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San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05
A MYSTERY CLEARED
The Remains of F. ". Wallis, Cotton Belt
Agent at Wolfe City,
FOUND IN HIS FATHERS PASTURE.
Jim Toots, the slayer OF officer
Lee " amer, Remanded With
cut Bail.

WOLFE CITY. Tex. July So
Wednesday evening Arthur Hammell
rode into town and stated that the
body Of +. W. Wallis, the agent of the
Cotton Belt who disappeared from
this place May y. had been found in
his fathers pasture. Under an elm
tree. on the bank of the branch. was
found the body. The skull was de-
tached from the trunk and several
feet away. The feet mad rotted of
and fallen into the dry branch. In
his pockets were found letters and
railroad papers directed to him. His
knife and pocket compass were also
found in the pockets. His cuff but
tons, false teeth aud hat lay with the
body and were recognized as his.
His vile has been notified at Farmers
Branch. The remains were too badly
20 hold an autopsy. but
from bottle containing a small
amount Of morphine found on his per-
son it is generally agreed that he sui
cided.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05
NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Happenings in and About the Various De-
patmen;s Of Government.
CLAIMS FOR INDIAN DEPaEDAToNS
WIN be Settled by the Government
and Many Texans Come In
for snug Sums.

WASHINGTON. July SO.-As mer-
toned in these dispatches some time
ago an appropriation was passed by
both houses TO pay judgments rem
dered against the government for the
depredations of Indians. The attor-
ney general. in obedience to instruc-
lions contained in a resolution OF con-
gress. transmitted to that body list
of judgments recovered on these In
dian depreciation claims and the
money was forthwith appropriated to
pay them. Among the number we
find the following recovered by Texas
people who will be paid out of the APP
preparation: A. b. Medlam. $500;
James c. Loring. $500; Henry A
Whaley. S226O; a. J. Henson, $500;
c. W. Cooper S25OO; John Hensley
1880: James c. Loring, S21l5; Julia
T. Halsell. administratix Of J. G. Hal
sell. $1G720; James C. Loring. $2015.
The residences Of the parties are not
given in the report of the attorney
general. There may be other Texans
who have recovered judgment as
there are many claims from them for
Indian depredations.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

WAsHINGTON. July 27.-Ihe canGi.
date for the vice presidency on the
Third party ticket Gen. Field Of Vir
GINA IS in the city for the first time
since his nomination. lie looks like
Holman OF Indiana lie processes 10
be most sanguine of the strength MS
party will show in the coming cleo
ton. According to mis- statement the
Third party will carry Georgia, Flor
ida and the TWO Caroluas. with a
splendid chance Of carrying Texas
also. He says that ne hus neve.
figured on carrying Alabama but
since he came mere ne mas become
convinced that this state viii also 20
with the Third party. He says alsc
that the Third party will carry the
three northwestern states OF Colorado.
Nevada Idaho ana the. two Dakotas.
According to mis- views. the election
Of president Will surely be thrown in
the house, as he gives Cleveland 9S.
Weaver 80 and Harrison l4S electoral
votes. One hundred electoral votes
ne puts into the doubtful column. He
is the recipient OF much attention from
the Third partyites OF the house.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

president of the bank, who was held
up bv two robbers who robbed the
bank OF $40. 800. AT 1880 stranger
entered the bank, stepped up 10 The
cashiers window and made inquiry
about some town lots. then stepped 70
the desk and commenced writing. In
moment another stranger stepped to
the cashiers desk and presenting Il
gun at Mrs. Sawyer's head. demanded
that she hand over all the money in
the bank The lady was so frightened
she could not move, but the robber
threatened to shoot her if she did not
accede quickly. and in dazed way
she stepped 10 the vault and handed
him all the bills IN ii and what WAS in
the daily change drawer, aggregating
about $40 coo. and less than 500 in
silver. The man who was writing 1t
the desk turned quickly. grabbed the
money as Mrs. Sawyer banded II
through the wicket and disappeared
out Of the door, the one holding the
pistol following quickly. Mrs. Saw
yer screamed several times aud fell in
a swOon. The robbers mounted the
horses standing ut the edge OF the
pavement. unhltched. and rode out Of
town as fast as the horses could go.
Mrs. Sawyer was the only person in
the bank. II is believed TO be the
work OF the Daltons on account OF the
manner OF execution. \ hundred
citizens on horseback and in buggies
fully armed and with ropes are in
pursuit and capture is only d question
OF a short time Us the robbers had
only about fifteen minutes the start
They headed To- the Dalton rendez-
vous in the Granite mountains in the
Wichita reservation.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05
sun FIIibustering.

WASHINGTON. July 29.-The Oppo-
nents OF the fair appropriation are
still flibustering but the best impress
sion is that they will yet have TO give
in. FilibusterinS has rarely been
successful in preventing legislation.
The most il ever did was to secure a
compromise. Two-thirds OF the SEN
ate voted for the measure and ma
iority of the house concurred in the
appropriation amendment put on
by the former body. II is altogether
unlikely that this majority will back
Gown There is all sorts OF talk
about the effect failure to pass this
bill would have upon the proper ad-
ministration OF tine government II
is openly stated that II the bill
Is defeated Harrison would call
special session and give rs a
reason that 4 Democratic house had
refused TO appropriate money to carry
on courts, carry on great works pro-
tect the courts with light houses. etc.
1t looks as If the anti-appropriation
men are fishing FOR a compromise.
Several OF sort have been made.
One OF them Is to guarantee the re-
turn OF the money. This Is the very
thing the southern Democrats do not
want. because they DO not desire
to be placed in the attitude OF
loaning money to a fair when the
farmers are asking the government
10 loan money. The compromise
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

PALESTINE. Tex. July @6.-In the
international ana Great Northern
shops Sunday evening Ed Jones, col
ored. TOOK umorage at being ordered
to do some work by Henry Holder.
the colored boss OF the gang.
ana drawing 4 knife cut a cash six
inches long across Holders stomach.
Holder ran with mis- entrails hanging
out of the wound pursued by his in
f,iriated aszailant and would have
been finished up completely # Jones
mad not been knocked down by an
other colored man. Jones escaped.
but surrendered 10 the sheriff and is
now in jail Holders wound was
sewed up and properly dressed by q
doctor. who thinks he has chance tc
recover
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05
Hidden Treasure Found.

MILFORD. Tex. July 2S.-A few
days ago Mr.. John Bancom's little
4-year-old daughter was out in MS
new ground playing and came running
into the house and asked ner mother
what she thought she mad. Her
mother investigated and found she
had lapful of silver. Mrs Bancom
then went to the place with the little
girl and found more silver. When
Mr.. Bancom came home the circum-
stances were reported to MIN and he
repaired 10 the place and found still
more, and perhaps there is a fortune
there though Mr.. Bancom IS not ex-
tending an invitation to any one to
invade his premises on searching
tour for the hidden treasure. The
silver found was in quarters ana
halves. United States and Mexican
,.Oin
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

BAY CITY, Mich. Jdly 27.-The
terrible fire OF Monday ragged al night
and yesterday morning. Il is esti-
mated that at least 500 buildings are
in ruins representing loss OF prooa-
bly, 81. 800 600. Inc progress Of the
fire was from Harrison street to lay
Tor. then to Webster then 10 McCOr-
mick and Marsac and not a building
was left standing in the entire area
The section was largely occupied BY
homes OF laooring men. Many houses
in the section are built upon ground
OF refuse from the mills and not only
were the buildings consumed but the
foundations are also gone.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

THE French engineers who we're
employed 10 devise a plan for pre-
venting the terrible Alpine torrents
acted upon the theory that the pres
ence Of forests upon surface would
prevent the formation of torrent
while clearing would open the way 10
their formation and to their progress
They assumed that the development
Of forests would lead to the extinction
OF torrents while their removal would
increase their violence and number.
Accordingly they adopted the plan re-
fer9ed TO above OF planting the con
iiguous surface. The results we're
beyond their most sapguine expecta-
tons The spring rains we're held in
check By the abundant vegetation.
The celebrated torrents which had
devastated the valleys and driven
away the dwellers in them we're sub
jucated TO such an o,tent that miles
Of country which had become almost
a wilderness are once more populated
and fertile The torrent OF Bourget
which commences at IN altitude OF
=. 600 feet. has now been sui; ugated
for nine years by a young forest OF
g6S acres planted il 1879"
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05
a SERIOUS CHARGE.
Jake sharpe Arrested at Dallas Tor
Arson and Perjury.

DALLAS, Tex, July 27.-Jake
Sharpe, charged by indictment with
arson and perjury. entered into recog-
nizance before Judge Burke yesterday
in the sum OF $500 The Indictment
grew out Of the burning OF the iwo-
story brick building at 1924 Com
merce street last year, which at the
time was occupied by j. b. Cowan
Il Co. wholesale liquor and cigar
dealers. Cowan, VINO died recently
in St. Louis. it is said made - con
fession involving Mr.. Sharpe. VINO
was connected with the business
Mr.. Sharpe, besides being well known
in business circles. is ALSO chairman
of the city Democratic executive com
mittee. The burning Of the building
was the basis OF several suits inyoiv-
ing large Insurance claims which are
pending in the courts.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

FORT WORTH, Tex. July 30.-Ihe
preliminary examination of Jim Toots,
accused of killing Ontcer Lee Waller
was concluded yesterday morning.
the prisoner being held without bond
to answer before the bar of the dis
trict court at the September term.
There was a large audience present
when Justice McClung ordered him
into the custody OF the sheriff, but no
attempt was made to harm the pris-
oner. This ends the first legal step III
one Of the most sensational criminal
cases in Tarrant county. Too.s will
remain in jail until September. when
he will be allowed an opportunity to
prove the truth of his story of unwar-
ranted abuse by the dead officer.
Toots' friends are about to raise a
purse for the purpose OF providing
council for him.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05
CHATTER AND cHAFF.

well. pet how did You lind poor
Uncle Thomas? Was he sitting up?"
No; he wa5h Uniting down.
One riace IS just about as good as
anothe- for man without any money.
Ia fact, he is nowhere anywhere
When you hear little child use pro-
fame language you can be reasonably
sure that lis father shaves himself.
DO you believe all You see, hicks?'
No. | see You whenever we meet. but
| don believe yvu more than tenth
Of the time.
Father said 81 ~ix-ycur-oId. where
Is ATOMS Atoms. my hoy? What do
you meane~ "Why The place where
everything eets blown 90.
Mis- Auti4us-.Won. your mother
go with u~e- Mis- Ro-ebud-..No: she
says shedoe>n't thiui, sheis old enough
t. chaperon you. dear.
Why Is it that a girl viii make You
.oav = a dozen for roses in January.
and not care for them in june when
they can he had for tine picIline3
Il sutn'y do hate to byur words mis-
pronounced, said Uncle Jasper.
Whose bin lnispernouncin.f asked
his wife. '.,IenlSins Walker lie wus
tan,in bout de convention. an said
.enthusenasm' twice 'stcad OF -euthus-
alasm.
II might be a good thing FOR some
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

FoRr WORTH. Tex, July -. -
Wednesday afternoon Charles Doherty.
employed at the packery, missed his
footing and fell into vat of hot
water used in the ice department OF
the works. He was terribly scalded
from his toes TO his head. and only
escaped a most horrible death by :he
fortunate circumstance that in falling
ne caught one OF the guy chains AT
tached to the machinery for lowering
the metal ice boxes into place for the
purpose of releasing the blocks. He
was removed to ST JoseDh's infrmary,
where Dr. Duringer attended MIN.
His injuries are painful, but not neces-
sarily fatal.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05
Terrible Drouth.

BROWNSVILLE Tex. July ga
petition signed Oy the merchants, bust
ness men. citizens OF the United
States and most Of the county officials
mas been forwarded to some OF the
principal newspapers, making 4 strong
appeal to the good people OF the
country for assistance made neces-
s;ry by the four years drouth. Fam
lies in some portions OF the county
are said to be in pitiaole condition,
having only the cactus and mesquite
beans to eat. The petition cites that
help is required Immediately. The
health of the county is excellent
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05
Looking Toward a compromise.

WASHINGTON. July PA PROPOSE.
ton looking toward a compromise
win the Worlds fair people is being
discussed. Senator Stewart came
over to the house and made the sug-
gestion. II is in effect for the gov
eminent to buy up 20. 600 900 ounces
OF silver ana coin it into half dollars.
On this amount there would DE e profit
CT seignorage Of about So, 600 900 t.
the government The proposition Is
to give s., 600. 900 Of this to the fair
and there would then be so, 600. OOC
scattered among the people Inc
idea is taking one among the silver
eXpanslon peOple.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

Ell PAso. Tex, july 26.-The farm
ers of the Rio Grande valley on the
American side of the river have pc
titioned the city OF Juarez to divide
the scant water supply. The Mexi-
cans nave dam at Fort Bliss that
catches all the water while the valley
bitches are perfectly dry. The mayor
OF Juarez was waited upon Saturday
and promised his support 10 the farm
ers OF this side. A telegram was sent
to the governor Of Chihuahua asking
permission TO let the Americans nave
the water two days in the week. As
vet no reply has been received.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

LINCOLN. NeO, July ga well
come rain fell here Wednesday. 1t
was OF great benefit to corn which
badly needed it. DIR. Sunsher a
rainmaker. will doubtless claim
credit for the shower He signed a
contract a few days ago to produce
rain within four days. He was 10
nave price varying from $50 10 5000
Tor an inch OF rain. Tne chances are
he will claim $500 as proudly an
inch OF rain has fallen.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05
rorrmen Qnlt nome.Iead.

HOMESTEAD Pa. July 26.-As a
result OF the shooting OF Mr.. Prick
eight foreman left the mill yesterday
and also 4 NUMBER OF men. it was
stated. Inc foreman OF Inc mcchau-
zeal department said they had been
told by the amaigamated men they
had better quit ANA through fear OF
being shot did so. The amalgamateG
people Indignantly deny that they
threatened the foremen and say the
bosses came out because they were
Disguised over non-union men.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

Fort WORTH. Tex. July PA j.
Crawford, a man of good appearance
and in his rational moments OF more
than average intelligence. IS locked
up in the insane department of the
county jail Yesterday afternoon
word was received by the officers that
Crawford was acting queerly ana
upon investigation ne was found to
be decidedly out OF his mind. He
boarded on Monroe street with his
wife ard young baby. whom he had
threatened to Kill. 1t required the
services OF several strong men to get
him into q carriage in which ne was
carried to the Jail. Crawford Is a
travelling man. and no cause is as
signed for his sudden insanity.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

WASHINGToN July 3S.-As gener
ally understood the niibustering OF
Jne Worlds far appropriation IN TIN
sundry civil bill commenced yester-
day and was kept up until ad-
journment which was earlier than
usual. The reason for this was he
cause the friends o the fair saw that
their opponents were stubborn and
ugly and that to proceed any further
was to aggravate an already irritated
spirit rather than do any good. When
this item in the oil was killed in the
house some time ago it was ta0Ggh;
then by every one That while 10 might
he brought up again IL cOuid not De
revived But the ia4omitaole work
ers for the fair were not AT all
discouraged. ana when the sundry
civil oil zane before the sen
ate tnat BODY promptly inserted
the $1,000 600 appropriation. linen
the conference between the two houses
came on and the senate confer .ecs IN
sisted on its amendment. The house
conierrees came Uack 20 their BODY
for instructions as 20 what course tney
should pursue having objected TO the
senate amendment.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

WEATHEKFoRD, Tex. July ~
Frank Pierce OF Tarrant county was
married yesterday to Miss Susie Kin
cham Of the Mansfield neighbOrhood.
She is only II years old ard her ia
Their VINO arrived on the scene too
late to prevent the match. swore out
warrant charging Pierce with kid
naping. Before Pierce and his wife
could get away Pierce was taken in
charge by the officers. A scene at
the courthouse followed. The boy
and girl cried and the old man, hay-
ing become reconciled, all OF them re-
turned home together.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

BROWNSVILLE Tex, July 20. A
meeting of the citizens of the county
was held at the court house Wednes-
day night to ascertain the extent OF
the relief required and ADVISE as to
the best method to reach the needy Of
the county. a central committee Of
prominent men was appointed. A
large sum of money was subscribed
Precinct committees will De imme-
diately formed and all the deserving
given assistance. The sentiment Of
the meeting seemed to he to exhaust
home resources before calling upon
the outside for helm.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

WASHINGTON. July 26.-Ine judi
ciary committee met yesterday morn
ing. The two Republicans ana four
Democrats present decided to report
the nomination OF George Shiras 10 be
associate justice OF the supreme court
without recommendation. Inc friends
OF Sniras are eiateG o.er the Demo
Gratis allowing the nomination to ne
reported w.ithou; recommendation rs
an indication that no obstruction tao
tics will be rssorted TO By them to pre-
vent action on the nomination oy the
senate.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

DENIsoN. Tex. July 2S.-A crazy
man from Gainesville. en- route to
Terrell passed through Denison at
noon yesterday. He was Under the
care OF brother and an officer and it
is said that ais unfortunate condition
is the result OF too much politics.
While waiting at the depot for the
outgoing south-bound train ne at
tracted no little attention by his
boistrous singing talking, dancing
and didoes OF various kinds.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

LAREDO. Tex. July 29.-The two
young men-Gale and Turner-ar-
rested in Saltillo. Mexico. several
days since. charged with embez1le-
ment arrived in Laredo tuesday
morning under watch OF Deputy
United States Marshal Yglesias As
the report has it about the I'd of this
month Gale ana Turner were charged
with embezziing about $l2 00O or
SIS, 600 from the City Savings bank
of Nashville Tenn Photographs OF
the two and circular letters Offering n
reward OF $500 were sent out which
resulted in their capture. Mr.. Ygle-
sias secured from the two young men
4 full confession OF their guilt who
both declared their willingness to re-
turn to the United States and waive
all eytraditiOn papers. The matter
was laid before the proper authorities
and United States Minister Ryan n
the City OF Mexico was telegraphed
and permission was obtained from the
Mexican authorities 10 return the
prisoners TO the United States. Mr.
iglesias speaks in the highest terms
of the courtesies extended by the
Mexican authorities and others in
aiding him to secure the parties.
The amount of money recovered from
the parties belonging to the Dank is
said to be 10000 Chief OF Police
Clack of Nashville, Tenn. left Laredo
yesterday. taking the two men to
Nashville
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

EVANSVILLE, Ind, July 29.-The
most dastardly outrage was perpe-
trated Wednesday by seven tramps on
Annie Rigby. a house girl, living in
the west end While resting beneath
a tree on ii hill near the town. she
was suddenly seized by a rutiian. who
criminally assaulted her The victim
finally managed to scream. which
brought ala. ABOUT mile from the
scene the officers found the tramps.
\ lively battle followed. but the OIL
Gers bagged the entire lot.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

record and Us Il is one right here 81
Detroit and not thousand miles away,
it can be easily verified. Mr.. Northr0Y
is very well known to the people Of
Detroit, and he says he is only too glad
to testify Of the marvellous good
wrought in his case. He says he con-
siders it his duty to help all who are
similarly afflicted by any word he can
say in behalf Of the wonderful efficacy
Of Dr. Williams Pink Pills.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

WASHINGTON, July 2S.-The result
Of the survey for the Hawaiian islands
cable. as shown by the report sent the
senate yesterday by Secretary Tracy
prepared by u photographer indicates
that a practical route can easily oe
secured. The most favorable route,
the report states, Will be between
Monterey bay and Honolulu.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

BRIDGE building, a grand old art
has been revolutiouized. as have SC
many other industries and no doubt
in q general sense. to its betterment
But the first consideration in all such
work must be safety TO human life.
Assurance in this regard must be
doubly sure The penalty exacted is
heavy aud is sometimes paid by those
who plan as we'll as those who ex-
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

PmrsBUEG. Pa. July 29.-Suits
will De brought against Gen Snowden
Lieut. Col. Streeter and Col. Hawkins
b. ex-Private Iams by reason OF his
treatment al the camp, one OF which
viii be assault ana battery one for
cons piracy to deiame and one for
tressDass vi Ell arms and damages in
SO. 600 will be clnimed.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

MARSHALL, Tex, July 26.-Whila
bathing in the Sabine river twelve
miles south OF this city, TWO negro
boys. 9 and IL years old, were
drowned. They walked off steU-oft
at D. m. Saturday and did not rise
until D. m. Sunday. They were the
sons OF Wash Board.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

HOMESTEAD. Pa. July 2S.-Hugh
ODonnell repudiates the statement
that ne will resign because the advis-
CRY committee would not listen to h.s
propositions for settlement ODon
nell says ne has been misquoted 10y
the newspapers
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-08-05

THERE has been Just as much i'm
provement OF late years in our farm
stock as in the implements with which
we cultivate our land. and it will pay
the farmer even better to keep up with
the modern progress in this line than
in any other.