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San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13
MARAuDrNo DOGS.
How They Ate sheep and All But Ate
the Shepherd.

How They Ate sheep and An But Ate
the Shepherd.
Noble & Ragsdale had suffered the
loss OF quite a number of sheep
through the visitations of marauding
dogs Evidently these hungry speci-
mems of the canine species have devel-
oped quite taste for wool and sheep
dip, for their depredations have in
creased and the spirit of several very
prominent sheep have been waited
into sheeplom. II was atlast decided
that watch should be kept, and
when the dogs again appeared on the
enc the man with the gun should
use all his skill as a marksman to make
said dogs immortal
Billy Ragsdale was delegated to go
on the first watch. Having reached
the scene of the shcep-killing episode.
Mr. Ragsdale ensconced himself on
the top of a straw stack to await de
velopments The sun felt very com
Portable, and presently the watcher
nodded his head and was soon in a
sound slumber.
Mr.. Ragesdale is not sure how long
he slept. bat on awakening he diseov-
cred two dogs going leisurely down
the road. On reaching for his gun
with the intention of taking a shot at
them he was Mortified on discovering
that the stock was missing On a
closer examination it was discovered
that it had been gnawed off A part
of his hat-brim was also missing
With wild glare in his eye he fran
tically grabbed for his ammunition
Tag This was not to be found. Later
j. was told by friend who had me-
two dogs few moments after Rags
dale had discovered his terrible calam-
~ that one Of the dogs had the end
ii the hunters cartridge belt sticking
dut of its mouth, and the leisurely
Walk was owing to the surplus weight
of eight pound of shot being in its
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13
OCEAN SALVAGE,
England Has Nest oS the Ships Bat no
Salyors


Prominent as England is in mara
time affairs, it is odd that in one of the
most useful and necessary branches it
should lag far behind other powers
Considering the vast amount OF CAPT
tai invested in shipping, the number
of vessels owned in their country, and
the recognized fact that the English
mercantile marine are the carriers of
the world, it is ridiculous that when
any important salvage operation has
to be undertaken Englishmen appear
to be unable to meet the emergency
Loyd's and the various London in-
surance companies annually pay thons-
auds OF pounds for assistance rendered
- stranded vessels in which they are
interested. and it might have been
supposed that sufficient occupation
could have been found for az least one
English salvage steamer well built up
to modern requirements. Foreign sal
vors are now working not only in their
own, but in English waters It was not
English enterprise that raised the Sal
tan. The Elder was hoated BY Swed-
ish and German salvors. AMI some oil
the same vessels which SO successfully
took this ship off the dangerous rocks
at the bacl. OF the Isle of Wight are now
engaged TO render 4 similar service to
the Howe.
The Hermes and the Belos which
went to Ferrol to raise the English war
ship strande there. carrying appiian-
ces for salvage operations which no
English vessel possesses. ami the Nep-
tune Salvage company. TO whom they
belong. yearly cara many thousands
of pounds from English insurers in
the Baltic and elsewhere
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13
CURIOUS BEES.
They Are Stin giles u nd Garry Their Honey
Under Their Heads

lheN arc sun -lett "A nu NdrTN their Honey
Under Their Heads.
Guadeioupe. one of the Lesser An
TILES is the home of the most Curl
Gus species of the genus apis that mas
yet been discovered The common
observer would pronounce it a COM
mon honey bee and honey bee it IS
but not the common" kind 1t is
smaller the native black North Amer
lean variety Chat is the one we call
native y. being but little more than
half the size of the Italian honey
bearer. The curious points about the
West Indian insect lie il the fact hat
the honey bag swings from the under
part OF the head like miniature blad-
der instead Of being concealed within
the abdomen. as is the case with
every other known variety of honey
gatherers. But this is not the only
odd point about our Guadeloupe in
sect They are all stingless. male and
female alike and never make what
we term bee comb. Their honey,
which is usually stored IN cavities in
rocks. hollow trees. etc. is put away
in little clear waxen globes which
are arranged in regular rows along
the walls and across the ceiling of the
storehouse- These honey globes vary
in size, some being as small as can
ary's egg while others are as large
as base ball. -
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13
Tue Most Ks,nsrkahls snleIae.

The most remarkable suicide in the
annals of self-destruction occurred at
Chiquets, New Brunswick. in the
spring ofIs90 Before committing the
deed, the self,murderer, who was
named W R T. Jones. dug his own
grave and placed a rough coffin, of his
handiworll at the bottom The dirt
from the opening was kept from roll
ing back into the excavation By boards
held in place by trigger, to which a
string w,s attached. Everything in
readiness, the deliberate Mr. Jones. as
subsequent developments revealed,
got in the coffin, took dose OF poison
and then pulled the string, bnrying
himself beneath tons Of earth This
has been put down as one Of the most
unique and successful cases of self de-
struction on record.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

In 1881. List went on 4 tour in the
French provinces lie arrived at the
little town Of L. to give concert,
as announced. But the inhabitants
appeared TO take little interest in
musical matters. for when the musi-
clan appeared upon the platform he
found himself face 20 face with an
aulieuce numbering exactly seven
persons. List stepped very calmly
to the front and bowling respectfully
to the array of empty benches, he de
livered himself as follows: Ladies
and gentlemen feel extreme
iy fattered by your pres
ence here this evening. but
this room is not At all suitable: the
air is literally sitting. viii you be
good enough 70 accompany me to my
hotel, where I will have the piano
conveyed? We shall be quite comfort
able there and I will go through the
whole of my program The offer
was unanimously accepted, and List
treated his guests not only to 4 SPLEEN
did concert but an excellent supper
into the bargain Next dag when the
iIlustrious virtuoso appeared to give
his second concert, the hall was not
large enough to contain the GRO wd
which claimed admittance.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13
Well Amended

Undoubtedly one way of testifying 3
genuine affection is by helping a some-
what timid sutton member of the
House of Commons was once very CRATE
tul Tor a graceful and witty bit of en-
enlargement from the lady of his
choice.
For 4 long time he had been paying
the lady attention, and had taken her
to attend the House until she was weE
acquainted with the rules.
One day he brought bouquet Of
flowers, and said. MAY I offer YOU my
handful of howers?'
She replied promptly. Il move to
amend by emitting all after the word
hand"
He blushingly and happily accepted
the amendment, and the motion was
adopted unanimously.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13
90 olp LInERrY POLE.

The liberty pole from the village squares
Ptilts lis blnnered top TO the sky
For nearly a century 1t has stood there,
And watched the years go BY.
Many a gathering of friendly ones
das assembled around its base,
hnd many q volley Of patriot gans
Has echoed about the place
Many procession has passed II oy
On the nations natal day,
And cheered that banner in the sky
In a helrt-like, jubiiant way
Tales OF the old-time days could BE- told
BY this sentinel standing there:
Legends of love and legends OF gold,
OF hope and Of despair
Bui about its brow the ,visd mag sing,
And the snow may fall AID the sain,
Yet this veter n, like Il v0i9eless Thing
Is mute through pleasure or pain.
Ii has seen the Young grow old and white
And watched LIES expiring flame.
But still. with its brow in the bright sun
light
Tie liberty pole stands the same.
N y. Ledger.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

A question may look simple. and yet
present great difficulties. Am OF
the road TO Scramtown?' asked lady
who was making a tour of discovery
from her summer home in small
New England town.
She addressed man who was weed
ing patch of ground near the road.
You be, ma am. he replied, survey
ing her with mild curiosity
"Well, am l half way thcre" 81
asked.
''Why, as to that, ml'am, it wouid
seem as eff twould make a diff rcs e
where yen started from"
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Both tie method and results when
Syrup Of Figs Is AIKEN; It Is pleasant
and refreshing to tie taste, and acts
geatlyyet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels. cleanses the sys-
TEN efectually. dispels colds, head
ache and levers and cures habitual
CONSTIPATION. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of It's kind ever pro-
duoed. pleasing to the taste and ac-
csptabl. 70 the stomach, prompt in
Is acticn and truly beneficial in It's
elects, fsepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
is many excellent qualities COM
mend il 10 all and have made it
The mott popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
ard 81 lottl BIZ all leading drug
gists. ANY reliable druggist who
nav not have il OF haLd viii pro-
cure It promptly for any one who
wishes 10 ny it. Do not accept
anv substitute.
c6LlFO9EIs RIG SYRUP CO.
CO fRsEclscQ, CT.
farrErasE "a zig sz1cE tx
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

4 Frenchman. NJ Teynac. has been
experimenting. and seriously considers
the advisability of bees for carrier
pigeons in carrying messages. A tiny
piece of paper is pasted on the back of
the bee. with cipher message on it,
and, when the bee returns to its hive,
it can enter only through round per
forations which will not ~ its paper
through, so the message is easily
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13
German
Syrup"

Regis leblanc IS a French Cana
dian store keeper at Notre Dame de
Stanbrdge, Quebec, Can, who was
cured Of . severe attack ofCongest-
ion Of tt> Lungs By Boschee's Ger
man Syrup. He has sold many a
bottle Of German Syrup on his per
sonal Recommendation. Ifyou drop
him a line he'll give you the full
facts Of the case direct, as he did US,
and that Boschee's German Syrup
brought him through nicely. II
always will Its a good medicine
and thorough IN It's work. 9
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

New Jersey comes to the front with
a strawberry plant which bears fruit
all the year. and Arkansas with >
year-old negro boy who killed a rattle
snake just twice as old as himself
inside OF which were found water.
moccasin over four feet long Il black
snake OF the same length two dead
toads and one live one besides large
bullfrog.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Clip he last thirty wears or more from III
century. and the segment Will represent II;
Term OF The unbouGded popularity of Hostel
ters Stomach Dtter- The opening Of IN,
year 1898 viii be sizua'ized 10y The appearance
OF a fresh Almanac OF the BitierS. in which
the uses derivation and action ~ This world
famous medicine will be- iucidiy set forth
Everybody should read il The calendar AM
Astronomical calculations TO be found IN ;hi.
? rOCnurc are always asion'-hiugl s accura e
and the statistics. Illustrations, hUmsr auc
other reading matter rich in interest anc full
Of profit. The Hosietter Company. OF pitts
burKh Pa. publish u themselves They en-
ploy more than sixty hands IN the mechanical
work, and more than eleven months ia The
year are cons med IN is preparation. . can
be obtained, without cost OF all druggists and
country dealers. and IS printed In English
German Frcach. welsh. Norwegian, Swedish,
Holland, Bohemian and Spanish.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

We know that in Shakespeare's day,
say A. D 1909. I'd day was a fortune
for any workingman, say the cquiva-
lent Of ElO per annum \ century
earlier, before the access 70 America
was open to English explorers oac Of
the Ardens of Warwickshire left an
annuity of 4Os per annum to young
er son, probably the poets greatgrand-
uncle Then if sd. day would now
be the equivalent to POS week, then
40s per annum would equate to slso
of present values.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

In the home OF Tennyson's father at
Somersby, Eng, one OF the rooms on
the second floor was set apart as the
poets den. and here he would sit Of
an evening bordering his verses. One
night as he leant from the window, he
heard an owl hooting; and, with 4
faculty Of imitation which was strong
in him. he cried back 10 the bird. Tile
poets "tu-whit. tu-whoo, was SO
natural that the owl flew to the VIM
dow and into the room, where it was
captured and kept for long time as a
net
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Mrs. oToole-Good hivins, Pat,
wot's tn matter wild yer eye?
o'Toole -Begorra, it fales blamed
soight wurrus thon thot. I got furrin
substince in thot eye this mornin'.
Mrs. O'Toole-A furrin substince?
O'Toole Murphy basted me IN
TIL eye wild a pace of Dutch chase.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Elder Berry-Job Lott proposed a
novel Thanksgiving scheme to thu
Society for the Prevention of Crime.
DIR. Third What was it?
Elder Berry-To send out wagons a
week ahead, and give every eolored
brother . turkey.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

The honor OF the invention Of
printing has been claimed by Mentz
Strasburg. HARLEM Venice Rome
Florence Basic and Augsburg. Tue
first three only are entitled to colsid
Grafton
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

A surprising answer was elected at
a recent examination at board school
in London "Who was David2" asked
the inspector. King of Israel and
the son Of Jesse. replied a bright boy.
''Who was Jesse?'' continued the in
spector The Flower of Dunblane, 4"
said the scholar. after slight pause.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

"Ars you aware Of the enormous ex.
psnse incurred ia sending coupon
bonds across the Atlantic?" asked q
gentleman OF 4 friend. The gentle
man answered NO. We'll, let me
give you an instance. SAID the ques-
fioner. Mr.. 5abel has just left New
York for Glas gov with 50. 500, 900.
When first heard OF his being sent
some 5000 miles I thought II was
piece OF folly--a waste OF time and
waste Of money But find it was an
economic step after all The shipping
companies charge at the rate Of s.. so
for 81. 00D worth OF bonds. and 50 more
for Murine ms urance; that is s. 50 foF
each 5000 wo nth. A slight calcula-
ton shows that the total charges on
the sum named would be sl3, 75e. So
that Il is Iuu h che aper 70 pay the ex-
Penses Of a trip than 70 pay the
freightave
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Pat-Fhoy did yez go and buy that
nasty Schwiss chase for, anyhow?
Bridget-Sure only got wan pound
10 be afther throyin' it.
Pat-Wan pound, is it? Sure. then
we have no chase at all, for there s
more than wan pound of holes in it
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Miss Bud'ong is travelling under an
assumed name.
What on earth is She doing that
for?"
she's been married and has assumed
her husbands name. They are away
VI their honeymoon.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

As mercury will surely destroy The sense Of
smell and completely derzuge the whole
system Nhen entering il through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputable physl-
clans. as The damage they viii do IS ten iold
to the good you can possibly derive from them
Halls Caiarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J
Cheney Il Co, Toledo, O, contains no mer-
curry. and is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be
sure you get TIE genuine. II is taken inter
nally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by T J.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free
Us Sold by Druggists, price I5c. per bottle
We all believe in -baIiug until we
get hit in abe neck
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Blocker Bond-I suppose you cele'
brated Thanksgiving day with great
deal of zest. considering the large CT ops
you had, Uncle Si3
Uncle 81 Low dunno as I di1
Crops was so big I can't get no bin5
of price for anythin.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Tad taste and unpleasant breath. when
resulting from Catarrn, are overcome. aud
The uasai passages which have been closed
for years are made free Oy tae use OF
Eiy's Cream Balm.
lsufrered from c5tarrh for Twelve years,
experiencing the uauseatng dropping in
the throat peculiar 20 that disease, and nose
bleed almost daily tried various remedies
without IL sueiit until last April, wsen 1 saw
Ely's Cream Balm advertised. Ipr0cured %
bottle and since The tirst day > use have had
no more O,eeding-the soreness IS entirely
roHe.-D G. Davidson, vita the Boston
Gudget, formerly with Boston Journal
Apply Balm into each nostrl It is
Quickly Absorbed. Gives KeHefa once.
Price 80 cents At Druggists or Dr mail.
ELY BROTHERS, e Warren St, New
York
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Judge admit that YOU bribed
tie witness, rs the other side chargedf
Lawyer-Yes. your honor; but
Judge severely -What2
lawyer bribed him to tell tire
Ruth. He was going to lie for the
ocher side.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Lanes Medicine Moves the Bow
els Each Day In order TO be healthy
this IS necessary. Cures constipation,
headache, kidney and liver troubles aud
regulates she stomach and bowels. Price
zoe ana SlU0, ~ all dealers.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Eider-Well OATS q nice .oo.:.n
house dey put IN bot fo'de l.1~I
deSs got de hen-housc ON lo.1 Il
dat ain scandelous.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

What YOU are sure OF, if you use Or.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy, is either per-
feet and permanent cure for your Ca
tarrh, no matter how bad your case may
be, or $500 in cash. The proprietors OF
the medicine promise to pay you the
money, if they can't cure you.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

An excellent remedy" is what Mr. W
H. Ames. y s. l7lh St, 81 Louis, Mo
says OF II, in these words; i have used
DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup and found It to be
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

he practiced at figures and writing, ther y
When lad, in The old village schoOi-rcoul.
Ana he now in receipt u NE dollars per das
For ehallLinE up odds IN q pool.rooIn.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13
Nearly any proposition looks well il

A bad case Of rheumatism cured with Is
cents. Mr.. Aug. Schenfe, St. Louis, Mo,
writes: Last week l Dad q very bad at
tack Of rheumatism. Used three bottles
OF Salvation on which stopped the pain
and cured nc"
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Wheu restaurant waters lose their Job.
they cali il getting tine fried egg
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

7
all the peculiar troubles that beset a wo-
man. The only guaranteed remedy for them
is Dr. Pierces FRvorite Prescription. For
women suffering from any chronic IS female
complaint or weakness; for women who ara
rundown and overworked; for women e1-
pecting TO become mothers, and FOR mothers
who are nursing and exhausted; at the
change from girlhood TO womanhood; and
later, at the critical change Of life - 10
is a medicine that safely and certainly builds
up, strengthens. regulates, and cures.
II it doesn't. If it even fails TO benefit or
cure, you have your money back.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Coughs ana Colds. Those who ard
suffering from Coughs. Cold, Sore Throat
etc. SHOULD ny BEows's BRoScHIAL TRIO
tEEs. Sad only "a 5p1eS.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

When anyone gets CAV with you the best
way out Of it IS to get gay yourself
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

The best inVest ueur ga earth is the pur-
chase o. q bottle OF Marsden's PICTORIAL
Baim r-lrn son Rave cough or cold
Dcn'f iakr desperate chances when the
first dose OF this excellent medicine VIII
f-lerc YOU A tot.le w.ll cure any ordi-
mars cough or cod. sold everywhere.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

There are great many promising peo-
pie who never nay.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

a Nntnral I.Innder.

What aEe You laughing about?r
why, that Englishman just asked
me if sleepy Hollow wasn't suburb
of Philadelphia"
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

was ans doctor ever known TO keep his
once hours
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Cou=hins Leads 10 consumption.
kcmp's Ba.sam wll stop the cough al
oace- CO % your druggist to-day and get
a sample 51tfie free. Large bottles 81
cents and SEQ
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

DO you lead your class in college?n
mo" replied the Sophomore; but
most of the faculty are after me"
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

A man hates faint praise worse thar
a1Hse
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

<its.-Au 1T stopped frre y Dr.. Kiinefs Great
Sec neetrrer. NJ ~ after fsr Gays use AAr
~sns is Isflrisr and @ trial bottle free - fii
$3.50 SEND 10 DR. Kline. 81 Arch ST. fhiiadclPhia. "a
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

LADIES rccelved Tor eouaBenent At ny rest
oeuce- nil q HALL 80 I'm 81 Dallas, Ter
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

IL is every oae's duty 70 live as long a,
he can
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

A mass appetite underestimates the
proper load FOR MS stomach
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13
OUR WIT AND HUMOR.
THE WEEKLY oRIsT FROM THE
FUNNY WRITERS.

The Soft Spots n Character shown on
in Manner to Create Laughter
The o'TooIs. the ISasos and the john
son Families.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-01-13

Paterfamilias-Van employment?
We'll, what can you do?
Tramp-Oh, can do anything.
Paterfamilias -Humph.
Tramp-Don't you believe me?
Paterfamilias-Well, you certainly
look as If you would not hesitate to-
Not Unqualified Success.
Kirby Stone-How are you getting
on with your literary ventures?
Spacer-Well, I m making just about
enough TO starve respectfully.