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San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

Three knives or sticks are placed
on the table Some one who knows
the game is detailed to go out of the
room. He must choose a confederate
but not mention who It is The peo-
pie in the room are asked to touch
one OF the knives which were num-
bered one. two three. The confeder-
ate notes which one is touched, and
on calling in the person who was sent
out gives him the cue, touching his
forehead If the first knife is touched.
his cheek or nose if the second or
middle one is chosen. and his chin if
the third knife is the one.
The person who gives these signals
must do so in a perfectly natural man
mer. A lady who had perfect control
Of her features sat in the middle Of
the room and gave one signal after
another, the others all knowing that
she was the confederate. but her move
ments were so easy and natural that
they simply could not understand
them. II any one sees, or thinks he
sees through the game. insist on his
going out; and. If he has really found
1t keep on until the others have all
found out or are willing to give 1t
up. Home Queen.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17
AN OLD PAPER MILL.
1T oVERLooKs OLD Hampstead
HARBOR
And Was Once Visited by The Father
of Our Country-A Few Notes From
the Diary of George Warrington
Picture of the MIL.

George Washington's visit to Long
Island in the spring OF 1890 appears tC
be matter of special interest to the
paper making industry. Herewith /:
given a sketch of Hendrick Onder
donk's Paper Mill, where Washington
with his own hands, made 4 sheet o.
paper. which was, for long time, re-
tanned by OnderdonlS and his descend
ants, and may be in existence to this
day.
Washington's journey was from
Brooklyn, as far East as BrookhaveD,
along the south side of Long Island,
thence across the Setauket, returning
Westward by way of the many villages
along the north shore. In his diary
he makes the entry, on April "a:
Past Mosquito Grove, and break
tasted at a Mr.. Onderdank's at the head
of little bay; were kindly received and
well entertained. This gentleman
works grist mill and two paper mills.
The two last he seems to work with n
spirit and profit"
AO bdl AAChtAOAtI ID 14Clll % - u
Harbor. The house at which -
entertained is still preserved as an. IN
teresting feature of what is now the
Village of Roslyn. 1t is at the head of
the bay of Harbor river, and in the
midst of the most picturesque and
beautiful scenery at Long Island.
Only a small hamlet was there when
Washington visited the place. The
natural scenery has undergone little
changes since then. From the lawn of
the old mansion, Washington may have
overlooked the bay, known then, as
now, as Hampstead Harbor, extending
six miles northward to Long Island
Sound
In southeasterly direction, in the
near distance, is Hampstead Harbor
hill, 1854 feet high, the highest point
of land on the island. Mill ponds,
supplied by abundant springs, at the
foot of the wood bluffs, which rise on
either side of the bay in all their pct
uresque beauty, then, as they do today.
The old mansion honored by the pres
ence of Washington still stands in ex-
cellent repair. It is owned and oecu-
pied by DR.. J. H. Bogart, who, writing
recently of this bit of Westinghouse,
said:
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17
go TO HALIFAxr
Tho Why and Wherefore OF tho Evi
Name Acquired by the Town.

Tho Why and Wherefore OF tho EVIL
Name Acquired by the Town.
The evil repute OF Halifax implied
Ia this adage came to it by inheritance
from Halifax in Yorkshire England.
Halifax law, as may be gathered from
a letter OF Lord Leicester quoted
by Motley in his History of the In
tied States was that criminals should
be condemned first and inquired upon
aiterward. law which in that one
particular at least resembled 'Jedburg
Justice"
Halifax lay within tho forest OF
Hardw.ck. where the law was that il
felon was taken with 1871 pence
worth OF stolen goods he should DO
tried by four firth burgers from four
OF the precinct towns and if con-
demned by them be hanged the next
day. After this proceeding had been
carried out to the letter the case might
be sent to q juryl Halifax is also
credited with being the home OF the
guillotine which the regent Earl
Morton, introduced into Scotland only
to have his own head chopped off with
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

1t is well known that oxygen Of the
air is as necessary for animal life as
for the burning of wood aud coal in
our freplaces. and that cir coming
from the lungs in breathing is charged
with carbon dioxide This can easily
be shown by breathing through clear
lime-water by means of glass or 9TH
er tube The water becomes milky,
a result caused by the carbon dioxide
from the lungs combining with the
lime in solution to form insoluble cal
cium carbonate Just as the chemical
action. or burning OF fuel in q fire.
place or under steam boiler pro-
duces heat and force or energy. enough
to move machinery, so the chemical
action within the body produces ami
NAL heat and muscular energy. In
fact no force, or energy. can be ex-
erted by an animal without the de-
struction or consumption Of material
and the heat OF the body Ike the heat
OF fire. cannot be maintained with
out the burning OF fuel of some kind
in cold weather therefore. animals
require more substantial food than in
warm weather. in order to keep up q
proper temperature of the body.
Work animals also require more food
than those that do no work. in order
to supply the necessary force or ener-
gy. 4 certain amount OF food is re-
quired TO keep up the necessary heat
and sustain the daily wear and tear
OF the body; if the animal is expected
to grow and become fat an additional
supply is necessary. All farmers
know that hogs fatten faster other
things being equal. when kept in close
pens and not allowed to run at large.
The physical exercise consumes much
of the food that would otherwise go
to form fat. On the same principle,
the stall-feeding OF cattle is econo
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

Rub sweet oil over the heads for
roup.
Boiling roots makes them a better
poultry food
Properly managed, fowls are good
manure makers
Keep the fowls healthy by supply
ing all that their natures demand.
Poultry may be made profitable or
prove nuisance as they are managed
Much of the complaint of bad eggs
is due to carelessness in gathering
them up.
1t is always best to have the hen
house separate from the other build
ings.
The Pekin is the best breed OF ducks
to raise when there is no pond or
streams
While it is true that ducks are enor-
nous eaters they also make a rapid
growth.
In starting with improved poultry.
do not make the mistake OF attempt
ing TO keep too many kinds
4 hard floor is Objectionable with
young fowls for the reason that it
often causes lameness and often de-
formed feet 80.
The best rule for feeding poultry.
whether young or old is to supply a
good variety. and this holds good
whether feeding for eggs or market
The ideal poultry house combines
warmth. yentilntion. light and dry
ness with convenience but it need not
be by any means an expensive struct-
ure.
Some recommend the mixing OF
bone dust with the soft feed. as it
aids TO prevent diarrhea and espe-
c;ally for the laying hens as it helps
to give them material for egg shells.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

Grapes are the most easily pro.
p-gated OF all the small fruits They
are readily propagated by either cut
tings or layering.
Always sift all -four before using it
For convenience a quantity may b1
dfted apart in a clo;e covered pail SC
as TO be ready in cases OF emergency.
Pefore commencing to wash The
wood finish of room. dust it thor
oughly, especially on the top of win
dows doors picture rail and base
board. Then clean the flooT first
Wall paper may be cleaned and
made 10 look much fresher by rubbing
with soft cloths dipped in oatmeal, il
the cloths are changed often and never
used when dusty, otherwise it will look
worse than at first
Feather beds and pillows should be
thoroughly aired and the ticks
changed if necessary. But do not hang
or lay them in the hot sun. for this
Will draw out the oil and make them
for. rather than pure.
Never iron calico dress on the
right side; il ironed smoothly on the
wrong side there will be no danger OF
white spots aud gloss which gives a
new dress done up" for the first
time the appearance OF time worn
garment
Beeswax and salt will make your
rusty fat-irons as clean and smooth as
glass Tie a lump OF wax in rag
and keep it for that purpose When
the irons are hot rub them first with
the wax rag then scour them with a
paper or cloth sprinkled with salt
Sapolio. or little borax or pearline
added to the water will not in ;ure un-
varaished paint The latter if dark
colored should be cleaned with tea
wiped dry and polished with a wooden
cloth But do not use tea on hight
colored or oiled woodwork. lest it
stain.
A pretty wedding gift is the combi-
nation set Of tho long glove. handker-
chief and nightdress cases together
with the toilet cushion. all made to
match in design and treatment They
are made OF white silk and embroid-
cred in orange blossoms A frill of
pinked silk and lace edges them.
Linen should be carefully inspected
from time to time before being sent to
the laundry; and after piece is re-
paired, it should be carefully washed
and ironed and laid aside until all the
contents Of the linen closet have been
successfully scrutinized. used and
again Numbered. A break in linen is
almost doubled in size and is rendered
much more difficult 10 mend neatly if
the article is first washed and wrung.
then dried in a windy place and lastly
starched and ironed.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

Physicians throughout the country ars
gradually beginning TO give more and moro
attention to the subject Of dcrmatology. At
few years ago it was very popular belief tina
birthmark could by nc possible means be
eradicated from the skin. We have only to
go back very short time to recall dramas in
which the william was tracked from town TO
town and eventually handed over to outraged
justice through q scar or birthmark which re-
vealed his identity. a drama built on such q
foundation would meet with well-merited
ridicule to-day. The william would not be such
e fool as to permit a facial Disagreement to
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

deed, physiological rather than what
are called practical. and cannot. be
set aside with impunity notwithstand'
the accounts of certain peoples ex-
periences which, on the whole are
very conflicting. Whether spring or
autumn is best depends much on cir
cumstances An early, dry and warm
summer tries all kinds OF newly trans
planted trees and shrubs unless water
is abundant and judioiously applied
and an early aud severe winter is
even worse for autumn moved trees.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17
No suPerhuman Strength, but Natural

To attain the muscularity OF the indiv idnal
who snaps steel shaoltles like tEfgs by simply
acquire reasonable amount Of physical power
and constitutional energy. 20 eat, sleep, and d.
gest wen, 10 possess an equable. quiet nervous
system. is possible to the nervous, enfeebled
and dyspeptic invalid who begins and pursues a
course Of Hosietter's Stomach BiIters- The
fruitlon OF his hopes Is not remote either
Speedily felt are the tonic effects OF the mint
able invigorant and they arc no less permanent
than prompt OF attainment The bowels, the
liver tho stomach, the kidneys-an cooperate
under the benignant influence OF this compre-
henstve medicine, TO insure those stable guar
Rntees OF health, harmony regularity, vigOr OF
action Never was there discovered medi-
cinal motor better calculated 10 actuate and
keep moving the main springs OF healthful VI
Eestfon, biliousnesS Kidney complaint, Ia
grippe.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17
HOW pAUpET works.
He Copies Zach Character In His Nov
els from Life

els from Life.
The new volume of Edward De Gou-
courts Journal is full of Daudet and
Of Daudet's family. Those who ad-
mire Daudet's novels will find much in
it that will interest them.
Il am entirely subjective, says Dau-
det one day. ~ can invent nothing. l
have already put all my family in
my books I cannot go any more to
the South"
1t is quite true that Daudet is not a
creator, he takes all his types from
life; he has used in his books Gam
beta, Morny and number of others;
everybody knows in Paris who the
Nabob was, and can put the names on
all the characters of his novels.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17
In the nZnce of q tromnn

AIs tte ptdCe c| u bOHtdI
who's weak, ailing, and miserable
why not be a woman who's healthy,
haPpy, and strongP You can be.
You needn't experiment. The
change is made, safely and surely,
with DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription.
It's a matter that rests with you.
Here is the medicine-the only one
for woman's peculiar weaknesses
and diseases that's guaranteed to
help you. 1t must give satisfac-
ton, in every case, or the money is
promptly returned. Take it, and
you're a new woman. You can af-
ford to make the trial, for you've
nothing to lose.
But do you need to be urged?
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

You don't want size in a pill-it
means disturbance. You want re-
suits. With DR.. Pierce's Pleasant
Pellets, smallest, cheapest, easiest to
take, you get the best results. Sick
Headache, Biliousness, Constipation,
Indigestion, and all arrangements
of the Liver, Stomach and Bowels
are prevented, relieved, and cured.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

Syrup

JUDeE ]. B. HILL, Of the Superior
Court, Walker county, Georgia,
thinks enough of German Syrup to
send US voluntarily a strong letter
endorsing it. When men Of rank
and education thus use and recon-
mend an article, what they say is
worth the attention of the public.
1t is above suspicion. I have used
your German Syrup" he says, for
my Coughs and Colds on the Throat
and Lungs. 1 can recommend it for
them as a frst-class medicine. -
Take no substitute. @
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17
JOHN H. WOODBURY'S PARLORS
DESCRIPTION OF THE WONDERS
PERFORMED BY

The Leading DerInatOlogist of america
ul-Shaped Ears and Noses Perfected
DAily-Faeisl Expressions. Hard Lines
and Wrinkles softened by Elsotroiysis
Marks Disappear from the Touch OF
His Magic Hand.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

II your Back Aches, or you are all worn
out, good for nothing it is general debility.
Browns Iron Bitters Will cure you, make
you strong, clense your liver, and give
good appetite-toneS the nerves.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17
The Only One Ever PrInted-Can
You Find the WordP

There is q s-inch display advertisement
IN this paper this week which has no two
words alike except one word The same Is
true Of each new one appearing each week,
from the Dr. Harter Me1icIue Co. This
house places a Crescent on everything
they make and Publish. Look for Il. send
them the namo OF the word, and they Will
return you Book, BEAUTIFUL LITHo0RAPAs
or SAMPLES FREE.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

ONE EG&JO n -
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it is pleasant
and refreshingto the taste, and acts
gentlyyet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptablu to the stomach, prompt in
it's action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists- Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept
any substitute.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
sa,.o.. s'aa FRANCISCO. Cal.
{.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

she-Would you put yourself ou'
for me?
He-Indeed would.
She-All right I've got to get up
early tomorrow. Please don. V
Herald
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

mabel. don't see how you could
ever fancy that Spoonamore. His
head is as light as Il champagne
cork.
..YeA father-and he pops"
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

OF all the medicines I erer heard OF OF
used, consider DR.. BiggGr's HuclIleberry
Cordial the best medicine for all bowel
trouble and children teeLhiue ever used.
a. j. SIM. Oxford Y c.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

Mr.. J. Lane, general manager Georgia
Southern and Florida Railroad, says: u was
entirely relieved Of headache by Bradyerotinc
in fifteen minutes. It IS the only thing that
relieves me after the pain colnmences.n
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

advertise his personality.
He would make short
work Of 1t BY having 10
removed, and his changed
appearance would then
prove his impenetrable
disguise. In ten days
a person afflicted with :
m ortifying birthmark,
with pimple or red nose,
could have any one OF
tn csc disfigurementsl
completely removed The
science ~ derfnatOlOuV
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

The Texas and Pacific railway is one Texas line
which will place SUMNER EXCURSION TICKETS
on sale JUNE lst to all the principal points in the
United States and Canada. You can obtain rates
tickets and any other particulars from any Of Its
ticket agents, or by addressing
CASTOR MESLIER.
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agt, Dallas, Tex.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

When Baby vas sick. we gave her castoria,
When she was a Child, she cred for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria-
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

Is is an old lesson, but only old men
seem to know the Importance of honesty,
simplicity and order
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

LADIES needing tonic, or children who
want building up, should take Browns
Iron Bitters. 1t is pleasant TO take, cures
Malaria, Indigestion, Biliousness and Liver
Complaints, makes the Blood rich and pure.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

Mrs. WinsIOw's Soothing Syrup, for Chi
eren teethiug, softens the gums, reduces infRmu.
lion. allays pain. cures wind collie. &c bottle.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

BEECHAN's PILLS are a painless and eff
fectual remedy for all bilious disorders.
p cents box. For sale by all druggists.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

When man gives his poor kin a dollar
ne always calls il three
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

You may deserve friends that you ''can
depend on, - but you are very rare per
son il you have them.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

No boy is thoroughly satisfied unless he
owns a shepherd dog.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

What has become of the ld-fashioned
man who wore bootsl
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

You can almost always please a woman
by telling her She doesn't loos strong.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17
Democratic National Convention.
Cn1caEo, III. June 2I. 1892.

For the above occasion the Texas and Pacific
railway win make rate Of ONE FARE for the
round trip from al stations on It's line. Tickets
will be sold June 10 TO %. inclusive, limited for
return to and including July Z. lse2.
Your ticket agent will give you full particulars,
or you can address CASTOR MESLIER
Gen. Pass. and Ticket Agt Dallas. Tex.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

"If you sit in that dr., ught," you should
say, "a cold will catch YOU"
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

Every man thinks ne could get along
with another mans trea bles.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-06-17

y mans love for his kin is something
like the love he has for his duty
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1892-04-06
baseball Thlrty YEAR, Aeo.

The game of baseball as it was played
thirty years ago might provoke a smile
nDw, but il afforded as much amusement
to the boys of that time as does the highly
scientific game Of to-day. There were
few rules and these altered to suit the oc-
casion. There was no umpire TO serve as
target for ill-natured kicking" The
playing was governed by the popular
sense of justice. and was rarely other
wise than good-humored.
How anxiously the boys waited for
recess to come as the hours dragged
along in the hot, dry school-room.
What pleasure it was to hurry outside
and breathe in the cold. pure air and
send it out in yells that would awake
the echoes a mile away. But those
yells indicated good lungs and happy,
careless hearts such as school boys
ought TO have.
Then for game Of bsss soall. Two Of
the boys would choose sides, and then,
after it had been decided who should have
the innings. the game would begin. 1t
did not matter how many there were on
a side. There must be a pitcher and
catcher, and there might be from one
to twenty fielders. Now aud then three
or four of the best players would
stand the crowd and successfully play
against several times their own number.
There We're four or five bases, or more
if it was thought desirable. They were
arranged in circle in front OF the home
base, each marked by stick from the
wood-pile. Somewhere about the CEN
ter of the circle was the pitchers box,
though that term was not used nor even
heard of by many who played the game
The pitcher was not hampered by rules,
and his aim was to toss the ball SO thatit
could be hit. which is quite different from
the game to-day.
Everything being in readiness the insn
would take their places at the ehome base,
the "outs would place themselves over
the field and the fun would begin The
ball would be tossed for the boy at tho
bat till he either hit il or at least tried
three times, after which he would
run the bases If the catcher succeeded
in catching the three balls that the bat
ter struck at, or if batted ball was
csus ht either ON the fly or the first bound,
or if the ball was thrown so as to hit a
base runner while he was between bases,
the mau was "out, and when one man
was out the side was out.
And SO the game went on. There
were no scores to be kept, but each side
played for the fun there was in it, The
boys of to-day may laugh at the unsci-
entific game; but perhaps their fathers
had as much real enjoyment out Of it as
bersome equipments Of the modern
rame