davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

HnLsBoRO, Tex, Nov. 27.-Infor-
nation reached here from Itasca yes
terdsy evening of the death of J. J.
Hatcher at that place yesterday morn
ing by shooting. The news created a
sensation. for the unfortunate young
man was raised in thia county and for
ten years past has been familiar fig
ure in Itasca and Hidsboro business
circles At the time of his death and
for several years past he has been in
charge of the hard ware business OF
J. r. Thompson at Itasca. He was
an exemplary young man in every
respect. II he had care it was IN
known to his friends and relatives
here, all of whom. in the absence OF
particulars from Itasca, are at loss
to account for the act. 1t is known
that he was much attached to Prof. n.
J. Foster, who died at Italy recently.
and it is said that he had been a
changed man since that event. The
deceased was unmarried and about 30
years of age.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

WASHINGTON. Nov. S0.-The sugar
raisers of this country, that is a great
many of them. are not satisfied with
the proposition to gradually abolish
the sugar bounty, as intended in the
Wilson bill. Consequently they will
continue the contest in the senate and
house with the hope of securing a
modification of the clause, if they can
not get it stricken out entirely. They
are asserting that under the promise
of the continuation of the bounty
granted by the Mckinley law, which
they construe as a time contract, they
had every reason to suppose that the
2 cents pound bounty would be con-
tinued for fifteen years from the time
the bounty was provided.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

FoRNEY, Tex, Nov. SO.-About 6
o'clock yesterday evening Justice l.
s. Wood was in the drug store Of
Royal Il Spence, conyersing with
Howard Turk. John Bell approached
unnoticed and commenced firing at
Squire Wood. Three balls took effect,
one entering the mouth and coming
out under the chin, one entered the
stomach and the other penetrating
the left hand After discharging his
pistol Bee retreated. The squire,
realizing that he was too badly hurt
to attempt Bells arrest. handed his
pistol to Howard Turk, who, after a
running fight during which several
shots were exchanged, captured Bell a
short distance from the store. Bell
was taken in charge by several
citizens. Excitement ran high
and but for the prompt action of
cool heads the prisoner would have
been summarily dealt with. Squire
Wood will probably die, as the physi-
clans say there is only a shadow Of
hope for his life. John Bell, the
prisoner was arrested Wednesday in
connection with the shooting Of
Charlie Route, Tuesday. Bell was
released later and since then has beer
abusive and in bad temper. He mas
only resided here a short while and
very little is known OF him. Bell, il
is reported, has been spirited away
to Kaufman by the officials, who are
apprehensive for the safety of the
prisoner.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08
ESTIMATES ON TARIFF.
speculation and Calculations as 10 the Deficits
Arising from a Reduction Of Tariff.
4 WILL BE ABOUT ssO,OOO,OOO ANNUALLY.
iHll Talking Of an lnersass Of he Tax on whisky,
Tobacco and clssrstis-Ihs Government
litcf an Em5ezLier

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-The meeting
81 the ways and means committee
yesterday was brief. The estimates
showing the probable difference in the
revenue resulting from the new bill
we're not complete, and the committee
adjourned until Monday. The labor
Of estimating the revenue under the
new tariff bill has progressed far
enough TO warrant the statement that
on the basis Of the imports of 1892
the loss OF revenue resulting from the
enactment OF the new bill and the re-
peal OF the Mckinley act will be about
500. 100000 per annum. This is on
the superstition that imports under
the new bill will be no greater than
under the present law. 1t is the con-
clusion OF Chairman Wilson and mis-
associates that importations will be so
stimulated under the new bill chat
the loss OF revenue will not be over
t35. 900. 600. This deficit it IS pro-
posed to make up by the tax on the
Incomes Of corporations, On success
sions and playing cards, by increas-
ing the tax on cigarettes and perhaps
whisky. Tarsney clings to the be-
lief that the dficit cannot be supplied
without extending the income tax to
individuals. The Democratic mem
Ders of the committee on ways and
means met to-day to further consider
he income tax and internal revenue
.obadu1oc In ra1atiop 70 ,rbiskv
expressions Of members of the com
nittee give no reason for believing
The increase would exceed 10 cents
per gallon and some think it is doubt
lul whether there be any increase at
all or not. The subcommittee is de-
batting the ACCESSIBILITY of making any
increase in the whisky tax applicable
10 all the whisky on hand at the time
The new tariff law goes into effect.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

CALVERT, Tex. Dec. IA negress,
Sarah Jane Miller, living on the Lit
tie Brazos. who had been separated
from her husband for the past three
years, and was living with Buck
Smith, desired to return to her hus-
band, but Smith objected. The re-
suit was that Smith struck her on the
head with an ak, killing her instantly.
He then placed the body on his shout
der and carried it to the Little
Brazos. placing it in skif and de
posted it in the middle of the river.
The negroes in the bottom arrested
Smith and held him until the officers
we're notified. who brought him here
and placed him in Jail The inquest
developed the above facts. The kill
ing occurred Wednesday night. The
body has not been recovered.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

HICo, Tex, Nov. IA bloody
tragedy occurred three miles from
town yesterday morning, in this Ham
ilton county, in which one man was
killed and two others perhaps fatally
wounded. For some time past bad
blood has existed between William
Odds and renter on his place named
Massey Yesterday morning Olds
went over to Msssey's house. He
was met at the door by A. Massey
and Nilsson, about II years old. A
quarrel soon eusued, Massey draw
ing a gun and shooting Olds
twice through the side and breast
Odds finally succeeded in getting his
pistol out and shot young Massey three
or four times, each shot taking effect.
The elder Massey, seeing his son fall
ing and knowing his shot at Odds had
both taken effect, made an attempt to
get out of the frCLt gate when Odds
who was then lying on the ground
with two bullet holes through him,
raised his revolver AMI fired twice,
both shots taking effect in the elder
Massey's side, from which he died a
few hours later
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

at Ector. six miles west of here. the
Is-months old child of Lee Dulaney
was burned to death. The mother
and grand mother had stepped out
into the yard and mad been absent but
a few moments when the child ran out
Of the house with its clothes enveloped
a flames. The little one wit. its
hands uplifted and screaming with ag-
ony ran coward its distracted mother,
who rushed to the rescue. Regardless
of the flames she endeavored 10 tear
OF its clothes, but all being new it
was some time before the flaming gar
ments were removed, and by that time
the little one was fatally burned. Il
fingered in great agony until yester-
day morning, when it died. Mrs. Du-
lsney was badly burned while endeav-
oring to save her little one. The
child's clothes caught from the fire.
place.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

2 was the Duke Henry Of Bruins
wick who wss FIRST observed IN tbs
Intervals d . banquet 70 sean care
falIT a long strip Of PAPER By the side
~ ais pate. sad when the curious
guesis rent8ned 70 inquire into the
nature o. his studies ne explained
shat Il was 3 sort Of program Of the
dishes which he had commanded
from the cook, 70 the intent that Il
some delicacy which especially APP
pesied 70 hin were marked for a las;
staee In the repast ne might care
frliy reserve bis appetite for it. Tbs
simplicity and beauty Of this idea az
peai4d instantly 70 the good dukes
ennvises. and the menu card bees1s
"a fusfituflou.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08
Mr.. JOSEPH Won GRATA
Processing 10 Have Secret Dispatch 10 Mr..
Cleveland, from Hawaii, Arrested.
sE IS WANTED AT SALT LAKE CITY. urAH,
bn Charge Of Obtaining Good, Under False Pre-
tenses-TNs 6uIih loss1 Suicide Al
ChIcaso-sentsnesa to Die

DENVER, Col, Dec. 2.-There is in
the custody of the police in this city
q man who, it is claimed, is a mem
Der OF the provisional government oil
the Hawaiian islands, on his way to
Washington with a secret dispatch
from President Dole to be laid before
President Cleveland and his cabinet.
His name is Joseph Won Grata. The
dispatch is said to contain President
Dole's version of the arraignment oil
Lilioukalani and her supporters.
Officers from Salt Lake City arrived
yesterday and will request Gov.
Waite 10 issue extradition pa
pers for Won Grata, who, 1t is
claimed. obtained $500 worth Of
household goods in Salt Lake City un-
der false pretenses. All of the goods
which he received on credit have
been restored 70 their former owners.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08
rae srRlNo OF PEARLS.
The Pair Fstama Lsss Her Cause whea
SIC Was Asked Her Age.

The Pair Fstsma Esss Her Cause Whsn
sse Was Asked Her Age.
a.Sir." said Abdullah. as he APP
peared with bis sister. Faiima. before
) the judge, perhaps you will remem-
Der the brave Abbas. who died thirty
years ago. He was our father and
Jeff both Of US his property in equal
proportions, on which VIC have
hitherto subsisted in common. Fati-
ma, q Is true. has been peevish and
quarreisoEle during the last few
years. but I always gave way. as am
a lover OF peace. But have recent
ly chosen The beautiful Zoraida for
ray bride and thought Of giving her
fhis valuable string Of pearls-ths
most precious keepsake Of my IA
TIERS in my possession, for he gave it
10 me on his return from a journey
when I Was years old. and IL las
been mine even since. But Fatima
wall have il that the pearls are a
part Of our fathers legacy and claim
half OF them as her share. She re-
fuses TO listen 10 my arguments and
insists upon her claim--nOt. indeed.
Tor the sake Of the pearls; oh. no! I
rec quite plainly she wants TO spoil
my pleasure and that OF my BRIDE
elect. for my sister does not like the
idea OF Loraida entering the paternal
ONE as mistress Now. wise cadi.
give judgment
.'Fatina. Is the case as your brother
mas statedPn
.'lt i sill quite correct. excepting
ehe assertion that the string OF pearls
belongs 10 him alone. How does he
mean to prove that father gave Il 10
SimP ] dispute the fact and claim
my share; my reason for doing so is
immaterial TO the question at issue.
s-Nell. Atdullah. said the cadi.
addressing the plaintiff. ''have you
any living witness or any handwrit-
ing 20 prove that your father gave
you the pearls'"
j have nothing OF the kind" was
rhe reply.
That is a bad lookout" the cadi
continued u fear there is no pros
pect for an amieable settlement. but
hy persuading your sister TO accept
sum Of money for her share"
no" she broke in. Il want hall
~ the pearls
VERY well. " said the eadi. beckon-
ing to his clerk. Il must have a re-
port Of the case drawn up before de.
hvering Judgment Say, defendant.
your name is Eatima; what is your
age27
Here she blushed. hesitated. tried
more than once to speak, but never
uttered a syllable
'-How old are youq" the eadi re-
peated; speak"
AT last she replied in faltering
tones
Il am %
s.Raaliysn said the Judge with ar
ironieal smile. Il hereby award the
whole string Of pearls 10 Abdullah
nione- Take them plaintiff, and 60
your Why in peaesi Fatima is not
your sister. for Abbas died thirty
year, ago and she is only 2st'
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

The Singular Discovery Of = Man aud =
Deer IN a Block Of Ice.
James Smithers, an English resi-
dent Of Halliburton. Ont. while out
bnsting with 8 party Of visitors from
thq old country recently. met with 8
singular adventure, which also led to
rs Singular a discovery. A band Of
moose. the FIRST seen this far south
for many years. had been driven
Gown By the scouts Of She expedition,
and fit vas while in full chase Of
shese that the others swept on. leay-
ing slnithers 70 follow. Wishing to
orsrtake them Is quickly as possible
De took a short eat across the coun-
try ana was astonished all at once to
f1d himself sinking He fell about
Sax lee1. but owing 70 the descent Of
the loose earth Eith him sustained
no injury. lie was amazed TO find
she bottom Of the pit composed o.
SOLD ice Of 3 5raekish taste. and
evidently Of nntold age Walking
shout the pit smithers made out an
obiecf protruding from the icy foun-
dati0n and. with his short hunt
ing az. cut away the sur
rounding material unfil he saw
that she object was q human
hand holding a spear. Further exca-
walton reresied the entire figure Of q
man esd in fur garments and per-
feetiy preserved By his cold bed
Near 81 hand were also the remains
~ deer. which the hunter had doubt
la5sl7 lost bis life 70 pursuing 20 this
tHeacherons spot The frozen man
Eas a. Indian Of noble build and
rore chiefs amulet about his neck.
Jhat DE- died By cold was to be
Hiaiulg seen b. his expression. which
was the placid one Of persons who
dia thus. The skin Of his face ana
hands was drawn ike parchment.
bit that protected By his clothing
was drm and natural as il death had
come within the hour. When found
BE- his friends Smithers was trying
10 reiuter the corpse IN order 70 pre-
serve y. but the rctiOn Of the air
lad alneady begun and the body soon
wasted away 30 rapid dissolution Il
is impossible 70 say how long Il had
iaiu buried 70 the natural icshouss-
rerhsps before Henry Hudson sailed
the bay 20 the east; perhaps whea
Christianity was dzwaing on earth
Or she pyramids in course Of con-
truc-ion-
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

DALLAS, Tex, Dec. 2.-The trial
Of Bob Land, charged with the rob
berry OF two farmer boys named Dan
iels, few miles south of the city on
September 16, last, as they were re-
turning to their home near Hutchins
from Dallas where they had sold a
load of wheat, was concluded yester-
day by the jury returning a verdict
of guilty and assessing Land S punish
ment at twenty-five years in the peni-
Tertiary.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

WASHINGTON, Nov. 28.-The presi-
dents message is now about half fin
ished, and he is denying himself to all
callers to work upon it. He does not
come into his Office except on cabinet
days. Tuesdays and Fridays, and
works late into the night. Hereto
fore President Cleveland has usually
allowed himself six weeks to work on
his message. It is supposed that he
has deferred work on this message
to allow for some developments in the
Hawaiian matter. The time for con-
gress to convene is so near that no
longer delay is possible. 1t is there
fore thought probable that the Ha-
waiian matter will be treated later in
a special message.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

WASHINGTON. Nov. 29.-The inter-
sal revenue bill has not come out yet.
It is said that the reduction contem-
plated in the tariff bill will amount to
$40. 900. 900 or $50, 600. 900 per annum.
If this is the case. and there is no
reason to doubt it, then this deficit
must be made up by the internal
revenue tariff The report is in cir
culation that the income tax, as far
as il applies to individuals, has been
abandoned. Messrs. Wilson of West
Virginia, Stephens OF Massachusetts,
and Cochran of New York were OPP
posed to this, and so the report goes
that Mr.. Cleveland with these three
and the committee concluded to
absndon the income tax as far as in
diyiduals we're concerned. Had it
not been for Cleveland's opposition the
committee would have brought in
an income tax bill anyhow. On
all sides it is agreed that Mr.. Cleve
land was opposed to an cut and out
income tax law. But it is proposed.
so says report, to tax the income of
corporations and to put tax on in
heritances. The whisky tax will be
raised, but how much no one can
state. There may be tax on certain
articles, such as playing cards and the
like. but Of these nothing is definitely
known Mr.. McMillin says that there
was perfect accord in the committee
on the bill reported, though here and
there individuals on the committee
would have liked certain articles taxed
higher, lower or put on the free list,
but there had to be concessions made
in such matters as these and they
have been made. He said the bill
would be presented TO congress tho
first week Of the meeting, but he did
not think it possible to pass it before
the holidays
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

WASHINGTON, Nov. 27.-The sena-
tors and members of congress have
begun to return. Many are making
arrangements for the winter. There
is general impression that little will
be done before the holidays, There
are several matters pending in both
houses which can occupy the time
even if the tariff bill does not come up
at once. There are a number of mem
bers who would very much like to
have the Hawaiian matter come up
early. and there are others who pre-
fer that it be handled by the state de.
partment.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

GAINESVILLE, Tex, Nov. 29.-Mon-
day when the east-bound Missouri,
Kansas and Texas passenger train
was about a mile east of the city Con-
ductor Burney discovered a babe,
comfortably wrapped, lying alone on
a seat. He was unable to find a
claimant for the little waif, and Sc
backed the train to this station,
where he got orders to leave
the little one in care oil
the local ticket agent. The
child vas taken in charge by char
itably disposed lady, who will care for
it. Later it was ascertained that the
mother OF the babe lives near Noun
tain Springs, in this county. She has
no desire to reclaim the child, She
had been living with her mother since
separation from her husband. Two
months ago she went 10 Nocona,
where the child was born five weeks
ago.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

WASHINGTON. Nov. 30.-It has
been agreed for several days that the
Democratic members of the ways and
means committee had settled the
matter OF an income tax by limiting
such tax to the income of corpora
tions. 1t has been given out from
the committee itself that those who
believed in imposing a personal or in
dividual income tax had abandoned
any further fight on that line. From
this and from congressman came the
further report that the reason that
these members who favored the indi-
vidual income tax abandoned their
fight was because Mr.. Cleveland was
opposed to such tax. The
Democratic members of the COM
mittee who opposed the indi-
vidual income tax were Chairman
Wilson. Cochran of New York, and
Stevens of Massachusetts. The other
democratic members, namely, Nc
Millin of Tennessee, Turner of Geor-
gia, Montgomery of Kentucky, Whit
ney of Michigan. Bryan OF Nebraska,
Bynum of Indiana and Tarsney OF
Missouri were said to be against such
a tax. Hence the report that Mr..
Cleveland had thrown his influence
with the minority on the proposition
received credence because it could
not otherwise be explained why the
majority had yielded. But the ma
iority, if it ever yielded, has recon-
sidered its action. Democratic mem
bers who favor this individual income
tax intend to get a unanimous report
in favor of it from the committee, and
failing in this will bring in a report
signed by all who favor the land tax
and let the house decide the question.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Nov. PA
shocking piece of cruelty was enacted
Friday at Otsego, down the river a
few miles from this city. Willie Har-
vey and Tomas Wilson, each about 10
years old, took two lads much smaller
than themselves to the Kalamazoo
river bank and proceeded to offer one
as burt Offering. The lad was gag
ged, securely tied to stake and a
fire was kindled about his feet. The
boys feet and legs were burned
severely when the other lad, who had
been taken along, cut the rope
and liberated his companion. This
displeased the two who had planned
the Offering, and they seized the
yong hero and served him in a like
manner, His outcries brought help
and he was rescued from what might
have bsen horrible death, but not
before he was badly burned.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-The silver
question will assert its rights to a
hearing in connection with the tariff.
1t will come in the shape of propo-
sition to put duty upon silver i'm
portations, not in the house, but IN
the senate If the plans of those who
have the matter in hand do not mis-
carry an effort to secure this innova-
ton will be made in connection with
the metal schedule. and it will be
coupled with the item concerning lead
and silver lead ores. The purpose OF
this movement is twofold. 1t may
prepare the way for the free coinage
of the American product of silver,
about which much has been said in
recent years, and it is expected to
prevent the counterfeiting of the
American dollar in other countries
and sending the counterfeits here.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

SEYMOUR, Ind, Nov. 27.-As re-
suit OF the terrible tragedy growing
out OF a family fued five people died
last night in the country, seven miles
east of the city. Four years ago Gin
ton Jordan, then 81 years old, married
a daughter of Joshua Foster, with
whom he never lived happily. Last
week they separated, and she returned
to her father. Late Saturday
night Jordan met bis father-in
law and accompanied him home,
contrary to the wishes of the
latter, who feared trouble. Jordan
soon after his arrival began a quarrel,
and Foster ordered him out of the
house. Jordan fired at the old man,
hut missed him, the ball striking Miss
Cora Foster, aged II, in the head and
killing her instantly. The second
shot hit Foster in the head,
and he fell. but revived and
ran a quarter of mile to the home OF
another son-in-law, where he died yes
terday afternoon. Jordan then turned
his revolver toward Mrs. Foster. his
mother-in-law, shooting her in the
neck, the ball ranging downward and
causing a wound from which she died
last night. Jordan's wife attempted
to defend her mother and he stabbed
her repeatedly in the breast, hands
and face and ended by shooting her
through the head. Jordan then
opened his vest and, placing tho re-
volver against his breast, sent a ball
through his heart. He dropped dead,
falling across the body of his wife.
The pistol was placed so close to his
beast that his clothing caught fire
and literally burned off him, the skin
dropping from his body when it was
liftad
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

CHICAGO, Dec. "A dramatic dou-
BILE suicide occurred at the Virginia
hotel yesterday morning. The dead
bodies OF Victor Cycer, young drug
clerk, and Mrs. L. Z. Caron, wife of a
druggist. in whose employ Cycer was
at one time, were found in a room by
q chambermaid. The woman, who
was several years the senior of Cycer
and beautiful brunette. died by poi
son. Cycer shot himself three times
and died stretched across the foot OF
the bed in which the woman lay.
San Saba County news. [volume] (San Saba, Tex.) 1874-19??, 1893-12-08

GALVESTON, Tex, Dec. IA man
named Dohlman, from Goliad, was
brought in on the Gulf, Colorado and
Santa Fe train from Alvin yesterday
afternoon suffering from serious cuts
In his throat and on his arm At the
Sealey hospital 1t was learned that he
had attempted to commit suicide He
made q second attempt on his life
yesterday. Family troubles is given
IS the cause Of his acts.