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San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06
SNAKE CHARMING.
A Talk About the Art and Its Dangers
by a Professional

Talk About the Art and Its Dangers
by a Professional
Snake charming has become a
common thing nowadays" said pro-
fessional snake handler the other
day, after reading the account of
DOT Sonwell's mishap, land the
danger about the work is just suffi-
cient to attract some people. Yes.
there is always danger unless the
poisonous fangs are extracted. 1t is
almost impossible to charm, or rather
drug, some species of snakes so that
they can always be depended upon.
They are q treacherOus set, and more
so when they have the poisonous
fangs in their mouths They know
right away when these fangs have
been extracted They seem to lose
their pride and ferocity and they
will try TO sneak away rather than
to offer defiance. l have known the
fiercest diamond-back ever brought
from Florida cool down as tame as a
lamb when its poison fang was taken
out Most of the snakes handled by
charmers on the stage are harmless
so far as poisoning any one is con-
cerned. 1t should be a crime, too,
to let those with the fangs in be ex-
hibited.
What are the secrets Of snake
charming? Oh, well. they are sim
ple--simpler than most people i'm
agiue. In the first place the snake
to be handled is gorged with food so
that it is sleepy and drowsy. Then
it is either drugged SO its senses are
dazed and quiet Sometimes they
are put in boxes containing ice
and the cold puts them into a semi
torpid condition In either case the
snake is very gentle and only half in
possession of its senses. Then the
snake charmer uses certain motions
in handling the reptile. and by dint
of dexterity and strength the snake
is easily passed from hand to hand
and allowed to coil its Shiny length
over arms. legs and body. The hand
must always grasp it at certain
places where the head can be guided
and held from the body. This is the
hardest thing the charmer has to
learn, but it comes with practice. II
handling a reptile with the poison
Gus fangs in one must be strong and
in perfect health. Any nervousness
or temerity might cost him his life.
The grasp and movement must be
precise and accurate. There is no
room for hesitancy or uncertainty.
and the strain on ones system dur
ing the performance is great. The
charmer is really toying with death
and death in one of its most hor-
rible forms"
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs Of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of a perfect lax
ative edectdally cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

tits among the folies OF which the manufac-
turers OF many proprietary remedies are gull
" 10 term their medicines 'panaceas or to
claim for them the quality OF panRceas There
is no such thing "panacea' which means
n remedy adapted 10 ali diseases This absurd
ity has never been perpeiraied 10y the propri
etors OF HOstetter's stomach Bitter But they
DO claim and with justice that IL Is a remedy
of general utility anu this because u restores
that regular and vigorous condition az the
stomach. liver and bowels which cunduce TO
the recovery OF general health. Thusit fnrtines
the system against malaria by infusnc siam
ina, and causing harmonious action OF the or
gans which. as long as they 60 right. are the
best guaranty against al endemic malady like
chills and fever IL accomplishes double pur-
pose by stimulating activity OF the kidneys,
since It not only prevents their disease and
decay, but expels from the blood through them
impurities that cause rheumatism, govt and
dropsy. Use II win confidence.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

The establishment of a lunch wagon
In connection with the New York fire
department is a wise as well as hu-
name act Very frequently fiemen
are compelled to battle for several
hours with flame and smoke. Where
proper refreshment is not obtainable
they are apt TO yield more quickly 10
exposure or fatigue. A wagon laden
with food ready to respond at a mo-
ment's notice TO any call within the
city limits viii prove an aid to more
effective service on the part of fire.
men.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

In a number of places in the east
very pretty substitute for glass is be-
ing used in the windows and other
places where glass is commonly en-
ployed. 1t is 4 substance which at
first glance seems much like fine
quality of light yellow glass crossed
and recrossed with a network of fine
black lines. Its basis is q cloth OF fine
steel wire. the spaces between the
wires being about a twelfth OF an inch.
The wire gauze being made, is dipped
into pots OF specially prepared var
nish, which fills up the interstices and
makes the whole a translucent yellow
sheet. The material is very durable
and the effect beautiful
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06
August
Flower

81 am happy to state to you and
TO suffering humanity, that my wife
has used your wonderful remedy,
August Flower, for sick headache
and palpitation of the heart, with
satisfactoryresults. Forseveralyears
she has been a great sufferer, has
been under the treatment of eminent
physicians IN this city and Boston,
and found little relief. She was in
|duced to try August Flower, which
gave immediate relief We cannot
say to much for It" L. c. Frost,
Springfield, Mass. o
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Old Lady-And so you expect to
get married when you grow up?
Little Girl-Of tourse. Every body
gets married. won't say no. like
Aunt Lucy did and be an old maid
no, indeedy.
Perhaps you won't like those
who ask your"
'Oh, yes. will. =; guess. l feel
real sure that when real nice little
grown-up boy comes to ask me to get
married I'll be so happy l won't wait
to run down stairs to meet him. I'll
Just slide down the banisters.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Chemists turn scrap iron into ink,
old bones into lucifer matches, the
shavings of the blacksmith shop into
Prussian blue, fusel oil into oil of ap-
pies and pears. the DRAWINGS of COW
houses into fashionable perfumery,
besgars' rags into new pilot coats,
cesspooi filth into ammonia. and tar
waste into aniline dyes and saccha-
rine. In Paris they first utilize rats
to clear the flesh from the bones of
carcasses. then kill the rats. use up
their fur for trimmings. their skin for
gloves, their thigh bones for tooth
picks and their tendons and bones for
gelatine wrappers.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06
and workmanship, and not a common
-. 1T $500, a., iii

and workmanship, and not common
place thing among them all.
The display in the ceramic exhibit
is equally full, and, as might be ex-
pected, superior In every way 70 any
similar collection in the Exposition.
There are, of course, immediate inqui-
ries for Miss McLaughlin's work, for
her name is identified with ceramics
In this country as no other is
The specimens shown cover a wide
feld-plaques, platesi vaNes, Jars. and
work on metal One beautiful piece
of cloissare is said to be the first work
of the kind ever done in this country.
1t is badly placed, being on cabinet
in the north end OF the room. at first
glance it appears TO be done in color,
and it is only by STOPPING that the me-
talic luster of the copper can be seen.
1t should, by all means, displace :
much more ordinary vase which occu.
pies the place of honor on the topmost
row. A vase of block tin gives one
some idea of the possibilities of this
despised metal
In its finely contrasting lights and
shades it resembles oxydized silver.
An aluminium plate Is also shown by
AulnS anu sptCl-
mems of etched silver of equal merit
Miss Clara ShIpman Newton very
fairly divides the honors with Miss
Mclaughlin, and one can only pause
in bewilderment before the lovely
vases, trays, cups and plates which
bear her name, trying to determine
which to prefer.
The experiments in clay are ex-
tremelv interesting, showing what
may be done with the common earth
beneath our feet. 1t is used in decora-
ton. There are strongly contrasting
shades through all the shades-eream,
red brown TO black-as in a specimen
Of Indiana clay.
Upon one vase decorated with these
uncolorod clays a scene in a street in
Cairo has been ortrayed-minarets
camels and camel-drivers, in which
the finest effects have been obtained.
There is an excellent collection Of
pictures, each of which will repay
careful study. The portrait of Miss
Jane Bowler by Miss Cassidy, Tho
Pardon" by Miss Elizabeth Nourse;
"Colons, by Miss Altha Haydocll, and
Love or Money are of especial
worth.
In the department of sculpture Miss
Laura A. Fry exhibits a charming
statuette of Evaugeline in terra Gotta.
There is an admirable bust of Rabbi
Wise by Miss Florence Strasburg. a
portrait bust by Miss Kate Nilsen. and
q bas-relief of George Eliot
The Ariadne of Mrs. Anna NJ. Val
entine, however, is the most beautiful,
as it is the most ambitious work not
only in the Cincinnati room but in the
entire Woman's building. 1T is the
nude figure of Young girl half re-
Ginning. The face is upturned and the
hands uplifted. The expression is
that which has come upon the face
when she first becomes conscious that
she is alone but before she has real
lied the grief and shame which the
perfidy of Theseus have brought upon
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06
Cost OF War.

War is very expensive business.
Statistics Of some Of the great war
Of the past are as follows; The Cri
mean war cost $1,000. 900, 600 and
100, 600 lives; the Italian war OF 1859
S3O0, 900, 900 and -. 600 lives; the wal
of the rebellion cost the north 100. p
900, 600 and the south s., 100. 900, 00O.
and together about $50, 900 lives; the
Prusso Austrian war of 1866 cos;
1888. 10000 and $4,000 lives; tn,
Russo-Turkish war. 1925, 100000 and
$50, 600 lives, and the Franco Prussian
war 81, 100, 600, 600 and 1856. OO1 lives.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Life insurance companies are be
coming he holders of enormous
masses Of capital. Statistics made
public at the meeting Of the National
Association of Life Underwriters show
that the companies. taking no ac-
count OF assessment corporations and
societies, hold assets to the value Of
$3.50, 100000, that they receive from
policy holders about $175, 100000 a
year, that their gross income is nearly
1920, 600, 900 Annually and that they
pay about 800. 900, 600 annually to
the insured in the form o. death
losses, surrcndcrs and dividends.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Biting the fingernails is being
classed among the "phobias" by a
member of the French academy. He
calls the practice ''onychophagia,"
which is Greek for mail eating" and
has been making a long and careful
study of it. Perhaps he goes too far
in pronouncing the habit to be sign
of degeneracy, though it is probably
rightly placed among the "inconti-
nences," and treated rs an indication
of nervous weakness The child or
man who is constantly biting his
fingernails down to the quick will
often be found to be of an impulsive
character and liable to err on the side
opposed to self-control. 1t is an old
English saying that nail biting and
bad temper go together. But the force
of example has also to be reckoned
with. The child that associates with q
nail-biting child will almost certainly
become a nailbiter.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Texas gave the International rail-
road $500 square miles of land. about
10000 acres. The land given to
that company is now selling for s. per
acre. Hence, the state gave more
than $40, 900, 900 for the building of
said road. The total cost of construc-
ton and equipment up to June, 1895,
was $2S, 900, 900. Southern Mercury.
Precisely. And Old BRAHMS,
Richard Coke, was then governor, and
the majority of both branches of the
legislature were Democrats.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06
CHARLES H. JONES.
Something About the Man who Ed

Something About the Man Who Edits
Big Newspaper
The members of the New York
World staff were greatly surprised re-
Gently upon learning that Col.
Charles II. Jones, formerly editor
of the S. Louis Republic, had
arrived in the city, bearing a
letter from the proprietor, Joseph
Pulitzer, making him editor-in-
chief of that paper. Col. Jones is =
native of Georgia, but lived for fifteen
years in New York, where he engaged
in general literary work lie was
connected with the Electric Magazine
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

out and wrought with the skill that
betokens laborious training and more
than ordinary talent to begin with
Among the display of needlework
there is collection prepared for the
Centennial-a Swiss bedspread with
pillow-shams ito match" embroidered
by Miss Reward and loaned by the art
museum The design comprises flags,
stars, and other patriotic symbols, all
done in fine French embroidery. A
piece Of ecclesiastical lace for sur
plice is not surpassed in the French or
Spanish exhibit, and this is the work
of Mrs Louise Kohl, who also ex-
hibits wedding veil with design of
roses and a very beautiful communion
veil
There are doilies, centerpieces. Ia
blecovers. one oblong in blue orchids,
by Miss Van Antwerp that is greatly
admired; tray covers, sofa pillows and
postieres-s rich array OF color. design
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06
IGOOD CHANCE

Oden 80 Typewriter for go, II cash with or
der "a received before Nov LIST, 1898. Ths
famous Odell Typewriter Is used By Lawyers,
Ministers. Doctors, Merchants, Editors and
Government Ofhcers, because Of its clean
print, simplicity and manifold copies. Ne
teacher required. II will do your work in one
hours practice Order now AID take adVsnt-
age OF this exceptionally
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Mrs. Meadow-The paper says til
rain tomorrow.
Farmer Meadow - 1t does. Ell?
Well, | hain't much faith in these
newspaper predictions What does
the almanac say9
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Does anybody think that David B.
Hill is leaning towards the People 5
party because he came to the support
of Senator PETER last week? Not
much! David b. never leans toward
anything but himself He is victim
of the notion that the people are to be
fooled all the time.-N Y Republic.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

ness and pleasing proportions. While
svery article exhibited is deserving
the closest study, the room has not,
been overcrowded and has not,
therefore, any of the characteristics of
= bazar or a bric-a-brsc collection.
The two branches of art in which Gin
einnati has become famous are wood
carving and china painting.
A good many years ago / was in
New York and visited well-knowa
art school Its merits were carefully
recounted, and then the superintend-
emit added, as If nothing further could
be said:
'Nour teachers of wood carving and
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

LADIES needing a tonic, or children who
want building up, should take Browns Iron
Bitters It is pleasant to take cures MRla-
ria Indigestion, Biliousness and Liver Com
plants, make the Blood rich and pure.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Al waste paper in the United States
department of the state, which is of
private or diplomatic nature, is burned
in the open fireplace in the secretary's
Own room.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

HALLS CATARRH CURE is a liquid
and is taken internally, and acts directly
on the blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys
tenn. Write for testimonials, free. Manu-
featured by
FL. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, o.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

In the United States the average
life for farmers is Cd years; for law
yers, 80; merchants. IS; mechanics,
Az seamcn, 10; laliorers. Il.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

A new Calling gun can fire 1929
shots a minute. and, worked by
small electric motor. 1000 shots.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

MAxr persons are broken down from
overwork or household cares Browns
Iron Bitters rebuilds the system, aids diges-
ton, removes excess Of bile, and cures
malaria. Asplendid tonic for women and
children
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Fits.-Ail hts stopped free ~ Or. Kiino's Great
Nerve RestOrer. ff after rst days Mar
Vicious Treatise AID q % trial bottle free 10 ft
cases Send 10 Dr. Kline ISL Arch St. Philadelphia IA
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

The man who chases bubbles will bark his
shins sooner or later.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

BEEcHANI's Pills are not new remedy
They have been used in Europe for so years,
and are well tested and excellent.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06
worlds Fair Letter

IL Il - ~ - . ~ a - = =
room in the Wom-
ans building prob
ably attracts the
greatest number of
visitors and calls
for more general
admiration tn a n
any other on Q
apartment It is
admirably lighted
and has in addi-
ton to this qualif-
cation snaciou & -
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Dead men tell no tales, but the ones who
write their obituaries often do.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

A book may raise you Up to heaven or
degrade You TO the lowest depths.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

He-What fresh complexion Miss
Flirtie has.
She rival belle)-Yes, fresh every
day, believe.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

The veil which covers the face of futurity
Is woven by the hand of mercy.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Whatever ones lot in life, he should
have good deeds to show for it.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Fame a bubble of rainbow hues, made
Of soft soap and empty air.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Dr. Shops Restorative Nerve Pills sent free
with Medical Book 70 prove merit, for &c stamp
Druggists, 2So DR. SHooP, Box ", Racine Wis.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

The emphatic part of our life is what We
TO. not what we saw
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

There is no calamity which right words
Will not begin to redress.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

In diseases Of the Throat, Lungs and
Heart, Catarrh and Deafness. 3I5 Main
s1reeet, Dallas, Tex Send for pamphlets.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

An extraordinary haste to discharge an
obligation is a sort Of ingratitude
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Be sure aud use that old and welltried remedy HEs
wIssIow's soourISe sIRur for Children TsethinE.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

"FHansOn's Magic Corn SalTe."
Warranted 70 cure or money refunded. Ash yoa1
druggist forit- Price Is cents.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06
WOMAN'S BUILDING.
A GLIMPSE INTO ONE OF THE
Bio ROOMS.

the Women of Cincinnati HaVe Made
an Excellent Showing In Many De-
pArtments of woman's Advancement
Some PEN Pictures.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

people there wouldn't be enough Of them
left to hang clothes on.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-10-06

Jones at Prairie Lea
Hon. g. w Jones Of Bastrop made
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-12
Poisoned by Scrofula

Is the sad story of many lives made
miserable through no fault Of their
own. Scrofula is moro especially
than any other hereditary disease,
and for this simple reason: Arising
from impure and insu fficient blood !,
the disease locates itself i'm the lynn
phatlcs, which are composed Of
white tissues there is period OF
foetal life when the whole body con-
sists OF white tissues, and therefore
the unborn child is especially sus-
ceptible to tins dreadful disease.
But there is u remedy for scrofula,
whether hereditary or acquired. 1t
is Hoods Sarsararilla, which by it's
powerful effect on tho blood, expels
all trace Of the disease and gives to
tho vital fluid the quality and color
Of health. III You decide to take
Hoods Sarsapsrill do not accept
any substitute.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1893-10-12
Ne W nune.

corrcspondcncc Of tho Argos.
The Newburg Graded School
opened last Monday under favora-
bic beginnings. Following are tho
teachers: Principal, IL. s. whet-
sell; lst Assistant, Miss Matte
Sheffcr; End Assistant, Miss Lucy
TURNKEY Bird Assistant, Miss Belle
Lanham. Now we have elk
months school and four good
teachers. and il the patrons do their
duty by sending their children reg
ularly, we certainly will have good
school and receive compensation
for the money We pay therefor.
A company Of the best business
mon Of our town last week bought
lot OF John o. Edwards, lying on
south side Of the creek, on which
they will ut once erect a steam -four
and feed mill. Success, gentlemen,
it is what Newburg has long
needed.
The new pastor o: tho NJ. 4.
Church, Rev. Williams, held his
first services on this charge on Sun
day last at Independence.
The Ncwburg Orrel Coal s Coke
Company having exhausted their
coal at this point, are now engaged
in shipping logs aud lumber from
their land.
Farmers OF the neighborhood
have finished sowing wheat and
most of it has come up and is
growing nicely--the result Of the
late rains.
Many Of our people have visited
the Worlds Fair, and some are vet
going.
MIR. j. II. Anderson. one OF our
leading merchants, is closing out
his business ut this point, but viii
continue ut Gladesville.
King Alcohol Tanglefoot made
quite a display in our town on last
Saturday night and produced some
very ludicrous as we'll as disgusting
scenes. RUsTIcUs.