East Flag creek, and w.s soon ringing
with the cries aud laughter Of III. little
ones. a plcasan, rcpast WAS done full
justice Ia. ani - pleasant enjoyable ,lmc
obtained. III. cal,acpic returned tn
town tired out. but onc and all lp1Sin:
forward 10 a repetition OF their days
pleasure.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1890-05-31

The Ery. \. l.. Williams makes u
capital head man ut n picnic.
David Smith says lie did not sit down
on the cake as WAS stated.
II II no; true that Judge Laurie got
overloaded with pic and fell into tho
ditch,
Davies cnni.sccniei la isnnt. Black
s,on. for tie npne-, and PASSED the cake
round with his most winning smile.
Laurie did not Setyc the coffee this
time.
Prcccp,or Grimes left his rod and
books nj home, and h.lpcd Ia MAKE
the youngsters happy.
All present hal good time generally