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San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
Found Dead.

PARIS, Tex. April 24.-About a
week ago a stranger giving his name
as Charles Stone stopped at the Hack
EFT house. near the Texas Pacific
depot He said ne was railroad
man ana came here to get job but
would have to wait until the roadmas-
ter came. Friday night about Z
o'clock he Was found in his room
dead. Justice Hunt was sent FOR and
went down and held an inquest A
morphine bottle containing a mixture
of that drug and whisky was found in
the room. 1t was about half full.
Whether he had taken the mixture
with suicidal intent or had neen ad-
dicted TO the morphine habit and had
taken an overdose. could not be deter
mined.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
Senator MINIS, Book.

WASHINGTON. April 24.-Senator
Roger Q. Mills of Texas has ABOUT
finished his book, which will be en-
titled Protection and Plutocracy. on
which he has been at work about a
year. 1t is expected that the work
will be published early in the summer
Mr.. Mills has not yet selected puo-
Usher but he intends to dispose OF
the manuscript TO publishing hrm
and will have nothing to do with the
sale OF it. Mr.. Mills deyOtes one
chapter to a review OF financial falla-
oies. taking in most of the erazes from
the John Law south sea bubble TO the
sub-treasury scheme.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
The Deadly Muskcr.

RoUsToN. Tex. April 2J.--Last
night difficulty occurred in the Fifth
ward which resulted in the death OF
Andy Sanders at the hands of Sophie
Jones. 1t seems that Sanders had
trouble with she mother OF Sophie
Jones and the latter took up the fight
and brought about the fatal result.
An old musket was used by sophie
with which she blew out the brains OF
Sanders. Sophie was arrested and
iailed.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

EAGLE Pass, Tex. April 24.-Bob
DOVE, customs inspector, while on a
scout down the river Friday discov-
cred dead United States soldier on
an island in the Rio Grande. The
body was in bad state OF decomposi-
tiou and appeared to have been dead
for some time. The MexicaDs at the
Stone ranch had noticed the body
lying there some ten days ago, but
had not had time to come TO town and
notify the authorities. The dead
mans name was Webb and
was missed from Capt Vessels com
psny a month ago while camped al
Indio. The impression was that he had
deserted. He had been acting queerly
for some time and when last seen
was walking toward Eagle Pass. He
had on his clothing and pair of spurs
when found.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
Another SILVER Biii.

WASHINGTON, April 24.-Another
silver measure made its appearance
in the house yesterday in the shape
of a bill introduced by Mr.. Storer OF
Ohio to provide for an international
ratio between GOLD and silver and to
suspend the purchase of silver bullion
from and after July l. 1898. 1t in
structs the president to negotiate
especially with states of the Latin
American union and when treaty Is
concluded the ratio agreed upon is to
20 into effect in the United States
It is provided that if no agreement Is
reached by July l, 1898, the opera
ton OF the present law relative to the
purchase OF silver bullion be sus-
pended.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

DALLAS Tex. April 25.-About s
o'clock last night colored man was
observed flying up Camp street with
another colored man in hot pursuit
They had not run far before the pur-
suer blazed away az the fugitive with
shotgun. but he seemingly aimed
too high, as the shot were heard to
rattle among the shingles of the Gould
building, while the only effect on the
flying darky was to quicken his pace
so that ne fairly bounded over the
street. A moment later and both par
ties had disappeared without anybody
being able to tell the cause of the
rrOuble.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

by San Francisco ringsters against the
government by uudervaluations is be-
ginning to be learned. In the last six
months 600 bales OF Sumatra tobacco,
valued at over $3.50. 600 has been
entered at the port of San Francisco
by the payment Of but 80 cents q pound
duty. This is loss of revenue to the
government of nearly 800 600. This
enormous quantity is distributed in
various cities in the country and the
government is just beginning TO find
it Lies & Co, New York sellers
have given bonds for the amount of
duty on the goods and pending hear
ing in the courts it is thought best to
bear as lightly as possible on innocent
purchasers. The government has not
located more than one fifth of the
goods Struggled in under lower rate
duty.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
Under Water.

ENGLISH. Ind, April 2S.-English
is flooded. The Little Blue river,
gorged by saw logs below. has caused
the water TO spread over the town I'M
Ill the business portion is under water
Fifteen stores and shops are soaked in
water i've feet deep. From noon
Thursday the rain poured in torrents
for fifteen hours besides showers dur
ing the previous thirty-six hours and
the waters rose eighteen inches per
hour The suddenness of the food
prevented the release of animals from
stables and pens and hundreds we're
drowned. No human lives have been
lost
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

WAsHrNGroN. April 24.-Mr. e.
kius the new secretary OF war, thinks
tbs time has come when each of the
larger states OF the union should have
stationed within it large garrison OF
federal troops composed either OF an
entire regiment OF cavalry. artillery
or infantry or Il mixture OF all these.
This the secretary says will not only
guarantee peace and good order IN any
of those emergencies which however
improbable are at all times possible
but 1t will also afford each state d
larger opportunity to improve the ell
cheney OF the militia. Inc secretary
takes a very active interest in The
affairs OF the miiitiH. One OF mis- hrsi
acts Of his administration was TO re-
cognize and enlarge the bureau which
has charge OF ali matters pertaining
TO state troops. As illustrating what
is possible. the secretary refers to the
Texas encampment last year. The en-
tire state militia was moolnzed at
Austin aud General Stanley. command
ing the department OF Texas. was au-
thorized 10 assemble Al that point our
ing the seven days OF tine encampment
al Of the inf.mtry. cavalry and artil-
lery stationed at San Antonio The
improvement the secretary says. was
most marked. The state troops went
there with only vague ideas OF regi-
mental and brigade drills, but at the
end Of the encampment there was
hardly a field officer who could not
.lmaneuver his regiment or a colonel
. who could not handle the brigrade-
The secretary believes that this idea
which he has entertained for a long
time. has only TO be made known to
the state authorities when it will be
generally Endorsed. The idea Is that
each should offer 10000 acres OF land
and the government will do the rest
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
Massey Uust Die.

SHERMAN, Tex, April %. Sam
Massey was convicted yesterday.
The evidence was overwhelming, with
no witnesses in his defense. Massey
is the negro brute charged with the
heinous crime committed at the resi-
dence of William Smith. two miles
from this city on the night of Feb.
%, and for which he so narrowly
escaped lynching. The lawyers for
the defense were laboring under en-
barrassing surroundings. but made
one of the best defenses ever made in
behalf OF a man who positively offered
no evidence. not even his own. The
jury remained out about two hours.
In the meantime the prisoner had
been removed from the court room TO
the Jail and when the jury came in
the prisoners counsel announced that
he had waived the privilege of being
present at the reading Of the verdict.
The court then turned to the jury.
asked them if they had reached YER
dict was answered affirmatively, and
the foreman then handed the verdict
to the clerk, who read as follows;
We. the jury. find the defendant
guilty as charged in the indictment and
assess his punishment at death - For a
moment there was lull in the court
room. and then a mighty cheer went
up from the surging throng. The
court called for order ana the excite
r,a,f /, tho -oo-n cno1ad doxru mt
the news was communicated to the
dense throng upon the streets and a
tumultuous shout of appreciation rent
the heavens This great rejoicing at
such an announcement is peculiar
but the people and the COM
munity had been most cruelty out
ragged and nothing short of the death
OF the offender would have satisfied
the people.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
WAS NOT SUICIDE.
Charles e. Henry indicted for MUIR
der by the Grand Jury.

DALLAS, Tex. April 24-Charles
E Henry, a well-known sport was in
dicted by the grand jury yesterday.
charged with killing Irene Russell, d
fallen woman, who was found dead
near the grain elevator on the morn
ing of the 10th inst, with a bullet
hole through her heart She was dis
covered between aud 9 o'clock and
her BODY was still warm. A S2-calibre
pistol was near her with one chamber
empty. and the theory of suicide was
generally accepted. She was reared
in the town OF Lancaster and. though
she had led life of debauchery about
two years, traces of beauty and youth
were still imprinted on her face. How
ever. Jay or two after her body was
discovered. Officer Alexander OF the
city secret service obtained q clew
which. TO his mind displaced the sui
eide theory. He went 10 work on it
and soon had the crime fastened on
Henry, who had been living with her
and had several times threatened her
lie. Henry is said to have killed a
fallen woman in Denver Col, but
was acquitted on the plea of insanity
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
ACnnfsaeration wanIed.

WASHINGTON. April pa plan for
the reunion of the five republics OF
Central America into single confe~
Grafton has been again revived, this
time by the republic of Salvador and
the congress of that country has re-
Gently adopted a resolution inviting
Guatemala. Honduras, Nicaragua and
Costa Rica to send each five delegates
10 represent them in 4 diet to meet at
San Salvador in September next with
plenipotentiary powers to determlne
the basis of the proposed union. select
a federal capital and take such other
actions as may be deemed advisable
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

GAINESVILLE Tex. April 26.-A
family feud at Callisburg eliminated
Saturday in a member OF one faction
attempting 10 shoot man by the
name Of Green. Green was in bar
ber's chair when Mosley entered and
attempted 10 shoot him but was pre-
vented by the barber. who knocked
the pistol up just as ne fired. Green
ran through the back door ana the
man fired at him, but missed. The
shooter then took to the woods and
has not yet been captured.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
NATIONAL CAPITA
important Happenings in the Various
garments OF Government
CONGRESSIONAL AND OTHER NE
senator McPhersOn Proposes
Amendment to the Naval
Appropriation Bill.

WASHINGTON. April 26.-Sena
Mcpherson yesterday introduced
proposed amendment to the naval
preparation bill. authorizing the co
struction of three double-turret iron
steel hsrbor defense vessels of Il
monitor type, of at least 1900 tons di
placement and speed OF fifteen knot
in place Of the single cruiser propose
by the house bill. They are TO car
two lS-inch riHed guns ana TO
so heavily armored rs 10 De lnyulne
able TO shot or shell. Half a milli'
dollars is to De appropriated for &c
pedo boats and torpedoeS suomaril
or otherwise, and in addition the co
struction Of first class torpedo DO
is authorized.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

JEFFERSON. Tex. April 26.-Sun-
day evening Sam Culberson. son OF J.
IL Culberson. Esq. shot ana killed
Nincengo Capero. They disputed about
% cents. Capero left him and went
up stairs aud returned with a pistol.
presented it at Culberson and fired.
Cu5berson shooting about the same
time. A preliminary Trial was had
before the city recorder yesterday
morning and bail was granted in the
sum of $500. which Culoerson readily
gave.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

BRENNAN. Tex, April 25.-There
was trouble at u colored church at
Camptown Thursday night A mem
Der of the church was having a trial
upon charges OF a highly sensational
and scandalous nature, preferred by
another member. The church folks
knew there was dissatisfaction and
had their house Of worship guarded by
the police During the trial Officer
John Lockett heard brick whiz by
his head and hit the church. He
rushed in the direction the missile
came from and captured Alex Moore.
who was fined the next day for dis
turbing the peace.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
The Cotton Crop.

AUSTIN. Tex. April %. Statistic
ian Dodge in the April report of the
department OF agriculture draws at
tention to the fact that in 1890 the
cotton crops OF the United STATES,
British India, Egypt and Brazil aggre-
gated y. 0S5. 541 bales of 500 pounds
each and that the consumption of
Europe and America was 1874 500
bales and of India factories about
l. 600, goo bales leaving an excess Of
l. 40. al bales at the close of the sea-
SON OF the the amount produced in
1890 America contributed the lions
share. of course, s. 652. 597 bales hav-
ing been counted in the cotton move
ment while the statistician of the
New Orleans exchange, Mr.. Hester,
estimates that the actual crop was
fully 8, 900, 900 bales, the excess left
on plantations going over to swell the
crop of lSS9l-92. There is every rea-
son to believe that the amount of cot
ton actually produced last year
was every bit as great as
that produced the year before.
and these facts show how i'm
portant it is that less cotton should be
planted this year.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
A woman in II.

CHICAGO, Ill. April 25.-William
Maddigan. living on Wabash avenue
was shot and killed Saturday night by
Lewis Powers a bullet from whose
revolver also probably fatally wound
ed William Alt The shooting was
the ending OF an evening of dissipa-
ton. Powers was arrested after 4
fierce resistance in which he attempt
ed TO shoot the policeman who found
him. Jenny Hennesy, woman said
to have been the cause of the shooting,
was taken into custody rs were five or
six other men ana women. witnesses
to the afTray. Jealousy was the cause
OF the tragedy.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

DENIsoN. O., April 26.-George
Moore, an employee OF the Panhandle
road here. yesterday morning shot his
wife and Edward McClelland. saloon
keeper. and then himself Mrs.
Moore was killed instantly and her
husband is dying. McClelland will
probably recover. The cause of the
tragedy was jealousy.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

THE secret OF success in life is to
seep busy-to be persevering. patient
nd untiring in the pursuit or calling
hat is being followed. The busy ones
may now and then make mistakes but
1t is better to risk these than to be
idle and inactive Keep doing whether
1t be at work or recreation. Motion
is life and the busiest are the happI-
est Cheerful active labor is bless
Ing A philosopher says The FREELY
shines only when on the wing; SO it
is with the mind When once We rest
we darken."
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

New YORK. April 24-Sarah Bern
hardt with some o. the members Of
her company, went to q spiritualistic
searce Friday night and she made
some great scenes before she got away.
The medium, a woman was locked in
the cabinet and then there were many
apParations. With one Bernbardt
shook hands, and while doing so the
apparation disappeared Sarah fell
back into her seat Il take her
hand. " she said; 4 scratch; | try to
make the spirit cry; tear her flesh
with my nails; she no scream at all y
The last test was the appearance in
the midst of the witnesses of the
medium. the cabinet having not been
unlocked and Bernnardt's leading
man, DarmonL holding the key.
Then the actress was mad and
stormed; she stalked up and down in
tragic rage growing more furious
every moment No. it cannot be ="
she screamed. You must be in league
with the medium. 1t is impossible.
She perambulated from north to south,
followed by NJ. Darmont who was
greatly agitated. Madame he ex-
claimed i swear to you that locked
the medium in the cabinent. Believe
me, madame. | am not mistaken, she
was there and l closed the door. "
No, " screamed the actress. lit can
not be, 1t is impossible 1t must pc
the work of the devil You are fools
or confederates. Nine Bernhardt
WAS livid with rage. She made a
rush at the cabinet and tried 10 find
out if it was ghost proof. She ran all
around it and banged at it with her
fists. "It seemed as il she was in the
cabinet screamed the actress. but
there must be some deception. Nine.
Bernhard left the house in rage and
the members of her company followed
her greatly chagrined at her conduct
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

WASHINGTON, april p. - Gossips
are ralking of a duel between O Ferrall
and Gen. Wheeler OF Alabama
o'Ferrall Friday referred to Wheeler,
who interrupted him frequently dur
ing his speech, as Jersey mosquito.
which Wheeler. who is very small
man. is said to have resented as a
personal afront. There Is not much
likelihood of anything coming out OF
it though both Wheeler and O'Farrall
are fighters from way back. "
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
KiIIed win Bullets.

DEXTER Mo, April 26.-Masked
men went to the nome OF Davis Sims,
a negro at OzartOn, Dunkin county.
Friday night last and riddled him with
bullets. 1t is supposed that the mob
came from the vicinity of Maiden or
New Madrid, where he formerly re-
sided. So far nothing has developed
to show why he was killed
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

ALTHOUGH young couple are said
TO be married as soon as the lady has
changed her name the truth is that
the real marriage is a long. slow in
tergrowth. like that of two trees
planted quite close together in the
forest
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

He who despoils tho whole people
nay disburse in contributions to the
church money wrung from widows
and orphans. and his pastor will
warmly pronounce him 'one OF the
loveliest of men. and express entire
indifference to his business methods.
It is peculiar system of public
-moIssis- that makes IL n crime 70 rob
one man and an admirable accom-
plishment to rob a community.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
KILLED HIS soN-IN-LAw.
An Old Mans Cory Revenge for the
whipping oil His Daughter.

ntPPAnH Oh MS DhnS htcEs
TEXARKANA. Ark, April 25.-Aoout
three years ago, at New Boston,
Charles Kingweu married the daugh-
ter Of old man T. d. Sharp. Since
then two children have been born to
the couple. but their relations appear
to have not been pleasant Saturday
the news reached Sharp that King
well had whipped his wife and the
old man went over to see about it. \
fight ensued between him and King
well the latter getting the old man
down and beating him brutally.
While receiving the blows the old fell
low managed to draw his pistol and
fired. The ball entering Just below the
heart and producing u fatal wound.
Kingwell was breathing. at last ac-
counts. with death mOmentarily ex-
pected. Sharp surrendered 10 the
officers.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

THE remedy for the prevalent
crime OF embezzlement if there be
one, will have to strike pretty deep
into human motives and pretty close
70 the root OF all evil. The greed for
wealth is in almost any case the first
incentive II 1t is accompanied by
moral slackness which will allow a
man to use. even temporarily. that
which does not belong to him. it is
pitched to receive with open arms the
temptation to embezzlement The
slightly different phase of this passion
for money. which is represented by
she gambling vice is also a frequent
incentive TO the larger ofiense. No
single law OF prevention or punish
ment will effectually relieve it II IL
is truly on the increase. it is because
American life is too exacting in its de-
mandg and because men hold TOO
high that form OF public appreciation
which is to be bought with money.
When they add to this the conscious
ness that a successful steal will not
wholly ostracize them they find sew
eral reasons for proceeding with It
and only Que the fear Of possible
FssibutioR for desisting ~z&
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
EVERY one is liable to intruslvenesa

EVERY one is liable to intrusivenesa
but the kinder and more sympathetic
natures are the most exposed to its
influence. The cross-grained and
selfish man has his tine and thoughts
70 himself; few care to run the risks
OF interfering with his privacy. few
venture to ask favor OF him or 10
appeal to him for sympathy or aid.
and he is generally left in uneuviable
solitude But while his warm
hearted and benevolent neighbor GER
tainly does not covet such isolation
he is often seriously hampered By the
opposite extreme His good nature
is imposed upon by those who have
no claim upon HIM he Is called on to
make sacrifices OF time and strength
which he cannot rightly afford, and
he is often forced into the unpleasant
dilemma OF choosing either to appear
ungracious and unkind or 10 neglect
his plain duties and positive obliga-
tons Upon this rock not few per-
sons of amiable disposition but weak
will have foundered and been wrecked.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

ONE OF the plainest of human rights
is tbs right to be let alone and to be
allowed the privilege of exercising
our benevolent faculties and extending
our sympathies in whatever direction
we prefer-a right which cannot be
invaded without tyranny.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06
Instantly KI,Ied.

Houston. Tex. April PA most
distressing accident occurred about 8
O'Clock yesterday evening in which a
lady named Mrs. Robert Farrell lost
her life. She was watching a colored
band playing on Preston street ana be-
ing quite deaf she did not hear an APP
proarhing electric car. She was struck
by il knocked down and killed in
stantly.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

ST. ALBANS VT. April PA loco
motive attached to the south bound
cattle train on the Central Vermont
railroad plunged into the river at Des
Rivires yesterday morning. Brake
man George Ely was killed. Engineer
Harry Babcock sustained fractured
thigh and Fireman James Minehan
was severely bruised.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

WACO Tex. April ga little
child OF Philip Hoag was seriously il
not fatally scalded here yesterday.
The mother had flled tue with hot
water and turned away for moment.
when the child overturned it with the
results mentioned.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1892-05-06

THERE IS. possibly. 70 remedy for tho
pessimistic tone Of modern literature
excepting in the one remedy for which
the world has long been looking
release from want and sin As long
as We sit in their tolls We must look
for their trail across the pages of our
books. Much as we may profess to
long for something different with which
to divert our minds we yet would
SCOT at the writer who painted US as
much happier and better than we ara
We are subject to a diversity OF tastes
and ere prone to prefer 70 see vice and
virtue distinctly labeled in our story
books; the villainy very black indeed
and the virtue OF a superfne quality.
The writer who spreads these CON-
nodities out literally, so as to give q
little 10 each OF his characters does
not please the average reader. The
least imaginative mind is the one
which revolts at genuine realism