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San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20

nrst submit them TO the attorney general Of
the state who shall carefully inspect and ex-
anime the same in connection with the law I'M
der which they wsre issued. and shall dili-
gently inquire intu the facts and circumstances
as far as may be nece sary TO determine the
validity thereof and that, upon being satisfied
that such bonds were issued in conformity
with law and that they are valid and binding
obligations upon the county, city or town by
which they purport or appear to have been
executed, he shall thereupOn so officially
3 That said bonds shall be registered BY the
Comprrollerin a book 70 be kept for that pur
pose and the certificate Of the Attorney Gener-
al TO their validity shall be preserved OF record
there FOR use in the event Of litigation
(. That these bonds after receiving the GER
tihcate Of the Attorney General. and having
been registered in the COmptrOller's ONCE
shall thereafter be held in every action suit or
proceeding in which their validity is or may be
called in quest on. 10 be valid and binding OBJ
ligat Gus upon the particular county, city or
tOWn issuing he same; aud that n every ac-
ton brought % enforce their collection. the
certificate OF the Attorney General. or duly
certified copy thereof, shall be admitted aud
received in evidence Of the validity Of the
bonds and the coupons thereto, which may
have been 50 purchased.
r Make It a criminal ofense for any officer
or person who may be party To the execu.
ton OF sale OF any fraudulent or fictitious
bond or who may knowingly issue, execute
or take part therein OF any bond in excess OF
legal authority
BY passing law substantially embodying
these features the public credit Will be pro
ments in such securities guaranteed absolute
safety. economy promoted by q reduction OF
interest. the spirit OF extravaganza checked.
ami the present aud IN IRE generations justly
that no government should encourage or per
nit
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20

Through their platform, the Democratic party
also. last August in obedience TO a Just public
sentiment. denounced as inimical 90 free rep
sentative government the system OF life tenure
in federal Offices and pronounced in favor of an
amendment To the federal constitution limiting
the term of such officers TO u reasonable period
of years. They also pronounced in'1avcr OF the
free aud unlimited coinage OF silver; Of the re-
peal Of the national banking system and the fed
crul tax on state banks; declared for gradual
income tax for federal purposes and denounced
all bOunties and subsidies by the federal gov
ernment in aid Of private enterprises class
favorS rcpuguant To Democratic principles and
uuwarrantcd by correct construction of the
constitutional powers Of congress.
While the state legislature does not and can
not claim jurisdiction over either Of these queS-
uons it nevertheless possesses Ehe power 10
pass suitable resolution, voicing the sentiment
Of the Teas people inStructing the United
states senators and requesting their representa-
tives in congress TO carry out the wishes of the
people in 50 far their authority or powers
may go in these several particulars. In addition
To this your superior wisdom may appropriately
lead 10 the adoption Of a resolution inviting a
conference Of delegates from all the States
friendly 10 these reforms for the public good
at such time and place that may be deemed
proper and eNpedieut
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20

Your honorable body must mnkcur repeal the
avs. You are vested with exclusive power ON this
respect. limited only by constitutional provislou-
The people have wisely conided this trust 60 you.
net with the view Of having amendments passed
20 every existing statute cival and criminal but Ia
have heir interests promoted In the adoption OF
I such new laws may be necessary or by perfect
ny or repeating those now IN existence consistent
I with their material demands and general welfare
The enforcement Of the laws is left with Other
officials. The governor. under she constitution j.
past he viii perform hi~
duty In this respect 10 the emf that the guarantees
IF the constitution 10 every citizen without respect
20 his condition. his color nationality surround
, ngs, shall be saeredly preserved.
] In most respects Texas has been blessed with
wholesome laws 10 insure tranquility and peace
among the citzen that guarl all their rights Hndcr
he constitution, and preserve and tend 20 improve
public morals
After you shall have adjourned the cxecutivt
must. in good faith. accept your work crnsum-
nation Of the viii of the people ana tu % he viii
bow reverently with great respect aud with ndeitT
perform his duties under the constitution. When
economically administered that government il hest
which neither uverrides nor .edes from the fult
performance Of its constitutional obligation tn thi
citizen The paramount governmental duiy S. te'
obey and enforce the law
Invoking Divine blessing on YOUR ahors. ga fuli
confidence that spirit Of conservatism viii attend
your deliberations. and that the peoples demands
In all respects will be obeyed each member OF your
honorable bodies Is hereby extended the freedom
Of the executive Office at all times and my sery lee
are at your command, to aid In the important work
lying before you J. : HoGG.
Governor Of Texas
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20
CHESTS AND THEIR ORIGIN.
Used Far Back in Ancient Times Some
OF the More Notable.

Used Far Back in Ancient Times-Soine
OF the More Notable.
( Crests are ascribed to the CarianS.
and they are of very ancient origin
, They are mentioned by Homer and
Virgil and described as in use among
the heather gods and goddesses Thus
the crest of Minerva's helmet was an
owl. Mars bore a lion or tiger and
Jupiter Ammon a rams heal These
symbols were formerly placed on the
helmet and were great mar,5S of honor,
only worn by heroes of great valor or
by those who were advanced 20 SOM
superior military command Richard
]. had a crest on his helmet resembling
plume of feathers; Richard II. wore
lion on a cap of dignity above the
crown on his helmet; Alexander III.
of Scotland had plume of feathers.
and James |. wore lion In the if-
teenth and sixteenth centuries ths
crest was described as being Il figure
placed upon a wreath coronet or cap
of maintenance above the helmet or
shield. A crest was anciently worn
on the heads of the commanders in the
field, and then only in order to distin-
guish them from their followers.
After the institution Of the ordar Of
the garter, and in imitation of Edward
Ill, all knights companions of the
order began TO wear ereSt~=-1iffsi-uS
tice soon became more general, and
they were assumed by al those who
considered themselves legally entitled
to bear arms.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20

Before the adoption Of the commiss on
! amendment it came generally conceded tts,i
nhaet me constitution The power 10 make and
regulate the tiaftic rates 10 he collected bv ne
railways in this state was We I'd n the le-fs
laiure without authority 10 de q .et,s il to nf,r
government agency. This d over was r,a1.fi,,jf &.
exercised only by the Legislature. and there
foie' 1t was perform Ell without rrst-aiut bv
selves
The authority TO collect tolls or traa,c faye.
Is governmental function that csnnot he
legally exercised except by the consent of the
government Until the commission was
created the railroads.. by consent OF the : are
exercised This franchise al will raising lower.
ing, changing or maintaining traffic rates col
l. cted from the commerce Of Texas without
notice TO or coDsu ting the simmer tn0is
turhed from any source The conn.issic,r 1,,
SIMPLY withdrew this franchise from the rail
way cJmp3nifs who had ALWAYS &c III
through asenis selected by themselves. and
Delegated II TO three citizens Is agents OF The
state government, called a railway commits
son. 10y that Jaw the power and author.fv
was vested N the commission and it was made.
Its duty to adopt all necessary rates. CHARGES
and regulations 10 govern and control rnilroaf
freight and passenger tariff q: TO correct
ABUSES 10 prevent ullu Determinations
ana eNtortiuns therein aud to enforce the
same by having penalties inflicted on fhe da
nnquent companies as prescribed in tba act
through the prJper courts OF the state havinr,
jurisdiction OF the case The main ohiecf
aud purpose OF the law was TO vest the sfata
age is with power TO do under OATH what fbe
corporate rgents without oath had ALWAYS
done-to levy the trafiic taxes or tolls The
people musi pay when they ship over the NH
lie carriers. called railroads
Inc law was appropriately divided into soy.
crtl parts the power and effect Of neither on,,,f
winch depends upon the existence OF IN. other
tlrst The hrst pertains {, the trgauiznffn,,
OF the commission and It's authority To- estah
lsh rates and pteseribe rules and regulations 10
govern iran-poriatlon OF uafgc IN the exer-
isr OF RMS power The commission is rsguirei
800 III eau e-tai i-n any rate " gave fhe rail
ROAD company 10 b, affected thereby I-ii a1r's
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20

can be so simplihed that the offender cannot es-
cape on technicalities any more for nat high
crime than he could for stealing h0rec- But
when the court has 70 charge on murder q the
two degrees man-slaughter and justihabla or
cxcusable homicide in nearly every trial 10
murder TO Jurors not Of trained and discrimi-
untIng minds who must pass upon the varied
questions arising from 50 many delicate feat
ros of the law II is not al all astonishing thai
80 many of that class Of the worst criminals Is
cane 4 revision Of the jury system 50 - 90
remove most Of the exemptions and disqualid
tons that now necessarily place a premium Oh
ignorant and professional Jurors. would tend
greatly I eradicate the eNlsung evil Nheu
"A person unlawiully kills another. he SHOULD
he certain of a speedy. fair public trial before
an intelligent Jury without the hope OF escape
by artf1tiy dodging through meshwork of
tmav NOT he inappropriate here To state
Latwhen from maudlin sentiment or other
les cOmmendablc spirit the people 90 any
cotatrv permit offenders sgaiust the gaming
andstber rnissemcrnor laws. including tho-e
IeguA.ing the liquor traffic. 10 60 unpuulsneh
IN theA open and defiant criminal course, the>
must eaect aud be prepared To submit 70 tLe
ircquenlNhOck ofthcir feelings ot humanity h@
the crack VI the assasSins gun IL Is a. n.rts
sary TO enityce one law "a another. IN ouctt
VINO neglech0r refuses u perform MS dutea iii
the suppresslen of the minor oheus-s Is huiic
too good TO onuive at higher crimes or 70
aNOiu all responsibility in relation TO iheiI
prevention kesorm in the suppression OF
crime. Ike that Oh ail other reform movements,
must begin at the bottom. FAIR deinouslfa-
ton Of this law i in fuli public view. for here
in the capitol city an the mi-demeauor laws
have been more rlgidls enforced for the pas
two years thhn IN any uhcr city in the clAtr
and as Il consequence hcrc have been les
crimes Of the graVcr class eDumiltcd and Jess
beggers and tramps rowing mound within IT.
limits during that period than in most any
. other city OF equal size iu the south. This
example is a good one lis emulation 10y al!
other communities VIII place eNas uI = short
time, above all suspicion that her lcopte are
/ lnW,es-
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20

The declaration in the state constitution that,
a general diffusion of knowledge IS essential
to IN g. liberties and rights Of the people and
demanding that the legislature shall make
suitable provision for the support ard lnainten-
an OF an efficient system OF public free schools
for period OF not less than six months OF each
wear. can never ~ consistently Lost sight OF u0r
lives Tho deihahd nat MS provision Shall &c
complied with is hut just and reasonable The
people have also. through their convention. de
clarcd that the University and lis branches and
the other public educatinal institutions must be
appropriately endowed aud maintained.
For full information on the subject Of public
education the attention Of your honorable
bodies Is respectfully called 10 the able elaboT-
ate and interesting reports of the superintend-
ent of public instruction. Of the boards Of man
ayers OF the sam Houston Normal Institute. 10
Gated at Huntsville, Of the Prairie View Normal
Institute. at Hampstead Of the 4. and NJ Col
lcge. N Bryan. Of the Regents Of the University
at Austin and of the medical branch thereof al
Galveston Each Of these several reports de
serve investigation. for they have been made by
men well vcrSed in these public institutions,
familiar with their necessities. With lust pride
the STATE has supported each of these public
schools. and a result the people are daily re
ceiying from them benefits far beyond cOmpu-
ution that must grow in importance year by
year As the State itself moves on 10 leadership
among hor sisters. Most Of these institutions
are in a hcalthiul. prosperous conditions yet
are demanding. of necessity increased appro-
priati0n> To meet the eIigeucies Of the times
~ the state grows. the public schools ami
higher educational institutions expand b keen
apacc with her greatness Their encourage
Iucnt in all respects must spring from the honor
and pride OF the people whose libcralitr
towards Them in the past vouchsales for them
sicf cS> IN tho future
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20

As 10 law and order except intwo or three ritieE
Texas is taking nrst -auk In the American uni"
In material development she has been second
none OF the southern states within the past twl
years. Oficla reports show that within this time
over sixteen million dollars have been Invested if
new material industries ard three hundred and
twenty three miles OF railroad constructed cqulp-
ped and put In running operation ga the stale Tfs
lay she presents the example, OF free overtinen NJ
without pool, trust or combination Z" Sttds
competition in trade and the criminal element con
vinced that part OF her territory l. an a7F lfu
Tor them Taxes have been decreased twenty -1ve
per cent so that they are now lower than In any
other southern state; the rate pt interest reducc
two per cent, the public debt paid when due the
charitable and all public institutions cniclentlH
maintained without eNtravagznCe or scandal. th7
public health protected from infections ana epi-
lemic diseases and the people generally are pros
porous. and tramps rarely ever seen iherr
nave been less failures In mercantile circles, and
more universal prosperity dlffuscd throughout cF
FRY avenue and circle among the masses thau the
state has witnessed in many years before
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20
DISTINGUISHED RY HAIR.
n. Color In Relation TO the Pursuit.
OF Men.


rs Color In Relation TO the Pursuits
OF Men.
Dr. Doddoe tells US that there is a
direct relation between mem pur-
suits and the color Of their hair. An
unusual proportion Of men with dark.
straight hair enter the ministry red
Ehiskersd men are apt to be given to
sporting and horsehesh while the
tall vigorous blonde men. ineal de-
scendanis OF the Vikings still contri-
butte a layzs contingent to our travel
ers and higrantS
The % image Of canaries can be
considerably uttered toward red or
grange by feeding them on a stimu-
iating diet OF red pepper and though
this may fail sor humankind in Gsn-
er=l. something might be done toward
increasing the pigment in the hair
and give hope to many a melancholy
owner OF gray locks.
Suppose for a moment that a pro-
tectiTe color. like that which obtains
in the fields woods and hedgerows
raled IN the world OF men. what an
amazing change would easue in the
outward appearance OF afairsl II a
rogue could but at viii assume the
perfect guiss OF an honest mar. and
lns giided wasps OF society appear as
mason or honey bees or wera saints
snd sinRsss alike compelled . wear
their own unmistakable Lively. what
a changed world would this Of ours
be: II men like csnaries or caterpil-
les could lr=t change their complex
ion bT change OF diet mode OF life or
pursuit. tho we might indeed imag.
Inc IN alderman after years OF cali
pash ard calipee assume the hue and
shBre@sss surtle- Scrooge the
mis- A. after a lie OF secret boarding
would turn II yellow as his guineas
Mr. Carcass the butcher would be-
como as rubieund as the beef on his
stall instead OF appearing IS a trim.
dapper. palelace IN frock coat and
rerret She poisoner. as black as the
black arts on which he thrives.
But outside the limits of a night
mare dream nc such world is possible.
saFs the Nineteenth Century. We
have to be content with a medley OF
FAR more sober realities. where.
though white spiders mostly come
70 grief the confidence trick still
hogrishes ard men are mostly fools. "
1T is ar age" says a profound
thinker OF weak convictions para
lyzed intellects and growing laxity
O. opinion. There is an intense
; suggie for bare existence ever 60
h.g on. but the fttest do not always
survive There are many wiss men,
but Of many a wise man will it never
be said.
This fellows wise enough to play the fool.
And % DO that well demands high wit
While the foolish one in cap and
bells apes wisdom and. save in his
IN country is not without honor.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20
SOMETHING NEW.


A Chickens Leg and an EsE shell Com
bined rs an Ornament
The latest object which the decors-
tive craze has attacked is the unas-
sumin- leg of a chicken. and a newly
killed chicken at that The first step
in the transformation is to pull up the
tendons in the chickens leg so MAX
ing the claw almost fat Tie the ten
dons at the top of the leg with a piece
of fine wire and then twist the wire in
and out around them SO that sort Of
cup shape IS formed. Take an egg.
prick hole in it, and pour its con
tents out: then break oft the ton
Cover the chicken leg and claw with
bronze paint and gid the egg Fiji
this with matches, and there You have
a match ease which will riva, all OF hers
in oddly of design and peculiar
origin. If there is any trouble TO
make the match case stand up with
proper dignity, this may be obviated by
twisting fine wire in and out the toes Of
the claw until round mat J., formed
This should, of course, be ciIded
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20

Ca one occasion a Congressman Of a
past generation. not noted for his
zabits Of personal tldiness was visit
iag on the New England coast and
Sne day while out IN sioop with a
sailing party he was swept overheard.
sui was happily rescued. When the
excitement was over young fellow
-5shed down into the cabin.
BY ioEes' ne exclaimed I'VE We
aeen having az exciting time on
scci-
S=at is it," asked everybody.
sur Blank was washed overheard. -
i'm glad Of II snapped a fastid-
- New England matron.
Every body vas Mortified.
Well lam she explained. just
Link OF that man being washed on
soard- Detroit Free Press
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20
CHINESE RlvgR rRAvEl.

s-w the ceIestiais Navigate One OF TheIE
HIgh Streams.
u L KiIbors one Of seven Cana
cisn missionaries who have gone to
setfie in Chen-tu the capital OF SEE
Chuan has sent homo an account OF
sainese river travel says the Mont
seal Witress At Ichang Mr.. Kilborn
and L. companion embarked. with
their belongings Oh two house boats
- -l-s---esl- / nnc .tfa.
1he Chinese house boat Is fat
bottomed punt Of which the stern
half iscovered in Rather more than
the anterior third consists OF open
deck where the fourteen rowers
stand when they WELD their oars and
shere the whole crew spread their
mails ard sleep at night Turning on
a PiTo Al the bow is a long heavy
oar which when sl1illfully handled.
does more OF the steering than the
ruadeE The boat IS furnished with
q tail and strong mast and with the
ieast fair wind up goes the Chinese
sab ribbed with the light bamboo.
When The wind drops eighteen men
jump ashore, fifteen Of them tow the
house boat along with from 200 to
1000 feet Of bamboo rope. chanting
as they pull while two men keep the
rope clear OF projecting rocks along
he river bank and the remaining one
runs beside the rest squirting them
e their work By shouting. waving his
arns and clapping his hands.
Often tie banks become too pre-
Spitous for this tracking, aud the
snrieen rowers take to their oars.
re mode Of progression IS changed
Ten or fifteen times a day. Often the
boat crosses the river to gain ouieter
~ater or a smoother bank. and IS
sa-ied down quarter Of a mile in
he purse Of this maneuver though
al hands stamp tae deck fercely. row
Sifh desperation. and I'll the air with
yeliA
On reaching the rapids of Tatung
Two bamboo ropes were put ashore
and seventy men and boys hauled
IN them. 70 the accompaniment OF a
snail barrel drum luriousIy beaten by /
, nan on deck The Chinese suthor-
tiles have established llfe-saying as
'ociAtions which keep several we'll
boats constantly plying at all
ne dangerous rapids Such a thing
IS az anchor was never seen. Some
lines pole was driven down through
! hole IN the ow but usually a rope
Fss tied round bowlder or stake on
be shore-oz In default OF these.
oana heap Of small stones gathered
~ fhe purpose
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20

The constitution provides that no corporate bod
shall hereafter be created renewed extended
with banking or discOuntinE privileges. IL.
sec i For some reason this limitation upon the
power of The legislature has remained in every
Sttfution- except that pf st since the Urganiza-
it"n nt tie state government Ia the exercise ut
their sovereign rights. 10 relieve present pros
prrfivc conditions nmcstl To their interests. the
people, through their platform last August. eX-
pressed themselves iu favor OF an amendment TO
the constitution permitting the incorporation or
>lale hanks under proper restrictions aud control
lof ihc protection OF the depostor- and the people
One OF the reasons for this demand is that the PEG,
pie aF willing 10 remove that restriction ON the
lrsislatve power and thus tO prepare against any
cuhtinEcncy that may arise from federal ieglsla-
ll"u "h the subject of finance There j. = strong
desire 200 some sections of the country for the
peal 90 The national banking law. over which con-
rtc-- has exclusive control. should the congress
ah"ii-ii the national banking stem with the con
stuutt"ual prohibition referred To unchanged. the
rei>laiurr ruuld NOT give To the people Of Texas
any ranking system tp supply the necessities uf
business anal commerce u therefore becomes adj
Visahle t"r y"ur honorable hody 90 submit con-
stiiuiiohai amendment la obedience. 10 the eI-
ii c-scd VIII oi the people ON this subject.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-20

Under tine pGc,,Sit laws there is come doub
To The fail right power and remedy OF thu
Stair by injunction 10 prevent prohibit or IT,
strain Tho violation If her revenue and pens
laws. All doubt on This subject should be r.
moved. II would be wei to confer This righ
upon the State acting through tie county ar
inrucv district attorney or attorney general. ui
>uch other attorney as may be employed fo
that purpose ny the governor. similar u th,
ac; uf MAY l. isS> To make TINS remedy Of
icctive the government in the p1ert utiou q
crime sud enforcement of tie revenue ans
criminal laws II would be important Ia attach
[ this law fee bill Ia be faxed up against the
defendant when cost in the action or held in
contempt by the court foT violation of its de
2 nsr