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San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Official Bond of W H Estep, Co.
Treasurer for school funds, APP
proved.
After inspecting the jail, it IS
ordered by the court that the sher-
III lee directed to have the neces
sary repairs made upon the jail
buildings, consisting Of painting
and repairing the roof, cemening
and estopping crevices in and
around doors and windows to pre-
vent Judgement of bats, etc. Also
to clean out the sewerage ditch
from the Jail and erect good and
substantial culverts over said
ditch, and report cost OF said work
to the court
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25
Rock ShoaIes.

Ed. News:-I heard more thar
one man remark on election day
that it was fine Hogg killing
weather, but have since learned
that they failed to kill him. After
the election cotton in S. S. adyanc-
ed nearly one cent and freight
from Lometa to S. S. fell from 81
cts to II cts. You see what Hogg
has done. Ask the S. 5 merchants
if the figures 1 gave are not cor
rect.
On Tuesday night 8th, inst. the
first big white frost of the season
fell. So this ends all expectations
of a top crop of cotton.
Gus Ford of Lampasas Co. led
to the altar, last Sunday, one of
Rock Shoales' sweetest daughters.
May life be one round of hapDl-
ness for them.
We understand that the reason
the Rev. Disart did not keep his
appointmentwith the Rock Shoales
people last Sabbath is because
some one told him that he dis
art) could not get congregation.
Now in justice to our people I
would like to make this statement:
As long as I have lived at r. S.
land that Is a good many years. I
fail to recall the time when a
preacher did not have a fair con-
gregation, the weather permitting.
1t must be taken into considera-
ton that a small country settle
ment cannot always furnish a
The school at Dry creek scnooI
house began last Monday with
Miss Arma Baker teacher. Miss
A. is a capable young lady, and We
wish her success in her new pro
fession.
Our settlement has had some
sickness during the past week.
Miss Matte Woods has been con-
fined to her bed, as has also Mrs.
Martha Henderson.
Our boss cotton raiser, n. T.
Wigzell had the bad luck to lose a
horse from sickness a short time
since. \ few minutes before the
horse died Joe Clark offered $500
for him; Nick took it.
r. E. Woods returned from east
Texas few days since where he
has been selling horses. He did
not find a very ready sale.
Eliza Yates, formerly Of ILL.,, but
more recently Of Ark. is on visit
to this settlement.
Lemon Squeezer.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25
Notice TO the Stockholders of the san
Antonio & Aransas Pass
Railway COMPANY,

In accordance with a resolution Of the
Board of Directors of the San Antonio and
Arkansas Pass Railway Company, adopted
October !, l-92. a meeting of the Stock
holders of the Company is called to meet
at the Office of the Company in Sar Anto-
MO, BeXar County, Texas, on the 18th day
Of December, lrs2, at eleven o'clock IN the
forenoon.
One object ofsuch meeting will he to
consider tile proposition of making mort
gage securing five per cent. bonds in an
amount not exceeding SIG 500, coo. to be Is
sued at a rate not exceeding s2l 600 per
miles of constructed road or securing four
per cen bonds not exceeding 81 10000.
to be issued at a rate notexccedingS 81. Goa
per mile of constructed road, and to deter
mine which form of mortgage, if either,
should be made within the above limits
and 10 authorize the making of such mort
gage as may be determined upon and To
consider and authorize the form thereof
and to authorize the issuing and dispos-
ing of the bonds Hereunder.
The further object OF such meeting will
be TO consider proposition to increase
the capital stock ofthe Company from So
100000 to an amount not exceeding : -,
100000, and to consider the question Of
making one-half Of the entire issue prefer.
red stock carrying i've per cent uon-cumu
iative dividends, ana to authorize such
increase as may be determined upon.
L. b. ROBINSON.
President.
By Order oft Board of Directors,
REAGAN HOUSTON,
Secretary,
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

The International monetary con-
gress met Nov. D at Brussels.
That congress is expected to estab-
lish an international dollar that
shall be worth a dollar through
out all nations represented at the
meeting, and also to stipulate the
amount of gold or silver to be put
in each dollar. Then let all ma
tions put the required amount Of
gold or silver in each dollar coin
ed, and stamp the coin on one
side with the international dollar
;na,E ----3-e,s --il-es--ziiJ5sg o-itl
the insignia Of the nation coming
the dollar, and send it out to rep
resent its face value the world
over.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Buckle on your armor for four
years more and we will vim
Southern mercury.
Better put your armor away
where it will not rust. and stick to
business. BY the time four more
years shall have rolled around you
will all be so very pleased with the
democratic administration that
you will not need the armor ex-
cepi to enlist in the democratic ar
I'm. Peace, Bro. Mercury. Peace.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Some of our papers and also
some of our good citizens are still
making election war talks. Again
we announce, the election is over.
Cool down, stop all that nonsense
and get to work for your town,
county or state.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25
The Saturday Blade.

Is the greatest newspaper wonder Of the
age. 1t is fou- years old and has ci~eula-
ton Of over a quarter million copies a
week. The latest sensations and the most
marvellous events are written up in the
best style and fully illustrated. Subscrip-
tions received at $500 per year, Si.G0 for
six months, or 80 cents for three months.
Special inducements to clubs. Send foo
free specimen copies. Boys everywhere
are making big money selling the Blade on
the streets. Write for particulars. Adj
dress the publisher, w. D. Boyce, l13, rs
and liz Fifth avenue, Chicago.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

The Pioneer Exponent is the
"boss" in figures. It has fgcred
ont that thAre are 454 votes Ia the
electoral college. 1t gives Cleve-
land 3O5, Harrison ITO, Weaver
80.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

tits nov reported that Weaver
las said the Peoples party viii
not retire from the political field
bat viii stay where it Is That is
about q fact, it viii ever remain
where it is, and it IS at present in
very good place.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

il Is now reported that there Is
q scheme % foot to defeat Mills
for e. S. senate. Yes, there were
two OF three schemes on foot to
defeat Cleveland. also Hogg.
With reference to Mills it VIII be
likewise.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25
Brothers.


A citizens of neighborhood,
county. a state and a ma
.,iiosiast "e--si.'s ~ 'te
Re olerant, and concede the
sam, freedom of speech and indie
penenee of judgement to others
that we claim for ourselves? The
war is over, the "hatchet" will be
buried by every honest and loyal
citizen of every political persua-
sion. Peace and harmony should
and must prevail. Banner Lead
or
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Bloomington, ILL.,, Nov. l4.-At
political demonstration tonight
Vice President-elect Stevenson
said: "While as Democrats we
rejoice over the great victory we
have achieved, we should not for
get that we are all Americans.
Democrats and Republicans alike,
we:have one country and one des-
til The glory which attached
to he American name and Ameri-
can achievements belongs excIu-
si' by to no party or section, but is
th3 common heritage of all our
cointrymen, nor should we forget
that we are all equally interested
in wise Legislation and honest
methods in government.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Ed. News:-On Nov. Sth, 1892
in company with many others, we
left the sea Of phantom, entered
Salt river with our boat well
freighted. Owing to the brack
ishness Of the water we consoled
ourselves on ice cold lemonade
and defeat. 1 found on board
some old acquaintance and some
kin-folks, though among the most
: conspicuous characters was the
little giant the would be Warwick
who vas backed by the Boltocracy
Republican monopoly looking
very sad. Like the character the
Scriptures speak of he is neither
hot nor cold. 50 all the political
parties will spew him out. All to-
gether we had Jolly time, landed
at the city Of Repose and have To-
Gated in our different ayocations;
mine being farming I can say the
prospects are good. Wheat is
carpeting the ground, oats and
rye look well. Farmers are all up
with their work. One real estate
transfer; Scott and Woods bought
the Prescott farm of 100 acres, con-
sideration $1,000, or $25 per acre.
Mr.. j. l.. Shoemaker has Just re-
turned from Shillingburg with a
/ better half, and Will locate in Har-
deeyille. Several others are ex-
pectcd to follow suit in taking
I partners ere Leap year closes. In
fact everything seems prosperous.
Mr.. i. Risien is building barn
and contemplates making other
improvements.
Now with Cleveland and the tar
if, Hogg and the Commission.
democratic state and national ad
ministration you may expect the
county and the San Saba News all
to prosper together. With my ap-
probation for all farors, l am al
] present a DEFEATED CANDIDATE.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Il becomes necessary that We
again announce the fact that the
election IS over Stop all your
racket about politics and get down
to business.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Hon Roger @. Mills is certain
ly for G. S. senator from Texas.
lie VIII doubtless be reelected by
tie next legislature
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

ne fsre eiootoa Cleveland
president Of the United States, now
let Cleveland run II, and don't be
giving him so much free advice,
nor saying what he must do OF
mast not do. Waitl
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

The rainmakers are experiment
ing at San Antonio. The manage
menf is under the immediate care
Of Prof r. l. Dyrenforth.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Under the existing circum-
stances Roger Q. Mills is the one
man peculiarly adapted to the po-
sition he holds, and justly deserves,
and richly merits the honor of be-
ing sent back to [. S. senate
again.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

The National Alliance and In
dastrial Union held a meeting last
week at Memphis Tenn.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Texas viii have one member in
Clegeland's cqbinet either Culber-
son or Mills.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Cleveland persists IN refusing
20 cali an extra session OF congress.
There Is no use in fooling with
hin-
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Kansas is still having all the
horrors Of a closely contested
state
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

There Is a pressing and grow
ing demand for an extra session Of
Congress.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Don't expect that because the
democrats are il power you can
live without labor
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

The Grand jury VIII have a hard
time to find anything wrong in
this county.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

If we can't get free trade get as
near to It as possible.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

The great C. ". Macune has
Withdrawn from the Farmers Al
lance aud Industrial Union Ma
cune said i resign because it is
being diverted from its original
purposes, and made the tail to the
Third party kite. This means
that the uon-par6san members
cannot longer remain in the order. "
1t must be getting mighty bad if
Macune cannot remain in it.
Wonder what he'll do next?
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

The Dallas Times-Herald has
ssgone intothe hands Of receiver
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

There are some splendid bar
gains IN real estate offered in this
county and town.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

That was a pretty good joke the
sSsaer got of on the fly. Wonder
al Macune VIII do next?
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25
VOLUME XIX.
Proceedings Ct Commissioners Court.
MONDAY.

MONDAY.
Commissioners court convened il
regular session Monday, Nov. IA
1892, There were present
5 f Ray, Judge.
W B Leverett, l NJ Smith, G 5
Gray and R W Self
S L w Hudson, Sheriff.
A Duggan, County Clerk.
Report of County Treasurer, "
H Estep. was read and approved
The report showed balance al
follows:
Jury fund,
To balance, S69Ss
Road and Bridge fund,
To balance 387f
General County fund,
To balance, 00C
Court House fund,
To balance, 26G
Special Deposit fund,
To balance, SOC
Estray fund,
To balance, 25114
County Treasurers report OF
school funds vas also received
and approved.
The sum of IS dollars was allow
ed County Judge, S T Ray, for
Disbursement of school fund.
TUESDAY.
The election returns were taken
up and counted, and the result
shows as published last week.
WEDNESDAY.
Quarterly report of Co Judge S
F Ray, approved.
Quarterly report of A Duggan,
Co Clerk, approved.
Quarterly report of H c Hooten
y P, approved.
Quarterly report Of G S Gray, J
P, approved.
Quarterly report of j W Thorn
as, J P, approved.
Commissioner G. S Gray's re-
pert of moneys expended on pub
lie roads in his precinct, approx
ed.
Bond of P NJ Fayer, County At
torney, approved.
Petition to straighten the Rich
land Springs aad Bowser Bend
road, granted. j petition rOT d
public road beginning at or near
the ) mile post on the Goldth-
waith road and terminating at the
Double ford on the Colorado riv-
er. Granted and road ordered
opened up.
The petition for the Leyerett
lane and Dawson crossing road
was rejected.
1t is ordered by the court that
hereafter this court viii not re-
gard any county officer as a COM
petent bondsman upon official
bonds.
Petition of R. R. Russell to be
placed on the county was granted.
Petition for change in Brown
wood road, granted.
It's ordered by the court that
the sureties on Co Judge, Co
Treasurer, Sheriff and all consta-
bles of the county be required to
report quarterly upon oath as to the
amount of their property over
and above their Indebtedness and
exemption.
Bond Of A Duggan, Dist. Clerk
was approved.
Bond of J H Brown, Commits
sioner, approved.
Bond of Geo Harris, j p, APP
proved.
Petition Of J r Polk and others
for a new school district granted,
said new district to be known as
Dist %.
THURSDAY.
J H Brown, qualified as Com
missioner Precinct No L
Bond Of W n Estep County
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

The Tariff Is a tax, and the con-
sumer pays it
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

ltisawell known fact 10 all who
have any knowledge of this coun-
ty, that it possesses adyantre of
which our people may wei feel
proud. The open praries, the
mountains, the numerous ever
flowing springs and streams. the
abundance Of rich aud productive
valley lauds, the large forests Of
evergreen and, deciduous trees,
ihe delightful and healthful eli
mate: al combine % make this not
only a beautiful county, but a
county peculiarly adapted for
stock raising and agricultural pur-
poses. These attractions can not
be orerloolsed By that stsrdy, re-
Liable class Of people who desire
to engagein the above occupations.
They are also attractions that can
not be over estimated. Come and
behold them for yourself
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

saa Saba is one Of the best
toEfs Of q tie railroads in Texas,
bot San Saba should ireo~po.ate
for school proposes If no. Tor city
purposes.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

It's ordered that the 9th day
Of December be appointed for the
Commissioners court to convene in
special session for the purpose of
approving official bonds of county
officials, and such other business
as may properly come before the
court.
Quarterly report Of james Dof-
femyre, as Inspector of Hide ard
Animals, approved.
Official bond of J NJ Pool Coun-
ty Judge and ez-oaicio superin-
tendent, was approved.
Quarterly report of S E W
Hudson, sheriff, approved.
Report of Z T Chamberlain,
constable, approved.
Quarterly report Of John Sci
ders, butcher, approved.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

Subscribe for the News. sl.5O.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25


J H Brown, qualified as Com
missioner Precinct No L
Bond Of W II Estep County
Treasurer, accepted.
The following expenses were al
lowed and ordered paid:
Election expenses, $4,000.
General expenses, S1273.55.
Total expenses, S1693.55.
The above expenses extends
back over a period of nearly SIX
months as the August term OF
court allowed but very few ac-
counts.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-11-25

TIE next Texas legislature will
haze hard time nnfxing what
lts last lsgislatare didn't knox
low toiiz.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-12

wears, and Mr. Kennedy now owns
two plantations of about l.OOC
acres each. He puts in all
kinds OF crops, and sells
everything that can be produced on a
Southern farm, He plants 200 acres
OF cotton and obtains 500 pound bale
TO the acre. One hundred and sixty
acres are given to corn forty to wheat
seventy-tive to oats and twenty-five 70
native grasses. Peas and sweet pota
toes are extensively cultivated. the
peas being sowed on wheat and oat
stubble He has herd OF 100 cattle
and mllks twenty five Jersey COWS
Every year he sells 5000 worth Of but
ter. His pigs. Of which he feeds
about l25. bring him snug sum Of
money. With turkeys MIR, Kennedy
has great success many OF the COB
blers weighing forty pounds when
they are killed lie feeds them on
wheat bran and clabber. Twenty
men and their wives and children aEe
employed on the home plantation the
other being leased on shares. Each
man has a house and garden free and
is paid torty-tive cents day. The
women and children receive from
twenty To forty cents day. Rural
World.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-12

Bread crusts should DO dried IN tho oven
and put away in paper bugs until wanted
for use.
For finyoriug soups, bay leaves sweet
mariorpm thyme, celery tops and parsley
IRE used ns suits tho taste
For mildow, which Ia not an uncommon
plnnt-fos, dust with sulphur or sprinkle
with sulphur water. Also dig q little SCOT
into tho soil
A brass camel hearing les lamp burden
between its humps is n novelty, and q
bronze elephant supporting also a
light-giyiug howdnh is another
Always keep tho inside Of your coffee.
pot bright to insure good coffee. Boil Il
out occasionally with sonp. water and
wood ashes and scour thoroughly.
Every housekeepcr should provide hpr.
self with little convcniences for doing hor
work. a short handled broad paintbruah
10 wnsh the outside Of window stills. and
an old toothbrush for washing around the
glass.
The crepe tissue paper which can be
| bought In many colors for twenty cents d
/ yard makes tho prettiest candle shades.
and is much used for fruits and small
sachets intended for fayors for german,
and dinners
| All groceries and household supple,
should be put away in their own proper
receptacles, and not left standing around
In paper bags. Keep rico, oatmeal,
cracked wheat, tapiocn, etc, in close GOV
cred glass jars Ten and coffee In III
canisters, meal and -four in covered
wooden buckets.
A sanding Is ono Of tho most useful Of
household articles. Its virtues are eaua
II not superior TO tho hot water baR, nnt
the cost Is considerably loss Tho sand
should be fine and clean, aud should be
thoroughly dried before being ''bnggcd. !,
1t is better 70 cover the flannel bag which
holds the sand with cotton ono rs chi
prevents the sand from Sitting out A ba,
not larger than ten inchos square "a ~
available size. Mothers whose children
are subject Co oaracho win find these bag,
invaluable; they hold the heat a long tim,
and their composition Is such that the,
are easily adjustable TO tho affected parts
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-12
THE OWNING ROD
with ~ the Consolidated California 80.
virginia Mines Were Loeated


A recent issue OF your paper a.,
tanned an unsigned letter 49,
Salem. addressed TO Van ~
I.ashmutt in which the writer st.,as
that he is possessed OF secre, NJ
which he Is enabled 10 locate tieposts
OF precious minerals without the -
binary course of prospecting for them
writes correspondent OF the Portlaod
Oregonian.
MIR. DO Lashmutts humorous renly
indicates that he considers his corrs
spondent TO be- either crank or
knaye This may be natural but /
differ with him
some years ago an Illinois man
saddied with tho very uncommon
name OF Al Peck, came 10 Yir.in,a
City Nev. processing to have al,
yining rod. the nature Of which IA
not remember However. he ALLEGED
that il could accomplish what The -
lem man claims for his secret
Peek representations were 50 piaus.
IDLE that he succeeded Ia ingratia,lny
himself into the confidence Of ,hs
most prominent men engaged ii mi a.
ing ia that famous camp. Among
them were such people as Tinted
States senator John n Jones James
t. Fair John W. Mackay Fraak
Osblslon and EVAN Williams Tho
! Illinois man Was engaged 10 wOrk hls
"eOd" from the north end 10 the south.
srn extremity 81 the Comstock lode
Ho remained ia nBd about Virginia
| cry some months, but ~ length bis
patrons lost confidence Ia him and hls
rod and packing MS grtpsaes tho
LLYiner' returned 10 his home
S,nce then nothing has boen Lizard q
or from Peck.
Subsequent events though proved
that Peck was no chsrl4tAn. Tor his
rod located tho maay millions " gold
ana silver taken out 81 she Catiogais
aul Consolidated Virginia mines
Which have gLycn Mrs joins w.
Mackay the opportunity % p,as rs
role u tomato Monte Crtsto il
| Europe. And his rod also lbsalel
several other mines which 10 the pas
.cn years have made plaiaerals 81 IA
developers
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1892-03-12

ONE may get an idea Of the number
OF pennies lost from the history Of the
old half cents Of fifty and sixty years
ago Where are they now? OF these
500, 900 were coined about twenty-five
years ago. Where are they now2 A
few are in the cabinet Of coin collec-
tors. None have been returned to the
mint for re-coining or are held by the
treasury. Nobody sees them in circu-
lation any more All Of them except
hundreds save by curio hunters have
absolutely disappeared. OF the old
copper penniea l19, 900, 900 still re.
main unaccounted for, save that once
in while one sees an old specimen.
There are more than 2. 900. 900 bronze
two-cent pieces somewhere out Of
A, 500. 900 Of them that the government
issued.