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San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

On December ~, u and - tine Cotton
Belt Route Will sell holiday excursion
tickets from points In Arkansas and Texas
al the low rate Of one fare for the round
trip Tickets limited TO retura thirty days
from date Of sale. The Cotton Belt, with
regular double daily trains, special excur-
sion trains, through coaches, free reclining
char cars and Pullman sleepers running
through 10 Memphis, offers superior ad-
vantages- All points in \ aDumn. MIssis-
sipFL Georgia. Tennessee, Kentucky,
Nsan and South Caroliua are reached VIA
theJotton Belt, aud Memphis. where the
new sSeei bridge is cro- sed. thus avoiding
long and tedious ferry transfers Write
10 ~ II. Winfield, G. p A. lines in
Texas. Tyler; E w LaBeaume, c. p A,
St Louis, No. F. II. Jones, r. p. a.
Cotton Belt Route, Fort Worth, Tex.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09
ARour WOODEN les.



vulcan and His satanic Majesty Both
Mixed Up in II.
Who first Invented wooden legs?
asks All the Year Round. Vulcan
was a cripple and in consequence of
his difficulty in walking he is said to
have made himself an artificial sup
port of gold but as Mr. Thomas
pointed out long ago gold IS not for
every cripple and every myth is
backed by a reality. Again the
devil. as represented in the drawings
and ongravings of the Middle Ages.
is a compound OF Pluto and Vulcan
The latter was elected from Olympus.
the devil was cast out of heaven. Nul-
can was frequently figured with a
beard and pointed cap. In the
edition Of Tyndales New Testament
printed by Jugge in 1902, there is a
wood cut representing the devil SOW
ing tares aud wearing not only the
Yulcaniau beard and pointed cap
but also a wooden leo. Another
MEDIEVAL representation of the devil
with a wooden leg may be found in
one OF the paintings on the panels Of
the pulpit in the ancient little church
OF Heligoland 1t is only far. how
ever to point out that the artificial
support in the Tyndale wood cut re-
sembles more a clumsy. one-legged
stool upon which the lame leg ap-
pears to be doubled up at the knee,
than a substituted wooden limb.
After ALL this Identification. so far
as regards costume and lameIess of
thu medieval devil and the anciett
Vulcan. although It opens up a curl
Gus field Of speculation to those who
are learned in matters of comparative
mythology yet throws no certain
light on the question as to when the
wooden leg as we know it-a com
plete artificial substitute for a lost
limb-was first invented.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

One evening during a diplomatic
reception at the white house among
The guests was a woman W ose per-
feet neck and arms were the admi.a-
ton of every one Nine. de Strives
escort in iustidable pride at the love-
illness OF his own countrywoman. com
mented as she passed: There goes a
perfect type OF American beauty"
Without hesitating the minister's
wife looking down at her own dark
hued neck responded: And | repre-
sent a perfect type Of Russian leath-
er. "-Argonaut
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

= waste OF flesh and want OF digestion
These go together. People who cannot as
simulate the food they swallow must Of neces
siiy lose bodily substance. To rem>dY this.
render digestion easy and thorough with Hos
letters stomach Bitters. a tonic famed the
world over for It's strength and flesh yielding
qualities. Appetite auI sleep are both i'm
paired by Indigestion, which hegets nervous
symptoms, heartburn, fltulencc, irregularlty
Of the bowls and palpitau0n Of the heart-ihe
latter often being errOueoIslv attributed 20 dis
easeof that organ. AN these manifestations
disappear when Tie bitters is resorted 10. Ma
lara. rheumatism liver aud kidney trouble are
enectualiy c0unteractcd uy The this superb cor
receive, which is not only cncctual, but per-
maneuL
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09
Plenty of Free LIbrarIes.

Massachusetts, has done more than
any other state to encourage the es-
Enlistment Of free public libraries
everywhere among the people OF the
ISL towns or cities Of the state, 24s
now have free public libraries, and the
state has recently provided aid for the
1O3 small towns and villages that are
without them, that they may have the
same advantages in this respect as the
larger places, 1t viii probably not be
long before every town in the state is
provided with free public library.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09
NJ

Sanford-Our pastor has court
plaster on his nose to-day. Do you
know what is the matter with him? q
Merton-He got hurt in low dive
at Coney Island yesterday.
Sqnford-Oh. Merton do not be-
iieve it
Merton-But it's true He tried
to dive deep at low tide and scraped
his nose on the stones. Smith *
Gray's Monthly
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09
August
Flower

For two years I suffered terribly
with stomach trouble, and was for
all that time under treatment by
physician. He finally, after trying
everything, said my stomach was
worn out, and that I would have to
cease eating solid food. On the rec
ommendation Of friend I procured
4 bottle Of August Flower. Itseem-
ed TO do me good at once. I gained
strength and flesh rapidly. I feel
now like a new man, and consider
that August Flower has cured me. "
Jas. E. Dederick, Saugerties, N.Y.9
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

Business-Like Citizen-Good morn
ming sir. This house Of yours is on
the line Of march Of the parade next
week isn't it,
Owner of Building Yes. sir?
~ good view of the procession can
be had from yonE front windows can't
it?'
j presume so sir but we had not
thought OF renting any of them"
Great Crrsus, ! don't want TO rent
window. / can afford that / want
TO buy the propertyr'
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

Little Minnie is sick in bsd but
uses persistently 10 take the .. =
scribed pill Her mother howe err
resorts to strategy conceaiing tbs pin
in some preserved pear and giving
It 10 the child to eat
HAS my dear eaten her peFF?
.All except the seed. mamma
lear. Texas Siitings
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

That Mermod g Jaccard's, Of Broadway and
Locust streets. s. Louis, no, is the laig It
and grandest jeWclry establishment In the
world and the forrest priced house IN Ani-
ertc1 for IiHc gO0dsf
They viii send sou free (bc sure 10 write
or iti a mammoth catalogue Of 50h0 nlu-tla-
toms II the most boauaful thing iu jrwclry
wat hes, cl1aks. music boxes and -iiFerNaro,
showing hos beauiiul and cheap they arc
For we ding rings aud presents, VISIT 2
and al. log cards, and Chris,m-s presents
sgiIe ~ uem.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

The poor old dancing hear had been
performing for the children, and when
lie was through Alice gave his owner
a bright new ten-cent piece.
Il hope you'll get enough, she said
to buy the bear some new furs. The
ones he has on are awful worn out.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

so links has EtAndoned the
study Of theology and taken to the
stlge Ell? What caused him to
change son'
AN old uncle Of his died aud left
him a diamond about the size 81 .
hickory nut"
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

The best investment ON earth is the Dur-
chase OF bottle OF Marsden's PICTORIAL
Balm when sou nave cough or cold
Don't take desperate chances when the
first dose OF this excellent mediciue- will
relieve YOU 4 bottle VIII cure any ordi
nary cough or cold. Sold everywhere.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

An untimelv death so 6ftea follows neg
lect Of "a slight cough or cold. II Taylor 5
Cherokee Remedy of Sweet Gum and
Mullen is taken in time 10 viii prevent
any evil results. 10 cures coughs, colds
and consumption.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

LADIES needing a tonic, or children who
want building up, should take Browns
Iron Btters. II Is pleasant TO take, cures
Malaria Indigestion, Biliousuess and Liver
Complaints, makes the Blood rich and pure.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

The pleasant favor, gentle action and
soothing effect OF Syrup of Figs, when in
need ola laxative, and If the father or
mother be costivc or bilious, the most
gratifying results follow its use; so that
IT is the best family remedy known and
every family should have bottle.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

Kemps Baisam WILL stop the cough at
once. Go 20 your druggist TO-DAY aud get
sample bottle free. Large bottles 80
cents and Sl.00
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09
Aspirations are like wild gesse-they
are generally out Of range

Salvation Oil has the enviable distiuc-
ton Of being a synonym for cure Of rheu-
matism. neuralgia, govt and kindred at
fectioqs, such as sclatica, ticdouloureux.
etc. Il is CROWN more popular daily.
The people wall have Il. p cts
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

MANY persons are broken down from
overworlI or household cares. Browns
Iron Bitters rebuilds the system. aids
digestion, removes excess Of bile and cures
malaria. a splendid tonic for women and
children.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

THAT uurivalled complexion" said a
prominent New Yorker abiding 10 an ac-
quantancc, twas the result Of using Gar
field Tea
Send for free sample to $40 West 18th
ST., New York CITY
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

Too many girls have fresh paint signs
On their faces.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

LYINGIN HOSPITAL. private retreat for
ladies only. Br D. C.. Hall .'2 Elm So, Dallas Tex
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

The men make it a 10 mt TO be entertain
ing with women at the expense Of truth.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

J. g. PARKER, Fredonia, n. 7. SAYS SHAH
not call on you fort the sl0Qreward, for believe
Halls Catarrh Cure VIII cure any case OF e.
tsTrh. Was very hadn Write him for mar
ueulars. Sold BY Druggists, zoe
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

IInnson's Magic Corn Snlvc."
Warranted 10 cure, or muuey refunded. Ask
sour druggist for II. / nee d cents.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

is YOUR blool poori Take Beecham's
Pills. Is your liver out of order! Use
Beecnain's Pills. p cents box.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

A boy would 500 or take a whipping
from his neither than a sco'ding.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

Unless YOU know = girl very well indeed.
do no. call her by her first name.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

We hope the parade idea has never
reacaed heaven.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

We are all too proud to do that which is
good for us.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

When 1t Is said OF a man that he is not a
saint, 1t may also be added that he is no
fool.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

If one member OF IA family owns a
canary, another member is sure to own a
cat
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

BY '-wliie iie7 is meant the kinu You
see OF t0u1stoEes.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

As rule the one vino makes the most
money ina family, spends the least.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

Tuos who can and DO control themselves
can command Othsrs.-Ex-
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09
Holiday Excursions VIA the cotton
SeIr Fgnurp

Some OF the greatest crimes IN the world
never become public.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

Death use- a feather bed for a saddle on
his white horse.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-12-09

Don't be a spoon, young man, unless you
want to be put in the soup
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-12
Army Orders.

Second Lieutenant Writ Robinson, fourth
artillery, will be relieved from duty at the
United States Military Academy, West Point,
n. Y, June 10, 1892. and he is granted leave of
absence from that date to include January l.,
1893. with permission to leave the United States.
The resignation of Second Lieut. Writ Robin
son. fourth artillery, has been accepted by the
President, To take effect January l, 1858. By
direction of the President First Lieut.. Benjamin
l. Ten Eyck, assistant surgeon. Is detailed a
member OF the army retiring board at Fort
Leayenworth. Kan, vice Lieut.. Col. Joseph p.
Wright surgeon. relieved BY direction OF the
President First Lieut. Henry De II. Waite,
fifth cavalry, will report TO the army re-
firing board at Fort Lesvenworth. Kan, for
examination. Leave of absence for three months
on surgeons certificate of disability 10 granted
Capt Alonzo X. Chaplin, assistant surgeon.
Leave of absence for two months is granted
Capt William G. Gorgas. assistant surgeon.
First Lieut. Charles A. Churchill. fifth infan-
try. having been found incspacitated for active
service by an army retiring board. will proceed
to his home Leave OF absence for three
months on surgeons certificate of disat ility is
granted Additional Second Lieut.. Charles 5.
Cromwell, corps Of engineers AT his own re-
quest Second Lieut. Earl c. Carnahar. twelfth
infantry. is transferred from compan,- c to
company II Of that regiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-12
Arbitrary DifYerential Rates.

The interstate commerce commission yester-
oday In an opinion by Commissioner McDill, an
nounced its decision Of the cases Of the Toledo
produce exchange, &C., and Edward kemble
Of Boston against the Lake Shore, Michigan
Central New York Central and Boston and A.
bauy railroads in favor of the complainants.
The question involved is the through rates to
Boston as affected by the arbitrary differeu-
tials over through rates 70 New York of ten
cents on frst-class articles, six cents second
class ar ticles and Ave cents the other classes
Of freight
The commission decides that the arbitrary
differentia.s row charged are unlawful and
should hereafter be maze by adding a percent
age TO the New York rate ON shipments IN
Guided in the six classes of freight from
Chicago and points east thereof and west OF
Buffalo to Boston and o:her New England
points, and that the defendants and other
carrier. interested be allowed twenty days to
show cause by answer why order should no,
issue commanding them to desist from charg-
ing sad arbitrary differentials and requiring
said rates to Boston aud New England points
20 be male by adding to the New York rate an
Increase Of 10 per cent thereof, and If no such
answers be died that such order be issued
forthwith.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-12
m ,Avoa o, s..v,c. At MOI,

NJ. Hsard-Mr. Speaker. am in favor o,
having these all-night cars, or ut feast car,
which will answer substantially the end in
view. do not Say that they mus be RIM
every hour between midnight and morning.
but the company ought to come nea enough
Of the public who may reasonably u smand ii.
As stated by the entleman from So uth Caro-
lima (Mr. Hemphill) there is pendf ag before
our committee bill in relation to this very
matter; and it being a subject wis ich comes
within my particular province of inv estigation,
l will state that have been waltz ig Simply
because bill introduced in the Senate by
senator Hansbrough has been cor sidered bv
the Dlstrlct committee, in the Sc nate, and
understand that he and Senator Fat llkner have
peen tryinS TO arrange a comprom Use on the
basis OF the company running ntil z or 3
O'Clock in the morning. Having n eceved that
Information delayed considerine the House
bill in our subcommittee.
1 am In favor Of requiring the company to
give such service as Is necesss ry and as the
people may reasonably expect at night. 1t
may DO that we should fix tn limit of this
night service at or 8 o'clock (the company
begin regular trips at o'clock. Atall events.
l do say that the company ought to be required
to furnish reasonable trsnsportat ion to reonIe
who require it between midnigls and daylight
CROSSING THE BRIDGE
The old discussion was thep resumed as to
crossing the bridge, and Mr.. Heard said:
but the position of my friend from Georgia
that we should refuse to compel these people or
permit them, rather, to put in these four
blocks Tor fear that at some time, at some point
In the future, by some authority or other they
would get the right to cross the bridge, is,
submit, not up to the ordinary measure of that
gentleman 8 foresight in legislation. because he
knows just as well as do that this Congress
can impose no restraints or limitations on any
otner Congress- So far as this Congress is con-
cerned know that it is SO in this House and in
the District committee and that it was SO in the
committee on the District of Columbia in the
Senate; the members have expressed them
selves as being in limo with the District Com
missloners and the Secretary OF War against
permitting anybody to build a railroad across
that bridge.
but because we do not want to cross is no
argument why we should not build the line up
70 the bridge or permit them to 60 as near to
the bridge as possible without interfering with
the trafhc across it. II they can get a charter
hereafter from Congress to cross the bridge
tney can easily get a charter to extend the line
up to the bridge. But there is a decided ad-
vantage In building the line up to the bridge
now. II 1t is to be built at ALL"
Mr. Blount moved to indefinitely postpone
the bill and there were AZ ayes and IA noes.
Mr; hemphlli made the point Of no quorum.
and In the midst OF obtaining q quorum the
House, on motion OF Mr.. Richardson. adj
jOurned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-12
A GENIAL, SOCIABLE MURDERER.
Deeming Presided at q BANQUET shortl,
After Committing His Rainhill Crimes.

Deeming Presided at q BANQUET Shortly
After Committing His kainhin Crimes.
The British authorities have applied for
warrant against Deeming. the Australian
murderer, SO that he may be taken TO
England and prosecuted for the Rainhill
crimes, in case the prosecution in Austral ia
should result in failure to convict.
The application has been made at
Widnes, Lancashire, within the magisterial
jurisdiction where the Rainhill muir
ders we're perpetrated. One Of the newspapers
republlshes the account from the Prescott Re.
porter of the banquet given by Deeming, alias
Williams, at the time that he left England with
Miss Mather, the wife whom he murdered at
Melbourne,
1t reads queerly now: ION Wednesday even
ing Mr.. Albert G. Williams, an inspector OF the
Indian army service. who is on short visit to
England, and who has taken up his residence in
Ralnhill while in this country, entertained at
the Railway and Commercial Hotel, Rain
hill, number OF the residents of the
village whose friendship he has made
during his sojourn among them. The
menu was Of an excellent character. After
full justice had been done to the good things
provided Mr.. Williams presided and Mr.. Short
occupied the vice chair. The usual loyal and
patriotic toasts having been submitted and re-
ePohuco w. ohe VI the guests In a fellcltlous
speech proposed the health of their host, Mr.
Williams He said that whilst that gentleman
had been with them in Ranhill he had made
many friendships, which he sincerely hoped
now that he was going away again to foreign
service. would tend for many hours when ennui
set in to bring back to his mind the many pleas
ant and social evenings he had spent with them
at Rainhill. The toast was enthusiastically
drunk with musical honors. Mr.. Williams in repy
thanked his guests for the hearty way in which
they had received his name. He had been in
many chimes and countries and had mixed with
many nations, but be must say he never in his
NE met a more sociable number Of friends
than he had done at Rainhill During the
evening music selections were given by the
host (Mr. Williams) and others. The party
broke up at II o'clock. happy evening hay
ing been spent"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-12
Railway Car Sheds Burned.

A spark from passing locomotive set fire
about 2:SO O'Clock Sunday morning to the
roof Of the car shops of the Philadelphia and
Reading Railroad Company at Wayne junction,
on the outskirts OF Philadelphia, and the flames,
famed by the high wind prevailing, soon en-
veloped the building. The structure, together
with eighty box cars, valued at S400 apiece.
was entirely destroyed, the total loss being
about $4,000 The flying embers from the
fire ignited the roof of the residence of Henry
burned. The house was a handsome two-and-
s-half-story stone building, and the loss ON it
Is placed at about $4,000; partially insured.
Several other small houses in the vicinity we're
also somewhat damaged.
The Pennsylvania railroad warehouse and
ounces and ten freight cars at the George street
station, New brunswick, N. j., were burned
ON Sunday. The loss on the building 10 about
S17,0o0
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-12
The Gstes Were Broken.

To TIE Eii.or Of The Evening Star:
On my way to market today about ii o'clock
] Was very much startled by what might have
been . very serious accident at the railroad
crossing at II street northeast The signal bell
rang for the gates to fall but for some reason the
east gate did not come down. One engine passed
and another wasa short distance behind, when a
man drove down II street aid not seeing the
gate down attempted 10 cross. One moment
more and he would have been on the track with
tie engine upon him, but fortunately he was
lost . moment too late and his horse head and
he engine met at right angles. By an extra
ordinary effort he backed his frightened horse,
which rushed down LIST street northeast in the
direction OF the Capitol at bresk-neck speed
Inquired OF tie conductor Of the car the reason
Wly the gates were not lowered and lie said
they were broxea.
His owing 20 jus. such causes as this that
many serious accidents happen, ard when they
happen no one IL to blame Narrow escapes At
this point are SO frequent am inpelied TO
sounS q note Of warning before jt Is too late-
Warrington. D. C., Aprl .. PAssESoKa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-12
NO LOVE FOR RUSSIA.
me Amer Tells Why Afghanistan Should
Prefer British Friendship

Ans Amer Tells Why Afghanistan Should
Prefer British Friendshiu.
The Gazette of Bombay published yester-
day translation of state paper that the
Ameer OF Afghanistan has issued to the ''Noble
chiefs OF Afghanistan." The paper recites the
events that led to the Pendieh incident and the
ameer's reason for preferring British to Rus
sian friendship.
The ameer says that Russia only wants
Afghanistan as high road to India and would
place the Afghans in the van of her army as q,
special target for English cannons and rifles. Tie
Russians would strip the Afghaus of their arms
and OF food, and would murder their women
because they must destroy the Afghans to OBJ
tam india. Therefore the ameer declares that
friendship between the Russians and Afphans
Is next to impossible.
II here Ali. who, when Ameer Of Afghanistan
In 1878, became involved in war with the
British. was, according to the present ameer.
fool and madcap to bring such woe upon
his people and ruin upon himself.